Invacare T6 manual Handrim Replacement

SECTION 8—WHEELS

Handrim Replacement

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 8.5.

1.Remove the rear wheel from the wheelchair. Refer to Removing/Installing Rear Wheels on page 38.

WARNING

Tyre 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 tyre, 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 tyre until it is completely assembled. Otherwise injury or damage may result.

6.Inflate tyre to correct psi rating on the sidewall of tyre.

7.Reinstall rear wheel to the wheelchair. Refer to Removing/Installing Rear Wheels on page 38.

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

Allen Screw

Handrim

Locknut

FIGURE 8.5 Handrim Replacement

Part No 1148078 41 Crossfire™Series Wheelchairs