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2GX/AERO X Owner’s Manual
OM0002_Rev A_2GX/AERO X
CHAPTER 1: WARNINGS
wheelchair is equipped with caster pin locks, ALWAYS lock them before you transfer. Caster pin locks keep the casters
from rotating (but not from rolling). NOTE: Wheel locks and caster pin locks will NOT keep your chair from sliding away
from you or tipping.
6. If your wheels have pneumatic (inflatable) tires, ALWAYS make sure to keep the tires properly inflated at all times. The
wheel locks may slip if the tire pressure is low, which may cause the chair to roll unexpectedly during a transfer.
7. ALWAYS rotate the casters as far forward as possible and turn them to the seat (bed, etc.) to which you are
transferring.
8. ALWAYS remove the wheelchair armrests, or swing them out of the way, so they do not impede your movement during
the transfer.
9. If possible, ALWAYS remove the footrests, or swing them out of the way, to ensure your feet do not get caught between
the footrests. TiLite strongly recommends that you place your feet on the floor when you are transferring to or from your
chair.
10. NEVER put your weight on the footrests when you are transferring to or from your chair because this may cause the
chair to tip over and/or roll away.
11. When transferring into your chair, ALWAYS transfer as far back onto your seat as possible in order to reduce the risk
that the chair will tip over or move away from you causing you to fall.
12. If possible, ALWAYS try to avoid falling into your chair uncontrollably when transferring into your chair. This places
undue stress on your chair’s components, and if your chair does start to move or tip you will not be ready to regain
control.
If you ignore these Warnings, you may fall, tip over or lose control of the wheelchair and seriously injure yourself or others
or damage the wheelchair.
C. DRESSING/UNDRESSING IN YOUR CHAIR
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WARNING
When you engage in activities while seated in your chair such as dressing or undressing or changing your clothes,
your weight will shift. Since your attention will be directed to the activity in question, your risk of falling or tipping over is
increased. To reduce this risk, get dressed or undressed or change your clothes while seated in a regular chair or on a bed.
If you must get dressed or undressed or change your clothes while seated in your wheelchair:
1. ALWAYS rotate the casters so they are trailing forward. This makes the chair more stable. NOTE: To get your casters to
trail forward, first move your chair forward and, second, back up. By moving backward, your casters will rotate and trail
forward.
2. ALWAYS lock your anti-tips in the down position so the risk of a backward tip-over is minimized. If your chair does not
have anti-tips, back it up against a wall and lock both rear wheels using your wheel locks.
3. If your chair is equipped with caster pin locks, ALWAYS engage them.
If you ignore these Warnings, you may fall, tip over or lose control of the wheelchair and seriously injure yourself or others
or damage the wheelchair.
D. BENDING/LEANING/REACHING
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WARNING
When you bend, reach or lean from your chair you will affect the center of balance of your chair. Therefore, bending,
reaching or leaning may cause you to fall or tip over. In order to avoid falling or tipping over, you must determine your
particular safety limitations given the configuration of your chair and your body weight and type. To do this, practice bending,
reaching and leaning activities (and various combinations of such activities) under the supervision of your health care
advisor. Do this BEFORE attempting active use of your chair. The following will help you avoid falling or tipping over when
bending, reaching or leaning from your chair:
1. NEVER bend, reach or lean in a way that requires you to move forward in your seat.
2. ALWAYS keep your buttocks in contact with the backrest and the seat cushion when bending, reaching or leaning.
3. NEVER shift your weight in the same direction you are bending, reaching or leaning.
4. NEVER reach or lean to the rear unless your chair has anti-tips locked in place.
5. NEVER reach with both hands. By keeping one hand free, you may be able to catch yourself to prevent a fall if the chair
starts to tip.
6. NEVER reach or lean over the top of the seat back. If you do so you may damage the seat back tubes, which could
cause you to fall.
