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We hope the product and service you have received has met your expectations.
Please take time to read the instructions contained within, to familiarise yourself
with your new RGK chair and to ensure you get maximum performance and
longevity from it.
Russel Simms,
Commercial Director
Thank you
for buying RGK…
WARNING!
Do not operate this equipment without rst reading and understanding this
manual. If you are unable to understand the warnings and instructions, contact
a healthcare professional (doctor / therapist) before attempting to use this
equipment - otherwise injury or damage may result.
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03 User Manual Contents
04 Special Notes
05 Safety Summary
07 Product Description
09 Production Identication
10 Handling Of Wheelchairs
10 Tilting
Tilting Unattended
12 Reaching, leaning & bending forward
13 Stairs
13 Transferring
15 Lengthening and shorting the wheel base
15 Manoeuvring your wheelchair
16 Safety Inspection Checklist
17 Troubleshooting / Maintenance
Troubleshooting Guide Mechanical
Maintenance Safety Precautions
18 Suggested Maintenance Procedures
19 Procedure 1
Backrest Adjustments
Adjusting/Replacing Back Upholstery
20 Procedure 2
Seat Cushion / Sling Replacement
Seat Upholstery Replacement
21 Procedure 3
Removing & Fitting Rear Wheels
22 Procedure 4
Adjusting The Quick-Release Axle
23 Procedure 5
Replacing Hand Rims;
Tyres & Inner Tubes
24 Procedure 6
Adjusting and Replacing The Camber Bar
25 Procedure 7
Replacing Front Fork Assembly
& Castors Wheels
27 Procedure 8
Wheel Locks
Adjusting / Replacing Wheel Locks
28 Procedure 9
Footrest
Standard Footrest Adjustment / Replacement
Installing / Adjusting Optional Angle
Adjustable Footrest
29 Procedure 10
Folding and Unfolding the backrest
31 Procedure 11
Adjusting Height Adjustable Stroller Handles:
Fold Down Pushing Handles and Screw In
Pushing Handles
32 Procedure 12
Adjust the Anti-Tipper
33 Procedure 13
Side Guards
33 Procedure 14
Straps
34 Technical
For your warranty - see back cover
Contents
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Special Notes
The manual must be read thoroughly to avoid damage when handling
and using your RGKWheelchair.
Chrome User Manual | Special Notes
Denitions of words used in this manual
WARNING
Advice to the user of a Potential Risk of
injury if the advice is not followed.
CAUTION
Advice to user that Potential Damage to
equipment may occur if the advice is
not followed.
NOTE:
General advice or best practice
WARNING / CAUTION
notices as used in this manual apply to
hazards or unsafe practices which could result
in personal injury or property damage.
Notice
The information contained in this document
is subject to change without notice.
Wheelchair Selection
As a manufacturer of wheelchairs, RGK endeavours
to supply a wide variety of wheelchairs to meet
many needs of the end user. However, nal
selection of the type of wheelchair to be used by
an individual rests solely with the user and his/her
health care professional capable of making such
a selection.
DO NOT use the footplate as a platform when
getting in or out of the wheelchair.
Always wear your seat restraint, if recommended.
The wheelchair shown and described in this user
guide may not correspond in every detail exactly to
your own model and accessories.
However, all instructions are completely relevant,
regardless of additions that you may have added at
the time of order
The expected life of your RGK wheelchair is 5 years
of normal use by a single user. The expected life of
your wheelchair is above all dependent on the user’s
disability and the maintenance of the wheelchair.
Dierent users may experience both a shorter and a
longer service life for their wheelchair than those stated
above.
Please DO NOT use or t any 3rd party components
to the wheelchair unless they are ocially approved
by RGK Wheelchairs Ltd.
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Safety Summary
WARNING / CAUTION
Transportation
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.
Always wear your seat restraint, if recommended.
Securing your wheelchair, ensure that the
wheelchair is placed safely in a seat so that it
cannot overturn or roll. If possible, secure the
wheelchair with the car’s safety belt.
Safety Summary
Never exceed the maximum load of 125KG this
includes any additional items carried 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.
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Weight Training
RGK DOES NOT recommend the use of its
wheelchairs as a weight training apparatus. RGK
products have 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 bodily injury and the warranty
will be voided immediately.
“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 dier from
those described in this 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.
Stability and Balance
To assure stability and proper operation of your
wheelchair, you must at all times maintain proper
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.
Virtually all activities which involve movement in the
chair have an eect on the centre of gravity.
Make sure the castors are pointing in the forward
position whenever you lean forward. This can be
achieved by advancing the chair and then reversing
it in a straight line. See Fig 1.
Coping with the irritation of everyday obstacles can
be alleviated somewhat by learning how to manage
your wheelchair. Keep in mind your centre of gravity
to maintain stability and balance.
WARNING
The position of the footrest, camber tube,
height, as well as the tautness of the back
upholstery are directly related to the chairs
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 rst time.
Castors pointing forward
Fig 1
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Product Description
The Chrome manually propelled wheelchair is a sleek
lightweight design suitable for a wide of users whose
mobility has been reduced or removed by a disability
or chronic illness for whom lightweight and easy
independent transportability are key. Such suitability
can vary from a temporary to a permanent disability
depending upon the type of restrictive impairment.
The Chrome is available in two tube specications
allowing a greater range of footrest options delivering
a lightweight and versatile chair. Two frame design
options are available either open frame or closed frame
design, delivering a lightweight and versatile chair The
design incorporates a chrome moly frame, adjustable
camber bar, adjustable height footrest, scissor or
push to lock brakes, adjustable tension seat sling and
backrest and calf strap all as standard, with further
options available.
The design ergonomically accommodates a wide range
of disabilities for all ages of user up to a maximum user
weight of 125kg.
Suitability is dependent upon the degree and nature of
disability and must be determined through a thorough
client risk assessment carried out by a qualied medical
professional or RGK personnel. This wheelchair is
suitable for a means of transfer from one location to
another where physical mobility is impaired or reduced
and is not designed for any other purpose.
Consideration must be given at point of prescription
to required usage with regard to the capabilities of the
user and the environment and terrain on which the
product will be used.
The Chrome, manufactured by RGK Wheelchairs Ltd,
is placed on the EU market, CE marked, as a Class
1 Medical Device and complies with the Essential
Requirements of the Medical Device Directive 93/42/
EEC.
By denition all wheelchairs are marketed as a medical
device where a“medical device”* means an instrument,
apparatus, appliance, material or other article, whether
used alone or in combination, together with any
software necessary for its proper application, which-
(a) is intended by the manufacturer to be used for
human beings for the purpose of-
(i) diagnosis, prevention, monitoring, treatment or
alleviation of disease,
(ii) diagnosis, monitoring, treatment, alleviation of or
compensation for an injury or handicap,
(iii) investigation, replacement or modication of the
anatomy or of a physiological process, or
(iv) control of conception; and
(b) does not achieve its principal intended action
in or on the human body by pharmacological,
immunological or metabolic means, even if it is assisted
in its function by such means.
* denition taken from the Medical Devices Directive
RGK Chrome Manual
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RGK Chrome Manual
Propelled Wheelchair
A
D
E
C
F
G
K
L
J
I
H
B
ABackrest
BBrakes
CRear Wheel
DFront Castor
EFront Castor Forks
FFootplate
GFootplate cover
HCamber Bar
IFrame
JUnder Seat Brace Bar
KCushion & Cover
LSideguard

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Chrome User Manual | Identification / Serial Number
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Identification / Serial Number –
Bespoke to you
The serial number of your bespoke product is located on either the under seat
cross brace bar (I Product Description) or camber bar (J Product Description).
Please provide the following information whenever you have to order replacement parts.
Serial Number
Name
Dealer
Chrome CMS001 1/2013
00 44 (1) 543 67 00 77
[e-mail]
MAX USER WEIGHT 125KG
RGK Wheelchairs Ltd
Unit 8 b/c Ring Rd, Zone 2
Burntwood Bus Park
Burntwood, Staffs
AModel
BChair Serial Number
CMonth Manufactured
DYear Manufactured
EManufacturer Address
FManufacturer Contact Number
GManufacturer Email Address
HMaximum User Weight
RGK Chair Label Information
A
F G H
B C D E

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Safety Handling
of your Wheelchair
WARNING
A note to wheelchair assistants
DO NOT attempt to lift the wheelchair by any
removable (detachable) parts.
Lifting by means of any removable (detachable)
parts of a wheelchair may result in injury to you
the assistants and damage your wheelchair.
NOTE – Wheelchair Assistants
When assistance to the wheelchair user is
required, remember to use good body mechanics.
Keep your back straight and bend your knees
whenever tilting the wheelchair or traversing
kerbs, or any other impediments
Tilting
When tilting the wheelchair, an assistant should
grasp the back of the chair on a non-removable
(non-detachable) part. Inform the chair occupant
before tilting the chair and remind him/her to
lean back.
Be sure the occupant’s feet and hands are clear
of all wheels. Apply a continuous motion until the
balance point is achieved.
At this point, the assistant will feel a dierence
in the weight distribution. Turn the chair in the
desired direction if necessary. Slowly lower the
chair in one continuous movement. See Fig 2.
DO NOT let the chair drop the last few inches
to the ground. This could result in injury to
the occupant.
CAUTION
DO NOT tilt the chair without assistance. After
mastering the techniques of tilting the chair, use
this procedure to tackle kerbs, short stairs, etc.
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Method 1
The assistant should tilt the chair until the front
castors clear the kerb. Roll the chair forward and
lower the front castors to the pavement. Push the
chair forward until the rear wheels roll up and over
the kerb. See g 2 and g 3.
Method 2
The assistant should stand on the pavement
and turn the chair so that the rear wheels
are against the kerb. The chair should be
tilted back to the balance point and, in one
continuous movement, the rear wheels should
be pulled up and over the kerb. See g 4.
DO NOT return the front castors to the ground
until the chair back has been pulled backward
far enough to clear the edge of the kerb.
Unless the assistant has exceptional upper
body strength, it is recommended that two
assistants be utilised when choosing Method 2.
WARNING
DO NOT attempt to lift a wheelchair by lifting
on any removable (detachable) parts. Lifting
by means of any removable (detachable)
parts of a wheelchair may result in injury to
the user or damage to the wheelchair.
WARNING
Extreme caution is advised when it is
necessary to move an occupied wheelchair
up or down the stairs. RGK recommends
using two assistants and making thorough
preparations. Make sure to use ONLY secure,
non-detachable parts for hand-hold supports.
Fig 3
Fig 4
Fig 2

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NOTE
After mastering the techniques of tipping
the wheelchair, use the following method
to tackle kerbs.
!If your wheelchair is tted with anti-tips
ensure these are either rotated and facing
upwards or even removed.
Tackling Kerbs unattended
Push towards the kerb, lean back balancing
the wheelchair on its rear wheels so that the
castor wheels lift o the ground, high enough
to clearer the kerb. Grasp both hand rims
rmly pushing forward, while at the same time
lean your upper body forward. See g 5.
! Remember to rotate or attach your anti-tip
Dropping down a Kerb unattended
If your wheelchair is tted with anti-
tips ensure these are either rotated and
facing upwards or even removed.
Approach the kerb, lean back balancing the your
wheelchair on it rear wheels so that the front
wheels lift o the ground. With a rm hold push
forward allowing the wheelchair to carefully drop
and set down on all four wheels. See g 6.
!Remember to rotate or attach your anti-tip
Reaching, Leaning and Bending – Forward
When reaching for any objects either in front, to
the side or behind your wheelchair make sure
that you do not lean too far out of your wheelchair,
as this will change your centre of gravity, and
there is a risk of tipping or losing your balance.
The hanging of additional load’s such as a laptop
bag or back pack on your backrest can aect the
rearward stability of your chair. This can cause
your wheelchair to lift at the front and the chair
to tip backwards. Potential causing injury.
Fig 5
Fig 6

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Stairways
Follow this procedure for moving the chair
between oors when an elevator is NOT available.
We always recommend using two assistants for
this procedure.
1. After the chair has been tilted back to the
balance point, one assistant (in the rear) backs
the chair up against the rst step, while securely
grasping a non-removable (non-detachable NOT
the push handles) part of the chair for leverage.
2. The second assistant, with a rm hold on a non-
detachable part of the framework, lifts the chair
up and over the stair and steadies it as the rst
assistant places one foot on the next stair and
repeats the procedure.
3. The chair should not be lowered until the last
stair has been negotiated and it has been rolled
away from the stairway. See g 7.
If your RGK wheelchair is tted with anti-tips please
ensure these are either rotated upwards or swung
under your wheelchair.
WARNING
Do not attempt to lift a chair by any removable /
detachable part. Ensure good contact with the
frame is made.
NOTE
Escalators
DO NOT use an escalator to move a wheelchair
between oors. Serious bodily injury may occur.
Transferring to and from other seats
WARNING
BEFORE attempting to transfer in or out of the
wheelchair, every precaution should be taken to
reduce the gap distance. Turn both castors toward
the object you are transferring onto. See Fig 8.
Also be certain the wheel locks are engaged to
help prevent the wheels from moving.
CAUTION!
When transferring, position yourself as far
back as possible in the seat. This will prevent
damaged upholstery and the possibility of the
chair tipping forward.
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Fig 7
Fig 8

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Transferring to and from other seats
WARNING
RGK does NOT recommend that your
wheelchair be transported up or down
stairways with you in it.
WARNING
DO NOT attempt to lift the wheelchair by
any removable (detachable) parts. Lifting by
means of any removable (detachable) parts
of a wheelchair may result in injury to you the
assistants and damage your wheelchair.
NOTE
Wheelchair Assistants
When assistance to the wheelchair user is
required, remember to use good body mechanics.
Keep your back straight and bend your knees
whenever titling the wheelchair or traversing
kerbs, or any other impediments.
NOTE
This activity may be performed independently
provided you have adequate mobility and upper
body strength. Position the chair as close as
possible along side the seat to which you are
transferring, with the front castors pointing
toward it, engage wheel locks. Shift body weight
into seat with transfer.
During independent transfer, little or no seat
platform will be beneath you. Use a transfer board
if at all possible.
WARNING
DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you have to
move forward in the seat or pick them up from the
oor by reaching down between your knees.
WARNING
The position of the footrest, camber tube and
rear seat height, as well as the tautness of the
back upholstery are directly related to the chairs
stability. Any change to one or any combination
of the four may cause the chair to decrease in
stability. Use EXTREME caution when using a new
seating position for the rst time.
Many activities require the wheelchair owner
to reach, bend and transfer in and out of the
wheelchair. These movements will cause a change
to the normal balance, the centre of gravity, and the
weight distribution of the wheelchair. To determine
and establish your particular safety limits, practice
bending, reaching and transferring activities in
several combinations in the presence of a qualied
health professional BEFORE attempting active use
of the wheelchair.
Proper positioning is essential for your safety. When
reaching, leaning, bending or bending forward, it
is important to use the front castors as a tool to
maintain stability and balance. See Fig 1.
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Fig 9
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Fig 10
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 10.
To shorten the Wheelbase move the Camber Bar
toward the front of the frame. See Fig 10.
A = Rearward / Lengthen B = Forward / Shorten
Manoeuvring your RGK wheelchair
WARNING
BEFORE attempting to manoeuvre your new
wheelchair it is important to practice and master
these techniques until you comfortable and
competent.
Remember to lean your upper body further forward
when going up slopes and steps. See Fig 11
Remember to lean your upper body further back
when going down slopes and steps. See Fig 12.
Never try to climb and descend a slope
diagonally. See gure 13.
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Fig 11
Fig 12
Fig 13
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Safety Inspection
Checklist
NOTE: Regular cleaning will reveal loose or worn parts and enhance the smooth operation or your wheelchair. To operate
properly and safely, your wheelchair must be cared for just like any other vehicle. Routine maintenance will extend the life
and eciency of your wheelchair. Initial adjustments should be made to suit your personal body structure and preference.
Thereafter follow these maintenance procedures.
Item
Initially Inspect / Adjust Weekly Inspect / Adjust Monthly Inspect / Adjust Yearly
General
•Wheelchair rolls straight (no excessive drag or pull to one side).
Wheel Locks
•Do not interfere with tyres when rolling
•Pivot points free of wear and looseness
•Wheel locks easy to engage
Seat and Back Upholstery
•Inspect for rips or sagging.
•Inspect fastening aps to ensure they securely latch
Rear Wheels
•Adjustable Axle Position Camber Bar is securely tightened.
•Quick/Quad release axles lock properly
•No excessive side movement or binding when lifted and spun.
Handrims
•Inspect for signs of rough edges or peeling.
Spokes
•Inspect for bent or broken spokes.
•All spokes uniformly tight.
Front Castor
•Inspect wheel/fork assembly for proper tension by spinning castor;
caster should come to gradual stop.
•Loosen / tighten locknut if wheel wobbles noticeably or binds 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.
Tyres
•Inspect for at spots and wear
•If pneumatic tyres check for proper ination.
CAUTION: As with any vehicle, the wheels and tyres should be checked
periodically for cracks and wear, and should be replaced when necessary.
Cleaning
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Chrome User Manual |Troubleshooting Guide Mechanical
Troubleshooting Guide
Mechanical
Chair veers right Chair veers left Sluggish turn or performance Castor utters Squeaks and rattles Loose-ness in chair
Solutions
Check tyres for correct and equal pressure
Check for loose castor stem nuts
Check all xtures are secure and tight.
Check spokes and nipples for tension
Check that both castors contact the ground at the same time
WARNING
After making adjustments, always make sure
that parts are properly tightened BEFORE
using the wheelchair.
DO NOT over-tighten hardware attaching to
the frame. This could cause damage to the
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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.
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.
WARNING
Do not use the wheelchair unless it has the
proper tyre pressure (P.S.I). DO NOT over inate
the tyres. Failure to follow these suggestions
may cause the tyre to explode and cause bodily
harm.
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.
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
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.
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Procedure 1
This Procedure includes the following:
Adjusting / Replacing the Back Upholstery
The backrest upholstery is individually adjustable by
adjusting either the Velcro straps or Velcro securing
wings located under the centre pad.
Adjusting / replacing the back upholstery
To remove back upholstery, remove cushion,
release backrest tail from seat sling, release side
securing straps and lift upholstery squarely o.
To re-t reverse above procedure. See Fig 14.
WARNING
The position of the footrest, camber tube and
rear seat height, as well as the tautness of the
back upholstery are directly related to the chairs
stability. Any change to one or any combination
of the four may cause the chair to decrease in
stability. Use EXTREME caution when using a new
seating position for the rst time.
To adjust tension, pull centre pad up from the rear
(side with RGK logo) Re-position side wings to
increase/decrease tension and securely re-t centre
pad see g 15.
With strap adjustable backrest upholstery use
straps to decrease/increase tension (not illustrated).
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Fig 15
Fig 14
L/H Side Wing
R/H Side Wing
Centre Pad
Side Securing Straps
Backrest Tail
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Procedure 2
This Procedure includes the following:
Replacing the Seat Upholstery
Seat Upholstery Replacement
1. Remove the seat cushion and back upholstery
tail from the seat sling. See Fig 14.
2. Remove rear wheels from chair.
3. Unlatch the fastening aps that secure the seat
upholstery to the chair frame. See Fig 16.
4. Remove the existing seat upholstery,
by peeling apart the velcro straps.
5. Install the NEW seat upholstery making
sure the fastening aps hang over the
right and left sides of the chair frame.
6. Place the front fastening aps in front of the
cross frame bar and securely latch together.
7. Securely latch the remaining
fastening aps together.
8. Ret rear wheels. See procedure 3
9. Reinstall the back upholstery and seat cushion
onto the chair. Refer to adjusting the back
upholstery in procedure 1 of this manual.
Chrome User Manual | Procedure 2
Fig 16
Fig 14
Side Securing Straps
Backrest Tail
Seat Sling
Fastening Flap