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USER MANUAL

CLUB SPORT ADJUSTABLE
RGK Wheelchairs Ltd, Unit 8B/C, Ring Road, Zone 2, Burntwood Business Park,
Burntwood, Staffs, WS7 3JQ, United Kingdom
(t): +44 (0) 1543 670077 (f): +44 (0) 1543 670088
(e): info@rgk-wheelchairs.co.uk (w): http://www.rgklife.com
Thank you for buying RGK. We hope the product and service you have received has
met your expectations. Please take time to read the instructions contained within, to
familiarise yourself with your new RGK chair and to ensure you get maximum
performance and longevity from it.
Russel Simms
Commercial Director
WARNING!
DO NOT OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT WITHOUT FIRST READING AND
UNDERSTANDING THIS MANUAL. IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO UNDERSTAND THE
WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS, CONTACT YOUR RGK DEALER OR A HEALTHCARE
PROFESSIONAL (DOCTOR-THERAPIST) BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO USE THIS
EQUIPMENT, OTHERWISE INJURY OR DAMAGE MAY RESULT.
Issue No: SQCA1 2010
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  • Page 1: User Manual

    (t): +44 (0) 1543 670077 (f): +44 (0) 1543 670088 (e): info@rgk-wheelchairs.co.uk (w): http://www.rgklife.com Thank you for buying RGK. We hope the product and service you have received has met your expectations. Please take time to read the instructions contained within, to familiarise yourself with your new RGK chair and to ensure you get maximum performance and longevity from it.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents …............................2 1. General ............................. 4 1.1. Special warnings 1.2. Product Features 1.3. Quick start 1.3.1. Unpacking 1.3.2. Inspection 1.3.3. Quick start assembly 1.3.4. Handling 1.3.5. Storage 2. Safety ………………………………..................... 6 2.1. Weight limitation 2.2. Weight training 2.3. Operation environment 2.4.
  • Page 3 4.10. Seat position 4.10.1. Adjusting rear seat height 4.10.2. Adjusting front seat height 4.11. Front offence wing (left and right) 4.11.1. Replacing front offence wing 5. Notes ............................20 6. Warranty ............................. 21 Issue No: SQCA1 2010...

  • Page 4: General

    As a manufacturer of wheelchairs, RGK endeavours to supply a wide variety of wheelchairs to meet many needs of the end user. However, final selection of the type of wheelchair to be used by an individual rests solely with the user and his or her health care professional.

  • Page 5: Quick Start

    1.3.4. HANDLING The RGK wheelchair should be wheeled around where possible. When required to lift the RGK wheelchair, use the brace bar at the back of the frame and the leg rail as lifting points. WARNING! DO NOT lift the wheelchair by loose or detachable parts, which specifically includes the upholstery, seat rail, or the wheels.

  • Page 6: Safety

    Use this information only as a "basic" guide. 2.1. WEIGHT LIMITATION To ensure the safety of the user and others, the RGK ‘Club Sport A’ has a weight limitation of 120kg. This weight limit is confirmed next to the serial number and CE marking on the underside of the frame work.

  • Page 7: Wheelchair Tie-Down And Seat Restraints

    2.6. WHEELCHAIR TIE-DOWN AND SEAT RESTRAINTS RGK recommends that wheelchair users are NOT to be transported in vehicles of any kind while seated in wheelchairs. RGK recommend that users of wheelchairs should be transferred into appropriate seating in vehicles for transportation and use be made of the original restraints made available in the vehicle.

  • Page 8: Maintenance

    If you are having difficulties with your wheelchair, please look at the following table before contacting your RGK dealer. If the problem is not included in this list or has not corrected the problem, then please contact your RGK dealer.
  • Page 9 CHAIR CHAIR SLUGGISH CASTER SQUEAKS LOOSE- SOLUTIONS VEERS VEERS TURN OR FLUTTERS NESS IN RIGHT LEFT PERFORM- RATTLES CHAIR ANCE 1) CHECK TYRES FOR     CORRECT AND EQUAL PRESSURE. CHECK CASTOR WHEELS ROTATE SMOOTHLY. 1) CHECK FOR LOOSE ...

  • Page 10: Procedures

    WARNING! Please use the procedures in this section as a ‘basic’ guide. The upmost care must be taken when operating the RGK wheelchair. It is the users’ full responsibility to correctly operate or adjust the RGK wheelchair and approve for use thereafter.

  • Page 11: Adjusting Backrest Height

    4.1.3. ADJUSTING BACKREST HEIGHT Follow these steps to adjust the backrest height; STEP 1: Remove back upholstery as above, excluding support strap. Press STEP 2: Press button in location hole which secures the adjustable height tube STEP 3: Adjust to desired height, and locate. STEP 4: Repeat on other side.

  • Page 12: Sideguard

    STEP 5: Place the NEW ERGO Seat strap over the back of the seat and secure. STEP 6: Place the NEW SUPPORT STRAP in the same place as the previous strap, and secure. STEP 7: Place the NEW SEAT SLING over the correct seat area and secure. STEP 8: Adjust tension to suit.

  • Page 13: Rear Wheels

    STEP 5: Remove the existing hand rim, taking note of the setting position. STEP 6: Install the NEW hand rim by reversing the above procedures. RGK recommend replacing the nuts and bolts. STEP 7: Refit rim tape around centre of the wheel rim, ensuring the ‘Pozi’ drive heads are covered, and is finished by overlapping the end points.

  • Page 14: Camber Bar

    STEP 3: Using tyre levers, remove outside tyre bead from wheel rim, unscrew valve securing ring (if fitted with Presta valves only) and remove tube. STEP 4: Remove tyre from rim. STEP 5: Reverse step 3 and 4 to fit tyre/tube. Ensure direction of tyre is correct (tread always points forward).

  • Page 15: Replacing Camber Bar

    WARNING! Ensure all screws are tight and secure. Failure to do this, could result in personal injury or property damage. WARNING! DO NO attempt to change the spacers in the clamp unless you have permission from an authorised RGK dealer. Issue No: SQCA1 2010...

  • Page 16: Front And Rear (Anti-Tip) Castors

    4.7. FRONT AND REAR (Anti-Tip) CASTORS The following section contains important information regarding the replacement of the castor wheels and bearings, either at the front or back of the RGK wheelchair. 4.7.1. REPLACING CASTOR WHEELS Follow the steps below to replace the castor wheels;...

  • Page 17: Replacing Footrest

    4.8.2. REPLACING FOOTREST Follow the steps below to replace the footrest; STEP 1: Using a 5mm Allen key, release the 4 screws in the footrest clamps, see image STEP 2: Remove footrest from clamps, leaving the clamps on the frame. STEP 3: Replace NEW footrest in desired position.

  • Page 18: Adjusting Anti-Tipper Castor Height

    STEP 4: Insert and engage locking pins. WARNING! Ensure locking pins are fully engaged before use. Failure to secure anti tipper, could result in personal injury or property damage. WARNING! DO NOT replace during use. 4.9.3. ADJUSTING ANTI-TIPPER CASTOR HEIGHT Follow the steps below to adjust the anti-tipper castor height;...

  • Page 19: Adjusting Front Seat Height

    STEP 3: Adjust STEP 1: Release 2 using brace bar handles STEP 2: Remove 2 locking pins STEP 4: Refit 2 locking pins Image 22: Rear seat height adjustment NOTE: there are 5 holes for adjustment. Each hole is spaced 25mm apart. End height depends on the customer’s order specification.

  • Page 20: Front Offence Wing (Left And Right)

    NOTE: There are 2-3 holes for adjustment. Each hole is spaced 14mm apart. End height depends on the customer’s order specification. WARNING! Only use the holes indicated by the decal on the pivot plate. Use of other holes may cause property damage and feature restrictions. WARNING! To prevent damage to the frame, DO NOT over tighten the bolts on the pivot plate.

  • Page 21: Notes

    NOTES This section is to be filled in by the user or dealer is special items are fitted to the chair. Issue No: SQCA1 2010...

  • Page 22: Warranty

    This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other legal rights. RGK warrants the RGK frame(*) to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for 3 years for the original purchaser from the date of purchase. All component parts including, but not limited to...

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