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User Manual
Issue No: 16 | 2016
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Safety Summary
User Manual | Safety Summary
“Safety and Handling” of the wheelchair requires the close attention of the wheelchair user as well as the assistant.
This manual points out the most common procedures and techniques involved in the safe operation and maintenance of the
wheelchair. It is important to practice and master these safe techniques until you are comfortable in manoeuvring around the
frequently encountered architectural barriers.
Use this information only as a “basic” guide. The techniques that are discussed on the following pages have been used
successfully by many.
Individual wheelchair users often develop skills to deal with daily living activities that may differ from those described in his
manual.
RGK recognises and encourages each individual to try what works best for him/her in overcoming architectural obstacles that
they may encounter.
Techniques in this manual are a starting point for the new wheelchair user and assistant with “safety” as the most important
consideration for all.
Transportation
WARNING:
Wheelchair tie-down restraints and seat restraints.
• RGK recommends that wheelchair users not
be transported in vehicles of any kind while in
wheelchairs.
• It is RGK’s position that users of wheelchairs should
be transferred into appropriate seating in vehicles
for transportation and use be made of the restraints
made available by the auto industry.
• RGK cannot and does not recommend any
wheelchair transportation systems.
• As regards restraints-seat belts, it is the obligation
of the dealer, therapists and other health care
professionals to determine if a seating restraint
is required to ensure the safe operation of this
equipment by the user.
• Serious injury can occur in the event of a fall from a
wheelchair.
• DO NOT use the footplate as a platform when getting
in or out of the wheelchair.
Safety Summary
Never exceed the maximum user weight load, this
includes any additional items carried or attached on the
wheelchair. If you exceed the maximum load, this can lead
to permanent damage to your RGK wheelchair or you may
fall, tip over, lose control which may lead to serious injury to
either yourself or third parties.
Environment
WARNING:
Any products left in extreme hot or cold climates could
result in hot/cold surfaces which could result in personal
injury.
WARNING:
Do not expose the product or any of its accessories to any
form of excessive heat or naked flame.
Finger Traps
WARNING:
This product has moving parts and therefore could trap the
user’s fingers. Use extreme caution when moving.
