R Healthcare Technical Information Manual - Dash Page 34 March 2007 Revision B
Fitting Instruction
– Inner Tube
Part number
Various
Where used
Various
Tools and Techniques
The following tool will be required;
Tyre Levers x 3
Inflator
Service and maintenance
At each service check for:
Punctures or poorly inflated tyres
Tread inclusions or visible damage to tyre walls or tread.
Damaged or worn, components need to be replaced, if assembled in pairs Remploy Healthcare
recommends replace both assemblies, for continuity of wheelchair in use.
Method
17. If necessary deflate the tyre by depressing the valve
18. Remove one of the tyre walls from the wheel-rim using the Tyre Levers, lifting the tyre gradually
from the rim by slipping the tyre levers gradually around the rim
19. Remove the existing inner tube, be removing the securing nut from the valve which secures the rim
onto the outside of the wheel-rim.
20. Insert the new Inner Tube by placing the valve through the hole in the wheel-rim and securing the
nut, tighten the nut using finger pressure only. Do not over tighten.
21. Make sure the replacement inner tube runs smoothly around the wheel-rim with no kinks.
22. Refit the tyre wall back into the wheel-rim using the tyre levers. Ensure fingers or inner tube do not
become trapped between the tyre and tyre rim as this can become a pinch point area if care is not
taken.
23. Inflate the tyre to 45lbs and ensure that the brake operates correctly by applying pressure to ensure
the wheel does not turn when the brake is applied.
Spares and Options should only be fitted by a trained and competent person
Post code S41 8NJ
Weight excluding packaging: 0.6kgs max. per tyre
