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- Page 1 ® User Manual WHEELCHAIR DIRECTIONS FOR USE P/N 256936 Rev. B...
- Page 2 Octane Sub4 User Manual | Thank you for choosing RGK, Welcome to the RGK family and we hope the product and service you have received has exceeded your expectations. WARNING: Please take the time to read the instructions and familiarize yourself with your new wheelchair to ensure you benefi...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Octane Sub4 User Manual | Contents Contents Daily Manual Propelled Wheelchair Defi nitions Safety Summary NOTE: Safety Inspection Checklist Troubleshooting Guide Mechanical General advice or best practice Procedure 1 - Upholstery Procedure 2 - Rear Wheels Procedure 3 - Tires and Inner Tubes CAUTION: Procedure 4 - Camber Bar Advice to user that potential damage to equipment... -
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 - CASTER WHEELS - UNDER SEAT BRACE BAR - CASTER FORKS - CUSHION & COVER - FOOTPLATE - SIDEGUARD 256936 Rev. -
Page 5: Safety Summary
Octane Sub4 User Manual | Safety Summary Safety Summary General safety Wheelchairs are exclusively for children and adults who are The engineering and construction of this wheelchair has unable to walk or have limited mobility, for their own personal been designed to provide maximum safety. International use, when self-propelling and being moved by a third party safety standards currently in force have been fulfi... - Page 6 Octane Sub4 User Manual | Safety Summary Safety Summary Continued Stability and Balance • If and whenever possible, during a journey in a specially To assure stability and correct operation of your wheelchair, fi tted vehicle for disabled people, vehicle occupants should use the seats in the vehicle and the appropriate you must at all times maintain balance.
- 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 effi... -
Page 9: Troubleshooting Guide Mechanical
Octane Sub4 User Manual | Troubleshooting Guide Mechanical Troubleshooting Guide Mechanical Solutions Check tires for correct and equal pressure Check for loose caster stem nuts Check all fi xtures are secure and tight Check spokes for tension Check that both casters 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
Procedure 1 Octane Sub4 User Manual | 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 hook and loop pocket at the rear of the cushion and remove or 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 - Tires And Inner Tubes
Octane Sub4 User Manual | Procedure 3 & 4 Procedure 3 - Tires and Inner Tubes Tires will wear just like a car tire and the time will depend on the type of use. It is recommended that both tires are changed once the tread fades. -
Page 13: Procedure 5 - Caster Wheels And Forks
Octane Sub4 User Manual | Procedure 5 & 6 Procedure 5 - Caster Wheels and Forks The caster wheels at the front of the wheelchair will wear just like car tires and should be replaced when they visibly look worn or cracks appear. Fig 22. -
Page 14: Procedure 7 - Footrest
Octane Sub4 User Manual | Procedure 7 & 8 Procedure 7 - Footrest The footrest may need adjusting when you fi rst 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 1.6-in 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 for use by an attendant and operated as per the following WARNING: procedures. DO NOT attempt to lift the wheelchair by any 9.1: Adjusting Height adjustable push handles removable (detachable) parts i.e. -
Page 16: Procedure 10 - Anti-Tips
Octane Sub4 User Manual | Procedure 10 Procedure 10 - Anti-tips An anti tip can be used to make the chair more stable and is 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. -
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 fl at sideguards 11.1: Screw in sideguards Using a 3mm allen key from the toolkit, remove the 4 Remove the rear wheels. -
Page 18: Transportation
NOTE: Backrest Pivot Plate 10Nm [88.5 in-lbs] Wheel Lock 10Nm [88.5 in-lbs] RGK wheelchairs are bespoke and individually made to measure for you, therefore your wheelchair may fall Camber Bar 10Nm [88.5 in-lbs] below or over the mentioned sizes. Footrest Adjustment Height... -
Page 19: Warranty
Octane Sub4 User Manual | Warranty Manufacturers Warranty THIS GUARANTEE DOES NOT AFFECT YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS IN ANY WAY. Sunrise Medical* provides a guarantee, as set out in the warranty conditions, for wheelchairs to its customers covering the following Warranty conditions 1. - Page 20 Phone: 1-800-263-3390 Fresno, CA, 93727, USA Fax: 1-800-561-5834 (800) 333-4000 www.SunriseMedical.ca (800) 300-7502 RGK Wheelchairs Ltd. www.SunriseMedical.com Unit 8 A/B/C Ring Road Zone 2 Burntwood Industrial Estate Burntwood, Staff ordshire, WS7 3JQ United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0) 1543 670 077 ©...
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