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TR/YR Owners Manual
OM_TR_0712RevC
CHAPTER 2:
SAFETY INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE &
TROUBLESHOOTING
Cleaning
Clean your chair regularly. Cleaning often will reveal loose or worn parts and enhance the smooth operation of your
chair.
Cleaning the Frame
1. If your titanium frame came with a “Satin” finish, use a soft cloth to clean the finish. If necessary, moisten the
cloth with glass cleaner. If the “Satin” finish of your chair becomes scratched, you can buff out the scratch using
the grey, ultrafine Scotch Brite™ pad that was shipped with your chair. Moisten the pad with water and rub it over
the scratch in a circular motion. After buffing, wipe off the buffed area using a soft cloth moistened with glass
cleaner or wood furniture polish.
Note:
Do NOT use a Scotch Brite™ pad on the logo, and NEVER use steel wool to clean your frame.
Note:
Over-the-counter Scotch Brite™ pads will not work as effectively as the grey, ultrafine Scotch Brite™ pad
that shipped with your chair. If you have misplaced the grey, ultrafine Scotch Brite™ pad, contact TiLite Customer
Service to purchase a replacement.
2. If your titanium chair came with a “Polished” finish, use a soft cloth to clean the finish. If necessary, moisten the
cloth with glass cleaner.
Note:
NEVER use Scotch Brite™ pads or steel wool on a polished frame.
3. If your chair has a painted frame, use a soft clean cloth with soap and water to clean the frame. Immediately dry
all components and parts that become 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. When washing the upholstery, carefully check for sagging, rips or tears. If you find any rips or tears, you MUST
order new upholstery.
4. After washing the seat sling, always check the tension while seated in the chair to ensure the sling does not touch
the crosstube beneath the seat sling.
Axles and Moving Parts
Clean axles and other moving parts weekly with a slightly damp, but not wet, cloth. Try to wipe away any lint, dust
or dirt on these parts that could interfere with their smooth operation. DO NOT use WD-40
®
, 3-in-1 oil®, or other
penetrating lubricants on quick-release or quad-release axles. Instead, as indicated in the chart under “Safety
Inspections and Maintenance,” ALWAYS use either a “dry” Teflon®-based lubricant or a “dry“ silicone spray as a
lubricant.
Storage
1. Always store your chair in a clean, dry location. Excessive dirt can cause moving parts to become damaged or
fail. Moisture can rust or corrode the non-titanium components of your chair.
2. Always fully inspect your chair after it has been stored for any period before riding in it. See the chart under
“Safety Inspections and Maintenance” on pages 2-1 to 2-3.
3. If you store your chair for more than three (3) months, have your chair inspected by an authorized TiLite supplier.
