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
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 | ||
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| 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
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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