Replacing Puncture-Protected Tyres - Invacare TDX-SP Service Manual

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Invacare - TDX-SP / TDX-SP N

8.13.2.2 Replacing puncture-protected tyres

Note
Pneumatic tyres have black valve caps. Puncture-protected tyres have red valve caps
Requirements:
● 7/8" Allen key
● Two long wooden blocks, min. 14 x 14 x 30 cm
● Torque spanner 5 - 25 Nm (or similar)
● Repair kit for tyre repair or a new inner tube
● Tyre pump or compressor
● Talcum powder
Removing the tyres:
● Remove the wheel as described in Chapter 8.13.1.
ATTENTION: Explosion hazard!
There is considerable pressure in the tyre. Danger of injury! Parts can be thrown out and
injure you if you do not evacuate all the air from the tyre.
● Press the release pin in the valve inwards and evacuate all the air from the tyre.
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.
● Remove the valve cover (4).
● Press the release pin in the valve inwards and evacuate all the air from the tyre.
● Undo the five 7/8" Allen screws (2) on the inside of the wheel.
● Remove the inner (3) and outer (1) ring of the rim from the tyre (5).
● Replace any defective or worn parts.
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