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OWNERS MANUAL
SERIAL NUMBER ______________________
OM_R_0809RevB

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  • Page 1 OWNERS MANUAL SERIAL NUMBER ______________________ OM_R_0809RevB...
  • Page 2 YOU TO DETERMINE IF YOU REqUIRE A SEATING RESTRAINT OR POSITIONING SYSTEM IN ORDER TO ENSURE THAT YOU CAN SAFELY OPERATE YOUR WHEELCHAIR. SERIOUS INJURY CAN OCCUR IN THE EVENT OF A FALL FROM A WHEELCHAIR. __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Aero R Owners Manual OM_R_0809RevA...
  • Page 3 Enjoy the ride. On behalf of the TiLite Team, thank you for choosing TiLite. David Lippes Founder, Chairman & CEO Aero R Owners Manual OM_R_0809RevB...
  • Page 4 TiLite to further improve product designs. All information you provide to TiLite when you register will be protected by TiLite as required by applicable laws and regulations and will be used solely by TiLite. Aero R Owners Manual OM_R_0809RevB...

  • Page 5: Product Registration Form

    FOLD HERE uality of Service: imeliness of Delivery: uality of Product: hat additional features if any ould you li e to see on this or future i ite products Aero R Owners Manual OM_R_0809RevB...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    D. SEATING SYSTEMS 1-13 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 Aero R Owners Manual OM_R_0809RevB...
  • Page 7 Adjusting the Height/Replacing the Footrest BUCKLE ADJUSTABLE CALF STRAPS ADJUSTABLE CALF STRAP/PADDED ADJUSTABLE CALF STRAP CHAPTER 4: BACKRESTS, PUSH HANDLES AND STROLLER HANDLES FOLDING ADJUSTABLE HEIGHT & ANGLE BACKREST (TITANIUM OR ALUMINUM) Folding the Backrest Unfolding the Backrest Aero R Owners Manual OM_R_0809RevB...
  • Page 8 CORBAC ADJUSTABLE CONTOUR BACK SUPPORT BOLT-ON SEAT SLING Adjusting the Tension Replacing the Upholstery SEAT CUSHIONS Replacing the Foam Insert in the TiLite Seat Cushion ® VELCRO -STYLE ADJUSTABLE SEAT BELT Installation Adjustment Safety Check Aero R Owners Manual OM_R_0809RevB...
  • Page 9 ANGLE ADJUSTABLE “BULLET” CASTER HOUSING 11-2 Adjusting the Angle 11-2 ADJUSTING FRONT SEAT HEIGHT 11-3 FORK EXTENSIONS 11-3 FLOATING CASTERS 11-4 FROG LEGS ® 11-5 Replacing the Elastomer Shock 11-5 ® Replacing Frog Legs 11-5 Aero R Owners Manual OM_R_0809RevB viii...
  • Page 10 REAR ANTI-TIPS 13-1 Adjusting 13-1 Mounting the Rear Anti-Tip Receiver 13-1 USER-FRIENDLY ANTI-TIPS 13-2 Engaging the Anti-Tip 13-2 Disengaging the Anti-Tip 13-2 Adjusting the Anti-Tip 13-3 Removing the Anti-Tip 13-3 Mounting the User-Friendly Anti-Tip 13-3 Aero R Owners Manual OM_R_0809RevB...

  • Page 12: Chapter 1: Warnings

    ( e.g. , pressure-relief cushions, seat belts). 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. Aero R Owners Manual OM_R_0809RevB...

  • Page 13: Changing/Adjusting Your Wheelchair

    Do NOT operate your chair in such terrain. You may damage the wheels or axles or loosen fasteners of your chair. 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. Aero R Owners Manual OM_R_0809RevB...

  • Page 14: Motor Vehicle Safety

    ALWAYS make sure the wheelchair has push handles and ALWAYS use them. REGULARLY check to make sure the push handle grips are securely seated on the back canes so they will not rotate or slip off. Aero R Owners Manual OM_R_0809RevB...

  • Page 15: Standing On Your Chair

    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. Aero R Owners Manual OM_R_0809RevB...

  • Page 16: Climbing A Curb Or Single Step

    6. Instruct your assistant that, when the rear wheels are safely on the lower level, he or she may then tilt the chair backward to the balance point of the rear wheels, thereby raising the front casters off the upper level. Aero R Owners Manual OM_R_0809RevB...

  • Page 17: Descending A Flight Of Stairs

    2. The distance between the rear wheels. The less distance between the rear wheels, the greater the likelihood your chair will tip over to the side. 3. The amount of rear wheel camber. The less camber, the greater the likelihood your chair will tip over to the side. Aero R Owners Manual OM_R_0809RevB...

  • Page 18: Transferring In And Out Of Your Wheelchair

    4. ALWAYS move your chair as close as you can to the seat (bed, etc.) to which you are transferring. If possible, use a transfer board. 5. ALWAYS lock the rear wheels using wheel locks before you transfer. This keeps the rear wheels from rolling. If Aero R Owners Manual OM_R_0809RevB...

  • Page 19: Dressing/Undressing In Your Chair

    2. ALWAYS keep your buttocks in contact with the backrest and the seat cushion when bending, reaching or leaning. 3. NEVER shift your weight in the same direction you are bending, reaching or leaning. 4. NEVER reach or lean to the rear unless your chair has anti-tips locked in place. Aero R Owners Manual OM_R_0809RevB...

  • Page 20: Moving Backward

    When riding indoors, doorway thresholds, plush carpeting and other obstacles can be dangerous. In order to avoid these risks: 1. ALWAYS be alert for such dangers. 2. ALWAYS scan the area ahead of you as you ride. Aero R Owners Manual OM_R_0809RevB...

  • Page 21: Curbs/Steps

    7. NEVER start up or down a ramp unless you are certain the ramp is wide enough for its entire length so your wheels will not fall off the edge. 8. In order to control your speed, ALWAYS keep pressure with your hands on the handrims when going down a hill, Aero R Owners Manual OM_R_0809RevB 1-10...

  • Page 22: Stairs

    TiLite chair but you have made any modifications or adjustments to the configuration of your chair, such as changing the position of the front or rear wheels, changing Aero R Owners Manual OM_R_0809RevB...

  • Page 23: Seat Slings/Cushions

    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. Aero R Owners Manual OM_R_0809RevB 1-12...

  • Page 24: Seating Systems

    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. Aero R Owners Manual OM_R_0809RevB 1-13...

  • Page 25: Armrests

    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. Aero R Owners Manual OM_R_0809RevB 1-14...

  • Page 26: Axles

    4. When you transfer to or from your chair, ALWAYS set both rear wheel locks to prevent the rear wheels from rolling. 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. Aero R Owners Manual OM_R_0809RevB 1-15...

  • Page 27: Caster Pin Locks

    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. Aero R Owners Manual OM_R_0809RevB...

  • Page 28: Unauthorized Parts And Accessories

    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. Aero R Owners Manual OM_R_0809RevB 1-17...

  • Page 30: Chapter 2: Safety Inspection, Maintenance & Troubleshooting

    • 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. Aero R Owners Manual OM_R_0809RevB...

  • Page 31: Troubleshooting

    • 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 Aero R Owners Manual OM_R_0809RevB...

  • Page 32: Cleaning

    TiLite supplier or TiLite Customer Service. Please note, if more than one solution in the chart below applies to your particular adjustment issue, always try one solution at a time until the problem is solved. Aero R Owners Manual OM_R_0809RevB...
  • Page 33 √ √ √ barrels and mounts are properly adjusted Make sure that rear wheels √ √ √ √ are equally spaced away from the seat frame Adjust the toe-in/toe-out of √ √ the rear wheels Aero R Owners Manual OM_R_0809RevB...

  • Page 34: Chapter 3: Footrests

    Figure 3-2. Loosen the screws just enough to permit the footrest tubes to slide up and down within the covers. Do not detach the footrest clamps from the frame. 2. If replacing the footrest, remove the old footrest and insert the new footrest tubes through the covers and into the frame. Aero R Owners Manual OM_R_0809RevB...

  • Page 35: Adjusting The Angle Of The Footrest

    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. Aero R Owners Manual OM_R_0809RevB...

  • Page 36: Adjusting Height/Replacing The Footrest

    The Flip-Up, Angle Adjustable Flip-Up, Depth Adjustable Flip-Up or Depth and Angle Adjustable Flip-Up Footrest for the Aero R with Swing Away Hangers can be replaced, or the height adjusted, by using the tools and following the procedures under “Angle Adjustable Footrest” on pages 3-1 to 3-2.

  • Page 37: Adjusting The Angle Of The Footrest

    Adjustable High Mount Flip-Up Footrest; and Depth and Angle Adjustable High Mount Flip-Up Footrest If your Aero R has Swing Away Hangers, you can replace, or adjust the height of, the footrest by using the tools and following the procedures under “Angle Adjustable Footrest” on page 3-1.

  • Page 38: Adjusting The Height/Replacing The Footrest

    Footrest; and Depth and Angle Adjustable Flip-Up Footrest” on page 3-3. If your Aero R has a Fixed Front End, you can replace, or adjust the height of, the footrest, or adjust the depth or angle of the footrest, by using the tools and following the procedures below.

  • Page 39: Hanger Flip-Up Footrests; 90° Hanger Depth Adjustable Flip-Up Footrests

    2. Reposition the angle adjustable bracket Footplate Clamp to the desired height (not less than 2” of Angle Adjustable Bracket ground clearance), lining up the holes in the angle adjustable bracket with the holes in the hanger. Aero R Owners Manual OM_R_0809RevB...

  • Page 40: Adjusting The Angle Of The Footrest

    2. Holding the hanger, not the release lever, swing the hanger until the pivot bushing locks into place in the pivot receiver. Figure 3-15 Swing Away Hangers Frame Plug Release Lever Frame Hole Pivot Bushing Pivot Receiver Aero R Owners Manual OM_R_0809RevB...

  • Page 41: 1-Piece Flip-Up Footrest

    Footrest” on page 3-1. When adjusting the angle it is advisable to do so with the footrest in the flip down position so that the latch does not rotate. Buckle Adjustable Calf Straps Buckle Adjustable Calf Straps are shown in Figure 3-18. Install the calf strap as shown in Figure 3-18. Figure 3-18 Buckle Adjustable Calf Strap Aero R Owners Manual OM_R_0809RevB...

  • Page 42: Adjustable Calf Strap/Padded Adjustable Calf Strap

    Adjustable Calf Strap/Padded Adjustable Calf Strap The Adjustable Calf Strap and Padded Adjustable Calf Straps are shown in Figure 3-19. Install the calf straps as shown in Figure 3-19. Figure 3-19 Padded Adjustable Calf Strap Aero R Owners Manual OM_R_0809RevB...

  • Page 44: Chapter 4: Backrests, Push Handles And Stroller Handles

    If the backrest will not lock in the unfolded (upright) position, follow these procedures: 1. Fold the backrest down over the seat. 2. Loosen, but do not remove, the Latch Screw. See Figure 4-2. 3. Rotate the latch spacer. Aero R Owners Manual OM_R_0809RevB...

  • Page 45: Adjusting If There Is "Play" In The Backrest Or Backrest Bracket

    1/8” Allen Wrench 1. Lock the backrest in the unfolded position. 2. On both sides of the chair, loosen, but do not remove, the two Allen Screws that attach the backrest to the bracket. See Figure 4-4. Aero R Owners Manual OM_R_0809RevB...

  • Page 46: Adjusting The Backrest Height

    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. TiLite requires that you reapply Aero R Owners Manual OM_R_0809RevB...
  • Page 47 3 holes in the backrest. See Figure 4-8. e. Secure the backrest posts inside the backrest and the backrest to the bracket using the Allen Screws. See Figure 4-8. Proceed to Step 7. Aero R Owners Manual OM_R_0809RevB...
  • Page 48 Locknuts. Note that the Allen Screws used to secure the backrest posts inside the backrest will also secure the backrest to the brackets. See Figure 4-7. See “Replacing the Backrest” on page 4-6. Proceed to Step 7. Aero R Owners Manual OM_R_0809RevB...

  • Page 49: Replacing The Backrest

    Tools Needed: • 7/16” Open End Wrench • 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 7-2. Aero R Owners Manual OM_R_0809RevB...

  • Page 50: Bolt-On Push Handles

    Push Handle “Top View” 1-1/8” Allen Clamp Screws 1” Allen Screw Removing Push Handles Tools Needed: • 5/32” Allen Wrench 1. Remove the three Allen Screws and remove the clamp and handle. See Figure 4-11. Aero R Owners Manual OM_R_0809RevB...

  • Page 51: Adjustable Height Push Handles

    Adjustable Height Push Handles Push Handle “Top View” Allen Screws Adjustable Handle Clamp Removing Push Handles Tools Needed: • 3/16” Allen Wrench 1. Remove the four Allen Screws. See Figure 4-13. 2. Remove the clamp and handle. Aero R Owners Manual OM_R_0809RevB...

  • Page 52: Chapter 5: Armrests

    Backrest Hinge this Warning, your armrest pins 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. Aero R Owners Manual OM_R_0809RevB...

  • Page 53: Adjusting The Height Of The Receiver

    1. To remove the desk arm assembly, press and hold the release lever. See Figures 5-4 and 5-5. 2. While holding the release lever, lift the desk arm assembly to remove it from the mounting bracket. See Figure 5-6. Replacing Slide the desk arm bracket into the mounting bracket. See Figure 5-6. Aero R Owners Manual OM_R_0809RevB...
  • Page 54 Removable Desk Arm Removable Desk Arm with Transfer Loop Armrest Armrest Release Lever Release Lever Height Adjustment Height Adjustment Lever Lever Locking Pin Locking Pin Bracket Bracket Figure 5-6 Mounting Desk Arm Release Lever Bracket Mounting Bracket Aero R Owners Manual OM_R_0809RevB...

  • Page 56: Chapter 6: Side Guards

    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 quad Removable Side Guard Rigid Removable Side Guard Bracket Side Guard Mount Clamp Aero R Owners Manual OM_R_0809RevB...

  • Page 57: Adjusting Rigid Side Guards

    2. Insert the Allen Screw into 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 Rigid Side Guards” on page 6-2. Aero R Owners Manual OM_R_0809RevB...

  • Page 58: Fold-Down Rigid Side Guards (Aluminum And Carbon Fiber)

    2. Insert the two Allen Screws through the washers and the two halves of the clamp and securely tighten. Aero R Owners Manual OM_R_0809RevB...

  • Page 60: Chapter 7: Back Upholstery, Seat Upholstery And Seat Cushions

    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 flap back into position in front of the rigidizer bar. 11. Replace the seat cushion. Aero R Owners Manual OM_R_0809RevB...

  • Page 61: Tension Adjustable By Straps Back Upholstery

    6. Securely attach the padded back to the backrest ears and lower the back flap back into position in front of the rigidizer bar. Figure 7-4 ® Adjusting Velcro Adjustable Back Upholstery Back Flap Ear Straps Backrest Ears Strap Backrest Padded Back Aero R Owners Manual OM_R_0809RevB...

  • Page 62: Replacing

    1. Remove the seat cushion. 2. Detach the back upholstery from the seat upholstery (see “Velcro ® -Style Adjustable Back Upholstery” on page 7-1 or “Tension Adjustable by Straps Back Upholstery” on pages 7-2 to 7-3). Aero R Owners Manual OM_R_0809RevB...

  • Page 63: Replacing The Upholstery

    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. Aero R Owners Manual OM_R_0809RevB...

  • Page 64: Velcro ® -Style Adjustable Seat Belt

    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. Position: if too high or too low, adjust anchor points. Aero R Owners Manual OM_R_0809RevB...

  • Page 65: Maintenance

    5. Move chair through full range of motion, including folding, and rolling. Check for any interference. Maintenance Check periodically for signs of wear in the stitching and webbing. If significant wear is found, contact your supplier for qualified repair or replacement by TiLite. Aero R Owners Manual OM_R_0809RevB...

  • Page 66: Chapter 8: Axle Plates And Camber Plugs (Center Of Gravity; Rear Seat Height)

    Figure 8-1. Figure 8-1 Adjusting the Center of Gravity Tools Needed: • 5/32” Allen Wrench • Ruler 1. Remove the rear wheels. Aero R Owners Manual OM_R_0809RevB...

  • Page 67: Adjusting The Rear Seat Height

    Visually inspect the gap between the camber mount clamp and the threaded camber clamp both forward and rearward of the axle plate. c. If necessary, use the torque wrench to tighten down the side where the gap described above is larger. Aero R Owners Manual OM_R_0809RevB...

  • Page 68: Replacing The Camber Tube

    Note: When installing a new camber tube, make sure that the flat side of the camber plugs at both ends of the Replacing the Camber Tube on the Aero R camber tube are perpendicular to the floor. Also, for camber tubes other than 0 degrees, make sure that the...

  • Page 69: Adjusting Toe-In/Toe-Out

    8, rotate the camber tube using the 7/8” Open End Wrench forward to toe-in the rear wheels. Continue adjusting the camber tube until these two measurements are equal. See Figure 8-9. 13. Securely tighten the Allen Screws in the camber tube mount. 14. Square the front casters to the floor. Aero R Owners Manual OM_R_0809RevB...
  • Page 70 CHAPTER 8: AXLE PLATES AND CAMBER PLUGS (CENTER OF GRAVITY; REAR SEAT HEIGHT) Figure 8-8 Figure 8-9 Adjusting the Toe-In/Toe-Out Adjusting the Toe-In/Toe-Out Wrench Camber Tube Camber Plug Toe-In/Toe-Out Measurement Aero R Owners Manual OM_R_0809RevB...

  • Page 72: Chapter 9: Axles And Amputee Adapters

    Also, check to make sure there is not too much play in the axle. Figure 9-1 Adjusting the Quick-Release Axle Axle Sleeve Locking Balls Flats Axle Locknut Release Button Aero R Owners Manual OM_R_0809RevB...

  • Page 73: Quad Quick-Release Axles

    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. Aero R Owners Manual OM_R_0809RevB...

  • Page 74: Adjusting The "Play

    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. Aero R Owners Manual OM_R_0809RevB...

  • Page 76: Chapter 10: Wheel Locks

    3. Slide the new wheel lock into the wheel lock clamp, but do not tighten the Allen Screws. 4. Follow the procedures under “Adjusting the Push to Lock Wheel Lock” on page 10-1 to position and secure the new wheel lock. Aero R Owners Manual OM_R_0809RevB 10-1...

  • Page 77: Uni-Lock

    (see Figure 10-4), the Uni-Lock is set to the “Push to Lock” position. Figure 10-4 Figure 10-3 Push to Lock Position Pull to Lock Position Socket Head Socket Head Cap Screw Cap Screw Aero R Owners Manual OM_R_0809RevB 10-2...

  • Page 78: Repositioning The Handle Of The Uni-Lock Wheel Lock

    Push to Lock Standard Handle Positions 1, 2, 3 The Uni-Lock ships with the handle in standard position 3. If you desire to switch to standard positions 1 or 2, follow the procedures below. Aero R Owners Manual OM_R_0809RevB 10-3...

  • Page 79: Uni-Lock With Extension Handles

    All of the adjustments set forth under “Uni-Lock” on pages 10-2 to 10-4 apply to the Uni-Lock with Extension Handles. Composite Scissor Lock Note: The Composite Scissor Lock is available on the Aero R with a fixed front frame but not with swing away hangers.

  • Page 80: Replacing The Composite Scissor Lock

    6. Reattach the locking mechanism (handle and wheel stop) portion of the scissor lock to the base by inserting the hex bolt through the black plastic washer (instead of the metal washer and spring), the base, and the two washers and nut removed in Step 2. Aero R Owners Manual OM_R_0809RevB 10-5...

  • Page 81: Aluminum Scissor Lock

    Metal Washer Spring Washers Plastic Washer Aluminum Scissor Lock Note: The Aluminum Scissor Lock is available on the Aero R with a fixed front frame but not with swing-away hangers. Adjusting the Aluminum Scissor Lock Tools Needed: • 3/16” Allen Wrench 1.

  • Page 82: Chapter 11: Casters, Forks And Caster Pin Locks

    3. Remove the old fork and install the replacement fork on the fork stem. 4. Replace the jam nut and washer and securely tighten. 5. Reinstall the casters. See “Replacing Casters” on page 11-1. Aero R Owners Manual OM_R_0809RevB 11-1...

  • Page 83: Caster Pin Locks

    , you must square the “Bullet” Caster Housing to the level surface because the flat edge of the Frog Legs ® fork (see Figure 11-10 on page 11-5) is not parallel to the “Bullet” Caster Housing. Aero R Owners Manual OM_R_0809RevB 11-2...

  • Page 84: Adjusting Front Seat Height

    • 7/16” Open End Wrench Figure 11-6 1. Follow the procedure under “Replacing Forks” on page 11-1 Aero R Fork Extensions to remove the casters and forks. 2. Completely remove the Allen Screw and locknut that secure “Bullet” Caster Dowel the “Bullet”...

  • Page 85: Floating Casters

    13 until the caster no longer floats. Figure 11-8 Figure 11-9 Figure 11-7 Fixing a Floating Caster Allen Screws on Camber Clamp Allen Screws on Footrest Clamp Allen Screws Apply Pressure Here Camber Tube Wood Allen Block Screws Aero R Owners Manual OM_R_0809RevB 11-4...

  • Page 86: Frog Legs

    ® 4. Insert the dowel into the new “Bullet” Caster Housing attached to the new Frog Leg fork and slide it into the caster barrel. Aero R Owners Manual OM_R_0809RevB 11-5...
  • Page 87 7. Reinstall the caster. See “Replacing Casters” on page 11-1. 8. Follow the procedures under “Angle Adjustable “Bullet” Caster Housing” on page 11-2 to square the caster. Figure 11-11 ® Replacing Frog Legs Caster Barrel Allen Screw Dowel “Bullet Caster Housing Locknut Aero R Owners Manual OM_R_0809RevB 11-6...

  • Page 88: Rear Wheel With Quick-Release Axle

    3. Insert the axle all the way into axle sleeve. 4. Lock lever on the quad release axle. 5. Pull firmly on the wheel (without unlocking the lever) to make sure the wheel is locked securely in place. Aero R Owners Manual OM_R_0809RevB 12-1...

  • Page 89: Handrims

    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 qualified technician. If you ignore this Warning, you may seriously injure yourself or others or damage the wheelchair. Aero R Owners Manual OM_R_0809RevB 12-2...

  • Page 90: Rear Wheel Spacers

    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 Lock Washer Axle Camber Tube Sleeve 1/2” Spacer 1/8” Spacer 1/4” Spacer Aero R Owners Manual OM_R_0809RevB 12-3...
  • Page 91 CHAPTER 12: REAR WHEELS Aero R Owners Manual OM_R_0809RevB 12-4...

  • Page 92: Chapter 13: Anti-Tips

    2. Install the anti-tip receiver as shown in Figure 13-2. 3. Insert the Allen Screws through the anti-tip receiver, the various washers and the locknuts and securely tighten the locknuts. 4. Reinstall the rear wheels. Locknuts Anti-tip Receiver Allen Screws Aero R Owners Manual OM_R_0809RevB 13-1...

  • Page 93: User-Friendly Anti-Tips

    To disengage the User-Friendly Anti-Tip, grip the anti-tip receiver firmly and pull it downward, away from the anti-tip mounting plate, and raise it until it re-engages in the mounting plate in the position shown in Figure 13-5. Figure 13-5 Disengaging the Anti-Tips Receiver Mounting Plate Aero R Owners Manual OM_R_0809RevB 13-2...

  • Page 94: Adjusting The Anti-Tip

    Figure 13-7 and that the white arrows are all aligned on the opposite (forward) side of the anti-tip components as shown in Figure 13-7. 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. Aero R Owners Manual OM_R_0809RevB 13-3...
  • Page 95 Apply sufficient pressure to ensure that the anti-tips are operating properly. 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. Figure 13-7 Mounting the User-Friendly Anti-Tip on the Aero R Allen Screws Frame...

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