Invacare Force-2 User manual

TopEnd®Force™
Force-2,ForceG,ForceK,ForceRX,ForceCC
ENHandcycleSeries
UserManual
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Contents
1General......................................5
1.1Symbols..................................5
1.2IntendedUse..............................5
1.3Dealer/TechnicianInformation.................5
2Safety........................................6
2.1GeneralGuidelines..........................6
2.2ProperFit................................6
2.3OperatingInformation.......................7
2.4TransferringInto/OutoftheHandcycle...........9
......................................10
2.5SafetyInspectionChecklist....................11
3Overview.....................................12
3.1LabelLocations............................12
Force-2Label............................12
ForceGLabel...........................13
ForceKLabel............................14
ForceRXLabel..........................15
ForceCCLabel..........................16
3.2TypicalProductParameters...................17
3.3ComponentIdentification.....................27
3.4TirePressureConversion.....................32
4Assembly-Force-2Only.........................33
4.1AssemblingtheForce-2Handcycle..............33
5Operation....................................41
5.1GeneralOperationInstructions................41
5.2ShiftingGears.............................43
5.3Backing-UpandManeuveringinTightAreas........45
5.4Braking..................................46
5.5Steering,TurningandCornering................48
5.6DeterminingToeIn/ToeOut..................49
5.7AdjustingToeIn/ToeOut.....................50
5.8AdjustingHandCrank.......................50
5.9AdjustingSeatFore/Aft.......................51
5.10AdjustingBackAngle........................52
5.11ReplacingtheBolted-onHeadrest...............54
6ServiceProcedures.............................55
6.1InstallingRearWheelswithThreadedAxles.......55
6.2ReplacingTire/TubeandTuning/Replacementof
Spokes..................................55
6.3ReplacingCamberInserts.....................55
6.4Removing/InstallingtheFork...................56
6.5Removing/InstallingtheFrontWheel.............57
6.6ReplacingtheCrankArms....................58
6.7Installing/Removing/AdjustingtheSteering
Dampener................................60
6.8InstallingTwenty-SevenorThirtySpeedCassette
Chain...................................61
6.9AdjustingTwenty-SevenorThirtySpeedCassette
Chain...................................62
6.10InstallingHandCrankHandles.................62
6.11InstallingV/SCrankarmHandles................62
6.12Adjusting/ReplacingthePrimaryCaliperBrakeand
ParkingBrake.............................63
6.13DiscBrakes...............................64
6.14ReplacingSeatUpholstery....................65
6.15ReplacingBackCushion......................66
6.16IntegratedBackrestStrapReplacement...........66
6.17Replacing/AdjustingtheFootrest................67
6.18Using/ReplacingtheFootrestStrap..............68
7Troubleshooting...............................70
7.1Troubleshooting...........................70

8Maintenance..................................71
8.1SuggestedMaintenanceProcedures..............71
9Options......................................72
9.1InstallingSafetyLights........................72
9.2InstallingtheWaterBottle....................73
9.3UsingSafetyHelmet.........................74
9.4InstallingtheComputer......................74
9.5Assembling/Adjusting/UsingtheHandcycle
Rack....................................75
9.6UsingtheAlignmentGauge....................77
9.7AdditionalOptions..........................78
10Warranty.....................................82
10.1Warranty................................82
10.2European,Australian,andNewZealandLimited
WarrantyInformationandCustomerService.......84
10.3UsabilitySurvey............................85

General
1General
1.1Symbols
Warnings
Signalwordsareusedinthismanualandapplytohazardsorunsafe
practiceswhichcouldresultinpersonalinjuryorpropertydamage.
Seetheinformationbelowfordefinitionsofthesignalwords.
WARNING!
–Warningindicatesapotentiallyhazardoussituation
which,ifnotavoided,couldresultindeathorserious
injury.
CAUTION!
–Cautionindicatesapotentiallyhazardoussituation
which,ifnotavoided,mayresultinpropertydamage
orminorinjuryorboth.
–Indicatesahazardoussituationthatcouldresultin
damagetopropertyifitisnotavoided.
Givesusefultips,recommendationsandinformationfor
efficient,trouble-freeuse.
ThisproductcomplieswithDirective93/42/EEC
concerningmedicaldevices.
ThelaunchdateofthisproductisstatedintheEC
declarationofconformity.
1.2IntendedUse
TopEndHandCyclesaredesignedandbuiltsolelyfortransportation
ofasingleriderforuseinrecreational,roadracing,timetrailingand
offroadenjoyment.Theyareintendedtobeusedforlonger,faster
ridesinrecreationalareasincludingpaved,crushedgravel,riding
pathsoroffroadcourses.Theyarenotintendedtobeusedasadaily
wheelchairorthetreatmentofanymedicalconditionbutonlyfor
recreationalpurposes.Anyotherusedisprohibited.
Max.userweight:250lbs(113.4kg).
1.3Dealer/TechnicianInformation
Theterm“qualifiedtechnician”inthismanualreferstoanInvacare
qualifiedtechnicianoraShimano®certifiedbicyclerepairtechnician.
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2Safety
2.1GeneralGuidelines
Thesafetysectioncontainsimportantinformationforthesafe
operationanduseofthisproduct.
WARNING!
–DONOTusethisproductoranyavailableoptional
equipmentwithoutfirstcompletelyreadingand
understandingtheseinstructionsandanyadditional
instructionalmaterialsuchasowner’smanuals,service
manualsorinstructionsheetssuppliedwiththis
productoroptionalequipment.Ifyouareunableto
understandthewarnings,cautionsorinstructions,
contactadealerortechnicalpersonnelbefore
attemptingtousethisequipment-otherwise,injury
ordamagemayoccur.
–AqualifiedtechnicianMUSTperformtheinitialsetup
ofthiswheelchair.also,aqualifiedtechnicianmust
performallproceduresspecificallyindicatedinthe
manual.
WARNING!
ACCESSORIES
–Invacareproductsarespecificallydesignedand
manufacturedforuseinconjunctionwithInvacare
accessories.Accessoriesdesignedbyother
manufacturershavenotbeentestedbyInvacareand
arenotrecommendedforusewithInvacareproducts.
2.2ProperFit
ThehandcycleMUSTbeadjustedtofittherider.Checktheseat
position,backangle,threadedaxles,footrestfore/aftposition,hand
crankheightforproperfitandsmoothoperationofyourhandcycle.
Refertoadjustmentproceduresbelowtoachievethefollowing.
•TheriderMUSTbeabletoseeoverthehandcrank.
•TheriderMUSThaveaslightbendattheelbowwhenthe
handpedalsaretowardthefrontofthehandcycle(farthestfrom
therider’sface).
•TheriderMUSThaveaslightbendatthekneewhenfeetarein
thefootrests.Feetshouldbeflatagainstfootresthoop.
•ForceSeriesrequiresan18”turningradius.Iflegtouches
tireduringturnandtheusercannotsensethis,alegguard
attachmentisrecommended.
•Therider’skneesMUSTnotobstructhandcrankoperation.
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2.3OperatingInformation
WARNING!
TRANSPORT
–InvacarerecommendsthatahandcycleuserisNOT
transportedinvehiclesofanykindwhileinahandcycle.
Asofthisdate,theDepartmentofTransportationhas
notapprovedanytie-downsystemsfortransportation
ofauserwhileinahandcycle,inamovingvehicleof
anytype.
SEATPOSITIONINGSTRAP
SERIOUSINJURYCANOCCURINTHEEVENT
OFAFALLFROMTHEPRODUCT.
–ALWAYSwearyourseatpositioningstrap.Invacare
stronglyrecommendsusingtheseatpositioningstrap
asanadditionalsafeguardforthehandcycleuser.The
seatpositioningstrapisapositioningbeltonly.Itis
notdesignedforuseasasafetydevicewithstanding
highstressloadssuchasautooraircraftsafetybelts.
Ifsignsofwearappear,thebeltMUSTbereplaced
IMMEDIATELY.
WARNING!
BRAKES
–Ifthebrakecableshowsignsofwearorifithas
becometangledbecauseofimpropertransportation
techniques,thecableMUSTbereplacedorthebrake
mayfail.Shouldtheprimarybrakefail,theparking
brakecanbeusedabackupemergencybrake.
–Beforeridingyourhandcycle,ALWAYScheckthe
functionofthebrakes.Besurethatthebrakesand
allotherfeaturesofyourhandcycleareoperating
properly.
WARNING!
RISKOFINJURYORDAMAGE
–Care,considerationandpracticeMUSTbetakenand
observedinthefollowingsafetypoints.Otherwise,
injuryordamagemayoccur.
–Safeuserequiresthecloseattentionoftheuseras
wellastheassistant.Thisusermanualpointsoutthe
mostcommonproceduresandtechniquesinvolvedin
thesafeoperationandmaintenanceofthehandcycle.
Itisimportanttopracticeandmasterthesesafe
techniquesuntilyouarecomfortableinmaneuvering
thehandcycle.
–AhelmetMUSTALWAYSbewornwhenoperating
thehandcycle.
–ShoesMUSTAlwaysbewornandfeetMUSTbe
securedtothefootrestswiththestrapswhen
operatingthehandcycle.
–ALWAYSkeepfingersandhandsawayfromthechain
whileusingthehandcycle.
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WARNING!
RISKOFINJURYORDAMAGE
–TheBackrestMUSTbeadjustedproperly.Otherwise,
user’selbowsmaycontactrearwheelsduringuse.
Operatewithcaution.
–DONOTletchildrenplaynearthehandcrankorthe
chain.Otherwise,injuryordamagemayoccur.
–Theuserisresponsiblefornormalupkeepand
maintainingthehandcycleinproperoperating
condition.
–Themanufacturerisnotresponsibleforfailure,
damageorinjurycausedbyimproperoperationor
maintenancebytheend-user.
–Todetermineandestablishyourparticularsafety
limits,practicetransferringactivitiesinthepresenceof
aqualifiedhealthcareprofessionalbeforeattempting
activeuseofthehandcycle.
–CareMUSTbetakenwhenoperatingonroads,streets
orhighways.ALWAYSusesafetyflagthatisprovided
withthehandcycle.
–Operationofthehandcycleissubjecttoalltraffic
rulesandregulations.(Thismayincludetheuseofa
safetylightsandreflectorsfordusk/nightriding.)Give
pedestrianstherightofway.
–Slowdownwhenturningorcornering,otherwise
injuryordamagemayoccur.
–Useproperhandsignalswhenturning.
–Slowdownatallstreetintersectionsandobserveto
theright,totheleftandbacktorightagainbefore
proceeding.
–DONOTattempttomoveupordownaninclinewith
aniceoroilfilm.Avoidallsurfacehazards.
WARNING!
RISKOFINJURYORDAMAGE
–DONOTattempttorideovercurbsorobstaclesor
speedbumps.Doingsomaycauseyourhandcycleto
"bottomout"and/orturnoverandcausebodilyharm
ordamagetothehandcycle.
–DONOTattempttoliftthehandcyclebyany
removable(detachable)parts.Liftingbymeansofany
removable(detachable)partsofanhandcyclemay
resultininjurytotheuserordamagetothehandcycle.
–DONOTstandontheseatorframeofthehandcycle.
–DONOTcarryanyriders.
–DONOTcarryanyitemsthatmayobstructyour
vieworprohibityoufromoperatingthehandcycle
properly.
TIREPRESSURE
–DONOTuseyourhandcycleunlessithastheproper
tirepressure(p.s.i.).DONOToverinflatethetires.
Failuretofollowthesesuggestionsmaycausethetire
toexplodeandcausebodilyharm.
–DONOTrideonaflatorunderinflatedtires.Riding
onflatorunder-inflatedtirescancauseinjury,aswell
as,damagetothetire,tubeandhandcyclewheels.
WEIGHTLIMITATION
–TheInvacareForcehandcycleshaveaweightlimitation
of250lbs(113.4kg).
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WARNING!
RISKOFINJURYORDAMAGE
STABILITYANDBALANCE
–Forstabilityandproperoperationofyourhandcycle,
youMUSTatalltimesmaintainproperbalance.
Turningandcorneringaffectsthestabilityandbalance
ofthehandcycleanduser.Yourhandcycleshould
remainuprightandstableduringturnsandcornering
whenoperatedcorrectly.
–Invacarerecommendsusingseatpositioningstrapfor
additionalsafety.
ANOTETOHANDCYCLEASSISTANTS
–Whenlearningassistancetechniquesforthehandcycle,
haveanexperiencedassistanthelpyoubefore
attemptingitalone.
–Whenyouareassistingwithatransferto/fromthe
handcycle,remembertousegoodbodymechanics.
Keepyourbackstraightandbendyourkneeswhen
liftingorpositioningthehandcyclefortheend-user.
–Also,beawareofdetachableparts.Thesemust
NEVERbeusedforliftingsupportsortomovethe
handcycle,astheymaybeinadvertentlyreleased,
resultinginpossibleinjurytotheuserand/orassistant.
PERCENTAGEOFWEIGHTDISTRIBUTION
–Transferringinandoutofthehandcycle,turningand
corneringwillcauseachangetothenormalbalance,
thecenterofgravity,andtheweightdistributionofthe
handcycle.Todetermineandestablishyourparticular
safetylimits,practicetransferringactivitiesinseveral
combinationsinthepresenceofaqualifiedhealthcare
professionalbeforeattemptingatransferalone.
–Properpositioningisessentialforyoursafety.
2.4TransferringInto/OutoftheHandcycle
WARNING!
–Beforeattemptingtotransferinoroutofthe
handcycle,everyprecautionshouldbetakentoreduce
thegapdistance.Positionthehandcycleonlevel
groundandascloseaspossibletotheobjectyouare
transferringintooroutof.
–TheobjectyouaretransferringintooroutofMUST
alsobesecuredbeforeattemptinganytransfer.
–TheparkingbrakeofthehandcycleMUSTbeengaged
beforeattemptinganytransfer.
WHEELCHAIRS
–Wheellocksarenotbrakes.
–Engagingthewheellocksmaynotpreventthe
wheelchairfrommovingonallfloorsurfacesincluding
thosethatmaybewetorslick.
–ALWAYSexercisecautionwhentransferringintoor
outofthewheelchair.
CAUTION!
–Whentransferring,positionyourselfasfarbackas
possibleintheseat.Thiswillpreventdamagetothe
upholstery.
Thisactivitymaybeperformedindependentlyprovidedyou
haveadequatemobilityandupperbodystrength.
1.Positionthehandcycleonlevelgroundandascloseaspossible
alongsidetheobjectto/fromwhichyouaretransferring.
2.Ifpossible,positionthehandcycleata45°angletotheobject
to/fromwhichyouaretransferring.
3.Ifinstalled,applytheparkingbrakeonthehandcycle.
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4.Positionthehandcyclehandlesasfarforwardaspossible.This
willcreatemoreroomtotransfer.
Ifnecessary,liftthefrontwheeloffthegroundand
rotatethefronttire.
5.Secureobjectthatyouaretransferringintooroutof.Apply
wheellocks(ifinstalled)iftheobjectisahandcycle.
Duringindependenttransfer,littleornoseatplatform
willbebeneathyou.Althoughitmaybedifficultto
wedgethetransferboardbetweenthehandcycleseat
andthehandcycleseat,useatransferboardifnecessary.
6.Liftandplaceleftlegpastthefrontframeacrosstheseatand
overthecentertube.
7.Placeonehandonfarsideofseat.
8.Shiftbodyweightontoobjectwhiletransferring.
9.Totransferoutofthehandcycle,reversetheprocedureand
usethebackresttopushoff.
WARNING!
–Ifinstalledonhandcycle,parkingbrakeandwheellocks
MUSTbeengaged.
Thestepsbelowarespecificallyfortransferto/fromawheelchairand
donotcorrespondtothestepsintheprocedureontheprevious
page.Followasimilarproceduretotransferto/fromanobjectother
thanawheelchair.Refertothestepsonthepreviouspageformore
information.
STEPA:Shiftbodyweighttotheedgeofthewheelchairupholstery
closesttothehandcycleA.
STEPB:LiftandplaceLEFTlegacrossseat.
STEPC:PlaceLEFThandontheleftsideofhandcycleseatframe
B,NOToncrank.
STEPD:PlaceRIGHThandonthewheelchairframeC.
STEPE:LiftandshiftweightdownintohandcycleseatD.
STEPF:PlacebothlegsontohandcyclefootrestsEandsecuresafety
straps.
Handcycleshownforclarity.
Handcyclepedalsarerotatedtothe3o’clockposition.
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2.5SafetyInspectionChecklist
Everysixmonthsorasnecessary,takeyourTopEnd
handcycletoaqualifiedtechnicianforathoroughinspection
andservicing.Regularcleaningwillreveallooseorworn
partsandenhancethesmoothoperationofyourhandcycle.
Forsafeandproperoperation,yourhandcycleMUSTbe
caredforjustlikeanyothervehicle.Routinemaintenance
willextendthelifeandefficiencyofyourhandcycle.
Initialadjustmentsshouldbemadetosuityourpersonalbody
structureandpreference.Thereafterfollowthesemaintenance
procedures:
Inspect/AdjustInitiallyandWeekly
qInspectforbentorbrokenframe.
qInspectparkingbrake-Adjustbrakeshoestofrontrim.Check
forwornormissingshoes.Checkforwaxoroilonrim.
qEnsurecableanchorisattachedsecurelytobrakearm.
qEnsurethebrakesareworkingbeforeyoubeginaride.When
fullyapplied,thehandcycleshouldcometoacompletestop.
CAUTION!
–Aswithanyvehicle,thewheels/castorsandtires
shouldbecheckedperiodicallyforcracks,flatspots
andwear,andshouldbereplaced.
qEnsureaxlenutsaretight.Wheelshouldbecenteredinfork.
Keepwheelbearingsadjustedandkeepspokestightandwheel
inproperalignment.
qInspectrimandforkassemblyfordamage.
qEnsureaxlenutandwheelmountingnutsaresecure.
qInspectwheelsforexcessivesidemovementorbindingwhen
liftedandspun.
qInspectforflatspots,wearandproperinflation.
qInspectchain/chainguardfordamage,rust,tensionandstretch.
Adjustifnecessary.Lubricateeachlink(3-in-1oil®oraquality
bikelubricant).Checkfordamageorlooseness.
qAdjustshifter/brakecablesaccordingtoshifter/brake
manufacturer'sinstructions(includedwiththehandcycle).
qInspectfrontfork.Keeptightandlubricate(Allpurposegrease).
qInspectfootrestmountinghardwareistightandfootrestsecure.
qInspectfootreststrapsforwetnessand/ordamage.
qInspectseatpositioningstrapforanysignsofwear.Ensure
bucklelatches.Verifyhardwarethatattachesstraptoframeis
secureandundamaged.Replaceifnecessary.
qInspectupholsteryforripsorsagging.
qCleanupholsterywithlightdetergentandwater.
qCheckthatalllabelsarepresentandlegible.Replaceifnecessary.
qEnsurethataxlesarefreeofdebris.
Inspect/AdjustPeriodically
qInspectupholsteryforripsorsagging.
qCleanupholsterywithlightdetergentandwater.
qInspecthandgripsforlooseness.Ifloose,replace.
qCheckthatalllabelsarepresentandlegible.Replaceifnecessary.
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3Overview
3.1LabelLocations
Force-2Label
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ForceGLabel
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ForceKLabel
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ForceRXLabel
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ForceCCLabel
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3.2TypicalProductParameters
TopEndForce-2
SeatWidth:15or17inches(38.1to43.1cm)
SeatDepth:14inches(35.6cm)
Seat-to-Floor(approx.):SeattoFlooris7inches(17.8cm)measuredatthemidpointofseatwith2"(5.1cm)cushion
BackStyle:AdjustableBackAngle35°-55°,rearwardsfrom0°(0°=straightup)
BackHeight
Fixed/AdjustableAngle:
24inches(Narrow,Tall)(61cm)
Footrest:AdjustableForeandAft
Side-WheelClearance:2inches-*2½inches(5.1-6.4cm)
RearAxle:Threaded
RearWheelCamber:9°-Standard(22.9cm)
Wheels/Tires:26-inchSpokeHighPerformance(66cm)
Brakes:Shimano®TiagraBrakeSetoperatedbyRapidFirehands-onbrakemountedonrightorleftpedal
Handles:Ergonomic,Vertical,OvalizedAluminum
Crankset:Shimano®Octolink170mmx14”widenon-Vcrank
Hub:FRONT–Shimano®w/27SpeedExternalCassette
REAR-PrecisionBlackAnodizedwithThreadedAxles
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Spokes:14GaugeStainlessSilver
ShiftLevers:Rapidfirehands-onshiftermountedonrightorlefthandpedalforlowerderailleur
Manualderailerforupperderailleur/chainrings
Gears:27Speed
SeatCushion:FoamInsert
Upholstery:Nylon
Weight:30lbs(13.6kg)
ShippingWeight:65lbs(29.5kg)
WeightLimitation:250lbs(113.4kg)
StandardEquipment:ChainGuard,SafetyFlag,DraftingBumper,SeatandBackCushions
Options:*seeorderformComputer,SafetyLights,Helmet,BikeRack,WaterBottleandCage,AlignmentGauge,BackpackHydration
System,IndoorTrainingRoller
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TopEndForceG
SeatWidth:14to18inches(35.6to45.7cm)
SeatDepth:14inches(35.6cm)
Seat-to-Floor(approx.):SeattoFlooris7inches(17.8cm)measuredatthemidpointofseatwith2"(5.1cm)cushion
BackStyle:AdjustableBackAngle55°-90°,rearwardsfrom0°(0°=straightup)
BackHeight
Fixed/AdjustableAngle:
18inches(Narrow,Tall)(45.7cm)
Footrest:AdjustableForeandAft
Side-WheelClearance:2inches-*2½inches(5.1-6.4cm)
RearAxle:Threaded
RearWheelCamber:9°-Standard(22.9cm)
Wheels/Tires:26-inchSpokeHighPerformance(66cm)
Brakes:CaneCreekoperatedbyRapidFirehands-onbrakemountedonrightorlefthandpedal
Handles:Ergonomic,Vertical,OvalizedAluminummountedonTopEndV/Scrankset
Crankset:TopEndSorVCrankset,customwidths/lengths(seeorderform)
Hub:Front–Shimano®/TopEndComponentsw/27SpeedExternalCassette
Rear-PrecisionBlackAnodizedwithThreadedAxles
Spokes:14GaugeStainlessBlack
ShiftLevers:Rapidfirehands-onshiftermountedonrightorlefthandpedalforlowerderailleur
Cableoperatedshifterforupperderailleur/chainrings
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TopEndForceG
Gears:27Speed
SeatCushion:FoamInsert
Upholstery:Nylon
Weight:30lbs(13.6kg)
ShippingWeight:65lbs(29.5kg)
WeightLimitation:250lbs(113.4kg)
StandardEquipment:ChainGuard,SafetyFlag,DraftingBumper,Seat,BackCushion,Seat
andBackCushions
Options:*seeorderformComputer,SafetyLights,Helmet,BikeRack,WaterBottleandCage,
AlignmentGauge,BackpackHydrationSystem,CarbonFiberWheels,
IndoorTrainingRoller
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