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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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Summary of Contents for Top End Force-3

Page 1: ...Assembly Instructions Invacare Top End Force 3 Handcycle 1181408 REV A Be sure to record your serial number and read the owners manual...

Page 2: ...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 includi...

Page 3: ...What you will need Allen wrench 4mm and 5mm Allen wrenches 10mm and 15mm open end wrenches Recommended Someone to assist Assembly time is approximately 1 1 hours 1181408 REV A...

Page 4: ...he cardboard off of the frame and leave the plastic on the frame to avoid scratches 1181408 REV A Remove all contents from box and use the box as a mat for assembling Double check the box to be sure a...

Page 5: ...e 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 Allen wrench to securely tig...

Page 6: ...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 t...

Page 7: ...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 1181408...

Page 8: ...8 REV A 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...

Page 9: ...move 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...

Page 10: ...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...

Page 11: ...our 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 th...

Page 12: ...e 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...

Page 13: ...est 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 f...

Page 14: ...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 1181408 REV A...

Page 15: ...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 do...

Page 16: ...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 ri...

Page 17: ...n 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 1181408 REV A 2015 Invaca...

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