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ZR Owner’s Manual
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CHAPTER 1: WARNINGS
WARNINGS REGARDING COMPONENTS AND OPTIONS
A. ANTI-TIPS
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WARNING
Anti-tips are an optional accessory that can help to prevent your chair from tipping over backward. However, even the
use of anti-tips will not guarantee that your chair will not tip over backward. Also, they will not prevent your chair from
tipping over sideways or forward. TiLite strongly recommends you use anti-tips with your wheelchair. This is most
especially true:
a. if you are a new wheelchair rider; or
b. even if you are an experienced rider but you are switching to a new wheelchair, regardless of
whether the prior chair was as lightweight as your TiLite; or
c. even if you are an experienced rider in your TiLite chair but you have made any modiications or
adjustments to the coniguration of your chair, such as changing the position of the front or
rear wheels, changing the seat height, changing the camber or changing the seat or back
angle. Any modiication or change to your chair can make it easier to tip over and you should
use anti-tips until you have adapted to the modiied coniguration; or
d. even if you are an experienced rider in your TiLite chair but your physical condition has
changed.
In order to properly use your anti-tips, please follow the following rules:
1. Your anti-tips should be between 1-1/2 inches to 2 inches off the ground when they are locked in place in the
“down” position.
2. If your anti-tips are set too LOW, they may “catch” on obstacles that you can expect to encounter in normal
wheelchair use. If this happens, you may tip over and fall.
3. If your anti-tips are set too HIGH, their ability to prevent a backward tip-over will be limited and they may not
prevent a tip-over at all.
4. ALWAYS keep your anti-tips locked in 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 and make sure the anti-tips are locked in the “up” position.
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.
B. SEAT SLINGS/CUSHIONS
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WARNING
TiLite seat slings (which are standard equipment) and cushions (which are optional equipment) are not designed for
the relief of pressure. If you have pressure sores, or are at risk to get them, you may need a special pressure-relieving
cushion or other seating system. If you have pressure sores, consult with your doctor immediately. If you are at risk to
develop pressure sores or do not know if you are at risk, consult with your doctor as to the most appropriate seating
system for you. TiLite has NO information about your medical condition and assumes no responsibility should you
choose the wrong seating system for your medical needs. You MUST regularly check your seat sling while you are
seated in your wheelchair to ensure that the tension is properly adjusted so that your weight does not cause the seat
sling to touch the cross tubes beneath the seat sling.
TiLite also offers a limited number of seat cushions manufactured by other manufacturers. However, the selection of
any of these products is a decision to be made by you and your doctor or therapist. TiLite has NO information about
your medical condition and assumes no responsibility should you choose the wrong seating system for your medical
needs.
If you ignore these Warnings, you may develop pressure sores, which can be a life-threatening complication from
wheelchair use.
