SECTION
Handrim Replacement
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 5.5.
1.Remove the rear wheel from the wheelchair. Refer to Removing/Installing Rear Wheels on page 35.
WARNING
Tire MUST be fully deflated before any disassembly procedures are performed. Otherwise injury or damage may result.
2.Remove all air from the tube by pressing down on the pin in the center of the valve stem.
3.While carefully holding the tire, tube and rim strip to one side, hold the allen screws and remove the locknuts that secure the handrim to the rear wheel.
4.Remove the existing handrim.
5.Install new handrim by reversing STEPS 2‐4.
WARNING
DO NOT inflate tire until it is completely assembled. Otherwise injury or damage may result.
6.Inflate tire to correct psi rating on the sidewall of tire.
7.Reinstall rear wheel to the wheelchair. Refer to Removing/Installing Rear Wheels on page 35.
8.Repeat STEPS 1‐7 for opposite rear wheel if necessary.
Allen Screw
Handrim
Locknut 
FIGURE 5.5 Handrim Replacement
Repairing/Replacing Rear Wheel, Tire/Tube
WARNING
Replacement of the tire or tube MUST be performed by a qualified technician.
CAUTION
Changing the size of the rear wheels can affect the performance of the wheelchair. Contact Invacare at the numbers on the back cover BEFORE performing this proce- dure.
Everyday and Sport Series Wheelchairs | 38 | Part No 1114851 |