Part No. 1144492
3
Natural-Fit Handrims
4. Inspect
the
tabs
on
the
handrim
of
the
Natural
‐
Fit
for
proper
placement
inside
the
wheel.
NOTE:
It
is
important
to
evenly
bend
the
tabs
so
the
oval
handrim
will
mount
symmetrically
to
the
wheel.
5. Place
the
handrim
on
a
flat
surface
with
the
tabs
facing
up.
6. Place
the
thumb
guard
around
the
tabs
and
on
top
of
the
handrim.
NOTE:
The
thumb
guard
is
installed
on
the
outside
of
the
wheelchair
with
wider
edge
making
contact
with
the
wheel.
7. Place
the
wheel
on
top
of
the
thumb
guard
and
handrim.
NOTE:
Make
sure
the
holes
on
the
tabs
match
up
with
the
holes
on
the
wheel.
NOTE:
The
outside
of
the
wheel
should
be
facing
down.
8. Secure
the
wheel
to
the
handrim
and
thumb
guard
with
the
six
mounting
screws
and
locknuts
(Detail
“A”
of
FIGURE 2).
NOTE:
DO
NOT
tighten
the
locknuts.
9. Position
hook
and
loop
straps
at
opposite
ends
of
the
wheel
(Detail
“B”
of
FIGURE 2).
10. Tighten
the
assembly
together
by
securing
the
two
hook
and
loop
straps.
NOTE:
The
thumb
guard
should
not
spin
when
pushed
on
and
should
be
centered
on
the
wheel.
If
the
thumb
guard
tilts
to
one
side,
loosen
the
straps
and
readjust
the
thumb
guard.
11. Secure
the
handrim
by
tightening
the
six
locknuts.
12. Remove
the
hook
and
loop
straps.
13. Reinstall
the
tire
and
inflate
to
the
correct
pressure.
14. Reinstall
the
wheel
on
the
wheelchair.
Refer
to
the
wheelchair
owner’s
manual.
15. Repeat
STEPS
1
‐
14
for
the
other
wheel.
FIGURE 2
Removing/Installing Handrims
with Tabs
Handrim
Thumb Guard
Wheel
Tabs
Tab
Locknut
Screw
DETAIL “A” - ATTACHING THE HANDRIM
DETAIL “B” - SECURING THE HANDRIM
Hook and
Loop Strap
Hook and
Loop Strap
Wheel
Handrim