Invacare 9000 STANDARD WEIGHT user manual Replacing Rear Wheel Handrim

8 REAR WHEELS

8.3 Replacing Rear Wheel Handrim

￿	WARNING
	If the wheelchair is equipped with permanent axles, this procedure must be performed by a qualified technician.

1.Remove the rear wheel from the wheelchair. For non-recliner models, refer to Removing/Installing Rear Wheels on page 48.

2. Remove the mounting screws that secure the handrim to rear wheel. Rear Wheel Mounting Screw

3. Remove the existing handrim.

4. Install the new handrim by reversing the preceding steps.

￿ WARNING

Make sure detent pin and detent balls of the quick-release axles are fully released before operating the wheelchair.

5. Reinstall rear wheel to the wheelchair. Refer to Removing/Installing Rear Wheels on page 48.

6. If the detent balls of the quick-release axles (if applicable) are not

protruding past the inside of the axle bushing or there is too muchHandrim movement of the rear wheel assembly in a back and forth position,

refer to Adjusting the Quick-Release Axle on page 50.

7. Repeat STEPS 1-6 for the opposite rear wheel if necessary.

FIGURE 4 Replacing Rear Wheel Handrim

8.4Replacing/Repairing Rear Wheel Tire/Tube

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WARNING

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

CAUTION

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

Part No 1100868 51 Invacare® Jymni™ Pediatric Series Wheelchair