Invacare 9000 SL User Manual

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Part No. 1056953

9000 Series

REPLACING REAR WHEEL HANDRIM (FIGURE 2)

WARNING

Wheelchairs with 300lbs 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.

1. Remove the rear wheel from the

wheelchair. For non-recliner models,

refer to REMOVING/INSTALLING THE

REAR WHEELS in this section of the manual. For 9000XT Recliner, refer to REMOV-

ING/INSTALLING THE REAR WHEELS in SECTION 9 of this manual.

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 above procedures.

WARNING

Make sure detent pin and locking pins of the quick-release axles are fully

released BEFORE operating the wheelchair .

5. Reinstall rear wheel to the wheelchair. Refer to REMOVING/INSTALLING THE

REAR WHEELS in this section of the manual.

6. If the locking pins of the quick-release axles (if applicable) are not protruding past

the inside of the axle bushing or there is too much movement of the rear wheel

assembly in a back and forth position, refer to ADJUSTING THE QUICK-RELEASE

AXLE in this section of the manual.

7. 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.

Handrim

Mounting Screw

FIGURE 2 - REPLACING REAR

WHEEL HANDRIM

Rear

Wheel

SECTION 6

REAR WHEELS