Invacare Force Manual

Owner’s Operator and Maintenance Manual
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Recumbent
Handcycle Series
Top End XLT™
Top End XLT Jr.
Top End XLT Pro
Top End XLT Gold
Top End Force™
®

Recumbent Handcycle Series 2Part No 1114850
 WARNING
DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT OR ANY AVAILABLE OPTIONAL
EQUIPMENT WITHOUT FIRST COMPLETELY READING AND
UNDERSTANDING THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND ANY
ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIAL SUCH AS OWNER’S
MANUALS, SERVICE MANUALS OR INSTRUCTION SHEETS
SUPPLIED WITH THIS PRODUCT OR OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT. IF
YOU ARE UNABLE TO UNDERSTAND THE WARNINGS,
CAUTIONS OR INSTRUCTIONS, CONTACT A HEALTHCARE
PROFESSIONAL, DEALER OR TECHNICAL PERSONNEL BEFORE
ATTEMPTING TO USE THIS EQUIPMENT - OTHERWISE, INJURY
OR DAMAGE MAY OCCUR.
 ACCESSORIES WARNING
INVACARE PRODUCTS ARE SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED AND
MANUFACTURED FOR USE IN CONJUNCTION WITH INVACARE
ACCESSORIES. ACCESSORIES DESIGNED BY OTHER
MANUFACTURERS HAVE NOT BEEN TESTED BY INVACARE AND
ARE NOT RECOMMENDED FOR USE WITH INVACARE PRODUCTS.
NOTE:Updatedversionsofthismanualareavailableonwww.invacare.com.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Part No 1114850 3Recumbent Handcycle Series
TABLE OF CONTENTS
REGISTER YOUR PRODUCT ............................................................... 7
DEALER/TECHNICIAN INFORMATION ............................................... 8
SPECIAL NOTES ................................................................................ 8
TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS .................................................. 10
SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES ................................................. 12
Proper Fit ...................................................................................................................................................12
Operating Information.............................................................................................................................12
Tire Pressure .............................................................................................................................................14
Weight Limitation.....................................................................................................................................14
SECTION 2—SAFETY AND HANDLING ............................................. 15
Safety and Handling of the Handcycle..................................................................................................15
Stability and Balance.................................................................................................................................15
A Note to Handcycle Assistants...........................................................................................................15
Percentage of Weight Distribution ......................................................................................................16
Transferring Into/Out of the Handcycle .............................................................................................16
SECTION 3—SAFETY INSPECTION ................................................... 18
Safety Inspection Checklist.....................................................................................................................18
Inspect/Adjust Initially .........................................................................................................................18
Inspect/Adjust Weekly........................................................................................................................19
Inspect/Adjust Monthly.......................................................................................................................20
Inspect/Adjust Periodically.................................................................................................................20
Troubleshooting........................................................................................................................................21
Maintenance...............................................................................................................................................21
Maintenance Safety Precautions .......................................................................................................21
Suggested Maintenance Procedures ................................................................................................21
SECTION 4—INITIAL SETUP ............................................................ 23
Initial Setup.................................................................................................................................................23

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Recumbent Handcycle Series 4Part No 1114850
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 5—OPERATION ................................................................ 26
Riding the Handcycle ...............................................................................................................................26
Shifting Gears.............................................................................................................................................27
Seven Speed Hub .................................................................................................................................27
Backing-Up .................................................................................................................................................29
Braking ........................................................................................................................................................29
Reversing Drum Brakes......................................................................................................................29
Hand Brakes/Hands-On Brakes........................................................................................................30
Using Parking Brake .................................................................................................................................30
Steering/Cornering...................................................................................................................................31
SECTION 6—RIDING POSITION ........................................................ 32
Replacing/Adjusting the Footrest and Leg Guard .............................................................................32
Replacing/Adjusting Footrest.............................................................................................................32
Replacing/Adjusting Leg Guard .........................................................................................................32
Using/Replacing Footrest Strap .............................................................................................................33
Using Footrest Strap ...........................................................................................................................33
Replacing Footrest Strap ....................................................................................................................33
Adjusting Hand Crank .............................................................................................................................34
Adjusting Hand Crank Height - All Models Except Top End XLT Gold.................................34
Adjusting Top End XLT Gold Hand Crank....................................................................................35
Adjusting Seat Fore/Aft - All Models Except XLT Gold and Top End Force.............................36
Adjusting Seat Fore/Aft - XLT Gold and Top End Force Only .....................................................37
Adjusting Seat Height - All Models Except XLT Gold and Top End Force ................................38
Adjusting Back Angle - All Models Except XLT Gold and Top End Force .................................39
Adjusting Back Angle - XLT Gold.........................................................................................................40
Adjusting Back Height - Wide Back Option Only ............................................................................41
SECTION 7—WHEELS ....................................................................... 42
Installing/Adjusting the Rear Wheel and Quick-Release Axles......................................................42
Installing the Rear Wheels with Threaded Axles..............................................................................43
Replacing Tire/Tube and Tuning/Replacement of Spokes...............................................................43
Tire Pressure .............................................................................................................................................43
Determining/Adjusting Toe In/Toe Out..............................................................................................44
Determining Toe In/Toe Out ...........................................................................................................44
Adjusting Toe In/Toe Out .................................................................................................................45
Replacing Camber Inserts.......................................................................................................................45

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Part No 1114850 5Recumbent Handcycle Series
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 8—SERVICE PROCEDURES ................................................. 46
Replacing the Fork/Crank Assembly ....................................................................................................46
Replacing the Crank Arms - XLT Gold, XLT PRO and Top End Force .....................................49
Replacing the Left Side Crank Arms................................................................................................49
Replacing the Right Side Crank Arms .............................................................................................49
Installing/Removing/Adjusting the Road Crown Compensator .....................................................50
Installing Road Crown Compensator..............................................................................................50
Removing Road Crown Compensator ...........................................................................................51
Adjusting Road Crown Compensator ............................................................................................51
Installing/Removing/Adjusting the Steering Dampener -
For Top End XLT Gold and Force Only.............................................................................................52
Installing Steering Dampener.............................................................................................................52
Removing Steering Dampener ..........................................................................................................52
Adjusting Steering Dampener ...........................................................................................................52
Installing Seven Speed Shifter Cable.....................................................................................................53
Adjusting/Replacing Seven Speed Shifter.............................................................................................54
Installing/Adjusting Seven Speed Hub Chain ......................................................................................54
Seven Speed Hub Chain Installation ................................................................................................54
Adjusting Seven Speed Hub Chain...................................................................................................55
Installing/Adjusting Twenty-Seven Speed Cassette Chain...............................................................55
Installing Twenty-Seven Speed Cassette Chain.............................................................................55
Adjusting Twenty-Seven Speed Cassette Chain ...........................................................................56
Adjusting/Replacing the Parking Brake ................................................................................................57
Adjusting the Parking Brake ..............................................................................................................57
Replacing the Parking Brake ..............................................................................................................57
Replacing Seat Upholstery......................................................................................................................58
Replacing Back Upholstery.....................................................................................................................59
Replacing Wide Back Upholstery.....................................................................................................59
Replacing Narrow Back Upholstery ................................................................................................59

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Recumbent Handcycle Series 6Part No 1114850
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 9—OPTIONS ..................................................................... 60
Installing Rear Safety Light......................................................................................................................60
Batteries .................................................................................................................................................60
Mounting the Safety Light...................................................................................................................60
Operating the Safety Light .................................................................................................................60
Installing the Water Bottle.....................................................................................................................61
Installing/Using the Tow Bar ..................................................................................................................61
Installing the Draft Bumper ....................................................................................................................62
Installing the Safety Flag...........................................................................................................................62
Using Safety Helmet.................................................................................................................................62
Installing Seat Positioning Strap.............................................................................................................63
Installing the Computer ..........................................................................................................................63
Installing Hand Crank Handles ..............................................................................................................64
Horizontal Handles/Delrin Handles.................................................................................................64
Vertical Handles ...................................................................................................................................64
Tri-pin Quad Handles .........................................................................................................................64
V or S Crank Handles .........................................................................................................................64
Installing V/S Crankarm Handles...........................................................................................................64
For Models Made Before 7/12/07 ....................................................................................................64

REGISTER YOUR PRODUCT
Part No 1114850 7Excelerator™XLT Handcycle Series
For Models Made After 7/12/07 .......................................................................................................65
Installing Gloves ........................................................................................................................................66
Mountain Drive Transmission Option.................................................................................................66
Switching to Mountain Drive Transmission Option ....................................................................66
Mountain Drive Transmission Option Maintenance....................................................................66
Using the Travel Ready Option.............................................................................................................67
Removing/Installing the Camber Bar....................................................................................................67
Removing/Installing the Fork - Travel Ready XLT PRO Equipped
with Road Crown Compensator ..........................................................................................................68
Removing the Fork ..............................................................................................................................68
Installing the Fork.................................................................................................................................68
Removing/Installing the Fork - XLT Gold, and Top End Force Equipped
with Steering Dampener.........................................................................................................................69
Removing the Fork ..............................................................................................................................69
Installing the Fork.................................................................................................................................69
Removing/Installing the Front Wheel - XLT Gold, XLT Pro and XLT
with Speed Cassette Chain ....................................................................................................................70
Removing the Front Wheel...............................................................................................................70
Installing the Front Wheel .................................................................................................................71
Assembling/Using/Adjusting the Handcycle Rack..............................................................................71
Assembling the Handcycle Rack .......................................................................................................71
Using the Handcycle Rack..................................................................................................................72
Adjusting the Handcycle Rack...........................................................................................................73
Using the Alignment Gauge....................................................................................................................74
LIMITED WARRANTY ..................................................................... 75
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DEALER/TECHNICIAN INFORMATION
Recumbent Handcycle Series 8Part No 1114850
DEALER/TECHNICIAN
INFORMATION
ThetermʺqualifiedtechnicianʺinthismanualreferstoanInvacarequalifiedtechnician
oraShimano®certifiedbicyclerepairtechnician.
SPECIAL NOTES
Signalwordsareusedinthismanualandapplytohazardsorunsafepracticeswhich
couldresultinpersonalinjuryorpropertydamage.Refertothetablebelowfor
definitionsofthesignalwords.
NOTICE
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO
CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
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.
Invacare products are specifically designed and manufactured for use in conjunction
with Invacare accessories. Accessories designed by other manufacturers have not
been tested by Invacare and are not recommended for use with Invacare products.
SIGNAL WORD MEANING
DANGER Danger indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING Warning indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION Caution indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
may result in property damage.

SPECIAL NOTES
Part No 1114850 9Recumbent Handcycle Series
 WARNING
ALWAYS wear your seat positioning strap. Inasmuch as the seat positioning strap is
an option on this handcycle (you may order with or without the seat positioning
strap), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the seat positioning strap as an
additional safeguard for the handcycle user. The seat positioning strap is a position-
ing belt only. It is not designed for use as a safety device withstanding high stress
loads such as auto or aircraft safety belts. If signs of wear appear, belt MUST be
replaced immediately.

TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS
Recumbent Handcycle Series 10 Part No 1114850
TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS
*NOTE:Knobbytireswillreducesidewheelclearancetoapproximately1‐inch.
TOP END XLT TOP END XLT JR
Seat Width: 14 to 20 inches 14 inches
Seat Depth: 15 inches 15 inches
Seat-to-Floor (approx.): 12, 13, or 14 inches 12, 13, or 14 inches
Back Style: Adjustable Back Angle 90° - 110° Adjustable Back Angle 90° - 110°
Back Height Fixed/
Adjustable Angle:
11-14 inches (Wide)
20 inches (Narrow, Tall)
11-14 inches (Wide)
16½ inches (Narrow, Tall)
Footrest: Adjustable Fore and Aft Adjustable Fore and Aft
Side - Wheel Clearance: 2 inches - * 2½ inches 2 inches - 2½ inches
Rear Axle: Quick-Release or Threaded Quick-Release
Rear Wheel Camber: 15° - Standard 15° - Standard
Wheels/Tires: 26-inch Spoke High Performance
24-inch Cruiser or *Knobby
20-inch Cruiser
Brakes: Internal reversing drum brakes and
parking brake
Internal reversing drum brakes and parking
brake
Handles: Ergonomic, Vertical foam covered or
Delrin®
Ergonomic, Vertical foam covered or
Horizontal foam covered
Crankset: Alloy Crankset Alloy Crankset
Hub: FRONT - Shimano Nexus® 7 Speed Hub
REAR - Precision Black Anodized
w/½-inch Quick Release Stainless Axles
FRONT - Shimano Nexus 7 Speed Hub
REAR - Precision Black Anodized w/½-inch
Quick Release Stainless Axles
Spokes: 14 Gauge Stainless 14 Gauge Stainless
Shift Levers: Shimano Shimano
Gears: 7 Speed 7 Speed
Seat Cushion: Foam Insert - Optional Foam Insert - Optional
Upholstery: Nylon Nylon
Weight: 35 lbs 30-35 lbs
Shipping Weight: 65 lbs 65 lbs
Weight Limitation: 250 lbs 250 lbs
Options: Mirror, Backpack Hydration System,
Computer, Tow Bar, Horizontal Han-
dles, Safety Lights, Helmet and Flag, Seat
Positioning Strap, Quad Cuffs, Quad
Gloves, Mountain Drive, Bike Rack,
Water Bottle and Cage, Tri-pin Quad
Handles, Threaded Axles, Leg Guard
Attachment, Alignment Gauge, Crutch
Holder, Indoor Training Roller
Cordless Computer, Helmet, Quad Cuffs,
Quad Gloves, Seat Positioning Strap, Safety
Flag, Mirror, Safety Lights, Water Bottle and
Cage, Leg Guard Attachment, Crutch
Holder, Bike Rack, Cushion, Towbar for
handcycle, Backpack Hydration System,
Alignment Gauge, Mountain Drive, Tri-pin
Quad Handles.

TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS
Part No 1114850 11 Recumbent Handcycle Series
*NOTE:Knobbytireswillreducesidewheelclearancetoapproximately1‐inch.
TOP END XLT PRO TOP END XLT GOLD
Seat Width: 14 to 18 inches 14 to 18 inches
Seat Depth: 15 inches 15 inches
Seat-to-Floor (approx.): 12, 13 and 14 inches 9 inches
Back Style: Adjustable Back Angle 90° - 110° Adjustable Back Angle 50° - 90°
Back Height Fixed/
Adjustable Angle:
11-14 inches (Wide)
18½ inches (Narrow, Tall)
12 inches (Wide)
18 inches (Narrow, Tall)
Footrest: Adjustable Fore and Aft Adjustable Fore and Aft
Side - Wheel Clearance: 2 inches - * 2½ inches 2 inches - 2½ inches
Rear Axle: Quick-Release or Threaded Quick-Release or Threaded
Rear Wheel Camber: 15° - Standard 9° - Standard
Wheels/Tires: 26-inch Spoke High Performance
24-inch Cruiser or *Knobby 26-inch Spoke High Performance.
24-inch Cruiser or *Knobby
Brakes: Rapid fire hands-on brake mounted on right
pedal. Parking brake on L frame
Rapid fire hands-on brake mounted on
right pedal. Parking brake on L frame
Handles: Ergonomic, Vertical, Ovalized Aluminum
mounted on Top End V crankset
Ergonomic, Vertical, Ovalized Aluminum
mounted on Top End S or V crankset
Crankset: Top End V Crankset Top End S or V Crankset
Hub: FRONT - Shimano/Top End Components
w/ 27 Speed External Cassette
REAR - Precision Black Anodized w/½-inch
Quick Release Stainless or Threaded Axles
FRONT – Shimano/Top End Components
w/ 27 Speed External Cassette
REAR - Precision Black Anodized
w/½-inch Quick Release Stainless Axles or
Threaded Axles
Spokes: 14 Gauge Stainless 14 Gauge Stainless
Shift Levers: Rapid fire hands-on shifter mounted on right
handpedal for lower derailler, Manual shifter
for upper derailler/chainrings.
Rapid fire hands-on shifter mounted on
right handpedal for lower derailler, Manual
shifter for upper derailler/chainrings.
Gears: 27 Speed 27 Speed
Seat Cushion: Foam Insert - Optional Foam Insert - Optional
Upholstery: Nylon Nylon-Adjustable Tension
Weight: 30 lbs 30 lbs
Shipping Weight: 65 lbs 65 lbs
Weight Limitation: 250 lbs 250 lbs
Options: Computer, Tow Bar, Safety Lights,
Helmet, Flag, Bike Rack, Water Bottle and
Cage, Carbon Fiber Wheels, Leg Guard
Attachment, Welded Seat, Travel Option,
Alignment Gauge, Backpack Hydration Sys-
tem, Crutch Holder,
Drafting Bumper, Indoor Training Roller
Computer, Tow Bar, Safety Lights, Hel-
met, Flag, Bike Rack, Water Bottle and
Cage, Fixed seat frame, Alignment Gauge,
Backpack Hydration System, Carbon Fiber
Wheels, Crutch Holder, Drafting Bumper,
Titanium Parts, Indoor Training Roller

SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES
Recumbent Handcycle Series 12 Part No 1114850
SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES
 WARNING
SECTION 1 - GENERAL GUIDELINES contains important information for the safe
operation and use of this product.
Proper Fit
ThehandcycleMUSTbeadjusted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riderʹs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18ʹturningradius.Iflegtouchestireduringturnandusercannot
sensethis,alegguardattachmentisrecommended.
•Theriderʹs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
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,injury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injury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.
Beforeattemptingtotransferinoroutofthehandcycle,everyprecautionshouldbetaken
toreducethegapdistance.Positionthehandcycleonlevelgroundandascloseaspossible
totheobjectyouaretransferringintooroutof.
TheobjectyouaretransferringintooroutofMUSTalsobesecuredbeforeattemptingany
transfer.

SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES
Part No 1114850 13 Recumbent Handcycle Series
TopEndXLT,XLTjr.,andXLTGoldModelsOnly‐Theparkingbrakeofthehandcycle
MUSTbeengagedbeforeattemptinganytransfer.
TopEndXLTProModelOnly‐Thismodelmaybeorderedwithorwithoutaparking
brake.Iforderedwithoutaparkingbrake,thehandcycleMUSTbepositionedsecurely
againstastableobjectbeforeanytransferisattempted.Iforderedwiththeoptional
parkingbrake,theparkingbrakeMUSTbeengagedbeforeattemptinganytransfer.
CareMUSTbetakenwhenoperatingonroads,streetsorhighways.
Operationofthehandcycleissubjecttoalltrafficrulesandregulations.(Thismayinclude
theuseofasafetylightsandreflectorsfordusk/nightriding.)
Givepedestrianstherightofway.
Slowdownatallstreetintersectionsandobservetotheleft,totherightandbacktoleft
againbeforeproceeding.
Useproperhandsignalswhenturning.
DONOTattempttomoveupordownaninclinewithaniceoroilfilm.
DONOTattempttorideovercurbsorobstaclesorspeedbumps.Doingsomaycause
yourhandcycletoʺbottomoutʺand/orturnoverandcausebodilyharmordamagetothe
handcycle.
Invacareproductsarespecificallydesignedandmanufacturedforuseinconjunctionwith
Invacareaccessories.Accessoriesdesignedbyothermanufacturershavenotbeentested
byInvacareandarenotrecommendedforusewithInvacareproducts.
DONOTattempttoliftthehandcyclebyanyremovable(detachable)parts.Liftingby
meansofanyremovable(detachable)partsofanhandcyclemayresultininjurytothe
userordamagetothehandcycle.
DONOTstandontheseatorframeofthehandcycle.
ALWAYSwearyourseatpositioningstrap.Inasmuchastheseatpositioningstrapisan
optiononthishandcycle(youmayorderwithorwithouttheseatpositioningstrap),
Invacarestronglyrecommendsorderingtheseatpositioningstrapasanadditional
safeguardforthehandcycleuser.Theseatpositioningstrapisapositioningbeltonly.Itis
notdesignedforuseasasafetydevicewithstandinghighstressloadssuchasautoor
aircraftsafetybelts.Ifsignsofwearappear,beltMUSTbereplacedimmediately.
Withregardtorestraints–seat/chestpositioningstraps–itistheobligationoftheDME
dealer,therapistsandotherhealthcareprofessionalstodetermineifaseat/chest
positioningstrapisrequiredtoensurethesaveoperationofthisequipmentbytheuser.
SERIOUSINJURYCANOCCURINTHEEVENTOFAFALLFROMAWHEELCHAIR.
Avoidallsurfacehazards.
DONOTcarryanyriders.
DONOTcarryanyitemsthatmayobstructyourvieworprohibityoufromoperatingthe
handcycleproperly.
DONOTattempttoadjustorcleantheinternalgearhubwithreversingdrumbrake.This
shouldonlybeperformedbyabicycleprofessional.

SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES
Recumbent Handcycle Series 14 Part No 1114850
Tire Pressure
DONOTuseyourhandcycleunlessithasthepropertirepressure(p.s.i.).DONOT
overinflatethetires.Failuretofollowthesesuggestionsmaycausethetiretoexplodeand
causebodilyharm.
DONOTrideonaflatorunderinflatedtires.Ridingonflatorunderinflatedtirescan
causeinjury,aswellas,damagetothetire,tubeandhandcycle.
Weight Limitation
TheInvacareTopEndXLThandcycleshaveaweightlimitationof250lbs.
Aweightlimitationlabelisontherearaxleofthehandcycle.
FIGURE 1.1 Weight Limitation
Weight
Capacity Label
Top View

SECTION 2—SAFETY AND HANDLING
Part No 1114850 15 Recumbent Handcycle Series
SECTION 2—SAFETY AND
HANDLING
Safety and Handling of the Handcycle
Requiresthecloseattentionoftheuseraswellastheassistant.Thismanualpointsoutthe
mostcommonproceduresandtechniquesinvolvedinthesafeoperationand
maintenanceofthehandcycle.Itisimportanttopracticeandmasterthesesafetechniques
untilyouarecomfortableinmaneuveringthehandcycle.
Usethisinformationonlyasabasicguide.Thetechniquesthatarediscussedonthe
followingpageshavebeenusedsuccessfullybymany.
Individualusersoftendevelopskillstodealwithdailylivingactivitiesthatmaydiffer
fromthosedescribedinthismanual.Invacarerecognizesandencourageseachindividual
totrywhatworksbestforhim/herinovercomingobstaclesthattheymayencounter.
Techniquesinthismanualareastartingpointforthenewhandcycleuserandassistant
withsafetyasthemostimportantconsiderationforall.
Stability and Balance
Forstabilityandproperoperationofyourhandcycle,youMUSTatalltimesmaintain
properbalance.Yourhandcycleshouldremainuprightandstableduringnormaldaily
activitieswhenoperatedcorrectly.
Invacarerecommendsusingseatpositioningstrapsforadditionalsafety.
A Note to Handcycle Assistants
Whenlearningassistancetechniquesforthehandcycle,haveanexperiencedassistant
helpyoubeforeattemptingitalone.
Whenyouareassistingwithatransferto/fromthehandcycle,remembertousegood
bodymechanics.Keepyourbackstraightandbendyourkneeswhenliftingor
positioningthehandcyclefortheend‐user.
Also,beawareofdetachableparts.TheseMUSTNEVERbeusedforliftingsupportsor
tomovethehandcycle,astheymaybeinadvertentlyreleased,resultinginpossibleinjury
totheuserand/orassistant.

SECTION 2—SAFETY AND HANDLING
Recumbent Handcycle Series 16 Part No 1114850
Percentage of Weight Distribution
Transferringinandoutofthehandcyclewillcauseachangetothenormalbalance,the
centerofgravity,andtheweightdistributionofthehandcycle.Todetermineandestablish
yourparticularsafetylimits,practicetransferringactivitiesinseveralcombinationsinthe
presenceofaqualifiedhealthcareprofessionalbeforeattemptingatransferalone.
Properpositioningisessentialforyoursafety.
Transferring Into/Out of the Handcycle
 WARNING
Before attempting to transfer in or out of the handcycle, every precaution should be
taken to reduce the gap distance. Position the XLT on level ground and as close as
possible to the object you are transferring into or out of.
The object you are transferring into or out of MUST also be secured before
attempting any transfer.
TOP END XLT, XLT JR. AND XLT GOLD MODELS ONLY - The parking brake of
the handcycle MUST be engaged before attempting any transfer.
TOP END XLT PRO MODEL ONLY - This model may be ordered with or without a
parking brake. If ordered without a parking brake, the handcycle MUST be
positioned securely against a stable object before any transfer is attempted. If
ordered with the optional parking brake, the parking brake MUST be engaged
before attempting any transfer.
CAUTION
When transferring, position yourself as far back as possible in the seat. This will pre-
vent damage to the upholstery.
NOTE:Forthisprocedure,refertoFIGURE 2.1onpage17.
NOTE:Thisactivitymaybeperformedindependentlyprovidedyouhaveadequatemobilityand
upperbodystrength.
1. Positionthehandcycleonlevelgroundandascloseaspossiblealongsidetheobject
to/fromwhichyouaretransferring.
2. Ifpossible,positionthehandcycleata45°angletotheobjectto/fromwhichyouare
transferring.
3. Ifinstalled,applytheparkingbrakeonthehandcycle.
4. Positionthehandcyclehandlesasfarforwardaspossible.Thiswillcreatemoreroom
totransfer.
NOTE:Ifnecessary,liftthefrontwheeloffthegroundandrotatethefronttire.
5. Secureobjectthatyouaretransferringintooroutof.Applywheellocks(ifinstalled)
iftheobjectisahandcycle.

SECTION 2—SAFETY AND HANDLING
Part No 1114850 17 Recumbent Handcycle Series
NOTE:Duringindependenttransfer,littleornoseatplatformwillbebeneathyou.Althoughit
maybedifficulttowedgethetransferboardbetweenthehandcycleseatandthehandcycleseat,use
atransferboardifnecessary.
NOTE:RefertoSTEPSA‐FinFIGURE 2.1fordetailsregardingtransferto/fromahandcycle.
6. Shiftbodyweightontoobjectwhiletransferring.
7. Liftandplaceleftlegpastfrontframeacrossseatandovercentertube.
FIGURE 2.1 Transferring Into/Out of the Handcycle
STEP A: Shift body weight to the edge of the
wheelchair upholstery closest to the handcycle.
 WARNING
If installed, parking brake
MUST be secured.
STEP B: Lift and
place LEFT leg past
front frame across
seat and over
center tube.
STEP C: Place LEFT hand on the left
side of handcycle seat frame, NOT on
hand crank.
STEP D: Place RIGHT
hand on the
wheelchair frame.
STEP F: Place both legs onto
handcycle footrests and secure
safety straps.
STEP E: Lift and shift weight
down into handcycle seat.
 WARNING
Wheel locks MUST be
engaged if installed.
Handcycle Pedals
(positioned toward
the front of the
handcycle).
Footrest
Seat Frame
*NOTE:ThestepsinFIGURE1arespecificallyfortransferto/fromawheelchairandDONOT
correspondtothestepsintheprocedureonthepreviouspage.Followasimilarprocedureto
transferto/fromanobjectotherthanawheelchair.Refertothestepsonthepreviouspagefor
moreinformation.
NOTE:Handcycleshownforclarity.
Handcycle
Wheelchair

SECTION 3—SAFETY INSPECTION
Recumbent Handcycle Series 18 Part No 1114850
SECTION 3—SAFETY INSPECTION
Safety Inspection Checklist
NOTE:Everysixmonths,takeyourTopEndXLTtoaqualifiedtechnicianforathorough
inspectionandservicing.Regularcleaningwillreveallooseorwornpartsandenhancethesmooth
operationofyourTopEndXLT.Forsafeandproperoperation,yourhandcycleMUSTbecaredfor
justlikeanyothervehicle.RoutinemaintenancewillextendthelifeandefficiencyofyourTopEnd
XLT.
NOTE:Invacarerecommendsthatthefollowingadjustmentsbeperformedbyaqualified
technician.Initialadjustmentsshouldbemadetosuityourpersonalbodystructureandpreference.
Thereafterfollowthesemaintenanceprocedures.
Inspect/Adjust Initially
❑Inspectforbentorbrokenframe.
❑Inspectparkingbrake‐Adjustbrakeshoestofrontrim.Checkforwornormissing
shoes.Checkforwaxoroilonrim.
❑Ensurecableanchorisattachedsecurelytobrakearm.
❑Ensureinternalstoppingbrakesengageseasily.
CAUTION
As with any vehicle, the wheels/casters and tires should be checked periodically for
cracks, flat spots and wear, and should be replaced.
❑Ensureaxlenutsaretight.Wheelshouldbecenteredinfork.Keepwheelbearings
adjustedandkeepspokestightandwheelinproperalignment.
❑Inspectrimandforkassemblyfordamage.
❑Ensureaxlenutandwheelmountingnutsaresecure.
❑Inspectwheelsforexcessivesidemovementorbindingwhenliftedandspun.
❑Inspectforflatspots,wearandproperinflation.
❑Inspectchain/chainguardfordamage,rust,tensionandstretch.Adjustifnecessary.
Lubricateeachlink(3‐in‐1oil®oraqualitybikelubricant).Checkfordamageor
looseness.
❑Adjustshifter/brakecablesaccordingtoshifter/brakemanufacturerʹsinstructions
(includedwiththehandcycle).
❑Inspectfrontfork.Keeptightandlubricate(Allpurposegrease).
❑Inspectfootrestmountinghardwareistightandfootrestsecure.
❑Inspectfootreststrapsforwetnessand/ordamage.

SECTION 3—SAFETY INSPECTION
Part No 1114850 19 Recumbent Handcycle Series
❑Inspectseatpositioningstrapforanysignsofwear.Ensurebucklelatches.Verify
hardwarethatattachesstraptoframeissecureandundamaged.Replaceifnecessary.
❑Inspectupholsteryforripsorsagging.
❑Cleanupholsterywithlightdetergentandwater.
❑Checkthatalllabelsarepresentandlegible.Replaceifnecessary.
❑Ensurethatcastersarefreeofdebris.
Inspect/Adjust Weekly
❑Inspectparkingbrake‐Adjustbrakeshoestofrontrim.Checkforwornormissing
shoes.Checkforwaxoroilonrim.
❑Ensurecableanchorisattachedsecurelytobrakearm.
❑Ensureinternalstoppingbrakesengageseasily.
CAUTION
As with any vehicle, the wheels/casters and tires should be checked periodically for
cracks, flat spots and wear, and should be replaced.
❑Ensureaxlenutsaretight.Wheelshouldbecenteredinfork.Keepwheelbearings
adjustedandkeepspokestightandwheelinproperalignment.
❑Inspectrimandforkassemblyfordamage.
❑Ensureaxlenutandwheelmountingnutsaresecure.
❑Inspectwheelsforexcessivesidemovementorbindingwhenliftedandspun.
❑Inspectforflatspots,wearandproperinflation.
❑Inspectchain/chainguardfordamage,rust,tensionandstretch.Adjustifnecessary.
Lubricateeachlink(3‐in‐1oiloraqualitybikelubricant).Checkfordamageor
looseness.
❑Adjustshifter/brakecablesaccordingtoshifter/brakemanufacturerʹsinstructions
(includedwiththehandcycle).
❑Inspectfrontfork.Keeptightandlubricate(Allpurposegrease).
❑Inspectfootrestmountinghardwareistightandfootrestsecure.
❑Inspectfootreststrapsforwetnessand/ordamage.
❑Inspectseatpositioningstrapforanysignsofwear.Ensurebucklelatches.Verify
hardwarethatattachesstraptoframeissecureandundamaged.Replaceifnecessary.
❑Inspectupholsteryforripsorsagging.
❑Ensurethatcastersarefreeofdebris.

SECTION 3—SAFETY INSPECTION
Recumbent Handcycle Series 20 Part No 1114850
Inspect/Adjust Monthly
❑Inspectforbentorbrokenframe.
❑Ensurethatcastersarefreeofdebris.
Inspect/Adjust Periodically
❑Inspectforbentorbrokenframe.
❑Inspectparkingbrake‐Adjustbrakeshoestofrontrim.Checkforwornormissing
shoes.Checkforwaxoroilonrim.
❑Ensurecableanchorisattachedsecurelytobrakearm.
❑Ensureinternalstoppingbrakesengageseasily.
CAUTION
As with any vehicle, the wheels/casters and tires should be checked periodically for
cracks, flat spots and wear, and should be replaced.
❑Ensureaxlenutsaretight.Wheelshouldbecenteredinfork.Keepwheelbearings
adjustedandkeepspokestightandwheelinproperalignment.
❑Inspectrimandforkassemblyfordamage.
❑Ensureaxlenutandwheelmountingnutsaresecure.
❑Inspectwheelsforexcessivesidemovementorbindingwhenliftedandspun.
❑Inspectforflatspots,wearandproperinflation.
❑Inspectchain/chainguardfordamage,rust,tensionandstretch.Adjustifnecessary.
Lubricateeachlink(3‐in‐1oiloraqualitybikelubricant).Checkfordamageor
looseness.
❑Adjustshifter/brakecablesaccordingtoshifter/brakemanufacturerʹsinstructions
(includedwiththehandcycle).
❑Inspectfrontfork.Keeptightandlubricate(Allpurposegrease).
❑Inspectfootrestmountinghardwareistightandfootrestsecure.
❑Inspectfootreststrapsforwetnessand/ordamage.
❑Inspectseatpositioningstrapforanysignsofwear.Ensurebucklelatches.Verify
hardwarethatattachesstraptoframeissecureandundamaged.Replaceifnecessary.
❑Inspectupholsteryforripsorsagging.
❑Cleanupholsterywithlightdetergentandwater.
❑Inspecthandgripsforlooseness.Ifloose,replace.
❑Checkthatalllabelsarepresentandlegible.Replaceifnecessary.
❑Ensurethatcastersarefreeofdebris.