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TiLite YG and YGS wheelchairs are designed to be
expandable to accommodate the needs of a growing
child. This Chapter explains the procedures to follow
in order to expand the seat width and/or depth on
these chairs.
Adjusting the Width of the Wheelchair
TiLite YG Series wheelchairs are equipped with
three frame expansion brackets and one camber
tube expansion bracket. See Figure 135. These
brackets enable you to adjust the width of the chair
within a 3” range. Additional expansion brackets are
available to achieve greater seat widths. In many
cases, it may be necessary to purchase a new seat
sling and/or back upholstery to accommodate a new
seat width.
Tools Needed:
• 3/16” Allen Wrench
• Ruler or measuring tape
1. Remove the rear wheels from the chair.
2. Remove seat cushion and back upholstery. See
“Back Upholstery, Seat Upholstery and Seat
Cushions” on page 49.
3. Remove seat sling. See “Back Upholstery, Seat
Upholstery and Seat Cushions” on page 49.
4. Loosen both Allen Screws on each of the three
frame expansion brackets and on the camber tube
expansion bracket. See Figure 135.
5. Move side frames in or out to desired chair width.
6. Make sure frame expansion brackets and camber
tube expansion bracket are all centered between
the two halves of the frame.
7. Make sure at least 1” of each cross tube remains
inside each expansion bracket.
8. Loosely secure both Allen Screws on each frame
expansion bracket and on the camber tube
expansion bracket.
9. Measure the seat width at the front of the frame
and at the rear of the frame. Also measure the
seat width at the seat tube and the bottom tube. If
all seat widths are equal, securely tighten all of the
Allen Screws. If any seat widths are unequal,
repeat steps 4 through 8 until all seat widths are
equal and set at the desired seat width, then
securely tighten all of the Allen Screws.
10. Install the seat sling.
11. Install the back upholstery.
12. Replace the seat cushion and reinstall the rear
wheels.
13. Check the toe-in/toe-out and adjust as needed
and square the front casters.
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Figure 135
Expanding the Width of the Wheelchair
Camber Tube
Expansion Bracket
Allen Screws
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