beautypg.com

Replacing rear wheel handrim, Replacing/repairing rear wheel tire – Invacare Lightweight User Manual

Page 48

background image

SECTION 7—REAR WHEELS

Lightweight, Standard and Heavy Duty Wheelchairs

48

Part No. 1114811

Replacing Rear Wheel Handrim

ƽ WARNING

DO NOT use composite handrims on the Heavy Duty wheelchair. Otherwise, injury

or damage may occur.
This procedure MUST be performed by a qualified technician.

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to
FIGURE 7.2.

1. Remove the rear wheel from the

wheelchair. Refer to
Removing/Installing Rear Wheels on
page 47.

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

STEPS 2-3.

5. Reinstall rear wheel to the wheelchair.

Refer to Removing/Installing Rear
Wheels on page 47.

FIGURE 7.2 Replacing Rear Wheel

Handrim

6. Repeat STEPS 1-5 for the opposite rear wheel if necessary.

Replacing/Repairing Rear Wheel Tire

ƽ WARNING

Replacement of rear wheel tire MUST be performed by a qualified technician.

CAUTION

As with any vehicle, the wheels and tires should be checked periodically for cracks

and wear, and should be replaced if damaged.

Mounting

Screw

Rear

Wheel

Handrim