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Twist Owner’s Manual

OM_TWIST_0811RevA

CHAPTER 10: WHEEL LOCKS

Figure 10-3

Adjusting/Replacing the Composite Scissor Lock

Tire

Wheel Stop

Allen

Screws

Wheel Lock

Clamp

Frame

Replacing

Tools Needed:

• 3/16” Allen Wrench

1. Loosen the two Allen screws that secure the wheel lock clamp to the frame. See Figure 10-3.

2. Slide the wheel lock out of the clamp.

3. Slide the new Composite Scissor Lock into the wheel lock clamp, but do not tighten the two Allen screws.

4. Follow the procedures under “Compact Composite Scissor Lock – Adjusting” on page 10-2 to position and secure

the new Scissor Lock.

Uni-Lock

Adjusting the Uni-Lock

Tools Needed:

• 3/16” Allen Wrench

1. Loosen 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 the tire

when engaged in the locked position.

3. Securely tighten the two Allen screws that secure the wheel lock clamp to the frame.

Figure 10-4

Adjusting/Replacing Uni-Lock Wheel Lock

Allen

Screws

Handle

Wheel Stop

Frame

Tire

Содержание Twist

Страница 1: ...SERIAL NUMBER ______________________ OWNER S MANUAL OM_Twist_0811RevA ...

Страница 2: ...TI 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 mo...

Страница 3: ...ange 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 work...

Страница 4: ... product information maintenance tips and industry news 2 Enable TiLite to contact you or your health care provider if servicing is needed for your wheelchair 3 Provide your feedback to TiLite regarding your experience and needs thereby enabling TiLite to further improve product designs All information you provide to TiLite when you register will be protected by TiLite as required by applicable la...

Страница 5: ...OM_TWIST_0811RevA Twist Owner s Manual iii No ...

Страница 6: ...Twist Owner s Manual OM_TWIST_0811RevA iv TiLite Product Registration Form Please Seal with Tape Before Mailing CUT ALONG LINE CUT ALONG LINE FOLD HERE FOLD HERE ...

Страница 7: ...RB 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 STAIRS 1 11 K ESCALATORS 1 1...

Страница 8: ...LE ADJUSTABLE FOOTREST FLIP BACK DEPTH ANGLE ADJUSTABLE HIGH MOUNT FOOTREST 3 4 Adjusting the Depth 3 5 Buckle Adjustable Calf Strap 3 5 VELCRO Adjustable Calf Strap Padded Adjustable Calf Strap 3 6 Chapter 4 BACKRESTS AND PUSH HANDLES 4 1 Folding ALUMINUM Adjustable Height Backrest 4 1 Folding the Backrest 4 1 Unfolding the Backrest 4 1 Unfolding the Lock Down Backrest 4 1 Adjusting the Back Moun...

Страница 9: ...ion Adjustable bOLT ON Seat Upholstery 7 3 Adjusting the Tension 7 3 Replacing 7 4 SOLID ALUMINUM SEAT PAN 7 4 Removing Replacing 7 4 Seat Cushions 7 5 Replacing the Foam Insert in the TiLite Seat Cushion 7 5 Velcro Style Adjustable Seat Belt 7 5 Installation 7 5 Adjustment 7 6 Safety Check 7 6 Maintenance 7 6 Chapter 8 AXLE PLATES AND CAMBER PLUGS CENTER OF GRAVITY REAR SEAT HEIGHT 8 1 Camber Mou...

Страница 10: ...at Height USING THE CASTER HEIGHT TRACK 11 3 Adjusting the Front Seat Height sTANDARD FORKS 11 3 Adjusting the Front Seat Height slipstream single sided Forks 11 3 Floating Casters 11 4 Frog Legs 11 5 Replacing Casters 11 5 Replacing the Elastomer Shock 11 6 Replacing Frog Legs 11 6 angle adjustable speedloader caster mount 11 7 Adjusting the Angle 11 7 Chapter 12 REAR WHEELS 12 1 Quick Release Ax...

Страница 11: ... 1 ADJUSTING THE SEAT DEPTH 14 7 CHAPTER 15 TRANSIT TIE DOWN OPTION 15 1 Transportation Options 15 1 GENERAL WARNINGS 15 2 USE OEM SEATING AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMS 15 3 USE APPROPRIATE TIE DOWN SYSTEMS AND USE THEM PROPERLY 15 3 USE PROPER EQUIPMENT USE ONLY AS INSTRUCTED 15 3 AVOID USING IMPROPER EQUIPMENT SECURE OTHER EQUIPMENT 15 4 INTRODUCTION 15 4 STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE SPECIFICATIONS 15 5 POSI...

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Страница 13: ...damage the wheelchair C WEIGHT LIMITATION IWARNING The TiLite Twist has a weight limit of 165 pounds 74 8 kilograms This weight limitation applies to the combined weight of the user and any items carried by the user DO NOT exceed this weight limit If you exceed the limit you may fall tip over or lose control of the wheelchair and seriously injure yourself or others or damage the wheelchair D PREVE...

Страница 14: ...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 etc Most states do not permit wheelchairs to be ridden on public roads st...

Страница 15: ...If 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 th...

Страница 16: ...our 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 as a result of doin...

Страница 17: ...t 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 casters have cleared the last step at which poin...

Страница 18: ...wer the casters to the ground If you ignore these Warnings you may fall tip over or lose control of the wheelchair and seriously injure yourself or others or damage the wheelchair WARNINGS REGARDING FALLING AND TIPPING OVER A CENTER OF GRAVITY STABILITY AND BALANCE IWARNING Most falls or tip overs occur when you go beyond the center of gravity of you and your wheelchair TiLite wheelchairs are desi...

Страница 19: ...er backward However using a TiLite seat pouch beneath the seat sling to carry heavier items will lower your center of gravity and reduce but not eliminate your risk of a tip over In order to reduce the risk of a tip over you should 1 CONSULT your doctor nurse or therapist to find out what axle and caster position and other chair configuration options are best for you 2 CONSULT your authorized TiLi...

Страница 20: ...NDRESSING IN YOUR CHAIR IWARNING When you engage in activities while seated in your chair such as dressing or undressing or changing your clothes your weight will shift Since your attention will be directed to the activity in question your risk of falling or tipping over 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 ...

Страница 21: ...eight backward making a tip over more likely In addition you 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 loc...

Страница 22: ...e components to become loose If you perform such maneuvers inspect your chair more frequently If you are not highly skilled at tilting the chair or the step or the curb 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 Cl...

Страница 23: ...bing a Flight of Stairs and Descending a Flight of Stairs on page 1 6 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 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 wh...

Страница 24: ... 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 w...

Страница 25: ...re 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 open hand flat between the belt and your body 2 Make sure you do not sl...

Страница 26: ...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 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 ...

Страница 27: ...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 tire i...

Страница 28: ...r tighten or under tighten the fasteners 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 N UNAUTHORIZED PARTS AND ACCESSORIES NEVER use parts accessories or adapters other than those authorized by ...

Страница 29: ...g 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 MUS...

Страница 30: ... 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 axle if caster binds to a stop loosen axle Ins...

Страница 31: ... 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...

Страница 32: ...Solution If you have pneumatic front and or rear tires make sure that the tires are properly and equally inflated Make sure that all nuts and bolts are securely tightened Make sure that all spokes and nipples are uniformly tight on all spoked wheels Make sure that caster barrels and mounts are properly adjusted Make sure that rear wheels are equally spaced away from the seat frame Adjust the toe i...

Страница 33: ...tandard or CAT Adjusting the Angle Tools needed 5 32 Allen Wrench 1 Loosen but do not remove the two Allen screws that secure the footplate to the clamp See Figure 3 1 2 Adjust the footrest to the desired angle 3 Tighten the Allen screws making sure the screws and the locknuts are secure and will not permit the footplate to move up or down under weight Figure 3 1 Adjusting the Angle Allen Screws C...

Страница 34: ...t Footrest Standard or CAT Adjusting the Angle Tools needed 3 16 Allen Wrench 1 Loosen but do not remove the Allen Screws See Figures 3 4 and 3 5 2 Adjust the footrest to the desired angle 3 Tighten the Allen Screws making sure the screws are secure and will not permit the footplate to move up or down under your weight Allen Screws Extension Tubes Figure 3 5 Angle Adjustable High Mount Footrest wi...

Страница 35: ...p Back High Mount Footrest Adjusting the Angle Tools Needed 3 16 Allen Wrench 1 Flip back the footplate 2 Loosen but do not remove the two Allen screws as shown in Figure 3 8 3 Adjust the footrest to the desired angle 4 Securely tighten the two Allen screws loosened in Step 2 Figure 3 8 Adjusting the Angle Allen Screws Angle Stop Clamps Adjusting the Height Replacing The footrest can be replaced o...

Страница 36: ...e wheelchair See Figures 3 10 and 3 11 You can adjust the angle of the footrest by using the tools and following the procedures for adjusting the angle of the footrest as set forth under CAT Flip Back Angle Adjustable Footrest CAT Flip Back Angle Adjustable High Mount Footrest Adjusting the Angle on page 3 3 You can adjust the height of or replace the footrest by using the tools and following the ...

Страница 37: ...rotation brackets See Figure 3 12 2 Move the footplate to the desired depth 3 Reinstall and securely tighten the Allen screws and washers Figure 3 12 Adjusting the Depth Allen Screw Washers Footplate Rotation Brackets Buckle Adjustable Calf Strap Buckle Adjustable Calf Strap is shown in Figure 3 13 Install the calf strap as shown in Figure 3 13 Figure 3 13 Buckle Adjustable Calf Strap ...

Страница 38: ...R 3 FOOTRESTS Velcro Adjustable Calf Strap Padded Adjustable Calf Strap The Velcro Adjustable Calf Strap and Padded Adjustable Calf Strap are shown in Figure 3 14 Install the calf straps as shown in Figure 3 14 Figure 3 14 Padded Adjustable Calf Strap ...

Страница 39: ...d 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 rear of the chair 2 Make sure the backrest locks securely into place Unfolding the Lock Down Backrest 1 Push up the TiShaft Release Bar and pull the backrest towards the rear of the chair 2 Make ...

Страница 40: ...renches 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 back mount Place the Button Head Cap screw through the lock washer the backrest cam and into the back mount Securely tighten 4 Securely tighten the sto...

Страница 41: ...ble by Straps Back Upholstery on pages 7 1 to 7 3 IWARNING The threads 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 ...

Страница 42: ...pth 3 Reinstall the four Allen screws through the back mount seat tube saddles and washers and securely tighten the nylock nuts Note If your chair has Swing Away Armrests see Figure 4 7 you may need to use the longer screws provided with your chair in order to secure both the back mount and the armrest receiver IWARNING Any changes to the depth of the backrest will affect the stability i e center ...

Страница 43: ...the holes in the push handle with the two upper holes in the clamp 5 Insert the two 1 1 8 Allen screws through the washers the two halves of the clamp and the push handle and securely tighten 6 Make sure the push handle is correctly positioned for proper pushing and securely tighten the 1 Allen screw IWARNING Your assistant or attendant should NEVER attempt to lift a wheelchair up a curb step or f...

Страница 44: ... 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 removing the push handles IWARNING Your assistant or attendant should NEVER attempt to lift a wheelchair up a curb step or flight of stairs by lifting on any r...

Страница 45: ...le handle and lift counterclockwise while holding the push handle See Figure 4 12 2 Press the release button at the bottom of the push handle and lift the handle to remove it from the push mount IWARNING Your assistant or attendant should NEVER attempt to lift a wheelchair up a curb step or flight of stairs by lifting on any removable detachable parts such as Center Mount Adjustable Height Push Ha...

Страница 46: ...4 8 Twist Owner s Manual OM_TWIST_0811RevA CHAPTER 4 BACKRESTS and PUSH HANDLES Figure 4 12 Bolt On Center Mount Height Adjustable Push Handle Push Handle Adjustable Handle Release Button Push Mount ...

Страница 47: ...st and inside the receiver thoroughly If this does not solve the problem check the nylon sleeves for wear Figure 5 1 Operating the Swing Away Armrest Armrest Armrest Stop Notch Receiver Adjusting the Angle Tools Needed 7 16 Open End Wrench 5 32 Allen Wrench 1 Remove the armrest from the receiver 2 On one side of the chair loosen but do not remove the nylock nuts while holding the locking block in ...

Страница 48: ...rely locks in the desk arm mount before applying weight to the desk arm 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 Adjusting the Armrest Height 1 Pull up on the height adjustment lever to permit the armrest to be raised or lowered to the desired height See Figure 5 4 2 After repositioning the...

Страница 49: ...ssible Reverse this procedure to return the armrest to its original position See Figure 5 6 Figure 5 6 Flip Back Armrest Adjusting the Armrest Height Tools Needed 3 16 Allen Wrench 1 Loosen but do not remove the two Allen screws securing the armrest clamp to the backrest See Figure 5 7 2 Loosen but do not remove the locknut which secures the pivot bolt 3 Slide the armrest to the desired height on ...

Страница 50: ...en screws in the angle cam are securely tightened to the armrest clamp 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 IWARNING The threads on the Allen screws that secure the angle cam to the armrest clamp have been treated with a Vibra TITE VC 3 a locking an...

Страница 51: ...lamp and push down Figure 6 1 Rigid Side Guards Clamp Side Guard Mount Bracket Quad Removable Side Guard Rigid Removable Side Guard Adjusting Tools Needed 1 8 Allen Wrench You can adjust the snugness of the fit of the side guard bracket in the side guard mount by loosening or tightening the two Allen screws in the side guard mount See Figure 6 2 Either type of Rigid Side Guard can be made non remo...

Страница 52: ...he clamp and securely tighten 3 Insert the side guard bracket into the side guard mount and adjust the two Allen screws as described under Rigid Removable and Quad Removable Side Guards Adjusting on page 6 1 Fendered Carbon Fiber Side Guard 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 t...

Страница 53: ...tach the 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 Back Flap Backrest Ears Rigidizer Bar Padded Back Strap Backrest Replacing 1 Lift the back flap to expose the backrest ears See Figure 7 2 2 Completely detach the two backrest ears and strap from the padded back and ...

Страница 54: ... detach the padded back from the backrest ears Do not remove the backrest ears from the backrest 3 Adjust to the desired tautness by loosening the ear straps and then pulling on the loose end to pull the backrest ears closer together Tighter back upholstery will increase the stability and maintain normal maneuverability of the chair because the user is pushed forward slightly Looser back upholster...

Страница 55: ...stall the new backrest ears on the backrest 7 Adjust to the desired tautness See Tension Adjustable by Straps Back Upholstery Adjusting the Tension on page 7 2 8 Align the top of the padded back with the backrest ears 9 Reinstall the strap s and adjust to the desired tautness 10 Securely attach the padded back to the backrest ears and lower the back flap back into position in front of the rigidize...

Страница 56: ... 3 3 Remove all bolts that attach the seat upholstery to the chair frame See Figure 7 6 4 Remove the Bolt On Seat Sling 5 If your replacement upholstery included new aluminum seat rails proceed to Step 6 If not remove the aluminum seat rails from old upholstery and insert them into the new upholstery 6 Place the new seat upholstery on the frame and align the fastening holes in the upholstery and a...

Страница 57: ...elcro Style Seat Belt must be worn tightly fitted across the lower pelvis or thighs at all times A loose belt can allow the user to slip down and create a risk of strangulation Have your seating specialist demonstrate it s proper adjustment and use See Figures 7 8 and 7 9 Accidental release of the Velcro Style Seat Belt can allow the user to slip down or fall from the wheelchair If the user s move...

Страница 58: ...ing the belt end fittings Safety Check When properly positioned in the 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 through full rang...

Страница 59: ...u adjust the toe in toe out it may be necessary to square the casters to the floor See Angle Adjustable Speedloader Caster Mount Adjusting the Angle on page 11 8 If you ignore this Warning your chair may not perform properly which in turn may cause you to fall tip over or lose control of the chair and seriously injure yourself or others or damage the chair Note It is recommended that you remove th...

Страница 60: ...ure the camber mount clamps to the frame See Figure 8 2 2 Slide the camber mount clamps forward or rearward along the frame until it is positioned in the desired location Use a ruler to ensure the camber mount assemblies on both sides of the chair are the same distance from the ends of the frame tubes 3 Securely tighten the four Allen screws 4 Check the rear seat height and adjust as needed 5 Chec...

Страница 61: ...e ground and that the camber is oriented properly 7 Securely tighten both Allen screws 8 Reinstall the bumper assembly 9 Reinstall the rear wheels 10 Check the toe in toe out and adjust as needed and square the casters See pages 8 3 and 8 4 Figure 8 3 Replacing the Camber Tube Camber Tube Allen Screw Bumper Assembly Washer Flats Camber Clamp Adjusting Toe In Toe Out Tools Needed 3 16 Allen Wrench ...

Страница 62: ...he rear reference marks made in Step 6 See Figure 8 6 9 Measure the distance between the left and right tires at the front reference marks made in Step 7 10 If the measurements in Steps 8 and 9 are the same within 1 8 no toeing adjustment is needed and you may skip to Step 13 If not proceed to Step 11 11 Loosen the Allen screw in each camber clamp that secures the camber tube in place 12 If the me...

Страница 63: ... Depress the release button and remove the 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 axle play by adjusting the locknut while securing the opposite end of the...

Страница 64: ...il the release button inside the quick release nut just touches the release handle while it is in the locked position and c tighten Set screw 2 4 Adjusting the play in the quick release handle may necessitate an adjustment to the play between the collar and the wheel hub See Quad Release Axles Adjusting the Play on page 9 3 5 With the quick release handle in the unlocked position reinstall the rea...

Страница 65: ...eel still on the chair and the 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 screw 3 clockwise to remove any remaining play between the wheel hub and collar 7 Flip the quick release handle to the locked position and check the pla...

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Страница 67: ...rom 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 Composite Push to Lock Adjusting Tools Needed 3 16 Allen Wrench 1 Loosen the Allen screws in the wheel lock clamp See Figure 10 1 2 Adjust ...

Страница 68: ...g Tools Needed 3 16 Allen Wrench 1 Loosen the two Allen screws that secure the wheel lock clamp to the frame See Figure 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 Composite Pull to Lock Adjusting on page 10 2 to position and secure the new wheel lock Compact Composite Sc...

Страница 69: ...o not tighten the two Allen screws 4 Follow the procedures under Compact Composite Scissor Lock Adjusting on page 10 2 to position and secure the new Scissor Lock Uni Lock Adjusting the Uni Lock Tools Needed 3 16 Allen Wrench 1 Loosen 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...

Страница 70: ...se If it is in the upper position see Figure 10 5 the Uni Lock is set to the Pull to Lock position If it is in the lower position see Figure 10 6 the Uni Lock is set to the Push to Lock position Figure 10 6 Push to Lock Position Figure 10 5 Pull to Lock Position Socket Head Cap Screw Socket Head Cap Screw You can change the operation from pull to push or vice versa as follows 1 Remove the socket h...

Страница 71: ...th the handle in standard position 3 If you desire to switch to standard positions 1 or 2 follow the procedures below Tools Needed 1 8 Allen Wrench 3 8 Open End Wrench 1 As shown 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 i...

Страница 72: ...en 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 12 2 Install the wheel lock handle from the left Uni Lock on the right Uni Lock in the desired position see Figures 10 10 and 10 11 3 Install the wheel lock handle from the right Uni Lock on the left Uni Lock 4 S...

Страница 73: ...wo screws so there is no space between the caster the spacers and the fork sides Use one screw driver to hold one screw in place and securely tighten the other screw with the second screw driver Note If your chair has 4 or 5 TiLite Performance casters make sure that Spacer 2 which is wider than Spacer 1 is positioned on the recessed side of the caster which should be oriented outwards when the cas...

Страница 74: ...ll become loose You should be able to remove and reinstall these screws approximately four times without reapplying the coating If you repeatedly remove and reinstall these screws TiLite requires that you reapply Vibra TITE VC 3 after every fourth adjustment If you ignore this Warning you may fall tip over or lose control of the wheelchair and seriously injure yourself or others or damage the whee...

Страница 75: ...thout changing the casters to a larger or smaller size Follow the procedures under Standard Forks Replacing Casters on page 11 1 to mount the casters in the alternative axle holes in the fork The full range of adjustability will not be available with 5 or 6 casters Additional adjustability may be achieved with different forks or casters or with fork stem extensions Contact TiLite Customer Service ...

Страница 76: ...e to remove and reinstall these screws and axles approximately four times without reapplying the coating If you repeatedly remove and reinstall these screws or axles TiLite requires that you reapply Vibra TITE VC 3 after every fourth adjustment If you ignore this Warning you may fall tip over or lose control of the wheelchair and seriously injure yourself or others or damage the wheelchair Figure ...

Страница 77: ...n 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 binder clamp If the caster still floats or if the other caster starts to float repeat Steps 10 through 13 until the caster no longer floats Figure 11 6 Allen Screws on Camber...

Страница 78: ...ter screw and the washer See Figure 11 10 3 Using the 3 16 Allen wrench remove Allen screw 2 center screw and the washer Holding the caster end cap and caster mount in place slide the old Frog Legs fork and caster cap out and slide the replacement Frog Legs fork through the caster housing and into the caster mount 4 Using a Bubble Level Bracket you must square the barrel of the Frog Legs to the le...

Страница 79: ...aster End Cap Angle Adjustable speedloader Caster Mount Adjusting the Angle Tools Needed 1 8 Allen Wrench 3 16 Allen Wrench Drafting Angle or Bubble Level Bracket 1 Place the chair on a level surface 2 Using the 1 8 Allen Wrench remove Allen screw 1 outer screw and the washer See Figures 11 11 to 11 13 3 Using the 3 16 Allen wrench loosen but do not remove Allen screw 2 center screw enough to allo...

Страница 80: ...gh the two aligned parts and loosely tighten Note There are six perimeter holes in the caster end cap and three threaded holes in the caster mount These are designed to permit 17 of adjustment in 1 increments 8 Securely tighten the center screw 9 Securely tighten the outer screw 10 Repeat Steps 2 through 9 for the opposite caster Note The caster end caps on each side of the chair are mirror images...

Страница 81: ... Figure 11 13 Adjusting the Angle Frog Legs Tab Slots Caster Mount Caster Housing Fork Stem Caster Cap Fork Caster End Cap Allen Screw 2 Allen Screw 1 Lock Washers Figure 11 14 Bearing Fork Mono Fork Figure 11 15 Frog Legs Bubble Level Bracket Barrel Flat Edge Fork Triangle ...

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Страница 83: ... 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 Quad Release Axle Removing 1 Unlock the lever on the Quad Release Axle See Figure 12 2 2 Slide the wheel and axle out of the axle sleeve Replacing IWARNING Make sure the locking balls fully secure the Quad Release Axle inside the axle sleeve ...

Страница 84: ...ube 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 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 Figure 12 3 Schrader Valv...

Страница 85: ...asher your rear wheel spacing package will include a lock washer Always use a lock washer 2 Add or delete the spacers you need to increase decrease your rear wheel spacing 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 to 230 i...

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Страница 87: ...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 Tools Needed 5 32 Allen Wrench 3 16 Allen Wrench 7 16 Open End Wrench 1 Remove the rear wheels and place the frame on a level surface 2 Remove the camber tube See Camber Mounts Replacing the Camber Tube on page 8 3 3 Thread the Allen screw thr...

Страница 88: ...Allen Screw Camber Tube Nylock Nut Washer User Friendly Flip Up Anti Tips Engaging To engage the anti tip grip the anti tip firmly pressing down on the release lever lower the anti tip until the anti tip receiver re engages in the anti tip mount in the down position shown in Figure 13 3 Figure 13 3 Engaging the Anti Tip Anti Tip Mount Release Lever Receiver ...

Страница 89: ... the anti tip mount in the up position shown in Figure 13 4 Figure 13 4 Disengaging the Anti Tip Adjusting To adjust the height of the anti tip press the two release buttons on the telescoping lower tube and adjust the height of the lower tube so that the wheel is within 1 1 2 to 2 off the ground See Figure 13 5 Figure 13 5 Adjusting the Anti Tip Anti Tip Mount Release Button Receiver Upper Tube L...

Страница 90: ...ith the wheelchair standing upright on a level surface engage the anti tip as described under User Friendly Flip Up Anti Tips Engaging on page 13 2 7 Adjust both lower tubes so that the wheels are within 1 1 2 to 2 off the ground See Figure 13 5 If this is not possible proceed to Step 8 If you can achieve the proper ground clearance proceed to Step 9 8 If you cannot achieve the proper ground clear...

Страница 91: ...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 and seriously injure yourself or others or damage the wheelchair E...

Страница 92: ...just the angle of the swivel caster bullet by pulling it out at an angle or pressing it toward the strut When the desired angle is achieved align the appropriate hole in the cam with the hole in the strut 4 Insert Allen screw 3 through the washers cam strut and into the locknut Securely tighten 5 Securely tighten Allen screws 1 and 2 IWARNING Before sitting in the chair make sure that the anti tip...

Страница 93: ...or similar 90 angle tool as shown in Figure 11 14 Rotate the fork until the flat edge of the fork is perpendicular to the level surface If the angle needs to be adjusted please use the tools and follow the prodecures under Center Mount Single Swivel Caster Anti Tip Adjusting the Angle on page 13 6 4 Securely tighten the Allen screw IWARNING Before sitting in the chair make sure that the anti tips ...

Страница 94: ...page 8 3 Make sure the anti tip receiver is open at the rear of the chair to accept the strut of the anti tip 6 With the wheelchair standing upright on a level surface engage the anti tip as described under Engaging on page 13 5 7 Adjust the angle of the anti tip to within 1 1 2 to 2 off the ground for the inactive anti tip See Center Mount Single Swivel Anti Tip Adjusting the Angle on page 13 6 A...

Страница 95: ...ip raise the release lever to the unlock position grip the anti tip firmly engage the anti tip in the receiver until the release button clicks into place and lower the release lever into the locked position as shown in Figure 13 7 Removing To remove the anti tip raise the release lever to the unlocked position grip the anti tip firmly press the release button and pull rearward on the anti tip to d...

Страница 96: ...ner s Manual OM_TWIST_0811RevA CHAPTER 13 ANTI TIPS To mount the Center Mount Single Non Swivel Anti Tip please use the tools and follow the procedures under Center Mount Single Swivel Anti Tip Mounting on page 13 8 ...

Страница 97: ...rs These spacers enable you to adjust the width of the chair within a 3 range Tools Needed 3 16 Allen Wrench 5 32 Allen Wrench 7 16 Open End Wrench 3 8 Open End Wrench Ruler or measuring tape 1 Remove the rear wheels from the chair 2 Remove the seat cushion 3 Remove the back upholstery See Velcro Style Back Upholstery or Tension Adjustable by Straps Back Upholstery on pages 7 2 and 7 3 4 Remove th...

Страница 98: ...igure 14 3 Backrest with Push Handle Clamp Figure 14 2 Backrest with Spacer Allen Screws 1 Allen Screws Locknuts Washers Allen Screws 2 Backrest Spacer Backrest Rigidizer Bar Backrest Rigidizer Bar Push Handle Mount Clamp 8 Remove both Allen Screws washers and locknuts on the seat tube spacer and camber tube spacer See Figure 14 4 Camber Tube Spacer Seat Tube Spacer Allen Screw Allen Screw Washer ...

Страница 99: ...B If you have a flip back footrest or a high mount flip back footrest with any type of footplate as shown in Figure 14 7 a Loosen but do not remove the Allen screws in the two rotation stop clamps See Figure 14 8 b Remove the Allen screws that secure the footrest extensions to the footrest spacer located inside the footrest extensions See Figure 14 8 Figure 14 7 Location of Rotation Stop Clamps on...

Страница 100: ...on Stop Clamps on Small Footrest a Remove the footrest extensions from the frame See Angle Adjustable Footrest Standard or CAT Adjusting the Height Replacing on pages 3 1 to 3 2 b Remove the Allen screws that secure the footplate to the rotation brackets See Figure 14 10 Allen Screws Rotation Bracket Rotation Bracket Rotation Stop Clamps Rotation Stop Clamps Footrest Spacer Footplate Footrest Exte...

Страница 101: ... and the seat tube and that both are the same width 11 Adjust the backrest to the same width as the new seat width making sure that the backrest spacer or push handle mount clamp is centered on the backrest rigidizer bar See Figures 14 2 and 14 3 Reinstall and hand tighten the Allen screws that secure the backrest spacer or push handle mount clamp 12 Measure the seat width at the front of the fram...

Страница 102: ... the footrest spacer to the footrest extensions have been treated with a Vibra TITE VC 3 a locking and sealing coating to reduce the possibility that they will become loose If you repeatedly remove and reinstall these screws you should be able to remove and reinstall these screws approximately four times without reapplying the coating TiLite requires that you reapply Vibra TITE VC 3 after every fo...

Страница 103: ...s or armrests 17 Reinstall the seat cushion 18 Reinstall the rear wheels 19 Check the toe in toe out and adjust as needed and square the casters Adjusting the Seat Depth To adjust the seat depth use the tools and follow the procedures under Folding Aluminum Adjustable Height Backrest Adjusting the Depth on page 4 4 ...

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Страница 105: ...his 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 whether your TiLite Twist is equipped with the Transit Tie Down Option or the Wheelchair Transport Option see Figures 15 1 and 15 2 Figure 15 1 Tr...

Страница 106: ... herein TiLite has not authorized any person to make any such claims or warranties on TiLite s behalf IWARNING The Twist 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 pages 15 5 and 15 6 The Twist wheelchair equip...

Страница 107: ...ure to transfer occupant restraint loads to the vehicle IWARNING Do NOT use your TiLite wheelchair with a WTORS unless the WTORS has been installed fully in accordance with the instructions of the manufacturer of the WTORS and SAE J2249 IWARNING ALWAYS attach the WTORS to your TiLite wheelchair at all four 4 of the TiLite Transit Tie Down Option securement points in accordance with the instruction...

Страница 108: ...wheelchair and secured in the vehicle during travel so that such equipment does not break free and cause injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a collision IWARNING In order to reduce the potential of injury to vehicle occupants wheelchair mounted trays and other accessories such as IV poles respiratory equipment backpacks and other personal items not specifically designed for crash safet...

Страница 109: ...nings to the effect that wheelchair users should transfer to the vehicle seat and use the vehicle installed restraint system whenever it is feasible Therefore there are several important considerations that users of TiLite s Transit Tie Down Option must keep in mind First ISO 7176 19 only tests for wheelchair performance where the wheelchair secured in the forward facing position is involved in a ...

Страница 110: ...in accordance with ISO 7176 19 Section 5 2 using a surrogate wheelchair tie down device that complied with Annex E of ISO 7176 19 and a three point vehicle anchored occupant restraint system consisting of a shoulder belt and a pelvic belt The anthropomorphic test dummy weighed as set forth in the table above The wheelchair that was tested passed the frontal impact test configured as described abov...

Страница 111: ...ned located and installed by TiLite to comply with ISO 7176 19 and SAE J2249 standards so as to ensure that they operate properly and maximize the performance of the brackets in a frontal impact collision The two front Tie Down brackets see Figures 15 4 and 15 5 should NEVER be removed or relocated to another position on the wheelchair frame The two rear brackets may be removed ONLY if it is neces...

Страница 112: ...arrendale PA 15096 0001 USA Telephone 724 776 4970 Web www sae org 3 This wheelchair MUST be positioned in a forward facing position prior to engaging the WTORS 4 The positions of the four wheelchair securement points Tie Down brackets are shown in Figure 15 4 Note For Twist wheelchairs manufactured prior to October 2012 the two front securement points were located as shown in Figure 15 5 5 Each o...

Страница 113: ...O BELTS IWARNING A three point vehicle anchored pelvic and upper torso belt occupant restraint system must be properly installed and worn while riding in your TiLite Twist wheelchair in a motor vehicle IWARNING A side view pelvic belt angle of 30 to 75 to the horizontal see Figure 15 7 is preferred to lower pelvic belt angles IWARNING Always ensure that the vehicle anchored pelvic and upper torso ...

Страница 114: ...he tendency for a vertical gap to develop between the user and the belt due to compliance of seat cushions and belt movement thereby reducing the tendency for the user to slip under the belt and for the belt to ride up on the soft abdomen during normal use Note Steeper belt angles also reduce the tendency for upper torso belts to pull the pelvic belt onto the abdomen during frontal impact loading ...

Страница 115: ...on 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 in c...

Страница 116: ...TiLite Transit Tie Down Option If you order your TiLite wheelchair with the Transit Tie Down Option and you use seating components other than these the performance of the other seating system or upholstery is unknown Therefore TiLite makes no warranty or claim as to the performance of the TiLite wheelchair in the event of a motor vehicle accident of any type even if the other seating system was cr...

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