TiLite Aero X - Chapter 2: SAFETY Inspection, MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING; Introduction; Safety Inspections and Maintenance

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2GX/AERO X Owner’s Manual
CHAPTER 2: SAFETY INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING
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You MUST make sure that axle locks properly in the axle sleeve every time you remove and reinstall a rear wheel, and you should verify
this at least weekly.
Introduction
Your TiLite wheelchair is designed, engineered and built to provide you with years of exceptional performance. However,
proper maintenance and regular safety inspections are essential in order to make sure your wheelchair is operating
properly, safely and at maximum efciency. In addition, proper maintenance and regular safety inspections will extend the
life of your TiLite wheelchair.
Safety Inspections and Maintenance
I WARNING
If you fail to inspect and maintain your wheelchair as directed in this Manual, you will be at risk for health complications or
you may fall, tip over or lose control of your wheelchair and seriously injure yourself or others or damage the wheelchair.
I WARNING
After making ANY adjustments or repairs to your wheelchair and after any servicing of your wheelchair, ALWAYS make sure
all attachment hardware is tightened securely BEFORE using the chair. If you ignore this Warning, you may fall, tip over or
lose control of your wheelchair and seriously injure yourself or others or damage the wheelchair.
1. You MUST inspect and maintain your TiLite wheelchair strictly in accordance with the following chart.
2. If your inspection uncovers any problem, make sure to service or repair the problem BEFORE using the wheelchair.
3. If your inspection reveals any loose, worn, bent or damaged parts, you MUST tighten, repair or replace them before
using your TiLite wheelchair.
4. Clean your wheelchair ONLY in accordance with the instructions under “Cleaning” on page 2-3.
5. Annually, or more often if necessary, you MUST have your wheelchair serviced and thoroughly inspected by a qualied
TiLite dealer.
6. In addition to the maintenance and safety inspections indicated in the chart below, ALWAYS make sure that all nuts and
bolts are tight before riding in your wheelchair.
Inspection Item Initially Weekly 3 Months
General
• Make sure chair rolls straight (does not drag or pull to one side)
• Inspect for loose/missing/broken/worn/damaged hardware
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Rear Wheels
• Inspect for cracked, bent or broken spokes
• Make sure all spokes are uniformly tight
• Inspect hubs and rims for cracks and wear
• Inspect for “trueness” (excessive side movement when wheel lifted and
spun indicates lack of “trueness”)
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Quick-Release/Quad-Release Axles
• Make sure axles are free of dirt and lint
• Wipe axle with cloth using either a “dry” silicone spray or a “dry” Teon
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-based lubricant
• Make sure that axles lock properly in axle sleeve
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Rear Tires
• Check for proper ination as per sidewall of pneumatic tire
• Inspect for cracks, wear and at spots
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