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Permobil TiLite Z Service Manual

Permobil TiLite Z Service Manual

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  • Page 1 Service Manual TiLite ®...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Consult instructions for use Add Loctite to threads Contact Information Please Note The information detailed within this service manual applies to the Permobil TiSport, LLC TiLite Z. 2701 W. Court St. Products may be covered by one or more U.S. and foreign patents and...

  • Page 3: General Information

    Medical Device Combinations It may be possible to configure this Permobil wheelchair with one or more other Medical Devices, accessories, or products. In the event that a provider wishes to do so, a risk assessment should be performed by competent equipment providers to ensure the safety and efficacy of the combination. Any installation of aftermarket equipment that requires permanent modifications to the wheelchair will void the manufacturer’s warranty.

  • Page 4: Getting To Know The Tilite Z

    Permobil TiLite Z Service Manual Getting to Know the TiLite Z Push Handle Back Support / Back Upholstery Side Guard Camber Tube Seat Sling / Cushion Handrim Frame Anti-Tips Axle Tire Spokes Footrest Caster Fork...

  • Page 5: Footrests

    Permobil TiLite Z Service Manual Footrests WARNINGS: - 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. - Whenever adjusting the angle or height of the footrest, or replacing the footrest, it is recommended to provide at least 5 cm of ground clearance to permit maneuvering over objects.

  • Page 6: Angle Adjustable Footrest

    Adjusting the Height / Replacing: The Angle Adjustable High Mount Footrest for the TiLite Z wheelchairs can be replaced or the height adjusted by using the tools and following the instructions under the “Open Loop Footrest" section.

  • Page 7: Safe Tread

    Safe Tread provides a more slip-resistant surface than the footrest of the wheelchair. Use of the Safe Tread is optional, but Permobil recommends using it in order to reduce the likelihood of a user's feet slipping off the footrest during use of the wheelchair. If applying the Safe Tread to the footrest, follow the following instructions: 1.

  • Page 8: Backrests And Push Handles

    Permobil TiLite Z Service Manual Backrests and Push Handles Folding Adjustable Height & Angle Backrest WARNINGS: - Before using the wheelchair, make sure the Folding Adjustable Height & Angle Backrest is locked securely in place in the upright position and all mounting hardware is securely tightened.
  • Page 9 Permobil TiLite Z Service Manual Backrests and Push Handles, continued Adjusting the Backrest Height: Tools: - 4mm Allen Wrench - Torque Wrench IMPORTANT! In order to adjust the backrest height, it is helpful to remove the backrest upholstery. Make note of the tautness of the backrest upholstery before removing so it can be reinstalled to approximately the same degree of tautness.

  • Page 10: Folding Adjustable Depth, Height And Angle Backrest

    Permobil TiLite Z Service Manual Backrests and Push Handles, continued Folding Adjustable Depth, Height & Angle Backrest Adjusting the Depth: WARNINGS: - Before using your wheelchair, make sure the Folding Adjustable Depth, Height & Angle Backrest is securely in place in the upright position and all mounting hardware is securely tightened.

  • Page 11: Armrests

    Permobil TiLite Z Service Manual Armrests WARNING: Make sure that the armrests are adjusted properly fore-aft before the user uses the wheelchair. The armrests should be positioned to provide optimal support and comfort for the user’s arms and elbows. Improperly adjusted armrests may cause injury, discomfort, or poor posture to the user or damage to the wheelchair.

  • Page 12: Removable, Height Adjustable T-Armrest

    Permobil TiLite Z Service Manual Armrests, continued Removable, Height Adjustable T-Armrest WARNING: Make sure the armrest height adjustment pin is securely engaged before applying weight to the armrest. IMPORTANT! Never lift the wheelchair using the T-Armrest. Adjusting the Armrest Height: 1.

  • Page 13: Swing Away Flip-Back Armrest

    Permobil TiLite Z Service Manual Armrests, continued Swing Away Flip-Back Armrest IMPORTANT! The Swing Away Armrests pivot on nylon sleeves, located inside the receiver. If the armrest does not rotate properly, remove the armrest, clean the armrest and inside the receiver thoroughly. If this does not solve the problem, check the nylon sleeves for wear.

  • Page 14: Side Guards

    Permobil TiLite Z Service Manual Side Guards Rigid Removable and Quad Removable Side Guards Using Rigid Side Guards: To remove either type of Rigid Side Guard, lift the side guard out of the side guard mount by grasping it at the top or place finger in the hole and pull it upwards.

  • Page 15: Fold-Down Rigid Side Guards (Aluminum)

    Permobil TiLite Z Service Manual Side Guards, continued Fold-Down Rigid Side Guards (Aluminum) 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 sling seat.

  • Page 16: Back Upholstery And Seat Upholstery

    Permobil TiLite Z Service Manual Back Upholstery and Seat Upholstery Tension Adjustable by Straps Back Upholstery Adjusting the Tension: IMPORTANT! 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, it may cause the wheelchair to "track"...

  • Page 17: Tension Adjustable By Straps Seat Sling Upholstery

    Permobil TiLite Z Service Manual Back Upholstery and Seat Upholstery, continued Tension Adjustable by Straps Seat Sling Upholstery WARNING: DO NOT make the tension of the seat sling so loose that it does not properly support the user's weight. Never let the sling become so loose that the user's weight is borne by the frame below the seat sling.

  • Page 18: Velcro-Style Adjustable Seat Belt

    WARNINGS: - Installation of the Velcro -Style Seat Belt must be performed by an authorized Permobil Manual dealer or qualified technician. ® - A wheelchair user must never use the wheelchair which has seat belts installed without proper securement of the seat belt around the user. If the seat belt is not properly secured, the belt may become entangled in the wheels or an external obstacle which may lead to the wheelchair coming to a sudden stop causing the user to fall out of the wheelchair.

  • Page 19: Axles & Camber Plugs (Center Of Gravity; Rear Seat Height)

    Axles & Camber Plugs (Center of Gravity; Rear Seat Height) TiLite Z wheelchairs are equipped with a camber tube. By adjusting the position of the camber tube, the center of gravity of the wheelchair can be adjusted. The information in the Axle Plates and Camber Plugs section of this Service Manual explains the various adjustments that are possible.

  • Page 20: Adjusting Toe-In / Toe-Out

    Permobil TiLite Z Service Manual Axle Plates & Camber Plugs (Center of Gravity; Rear Seat Height), continued Replacing the Camber Tube: Tools: - 5mm Allen Wrench - 2.5mm Allen Wrench - Ruler 1. Remove the rear wheels and place the frame on a level surface.

  • Page 21: Axles

    - DO NOT attempt any adjustments when the wheelchair is occupied. - Quick-Release Axles are pre-adjusted to permit minimal “play” in the axle. Permobil recommends not adjusting 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 camber plug; too little “play” can prevent the locking balls from engaging fully, causing the wheel to disengage from the wheelchair without warning.

  • Page 22: Quad Quick-Release Axles

    Permobil TiLite Z Service Manual Axles, continued Quad Quick-Release Axles WARNING: The threads on the set screws on the Quad Quick-Release Axles assemblies are treated with Loctite , a medium strength thread lock. ® ® If any set screw is loosened, remove and reapply Loctite or an equivalent medium strength thread lock.

  • Page 23: Wheel Locks

    WARNINGS: - Permobil recommends removing the wheel locks from the wheelchair frame prior to engaging in any contact sport. - The wheel stop must embed at least 5 mm into the tire or the wheelchair may roll unexpectedly. Therefore, before adjusting the lock inflate the tires to the recommended tire pressure (see sidewall of the tire).

  • Page 24: Composite Scissor Lock

    4. Follow the instructions in the "Composite Scissor Lock - Adjusting” section to position and secure the new wheel lock. Grade Aids Permobil provides Newton Grade Aid Wheel Locks. For information on how to adjust the Grade Aid Wheel Locks, please refer to the product documentation available from Newton.

  • Page 25: Casters And Forks

    Permobil TiLite Z Service Manual Casters and Forks WARNING: Always mount identical size Casters and Forks on both sides of the wheelchair. Standard Forks Replacing Casters: IMPORTANT! If your wheelchair has 4”, 5”, or 6” LiteSpeed Casters, make sure that Spacer 2 (which is wider than Spacer 1) is positioned on the recessed side of the Caster, which should be oriented outwards when the Casters are in the trailing position.

  • Page 26: Slipstream Single-Sided Forks

    Permobil TiLite Z Service Manual Casters and Forks, continued Adjusting the Angle of the Fork in the Caster Mount: WARNINGS: - When assembling caster wedges, be sure to clean all surfaces from foreign objects and grease using a dry cloth. Using rubber gloves, apply SAC-2 Supergrip™to the inside of the caster housing after every fourth removal.

  • Page 27: Glide Forks

    The screws and axles should be able to be removed and reinstalled approximately four times without reapplying the coating. If the screws or axles are repeatedly removed and reinstalled, Permobil requires that Vibra-TITE VC-3 be applied after every fourth adjustment.
  • Page 28 Permobil TiLite Z Service Manual Casters and Forks, continued Replacing Glide Forks - Standard Sided: Tools: - 3mm Allen Wrench (2) - 17mm Socket Wrench 1. Remove the casters. See the “Glide Forks - Replacing Casters - Standard Forks” section or the “Slipstream Single-Sided Forks – Replacing Casters” section.

  • Page 29: Rear Wheels

    4. Lock the lever on the Quad Quick-Release Axle. 5. Pull firmly on the wheel (without unlocking the lever) to make sure the wheel is locked securely in place. Handrims WARNING: Handrims must be replaced by an authorized Permobil dealer or qualified technician.

  • Page 30: Pneumatic Tires And Tubes

    Presta Valve Knurled Nut Solid Tires WARNING: Replacement of solid tires requires specialized equipment. If the solid tires need replacement, this must be done by an authorized Permobil dealer or qualified technician. Rear Wheel Spacing Adjusting the Rear Wheel Spacing: WARNING: Make sure to use the same spacing on both sides of the wheelchair.

  • Page 31: Anti-Tips

    Apply sufficient pressure to ensure the anti-tips are operating properly. IMPORTANT!: If anti-tips were not originally ordered with the Permobil wheelchair, anti-tips will need to be ordered as well as replacement Allen Screws.

  • Page 32: User-Friendly Anti-Tips

    Permobil TiLite Z Service Manual Anti-Tips, continued User-Friendly Anti-Tips Engaging: To engage the User-Friendly Anti-Tips, grip the anti-tip Receiver firmly and pull it rearward, away from the anti-tip mounting plate Anti-Tip and lower it until it re-engages in the mounting plate.

  • Page 33: Transportation

    Permobil TiLite Z Service Manual Transportation Occupied Use in a Motor Vehicle Please read and understand all warnings before using the wheelchair. Safety is our top priority. Warnings: - This wheelchair conforms with the requirements of ISO 7176-19:2022 and has been designed and tested for use only as a forward-facing seat in a motor vehicle.
  • Page 34 - Annex D of ISO 7176-19:2022 provides a method of testing a wheelchair for its ability to accommodate vehicle-anchored pelvic and shoulder belts. When tested in accordance with Annex D of ISO 7176-19:2022, the TiLite Z had a score of “Good” for ease of proper belt positioning and an overall score of “Excellent”...
  • Page 35 Permobil TiLite Z Service Manual Transportation, continued Securement in a Motor Vehicle Make sure that the wheelchair is secured in a forward-facing orientation using all four attachment points prior to travelling in the motor vehicle. To secure the wheelchair, locate the four tiedown points, marked with the hook symbol shown below:...
  • Page 36 PD16522 Rev. 3 TiSport, LLC 2701 W. Court St. Pasco, WA 99301 permobil.com...

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