Invacare 1145550 user manual

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Natural-Fit Handrims
Assembly and Installation Instructions
Part Numbers: 1145545, 1145546, 1145547, 1145548, 1145549,
1145550, 1145551, 1145552, 1145553, 1145554
NOTE: Check all parts for shipping damage. In case of shipping damage, DO NOT use. Contact
Invacare for further instruction.
Safety Summary
To ensure the safe and proper installation of the handrims, these instructions MUST be
followed:

WARNING
DO NOT install this equipment without first reading and understanding this
instructio

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6. Insert the new mounting screws through the wheel and the new spacers. 7. Thread the mounting screw into the rivnuts on the handrim. NOTE: DO NOT tighten the screws. NOTE: Screws and spacers are provided. DO NOT use the old screws and spacers, you may damage the thumb guard and void the warranty. 8. Center the handrim on the wheel. NOTE: The thumb guard should not spin when pushed on and should be centered on the wheel. If the thumb guard tilts to one side, loosen the mounting screws and rea

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Removing/Installing Handrims with Tabs NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 2 on page 4. Tools Needed: • Phillips head screwdriver • 3/8” wrench •Air pump • Tire irons (tools to remove the tire) - if necessary • Pliers - if necessary 1. Remove the wheel from the wheelchair. Refer to wheelchair owner’s manual. 2. Deflate and remove the tire from the wheel. 3. Using a Phillips screwdriver and a 3/8” wrench, remove the six mounting screws and locknuts that secure the old handrim to the wheel.

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Thumb Guard Handrim Wheel Tabs DETAIL “A” - ATTACHING THE HANDRIM Locknut Screw Tab DETAIL “B” - SECURING THE HANDRIM Hook and Loop Strap Wheel Handrim Hook and Loop Strap FIGURE 2 Removing/Installing Handrims with Tabs Natural-Fit Handrims 4 Part No. 1144492

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NOTES Part No. 1144492 5 Natural-Fit Handrims

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NOTES Natural-Fit Handrims 6 Part No. 1144492

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LIMITED WARRANTY PLEASE NOTE: THE WARRANTY BELOW HAS BEEN DRAFTED TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL LAW APPLICABLE TO PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED AFTER JULY 4, 1975. This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser/user of our products. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other legal rights which vary from state to state. Invacare warrants its product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for the period of one year of use by original purchaser. If within

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Invacare Corporation www.invacare.com USA One Invacare Way Invacare, Yes, you can. and the Medallion Elyria, Ohio USA Design are registered trademarks of 44036-2125 Invacare Corporation. 800-333-6900 Phillips is a registered trademark of The Phillips Screw Co. Rivnut is a registered trademark of Bollhoff. ©2006 Invacare Corporation Part No. 1144492 Rev A - 8/16/06