TiLite AERO T, Owner'S Manual

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Page 2: ...PS POSITIONING BELTS OR SPECIAL SEATING SYSTEMS IF YOU IGNORE THIS WARNING YOU MAY ENDANGER YOUR HEALTH IWARNING TIE DOWN RESTRAINTS TILITE RECOMMENDS THAT WHEELCHAIR USERS NOT BE TRANSPORTED IN VEHICLES OF ANY KIND WHILE IN WHEELCHAIRS AS OF THIS DATE THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION HAS NOT APPROVED ANY TIE DOWN SYSTEM FOR TRANSPORTATION OF A USER WHILE IN A WHEELCHAIR IN A MOVING ...

Page 3: ...ive range of options and components on a chair More choices mean more ability to truly create a custom configuration of options to meet the widest variety of needs and to maximize function Customer Service TiLite s goal is to provide the ultimate service for the Ultimate Ride The sale of a wheelchair does not mark the end of our relationship with our customers it marks the beginning We will always...

Page 4: ... with product information maintenance tips and industry news 2 Enable TiLite to contact you or your health care provider if servicing is needed for your wheelchair 3 Provide your feedback to TiLite regarding your experience and needs thereby enabling TiLite to further improve product designs All information you provide to TiLite when you register will be protected by TiLite as required by applicab...

Page 5: ...nsurance Medicaid Other 2 This product was purchased for use by check one Self Parent Spouse Other 3 Reasons for purchasing a TiLite Reputation Yes Quality of Service No Yes Timeliness of Delivery No Yes Quality of Product No Advertisement Please Specify Dealer Relative Friend Therapist Doctor 4 Were your expectations met in the following areas If not please specify 5 What additional features if a...

Page 6: ...Aero T TRA Owner s Manual OM_Aero T_TRA_0414RevB iv TiLite Product Registration Form Please Seal with Tape Before Mailing CUT ALONG LINE CUT ALONG LINE FOLD HERE FOLD HERE ...

Page 7: ...HT OF STAIRS 1 5 D DESCENDING A CURB OR SINGLE STEP 1 5 E DESCENDING A FLIGHT OF STAIRS 1 6 WARNINGS REGARDING FALLING AND TIPPING OVER 1 6 A CENTER OF GRAVITY STABILITY AND BALANCE 1 6 B TRANSFERRING IN AND OUT OF YOUR WHEELCHAIR 1 7 C DRESSING UNDRESSING IN YOUR CHAIR 1 8 D BENDING LEANING REACHING 1 8 E MOVING BACKWARD 1 9 F WHEELIES 1 9 G OBSTACLES 1 9 H CURBS STEPS 1 10 I HILLS SLOPES RAMPS 1...

Page 8: ...E ADJUSTABLE HIGH MOUNT FOOTREST 3 4 Adjusting the Angle 3 4 Adjusting the Height Replacing 3 5 FLIP BACK FOOTREST 3 5 Adjusting the Angle 3 5 Adjusting the Height Replacing 3 5 BUCKLE ADJUSTABLE CALF STRAP 3 6 VELCRO ADJUSTABLE CALF STRAP VELCRO PADDED ADJUSTABLE CALF STRAP 3 6 CHAPTER 4 BACKRESTS AND PUSH HANDLES 4 1 FOLDING ADJUSTABLE HEIGHT AND ANGLE BACKREST Titanium or Aluminum 4 1 Folding t...

Page 9: ...g Fold Down Side Guards 6 3 Removing 6 3 Reinstalling 6 3 FENDERED CARBON FIBER SIDE GUARD 6 3 Using Fendered Side Guards 6 3 ADJUSTABLE FENDERED SIDE GUARD Aluminum 6 4 Mounting 6 4 Adjusting 6 5 CHAPTER 7 BACK UPHOLSTERY SEAT UPHOLSTERY AND SEAT CUSHIONS 7 1 VELCRO STYLE ADJUSTABLE BACK UPHOLSTERY 7 1 Adjusting the Tension 7 1 Replacing 7 1 TENSION ADJUSTABLE BY STRAPS BACK UPHOLSTERY 7 2 Adjust...

Page 10: ...ITH EXTENSION HANDLES 10 2 COMPACT SCISSOR LOCK 10 2 Adjusting 10 2 Replacing 10 3 UNI LOCK 10 3 Adjusting 10 3 Replacing 10 4 Changing the Uni Lock from the Push to the Pull Position 10 4 Repositioning the Handle of the Uni Lock Wheel Lock 10 4 UNI LOCK WITH EXTENSION HANDLES 10 6 ALUMINUM SCISSOR LOCK 10 6 Adjusting 10 6 Replacing 10 6 CHAPTER 11 CASTERS AND FORKS 11 1 STANDARD FORKS 11 1 Replac...

Page 11: ...cing 12 1 QUAD QUICK RELEASE AXLE 12 1 Removing 12 1 Replacing 12 1 HANDRIMS 12 2 PNEUMATIC TIRES AND TUBES 12 2 SOLID TIRES 12 2 REAR WHEEL SPACERS 12 3 Adjusting Rear Wheel Spacing 12 3 CHAPTER 13 ANTI TIPS 13 1 REAR ANTI TIPS 13 1 Adjusting 13 1 Mounting 13 1 USER FRIENDLY ANTI TIPS 13 2 Engaging 13 2 Disengaging 13 3 Adjusting 13 3 Removing 13 4 Mounting 13 4 FRONT ROLLER 13 5 Removing 13 5 ...

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Page 13: ...ontrol of the wheelchair and seriously injure yourself or others or damage the wheelchair C WEIGHT LIMITATION IWARNING The TiLite Aero T and TRA wheelchairs have a weight limit of 265 pounds 120 kilograms This weight limitation applies to the combined weight of the user and any items carried by the user DO NOT exceed this weight limit If you exceed the limit you may fall tip over or lose control o...

Page 14: ...er b leave your chair in a damp location or c fail to dry your chair as soon as you can if it gets wet or if you use water to clean it 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 G STREET USE IWARNING 1 As a wheelchair rider you MUST obey all traffic rules pertaining to pedestrians use of cros...

Page 15: ...ties If you engage in weight training activities in your chair you are altering the total weight supported by your chair and the distribution of that weight The center of gravity of your chair may not be appropriate with the additional weight or with the different distribution of weight which may cause the chair to tip over The additional weight could exceed the weight limit for the chair and dama...

Page 16: ...O A WHEELIE IWARNING DO NOT attempt to perform a wheelie in your wheelchair because of the dangerous nature of this kind of maneuver TiLite recognizes that some wheelchair users will ignore this warning If you should choose to ignore this warning you should follow these steps to help learn to do a wheelie as safely as possible but doing a wheelie is never completely safe and TiLite assumes no resp...

Page 17: ... at the front must firmly grasp a non detachable part of the front frame but NOT swing away hangers with both hands and lift the chair up and over one stair at a time 5 Each assistant then carefully moves up to the next stair 6 Repeat steps 1 through 5 for each stair until you reach the landing 7 When you reach the landing the assistants should roll the chair backward on the two rear wheels until ...

Page 18: ...riously injure yourself or others or damage the wheelchair WARNINGS REGARDING FALLING AND TIPPING OVER A CENTER OF GRAVITY STABILITY AND BALANCE IWARNING Most falls or tip overs occur when you go beyond the center of gravity of you and your wheelchair TiLite wheelchairs are designed to remain stable and upright in normal daily use and activities so long as you do not exceed the center of gravity E...

Page 19: ...order to reduce the risk of a tip over you should 1 CONSULT your doctor nurse or therapist to find out what axle and caster position and other chair configuration options are best for you 2 CONSULT your authorized TiLite dealer BEFORE you modify or adjust your wheelchair Often an adjustment you wish to make can be offset by another that you have not considered For example you may want to adjust th...

Page 20: ... 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...

Page 21: ...on you may be unable to see an obstruction that could block one of your wheels and cause a tip over Therefore use extreme caution when propelling backward If you must propel backward 1 ALWAYS propel slowly with smooth short strokes 2 MAKE frequent stops to check for obstructions in your path 3 If your chair has anti tips ALWAYS make sure to lock them in place If you ignore these Warnings you may f...

Page 22: ...r the curb is more than 4 high ALWAYS have an assistant help you negotiate curbs and steps Your assistant must first read the Warnings contained in this Manual in their entirety especially the sections titled Climbing a Curb or Single Step Climbing a Flight of Stairs Descending a Curb or Single Step and Descending a Flight of Stairs on pages 1 4 to 1 6 If you ignore these Warnings you may fall tip...

Page 23: ... and seriously injure yourself or others or damage the wheelchair K ESCALATORS IWARNING NEVER use your wheelchair on an escalator not even with an assistant or attendant 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 L ASSISTANTS AND ATTENDANTS I WARNING Before you permit any person to assist you...

Page 24: ...t with your doctor immediately If you are at risk to develop pressure sores or do not know if you are at risk consult with your doctor as to the most appropriate seating system for you TiLite has NO information about your medical condition and assumes no responsibility should you choose the wrong seating system for your medical needs You MUST regularly check your seat sling while you are seated in...

Page 25: ...lth care advisor has instructed you to use positioning or seat belts make sure they instruct you on the proper usage of such belts and such professional should supervise your use of such belts to ensure you can use them safely 1 Belts must fit snugly in order to work properly However they must not be so snug they interfere with your breathing Your health care advisor should be able to slide his or...

Page 26: ... to your rear wheel position will change your center of balance Therefore use extreme caution when making any adjustment to the position of your rear wheels 1 As you move the rear wheels and axles forward on your chair you shift the center of balance FORWARD This means it is easier for your chair to tip over backward 2 As you move the rear wheels and axles backward on your chair you shift the cent...

Page 27: ...or stop a moving wheelchair they are NOT brakes Wheel locks are ONLY designed to keep the rear wheels from rolling when your chair is at a complete stop 1 NEVER attempt to brake by using rear wheel locks to try to slow or stop your chair when it is moving If you do so you will lose control of the chair and may fall 2 ALWAYS make sure the locking arm of your wheel lock embeds into the tire at least...

Page 28: ...e information about power add ons approved by TiLite contact TiLite Customer Service If you intend to install an approved power drive system on your TiLite chair this must be taken into account when your chair is ordered so TiLite can manufacture your chair with a power adaptable frame If you have not purchased your TiLite chair with a power adaptable frame do not install a power drive on your TiL...

Page 29: ...lowing chart 2 If your inspection uncovers any problem make sure to service or repair the problem BEFORE using the wheelchair 3 If your inspection reveals any loose worn bent or damaged parts you MUST tighten repair or replace them before using your TiLite wheelchair 4 Clean your wheelchair ONLY in accordance with the instructions under Cleaning on page 2 3 5 Annually or more often if necessary yo...

Page 30: ...pholstery Inspect for rips or sagging Inspect fastening flaps to ensure they are securely attached Inspect while seated to ensure sling supports your weight and does not touch crosstubes Casters Forks Inspect wheels and tires for cracks and wear Inspect wheel fork assembly for proper tension by spinning caster caster should come to a gradual stop if caster wobbles tighten the axle Inspect wheel fo...

Page 31: ...order new upholstery 4 After washing the seat sling always check the tension while seated in the chair to ensure the sling does not touch the crosstube beneath the seat sling Axles and Moving Parts Clean axles and other moving parts weekly with a slightly damp but not wet cloth Try to wipe away any lint dust or dirt on these parts that could interfere with their smooth operation DO NOT use WD 40 3...

Page 32: ...mer Service Please note if more than one solution in the chart below applies to your particular adjustment issue always try one solution at a time until the problem is solved Chair Veers Right or Left Caster Flutter Looseness in Chair Squeaks and Rattles Sluggish Turning or Performance Floating Caster Solution If you have pneumatic front and or rear tires make sure that the tires are properly and ...

Page 33: ...er you adjust the angle or height of your footrest or you replace your footrest always allow at least 2 of ground clearance to permit you to maneuver over objects If you ignore this Warning you could fall tip over or lose control of the wheelchair and seriously injure yourself or others or damage the wheelchair Safe Tread If you ordered your wheelchair with either the Titanium Footrest with Flat A...

Page 34: ...ke sure the footrest sleeve remains in the frame Figure 3 2 Footrest Replacement Footrest Nylock Nuts Allen Screw Allen Screw Sleeve Frame 3 Place the end of a ruler on the floor and hold it vertically against the left corner of the footrest Adjust the left side of the footrest to the desired height not less than 2 of ground clearance and loosely tighten the Allen screw in the left footrest clamp ...

Page 35: ...wing the procedures under Titanium Footrest with Flat ABS Cover Adjusting the Height Replacing on page 3 2 Figure 3 5 Titanium Open Loop Footrest Angle Adjustable Footrest Adjusting the Angle Tools needed 5 32 Allen Wrench 1 Loosen but do not remove the two Allen screws that secure the footplate to the clamp See Figure 3 6 2 Adjust the footrest to desired angle 3 Tighten the Allen screws making su...

Page 36: ...e High Mount Footrest Adjusting the Angle Tools needed 5 32 Allen Wrench no high mount extension tubes 3 16 Allen Wrench high mount extension tubes only 1 Loosen but do not remove the two Allen screws that secure the footplate to the clamp See Figure 3 8 If your footrest has extension tubes see Figure 3 9 you will have 3 16 Allen screws in place of locknuts and you will only need to loosen these l...

Page 37: ...tplate out of the way for purposes of transferring into and out of the wheelchair See Figure 3 10 Figure 3 10 Flip Back Footrest Figure 3 10 Flip Back Footrest Adjusting the Angle Tools needed 3 16 Allen Wrench 1 Loosen but do not remove the two Allen screws that secure the stop clamps to the footrest extension tube See Figure 3 11 2 Adjust the footrest to the desired angle 3 Tighten the Allen scr...

Page 38: ...Strap Buckle Adjustable Calf Straps are shown in Figure 3 12 Install the calf strap as shown in Figure 3 12 Velcro Adjustable Calf Strap Velcro Padded Adjustable Calf Strap The Adjustable Calf Strap and Padded Adjustable Calf Straps are shown in Figure 3 13 Install the calf straps as shown in Figure 3 13 Figure 3 12 Buckle Adjustable Calf Strap Figure 3 13 Padded Adjustable Calf Strap ...

Page 39: ...l mounting hardware is securely tightened If you ignore this Warning you may fall tip over or lose control of the wheelchair and seriously injure yourself or others or damage the wheelchair Folding the Backrest 1 Grasp the TiShaft Release Bar and pull up See Figure 4 1 2 Push the backrest forward toward the front of the chair Note If you have a Lock Down Backrest make sure the backrest is locked s...

Page 40: ... Open End Wrench 7 16 Open End Wrench 1 8 Allen Wrench 1 On each side of the chair using the Allen wrench remove the Button Head Cap screw and lock washer See Figure 4 3 2 On each side of the chair using the Open End wrenches loosen but do not remove the stop bolt 7 16 and the nylock nut 1 2 3 Adjust the backrest to the desired angle On one side of the chair while holding the backrest in place ali...

Page 41: ...4 3 Reposition both backrest posts to the desired height inside the backrest and reinsert and securely tighten the two Allen screws 4 Make sure both backrest posts are the same height in the backrest 5 Reinstall the backrest upholstery See Velcro Style Adjustable Back Upholstery or Tension Adjustable by Straps Back Upholstery on pages 7 1 to 7 3 IWARNING The threads on the Allen screws that secure...

Page 42: ...ck Upholstery or Tension Adjustable by Straps Back Upholstery on pages 7 1 to 7 3 2 Remove the backrest posts See Adjusting the Backrest Height on pages 4 3 3 Remove the backrest sleeves See Figure 4 5 4 Remove the two Allen screws one on each side of the chair and remove the backrest See Figure 4 5 5 Install the new backrest and securely tighten the two Allen screws 6 Install the backrest sleeves...

Page 43: ...e used on aluminum backrests Mounting Tools Needed 3 16 Allen Wrench 5 32 Allen Wrench 1 See Figure 4 6 for the correct location to mount the Bolt On Push Handles to the rigidizer bar 2 Assemble the two halves of the clamp around the rigidizer bar See Figure 4 7 3 Using the 3 16 Allen wrench insert the 1 Allen screw through a washer into the bottom hole on the clamp and loosely tighten 4 Insert th...

Page 44: ...re 4 8 for the correct location to mount the Adjustable Height Push Handles 2 Assemble the two halves of the clamp around the rigidizer bar See Figure 4 9 3 Insert the four Allen screws into the two halves of the clamp and securely tighten 4 Insert the push handle through the clamp until the handle is at the desired height and securely tighten the adjustable handle Note The adjustable handle opera...

Page 45: ...AND PUSH HANDLES Figure 4 9 Adjustable Height Push Handles Allen Screws Adjustable Handle Clamp Push Handle Top View Figure 4 8 Adjustable Height Push Handles Removing Tools Needed 3 16 Allen Wrench 1 Remove the four Allen screws See Figure 4 9 2 Remove the clamp and handle ...

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Page 47: ...d inside the receiver thoroughly If this does not solve the problem check the nylon sleeves for wear Figure 5 1 Operating the Swing Away Armrest Armrest Armrest Stop Notch Receiver Adjusting the Angle Tools Needed 7 16 Open End Wrench 5 32 Allen Wrench 1 Remove the armrest from the receiver 2 On one side of the chair loosen but do not remove the nylock nuts while holding the locking block in posit...

Page 48: ...djusting the Armrest Height 1 Pull up on the height adjustment lever to permit the armrest to be raised or lowered to the desired height See Figure 5 4 2 After repositioning the armrest to the desired height release the height adjustment lever pressing the handle against the desk arm housing to lock the armrest in that position The positioning holes are in 1 2 increments Removing 1 To remove the d...

Page 49: ...e armrest raise the front of the armrest and rotate it straight back as far as possible Reverse this procedure to return the armrest to its original position See Figure 5 6 To swing away the armrest lightly lift up on the armrest and rotate the armrest away from the chair See Figure 5 6 To replace the armrest swing it back towards the chair and gently push it back down into place Note The Swing Aw...

Page 50: ...move the armrest from the receiver 2 Remove the Allen screw and washer securing the armrest stop See Figure 5 7 3 Reassemble the armrest stop in the desired location on the armrest upright in 1 2 increments 4 Securely tighten the Allen screw 5 Reinstall the armrest in the receiver Figure 5 7 Adjusting the Armrest Height Armrest Upright Allen Screw Armrest Stop Washer ...

Page 51: ...n the armrest to lower the angle at which the armrest sits in the down position or slide the stop clamp rearward on the armrest to raise the angle 3 Securely tighten the Allen screw to fix the stop clamp in place IWARNING Make sure that the stop clamp is securely tightened before applying weight to the armrest If you ignore this Warning you could fall tip over or lose control of the wheelchair and...

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Page 53: ...ack uprights and under the back upholstery flap 4 Replace the seat cushion Figure 6 1 Cloth Side Guard Removal Replacement Back Uprights Cloth Side Guard Back Upholstry Flap Rigid Removable and Quad Removable Side Guards Aluminum and Carbon Fiber Using Rigid Side Guards To remove either type of Rigid Side Guard lift the side guard out of the side guard mount by grasping it at the top or place fing...

Page 54: ...acket Allen Screw Allen Screws Washers Removing the Rigid Side Guard Assembly Tools Needed 3 16 Allen Wrench To remove the entire side guard assembly including the clamp 1 Remove the side guard from the side guard mount 2 Remove the Allen screws that secure the two halves of the clamp to the frame See Figure 6 3 Reinstalling the Rigid Side Guard Assembly Tools Needed 3 16 Allen Wrench 1 Align the ...

Page 55: ...Reinstalling Tools Needed 3 16 Allen Wrench 1 Align the two halves of the side guard clamp around the seat tube of the frame See Figure 6 4 2 Insert the two Allen screws through the washers and the two halves of the clamp and securely tighten Note Do not allow any portion of the clamp to extend passed either end of the frame rail located under the seat tube Fendered Carbon Fiber Side Guard Using F...

Page 56: ...h cam 5 Adjust the side guard to the desired position rotating the cams as needed and allowing the Allen screws to slide within the cam slots 6 Once the desired side guard position has been achieved tighten the eight Button Head Cap screws four on each cam using the 5 64 Allen wrench 7 Using the 5 32 Allen wrench securely tighten Allen screw 1 8 Securely tighten Allen screw 2 in place using the 5 ...

Page 57: ...Allen screws Note If you are unable to achieve the desired position follow the instructions given under Mounting on page 6 4 Steps 4 through 8 IWARNING The threads on the Button Head Cap screws and Allen screws 1 and 2 have been treated with Vibra TITE VC 3 a locking and sealing coating to reduce the possibility that they will become loose You should be able to adjust the cams and or sideguards ap...

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Page 59: ...adjust the tension of the strap s 6 Securely attach the padded back to the backrest ears using the Velcro style material and lower the back flap back into position in front of the rigidizer bar Figure 7 1 Adjusting Back Upholstery Rigidizer Bar Padded Back Backrest Ears Back Flap Backrest Tube Straps Replacing 1 Lift the back flap to expose the backrest ears See Figure 7 2 2 Completely detach the ...

Page 60: ...letely detach the padded back from the backrest ears Do not remove the backrest ears from the backrest 3 Adjust to the desired tautness by loosening the ear straps and then pulling on the loose end to pull the backrest ears closer together Tighter back upholstery will increase the stability and maintain normal maneuverability of the chair because the user is pushed forward slightly Looser back uph...

Page 61: ... ears and lower the back flap back into position in front of the rigidizer bar 11 Replace the seat cushion Figure 7 5 Adjusting Tension Adjustable By Strap Back Upholstery Padded Back Back Flap Backrest Bottom Flap Ear Straps Backrest Ears Corbac Adjustable Contour Back Support For information regarding the use and adjustment of the Corbac Adjustable Contour Back Support consult the owner s manual...

Page 62: ...de of the upholstery under the seat tube 8 Adjust the seat sling to the desired tension and fasten the tension adjustable straps 9 Place the chair onto all four wheels 10 Reattach the back upholstery to the seat upholstery and replace the seat cushion and anti tips if applicable Bolt On Seat Sling IWARNING Do not make the tension of the seat sling upholstery so loose that it does not properly supp...

Page 63: ...frame 7 Loosely install all the bolts on the side of the seat sling where the adjustment flap is located 8 Install all the bolts on the opposite side of the seat sling and securely tighten 9 Detach the adjustment flap and adjust the seat upholstery to the desired tension 10 Fully tighten the bolts that attach the seat upholstery to the frame 11 Reattach the bottom of the back upholstery to the sea...

Page 64: ...such as pressure ulcers If you ignore any of these Warnings you may incur serious or life threatening injuries IWARNING A wheelchair user must never use the wheelchair which has seat belts installed without proper securement of the seat belt around the user Should the seat belt not be properly secured the belt may become entangled in the wheels or an external obstacle which may lead to the wheelch...

Page 65: ..._0414RevB CHAPTER 7 BACK UPHOLSTERY SEAT UPHOLSTERY AND SEAT CUSHIONS Maintenance Check periodically for signs of wear in the stitching and webbing If significant wear is found contact your supplier for qualified repair or replacement by TiLite ...

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Page 67: ...t the toe in toe out of the rear wheels See Adjusting Toe In Toe Out on pages 8 5 and 8 6 In addition whenever you adjust the position of the camber tube or when you adjust the toe in If you ignore this Warning your chair may not perform properly which in turn may cause you to fall tip over or lose control of the chair and seriously injure yourself or others or damage the chair Note It is recommen...

Page 68: ...t secure the camber mount clamps to the frame See Figure 8 2 2 Slide the camber mount clamps forward or rearward along the frame until it is positioned in the desired location Use a ruler to ensure the camber mount assemblies on both sides of the chair are the same distance from the ends of the frame tubes 3 Securely tighten the four Allen screws 4 Check the rear seat height and adjust as needed 5...

Page 69: ...hair 6 Make sure that the camber plug flats are perpendicular to the ground and that the camber is oriented properly 7 Securely tighten both Allen screws 8 Reinstall the bumper assembly 9 Reinstall the rear wheels 10 Check the toe in toe out and adjust as needed and square the casters See pages 8 3 and 8 4 Figure 8 3 Replacing the Camber Tube Camber Tube Allen Screw Bumper Assembly Washer Flats Ca...

Page 70: ... at the rear reference marks made in Step 6 See Figure 8 6 9 Measure the distance between the left and right tires at the front reference marks made in Step 7 10 If the measurements in Steps 8 and 9 are the same within 1 8 no toeing adjustment is needed and you may skip to Step 13 If not proceed to Step 11 11 Loosen the Allen screw in each camber clamp that secures the camber tube in place 12 If t...

Page 71: ...end of the axle using the smaller wrench at the flats at the end of the axle 5 Depress the release button on the Quick Release Axle and slide the axle through the rear wheel hub 6 Depress the release button and reinstall the rear wheel into the axle sleeve or Zero Play camber tube 7 Before riding in the chair make sure the locking balls have fully secured the wheel in the axle sleeve or Zero Play ...

Page 72: ...ir 6 Before riding in the chair make sure the locking balls have fully secured the wheel in the axle sleeve by pulling on the hub with the release handle in the locked position If the locking balls do not fully engage repeat these procedures to increase the play i e increase the distance between the quick release nut and the locking balls to permit the locking balls to fully engage properly Also c...

Page 73: ...chair and the quad quick release handle in the locked position so the locking balls are fully engaged be sure the collar is snug against the outer rear wheel bearing and securely tighten Set Screw 1 so the collar is securely on the axle 6 With the release handle in the unlocked position turn Set Screw 3 clockwise to remove any remaining play between the wheel hub and collar 7 Flip the quad quick r...

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Page 75: ...rom moving If not readjust the wheel locks until the wheel locks securely prevent the chair from rolling If you ignore this Warning you may fall tip over or lose control of the wheelchair and seriously injure yourself or others or damage the wheelchair Compact Push to Lock Adjusting Tools Needed 3 16 Allen Wrench 1 Loosen but do not remove the Allen screws in the wheel lock clamp See Figure 10 1 2...

Page 76: ... 2 Slide the wheel lock out of the clamp 3 Slide the new wheel lock into the wheel lock clamp but do not tighten the Allen screws 4 Follow the procedures under Compact Pull to Lock Adjusting on page 10 2 to position and secure the new wheel lock Compact Push to Lock and Compact Pull to Lock Wheel Locks with Extension Handles All of the adjustments set forth under Compact Push to Lock and Compact P...

Page 77: ... lock clamp but do not tighten the Allen screws 4 Follow the procedures under Composite Scissor Lock Adjusting on page 10 2 to position and secure the new wheel lock Uni Lock Adjusting Tools Needed 3 16 Allen Wrench 1 Loosen but do not remove the two Allen screws in the wheel lock clamp See Figure 10 4 2 Adjust the position of the wheel lock clamp on the frame so the wheel stop embeds at least 3 1...

Page 78: ...to the Push to Lock position Figure 10 6 Push to Lock Position Figure 10 5 Pull to Lock Position Socket Head Cap Screw Socket Head Cap Screw You can change the operation from pull to push or vice versa as follows 1 Make sure the wheel lock has been disengaged from the tire 2 Remove the Socket Head Cap screw and reposition it to either the Pull to Lock or Push to Lock position as desired See Figure...

Page 79: ... As shown in Figure 10 12 the wheel lock handle attaches to the wheel lock handle base with two Allen screws There is only one hole in the wheel lock handle base through which to attach the upper Allen screw There are three holes in the wheel lock handle base through which to attach the lower Allen screw 2 Remove the lower Allen screw and locknut that secure the wheel lock handle to the wheel lock...

Page 80: ...et forth under Uni Lock on pages 10 3 to 10 6 apply to the Uni Lock with Extension Handles Aluminum Scissor Lock Adjusting Tools Needed 3 16 Allen Wrench 1 Loosen but do not remove the two Allen screws in the wheel lock clamp See Figure 10 13 2 Adjust the position of the wheel lock clamp on the frame so the wheel stop embeds at least 3 16 into the tire when engaged in the locked position 3 Securel...

Page 81: ...s and the fork sides Use one screw driver to hold one screw in place and securely tighten the other screw with the second screw driver Note If your chair has 4 or 5 TiLite Performance casters make sure that Spacer 2 which is wider than Spacer 1 is positioned on the recessed side of the caster which should be oriented outwards when the casters are in the trailing position Figure 11 1 Bearing Fork C...

Page 82: ...r Caster Cap Allen Screw Replacing Forks Tools Needed 9 16 Wrench 1 8 Allen Wrench 1 Remove the casters See Slipstream Single Sided Forks Replacing Casters on page 11 2 2 Remove the nylock nut and washer See Figure 11 2 3 Remove the old fork and install the replacement fork on the fork stem 4 Replace the nylock nut and washer and securely tighten 5 Reinstall the casters See Slipstream Single Sided...

Page 83: ...les on both sides of your chair If you ignore this Warning you may fall tip over or lose control of the wheelchair and seriously injure yourself or others or damage the wheelchair IWARNING The threads on the screws that secure the casters to the fork and the axles are treated with Vibra TITE VC 3 a locking and sealing coating to reduce the possibility they will become loose You should be able to r...

Page 84: ... the footrest are the same distance from the level surface It is important to have both sides of the footrest level and the footrest clamp screw tightened before the camber tube mount assemblies are tightened 7 Tighten the footrest clamp screw 8 Tighten the camber clamp screws starting with the uppermost screws and working downward 9 If the above adjustments correct the floater and all four wheels...

Page 85: ...second Phillips screwdriver Note If your chair has 4 or 5 TiLite Litespeed casters make sure that Spacer 2 which is wider than Spacer 1 is positioned on the recessed side of the caster which should be oriented outwards when the casters are in the trailing position Replacing Casters Slipstream Single Sided Forks To replace the casters use the tools and follow the instructions under Slipstream Singl...

Page 86: ...llen screw 1 outer screw and the washer See Figures 11 10 to 11 12 3 Using the 3 16 Allen wrench loosen but do not remove Allen screw 2 center screw enough to allow the end cap tabs to slide out of the tab slots 4 Using a drafting triangle or similar 90 angle tool as shown in Figure 11 13 rotate the fork until the flat edge of the fork is perpendicular to the level surface 5 While holding the fork...

Page 87: ...f you are not able to square your casters and have changed the configuration of your chair you may need to reverse the right and left caster end caps to achieve the desired angle 11 Recheck the forks to be certain they are still perpendicular to the level surface before riding Figure 11 10 Adjusting the Angle Bearing Fork Figure 11 11 Adjusting the Angle Single Sided Fork Tab Slots Tab Slots Caste...

Page 88: ...KS Figure 11 12 Adjusting the Angle Glide Fork Tab Slots Caster Mount Caster Housing Fork Stem Caster Cap Fork Caster End Cap Allen Screw 2 Allen Screw 1 Lock Washers Figure 11 13 Bearing Fork Single Sided Fork Flat Edge Fork Triangle Figure 11 14 Glide Fork Fork Triangle Flat Edge ...

Page 89: ...e 4 Release the release button 5 Pull firmly on the wheel without depressing the release button to make sure the wheel is locked securely in place Quad Quick Release Axle Removing 1 Unlock the lever on the Quad Quick Release Axle See Figure 12 2 2 Slide wheel and axle out of the axle sleeve Replacing IWARNING Make sure the locking balls fully secure the Quad Quick Release Axle inside the axle slee...

Page 90: ...sing down on the pin in the center of the valve stem If you have a Presta valve see Figure 12 4 remove the valve stem cap unscrew counter clockwise the knurled nut on the valve stem and release all of the air from the tube by pressing down on the pin in the center of the valve stem 3 Remove the tire and inner tube 4 Make sure the rim strip is properly in place 5 Install the new inner tube and whee...

Page 91: ...iously injure yourself or others or damage the wheelchair Tools needed 7 8 Open End Wrench 3 4 Open End Torque Wrench 1 Place the 7 8 Open End wrench onto the camber plug and use the 3 4 Open End Torque wrench to remove the axle sleeve See Figure 12 5 2 Add or delete the spacers you need to increase decrease your rear wheel spacing keeping the two washers against the head of the axle sleeve 3 Afte...

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Page 93: ...se Button Mounting IWARNING Only an authorized TiLite dealer or qualified technician should install the rear anti tip receiver If you ignore this Warning you may fall tip over or lose control of the wheelchair and seriously injure yourself or others or damage the wheelchair Tools Needed 5 32 Allen Wrench 3 16 Allen Wrench 7 16 Open End Wrench 1 Remove the rear wheels and place the frame on a level...

Page 94: ...r Tube Nylock Nut Washer USER FRIENDLY ANTI TIPS Engaging To engage the User Friendly Anti Tip grip the anti tip firmly pressing down on the release lever lower the anti tip until the anti tip receiver re engages in the anti tip mount in the down position shown in Figure 13 3 Figure 13 3 Engaging the Anti Tip Anti Tip Mount Release Lever Receiver ...

Page 95: ...e engages in the anti tip mount in the up position shown in Figure 13 4 Figure 13 4 Disengaging the Anti Tip Adjusting To adjust the height of the User Friendly Anti Tip press the two release buttons on the telescoping lower tube and adjust the height of the lower tube so that the wheel is within 1 1 2 to 2 off the ground See Figure 13 5 Figure 13 5 Adjusting Anti Tip Mount Release Button Receiver...

Page 96: ... upright on a level surface engage the anti tip as described under Engaging on page 13 2 7 Adjust both lower tubes so that the wheels are within 1 1 2 to 2 off the ground See Figure 13 5 If this is not possible proceed to Step 8 If you can achieve the proper ground clearance proceed to Step 9 8 If you cannot achieve the proper ground clearance in Step 7 then remove the Allen screw installed in Ste...

Page 97: ... reapply Loctite 242 or an equivalent medium strength thread lock If you ignore this Warning your Front Roller could fall off and you could fall tip over or lose control of the wheelchair and seriously injure yourself or others or damage the wheelchair With an angle adjustable footrest 1 Remove the Allen screws that secure the Front Roller to the roller plate See Figures 13 8 and 13 9 2 Remove the...

Page 98: ... Figure 13 9 High Mount Front Roller with Angle Adjustable Footplate Figure 13 8 Front Roller with Angle Adjustable Footplate Locknuts Allen Screws Clamp Roller Plate Front Roller Allen Screws Washers Allen Screws Washers Clamp Roller Plate Front Roller Allen Screws Locknuts ...

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