Invacare Force Manual

Owner’s Operator and Maintenance Manual

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Recumbent

Handcycle Series

Top End XLT™

Top End XLT Jr.

Top End XLT Pro

Top End XLT Gold

Top End Force™

Recumbent Handcycle Series 2Part No 1114850

 WARNING

DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT OR ANY AVAILABLE OPTIONAL

EQUIPMENT WITHOUT FIRST COMPLETELY READING AND

UNDERSTANDING THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND ANY

ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIAL SUCH AS OWNER’S

MANUALS, SERVICE MANUALS OR INSTRUCTION SHEETS

SUPPLIED WITH THIS PRODUCT OR OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT. IF

YOU ARE UNABLE TO UNDERSTAND THE WARNINGS,

CAUTIONS OR INSTRUCTIONS, CONTACT A HEALTHCARE

PROFESSIONAL, DEALER OR TECHNICAL PERSONNEL BEFORE

ATTEMPTING TO USE THIS EQUIPMENT - OTHERWISE, INJURY

OR DAMAGE MAY OCCUR.

 ACCESSORIES WARNING

INVACARE PRODUCTS ARE SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED AND

MANUFACTURED FOR USE IN CONJUNCTION WITH INVACARE

ACCESSORIES. ACCESSORIES DESIGNED BY OTHER

MANUFACTURERS HAVE NOT BEEN TESTED BY INVACARE AND

ARE NOT RECOMMENDED FOR USE WITH INVACARE PRODUCTS.

NOTE:Updatedversionsofthismanualareavailableonwww.invacare.com.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Part No 1114850 3Recumbent Handcycle Series

TABLE OF CONTENTS

DEALER/TECHNICIAN INFORMATION ............................................... 8

SPECIAL NOTES ................................................................................ 8

TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS .................................................. 10

SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES ................................................. 12

Proper Fit ...................................................................................................................................................12

Operating Information.............................................................................................................................12

Tire Pressure .............................................................................................................................................14

Weight Limitation.....................................................................................................................................14

SECTION 2—SAFETY AND HANDLING ............................................. 15

Safety and Handling of the Handcycle..................................................................................................15

Stability and Balance.................................................................................................................................15

A Note to Handcycle Assistants...........................................................................................................15

Percentage of Weight Distribution ......................................................................................................16

Transferring Into/Out of the Handcycle .............................................................................................16

SECTION 3—SAFETY INSPECTION ................................................... 18

Safety Inspection Checklist.....................................................................................................................18

Inspect/Adjust Initially .........................................................................................................................18

Inspect/Adjust Weekly........................................................................................................................19

Inspect/Adjust Monthly.......................................................................................................................20

Inspect/Adjust Periodically.................................................................................................................20

Troubleshooting........................................................................................................................................21

Maintenance...............................................................................................................................................21

Maintenance Safety Precautions .......................................................................................................21

Suggested Maintenance Procedures ................................................................................................21

SECTION 4—INITIAL SETUP ............................................................ 23

Initial Setup.................................................................................................................................................23

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Recumbent Handcycle Series 4Part No 1114850

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SECTION 5—OPERATION ................................................................ 26

Riding the Handcycle ...............................................................................................................................26

Shifting Gears.............................................................................................................................................27

Seven Speed Hub .................................................................................................................................27

Backing-Up .................................................................................................................................................29

Braking ........................................................................................................................................................29

Reversing Drum Brakes......................................................................................................................29

Hand Brakes/Hands-On Brakes........................................................................................................30

Using Parking Brake .................................................................................................................................30

Steering/Cornering...................................................................................................................................31

SECTION 6—RIDING POSITION ........................................................ 32

Replacing/Adjusting the Footrest and Leg Guard .............................................................................32

Replacing/Adjusting Footrest.............................................................................................................32

Replacing/Adjusting Leg Guard .........................................................................................................32

Using/Replacing Footrest Strap .............................................................................................................33

Using Footrest Strap ...........................................................................................................................33

Replacing Footrest Strap ....................................................................................................................33

Adjusting Hand Crank .............................................................................................................................34

Adjusting Hand Crank Height - All Models Except Top End XLT Gold.................................34

Adjusting Top End XLT Gold Hand Crank....................................................................................35

Adjusting Seat Fore/Aft - All Models Except XLT Gold and Top End Force.............................36

Adjusting Seat Fore/Aft - XLT Gold and Top End Force Only .....................................................37

Adjusting Seat Height - All Models Except XLT Gold and Top End Force ................................38

Adjusting Back Angle - All Models Except XLT Gold and Top End Force .................................39

Adjusting Back Angle - XLT Gold.........................................................................................................40

Adjusting Back Height - Wide Back Option Only ............................................................................41

SECTION 7—WHEELS ....................................................................... 42

Installing/Adjusting the Rear Wheel and Quick-Release Axles......................................................42

Installing the Rear Wheels with Threaded Axles..............................................................................43

Replacing Tire/Tube and Tuning/Replacement of Spokes...............................................................43

Tire Pressure .............................................................................................................................................43

Determining/Adjusting Toe In/Toe Out..............................................................................................44

Determining Toe In/Toe Out ...........................................................................................................44

Adjusting Toe In/Toe Out .................................................................................................................45

Replacing Camber Inserts.......................................................................................................................45

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Part No 1114850 5Recumbent Handcycle Series

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SECTION 8—SERVICE PROCEDURES ................................................. 46

Replacing the Fork/Crank Assembly ....................................................................................................46

Replacing the Crank Arms - XLT Gold, XLT PRO and Top End Force .....................................49

Replacing the Left Side Crank Arms................................................................................................49

Replacing the Right Side Crank Arms .............................................................................................49

Installing/Removing/Adjusting the Road Crown Compensator .....................................................50

Installing Road Crown Compensator..............................................................................................50

Removing Road Crown Compensator ...........................................................................................51

Adjusting Road Crown Compensator ............................................................................................51

Installing/Removing/Adjusting the Steering Dampener -

For Top End XLT Gold and Force Only.............................................................................................52

Installing Steering Dampener.............................................................................................................52

Removing Steering Dampener ..........................................................................................................52

Adjusting Steering Dampener ...........................................................................................................52

Installing Seven Speed Shifter Cable.....................................................................................................53

Adjusting/Replacing Seven Speed Shifter.............................................................................................54

Installing/Adjusting Seven Speed Hub Chain ......................................................................................54

Seven Speed Hub Chain Installation ................................................................................................54

Adjusting Seven Speed Hub Chain...................................................................................................55

Installing/Adjusting Twenty-Seven Speed Cassette Chain...............................................................55

Installing Twenty-Seven Speed Cassette Chain.............................................................................55

Adjusting Twenty-Seven Speed Cassette Chain ...........................................................................56

Adjusting/Replacing the Parking Brake ................................................................................................57

Adjusting the Parking Brake ..............................................................................................................57

Replacing the Parking Brake ..............................................................................................................57

Replacing Seat Upholstery......................................................................................................................58

Replacing Back Upholstery.....................................................................................................................59

Replacing Wide Back Upholstery.....................................................................................................59

Replacing Narrow Back Upholstery ................................................................................................59

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Recumbent Handcycle Series 6Part No 1114850

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SECTION 9—OPTIONS ..................................................................... 60

Installing Rear Safety Light......................................................................................................................60

Batteries .................................................................................................................................................60

Mounting the Safety Light...................................................................................................................60

Operating the Safety Light .................................................................................................................60

Installing the Water Bottle.....................................................................................................................61

Installing/Using the Tow Bar ..................................................................................................................61

Installing the Draft Bumper ....................................................................................................................62

Installing the Safety Flag...........................................................................................................................62

Using Safety Helmet.................................................................................................................................62

Installing Seat Positioning Strap.............................................................................................................63

Installing the Computer ..........................................................................................................................63

Installing Hand Crank Handles ..............................................................................................................64

Horizontal Handles/Delrin Handles.................................................................................................64

Vertical Handles ...................................................................................................................................64

Tri-pin Quad Handles .........................................................................................................................64

V or S Crank Handles .........................................................................................................................64

Installing V/S Crankarm Handles...........................................................................................................64

For Models Made Before 7/12/07 ....................................................................................................64

Part No 1114850 7Excelerator™XLT Handcycle Series

For Models Made After 7/12/07 .......................................................................................................65

Installing Gloves ........................................................................................................................................66

Mountain Drive Transmission Option.................................................................................................66

Switching to Mountain Drive Transmission Option ....................................................................66

Mountain Drive Transmission Option Maintenance....................................................................66

Using the Travel Ready Option.............................................................................................................67

Removing/Installing the Camber Bar....................................................................................................67

Removing/Installing the Fork - Travel Ready XLT PRO Equipped

with Road Crown Compensator ..........................................................................................................68

Removing the Fork ..............................................................................................................................68

Installing the Fork.................................................................................................................................68

Removing/Installing the Fork - XLT Gold, and Top End Force Equipped

with Steering Dampener.........................................................................................................................69

Removing the Fork ..............................................................................................................................69

Installing the Fork.................................................................................................................................69

Removing/Installing the Front Wheel - XLT Gold, XLT Pro and XLT

with Speed Cassette Chain ....................................................................................................................70

Removing the Front Wheel...............................................................................................................70

Installing the Front Wheel .................................................................................................................71

Assembling/Using/Adjusting the Handcycle Rack..............................................................................71

Assembling the Handcycle Rack .......................................................................................................71

Using the Handcycle Rack..................................................................................................................72

Adjusting the Handcycle Rack...........................................................................................................73

Using the Alignment Gauge....................................................................................................................74

LIMITED WARRANTY ..................................................................... 75

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DEALER/TECHNICIAN INFORMATION

Recumbent Handcycle Series 8Part No 1114850

DEALER/TECHNICIAN

INFORMATION

ThetermʺqualifiedtechnicianʺinthismanualreferstoanInvacarequalifiedtechnician

oraShimano®certifiedbicyclerepairtechnician.

SPECIAL NOTES

Signalwordsareusedinthismanualandapplytohazardsorunsafepracticeswhich

couldresultinpersonalinjuryorpropertydamage.Refertothetablebelowfor

definitionsofthesignalwords.

NOTICE

THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO

CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.

HANDCYCLE USER

As a manufacturer of handcycles, Invacare endeavors to supply a handcycle to meet

many needs of the end user. However, final selection of a handcycle to be used by an

individual rests solely with the user and his/her health care professional capable of

making such a selection.

HANDCYCLE TIE-DOWN RESTRAINTS AND SEAT POSITIONING STRAPS

Invacare recommends that handcycle users NOT be transported in vehicles of any

kind while in a handcycle. As of this date, the Department of Transportation has not

approved any tie-down systems for transportation of a user while in a handcycle, in

a moving vehicle of any type.

As regards restraints - seat positioning straps - it is the obligation of the DME

dealer, therapists and other health care professionals to determine if a seating

positioning strap is required to ensure the safe operation of this equipment by the

user. Serious injury can occur in the event of a fall from a handcycle.

Invacare products are specifically designed and manufactured for use in conjunction

with Invacare accessories. Accessories designed by other manufacturers have not

been tested by Invacare and are not recommended for use with Invacare products.

SIGNAL WORD MEANING

DANGER Danger indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

will result in death or serious injury.

WARNING Warning indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION Caution indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

may result in property damage.

SPECIAL NOTES

Part No 1114850 9Recumbent Handcycle Series

 WARNING

ALWAYS wear your seat positioning strap. Inasmuch as the seat positioning strap is

an option on this handcycle (you may order with or without the seat positioning

strap), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the seat positioning strap as an

additional safeguard for the handcycle user. The seat positioning strap is a position-

ing belt only. It is not designed for use as a safety device withstanding high stress

loads such as auto or aircraft safety belts. If signs of wear appear, belt MUST be

replaced immediately.

TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS

Recumbent Handcycle Series 10 Part No 1114850

TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS

*NOTE:Knobbytireswillreducesidewheelclearancetoapproximately1‐inch.

TOP END XLT TOP END XLT JR

Seat Width: 14 to 20 inches 14 inches

Seat Depth: 15 inches 15 inches

Seat-to-Floor (approx.): 12, 13, or 14 inches 12, 13, or 14 inches

Back Style: Adjustable Back Angle 90° - 110° Adjustable Back Angle 90° - 110°

Back Height Fixed/

Adjustable Angle:

11-14 inches (Wide)

20 inches (Narrow, Tall)

11-14 inches (Wide)

16½ inches (Narrow, Tall)

Footrest: Adjustable Fore and Aft Adjustable Fore and Aft

Side - Wheel Clearance: 2 inches - * 2½ inches 2 inches - 2½ inches

Rear Axle: Quick-Release or Threaded Quick-Release

Rear Wheel Camber: 15° - Standard 15° - Standard

Wheels/Tires: 26-inch Spoke High Performance

24-inch Cruiser or *Knobby

20-inch Cruiser

Brakes: Internal reversing drum brakes and

parking brake

Internal reversing drum brakes and parking

brake

Handles: Ergonomic, Vertical foam covered or

Delrin®

Ergonomic, Vertical foam covered or

Horizontal foam covered

Crankset: Alloy Crankset Alloy Crankset

Hub: FRONT - Shimano Nexus® 7 Speed Hub

REAR - Precision Black Anodized

w/½-inch Quick Release Stainless Axles

FRONT - Shimano Nexus 7 Speed Hub

REAR - Precision Black Anodized w/½-inch

Quick Release Stainless Axles

Spokes: 14 Gauge Stainless 14 Gauge Stainless

Shift Levers: Shimano Shimano

Gears: 7 Speed 7 Speed

Seat Cushion: Foam Insert - Optional Foam Insert - Optional

Upholstery: Nylon Nylon

Weight: 35 lbs 30-35 lbs

Shipping Weight: 65 lbs 65 lbs

Weight Limitation: 250 lbs 250 lbs

Options: Mirror, Backpack Hydration System,

Computer, Tow Bar, Horizontal Han-

dles, Safety Lights, Helmet and Flag, Seat

Positioning Strap, Quad Cuffs, Quad

Gloves, Mountain Drive, Bike Rack,

Water Bottle and Cage, Tri-pin Quad

Handles, Threaded Axles, Leg Guard

Attachment, Alignment Gauge, Crutch

Holder, Indoor Training Roller

Cordless Computer, Helmet, Quad Cuffs,

Quad Gloves, Seat Positioning Strap, Safety

Flag, Mirror, Safety Lights, Water Bottle and

Cage, Leg Guard Attachment, Crutch

Holder, Bike Rack, Cushion, Towbar for

handcycle, Backpack Hydration System,

Alignment Gauge, Mountain Drive, Tri-pin

Quad Handles.

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