Chapter 4: Backrests And Push Handles; Folding Adjustable Height & Angle Backrest (Titanium Or Aluminum); Folding The Backrest; Unfolding The Backrest - TiLite ZR Owner's Manual

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Folding Adjustable Height & Angle Backrest

Note: The Aluminum Adjustable Height & Angle Backrest without Integrated Push Handles is standard on all

wheelchairs. The Titanium Adjustable Height & Angle Backrest is available as an option on all chairs. Integrated

Push Handles are available as an option with either the titanium or aluminum backrest. The instructions in this section

apply to all of these variations.

WARNING

Before using your wheelchair, make sure the Folding Adjustable Height & Angle Backrest is locked securely in place

in the upright position and all mounting hardware is securely tightened. 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.

Folding the Backrest

1. Grasp the TiShaft Release Bar and pull up. See

Figure 4-1.

2. Push the backrest forward toward the front of the chair.

Note: If you have a Lock-Down Backrest, make sure the

backrest is locked securely in the folded position.

Unfolding the Backrest

1. Lift up on the backrest and pull towards the 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 sure the backrest locks securely into place.

Adjusting the Backrest Mount

Tools Needed:

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Two 7/16" Open End Wrenches

If your backrest is difficult to fold and unfold or is too loose,

follow these procedures:

1. Using an Open End wrench, hold the pivot bolt in place

and slightly loosen or tighten the nylock nut with the

second Open End wrench. See Figure 4-2.

2. Repeat the procedure on each side of the chair until the

desired tightness is achieved.

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