13.5 Wheel Fitting | Section 13 Page 2 of 2 |
Hold the hexagon section of the axle between the wheel and the wheelchair frame.
Apply LOCTITE Thread Locking Compound Grade 241 to the M12 Thread and tighten the M12 nut to a torque of 30 to 35 lbs/ft (40 to 47 Nm) to secure the wheel to the wheelchair.
13.6 Tyre Fitting
Fit a strong rim tape and check that the inside of the tyre and the rim well are clean. Put one side of tyre onto rim, pass the valve of the tube through the rim and partially inflate the tube until round in shape. Fit the remainder of the tube into the tyre.
Starting at the valve fit the other bead of the tyre into the rim working outwards with the thumbs ensuring the tube is not pinched between the tyre and the rim.
Before inflating to the correct pressure, centre the tyre on the rim by lining up the bead line on the tyre sidewalls with the edge of the rim. Spin the wheel and check that the tyre rides evenly. If not then adjust the tyre again and recheck. When running centrally, inflate the tyre to the correct pressure.
