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SECTION 5—WHEELS
Handrim Replacement
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 5.5.
1.
Remove the rear wheel from the wheelchair. Refer to Removing/Installing Rear Wheels on page 32.
tyre MUST be fully deflated before any disassembly procedures are performed. Otherwise injury
or damage may result.
2.
Remove all air from the tube by pressing down on the pin in the center of the valve stem.
3.
While carefully holding the tyre, tube and rim strip to one side, hold the allen screws and remove the locknuts that
secure the handrim to the rear wheel.
4.
Remove the existing handrim.
5.
Install new handrim by reversing STEPS 2‐4.
WARNING
DO NOT inflate tyre until it is completely
assembled. Otherwise injury or damage may
result.
6.
Inflate tyre to correct psi rating on the sidewall of tyre.
7.
Reinstall rear wheel to the wheelchair. Refer to
Removing/Installing Rear Wheels on page 32.
8.
Repeat STEPS 1‐7 for opposite rear wheel if necessary.
Repairing/Replacing Rear Wheel, Tyre/Tube
Replacement of the tyre or tube MUST be performed by a qualified technician.
Changing the size of the rear wheels can affect the performance of the wheelchair. Contact Inva-
care at the numbers on the back cover before performing this procedure.
NOTE: If replacing rear wheels with a different size than what was originally on the wheelchair, the front castor height must also be
changed to keep the wheelchair frame parallel to the floor. Refer to Adjusting Front Castor Height ‐ Transformer Only on page 48 ONLY
after contacting Invacare. Anti‐tipper height (if applicable) must also be adjusted to maintain 1‐1/2 to 2‐inch (3.81 to 5.08 cm) clearance
between bottom of the anti‐tipper wheels and the floor. Refer to Adjusting/Replacing Anti‐Tipper on page 56.
Opening/Closing Camber Clamps
STANDARD AND SUSPENSION CAMBER CLAMPS - Make sure the hex screws are securely
tightened before using wheelchair, otherwise personal injury or damage to the wheelchair may occur.
QUICK RELEASE LEVERS - Make sure the quick release levers are in the closed position before
using the wheelchair, otherwise personal injury or damage to the wheelchair may occur.
Everyday Series Wheelchairs/Sport Series Wheelchairs
WARNING
Handrim
Locknut
FIGURE 5.5 Handrim Replacement
WARNING
CAUTION
WARNING
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Allen Screw
Part No 1122172
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