Pneumatic Tires (Option) - Physipro XL 5 Owner's Manual

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Pneumatic tires (option)

If your wheelchair is equipped with pneumatic tires the following steps should be
followed to install the inner tube and inflate the tires securely.
Installing the inner tube
1. Before installing an inner tube, make sure the
rim and the inside of the tire are clean.
2. Inflate the inner tube slightly.
3. Position the inner tube valve through the hole
in the rim.
4. Insert the inner tube inside the tire.
Note - Make sure to properly position the inner
tube on the rim and inside the tire. The inner tube
must not be twisted or stick out of the tire.
Inflating the tire
1. Look on the outer tire for the recommended
pressure.
2. Connect pump to inner tube valve.
3. Inflate tire, using a pressure gauge to regularly
check tire pressure. Do not exceed the
recommended tire pressure.
Note - Tire pressure can vary from one
manufacturer to another, always check the
recommended air pressure indicated on the outer
tire.
WARNING
Never use a wheelchair without properly inflate tires, the recommended
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tire pressure is indicated on the outer tire.
Check tire pressure weekly, as recommended in the Maintenance
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Checklist.
Overinflated tires can burst, while under inflated tires can deform. Tire
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deformation can cause the wheel locks to slip and allow the wheel to spin
unexpectedly, this can potentially lead to a loss of control of your
wheelchair.
Proper inflation will extend the lifespan of your tires and improve ease-of-
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use.
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