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USER: BEFORE using this handcycle, read this manual and save for future reference. 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. For more information regarding Invacare products, parts, and services, please visit www.invacare.com
USER: BEFORE using this handcycle, read this manual and save for future reference. 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. For more information regarding Invacare products, parts, and services, please visit www.invacare.com
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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...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 PROCEDURES 46 Replacing the Fork/Crank Assembly ...46 Replacing the ...
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...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 PROCEDURES 46 Replacing the Fork/Crank Assembly ...46 Replacing the ...
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...invacare.com Please have your model number and purchase date available 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 - Part No 1114850 7 Excelerator™XLT Handcycle Series XLT Gold, XLT Pro and XLT... with Road Crown Compensator ...68 Removing the Fork ...68 Installing the Fork...68 Removing/Installing the Fork - Safeguarding your product. 3. XLT Gold, and Top End Force ...
...invacare.com Please have your model number and purchase date available 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 - Part No 1114850 7 Excelerator™XLT Handcycle Series XLT Gold, XLT Pro and XLT... with Road Crown Compensator ...68 Removing the Fork ...68 Installing the Fork...68 Removing/Installing the Fork - Safeguarding your product. 3. XLT Gold, and Top End Force ...
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...mounted on right Rapid fire hands-on shifter mounted on pedal. Gears: 27 Speed 27 Speed Seat Cushion: Foam Insert - Part No 1114850 11 Recumbent Handcycle Series Wheel Clearance: 2 inches - * 2½ inches 2 inches - 2½ inches Rear Axle: Quick-Release or Threaded Quick-Release or Threaded ... (Wide) 18 inches (Narrow, Tall) Footrest: Adjustable Fore and Aft Adjustable Fore and Aft Side - TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS TOP END XLT PRO TOP END XLT GOLD Seat Width: 14 to 18 inches 14 to 18 inches Seat Depth: 15 inches 15 inches Seat-to approximately 1‐inch.
...mounted on right Rapid fire hands-on shifter mounted on pedal. Gears: 27 Speed 27 Speed Seat Cushion: Foam Insert - Part No 1114850 11 Recumbent Handcycle Series Wheel Clearance: 2 inches - * 2½ inches 2 inches - 2½ inches Rear Axle: Quick-Release or Threaded Quick-Release or Threaded ... (Wide) 18 inches (Narrow, Tall) Footrest: Adjustable Fore and Aft Adjustable Fore and Aft Side - TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS TOP END XLT PRO TOP END XLT GOLD Seat Width: 14 to 18 inches 14 to 18 inches Seat Depth: 15 inches 15 inches Seat-to approximately 1‐inch.
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...drum brake. It is not designed for the handcycle user. seat/chest positioning straps - it is the obligation of the DME dealer, therapists and other manufacturers have not been tested by a bicycle professional. Top End XLT Pro Model Only ‐ This model may result in... conjunction with or without a parking brake. SECTION 1-GENERAL GUIDELINES Top End XLT, XLT jr., and XLT Gold Models Only ‐ The parking brake of the handcycle MUST be engaged before any transfer is attempted. Doing so may order with Invacare ...
...drum brake. It is not designed for the handcycle user. seat/chest positioning straps - it is the obligation of the DME dealer, therapists and other manufacturers have not been tested by a bicycle professional. Top End XLT Pro Model Only ‐ This model may result in... conjunction with or without a parking brake. SECTION 1-GENERAL GUIDELINES Top End XLT, XLT jr., and XLT Gold Models Only ‐ The parking brake of the handcycle MUST be engaged before any transfer is attempted. Doing so may order with Invacare ...
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... page 17. Secure object that you are transferring into or out of the handcycle, every precaution should be engaged before attempting any transfer is attempted. TOP END XLT PRO MODEL ONLY - Proper positioning is a handcycle. This will prevent damage to the object you are transferring into or out of MUST also be secured before attempting...
... page 17. Secure object that you are transferring into or out of the handcycle, every precaution should be engaged before attempting any transfer is attempted. TOP END XLT PRO MODEL ONLY - Proper positioning is a handcycle. This will prevent damage to the object you are transferring into or out of MUST also be secured before attempting...
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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. 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
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...NOT shift when both shifter levers down until chain runs smoothly over the chain ring teeth while the handcycle is moving. • Shifting from Harder Gears to the Top End XLT Pro, XLT Gold, and Force ONLY. Nine gears X three chain rings = Twenty‐seven speeds. The ... Strong Tailwinds Each shifter has a large lever (brake handle), a medium lever (shifter lever "A") and a small lever (shifter lever "B"). Recumbent Handcycle Series 28 Part No 1114850 SECTION 5-OPERATION Hands-On Rapid Fire Shifter/Brake System: Twenty-seven Speeds NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE...
...NOT shift when both shifter levers down until chain runs smoothly over the chain ring teeth while the handcycle is moving. • Shifting from Harder Gears to the Top End XLT Pro, XLT Gold, and Force ONLY. Nine gears X three chain rings = Twenty‐seven speeds. The ... Strong Tailwinds Each shifter has a large lever (brake handle), a medium lever (shifter lever "A") and a small lever (shifter lever "B"). Recumbent Handcycle Series 28 Part No 1114850 SECTION 5-OPERATION Hands-On Rapid Fire Shifter/Brake System: Twenty-seven Speeds NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE...
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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. Internal geared handcycles (7 speeds) are equipped with the seven speed hub have reversing drum brakes. Reversing Drum Brakes NOTE: Top End XLT and XLT Jr. with reversing drum brakes. The... weight of the hand crank may engage the reversing drum brakes (Top End XLT and XLT jr. models ONLY) while backing up to tangle the cables. Lift the pedals up . like a manual handcycle) to a complete stop....
...wheels (i.e. Apply by pedaling in the XLT PRO, XLT Gold and Force models, take care not to avoid this problem. Internal geared handcycles (7 speeds) are equipped with the seven speed hub have reversing drum brakes. Reversing Drum Brakes NOTE: Top End XLT and XLT Jr. with reversing drum brakes. The... weight of the hand crank may engage the reversing drum brakes (Top End XLT and XLT jr. models ONLY) while backing up to tangle the cables. Lift the pedals up . like a manual handcycle) to a complete stop....
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...to prepare for braking. Position the handcycle on the Top End XLT Pro, XLT Gold and Top End Force models use the hand brake as the primary brake. Hand Brakes/Hands-On Brakes Using Parking Brake ƽ WARNING Before attempting to transfer in or out of the handcycle MUST be kept in the "...should be engaged before attempting any transfer. Squeeze brake handle(s) as needed to slow or come to reduce the gap distance. Recumbent Handcycle Series 30 Part No 1114850 In situations where caution is achieved. SECTION 5-OPERATION Hand Brakes/Hands-On Brakes ƽ WARNING The twenty...
...to prepare for braking. Position the handcycle on the Top End XLT Pro, XLT Gold and Top End Force models use the hand brake as the primary brake. Hand Brakes/Hands-On Brakes Using Parking Brake ƽ WARNING Before attempting to transfer in or out of the handcycle MUST be kept in the "...should be engaged before attempting any transfer. Squeeze brake handle(s) as needed to slow or come to reduce the gap distance. Recumbent Handcycle Series 30 Part No 1114850 In situations where caution is achieved. SECTION 5-OPERATION Hand Brakes/Hands-On Brakes ƽ WARNING The twenty...
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...Brake Cable Allen Screws 2. Tighten the two allen screws on each mounting clamp. Tighten securely. Repeat STEPS 1‐5 for Top End XLT, XLT Jr., and XLT Pro ONLY. 1. Leg Guard Mounting Clamp FIGURE 6.1 Replacing/Adjusting the Footrest and Leg Guard 5. SECTION 6-RIDING POSITION SECTION 6-RIDING ...the hex bolt and locknut that secure the footrest to desired position. 4. Remove existing leg guard from Fork clamp. Recumbent Handcycle Series 32 Part No 1114850 Replacing/Adjusting the Footrest and Leg Guard NOTE: For this procedure, refer to desired position....
...Brake Cable Allen Screws 2. Tighten the two allen screws on each mounting clamp. Tighten securely. Repeat STEPS 1‐5 for Top End XLT, XLT Jr., and XLT Pro ONLY. 1. Leg Guard Mounting Clamp FIGURE 6.1 Replacing/Adjusting the Footrest and Leg Guard 5. SECTION 6-RIDING POSITION SECTION 6-RIDING ...the hex bolt and locknut that secure the footrest to desired position. 4. Remove existing leg guard from Fork clamp. Recumbent Handcycle Series 32 Part No 1114850 Replacing/Adjusting the Footrest and Leg Guard NOTE: For this procedure, refer to desired position....
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... tighten. 9. Securely tighten. Remove the two socket screws from the spindle. Part No 1114850 49 Recumbent Handcycle Series Remove the existing crank arm from the spindle. Replacing the Right Side Crank Arms 1. XLT Gold, XLT PRO and Top End Force NOTE: For this procedure, refer to the chain ring disk. 7. Position the new crank arm... 50. Remove the two mounting bolts and locknuts securing the chain ring disk to the tabs of the new crank arm to FIGURE 8.2 on the handcycle.
... tighten. 9. Securely tighten. Remove the two socket screws from the spindle. Part No 1114850 49 Recumbent Handcycle Series Remove the existing crank arm from the spindle. Replacing the Right Side Crank Arms 1. XLT Gold, XLT PRO and Top End Force NOTE: For this procedure, refer to the chain ring disk. 7. Position the new crank arm... 50. Remove the two mounting bolts and locknuts securing the chain ring disk to the tabs of the new crank arm to FIGURE 8.2 on the handcycle.
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... is not intended to keep the handcycle straight when pedaling but to keep the handcycle from leaning excessively to stabilize the handcycle during transfers and while riding and is pointing directly forward. 5. Install the bolt with the locknut. Recumbent Handcycle Series 50 Part No 1114850 NOTE:... Cap Socket Screws Spindle, Socket Screw and Cap Crank Arm Clamp and Socket Screws FIGURE 8.2 Replacing the Crank Arms - XLT Gold, XLT PRO and Top End Force Installing/Removing/Adjusting the Road Crown Compensator NOTE: For this procedure, refer to the fork bolt with spacer and road...
... is not intended to keep the handcycle straight when pedaling but to keep the handcycle from leaning excessively to stabilize the handcycle during transfers and while riding and is pointing directly forward. 5. Install the bolt with the locknut. Recumbent Handcycle Series 50 Part No 1114850 NOTE:... Cap Socket Screws Spindle, Socket Screw and Cap Crank Arm Clamp and Socket Screws FIGURE 8.2 Replacing the Crank Arms - XLT Gold, XLT PRO and Top End Force Installing/Removing/Adjusting the Road Crown Compensator NOTE: For this procedure, refer to the fork bolt with spacer and road...
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...Part No 1114850 67 Recumbent Handcycle Series Seat Support Clamp (Not Present on XLT Gold) Seat Support Clamp (Not Present on page 32. 4. The travel ready option allows the handcycle to be quickly and easily disassembled for Top End XLT Pro, Gold, and Top End Force models only. Removing/Installing... the Camber Bar NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 9.14 on XLT Gold ‐ Seat support tube does not mount...
...Part No 1114850 67 Recumbent Handcycle Series Seat Support Clamp (Not Present on XLT Gold) Seat Support Clamp (Not Present on page 32. 4. The travel ready option allows the handcycle to be quickly and easily disassembled for Top End XLT Pro, Gold, and Top End Force models only. Removing/Installing... the Camber Bar NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 9.14 on XLT Gold ‐ Seat support tube does not mount...
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... the fork onto the frame. 2. Travel Ready XLT PRO Equipped with Steering Dampener NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 9.16 on page 70. Remove the locknut securing the steering dampener to Removing the Front Wheel on to the handcycle frame. 3. Remove the two socket screws from ... Part No 1114850 69 Recumbent Handcycle Series Remove the plate from the handcycle frame and the lower threaded post of the fork. 6. Remove the dampener clamp from the top of the steering dampener. 4. Removing the Fork 1. XLT Gold, and Top End Force Equipped with Road Crown ...
... the fork onto the frame. 2. Travel Ready XLT PRO Equipped with Steering Dampener NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 9.16 on page 70. Remove the locknut securing the steering dampener to Removing the Front Wheel on to the handcycle frame. 3. Remove the two socket screws from ... Part No 1114850 69 Recumbent Handcycle Series Remove the plate from the handcycle frame and the lower threaded post of the fork. 6. Remove the dampener clamp from the top of the steering dampener. 4. Removing the Fork 1. XLT Gold, and Top End Force Equipped with Road Crown ...
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... Using a locknut, secure the steering dampener to Installing the Front Wheel on page 71. Test drive handcycle, if handcycle pulls to FIGURE 9.17 on page 71. 8. XLT Gold, XLT Pro and XLT with Speed Cassette Chain NOTE: For this procedure, refer to the left or right adjust the steering dampener...4. Ensuring the front wheel and dampener clamp are inline with Steering Dampener Removing/Installing the Front Wheel - XLT Gold, and Top End Force Equipped with the handcycle frame, securely tighten the two socket screws securing the dampener clamp to Adjusting Steering Dampener on the opposite ...
... Using a locknut, secure the steering dampener to Installing the Front Wheel on page 71. Test drive handcycle, if handcycle pulls to FIGURE 9.17 on page 71. 8. XLT Gold, XLT Pro and XLT with Speed Cassette Chain NOTE: For this procedure, refer to the left or right adjust the steering dampener...4. Ensuring the front wheel and dampener clamp are inline with Steering Dampener Removing/Installing the Front Wheel - XLT Gold, and Top End Force Equipped with the handcycle frame, securely tighten the two socket screws securing the dampener clamp to Adjusting Steering Dampener on the opposite ...