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User Manual WHEELCHAIR Tiga Sub4 User Manual DIRECTIONS FOR USE UM-TigaSub4-019-EU...
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Tiga Sub4 User Manual | Thank you for choosing an RGK product, Welcome to the RGK family and we hope the product and service you have WARNING: received has exceeded your expectations. Please take the time to read the instructions and familiarise yourself with your new wheelchair to ensure you benefit from the maximum safety, performance and longevity.
5 years. Please do not use or fit any third-party components to Be careful during your first use in your new wheelchair and the wheelchair unless they are officially approved by RGK get comfortable and confident before attempting outdoors Wheelchairs.
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We recommend that novice users use anti-tip tubes. Weight Training Castors Pointing Rearward 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.
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Tiga Sub4 User Manual | Safety Summary Safety Summary Continued • Anti-tip tubes should prevent the chair tipping over • The wheel locks will only work if there is sufficient tyre backwards unintentionally. Under no circumstances pressure and if the correct setting has been made (see the should they take the place of transit wheels, and be used Chapter on “Wheel locks”).
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Tiga Sub4 User Manual | Safety Summary Safety Summary Continued • Always make sure that the quick-release axles on the rear wheels are set properly and are locked in place. If the button on the quick-release axle is not pressed in, the rear wheel cannot be removed.
Tiga Sub4 User Manual | Safety Summary Service 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.
Tiga Sub4 User Manual | Troubleshooting Guide Mechanical Troubleshooting Guide Mechanical Solutions ü ü ü ü Check tyres for correct and equal pressure Check for loose castor stem nuts ü ü ü ü Check all fixtures are secure and tight ü...
Tiga 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 Remove cushion from the wheelchair. Open the Velcro wheelchair.
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.
Tiga Sub4 User Manual | Procedure 3 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.
Tiga Sub4 User Manual | Procedure 5 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.
Tiga Sub4 User Manual | Procedure 7 Procedure 7 & 8 Procedure 7 - Footrest The footrest may need adjusting when you first use the wheelchair, if circumstances change or if fasteners come loose. It is important to periodically check the height and adjust as required.
Tiga Sub4 User Manual | Procedure 9 Procedure 9 - Push Handles A range of push handles can be supplied on this wheelchair for use by an attendant and operated as per the following procedures. 9.1: Adjusting Height adjustable push handles...
Tiga Sub4 User Manual | Procedure 10 Procedure 10 - Anti-tips An anti tip can be used to make the chair more stable and is Fig. 17. recommended by a health care professional. 10.1: Swing away anti-tip To store the anti-tip, push down on the spring-loaded tube until it releases from the housing.
Tiga 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. 11.1: Screw in sideguards 11.3: Fold flat sideguards Remove the rear wheels. Using a 4mm allen key from the Using a 3mm allen key from the toolkit, remove the 4 screws toolkit, release the 3 screws in the sideguard.
We recommend that the user transfers to the vehicle seating. It is recognised that’s this is not always practical for the user to be transferred and in these circumstances RGK recommends the use of a crash tested wheelchair. Tiga Sub4 User Manual...
Tiga 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...
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Tiga Sub4 User Manual | Technical Data ITEM TORQUE NOTE: Backrest Pivot Plate 10Nm RGK Wheelchairs Ltd are bespoke and individually made Wheel Lock 10Nm to measure for you, therefore your wheelchair may fall below or over the mentioned sizes.
Tiga 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).
Repairs have been carried out, before our Customer Service has been informed of the circumstances. 6. 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.
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Customer Support Tel: +46 (0)31 748 37 00 ul. Elektronowa 6, Fax: +46 (0)31 748 37 37 94-103 Łódź RGK Wheelchairs LTD. www.SunriseMedical.se Polska Unit 8 A/B/C Ring Road Zone Telefon: + 48 42 275 83 38 2, Burntwood Industrial Estate, MEDICCO s.r.o.
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