AmTryke 1020 User manual

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Instruction Manual
1020 - Junior Handcycle (Model# 50-HC-1020)
or
1024 - Handcycle (Model# 50-HC-1024)

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Contents
About AmTrykes®............................................................................................1
About This Manual ..........................................................................................1
Safety..............................................................................................................2
Safe Riding Tips................................................................................................ 2
Brakes.......................................................................................................... 4
Shift Gears................................................................................................... 4
Assembly Instructions .....................................................................................5
Getting Started ................................................................................................ 5
Frames ............................................................................................................. 7
Handgrips......................................................................................................... 9
Foot Platform................................................................................................... 9
Seat.................................................................................................................. 9
Basket ............................................................................................................ 12
Wheel Reflectors ........................................................................................... 13
Fitting AmTryke for Rider ..............................................................................14
Optional Accessories .....................................................................................14
Troubleshooting............................................................................................16
Maintenance .................................................................................................16
Wheels and Tires ........................................................................................... 16
Brakes ............................................................................................................ 16
Chain.............................................................................................................. 17
Maintenance Schedule .................................................................................. 17
Warranty.......................................................................................................19
Useful Information ........................................................................................19
AmTryke Therapeutic Tricycle Program ........................................................ 19
Donations ...................................................................................................... 20
Returns .......................................................................................................... 21
Refunds.......................................................................................................... 21
AmTryke Sizing Charts...................................................................................22
Tools .............................................................................................................22

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About AmTrykes®
AmTryke® therapeutic tricycles, owned and operated by National AMBUCS™
Inc., are designed for people with disabilities who are unable to operate a
traditional bicycle. AmTryke tricycles or “trykes,” can be operated by feet,
hands or both, and include a wide variety of models. The trykes can also be
adjusted to fit the needs of different riders, including frame size, type of seat,
trunk and leg supports.
AmTryke’s 1020 Junior Handcycle provides a good mobility option for larger
riders and features an adjustable easy slide wheel chair seat for transfer of
riders. Riders who are comfortable with the normal wheelchair position find
this seat familiar and easy to adjust. This hand crank tryke operates easily and
includes a 3-speed Shimano hub for ease in riding on gentle slopes and hilly
terrain. A tight turning radius makes this tryke easy to maneuver. An adjustable
foot platform provides secure foot positioning. This tryke also features a basket
for shopping, a coaster brake for additional safe riding and a front hand brake.
1020 can be adapted with several accessories. See Optional Accessories in this
manual for more information. You can also visit our website for most up to
date information at www.ambucs.org.
About This Manual
Read this manual carefully before assembling your tryke or using it for the first
time. This manual includes important information about safety, assembly and
maintenance. Keep this manual in a safe place for information and for ordering
accessories/parts.
AMBUCS/AmTryke reserves the right to make changes to the design and
technology of AmTrykes. The assembly instructions are accurate as of the date
of this manual’s printing.

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Safety
Safety is very important to us. AmTryke products are designed in accordance
with the latest safety standards and are constantly monitored for quality. We
use information from this quality control to develop our products.
We urge all riders to seek the opinion of their health-care provider(s) before
riding their tryke.
AmTrykes should be used for their intended purpose only.
Safe Riding Tips
Before riding, familiarize yourself how the tryke operates —it’s steering,
braking and shift gears (if applicable). Adjust the seat, handlebars and pedals to
fit the rider. Please see Fitting AmTryke for Rider section in this manual for
more information.
Here are some tips about riding safety:
•AmTrykes should be used with close adult supervision.
•Riders must wear helmets. All our trykes include a free safety-rated helmet.
The helmet must fit appropriately. A properly fitting helmet sits on the head
comfortably −a helmet that sits high on the head is too small. Some
movement is acceptable, but a helmet that moves a lot is too large. See the
illustration below for reference:
Correct Way to Wear Helmet
Wear the helmet flat atop your head,
not tilted back at an angle.
Make sure the helmet fits snugly and
doesn’t obstruct your vision. The chin
strap should fit securely and the buckle
stay fastened.
GRAPHIC COURTESY OF BUDDY BIKE LLC
For more information about
finding the correct size helmet,
see Helmet Sizing Chart on page
18.
NOTE: Be careful not to pinch the
skin when fastening helmet buckle.

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•Riders must wear shoes. If shoes have laces, they must be tied properly.
•Most trykes are equipped with a steering pin and have three steering options
available:
oFull steering: No steering pin. This option allows riders to make sharp turns
and is appropriate for riders who ride at slow speeds or in close quarters.
Close adult supervision is required.
oLimited steering: This option allows riders to turn 20 degrees in either
direction, thus, reducing the risk of over-steering or tipping over.
oNo steering: This option allows for riding straight only. A supervising adult
is required to turn the tryke.
•To avoid tipping the tryke over, approach wheelchair ramps or thresholds at
a 90-degree angle.
•Use caution on sloped parking lots, driveways and sidewalks. Avoid excess
speed by having an adult restrain the tryke from behind on sloped surfaces.
The trykes have many options for control features. Consult AmTryke to find
out the best solution for your rider.
•Many riders do not have the motor skills required to be able to use the hand
brake effectively.
•Depending on trunk stability, behavioral compliance and body awareness,
some riders may need supports (e.g., lateral, head), belts (e.g. lap, shoulder),
hip abductors or other specialized equipment. A physical therapist/health
professional can assist you with any recommendations.
•Riders should only be allowed to ride trykes that are the appropriate size. If
you are uncertain, refer to AmTryke Sizing Charts in this manual or contact a
physical therapist.
•Before riding, always check that all tires are inflated properly.
•If parts are broken or missing, the tryke should not be used until repaired.
WARNING: DO NOT RIDE IN OR NEAR TRAFFIC, OR WHERE THERE IS
A RISK OF FALLING OFF CURBS, STAIRS, POTHOLES OR OTHER HAZARDS.
WARNING: NEVER ALLOW MORE THAN ONE RIDER ON AMTRYKE.
WARNING: DO NOT RESTRAIN TRYKE BY GRABBING HANDLEBARS
OR HAND BRAKE —THIS MAY CAUSE IT TO TURN SHARPLY AND TIP
OVER.

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Brakes
If your tryke has brakes (front or coaster brakes) be careful when using the
brakes. Operate the brakes gradually. If your tryke has front brakes (front
caliper brake or both front caliper brake and rear disk brake) squeeze the brake
lever(s) gradually until you feel brake(s) working. The left brake lever operates
the front caliper brake and the right lever operates the rear brake. To stop your
tryke, use both brakes. It is advisable to start braking by operating the rear
brake slightly before the front brake.
Shift Gears
If your tryke has shift gears, use precaution when shifting gears. When shifting
gears keep pedaling but reduce pedaling pressure. Do not try to change gears
when pedals or wheels are not moving. Also, never change gears while back
pedaling and do not force the gear shifter when changing gears.
WARNING: BE CAREFUL WHEN OPERATING BRAKES. SUDDEN
BRAKING MAY CAUSE TRYKE TO TIP OVER.
CAUTION: USE CAUTION WHEN SHIFTING GEARS.

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Assembly Instructions
Please refer to the following instructions on how to assemble your tryke. Study
the instructions carefully before beginning assembly and follow the sequence
shown in the instructions.
Be careful when assembling your tryke. Make sure that your working area is
free of possible sources of danger, such as tools lying around.
Always dispose of packaging material properly. Do not let children play with
plastic bags.
When assembling your tryke, bolt all parts together loosely at first and check
that they have been put together correctly. Tighten lock nuts by hand until
snug and then use proper tools to tighten nuts completely.
Getting Started
Your AmTryke is shipped in parts. Carefully remove and lay out all parts from
the carton so that you don’t scratch or lose any parts or pieces. Check that you
have all the necessary parts. If any parts are missing, please call us at 1-888-
AMTRYKE for assistance.
Remove packaging material and discard. See the following photo to identify
different parts:
NOTE: AmTryke must be assembled by an adult.
CAUTION: CHECK THAT ALL SCREWS HAVE BEEN
SECURELY TIGHTENED BEFORE USING YOUR TRYKE.
WARNING: THERE IS ALWAYS A DANGER OF INJURY
WHEN WORKING WITH TOOLS OR DOING MANUAL WORK.
WARNING: THERE IS A RISK OF SUFFOCATION WITH
PLASTIC BAGS. KEEP PLASTIC BAGS AWAY FROM CHILDREN.

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102 parts
Your AmTryke also includes the following hardware not shown in the picture
above:
Seat back hardware
Front
wheel
Seat
Back
wheel
Nut
cover
Foot platform
Main
frame
Front
fork
Crank
arms
Basket
Rear
frame
Chain
Tubes
Cables, shifter and brake do not
mount here. Use seat mount
control kit instructions on page 11
& 12 instead.
ShiftControl
Brake Lever
Handlebar
stem
Seat belt
Basket
brace
Rear
axle
Front
brake
Sprocket
Back
wheel
Basket hardware
Steering
centering
spring

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You need the following tools for assembly (too see a picture of different tools,
see page 19):
Frames
Start assembling your tryke by first attaching the rear frame onto the main
frame.
Before attaching the rear frame to the front fork assembly, attach back wheels
to it:
1. Remove the axle nut, washer and
spacer from the axle.
2. Slide the axle through the rear frame
from the right side to the left side of
the tryke until the axle protrudes out
of both sides.
3. Slide the wide spacer over the left axle
Rear frame with axle (pictured from back)
Spacer
Washer
Axle nut
TOOLS REQUIRED:
•8 and 10 mm wrench/socket
•12 and 13 mm wrench/socket
•14 and 15 mm wrench (incl.)
•22 mm socket or adjustable wrench
•7/32 and 5/32 Allen wrench
•Flat and Phillips head screwdriver

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side.
4. Remove the axle nut from the right side.
5. Slide the back wheels onto both sides.
Put a washer on the axle first and then
the axle nut. Use a 22 mm socket or
adjustable wrench to tighten.
6. Install black axle nut covers over the
nuts. Tap lightly with the palm of your
hand to secure.
To attach the rear frame onto the front fork assembly, slide the main frame
assembly over the square mating tube
on the rear frame. Insert the safety pin
(silver) and threaded lever to secure the
two pieces.
Nut cover
Rear axle (left side)
CAUTION: BE CAREFUL NOT TO OVER TIGHTEN AXLE NUTS. DOING SO
BINDS AXLE BEARINGS AND CREATES LOUD CREAKING OR CLICKING NOISE.
UNTIGHTEN NUTS UNTIL WHEELS OPERATE QUIETLY.