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11-3

TR/YR Owners Manual

OM_TR_0712RevC

CHAPTER 11: CASTERS, FORKS AND CASTER PIN LOCKS

WARNING

On the TR Series 3, the fork stem is permanently installed in the “Bullet” Caster Housing. Do 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

(TR and YR Series 2)

WARNING

ALWAYS be sure to disengage both Caster Pin Locks before attempting to propel 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.

To engage the Caster Pin Locks:

1. Rotate the caster until either notch on the lock ring is directly beneath the T-Handle. See Figure 11-4.

2. Lift, rotate and lower the T-handle down into the lower notch on the Caster Pin Lock. See Figure 11-5.

3. Make sure the pin lock is fully engaged in one of the notches in the lock ring.

To disengage the Caster Pin Lock, lift, rotate and lower the T-Handle down into the upper notch on the Caster Pin

Lock. See Figure 11-4

T-Handle

Notch

Lock Ring

Figure 11-5

Caster Pin Lock in Locked Position

Figure 11-4

Caster Pin Lock in Unlocked Position

T-Handle

Notch

Lock Ring

Floating Casters

Tools needed:

• 3/16” Allen Wrench

• 1/8” Allen Wrench

• Wood Block (1” Minimum)

• Drafting Triangle

• Ruler

Note:

TiLite designs its rigid wheelchairs to be flexible for improved maneuverability and increased ride comfort.

However, this flexibility requires that your chair be set up properly. The following procedure will enable you to set up

your TiLite rigid wheelchair so it will perform to its potential.

1. Place the wheelchair on a smooth, level surface.

2. Make sure that all tires are properly inflated, that the camber tube is properly centered on the frame side to side,

that the camber tube is straight relative to the rear of the frame, that the toe-in/toe-out is correctly set up, and the

angle adjustable casters are square to level surface.

3. Loosen, but do not remove, the Allen screws in the camber tube clamps as shown in Figure 11-6.

Note:

Figure 11-6 depicts the camber tube clamps on the TR and YR Series 2. If you have a TR Series 3, locate

the corresponding Allen screws that secure the camber tube clamp to the frame and the camber tube to the

camber tube clamp.

Summary of Contents for TR Series 1

Page 1: ...SERIAL NUMBER ______________________ OWNERS MANUAL Series 1 2 and 3 Series 2 OM_TR_0712RevC ...

Page 2: ...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 APPROVED ANY TIE DOWN SYSTEM FOR TRANSPORTATION OF A USER WHILE IN A WHEELCHAIR IN A ...

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

Page 4: ...roduct 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 laws...

Page 5: ...icare nsuranc e 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...

Page 6: ...TR YR Owners Manual OM_TR_0712RevC iv TiLite Product Registration Form Please Seal with Tape Before Mailing CUT ALONG LINE CUT ALONG LINE FOLD HERE FOLD HERE ...

Page 7: ...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 8: ...sting the Angle 3 5 Adjusting the Height Replacing 3 5 FLIP BACK FOOTREST 3 5 Adjusting the Angle 3 6 Adjusting the Height Replacing 3 6 BUCKLE ADJUSTABLE CALF STRAPS 3 6 ADJUSTABLE 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 L...

Page 9: ...DE 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 TR and YR Series 2 6 2 Removing the Rigid Side Guard Assembly TR and YR Series 2 6 2 Reinstalling the Rigid Side Guard Assembly TR and YR Series 2 6 2 Adjusting TR Series 3 6 3 Removing the Rigid Side Guard Assembly TR Series 3 6 3 Reinstalling the...

Page 10: ...es 2 8 1 Replacing the Camber Tube TR and YR Series 2 8 2 Adjusting the Center of Gravity TR Series 3 8 3 Replacing the Camber Tube TR Series 3 8 3 FROG LEGS SUSPENSION 8 4 Adjusting the Center of Gravity 8 4 Replacing the Camber Tube 8 5 ADJUSTING TOE IN TOE OUT 8 5 ADJUSTABLE CAMBER SYSTEM 8 6 Adjusting the Skewer Handle Tension 8 6 Changing the Camber 8 7 Adjusting Rear Wheel Spacing 8 7 Adjust...

Page 11: ...g Forks 11 2 CASTER PIN LOCKS TR and YR Series 2 11 3 FLOATING CASTERS 11 3 FROG LEGS 11 4 Replacing Casters 11 4 Replacing the Elastomer Shock 11 5 Replacing Frog Legs 11 5 CHAPTER 12 REAR WHEELS 12 1 QUICK RELEASE AXLE 12 1 Removing 12 1 Replacing 12 1 QUAD QUICK RELEASE AXLE 12 1 Removing 12 1 Replacing 12 1 HANDRIMS 12 2 PNEUMATIC TIRES and TUBES 12 2 SOLID TIRES 12 2 REAR WHEEL SPACERS 12 3 A...

Page 12: ...moving 13 8 Mounting 13 8 STANDARD TITANIUM 5TH WHEEL with SINGLE SWIVEL CASTER 13 10 Adjusting 13 10 QUICK RELEASE TITANIUM 5TH WHEEL with SINGLE SWIVEL CASTER 13 10 Adjusting 13 10 5TH WHEEL SWIVEL CASTER 13 11 Adjusting the Height 13 11 FRONT ROLLER 13 11 Removing 13 11 ...

Page 13: ... control of the wheelchair and seriously injure yourself or others or damage 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 wheelchai...

Page 14: ...ave your chair in a damp location or c fail to dry your chair as soon as you can if it gets wet or if you use water to clean it If you ignore these Warnings you may fall tip over or lose control of the wheelchair and seriously injure yourself or others or damage the wheelchair G STREET USE IWARNING 1 As a wheelchair rider you MUST obey all traffic rules pertaining to pedestrians use of crosswalks ...

Page 15: ... 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: ... front must firmly grasp a non detachable part of the front frame but NOT swing away hangers with both hands and lift the chair up and over one stair at a time 5 Each assistant then carefully moves up to the next stair 6 Repeat steps 1 through 5 for each stair until you reach the landing 7 When you reach the landing the assistants should roll the chair backward on the two rear wheels until the fro...

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

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

Page 20: ...ivities while seated in your chair such as dressing or undressing or changing your clothes your weight will shift Since your attention will be directed to the activity in question your risk of falling or tipping over is increased To reduce this risk get dressed or undressed or change your clothes while seated in a regular chair or on a bed If you must get dressed or undressed or change your clothe...

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

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

Page 23: ...riously injure yourself or others or damage the wheelchair K ESCALATORS IWARNING NEVER use your wheelchair on an escalator not even with an assistant or attendant If you ignore these Warnings you may fall tip over or lose control of the wheelchair and seriously injure yourself or others or damage the wheelchair L ASSISTANTS AND ATTENDANTS I WARNING Before you permit any person to assist you in any...

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

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

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

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

Page 28: ...chairs If you replace any of these fasteners with improper or inferior fasteners you may damage your chair or may cause it to fail unexpectedly 1 ALWAYS use fasteners obtained from an authorized TiLite dealer 2 REGULARLY inspect all fasteners to make sure they have not become loose If any become loose tighten them immediately 3 NEVER over or under tighten the fasteners on your chair Over tightened...

Page 29: ...han those authorized by TiLite If you have any doubt about the compatibility of a particular part accessory or adapter consult with an authorized TiLite dealer or contact TiLite Customer Service 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 ...

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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: ...ry 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 asse...

Page 33: ...me wet 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...

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

Page 36: ...ts 3 Place the end of a ruler on the floor and hold it vertically against the corner of the footrest See Figure 3 3 Adjust the footrest to the desired height not less than 2 of ground clearance and tighten the Allen screws in the left and right clamp so the left footrest cannot change Note When adjusting the height of the footrest make sure that at least 1 3 4 of the extension tube remains up insi...

Page 37: ...hair and seriously injure yourself or others or damage the wheelchair Titanium Open Loop Footrest The Titanium Open Loop Footrest see Figure 3 5 can be replaced or the height adjusted by using the tools and following the procedures under Titanium Footrest with Flat ABS Cover Adjusting the Height Replacing TR and YR Series 2 on page 3 2 or Titanium Footrest with Flat ABS Cover Adjusting the Height ...

Page 38: ...s sufficiently to permit the footrest to move up and down freely within the binder clamps 2 If replacing the footrest remove the old footrest and install the new footrest into the frame 3 Place the end of a ruler on the floor and hold it vertically against the left corner of the footrest Adjust the left side of the footrest or the new footrest to the desired height not less than 2 of ground cleara...

Page 39: ...ur weight Figure 3 8 Angle Adjustable High Mount Footrest Figure 3 9 Angle Adjustable High Mount Footrest with Extension Tubes Locknuts Allen Screws Allen Screws Extension Tubes Allen Screws Adjusting the Height Replacing The Angle Adjustable High Mount Footrest can be replaced or the height adjusted by using the tools and following the procedures under Titanium Footrest with Flat ABS Cover Adjust...

Page 40: ...s for adjusting the height of or replacing a footrest as set forth under Titanium Footrest with Flat ABS Cover Adjusting the Height Replacing TR and YR Series 2 on page 3 2 or Angle Adjustable Footrest Adjusting the Height Replacing TR Series 3 on page 3 4 Buckle Adjustable Calf Straps Buckle Adjustable Calf Straps are shown in Figure 3 13 Install the calf strap as shown in Figure 3 13 Adjustable ...

Page 41: ... 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 1 Lift up on the backrest and pull towards the rea...

Page 42: ...crew Adjusting if there is Play in the Backrest or Backrest Bracket TR and YR Series 2 Tools Needed 7 16 Open End Wrench 5 32 Allen Wrench 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 p...

Page 43: ...t do not remove the two Allen screws that attach the backrest to the bracket See Figure 4 6 3 On both sides of the chair completely remove the link screw 4 Keeping the bracket locked in the unfolded position tilt the backrest forward or 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 t...

Page 44: ...pen End wrenches loosen but do not remove the stop bolt and nylock nut 3 Adjust the backrest to the desired angle On one side of the chair while holding the backrest in place align one of the five holes in the backrest cam with one of the three holes in the backrest mount Place the Button Head Cap screw through the lock washer the backrest cam and into the backrest mount Securely tighten 4 Securel...

Page 45: ...ds on the Allen screws that secure the backrest posts to the backrest have been treated with a 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 backrest height approximately four times without reapplying thread lock to these screws TiLite requires that you reapply Vibra TITE VC 3 after every fourth adjustment If yo...

Page 46: ... Post Plug Top End Cap Short End Plug Long End Plug Figure 4 10 Adjusting the Backrest Height Bracket Locknut Allen Screw Backrest Backrest Post Second Lowest Hole 3 If your backrest is set to 8 and if you are setting the backrest at 10 to 12 a Remove the top end caps See Figure 4 9 b Install the backrest sleeve in each backrest tube See Figure 4 9 c Keeping the threaded post plugs on the bottom e...

Page 47: ...d hole in the backrest post aligns with the second lowest hole in the backrest and with the bracket See figure 4 13 c 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 secure the backrest to the brackets See Figure 4 10 See Replacing the Backres...

Page 48: ... to the backrest brackets See Figure 4 10 Proceed to Step 5 4 If your backrest is to be set at 8 a Remove the backrest posts from the backrest See Figure 4 11 b If the backrest is titanium make sure that the long end plugs are installed in the bottom ends of the backrest tubes See Figure 4 9 c Remove the backrest sleeve from each backrest tube See Figure 4 9 d Install the top end cap in each backr...

Page 49: ...ight Backrest Posts Allen Screws Backrest Replacing the Backrest TR and YR Series 2 Tools Needed 7 16 Open End Wrench 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 TR and YR Series 2 on pages 4 5 to 4 8 3 Remove the backr...

Page 50: ...gle Backrest If your chair has a non folding Titanium Fixed Height Angle Backrest you cannot adjust the backrest height or the backrest angle Bolt On Push Handles Note Bolt On Push Handles should only be used on aluminum backrests Mounting Tools Needed 3 16 Allen Wrench 5 32 Allen Wrench 1 See Figure 4 15 for the correct location to mount the Bolt On Push Handles to the rigidizer bar 2 Assemble th...

Page 51: ...ound the rigidizer bar See Figure 4 18 3 Insert the four Allen screws into the two halves of the clamp and securely tighten 4 Insert the push handle through the clamp until the handle is at the desired height and securely tighten the adjustable handle Note The adjustable handle operates as a ratchet thereby enabling the user to easily disengage and engage the clamp for purposes of repositioning or...

Page 52: ... HANDLES Top View Figure 4 17 Adjustable Height Push Handles Figure 4 18 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 18 2 Remove the clamp and handle ...

Page 53: ...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 IWARNING ...

Page 54: ...rt the Allen screws through the reassembled backrest hinge the inverted receiver and the backrest tube and securely tighten the Allen screws and locknuts 5 Reinstall the armrest in the armrest receiver Figure 5 3 Armrest Height Ranges 9 12 11 14 Swing Away Armrest TR and YR Series 2 after October 2010 To swing away the armrest lift the armrest and rotate the armrest away from the chair See Figure ...

Page 55: ...r height range for the Swing Away Armrest See Figure 5 6 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 5 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 hin...

Page 56: ...er To replace the armrest rotate the armrest back towards the chair and gently push it down into place See Figure 5 7 Make sure the armrest stop is in the notch on the receiver Note The Swing Away Armrests pivot on nylon sleeves located inside the receiver If the armrest does not rotate properly remove the armrest clean the armrest and inside the receiver thoroughly If this does not solve the prob...

Page 57: ...ake sure the locking block teeth are fully engaged with the teeth on the receiver and securely tighten the nylock nuts 5 Repeat this procedure on the other side of the chair Adjusting the 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 9 3 Reassemble the armrest stop in the desired location on t...

Page 58: ... armrest to be raised or lowered to the desired height See Figures 5 10 and 5 11 2 After repositioning the armrest to the desired height release the height adjustment lever pressing the handle against the desk arm housing to lock the armrest in that position The positioning holes are in 1 2 increments Removing 1 To remove the desk arm assembly press and hold the release lever See Figures 5 10 and ...

Page 59: ...m Mount Swing Away Flip Back Armrest TR Series 3 To flip back the armrest raise the front of the armrest and rotate it straight back as far as possible Reverse this procedure to return the armrest to its original position See Figure 5 13 To swing away the armrest lightly lift up on the armrest and rotate the armrest away from the chair See Figure 5 13 To replace the armrest swing it back towards t...

Page 60: ...e armrest from the receiver 2 Remove the Allen screw and washer securing the armrest stop See Figure 5 14 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 14 Adjusting the Armrest Height Armrest Upright Allen Screw Armrest Stop Washer ...

Page 61: ...rmrest 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 seriou...

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Page 63: ...hts and under the back upholstery flap 4 Replace the seat cushion Figure 6 1 Cloth Side Guard Removal and Replacement Back Uprights Cloth Side Guard Back Upholstry Flap Rigid Removable and Quad Removable Side Guards Aluminum and Carbon Fiber Using Rigid Side Guards To remove either type of Rigid Side Guard lift the side guard out of the side guard mount by grasping it at the top or place finger in...

Page 64: ... 2 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 the Rigid Side Guard Assembly TR and YR Series 2 Tools Needed 3 16 Allen Wrench 1 Align the two halves of the clamp around the seat tube of the chai...

Page 65: ...g Rigid Side Guard Clamp Side Guard Mount Bracket Allen Screw Allen Screws Removing the Rigid Side Guard Assembly TR Series 3 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 4 Reinstalling the Rigid Side Guard Asse...

Page 66: ...ools 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 5 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 se...

Page 67: ...s and the two halves of the clamp and securely tighten Fendered Carbon Fiber Side Guard Using Fendered Side Guards Note Do not allow any portion of the clamp to extend passed either end of the frame rail located under the seat tube To remove the Fendered Side Guard lift the side guard out of the side guard mount To replace place the bracket into the slot between the side guard mount and the clamp ...

Page 68: ... desired side guard position has been achieved tighten the eight Button Head Cap screws four on each cam using the 5 64 Allen wrench 7 Using the 5 32 Allen wrench securely tighten Allen screw 1 8 Securely tighten Allen screw 2 in place using the 5 32 Allen wrench 9 Securely tighten Allen screw 3 in place using the 3 16 Allen wrench IWARNING The threads on the Button Head Cap screws and Allen screw...

Page 69: ... Mounting on page 6 6 Steps 4 through 8 IWARNING The threads on the Button Head Cap screws and Allen screws 1 and 2 have been treated with Vibra TITE VC 3 a locking and sealing coating to reduce the possibility that they will become loose You should be able to adjust the cams and or sideguards approximately four times without reapplying the coating to these screws If you repeatedly adjust the cams...

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Page 71: ...padded back to the backrest ears using the Velcro style material and lower the back flap back into position in front of the rigidizer bar Figure 7 1 Adjusting Back Upholstery Rigidizer Bar Padded Back Backrest Ears Back Flap Backrest Tube Straps Replacing 1 Lift the back flap to expose the backrest ears See Figure 7 2 2 Completely detach the two backrest ears and strap s from the padded back and r...

Page 72: ...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 upholstery...

Page 73: ... 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 For information regarding the use and adjustment of the Corba...

Page 74: ... upholstery under the seat tube 8 Adjust the seat sling to the desired tension and fasten the tension adjustable straps 9 Place the chair onto all four wheels 10 Reattach the back upholstery to the seat upholstery and replace the seat cushion and anti tips if applicable Bolt On Seat Sling IWARNING Do not make the tension of the seat sling upholstery so loose that it does not properly support your ...

Page 75: ... Loosely install all the bolts on the side of the seat sling where the adjustment flap is located 8 Install all the bolts on the opposite side of the seat sling and securely tighten 9 Detach the adjustment flap and adjust the seat upholstery to the desired tension 10 Fully tighten the bolts that attach the seat upholstery to the frame 11 Reattach the bottom of the back upholstery to the seat uphol...

Page 76: ...gular 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 injury such as pressure ulcers If you ignore any of these Warnin...

Page 77: ...his 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 as necessary 5 Move chair thr...

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Page 79: ...gravity it may be necessary to adjust the toe in toe out of the rear wheels See Adjusting Toe In Toe Out on pages 8 3 and 8 4 In addition whenever you adjust the position of the camber tube or when you adjust the toe in If you ignore this Warning your chair may not perform properly which in turn may cause you to fall tip over or lose control of the chair and seriously injure yourself or others or ...

Page 80: ...amber tube Note If your camber is 12 15 or 18 you will need to remove the axle sleeve to allow the camber tube to slide out of the clamp or mount see Adjusting Rear Wheel Spacing on page 12 3 4 Install the new camber tube making sure the distance from the outside edge of the camber tube mount to the end of the camber tube is identical on each side of the chair 5 Make sure that the camber plug flat...

Page 81: ...ops to the frame 5 Reinstall the rear wheels 6 Check the toe in toe out and adjust as needed Figure 8 4 Adjusting the Center of Gravity Camber Mount Top Camber Mount Allen Screws Figure 8 5 Adjusting the Center of Gravity Replacing the Camber Tube TR Series 3 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...

Page 82: ...ter of Gravity Tools Needed 7 16 Open End Wrench Ruler 1 Remove the rear wheels 2 Loosen but do not remove the four Hex bolts two on each side of the chair that secure the Frog Legs Suspension to the frame See Figure 8 7 3 Simultaneously slide both Frog Legs Suspensions forward or rearward along the frame until they are positioned in the desired location Use a ruler to ensure both suspensions are ...

Page 83: ... 4 Install the new camber tube making sure the distance from the outside edge of the Frog Legs Suspension to the end of the camber tube is identical on both sides of the chair 5 Make sure that the camber plug flats are perpendicular to the ground and that the camber is oriented properly wheel base wider at the bottom than the top 6 Securely tighten both Allen screws 7 Reinstall the rear wheels 8 C...

Page 84: ...ents 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 rotate the camber tube using the 7 8 Open End wrench rearward to toe out the rear wheels If the measurement in St...

Page 85: ...ing plates and Allen screws at the rear side of the adjustable camber mounting 9 Return the handles of all four skewers to the locked position 10 Reinstall the rear wheels and turn the chair right side up 11 Check the toe in toe out and adjust as needed Adjusting Rear Wheel Spacing Tools Needed 3 16 Allen Wrench Ruler IWARNING Do not extend the camber plug more than 1 1 2 out of the axle sleeve mo...

Page 86: ...e Measure 1 Make sure both rear wheels are equally spaced See Adjusting Rear Wheel Spacing on page 8 7 2 Make sure the rear wheels are properly inflated 3 Place the chair on all four wheels with the casters trailing toward the rear of the frame See Figure 8 15 4 Measure from the floor to the center of the axle Measurement A Be sure the tape measure ruler is perpendicular to the floor See Figure 8 ...

Page 87: ...ure the distance from the seat tube to the inside of the tire at the front of each tire on both sides of the frame Measurement B See Figure 8 17 14 If Measurement B is the same on both sides of the chair proceed to Step 17 15 If Measurement B is not the same on both sides of the chair you will need to rotate the camber plugs in the axle sleeve mounts as necessary to make sure Measurement B is equa...

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Page 89: ...r decrease 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 s...

Page 90: ...ng 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 IWARNING The ...

Page 91: ...ure 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 wheel and check to make sure the locking balls have fully secured the axle inside the axle sleeve by pulling on the hub with the quad quick release handle in the locked position If the locking balls do not properly engage or there is too much play return to Step 1 and repeat t...

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Page 93: ...ing 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...

Page 94: ...de 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 to...

Page 95: ...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 t...

Page 96: ...Push to Lock position Figure 10 6 Push to Lock Position Figure 10 5 Pull to Lock Position Socket Head Cap Screw Socket Head Cap Screw You can change the operation from pull to push or vice versa as follows 1 Make sure the wheel lock has been disengaged from the tire 2 Remove the Socket Head Cap screw and reposition it to either the Pull to Lock or Push to Lock position as desired See Figure 10 7 3...

Page 97: ...wn 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 handle...

Page 98: ...h under Uni Lock on pages 10 3 to 10 6 apply to the Uni Lock with Extension Handles Aluminum Scissor Lock Adjusting Tools Needed 3 16 Allen Wrench 1 Loosen but do not remove the two Allen screws in the wheel lock clamp See Figure 10 13 2 Adjust the position of the wheel lock clamp on the frame so the wheel stop embeds at least 3 16 into the tire when engaged in the locked position 3 Securely tight...

Page 99: ...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 Figure 11 1 TR YR Series 2 Bearing Fork Figure 11 2 TR Series 3 Bearing Fork Caster Cap Washer Nylock Nut C Spring Washer Phillips Head Screw Caster Spacer 2 Spacer 1 C Spring Washer Phillips H...

Page 100: ... 2 Remove the caster from the Mono Fork 3 Install the new caster onto the Mono Fork replace the single sided caster cap and securely tighten the screw so there is no space between the caster and the Mono Fork side 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...

Page 101: ...ter Pin Lock lift rotate and lower the T Handle down into the upper notch on the Caster Pin Lock See Figure 11 4 T Handle Notch Lock Ring Figure 11 5 Caster Pin Lock in Locked Position Figure 11 4 Caster Pin Lock in Unlocked Position T Handle Notch Notch Notch Lock Ring Floating Casters Tools needed 3 16 Allen Wrench 1 8 Allen Wrench Wood Block 1 Minimum Drafting Triangle Ruler Note TiLite designs...

Page 102: ... pressure on the caster wheel that is floating It is advisable that you have an assistant to place downward pressure on the opposite side of the chair at the backrest when making this adjustment 13 Remove the wood block and check to see if the caster still floats If the caster no longer floats securely tighten the Allen screw on the footrest clamp If the caster still floats or if the other caster ...

Page 103: ...wheelchair Replacing Frog Legs Tools Needed 5 8 Open End Wrench Torque Screw Driver with a 5 64 hex tip IWARNING The threads on the screws that secure the stem bolt to the Bullet Caster Housing and the set screw 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 and bolts approximat...

Page 104: ...hat secures the stem bolt inside the Bullet Caster Housing 3 Loosen and remove the stem bolt using the Open End wrench on the flats indicated in Figure 11 10 4 After properly treating the new Frog Legs fork stem with Vibra TITE VC 3 install the new stem bolt into the Bullet Caster Housing and securely tighten 5 After properly treating the set screw with Vibra TITE VC 3 install the set screw fully ...

Page 105: ...ease 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 befo...

Page 106: ... down on the pin in the center of the valve stem If you have a Presta valve see Figure 12 4 remove the valve stem cap unscrew counter clockwise the knurled nut on the valve stem and release all of the air from the tube by pressing down on the pin in the center of the valve stem 3 Remove the tire and inner tube 4 Make sure the rim strip is properly in place 5 Install the new inner tube and wheel ti...

Page 107: ...ng the 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 Tools needed 7 8 Open End Wrench 3 4 Open End Torque Wrench 1 Place the 7 8 Open End wrench onto the camber plug and use the 3 4 Open End Torque wrench to remove the axle sleeve See Figure 12 5 2 Add or delete the spacers you need to incre...

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Page 109: ...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 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 You will also need to ...

Page 110: ... Allen Wrench 1 Remove the rear wheels and place the frame on a level surface 2 Using the 5 64 Allen wrench remove the camber mount bumper assembly 3 Remove the camber tube See Replacing the Camber Tube TR Series 3 on pages 8 3 and 8 4 4 Thread the Allen screw through the right side camber mount right side anti tip receiver and washer and secure the nylock nut See Figure 13 4 Note Make sure that t...

Page 111: ...len screws See Figure 13 5 3 Securely tighten 4 Repeat Steps 2 and 3 on the other side of the chair IWARNING The threads on the Allen screws that connect the anti tip receiver to the Frog Leg Suspension 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 W...

Page 112: ...ti tip receiver firmly and pull it rearward away from the anti tip mounting plate and lower it until it re engages in the mounting plate in the position shown in Figure 13 7 Mounting Plate Receiver Figure 13 7 Engaging Disengaging To disengage the User Friendly Rear Flip Up Anti Tip grip the anti tip receiver firmly and pull it downward away from the anti tip mounting plate and raise it until it r...

Page 113: ...TR or YR Series 2 you will need to order replacement Allen screws camber mounts and camber clamps when ordering User Friendly Rear Flip Up Anti Tips Tools Needed 3 16 Allen Wrench 1 Remove the rear wheels and place the frame on a level surface 2 Remove the camber tube See Replacing the Camber Tube TR and YR Series 2 on page 8 2 3 Note the location of the right camber mounts on the right frame tube...

Page 114: ...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 that the anti tips are operating properly If you ignore this Warning you may fall tip over or lose control of the wheelchair an...

Page 115: ... until the anti tip receiver re engages in the anti tip mount in the down position shown in Figure 13 11 Figure 13 11 Engaging 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 12 Fi...

Page 116: ...ing you may fall tip over or lose control of the wheelchair and seriously injure yourself or others or damage the wheelchair IWARNING Do not disassemble the anti tip mounting assembly See Figure 13 14 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 1 ...

Page 117: ...ount to secure the anti tip mount to the camber tube 11 Check Toe In Toe Out and adjust as needed 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 th...

Page 118: ... or out of the frame See Figure 13 16 2 Loosen the Allen screws on the clamp stops on the 5th Wheel tube 3 Adjust the anti tip forward or backward to desired position Note When adjusting the depth of the 5th Wheel make sure at least 2 of the 5th Wheel tube remains inside the frame tube measuring from the front of the clamps 4 Rotate the handles of the quick release clamps clockwise while holding t...

Page 119: ... 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 lose control of the wheelchair and seriously injure yourself or others or damage the wheelchair With an angle adjustable footrest 1...

Page 120: ... 13 20 High Mount Front Roller with Angle Adjustable Footplate Figure 13 19 Front Roller with Angle Adjustable Footplate Locknuts Allen Screws Clamp Roller Plate Front Roller Allen Screws Washers Allen Screws Washers Clamp Roller Plate Front Roller Allen Screws Locknuts ...

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