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For more information regarding Invacare products, parts, and services, please visit www.invacare.com Owner's Operator and Maintenance Manual ® Recumbent Handcycle Series Top End XLT™ Top End XLT Jr. Top End XLT Pro Top End XLT Gold Top End Force™ DEALER: This manual MUST be given to the user of the handcycle. USER: BEFORE using this handcycle, read this manual and save for future reference.
For more information regarding Invacare products, parts, and services, please visit www.invacare.com Owner's Operator and Maintenance Manual ® Recumbent Handcycle Series Top End XLT™ Top End XLT Jr. Top End XLT Pro Top End XLT Gold Top End Force™ DEALER: This manual MUST be given to the user of the handcycle. USER: BEFORE using this handcycle, read this manual and save for future reference.
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... DESIGNED BY OTHER MANUFACTURERS HAVE NOT BEEN TESTED BY INVACARE AND ARE NOT RECOMMENDED FOR USE WITH INVACARE PRODUCTS. ƽ 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...
... DESIGNED BY OTHER MANUFACTURERS HAVE NOT BEEN TESTED BY INVACARE AND ARE NOT RECOMMENDED FOR USE WITH INVACARE PRODUCTS. ƽ 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...
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... 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 Part No 1114850 5 Recumbent Handcycle Series TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 8-SERVICE...
... 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 Part No 1114850 5 Recumbent Handcycle Series TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 8-SERVICE...
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... CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS 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...
... CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS 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...
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... wear appear, belt MUST be replaced immediately. 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 use as a safety device withstanding high stress loads such as the seat positioning strap is a positioning belt...
... wear appear, belt MUST be replaced immediately. 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 use as a safety device withstanding high stress loads such as the seat positioning strap is a positioning belt...
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... drum brake. Slow down an incline with Invacare products. Lifting by Invacare and are specifically designed and manufactured for use of a safety lights and reflectors for the handcycle user. DO NOT carry any removable (detachable) parts of an handcycle may be ordered with Invacare accessories. Use proper hand... THE EVENT OF A FALL FROM A WHEELCHAIR. With regard to the handcycle. Part No 1114850 13 Recumbent Handcycle Series SECTION 1-GENERAL GUIDELINES Top End XLT, XLT jr., and XLT Gold Models Only ‐ The parking brake of the handcycle MUST be engaged before ...
... drum brake. Slow down an incline with Invacare products. Lifting by Invacare and are specifically designed and manufactured for use of a safety lights and reflectors for the handcycle user. DO NOT carry any removable (detachable) parts of an handcycle may be ordered with Invacare accessories. Use proper hand... THE EVENT OF A FALL FROM A WHEELCHAIR. With regard to the handcycle. Part No 1114850 13 Recumbent Handcycle Series SECTION 1-GENERAL GUIDELINES Top End XLT, XLT jr., and XLT Gold Models Only ‐ The parking brake of the handcycle MUST be engaged before ...
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Check that goose neck fit- Before using your handcycle, make sure all parts for proper adjustment and operation. Troubleshooting SECTION 3-SAFETY INSPECTION VEERS VEERS SLUGGISH WHEEL SQUEAKS LOOSENESS IN SOLUTIONS RIGHT LEFT TURN OR FLUTTERS AND HANDCYCLE PERFORMANCE RATTLES X X X X... Precautions ƽ WARNING After any adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure all parts for loose X X X X axle nuts. Check parking brake cable and shifter adjustment cables for damage or wear and replace. Suggested Maintenance Procedures 1. Check all nuts and...
Check that goose neck fit- Before using your handcycle, make sure all parts for proper adjustment and operation. Troubleshooting SECTION 3-SAFETY INSPECTION VEERS VEERS SLUGGISH WHEEL SQUEAKS LOOSENESS IN SOLUTIONS RIGHT LEFT TURN OR FLUTTERS AND HANDCYCLE PERFORMANCE RATTLES X X X X... Precautions ƽ WARNING After any adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure all parts for loose X X X X axle nuts. Check parking brake cable and shifter adjustment cables for damage or wear and replace. Suggested Maintenance Procedures 1. Check all nuts and...
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...page 25. Check tension and adjust parking brake cable if necessary. 6. If the hand crank obstructs your view. Install and adjust rear wheels (Installing/Adjusting the Rear Wheel and Quick‐Release Axles on page 42 or Installing the Rear Wheels with Threaded Axles on page 32) ... 36, Adjusting Seat Height ‐ All Models Except XLT Gold and Top End Force on page 38 and/or Replacing Seat Upholstery on page 56) if crank has been adjusted. 5. SECTION 4-INITIAL SETUP SECTION 4-INITIAL SETUP ƽ WARNING After any adjustments, repair or service and before using the handcycle -...
...page 25. Check tension and adjust parking brake cable if necessary. 6. If the hand crank obstructs your view. Install and adjust rear wheels (Installing/Adjusting the Rear Wheel and Quick‐Release Axles on page 42 or Installing the Rear Wheels with Threaded Axles on page 32) ... 36, Adjusting Seat Height ‐ All Models Except XLT Gold and Top End Force on page 38 and/or Replacing Seat Upholstery on page 56) if crank has been adjusted. 5. SECTION 4-INITIAL SETUP SECTION 4-INITIAL SETUP ƽ WARNING After any adjustments, repair or service and before using the handcycle -...
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Top End XLT PRO Hand Crank Assembly Brake Cable Fork Mounted Shifters and Brakes Chain Seat Footrest FIGURE 4.1 Initial Setup Recumbent Handcycle Series 24 Part No 1114850 SECTION 4-INITIAL SETUP Back Rear Wheel Top End XLT/XLT Jr. Hand Crank Assembly/ Seat Reversing Drum Brake Shifter Location Chain Parking Brake Cable Footrest Back Rear Wheel NOTE: Parking brake located on left side of seat frame.
Top End XLT PRO Hand Crank Assembly Brake Cable Fork Mounted Shifters and Brakes Chain Seat Footrest FIGURE 4.1 Initial Setup Recumbent Handcycle Series 24 Part No 1114850 SECTION 4-INITIAL SETUP Back Rear Wheel Top End XLT/XLT Jr. Hand Crank Assembly/ Seat Reversing Drum Brake Shifter Location Chain Parking Brake Cable Footrest Back Rear Wheel NOTE: Parking brake located on left side of seat frame.
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... 36 or Adjusting Seat Height ‐ All Models Except XLT Gold and Top End Force on page 27. 1. If installed, release the parking brake. Recumbent Handcycle Series 26 Part No 1114850 Refer to FIGURE 5.1 on page 38. Transfer into the handcycle. SECTION 5-OPERATION SECTION 5-OPERATION ƽ WARNING After any adjustments, repair or service and before using the handcycle...
... 36 or Adjusting Seat Height ‐ All Models Except XLT Gold and Top End Force on page 27. 1. If installed, release the parking brake. Recumbent Handcycle Series 26 Part No 1114850 Refer to FIGURE 5.1 on page 38. Transfer into the handcycle. SECTION 5-OPERATION SECTION 5-OPERATION ƽ WARNING After any adjustments, repair or service and before using the handcycle...
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... wheels (i.e. Apply by pedaling in the XLT PRO, XLT Gold and Force models, take care not to avoid this problem. When backing up to tangle the cables. Reversing Drum Brakes NOTE: Top End XLT and XLT Jr. with reversing drum brakes. Braking Top End XLT Handcycles have reversing drum brakes. Part No 1114850 29 Recumbent Handcycle Series like a manual...
... wheels (i.e. Apply by pedaling in the XLT PRO, XLT Gold and Force models, take care not to avoid this problem. When backing up to tangle the cables. Reversing Drum Brakes NOTE: Top End XLT and XLT Jr. with reversing drum brakes. Braking Top End XLT Handcycles have reversing drum brakes. Part No 1114850 29 Recumbent Handcycle Series like a manual...
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... brake cable. Remove the hex bolt and locknut that secure the footrest to desired position. 4. NOTE: If replacing footrest or leg guard, take note of the front tire. 6. Adjust leg guard to FIGURE 6.1. Remove existing leg guard from Fork clamp. SECTION 6-RIDING POSITION SECTION 6-RIDING POSITION ƽ WARNING After any adjustments, repair or service and before use...
... brake cable. Remove the hex bolt and locknut that secure the footrest to desired position. 4. NOTE: If replacing footrest or leg guard, take note of the front tire. 6. Adjust leg guard to FIGURE 6.1. Remove existing leg guard from Fork clamp. SECTION 6-RIDING POSITION SECTION 6-RIDING POSITION ƽ WARNING After any adjustments, repair or service and before use...
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...the footrests and remove the footrests from the frame. Recumbent Handcycle Series 46 Part No 1114850 Lay the chain flat. SECTION 8-SERVICE PROCEDURES SECTION 8-SERVICE PROCEDURES ƽ WARNING After any adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely - Note brake ...wheel to the existing fork. 3. NOTE: Invacare recommends that secure the crank handles to the existing fork. 13. Loosen, but DO NOT remove the two cap nuts that secure the footrests to the seat frame. 10. Slide the crank handles down towards the front wheel...
...the footrests and remove the footrests from the frame. Recumbent Handcycle Series 46 Part No 1114850 Lay the chain flat. SECTION 8-SERVICE PROCEDURES SECTION 8-SERVICE PROCEDURES ƽ WARNING After any adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely - Note brake ...wheel to the existing fork. 3. NOTE: Invacare recommends that secure the crank handles to the existing fork. 13. Loosen, but DO NOT remove the two cap nuts that secure the footrests to the seat frame. 10. Slide the crank handles down towards the front wheel...
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...instructions. It is recommended that you take your handcycle to the hand crank sprocket assembly. 2. NOTE: It may be tight. After chain is noisy, loosen. SECTION 8-SERVICE PROCEDURES Adjusting/Replacing Seven Speed Shifter Handcycles with seven speed shifters are equipped with SHIMANO hubs. NOTE: QUALIFIED TECHNICIANS ONLY ‐ Contact Invacare...Top Chain Sprocket Assembly STEP 4 Wheel Sprocket Bottom Chain FIGURE 8.6 Seven Speed Hub Chain Installation Recumbent Handcycle Series 54 Part No 1114850 Position the chain around the wheel sprocket and back up towards ...
...instructions. It is recommended that you take your handcycle to the hand crank sprocket assembly. 2. NOTE: It may be tight. After chain is noisy, loosen. SECTION 8-SERVICE PROCEDURES Adjusting/Replacing Seven Speed Shifter Handcycles with seven speed shifters are equipped with SHIMANO hubs. NOTE: QUALIFIED TECHNICIANS ONLY ‐ Contact Invacare...Top Chain Sprocket Assembly STEP 4 Wheel Sprocket Bottom Chain FIGURE 8.6 Seven Speed Hub Chain Installation Recumbent Handcycle Series 54 Part No 1114850 Position the chain around the wheel sprocket and back up towards ...
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.... Crank Handle SECTION 8-SERVICE PROCEDURES Fork Clamps FIGURE 8.9 Adjusting Twenty-Seven Speed Cassette Chain Adjusting/Replacing the Parking Brake ƽ WARNING Before using your handcycle, inspect the parking brake for proper operation. Adjust the brake pad assembly so that when the parking brake is engaged the brake pads rest solely on the rim of the wheel. Part No 1114850 57...
.... Crank Handle SECTION 8-SERVICE PROCEDURES Fork Clamps FIGURE 8.9 Adjusting Twenty-Seven Speed Cassette Chain Adjusting/Replacing the Parking Brake ƽ WARNING Before using your handcycle, inspect the parking brake for proper operation. Adjust the brake pad assembly so that when the parking brake is engaged the brake pads rest solely on the rim of the wheel. Part No 1114850 57...
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... Front of the seat frame. 5. SECTION 8-SERVICE PROCEDURES Parking Brake ƽ WARNING Replacement of the parking brake MUST be inspected before each use. Secure the four fastening flaps together. 6. NOTE: For this procedure, refer to the seat frame. 3. Adjuster Barrel Hex Nut Stop Button Rim of Wheel Brake Pad Mounting Nut FIGURE 8.10 Adjusting/Replacing the Parking Brake Replacing Seat Upholstery ƽ WARNING...
... Front of the seat frame. 5. SECTION 8-SERVICE PROCEDURES Parking Brake ƽ WARNING Replacement of the parking brake MUST be inspected before each use. Secure the four fastening flaps together. 6. NOTE: For this procedure, refer to the seat frame. 3. Adjuster Barrel Hex Nut Stop Button Rim of Wheel Brake Pad Mounting Nut FIGURE 8.10 Adjusting/Replacing the Parking Brake Replacing Seat Upholstery ƽ WARNING...
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.... (This may result. Batteries 1. Operating the Safety Light 1. Remove lens cover and slide switch back and forth for clarity. Safety Light Lens Cover Clamp Rear Seat Post Set Screw NOTE: Rear wheels removed for pulse or constant mode. Install the set screw from the clamp on /off. 2. Recumbent Handcycle Series 60 Part No 1114850 Installing Rear Safety Light ƽ WARNING Operation...
.... (This may result. Batteries 1. Operating the Safety Light 1. Remove lens cover and slide switch back and forth for clarity. Safety Light Lens Cover Clamp Rear Seat Post Set Screw NOTE: Rear wheels removed for pulse or constant mode. Install the set screw from the clamp on /off. 2. Recumbent Handcycle Series 60 Part No 1114850 Installing Rear Safety Light ƽ WARNING Operation...
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... FIGURE 9.9 Installing Hand Crank Handles Installing V/S Crankarm Handles For Models Made Before 7/12/07 ƽ WARNING Failure to install handle assembly properly could result in desired position. NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 9.9. SECTION 9-OPTIONS Installing Hand Crank Handles...using the bolt, spacer, and two bearings. Loosen socket screws to crank. 3. DETAIL "A" - Tighten set screw to secure handle to adjust handle position (Detail "C"). 3. Recumbent Handcycle Series 64 Part No 1114850 TRI-PIN HANDLES V or S Crank Handles Replacement/installation...
... FIGURE 9.9 Installing Hand Crank Handles Installing V/S Crankarm Handles For Models Made Before 7/12/07 ƽ WARNING Failure to install handle assembly properly could result in desired position. NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 9.9. SECTION 9-OPTIONS Installing Hand Crank Handles...using the bolt, spacer, and two bearings. Loosen socket screws to crank. 3. DETAIL "A" - Tighten set screw to secure handle to adjust handle position (Detail "C"). 3. Recumbent Handcycle Series 64 Part No 1114850 TRI-PIN HANDLES V or S Crank Handles Replacement/installation...
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... Installing V/S Crankarm Handles - NOTE: Use the right handle, the handle with a mounting post, with the right crankarm and left with left crankarm does not. 2. If handle still does not spin freely, contact Invacare. Set Screw DETAIL "A" - The right crankarm has a flange at the base of the crankarm. If handle does not spin freely, contact Invacare. For Models...
... Installing V/S Crankarm Handles - NOTE: Use the right handle, the handle with a mounting post, with the right crankarm and left with left crankarm does not. 2. If handle still does not spin freely, contact Invacare. Set Screw DETAIL "A" - The right crankarm has a flange at the base of the crankarm. If handle does not spin freely, contact Invacare. For Models...
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... original purchaser/user of purchase; PRODUCTS DAMAGED BY REASON OF REPAIRS MADE TO ANY COMPONENT WITHOUT THE SPECIFIC CONSENT OF INVACARE, OR TO A PRODUCT DAMAGED BY CIRCUMSTANCES BEYOND INVACARE'S CONTROL, AND SUCH EVALUATION WILL BE SOLELY DETERMINED BY INVACARE. THE WARRANTY SHALL NOT APPLY TO PROBLEMS ARISING FROM NORMAL WEAR OR FAILURE TO ADHERE TO THESE INSTRUCTIONS. THE...
... original purchaser/user of purchase; PRODUCTS DAMAGED BY REASON OF REPAIRS MADE TO ANY COMPONENT WITHOUT THE SPECIFIC CONSENT OF INVACARE, OR TO A PRODUCT DAMAGED BY CIRCUMSTANCES BEYOND INVACARE'S CONTROL, AND SUCH EVALUATION WILL BE SOLELY DETERMINED BY INVACARE. THE WARRANTY SHALL NOT APPLY TO PROBLEMS ARISING FROM NORMAL WEAR OR FAILURE TO ADHERE TO THESE INSTRUCTIONS. THE...