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Follow these easy steps for a quick and safe repair for both pneumatic and solid tyres:
1. Turn off the power to the controller.
2. Set the power chair up on blocks.
3. If you are changing a pneumatic tyre, completely deflate it before removing the wheel.
4. Remove the nut from the wheel hub. See figure 25.
5. Remove the wheel from the axle.
6. Remove the screws and washers and separate the front and rear rim. See figure 26.
7. Remove the old tube from the pneumatic tyre and replace it with a new tube or replace the entire assembly if
it is a solid tyre.
8. Screw together the two rim halves.
9. Slide the wheel back onto the axle. Make sure that the axle key is in the axle slot.
WARNING! Failure to ensure the axle key is properly installed into the axle slot when mounting
the wheel can result in electronic brake failure, personal injury and/or product damage.
10. Reinstall the nut and tighten.
WARNING! Make sure the centre lug nut is reinstalled and tightened properly.
11. Inflate pneumatic tyres to the psi/bar/kPa air pressure rating indicated on each tyre.
12. Remove the power chair from the blocks.
Battery Replacement
A battery wiring diagram is printed on a decal located on the battery door. See figure 27. Refer to the specifications
table for correct battery specifications.
VI. CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Figure 26. Artemis Drive Wheel Disassembled
TYRE
SCREWS
FRONT RIM HALF
REAR RIM HALF
Figure 25. Artemis Drive Wheel
TUBE
MANDATORY! Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead
compounds. Wear goggles and gloves when handling batteries and wash hands after
handling.
WARNING! Do not replace battery when seat is occupied.
WARNING! The batteries on your power chair should only be serviced or replaced by
a Quantum Rehab Dealer or a qualified technician.
WARNING! Power chair batteries are heavy. See specifications table. If you are
unable to lift that much weight, be sure to get help. Use proper lifting techniques and
avoid lifting beyond your capacity.
WARNING! Do not mix old and new batteries. Always replace both batteries at the
same time.
AXLE KEY
AXLE
WASHERS
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