manualshive.com logo in svg

Ti Lite AERO Z, Owner'S Manual, Page: 101 / 147

Share
Download
Ti Lite AERO Z Owner'S Manual Download Page 101

11-1

Z Series Owners Manual

OM_Z_1212RevC

CHAPTER 11: CASTERS, FORKS AND CASTER PIN LOCKS

Standard Fork

I

WARNING

Always mount identical size casters and forks 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.

Replacing Casters

Tools Needed:

•  Two #2 Phillips Head Screw Drivers

1.  Remove the two Phillips Head screws, C Spring washers and axle that secure the caster to the fork.  Use one 

screw driver to hold one screw in place and a second screw driver to loosen the other screw.  See Figures 11-1 

through 11-5.

2.  Remove the caster and spacers from the fork.

3.  Install the new caster, spacers and C Spring washers onto the fork and securely tighten the two screws so there 

is no space between the caster, the spacers 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.

I

WARNING

The threads on the screws that secure the casters to the fork 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 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 damage the wheelchair.

    

Figure 11-1

Aero Z Series 1 Bearing Fork

Caster Cap

Fork

Washer
Nylock Nut

C Spring Washer

Phillips 

Head Screw

Caster

Spacer 2

Spacer 1

C Spring

Washer

Phillips

Head

Screw

Axle

Fork Stem

“Bullet” Caster 

Housing

Figure 11-2

ZRA Series 1 Bearing Fork

Caster Cap

Fork

Washer
Nylock Nut

C Spring Washer

Phillips 

Head Screw

Caster

Spacer 2

Spacer 1

C Spring

Washer

Phillips

Head

Screw

Axle

Fork Stem

“Bullet” Caster 

Housing

Summary of Contents for AERO Z

Page 1: ...SERIAL NUMBER ______________________ OWNERS MANUAL S E R I E S 2 S E R I E S 2 OM_Z_1212RevC ...

Page 2: ...NTI 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 approved any tie down system for transportation of a user while in a wheelchair in a m...

Page 3: ...ers 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 relationship with our customers it marks the begin...

Page 4: ...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 applicable law...

Page 5: ...ce 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 any wou...

Page 6: ...Z Series Owners Manual OM_Z_1212RevC iv TiLite Product Registration Form Please Seal with Tape Before Mailing CUT ALONG LINE CUT ALONG LINE FOLD HERE FOLD HERE ...

Page 7: ...AIRS 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 10 H CURBS STEPS 1 10 I HILLS SLOPES RAMPS 1 10 J S...

Page 8: ... Calf Strap Padded Adjustable Calf Strap 3 6 Chapter 4 BACKRESTS and PUSH HANDLES 4 1 Folding Adjustable Height Angle Backrest Titanium or Aluminum 4 1 Folding the Backrest 4 1 Unfolding the Backrest 4 1 Unfolding the Lock Down Backrest 4 1 Adjusting the Backrest Lock Bracket Aero Z Series 1 ZR Series 1 ZRA Series 1 4 2 Adjusting if there is Play in the Backrest or Backrest Bracket Aero Z Series 1...

Page 9: ... Angle 5 6 Locking the Armrest in Place 5 7 Swing Away Flip Back Armrest Aero Z Series 2 ZR Series 2 and ZRA Series 2 5 8 Adjusting the Armrest Height 5 8 Adjusting the Armrest Angle 5 8 Chapter 6 SIDE GUARDS 6 1 Cloth Side GuardS 6 1 Removing Replacing 6 1 Rigid Removable and Quad Removable Side Guards Aluminum and Carbon Fiber 6 1 Using Rigid Side Guards 6 1 Adjusting 6 2 Removing Rigid Side Gua...

Page 10: ...the Camber Tube Aero Z Series 1 and ZRA Series 1 8 2 Adjusting the Rear Seat Height Aero Z Series 2 and ZRA Series 2 8 3 Adjusting the Center of Gravity Aero Z Series 2 and ZRA Series 2 8 4 Replacing the Camber Tube Aero Z Series 2 and ZRA Series 2 8 4 Adjusting the Center of Gravity ZR Series 1 8 5 Replacing the Camber Tube ZR Series 1 8 6 Adjusting the Center of Gravity ZR Series 2 8 7 Replacing...

Page 11: ...ZR Series 2 and ZRA Series 2 11 6 Fork Extensions Aero Z Series 1 11 7 Fork Extensions ZRA Series 1 11 8 Floating Casters 11 8 Frog Legs 11 10 Replacing Casters 11 10 Replacing the Elastomer Shock 11 10 Replacing Frog Legs Aero Z Series 1 11 11 Replacing Frog Legs ZRA Series 1 11 11 Replacing Frog Legs Aero Z Series 2 and ZRA Series 2 11 12 Replacing Frog Legs ZR Series 11 13 angle adjustable spee...

Page 12: ...CHAPTER 14 Transit tie down option ZRA Series 2 14 1 GENERAL WARNINGS 14 1 USE OEM SEATING AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMS 14 2 USE APPROPRIATE TIE DOWN SYSTEMS AND USE THEM PROPERLY 14 2 USE PROPER EQUIPMENT USE ONLY AS INSTRUCTED 14 2 AVOID USING IMPROPER EQUIPMENT SECURE OTHER EQUIPMENT 14 3 INTRODUCTION 14 3 STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE SPECIFICATIONS 14 4 POSITIONING THE WHEELCHAIR IN THE VEHICLE 14 5 SECUR...

Page 13: ...ge 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 PREVE...

Page 14: ...ou 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 str...

Page 15: ...f 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 16: ...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 17: ...ant 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 unt...

Page 18: ...er the 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 of gravity of you and your wheelchair TiLite wheelchairs are desig...

Page 19: ...ing to carry heavier items will lower your center of gravity and reduce but not eliminate your risk of a tip over In 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 ad...

Page 20: ...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 IWARNING 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...

Page 21: ...longside the object By moving backward your casters will rotate and trail forward 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 E MOVING BACKWARD IWARNING When you propel backward you will tend to shift your weight backward making a tip over more likely In addition you may be unable to see an ob...

Page 22: ...ir and c you are sure you have the strength and balance to control your chair during any such maneuver 2 ALWAYS unlock and rotate anti tips up and out of the way so they do not prevent you from executing this maneuver 3 Even if you are a highly skilled rider NEVER attempt to climb or descend a curb or step more than 4 high 4 ALWAYS go straight up or down a curb or step NEVER climb or descend at an...

Page 23: ...r depression and any drop off or lip at the bottom of a slope For example even a 3 4 inch lip at the bottom of a ramp can cause the casters to stop and cause the chair to tip forward 12 Ramps at your home and work must meet all legal requirements for your area including building codes If you are having a ramp installed at your home or work ALWAYS make sure it complies with local legal requirements...

Page 24: ... place in the down position unless a You have an attendant but your attendant must rotate the anti tips into the down position whenever he or she leaves you unattended in your chair even for a moment or b You have to climb or descend a curb or step or overcome an obstacle Even if this is the case only unlock the anti tips if you can safely climb or descend the curb or step or overcome the obstacle...

Page 25: ... of your chair that affect its center of balance if you add a seating system to your TiLite chair ALWAYS use anti tips until you have fully learned to control your chair in its new configuration 3 Keep in mind that adding a seating system also may inhibit the proper operation of a folding back wheelchair If you ignore these Warnings you may fall tip over or lose control of the wheelchair and serio...

Page 26: ...op and tip forward 2 NEVER lift your wheelchair by grasping the footrests or the swing away hangers Footrests and swing away hangers are detachable and are not designed to support the weight of your chair If you do the footrests or the swing away hangers may detach causing you to drop the chair or you may break the footrests or the swing away hangers or cause them to become loose and break at a la...

Page 27: ...ation will extend the life of your tires and will reduce the rolling resistance of your chair making it easier to use 1 Check your tires WEEKLY for proper inflation The correct inflation level is imprinted on the tire sidewall 2 DO NOT use your chair if any of the pneumatic tires are under inflated or over inflated 3 If any tire is under inflated the chair may tend to veer to one side which could ...

Page 28: ...ovide secure points for an attendant or assistant to hold the rear of the chair to prevent a fall or tip over If you have an attendant or assistant you should have push handles installed on your chair by TiLite TiLite offers push handles that are integral to the back canes and bolt on push handles TiLite recommends that you do NOT use non TiLite bolt on push handles because they will damage the ba...

Page 29: ...em to your TiLite chair and your chair does not have a power adaptable frame you may damage your chair and you will void your warranty In addition power drive systems are heavy and will affect the center of balance of your chair Any change to 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...

Page 30: ......

Page 31: ... 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 32: ...ery 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 fork ass...

Page 33: ...Note Do NOT use Scotch Brite pads steel wool abrasive cleaners or petroleum derived products to clean a painted aluminum or titanium frame Cleaning the Upholstery 1 Regularly hand wash the seat sling and back upholstery using water and a mild detergent Always allow the upholstery to air dry before riding in the chair 2 NEVER machine wash the upholstery and NEVER machine dry the upholstery 3 When w...

Page 34: ...vice 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 equally...

Page 35: ...ound 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 ABS Cover ABS Cover with 2 Sides or the Titanium Open Loop Footrest enclosed with your chair are two 4 squares...

Page 36: ...om the floor make sure all four wheels are in contact with the floor and make sure that the Allen screw in each clamp is in the most rearward position Fully tighten the two Allen screws in the clamps that secure the footrest to the chair frame making sure the clamp remains securely butted up against the end of the frame tube Figure 3 2 Titanium Footrest Replacement Figure 3 3 Footrest Height Adjus...

Page 37: ...s that secure the footrest to the frame See Figure 3 4 Loosen the screws just enough to permit the footrest tubes to slide up and down within the covers Do not detach the footrest clamps from the frame 2 If replacing the footrest remove the old footrest and insert the new footrest tubes through the covers and into the frame 3 Place the end of a ruler on the floor and hold it vertically against the...

Page 38: ...3 6 can be replaced or the height adjusted by using the tools and following the procedures under Titanium Footrest with Flat ABS Cover ZR Series and ZRA Series on page 3 2 Figure 3 6 Titanium Open Loop Footrest Titanium Open Loop Footrest Aero Z Series The Titanium Open Loop Footrest see Figure 3 6 can be replaced or the height adjusted by using the tools and following the procedures under Titaniu...

Page 39: ...re 3 10 you will have 3 16 Allen screws in place of locknuts and you will only need to loosen these latter Allen screws to adjust the angle 2 Adjust the footrest to the desired angle 3 Tighten the Allen screws and locknuts or 3 16 Allen screws making sure the screws and the locknuts or 3 16 Allen screws are secure and will not permit the footplate to move up or down under your weight Figure 3 9 An...

Page 40: ... 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 12 2 Adjust the footrest to the desired angle 3 Tighten the Allen screws Make sure the screws are secure and will not permit the footplate to rotate up or down under weight Figure 3 12 Adjusting the Angle Footplate...

Page 41: ... in Figure 3 13 Install the calf strap as shown in Figure 3 13 Figure 3 13 Buckle Adjustable Calf Strap Adjustable Calf Strap Padded Adjustable Calf Strap The Adjustable Calf Strap and Padded Adjustable Calf Straps are shown in Figure 3 14 Install the calf straps as shown in Figure 3 14 Figure 3 14 Padded Adjustable Calf Strap ...

Page 42: ......

Page 43: ...arning 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 Figures 4 1 and 4 2 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 securely in the folded position Unfolding the Backrest...

Page 44: ...If the backrest or backrest bracket becomes loose or there is play in the folding backrest assembly follow these procedures 1 On each side of the chair tighten both Allen screws and the pivot screw shown in Figure 4 4 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...

Page 45: ...backward to the desired angle 5 On one side of the chair line up the hole in the link with the closest available threaded hole in the bracket It may be necessary to make a minor adjustment to the backrest angle in order to properly align the hole in the link with an available threaded hole in the bracket Once aligned reinsert and fully tighten the link screw removed in Step 3 to securely attach th...

Page 46: ...readed hole in the bracket Once aligned reinsert and finger tighten the Button Head cap screw removed in Step 2 to securely attach the link to the backrest assembly 5 Repeat Step 4 on the other side of the chair 6 Securely tighten the stop bolts nylock nuts and Button Head Cap screws Figure 4 7 Changing the Backrest Angle Nylock Nut Backrest Back Mount Backrest Cam Lock Washer Button Head Cap Scre...

Page 47: ...yourself or others or damage the wheelchair Note If your backrest is set to 8 9 or 9 and you need to adjust the backrest height the following procedure applies 1 Remove the backrest upholstery See Velcro Style Adjustable Back Upholstery or Tension Adjustable by Straps Back Upholstery on pages 7 1 to 7 3 2 If your backrest is set to 8 and if you are setting the backrest at 9 or 9 a Remove the backr...

Page 48: ...s inside the backrest so that the desired hole in the backrest post aligns with one of the upper 3 holes in the backrest See Figure 4 11 e Secure the backrest posts inside the backrest and the backrest to the bracket using the Allen screws See Figure 4 11 Proceed to Step 7 Figure 4 11 Adjusting The Backrest Height Backrest Post Three Upper Holes Backrest Bracket Allen Screw 4 If your backrest is s...

Page 49: ...d of the backrest posts see Figure 4 9 and reinstall the backrest posts in the backrest tubes d If the backrest is titanium remove the short end plugs see Figure 4 9 and install the long end plugs in the bottom of the backrest tubes e Align the backrest posts inside the backrest tubes so that the desired holes in the backrest posts align with one of the top three holes in the backrest tubes See Fi...

Page 50: ...r to adjust the backrest height it is helpful to remove the backrest 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 3 2 On both sides of the chair ...

Page 51: ...gure 4 14 3 Install the backrest sleeve in each backrest tube 4 Align the backrest posts inside the backrest so that the desired hole in the backrest post aligns with one of the holes in the backrest 5 Secure the backrest posts inside the backrest using the Allen screws See Figure 4 15 6 Reinstall the backrest upholstery See Velcro Style Adjustable Back Upholstery or Tension Adjustable by Straps B...

Page 52: ...est upholstery removed in Step 1 Replacing the Backrest Aero Z Series 2 ZR Series 2 ZRA Series 2 Tools Needed 5 32 Allen Wrench 1 Remove the backrest upholstery See Velcro Style Adjustable Back 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 8 and 4 9 3 Remove the backrest sleeves See Figure 4 1...

Page 53: ...d nuts 2 Reposition the backrest brackets to the desired depth 3 Reinstall the pivot and latch screws through the bracket and the various washers and bushings and securely tighten the nuts IWARNING Any changes to the depth of the backrest will affect the stability i e center of gravity of the chair Use extreme caution when using a new backrest depth as it may make the chair more prone to tip over ...

Page 54: ...al changes need to be made to compensate for the modified stability of the chair e g changing the rear axle position backrest angle rear seat height 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 Figure 4 17 Adjusting the Depth Figure 4 18 Adjusting ...

Page 55: ... 1 1 8 Allen Screws 1 Allen Screw Top View Clamp Push Handle Removing Tools Needed 3 16 Allen Wrench 5 32 Allen Wrench 1 Remove the three Allen screws and remove the clamp and handle See Figure 4 20 Adjustable Height Push Handles Note Adjustable Height Push Handles should only be used on aluminum backrests Mounting Tools Needed 3 16 Allen Wrench 1 See Figure 4 21 for the correct location to mount ...

Page 56: ...dles could detach from the wheelchair causing you to fall tip over or lose control of the wheelchair and seriously injure yourself or others or damage the wheelchair Top View Figure 4 21 Adjustable Height Push Handles Figure 4 22 Adjustable Height Push Handles Allen Screws Adjustable Handle Clamp Push Handle Removing Tools Needed 3 16 Allen Wrench 1 Remove the four Allen screws See Figure 4 22 2 R...

Page 57: ...g Away Armrest Receiver Armrest Pin Armrest Adjusting the Height of the Swing Away Armrest 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 IWARNIN...

Page 58: ...ews and locknuts 5 Reinstall the armrest in the armrest receiver Note If your Aero Z Series 1 or ZRA Series 1 has a depth adjustable backrest your Swing Away Armrest receiver will be as shown in Figure 5 4 You will not be able to adjust the height of or invert the armrest receiver Figure 5 3 Armrest Height Ranges 9 12 11 14 Figure 5 4 Depth Adjustable Back Swing Away Armrest Aero Z Series 1 ZR Ser...

Page 59: ...er height range for the Swing Away Armrest See Figure 5 3 1 Remove the armrest from the receiver 2 Remove the two Allen screws that pass through the backrest hinge the receiver and the backrest tube See Figure 5 6 Do not remove the Allen screws that attach the backrest hinge to the seat tube 3 Remove and invert the receiver and slide it back into place between the backrest tube and the backrest hi...

Page 60: ...the armrest and inside the receiver thoroughly If this does not solve the problem check the nylon sleeves for wear Figure 5 7 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 ...

Page 61: ...securely engaged in the desk arm housing see Figure 5 11 before applying weight to the armrest 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 Note Never lift your chair using the desk arm mount See Figure 5 12 Adjusting the Armrest Height 1 Pull up on the height adjustment lever to permit the arm...

Page 62: ...es 1 Height Adjustment Lever Armrest Release Lever Locking Pin Removable Desk Arm with Transfer Loop Series 1 Height Adjustment Lever Armrest Release Lever Locking Pin Figure 5 10 Desk Arm Housing Desk Arm Housing Removable Desk Arm Series 2 Removable Desk Arm Series 2 Figure 5 11 Desk Arm Housing Height Adjustment Lever Height Adjustment Lever Armrest Armrest Release Lever Release Lever Desk Arm ...

Page 63: ...tion IWARNING The threads on the armrest pins in the armrest uprights 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 height of the Swing Away Flip Back Armrest approximately four times without reapplying the coating to these pins If you repeatedly adjust the armrest height TiLite requires t...

Page 64: ...cking screws and nuts If you require the locking screws and nuts please contact TiLite Customer Service at 1 800 545 2266 Note Locking the armrest in place only prevents the armrest from swinging away The armrest will still flip back Note Depending on the configuration of your chair including rear wheel height and armrest height it may not be possible to lock the armrest in place Figure 5 16 Locki...

Page 65: ...p Back Adjusting the Armrest Height Tools Needed 5 32 Allen Wrench 1 Remove the armrest from the receiver 2 Remove the Allen screw and washer securing the armrest stop See Figure 5 18 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 18 Adjusting the Armrest Height Armre...

Page 66: ...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 serio...

Page 67: ...anes and under the back upholstery flap 4 Replace the seat cushion Cloth Side Guard Figure 6 1 Cloth Side Guard Removal and Replacement Back Upholstry Flap Back Cane 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 th...

Page 68: ...ls 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 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 Note The half of the clamp to wh...

Page 69: ...ls 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 The half of the side guard clamp to which the side guard mount is attached has a dowel pin protruding from the clamp that must be inserted in the side guard clamp hole in the frame 2 Insert the two Allen screws through the washers and the two halves of the clamp and secu...

Page 70: ...ng the cams as needed and allowing the Allen screws to slide within the cam slots 5 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 6 Using the 5 32 Allen wrench securely tighten Allen screw 1 7 Keeping Allen screw 2 in place using the 5 32 Allen wrench securely tighten the nylock nut using the 7 16 Open E...

Page 71: ...e guard position has been achieved tighten the eight Button Head Cap screws four on each cam using the 5 64 Allen wrench 6 Using the 5 32 Allen wrench securely tighten Allen screw 1 7 Keeping Allen screw 2 in place using the 5 32 Allen wrench securely tighten the nylock nut using the 7 16 Open End wrench IWARNING The threads on the Button Head Cap screws and Allen screw 1 that secure the cams to t...

Page 72: ......

Page 73: ...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 backrest ears and strap s from the padded back and remove them from the ...

Page 74: ... 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 upholster...

Page 75: ... the new back upholstery to the seat upholstery at the underside of the seat upholstery 6 Install the new backrest ears on the backrest 7 Adjust to the desired tautness See Adjusting the Tension on page 7 2 8 Align the top of the padded back with the backrest 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 f...

Page 76: ...upholstery see Velcro Style Adjustable Back Upholstery on page 7 1 or Tension Adjustable by Straps Back Upholstery on pages 7 2 and 7 3 3 Carefully tip the chair back until it is resting on its rear wheels and the backrest 4 Detach all tension adjustable straps that secure the seat upholstery to the frame 5 Remove the existing seat upholstery 6 Install the new seat upholstery making sure the strap...

Page 77: ...holstery Tools required 1 8 Allen Wrench 1 Remove the seat cushion 2 Detach the back upholstery from the seat upholstery see Velcro Style Adjustable Back Upholstery on page 7 1 or Tension Adjustable by Straps Back Upholstery on pages 7 2 and 7 3 3 Remove all bolts that attach the seat upholstery to the chair frame See Figure 7 7 4 Remove the Bolt On Seat Sling 5 If your replacement upholstery incl...

Page 78: ...adjustment and use See Figures 7 8 to 7 11 Accidental release of the Velcro Style Seat Belt can allow the user to slip down or fall from the wheelchair If the user s movements or cognitive abilities could lead to accidental release a caregiver must be present at all times during its use Ensure that all caregivers know how to unfasten the product Failure to do so may delay release in an emergency A...

Page 79: ...remove the belt for cleaning this can be done using the belt end fittings Safety Check When properly positioned in wheelchair the wheelchair user should lean forward and side to side to check the fit Check for 1 Normal operation of adjustment straps 2 Comfort look for areas of irritation 3 Position if too high or too low adjust anchor points 4 Interference with other devices relocate anchor points...

Page 80: ......

Page 81: ... floor See Angle Adjustable Bullet Caster Housing Aero Z Series 1 and ZRA Series 1 on page 11 5 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 recommended that you remove the rear wheels and turn the chair upside down before attempting to ...

Page 82: ...4 Check the rear seat height and adjust as needed 5 Check the toe in toe out and adjust as needed and square the casters as needed Note Each Aero Z Series 1 and ZRA Series 1 wheelchair is shipped with a pair of longer Allen screws and spare washers to permit you to set the center of gravity as shown in Figure 8 2 b and Figure 8 3 Figure 8 2 Center of Gravity Positions a b c Figure 8 3 Adjusting Ce...

Page 83: ...amber tube clamps to the vertical struts 3 Reposition the camber tube clamp to the desired height Notches are 3 8 apart Note Vertical struts come in three sizes short medium and long If you are not able to achieve the desired seat height with your existing vertical strut you may need to purchase longer or shorter struts 4 Make sure the identical notches are used in each of the two vertical struts ...

Page 84: ... needed See pages 8 8 and 8 9 Figure 8 6 Adjusting the Center of Gravity Camber Mount Clamp Allen Screws Replacing the Camber Tube Aero Z Series 2 and ZRA Series 2 Tools Needed 3 16 Allen Wrench 5 64 Allen Wrench Ruler 1 Remove the rear wheels 2 Using the 5 64 Allen wrench remove the camber mount bumper assembly making note of the order in which the parts are assembled 3 Loosen but do not remove t...

Page 85: ...is Warning your camber clamp may fail causing you to fall tip over or lose control of the chair and seriously injure yourself or others or damage the chair Tools Needed 5 32 Allen Wrench Ruler 1 Remove the rear wheels 2 Remove the four Allen screws two on each side of the chair that secure the camber clamps to the CG bracket See Figure 8 8 3 Reposition the camber clamps to the desired position on ...

Page 86: ...en screw that secures the camber tube to each camber clamp See Figure 8 9 3 Remove the camber tube 4 Install the new camber tube making sure the distance from the outside edge of the camber clamp to the end of the camber tube is identical on each side of the chair 5 Make sure that the camber plug flats are perpendicular to the ground and that the camber is oriented properly 6 Securely tighten both...

Page 87: ... clamps to the CG brackets See Figure 8 10 3 Reposition the camber clamps to the desired position on the CG Brackets making sure the positioning is identical on both sides of the chair You MUST leave one open hole between the two Allen screws 4 Reinstall the Allen screws and lock washers and securely tighten all four Allen screws 5 Reinstall the rear wheels 6 Check the toe in toe out and adjust as...

Page 88: ...8 11 Replacing the Camber Tube Camber Clamp Camber Tube Flats Allen Screw Bumper Assembly Adjusting Toe In Toe Out Tools Needed 3 16 Allen Wrench 7 8 Open End Wrench Ruler or Tape Measure Note Adjusting toe in toe out does not apply to chairs with 0 camber however it is still necessary to make sure that the camber plug flats are perpendicular to the ground 1 Make sure the distance from the end of ...

Page 89: ...re 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 the measurement in Step 9 is less than the measurement in Step 8 ro...

Page 90: ......

Page 91: ...crease axle play by adjusting the locknut while securing the opposite 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 7 Before riding in the chair make sure the locking balls have fully secur...

Page 92: ...nd the locking balls to permit the locking balls to fully engage properly Also check to make sure there is not too much play in the axle See Adjusting the Play on pages 9 2 and 9 3 Figure 9 2 Quad Quick Release Axle Adjustment Collar Axle Sleeve Locking Balls Set Screw 1 Quick Release Handle Unlocked Position Axle Hub Set Screw 2 Set Screw 3 Quick Release Handle Locked Position Quick Release Nut I...

Page 93: ...in the axle Make sure the locking balls fully engage and lock the axle into the camber tube If there is still too much play in the axle repeat the procedure in Step 6 If you have taken too much play out of the axle repeat the procedure in Step 6 but turn Set Screw 3 counterclockwise to add play to the axle 8 Before riding in the chair check the play in the wheel and check to make sure the locking ...

Page 94: ......

Page 95: ... 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 Adjust th...

Page 96: ...ide 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 Pull t...

Page 97: ... clamp but do not tighten the Allen screws 4 Follow the procedures under Compact 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 16 into ...

Page 98: ... Uni Lock is set 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 Remove the Socket Head Cap screw and reposition it to either the Pull to Lock or Push to Lock position as desired See Figure 10 7 2 Securely tighten the Socket Head Cap...

Page 99: ...own 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 handl...

Page 100: ...djustments set 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 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 Securely tigh...

Page 101: ...Lite 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 IWARNING The threads on the screws that secure the casters to the fork are treated with Vibra TITE VC 3 a locking and sealing coating to reduce the possibility they will become loose You should...

Page 102: ...ring Washer Phillips Head Screw Axle Fork Stem Figure 11 4 ZR Series 1 Bearing Fork Caster Cap Fork Washer Nylock Nut C Spring Washer Phillips Head Screw Caster Spacer 2 Spacer 1 C Spring Washer Phillips Head Screw Axle Fork Stem Bullet Caster Housing Caster Cap Fork Washer Nylock Nut Caster Axle Phillips Head Screw Spacer 1 Phillips Head Screw Spacer 2 Figure 11 5 ZR Series 2 Bearing Fork C Sprin...

Page 103: ...k stem 4 Replace the nylock nut and washer and securely tighten 5 Reinstall the casters See Replacing Casters on page 11 1 slipstream single sided Fork Replacing Casters Tools Needed 1 8 Allen Wrench 1 Remove the Allen screw and caster cap from the caster See Figures 11 6 and 11 7 2 Remove the caster from the Single Sided Fork 3 Install the new caster onto the Single Sided Fork replace the single ...

Page 104: ... not attempt to unscrew the fork stem or the set screw If it should become necessary to replace the fork stem on these chairs this repair can only be performed by TiLite at our factory 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 Caster Pin Locks Aero Z Series 1 ZR Series 1 ZRA Series 1 IWARNING ...

Page 105: ... rearward See Figure 11 10 4 Using a drafting triangle or similar 90 angle tool as shown in Figure 11 11 rotate the fork forward until the flat edge of the fork is perpendicular to the level surface 5 Using the Allen wrench to prevent the Allen screw from turning and the angle of the fork from changing use the Open End wrench to tighten the locknut securely 6 After tightening the locknut recheck t...

Page 106: ... pressing downward across the open portion of the E Ring The E Ring will spring off of the axle you must wear protective eyewear 3 Using the 5 8 Open End wrench remove the axle from the Mono Fork 4 Place the axle in the alternate axle hole and securely tighten 5 Using the shaft of the screwdriver replace the E Ring by pressing downward across the closed portion of the E Ring snapping the E ring in...

Page 107: ... 3 to remove the casters and forks 2 Completely remove the Allen screw washers and locknut that secure the Bullet Caster Housing to the frame See Figure 11 13 3 Slide the Bullet Caster Housing and attached stem bolt out of the frame and remove the dowel 4 Insert the dowel into the new housing stem bolt assembly and slide it into the frame 5 Insert the Allen screw through the first washer and into ...

Page 108: ... frame and remove the dowel 4 Insert the dowel into the new housing stem bolt assembly and slide it into the frame 5 Insert the Allen screw through the frame making sure it slides through the notch in the Bullet Caster Housing and threads into the hole in the dowel 6 Tighten the locknut finger tight 7 Install the fork extension and fork onto the fork stem 8 Reinstall the caster See Replacing Caste...

Page 109: ...easurement and using a ruler make sure the left and right sides of the footrest are the same distance to the level surface 7 If the above adjustments correct the floater securely tighten all Allen screws loosened in Step 3 and then those screws loosened in Step 4 tightening the uppermost screws in the camber mount and working downward If not proceed to Steps 8 through 10 8 Loosen but do not remove...

Page 110: ...ich 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 Relacing the Elastomer Shock Tools Needed Two 5 32 Allen Wrench 1 Remove the Allen screws from the hinge and push out the threaded spacer See Figure 11 19 2 Separate the two halves of the Frog Legs to release the elastomer shock Note The metal ...

Page 111: ...rk is not parallel to the Bullet Caster Housing See Figure 11 28 Replacing Frog Legs ZRA Series 1 Tools Needed 5 32 Allen Wrench 7 16 Open End Wrench 1 Remove the caster See Replacing Casters on page 11 10 2 Completely remove the Allen screw and locknut that secure the Bullet Caster Housing See Figure 11 21 3 Slide the Bullet Caster Housing and attached Frog Legs fork out of the caster barrel and ...

Page 112: ...ter end cap one sixth turn and re engage the caster end cap tabs in the tab slots Again check to see if one of the six perimeter holes in the caster end cap aligns with one of the three threaded holes in the caster mount If so proceed to Step 7 If not repeat this Step 6 using the next combination of caster end cap tabs and tab slots 7 Thread Allen screw 1 through the two aligned parts and loosely ...

Page 113: ...WARNING The fork stems on Frog Legs made for the TiLite ZR are a custom size Therefore if you need to replace your Frog Leg forks or stems you must order replacements from TiLite If you ignore this Warning the new Frog Legs that you purchase will not fit into the Bullet Caster Housing on your TiLite ZR 1 Remove the casters See Replacing Casters on page 11 10 2 Remove the set screw that secures the...

Page 114: ...ligns with one of the three threaded holes in the caster mount If so proceed to Step 7 If not proceed to Step 6 6 Pull the caster end cap away from the caster housing and rotate the caster end cap one sixth turn and re engage the caster end cap tabs in the tab slots Again check to see if one of the six perimeter holes in the caster end cap aligns with one of the three threaded holes in the caster ...

Page 115: ...ts Tab Slots Caster Mount Caster Mount Caster Housing Caster Housing Fork Stem Fork Stem Washer Nylock Nut Nylock Nut Caster End Cap Caster End Cap Allen Screw 2 Allen Screw 2 Allen Screw 1 Allen Screw 1 Lock Washers Lock Washers Washer Figure 11 26 Adjusting the Angle Frog Legs Tab Slots Caster Mount Caster Housing Fork Stem Caster Cap Fork Caster End Cap Allen Screw 2 Allen Screw 1 Lock Washers ...

Page 116: ...Series Owners Manual OM_Z_1212RevC CHAPTER 11 CASTERS FORKS AND CASTER PIN LOCKS Figure 11 27 Bearing Fork Slipstream Single Sided Fork Figure 11 28 Frog Legs Bubble Level Bracket Barrel Flat Edge Fork Triangle ...

Page 117: ...se 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 sleeve before...

Page 118: ...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 119: ...nd 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 washer Always use a lock washer 2 Add or delete the spacers you need to increase decrease your rear wheel spacing ...

Page 120: ......

Page 121: ...heelchair and seriously injure yourself or others or damage the wheelchair Note Unless you ordered anti tips when you originally ordered your TiLite wheelchair you will need to order replacement Allen screws when ordering anti tips Tools Needed 5 32 Allen Wrench 7 16 Open End Wrench 1 Align the two holes in the anti tip receiver with the bottom two holes in the camber tube mount and with the anti ...

Page 122: ... Locknuts Allen Screws Lock Washers CG Bracket Camber Clamp Camber Tube Anti Tip Receiver Lock Washers Mounting Aero Z Series 2 and ZRA Series 2 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...

Page 123: ...nch 7 16 Open End Wrench 1 Remove the rear wheels and place the frame upside down on a level surface 2 Remove the camber tube See Replacing the Camber Tube ZR Series 2 on pages 8 7 and 8 8 3 Thread the Allen screw through the right side camber clamp right side anti tip receiver and washer and secure the nylock nut See Figure 13 5 Note Make sure that the anti tip receiver is oriented to be parallel...

Page 124: ...configuration of the User Friendly Rear Flip Up Anti Tips varies among TiLite chair models Figure 13 6 shows the various configurations Figure 13 6 User Friendly Anti Tip Configuration Aero Z Series 1 and ZRA Series 1 ZR Series 1 Engaging To engage the User Friendly Rear Flip Up Anti Tip grip the anti tip receiver firmly and pull it rearward away from the anti tip mounting plate and lower it until...

Page 125: ...until it re engages in the mounting plate in the position shown in Figure 13 8 Figure 13 8 Disengaging the Anti Tips Receiver Mounting Plate Adjusting To adjust the height of the User Friendly Rear Flip Up 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 9 Figure 13 9 Adj...

Page 126: ...rd side of the User Friendly Rear Flip Up Anti Tip receivers as shown in Figure 13 10 and that the white arrows are all aligned on the opposite forward side of the anti tip components as shown in Figure 13 10 If you ignore this Warning the anti tip will not function correctly and you may fall tip over or lose control of the wheelchair and seriously injure yourself or others or damage the wheelchai...

Page 127: ...wn on a level surface 2 Remove the camber tube See Replacing the Camber Tube ZR Series 1 on page 8 6 3 Remove one of the two Allen screws and lock washers that secure the right camber clamp to the right CG bracket 4 Align the anti tip mounting plate with the right CG bracket as shown in Figure 13 11 Thread the new longer Allen screw through the right camber clamp the right CG bracket and the anti ...

Page 128: ...t of the anti tip as described under Adjusting on page 13 5 11 Check the toe in toe out and adjust as needed IWARNING Before sitting in the chair 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 th...

Page 129: ...p receiver re engages in the anti tip mount in the down position shown in Figure 13 12 Figure 13 12 Engaging the Anti Tip Anti Tip Mount Release Lever Receiver Disengaging To disengage the User Friendly Anti Tip grip the anti tip firmly pressing down on the release lever raise the anti tip until the anti tip receiver re engages in the anti tip mount in the up position shown in Figure 13 13 Figure ...

Page 130: ...e wheelchair IWARNING Do not disassemble the anti tip mounting assembly See Figure 13 15 and 13 16 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 5 64 Allen Wrench 1 Remove the rear wheels and place the frame upside down on a level surface 2 Remove t...

Page 131: ...h anti tip mount to secure the anti tip mount to the camber tube IWARNING Both anti tips MUST be mounted using the identical threaded hole in each of the anti tip mounts 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 Before sitting in the chair make sure that the anti tips are operating pr...

Page 132: ...13 17 2 Remove the Front Roller assembly IWARNING The threads on the Allen screws that connect the Front Roller to the footrest tube are treated with Loctite 242 a medium strength thread lock If you loosen either Allen screw you MUST remove and 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...

Page 133: ...t secure the footplate and the clamp to the roller plate 3 Reassemble the angle adjustable footplate as shown in Figure 3 7 Note If removing the Front Roller from an angle adjustable footrest you will need to order new shorter Allen screws and washers to secure the footplate to the clamp Figure 13 18 Front Roller with Angle Adjustable Footplate Locknuts Allen Screws Clamp Roller Plate Front Roller...

Page 134: ......

Page 135: ...a 30 mph 48 km h frontal impact with varying weights as set forth in Statement of Compliance Specifications on page 14 4 The ZRA Series 2 wheelchair equipped with TiLite s Transit Tie Down Option has met the performance requirements for traveling forward facing in frontal impact conditions and it should be used ONLY for forward facing seating in motor vehicles Its use in other orientations e g rea...

Page 136: ... securement points in accordance with the instructions provided by the manufacturers of the WTORS and SAE J2249 Note See Figure 14 2 for the location of the four 4 TiLite installed WTORS securement points IWARNING ALWAYS attach vehicle anchored occupant restraints pelvic belts and upper torso belts in accordance with the instructions of the manufacturer of such restraints and SAE J2249 USE PROPER ...

Page 137: ...AIL TO HEED THE WARNINGS IN THIS SUPPLEMENT YOU MAY DAMAGE YOUR WHEELCHAIR CAUSE SEVERE PHYSICAL INJURY TO OTHERS OR SUFFER SEVERE PHYSICAL INJURIES YOURSELF UP TO AND INCLUDING DEATH INTRODUCTION This Chapter of the ZRA Series 2 Owner s Manual provides detailed instructions on the proper use of TiLite s Transit Option for your ZRA Series 2 wheelchair In 2001 the International Organization for Sta...

Page 138: ...itation side impacts rear impacts rollovers or higher speed frontal impacts Second compliance with ISO 7176 19 does not guarantee that the occupant will not be injured even in a frontal impact collision at 30 mph 48 kph or less In such an impact the forces experienced are very severe and injuries can be sustained even if the wheelchair performs exactly as required by the standard This Chapter cont...

Page 139: ...d as described above The rider of a TiLite ZRA Series 2 wheelchair must not weigh more than the Maximum User Weight stated above If there are items attached to the wheelchair such as backpacks seat pouches etc the weight of such attached items must be counted as part of the Maximum User Weight limit for the wheelchair In other words if the wheelchair rider has a 20 lb 9 1 kg backpack attached to t...

Page 140: ...removed or relocated to another position on the wheelchair frame The two rear brackets may be removed ONLY if it is necessary to adjust the seat depth However any adjustment of the rear Tie Down brackets must ALWAYS be performed by an authorized TiLite dealer and even if such an adjustment is made you must ALWAYS use the bolts and nuts originally shipped with your wheelchair The bolts that secure ...

Page 141: ...e Down brackets see Figure 14 2 is identified with the symbol shown in Figure 14 3 Figure 14 2 Tie Down Brackets BACK VIEW FRONT VIEW Tie Down Brackets Tie Down Brackets Figure 14 3 Bracket Labels 6 Carefully inspect each of the four Tie Down brackets to ensure that they are properly secured to the wheelchair 7 Carefully inspect each wheelchair Tie Down strap for damage or wear 8 The four wheelcha...

Page 142: ...amaged or worn 2 Secure the wheelchair occupant using the vehicle anchored pelvic belt and vehicle anchored upper torso belt See Figure 14 4 It is imperative that you position the belts properly Paragraphs 3 to 7 which follow explain how to properly position your vehicle anchored restraint belts 3 The pelvic belt should be worn low across the front of the pelvis so that the angle of the pelvic bel...

Page 143: ...nts should make full contact with the shoulder chest and pelvis and pelvic belts should be positioned low on the pelvis near the thigh abdominal junction 5 Belt restraints should not be held away from the body by wheelchair components or parts including for example the wheelchair armrests or wheels See Figure 14 6 for the correct position of the belt restraints See Figure 14 6 for the incorrect po...

Page 144: ...ordance with ISO 7176 19 only with TiLite Tension Adjustable Bolt On seat upholstery and Tension Adjustable by Straps back upholstery Therefore these are the only seating options approved by TiLite for use with the TiLite Transit Tie Down Option If you order your TiLite wheelchair with the Transit Option and you use seating components other than these the performance of the other seating system or...

Page 145: ......

Page 146: ......

Page 147: ...tilite com P 800 545 2266 509 586 6117 F 866 586 2413 509 585 8703 2701 West Court Street Pasco WA 99301 A PRODUCT SUPPORTED BY ...

Reviews:

No comments