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  • Page 1 OWNER’S MANUAL SERIAL NUMBER ______________________...
  • Page 2 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 MOVING VEHICLE OF ANY TYPE. IT IS TILITE’S POSITION THAT USERS OF WHEELCHAIRS SHOULD BE TRANSFERRED INTO APPROPRIATE VEHICLE SEATING FOR TRANSPORTATION AND SHOULD USE THE RESTRAINTS MADE AVAILABLE BY THE AUTO INDUSTRY.
  • Page 3 Dear TiLite Customer: We are glad that you have chosen to be part of the TiLite family. Making the best wheelchairs in the world is our mission. Over the years, we have achieved that mission by putting our heart and soul into every wheelchair that we design and build. Here are just a few examples of where that heart and soul comes from and where it leads: ...
  • Page 4 1. Increase your use and enjoyment of your TiLite by receiving updates from TiLite with 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.

  • Page 5: Product Registration Form

    4. Were your expectations met in the following areas? If not, please specify. FOLD HERE Quality of Service: Timeliness of Delivery: Quality of Product: 5. What additional features, if any, would you like to see on this or future TiLite products? Aero T/TRA Owner’s Manual OM_Aero T_TRA_0414RevB...
  • Page 6 FOLD HERE FOLD HERE TiLite Product Registration Form Please Seal with Tape Before Mailing Aero T/TRA Owner’s Manual OM_Aero T_TRA_0414RevB...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS CHAPTER 1: WARNINGS GENERAL WARNINGS A. SAFETY INSPECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE B. ACCLIMATING TO YOUR NEW CHAIR C. WEIGHT LIMITATION D. PREVENTING ACCIDENTS AND INJURIES E. CHANGING/ADJUSTING YOUR WHEELCHAIR F. ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS G. STREET USE H. TERRAIN MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY J.
  • Page 8 M. FASTENERS 1-16 N. POWER DRIVE 1-16 O. UNAUTHORIZED PARTS AND ACCESSORIES 1-16 CHAPTER 2: SAFETY INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING INTRODUCTION SAFETY INSPECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE CLEANING Cleaning the Frame Cleaning the Upholstery Axles and Moving Parts STORAGE TROUBLESHOOTING CHAPTER 3: FOOTRESTS SAFE TREAD TITANIUM FOOTREST WITH FLAT ABS COVER Adjusting the Height/Replacing...
  • Page 9 TENSION ADJUSTABLE BY STRAPS SEAT SLING UPHOLSTERY Adjusting the Tension Replacing the Upholstery BOLT-ON SEAT SLING Adjusting the Tension Replacing the Upholstery SEAT CUSHIONS Replacing the Foam Insert in the TiLite Seat Cushion VELCRO -STYLE ADJUSTABLE SEAT BELT ® Installation Adjustment Safety Check Maintenance Aero T/TRA Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 10 CHAPTER 8: AXLE PLATES AND CAMBER PLUGS (CENTER OF GRAVITY; REAR SEAT HEIGHT) CAMBER MOUNTS Adjusting the Rear Seat Height Adjusting the Center of Gravity Replacing the Camber Tube ADJUSTING TOE-IN/TOE-OUT CHAPTER 9: AXLES STAINLESS AND TITANIUM QUICK-RELEASE AXLES Adjusting QUAD QUICK-RELEASE AXLES Adjusting the Quad Quick-Release Handle Adjusting the “Play”...
  • Page 11 ANGLE ADJUSTABLE SPEEDLOADER CASTER MOUNT 11-6 Adjusting the Angle 11-6 CHAPTER 12: REAR WHEELS 12-1 QUICK-RELEASE AXLE 12-1 Removing 12-1 Replacing 12-1 QUAD QUICK-RELEASE AXLE 12-1 Removing 12-1 Replacing 12-1 HANDRIMS 12-2 PNEUMATIC TIRES AND TUBES 12-2 SOLID TIRES 12-2 REAR WHEEL SPACERS 12-3 Adjusting Rear Wheel Spacing...

  • Page 13: Chapter 1: Warnings

    BEFORE using the chair. 3. ALWAYS have your chair completely inspected and serviced by an authorized TiLite supplier at least once a year. 4. ALWAYS perform your safety inspections and any maintenance or adjustments while the chair is unoccupied (unless this Manual expressly states otherwise).

  • Page 14: Changing/Adjusting Your Wheelchair

    2. Unauthorized modifications to your chair, or the use of parts not supplied or approved by TiLite, may change the chair structure, may cause a safety hazard, including an increased risk of a tip-over, and will void the warranty.

  • Page 15: Motor Vehicle Safety

    The additional weight could exceed the weight limit for the chair and damage the chair. If you intend to engage in weight training, TiLite recommends that you utilize weight training equipment with built-in seating and that you transfer to that seating rather than using your chair.

  • Page 16: Standing On Your Chair

    L. STANDING ON YOUR CHAIR I WARNING Your TiLite wheelchair has been designed for use as a wheelchair, not as a step ladder. NEVER stand on your TiLite wheelchair. 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.

  • Page 17: Climbing A Curb Or Single Step

    DO NOT climb a flight of stairs with the user in the wheelchair. However, TiLite recognizes that wheelchair users may, on occasion, have no other choice. Only if you have no alternative, you should follow these steps to climb up a flight of stairs.

  • Page 18: Descending A Flight Of Stairs

    I WARNING Most falls or tip-overs occur when you go beyond the center of gravity of you and your wheelchair. TiLite wheelchairs are designed to remain stable and upright in normal daily use and activities so long as you do not exceed the center of gravity.

  • Page 19: Transferring In And Out Of Your Wheelchair

    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.

  • Page 20: Dressing/Undressing In Your Chair

    9. If possible, ALWAYS remove the footrests, or swing them out of the way, to ensure your feet do not get caught between the footrests. TiLite strongly recommends that you place your feet on the floor when you are transferring to or from your chair.

  • Page 21: Moving Backward

    CHAPTER 1: WARNINGS 5. NEVER reach with both hands. By keeping one hand free, you may be able to catch yourself to prevent a fall if the chair starts to tip. 6. NEVER reach or lean over the top of the seat back. If you do so you may damage the seat back tubes, which could cause you to fall.

  • Page 22: Curbs/Steps

    CHAPTER 1: WARNINGS 4. INSTALL ramps at entry or exit doors from your residence. Make sure the transition from such ramps to the pavement or other surface is smooth and does not have an abrupt drop-off. 5. ALWAYS make sure the floors where you live and work are level. 6.

  • Page 23: Stairs

    TiLite; or c. even if you are an experienced rider in your TiLite chair but you have made any modifications or adjustments to the configuration of your chair, such as changing the position of the front or rear wheels, changing the seat height, changing the camber or changing the seat or back angle.

  • Page 24: Seat Slings/Cushions

    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 or therapist. TiLite has NO information about your medical condition and assumes no responsibility should you choose the wrong seating system for your medical needs.

  • Page 25: Seating Systems

    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.

  • Page 26: Footrests/Hangers

    I WARNING Stainless quick-release axles are a standard TiLite wheelchair component. Other axle types are optional equipment. All TiLite axles are designed to make your rear wheels easy to remove quickly. However, if not used properly, they can be dangerous.

  • Page 27: Pneumatic Tires

    If you have an attendant or assistant, you should have push handles installed on your chair by TiLite. TiLite offers push handles that are integral to the back canes and bolt-on push handles.

  • Page 28: Fasteners

    TiLite, contact TiLite Customer Service. If you intend to install an approved power drive system on your TiLite chair, this must be taken into account when your chair is ordered so TiLite can manufacture your chair with a power-adaptable frame.

  • Page 29: Chapter 2: Safety Inspection, Maintenance & Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING Introduction Your TiLite wheelchair is designed, engineered and built to provide you with years of exceptional performance. However, proper maintenance and regular safety inspections are essential in order to make sure your wheelchair is operating properly, safely and at maximum efficiency. In addition, proper maintenance and regular safety inspections will extend the life of your TiLite wheelchair.
  • Page 30 CHAPTER 2: SAFETY INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING Inspection Item Initially Weekly 3 Months Rear Tires • Check for proper inflation as per sidewall of pneumatic tire √ √ • Inspect for cracks, wear and flat spots √ √ Camber Tube/Axle Sleeves •...

  • Page 31: Cleaning

    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. Aero T/TRA Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 32: Troubleshooting

    If the solutions below do not solve your problem or if you experience a problem not addressed below, please contact an authorized TiLite supplier or TiLite Customer Service. Please note, if more than one solution in the chart below applies to your particular adjustment issue, always try one solution at a time until the problem is solved.

  • Page 33: Chapter 3: Footrests

    Footrest, enclosed with your chair are two 4” squares of self-adhesive Safe Tread. Safe Tread provides a more slip- resistant surface than the footrest of your chair. Use of the Safe Tread is optional, but TiLite recommends you use it in order to reduce the likelihood of your feet slipping off the footrest during use of your chair.

  • Page 34: Titanium Footrest With Flat Abs Cover

    CHAPTER 3: FOOTRESTS Titanium Footrest with Flat ABS Cover Adjusting the Height/Replacing Tools Needed: • 3/16” Allen Wrench • Ruler 1. Loosen, but do not remove, the Allen screws in the two footrest clamps that secure the footrest to the frame. See Figure 3-2.

  • Page 35: Titanium Open Loop Footrest

    CHAPTER 3: FOOTRESTS Figure 3-4 Figure 3-3 Footrest Height Adjustment Footrest Height Adjustment Frame Footrest Titanium Open Loop Footrest The Titanium Open Loop Footrest (see Figure 3-5) can be replaced or the height adjusted by using the tools and following the procedures under “Titanium Footrest with Flat ABS Cover - Adjusting the Height/Replacing” on page 3-2. Figure 3-5 Titanium Open Loop Footrest Angle Adjustable Footrest...

  • Page 36: Adjusting The Height/Replacing

    CHAPTER 3: FOOTRESTS Figure 3-6 Adjusting the Angle Allen Screws Washers Footplate Clamp Locknuts Adjusting the Height/Replacing The Angle Adjustable Footrest can be replaced or the height adjusted by using the tools and following the procedures under “Titanium Footrest with Flat ABS Cover - Adjusting the Height/Replacing” on page 3-2. Figure 3-7 Angle Adjustable Footrest Allen...

  • Page 37: Flip-Back Footrest

    CHAPTER 3: FOOTRESTS Figure 3-8 Figure 3-9 Angle Adjustable High Mount Footrest Angle Adjustable High Mount Footrest with Extension Tubes Allen Allen Screws Screws Extension Tubes Locknuts Allen Screws Adjusting the Height/Replacing The Angle Adjustable High Mount Footrest can be replaced or the height adjusted by using the tools and following the procedures under “Titanium Footrest with Flat ABS Cover - Adjusting the Height/Replacing”...

  • Page 38: Buckle Adjustable Calf Strap

    CHAPTER 3: FOOTRESTS Figure 3-11 Adjusting the Angle Footplate Footrest Extension Tube Allen Screws Stop Clamp Buckle Adjustable Calf Strap Figure 3-12 Buckle Adjustable Calf Straps are shown in Figure 3-12. Buckle Adjustable Calf Strap Install the calf strap as shown in Figure 3-12. Velcro®...

  • Page 39: Chapter 4: Backrests And Push Handles

    CHAPTER 4: BACKRESTS AND PUSH HANDLES Folding Adjustable Height and Angle Backrest (Titanium or Aluminum) Note: The Aluminum Adjustable Height and Angle Backrest without Integrated Push Handles is standard on the TR and YR. The Titanium Adjustable Height and Angle Backrest is available as an option. Integrated Push Handles are available as an option with either the titanium or aluminum backrest.

  • Page 40: Adjusting The Backrest Mount

    CHAPTER 4: BACKRESTS AND PUSH HANDLES Adjusting the Backrest Mount Tools Needed: • 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.

  • Page 41: Adjusting The Backrest Height

    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 VC-3 after every fourth adjustment. If you ignore this Warning, your backrest posts that you reapply Vibra-TITE ®...

  • Page 42: Replacing The Backrest

    CHAPTER 4: BACKRESTS AND PUSH HANDLES Figure 4-4 Adjusting the Backrest Height Backrest Posts Allen Screws Backrest Replacing the Backrest Tools Needed: • 5/32” Allen Wrench 1. Remove the backrest upholstery. See “Velcro -Style Adjustable Back Upholstery” or “Tension Adjustable by ®...

  • Page 43: Bolt-On Push Handles

    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. TiLite requires that you VC-3 each time your backrest is replaced. If you ignore this Warning, your backrest posts could reapply Vibra-TITE ®...

  • Page 44: Removing

    CHAPTER 4: BACKRESTS AND PUSH HANDLES NEVER attempt to lower a wheelchair down a curb, step or flight or stairs by holding onto any removable (detachable) parts, such as the Bolt-On Push Handles. If you ignore this Warning, the removable parts, such as the bolt-on push handles, could detach from the wheelchair causing you to fall, tip over or lose control of the wheelchair and seriously injure yourself or others or damage the wheelchair.

  • Page 45: Removing

    CHAPTER 4: BACKRESTS AND PUSH HANDLES Figure 4-8 Figure 4-9 Adjustable Height Push Handles Adjustable Height Push Handles Push Handle “Top View” Allen Screws Adjustable Handle Clamp Removing Tools Needed: • 3/16” Allen Wrench 1. Remove the four Allen screws. See Figure 4-9. 2.

  • Page 47: Chapter 5: Armrests

    CHAPTER 5: ARMRESTS Swing Away Armrest To swing away the armrest, lift the armrest and rotate the armrest away from chair. See Figure 5-1. Make sure to lift the armrest until the armrest stop is above the notch on the receiver. To replace the armrest, rotate the armrest back towards the chair and gently push it down into place.

  • Page 48: Adjusting The Height

    CHAPTER 5: ARMRESTS Adjusting the Height Figure 5-3 Tools Needed: Adjusting the Height • 5/32” Allen Wrench 1. Remove the armrest from the receiver. Armrest 2. Remove the Allen screw and washer securing the armrest stop. See Figure 5-3. 3. Reassemble the armrest stop in the desired location on the armrest (in 3/4”...

  • Page 49: Swing Away Flip-Back Armrest

    CHAPTER 5: ARMRESTS Figure 5-4 Removable Desk Arm Removable Desk Arm with Transfer Loop Armrest Armrest Release Release Lever Lever Height Height Adjustment Adjustment Lever Lever Desk Arm Desk Arm Housing Housing Figure 5-5 Mounting Desk Arm Release Lever Desk Arm Housing Desk Arm Mount...

  • Page 50: Adjusting The Armrest Height

    CHAPTER 5: ARMRESTS Figure 5-6 Swing Away Flip-Back Adjusting the Armrest Height Tools Needed: • 5/32” Allen Wrench 1. Remove the armrest from the receiver. 2. Remove the Allen screw and washer securing the armrest stop. See Figure 5-7. 3. Reassemble the armrest stop in the desired location on the armrest upright (in 1/2” increments). 4.

  • Page 51: Adjusting The Armrest Angle

    CHAPTER 5: ARMRESTS Adjusting the Armrest Angle Tools Needed: • 5/32” Allen Wrench 1. To adjust the angle at which the armrest sits when in the down position, loosen, but do not remove, the Allen screw that secures the stop clamp. See Figure 5-8. 2.

  • Page 53: Chapter 6: Side Guards

    CHAPTER 6: SIDE GUARDS Cloth Side Guards Removing/Replacing 1. Lift up on the seat cushion and remove it from the chair. 2. Separate the Cloth Side Guards from the seat upholstery and the back upholstery. See Figure 6-1. 3. If desired, install new Cloth Side Guards onto the seat and back upholstery. Note: The fastening flaps that secure the Cloth Side Guards to the back upholstery wrap around the outside of the back uprights and under the back upholstery flap.

  • Page 54: Adjusting

    CHAPTER 6: SIDE GUARDS Adjusting Note: Do not allow any portion of the clamp to extend passed either end of the frame rail located under the seat tube. 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.

  • Page 55: Fold-Down Rigid Side Guards (Aluminum And Carbon Fiber)

    CHAPTER 6: SIDE GUARDS Fold-Down Rigid Side Guards (Aluminum and Carbon Fiber) Note: Do not allow any portion of the clamp to extend passed either end of the frame rail located under the seat tube. Using Fold-Down Side Guards To fold down, simply remove the seat cushion and push the top of the side guard toward the seat sling. To unfold, simply pull the side guard up away from the seat sling.

  • Page 56: Adjustable Fendered Side Guard (Aluminum)

    If you repeatedly adjust the cams or remove the sideguard, TiLite requires that you reapply Vibra-TITE® VC-3 after every fourth adjustment. 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.

  • Page 57: Adjusting

    If you repeatedly adjust the cams or remove the sideguard, TiLite requires that you reapply Vibra-TITE® VC-3 after every fourth adjustment. 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.

  • Page 59: Chapter 7: Back Upholstery, Seat Upholstery And Seat Cushions

    CHAPTER 7: BACK UPHOLSTERY, SEAT UPHOLSTERY AND SEAT CUSHIONS Velcro -Style Adjustable Back Upholstery ® Note: When adjusting the tension of the back upholstery, DO NOT apply so much tension that the backrest tubes are pulled out of vertical. If this occurs, you may cause the chair to “track” improperly or to develop a “floater.” Adjusting the Tension 1.

  • Page 60: Tension Adjustable By Straps Back Upholstery

    CHAPTER 7: BACK UPHOLSTERY, SEAT UPHOLSTERY AND SEAT CUSHIONS Figure 7-2 Figure 7-3 Replacing Back Upholstery Adjusting Back Upholstery with Push Handles Backrest Post Back Flap (with optional Backrest Ears push handle) Bolt Backrest Padded Back Flap Back Bottom Flap Bolt Backrest Ears Straps...

  • Page 61: Replacing

    CHAPTER 7: BACK UPHOLSTERY, SEAT UPHOLSTERY AND SEAT CUSHIONS Replacing 1. Lift the back flap to expose the backrest ears. See Figure 7-5. 2. Completely detach the backrest ears and the strap(s) from the padded back and remove them from the backrest. Note: If your chair has Integrated or Fold-Down Push Handles, you will need to remove the bolts that secure the backrest ears to the backrest (using a 1/8”...

  • Page 62: Replacing The Upholstery

    CHAPTER 7: BACK UPHOLSTERY, SEAT UPHOLSTERY AND SEAT CUSHIONS 5. Repeat Step 4 for each succeeding tension adjustable strap until you have achieved the desired tension in each strap. 6. Place the chair onto all four wheels. 7. Reattach the back upholstery to the seat upholstery and replace the seat cushion and anti-tips (if applicable). Figure 7-6 Adjusting/Replacing Tension Adjustable Seat Sling Crosstube...

  • Page 63: Replacing The Upholstery

    3. Insert the new foam insert into the seat cushion cover. 4. Close the seat cushion cover and replace on the chair. For seat cushions manufactured by manufacturers other than TiLite ( e.g. Corbee, StimuLite, Roho, Varilite, etc.), consult the owner’s manual provided by the applicable manufacturer.

  • Page 64: Installation

    CHAPTER 7: BACK UPHOLSTERY, SEAT UPHOLSTERY AND SEAT CUSHIONS I WARNING The Velcro -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 its proper adjustment and use.

  • Page 65: Maintenance

    BACK UPHOLSTERY, SEAT UPHOLSTERY AND SEAT CUSHIONS Maintenance Check periodically for signs of wear in the stitching and webbing. If significant wear is found, contact your supplier for qualified repair or replacement by TiLite. Aero T/TRA Owner’s Manual OM_Aero T_TRA_0414RevB...

  • Page 67: Camber Mounts

    (CENTER OF GRAVITY; REAR SEAT HEIGHT) TiLite Aero T and TRA wheelchairs are equipped with a camber tube. By adjusting the position of the camber tube, you can adjust the center of gravity of your chair. This Chapter explains the various adjustments that are possible.

  • Page 68: Adjusting The Center Of Gravity

    CHAPTER 8: AXLE PLATES AND CAMBER TUBES (CENTER OF GRAVITY; REAR SEAT HEIGHT) Figure 8-1 Adjusting the Rear Seat Height Vertical Strut Notches Camber Tube Washer Clamp Allen Screw Adjusting the Center of Gravity Tools Needed: • 3/16” Allen Wrench •...

  • Page 69: Adjusting Toe-In/Toe-Out

    CHAPTER 8: AXLE PLATES AND CAMBER TUBES (CENTER OF GRAVITY; REAR SEAT HEIGHT) Replacing the Camber Tube Tools Needed: • 3/16” Allen Wrench • 5/64” Allen Wrench • Ruler 1. Remove the rear wheels and place the frame on a level surface. 2.
  • Page 70 CHAPTER 8: AXLE PLATES AND CAMBER TUBES (CENTER OF GRAVITY; REAR SEAT HEIGHT) Figure 8-4 Figure 8-5 Adjusting the Toe-In/Toe-Out Adjusting the Toe-In/Toe-Out Measurement A Camber Tube Camber Clamp 4. Measure from the floor to the center of the axle (“Measurement A”). Be sure the tape measure/ruler is perpendicular to the floor.

  • Page 71: Chapter 9: Axles

    Adjusting WARNING Quick-Release Axles are pre-adjusted to permit minimal “play” in the axle. TiLite recommends that you do not adjust the axle. Improperly adjusting the axle could cause it to malfunction—too much “play” can cause the axle to bend and become stuck in the axle sleeve or Zero Play camber tube;...
  • Page 72 CHAPTER 9: AXLES If the release handle does not flip back and forth from locked to unlocked properly, or if you cannot fully engage it in the locked position or the unlocked position, the procedure below will permit you to adjust the operation of the handle. Tools Needed: •...

  • Page 73: Adjusting The "Play

    Adjusting the “Play” WARNING Quick-Release Axles are pre-adjusted to permit minimal “play” in the axle. TiLite recommends that you do not adjust the axle. Improperly adjusting the axle could cause it to malfunction—too much “play” can cause the axle to bend and become stuck in the axle sleeve or Zero Play camber tube;...

  • Page 75: Chapter 10: Wheel Locks

    CHAPTER 10: WHEEL LOCKS I WARNING TiLite recommends that you remove the wheel locks from your chair frame prior to engaging in any contact sport. If you ignore this Warning, you may seriously injure yourself or others or damage the wheelchair.

  • Page 76: Compact Pull To Lock

    CHAPTER 10: WHEEL LOCKS Compact Pull to Lock Adjusting Tools Needed: • 3/16” Allen Wrench 1. Loosen, but do not remove, the Allen screws in the wheel lock clamp. See Figure 10-2. 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.

  • Page 77: Replacing

    CHAPTER 10: WHEEL LOCKS Figure 10-3 Adjusting/Replacing the Scissor Lock Allen Screws Wheel Lock Frame Clamp Tire Wheel Stop Replacing Tools Needed: • 3/16” Allen Wrench 1. Loosen, but do not remove, the two Allen screws that secure the wheel lock clamp to the frame. See Figure 10-3. 2.

  • Page 78: Replacing

    CHAPTER 10: WHEEL LOCKS Replacing Tools Needed: • 3/16” Allen Wrench 1. Loosen, but do not remove, the two Allen screws that secure the wheel lock clamp to the frame. See Figure 10-4. 2. Slide the wheel lock out of the clamp. 3.
  • Page 79 CHAPTER 10: WHEEL LOCKS Figure 10-9 Figure 10-8 Standard Handle Positions 1, 2 and 3 (Unlocked) Standard Handle Positions 1, 2 and 3 (Locked) Pull to Unlock Push to Lock Figure 10-10 Figure 10-11 Reverse Handle Positions 1, 2 and 3 (Locked) Reverse Handle Positions 1, 2 and 3 (Unlocked) Pull to Unlock Push to Lock...

  • Page 80: Uni-Lock With Extension Handles

    CHAPTER 10: WHEEL LOCKS Reversed Handle Positions 1, 2, 3 You can achieve three additional wheel lock handle positions for your Uni-Lock by reversing the wheel lock handles from the right and left Uni-Locks. To do this, follow the procedures below. Tools Needed: •...

  • Page 81: Chapter 11: Casters And Forks

    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 casters are in the trailing position.

  • Page 82: Slipstream Single-Sided Forks

    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 for assistance.

  • Page 83: Adjusting The Front Seat Height - Slipstream Single-Sided Forks

    Ruler or Measuring Tape Note: TiLite designs its rigid wheelchairs to be flexible for improved maneuverability and increased ride comfort. However, this flexibility requires that your chair be set up properly. The following procedure will enable you to set up your TiLite rigid wheelchair so it will perform to its potential.
  • Page 84 Allen screw on the footrest clamp. If the caster still floats, or if the other caster starts to float, check that the footrest is level and repeat Steps 10 through 13 until the caster no longer floats. 14. If the floater continues and cannot be corrected using these steps, please contact TiLite Customer Service. Figure 11-4...

  • Page 85: Glide Forks

    Phillips screwdriver. Note: If your chair has 4” or 5” TiLite Litespeed 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 casters are in the trailing position.

  • Page 86: Angle Adjustable Speedloader Caster Mount

    CHAPTER 11: CASTERS AND FORKS Replacing Glide Forks - Standard and Slipstream Single- Figure 11-9 Sided Replacing Glide Forks Tools Needed: • Two 1/8” Allen Wrenches • 9/16” Open End Wrench 1. Remove the casters. See “Glide Forks - Standard Forks –...
  • Page 87 CHAPTER 11: CASTERS AND FORKS 9. Securely tighten the outer screw to a torque of 60 inch/lbs. 10. Repeat Steps 2 through 9 for the opposite caster. Note: The caster end caps on each side of the chair are mirror images. One is marked with an “R” and one with an “L”.
  • Page 88 CHAPTER 11: CASTERS AND FORKS Figure 11-12 Adjusting the Angle (Glide Fork) Tab Slots Caster End Cap Caster Mount Allen Caster Screw 2 Housing Lock Washers Allen Fork Stem Screw 1 Caster Fork Figure 11-13 Figure 11-14 Bearing Fork/ Single-Sided Fork Glide Fork Fork Fork...

  • Page 89: Chapter 12: Rear Wheels

    CHAPTER 12: REAR WHEELS I WARNING DO NOT attempt any of the procedures in this Chapter if the chair is occupied. If you ignore this Warning, serious injury to the occupant will occur. Quick-Release Axle Removing Figure 12-1 1. Hold wheel securely at the hub. See Figure 12-1. Removing and Replacing the Rear Wheel with the Quick-Release Axle 2.

  • Page 90: Handrims

    Replacement of solid tires requires specialized equipment. Therefore, if your solid tires need replacement, you must have this done by an authorized TiLite dealer or qualified technician. If you ignore this Warning, you may seriously injure yourself or others or damage the wheelchair.

  • Page 91: Rear Wheel Spacers

    CHAPTER 12: REAR WHEELS Rear Wheel Spacers Adjusting Rear Wheel Spacing I WARNING Make sure you use the same spacers on both sides of the chair. Do not use spacers exceeding a total of 3/4”. If more than 3/4” of the axle sleeve is outside of the camber plug, the axle sleeve could disengage from the camber plug while you are using the chair.

  • Page 93: Chapter 13: Anti-Tips

    I WARNING Only an authorized TiLite dealer or qualified technician should install the rear anti-tip 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.

  • Page 94: User-Friendly Anti-Tips

    CHAPTER 13: ANTI-TIPS Figure 13-2 Mounting Allen Screw Washer Nylock Nut Camber Clamp Camber Tube Receiver Allen Screw USER-FRIENDLY ANTI-TIPS Engaging To engage the User-Friendly 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...

  • Page 95: Disengaging

    CHAPTER 13: ANTI-TIPS Disengaging To disengage the User-Friendly Anti-Tip, grip the anti-tip firmly, pressing down on the release lever, raise the anti-tip until the anti-tip receiver re-engages in 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 User-Friendly Anti-Tip, press the two release buttons on the telescoping lower tube and...

  • Page 96: Removing

    I WARNING Only an authorized TiLite dealer or qualified technician should install the anti-tip 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.

  • Page 97: Front Roller

    CHAPTER 13: ANTI-TIPS Figure 13-6 Mounting Camber Tube Clamp Anti-Tip Mount Allen Screw 5 Threaded Holes Allen Screw Allen Screw Receiver Front Roller Removing Figure 13-7 Tools Needed: Front Roller • 1/8” Allen Wrench With an open loop footrest: 1. Remove the two Allen screws. See Figure 13-7. 2.
  • Page 98 CHAPTER 13: ANTI-TIPS Figure 13-8 Figure 13-9 Front Roller with Angle Adjustable Footplate High Mount Front Roller with Angle Adjustable Footplate Allen Screws Allen Screws Washers Washers Clamp Clamp Roller Plate Roller Plate Front Front Roller Roller Locknuts Locknuts Allen Screws Allen Screws Aero T/TRA Owner’s Manual 13-6...
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