SECTION 6

REAR WHEELS

 

 

 

REPLACING REAR WHEEL HANDRIM (FIGURE 2)

WHEELSREAR

1.Remove the rear wheel from the wheelchair. Refer to REMOVING/ INSTALLING THE REAR WHEELS in this section of the manual.

2.Remove the mounting screws and washers (not shown) that secure the handrim to the rear wheel.

3.Remove the existing handrim.

4.Install the NEW handrim by reversing the above steps.

5.Reinstall rear wheel to the wheelchair. Refer to REMOVING/INSTALLING THE REAR WHEELS in this section of the manual.

Rear

Mounting Screw

Wheel

 

Handrim

FIGURE 2 - REPLACING REAR

WHEEL HANDRIM

6. Repeat the procedure for the opposite rear wheel if necessary.

REPLACING/REPAIRING REAR WHEEL TIRE/TUBE

WARNING

Replacement of rear wheel tire or tube MUST be performed by a quali- fied technician.

CAUTION

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

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Invacare Tracer EXIR Replacing Rear Wheel Handrim Figure, REPLACING/REPAIRING Rear Wheel TIRE/TUBE, Section Rear Wheels