Seat Slings/Cushions; Upholstery Fabric; Seating Systems - TiLite Rigid TR Series Owner's Manual

B. SEAT SLINGS/CUSHIONS
WARNING
TiLite seat slings (which are standard equipment) and foam cushions (which are optional
equipment) are not designed for the relief of pressure. If you have pressure sores, or are at risk
to get them, you may need a special pressure-relieving cushion or other seating system. If you
have pressure sores, consult with your doctor immediately. If you are at risk to develop pressure
sores, consult with your doctor as to the most appropriate seating system for you. TiLite has NO
information about your medical condition and assumes no responsibility should you choose the
wrong seating system for your medical needs. You MUST regularly check your seat sling while
you are seated in your wheelchair to ensure that the tension is properly adjusted so that your
weight does not cause the seat sling to touch the cross bar beneath the seat sling.
TiLite also offers a limited number of seat cushions manufactured by other manufacturers.
However, the selection of any of these products is a decision to be made by you and your doctor.
TiLite has NO information about your medical condition and assumes no responsibility should
you choose the wrong seating system for your medical needs.
If you ignore these Warnings, you may develop pressure sores, which can be a life-threatening
complication from wheelchair use.
C. UPHOLSTERY FABRIC
WARNING
1. If the fabric of your seat or seat back becomes worn or torn, ALWAYS replace it immediately. If
you fail to do so, the seat or seat back upholstery may sag or fail.
2. The upholstery on your chair is flame retardant. Laundering or allowing the upholstery to become
wet repeatedly will reduce the flame retardant qualities of the fabric.
3. DO NOT "drop down" into your chair. By placing undue force on the upholstery, you will weaken
the fabric and it may become worn sooner than it otherwise would. If you do "drop down" into
your chair on a regular basis, inspect and replace the upholstery more often.
4. The upholstery on your chair will weaken with age and use. Regularly inspect your upholstery for
fraying, thin spots, or stretching of the fabric at the rivet holes.
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.
D. SEATING SYSTEMS
WARNING
TiLite does not sell any seating systems specifically designed for use with TiLite wheelchairs, nor
does TiLite recommend any particular seating system. If your doctor or therapist recommends
that you use a seating system with your TiLite chair, always consult with an authorized TiLite
dealer to determine if the recommended seating system is compatible with your TiLite chair. In
addition, the following warnings must be followed:
1. If you add a seating system to your TiLite chair, you will affect its center of balance. This may
cause the chair to tip over. Therefore, NEVER install a new seating system on your own.
Instead, have it installed by an authorized TiLite dealer who can assist you in making other
necessary adjustments to ensure your center of balance is maintained as closely as possible to
what you are used to.
2. As with other changes to the configuration of your chair that affect its center of balance, if you
add a seating system to your TiLite chair, ALWAYS use anti-tippers until you have fully learned to
control your chair in its new configuration.
3. Keep in mind that adding a seating system also may inhibit the proper operation of a folding
back (if your chair is so equipped).
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.
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