Invacare Top End ForceTM, XLTPRO Replacing Back Upholstery, Replacing Wide Back Upholstery

Contents Top End Force Owner’s Operator and Maintenance ManualRecumbent Handcycle Series Top End XLT Top End XLT Jr Top End XLT Pro Top End XLT GoldRecumbent Handcycle Series ACCESSORIES WARNINGSECTION 3-SAFETY INSPECTION TABLE OF CONTENTSTABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 2-SAFETY AND HANDLINGAdjusting Seat Fore/Aft - XLT Gold and Top End Force Only TABLE OF CONTENTSAdjusting Hand Crank Height - All Models Except Top End XLT Gold Adjusting Top End XLT Gold Hand CrankInstalling Road Crown Compensator SECTION 8-SERVICE PROCEDURESInstalling/Removing/Adjusting the Steering Dampener Installing/Removing/Adjusting the Road Crown CompensatorHorizontal Handles/Delrin Handles SECTION 9-OPTIONSLIMITED WARRANTY REGISTER YOUR PRODUCTRegister ONLINE at warranty.invacare.com HANDCYCLE TIE-DOWN RESTRAINTS AND SEAT POSITIONING STRAPS DEALER/TECHNICIAN INFORMATIONSPECIAL NOTES HANDCYCLE USERSPECIAL NOTES TOP END XLT JR TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERSTYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS TOP END XLTTYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS TOP END XLT PROTOP END XLT GOLD Operating Information SECTION 1-GENERAL GUIDELINESProper Fit Care MUST be taken when operating on roads, streets or highways Tire Pressure Weight LimitationA Note to Handcycle Assistants SECTION 2-SAFETY AND HANDLINGSafety and Handling of the Handcycle Stability and BalanceNOTE For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 2.1 on page Percentage of Weight DistributionTransferring Into/Out of the Handcycle MUST be secured 6. Shift body weight onto object while transferringIf installed, parking brake Wheel locks MUST be engaged if installedSafety Inspection Checklist SECTION 3-SAFETY INSPECTIONInspect/Adjust Weekly Inspect/Adjust Periodically Inspect/Adjust MonthlySuggested Maintenance Procedures TroubleshootingMaintenance Maintenance Safety Precautions4. Clean/oil quick‐release axles once a week with a Teflon lubricant Initial Setup SECTION 4-INITIAL SETUPTop End XLT PRO FIGURE 4.1 Initial SetupNOTE Parking brake located on left side of seat frame Top End XLT/XLT JrTop End XLT Gold FIGURE 4.2 Initial SetupRear Wheel Seat Footrest FootrestNOTE For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 5.1 on page SECTION 5-OPERATIONRiding the Handcycle Seven Speed Hub Shifting GearsNOTE For this procedure, refer to FIGURE NOTE This procedure applies to the Top End XLT and XLT Jr. ONLYUpper Derailleur Manual Shifter NOTE For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 5.3 on pageHands-On Rapid Fire Shifter/Brake System Twenty-seven Speeds Lower Derailleur Right Side ShifterReversing Drum Brakes Backing-UpBraking Hand Brakes/Hands-On Brakes Using Parking BrakeHandle UP Steering/CorneringSlots or Hook and Loop Strap Not Shown Handle NOTE This procedure is for Top End XLT, XLT Jr., and XLT Pro ONLY Replacing/Adjusting the Footrest and Leg GuardSECTION 6-RIDING POSITION Replacing Footrest Strap Using/Replacing Footrest StrapUsing Footrest Strap NOTE For this procedure, refer toAdjusting Hand Crank Height - All Models Except Top End XLT Gold Adjusting Hand CrankAdjusting Hand Crank Height Adjusting Top End XLT Gold Hand CrankNOTE There is one clamp on the right and left side of the handcycle 1. If installed, activate parking brakeAdjusting Seat Fore/Aft - XLT Gold and Top End Force Only Adjusting Seat Height - All Models Except XLT Gold and Top End Force Adjusting Back Angle - All Models Except XLT Gold and Top End Force NOTE Wheel not shown for clarity Adjusting Back Angle - XLT GoldPush pin MUST protrude through hole in back cane Adjusting Back Height - Wide Back Option OnlySECTION 7-WHEELS Installing/Adjusting the Rear Wheel and Quick-Release AxlesAxle Mounting Hole Frame Axle Installing the Rear Wheels with Threaded AxlesReplacing Tire/Tube and Tuning/Replacement of Spokes FIGURE 7.2 Installing the Rear Wheels with Threaded AxlesNOTE For optimum accuracy, perform STEP 2 with the handcycle occupied Determining/Adjusting Toe In/Toe OutDetermining Toe In/Toe Out Adjusting Toe In/Toe Out Replacing Camber InsertsNOTE Laying the chain flat will prevent kinks in the chain SECTION 8-SERVICE PROCEDURESReplacing the Fork/Crank Assembly NOTE For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 8.1 on page20. Slide the new fork into the frame STEPS 6, 7 FIGURE 8.1 Replacing the Fork/Crank AssemblyAssembly STEPS 1, 2, 3, 36Replacing the Right Side Crank Arms Replacing the Crank Arms - XLT Gold, XLT PRO and Top End ForceNOTE For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 8.2 on page Replacing the Left Side Crank ArmsNOTE For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 8.3 on page Installing/Removing/Adjusting the Road Crown CompensatorInstalling Road Crown Compensator Compensator Adjusting Road Crown CompensatorRemoving Road Crown Compensator Road CrownRemoving Steering Dampener Installing Steering DampenerAdjusting Steering Dampener NOTE For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 8.4 on pagefork assembly to mounting position on Installing Seven Speed Shifter CableNOTE This procedure applies to the Top End XLT only mounting position on the hand crank assemblyNOTE For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 8.6 on page Adjusting/Replacing Seven Speed ShifterInstalling/Adjusting Seven Speed Hub Chain Seven Speed Hub Chain InstallationNOTE For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 8.7 on page Installing/Adjusting Twenty-Seven Speed Cassette ChainAdjusting Seven Speed Hub Chain Installing Twenty-Seven Speed Cassette ChainAdjusting Twenty-Seven Speed Cassette Chain Brake Pads Adjusting/Replacing the Parking BrakeCable Parking Brake Replacing Seat UpholsteryNOTE Pull the back cushion off the back frame Replacing Back UpholsteryReplacing Wide Back Upholstery Replacing Narrow Back UpholsteryNOTE Rear wheels removed for clarity Installing Rear Safety LightSECTION 9-OPTIONS Installing/Using the Tow Bar Installing the Water BottleUsing Safety Helmet Installing the Draft BumperInstalling the Safety Flag Installing the Computer Installing Seat Positioning StrapNOTE For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 9.10 on page Installing Hand Crank HandlesInstalling V/S Crankarm Handles Failure to install handle assembly properly could result in injury2. Firmly tighten the locknut For Models Made After 7/12/072. Firmly tighten the bolt Mountain Drive Transmission Option Maintenance Installing GlovesMountain Drive Transmission Option Switching to Mountain Drive Transmission OptionNOTE To install the camber bar, reverse the steps below Using the Travel Ready OptionRemoving/Installing the Camber Bar NOTE For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 9.14 on pageRemoving the Fork Installing the ForkNOTE For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 9.15 on page Clamps NOTE For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 9.16 on pageRemoving the Front Wheel NOTE For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 9.17 on pageAssembling the Handcycle Rack Assembling/Using/Adjusting the Handcycle RackInstalling the Front Wheel NOTE For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 9.18 on pageUsing the Handcycle Rack Rear Wheel Bar Adjusting the Handcycle RackWheel Tray Bracket Rear Wheel Bar BracketsAlignment Bar Using the Alignment GaugeAlignment Gauge Rear TiresThis warranty pertains to the Top End Series Only LIMITED WARRANTYLIMITED WARRANTY Canada