E. POSITIONING OR SEAT BELTS 1-13 F. ARMRESTS 1-14 G. FOOTRESTS/HANGERS 1-14 H. REAR WHEELS 1-14 AXLES 1-15 J. PNEUMATIC TIRES 1-15 K. REAR WHEEL LOCKS 1-15 L. CASTER PIN LOCKS 1-16 M. PUSH HANDLES 1-16 ZR Owner’s Manual OM0005_Rev A_ZR...
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Adjusting the Backrest Mount Changing the Backrest Angle Adjusting the Backrest Height Replacing the Backrest BOLT-ON PUSH HANDLES Mounting Removing ADJUSTABLE HEIGHT PUSH HANDLES Mounting Removing CHAPTER 5: ARMRESTS SWING AWAY ARMREST Adjusting the Angle Adjusting the Height ZR Owner’s Manual OM0005_Rev A_ZR...
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Replacing the Foam Insert in the TiLite Seat Cushion ® VELCRO -STYLE ADJUSTABLE SEAT BELT Installation Adjustment Safety Check Maintenance CHAPTER 8: AXLE PLATES AND CAMBER PLUGS (CENTER OF GRAVITY; REAR SEAT HEIGHT) STANDARD CAMBER MOUNTS Adjusting the Center of Gravity ZR Owner’s Manual OM0005_Rev A_ZR...
4. ALWAYS learn as much as you can about the places where you will be using your chair before you get there. ALWAYS be alert for hazards and learn how to avoid them. ZR Owner’s Manual OM0005_Rev A_ZR...
When in doubt, yield until you are sure it is safe, even if you have the right-of-way. 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. ZR Owner’s Manual OM0005_Rev A_ZR...
ALWAYS make sure that each person who assists you reads and understands this entire Manual, especially the Warnings in Chapter 1. For Attendants/Assistants: 1. ALWAYS work with the user’s health care advisor to learn safe methods to assist the wheelchair user and to ZR Owner’s Manual OM0005_Rev A_ZR...
BACKWARD movement of the rear wheels, quickly followed by a hard FORWARD thrust. This will tilt the chair up on the balance point of the rear wheels. DO NOT remove your hands from the handrims ZR Owner’s Manual OM0005_Rev A_ZR...
5. Instruct your assistant to carefully pull the chair backward until the rear wheels reach the edge of the curb or step, and to then allow the rear wheels to slowly roll down to the lower level. ZR Owner’s Manual OM0005_Rev A_ZR...
There is a point where your wheelchair will tip forward or backward or to the side—which is a function of your center of gravity in the chair—its center of balance and stability. The type of chair, the setup of your chair, the options on your ZR Owner’s Manual OM0005_Rev A_ZR...
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. BENDING/LEANING/REACHING WARNING When you bend, reach or lean from your chair you will affect the center of balance of your chair. Therefore, bending, ZR Owner’s Manual OM0005_Rev A_ZR...
NEVER attempt to learn to do a “wheelie” unless you are a skilled rider of this chair. See “Learning to do a ‘Wheelie’” on page 1-5. ZR Owner’s Manual OM0005_Rev A_ZR...
This is especially true when riding on a slope sideways. Furthermore, do not assume anti-tips will prevent a fall or tip-over under these conditions. The following rules may help to avoid a fall or tip-over: 1-10 ZR Owner’s Manual OM0005_Rev A_ZR...
Warnings contained in this Manual. 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. 1-11 ZR Owner’s Manual OM0005_Rev A_ZR...
If you ignore these Warnings, you may develop pressure sores, which can be a life-threatening complication from wheelchair use. 1-12 ZR Owner’s Manual OM0005_Rev A_ZR...
4. There are devices that help to keep you from sliding down in the seat of your wheelchair, such as a pelvic wedge. Consult with your health care advisor to ind out if you need to use such a device in conjunction with positioning or seat belts to mitigate the risks described above. 1-13 ZR Owner’s Manual OM0005_Rev A_ZR...
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. 1-14 ZR Owner’s Manual OM0005_Rev A_ZR...
If the wheel lock does not properly embed in the tire, the wheel lock may not work and the chair may roll unexpectedly. 3. ALWAYS maintain proper tire pressure. If a rear tire is under-inlated, the wheel lock for that wheel may not work properly and may slip, thereby allowing the wheel to turn unexpectedly. 1-15 ZR Owner’s Manual OM0005_Rev A_ZR...
3. NEVER over-tighten or under-tighten the fasteners on your chair. Over-tightened or under-tightened fasteners may damage your chair or fail unexpectedly. 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. 1-16 ZR Owner’s Manual OM0005_Rev A_ZR...
TiLite dealer or contact TiLite Customer Service. 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. 1-17 ZR Owner’s Manual OM0005_Rev A_ZR...
• Make sure that axles lock properly in axle sleeve You MUST make sure that axle locks properly in the axle sleeve every time you remove and reinstall a rear wheel, and you should verify this at least weekly. ZR Owner’s Manual OM0005_Rev A_ZR...
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• Inspect to ensure that all hardware is securely attached Anti-tips √ √ • Inspect anti-tip wheel for cracks and wear √ √ • Inspect to ensure that anti-tip receptacle is securely attached Frame √ √ • Inspect for cracks ZR Owner’s Manual OM0005_Rev A_ZR...
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 2-2. 3. If you store your chair for more than three (3) months, have your chair inspected by an authorized TiLite supplier. ZR Owner’s Manual OM0005_Rev A_ZR...
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Adjust the toe-in/toe-out of √ √ the rear wheels Make sure that both sides of the footrest are set at √ an equal distance from the loor ZR Owner’s Manual OM0005_Rev A_ZR...
Footrest with Safe Tread Safe Tread Safe Tread Titanium Footrest with Flat ABS Cover The ABS Cover with 2” Sides can be replaced or the height adjusted by using the tools and following the procedures below. ZR Owner’s Manual OM0005_Rev A_ZR...
1. Loosen, but do not remove, the two Allen screws that secure the footplate to the clamp. See Figure 3-6. 2. Adjust the footrest to desired angle. 3. Tighten the Allen screws, making sure the screws and the locknuts are secure and will not permit the footplate to move up or down under weight. ZR Owner’s Manual OM0005_Rev A_ZR...
3. Tighten the Allen screws and locknuts (or 3/16” Allen screws), making sure the screws and the locknuts (or 3/16” Allen screws) are secure and will not permit the footplate to move up or down under your weight. ZR Owner’s Manual OM0005_Rev A_ZR...
See Figure 3-11. 2. Adjust the footrest to the desired angle. 3. Tighten the Allen screws. Make sure the screws are secure and will not permit the footplate to rotate downward under weight. Allen Screws Stop Clamp ZR Owner’s Manual OM0005_Rev A_ZR...
Open End wrench. See Figure 4-2. 2. Repeat the procedure on each side of the chair until the Pivot Bolt desired tightness is achieved. ZR Owner’s Manual OM0005_Rev A_ZR...
4. Make sure both backrest posts are at the same height in the backrest. 5. Reinstall the backrest upholstery. See “Velcro ® -Style Adjustable Back Upholstery” or “Tension Adjustable by Straps Back Upholstery” on pages 7-1 to 7-3. ZR Owner’s Manual OM0005_Rev A_ZR...
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Straps Back Upholstery” on pages 7-1 to 7-3. Note: If your backrest is set to 9” to 11-½” and you need to adjust the backrest height to be 8-½”, reverse the procedure in the preceding Note. Backrest ZR Owner’s Manual OM0005_Rev A_ZR...
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. ZR Owner’s Manual OM0005_Rev A_ZR...
(detachable) parts, such as the Adjustable Height Push Handles. If you ignore this Warning, the removable parts, such as the Adjustable Height 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. ZR Owner’s Manual OM0005_Rev A_ZR...
4. Make sure the locking block teeth are fully engaged with the teeth on the receiver, and securely tighten the nylock nuts. 5. Repeat this procedure on the other side of the chair. Nylock Nuts ZR Owner’s Manual OM0005_Rev A_ZR...
2. While holding the release lever, lift the desk arm assembly to remove it from the desk arm mount. See Figure 5-5. Replacing Slide the desk arm housing into the desk arm mount. See Figure 5-5. ZR Owner’s Manual OM0005_Rev A_ZR...
To replace the armrest, swing it back towards the chair and gently push it back down into place. Note: The Swing Away Armrests pivot on nylon sleeves located inside the armrest receiver. If the armrest does not rotate properly, check the sleeves for wear. ZR Owner’s Manual OM0005_Rev A_ZR...
Make sure that the stop clamp is securely tightened before applying weight to the armrest. 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. Figure 5-8 Adjusting the Armrest Angle Stop Clamp Allen Screw ZR Owner’s Manual OM0005_Rev A_ZR...
See Figure 6-2. To replace, place the bracket into the slot between the side guard mount and the clamp and push down. Figure 6-2 Rigid Side Guards Rigid Removable Side Guard Bracket Quad Removable Side Guard Clamp Side Guard Mount ZR Owner’s Manual OM0005_Rev A_ZR...
2. Insert the Allen screw through the washer, the two halves of the clamp and securely tighten. 3. Insert the side guard bracket into the side guard mount and adjust the two Allen screws as described under “Adjusting” on page 6-2. ZR Owner’s Manual OM0005_Rev A_ZR...
Make sure the rearward end of the side guard is inside the stabilizer tab. See Figure 6-5. To adjust the fendered side guards, see “Adjusting” on page 6-2. ZR Owner’s Manual OM0005_Rev A_ZR...
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. ZR Owner’s Manual OM0005_Rev A_ZR...
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. ZR Owner’s Manual OM0005_Rev A_ZR...
9. Reinstall the strap(s) and adjust to the desired tautness. 10. Securely attach the padded back to the backrest ears and lower the back lap back into position in front of the rigidizer bar. 11. Replace the seat cushion. ZR Owner’s Manual OM0005_Rev A_ZR...
6. Securely attach the padded back to the backrest ears and lower the back lap back into position in front of the rigidizer bar. Figure 7-4 Adjusting Back Flap Ear Straps Backrest Ears Padded Back Strap Backrest ZR Owner’s Manual OM0005_Rev A_ZR...
3. Carefully tip the chair back until it is resting on its rear wheels and the backrest. 4. Detach one tension adjustable strap, adjust to the desired tension and refasten the strap. See Figure 7-6. ZR Owner’s Manual OM0005_Rev A_ZR...
4. Detach the adjustment lap, adjust the seat upholstery to the desired tension, and re-secure the adjustment using ® the Velcro -style material. 5. Retighten the Allen screws that attach the seat upholstery to the frame. 6. Reattach the back upholstery to the seat upholstery and replace the seat cushion. ZR Owner’s Manual OM0005_Rev A_ZR...
Velcro ® -Style Adjustable Seat Belt WARNING -Style Seat Belt must be performed by an authorized TiLite dealer or qualiied technician. If ® Installation of the Velcro you ignore this Warning, serious injury may result. ZR Owner’s Manual OM0005_Rev A_ZR...
5. Move chair through full range of motion, including folding backrest, and rolling. Check for any interference. Maintenance Check periodically for signs of wear in the stitching and webbing. If signiicant wear is found, contact your supplier for qualiied repair or replacement by TiLite. ZR Owner’s Manual OM0005_Rev A_ZR...
4. Reinstall the Allen screws and lock washers and CG Bracket securely tighten all four Allen screws. Camber Clamp 5. Reinstall the rear wheels. Washers 6. Check the toe-in/toe-out and adjust as needed. See pages 8-2 and 8-3. Allen Screws Open Hole (Required) ZR Owner’s Manual OM0005_Rev A_ZR...
1. Make sure the distance from the end of the camber tube to the camber clamp is identical on both sides of the chair. See Figure 8-3. 2. Make sure the rear wheels are properly inlated. 3. Place the chair on all four wheels with the casters trailing toward the rear of the frame. See Figure 8-4. ZR Owner’s Manual OM0005_Rev A_ZR...
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13. Securely tighten the Allen screws in the camber tube mount. 14. Square the casters to the loor. Figure 8-6 Figure 8-5 Adjusting the Toe-In/Toe-Out Adjusting the Toe-In/Toe-Out Wrench Camber Tube Camber Plug Toe-In/Toe-Out Measurement ZR Owner’s Manual OM0005_Rev A_ZR...
TiLite recommends that an authorized TiLite dealer make any adjustments. 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. ZR Owner’s Manual OM0005_Rev A_ZR...
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If you ignore this Warning, your rear wheel could become loose or fall off and you could fall, tip over or lose control of the wheelchair and seriously injure yourself or others or damage the wheelchair. ZR Owner’s Manual OM0005_Rev A_ZR...
If you ignore this Warning, your rear wheel could become loose or fall off and you could fall, tip over or lose control of the wheelchair and seriously injure yourself or others or damage the wheelchair. ZR Owner’s Manual OM0005_Rev A_ZR...
3. Slide the new wheel lock into the wheel lock clamp, but do not tighten the Allen screws. 4. Follow the procedures under “Compact Push to Lock - Adjusting” on page 10-1 to position and secure the new wheel lock. 10-1 ZR Owner’s Manual OM0005_Rev A_ZR...
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. 3. Securely tighten the two Allen screws that secure the wheel lock clamp to the frame. 10-2 ZR Owner’s Manual OM0005_Rev A_ZR...
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. 3. Securely tighten the two Allen screws that secure the wheel lock clamp to the frame. Figure 10-4 Adjusting/Replacing Allen Screws Handle Frame Tire Wheel Stop 10-3 ZR Owner’s Manual OM0005_Rev A_ZR...
Figures 10-8 through 10-11 show the handle in both the engaged (locked) and disengaged (unlocked) positions. Study the Figures to determine which handle coniguration will work best for you. Follow the directions below to reconigure your handle to the desired coniguration. 10-4 ZR Owner’s Manual OM0005_Rev A_ZR...
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4. Reposition the wheel lock handle to the desired Standard Handle Position 1, 2 or 3 (see Figures 10-8 and 10-9) and replace the Allen screw and locknut. 5. Securely tighten both Allen screws and locknuts. Figure 10-12 Removing the Wheel Lock Handle Handle Locknuts Base Allen Screws 10-5 ZR Owner’s Manual OM0005_Rev A_ZR...
3. Slide the new Aluminum Scissor Lock into the wheel lock clamp, but do not tighten the two Allen screws. 4. Follow the procedure under “Aluminum Scissor Lock - Adjusting” on page 10-6 to position and secure the new Aluminum Scissor Lock. 10-6 ZR Owner’s Manual OM0005_Rev A_ZR...
WARNING The ZR fork stem is permanently installed in the “Bullet” Caster Housing. Do not attempt to unscrew the fork stem or the set screw. If it should become necessary to replace the fork stem on these chairs, this repair can only be performed by TiLite at our factory.
Forks - Replacing Casters” on page 11-2. Nylock Nut WARNING Caster The ZR fork stem is permanently installed in the “Bullet” Caster Housing. Do not attempt to unscrew the fork stem or the set screw. If it should become necessary to replace Caster Cap...
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Figure 11-6 Figure 11-5 Figure 11-4 Fixing a Floating Caster Allen Screw on Footrest Clamp Allen Screws on the Camber Clamp Allen Screw Apply Pressure Here Camber Clamp Allen Screw Bumper Allen Assembly Screw 11-4 ZR Owner’s Manual OM0005_Rev A_ZR...
Allen Screw Pivot Pivot Axle Elastomer Fork Allen Screw Allen Pivot Elastomer Screw Axle Phillips Screw Allen Axle C Spring Washer C Spring Washer Screw Allen Phillips Screw Caster Spacer Screw Spacer Fork Caster Caster 11-5 ZR Owner’s Manual OM0005_Rev A_ZR...
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WARNING The ZR fork stem is permanently installed in the “Bullet” Caster Housing. Do not attempt to unscrew the fork stem or the set screw. If it should become necessary to replace the fork stem on these chairs, this repair can only be performed by TiLite at our factory.
3. Insert the axle all the way into axle sleeve. 4. Lock the lever on the Quad Quick-Release Axle. 5. Pull irmly on the wheel (without unlocking the lever) to make sure the wheel is locked securely in place. 12-1 ZR Owner’s Manual OM0005_Rev A_ZR...
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 qualiied technician. If you ignore this Warning, you may seriously injure yourself or others or damage the wheelchair. 12-2 ZR Owner’s Manual OM0005_Rev A_ZR...
3. After you have adjusted your rear wheel spacing, reinstall the axle sleeve in the camber plug and hand-tighten. 4. Using a Torque wrench, tighten the axle sleeve to 230 inch-pounds. Figure 12-5 Rear Wheel Spacing Camber Plug 1/8” Spacer Lock Washer Camber Tube Axle Sleeve 1/2” Spacer 1/4” Spacer 12-3 ZR Owner’s Manual OM0005_Rev A_ZR...
5. Reinstall the camber tube. See “Replacing the Camber Tube” on page 8-2. 6. Tighten the Allen screw in each anti-tip receiver so that it securely clamps into the camber tube. 7. Reinstall the rear wheels. 13-1 ZR Owner’s Manual OM0005_Rev A_ZR...
To disengage the User-Friendly Anti-Tip, grip the anti-tip irmly, 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 13-2 ZR Owner’s Manual OM0005_Rev A_ZR...
5. Reinstall the camber tube. See “Replacing the Camber Tube” on page 8-2. The bumper cannot be reinstalled. 6. With the wheelchair standing upright on a level surface, engage the anti-tip as described under “Engaging” on page 13-2. 13-3 ZR Owner’s Manual OM0005_Rev A_ZR...
Allen Screw Allen Screw Receiver Front Roller Removing Tools Needed: • 1/8” Allen Wrench With an Open Loop Footrest: 1. Remove the two Allen screws. See Figure 13-7. 2. Remove the Front Roller assembly. 13-4 ZR Owner’s Manual OM0005_Rev A_ZR...
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Note: If removing the Front Roller from an angle adjustable footrest, you will need to order new, shorter Allen screws and washers to secure the footplate to the clamp. Figure 13-8 Front Roller with Angle Adjustable Footplate Allen Screws Washers Clamp Roller Plate Front Roller Locknuts Allen Screws 13-5 ZR Owner’s Manual OM0005_Rev A_ZR...
IWARNING IF YOU FAIL TO HEED THESE WARNINGS, YOU MAY DAMAGE YOUR WHEELCHAIR, CAUSE SEVERE PHYSICAL INJURY TO OTHERS OR SUFFER SEVERE PHYSICAL INJURIES YOURSELF, UP TO AND INCLUDING DEATH. 14-1 ZR Owner’s Manual OM0005_Rev A_ZR...
However, any adjustment of the rear transport brackets must ALWAYS be performed by an authorized TiLite dealer, and even if such an adjustment is made, you must ALWAYS use the bolts and nuts originally shipped with your wheelchair. If you 14-2 ZR Owner’s Manual OM0005_Rev A_ZR...
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3. Each of the four wheelchair tie down straps must be tightened to ensure that the wheelchair is securely fastened to the vehicle—there should be no “play” or looseness in any of the four wheelchair tie down straps. 14-3 ZR Owner’s Manual OM0005_Rev A_ZR...
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