Invacare 9859 REMOVING/INSTALLING the Rear Wheels Figure, Replacing Rear Wheel Handrim Figure

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PROCEDURE 4

REAR WHEELS

R E A R

W H E E L S

This Procedure Includes the Following:

Removing/Installing the Rear Wheels

Replacing Rear Wheel Handrim

Replacing/Repairing Rear Wheel Tire/Tube

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.

REMOVING/INSTALLING THE REAR WHEELS (FIGURE 1)

1.Remove the dust cap, hex screw and locknut that secure the rear wheel and axle spacer to the wheel- chair.

2.Repeat STEP 1 for the opposite rear wheel.

3.To reinstall the rear wheel onto the wheelchair, reverse STEPS 1-2.

NOTE: Make sure axle spacer is between rear wheel and wheelchair frame.

Locknut

Axle Mounting Hole

Rear Wheel

Dust Cap

Axle Spacer

Hex Screw

Locknut

TRANSPORT

Rear Wheel

 

Hex Screw

Axle Mounting

Hole

 

 

Axle Spacer

REPLACING REAR WHEEL

HANDRIM (FIGURE 2)

1.Remove the rear wheel from the wheelchair.

2.Remove the button screws and washers that se- cure the handrim to the rear wheel.

3.Remove the existing handrim.

4.Install the new handrim by reversing STEP 1-3.

5.Repeat the procedure for the opposite rear wheel if necessary.

Button

Screw

Handrim

FIGURE 2 - REPLACING REAR WHEEL HANDRIM

REPLACING/REPAIRING REAR WHEEL TIRE/TUBE

WARNING

Replacement of rear wheel tire or tube MUST be performed by an authorized Invacare dealer or qualified technician.

CAUTION

As with any vehicle, the wheels and tires should be checked periodically for cracks and wear, and should be replaced.

FIGURE 1 - REMOVING/INSTALLING THE REAR

WHEELS

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