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Flat tyre
If a fl at tyre occurs to the air fi lled
tyres due to puncture by sharp objects
such as nails, screws, glass splinters,
etc. the damage should be eliminated
by repairing (mending the inner tube)
or replacing the inner tube.
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Attention:
Sitting in the wheelchair during a
wheel change is not permitted. The
wheelchair must stand on a level
and fi rm surface. Before starting
the disassembly work, support the
frame to prevent the wheelchair
from tipping over and secure it to
prevent an unwanted movement
or tipping over.
Changing the tyres
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Note:
Always change tyres in pairs. – Dif-
ferently worn tyres can impair the
straight-on travel of the wheel-
chair.
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Attention:
Before tyre repair, open the pneu-
matic valve and vent any remaining
compressed air in the inner tube.
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Note:
The air pressure for the tyres is
shown on both sides of the tyre
and in the <
Technical data
> sec-
tion.
Tyre change of the drive wheels
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Attention:
Ensure that the tyre cover is always
removed and reinstalled with the
appropriate tyre levers (bicycle ac-
cessories).
Never use screw drivers or other
pointed /sharp edged objects as le-
vers!
Tyre change of the steering
wheels
Before replacement or repair the
steering wheel axle (1) is to be disas-
sembled.
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Note:
Take note of the arrangement of
all sleeves and washers used.
