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Replacing the caster wheel
1) Turn the control unit off.
2) Jack up the power wheelchair so that the wheel you
want to replace can rotate freely.
3) Loosen the axle screw using an Allen wrench and
pull out the axle.
4) Remove the caster wheel from the caster fork.
5) Insert the new caster wheel into the caster fork.
6) Slide in the axle.
7) Tighten the axle screw using a torque wrench. The
torque value is
10 Nm
.
9.2.3 Replacing the inner tube and tyre
The caster wheels are generally puncture-proof and can only be changed as a whole.
The rims of the drive wheels are in two parts and can be separated by removing the Allen head screws.
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Making repairs
1) Remove the wheel in question (see previous sec
tion).
2)
For pneumatic tyres only:
Let all air out of the tyre
and push the valve fully into the rim.
3) Loosen the 5 Allen head screws connecting the two
parts of the rim (see fig. 59, left).
4) Pry back the tyre from the edges of the rim.
5)
For pneumatic tyres only:
Pull out the defective
inner tube (see fig. 59, right).
6)
For pneumatic tyres only:
Repair the inner tube
with a standard tyre repair kit or replace it.
7) Reassemble the rim. Firmly tighten the screws.
8) Reinstall the wheel (see previous section).
9.2.4 Replacing defective lights
NOTICE
Use of incorrect bulbs
Damage/melting of the connecting cables due to excess current flow
►
Note that the LED lighting may only be replaced with original lighting.
NOTICE
Penetration of moisture
Risk of damage to the light
►
During installation, ensure that the plates are seated accurately in the housing.
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Ensure that the screws are seated tightly against the plate.
INFORMATION
Lamp housings and lamps can both be ordered from the specialist dealer.
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