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Tiga User Manual

UM-Tiga-017-US

Tiga User Manual | 

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Warranty

Manufacturers Warranty

THIS GUARANTEE DOES NOT AFFECT YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS IN ANY WAY.

RGK Wheelchairs* provides a guarantee, as set out in the warranty conditions, for wheelchairs to 

its customers covering the following 

Warranty conditions

1.  Should a part or parts of the wheelchair require repair or replacement as a result of a manufacturing and/or 

material fault within 12 months or for frame and cross-braces within 5 years after delivery to the customer, then 

the affected part or parts will be repaired or replaced free of charge. 

2.  To enforce the warranty, please contact the local reseller where the product was purchased with the exact 

details of the nature of the difficulty. Should you be using the wheelchair outside the area covered by the local 

reseller, repairs or replacement will be carried out by another agency as designated by the manufacturer the 

wheelchair must be repaired by a RGK Wheelchairs designated Customer Service agent, (dealer).

3.  For parts, which have been repaired or exchanged within the scope of this warranty, we provide a warranty in 

accordance with these warranty conditions for the remaining warranty period for the wheelchair in accordance 

with point 1).

4.  For original spare parts which have been fitted at the customer’s expense, these will have a 12 months 

guarantee, (following the fitting), in accordance with these warranty conditions.

5.  Consumable parts such as pads, tyres, inner tubes and similar parts are excluded from the warranty, except in 

the case that premature wear of the part is the direct result of a manufacturing fault.

6.  Claims from this warranty shall not arise, if a repair or replacement of a wheelchair or a part is required for the 

following reasons:

• 

The product or part has not been maintained or serviced in accordance with the manufacturer’s 

recommendations as shown in the User Instructions and/or the Service Instructions.

• 

Accessories have been used which are not specified as original accessories.

• 

The wheelchair or part having been damaged by neglect, accident or improper use.

• 

Changes/modifications have been made to the wheelchair or parts, which deviate from the manufacturer’s 

specifications.

• 

Repairs have been carried out, before our Customer Service has been informed of the circumstances.

7.  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.

Summary of Contents for Tiga

Page 1: ...User Manual Tiga User Manual UM Tiga 017 US EN WHEELCHAIR DIRECTIONS FOR USE...

Page 2: ...irs declares that the lightweight wheelchairs conform to the 93 42 EEC 2007 47 EEC guideline RGK Wheelchairs LTD Unit 8 A B C Ring Road Zone 2 Burntwood Industrial Estate Burntwood Staffordshire WS7 3...

Page 3: ...not followed NOTE General advice or best practice DANGER Advice to the user of a potential risk of serious injury or death if the advice is not followed WARNING Advice to the user of a Potential Risk...

Page 4: ...Tiga User Manual 4 Daily Manual Propelled Wheelchair A BACKREST B WHEEL LOCKS C REAR WHEELS D CASTOR WHEELS E CASTOR FORKS F FOOTPLATE G FOOTPLATE COVER H CAMBER AXLE I FRAME J UNDER SEAT BRACE BAR K...

Page 5: ...de maximum safety International safety standards currently in force have been fulfilled where appropriate Nevertheless users may put themselves at risk by improperly using their wheelchairs For your o...

Page 6: ...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 o...

Page 7: ...have not been designed to be used as brakes for a moving wheelchair Always make use of elevators and ramps If these are not available you should request the help of an attendant They should only grip...

Page 8: ...nds to a stop Wheel bearings are clean and free of moisture CAUTION As with any vehicle the wheels and tyres should be checked periodically for cracks and wear and should be replaced when necessary Ty...

Page 9: ...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 t...

Page 10: ...n stability Use EXTREME caution when using a new seating position for the first time CAUTION Velcro used on upholstery may cause property damage if contacted closely Procedure 1 Upholstery Procedure 1...

Page 11: ...nto the axle until the pin clicks into position Ensure both wheels are fully engaged prior to use 2 2 Adjusting Quick release axle pin Only adjust the quick release axle pin if the wheel does not enga...

Page 12: ...may be causing a puncture 4 1 Adjusting Axle Tube position To adjust the axle position remove wheels Using a 5mm allen key for the toolkit release the top screw on each side of the axle clamp as show...

Page 13: ...castor housing Using the socket from the toolkit release and remove the locking nut This will release the castor fork and take note of any spacers and their positions Procedure 6 Wheel Locks WARNING A...

Page 14: ...n adjustable angle footrest release the 2 x clamp screws in the centre of the footplate using a 4mm allen key and 10mm spanner from the toolkit Reposition to the correct angle and tighten the screws s...

Page 15: ...and operated as per the following procedures 9 1 Adjusting Height adjustable push handles Release the over centre lever and position at the desired height and then tighten the lever to secure Repeat...

Page 16: ...return the same way To adjust the length press the button on the tube and lengthen or shorter the wheel tube 10 2 Single sport anti tip To remove anti tip remove quick release pin and remove tube The...

Page 17: ...ideguards Remove sideguards from receiver Using a 4mm allen key from the toolkit release the 2 screws securing the sideguard to the lift out post To install replace and tighten the 2 screws Take care...

Page 18: ...erally compromise of 4 individual straps that are attached to each corner of the wheelchair Fig XX picture of chair with tie down point stickers The tie down restraints should be fitted to the main fr...

Page 19: ...horizontal and vertical frame tubes 4 The tie down symbol Fig 10 on the wheelchair frame indicates the position of the wheelchair restraint straps The straps are then tensioned after the front straps...

Page 20: ...t surface height at front edge Backrest angle Backrest height Footrest to seat distance Leg to seat surface angle Armrest to seat distance Front location of armrest structure Hand rim diameter Horizon...

Page 21: ...ame Footplate covers Steel Frame Fixing points Quick release axle pins Footrest Anti tippers Frame Wheels Fixings Wheel Locks Footplate covers Titanium Frame Castor Forks Quick release axle Fixings Si...

Page 22: ...D YEAR MANUFACTURED E MANUFACTURER ADDRESS F MANUFACTURER CONTACT NUMBER G MANUFACTUER EMAIL ADDRESS H MAXIMUM USER WEIGHT I CRASH TESTED CERTIFICATION IF APPLICABLE Fig11 Identification Serial Numbe...

Page 23: ...warranty conditions for the remaining warranty period for the wheelchair in accordance with point 1 4 For original spare parts which have been fitted at the customer s expense these will have a 12 mo...

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