Replacing Puncture-Protected Tyres - Invacare Storm4 Max Service Manual

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7.18.2.2 Replacing puncture-protected tyres

Note
Pneumatic tyres have black valve caps. Puncture-protected tyres have red valve caps
Requirements:
 6 mm Allen key
 Two long wooden blocks, min. 14 x 14 x 30 cm
 Tyre pump or compressor
 Talcum powder
Removing the tyres:

Remove the wheel as described in chapter 7.18.1.
ATTENTION: Explosion hazard!
If the wheelchair is fitted with pneumatic tyres, the wheel can explode if the air is not
released from the tyre before removing the wheel!
 Always release the air from the wheel before you remove it. Depress the small tappet in the
centre of the valve!
CAUTION!
Material damage hazard. The valve can become blocked by the puncture protection gel
and be unusable!
 During the following work you should always hold the valve up so that the puncture protection
gel cannot enter the valve.
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