Invacare EX2 - page 31

SECTION 7—REAR WHEELS
Part No. 1110546 31 Tracer® EX2
Replacing Rear Wheel Handrim
 WARNING
Wheelchairs with 300 lbs weight limit: DO NOT use composite handrims. Otherwise injury or
damage may occur.
If the wheelchair is equipped with permanent axles, this procedure MUST be performed by a
qualified technician.
NOTE:Forthisprocedure,refertoFIGURE 7.2.
1. Removetherearwheelfromthewheelchair.RefertoRemoving/InstallingRearWheelsonpage30.
2. Removethemountingscrewsthatsecurethehandrimtotherearwheel.
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 operat-
ing the wheelchair.
5. Reinstallrearwheeltothewheelchair.RefertoRemoving/InstallingRearWheelsonpage30.
6. RepeatSTEPS1‐5fortheoppositerearwheelifnecessary.
FIGURE 7.2 Replacing Rear Wheel Handrim
Replacing/Repairing Rear Wheel Tire
 WARNING
Replacement of rear wheel tire 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 if damaged.
Mounting Screw
Rear Wheel
Handrim