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Any wheels position of your wheelchair should only be per-
formed at the direction of a competent person who has fully
risk assessed the implication of any changes to the wheelchair
configuration. Please consult your dealer.
All these adjustments and changes of position must be per-
formed by a professional technician upon agreement by your
prescribing physician. Please consult with your dealer.
2.3. Rear wheels
2.3.1 24" wheels
The 24" (610 mm) rear wheels are spoked wheels.
They can be delivered with pneumatic or solid tyre.
A flat tyre (photo 12) must be removed in order to be
repaired. Remove the rim assembly (tyre and inner tube),
repair or replace the inner tube, reinsert in the tyre and repo-
sition the assembly on the rim.
Comply with the inflation pressure specified on the sidewall of
the tyre.
Note :
remember that in order to maintain the interchangea-
bility of the chair wheels equipped with quick-release axles,
the pressure in the two tyres should be the same.
Check and adjust the brakes to ensure they are still
correctly positioned and function as required.
Never exceed the pressure specified on the sidewalls
of the tyre, otherwise, the tyre may explode and cause inju-
ries !
Pneumatic tyres wear out. In addition, the roughness
of the ground surface and driving have an impact on their
longevity. Replace them regularly to avoid punctures caused
by puncture.
Please consult with your Dealer.
2.3.2 Handrims
They provide the wheelchair propulsion. They are made of
anodized aluminium.
Handrims are constantly in contact with your hands.
Make sure that they are not damaged !
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