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S E R I E S 2
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SERIAL NUMBER ______________________
Z2SUPP_0211Rev B

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  • Page 1 S E R I E S 2 S E R I E S SERIAL NUMBER ______________________ Z2SUPP_0211Rev B...
  • Page 2 ZRA OWNERS MANUAL. PLEASE READ ALL WARNINGS CONTAINED IN THE AERO Z, ZR AND ZRA OWNERS MANUAL BEFORE USING THE TiLITE ZR SERIES 2, ZRA SERIES 2 AND AERO Z SERIES 2. IF YOU IGNORE THIS WARNING, YOU MAY FALL, TIP OVER OR LOSE CONTROL OF THE WHEELCHAIR AND SERIOUSLY INJURE YOURSELF OR OTHERS AND DAMAGE THE WHEELCHAIR.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CHApTER 4: AxLE pLATES AND CAMBER TUBES (CENTER Of GRAvITy; REAR SEAT HEIGHT) Adjusting the Center of Gravity (ZR Series 2) Replacing the Camber Tube (ZR Series 2) Adjusting the Rear Seat Height (Aero Z Series 2 and ZRA Series 2)
  • Page 4 Mounting (Aero Z Series 2 and ZRA Series 2) USER-FRIENDLY ANTI-TIPS Engaging Disengaging Adjusting Removing Mounting VELCRO -STYLE ADJUSTABLE SEAT BELT ® Installation Adjustment Safety Check Maintenance Z Series 2_Supplement Z2SUPP_0211RevB...

  • Page 5: Chapter 1: Backrests

    CHApTER 1: BACKRESTS fOLDING ADjUSTABLE HEIGHT AND ANGLE BACKREST (Titanium or Aluminum) I WARNING Before using your 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. 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 6: Adjusting The Backrest Mount

    CHApTER 1: BACKRESTS figure 1-2 Adjusting the Backrest Mount Nylock Nut Pivot Bolt Changing the Backrest Angle Tools Needed: • Two 1/2” Open End Wrenches • 1/8” Allen Wrench 1. On each side of the chair, using the Allen Wrench, remove the Buttom Head Cap Screw and lock washer. See Figure 1-3.

  • Page 7: Adjusting The Backrest Height

    1. Remove the backrest pad. See “Velcro -Style Adjustable Back Upholstery” or “Tension Adjustable by Straps ® Back Upholstery” on pages 7-1 to 7-3 in the Aero Z, ZR and ZRA Owners Manual. 2. On both sides of the chair, remove the Allen Screw that secures the backrest post inside the backrest. See Figure 1-4. 3. Reposition both backrest posts to the desired height inside the backrest, and reinsert and securely tighten the two Allen Screws.

  • Page 8: Replacing The Backrest

    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 in the Aero Z, ZR and ZRA Owners Manual. 2. Remove the top end caps. See Figure 1-5. 3. Install the backrest sleeve in each backrest tube. 4. Align the backrest posts inside the backrest so that the desired hole in the backrest post aligns with one of the holes in the backrest.

  • Page 9: Folding Adjustable Depth, Height & Angle Backrest (Titanium Or Aluminum)

    CHApTER 1: BACKRESTS figure 1-6 Replacing the Backrest Allen Screw fOLDING ADjUSTABLE DEpTH, HEIGHT & ANGLE BACKREST (Titanium or Aluminum) (Aero Z Series 2 and ZRA Series 2) I WARNING Before using your wheelchair, make sure the Folding Adjustable Depth, Height and Angle Backrest is securely in place in the upright position and all mounting hardware is securely tightened.
  • Page 10 CHApTER 1: BACKRESTS figure 1-8 figure 1-7 Adjusting the Depth with Swing Away Armrests Adjusting the Depth Nylock Receiver Nuts Nylock Saddles Nuts Washers Locking Block Washers Backrest Allen Allen Saddle Screws Screws Seat Back Seat Back Tube Tube Mount Mount Z Series 2_Supplement Z2SUPP_0211RevB...

  • Page 11: Chapter 2: Armrests

    CHApTER 2: ARMRESTS ANGLE ADjUSTABLE SWING AWAy AND SWING AWAy-fLIp BACK ARMREST SWING AWAy ARMREST To swing away the armrest, lift the armrest and rotate the armrest away from chair. See Figure 2-1. 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 12: Adjusting The Height Of The Swing Away Armrest

    CHApTER 2: ARMRESTS Adjusting the Height of the Swing Away Armrest figure 2-3 Swing Away Armrest Adjustments Tools Needed: • 5/32” Allen Wrench 1. Remove the armrest from the receiver. Armrest 2. Remove the Allen Screw and washer securing the armrest stop. See Figure 2-3. 3.

  • Page 13: Adjusting The Armrest Height

    CHApTER 2: 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 2-5. 3. Reassemble the armrest stop in the desired location on the armrest upright (in 1/2” increments). 4. Securely tighten the Allen Screw. 5. Reinstall the armrest in the receiver. figure 2-5 Adjusting the Armrest Height Armrest...

  • Page 15: Chapter 3: Side Guards

    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” on page 7-4 of the Aero Z, ZR and ZRA Owners Manual. 1. Insert Allen Screw #1 through the conical washer, the slot in the rear cam, the spacer and into the back mount.

  • Page 16: Adjusting

    CHApTER 3: SIDE GUARDS Adjusting Tools Needed: • 7/16” Open End Wrench • 5/64” Allen Wrench • 5/32” Allen Wrench 1. Using the 5/32” Allen Wrench, loosen but do not remove Allen Screw #1. See Figure 3-1. 2. Keeping Allen Screw #2 in place using the 5/32” Allen Wrench, loosen the nylock nut using the 7/16” Open End Wrench. 3. Adjust the side guard to the desired position. 4. Securely tighten the two Allen Screws. Note: If you are unable to achieve the desired position, follow the instructions given under “Mounting” on page 3-1, Steps 3 through 7 . I WARNING The threads on the button head cap screws and Allen Screw #1 that secure the cams to the cam covers and the sideguard to the back mount have been treated with Vibra-TITE®...

  • Page 17: Chapter 4: Axle Plates And Camber Tubes (Center Of Gravity; Rear Seat Height)

    Whenever you adjust the position of the camber tube (either to adjust the rear seat height or the center of gravity), it may be necessary to adjust the toe-in/toe out of the rear wheels. See “Adjusting Toe-In/Toe-Out” on page 8-4 in the Aero Z, ZR and ZRA Owners Manual. In addition, whenever you adjust the position of the camber tube or when you adjust the toe-in/toe-out, it may be necessary to square the casters to the floor. If you ignore this Warning, your chair may not perform properly, which, in turn, may cause you to fall,...

  • Page 18: Replacing The Camber Tube (Zr Series 2)

    CHApTER 4: AxLE pLATES AND CAMBER TUBES (CENTER Of GRAvITy; REAR SEAR HEIGHT) Replacing the Camber Tube (ZR Series 2) Tools Needed: • 3/16” Allen Wrench • 5/64” Allen Wrench • Ruler 1. Remove the rear wheels. 2. Using the 5/64” Allen Wrench, remove the bumper assembly, making note of the order in which the parts are assembled. 3. Loosen, but do not remove, the Allen Screw that secures the camber tube to each camber clamp. See Figure 4-2.

  • Page 19: Adjusting The Center Of Gravity (Aero Z Series 2 And Zra Series 2)

    3. Securely tighten the four Allen Screws. 4. Check the rear seat height and adjust as needed. 5. Check the toe-in/toe-out and adjust as needed and square the casters as needed. See pages 8-4 to 8-5 in the Aero Z, ZR and ZRA Owners Manual. Camber Mount Clamp Allen...

  • Page 20: Replacing The Camber Tube (Aero Z Series 2 And Zra Series 2)

    6. Make sure that the camber plug flats are perpendicular to the ground and that the camber is oriented properly. 7. Securely tighten both Allen Screws. 8. Reinstall the bumper assembly. 9. Reinstall the rear wheels. 10. Check the toe-in/toe-out and adjust as needed and square the casters. See pages 8-4 to 8-5 in the Aero Z, ZR and ZRA Owners Manual. figure 4-5 Replacing the Camber Tube Camber Clamp...

  • Page 21: Chapter 5: Casters With Standard Forks

    Spacer 1) is positioned on the recessed side of the caster, which should be oriented outwards when the casters are in the trailing position. figure 5-1 figure 5-2 ZR Series 2 Bearing fork Aero Z Series 2 and ZRA Series 2 Bearing fork Caster Cap Caster Cap...

  • Page 22: Replacing Forks

    Replacing forks I WARNING On the ZR, the fork stem is permanently installed in the “Bullet” Caster Housing. Do not attempt to unscrew the fork stem or the set screw. If it should become necessary to replace the fork stem on these chairs, this repair can only be performed by TiLite at our factory. 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 23: Replacing Forks

    5-4 figure 5-5 ZR Series 2 Mono fork Aero Z Series 2 and ZRA Series 2 Mono fork Caster Cap Fork Stem...

  • Page 24: Angle Adjustable Speedloader Caster Mount (Aero Z Series 2 And Zra Series 2)

    CHApTER 5: CASTERS AND fORKS ANGLE ADjUSTABLE SpEEDLOADER CASTER MOUNT (Aero Z Series 2 and ZRA Series 2) Adjusting the Angle Tools Needed: • 1/8” Allen Wrench • 3/16” Allen Wrench • Drafting Angle or • Bubble Level Bracket 1. Place the chair on a level surface. 2. Using the 1/8” Allen Wrench, remove Allen Screw #1 (outer screw) and the washer. See Figures 5-6 to 5-8. 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 25 CHApTER 5: CASTERS AND fORKS figure 5-6 figure 5-7 Adjusting the Angle (Bearing fork) Adjusting the Angle (Mono fork) Tab Slots Tab Slots Caster Caster Caster Caster End Cap End Cap Mount Mount Allen Allen Caster Caster Screw #2 Screw #2 Housing Housing Lock...
  • Page 26 CHApTER 5: CASTERS AND fORKS figure 5-9 Bearing fork/ Mono fork Fork Triangle Flat Edge figure 5-10 ® frog Legs Barrel Bubble Level Bracket Z Series 2_Supplement Z2SUPP_0211RevB...

  • Page 27: Chapter 6: Accessories

    Extension Tube Lower Tube Button Release Mounting (ZR Series 2) I WARNING Only an authorized TiLite dealer or qualified technician should install the rear anti-tip receiver. 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. Tools Needed: •...

  • Page 28: Mounting (Aero Z Series 2 And Zra Series 2)

    CHApTER 6: ACCESSORIES 4. Repeat Step 3 on the left side camber clamp and left side anti-tip receiver. 5. Reinstall the camber tube. See “Replacing the Camber Tube (ZR Series 2)” on page 4-2. 6. Tighten the Allen Screw in each anti-tip receiver so that it securely clamps into the camber tube. 7. Reinstall the rear wheels.

  • Page 29: User-Friendly Anti-Tips

    CHApTER 6: ACCESSORIES figure 6-3 Mounting the Rear Anti-Tip Receiver Washer Allen Screw Nylock Nut Camber Clamp Camber Tube Receiver Allen Screw 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 6-4. figure 6-4 Engaging the Anti-Tip Anti-Tip Mount Release Lever Receiver Z Series 2_Supplement Z2SUPP_0211RevB...

  • Page 30: Disengaging

    CHApTER 6: ACCESSORIES Disengaging To disengage the user-friendly anti-tip, grip the anti-tip firmly, pressing down on the release lever, raise the anti-tip until the anti-tip receiver re-engages in the anti-tip mount in the “up” position shown in Figure 6-5. figure 6-5 Disengaging the Anti-Tip Anti-Tip Mount Release Lever Receiver 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 6-6. figure 6-6 Adjusting the Anti-Tip Anti-Tip Mount Release Button...

  • Page 31: Removing

    • 3/16” Allen Wrench 1. Remove the rear wheels and place the frame on a level surface. 2. Remove the camber tube. See “Replacing the Camber Tube (ZR Series 2)” on page 4-2 or “Replacing the Camber Tube (Aero Z Series 2 and ZRA Series 2)” on page 4-4. 3. Thread the Allen Screw through the right side camber tube clamp and into the right side anti-tip mount using the center of the three threaded holes and loosely tighten. See Figure 6-7.
  • Page 32 CHApTER 6: ACCESSORIES figure 6-7 ZR Series 2 Mounting the Anti-Tip Camber Tube Clamp Anti-Tip Mount 3 Threaded Allen Screw Holes Allen Screw Allen Screw Receiver figure 6-8 Aero Z Series 2 and ZRA Series 2 Mounting the Anti-Tip Camber Tube Clamp...

  • Page 33: Velcro ® -Style Adjustable Seat Belt

    CHApTER 6: ACCESSORIES velcro -Style Adjustable Seat Belt ® I WARNING -Style Seat Belt must be performed by an authorized TiLite dealer or qualified technician. If Installation of the Velcro ® you ignore this Warning, serious injury may result. I WARNING The Velcro -Style Seat Belt must be worn tightly fitted across the lower pelvis or thighs at all times. A loose belt can ® allow the user to slip down and create a risk of strangulation. Have your seating specialist demonstrate its proper adjustment and use. See Figures 6-9 and 6-10. Accidental release of the Velcro -Style Seat Belt can allow the user ®...

  • Page 34: Adjustment

    CHApTER 6: ACCESSORIES figure 6-10 proper Belt position for Belt with D-Ring Adjustment When the belt is properly adjusted and tightened, it should fit snug so that the user’s pelvis is secure. See Figure 6-10. If length adjustment is necessary to achieve a good fit or to remove the belt for cleaning, this can be done using the belt end fittings. 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. Position: if too high or too low, adjust anchor points. 4.
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