Specifications

Maintenance
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3.3 Wheels
For the proper functioning of the wheelchair it is very important that the tires are kept at the correct pressure.
Soft tires yield less optimal driving for the wheelchair. It also costs more energy to move the wheelchair, putting a
heavier load on the batteries. Moreover, tire wear when driving on soft tires is unnecessarily great.
For the right tire tension, see 'Product specifications'.
Note when filling the tires that the pressure never exceeds the maximum specified value provided
in the table 'product specification', or as indicated on the side of the tire. In case of doubt contact
the dealer / supplier.
For inspection of the tires, see 'maintenance table'.
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3.3.1 Tire repair drive wheels
When repairing the inner tube of a drive wheel, the neutral should be switched off, so that the wheel does not turn
along.
Repairing a leaking tire should be done as follows:
• Support the wheelchair so that the wheel is elevated.
• Let the tire run empty completely by pulling out the valve.
• Using tire levers, pull the front of the tire across the edge of the rim.
• Carefully pull the inner tube across the edge of the rim.
• Push the valve from the opening in the rim.
• Pull the inner tube from the tire for repair or replacement.
• Repair the inner tube or replace it.
Now, the repaired or new inner tube should be placed as follows:
• Put the valve of the inner tube through the opening in the rim.
• Press the inner tube into the tire.
• Place the tire around the rim.
• Use tire levers to place the tire around the rim: be careful not to damage the inner tube with the tire
levers.
The inner tube must not become jammed between the rim and the tire.
• Pump up the inner tube, see 'technical data'.
• Remove the support from the wheelchair.
The wheelchair is ready to drive again.
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