HP Velotechnik Hands-On-Cycle User manual

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Operating Manual
for Hands-On-Cycle hand drive
version September 2022

Introduction
Dear customer,
thank you for purchasing a HP VELOTECHNIK recumbent! With the this high-
quality recumbent bike you will enjoy many years of exhilarating riding plea-
sure.
In this manual you will find information on the individual adjustment and
handling of your recumbent with the Hands-On-Cycle manual drive. The
instructions are in addition to the original operating manual that you also
received with your recumbent. Please take your time to familiarize yourself
with your new bike, read and observe all associated instructions.
Enjoy yourselves and have a great ride!
Your HP VELOTECHNIK-team

Table of contents
Version Septemer 2022
For latest instructions and product informa-
tion, please visit:
www.hpvelotechnik.com
HP VELOTECHNIK GmbH & Co. KG
Kapellenstr. 49
65830 Kriftel  Germany
+49 6192 - 97992-0
+49 6192 - 97992-299
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Part designation 1
General safety instructions 2
Models with Hands-On-Cycle 2
Description 2
Intended use 3
Indications 3
Contraindications 3
Individualisation 3
Reuse 3
Regulation of the European Union 4
The first ride 4
All rides 5
Getting in and out 7
Individual Adjustment 8
Seat adjustment 8
For specialized dealer only: Adjustment
of the front boom 9
Positioning of legs and feet 10
Adjustment of the hand cranks 12
Adjustment of the steering 13
Folding 14
Restricted foldability 14
Gekko fx 26 14
Scorpion fs 20 14
Labeling 15
Tightening torques 16
Technical data 17

Part designation
Hands-On-Cycle 9/2022 1
1- cover for input box
2 - input shaft
3 - support
4 - support clamp
5 - crank
6 - hand pedal
7 - mast
8 - cover for output box
9 - chainring with chainring adapter
10 - leg rest
11 - front boom
12 - leg rest mesh
13 - chain with chain protection tube
Part designation

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General safety instructionsGeneral safety instructions
This manual explains the setup and use of
the Hands-On-Cycle manual drive.
This manual comes with the original in-
structions for your HP VELOTECHNIK trike
and other component manufacturers. If
your trike is equipped with an electric
auxiliary drive, instructions for this are in-
cluded as well. These instructions explain
the operation and maintenance of the
components in detail.
Before riding your Hands-On-Cycle , read
this manual, the original operating instruc-
tions for your trike, and the component
manufacturer's instructions.
Also pass the manual on to any other user
of your trike.
Some of the maintenance and adjustment
work to be performed on this recumbent
require special tools and expertise. Only
carry out work that you are confident you
can do. If in doubt, contact your special-
ized dealer.
Carefully get used to the unfamiliar han-
dling of the recumbent trike on a paved
area away from traffic.
Warnings
Two different types of warnings are used
in these instructions. Read these warnings
very carefully and follow the instructions
for action.
Models with Hands-On-Cycle
The Hands-On-Cycle hand drive must
only be mounted on the HP VELOTECHNIK
models Scorpion fs 20 and Gekko fx 26.
Description
The trike is driven by arm muscles. The
arm motion is transmitted via the crank to
the drivetrain.
The legs are placed on the leg rest. The
steering is done by a swiveling and rotat-
ing movement of the mast.
Danger!
Notes with the signal word "Danger"
indicate dangerous situations that can
result in minor injuries, serious injuries
or even death.
Attention!
Notes with the signal word " Attention"
indicate dangerous situations which
may result in minor injury or damage to
property.

General safety instructions
Hands-On-Cycle 9/2022 3
Intended use
Use your HP VELOTECHNIK trike only for
its intended purpose: Your recumbent
trike with Hands-On-Cycle is a trike for
use on roads and paved paths. It is not de-
signed for racing, off-road sports, jumping
or riding over curbs, stairs, roots, etc.
The Hands-On-Cycle equipment enables
people with certain limitations (see indica-
tions) to move independently. The physio-
therapeutic treatment is supported and
the support and balance reactions as well
as movement coordinations are trained.
Your bike must only be used in road traffic
in compliance with the road traffic regula-
tions in force in the respective country
and with the appropriate accessories.
In the event of damage resulting from im-
proper use, assembly errors, intent, acci-
dents or similar, neither warranty nor lia-
bility claims can be asserted against
HP VELOTECHNIK. Intended use also inclu-
des compliance with the prescribed ope-
rating, maintenance and servicing instruc-
tions.
Indications
An HP VELOTECHNIK recumbent trike
with the Hands-On-Cycle hand drive can
be used to restore mobility in cases of bal-
ance and coordination disorders as well as
restricted natural movements.
According to the therapist's recommen-
dation, possible indications for riding this
tricycle are:
Balance disorders / dizziness, joint mobili-
zation e.g. in osteoarthritis, neuromuscu-
lar diseases e.g. cerebral palsy or muscular
dystrophy paralysis e.g. stroke with partial
paralysis of one or both legs, amputations,
muscle development, back pain.
Contraindications
The trike must not be used by persons
who are not fit to ride a trike safely and in-
dependently, e.g. in case of blindness, or
inability to move necessary limbs in a con-
trolled manner.
Individualisation
The recumbent trike with Hands-On-Cy-
cle hand drive can be adapted to individ-
ual requirements. For this purpose,
HP VELOTECHNIK offers a wide range of
optional accessories, e.g. e-drive, pelvic
support belt, foot plates and lower leg fix-
ation.
Please contact your specialized dealer or
HP VELOTECHNIK if you have any ques-
tions about adapting the trike or accesso-
ries to your needs.
Reuse
An HP VELOTECHNIK recumbent trike
with Hands-On-Cycle hand drive is suit-
able for reuse if used as intended and after
inspection by a specialized dealer.

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General safety instructions
Regulation of the European Union
All suspected serious incidents occurring
in connection with the trike and accesso-
ries should be reported to the physician
or HP VELOTECHNIK. In addition, you can
also contact the responsible authority di-
rectly. Suspected serious incidents are in-
cidents resulting in death, worsening of
health condition or serious danger to pub-
lic health.
The first ride
Before the first ride, the trike must be ad-
justed to you (see page 8)
It is important that you sit securely in the
seat. Use HP VELOTECHNIK pelvic support
belt if you need extra support.
If you are considering using an additional
seat cushion, test it first outside of traffic
on paved terrain: Do your arms have
enough room to move? Are you sitting se-
curely in the seat? Does the cushion not
slide on the seat in any driving situations?
Do your legs rest securely on the leg rest?
The seat cushion shifts the center of grav-
ity upward; familiarize yourself with the
change in driving behavior.
A trained assistant should be present on
your first ride to make adjustments, pro-
vide assistance, and advise you.
Practice first on a paved area without traf-
fic to get used to the still unfamiliar trike.
Familiarize yourself with all the elements
of operation. These include gear shifting,
brakes, operation of the electric drive sys-
tem, lights and bell.
Familiarize yourself with the crank arms:
The crank arms, if not held or if the trike
is moved backwards, can swing down to-
wards the rear, that is towards the rider.
When the trike is moved forward, the
freehub prevents the crank arms from
moving on their own.
Familiarize yourself with the following fea-
ture of the Hands-On-Cycle: steering re-
quires less force when the cranks are up,
steering requires more force when the
cranks are down.
Practice making hand signals or using the
turn signal (optional part) to indicate a
turn.
Try out how you can turn or maneuver if
there is little space available for this. Get
help if necessary. Note that the crank
arms rotate backwards when you move
the trike backwards. The crank arms, if
not held, can swing backwards down-
wards, that is in your direction.
Danger!
If the legs slip off the leg rest, they can
be rolled over. Your legs must rest se-
curely on the leg rest and be secured
against falling off. Check whether you
need HP VELOTECHNIK accessories for
this purpose (lower leg fixation, foot
plate).

General safety instructions
Hands-On-Cycle 9/2022 5
If you have to push yourself off the floor
or the wall with your hands or pull your-
self towards it when maneuvering, check
beforehand whether there is any possibil-
ity of injury there. Move yourself and the
trike carefully.
If you need to move the wheels with your
hands, carefully grasp the tire and rim
from the outside only, move yourself and
the trike carefully.
At high speeds, the steering response may
change. Practice driving at different
speeds.
Do not participate in road traffic until you
can ride your bike safely and handle all op-
erating elements safely.
All rides
Handling
The trike is equipped with moving parts
and adjustments. There is a risk of squeez-
ing your fingers or other parts of your
body. Be careful when handling, adjusting
and maintaining the trike and while riding.
Parking
When parking your trike, always secure it
with the parking brake to prevent it from
rolling away (see page 7, fig. 1).
Ways and weather conditions
When planning your route, keep in mind
that your tricycle is wider than a wheel-
chair.
Be aware of the influence of the weather
and a wet or even icy road on riding safe-
ty. HP VELOTECHNIK recommends not to
ride in icy conditions.
Ride on paved roads only.
There is a risk of tipping over if the trike
is inclined sideways, e.g. on slopes. There-
fore, avoid driving on routes with a signif-
icant lateral inclination.
Only drive over low obstacles.
Always drive over obstacles forward and
at low speed. For example, only use low-
ered curbs to enter or cross a sidewalk.
Please note that trike parts can heat up
considerably in strong sunlight.
Riding
Ride at an appropriate speed.
HP VELOTECHNIK recommends always
riding with your lights on.
Always be ready to brake.
Danger!
Moving parts on the trike can squeeze
your fingers or other body parts.
When maneuvering, do not reach into
the spokes, onto the inside of the
wheels or underneath a mudguard.
Note that the crank arms can move
along or swing over.

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General safety instructions
The parking brake is not a service brake.
It must not be used for braking while rid-
ing.
Several users
Before being used by other persons, your
trike must be adapted to them. Check
whether the adjustments must be carried
out by specialized dealer, see page 9.
Hand out the manuals to each user before
the first ride. Each user must familiarize
themselves with the trike as described
above.
Carrying the recumbent
The recumbent must not be lifted when a
person is on the seat.
Breakdown
Before each ride, plan how to handle a
breakdown. A breakdown can be caused,
for example, by a flat tire or the chain
coming off, making it impossible to contin-
ue without repair. If you cannot move
without the trike, ride with an accompa-
nying person. If you want to rely on the
ability to call for assistance on your cell
phone, ride only in areas with cell phone
reception.
Lighting system and turn signal
If equipped with an electric drive system,
the lighting system and the optional turn
signal only function when the drive system
is switched on.

Getting in and out
Hands-On-Cycle 9/2022 7
Getting in and out
Block the trike with the parking brake.
The lever for locking the parking brake is
located on the left under the seat.
Abb. 1: Parking brake: Move the lever forward to lock
the parking brake. Move the lever back to release the
parking brake.
To make it easier to get in and out, you
can bring the mast to a higher position. To
do this, release the quick-release lever of
the support (see page 9, fig. 1), prop up
the mast with one hand and push the mast
upwards, close the quick-release lever
again.
After you get on, return the mast to your
favourite riding position. see page 9, fig. 1.
Danger!
When opening the quick release of the
support, the mast falls down. This can
lead to injuries. Prop up the mast with
one hand, bring it into the desired posi-
tion and close the quick release lever
carefully.
Never loosen the quick release lever of
the support while driving.

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Individual AdjustmentIndividual Adjustment
Your trike is equipped with an
HP VELOTECHNIK ErgoMesh seat.
The HP VELOTECHNIK BodyLink seat must
not be used together with the Hands-On-
Cycle hand drive.
In the order list for Hands-On-Cycle
some add-on parts are listed. From the
HP VELOTECHNIK range, only these add-
on parts are suitable for your trike.
Electrical devices from other producers,
e.g. auxiliary drives, must not be mounted
on the trike.
Attachments that change the intended use
of the trike with Hands-On-Cycle hand
drive must not be mounted.
No modifications must be made to load-
bearing components.
The seating position is essential for riding
comfort, your well-being and efficient per-
formance on the recumbent trike. There-
fore, adjust the seat, frame and suspension
exactly to your needs. You will find de-
tailed information on the adjustment op-
tions in the original trike manual.
The adjustment of the manual drive is de-
scribed in the following.
The adjustment of the front boom must
be carried out by a specialized dealer. The
adjustment of the seat, the leg rest, the
foot plates and the lower leg fixation as
well as the height adjustment of the mast
can be done by end users.
Seat adjustment
Adjustment options on the seat of your
trike can be found in the original trike
manual. The seating position should allow
enough arm room, be comfortable and al-
Danger!
Loose bolts and open quick-release le-
vers lead to insufficiently fastened bicy-
cle parts. This can lead to accidents
with injuries or even death.
Always make adjustments to your trike
while it is standing still. Only ride when
all screws and quick-release levers are
correctly closed. Observe the specified
tightening torques on page 16.
Danger!
Moving the front boom in or out has an
effect on the steering and on safety. Er-
rors in adjustment can lead to acci-
dents. Modifications must only be
carried out by a specialized dealer.
Danger!
Loose screws can cause attachment
parts to twist or come loose. This can
lead to accidents. Tighten all screws to
the specified torque. Use a torque
wrench for this purpose.

Individual Adjustment
Hands-On-Cycle 9/2022 9
low a good view. After adjustment, close
the quick-release levers.
For specialized dealer only: Adjust-
ment of the front boom
Fig. 1: Support and clamp lie matching on top of each ot-
her
1 - support
2 - quick-release lever
3 - support clamp
Abb. 2: Front boom adjusting clamp
Abb. 3: Clamping screw for adjusting the push rod length
Abb. 4: Support clamp
The support clamp consists of a left and a right part.
With 2 screws they are connected and clamped on the
frame. When tightening, first the upper and then the
lower screw must be tightened (7–9 Nm). Also in the
picture: quick release mount (left) and quick release nut
(right).

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Individual Adjustment
Abb. 5: Support clamp with quick-release mount (left)
and quick-release nut (right) as seen from the right side.
Adjust the seat as described above. The
front boom is well adjusted when the rid-
er sits leaned and can grap the cranks in
the most forward position with slightly
bent arms.
1. Open the quick-release lever of the
support and bring the mast to a mid-
dle position. Close the support's
quick-release lever.
2. Open the clamping screws of the
front boom (see page 9, fig. 2) and of
the push rod (see page 10, fig. 5).
3. If the front boom is adjusted in a
range of 1 cm, the support clamp on
the main frame can remain in position.
If it is necessary to move the front
boom in or out more than 1 cm, the
support clamp on the main frame
must be moved as well.
3a. To move the support clamp, remove
the quick-release clamp, quick-
release nut and quick-release mount.
Then loosen the 2 fastening screws
of the support clamp.
3b. Move the support clamp to the
appropriate position. The support
plate must fit over the support
clamp.
3c. When tightening the support clamp,
first tighten the upper screw to the
stop (7–9 Nm), then tighten the
lower screw (7–9 Nm).
3d. Mount the quick release clamp,
quick-release nut and quick-release
mount (see page 9, fig. 4. und see
page 10, fig. 5).
4. Tighten the front boom clamping
screws (11–12 Nm) .
5. Set the front wheels of the trike and
the mast in a straight position and
tighten the screws of the push rod (7–
8 Nm).
Positioning of legs and feet
Setting of the leg rest
Fig. 6: Leg rest: setting of the inclination

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Fig. 7:
1 - Leg rest :adjustment of length
2 - push rod: setting of length.
The inclination and length of the leg rest
can be adjusted.
Adjusting the inclination (see page 10, fig.
6): The screws of the two rear clamps can
be screwed either into the upper or lower
thread (7–9 Nm).
Adjusting the length: Loosen the screws of
all the 4 clamps that secure the leg rest to
the front boom. Adjust the leg rest to
your leg length. Tighten the fastening
screws again (7–9 Nm).
Adjustment of the leg rest mesh
The leg rest mesh can be attached in 2 po-siti-
ons
Fig. 8: The leg rest mesh is fixed in front of the clamps.
Fig. 9: The leg rest mesh is fixed behind the clamps
Adjustment of the foot plates
Fig. 10: Leg rest with foot plate and lower leg fixation
1 - Fixation and adjustment of foot plates
2 - Fixation and adjustment of the lower leg fixation
You can move the foot plates sideways
and adjust the inclination. To do this, loos-
en the fastening screws and tighten them
again after the adjustment (6 Nm).
Danger!
If the legs slip off the leg rest, they can
be rolled over. Your legs must rest se-
curely on the leg rest and be secured
against falling off. Check whether you
need HP VELOTECHNIK accessories for
this purpose (lower leg fixation, foot
plate).

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Individual Adjustment
Use of the retaining strap:
Open the retaining strap on the foot plate
by pulling the blue flag and undoing the
Velcro fastener. The integrated spring
sheet lifts the belt. If you are able to pass
your foot through, you do not need to
pull the strap out of the strap bracket
Tighten the retaining strap(s) and place
the Velcro partners on top of each other.
Retaining options of the retaining straps
You can adjust the position of the retain-
ing strap useing the various holes in the
siedesheets of the footplate.
Remove the lock nuts and remove the re-
taining strap and strap bracket. Use a light
hammer blow on the press-fit threaded
bolts to loosen them from the holes.
Mount the strap bracket on the inside of
the footplate and the retaining strap on
the side part in the position that suits you.
To do this, insert the bolt into the hole
and prevent it from falling out again by ap-
plying light pressure with one finger while
you put on and tighten the strap bracket/
retaining strap, washer and self-locking
nut. In doing so, the threaded bolt secures
itself against twisting. Make sure that the
end of the threaded bolt is not pulled be-
low the surface of the side part.
If the threaded bolt is carried by the self-
locking nut and turns, you can first use an
M5 nut without threadlocker to pull the
threaded bolt into the hole until it is se-
cured against turning.
Adjusting and using the lower leg fixation
(see page 11, fig. 10)
The holding rod of the lower leg fixation
is placed into the outer tube end of the leg
rest, turned into the appropriate position
and fixed with the clamp (7–9 Nm).
Open the Velcro strap on the calf pad,
place it around the leg and reattach it to
the calf support.
Adjustment of the hand cranks
Grab the hand cranks and test that the
brake levers, shift levers, and bell are
within easy reach and that the distance be-
tween right and left hand cranks is com-
fortable.
A qualified person can make the following
adjustments:
Fig. 11: Adjustments cranks and hand pedal
1 - Correct the distance between the cranks
2 - Shorten the hand pedal
To reduce the distance between the hand
cranks, the cranks can be moved side-
wards on the input shaft. The input shaft
can also be shortened.
The hand pedal tube can be shortend if
necessary, but only on the open end side.

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The grip width of the brake lever can be
adjusted. The bell can be moved (also by
user).
Adjustment of the steering
Fig. 12: For the attachment of the push rod and adjust-
ment of the steering there are 2 threads on the steering
lever to choose from.
The force required for steering can be ad-
justed:
If the push rod is fastened in the inner po-
sition, the force required for steering is
reduced. At the same time, the full steer-
ing range cannot be used.
If the push rod is fastened in the outer po-
sition, the force required for steering in-
creases. The full steering angle can be
used. This means that somewhat tighter
turns can be made than when using the in-
ner thread.
The adjustment must be carried out by a
qualified person.
Tightening torque: 9–10 Nm.

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FoldingFolding
Restricted foldability
Various attachments, for example an elec-
tric drive system or a rack, only allow lim-
ited folding of the recumbent.
Proceed as described in the folding in-
structions and fold the trike as far as pos-
sible.
Example: fold the rear wheel up to the
cranks and attach the rack there with the
enclosed Velcro strap.
Gekko fx 26
Detailed folding instructions can be found
in the original manual of the trike.
Fig. 1: Folded Gekko fx 26 with Hands-On-Cycle hand
drive.
Scorpion fs 20
Detailed folding instructions can be found
in the original manual of the trike.
Additional note for your trike with
Hands-On-Cycle: Loosen the folding joint
as described. Steer to the right. Swing the
rear of the frame up and guide the rear
wheel past the mast on the left.
Fig. 2: Folded Scorpion fs 20 with Hands-On-Cycle hand
drive. The seat was taken off.
Attention!
If the restricted folded Scorpion fs 20 is
tilted onto the rear wheel and folding
joint, the folding joint may be damaged.
Place the folded Scorpion fs 20 securely
on the front wheels and leg rest.

Labeling
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Labeling
• Medizinische Hilfsmittel sind gekennzeichnet mit Symbolen entsprechend der DIN
EN ISO 15223-1.
• Medical aids are marked with symbols according to DIN EN ISO 15223-1.
• Les aides médicales sont identifiées par des symboles conformes à la norme DIN EN
ISO 15223-1
• kennzeichnet Produkte, die die Anforderungen der Verordnung
2017/745/EU über Medizinprodukte erfüllen
• identifies products that comply with the requirements of Regulation
2017/745/EU on medical devices
• identifie les produits conformes aux exigences du Règlement (UE)
2017/745 relatif aux dispositifs médicaux
• zeigt an, dass es sich um ein Medizinprodukt handelt
• indicates that it is a medical device
• indique qu'il s'agit d’un dispositif médical
• zeigt den Hersteller des Medizinproduktes an
• shows the manufacturer of the medical device
• identifie le fabricant du dispositif médical
• zeigt das Datum an, an dem das Medizinprodukt hergestellt wurde
• shows the date when the medical device was made
• indique la date à laquelle le dispositif médical a été fabriqué
• zeigt die Seriennummer an
• shows the serial number
• indique le numéro de série
• zeigt die Artikelnummer an
• shows the item number
• indique la référence de l’article
• Gebrauchsanweisung beachten
• observe operating instructions
• se conformer au mode d'emploi

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Tightening torquesTightening torques
The values indicated are meant for a friction value µ=0,125 (greased threads and screw heads). They only refer to
the indicated parts. Please do always follow the values given in the manuals of the parts manufacturers since the fol-
lowing values may not be up to date due to changes in the product line!
part Connection Bolt Tightening tor-
ques
support clamp right part/left part M6 size 5 7–9 Nm
frame front boom clamping M8 size 6 11–12 Nm
leg rest leg rest/cover for output box M6 size 5 7–9 Nm
foot plate foot plate/leg rest M5 size 3 6 Nm
crank crank/input-shaft size 5 12–14 Nm
hand pedal hand pedal/crank M6 size 8 35–40 Nm
steering rod length adjustment M6 size 5 7–8 Nm
steering rod steering rod/steering lever M6 size 5 9–10 Nm
steering rod steering rod/stem adapter M8 size 5/13 13–15 Nm
lower leg fixation lower leg fixation/leg rest M6 size 5 7–9 Nm
Also observe the torque specifications in the original operating manual of your trike.

Technical data
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Technical data
Weight of the Hands-On-Cycle hand drive 7,5 kg/ 16,5 lbs
Folding dimensions, L x W x H:
Note that depending on the attachments, your bike may have restricted folding capa-
bilities.
Gekko fx 26 Hands-On-Cycle hand drive cm: 120 x 83 x 100
inch: 48 x 33 x40
Scorpion fs 20 Hands-On-Cycle hand drive cm: 105 x 83 x 98
inch: 42 x 33 x 39