Seat Slings/Cushions; Upholstery Fabric - TiLite TRA AERO T Owner's Manual

CHAPTER 1: WARNINGS
your chair can make it easier to tip over and you should use anti-tips until you have adapted to the modified
configuration; or
d. even if you are an experienced rider in your TiLite chair but your physical condition has changed.
In order to properly use your anti-tips, please follow the following rules:
1. Your anti-tips should be between 1-1/2 inches to 2 inches off the ground when they are locked in place in the
"down" position.
2. If your anti-tips are set too LOW, they may "catch" on obstacles that you can expect to encounter in normal
wheelchair use. If this happens, you may tip over and fall.
3. If your anti-tips are set too HIGH, their ability to prevent a backward tip-over will be limited and they may not
prevent a tip-over at all.
4. ALWAYS keep your anti-tips locked in place in the "down" position unless:
a. You have an attendant (but your attendant must rotate the anti-tips into the "down" position whenever he
or she leaves you unattended in your chair, even for a moment), or
b. You have to climb or descend a curb or step or overcome an obstacle. Even if this is the case, only unlock
the anti-tips if you can safely climb or descend the curb or step or overcome the obstacle and make sure
the anti-tips are locked in the "up" 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.
B. SEAT SLINGS/CUSHIONS
I WARNING
TiLite seat slings (which are standard equipment) and cushions (which are optional equipment) are not designed for
the relief of pressure. If you have pressure sores, or are at risk to get them, you may need a special pressure-relieving
cushion or other seating system. If you have pressure sores, consult with your doctor immediately. If you are at risk to
develop pressure sores or do not know if you are at risk, consult with your doctor as to the most appropriate seating
system for you. TiLite has NO information about your medical condition and assumes no responsibility should you
choose the wrong seating system for your medical needs. You MUST regularly check your seat sling while you are
seated in your wheelchair to ensure that the tension is properly adjusted so that your weight does not cause the seat
sling to touch the cross tubes beneath the seat sling.
TiLite also offers a limited number of seat cushions manufactured by other manufacturers. However, the selection of
any of these products is a decision to be made by you and your doctor or therapist. TiLite has NO information about
your medical condition and assumes no responsibility should you choose the wrong seating system for your medical
needs.
If you ignore these Warnings, you may develop pressure sores, which can be a life-threatening complication from
wheelchair use.
C. UPHOLSTERY FABRIC
I 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. The upholstery on your chair is flame retardant. Laundering or allowing the upholstery to become wet repeatedly
will reduce the flame retardant qualities of the fabric.
3. DO NOT "drop down" into your chair. By placing undue force on the upholstery, you will weaken the fabric and it
may become worn sooner than it otherwise would. If you do "drop down" into your chair on a regular basis, inspect
and replace the upholstery more often.
4. The upholstery on your chair will weaken with age and use. Regularly inspect your upholstery for fraying, thin
spots, or stretching of the fabric at the rivet holes.
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.
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