AmTryke Pro Series User manual

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ProSeries Foot Tryke 1412
#50-FC-1412

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Contents
About AmTrykes®............................................................................................1
About This Manual ..........................................................................................1
Safety ..............................................................................................................2
Safe Riding Tips................................................................................................ 2
Brakes.......................................................................................................... 3
Shift Gears................................................................................................... 4
Assembly Instructions .....................................................................................5
Getting Started ................................................................................................ 5
Front Fork ........................................................................................................ 7
Handlebar ........................................................................................................ 8
Loading Brake .................................................................................................. 9
Seat................................................................................................................ 10
Basket ............................................................................................................ 11
Pedals ............................................................................................................ 11
Steering Pin.................................................................................................... 12
Additional Assembly Instructions ..................................................................13
Rear Steering Bar with Hand Brake (Model 1512)......................................... 13
Fitting AmTryke for Rider ..............................................................................16
Optional Accessories .....................................................................................17
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................17
Maintenance .................................................................................................18
Wheels and Tires ........................................................................................... 18
Brakes ............................................................................................................ 18
Chain.............................................................................................................. 18
Maintenance Schedule .................................................................................. 19
Warranty.......................................................................................................20
Useful Information ........................................................................................20
AmTryke Therapeutic Tricycle Program ........................................................ 20
Donations ...................................................................................................... 21
Returns .......................................................................................................... 21
Refunds.......................................................................................................... 22
AmTryke Sizing Charts ...................................................................................23
Tools .............................................................................................................23

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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.
ProSeries models 1412 and 1512 were developed in response to requests from
therapists for a traditional tricycle for children with special needs. Some of the
features include an adjustable seat (up/down, forward/back), telescoping
handlebars, 12-inch front and rear pneumatic wheels, and pedals that are
weighted and self-righting. A loading brake makes transfer of rider safe and
easy. In addition, these trykes have a safety steering pin for parental control.
Model 1512 also features a rear steering bar with hand brake for easy parental
control.
Both models 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. See Fitting AmTryke for Rider 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
24.
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.
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
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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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 shift control 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
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 has
enough light and 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; 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. 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. Please recycle! Refer to the following
picture to identify different parts:
NOTE: AmTryke must be assembled by an adult.
CAUTION: CHECK THAT ALL SCREWS HAVE BEEN
TIGHTENED SECURELY 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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Your tryke also includes the following hardware not shown above:
Front fork
Main
frame
Back wheel
Front
wheel
Chain
guard
Seat post
bracket
Seat
securing
knob
Frame
lever (2)
Screws (4)
for basket
Safety
pin
Nut
cover
Pedals
1412 & 1512 parts
Hand brake
(1512)
Rear steering bar
(1512)
Seat back
Handlebar
Quick
release
levers
Handlebar
stem
Front brake
(1512)
Steering
control arm
knob (1512)
Steering
pin
Steering pin
holes
Lap strap
Saddle
seat
Basket
Parking
brake
Steering
control arm
(1512)
Chest
straps
Seat post
Pedal crank

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You need the following tools for assembly (for a picture of different tools, see
page 25):
Front Fork
Start assembling your tryke by first mounting the front fork onto the main
frame:
1. Slide one of the ball-bearing retainers onto the front-wheel fork tube with
ball bearings FACING UP and then insert the fork tube into the main frame
tube.
Front fork inserted into main frame’s fork
tube
2. Slide the second ball-bearing retainer onto the top of the fork tube.
Step 1
NOTE: The ball bearings face down and seat
into the chrome ring in the fork tube.
Main
frame
Fork
Step 2
Ball-
bearing
side
TOOLS REQUIRED:
6 mm Allen wrench (incl.)
8 and 10 mm wrench/socket
13 mm wrench/socket
14 and 15 mm wrench (incl.)
Quick release wrench (incl.)

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3. Screw the head cup onto the threaded top of
the fork tube and tighten.
4. Place the lock washer onto the top of the fork
tube.
5. Finally, install the lock nut onto the fork tube
by threading it. Tighten securely.
Handlebar
To install the handlebar, start with the handlebar stem:
1. Remove the black plastic cap from the handlebar
stem and insert the stem into the fork head
tube.
2. Remove the gray plastic cover from the stem
expander (Allen head bolt) and secure the stem
by tightening it with a 6 mm Allen wrench.
CAUTION: DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN. FORK
ASSEMBLY SHOULD BE SNUG WITH NO PLAY
BUT EASY TO TURN.
Step 2
Step 3
Head
cup
Lock
washer
Lock
nut
NOTE: Be sure the tab in the washer is
inserted into the slot in the fork tube.
Handlebar
stem
Step 5
Step 1
Hash
marks
CAUTION: STEM MUST BE INSERTED TO
AT LEAST MINIMUM INSERTION LINE (HASH
MARKS).