Invacare Li'l Execelerator, Excelerator XLT 2000 manual Special Notes, E C I a L T E S

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W A R N I N G

SPECIAL NOTES

SPECIAL NOTES

WARNING

DO NOT OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT WITHOUT FIRST READING AND UNDERSTANDING THIS MANUAL. IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO UNDERSTAND THE WARNINGS, CAUTIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS, CONTACT YOUR INVACARE DEALER OR INVACARE CUSTOMER SUPPORT AT (800) 532-8677 BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO USE THIS EQUIPMENT - OTHERWISE INJURY AND/OR EQUIPMENT DAMAGE MAY RESULT.

S P E C I A L

N O T E S

WARNING/CAUTION notices as used in this manual apply to hazards or unsafe practices which could result in personal injury or property damage.

NOTICE

THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.

WARNING

EXCELERATOR USER

As a manufacturer of the Excelerator, Invacare endeavors to supply an Excelerator to meet many needs of the end user. However, final selection of an Excelerator to be used by an individual rests solely with the user and his/her health care professional capable of making such a selection.

EXCELERATOR TIE-DOWN RESTRAINTS AND SEAT POSITIONING STRAPS

Invacare recommends that the Excelerator users NOT be transported in vehicles of any kind while in an Excelerator. As of this date, the Department of Transportation has not approved any tie-down systems for transportation of a user while in an Excelerator, in a moving vehicle of any type.

AS REGARDS RESTRAINTS - SEAT POSITIONING STRAPS - IT IS THE OBLIGATION OF THE DME DEALER, THERA- PISTS 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 AN EXCELERATOR.

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Contents Excelerator Lil Excelerator Excelerator XLT Special Notes E C I a L T E STable of Contents Specification S SpecificationsGeneral Guidelines Operating InformationPercentage of Weight Distribution SAFETY/HANDLING ExceleratorProcedure Stability and BalanceHand Crank Footrest Seat Frame Safety Inspection Checklist ProcedureMaintenance Safety Precautions MaintenanceSafety INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING/MAINTENANCE Suggested Maintenance ProceduresEXCELERATOR/LIL Excelerator Assembly Procedures Figure Excelerator XLT/XLT 2000 Assembly Procedures Figure Assembly ProceduresINSTALLING/ADJUSTING the Rear Wheel QUICK-RELEASE Axles A RRear Wheels Adjusting Toe In/Toe OutReplacing Camber Inserts Figure A R E E L SExcelerator XLT/XLT Excelerator XLT/XLT 2000 FORK/CRANK Assembly Replacement FORK/SPRING/CRANKTension Spring Replacement/Adjustment Figure Removing Tension SpringAdjusting Tension Spring Road Crown Compensator Replacement/ Adjustment FigureProcedure B Figure LIL Excelerator Three 3 Speed Shifter Cable AdjustmentProcedure a Figure E E D I F T E R SSpeed Shifters Slot Clickbox OpeningEXCELERATOR/LIL Excelerator Chain Adjustment A I NExcelerator XLT Chain Adjustment ChainAdjustment Using Parking Brake FigureParking Brake ADJUSTMENT/ Replacement Figure ReplacementExcelerator/Lil Excelerator Figure BACK/SEATC K A T Excelerator XLT/XLT 2000 Back Angle Adjustment Figure Excelerator XLT/XLT 2000 FigureUpholstery Seat Upholstery Replacement FigureBack Upholstery Replacement H O L S T E R YAdjusting Footrest Depth Adjusting Footrest HeightAdjusting Footrest Angle O T R E S TLeg Guard FootrestFootrest Replacing Footrest Strap Figure Excelerator XLT/XLT USING/REPLACING Footrest StrapUsing Footrest Strap Figure Operation Hand Crank AssemblyShifting Gears E R a T I O NBraking Procedure OperationBACKING-UP Parking BrakeOperation Procedure STEERING/CORNERINGBearing Play Adjustment Figure Adjusting Gear Shift Push Button FigureComputer Installation Figure Water Bottle Installation FigureRear Safety Light Figure Seat Positioning Strap Installation FigureLateral Support Figure Safety Helmet FigureProcedure Options Warranty R R a N T YOne InvacareWay