Invacare Top End Excelerator XLT Owner'S Operator And Maintenance Manual Download Page 64

Invacare Corporation

www.invacare.com

USA

One Invacare Way

Invacare and Top End are registered

Elyria, Ohio  USA

trademarks of 

 

Invacare Corporation.

44036-2125

Yes, you can.

 

and Excelerator are

800-333-6900

trademarks of Invacare Corporation.

Shimano, Nexus, and Ultegra are

Invacare Top End

registered trademarks of

4501 63RD Circle North

Shimano Inc.

Pinellas Park, FL 33781

3-in-1 and  WD-40 are registered

800-532-8677

trademarks of the WD-40 Company.

Teflon is a registered trademark of E.I.

Du Pont De Nemours and Company.

© 2003 Invacare Corporation

Part No. 1114850 Rev A - 12/03

SPECIAL 

NOTES

LIMITED WARRANTY

PLEASE NOTE: THE WARRANTY BELOW HAS BEEN DRAFTED TO COMPLY WITH

FEDERAL LAW APPLICABLE TO PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED AFTER JULY 4, 1975.
This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser/user of our products.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other legal rights which vary

from state to state.
Invacare warrants the frame to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period

of three (3) years from date of purchase; distributed parts and components including

compensators, forks, upholstery and miscellaneous bicycle components are warranted for a

period of one (1) year from the date of purchase; except all tires, tubes, push handles grips,

foam parts, plastic coated parts, bushings, bearings and cables which are not warranted. The

Mountain Drive Option is not warranted. If within such warranty period any such product shall

be proven to be defective, such product shall be repaired or replaced, at Invacare's option. This

warranty does not include any labor or shipping charges incurred in replacement part

installation or repair of any such product. Invacare's sole obligation and your exclusive remedy

under this warranty shall be limited to such repair and/or replacement.
For warranty service, please contact the dealer from whom you purchased your Invacare

product. In the event you do not receive satisfactory warranty service, please 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 return

products to our factory without our prior consent.
LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS: THE FOREGOING WARRANTY SHALL NOT APPLY

TO SERIAL NUMBERED PRODUCTS IF THE SERIAL NUMBER HAS BEEN REMOVED OR

DEFACED, PRODUCTS SUBJECTED TO NEGLIGENCE, ACCIDENT, IMPROPER

OPERATION, MAINTENANCE OR STORAGE, COMMERCIAL OR INSTITUTIONAL USE,

PRODUCTS MODIFIED WITHOUT INVACARE'S EXPRESS WRITTEN CONSENT

(INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, MODIFICATION THROUGH THE USE OF

UNAUTHORIZED PARTS OR ATTACHMENTS; PRODUCTS DAMAGED BY REASON OF

REPAIRS MADE TO ANY COMPONENT WITHOUT THE SPECIFIC CONSENT OF

INVACARE, OR TO A PRODUCT DAMAGED BY CIRCUMSTANCES BEYOND

INVACARE'S CONTROL, AND SUCH EVALUATION WILL BE SOLELY DETERMINED BY

INVACARE. THE WARRANTY SHALL NOT APPLY TO PROBLEMS ARISING FROM

NORMAL WEAR OR FAILURE TO ADHERE TO THE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
THE FOREGOING EXPRESS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER

WARRANTIES WHATSOEVER, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE

IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR

PURPOSE, AND THE SOLE REMEDY FOR VIOLATIONS OF ANY WARRANTY

WHATSOEVER, SHALL BE LIMITED TO REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE

DEFECTIVE PRODUCT PURSUANT TO THE TERMS CONTAINED HEREIN. THE

APPLICATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY WHATSOEVER SHALL NOT EXTEND

BEYOND THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY PROVIDED HEREIN. THE

MANUFACTURER SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR

INCIDENTAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER.
THIS WARRANTY SHALL BE EXTENDED TO COMPLY WITH STATE/PROVINCIAL

LAWS AND REQUIREMENTS.

All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com

Summary of Contents for Top End Excelerator XLT

Page 1: ...UST BE GIVEN TO THE USER OF THE HANDCYCLE REFER TO THE DEALER TECHNICIAN INFORMATION ON PAGE 5 OF THIS MANUAL USER BEFORE USING THIS HANDCYCLE READ THIS MANUAL AND SAVE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE For more i...

Page 2: ...UNABLE TO UNDERSTAND THE WARNINGS CAUTIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS CONTACT YOUR INVACARE DEALER OR INVACARE CUSTOMER SUPPORT AT 800 532 8677 BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO USE THIS EQUIPMENT OTHERWISE INJURY OR DAMAG...

Page 3: ...SETUP 19 INITIAL SETUP 19 SECTION 4 OPERATION 21 RIDING THE HANDCYCLE 21 SHIFTING GEARS 22 BACKING UP 25 BRAKING 25 PARKING BRAKE 26 STEERING CORNERING 27 SECTION 5 RIDING POSITION 28 HAND CRANK HEIGH...

Page 4: ...SAFETY FLAG INSTALLATION 55 SAFETY HELMET 55 LATERAL SUPPORT 55 USING THE ALIGNMENT GAUGE 56 MOUNTAIN DRIVE OPTION 57 USING THE TRAVEL READY OPTION 58 ASSEMBLING USING ADJUSTING THE HANDCYCLE RACK 61...

Page 5: ...7 Would you like information sent to you about Invacare products that may be available for a particular medical condition Yes No If yes please list any condition s here and we will send you informatio...

Page 6: ...Fold here Fold here Cut Along Line Invacare Product Registration Form Please Seal with Tape Before Mailing All manuals and user guides at all guides com a l l g u i d e s c o m...

Page 7: ...RAPS 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...

Page 8: ...irror Backpack Hydration System Computer Tow Bar Horizontal Handles Safety Light Helmet and Flag Custom Color Seat Positioning Strap Quad Cuffs Quad Gloves Mountain Drive Bike Rack Water Bottle and Ca...

Page 9: ...ds 65 pounds 250 pounds Computer Tow Bar Safety Light Helmet and Flag Custom Color Bike Rack Water Bottle and Cage Composite Wheels Leg Guard Attachment Lateral Supports Welded Seat Travel Option Park...

Page 10: ...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 han...

Page 11: ...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...

Page 12: ...s 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 handcyc...

Page 13: ...per 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 HAN...

Page 14: ...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 transf...

Page 15: ...past front frame across seat and over center tube WARNING If installed parking brake MUST be secured WARNING Wheel locks MUST be engaged if installed Hand Crank positioned toward the front of the hand...

Page 16: ...ement or binding when lifted and spun X X X CAUTION As with any vehicle the wheels and tires should be checked periodically for cracks and wear and should be replaced if damaged SPOKES Inspect for ben...

Page 17: ...1 Before using your handcycle make sure all nuts and bolts are tight Check all parts for damage or wear and replace Check all parts for proper adjustment 2 Check parking brake cable and shifter adjust...

Page 18: ...r cracks and wear and should be replaced if damaged 6 Check chain for slack and readjust Refer to SECTION 7 of this manual 7 Regularly check for loose spokes in the front and rear wheels If loose have...

Page 19: ...n Wrench 1 2 inch Box Wrench 1 2 inch Socket Wrench Medium Flat Screwdriver Medium Phillips Screwdriver 1 Install and adjust rear wheels SECTION 6 Ensure quick release axles or threaded axles secure w...

Page 20: ...Seat Brake Cable Hand Crank Assembly Rear Wheel Back Chain Footrest Seat Brake Cable EXCELERATOR XLT XLT JR EXCELERATOR XLT PRO Parking Brake EXCELERATOR XLT GOLD Seat Rear Wheel Footrest Back Hand B...

Page 21: ...is section of the manual 2 Transfer into the handcycle Refer to TRANSFERRING INTO OUT OF THE HANDCYCLE in SECTION 1 of this manual 3 Ensure that the hand crank is not obstructing your view For height...

Page 22: ...The hand crank assembly is used for propelling and steering of the handcycle 8 Rotate pedal the hand crank FORWARD toward the front to propel the handcycle forward 9 EXCELERATOR XLT AND XLT JR MODELS...

Page 23: ...Moving the chain on the lower derailleur out or away from the centerline of the handcycle is for speed harder cranking and is called an upshift Refer to the chart below for an explanation and use of t...

Page 24: ...RS CHAIN RINGS RIGHT SHIFTER LEFTSHIFTER 1 9 Smallest Climbing Hills or Strong Headwinds 10 18 Medium Flats or Gradual Rolling Terrain 19 27 Largest Descending Hills or Strong Tailwinds Each shifter h...

Page 25: ...wheelchair to backup When backing up keep the front wheel straight The weight of the hand crank may engage the reversing drum brakes Excelerator XLT and XLT jr models ONLY while backing up Lift the pe...

Page 26: ...able object before any transfer is attempted If ordered with the optional parking brake the parking brake MUST be engaged before attempting any transfer SECTION 4 OPERATION OPERATION HAND BRAKES FIGUR...

Page 27: ...aling steer the handcycle and coast through the turn Hands should be UP in the crank cycle at approximately between the 11 and 2 o clock position PARKING BRAKE LOCATION FOR SEVEN 7 SPEED SHIFTER PARKI...

Page 28: ...th the position for operational purposes NOTE The hand crank should be positioned so that when the hand is toward the front of the handcycle the arm is slightly bent The arm should never be fully exte...

Page 29: ...oted in STEP 1 5 Reinstall the hex bolt and locknut Tighten securely 6 Repeat STEPS 1 5 for the opposite footrest if necessary LEG GUARD 1 Loosen the two 2 allen screws on each mounting clamp 2 Positi...

Page 30: ...SING FOOTREST STRAP REPLACING FOOTREST STRAP FIGURE 4 1 Pull apart fastening straps securing existing footrest strap to footrest 2 Position the footrest strap around the inner footrest tube as shown i...

Page 31: ...s Footrest Strap Loop Portion STEP 3 Inner Footrest Tube Outer Footrest Tube FIGURE 4 REPLACING FOOTREST STRAP DETAIL B End of Footrest Strap STEPS 4 AND 5 Inner Footrest Tube Outer Footrest Tube Loop...

Page 32: ...2 seat angle adjustment clamps to the rear seat supports NOTE There is one 1 clamp on the right and left side of the handcycle 5 Perform one 1 of the following A MOVING THE SEAT REARWARD While liftin...

Page 33: ...handcycle 4 Perform one 1 of the following A INCREASING BACK ANGLE While lifting up on the back support tubes pull the seat upward to the desired position B DECREASING BACK ANGLE While pushing down o...

Page 34: ...e Ensure that both back cane inserts are at the same height BEFORE reassembling the chair 2 Press the push pin on the back cane insert tube in and adjust the back height to one 1 of three 3 heights de...

Page 35: ...f the quick release axle WARNING Make sure detent pin is fully released BEFORE operating the handcycle Keep locking pins clean 5 Reinstall rear wheel on the handcycle 6 Tilt handcycle onto either rear...

Page 36: ...nd floor FIGURE 3 NOTE For optimum accuracy perform STEP 2 with the wheelchair occupied NOTE STEP 2 may be performed with using alignment gauge available as an option for the handcycle Refer to USING...

Page 37: ...to the camber bar DETAIL A of FIGURE 3 2 Slowly rotate the camber insert until the rear wheels are approximately in a straight line 3 Securely tighten the socket screws and clamps that secure the cam...

Page 38: ...crank handles to the existing fork 3 Slide the crank handles down towards the front wheel 4 Remove the chain from the crank handles 5 Remove the crank handles from the existing fork 6 Remove the two 2...

Page 39: ...urn washer are on the OUTSIDE of the new fork 28 Line up the projecting ends of the non turn washer with the slot in the new fork 29 Repeat STEPS 27 28 until the projecting ends of the non turn washer...

Page 40: ...Crank Handles Fork Brake Handle Socket Screws Half Clamp Socket Nut Fork Brake Assembly Road Crown Compensator Fork Seat Frame Hex Bolt Locknut Brake Arm Clamp Brake Arm Fork Cap Nuts Front Wheel Hex...

Page 41: ...d crown compensator and pushes the front wheel to the right INSTALLING ROAD CROWN COMPENSATOR 1 Position the bolt through the frame end of the road crown compensator 2 Position the spacer on the bolt...

Page 42: ...hand crank assembly extension 3 Secure with hardware provided FIGURE 3 SEVEN 7 SPEED SHIFTER CABLE INSTALLATION Cable Shifter Hand Crank Assembly Extension SEVEN 7 SPEED SHIFTER ADJUSTMENT REPLACEMEN...

Page 43: ...r the hand crank sprocket assembly NOTE It may be necessary to turn the hand crank in a clockwise motion to position the chain on the sprocket 3 Run the chain over the top chain tensioner 4 Position t...

Page 44: ...er to HAND CRANK HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT in SECTION 5 of this manual NOTE Repositioning of the hand crank assembly loosens or tightens the chain in an UP DOWN position 2 Loosen the hex screw securing the ad...

Page 45: ...sened and movable 3 Lift UP on the chain derailleur and thread the chain under the derailleur 4 Thread the chain around the wheel sprocket 5 Run the chain around the BOTTOM of the wheel sprocket and b...

Page 46: ...up and or down until the proper tension on the chain is achieved NOTE The proper chain tension will be approximately 1 2 inch of chain slack NOTE If crank is in desired position but chain tension is n...

Page 47: ...s 1 Adjust the brake pad assembly so that when the parking brake is engaged the brake pads rest solely on the rim of the wheel REPLACEMENT Brake Pads 1 Remove the mounting nuts and replace brake pads...

Page 48: ...re the seat upholstery to the seat frame 3 Remove the existing seat upholstery 4 Install the new seat upholstery making sure that the three 3 fastening flaps that are in close proximity to one another...

Page 49: ...r WIDE BACK UPHOLSTERY FIGURE 10 1 Unlatch the two 2 fastening flaps that secure the bottom of existing back upholstery to the back canes 2 Unlatch the top of the existing back upholstery 3 Lift up on...

Page 50: ...e with the fastening strips on the new back cushion 3 Press the back cushion firmly against the back frame to secure FIGURE 11 BACK UPHOLSTERY REPLACEMENT NARROW BACK UPHOLSTERY Back Cushion Back Fram...

Page 51: ...seat frame using the hardware provided NOTE Make sure that the water bottle mounting bracket mounting holes are facing downward 2 Attach the water bottle mounting bracket to the mounting tube using th...

Page 52: ...ack and forth for pulse or constant mode TOW BAR INSTALLATION AND USE FIGURE 2 NOTE The tow bar will not work with wheelchairs with swingaway front riggings Only rigid wheelchairs with a tubular style...

Page 53: ...y 3 Secure sensor to fork using hardware provided NOTE Slot in sensor MUST align with metal plug for mileage etc to be registered on the computer 4 Remove one 1 of the chain guard screws and attach th...

Page 54: ...osition handle onto crank as shown in DETAIL B of FIGURE 6 2 Tighten set screw to secure handle to crank 3 Reverse STEPS 1 2 to remove handle TRI PIN QUAD HANDLES 1 Refer to VERTICAL HANDLES in this p...

Page 55: ...t widths 3 Change bracket by removing the existing button screws and attach the new bracket with the existing button screws Helmet FIGURE 9 SAFETY HELMET Bracket Styles FIGURE 10 LATERAL SUPPORT Butto...

Page 56: ...en the rear of the rear tires 10 Tighten the alignment screw to secure the alignment bar position 11 Position the alignment gauge at the front of the rear tires 12 Examine the gauge Perform one 1 of t...

Page 57: ...of the following A SWITCHING MOUNTAIN DRIVE OPTION ON Push IN the gear shift button in the middle of the RIGHT side of the hand crank while the option is UNDER NO LOAD B SWITCHING MOUNTAIN DRIVE OPTI...

Page 58: ...otrests Refer to SECTION 5 of this manual 4 Remove the fork and front wheel Refer to REMOVING INSTALLING THE FORK AND FRONT WHEEL in this procedure REMOVING INSTALLING THE CAMBER BAR FIGURE 13 NOTE To...

Page 59: ...OVING THE FRONT WHEEL in this procedure Installing the Fork FIGURE 14 1 Position the fork onto the frame as shown in FIGURE 14 2 Position the plate on to the fork 3 Secure the plate to the frame using...

Page 60: ...talling the Front Wheel FIGURE 15 1 Place the chain over the front wheel sprocket 2 Position the chain into the fork 3 Tighten the knob on the opposite side of the quick release lever 4 Secure the whe...

Page 61: ...nuts 7 Remove the two 2 mounting bolts and locknuts from the rear wheel bar and set aside 8 Secure the rear wheel bar to the wheel tray with the two 2 mounting bolts and locknuts 9 Install the receive...

Page 62: ...ts and Locknuts Wheel Tray Mounting Bolts and Locknuts Wheel Tray Bracket Mounting Bolts and Locknuts Rear Wheel Bar Bracket Screws Wheel Stop Wheel Stop Mounting Positions Mounting Bolt and Locknut F...

Page 63: ...o the wheel tray bracket with the mounting bolt and locknut Rear Wheel Bar Brackets NOTE To properly secure the handcycle the rear wheel bar brackets should be adjusted to sit against the rear wheels...

Page 64: ...ranty shall be limited to such repair and or replacement For warranty service please contact the dealer from whom you purchased your Invacare product In the event you do not receive satisfactory warra...

Reviews: