Invacare Top End Force-3 User manual

Assembly Instructions
Invacare® Top End® Force™-3 Handcycle
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What you will receive:
Box includes: Before disposing of packaging material be sure all components are accounted for.
»1 –wrap around frame with seat upholstery and back frame attached
» 2 –complete wheel assemblies
»1 –fork/crank/front wheel assembly
»1 –back cushion
»1 –seat cushion
»2 –footrest assemblies
»1 –drafting bumper
»1 –flag
»1 –box of hardware including 2 rear wheel axles, 2 split half clamps, 4 bolts, 4 washers, 4 locknuts, 2
footrest straps, 2 axle caps and the assembly instructions
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What you will need:
¼” Allen wrench
4mm and 5mm Allen wrenches
10mm and 15mm open end wrenches
Recommended: Someone to assist
Assembly time is approximately 1-1 ½ hours
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Step 1: Set up
Take the cardboard off of
the frame and leave the
plastic on the frame to avoid
scratches.
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Remove all contents from box and use
the box as a mat for assembling.
Double check the box to be sure all parts
are removed.

Step 2: Attach the Rear Wheels
Insert one axle into each of the two rear wheels. The bearings in the wheel hub will be
facing in. This is the flat side.
Insert the wheels (which are marked left and right on a little tab on the wheel) on the
proper side.
Use a ¼” Allen wrench to securely tighten the axle into the axle receivers.
Insert rubber caps over axles.
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Step 3: Securing the Backrest
Loosen the pivot clamp and then
insert backrest support tube into the
pivot clamp that is welded to the
camber bar.
Use a 5mm Allen wrench to tighten
securely.
Note: It will be easier to attach the
cushion if the backrest is tightened in
the most reclined position.
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Step 4: Installing Drafting Bumper
Loosen the drafting bumper receiver
clamps using a 5mm Allen wrench.
Insert drafting bumper into receiver
clamps.
Use 5mm Allen wrench to tighten the
receiver clamps.
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Step 5: Installing the Cushions
•Bend seat cushion in half to fit
under seat straps.
•Fit to desired position; this can be
moved in the future.
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•Remove the loop fastener strip from the back cushion
(it has a yellow film covering the adhesive side)
•Remove the film from the adhesive side.
•Apply adhesive side to the middle of the back panel
and press firmly to make sure it is secure.
•Match the hook fastener sewn to the back cushion to
the back panel which has the loop side facing up.

Step 6: Attaching the Fork
To prepare for attaching the fork:
1. Use a 4mm Allen wrench to remove the headtube caps.
2. Remove the cardboard spacers and discard.
3. Reattach the headtube caps, leaving them loose.
4. Release the parking brake.
5. Remove bolt from rubber dampener using 5mm Allen wrench and set aside for
later use.
6. Raise the front half of the bike off of the ground by using a laundry basket or
box.
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Step 6: Attaching the Fork (continued)
1. Line up the split half clamps on the fork to rest on each side of the silver spindle
(headtube) on the bike frame.
2. Put the screw that was removed from the dampener through the elongated hole
(on the tab welded to the headtube) into the dampener.
3. Take the other halves of the clamps and attach them on the top and bottom of
the headtube using a 5mm Allen wrench and putting the screws in from the top. (see
next page for helpful notes)
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