User Manual
UM-OctaneSub4-018-US
Octane Sub4 User Manual |
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Safety Summary
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If and whenever possible, during a journey in a specially
fitted vehicle for disabled people, vehicle occupants
should use the seats in the vehicle and the appropriate
restraint system. This is the only way to ensure that
occupants will have the maximum protection if there is
an accident.
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To avoid falls and dangerous situations, you should first
practice using your new wheelchair on level ground
with good visibility.
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This wheelchair should be used exclusively to convey
one person at a time. Any other use does not comply
with the intended purpose.
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When getting on or off the wheelchair, do not use the
footplates. These should be flipped up beforehand and
swung to the outside as far as possible. (If applicable)
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Depending on the diameter and setting of the castors,
as well as the centre of gravity setting of the wheelchair,
the castors may begin to flutter at high speeds. This can
lead to the castors being blocked and the wheelchair
may tip over.
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In particular, do not travel on an incline without wheel
locks, travel at a reduced speed. Riding sideways on
to a slope or incline, increases the possibility of the
wheelchair tipping over sideways.
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Explore the effects of changing the centre of gravity
on the behaviour of the wheelchair, for example on
inclines, slopes, all gradients or when overcoming
obstacles. Do this with the secure aid of a helper.
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We recommend that novice users use anti-tip tubes.
Safety Summary Continued
Make sure the castors are pointing in the rearward position
whenever you lean forward. This can be achieved by
advancing the chair and then reversing it in a straight line.
See Fig 1.
Fig 1.
Castors Pointing Rearward
Stability and Balance
To assure stability and correct operation of your wheelchair,
you must at all times maintain balance. Your wheelchair has
been designed to remain upright and stable during normal
daily activities as long as you do not move beyond the
centre of gravity. All activities which involve movement in
the chair have an effect on the centre of gravity.
WARNING:
The position of the footrest, camber tube, height,
as well as the tautness of the back upholstery are
directly related to the chair’s stability. Any change to
one or any combination of the three may cause the
chair to decrease in stability. Use EXTREME caution
when using a new seating position for the first time.
WARNING:
Any products left in extreme hot or cold climates
could result in hot/cold surfaces which could result in
personal injury.
This product has moving parts and therefore could
trap the user’s fingers. Use extreme caution when
moving.
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.
If occupant uses said wheelchair as a weight training
apparatus, RGK shall NOT be liable for personal injury
or equipment damage and the warranty will be voided
immediately.
Do not expose the product or any of its accessories to
any form of excessive heat or naked flame, Including
cigarettes.
Tyre pressure
DO NOT use your wheelchair unless it has the proper
tyre pressure (P.S.I).
DO NOT over inflate the tyres. Failure to follow these
suggestions may cause the tyre to explode and cause
bodily harm.
WARNING:
