Invacare 4V66FFR Owners Manual - Page 40
Replacing/Repairing Caster Tire/Tube, Replacing/Repairing Rear Wheel Tire/Tube
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5. Periodically adjust wheel locks in correlation to tire wear. Refer to 5.14 Adjusting the Patient Operated Wheel Locks, page 35. Tire wear is excessive if: Pneumatic Tires - there is missing tread or the tires are bald. Urethane Tires - there are cuts, surface defects or the tires are loose on the rims. Rubber Tires - 30% or more of the tire has worn away. Invacare recommends that rear wheel tire/tube and caster tire/tube be replaced every five years. 6. Periodically check handrims to ensure they are secured to the rear wheels. Refer to 5.8 Replacing Rear Wheel Handrim, page 32. 7. Periodically check caster wheel bearings to make sure they are clean and free from moisture. Use a Teflon® lubricant if necessary. 8. Check upholstery for sagging, rips or tears. 9. Clean upholstery with mild soap and water. 10. Hand grips should be checked monthly for wear/looseness/dete- rioration. Clean if desired. Replace if looseness or deterioration is found. 11. Replace any labels that are missing, worn or torn. Maintenance 6.1.2 Replacing/Repairing Caster Tire/Tube WARNING! - Replacement of solid urethane or semi-pneumatic tires is not recommended. If the solid urethane or semi-pneumatic tires need replaced, Invacare recommends replacing complete caster assembly. - For pneumatic tires, replacement of the tube must be performed by a qualified technician. 6.1.3 Replacing/Repairing Rear Wheel Tire/Tube WARNING! - Replacement of solid urethane tires is not recommended. If the solid urethane tire needs repaired, Invacare recommends replacing the complete wheel assembly. - Replacement of rear wheel tube must be performed by a qualified technician. 1567855-C 39