Handrims; Pneumatic Tires And Tubes; Solid Tires - Permobil Aero Z 2 Series Owner's Manual

Handrims

I WARNING
You must have your handrims replaced by an authorized Permobil Manual dealer or qualified technician.

Pneumatic Tires and Tubes

I WARNING
Fully deflate the tire before performing any disassembly procedures. Do not re-inflate the tire until all re-assembly
is completed.
Tools Needed:
• Tire Lever
1. Remove the rear wheel from the chair.
2. Remove all air from the inner tube. If you have a Schrader valve (see Figure 12-3), remove the valve stem cap and
release all of the air from the tube, by pressing down on the pin in the center of the valve stem. If you have a Presta
valve (see Figure 12-4), remove the valve stem cap, unscrew, counterclockwise, the knurled nut on the valve stem
and release all of the air from the tube by pressing down on the pin in the center of the valve stem.
3. Remove the tire and inner tube.
4. Make sure the rim strip is properly in place.
5. Install the new inner tube and wheel tire onto the wheel.
6. Make sure the tire is properly seated in the wheel rim, and inflate the tire to the correct PSI rating on the sidewall
of the tire.
7. Reinstall the rear wheel on the chair.
Schrader
Valve

Solid Tires

I
WARNING
Replacement of solid tires requires specialized equipment. Therefore, if your solid tires need replacement, you must have
this done by an authorized Permobil Manual dealer or qualified technician.
Permobil Aero Z & ZRA Owner's Manual
Figure 12-3
Schrader Valve
CHAPTER 12: REAR WHEELS
Figure 12-4
Presta Valve
Presta
Valve
Knurled Nut
12-2
Pin
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