Invacare TER Owners Manual - Page 34

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 32. ƽ WARNING 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. ƽ WARNING DO NOT inflate tyre until it is completely assembled. Otherwise injury or damage may result. Handrim Allen Screw 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 32. 8. Repeat STEPS 1‐7 for opposite rear wheel if necessary. Locknut FIGURE 5.5 Handrim Replacement Repairing/Replacing Rear Wheel, Tyre/Tube ƽ WARNING Replacement of the tyre or tube MUST be performed by a qualified technician. CAUTION 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 procedure. NOTE: If replacing rear wheels with a different size than what was originally on the wheelchair, the front castor height must also be changed to keep the wheelchair frame parallel to the floor. Refer to Adjusting Front Castor Height ‐ Transformer Only on page 48 ONLY after contacting Invacare. Anti‐tipper height (if applicable) must also be adjusted to maintain 1‐1/2 to 2‐inch (3.81 to 5.08 cm) clearance between bottom of the anti‐tipper wheels and the floor. Refer to Adjusting/Replacing Anti‐Tipper on page 56. Opening/Closing Camber Clamps ƽ WARNING STANDARD AND SUSPENSION CAMBER CLAMPS - Make sure the hex screws are securely tightened before using wheelchair, otherwise personal injury or damage to the wheelchair may occur. QUICK RELEASE LEVERS - Make sure the quick release levers are in the closed position before using the wheelchair, otherwise personal injury or damage to the wheelchair may occur. Everyday Series Wheelchairs/Sport Series Wheelchairs 34 Part No 1122172