Invacare Electric wheelchair - Manual (Page 86)

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Repairing the flat tyre
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Unscrew valve cap.
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Depressurise tyre by pressing in the pin in the valve .
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Remove the 5 cylinder head screws (back of the
wheel, 2.
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Remove the rim halves from the tyre.
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Remove the inner tube from the tyre.
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Repair inner tube and replace, or insert new.
NOTE:
If the old inner tube is to be repaired and re-used, and has become wet during repair, you can
make replacement easier by sprinkling the inner tube with a little talcum powder.
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Insert the wheel rim halves from outside into the tyre.
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Pump a little air into the inner tube.
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Insert the cylinder head screws in the rim and tighten the wheel rims firmly.
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Ensure that the tyre outer is seated correctly.
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Pump the tyre up to the prescribed pressure.
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Check that the tyre is seated correctly once again.
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Screw the valve cap back on.
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Refit the wheel.