Replacing A Tire Or Inner Tube In The Front - Invacare STORM4MAX Service Manual

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Invacare - STORM
8.8.4

Replacing a tire or inner tube in the front

WARNING: Danger of crushing!
The wheelchair is very heavy. Danger of injury to the hands and feet!
· Let a second person help you.
Danger of injury due to uncontrolled movement of the wheelchair!
· Switch the vehicle's power system off (ON-/OFF key).
· Engage the drive motors.
· Secure the vehicle against rolling away by placing wedges under the wheels.
Requirements:
· 5 mm Allen wrench
· Two oblong wooden blocks, at least 14 x 14 x 30 cm
· Repair kit for inner tube tires or a new inner tube
· Air pump or compressor
· Talcum powder
Removing a tire / inner tube:
·
Uninstall the wheel as described in chapter 8.8.3.
CAUTION: EXPLOSION HAZARD!
On a vehicle with pneumatic tires, the wheel will explode if you do not let the air out of
the tire before removing the wheel!
· Always allow the air to escape from the wheel before you remove it. Press the spring pin in
the middle of the valve.
·
Unscrew and remove the valve cap (2).
·
Press the spring pin in the middle of the valve and allow the air to completely escape from the
tire.
·
Uninstall the wheel as described in chapter 8.8.3.
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