Invacare Kite - Replacing a Tyre or Inner Tube; Replacing Puncture-Protected Tyres

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8.9.2 Replacing a tyre or inner tube
Note
There are three different types of tyres or inner tubes, and specific points must be observed for
the replacement of each type.
It is easy to tell the difference between the tyre or inner tube types:
• Pneumatic tyres have black valve caps.
• Puncture-protected tyres have red valve caps
• puncture-proof tyres have no valves.
Please proceed in accordance with the appropriate chapter:
• Replacing pneumatic tyres – see user manual
• Replacing puncture-protected tyres – see chapter 8.9.2.1
• Replacing puncture-proof tyres – see chapter 8.9.2.2
8.9.2.1 Replacing puncture-protected tyres
Note
Pneumatic tyres have black valve caps. Puncture-protected tyres have red valve caps
Requirements:
• 6 mm Allen key
• Two long wooden blocks, min. 14 x 14 x 30 cm
• Tyre pump or compressor
• Talcum powder
Removing the tyres:
• Remove the wheel as described in chapter 8.9.1.