AmTryke Snappy Foot User manual

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Snappy Foot AmTryke
#50-FC-0150

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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
Frames ............................................................................................................. 7
Back Wheels .................................................................................................... 8
Loading Brake .................................................................................................. 8
Handlebar ........................................................................................................ 9
Seat.................................................................................................................. 9
Pedals ............................................................................................................ 10
Pedal Leveler Pulley .................................................................................. 10
Steering Pin.................................................................................................... 10
Fitting AmTryke for Rider ..............................................................................11
Optional Accessories .....................................................................................12
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................12
Maintenance .................................................................................................13
Wheels and Tires ........................................................................................... 13
Brakes ............................................................................................................ 13
Chain.............................................................................................................. 13
Maintenance Schedule .................................................................................. 14
Warranty.......................................................................................................15
Useful Information ........................................................................................15
AmTryke Therapeutic Tricycle Program ........................................................ 15
Donations ...................................................................................................... 16
Returns .......................................................................................................... 16
Refunds.......................................................................................................... 17
AmTryke Sizing Charts ...................................................................................18
Tools .............................................................................................................18

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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 Snappy model was developed for children. It features a fixed front
wheel and pedals that always rotate to teach children the motion of pedaling,
as well as building strong leg muscles. Adjustable seating allows positioning
forward/back for multiple leg lengths. Snappy seat features a padded bench
seat and contoured back/head support, which can be positioned forward/back.
A loading brake makes transfer of rider safe and easy. This tryke also has a
safety steering pin for parental control.
Snappy 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 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
19.
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
caliper brake or both front caliper brake and rear disk brake) squeeze the brake
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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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
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; 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 picture 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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Snappy parts
Your AmTryke also includes the following hardware not shown in the picture
above:
Hardware
You need the following tools for assembly (too see a picture of different tools,
see page 20):
Front
wheel
Snappy
seat
Back
wheel
Pedal
Nut
cover
Main
frame
Frame
securing
knobs
Front
fork
Handle
bars
Steering pin
holes
Pedal
Pedal
crank
Loading
brake
Pedal
leveler
pulley
Seat
lever
Handlebar
stem
Seat belt
Steering
securing
pin
Quick release
lever (2)
Seat securing
Allen bolts w.
washers (4)
Steering pin
Seat post
bracket

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Frames
Your tryke is shipped with the front wheel already attached to the main frame.
Start assembling your tryke by first
sliding the seat post bracket onto the
main frame.
Put the two seat post bracket knobs
into their holes but do not completely
tighten the knobs (that is done when
the tryke is adjusted for the rider).
To attach the frames, slide the rear
frame onto the main frame.
Install two quick release levers in the
holes at the back of the rear frame. Use
black plastic washers with the levers and add
nuts to the other side of the frame.
Seat post
bracket
Main frame with seat post bracket
Frames attached
NOTE: Pay attention to orientation.
Rear axle is on top of the frame
assembly and vertical post for loading
lock is on right side of tryke.
CAUTION: QUICK RELEASE LEVERS MUST BE FULLY TIGHTENED
BEFORE RIDING. TIGHTEN LEVERS UNTIL SNUG AND PUSH DOWN
AGAINST FRAME. MAKE SURE THEY DO NOT WOBBLE.
NOTE: The two seat post bracket knob
holes should be on the bottom right
side of the tryke.
Main
frame
Rear axle
Loading
brake
Quick
release
levers
Back of rear frame
TOOLS REQUIRED:
4 mm Allen wrench
5 and 6 mm Allen wrench (incl.)
10 mm wrench/socket
14 and 15 mm wrench (incl.)
22 mm socket or adjustable wrench
Quick release wrench (incl.)
Heavy pliers or crimping tool
TIP: Use the quick release wrench to
easily tighten quick release levers.
Nuts

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Back Wheels
To install the back wheels, follow these steps:
1. Slide the wheels onto the axle and
secure them with a washer and nut.
Tighten securely with a 22 mm
socket or adjustable wrench, but do
not over tighten.
2. Install white plastic nut caps over the
axel nuts. Tap with the palm of your hand to secure in place.
Loading Brake
Loading brake is used to help transition rider on/off the tryke safely and easily.
To install the loading brake, slide it on
the rod on the rear frame. Tighten the
loading brake nuts with a 10 mm
wrench or socket.
Nut and
washer
Step 1
Step 2
CAUTION: MAKE SURE BACK
WHEELS ARE FULLY TIGHTENED
BEFORE RIDING.
TIP: Air inflation valve faces the inside
of the tryke.
Nut
cover
Loading brake
NOTE: Top of the loading brake should
be flush with the top of tube. Make
sure that the lever is not touching the
tire. The handle needs to be in line
with the tire and point toward the
front of the tryke.
WARNING: DO NOT USE LOADING BRAKE FOR BRAKING.
DOING SO MAY CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY.