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The tyres are subject to wear, rough grounds and the driving
styles will also have an inuence on their life span; please
ensure their regular replacement to avoid the inconvenience of
punctures, please ask for advice from your Distributor.
4.3.2. Handrims
They are for propulsion, and are made from anodized aluminium.
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The handrims are in permanent contact with the hands;
regularly check that they are not damaged!
4.3.3. Axles
The axles link the wheels to the frame and can be quickly
dismantled (photo 19):
- Quick-release axles (photo 20): push in button (A) and insert
the axle into the wheel hub. Position all of it in the bearing (B) of
the multi-adjustable wheel support until it locks into position.
The locking balls (C) should protrude from the bearing and there
should not be any signicant lateral looseness.
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All of these positional changes and adjustments must be carried
out by a professional technician according to your medical prescriber;
please ask for advice from your Distributor. This information is
provided for reference only.
4.3. Rear Wheels
4.3.1. Wheels
The 22/24" (550/610 mm) rear wheels have spokes, they can be
supplied with a puncture proof tyre or band.
Repairs (photo 18) : when a tyre is punctured it needs to be removed
for repair. Remove the whole (tyre and tube) from the wheel rim,
repair or replace the inner tube, put it back in place in the tyre and
reposition the whole on the wheel rim.
Comply with the tyre pressure indicated on the side of the wheel.
NOTE: Don’t forget that in order to keep the interchangeability of
the wheelchair wheels equipped with rapid dismantling axles, the two
tyres must be inated to the same pressure.
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The pressure indicated on
the sides of the tyre must never
be exceeded or there is a risk of
injury if the tyre were to burst!
B
C
A
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A
B
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