Bolt-On Push Handles; Mounting - TiLite TRA AERO T Owner's Manual

I WARNING
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
®
become loose or disconnected from the wheelchair, and you could fall, tip over or lose control of the wheelchair and
seriously injure yourself or others or damage the wheelchair.

Bolt-On Push Handles

Note: Bolt-On Push Handles should only be used on aluminum backrests.

Mounting

Tools Needed:
• 3/16" Allen Wrench
• 5/32" Allen Wrench
1. See Figure 4-6 for the correct location to mount the Bolt-On Push Handles to the rigidizer bar.
2. Assemble the two halves of the clamp around the rigidizer bar. See Figure 4-7.
3. Using the 3/16" Allen wrench, insert the 1" Allen screw through a washer into the bottom hole on the clamp and
loosely tighten.
4. Insert the push handle into the clamp and align the holes in the push handle with the two upper holes in the
clamp.
5. Using the 5/32" Allen wrench, 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.
I WARNING
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 Bolt-On Push Handles. Similarly, your assistant or attendant should
Aero T/TRA Owner's Manual
CHAPTER 4: BACKRESTS AND PUSH HANDLES
Figure 4-5
Adjusting the Height/Replacing
Backrest
Posts
Backrest
Sleeves
Allen
Backrest
Screws
Allen
Screws
4-5
Allen
Screws
OM_Aero T_TRA_0414RevB
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