Invacare 1026793 Repairing/Replacing Pneumatic Tire/Tube, Removing/Installing Rear Wheels

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SECTION 8—WHEELS

SECTION 8—WHEELS

WARNING

After any adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure all attachment hardware is tightened securely - otherwise, injury or damage may result.

Repairing/Replacing Pneumatic Tire/Tube

WARNING

Replacement of a pneumatic tire or tube MUST be performed by a qualified technician.

CAUTION

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

Removing/Installing Rear Wheels

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 8.1.

Quick-Release Axles

1.Push in the tip of the quick-release axle (with wheel) and pull the axle out through the opening in the center of the rear wheel.

2.Push in the tip of the quick-release axle again and pull the axle out of the rear wheel.

3.Repeat STEPS 1-2 for the opposite rear wheel.

4.To reinstall the rear wheel onto the axle mounting plate, reverse STEPS 1-3.

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Contents Xtra Xtra Table of Contents Front Riggings Arms Complete and mail the form on the next Register Your ProductCity State/Province Product Registration FormFold here Cut Along Line TIE Down Restraints and Seat Restraints Special NotesLabel Locations Xtra Typical Product ParametersStability General GuidelinesOperating Information Repair and Service InformationGeneral Guidelines Weight Training Weight LimitationTire Pressure Stability and Balance SAFETY/HANDLING of WheelchairsCoping with Everyday Obstacles Method 1 Wheelchair with Step Tubes TippingTipping Curbs Do not tip the wheelchair without assistanceMethod 2 Wheelchair without Step Tubes StairwaysTransferring To and From Other Seats Transferring To and From Other SeatsAdjusting the Wheelbase for Stability Percentage of Weight DistributionReaching, Bending Backward Reaching, Leaning and Bending ForwardSafety INSPECTION/ Troubleshooting Safety Inspection ChecklistsInspect/Adjust Initially Inspect/Adjust Weekly Inspect/Adjust Periodically Inspect/Adjust MonthlyMaintenance TroubleshootingSuggested Maintenance Procedures Front Riggings Installing/Removing/Adjusting the FootrestsInstalling/Removing AdjustingInstalling/Removing/Adjusting the Footrests Adjusting 70 MFX Adjusting 70 MFX and 90 FootrestsRaising/Lowering Elevating Legrests Installing Elevating LegrestsInstalling Adjustable Angle Flip-Up Footplate Hinge Adjusting CalfpadsAdjusting Adjustable Angle Flip-Up Footplates Depth AdjustmentAngle Adjustment Installing Impact Guards/Calf Strap Heel Loop ReplacementBack Adjusting the Back HeightDetail a back Adjusting the Back AngleInstalling/Removing the Chest Positioning Strap Installing/Removing the Chest Positioning StrapInstalling and Removing a Seating System Installing the Stroller HandlesFolding SeatFolding/Unfolding the Wheelchair UnfoldingReplacing Seat Upholstery Installing/Removing Seat Positioning StrapInstalling/Removing Seat Positioning Strap Installing Fabric Clothing GuardsInstalling Clothing Guards Installing Clothing GuardsArms Installing the Half ArmInstalling the Half Arm Adjusting Half Arm HeightReplacing Armrests Using/Adjusting Dual Point ArmsAdjusting Armrest Height Removing ArmrestsReplacing Arm Pad Installing/Removing T-ArmsInstalling T-Arms Replacing Dual Point Arm Pad/Clothing GuardsAdjusting the T-Arms Adjusting T-Arm HeightRemoving T-Arms Adjusting T-Arm Height Adjusting T-Arm WidthShown for clarity Adjusting T-Arm DepthAdjusting T-Arm Sockets Adjusting T-Arm Sockets10 Adjusting T-Arm Transfer Assists and/or Side Guards Adjusting T-Arm Transfer Assists and/or Side GuardsQuick-Release Axles Repairing/Replacing Pneumatic Tire/TubeRemoving/Installing Rear Wheels WheelsPermanent Axles Removing/Installing Rear WheelsAdjusting Quick-Release Axles Adjusting Quick-Release AxlesInstalling Quad-Release Axles Installing Quad-Release AxlesAdjusting Quad-Release Handles And/or OutRemoving the Play From the Rear Wheels Adjusting Forks Adjusting ForksReplacing the Wheel Lock Replacing/Adjusting the Wheel LocksAdjusting the Wheel Lock Wheel LOCKS/ANTI- TippersInstalling/Adjusting the Anti-Tippers Installing Anti-TippersAdjusting Anti-Tippers Installing Amputee Attachments Installing Amputee AttachmentsUSA Limited Warranty