8.
Repairs
8.1.
Replacing the drive wheels
When removing a wheel, the wheelchair must be unoccupied. The wheelchair must be
supported (B) so that it neither falls over or moves when a wheel is removed.
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Pull off the protective end cap which covers the
countersunk screw.
B
A
1
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Remove the countersunk screw (A) using a 5 mm
hexagon key.
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Remove then the black washer (F, picture 2).
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Withdraw the wheel from the wheelchair.
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To mount the new wheel follow the instructions in the
reverse order.
8.2.
Replacing the tire of a drive wheel
When replacing the tire, means removing a wheel, the wheelchair must be unoccupied. The
wheelchair must be supported so that it neither falls over or moves when a wheel is removed.
H
C
B2
2
D
E
B1
A
F
G
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Remove the drive wheel as described in sector 8.1.
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Remove the four black countersunk screws (G) to take the flange (C) of the wheel using a
5 mm hexagon key.
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Remove five screws (H) of the rim using a 6mm hexagon key.
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Withdraw the rims (B1 and B2) from the tire (A).
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Reassemble in reverse order.
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To fit the rims to the tire use gunk to make it easier.
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Important:
Take note of the circulation direction indicated on the tire before fixing.
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