Rear Wheels; Quick-Release Axles; Pneumatic Tires - TiLite Rigid TR Series Owner's Manual

3. READ and understand the warnings under "Transferring In and Out of Your Wheelchair" on
pages 8-9 of this Manual. There is important information in that section regarding your footrests
and transfers.
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.
H. REAR WHEELS
WARNING
Rear wheels are standard components on your wheelchair. The positioning of the rear wheels is
a critical factor in locating the center of balance of your chair. Any change to your rear wheel
position will change your center of balance. Therefore, use extreme caution when making any
adjustment to the position of your rear wheels.
1. As you move the rear wheels and axles forward on your chair, you shift the center of balance
FORWARD. 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 best rear wheel/axle setup for
you based on your weight and body type and your abilities to control the chair.
4. Once you and your health care provider have determined the best rear wheel/axle setup for you,
NEVER change the setup UNLESS you are sure you are not at risk to tip over.
5. If you do change the rear wheel/axle position, you MUST adjust the positioning of the rear wheel
locks to ensure they work properly to lock the rear wheels. When relocating the rear wheel locks,
make sure the locking arm indents the tire by at least 1/8th inch when the wheel lock is in the
"locked" position.
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. QUICK-RELEASE AXLES
WARNING
Stainless quick-release axles are a standard TiLite wheelchair component. Other axle types are
optional equipment. Quick-release axles are designed to make your rear wheels easy to remove
quickly. However, if not used properly, they can be dangerous:
NEVER use your chair UNLESS you are sure that both quick-release rear axles are locked into
place in the axle receiver. If an axle is not fully locked into place, the rear wheel may come off
during use of the chair and cause you to fall. You can tell when the axle is locked into place
because the quick-release button in the center of the axle will pop out fully. It is also a good idea
to pull on the wheel to double-check that the axle is securely locked as a final precaution.
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.
J. PNEUMATIC TIRES
WARNING
Pneumatic rear tires are standard components on TiLite wheelchairs. Other types of rear tires are
optional equipment. Pneumatic front tires are optional equipment on some TiLite wheelchairs.
With pneumatic tires, it is important to maintain the proper inflation. Maintaining the proper
inflation will extend the life of your tires and will reduce the rolling resistance of your chair, making
it easier to use.
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