Invacare Excelerator XLT Manual

Owner's Operator And Maintenance Manual
Excelerator XLT
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EXCELERATOR XLT SERIES
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Excelerator XLT Series 2Part No. 1114850
WARNING
WARNING
DO NOT OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT
WITHOUT IRST READING AND
UNDERSTANDING THIS MANUAL. I YOU
ARE UNABLE TO UNDERSTAND THE
WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND
INSTRUCTIONS, CONTACT YOUR
INVACARE DEALER OR INVACARE
CUSTOMER SUPPORT AT [phone]
BE ORE ATTEMPTING TO USE THIS
EQUIPMENT - OTHERWISE INJURY OR
DAMAGE MAY RESULT.
THE INITIAL SET UP O THIS WHEELCHAIR
MUST BE PER ORMED BY A QUALI IED
TECHNICIAN.
WARNING

Part No. 1114850 3Excelerator XLT Series
TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PRODUCT REGISTRATION FORM ...................................................... 5
DEALER/TECHNICIAN INFORMATION .............................................. 7
SPECIAL NOTES................................................................................ 7
SPECIFICATIONS .............................................................................. 8
SECTION 1 - GENERAL GUIDELINES ................................................ 10
PROPER FIT ................................................................................................................................................. 10
OPERATING INFORMATION .............................................................................................................. 10
TIRE PRESSURE .......................................................................................................................................... 12
WEIGHT LIMITATION ............................................................................................................................ 12
SAFETY/HANDLING OF THE HANDCYCLE .................................................................................. 13
TRANSFERRING INTO/OUT OF THE HANDCYCLE ................................................................... 14
SECTION 2 - SAFETY INSPECTION .................................................. 16
SAFETY INSPECTION CHECKLIST .....................................................................................................16
TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................................................................. 17
MAINTENANCE ........................................................................................................................................ 17
SECTION 3 - INITIAL SETUP ............................................................ 19
INITIAL SETUP ........................................................................................................................................... 1
SECTION - OPERATION ............................................................... 21
RIDING THE HANDCYCLE .................................................................................................................. 21
SHIFTING GEARS ...................................................................................................................................... 22
BACKING-UP ............................................................................................................................................. 25
BRAKING ..................................................................................................................................................... 25
PARKING BRAKE ...................................................................................................................................... 26
STEERING/CORNERING ........................................................................................................................ 27
SECTION 5 - RIDING POSITION ....................................................... 28
HAND CRANK HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT ........................................................................................... 28
FOOTREST AND LEG GUARD REPLACEMENT ............................................................................ 2
USING/REPLACING FOOTREST STRAP ........................................................................................... 30
FORE/AFT SEAT ADJUSTMENT ........................................................................................................... 32
BACK ANGLE ADJUSTMENT ............................................................................................................... 33
BACK HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT ............................................................................................................. 34
SECTION 6 - WHEELS ...................................................................... 35
INSTALLING/ADJUSTING THE REAR WHEEL AND QUICK-RELEASE AXLES ................... 35
INSTALLING THE REAR WHEELS WITH THREADED AXLES .................................................. 36
TIRE/TUBE REPLACEMENT AND TUNING/REPLACEMENT OF SPOKES............................. 36
TIRE PRESSURE .......................................................................................................................................... 36
DETERMINING/ADJUSTING TOE IN/TOE OUT............................................................................ 36
REPLACING CAMBER INSERTS ........................................................................................................... 37

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SECTION 7 - SERVICE PROCEDURES ................................................ 38
FORK/CRANK ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT...................................................................................... 38
ROAD CROWN COMPENSATOR REPLACEMENT/ADJUSTMENT ........................................ 41
SEVEN (7) SPEED SHIFTER CABLE INSTALLATION ..................................................................... 42
SEVEN (7) SPEED SHIFTER ADJUSTMENT/REPLACEMENT ........................................................ 42
SEVEN (7) SPEED HUB CHAIN INSTALLATION/ADJUSTMENT .............................................. 43
TWENTY-FOUR (24) OR TWENTY-SEVEN (27) SPEED CASSETTE CHAIN
INSTALLATION/ADJUSTMENT ...................................................................................................... 45
PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT/REPLACEMENT ......................................................................... 47
SEAT UPHOLSTERY REPLACEMENT ................................................................................................. 48
BACK UPHOLSTERY REPLACEMENT................................................................................................ 4
SECTION 8 - OPTIONS .................................................................... 51
WATER BOTTLE INSTALLATION ...................................................................................................... 51
TOW BAR INSTALLATION AND USE .............................................................................................. 52
REAR SAFETY LIGHT ............................................................................................................................... 52
COMPUTER INSTALLATION ............................................................................................................... 53
SEAT POSITIONING STRAP INSTALLATION ................................................................................. 53
HAND CRANK HANDLES .................................................................................................................... 54
GLOVES ........................................................................................................................................................ 54
SAFETY FLAG INSTALLATION ............................................................................................................ 55
SAFETY HELMET ....................................................................................................................................... 55
LATERAL SUPPORT ................................................................................................................................. 55
USING THE ALIGNMENT GAUGE ..................................................................................................... 56
MOUNTAIN DRIVE OPTION ............................................................................................................... 57
USING THE TRAVEL READY OPTION .............................................................................................. 58
ASSEMBLING/USING/ADJUSTING THE HANDCYCLE RACK .................................................. 61
LIMITED WARRANTY .................................................... BACK COVER
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Part No. 1114850 7Excelerator XLT Series
SPECIAL NOTES
WARNING/CAUTION notices as used in this manual apply to hazards or
unsafe practices which could result in personal in ury or property damage.
NOTICE
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT
TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
WARNING
HANDCYCLE USER
As a manufacturer of handcycles, Invacare endeavors to supply a
handcycle to meet many needs of the end user. However, final selection
of a handcycle to be used by an individual rests solely with the user and
his/her health care professional capable of making such a selection.
HANDCYCLE TIE-DOWN RESTRAINTS AND SEAT POSITIONING
STRAPS
Invacare recommends that handcycle users NOT be transported in
vehicles of any kind while in a handcycle. As of this date, the Department
of Transportation has not approved any tie-down systems for
transportation of a user while in a handcycle, in a moving vehicle of any
type.
AS REGARDS RESTRAINTS - SEAT POSITIONING STRAPS - IT IS
THE OBLIGATION OF THE DME DEALER, THERAPISTS AND OTHER
HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS TO DETERMINE IF A SEATING
POSITIONING STRAP IS REQUIRED TO ENSURE THE SAFE
OPERATION OF THIS EQUIPMENT BY THE USER. SERIOUS INJURY
CAN OCCUR IN THE EVENT OF A FALL FROM A HANDCYCLE.
DEALER/TECHNICIAN INFORMATION
The term "qualified technician" in this manual refers to an Invacare qualified technician
or a Shimano® certified bicycle repair technician.
SPECIAL NOTES
SPECIAL NOTES

Excelerator XLT Series 8Part No. 1114850
Seat Width:
Seat Depth:
Seat-to-Floor
(approx.):
Back Style:
Back Height Fixed/
Adju table Angle:
Footre t:
Side - Wheel Clearance:
Rear Axle:
Rear Wheel Camber:
Wheel :
Brake :
Handle :
Crank et:
Hub:
Spoke :
Shift Lever :
Gear :
Seat Cu hion:
Uphol tery:
Weight:
Shipping Weight:
Weight Limitation:
Option :
TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS
* Knobby tires will reduce side wheel clearance to approximately -inch.
SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATIONS
EXCELERATOR XLT
14 to 20-inches
15-inches
12, 13, or 14-inches
Adjustable Back Angle 90° - 110°
13-inches ( ixed)
20-inches (Narrow, Tall)
Adjustable ore and Aft
2-inches - * 2½-inches
Quick-Release or Threaded
15° - Standard
26-inch Spoke High Performance
24-inch Cruiser or *Knobby
Internal reversing drum brakes and
parking brake
Ergonomic, Vertical foam covered or
Delrin®
Alloy Crankset
RONT - Shimano Nexus® 7 Speed
Hub
REAR - Precision Black Anodized w/
½-inch Quick Release Stainless Axles
14 Gauge Stainless
Shimano
7 Speed
oam Insert - Optional
Nylon
35 pounds
65 pounds
250 pounds
Mirror, Backpack Hydration System,
Computer, Tow Bar, Horizontal
Handles, Safety Light, Helmet and lag,
Custom Color, Seat Positioning Strap,
Quad Cuffs, Quad Gloves, Mountain
Drive, Bike Rack, Water Bottle and
Cage, Tripin Quad Handles, 24 Speed
External Gearing, Threaded Axles, Leg
Guard Attachments, Lateral Supports,
Alignment Gauge, Crutch Holder.
EXCELERATOR XLT JR
14-inches
15-inches
12, 13, or 14-inches
Adjustable Back Angle 90° - 110°
13-inches (Wide)
20-inches (Narrow, Tall)
Adjustable ore and Aft
2-inches - 2½-inches
Quick-Release
15° - Standard
20-inch Cruiser
Internal reversing drum brakes and
parking brake
Ergonomic, Vertical foam covered or
Horizontal foam convered
Alloy Crankset
RONT - Shimano Nexus 7 Speed
Hub
REAR - Precision Black Anodized w/
½-inch Quick Release Stainless Axles
14 Gauge Stainless
Shimano
7 Speed
oam Insert - Optional
Nylon
30-35 pounds
65 pounds
250 pounds
Cordless Computer, Helmet, Quad
Cuffs, Quad Gloves, Custom Color,
Seat Positioning Strap, Safety lag,
Mirror, Safety Light, Water Bottle
and Cage, Leg Guard Attachment,
Crutch Holder, Bike Rack, Cushion,
Towbar for Wheelchair, Lateral
Supports, Backpack Hydration
System, Alignment Gauge, Mountain
Drive, Tripin Quad Handles.

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Seat Width:
Seat Depth:
Seat-to-Floor
(approx.):
Back Style:
Back Height/
Adju table Angle:
Footre t:
Side - Wheel Clearance:
Rear Axle:
Rear Wheel Camber:
Wheel :
Brake :
Handle :
Crank et:
Hub:
Spoke :
Shift Lever :
Gear :
Seat Cu hion:
Uphol tery:
Weight:
Shipping Weight:
Weight Limitation:
Option :
TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS
* Knobby tires will reduce side wheel clearance to approximately -inch.
SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATIONS
EXCELERATOR XLT PRO
14 to 18-inches
15-inches
12, 13 and 14-inches
Adjustable Back Angle 90° - 110°
11-14-inches (Wide)
18½-inches (Narrow, Tall)
Adjustable ore and Aft
2-inches - * 2½-inches
Quick-Release or Threaded
15° - Standard
26-inch Spoke High Performance
24-inch Cruiser or *Knobby
Dual Hand Caliper Brakes
Parking Brake (optional)
Ergonomic, Vertical, Adjustable
Width
XT Crankset
RONT - Shimano 27 Speed External
Cassette XT/Ultegra®
REAR - Precision Black Anodized w/
½-inch Quick Release Stainless or
Threaded Axles
14 Gauge Stainless
Shimano - STI
27 Speed
oam Insert - Optional
Nylon
30 pounds
65 pounds
250 pounds
Computer, Tow Bar, Safety Light, Helmet
and lag, Custom Color, Bike Rack,
Water Bottle and Cage, Composite
Wheels, Leg Guard Attachment, Lateral
Supports, Welded Seat, Travel Option,
Parking Brake, Top End V Crankset,
Alingment Gauge, Backpack Hydration
System, Crutch Holder.
EXCELERATOR XLT
GOLD
14 to 18-inches
15-inches
10, 11 and 12-inches
Adjustable Back Angle 90° - 110°
12-inches (Wide)
18-inches (Narrow, Tall)
Adjustable ore and Aft
2-inches - 2½-inches
Quick-Release or Threaded
15° - Standard
26-inch Spoke High Performance.
24-inch Cruiser or *Knobby
Dual Hand Caliper Brakes
Brake with locking lever mounted on
L pedal
Ergonomic, Vertical, Ovalized Aluminum
mounted on Top End S crankset
S Crankset
RONT - Shimano 27 Speed External
Cassette XT/Ultegra®
REAR - Precision Black Anodized w/
½-inch Quick Release Stainless Axles
or Threaded Axles
14 Gauge Stainless
Shimano - STI
27 Speed
oam Insert - Optional
Nylon-Adjustable Tension
30 pounds
65 pounds
250 pounds
Computer, Tow Bar, Safety Light,
Helmet and lag, Custom Color,
Bike Rack, Water Bottle and Cage,
Leg Guard Attachment, Lateral
Supports, Welded Seat, Alignment
Gauge, Backpack Hydration System,
Composite Wheels, Crutch Holder.

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PROPER FIT
WARNING
The handcycle MUST be ad usted to fit the rider. For a proper fit:
 The rider MUST be able to see over the hand crank.
 The rider MUST have a slightly bent elbow when the hand pedals are
toward the front of the handcycle (farthest from the rider's face).
 The rider MUST have a slight bend at the knee when feet are in the
footrests. Feet should be flat against footrest hoop.
 XLT Series requires a 18' turning radius. If leg touches tire during turn
and user cannot sense this, a leg guard attachment is recommended.
 The rider's knees MUST not obstruct hand crank operation.
Check the seat position, back angle, quick-release on threaded axles,
footrest fore/aft position, hand crank height for proper fit and smooth
operation of your handcycle.
OPERATING INFORMATION
WARNING
Wear your helmet at ALL times when riding the handcycle.
Before riding your handcycle, check your brakes. Be sure that the brakes
and all other features of your handcycle are operating properly.
ALWAYS keep fingers or hands AWAY from the chain while pedaling.
DO NOT let children play near the handcrank or the chain. Otherwise,
in ury or damage may occur.
The user is responsible for normal upkeep and maintaining the handcycle
in proper operating condition.
The manufacturer is not responsible for failure, damage or in ury caused
by improper operation or maintenance by the end-user.
To determine and establish your particular safety limits, practice
transferring activities in the presence of a qualified health care
professional BEFORE attempting active use of the handcycle.
Section 1 - General Guidelines - includes the following:
Proper Fit
Operating Information
Tire Pressure
Weight Limitation
Safet /Handling of the Handc cle
Transferring Into/Out of the Handc cle
SECTION 1
GENERAL GUIDELINES
GENERAL GUIDELINES