
Initial Setup
Recumbent Handcycle Series
24
Part No 1146024
SECTION 4—INITIAL SETUP
WARNING
After any adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure all attaching
hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may result.
DO NOT operate the handcycle if the hand crank obstructs your view. If the hand
crank obstructs your view, adjust the hand crank height before using the handcycle -
otherwise injury or damage may occur.
Initial Setup
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 4.1 on page 25 and FIGURE 4.2 on page 26.
NOTE: Invacare recommends that the following procedures be performed by a qualified technician.
1. Install and adjust rear wheels (Installing/Adjusting the Rear Wheel and Quick-Release
Axles on page 43 or Installing the Rear Wheels with Threaded Axles on page 44).
Ensure quick-release axles or threaded axles secure wheels to the handcycle.
2. Adjust footrest (Replacing/Adjusting the Footrest and Leg Guard on page 33) so that
there is a slight bend in the knee.
3. Adjust hand crank assembly (Adjusting Hand Crank on page 35) if unable to see over
hand crank or if knees obstruct hand crank rotation.
4. Adjust chain length (Adjusting Seven Speed Hub Chain on page 56 or Adjusting
Twenty-Seven Speed Cassette Chain on page 58) if crank has been adjusted.
5. If installed, ensure parking brake functions properly (Adjusting/Replacing the
Parking Brake on page 59). Check tension and adjust parking brake cable if necessary.
6. Check brakes to make sure brakes work properly.
7. If back height is adjustable, adjust back height (Adjusting Back Height - Wide Back
Option Only on page 42).
8. Adjust seat position/upholstery (Adjusting Seat Fore/Aft - All Models Except XLT
Gold and Top End Force on page 37, Adjusting Seat Height - All Models Except XLT
Gold and Top End Force on page 39 and/or Replacing Seat Upholstery on page 60).
9. Adjust the hand crank. Refer to Adjusting Hand Crank on page 35.
10. Check that all hardware is tight.
TOOLS REQUIRED:
Adjustable Wrench (10-12 inches)
½-inch Box Wrench
5, 8 and 32 mm Wrench
½-inch Socket Wrench
3/16-inch Allen Wrench
Medium Flat Screwdriver
¼-inch Allen Wrench
Medium Phillips Screwdriver