Invacare 1144492 - Manual (Page 3)

Part No. 1144492 3 Natural-Fit Handrims
4. Inspect the tabs on the handrim of the Natural‐Fit for proper placement inside the
wheel.
NOTE: It is important to evenly bend the tabs so the oval handrim will mount symmetrically to
the wheel.
5. Place the handrim on a flat surface with
the tabs facing up.
6. Place the thumb guard around the tabs
and on top of the handrim.
NOTE: The thumb guard is installed on the
outside of the wheelchair with wider edge
making contact with the wheel.
7. Place the wheel on top of the thumb
guard and handrim.
NOTE: Make sure the holes on the tabs match
up with the holes on the wheel.
NOTE: The outside of the wheel should be
facing down.
8. Secure the wheel to the handrim and
thumb guard with the six mounting
screws and locknuts (Detail “A” of
FIGURE 2).
NOTE: DO NOT tighten the locknuts.
9. Position hook and loop straps at
opposite ends of the wheel (Detail “B”
of FIGURE 2).
10. Tighten the assembly together by
securing the two hook and loop straps.
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
straps and readjust the thumb guard.
11. Secure the handrim by tightening the
six locknuts.
12. Remove the hook and loop straps.
13. Reinstall the tire and inflate to the
correct pressure.
14. Reinstall the wheel on the wheelchair.
Refer to the wheelchair owner’s
manual.
15. Repeat STEPS 1‐14 for the other wheel.
FIGURE 2 Removing/Installing Handrims
with Tabs
Handrim
Thumb Guard
Wheel
Tabs
Tab
Locknut
Screw
DETAIL “A” - ATTACHING THE HANDRIM
DETAIL “B” - SECURING THE HANDRIM
Hook and
Loop Strap
Hook and
Loop Strap
Wheel
Handrim