Footrests/Hangers; Rear Wheels; Axles - TiLite TRA AERO T Owner's Manual

CHAPTER 1: WARNINGS
time unexpectedly. ALWAYS lift your chair by grasping the non-detachable parts of the main frame (not including the
swing-away hangers or backrests).
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.
G. FOOTRESTS/HANGERS
I WARNING
Certain footrests are standard equipment with TiLite wheelchairs. Other, more specialized footrests are optional
equipment. The following rules apply to footrests:
1. ALWAYS allow for AT LEAST 2 inches of clearance between the ground and the lowest point on the underside of
your footrests. If you set your footrests too LOW, they may "catch" on obstacles you can expect to find in normal
use of your chair. If your footrests "catch," the chair may stop and tip forward.
2. NEVER lift your wheelchair by grasping the footrests or the swing-away hangers. Footrests and swing-away
hangers are detachable and are not designed to support the weight of your chair. If you do, the footrests or the
swing-away hangers may detach, causing you to drop the chair, or you may break the footrests or the swing-away
hangers or cause them to become loose and break at a later time unexpectedly.
3. READ and understand the warnings under "Transferring In and Out of Your Wheelchair" on pages 1-7 to 1-8 of
this Manual. There is important information in that section regarding your footrests and transfers.
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.
H. REAR WHEELS
I WARNING
Rear wheels are standard components on your wheelchair. The positioning of the rear wheels is a critical factor
in locating the center of balance of your chair. Any change to your rear wheel position will change your center of
balance. Therefore, use extreme caution when making any adjustment to the position of your rear wheels.
1. As you move the rear wheels and axles forward on your chair, you shift the center of balance FORWARD. This
means it is easier for your chair to tip over backward.
2. As you move the rear wheels and axles backward on your chair, you shift the center of balance BACKWARD.
This means your chair is less likely to tip-over backward. However, even if your rear wheels and axles are set as
far back as possible, the chair can still tip-over backward.
3. ALWAYS consult with your health care provider to determine the best rear wheel/axle setup for you based on your
weight and body type and your abilities to control the chair.
4. Once you and your health care provider have determined the best rear wheel/axle setup for you, NEVER change
the setup UNLESS you are sure you are not at risk to tip over.
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
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