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User Manual
Issue No: 16 | 2016
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Lengthening and shortening the wheelbase
Lengthening the wheelbase will increase the stability and
maintain standard manoeuvrability of the chair.
Shortening the wheelbase will increase the manoeuvrability
and distribute additional weight onto the rear wheels.
To lengthen the wheelbase move Camber Bar toward the
rear of the frame. See Fig 8.
To shorten the Wheelbase move the Camber Bar toward the
front of the frame. See Fig 8.
A = Rearward / Lengthen B = Forward / Shorten
Fig 10
A
B
Fig 8
Manoeuvring your RGK wheelchair
WARNING:
BEFORE attempting to manoeuvre your new wheelchair it
is important to practice and master these techniques until
you are comfortable and competent.
WARNING:
During operation, handrims can get hot when being used
to slow down. Extra caution is to be used when going
downhill.
WARNING:
Manoeuvring across a slope may affect the stability of the
wheelchair. Use extreme caution on slopes.
User Manual | Handling of Wheelchairs
WARNING:
Any change in axle position can affect your centre of gravity and stability.
Remember to lean your upper body further forward when
going up slopes and steps. See Fig 9.
Fig 11
Fig 9
Remember to lean your upper body further back when
going down slopes and steps. See Fig 10.
Fig 12
Fig 10
Never try to climb or descend a slope diagonally.
See figure 11.
Fig. 11
