Invacare Storm User Manual page 135

Repairing the flat tyre
EXPLOSION HAZARD! The wheel will explode if the pressure is not released from the tyre
before disassembling the wheel rim!
• Always make sure to completely release the air pressure by pressing the pin in the centre of
the valve!
• Unscrew valve cap.
•
Let the air out of the tyre completely by pressing the
pin in the centre of the valve in.
• Remove the 5 cylinder head screws (back of the
wheel, 2.
•
Remove the rim halves from the tyre.
• Remove the inner tube from the tyre.
•
Repair inner tube and replace, or insert new.
NOTE:
If the old inner tube is to be repaired and re-used, and has become wet during repair, you can
make replacement easier by sprinkling the inner tube with a little talcum powder.
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