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  • Page 1 OWNER’S MANUAL SERIAL NUMBER ______________________...
  • Page 2 WARNING - READ THIS MANUAL DO NOT OPERATE THIS WHEELCHAIR WITHOUT FIRST READING AND UNDERSTANDING THIS OWNER’S MANUAL. IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO UNDERSTAND THE WARNINGS, CAUTIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS, CONTACT YOUR TiLITE DEALER OR TiLITE CUSTOMER SUPPORT AT (800) 545-2266 BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO USE THIS WHEELCHAIR. 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 3 Aero Z_ZRA Owner’s Manual OM0004_Rev A_Aero Z_ZRA...
  • Page 4 REGISTER YOUR TiLITE Register online at TiLite.com Complete and mail the form on the next page Why Should You Register: 1. Increase your use and enjoyment of your TiLite by receiving updates from TiLite with product information, maintenance tips and industry news. 2.
  • Page 5 PRODUCT REGISTRATION FORM Register online at tilite.com or complete and mail this form. Name: Address: City: State/Province: Zip/Postal Code: Country: FOLD HERE Email: Phone: Model: Serial #: Purchased From: Date of Purchase: 1. Method of purchase: (check all that apply) Medicare Insurance Medicaid...
  • Page 6 FOLD HERE FOLD HERE TiLite Product Registration Form Please Seal with Tape Before Mailing OM0004_Rev A_Aero Z_ZRA Aero Z_ZRA Owner’s Manual...

  • 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 STORAGE TROUBLESHOOTING CHAPTER 3: FOOTRESTS SAFE TREAD TITANIUM FOOTREST (ZRA) Adjusting the Height Replacing TITANIUM FOOTREST (Aero Z) Adjusting the Height/Replacing ANGLE ADJUSTABLE FOOTREST Adjusting the Angle Adjusting Height/Replacing ANGLE ADJUSTABLE HIGH MOUNT FOOTREST Adjusting the Angle Adjusting the Height/Replacing...
  • Page 9 CHAPTER 5: ARMRESTS SWING AWAY ARMREST Adjusting the Angle Adjusting the Height DESK ARM WITH RIGID SIDE GUARD AND DESK ARM WITH RIGID SIDE GUARD AND TRANSFER LOOP Adjusting the Armrest Height Removing Replacing SWING AWAY-FLIP BACK ARMREST Adjusting the Armrest Height Adjusting the Armrest Angle CHAPTER 6: SIDE GUARDS CLOTH SIDE GUARDS...
  • Page 10 CHAPTER 8: AXLE PLATES AND CAMBER PLUGS (CENTER OF GRAVITY; REAR SEAT HEIGHT) STANDARD 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 the Quick-Release Axle QUAD QUICK-RELEASE AXLES Adjusting the Quad Quick-Release Handle...
  • Page 11 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 12-3 CHAPTER 13: ANTI-TIPS 13-1 REAR ANTI-TIPS 13-1...

  • Page 13: Chapter 1: Warnings

    TiLite wheelchairs have a weight limitation which applies to the combined weight of the user and any items carried by the user. DO NOT exceed this weight limit. See Table 1. Table 1 Weight Limits Aero Z 13” x 13” and larger 265 lbs. (120 kg) 265 lbs. (120 kg) 12”...

  • Page 14: Changing/Adjusting Your Wheelchair

    CHAPTER 1: WARNINGS 5. Anti-tips MUST be used with your wheelchair at all times. Because anti-tips are an option on this wheelchair, TiLite strongly recommends you order the anti-tips as they are an important safeguard for the wheelchair user. 6. Together with your health care advisor, you MUST analyze your medical condition to determine whether you are capable of using this chair safely and/or what options or accessories you will require in order to use this chair safely ( e.g.

  • Page 15: Terrain

    CHAPTER 1: WARNINGS H. TERRAIN WARNING Your TiLite wheelchair is designed for riding over firm, relatively smooth surfaces such as concrete and asphalt outdoors and indoor flooring (wood, tile, etc.) and carpeting. Your TiLite wheelchair is NOT designed for riding over sand, loose soil or rough terrain.

  • Page 16: Standing On Your Chair

    CHAPTER 1: WARNINGS 2. ALWAYS communicate to the user what you plan to do before you do it and explain what you expect the user to do while you are taking such action. This will put the user at ease and reduce the risk of an accident due to a miscommunication.

  • Page 17: Climbing A Curb Or Single Step

    CHAPTER 1: WARNINGS maintain your balance on the two rear wheels. 6. Use SMALL movements of the handrims to maintain your balance on the two rear wheels. 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 18: Descending A Flight Of Stairs

    CHAPTER 1: WARNINGS backward to the balance point of the rear wheels, thereby raising the casters off the upper level. 7. Instruct your assistant to slowly roll the chair backward on the rear wheels, taking small steps until the casters have cleared the step or curb and, when clear, to gently lower the casters to the ground at the lower level.

  • Page 19: Transferring In And Out Of Your Wheelchair

    CHAPTER 1: WARNINGS Set forth below is a list of various types of adjustments that you may be able to make to your wheelchair, depending on the wheelchair model you own, and a brief description of how those adjustments will affect your center of gravity: 1.

  • Page 20: Dressing/Undressing In Your Chair

    CHAPTER 1: WARNINGS 2. ALWAYS ask your health care advisor to teach you proper body positioning during a transfer and how to support yourself during a transfer. 3. ALWAYS have someone assist you when you transfer until you have learned how to transfer safely and have developed the upper body strength and coordination to transfer safely.

  • Page 21: Moving Backward

    CHAPTER 1: WARNINGS particular safety limitations given the configuration of your chair and your body weight and type. To do this, practice bending, reaching and leaning activities (and various combinations of such activities) under the supervision of your health care advisor. Do this BEFORE attempting active use of your chair. The following will help you avoid falling or tipping over when bending, reaching or leaning from your chair: 1.

  • Page 22: Obstacles

    CHAPTER 1: WARNINGS G. OBSTACLES WARNING When riding outdoors, uneven pavement, sidewalk irregularities, potholes and other obstacles and road hazards can be dangerous. When riding indoors, doorway thresholds, plush carpeting and other obstacles can be dangerous. In order to avoid these risks: 1.

  • Page 23: Stairs

    CHAPTER 1: WARNINGS 2. NEVER use your chair on a slope greater than 10%—a slope with an elevation greater than one foot in height for every ten feet in length. 3. NEVER stop on a steep slope. If you stop on a steep slope, you may not be able to maintain control of the chair. 4.

  • Page 24: Warnings Regarding Components And Options

    CHAPTER 1: WARNINGS WARNINGS REGARDING COMPONENTS AND OPTIONS A. ANTI-TIPS WARNING Anti-tips are an optional accessory that can help to prevent your chair from tipping over backward. However, even the use of anti-tips will not guarantee that your chair will not tip over backward. Also, they will not prevent your chair from tipping over sideways or forward.

  • Page 25: Upholstery Fabric

    CHAPTER 1: WARNINGS C. UPHOLSTERY FABRIC WARNING 1. If the fabric of your seat sling or seat back becomes worn or torn, ALWAYS replace it immediately. If you fail to do so, the seat sling or seat back upholstery may sag or fail. 2.

  • Page 26: Armrests

    CHAPTER 1: WARNINGS protect the wheelchair rider from the forces involved in a vehicle accident, and they may, in fact, cause you to be injured. TiLite recommends wheelchair users ALWAYS transfer to appropriate motor vehicle seating when traveling in a motor vehicle. Note to Attendants/Assistants: NEVER use positioning or seat belts as a patient restraint (a restraint requires a doctor’s order) or on a wheelchair user who is comatose or agitated.

  • Page 27: Axles

    CHAPTER 1: WARNINGS 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.

  • Page 28: Caster Pin Locks

    CHAPTER 1: WARNINGS 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. L. CASTER PIN LOCKS WARNING Caster pin locks are an optional accessory for TiLite wheelchairs. Caster pin locks are not designed to slow or stop a moving wheelchair –...

  • Page 29: Unauthorized Parts And Accessories

    CHAPTER 1: WARNINGS 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. If you have not purchased your TiLite chair with a power adaptable frame, do not install a power drive on your TiLite chair.

  • Page 31: Chapter 2: Safety Inspection, Maintenance & Troubleshooting

    CHAPTER 2: SAFETY INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE & 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.
  • Page 32 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 33: Cleaning

    CHAPTER 2: SAFETY INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING Cleaning Clean your chair regularly. Cleaning often will reveal loose or worn parts and enhance the smooth operation of your chair. Cleaning the Frame 1. If your titanium frame came with a “Satin” finish, use a soft cloth to clean the finish. If necessary, moisten the cloth with glass cleaner.

  • Page 34: Troubleshooting

    CHAPTER 2: SAFETY INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting Your TiLite wheelchair is a precision-engineered product. To ensure your chair continues to operate at peak performance, you will need to make minor adjustments from time to time — especially if you alter the original factory settings.

  • Page 35: Chapter 3: Footrests

    CHAPTER 3: FOOTRESTS WARNING Check all clamps, screws, nuts and bolts that secure the footrest to the wheelchair frame to make sure they are securely tightened before using the wheelchair. If you ignore this Warning, the footrests could move unexpectedly while you are using the chair, causing you to fall, tip over or lose control of the wheelchair and seriously injure yourself or others or damage the wheelchair.

  • Page 36: Titanium Footrest (Zra)

    CHAPTER 3: FOOTRESTS Titanium Footrest (ZRA) Adjusting the Height Tools Needed: • 5/32” Allen Wrench • Rubber Mallet • Ruler 1. Loosen, but do not remove, the Allen screws in the two clamps that secure the footrest to the frame. See Figure 3-2.

  • Page 37: Titanium Footrest (Aero Z)

    Allen screw in each clamp is in the rearward position. Fully tighten the two Allen screws in the clamps that secure the footrest to the chair frame, making sure the clamp remains securely butted up against the end of the frame tube. Titanium Footrest (Aero Z) Adjusting the Height/Replacing Tools Needed: •...

  • Page 38: Angle Adjustable Footrest

    Locknuts Adjusting the Height/Replacing The Angle Adjustable Footrest (see Figure 3-7) for the Aero Z wheelchairs can be replaced, or the height adjusted, by using the tools and following the procedures under “Titanium Footrest (Aero Z)” on page 3-3. Figure 3-7...

  • Page 39: Flip-Back Footrest

    Allen Screws Adjusting the Height/Replacing The Angle Adjustable High Mount Footrest for the Aero Z wheelchairs can be replaced or the height adjusted by using the tools and following the procedures under “Titanium Footrest (Aero Z)” on page 3-3. Flip-Back Footrest The Flip-Back Footrest can be flipped upward and backward to position the footplate out of the way for purposes of transferring into and out of the wheelchair.

  • Page 40: Buckle Adjustable Calf Strap

    You can adjust the height of, or replace, the flip back footrest by using the tools and following the procedures for adjusting the height of, or replacing a footrest as set forth under “Titanium Footrest (ZRA)” on pages 3-2 and 3-3 or “Titanium Footrest (Aero Z)” on page 3-3. Buckle Adjustable Calf Strap...

  • Page 41: Chapter 4: Backrests And Push Handles

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

  • Page 42: Changing The Backrest Angle

    CHAPTER 4: BACKRESTS AND PUSH HANDLES Changing the Backrest Angle Tools Needed: • 1/2” Open End Wrench • 7/16” Open End Wrench • 1/8” Allen Wrench 1. Lock the backrest in the unfolded position. 2. On both sides of the chair, using the Allen wrench, remove the Button Head cap screws and lock washers. See Figure 4-3.
  • Page 43 CHAPTER 4: BACKRESTS AND PUSH HANDLES 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. You should be able to adjust the backrest height approximately four times without reapplying thread lock to these screws.

  • Page 44: Replacing The Backrest

    CHAPTER 4: BACKRESTS AND PUSH HANDLES Replacing the Backrest Figure 4-6 Replacing the Backrest Tools Needed: • 5/32” Allen Wrench 1. Remove the backrest upholstery. See “Velcro -Style ® Adjustable Back Upholstery” or “Tension Adjustable by Straps Back Upholstery” on pages 7-1 to 7-3. 2.

  • Page 45: Bolt-On Push Handles

    CHAPTER 4: BACKRESTS AND PUSH HANDLES Figure 4-7 Figure 4-8 Adjusting the Depth Adjusting the Depth with Swing Away Armrests Nylock Receiver Nylock Nuts Saddles Nuts Washers Locking Block Washers Backrest Allen Allen Saddle Screws Screws Seat Tube Seat Back Tube Back Mount...

  • Page 46: Removing

    CHAPTER 4: BACKRESTS AND PUSH HANDLES Figure 4-10 Figure 4-9 Location for Bolt-On Push Handles Bolt-On Push Handles “Top View” Push Handle 1-1/8” Allen Clamp Screws 1” Allen Screw Removing Tools Needed: • 3/16” Allen Wrench • 5/32” Allen Wrench 1.

  • Page 47: Removing

    CHAPTER 4: BACKRESTS AND PUSH HANDLES Figure 4-11 Figure 4-12 Adjustable Height Push Handles Adjustable Height Push Handles Push Handle “Top View” Clamp Allen Screws Quick Release Cam Lock Removing Tools Needed: • 3/16” Allen Wrench 1. Remove the four Allen screws. See Figure 4-12. 2.

  • Page 49: 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 50: 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. 2. Remove the Allen screw and washer securing the Armrest armrest stop. See Figure 5-3. 3. Reassemble the armrest stop in the desired location on the armrest (in 3/4”...

  • Page 51: 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 Mount...

  • Page 52: Adjusting The Armrest Height

    CHAPTER 5: ARMRESTS 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 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 canes and under the back upholstery flap.

  • Page 54: Adjusting

    CHAPTER 6: SIDE GUARDS Adjusting 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. See Figure 6-3. Either type of Rigid Side Guard can be made “non-removable”...

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

    CHAPTER 6: SIDE GUARDS Fold-Down Rigid Side Guards (Aluminum and Carbon Fiber) 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. See Figure 6-4. Figure 6-4 Removing/Reinstalling Dowel...

  • Page 56: Adjustable Fendered Side Guard (Aluminum)

    CHAPTER 6: SIDE GUARDS Figure 6-5 Fendered Carbon Fiber Side Guard Stabilizer Bracket Clamp Side Guard Mount ADJUSTABLE FENDERED SIDE GUARD (Aluminum) Mounting Tools Needed: • 7/16” Open End Wrench • 5/64” Allen Wrench • 5/32” Allen Wrench Note: You may need to adjust the Tension Adjustable Seat Sling to gain access to the seat tube hole. If this is necessary, see “Adjusting the Tension”...

  • Page 57: Mounting Adjusting

    CHAPTER 6: SIDE GUARDS Figure 6-6 Mounting/Adjusting Spacer Back Mount Seat Tube Rear Cam Conical Washer Nylock Nut Allen Washer Screw #1 Saddle Coved Washer Button Head Cap Screw Front Cam Conical Washer Allen Screw #2 Adjusting Tools Needed: • 7/16”...

  • 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 Adjusting with Push Handles Backrest Post (with optional Back Flap push handle) Backrest Ears Padded Bolt Backrest Back Flap Back Bottom Flap Bolt Backrest Ears Strap Backrest Strap Tension Adjustable by Straps Back Upholstery...

  • 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 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. 5.

  • Page 63: Replacing The Upholstery

    CHAPTER 7: BACK UPHOLSTERY, SEAT UPHOLSTERY AND SEAT CUSHIONS 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. Figure 7-7 Adjusting/Replacing Bolt-On Seat Sling Adjustment Flap...

  • Page 64: Velcro ® -Style Adjustable Seat Belt

    CHAPTER 7: BACK UPHOLSTERY, SEAT UPHOLSTERY AND SEAT CUSHIONS Velcro -Style Adjustable Seat Belt ® WARNING Installation of the Velcro -Style Seat Belt must be performed by an authorized TiLite dealer or qualified technician. If ® you ignore this Warning, serious injury may result. WARNING The Velcro -Style Seat Belt must be worn tightly fitted across the lower pelvis or thighs at all times.

  • Page 65: Safety Check

    CHAPTER 7: BACK UPHOLSTERY, SEAT UPHOLSTERY AND SEAT CUSHIONS Safety Check When properly positioned in wheelchair, the wheelchair user should lean forward and side to side to check the fit. Check for: 1. Normal operation of adjustment straps. 2. Comfort: look for areas of irritation. 3.

  • Page 67: Chapter 8: Axle Plates And Camber Plugs (Center Of Gravity; Rear Seat Height)

    CHAPTER 8: AXLE PLATES AND CAMBER PLUGS (CENTER OF GRAVITY; REAR SEAT HEIGHT) All TiLite rigid 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. In some cases, you also can adjust the rear seat height. This chapter explains the various adjustments that are possible.

  • Page 68: Adjusting The Center Of Gravity

    CHAPTER 8: AXLE PLATES AND CAMBER PLUGS (CENTER OF GRAVITY; REAR SEAT HEIGHT) Adjusting the Center of Gravity Tools Needed: • 3/16” Allen Wrench • Ruler 1. Loosen, but do not remove, the four Allen screws (two on each side of the chair) that secure the camber mount clamps to the frame.

  • Page 69: Adjusting Toe-In/Toe-Out

    CHAPTER 8: AXLE PLATES AND CAMBER PLUGS (CENTER OF GRAVITY; REAR SEAT HEIGHT) Figure 8-3 Replacing the Camber Tube Camber Clamp Camber Tube Allen Screw Bumper Washer Assembly Flats Adjusting Toe-In/Toe-Out Tools Needed: • 3/16” Allen Wrench • 7/8” Open End Wrench •...
  • Page 70 CHAPTER 8: AXLE PLATES AND CAMBER PLUGS (CENTER OF GRAVITY; REAR SEAT HEIGHT) 6. Measuring from the floor at the rear of each tire, mark the tire (with a felt tip pen) at the same height as Measurement A. 7. Measuring from the floor at the front of each tire, mark the tire (with a felt tip pen) at the same height as Measurement A.

  • Page 71: Chapter 9: Axles

    CHAPTER 9: AXLES WARNING Do not attempt any of the procedures in this chapter when the chair is occupied. 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. Stainless and Titanium Quick-Release Axles Adjusting the Quick-Release Axle WARNING...
  • 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

    CHAPTER 9: AXLES 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 tube1;...

  • Page 75: Chapter 10: Wheel Locks

    CHAPTER 10: WHEEL LOCKS WARNING TiLite recommends that you remove the wheel locks from your chair frame prior to engaging in any sport. If you ignore this Warning, you may seriously injure yourself or others or damage the wheelchair. WARNING The wheel stop must embed at least 3/16”...

  • 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 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 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. Slide the new Uni-Lock into the wheel lock clamp, but do not tighten the Allen screws. 4.
  • Page 79 CHAPTER 10: WHEEL LOCKS Figure 10-8 Figure 10-9 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

    CHAPTER 11: CASTERS AND FORKS Standard Forks WARNING Always mount identical size casters and forks on both sides of your chair. 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. Replacing Casters Tools Needed: •...

  • Page 82: Slipstream Single-Sided Forks

    CHAPTER 11: CASTERS AND FORKS SLIPSTREAM SINGLE-SIDED FORKS Replacing Casters Tools Needed: • 1/8” Allen Wrench 1. Remove the Allen screw and caster cap. See Figure 11-2. 2. Remove the caster. 3. Install the new caster onto the Slipstream Single-Sided Fork, replace the single-sided caster cap and securely tighten the screw so there is no space between the caster and the Single-Sided Fork side.

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

    CHAPTER 11: CASTERS AND FORKS Adjusting the Front Seat Height - Slipstream Single-Sided Forks Tools needed: • 5/8” Open End Wrench • Screwdriver You may be able to adjust the front seat height of your chair up or down without changing the casters to a larger or smaller size.

  • Page 84: Floating Casters

    See “Titanium Footrest - Adjusting the Height” on page 3-2. Note: Figure 11-5 depicts the footrest clamps on the ZRA. If you have an Aero Z, locate the corresponding screws that secure the footrest assembly to the frame.

  • Page 85: Glide Forks

    CHAPTER 11: CASTERS AND FORKS Figure 11-4 Figure 11-5 Figure 11-6 Allen Screws on Camber Clamp Allen Screws on Footrest Clamp Fixing a Floating Caster Apply Camber Tube Allen Pressure Clamp Screw Here Allen Screw Glide Forks I WARNING Always mount identical size casters and forks on both sides of your chair. 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 86: Replacing The Elastomer

    CHAPTER 11: CASTERS AND FORKS Figure 11-7 Figure 11-8 Replacing the Elastomer Replacing the Elastomer Fork Pivot Fork 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...
  • Page 87 CHAPTER 11: CASTERS AND FORKS 1. Place the chair on a level surface. 2. Using the 5/32” Allen Wrench, remove Allen Screw 1 (outer screw) and the washer. See Figures 11-10 to 11-12. 3. Using the 3/16” Allen wrench, loosen but do not remove Allen screw 2 (center screw) enough to allow the end cap tabs to slide out of the tab slots.
  • 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 11-12 Figure 11-13 Bearing Fork/ Slipstream Single-Sided Fork Glide Fork Fork Fork...

  • Page 89: Chapter 12: Rear Wheels

    CHAPTER 12: REAR WHEELS 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 Removing and Replacing the Rear Wheel 1.

  • Page 90: Handrims

    CHAPTER 12: REAR WHEELS Handrims WARNING You must have your handrims replaced by an authorized TiLite dealer or qualified technician. If you ignore this Warning, you may seriously injure yourself or others or damage the wheelchair. Pneumatic Tires and Tubes WARNING Fully deflate the tire before performing any disassembly procedures.

  • Page 91: Rear Wheel Spacers

    CHAPTER 12: REAR WHEELS Rear Wheel Spacers Adjusting Rear Wheel Spacing Note: Zero Play camber tubes do not have axle sleeves and therefore spacers are not an option. 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”...

  • Page 93: Chapter 13: Anti-Tips

    CHAPTER 13: ANTI-TIPS Rear Anti-Tips Figure 13-1 Adjusting Adjusting the Rear Anti-Tip 1. The bottom of the anti-tip wheels should be between 1-1/2” and 2” above the floor to ensure proper functionality. To adjust the height, press the two release buttons on the telescoping lower tube, then adjust the height of the Receiver lower tube.

  • Page 94: User-Friendly Anti-Tips

    CHAPTER 13: ANTI-TIPS 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: Adjusting

    CHAPTER 13: ANTI-TIPS Adjusting To adjust the height of the User-Friendly Anti-Tip, press the two release buttons on the telescoping lower tube and adjust the height of the lower tube so that the wheel is within 1-1/2” to 2” off the ground. See Figure 13-5. Figure 13-5 Adjusting the Anti-Tip Anti-Tip...

  • Page 96: Front Roller

    CHAPTER 13: ANTI-TIPS 7. Adjust both lower tubes so that the wheels are within 1-1/2” to 2” off the ground. See Figure 13-5. If this is not possible, proceed to Step 8. If you can achieve the proper ground clearance, proceed to Step 9. 8.
  • Page 97 CHAPTER 13: ANTI-TIPS WARNING The threads on the Allen screws that connect the Front Roller to the footrest tube are treated with Loctite ® ® medium strength thread lock. If you loosen either Allen screw, you MUST remove and reapply Loctite or an ®...

  • Page 99: Chapter 14: Transportation Options

    IWARNING If you cannot locate a Transit Tie-Down Option Sticker on your TiLite ZRA or Aero Z (see Figure 14-1), you must assume that your chair is equipped with the Wheelchair Transport Option and is only to be used for UNOCCUPIED transport of a wheelchair in a motor vehicle.
  • Page 100 IWARNING Do not ride in a TiLite ZRA or Aero Z in a motor vehicle if your weight, together with the weight of all items attached to the wheelchair (such as backpacks, seat pouches, etc.) is more than the Maximum User Weight listed in Table 14-1 on page 14-11.

  • Page 101: Warnings Regarding Wtors And Proper Set-Up

    J2249. Do NOT use WTORS that are designed to rely on the wheelchair structure to transfer occupant restraint loads to the vehicle. Do NOT use your TiLite ZRA or Aero Z wheelchair with a WTORS unless the WTORS has been installed fully in accordance with the instructions of the manufacturer of such restraints and SAE J2249.

  • Page 102: Warnings Regarding Use Of Components And Accessories

    POSITIONING THE WHEELCHAIR IN THE VEHICLE IWARNING The TiLite ZRA or Aero Z wheelchair equipped with the Transit Tie-Down Option have been dynamically tested in a forward-facing orientation for a 30 mph (48 km/h) frontal impact with a 170 lb. (77 kg) crash test dummy.

  • Page 103: Securing The Wheelchair To The Vehicle

    CHAPTER 14: TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS Figure 14-3 Clear Zones • Frontal Clear Zone (“FCZ”) is measured from the front most point on an occupant’s head and is 26” (650 mm) with pelvic and shoulder belts and 37- 1/2” (950mm) with pelvic belt only. The recommended clearance may not be achievable for wheelchair-seated drivers.

  • Page 104: Securing The Occupant; Positioning The Restraint Belts

    7176-19 and SAE J2249 must be used to secure the occupant within the wheelchair. IWARNING The TiLite ZRA and Aero Z wheelchairs with the Transit Tie-Down Option are intended for use by adults and children weighing 52 lbs. (23 kg) or more.

  • Page 105: Wheelchair-Anchored Belts

    Belt Pin VEHICLE-ANCHORED BELTS In accordance with WC19 Annex C, the TiLite ZRA and Aero Z were evaluated with regard to lateral stability. The test for lateral stability is shown in Figure 14-7 below. The average test results for point “P”...

  • Page 106: Correct Positioning Of Belts

    CHAPTER 14: TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS Figure 14-7 Vehicle-Anchored Belts In accordance with WC19 Annex E, the TiLite ZRA and Aero Z were evaluated with regard to the ability to accommodate vehicle-anchored pelvic and shoulder belts: • The TiLite ZRA received a rating of “Good” with respect to the ease of optimizing proper pelvic belt placement and an overall score of “Excellent”...
  • Page 107 CHAPTER 14: TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS Figure 14-8 Pelvic Belt Angle Note: Steeper side-view pelvic-belt angles are especially important if the pelvic belt is used for postural support in addition to occupant restraint in a frontal crash. Steeper angles will reduce the tendency for a vertical gap to develop between the user and the belt due to compliance of seat cushions and belt movement, thereby reducing the tendency for the user to slip under the belt and for the belt to ride up on the soft abdomen during normal use.

  • Page 108: Seating Options

    SEATING OPTIONS IWARNING The TiLite ZRA and Aero Z wheelchairs were crash-tested in accordance with WC19 and ISO 7176-19 only with TiLite Tension Adjustable Bolt-On seat upholstery and Tension Adjustable by Straps back upholstery. Therefore, these are the only seating options approved by TiLite for use with the Transit Tie-Down Option.

  • Page 109: Warranty Modification

    Impact), Section 5.4 (Clear Paths for Four-Point, Strap-Type Tie-Downs), Section 5.5 (Lateral Stability) and Section 5.7 (Accommodation of Vehicle-Anchored Three-point Belt Restraints). TiLite ZRA and Aero Z wheelchairs equipped with the Transit Tie-Down Option conform to the requirements of ISO 7176-19. Specifically, they have been tested in accordance with Section 5.2 (Frontal Impact), Section 5.3 (Accessibility of Securement Points Intended for Use with Four-Point Strap-Type Tie-Downs...
  • Page 110 CHAPTER 14: TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS The TiLite ZRA and Aero Z wheelchairs with the Transit Tie-Down Option were tested in accordance with WC19 Section 5.3 and ISO 7176-19 Section 5.2 using a WTORS that complied with WC19 Annex D and ISO 7176-19 Annex E, respectively. The 170 lb. (77 kg) crash test dummy was secured using a three-point occupant restraint system consisting of a vehicle-anchored shoulder belt and a wheelchair-anchored lap belt.
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