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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Notes
To make sure there is no play in the fork, you will want to position yourself on the riders
left of the bike, grab the front of the frame and the bottom left of the fork and pull down.
There should be no movement. If there is movement, go back and tighten the caps until
there is no movement. Then tighten the half clamps down again.
Align the fork into the straight position and then adjust the two small adjustment bolts to
make sure your fork is kept in the straight position.
Make sure all bolts in the headtube caps and all clamps are tight. You might need to
tighten the top and go back and retighten the bottom one.
Also, make sure the crank assembly is tight and straight and does not pivot. Adjust by
loosening the fork clamp and moving the crank assembly until it is straight. Tighten fork
clamp all the way down.
You can lean the fork to either side to make it easier to get your Allen wrench to
maneuver and tighten the clamps.
When the straight back option is chosen there will be two ¼” spacers that need to be
installed (one on each side), which are provided.
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Step 7: Installing the Footrests
Engage parking brake.
Remove the box from under the handcycle.
Loosen both bolts on the footrest clamp on each side using 4mm
Allen wrench.
Insert the footrest into the clamps.
Tighten securely using 4mm Allen wrench and 10mm wrench.
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Step 8: Attaching the Footrest Straps
Take the two straps and unfasten the two longer bottom hook and loop straps.
Wrap the straps around the footrests so they are securely fastened to the hook and loop fastener
located on the footrest post.
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Step 9: Installing the Safety Flag
Insert the two posts of the flag together and then insert into the flag holder on the
back of the bike.
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Before Riding Your New Handcycle
Before you take the bike out, you will want to make sure everything is tight, including the fork
clamp.
Release your parking brake and watch the lower derailleur to make sure your chain is not
slipping while you run through all your gears(by cranking the handpedals). Start in the largest
upper chainring and shift up through each of your lower cassette gears and than back up,
switch to the middle upper chainring and go up and down through each lower cassette gear,
repeat for the smallest upper chainring gear.
IMPORTANT: Depending on which position your crank assembly is adjusted, you may not be
able to achieve all gears with your smallest chainring. DO NOT force the gears.
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Before Riding Your New Handcycle (CONT.)
Engage your hand brake, and make sure the disc brake caliper engages.
Check your parking brake again, and make sure not only that it engages but also that the pads
are lined up on the metal part of the wheel rim.
Pump up your tires to 100 PSI.
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Enjoy your new Invacare Top End Force-3 Handcycle
Be sure to record your serial number and please refer to our Force Series Owner’s
manual online (topendwheelchair.com) for instructions on proper fitting, operation and
safety of your new Invacare Top End Force-3 handcycle.
If you have any questions, please call Invacare Top End customer service at 1-800-
532-8677.
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