TiLite Rigid TR Series User manual

RIGID
OWNERS
MANUAL
DEALER/SUPPLIER:
THIS MANUAL MUST BE GIVEN TO THE USER OF THIS WHEELCHAIR.
USER:
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DONOTOPERATETHIS WHEELCHAIRWITHOUTFIRSTREADINGANDUNDERSTANDING
THISOPERATING& MAINTENANCE MANUAL. IFYOUAREUNABLETOUNDERSTANDTHE
WARNINGS,CAUTIONSANDINSTRUCTIONS, CONTACTYOUR TiLITEDEALER ORTiLITE
CUSTOMERSUPPORTAT [phone] BEFOREATTEMPTINGTOUSETHIS
WHEELCHAIR.IFYOUIGNORETHISWARNING,YOUMAYFALL,TIPOVEROR LOSE
CONTROLOF THE WHEELCHAIRAND SERIOUSLY INJURE YOURSELF OR OTHERS OR
DAMAGETHEWHEELCHAIR.
WARNING - WHEELCHAIR SELECTIONWARNING - WHEELCHAIR SELECTION
WARNING - WHEELCHAIR SELECTIONWARNING - WHEELCHAIR SELECTION
WARNING - WHEELCHAIR SELECTION
TILITEMANUFACTURESAWIDE VARIETYOFWHEELCHAIRSTOMEETTHEVARIEDNEEDS
OFWHEELCHAIR USERS. HOWEVER,TILITE IS NOTYOURHEALTHCAREADVISOR,AND
WE KNOW NOTHINGABOUTYOUR INDIVIDUAL CONDITION OR NEEDS. THEREFORE, THE
FINALSELECTIONOFTHE PARTICULAR MODEL,AND HOW IT ISADJUSTED,AND THETYPE
OFOPTIONSANDACCESSORIES NECESSARILYRESTSOLELYWITH YOU,THE
WHEELCHAIRUSER,ANDTHEHEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALTHAT ISADVISINGYOU.
CHOOSING THE BEST CHAIR AND SETUP FOR YOUR SAFETY DEPENDS ON SUCH
THINGSAS:
1. YOURDISABILITY,STRENGTH,BALANCEANDCOORDINATION;
2. THETYPES OF HAZARDSYOUMUSTOVERCOMEINDAILYUSE (WHEREYOULIVEAND
WORKANDOTHERPLACESYOUARELIKELYTOUSEYOURCHAIR);AND
3. YOURNEEDFOROPTIONSFORYOURSAFETYANDCOMFORT(SUCHASANTI-TIPPERS,
POSITIONINGBELTSORSPECIALSEATINGSYSTEMS).
IFYOUIGNORETHISWARNING,YOUMAYENDANGERYOURHEALTH.
Wheelchair Tie-Down RestraintsWheelchair Tie-Down Restraints
Wheelchair Tie-Down RestraintsWheelchair Tie-Down Restraints
Wheelchair Tie-Down Restraints
TiLite recommends that wheelchair users not be transported in vehicles of any kind while in
wheelchairs. As of this date, the United States Department of Transportation has not approved
any tie-down system for transportation of a user while in a wheelchair in a moving vehicle of
anytype.
It is TiLite’s position that users of wheelchairs should be transferred into appropriate vehicle
seating for transportation and should use the restraints made available by the auto industry. TiLite
cannot, and does not, recommend any wheelchair transporting systems.
Seating RestraintsSeating Restraints
Seating RestraintsSeating Restraints
Seating Restraints
It is the obligation of your dealer and the health care professionals who are advising 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.
The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice.
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Contents
CHAPTER 1: WARNINGS.........................................................................1
GENERALWARNINGS ........................................................................................ 1
A.SAFETYINSPECTIONSANDMAINTENANCE .................................................................1
B.ACCLIMATINGTOYOURNEWCHAIR ...........................................................................1
C.WEIGHTLIMITATION .....................................................................................................1
D.PREVENTINGACCIDENTSANDINJURIES ...................................................................1
E.CHANGING/ADJUSTINGYOURWHEELCHAIR .............................................................2
F.ENVIRONMENTALFACTORS.........................................................................................2
G. STREET USE ...............................................................................................................2
H.TERRAIN ......................................................................................................................3
I.MOTORVEHICLESAFETY ..............................................................................................3
J.WEIGHTTRAINING ........................................................................................................3
K.OBTAININGASSISTANCE ..............................................................................................4
L.STANDINGONYOURCHAIR.........................................................................................4
WARNINGS FORSAFEUSEOFYOUR WHEELCHAIR ........................................ 5
A.LEARNINGTODOA“WHEELIE” ....................................................................................5
B.CLIMBINGACURBORSINGLESTEP ...........................................................................5
C.CLIMBINGAFLIGHTOFSTAIRS ....................................................................................6
D.DESCENDINGACURB OR SINGLE STEP ....................................................................6
E.DESCENDINGAFLIGHTOFSTAIRS..............................................................................7
WARNINGSREGARDINGFALLINGANDTIPPINGOVER ....................................... 7
A.CENTEROFGRAVITY—STABILITYANDBALANCE.........................................................7
B.TRANSFERRINGINANDOUTOFYOURWHEELCHAIR................................................8
C.DRESSING/UNDRESSING IN YOUR CHAIR .................................................................9
D.BENDING/LEANING/REACHING ................................................................................ 10
E.MOVINGBACKWARD ................................................................................................. 10
F.WHEELIES ................................................................................................................. 10
G.OBSTACLES .............................................................................................................. 11
H. CURBS/STEPS ..........................................................................................................11
I.HILLS/SLOPES/RAMPS ............................................................................................... 12
J.STAIRS ....................................................................................................................... 12
K.ESCALATORS............................................................................................................ 12
L.ASSISTANTSANDATTENDANTS ................................................................................. 13
WARNINGSREGARDINGCOMPONENTSANDOPTIONS .................................. 13
A.ANTI-TIPPERS............................................................................................................ 13
B.SEATSLINGS/CUSHIONS.......................................................................................... 14
C.UPHOLSTERYFABRIC .............................................................................................. 14
D.SEATINGSYSTEMS ................................................................................................... 14
E.POSITIONINGORSEATBELTS .................................................................................. 15
F.ARMRESTS ................................................................................................................ 15
G.FOOTRESTS ............................................................................................................. 15
H.REAR WHEELS ......................................................................................................... 16
I.QUICK-RELEASEAXLES ............................................................................................. 16

J.PNEUMATICTIRES ..................................................................................................... 16
K. REAR WHEEL LOCKS ............................................................................................... 17
L.CASTER PIN LOCKS.................................................................................................. 17
M. PUSH HANDLES ....................................................................................................... 18
N.FASTENERS .............................................................................................................. 18
O.POWERDRIVE .......................................................................................................... 18
P.UNAUTHORIZEDPARTSANDACCESSORIES............................................................ 19
CHAPTER 2: SAFETY INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE & TROUBLE-
SHOOTING ...................................................................................... 20
Introduction ....................................................................................................... 20
SafetyInspectionsandMaintenance ..................................................................... 20
Cleaning ............................................................................................................ 22
Cleaning the Frame ....................................................................................................... 22
Cleaning the Upholstery ................................................................................................. 22
Axles and Moving Parts ................................................................................................... 23
Storage .............................................................................................................. 23
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................. 23
CHAPTER 3: FOOTRESTS .................................................................... 24
SafeTread ......................................................................................................... 24
Titanium Footrest with FlatABS Cover (TR, YR and BB) ......................................... 25
Adjusting the Height of, or Replacing, the Footrest............................................................ 25
Titanium Footrest with FlatABS Cover (ZR Series) ............................................ 26
Adjusting the Height of the Footrest ................................................................................. 26
Replacing the Footrest ................................................................................................... 26
TitaniumFootrest withFlatABSCover (AeroZ) ................................................. 27
Adjusting the Height of, or Replacing, the Footrest............................................................ 27
Titanium Open Loop Footrest (TR, YR and BB) ..................................................... 27
Titanium Open Loop Footrest (ZR Series) ............................................................. 27
TitaniumOpenLoopFootrest(AeroZ)................................................................... 28
AngleAdjustableFootrest(TR Series,YR Series, ZRSeries,AeroZ,BB andEvo) .... 28
Adjusting theAngle of the Footrest ................................................................................... 28
Replacing or Adjusting the Height of the Footrest ............................................................. 28
AngleAdjustableHighMountFootrest(TRSeries,YR SeriesandEvo) ..................... 28
Adjusting theAngle of the Footrest ................................................................................... 28
Replacing or Adjusting the Height.................................................................................... 29
AngleAdjustableHighMountFootrest(ZRSeriesandAeroZ) .................................. 30
Adjusting theAngle of the Footrest ................................................................................... 30
Replacing or Adjusting the Height of the Footrest ............................................................. 30
1-PieceAngleAdjustableRigid(HighMount)Footrests(YG) .................................... 30
Flip-UpFootrest;AngleAdjustableFlip-UpFootrest;DepthAdjustableFlip-UpFootrest;
andDepthandAngleAdjustableFlip-UpFootrest(YGSeries) ............................ 31
Replacing or Adjusting the Height of the Footrest ............................................................. 31
Adjusting theAngle of the Footrest ................................................................................... 31
Adjusting the Depth of the Footrest .................................................................................. 32
HighMountFlip-UpFootrest;AngleAdjustableHighMountFlip-UpFootrest;Depth
AdjustableHighMountFlip-UpFootrest;andDepthandAngleAdjustableHighMount
Flip-UpFootrest (YGSeries) .......................................................................... 32
Replacing or Adjusting the Height of the Footrest ............................................................. 32
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Adjusting theAngle or Depth of the Footrest ..................................................................... 33
90ºHangerFlip-UpFootrests;90ºHangerDepthAdjustableFlip-UpFootrests(YGS) . 33
Replacing, or Adjusting the Height of, the Flip-Up or Depth Adjustable Flip-Up Footrest ...... 33
Adjusting the Depth of the Footrest .................................................................................. 33
90ºHangerDepthandAngleAdjustableFlip-UpFootrests(YGS) ............................. 33
Replacing, or Adjusting the Height of, the Footrest ............................................................ 33
Adjusting theAngle of the Footrest ................................................................................... 33
Adjusting the Depth of the Footrest .................................................................................. 34
Swing-AwayHangers(YGS) ................................................................................ 34
To replace the hanger on frame ...................................................................................... 34
CHAPTER 4: BACKRESTS, PUSH HANDLES AND STROLLER
HANDLES ....................................................................................... 35
AdjustableHeight&Angle Backrest(TitaniumorAluminum) (TRSeries,YR Series,YG
Series,ZR Series,Aero Zand Evo) ................................................................. 35
Folding the Backrest ....................................................................................................... 35
Unfolding the Backrest ................................................................................................... 35
Adjusting the Backrest Lock Bracket ................................................................................ 35
Adjusting if there is “Play” in the Backrest or Backrest Bracket ........................................... 36
Changing the Backrest Angle .......................................................................................... 36
Adjusting the Backrest Height ......................................................................................... 37
Non-FoldingTitaniumAdjustableHeightBackrest(BB) ............................................ 37
Non-FoldingFixedHeight &AngleBackrest(TR,YR andBB) .................................. 37
StrollerHandles(TRA,YRA)................................................................................. 38
StrollerHandles(YGSeries)................................................................................. 38
Adjusting the Height of the Receiver ................................................................................ 38
Bolt-On Push Handles (TR Series, YR Series, ZR Series,Aero Z and Evo) ............... 39
Mounting Push Handles: ................................................................................................ 39
Removing Push Handles: ............................................................................. 39
AdjustableHeightBolt-On Push Handles(TRSeries, YR Series,ZR Series,
AeroZ and Evo) ............................................................................................ 39
Mounting Push Handles: ................................................................................................ 39
Removing Push Handles: .............................................................................................. 40
CHAPTER 5: ARMRESTS ...................................................................... 41
Tubular SwingAwayArmrest (TR Series,YR Series, ZRSeries,Aero Z and Evo)...... 41
Adjusting the Height of the Tubular SwingAwayArmrest (ZR Series,Aero Z, TR and YR) .... 41
Adjusting the Height of the Tubular SwingAwayArmrest (TRA, YRAand Evo) ..................... 41
Adjusting the Height of theArmrest Receiver (ZR Series,Aero Z, TR and YR) ..................... 42
Adjusting the Height of theArmrest Receiver (TRAand YRA) ............................................. 42
Adjusting the Height on the Armrest Receiver (Evo) .......................................................... 43
Removable DeskArm and Removable DeskArm with Transfer Loop (TR Series, YR
Series and Evo) ............................................................................................ 43
Adjusting the Armrest Height ........................................................................................... 43
Removing ...................................................................................................................... 43
Replacing ...................................................................................................................... 44
SwingAway - Flip BackArmrest (YG Series) ......................................................... 44
Using the SwingAway - Flip BackArmrest........................................................................ 44
Adjusting Armrest Height ................................................................................................ 44
Adjusting Armrest Angle .................................................................................................. 44
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Locking the Armrest in Place ........................................................................................... 45
CHAPTER 6: SIDE GUARDS.................................................................. 46
Cloth Side Guards (TR Series, YG Series,YR Series, ZR Series,Aero Z , BB
and Evo) ..................................................................................................... 46
Removing/Replacing Cloth Side Guards ......................................................................... 46
RigidRemovableand Quad Removable SideGuards (Standard andCarbonFiber) (TR
Series,YR Series, ZRSeries,Aero Z, BB andEvo) .......................................... 46
Using Rigid Side Guards................................................................................................ 46
Adjusting Rigid Side Guards ........................................................................................... 46
Removing Rigid Side Guard Assembly ........................................................................... 47
Reinstalling Rigid Side Guard Assembly ......................................................................... 47
Fold-DownRigid SideGuards (Standardand CarbonFiber) (YGSeries, ZRSeries,Aero
Z,TR,YRandEvo) ....................................................................................... 47
Using Fold-Down Side Guards ....................................................................................... 47
Removing the Fold-Down Side Guard Assembly ............................................................. 47
Reinstalling Fold-Down Rigid Side Guard Assembly ....................................................... 48
CHAPTER 7: BACK UPHOLSTERY, SEAT UPHOLSTERY AND SEAT
CUSHIONS....................................................................................... 49
VelcroAdjustableBackUpholstery(TR Series,YG Series,YR Series,ZR Series,
AeroZandEvo) ............................................................................................ 49
Adjusting the Tension ..................................................................................................... 49
Replacing the Upholstery ............................................................................................... 49
TensionAdjustable by StrapsBack Upholstery (TRSeries,YG Series,YRSeries, ZR
Series,AeroZ, BB and Evo) .......................................................................... 50
Adjusting the Tension ..................................................................................................... 50
Replacing the Upholstery ............................................................................................... 50
PaddedBlackNylonBackUpholstery (BB) ............................................................ 51
TensionAdjustableBy StrapsSeatSlingUpholstery(ZR Series,AeroZ,BB,TRand
YR) ............................................................................................................. 51
Adjusting the Tension ..................................................................................................... 51
Replacing the Upholstery ............................................................................................... 52
TensionAdjustable Bolt-On Seat Sling (TR Series, YG Series,YR Series, ZR Series,
AeroZandEvo) ............................................................................................ 52
Adjusting the Tension ..................................................................................................... 52
Replacing the Upholstery ............................................................................................... 53
TiLiteSeat Cushion(TR Series,YGSeries,YRSeries,ZRSeries,AeroZ, BBand
Evo) ............................................................................................................ 53
Replacing the Foam Insert to Your TiLite Seat Cushion .................................................... 53
CHAPTER 8: CAMBER TUBES (CENTER OF GRAVITY; REAR SEAT
HEIGHT) ........................................................................................... 54
Standard Camber Tube (TR Series,YR Series, ZR Series,Aero Z, BB and Evo) ....... 54
Adjusting the Rear Seat Height (ZRAand Aero Z) ............................................................. 54
Adjusting the Center of Gravity (ZRAandAero Z) ............................................................... 55
Replacing the Camber Tube (ZRA and Aero Z) ................................................................. 55
Adjusting the Center of Gravity (ZR) ................................................................................. 56
Replacing the Camber Tube (ZR) ................................................................................... 56
Adjusting the Center of Gravity (TR, YR and BB) ............................................................... 57
Replacing the Camber Tube (TR, YR and BB) ................................................................. 57
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Adjusting the Rear Seat Height (TRA and YRA) ................................................................ 58
AdjustingtheCenter of Gravity(TRAandYRA) .................................................................. 58
Replacing the Camber Tube (TRA and YRA) ................................................................... 59
Adjusting the Rear Seat Height (Evo) ............................................................................... 59
Adjusting the Center of Gravity (Evo) ................................................................................ 60
Replacing the Camber Tube (Evo) .................................................................................. 61
YGSERIESCAMBERTUBES ............................................................................ 61
Adjusting the Rear Seat Height ....................................................................................... 61
Adjusting the Center of Gravity ......................................................................................... 62
AdjustingToe-In/Toe-Out(TRSeries,YGSeries,YRSeries,ZRSeries,AeroZ, BB
and Evo ....................................................................................................... 62
Adjustable Camber System (TR and YR) .............................................................. 64
Adjusting the Skewer Handle Tension ............................................................................. 64
Changing the Camber ................................................................................................... 64
Adjusting Rear Wheel Spacing ....................................................................................... 64
Adjusting Toe-In/Toe-Out with Adjustable Camber System................................................ 65
CHAPTER 9: AXLES AND AMPUTEE ADAPTERS .................................. 67
Stainless and Titanium Quick ReleaseAxles (TR Series, YG Series, YR Series, ZR
Series,AeroZ, BBandEvo) ........................................................................... 67
Adjusting the Quick-Release Axle .................................................................................... 67
Quad Quick-ReleaseAxles (TR Series, YG Series,YR Series, ZR Series,Aero Z,
BB and Evo)................................................................................................. 68
Adjusting the Quad Quick Release Handle ..................................................................... 68
Adjusting the “Play” ......................................................................................................... 69
AmputeeAdapters (TR Series and YR Series)....................................................... 70
CHAPTER 10: WHEEL LOCKS .............................................................. 71
Standard Push to Lock (TR Series, YG Series,YR Series, ZR Series,Aero Z and
Evo) ............................................................................................................ 71
Adjusting the Push to Lock Wheel Lock ........................................................................... 71
Replacing the Push to Lock Wheel Lock ......................................................................... 71
Uni-Lock(TR Series,YG Series,YR Series,ZR Series,AeroZ and Evo) .................. 72
Adjusting the Uni-Lock Wheel Lock ................................................................................. 72
Replacing the Uni-Lock Wheel Lock................................................................................ 72
Changing the Uni-Lock From the Push to the Pull Position............................................... 72
Repositioning The Handle For Your Uni-Lock Wheel Lock................................................ 73
Standard Handle Positions 1, 2, 3 ................................................................................... 73
Reversed Handle Positions 1, 2, 3 .................................................................................. 74
Uni-Lockwith ExtensionHandles(TR Series,YG Series,YR Series,ZR Series,Aero Z
andEvo) ...................................................................................................... 74
Composite Scissor Lock (TR Series, YG Series,YR Series, ZR Series,Aero Z and
Evo) ............................................................................................................ 74
Adjusting the Composite Scissor Lock ............................................................................ 74
Replacing the Composite Scissor Lock .......................................................................... 74
Removing the Scissor Lock Spring ................................................................................. 75
CHAPTER 11: CASTERS, FORKS AND CASTER PIN LOCKS ................ 76
Front Casters and Forks (YG Series, TRA, YRA, Evo and BB) ................................ 76
Replacing Front Casters ................................................................................................ 76
Replacing Front Fork Assemblies ................................................................................... 76
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Front Casters and Forks (ZR Series,Aero Z, TR andYR) ....................................... 77
Replacing Front Casters ................................................................................................ 77
Replacing Front Forks .................................................................................................... 78
AdjustingFrontSeatHeight .................................................................................. 78
Caster Pin Locks (TR Series, YG Series, YR Series and Evo)................................. 78
To engage the caster pin lock: ......................................................................................... 78
To disengage the center pin lock: .................................................................................... 78
AdjustableAngleCasterBarrel(YGSeries,TRA,YRAandEvo) .............................. 79
Adusting the Angle .......................................................................................................... 79
AngleAdjustableBearingFork(ZRAandAeroZ) ..................................................... 79
Adjusting the Angle ......................................................................................................... 79
ZRAandAeroZForkExtensions .......................................................................... 80
Floating Casters (TR Series, YR Series,YG Series, ZR Series,Aero Z, BB and Evo) . 80
Frog Legs® (TR Series, YG Series,YR Series, ZR Series,Aero Z and Evo) ............. 82
Replacing the Elastomer Shock...................................................................................... 82
CHAPTER 12: REAR WHEELS .............................................................. 83
RearWheel with QuickReleaseAxles (AllModels)................................................. 83
Removing ...................................................................................................................... 83
Replacing ...................................................................................................................... 83
Rear Wheel With Quad ReleaseAxle ................................................................... 83
Removing ...................................................................................................................... 83
Replacing ...................................................................................................................... 84
Handrims ........................................................................................................... 84
Replacing the Handrim .................................................................................................. 84
Rear Wheel Spacers (TR Series,YG Series, YR Series, ZR Series,Aero Z, BB and
Evo) ............................................................................................................ 85
Adjusting Rear Wheel Spacing ....................................................................................... 85
CHAPTER 13: ANTI-TIPS ..................................................................... 86
RearAnti-Tips(TR Series,YGSeries,YRSeries, BB,Evo, ZRAandAeroZ) ............ 86
Adjusting........................................................................................................................ 86
Mounting the RearAnti-Tip Receptacle (ZRAandAero Z) .................................................. 86
Mounting the RearAnti-Tip Receptacle (TRAand YRA) ..................................................... 86
Mounting the RearAnti-Tip Receptacle (TR, YR and BB) ................................................... 87
Mounting the Rear Anti-Tip Receptacle (Evo).................................................................... 88
Mounting the RearAnti-TIp Receptacle (YG Series) .......................................................... 88
StandardTitanium 5th Wheel With Single Swivel Caster (TR, YR and BB)................ 89
Adjusting........................................................................................................................ 89
Quick Release Titanium 5th Wheel With Single Swivel Caster (TR,YR and BB) ....... 89
Adjusting........................................................................................................................ 89
5th Wheel Swivel Caster (TR, YR and BB) ............................................................ 90
Adjusting the Height of the 5th Wheel Swivel Caster ......................................................... 90
BB Front Wing (BB) ............................................................................................ 90
Adjusting The Front Wing................................................................................................ 90
FrontAnti-Tip(TRSeries,YRSeries, ZR Series,Aero Z,BB and Evo) ...................... 90
Removing the Front Anti-Tip ............................................................................................ 90
CHAPTER 14: YG SERIES ADJUSTABLE SEAT WIDTH AND DEPTH..... 91
Adjusting the Width of the Wheelchair.............................................................................. 91
Adjusting the Seat Depth ................................................................................................ 92
TILITELIMITED WARRANTY .................................................................. 93
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CHAPTER 1: WARNINGSCHAPTER 1: WARNINGS
CHAPTER 1: WARNINGSCHAPTER 1: WARNINGS
CHAPTER 1: WARNINGS
GENERAL WARNINGS
A. SAFETY INSPECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE
WARNING
It is important to keep your wheelchair in proper working condition. Chapter 2 of this Manual
outlines the safety inspections that you should make before each use of your chair as well as
weekly, quarterly and annual inspections.
1. ALWAYS inspect and maintain your TiLite wheelchair strictly in accordance with the instructions
and charts in Chapter 2.
2. If you detect a problem in the course of your inspections or maintenance, ALWAYS have the
chair serviced or repaired to correct the problem BEFORE using the chair.
3. ALWAYS have your chair completely inspected and serviced by an authorized TiLite supplier at
least once a year.
4. ALWAYS perform your safety inspections and any maintenance or adjustments while the chair is
unoccupied.
If you fail to inspect or maintain your wheelchair as directed in this Manual, you may fall, tip over
or lose control of the wheelchair and seriously injure yourself or others or damage the
wheelchair.
B. ACCLIMATING TO YOUR NEW CHAIR
WARNING
Each wheelchair is a unique piece of medical equipment, with unique handling, maneuvering and
ride characteristics. Whether you are a new wheelchair user or have years of experience, you
MUST take the time to acclimate to this particular chair before you begin riding. Start slowly and
take the time to learn the handling, maneuvering and ride characteristics of this chair. For
example, your previous chair may have been a heavier and less responsive chair, and, therefore,
you may be used to using more force than is necessary to maneuver your TiLite chair. If you use
too much force, you may fall, tip over or lose control of the wheelchair and seriously injure
yourself or others or damage the wheelchair.
C. WEIGHT LIMITATION
WARNING
TiLite wheelchairs have a weight limit of 250 pounds (113.6 kilograms). This weight limitation
applies to the combined weight of the user and any items carried by the user. DO NOT exceed
this weight limit. If you exceed the limit, you may fall, tip over or lose control of the wheelchair
and seriously injure yourself or others or damage the wheelchair.
D. PREVENTING ACCIDENTS AND INJURIES
WARNING
1. You MUST be properly and fully trained in the safe use of this wheelchair by your health care
advisor BEFORE you use this chair.
2. Together with your health care advisor, you MUST analyze your level of function and ability and
develop your own methods for safe use that best suit you based on your level of function and
ability.
3. You MUST learn the limits of your ability and operate this wheelchair within such limits. This
means you must PRACTICE the maneuvers you will need to perform, such as bending, reaching
and transfers, until you know the limits of your ability. ALWAYS practice with the assistance of
someone who can help you until you know what can cause, and how to avoid, a fall or tip-over.
NEVER try a new maneuver on your own until you are sure you can do it safely.
4. ALWAYS learn as much as you can about the places where you will be using your chair before
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5. Anti-Tippers MUST be used with your wheelchair at all times. Because anti-tippers are an option
on this wheelchair, TiLite strongly recommends you order the anti-tippers as they are an
important safeguard for the wheelchair user.
6. Together with your health care advisor, you MUST analyze your medical condition to determine
whether you are capable of using this chair safely and/or what options or accessories you will
require in order to use this chair safely (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.
E. CHANGING/ADJUSTING YOUR WHEELCHAIR
WARNING
1. Use extreme caution when changing or adjusting the configuration of your TiLite wheelchair.
When you change or adjust the configuration, you may increase the risk of a tip-over. Therefore,
you should consult your authorized TiLite dealer BEFORE you change or adjust the
configuration. Further, TiLite recommends that you use anti-tippers at all times, and this is
particularly true after you have changed or adjusted the configuration of your chair.
2. Unauthorized modifications to your chair, or the use of parts not supplied or approved by TiLite,
may change the chair structure, may cause a safety hazard, including an increased risk of a tip-
over, and will void the warranty.
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.
F. ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS
WARNING
1. Riding your TiLite wheelchair on a wet, icy or other slick surface increases the risk of losing
control of the wheelchair or tipping over. Use extra care if you must ride your chair on any such
surface. If you have any doubt about your ability to negotiate a particular surface,ALWAYS ask
for assistance.
2. Titanium does not rust or corrode. However, contact with water or excess moisture may still
damage parts or components of your TiLite wheelchair that are made from other materials and
could cause such parts or components to fail. Therefore, DO NOT:
a. use your chair in a shower, pool or other body of water,
b. leave your chair in a damp location, or
c. fail to dry your chair as soon as you can if it gets wet or if you use water to clean it.
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. STREET USE
WARNING
1. As a wheelchair rider, you MUST obey all traffic rules pertaining to pedestrians (use of
crosswalks, etc.). Most states do not permit wheelchairs to be ridden on public roads, streets or
highways (i.e., as one would drive a car), so you should not do so without first consulting the
traffic laws in your own state. Even if legal, riding your wheelchair on public roads, streets or
highways is extremely dangerous and is not recommended.
2. At all times when riding your wheelchair in public areas (sidewalks, crosswalks, parking lots,
etc.), be very alert to the danger of motor vehicles.
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4. Due to your low position, it may be hard for drivers to see you. This is particularly true in
situations where drivers may be driving in reverse, such as parking lots. If at all possible, make
eye contact with drivers before you go forward. When in doubt, yield until you are sure it is safe,
even if you have the right-of-way.
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. TERRAIN
WARNING
Your TiLite wheelchair is designed for riding over firm, relatively smooth surfaces such as
concrete and asphalt outdoors and indoor flooring (wood, tile, etc.) and carpeting. Your TiLite
wheelchair is NOT designed for riding over sand, loose soil or rough terrain. 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.
I. MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY
WARNING
TiLite wheelchairs are NOT designed to be used for seating in a motor vehicle, and TiLite
wheelchairs do NOT meet Federal standards for motor vehicle seating.
1. NEVER sit in your chair while in any type of moving vehicle (motor vehicle, boat, train, etc.). In
an accident or sudden stop, you may be thrown from the chair. In an accident or sudden stop, a
wheelchair seat belt will NOT prevent injuries and may, in fact, cause injuries.
2. ALWAYS transfer to an approved vehicle seat before the vehicle begins moving.
3. ALWAYS secure yourself in the approved vehicle seat using the proper seating restraints (in a
motor vehicle, lap/shoulder belts; in a plane, lap belts, etc.).
4. NEVER transport your chair in the front seat of a vehicle. Movements of the vehicle may cause
the chair to shift and interfere with the driver’s ability to control the vehicle.
5. When transporting your chair in a moving vehicle,ALWAYS secure your chair so that it cannot
roll or shift. In most cases, stowing it in the trunk is the safest alternative.
6. NEVER use any chair that has been involved in a motor vehicle accident. A wheelchair that has
been involved in a motor vehicle accident may be damaged in ways that are not readily apparent
and which could cause the chair to fail in use.
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.
J. WEIGHT TRAINING
WARNING
NEVER use your TiLite wheelchair for weight training. When your chair was set up with the
assistance of your health care advisor, your center of gravity was determined based on your
weight, the configuration of your chair and your abilities. If you engage in weight training activities
in your chair, you are altering the total weight supported by your chair and the distribution of that
weight. The center of gravity of your chair may not be appropriate with the additional weight or
with the different distribution of weight, which may cause the chair to tip over. If you intend to
engage in weight training, TiLite recommends that you utilize weight training equipment with built-
in seating and that you transfer to that seating rather than using your chair.
If you ignore these Warnings, you may fall, tip over or lose control of the wheelchair and seriously
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K. OBTAINING ASSISTANCE
WARNING
For The Wheelchair User:
ALWAYS make sure that each person who assists you reads and understands this entire Manual,
especially the Warnings in this Chapter 1.
For Attendants/Assistants:
1. ALWAYS work with the user’s health care advisor to learn safe methods to assist the wheelchair
user and to determine which methods are best suited to your abilities and those of the user.
2. ALWAYS communicate to the user what you plan to do before you do it and explain what you
expect the user to do while you are taking such action. This will put the user at ease and reduce
the risk of an accident due to a miscommunication.
3. ALWAYS use good posture and proper body mechanics in order to avoid injury to your back.
4. When you lift or support the user or tilt the chair, ALWAYS bend your knees slightly and keep
your back as upright and straight as you can.
5. Wheelchair push handles are designed to provide a secure location for an attendant to grip the
rear of the wheelchair to prevent a fall or tip-over.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.
6. If you are going to tilt the chair backward,ALWAYS remind the user to lean back.
7. If you are going to descend a curb or single step,ALWAYS lower the chair slowly in one easy
movement. NEVER let the chair drop the last few inches to the ground. This may damage the
chair or injure the user.
8. ALWAYS become familiar with the user’s wheelchair and all of its parts and components. In
particular, be very aware of any removable parts. Removable parts must NEVER be used for a
hand-hold or lifting supports because they may inadvertently release, resulting in possible injury
to the user and/or assistant.
9. Anti-tippers may present a tripping hazard to the attendant. To avoid tripping over the anti-
tippers, unlock and rotate anti-tip tubes up, out of the way. However, if you must leave the user
unattended, even for a moment,ALWAYS rotate the anti-tippers back into the down position and
lock the rear wheels. This will reduce the risk of a tip-over or loss of control of the chair.
10.When you are learning a new assistance technique, ALWAYS have an experienced attendant
help you before attempting it on your own.
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.
L. STANDING ON YOUR CHAIR
WARNING
Your TiLite wheelchair has been designed for use as a wheelchair, not as a step ladder. NEVER
stand on your TiLite wheelchair.
If you ignore these Warnings, you may fall, tip over or lose control of the wheelchair and seriously
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WARNINGS FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR WHEELCHAIR
A. LEARNING TO DO A “WHEELIE”
WARNING
DO NOT attempt to perform a “wheelie” in your wheelchair because of the dangerous nature of
this kind of maneuver.
TiLite recognizes that some wheelchair users will ignore this warning. If you should choose to
ignore this warning, you should follow these steps to help learn to do a “wheelie” as safely as
possible (but doing a “wheelie” is never completely safe and TiLite assumes no responsibility for
any injury you may sustain as a result of doing a “wheelie”):
1. Read and follow the Warning for “WHEELIES” on pages 10-11 of this Manual.
2. NEVER attempt to learn how to do a wheelie without the assistance of someone strong enough
to catch you should you start to tip over (a “spotter”).Your spotter should read and be completely
familiar with this entire Manual, especially this Warning and the Warning for “WHEELIES” on
pages 10-11 of this Manual.
3. Instruct your spotter to stand at the rear of your chair. Your spotter must be agile enough to move
with you and your chair to prevent a tip-over.
4. Instruct your spotter to keep his or her hands BENEATH the push handles or backrest rigidizer
bar so that he or she is ready to catch you if you exceed the balance point of the rear wheels
and start to tip over backward.
5. When your spotter is in position and is ready, place your hands on the forward portion of the
handrims. Using the handrims, make a quick BACKWARD movement of the rear wheels, quickly
followed by a hard FORWARD thrust. This will tilt the chair up on the balance point of the rear
wheels. DO NOT remove your hands from the handrims after either the backward movement or
forward thrust so that you can continue to manipulate the rear wheels to maintain your balance
on the two rear wheels.
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.
B. CLIMBING A CURB OR SINGLE STEP
WARNING
1. NEVER attempt to negotiate a curb or single step without assistance.
2. Instruct your assistant to stand at the rear of your wheelchair, with the front of the wheelchair
facing the obstacle. NEVER attempt to negotiate any such obstacle backward.
3. Instruct your assistant to tilt the chair up on the rear wheels so that the front casters clear the
curb or step.
4. Instruct your assistant to slowly move the chair forward and to gently lower the front casters to
the upper level as soon as you are sure that they are beyond the edge of the curb or step.
5. Instruct your assistant to continue to roll the chair forward until the rear wheels contact the face
of the curb or step.
6. Instruct your assistant to lift and roll the rear wheels up to the upper level.
If you ignore these Warnings, you may fall, tip over or lose control of the wheelchair and seriously
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C. CLIMBING A FLIGHT OF STAIRS
WARNING
TiLite does not recommend that its wheelchairs be transported up or down stairways with the
user in the wheelchair.
However, TiLite recognizes that wheelchair users may, on occasion, have no other choice. Only if
you have no alternative, you should follow these steps to climb up a flight of stairs.
1. NEVER attempt to negotiate more than one step unless you have two (2) able-bodied adult
assistants.
2. ALWAYS position the chair and rider facing away from the stairs, with one assistant at the rear
(facing away from the stairs) and one at the front of the chair (facing the rider).
3. The assistant at the rear of the chair is in control of this procedure. He or she must tilt the chair
back to its balance point on the rear wheels. NEVER attempt to lift a wheelchair by lifting on any
removable (detachable) parts, including upholstery.
4. The second assistant at the front must firmly grasp a non-detachable part of the front frame with
both hands and lift the chair up and over one stair at a time.
5. Each assistant then carefully moves up to the next stair.
6. Repeat steps 1 through 5 for each stair, until you reach the landing.
7. When you reach the landing, the assistants should roll the chair backward on the two rear
wheels until the front casters have cleared the last step, at which point the assistants can gently
lower the front casters to the landing.
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.
D. DESCENDING A CURB OR SINGLE STEP
WARNING
1. NEVER attempt to negotiate a curb or single step without assistance.
2. When you are still several feet from the edge of the curb or step, instruct your assistant to stand
at the rear of your wheelchair and turn it around so you are facingAWAY from the obstacle.
3. NEVER attempt to negotiate any such obstacle facing forward.
4. Instruct your assistant to carefully step backwards, pulling the chair backwards, until he or she is
off the curb or stair and standing on the lower level. The assistant should watch his or her step
over his or her shoulder when backing up in this manner.
5. Instruct your assistant to carefully pull the chair backward until the rear wheels reach the edge of
the curb or step, and to then allow the rear wheels to slowly roll down to the lower level.
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.
7. Instruct your assistant to slowly roll the chair backward on the rear wheels, taking small steps
until the front casters have cleared the step or curb and, when clear, to gently lower the front
casters to the ground at the lower level.
If you ignore these Warnings, you may fall, tip over or lose control of the wheelchair and seriously
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E. DESCENDING A FLIGHT OF STAIRS
WARNING
TiLite does not recommend that its wheelchairs be transported up or down stairways with the
user in the wheelchair.
However, TiLite recognizes that wheelchair users may, on occasion, have no other choice. Only if
you have no alternative, you should follow these steps to descend a flight of stairs.
1. NEVER attempt to negotiate more than one step unless you have two (2) able-bodied adult
assistants.
2. ALWAYS position the chair and rider facing down the stairs, with one assistant at the rear (facing
down the stairs) and one at the front of the chair (facing the rider).
3. The assistant at the rear of the chair is in control of this procedure. He or she must tilt the chair
back to its balance point on the rear wheels and roll it to the edge of the first step. NEVER
attempt to lift a wheelchair by lifting on any removable (detachable) parts, including upholstery.
4. The second assistant at the front must stand at the third step from the top and firmly grasp a
non-detachable part of the front frame with both hands. The second assistant must lower the
chair one stair at a time by letting the rear wheels roll over the stair edge. Each assistant then
carefully moves down to the next stair.
5. Repeat steps 1 through 4 for each stair, until you reach the ground level.
6. When you reach the ground level, the first assistant should carefully lower the front casters to the
ground.
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.
WARNINGS REGARDING FALLING AND TIPPING OVER
A. CENTER OF GRAVITY—STABILITY AND BALANCE
WARNING
Most falls or tip-overs occur when you go beyond the center of gravity of you and your
wheelchair. TiLite wheelchairs are designed to remain stable and upright in normal daily use and
activities so long as you do not exceed the center of gravity.
Every movement you make in your chair, and the rapidity with which you move, will have an
affect on your center of gravity. The more you shift your body weight and the greater the speed at
which you shift it, the greater the impact on your center of gravity in your chair.
There is a point where your wheelchair will tip forward or backward or to the side—which is a
function of your center of gravity in the chair—its center of balance and stability. The type of chair,
the setup of your chair, the options on your chair and the changes you make to the setup or
options will all affect the center of gravity and therefore the stability of the chair. As the stability
decreases, the risk of a fall or tip-over increases.
Set forth below is a list of various types of adjustments that you may be able to make to your
wheelchair, depending on the wheelchair model you own, and a brief description of how those
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1. The position of the rear wheels is the most significant factor affecting your center of gravity. The
more you move the rear wheels forward, the more likely your chair will tip over backward.
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.
4. The height of your seat.As you raise the height of your seat, you raise your center of gravity and
increase the likelihood of all types of tip-overs.
5. The angle of your seat.As you increase the angle of your seat (relative to the floor), your
position in the chair is shifted toward the rear of the chair, increasing the likelihood your chair will
tip over backward.
6. The angle of your backrest.As you increase the angle of your backrest (relative to the seat),
your position in the chair is shifted toward the rear of the chair, increasing the likelihood your
chair will tip over backward.
7. The height of your seat back.As you lower the height of your seat back, you make it easier to
lean back in your chair, which in turn shifts your center of gravity rearward and increases the
likelihood your chair will tip over backward.
Other factors will affect your center of gravity:
1. A change in your body position, posture or weight distribution. For example, if you lean forward
you shift the center of gravity forward and increase the likelihood of tipping over forward.
2. Riding your chair on a ramp or slope. On an up-slope, your weight shifts to the rear and a
backward tip-over becomes more likely. On a down-slope, your weight shifts to the front of the
chair and a forward tip-over becomes more likely.
3. The use of a backpack or other options, and the amount of weight added by those options. For
example, carrying a lot of weight in a backpack will shift the center of gravity rearward and
increase the likelihood of tipping over backward. However, using a TiLite seat pouch beneath the
seat sling to carry heavier items will lower your center of gravity and reduce, but not eliminate,
your risk of a tip over.
In order to reduce the risk of a tip-over, you should:
1. CONSULT your doctor, nurse or therapist to find out what axle and caster position and other
chair configuration options are best for you.
2. CONSULT your authorized TiLite dealer BEFORE you modify or adjust your wheelchair. Often,
an adjustment you wish to make can be offset by another that you have not considered. For
example, you may want to adjust the back angle rearward, which will increase the likelihood of a
rear tip-over. You might not think you could counteract this tendency by moving the rear wheels
backward. Your authorized TiLite dealer will be able to give you expert, personalized advice in
such matters.
3. ALWAYS have someone assist you until you learn your chair’s balance points and are
completely comfortable in your ability to operate your chair under all conditions so as to avoid tip-
overs.
4. ALWAYS use anti-tippers.
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. TRANSFERRING IN AND OUT OF YOUR WHEELCHAIR
WARNING
Transferring in or out of your wheelchair is one of the most dangerous things you can attempt
relating to your wheelchair. It requires good balance, agility and upper body conditioning. At some
point in every transfer, there is no wheelchair seat beneath you and the seat, bed, etc. to or from
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Important rules that will help to reduce the risk of a fall during a transfer are discussed below:
1. ALWAYS work with your health care advisor to learn safe transfer methods.
2. ALWAYS ask your health care advisor to teach you proper body positioning during a transfer and
how to support yourself during a transfer.
3. ALWAYS have someone assist you when you transfer until you have learned how to transfer
safely and have developed the upper body strength and coordination to transfer safely.
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 your wheelchair is equipped with caster pin locks,ALWAYS lock them before you
transfer. Caster pin locks keep the front casters from moving. NOTE: Wheel locks and caster pin
locks will NOT keep your chair from sliding away from you or tipping.
6. If your wheels have pneumatic (inflatable) tires,ALWAYS make sure to keep the tires properly
inflated at all times. The wheel locks may slip if the tire pressure is low, which may cause the
chair to roll unexpectedly during a transfer.
7. ALWAYS rotate the front casters as far forward as possible and turn them to the seat (bed, etc.)
to which you are transferring.
8. ALWAYS remove the wheelchair armrests, or swing them out of the way, so they do not impede
your movement during the transfer.
9. If possible,ALWAYS remove the footrests, or swing them out of the way, to ensure your feet do
not get caught between the footrests. TiLite strongly recommends that you place your feet on the
floor when you are transferring to or from your chair.
10.NEVER put your weight on the footrests when you are transferring to or from your chair because
this may cause the chair to tip over and/or roll away.
11. When transferring into your chair, ALWAYS transfer as far back onto your seat as possible in
order to reduce the risk that the chair will tip over or move away from you causing you to fall.
12.If possible, ALWAYS try to avoid falling into your chair uncontrollably when transferring into your
chair. This places undue stress on your chair’s components and if your chair does start to move
or tip you will not be ready to regain control.
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.
C. DRESSING/UNDRESSING IN YOUR CHAIR
WARNING
When you engage in activities while seated in your chair such as dressing or undressing or
changing your clothes, your weight will shift. Since your attention may be directed to the activity in
question rather than maintaining your balance, your risk of falling or tipping over is increased. To
reduce this risk, get dressed or undressed or change your clothes while seated in a regular chair
or on a bed. If you must get dressed or undressed or change your clothes while seated in your
wheelchair:
1. ALWAYS rotate the front casters so they are as trailing forward. This makes the chair more
stable.
NOTE: To get your front casters to trail forward, first move your chair forward past the object
you want to reach and, second, back up alongside the object. By moving backward, your front
casters will rotate and trail forward.
2. ALWAYS lock your anti-tippers in the down position so the risk of a backward tip-over is
minimized. If your chair does not have anti-tippers, back it up against a wall and lock both rear
wheels using your wheel locks.
3. If your chair is equipped with caster pin locks,ALWAYS engage them.
If you ignore these Warnings, you may fall, tip over or lose control of the wheelchair and seriously
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D. BENDING/LEANING/REACHING
WARNING
When you bend, reach or lean from your chair you will affect the center of balance of your chair.
Therefore, bending, reaching or leaning may cause you to fall or tip over. In order to avoid falling
or tipping over, you must determine your particular safety limitations given the configuration of
your chair and your body weight and type. To do this, practice bending, reaching and leaning
activities (and various combinations of such activities) under the supervision of your health care
advisor. Do this BEFORE attempting active use of your chair. The following will help you avoid
falling or tipping over when bending, reaching or leaning from your chair:
1. NEVER bend, reach or lean in a way that requires you to move forward in your seat.
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-tippers locked in place.
5. NEVER reach with both hands. By keeping one hand free, you may be able to catch yourself to
prevent a fall if the chair starts to tip.
6. NEVER reach or lean over the top of the seat back. If you do so you may damage the seat back
tubes, which could cause you to fall.
7. ALWAYS move your chair as close as possible to the object you are trying to reach.
8. NEVER shift your weight to the footrests.
9. NEVER try to pick up an object from the floor by reaching down between your knees. You are less
likely to tip over if you reach to the side of your chair when picking up an object on the floor.
10.DO NOT lock the rear wheels when bending, reaching or leaning backward. Locking the rear
wheels creates a tip point and makes falling or tipping over more likely.
11. When bending or leaning, ALWAYS grasp one rear wheel with one hand. This will help to prevent a
fall if the chair starts to tip over.
12.ALWAYS rotate the front casters until they are trailing forward. This will make the chair more stable.
NOTE: To get your front casters to trail forward, first move your chair forward past the object you
want to reach and, second, back up alongside the object. By moving backward, your front casters
will rotate and trail forward.
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.
E. MOVING BACKWARD
WARNING
When you propel backward, you will tend to shift your weight backward, making a tip-over more
likely. In addition, you may be unable to see an obstruction that could block one of your wheels
and cause a tip-over. Therefore, use extreme caution when propelling backward. If you must
propel backward:
1. ALWAYS propel slowly with smooth, short strokes.
2. MAKE frequent stops to check for obstructions in your path.
3. If your chair has anti-tippers,ALWAYS make sure to lock them in place.
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.
F. WHEELIES
WARNING
Balancing in your chair on just the rear wheels with the front casters in the air is known as doing
a “wheelie.” DOING A WHEELIE IS DANGEROUS. A fall or tip-over is very likely. However, if you
can do a “wheelie” safely, you may be able to overcome curbs and obstacles that would
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NEVER attempt to learn to do a “wheelie” without first consulting your health care advisor to
make sure you are a good candidate to learn to do a “wheelie.” NEVER attempt to learn to do a
“wheelie” without an assistant that can catch you if you should happen to start to fall. NEVER
attempt to learn to do a “wheelie” unless you are a skilled rider of this 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.
G. OBSTACLES
WARNING
When riding outdoors, uneven pavement, sidewalk irregularities, potholes and other obstacles
and road hazards can be dangerous. 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.
3. REMOVE or cover threshold strips between rooms.
4. INSTALL ramps at entry or exit doors from your residence. Make sure the transition from such
ramps to the pavement or other surface is smooth and does not have an abrupt drop-off.
5. ALWAYS make sure the floors where you live and work are level.
6. KEEP all floors where you live and work free of obstacles and hazards.
7. When riding UP and over an obstacle, lean your upper body slightly FORWARD.
8. When riding DOWN from a higher to a lower level, press your upper body BACKWARD lightly.
9. ALWAYS keep both hands on the handrims as you go over an obstacle.
10.NEVER push or pull on any object, such as a door knob or door jamb or furniture, in order to
propel your chair.
11. If your chair has anti-tippers, lock them in place before you go UP over an obstacle.
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. CURBS/STEPS
WARNING
Curbs and steps are extremely dangerous obstacles.
1. NEVER attempt to go up or down a curb or step without an assistant UNLESS:
a. you are a very skilled rider of your chair; and
b. you have previously learned to safely do a “wheelie” in your chair; and
c. you are sure you have the strength and balance to control your chair during any such
maneuver.
2. ALWAYS unlock and rotate anti-tippers up and out of the way so they do not prevent you from
executing this maneuver.
3. Even if you are a highly skilled rider, NEVER attempt to climb or descend a high curb or step
(more than 4” high).
4. ALWAYS go straight up or down a curb or step. NEVER climb or descend at an angle.
5. ALWAYS be aware that the impact of dropping down from a curb or step can damage your chair
or cause components to become loose. If you perform such maneuvers, inspect your chair more
frequently.
If you are not highly skilled at tilting the chair, or the step or the curb is more than 4” high,
ALWAYS have an assistant help you negotiate curbs and steps. Your assistant must first read this
Manual in its entirety, especially the sections titled “Climbing a Curb or Single Step”, “Climbing a
Flight of Stairs”, “Descending a Curb or Single Step” and “Descending a Flight of Stairs” on pages
5-7.
If you ignore these Warnings, you may fall, tip over or lose control of the wheelchair and seriously
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I. HILLS/SLOPES/RAMPS
WARNING
The center of balance of your chair is affected by the slope of the surface over which you are
riding. Because your center of balance will be affected, your chair will be less stable when it is at
an angle. This is especially true when riding on a slope sideways. Furthermore, do not assume
anti-tippers will prevent a fall or tip-over under these conditions. The following rules may help to
avoid a fall or tip-over:
1. ALWAYS go up or down a slope, hill or ramp as straight as possible. If you try to cut the corner,
you will be traversing the slope, hill or ramp sideways to the slope and your risk of tipping over
sideways will increase.
2. NEVER use your chair on a slope greater than 10%—a slope with an elevation greater than one
foot in height for every ten feet in length.
3. NEVER stop on a steep slope. If you stop on a steep slope, you may not be able to maintain
control of the chair.
4. NEVER use rear wheel locks as a brake to slow or stop your chair. Wheel locks are NOT brakes.
Doing so will most likely cause the chair to veer out of control.
5. NEVER try to turn around or change direction when going up or down a slope.
6. ALWAYS stay in the CENTER of a ramp.
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, slope or ramp. If you go too fast, you may lose control of your chair.
9. ALWAYS lean or press your body in the UPHILL direction. This will help shift your weight to
counteract the change in the center of balance caused by the hill, slope or ramp.
10.ALWAYS ask for assistance if you have any concerns at all about your ability to maintain safe
control of your chair on a hill, slope or ramp.
11. ALWAYS be alert for wet or slippery conditions or surfaces, any changes in the grade of the
slope (such as a lip, bump or depression), and any drop-off or lip at the bottom of a slope. For
example, even a 3/4 inch lip at the bottom of a ramp can cause the front casters to stop and
cause the chair to tip forward.
12.Ramps at your home and work must meet all legal requirements for your area, including building
codes. If you are having a ramp installed at your home or work,ALWAYS make sure it complies
with local legal requirements.
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.
J. STAIRS
WARNING
NEVER use your wheelchair on stairs without the assistance of at least two (2) able-bodied
assistants or attendants and ONLY AFTER such assistants or attendants have read and
understand the Warnings “Climbing a Flight of Stairs” and “Descending a Flight of Stairs” on
pages 6-7.
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.
K. ESCALATORS
WARNING
NEVER use your wheelchair on an escalator, not even with an assistant or attendant.
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.