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User Manual
Issue No: 16 | 2016
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Suggested Maintenance Procedures
1. Before using your RGK Wheelchair, make sure all nuts
and bolts are tight. Check all parts for damage or wear
and replace. Check all parts for proper adjustment.
Adjustments should always be carried out by an
authorised RGK dealer.
2. Keep quick / quad-release axles free of dirt to ensure
positive locking and proper operation. Refer to adjusting
the quick-release axle or adjusting the quad-release axle
in Procedure 3 of this manual.
3. Clean and polish Quick-Release Axles once a month – DO
NOT OIL.
4. Recommended tyre pressure is listed on the side wall of the
tyre.
5. The wheels and tyres should be checked periodically for
cracks and wear, and should be replaced when necessary
at your authorised dealer.
6. Regularly check for loose spokes in the rear wheels. If loose,
have them adjusted at your authorised dealer.
WARNING:
Do not use the 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.
7. Periodically check handrims to ensure they are secured
to the rear wheels. Refer to handrim replacement in
procedure 5 of this manual.
8. Periodically adjust wheel locks in correlation to tyre
wear. Refer to adjusting wheel locks in procedure 8 of
this manual.
9. Periodically check castor wheel bearings to make sure
they are clean and free from moisture. Refer to replacing
your front castor wheels in procedure 7 of this manual.
10. Check upholstery for sagging, rips or tears. Adjust or
replace as necessary
User Manual | Troubleshooting Guide Mechanical
Maintenance
11. The seat upholstery is secured by means of Velcro straps
around the frame. The upholstery can easily be removed
from the frame by loosening the straps under the seat.
Refer to placing your seat upholstery see procedure 2 of this
manual.
12. The backrest upholstery is removed by loosening the cover,
detaching the centre pad and wings, Refer to adjusting /
replacing your upholstery see procedure 1.
13. Wipe down the seat and backrest upholstery with a clean
damp cloth. It is important to keep the wheelchair clean,
both for your own comfort and longevity of the chair. Clean
the frame with a non-abrasive cleaning agent.
NOTE:
It is recommended to clean and disinfect the frame and
upholstery frequently.
Store wheelchair in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight and
in original packaging.
WARNING:
Do not reuse single use fasteners. Contact your authorised
dealer for more information.
WARNING:
Exclusively use genuine RGK spare parts. Never use third-
party parts that are not approved by RGK.
