3 SAFETY
Part No 1171891
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Invacare® Top End® Recreation Handcycles
Handcycle Pedals
(rotate to the 3 o’clock position)
Footrest
Seat Frame
The steps below 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.
STEP A: Shift body weight to the edge of the wheelchair upholstery closest to the
handcycle.
STEP B: Lift and place LEFT leg across seat.
STEP C: Place LEFT hand on the left side of handcycle seat frame, NOT on crank.
STEP D: Place RIGHT hand on the wheelchair frame.
STEP E: Lift and shift weight down into handcycle seat.
STEP F: Place both legs onto handcycle footrests and secure safety straps.
STEP G: Adjust the handcycle seat. Refer to Adjusting the Seat on page 46.
Handcycle
Wheelchair
WARNING - RISK OF INJURY OR
DAMAGE
If installed on handcycle, parking brake and wheel locks
MUST be engaged.
WHEELCHAIRS
Wheel locks are not brakes.
Engaging the wheel locks may not prevent the wheelchair
from moving on all floor surfaces including those that may
be wet or slick. ALWAYS exercise caution when
transferring into or out of the wheelchair.
