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FIGURE 2 - ADJUSTING/REPLACING HAND CALIPER

BRAKE PADS

Allen

Screw

Hand Caliper

Brake Cable

Allen Screw

Washer

REPLACING

Hand Caliper Brake Pad

BRAKES

PROCEDURE 6

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This Procedure includes the following:

Adjusting Hand Caliper Brake Sensitivity

Adjusting/Replacing Hand Caliper Brake Pads

FIGURE 1 - ADJUSTING HAND CALIPER

BRAKE SENSITIVITY

Tire

Rim

Allen

Screw

Hand Caliper

Brake Pad

ADJUSTING

Arrow

ADJUSTING/REPLACING HAND
CALIPER BRAKE PADS (FIGURE 2)

WARNING

Before using the racing chair, inspect the hand
caliper brake and hand caliper brake pads for
proper operation and wear. Replace if worn.

Adjusting Hand Caliper Brake Pads

1. Loosen the allen screw that secures the hand caliper

brake pad to the hand caliper brake.

2. Position the hand caliper brake pad until it is in-line

with the rim of the front wheel.

3. Securely tighten the allen screw that secures the hand

caliper brake pad to the hand caliper brake.

4. Repeat the above steps for the opposite side.

5. Adjust hand caliper brake. Refer to ADJUSTING

HAND CALIPER BRAKE SENSITIVITY in this pro-
cedure of the manual.

Replacing Hand Caliper Brake Pads

NOTE: Invacare Top End recommends replacing BOTH
hand caliper brake pads at the same time to achieve the
best hand caliper brake performance possible.

1. Remove the front wheel. Refer to INSTALLING/REMOV-

ING FRONT WHEEL in PROCEDURE 4 of this manual.

2. Remove allen screw and washer that secure the ex-

isting hand caliper brake pad to the hand caliper brake.

3. Install the NEW hand caliper brake pad with the ar-

row pointing towards the front of the racing chair
with the existing hardware.

NOTE: The arrow pointing towards the front of the racing
chair determines the right and left hand caliper brake pad.

4. Repeat above steps for opposite brake pad.

5. Reinstall the front wheel onto the racing chair. Refer

to INSTALLING/REMOVING FRONT WHEEL in
PROCEDURE 4 of this manual.

6. Adjust the hand caliper brake pads. Refer to ADJUST-

ING HAND CALIPER BRAKE PADS in this proce-
dure of the manual.

WARNING

After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE
use, make sure all attachment hardware is tightened
securely - otherwise, injury or damage may result.

Replacement of the hand caliper brake MUST
be performed by a qualified technician.

ADJUSTING HAND CALIPER BRAKE
SENSITIVITY (FIGURE 1)

WARNING

Before using the racing chair, inspect the hand cali-
per brake and hand caliper brake pads for proper
operation and wear. Replace if worn.

Adjusting Hand Caliper Brake Sensitivity

1. Loosen the allen screw that maintains the tautness of

the hand caliper brake cable.

2. Squeeze both hand caliper brake pads with your hand

to adjust the hand caliper brake cable.

3. Loosely tighten the allen screw to ensure that the hand

caliper brakes are adjusted properly.

NOTE: When the hand caliper brake is engaged, the
hand caliper brake pads should rest solely on the rim of
the wheel. If not, adjust the hand caliper brake pads.
Refer to ADJUSTING HAND CALIPER BRAKE PADS
in this procedure of the manual.

4. Repeat the above steps until the hand caliper brakes

are adjusted properly.

5. Securely tighten the allen screw that maintains the taut-

ness of the hand caliper brake cable.

Summary of Contents for Eliminator?

Page 1: ...s Operator And Maintenance Manual DEALER THIS MANUAL MUST BE GIVEN TO THE USER OF THE WHEELCHAIR USER BEFORE USING THIS WHEELCHAIR READ THIS MANUAL AND SAVE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Eliminator Eliminator...

Page 2: ...ection RACING CHAIR TIE DOWN RESTRAINTS AND SEAT POSITIONING STRAPS Invacare Top End recommends that racing chair users NOT be transported in vehicles of any kind while in racing chairs As of this dat...

Page 3: ...SLINGUPHOLSTERY 12 INSTALLINGTHEPLASTICFOOTPLATE 12 INSTALLING USING ADJUSTINGTHEFIXEDFOOTREST 13 PROCEDURE 4 WHEELS 14 INSTALLINGREARWHEELS 14 REPAIRING REPLACINGREARWHEELTIRE TUBE 14 REPLACINGPUSHRI...

Page 4: ...ardPosition 15 16 17 or18 inches KneelPosition SeatAngle 10 15 or20 KneelPosition SeatAngle 10 15 or20 Overall Length front wheel to rear wheel 56 to 74 inches 68 to 74 inches Camber 11 to 15 degrees...

Page 5: ...end user is responsible for normal maintenance and maintaining the Eliminator or Eliminator OSR in proper operating condition The manufacturer is not responsible for failure damage or injury caused by...

Page 6: ...g by an airline carrier DO NOT use racing chair on an indoor training roller otherwise the warranty will be void TIRE PRESSURE AND INFORMATION DO NOT use your racing chair unless it has the proper tir...

Page 7: ...detachable parts Lift ing by means of any removable detachable parts of a racing chair may result in injury to the user or damage to the racing chair Also beawareofanyremovable detachable parts These...

Page 8: ...r uphol stery closest to the racing chair STEP 7 Lift and shift weight into racing chair upholstery NOTE Some racers will rest on the frame cage of the racing chair half way through the transfer and m...

Page 9: ...ally for cracks and wear and should be replaced HAND CALIPER BRAKE Does not interfere with front wheel when rolling X X Hand caliper brake is easy to engage X X No excessive wear of hand caliper brake...

Page 10: ...AKESENSITIVITY REPLACING HAND CALIPER BRAKE in PROCEDURE 4 of this manual 8 Periodically check rear and front wheel bearings to make sure they are clean and free from moisture Use a Teflon lubricant i...

Page 11: ...ilityandmain tainnormalmaneuverabilityoftheracingchairbecause theuserispushedforwardintheracingchairslightly LOOSERupholsterywillincreasethemaneuverability and make the racing chair less stable becaus...

Page 12: ...justtothedesiredtautness RefertoADJUSTINGLEG CUSHION WITH FOOT POUCH in this procedure of the manual REPLACING SEAT SLING UPHOLSTERY FIGURE 3 1 Unlatch the foot pouch from the back upholstery 2 Unlat...

Page 13: ...nklestraparoundlower footrest support tube and ankles Adjusting Fixed Footrest HEIGHT 1 Loosen the set screw securing the upper and lower footrest support tubes 2 Reposition the footrest up or down as...

Page 14: ...pokes at the top of the rear wheel 1 Determine the right and left rear wheel 2 Apply a small amount of grease onto the axle 3 Insert axle into the axle tube on the racing chair frame 4 Securely tighte...

Page 15: ...and remove front wheel from the rac ing chair 2 Remove the locknut that secures the steering cylin der to the exisiting fork and remove the steering cylin der from the fork 3 Remove the socket screw...

Page 16: ...rtoADJUSTINGTOE IN TOE OUT ELIMINATOR ONLY in this procedure of the manual ADJUSTING TOE IN TOE OUT ELIMINATOR ONLY FIGURE 6 1 Loosen but do not remove the two 2 socket screws and clamps that secure t...

Page 17: ...be taken into consideration NOTE The procedures below are for a counter clock wise racing track Reverse the Right and Left instruc tions for a clockwise racing track Straights While Racing or Trainin...

Page 18: ...rake 3 Install the NEW hand caliper brake pad with the ar row pointing towards the front of the racing chair with the existing hardware NOTE The arrow pointing towards the front of the racing chair de...

Page 19: ...ase write directly to Invacare at the address below Provide dealer s name address date of purchase indicate nature of the defect and if the product is serialized indicate the serial number Do not retu...

Page 20: ...trademarks of Invacare Elyria Ohio USA 4501 63rd Circle North Corporation 44036 2125 Pinellas Park FL 34665 Eliminator and Yes you can are trademarks of Invacare 800 333 6900 800 532 8677 Corporation...

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