R Healthcare Technical Information Manual - Dash Page 32 March 2007 Revision B
Fitting Instruction
– Pneumatic tyres
Part number
Various
Where used
Various
Tools and Techniques
The following tool will be required;
Tyre Levers x 3
File if needed
Inflator
Service and maintenance
At each service check for:
Tread must be visible, not badly worn
Tread inclusions or visible damage to tyre walls or tread.
Tyres are inflated to recommended pressures
– valves are not damaged.
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
1. Deflate current fitted tyre, by depressing valve components to expel any air.
2. Remove the existing tyre using the tyre levers, lifting the tyre gradually from the rim by slipping the tyre levers
gradually around the rim.
3. Do this for both walls. If the inner tube is also to be replaced remove it after the first wall is removed from the
wheel rim (see instructions supplied with Inner Tube).
4. Ensure that the wheel is clean and has no sharp edges; any burrs should be removed with the suitable file.
5. Place one tyre loosely on the wheel then using the Tyre Levers gradually fit the tyre onto the wheel hub.
6. Then fit the inner tube into the wheel (see instructions supplied with Inner Tube). Repeat the procedure to fit
the second wall of the tyre onto the wheel, 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.
7. 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
