Seat Cushions; Replacing The Foam Insert In The Tilite Seat Cushion; Velcro ® -Style Adjustable Seat Belt; Installation - TiLite Twist Owner's Manual

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3. Align the holes of your new replacement seat pan with the holes on the seat rails.
4. Finger tighten the 6 new Allen screws (three on each side).
5. Securely tighten the Allen screws.
6. Replace the seat cushion.

Seat Cushions

Replacing the Foam Insert in the TiLite Seat Cushion

1. Lift up and remove the existing seat cushion from the seat upholstery.
2. Unzip the seat cushion cover and remove the foam insert.
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), consult
the owner's manual provided by the applicable manufacturer.
Velcro -Style Adjustable Seat Belt
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I WARNING
Installation of the Velcro
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you ignore this Warning, serious injury may result.
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
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allow the user to slip down and create a risk of strangulation. Have your seating specialist demonstrate it's proper
adjustment and use. See Figures 7-8 and 7-9. Accidental release of the Velcro
slip down or fall from the wheelchair. If the user's movements or cognitive abilities could lead to accidental release,
a caregiver must be present at all times during it's use. Ensure that all caregivers know how to unfasten the product.
Failure to do so may delay release in an emergency. As with any new seating support, the Velcro
may change the way a person sits. Users must continue to practice regular pressure relief activities and skin integrity
checks, not only where this product contacts the user, but also in primary pressure-bearing areas such as the sacrum,
legs, and buttocks. If increased skin redness or irritation occurs, discontinue use and consult your physician or
seating specialist. Failure to do so may result in serious injury, such as pressure ulcers. If you ignore any of these
Warnings, you may incur serious or life-threatening injuries.

Installation

The seat belt must be installed as shown in Figure 7-9.
Twist Owner's Manual
BACK UPHOLSTERY, SEAT UPHOLSTERY AND SEAT
Removing/Replacing
Allen
Screws
Seat
Rail
-Style Seat Belt must be performed by an authorized TiLite dealer or qualified technician. If
Figure 7-7
7-5
CUSHIONS
Seat
Pan
-Style Seat Belt can allow the user to
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-Style Seat Belt
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