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- Page 1 User Manual WHEELCHAIR Octane Sub4 User Manual DIRECTIONS FOR USE UM-OctaneSub4-018-US...
- Page 2 Octane Sub4 User Manual | Thank you for choosing RGK, Welcome to the RGK family and we hope the product and WARNING: service you have received has exceeded your expectations. Please take the time to read the instructions and familiarise...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Octane Sub4 User Manual | Contents Contents Daily Manual Propelled Wheelchair Definitions Safety Summary NOTE: Safety Inspection Checklist Troubleshooting Guide Mechanical General advice or best practice Procedure 1 - Upholstery Procedure 2 - Rear Wheels Procedure 3 - Tyres and Inner Tubes... -
Page 4: Daily Manual Propelled Wheelchair
Octane Sub4 User Manual | Daily Manual Propelled Wheelchair Fig 2. - BACKREST - FOOTPLATE COVER - WHEEL LOCKS - CAMBER AXLE - REAR WHEELS - FRAME - CASTOR WHEELS - UNDER SEAT BRACE BAR - CASTOR FORKS - CUSHION & COVER... -
Page 5: Safety Summary
Please do not use or fit any third-party components to the wheelchair unless they are officially approved by RGK Be careful during your first use in your new wheelchair and Wheelchairs. - Page 6 We recommend that novice users use anti-tip tubes. Castors Pointing Rearward Weight Training RGK DOES NOT recommend the use of its wheelchairs as a weight training apparatus. This product has NOT been designed or tested as a seat for any kind of weight training.
- Page 7 Octane Sub4 User Manual | Safety Summary Safety Summary Continued • Anti-tip tubes should prevent the chair tipping over • The wheel locks are not intended to brake your backwards unintentionally. Under no circumstances wheelchair. They are only there to ensure that your should they take the place of transit wheels, and be wheelchair does not begin rolling unintentionally.
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Page 8: Safety Inspection Checklist
Octane Sub4 User Manual | Safety Inspection Checklist Safety Inspection Checklist NOTE: Regular cleaning will help to highlight any loose or worn parts and enhance the smooth operation of your wheelchair. To operate properly and safely, your wheelchair must be cared for just like any other vehicle. Routine maintenance will extend the life and efficiency of your wheelchair. -
Page 9: Troubleshooting Guide Mechanical
Octane Sub4 User Manual | Troubleshooting Guide Mechanical Troubleshooting Guide Mechanical Solutions Check tyres for correct and equal pressure Check for loose castor stem nuts Check all fixtures are secure and tight Check spokes for tension Check that both castors contact the ground at the same time WARNING: After adjusting, always make sure that parts are properly tightened BEFORE using the wheelchair. -
Page 10: Procedure 1 - Upholstery
Octane Sub4 User Manual | Procedure 1 Procedure 1 - Upholstery The upholstery is fully adjustable and can be easily adjusted 1.3: Changing Cushion Cover to provide the correct balance and comfort in your new wheelchair. Remove cushion from the wheelchair. Open the Velcro pocket at the rear of the cushion and remove or replace Fig 14. -
Page 11: Procedure 2 - Rear Wheels
When attaching the rear wheels, always check that they are securely mounted. Pull on the rear wheels to make sure the detent pin / RGK cap of the quick release axle are fully released before operating the wheelchair. You should NOT be able to pull the rear wheel off. -
Page 12: Procedure 3 - Tyres And Inner Tubes
Octane Sub4 User Manual | Procedure 3 & 4 Procedure 3 - Tyres and Inner Tubes Tyres will wear just like a car tyre and the time will depend on the type of use. It is recommended that both tyres are changed once the tread fades. -
Page 13: Procedure 5 - Castor Wheels And Forks
Octane Sub4 User Manual | Procedure 5 & 6 Procedure 5 - Castor Wheels and Forks The castor wheels at the front of the wheelchair will wear just like care tyres and should be replaced when they visibly look worn or cracks appear. -
Page 14: Procedure 7 - Footrest
Octane Sub4 User Manual | Procedure 7 & 8 Procedure 7 - Footrest The footrest may need adjusting when you first use the WARNING: wheelchair, if circumstances change or if fasteners come loose. It is important to periodically check the height and adjust as The footrest assembly MUST be at least 40mm required. -
Page 15: Procedure 9 - Push Handles
Octane Sub4 User Manual | Procedure 9 Procedure 9 - Push Handles A range of push handles can be supplied on this wheelchair WARNING: for use by an attendant and operated as per the following procedures. DO NOT attempt to lift the wheelchair by any 9.1: Adjusting Height adjustable push handles... -
Page 16: Procedure 10 - Anti-Tips
The clamp attached to the frame is factory fitted and cannot removed unless by an approved wheelchair technician. WARNING: RGK strongly recommends ordering the anti-tips as an additional safeguard for the wheelchair user. WARNING: Anti-tippers MUST be fully engaged. Ensure the release button of the anti-tipper fully protrudes out of the hole in the anti-tipper socket. -
Page 17: Procedure 11 - Sideguards
Octane Sub4 User Manual | Procedure 11 Procedure 11 - Sideguards Sideguards support the user and prevent clothes from getting dirty. Although these need little maintenance, replacement is shown below. 11.3: Fold flat sideguards 11.1: Screw in sideguards Using a 3mm allen key from the toolkit, remove the 4 Remove the rear wheels. -
Page 18: Transportation
DANGER: components without consulting the manufacturer. Failure to do so will invalidate the ability of an RGK wheelchair to be transported in a vehicle. Confirm that your wheelchair is crash test suitable,... - Page 19 Octane Sub4 User Manual | Transportation Transportation USER WEIGHT LESS THAN 22KG DANGER: When the user being transported is a child, less than 22 kg mass and the vehicle involved has less than eight (8) seated Reclining backrests should be returned to an upright passengers it is recommended that they be transferred to position.
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Page 20: Technical Data
Octane Sub4 User Manual | Technical Data Technical Data Description Overall length with leg rest (no wheels) 400mm 700mm Overall width (seat width) 250mm 440mm Folded height (only for chairs with folding backs) 500mm 700mm Total mass (with wheels) 5.5kg... -
Page 21: Recycling/Disposal
Octane Sub4 User Manual | Technical Data ITEM Torque NOTE: Backrest Pivot Plate 10Nm RGK Wheelchairs Ltd are bespoke and individually 10Nm Wheel Lock made to measure for you, therefore your wheelchair may fall below or over the mentioned sizes. 10Nm Camber Bar... -
Page 22: Identification/Serial Number
Octane Sub4 User Manual | Identification/Serial Number Identification / Serial Number The serial number of your made to measure wheelchair is located on either the under seat cross brace bar (J Product Description) or camber bar (H Product Description) or inside the backrest upholstery (A). - Page 23 Repairs have been carried out, before our Customer Service has been informed of the circumstances. This guarantee is subject to the law of the country in which the product was purchased from RGK Wheelchairs. * Means the authorised RGK reseller from which the product was purchased.
- Page 24 Tel: +46 (0)31 748 37 00 Sp. z o.o. Fax: +46 (0)31 748 37 37 ul. Elektronowa 6, www.SunriseMedical.se 94-103 Łódź RGK Wheelchairs LTD. Polska Unit 8 A/B/C Ring Road Zone MEDICCO s.r.o. Telefon: + 48 42 275 83 38 H – Park, Heršpická 1013/11d,...
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