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Aero R Owners Manual

OM_R_0809RevB

CHAPTER 2:

SAFETY INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE &

TROUBLESHOOTING

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 equally inflated

√

Make sure that all nuts and
bolts are securely tightened

√

Make sure that all spokes
and nipples are uniformly
tight on all spoked wheels

√

Make sure that front caster
barrels and mounts are
properly adjusted

√

Make sure that rear wheels
are equally spaced away
from the seat frame

√

Adjust the toe-in/toe-out of
the rear wheels

Summary of Contents for Aero R

Page 1: ...SERIAL NUMBER ______________________ OWNERS MANUAL OM_R_0809RevB ...

Page 2: ... USE YOUR CHAIR AND 3 YOUR NEED FOR OPTIONS FOR YOUR SAFETY AND COMFORT SUCH AS ANTI TIPS 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 appro...

Page 3: ...es unparalleled quality Choice Matters TiLite offers the most extensive 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 r...

Page 4: ...n 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 applicable laws and regulations ...

Page 5: ...Medicaid ther his product as purchased for use y chec one Self Parent Spouse ther easons for purchasin a i ite eputation es uality of Service No es imeliness of Delivery No es uality of Product No Advertisement Please Specify Dealer elative Friend herapist Doctor ere your e pectations met in the follo in areas f not please specify hat additional features if any ould you li e to see on this or futu...

Page 6: ...IRS 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 10 J STA...

Page 7: ...e Footrest 3 4 Adjusting the Depth of the Footrest 3 4 High Mount Flip up Footrest Angle Adjustable High Mount Flip up Footrest Depth Adjustable High Mount Flip up Footrest and Depth and Angle Adjustable High Mount Flip up Footrest 3 4 Adjusting the Height Replacing the Footrest 3 5 Adjusting the Angle or Depth of the Footrest 3 5 90 Hanger Flip Up Footrests 90 Hanger Depth Adjustable Flip Up Foot...

Page 8: ...oth Side Guards 6 1 Rigid Removable and Quad Removable Side Guards Aluminum and Carbon Fiber 6 1 Using Rigid Side Guards 6 1 Adjusting Rigid Side Guards 6 2 Removing Rigid Side Guard Assembly 6 2 Reinstalling Rigid Side Guard Assembly 6 2 Fold Down Rigid Side guards Aluminum and Carbon Fiber 6 3 Using Fold Down Side Guards 6 3 Removing the Fold Down Side Guards 6 3 Reinstalling the Fold Down Rigid...

Page 9: ...10 1 Uni Lock 10 2 Adjusting the Uni Lock 10 2 Replacing the Uni Lock 10 2 Changing the Uni Lock from the Push to the Pull Position 10 2 Repositioning the Handle of the Uni Lock Wheel Lock 10 3 Uni Lock with Extension Handles 10 4 Composite Scissor Lock 10 4 Adjusting the Composite Scissor Lock 10 4 Replacing the Composite Scissor Lock 10 5 Removing the Scissor Lock Spring 10 5 Aluminum Scissor Lo...

Page 10: ... 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 the Rear Anti Tip Receiver 13 1 User Friendly Anti Tips 13 2 Engaging the Anti Tip 13 2 Disengaging the Anti Tip 13 2 Adjusting the Anti Tip 13 3 Removing the Anti Tip 13 3 Mounting the User Friendly Anti Tip ...

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Page 12: ...e the wheelchair C WEIGHT LIMITATION IWARNING TiLite wheelchairs have a weight limit of 250 pounds 113 6 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 of the wheelchair and seriously injure yourself or others or damage the wheelchair D PREVEN...

Page 13: ...u 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 crosswalks etc Most states do not permit wheelchairs to be ridden on public roads stre...

Page 14: ... 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 damage the ...

Page 15: ...ELIE 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 responsibil...

Page 16: ...e rear wheels NEVER attempt to lift a wheelchair by lifting on any removable detachable parts including upholstery and removable push handles or push handle grips 4 The second assistant 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 ...

Page 17: ...h the ground level the first assistant should carefully lower the front casters to the ground 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 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 o...

Page 18: ...r 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 the back angle rearward which will increase the likelihood of a r...

Page 19: ...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 f...

Page 20: ... likely In addition 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 W...

Page 21: ...s inspect your chair more frequently If you are not highly skilled at tilting the chair or the step or 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 Ste...

Page 22: ...ding a Flight of Stairs on pages 1 5 to 1 6 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 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 inj...

Page 23: ...ng system If you have pressure sores consult 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 ch...

Page 24: ...re advisor can determine the proper positioning products for your situation If used improperly positioning or seat belts can cause severe injury or even death If your health 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 B...

Page 25: ...our Wheelchair on pages 1 7 to 1 8 of this Manual There is important information in that section regarding your footrests and transfers 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 H REAR WHEELS IWARNING Rear wheels are standard components on your wheelchair The positioning of the rear wheels i...

Page 26: ... may tend to veer to one side which could cause you to lose control of the chair 4 If a rear tire is under inflated the wheel lock for that wheel may not work properly and may slip thereby allowing the wheel to turn unexpectedly 5 An over inflated tire may burst thereby causing a loss of control of the chair 6 ALWAYS have pneumatic tire inner tubes replaced by an authorized TiLite dealer If you ig...

Page 27: ...cause they will damage the backrest of your TiLite chair Your attendant or assistant should regularly check the push handle grips to make sure they fit securely and will not rotate or slip off Push handles should NEVER be used to lift the chair or pull the chair especially when it is occupied as they may detach ALWAYS lift or pull the chair by grasping a non detachable part of the main frame not t...

Page 28: ...the center of balance of your chair could cause you to lose control or fall or tip over 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 P UNAUTHORIZED PARTS AND ACCESSORIES NEVER use parts accessories or adapters other than those authorized by TiLite If you have any doubt about the compatibility o...

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Page 30: ...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 you MUST ...

Page 31: ...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 Front 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 axle if caster binds to a stop loosen axle Ins...

Page 32: ... or tears If you find any rips or tears you MUST 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 cross tube beneath the seat sling Axles and Moving Parts Clean axles and other moving parts weekly with a slightly damp cloth The cloth should not be wet Try to wipe away any lint dust or dirt on these parts t...

Page 33: ...ion If you have pneumatic front and or rear tires make sure that the tires are properly and equally inflated Make sure that all nuts and bolts are securely tightened Make sure that all spokes and nipples are uniformly tight on all spoked wheels Make sure that front caster barrels and mounts are properly adjusted Make sure that rear wheels are equally spaced away from the seat frame Adjust the toe ...

Page 34: ...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 Angle Adjustable Footrest Adjusting the Angle of the Footrest Tools needed 5 32 Allen Wrench 1 Loosen but do not remove the two Allen Screws that secure the footplate to the clamp ...

Page 35: ...ust the height of the footrest approximately four times without reapplying the coating TiLite requires that you reapply Vibra TITE VC 3 after every fourth adjustment If you ignore this Warning your footrest could become loose or fall off and you could fall tip over or lose control of the wheelchair and seriously injure yourself or others or damage the wheelchair Angle Adjustable High Mount Footres...

Page 36: ... and Angle Adjustable Flip Up Footrest If you are unsure which type of flip up footrest is installed on your chair see Figure 3 8 Note If your chair has 90 hangers see 90 Hanger Flip Up Footrests 90 Hanger Depth Adjustable Flip Up Footrests on page 3 6 or 90 Hanger Depth and Angle Adjustable Flip Up Footrests on page 3 6 Figure 3 7 Flip Up Footrests Depth and Angle Adjustable Depth Adjustable Angl...

Page 37: ... Block Angle Adjustable Footrest Extension Angle Adjustable Footrest Mount Adjusting the Depth of the Footrest Tools Needed 5 32 Allen Wrench 7 16 Open End Wrench If your flip up footrest is depth adjustable you can adjust the depth as follows 1 Remove the flat head Allen Screws and locknuts that attach the footplate to the footrest pivot See Figure 3 9 2 Move the footplate forward or backward to ...

Page 38: ...trest Tools Needed 3 16 Allen Wrench 1 Loosen the two Allen Screws through the binder clamp that secures the extension tube to the frame See Figure 3 11 2 Raise or lower the extension tube to the desired height not less than 2 of ground clearance 3 If replacing the entire footrest assembly remove the extension tube and flip up footrest assembly completely and reattach a new extension tube and foot...

Page 39: ...er Footplate Allen Screws Allen Screw Adjusting the Depth of the Footrest Tools Needed 5 32 Allen Wrench 7 16 Open End Wrench 1 Remove the two Allen Screws and locknuts that secure the footplate to the bracket See Figure 3 13 2 Reposition the footplate to the desired depth 3 Reinsert and securely tighten the two Allen Screws and locknuts 90 Hanger Depth and Angle Adjustable Flip Up Footrests Adjus...

Page 40: ...wo Allen Screws and locknuts that secure the footplate to the footplate clamp See Figure 3 14 2 Reposition the footplate to the desired depth 3 Reinsert the two Allen Screws through the footplate the footplate clamp and the locknuts 4 Securely tighten the two Allen Screws and locknuts Swing Away Hangers The Swing Away Hangers can be rotated inward or outward to be removed or positioned out of the ...

Page 41: ...all tip over or lose control of the wheelchair and seriously injure yourself or others or damage the wheelchair Figure 3 16 1 Piece Flip Up Footrest Engaged Figure 3 17 1 Piece Flip Up Footrest Disengaged Pivot Latch Spacer Latch Adjusting the Height Replacing the Footrest You can adjust the height of or replace the footrest by using the tools and following the procedures for adjusting the height ...

Page 42: ...APTER 3 FOOTRESTS Adjustable Calf Strap Padded Adjustable Calf Strap The Adjustable Calf Strap and Padded Adjustable Calf Straps are shown in Figure 3 19 Install the calf straps as shown in Figure 3 19 Figure 3 19 Padded Adjustable Calf Strap ...

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Page 44: ... all 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 backrest release bar see Figure 4 1 and pull up 2 Push the backrest forward toward the front of the chair Unfolding the Backrest 1 Lift up on the backrest and pull towards th...

Page 45: ...low these procedures 1 On each side of the chair tighten both Allen Screws and the pivot screw shown in Figure 4 3 2 Repeat this procedure until there is no play in the folding backrest assembly 3 Do not over tighten the Pivot Screw or the backrest will not fold unfold Note If the above procedure does not completely eliminate the play in the backrest tighten the Latch Screw Do not over tighten the...

Page 46: ...ackrest upholstery Therefore make a note of the tautness of the backrest upholstery before removing it so you can reinstall it to approximately the same degree of tautness 1 Remove the backrest pad See Velcro Style Adjustable Back Upholstery or Tension Adjustable by Straps Back Upholstery on pages 7 1 to 7 2 2 On both sides of the chair remove the Allen Screw that secures the backrest post inside ...

Page 47: ...st posts into the backrest f Align the backrest posts inside the backrest so that the desired hole in the backrest post aligns with the second lowest hole in the backrest See Figure 4 7 g Secure the backrest posts inside the backrest and the backrest to the bracket using the Allen Screws and locknuts Note that the Allen Screws used to secure the backrest posts inside the backrest will also serve t...

Page 48: ...9 Adjusting the Backrest Height Backrest Bracket Locknut Allen Screw Second Lowest Hole 5 If your backrest is set to 9 and if you are setting the backrest at 9 or if your backrest is set to 9 and if you are setting the backrest to 9 a Remove the backrest from the backrest bracket See Replacing the Backrest on page 4 6 b Reposition the backrest posts inside the backrest so that the desired hole in ...

Page 49: ...age 4 6 3 If your backrest is to be set at 9 or 9 a Remove the backrest posts from the backrest See Figure 4 8 b If the backrest is titanium remove the long end plugs in the bottom ends of the backrest and install the short end plugs See Figure 4 6 c Remove the threaded plugs in the bottom ends of the backrest posts See Figure 4 6 d Reinstall the backrest posts in the backrest tubes e Align the ba...

Page 50: ...to the clamp and align the holes in the push handle with the two upper holes in the clamp 5 Insert the two 1 1 8 Allen Screws through the washers the two halves of the clamp and the push handle and securely tighten 6 Make sure the push handle is correctly positioned for proper pushing and securely tighten the 1 Allen Screw IWARNING Your assistant or attendant should NEVER attempt to lift a wheelch...

Page 51: ...s IWARNING Your assistant or attendant should NEVER attempt to lift a wheelchair up a curb step or flight of stairs by lifting on any removable detachable parts such as adjustable height push handles Similarly your assistant or attendant should NEVER attempt to lower a wheelchair down a curb step or flight or stairs by holding onto any removable detachable parts such as the adjustable height push ...

Page 52: ... Tools Needed Two 5 32 Allen Wrenches 1 Remove the armrest from the receiver 2 Remove both armrest pins See Figure 5 2 3 Reassemble the armrest pins in the desired location on the armrest in 3 4 increments 4 Securely tighten both armrest pins in the new location 5 Reinstall the armrest in the receiver IWARNING The threads on the armrest pins are treated with Vibra TITE VC 3 a locking and sealing c...

Page 53: ...Reinstall the armrest in the armrest receiver Figure 5 3 Armrest Height Ranges 9 12 11 14 Removable Desk Arm and Removable Desk Arm with Transfer Loop IWARNING Make sure the locking pin activated by the height adjustment lever is securely engaged in the desk arm bracket before applying weight to the armrest If you ignore this Warning you could fall tip over or lose control of the wheelchair and se...

Page 54: ...g you could fall tip over or lose control of the wheelchair and seriously injure yourself or others or damage the wheelchair Figure 5 4 Removable Desk Arm Height Adjustment Lever Armrest Release Lever Bracket Locking Pin Figure 5 5 Removable Desk Arm with Transfer Loop Height Adjustment Lever Armrest Release Lever Bracket Locking Pin Figure 5 6 Mounting Desk Arm Release Lever Mounting Bracket Brac...

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Page 56: ...e back canes and under the back upholstery flap 4 Replace the seat cushion 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 finger in the hole and pull it upward See Figure 6 2 To replace place the bracket into the slot between...

Page 57: ...ly 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 Screw that secures the two halves of the clamp to the frame See Figure 6 3 Reinstalling Rigid Side Guard Assembly Tools Needed 3 16 Allen Wrench 1 Align the two halves of the clamp around the seat tube of the chair frame See Figure 6 3 ...

Page 58: ...ch 1 Remove the two Allen Screws that secure the two halves of the side guard clamp See Figure 6 4 2 Remove the fold down side guard clamp assembly Reinstalling Fold Down Rigid Side Guard 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 Note On all chairs other than YG Series chairs the half of the side guard clamp to wh...

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Page 60: ...st 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 Straps Replacing 1 Lift the back flap to expose the backrest ears See Figure 7 2 2 Completely detach the two backr...

Page 61: ...tach 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 upholstery w...

Page 62: ...ackrest ears 9 Reinstall the strap s and adjust to the desired tautness 10 Securely attach the padded back to the backrest 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...

Page 63: ...ur replacement upholstery included new aluminum seat rails proceed to step 6 If not remove the aluminum seat rails from old upholstery and insert them into the new upholstery 6 Place the new seat upholstery on the frame and align the fastening holes in the upholstery and aluminum seat rails with the holes in the seat tubes of the frame 7 Loosely install all the bolts on the side of the seat sling ...

Page 64: ...hange the way a person sits Users must continue to practice regular pressure relief activities and skin integrity checks not only where this product contacts the user but also in primary pressure bearing areas such as the sacrum legs and buttocks If increased skin redness or irritation occurs discontinue use and consult your physician or seating specialist Failure to do so may result in serious in...

Page 65: ...ther devices relocate anchor points as necessary 5 Move chair through full range of motion including folding and rolling Check for any interference 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 ...

Page 66: ...sary to adjust the toe in toe out of the rear wheels See Adjusting Toe In Toe Out on page 8 4 In addition whenever you adjust the position of the camber tube or when you adjust the toe in toe out it may be necessary to square the front casters to the floor See Angle Adjustable Bullet Caster Housing on page 11 2 If you ignore this Warning your chair may not perform properly which in turn may cause ...

Page 67: ...configuration shown in Figure 8 1A or 8 1C Depending on the desired location of the center of gravity and or rear seat height it may be necessary to change the configuration of the camber mount clamps and axle plates to one of the other configurations shown in Figure 8 1 Tools Needed 5 32 Allen Wrench 9 16 Torque Wrench 1 Remove the rear wheels 2 Remove the camber tube See Replacing the Camber Tub...

Page 68: ...ts Axle Plate Camber Mount Clamp Non Threaded Camber Mount Clamp Threaded Figure 8 4 Adjusting the Rear Seat Height Axle Plate Notches Locating Pin Camber Mount Clamp Replacing the Camber Tube Tools Needed 3 16 Allen Wrench Ruler 1 Remove the rear wheels 2 Loosen but do not remove the two Allen Screws that secure the camber tube inside each camber mount clamp See Figure 8 5 3 Remove the camber tub...

Page 69: ...tip pen at the same height as Measurement A 7 Measuring from the floor at the front of each tire mark the tire with a felt tip pen at the same height as Measurement A 8 Measure the distance between the left and right tires at the rear reference marks made in step 6 See Figure 8 8 9 Measure the distance between the left and right tires at the front reference marks made in step 7 10 If the measureme...

Page 70: ... OM_R_0809RevB CHAPTER 8 AXLE PLATES AND CAMBER PLUGS CENTER OF GRAVITY REAR SEAT HEIGHT Toe In Toe Out Measurement Figure 8 8 Adjusting the Toe In Toe Out Wrench Figure 8 9 Adjusting the Toe In Toe Out Camber Plug Camber Tube ...

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Page 72: ...d Wrench 7 16 End Wrench 1 Depress the release button and remove rear wheel and quick release axle See Figure 9 1 2 Remove axle from the wheel by depressing the release button and sliding the axle through the rear wheel hub 3 Once removed from the hub release the release button the locking balls should be fully extended 4 Increase or decrease axle play by adjusting the locknut while securing the o...

Page 73: ...or counter clockwise on the axle until the release button inside the quad quick release nut just touches the release handle while it is in the locked position and c tighten Set Screw 2 4 Adjusting the play in the quick release handle may necessitate an adjustment to the play between the collar and the wheel hub See Adjusting the Play on page 9 3 5 With the quick release handle in the unlocked posi...

Page 74: ...wheel still on the chair and the quad quick release handle in the locked position so the locking balls are fully engaged securely tighten Set Screw 1 so the collar is securely on the axle sleeve 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 release handle to the locked position and c...

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Page 76: ...just 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 Standard Push to Lock Adjusting the Push to Lock Wheel Lock Tools Needed 3 16 Allen Wrench 1 Loosen the Allen Screws in the wheel lock clamp See Figure 10 1 2 Adjust the...

Page 77: ... 10 2 2 Slide the wheel lock out of the clamp 3 Slide the new Uni Lock into the wheel lock clamp but do not tighten the Allen Screws 4 Follow the procedures under Adjusting the Uni Lock on page 10 2 to position and secure the new wheel lock Changing the Uni Lock from the Push to the Pull Position Tools Needed 5 32 Allen Wrench The Uni Lock wheel lock can be set up so that you either pull the handl...

Page 78: ...ck From the Push to the Pull Position on page 10 2 resulting in 12 possible Uni Lock setups Figures 10 6 through 10 9 show the handle in both the engaged locked and disengaged unlocked positions Study the Figures to determine which handle configuration will work best for you Follow the directions below to reconfigure your handle to the desired configuration Pull to Unlock Pull to Unlock Push to Lo...

Page 79: ...Locknuts Reversed Handle Positions 1 2 3 You can achieve three additional wheel lock handle positions for your Uni Lock by reversing the wheel lock handles from the right and left Uni Locks To do this follow the procedures below Tools Needed 1 8 Allen Wrench 3 8 Open End Wrench 1 Remove the two Allen Screws and locknuts that secure the wheel lock handle to the wheel lock handle base on both the ri...

Page 80: ...End Wrench Some wheelchair users may not have sufficient arm strength to operate the composite scissor lock due to the tension in the spring mechanism You can remove the spring to facilitate easier operation of the lock Removal of the spring does not affect the lock s ability to secure the rear wheel when fully engaged Note Once removed a special installation tool is required to reinstall the spri...

Page 81: ...e Sleeve Hex Bolt Allen Screw Aluminum Scissor Lock Note The Aluminum Scissor Lock is available on the Aero R with a fixed front frame but not with swing away hangers Adjusting the Aluminum Scissor Lock Tools Needed 3 16 Allen Wrench 1 Loosen the two Allen Screws in the wheel lock clamp See Figure 10 14 2 Adjust the position of the wheel lock clamp on the frame so the wheel stop embeds at least 3 ...

Page 82: ...ibility they will become loose You should be able to remove and reinstall these screws approximately four times without reapplying the coating If you repeatedly remove and reinstall these screws TiLite requires that you reapply Vibra TITE VC 3 after every fourth adjustment If you ignore this Warning you may fall tip over or lose control of the wheelchair and seriously injure yourself or others or ...

Page 83: ...ch Notch Notch Lock Ring Angle Adjustable Bullet Caster Housing Adjusting the Angle Tools Needed 7 16 Open End Wrench 5 32 Allen Wrench Drafting Triangle 1 Place the chair on a level surface 2 Loosen the locknut while keeping the Allen Screw from rotating Loosen only enough to permit the Allen Screw to turn with an Allen Wrench See Figures 11 4 and 11 5 3 Turn the Allen Screw to adjust the angle o...

Page 84: ...others or damage the wheelchair Note Extensions require a longer stem bolt and stem bolts are attached permanently to the Bullet Caster Housing Therefore it is necessary to replace the housing stem assembly if you wish to add extensions to raise the front seat height Tools Needed 5 32 Allen Wrench 7 16 Open End Wrench 1 Follow the procedure under Replacing Forks on page 11 1 to remove the casters ...

Page 85: ...gh 9 below 7 While applying gentle downward pressure on the top of the floating caster barrel securely tighten the Allen Screw in the footrest clamp on that side of the chair 8 Securely tighten all Allen Screws on the camber tube clamps starting with the screws that secure the camber tube to the camber tube clamp do not start with the screws that secure the clamp to the frame 9 Check to make sure ...

Page 86: ... disk is facing upward 4 Push firmly on the two halves of the Frog Leg to facilitate reinstalling the Allen Screws and threaded spacer Figure 11 10 Replacing the Elastomer Shock on Frog Legs Allen Screw and Threaded Spacer Elastomer Shock Fork Stem Metal Disk Hinge IWARNING The threads on the Allen Screw that connects the two halves of the Frog Leg are treated with Loctite 242 a medium strength th...

Page 87: ...the notch in the Bullet Caster Housing and threads into the hole in the dowel 6 Tighten the locknut finger tight 7 Reinstall the caster See Replacing Casters on page 11 1 8 Follow the procedures under Angle Adjustable Bullet Caster Housing on page 11 2 to square the caster Figure 11 11 Replacing Frog Legs Allen Screw Locknut Caster Barrel Dowel Bullet Caster Housing ...

Page 88: ...all the way into the axle sleeve 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 Rear Wheel with Quad Release Axle Removing 1 Unlock the lever on the quad 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 rele...

Page 89: ...by pressing 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 a...

Page 90: ...l of the wheelchair and seriously injure yourself or others or damage the wheelchair Tools required 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 Note If you have only one washer and do not have a lock washer your rear wheel spacing package will include a lock wash...

Page 91: ...12 4 Aero R Owners Manual OM_R_0809RevB CHAPTER 12 REAR WHEELS ...

Page 92: ...n tube out of the anti tip receiver Mounting the Rear Anti Tip Receiver 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 7 16 Open End Wrench 1 Remove the rear wh...

Page 93: ...from the anti tip mounting plate and lower it until it re engages in the mounting plate in the position shown in Figure 13 4 Receiver Mounting Plate Figure 13 4 Engaging the Anti Tips Disengaging the Anti Tip To disengage the User Friendly Anti Tip grip the anti tip receiver firmly and pull it downward away from the anti tip mounting plate and raise it until it re engages in the mounting plate in ...

Page 94: ...ir and seriously injure yourself or others or damage the wheelchair IWARNING Do not disassemble the anti tip mounting assembly See Figure 13 7 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 7 16 Open End Wrench 1 Remove the rear wheels and place the frame on a level s...

Page 95: ...hair make sure that the anti tips are operating properly To do this place the unoccupied chair on a level surface engage the anti tips and tip the chair backward until the anti tips are supporting the weight of the chair Apply sufficient pressure to ensure that the anti tips are operating properly If you ignore this warning you may fall tip over or lose control of the wheelchair and seriously inju...

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