Replacing Rear Wheel Handrim; Replacing/Repairing Rear Wheel Tire - Invacare Tracer EX2 Owner's Operator And Maintenance Manual

SECTION 7—REAR WHEELS

Replacing Rear Wheel Handrim

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 per-
formed 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 41.
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 preceding steps.
Make sure detent pin and detent balls of the quick-release axles are fully released
before operating the wheelchair.
5. Reinstall rear wheel to the wheelchair. Refer to Removing/Installing Rear Wheels on
page 41.
6. Repeat STEPS 1-5 for the opposite rear wheel if necessary.

Replacing/Repairing Rear Wheel Tire

Replacement of rear wheel tire MUST be performed by a qualified technician.
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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Tracer EX2
WARNING
Rear Wheel
Handrim
FIGURE 7.2 Replacing Rear Wheel
WARNING
WARNING
CAUTION
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Mounting Screw
Handrim
Part No. 1110546