Invacare CT7A user manual Repairing/Replacing Rear Wheel, Tire/Tube, Handrim Replacement

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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 62.

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

Allen Screw

Handrim

Locknut

FIGURE 5 Handrim Replacement

11.6 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 procedure.

If replacing rear wheels with a different size than what was originally on the wheelchair, the front caster height and/or diameter MUST also be changed to keep the wheelchair frame parallel to the floor. Refer to Removing/Installing/Repositioning the Caster Assemblies on page 79 ONLY after contacting Invacare. Anti-tipper height (if applicable) MUST also be adjusted to maintain 1-1/2 to 2-inch clearance between bottom of the anti-tipper wheels and the floor. Refer to Adjusting/Replacing Anti-tipper on page 84.

Invacare® Crossfire™T7A Wheelchair 66 Part No 1167484