I. Axles - TiLite ZR Owner's Manual

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 3/16" 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. AXLES

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.
NEVER use your chair UNLESS you are sure that both 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
I WARNING
Pneumatic rear tires are standard components on TiLite wheelchairs. 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.
1. Check your tires WEEKLY for proper inflation. The correct inflation level is imprinted on the tire sidewall.
2. DO NOT use your chair if any of the pneumatic tires are under-inflated or over-inflated.
3. If any tire is under-inflated, the chair may tend to veer to one side, which could cause you to lose control of the
chair.
4. If a rear tire is under-inflated, the wheel lock for that wheel may not work properly and may slip, thereby allowing
the wheel to turn unexpectedly.
5. An over-inflated tire may burst, thereby causing a loss of control of the chair.
6. ALWAYS have pneumatic tire inner tubes replaced by an authorized TiLite dealer.
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.
K. REAR WHEEL LOCKS
I WARNING
Standard rear wheel locks are available on all TiLite wheelchairs as a no-charge option. Scissor locks and uni-locks
are optional equipment. TiLite wheel locks are NOT designed to slow or stop a moving wheelchair - they are NOT
brakes. Wheel locks are ONLY designed to keep the rear wheels from rolling when your chair is at a complete stop.
1. NEVER attempt to "brake" by using rear wheel locks to try to slow or stop your chair when it is moving. If you do
so, you will lose control of the chair and may fall.
2. ALWAYS make sure the locking arm of your wheel lock embeds into the tire at least 3/16" when in the locked
position. 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-inflated, the wheel lock for that wheel may not work
properly and may slip, thereby allowing the wheel to turn unexpectedly.
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