Handrim Replacement; Repairing/Replacing Rear Wheel, Tyre/Tube - Invacare Terminator Titanium Owner's Operator And Maintenance Manual

SECTION 5—WHEELS

Handrim Replacement

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 5.5.
1. Remove the rear wheel from the wheelchair. Refer to Removing/Installing Rear
Wheels on page 35.
tyre MUST be fully deflated before any disassembly procedures are performed.
Otherwise injury or damage may result.
2. Remove all air from the tube by pressing down on the pin in the center of the valve
stem.
3. While carefully holding the tyre, tube and rim strip to one side, hold the allen screws
and remove the locknuts that secure the handrim to the rear wheel.
4. Remove the existing handrim.
5. Install new handrim by reversing STEPS 2‐4.
DO NOT inflate tyre until it is completely assembled. Otherwise injury or damage
may result.
6. Inflate tyre to correct psi rating on the
sidewall of tyre.
7. Reinstall rear wheel to the wheelchair.
Refer to Removing/Installing Rear
Wheels on page 35.
8. Repeat STEPS 1‐7 for opposite rear
wheel if necessary.

Repairing/Replacing Rear Wheel, Tyre/Tube

Replacement of the tyre or tube MUST be performed by a qualified technician.
Changing the size of the rear wheels can affect the performance of the wheelchair.
Contact Invacare at the numbers on the back cover before performing this proce-
dure.
Everyday and Sport Series Wheelchairs
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Handrim
Locknut
FIGURE 5.5 Handrim Replacement
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CAUTION
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Allen Screw
Part No 1122172