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OM_2GX/AERO X_0413RevA

2GX/AERO X Owner’s Manual

CHAPTER 9: AXLES AND AMPUTEE ADAPTERS

WARNING

Do not attempt any of the procedures in this Chapter when the chair is occupied.

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.

Stainless and Titanium Quick-Release Axles

Adjusting the Quick-Release Axle

WARNING

quick-release axles are pre-adjusted to permit minimal “play” in the axle. TiLite recommends that you do not adjust the

axle. Improperly adjusting the axle could cause it to malfunction—too much “play” can cause the axle to bend and become

stuck in the axle sleeve; too little “play” can prevent the locking balls from engaging fully, causing the wheel to disengage

from the chair without warning. TiLite recommends that any adjustments be made by an authorized TiLite dealer.

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:

• 3/4” Open End Wrench

• 7/16” End Wrench

1. Depress the release button and remove rear wheel and quick-

release axle. See Figure 9-1.

2. Remove the axle from the wheel by depressing the release

button and sliding the axle through the rear wheel hub.

3. Once removed from the hub, release the release button (the

locking balls should be fully extended).

4. Increase or decrease the axle “play” by adjusting the locknut in

small increments 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 secured the wheel in the axle sleeve by pulling on the

hub without depressing the release button on the quick-

release axle. If the locking balls do not fully engage, repeat

these procedures and increase the “play” (i.e., increase the

distance between the locknut and 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.

Quad Quick-Release Axles

Adjusting the Quad Quick-Release Handle

WARNING

quick release axles are pre-adjusted to permit minimal “play” in the axle. TiLite recommends that you do not adjust the

axle. Improperly adjusting the axle could cause it to malfunction—too much “play” can cause the axle to bend and become

stuck in the axle sleeve; too little “play” can prevent the locking balls from engaging fully, causing the wheel to disengage

from the chair without warning. TiLite recommends that any adjustments be made by an authorized TiLite dealer.

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.

If the release handle does not flip back and forth from locked to unlocked properly, or if you cannot fully engage it in the

locked position or the unlocked position, the procedure below will permit you to adjust the operation of the handle.

Figure 9-1

Adjusting the Quick-Release Axle

Axle

Sleeve

Flats

Locking

Balls

Locknut

Release

Button

Summary of Contents for Aero 2GX

Page 1: ...OWNER S MANUAL SERIAL NUMBER ______________________ ...

Page 2: ...BALANCE AND COORDINATION 2 THE TYPES OF HAZARDS YOU MUST OVERCOME IN DAILY USE WHERE YOU LIVE AND WORK AND OTHER PLACES YOU ARE LIKELY TO USE YOUR CHAIR 3 YOUR NEED FOR OPTIONS FOR YOUR SAFETY AND COMFORT SUCH AS ANTI TIPS POSITIONING BELTS OR SPECIAL SEATING SYSTEMS IF YOU IGNORE THIS WARNING YOU MAY ENDANGER YOUR HEALTH IWARNING Tie Down Restraints TiLite recommends that wheelchair users not be ...

Page 3: ...nto wheeled mobility The result is a chair that provides unparalleled quality Choice Matters TiLite offers the most extensive range of options and components on a chair More choices mean more ability to truly create a custom configuration of options to meet the widest variety of needs and to maximize function Customer Service TiLite s goal is to provide the ultimate service for the Ultimate Ride T...

Page 4: ...T OF STAIRS 1 5 D DESCENDING A CURB OR SINGLE STEP 1 5 E DESCENDING A FLIGHT OF STAIRS 1 6 WARNINGS REGARDING FALLING AND TIPPING OVER 1 6 A CENTER OF GRAVITY STABILITY AND BALANCE 1 6 B TRANSFERRING IN AND OUT OF YOUR WHEELCHAIR 1 7 C DRESSING UNDRESSING IN YOUR CHAIR 1 8 D BENDING LEANING REACHING 1 8 E MOVING BACKWARD 1 9 F WHEELIES 1 9 G OBSTACLES 1 9 H CURBS STEPS 1 10 I HILLS SLOPES RAMPS 1 ...

Page 5: ...gh Mount Flip Up Footrest Depth Adjustable High Mount Flip Up Footrest and Depth Angle Adjustable High Mount Flip Up Footrest 3 4 Adjusting the Height Replacing 3 4 Adjusting the Angle or Depth 3 5 90º Hanger Flip Up Footrests 90º Hanger Depth Adjustable Flip Up Footrests 3 5 Adjusting the Height Replacing 3 5 Adjusting the Depth 3 5 90º Hanger Depth and Angle Adjustable Flip Up Footrests 3 6 Adju...

Page 6: ...ransfer Loop 5 2 Adjusting the Armrest Height 5 2 Removing 5 2 Replacing 5 2 SWING AWAY FLIP BACK ARMREST 5 3 Adjusting the Armrest Height 5 4 Adjusting the Armrest Angle 5 4 Locking the Armrest in Place Adjustable Depth 5 5 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...

Page 7: ... Adjusting the Rear Seat Height 8 2 Adjusting the Rear Wheel Spacing Replacing the Camber Plugs 8 3 Adjusting Toe In Toe Out 8 5 Chapter 9 AXLES AND AMPUTEE ADAPTERS 9 1 Stainless and Titanium Quick Release Axles 9 1 Adjusting the Quick Release Axle 9 1 Quad Quick Release Axles 9 1 Adjusting the Quad Quick Release Handle 9 1 Adjusting the Play 9 3 amputee Adapters 9 4 Chapter 10 WHEEL LOCKS 10 1 C...

Page 8: ...se Axle 12 1 Removing 12 1 Replacing 12 1 Rear Wheel With 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 2 Adjusting the Rear Wheel Spacing 12 2 Chapter 13 Anti Tips 13 1 Anti Tips 13 1 Adjusting 13 1 Mounting the Anti Tip Receiver 13 1 User Friendly Anti Tips 13 2 Engaging 13 2 Disengaging 13 2 Adjustin...

Page 9: ...s Manual xi SECURING THE WHEELCHAIR TO THE VEHICLE 14 7 SECURING THE OCCUPANT POSITIONING THE PELVIC AND UPPER TORSO BELTS 14 8 RATING OF ACCOMODATION OF VEHICLE ANCHORED BELT RESTRAINTS 14 11 SEATING OPTIONS 14 11 WARRANTY MODIFICATION 14 11 ...

Page 10: ...or lose 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 wh...

Page 11: ...er b leave your chair in a damp location or c fail to dry your chair as soon as you can if it gets wet or if you use water to clean it If you ignore these Warnings you may fall tip over or lose control of the wheelchair and seriously injure yourself or others or damage the wheelchair G STREET USE IWARNING 1 As a wheelchair rider you MUST obey all traffic rules pertaining to pedestrians use of cros...

Page 12: ...ivities 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 chair If you intend to engage in w...

Page 13: ...rform 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 responsibility for any injury you may sustain...

Page 14: ...nd assistant at the front must firmly grasp a non detachable part of the front frame but NOT swing away hangers with both hands and lift the chair up and over one stair at a time 5 Each assistant then carefully moves up to the 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 w...

Page 15: ...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 designed to remain stable and upright in normal daily use and activities so ...

Page 16: ... 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 adjustment you wish to make can be offset by another t...

Page 17: ...your risk of falling or tipping over is increased To reduce this risk get dressed or undressed or change your clothes while seated in a regular chair or on a bed If you must get dressed or undressed or change your clothes while seated in your wheelchair 1 ALWAYS rotate the casters so they are trailing forward This makes the chair more stable NOTE To get your casters to trail forward first move you...

Page 18: ...sure to lock them in place 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 F WHEELIES IWARNING Balancing in your chair on just the rear wheels with the casters in the air is known as doing a wheelie DOING A WHEELIE IS DANGEROUS A fall or tip over is very likely However if you can do a wheelie safe...

Page 19: ... 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 I HILLS SLOPES RAMPS IWARNING The center of balance of your chair is affected by the slope of the surface over which you are riding Because your center of balance will be affected your chair will be less stable when it is at an angle This is especia...

Page 20: ...e yourself or others or damage the wheelchair L ASSISTANTS AND ATTENDANTS IWARNING Before you permit any person to assist you in any aspect of riding your wheelchair you MUST require that the assistant or attendant fully read understand and follow the Warnings contained in this Manual If you ignore these Warnings you may fall tip over or lose control of the wheelchair and seriously injure yourself...

Page 21: ...mes 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 crosstubes beneath the seat sling TiLite also offers a limited number of seat cushions manufactured by other manufacture...

Page 22: ...r they must not be so snug they interfere with your breathing Your health care advisor should be able to slide his or her open hand flat between the belt and your body 2 Make sure you do not slide down in your chair while wearing a belt If this should happen you may suffer chest compression or be suffocated due to pressure from the belt 3 Do not use a positioning or seat belt unless you are capabl...

Page 23: ... 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 balance BACKWARD This means your chair is less likely to tip over backward However even if your rear wheels and axles are set as far back as possible the chair can still tip over backward 3 ALWAYS consult with your health care provider to determine the best rear wheel ...

Page 24: ...s to try to slow or stop your chair when it is moving If you do so you will lose control of the chair and may fall 2 ALWAYS make sure the locking arm of your wheel lock embeds into the tire at least 3 16 when in the locked position If the wheel lock does not properly embed in the tire the wheel lock may not work and the chair may roll unexpectedly 3 ALWAYS maintain proper tire pressure If a rear t...

Page 25: ... on your chair Over tightened or under tightened fasteners may damage your chair or fail unexpectedly 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 O POWER DRIVE IWARNING Certain manufacturers offer manual wheelchair power drive add on products TiLite has approved only a limited number of these ...

Page 26: ...wheelchair 1 You MUST inspect and maintain your TiLite wheelchair strictly in accordance with the following 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...

Page 27: ...laps 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 assembly stem bolt to ensure that stem bolt is secure ...

Page 28: ...stubes Use a soft clean cloth with soap and water to clean the painted aluminum crosstubes Immediately dry the crosstubes and all components and parts that become wet Note Do NOT use Scotch Brite pads steel wool abrasive cleaners or petroleum derived products to clean painted aluminum crosstubes Cleaning the Upholstery 1 Regularly hand wash the seat sling and back upholstery using water and a mild...

Page 29: ...tomer Service Please note if more than one solution in the chart below applies to your particular adjustment issue always try one solution at a time until the problem is solved Chair Veers Right or Left Caster Flutter Looseness in Chair Squeaks and Rattles Sluggish Turning or Performance Floating Caster Solution If you have pneumatic front and or rear tires make sure that the tires are properly an...

Page 30: ...lchair and seriously injure yourself or others or damage the wheelchair Flip Up Footrest Angle Adjustable Flip Up Footrest Depth Adjustable Flip Up Footrest and Depth and Angle Adjustable Flip Up Footrest If you are unsure which type of flip up footrest is installed on your chair see Figure 3 1 Note If your chair has 90º hangers see Figure 3 9 see 90º Hanger Flip Up Footrests 90º Hanger Depth Adju...

Page 31: ...e that at least 1 3 4 of the extension tube remains up inside the frame tube See Figure 3 4 4 Repeat the procedure from Step 2 on the right side of the footrest 5 When both sides are set at an equal distance from the floor fully tighten the two Allen screws into the two T Nuts securing the footrest to the frame making sure the clamp covers remain securely butted up against the end of the frame tub...

Page 32: ...ing coating You should be able to adjust the angle of the footrest four times without reapplying the coating TiLite requires that you reapply Vibra TITE VC 3 after every fourth adjustment If you ignore this Warning your footrest could become loose or fall off and you could fall tip over or lose control of the wheelchair and seriously injure yourself or others or damage the wheelchair Angle Adjusta...

Page 33: ... Angle Adjustable Flip Up Footrests on page 3 6 Figure 3 7 High Mount Flip Up Footrest High Mount Angle Adjustable Depth Adjustable Depth Angle Adjustable Adjusting the Height Replacing Tools Needed 3 16 Allen Wrench Ruler 1 Loosen the two Allen screws through the binder clamp that secures the extension tube to the frame See Figure 3 8 2 Raise or lower the extension tube to the desired height not ...

Page 34: ... 9 or 3 10 Make sure to note the order in which you remove the various washers and nuts when removing the Allen screw 2 Reposition the bracket to the desired height not less than 2 of ground clearance lining up the hole in the bracket with a hole in the hanger 3 Reinsert the Allen screw through the various washers the bracket the hanger and the locknut Securely tighten Figure 3 9 90º Hanger Flip U...

Page 35: ... hanger and the locknut Securely tighten Adjusting the Angle Tools Needed 5 32 Allen Wrench 7 16 Open End Wrench 1 Loosen the two Allen screws and locknuts that secure the footplate to the footplate clamp See Figure 3 11 2 Reposition the footplate to the desired angle 3 Securely tighten the two Allen screws and locknuts Adjusting the Depth Tools Needed 5 32 Allen Wrench 7 16 Open End Wrench 1 Remo...

Page 36: ...e on 2GX or Aero X chairs with swing away hangers Adjusting the Height Replacing You can adjust the height of or replace the footrest by using the tools and following the procedures for adjusting the height of or replacing a flip up footrest as set forth under Flip Up Footrest Angle Adjustable Flip Up Footrest Depth Adjustable Flip Up Footrest and Depth and Angle Adjustable Flip Up Footrest on pag...

Page 37: ...hich could cause the footrest to come into contact with obstacles in your path If you ignore the Warning you could fall tip over or lose control of the wheelchair and seriously Injure yourself or others or damage the wheelchair Adjusting the Height Replacing You can adjust the height of or replace the footrest by using the tools and following the procedures for adjusting the height of or replacing...

Page 38: ...hat the latch does not rotate Figure 3 16 Adjusting the Angle Footplate Allen Screws Washers Clamp Locknuts Elevating Legrest ELR Installing 1 Align the top pivot with the frame hole See Figure 3 17 2 Holding the ELR not the release lever swing the ELR until the release pin locks into place in the hanger lock 3 Fold down the footplate 4 Rotate the calf pad until it comes to a stop for placement un...

Page 39: ...ock washer and pad stop which secure the pad stop and footrest extension in place Note the order of the lock washer and pad stop See Figure 3 18 2 Slide the footrest extension to the desired length 3 Align the hole in the main tube with the hole in the footrest extension and the pad clamp slot 4 Reinstall the Allen screw lock washer and pad stop Securely tighten 5 If the desired ELR length has not...

Page 40: ...est IWARNING Always make sure that the grooves in the locking blocks are aligned with the grooves in the backrest pivot bracket If the grooves are not aligned the backrest could become loose and the backrest angle could change unexpectedly If the grooves are not aligned the grooves may become worn causing the backrest angle to change unexpectedly If you ignore this Warning you may fall tip over or...

Page 41: ... 4 Carefully re engage both locking blocks being extremely careful to ensure that all of the grooves in the locking blocks are engaged in grooves on the backrest pivot bracket Make sure that no part of either locking block overhangs past the front or rear of the backrest pivot bracket 5 Securely tighten the lower Allen screw 6 Disengage the backrest latches and fold down the backrest If the backre...

Page 42: ...pivot bracket If the grooves are not aligned the backrest could become loose and the backrest angle could change unexpectedly If the grooves are not aligned the grooves may become worn causing the backrest angle to change unexpectedly 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 u...

Page 43: ...t you must consider whether additional 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 Height Adjustable ...

Page 44: ...eceiver If the armrest does not rotate properly remove the armrest clean the armrest and inside the receiver thoroughly If this does not solve the problem check the armrest and the nylon sleeves for wear Adjusting the Height Tools Needed 5 32 Allen Wrenches 1 Remove the armrest from the receiver 2 Remove the Allen screw and washer from the armrest saddle See Figure 5 2 3 Slide the armrest saddle t...

Page 45: ... the desk arm housing see Figure 5 4 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 5 Adjusting the Armrest Height 1 Pull up on the height adjustment lever to permit the armrest to be raised or ...

Page 46: ...ack 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 Figures 5 6 and 5 7 To swing away the armrest lightly lift up on the armrest and rotate the armrest away from the chair See Figures 5 6 and 5 7 To replace the armrest swing it back towards the chair and gently push it back down into...

Page 47: ...iver Figure 5 8 Adjusting the Armrest Height Armrest Saddle Armrest Upright Washer Allen Screw Adjusting the Armrest Angle Tools Needed 5 32 Allen Wrench 1 To adjust the angle at which the armrest sits when in the down position loosen but do not remove the Allen screw that secures the stop clamp See Figure 5 9 2 Slide the stop clamp forward on the armrest to lower the angle at which the armrest si...

Page 48: ...and the armrest See Figure 5 10 2 Securely tighten the locknut to the locking Allen screw Note TiLite wheelchairs do not ship with locking Allen screws and locknuts If you require the locking Allen screws and locknuts please contact TiLite Customer Service Note Locking the armrest in place only prevents the armrest from swinging away The armrest will still flip back Note Depending on the configura...

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Page 50: ...olstery the fastening flaps that secure the cloth side guards to the back upholstery wrap around the outside of the back canes and under the back upholstery flap 4 Replace the seat cushion Figure 6 1 Removing and Replacing Cloth Side Guard Back Cane Fastening Flap Back Upholstery Flap Rigid Removable and Quad Removable Side Guards Aluminum and Carbon Fiber Using Rigid Side Guards To remove either ...

Page 51: ...crew 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 which the side guard mount is attached has a dowel pin protruding from the clamp that must be inserted in the clamp hole in the frame 2 Insert the Allen screw th...

Page 52: ... Needed 5 32 Allen Wrench Note Only Tension Adjustable by Strap Back Upholstery is available for use with the Aluminum Fendered Side Guards If your chair does not have Tension Adjustable by Strap Back Upholstery and you are ordering the Aluminum Fendered Side Guards you will need to also order the Tension Adjustable by Strap Back Upholstery To install the new back upholstery if needed see Tension ...

Page 53: ...eposition your wheel locks once your desired placement of the side guard has been achieved See Chapter 10 Wheel Locks Figure 6 5 Aluminum Fendered Side Guard Washer Washer Side Guard Band Clamp non threaded Band Clamp threaded Band Clamp non threaded Seat Frame Allen Screw 1 Allen Screw 2 Back Cane ...

Page 54: ...in Step 2 see note 8 Replace the seat cushion Note If your chair has push handles you will not be able to slide the back upholstery off the top of the back canes Instead you will need to remove the back canes See Adjustable Height Backrest on page 4 1 Remove the Allen screws and slide the back upholstery off the bottom end of the back canes Install the new upholstery in this manner as well Figure ...

Page 55: ...hen adjusting the tension of the back upholstery DO NOT apply so much tension that the crosstubes are pulled out of their saddles If this occurs you may cause the chair to track improperly or to develop a floater Adjusting the Tension 1 Lift the back flap to expose the backrest ears See Figure 7 3 2 Completely detach the two backrest ears from the padded back but do not remove the them from the ba...

Page 56: ...he Tension on page 7 2 8 Align the top of the padded back with the two backrest ears to ensure that the top of the back upholstery is even with the top of the back canes 9 Reinstall the strap s and adjust to the desired tautness 10 Securely attach the padded back to the backrest ears and lower the back flap back into position 11 Replace the seat cushion Corbac Adjustable Contour Back Support For i...

Page 57: ...d replace the seat cushion Figure 7 4 Adjusting Rods Seat Tube Seat Tube Cap Notch Slide In Seat Sling Adjustment Flap Replacing Tools required Flat Head Screw Driver Rubber Mallet 1 Remove the seat cushion 2 Insert the flathead screwdriver into the notch on the underside of each seat tube cap and pry off both front caps See Figure 7 4 3 Fold the chair 4 Remove the Slide In Seat Sling and seat sli...

Page 58: ...treated with Loctite 242 a medium strength thread lock If you loosen any set screw you MUST remove and reapply Loctite 242 or an equivalent medium strength thread lock If you ignore this Warning your Slide In Tube Extension could become loose or fall off and you could fall tip over or lose control of the wheelchair and seriously injure yourself or others or damage the wheelchair Figure 7 5 Slide I...

Page 59: ...on the seat tubes in their saddles and return the footplates to the down position IWARNING Any changes to the seat depth will affect the stability i e center of gravity of the chair Use extreme caution when using a new seat depth as it may make the chair more prone to tip over After adjusting the seat depth you must consider whether additional changes need to be made to compensate for the modified...

Page 60: ...must continue to practice regular pressure relief activities and skin integrity checks not only where this product contacts the user but also in primary pressure bearing areas such as the sacrum legs and buttocks If increased skin redness or irritation occurs discontinue use and consult your physician or seating specialist Failure to do so may result in serious injury such as pressure ulcers If yo...

Page 61: ...aintenance Check periodically for signs of wear in the stitching and webbing If significant wear is found contact your supplier for qualified repair or replacement by TiLite Quick Release Solid Seat Pan Aluminum TiLite requires that your Quick Release Solid Seat Pan be installed only by an authorized TiLite dealer ...

Page 62: ...st the toe in toe out of the rear wheels See Adjusting Toe In Toe Out on page 8 5 In addition whenever you adjust the position of the camber plug or when you adjust the toe in toe out it may be necessary to square the casters to the floor See Adjustable Angle Fork on page 11 6 If you ignore this Warning your chair may not perform properly which in turn may cause you to fall tip over or lose contro...

Page 63: ...ations shown in Figure 8 1 For example if your chair was delivered in the configuration shown in Figure 8 1A but you want the center of gravity more forward while maintaining the same rear seat height then switch the left and right axle plates and camber mount clamps so as to achieve the configuration shown in Figure 8 1H Figure 8 2 Adjusting the Center of Gravity Clamps Allen Screws Axle Plate Ad...

Page 64: ...d above is larger 6 Repeat Steps 3 and 4 with the camber clamp on the opposite side of the chair Make sure the second camber clamp is mounted in exactly the same location on the opposite side of the frame 7 Securely tighten all four hex bolts 8 Using a level make sure that the flats on each camber plug are perpendicular to the ground If necessary loosen the two Allen screws that secure the camber ...

Page 65: ...camber plug that extends outside of the camber clamp affects the rear wheel spacing The less of the camber plug that extends outside the camber clamp the narrower the rear wheel spacing The more of the camber plug that extends outside the camber clamp the wider the rear wheel spacing Make sure the distance from the outside edge of the camber clamp to the end of the camber plug is identical on each...

Page 66: ...re not the same proceed to Step 11 11 Use the torque wrench to adjust the hex bolts that secure the camber clamps to the threaded camber mounts Tightening the more rearward bolt should increase the toe in Re measure measurements in Step 8 and 9 to determine if this adjustment has achieved proper toe in toe out continue adjusting these hex bolts until measurements in Step 8 and 9 are equal within 1...

Page 67: ...X AERO X_0413RevA CHAPTER 8 AXLE PLATES CAMBER PLUGS CENTER OF GRAVITY REAR SEAT HEIGHT Figure 8 7 Adjusting Toe In Toe Out Figure 8 8 Adjusting Toe In Toe Out Figure 8 9 Adjusting Toe In Toe Out Toe In Toe Out Measurement Measurement A ...

Page 68: ...aller 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 secured the wheel in the axle sleeve by pulling on the hub without depressing the release button on the...

Page 69: ...th the release handle in the locked position If the locking balls do not fully engage repeat these procedures to increase the play i e increase the distance between the quick release nut and the locking balls to permit the locking balls to fully engage properly Also check to make sure there is not too much play in the axle See Adjusting the Play on page 9 3 IWARNING The threads on the Set Screws o...

Page 70: ...side of the quick release nut the side adjacent to the wheel hub 3 Loosen Set Screw 1 on the collar 4 Replace the wheel on the chair 5 With the wheel still on the chair and the quad quick release handle in the locked position so the locking balls are fully engaged securely tighten Set Screw 1 so the collar is securely on the axle sleeve 6 With the release handle in the unlocked position turn Set S...

Page 71: ... behind the rear of the chair shifts the center of gravity rearward and increases the stability of the chair Figure 9 5 shows the configuration when amputee adapters are used You can adjust the rear seat height and center of gravity and you can replace the camber plugs by following the procedures and using the tools in Chapter 8 Axle Plates and Camber Plugs Center of Gravity Rear Seat Height Figur...

Page 72: ...els from moving If not readjust the wheel locks until the wheel locks securely prevent the chair from rolling If you ignore this Warning you may fall tip over or lose control of the wheelchair and seriously injure yourself or others or damage the wheelchair Compact Push to Lock Adjusting Tools Needed 3 16 Allen Wrench 1 Loosen but do not remove the Allen screws in the wheel lock clamp See Figure 1...

Page 73: ...gure 10 2 2 Slide the wheel lock out of the clamp 3 Slide the new wheel lock into the wheel lock clamp but do not tighten the Allen screws 4 Follow the procedures under Compact Pull to Lock Adjusting on page 10 2 to position and secure the new wheel lock Compact Push to Lock and Compact Pull to Lock with Extension Handles All of the adjustments set forth under Compact Push to Lock and Compact Pull...

Page 74: ...5 32 Allen Wrench The Uni Lock wheel lock can be set up so that you either pull the handle to engage the lock or push the handle to engage the lock To determine which setup you have locate the small Socket Head Cap screw in the wheel lock handle base If it is in the upper position see Figure 10 4 the Uni Lock is set to the Pull to Lock position If it is in the lower position see Figure 10 5 the Un...

Page 75: ...the engaged locked and disengaged unlocked positions Study the Figures to determine which handle configuration will work best for you Follow the directions below to reconfigure your handle to the desired configuration Pull to Unlock Pull to Unlock Push to Lock Push to Lock Figure 10 7 Standard Handle Positions 1 2 and 3 Locked Figure 10 8 Standard Handle Positions 1 2 and 3 Unlocked Figure 10 9 Re...

Page 76: ...l wheel lock handle positions for your Uni Lock by reversing the wheel lock handles from the right and left Uni Locks To do this follow the procedures below Tools Needed 1 8 Allen Wrench 3 8 Open End Wrench 1 Remove the two Allen screws and locknuts that secure the wheel lock handle to the wheel lock handle base on both the right and left Uni locks See Figure 10 11 2 Install the wheel lock handle ...

Page 77: ...eded 3 16 Allen Wrench 1 Loosen but do not remove the two Allen screws that secure the wheel lock clamp to the frame See Figure 10 12 2 Slide the wheel lock out of the clamp 3 Slide the new wheel lock into the wheel lock clamp but do not tighten the two Allen screws 4 Follow the procedures under Compact Scissor Lock Adjusting on page 10 5 to position and secure the new wheel lock ...

Page 78: ...d securely tighten the other screw with the second screw driver Note If your chair has 4 or 5 TiLite Litespeed casters make sure that Spacer 2 which is wider than Spacer 1 is positioned on the recessed side of the caster which should be oriented outwards when the casters are in the trailing position IWARNING The threads on the screws that secure the casters to the fork are treated with Vibra TITE ...

Page 79: ...ghten 5 Reinstall the casters See Replacing Casters on page 11 1 With the chair tipped backward so that the stem bolt is parallel to the ground when released the caster should swing passed perpendicular then return perpendicular to the ground Casters and Bearing Forks Hemi Height IWARNING Always mount identical size casters and forks on both sides of your chair If you ignore this Warning you may f...

Page 80: ...ition on the caster pin lock See Figure 11 3 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 into the disengaged position on the caster pin lock See Figure 11 4 Figure 11 3 Caster Pin Lock Engaged T Handle Notch Lock Ring Notch Figure 11 4 Caster Pin Lock Disengaged T Handle Notch Notch Lock Ring A...

Page 81: ...osen but do not remove the lower Allen screw in the caster mount 4 Turn the upper Allen screw to adjust the angle of the fork 5 Use a drafting triangle or similar 90º angle tool as shown in Figure 11 5 to adjust the fork to be perpendicular to the level surface To do this first rotate the fork toward the rear wheel past the perpendicular position Then slowly turn the upper Allen screw to bring the...

Page 82: ... to the caster mount using the 5 32 Allen wrench See Figure 11 7 3 Gently reposition the caster clamp to the desired position forward or rearward on the chair making sure that the casters will not interfere with the rear wheels or the footrest 4 Securely tighten the Flat Head Cap screws 5 Reinstall the Socket Head Cap screws removed in Step 1 and securely tighten 6 Repeat Steps 1 through 5 with th...

Page 83: ...ures under Adjustable Angle Fork on page 11 4 to square the caster Figure 11 8 Fork Extensions Bullet Caster Housing Dowel Allen Screw Caster Mount Locknut Fork Caster Washer Washer Notch Extension Fork Extensions Heavy Duty Tools Needed 7 16 Open End Wrench 1 Remove the caster See Casters and Bearing Forks Replacing Casters on pages 11 1 to 11 2 2 Completely remove the upper Allen screw washers a...

Page 84: ...olved and you continue to have a floating caster proceed to Step 3 3 Place a wood block under the other caster wheel which is not floating as shown in Figure 11 9 4 Apply gentle downward 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 5 Remove the wood b...

Page 85: ...o loosen the other screw See Figure 11 11 2 Remove the caster and spacers from the fork 3 Completely remove the Allen screw washers and locknut that secure the Bullet Caster Housing See Figure 11 11 4 Slide the Bullet Caster Housing and attached Frog Leg fork out of the caster mount and remove the dowel 5 Insert the dowel into the new Bullet Caster Housing attached to the new Frog Leg fork and sli...

Page 86: ...ert the axle all the way into the axle sleeve 4 Release the release button 5 Pull firmly on the wheel without depressing the release button to make sure the wheel is locked securely in place Rear Wheel with Quad 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 f...

Page 87: ...e 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 tire onto the wheel 6 Make sure the tire is properly seated in the wheel rim and inflate the tire to the correct PSI rating on the sidewall of the tire 7 Reinstall the rear wheel on the chair Schrader Valve Figure 12 4 Presta Valve Pin Presta ...

Page 88: ... a lock washer your rear wheel spacing package will include a lock washer Always use a lock washer 2 Add or remove the spacers you need to increase decrease your rear wheel spacing keeping the two washers against the head of the axle sleeve 3 After you have adjusted your rear wheel spacing reinstall the axle sleeve in the camber plug and hand tighten 4 Using a torque wrench tighten the axle sleeve...

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Page 90: ...aler or qualified technician should install the 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 your anti tips Tools Needed 5 32 Allen ...

Page 91: ...ly Anti Tip grip the anti 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 Figures 13 4 Figure 13 4 Engaging Disengaging To disengage the User Friendly Anti Tip grip the anti tip receiver firmly and pull it downward away from the anti tip mounting plate and raise it until it re engages in ...

Page 92: ... User Friendly Anti Tip extension tube press the release buttons on the anti tip receiver and pull the upper extension tube out of the anti tip receiver See Figure 13 6 Mounting IWARNING Only an authorized TiLite dealer or qualified technician should install the anti tip receiver If you ignore this Warning you may fall tip over or lose control of the wheelchair and seriously injure yourself or oth...

Page 93: ...may fall tip over or lose control of the wheelchair and seriously injure yourself or others or damage the wheelchair 3 Securely tighten all Allen screws and locknuts 4 Reinstall the rear wheels 5 With the wheelchair standing upright on a level surface engage the anti tip as described under Engaging the Anti Tip on page 13 2 6 Adjust the height of the anti tip as described under Adjusting the Anti ...

Page 94: ...ransit Tie Down Option which is only available as a factory installed option has been crash tested in accordance with ISO 7176 19 as described in this Owner s Manual It is approved for occupied transit use The Wheelchair Transport Option has NOT been crash tested in accordance with either ISO 7176 19 or ANSI RESNA WC19 It is approved only for transportation of an UNOCCUPIED wheelchair To determine...

Page 95: ... described herein TiLite has not authorized any person to make any such claims or warranties on TiLite s behalf IWARNING The Aero X wheelchair equipped with TiLite s Transit Tie Down Option has been dynamically tested in a forward facing orientation for a 30 mph 48 km h frontal impact with varying weights as set forth in Statement of Compliance Specifications on page 14 5 The Aero X wheelchair equ...

Page 96: ...use your TiLite Aero X wheelchair with a WTORS unless the WTORS has been installed fully in accordance with the instructions of the manufacturer of such restraints and SAE J2249 IWARNING ALWAYS attach the WTORS to your TiLite Aero X wheelchair at all four 4 of the TiLite Transit Tie Down Option securement points in accordance with the instructions provided by the manufacturers of the WTORS and SAE...

Page 97: ...s such as IV poles respiratory equipment backpacks and other personal items not specifically designed for crash safety should i be removed and secured separately in the vehicle or ii be secured to the wheelchair but positioned away from the occupant with energy absorbing padding placed between the tray or other accessory and the occupant IWARNING IF YOU FAIL TO HEED THE WARNINGS IN THIS OWNER S MA...

Page 98: ... does not test for wheelchair performance in any other type of collision including without limitation 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 s...

Page 99: ...hair 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 the wheelchair then the wheelchair rider must not weigh more th...

Page 100: ...uld NEVER be 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 If you su...

Page 101: ... each wheelchair Tie Down strap for damage or wear 8 The four wheelchair Tie Down straps must be attached to the four Tie Down brackets in accordance with the WTORS manufacturer s instructions and SAE J2249 9 Each of the four wheelchair Tie Down straps must be tightened to ensure that the wheelchair is securely fastened to the vehicle there should be no play or looseness in any of the four wheelch...

Page 102: ...rizontal See Figure 14 6 A steeper greater angle within the preferred zone is desirable Figure 14 6 Pelvic Belt Angle Note Steeper side view pelvic belt angles are especially important if the pelvic belt is intended to be used for postural support in addition to occupant restraint in a frontal crash Steeper angles will reduce the tendency for a vertical gap to develop between the user and the belt...

Page 103: ...tration of Improper Belt Restraint Fit Belt restraints must not be held away from the body by wheelchair components such as armrests or wheels 6 Always adjust the belt restraints to fit as tightly as possible consistent with the wheelchair user s comfort 7 Always carefully inspect the belt webbing to ensure that it is not twisted If it is twisted it will reduce the surface area of the belt that is...

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