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TILT-IN-SPACEPROCEDURE 5
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ENGAGING TILT-IN-SPACE (FIGURE 1)
WARNING
Both gas cylinders MUST be operational before
using wheelchair. DO NOT operate tilt-in-space if
only one (1) of the gas cylinders is operational.
The A-T wheelchair MUST be operated by an As-
sistant when in any tilted position.
ALWAYS make sure that the wheelchair is stable
BEFORE using the tilt-in-space. Rear wheels may
have to be repositioned rearward depending on
the degree of tilt-in-space required. ALWAYS en-
sure stability BEFORE using maximum amount
of tilt-in-space (45
o
for 15-20-inch seat depths and
35
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for 20 and 21-inch seat depths). TEST wheel-
chair BEFORE it is occupied BY the end user to
ensure safety.
To maintain the stability of the wheelchair when
moving the rear wheels to ANY forward position,
the amount of tilt MUST be limited by adjusting
limit stops on the gas cylinders to prevent wheel-
chair from tipping onto anti-tippers.
If the wheelchair is equipped with the recliner
option, refer to PROCEDURE 9 BEFORE engag-
ing the tilt-in-space.
1. Place the wheelchair on a level surface.
2. Engage both wheel locks.
3. Inform the occupant of the wheelchair that the
wheelchair is about to be tilted and remind them
to lean back.
This Procedure includes the following:
Engaging Tilt-in-Space
Replacing Trigger Release Lever w/Cable
Replacing Gas Cylinder
Adjusting Trigger Release Cables
Adjusting Limit Stops on Gas Cylinders
Engaging/Removing Anterior (Forward) Tilt Stops
Installing Adjustable Tilt Return Stops
Positioning Adjustable Tilt Return Stops
WARNING
After ANY adjustments, repair or service and
BEFORE use, make sure all attaching hardware
is tightened securely - otherwise injury or dam-
age may result.
4. Stand behind the wheelchair and grasp both back
canes firmly.
5. Pull up on the trigger release levers to release the
gas cylinders.
6. SLOWLY, push down on the back canes while
pulling up on the trigger release levers in a con-
tinuous motion.
7. When the seat reaches the desired angle,
SLOWLY let go of the trigger release levers.
8. To lower the seat parallel with the floor, reverse
the above procedures.
Limit Stops
Tilt-in-Space
Back Angle
Rear Wheels
Seat Depth
Wheel Locks
PROCEDURE: 545637
Tilt-in-Space ✓ ● ✓✓N/A ✓
Back Angle ✓✓● ✓ N/A ✓
Rear Wheels ✓✓✓● N/A ✓
Seat Depth ✓✓N/A ✓ ● ✓
Wheel Locks N/A ✓✓✓✓●
NOTE: When adjusting the shaded area in the left
hand column, refer to the
✓✓
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✓ procedure to ensure the
proper stability, safety and handling of the wheelchair.
FIGURE 1 - ENGAGING TILT-IN-SPACE
REPLACING TRIGGER RELEASE LEVER
W/CABLE (FIGURE 2)
1. Cut the tie wraps that secure the cable to the back
canes.
2. Remove the screw and locknut that secures the trig-
ger release lever to the back cane.