Manuale d’uso / di manutenzione del prodotto Excelerator XLT del fabbricante Invacare
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Owner's Operator And Maintenance Manual Excelerator Li'l Excelerator Excelerator XL T Excelerator XL T 2000 DEALER: THIS MANU AL MUST BE GIVEN T O THE USER OF THE WHEELCHAIR. USER: BEFORE USING THIS WHEELCHAIR, READ THIS MANU AL AND SA VE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
2 W A R N I N G SPECIAL NOTES SPECIAL NOTES S P E C I A L N O T E S WARNING/CAUTION notices as used in this manual apply to hazards or unsafe practices which could result in personal injury or property damage. NOTICE THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
3 T ABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S SPECIAL NOTES ........................................................ 2 SPECIFICA TIONS ....................................................... 4 PROCEDURE 1 - GENERAL GUIDELINES ..
4 SPECIFICATIONS S P E C I F I C A T I O N S Seat Width: Seat Depth: Seat-to-Floor (approx.): Back Style: Back Height (Fixed or Adjustable): Footrest: Side - Wheel Clearance: Rear Axle: Rear Wheel Cam.
5 G E N E R A L G U I D E L I N E S OPERATING INFORMATION WARNING Wear your helmet at ALL times when riding the Excelerator. The bicycle must be adjusted to fit the rider. Check the seat position, back height, quick release threaded axles, footrest height, hand crank adjustment for smooth operation of your Excelerator.
6 SAFETY/HANDLING OF EXCELERATOR “Safety and Handling” of the Excelerator requires the close attention of the user as well as the assistant. This manual points out the most common procedures and techniques involved in the safe operation and mainte- nance of the Excelerator .
7 STEP 1: Shift body weight to the edge of the wheelchair upholstery closest to the Excelerator . STEP 6: Place both legs onto Excelerator footrests. NOTE: This activity may be performed independently provided you have adequate mobility and upper body strength.
8 T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G M A I N T E N A N C E ITEM INITIALL Y INSPECT/ INSPECT/ INSPECT/ ADJUST ADJUST ADJUST WEEKL Y MONTHL Y PERIODICALL Y FRAME Check for bent or broken frame. Frame damage can cause other parts to fail. X X X BRAKES (PROCEDURE 8) Parking Brake - Adjust brake shoes to front rim.
9 SLUGGISH WHEEL SQUEAKS LOOSENESS SOLUTIONS VEERS VEERS TURN OR FLUTTERS AND IN RIGHT LEFT PERFORMANCE RA TTLES EXCELERA TOR X XXX Check tires for correct and equal pressure. XX X X Check for loose axle nuts. XX Check spokes and nipples. XX X Check chain for proper ten- sion and adjustment.
10 EXCELERATOR/LI'L EXCELERATOR ASSEMBLY PROCEDURES (FIGURE 1) NOTE: Invacare recommends that the following proce- dures be performed by a qualified technician.
11 1. Secure and adjust rear wheels (PROCEDURE 4). 2. Adjust hand crank assembly (PROCEDURE 5). 3. Adjust chain (PROCEDURE 7). 4. Adjust the optional cantilever brake cable (PROCE- DURE 8). 5. Adjust parking brake (PROCEDURE 8). 6. Adjust back height and/or angle (PROCEDURE 9).
12 R E A R W H E E L S PROCEDURE 4 REAR WHEELS INSTALLING/ADJUSTING THE REAR WHEEL AND QUICK- RELEASE AXLES (FIGURE 1) 1. Make sure that the axle receiver hex nut is securely tightened before installing the rear wheels. 2. Depress detent pin in the quick-release axle and slide axle through the axle receiver .
13 2. Measure the distance between the center lines at the rear and front of the rear wheels at approximately 12- inches from the ground/floor (FIGURE 3). NOTE: For optimum accuracy , perform STEP 2 with the wheelchair occupied. 3. Determine the difference between the two (2) mea- surements.
14 F O R K / S P R I N G / C R A N K EXCELERATOR/LI'L EXCELERATOR FORK ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION (FIGURE 1) 1. Remove the fork assembly from the packaged con- tainer . 2. Slide fork assembly through the opening in the front frame ( Goose Neck ) making sure to seat washer and ball bearing housing.
15 F O R K / S P R I N G / C R A N K EXCELERATOR XLT/XLT 2000 FORK/CRANK ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT (FIGURE 3) NOTE: Invacare recommends that the following proce- dure be performed by a qualified technician. 1. Note the position of the crank handles. FIGURE 3 - EXCELERA TOR XL T/XL T 2000 FORK/CRANK ASSEMBL Y REPLACEMENT FORK/SPRING/CRANK PROCEDURE 5 2.
16 F O R K / S P R I N G / C R A N K FORK/SPRING/CRANK PROCEDURE 5 30. T orque the two (2) cap nuts 260-390 inch-pounds. 31. Install the brake arm clamp onto the new fork. 32. Secure the brake arm to the brake arm clamp with the hex bolt and locknut. T orque to 22-26 inch-pounds.
17 ADJUSTING TENSION SPRING. NOTE: Adjustments should be performed BEFORE installation of the tension spring. 1 . Rotate the frame eye bolt to adjust the tension. CLOCKWISE - INCREASES tension. COUNTERCLOCKWISE - DECREASES tension. INSTALLING TENSION SPRING.
18 S P E E D S H I F T E R S FIGURE 2 - LI'L EXCELERATOR THREE (3) SPEED SHIFTER CABLE ADJUSTMENT Procedure B (FIGURE 3) NOTE: If the following procedure does not enable all three (3) gears, contact a qualified technician or Invacare for assistance.
19 Hub Axle Shift Rod Bracket ( EXCELERA T OR ONL Y ) Guiding Rib Gearbox ( Clickbox ) ( Insert into slot in clickbox opening ) Axle Bore Adjusting Sleeve FIGURE 5 - EXCELERA TOR/EXCELERA TOR XL T SEV.
20 CHAIN PROCEDURE 7 5. Place chain over the top of the bottom chain tensioner . 6. Attach the chain together using the master link (w/ clip) provided. EXCELERATOR/LI'L EXCELERATOR CHAIN ADJUSTMENT 1. Move the hand crank assembly up and down on the fork stem until you are comfortable with the position for operational purposes (PROCEDURE 2).
21 Step 5 Hand Crank Sprocket Assembly FIGURE 4 - EXCELERA TOR XL T/XL T 2000 CHAIN INST ALLA TION- TWENTY-FOUR (24) OR TWENTY- SEVEN (27) SPEED CASSETTE Chain Derailleur and Wheel Sprocket Step 4 Ste.
22 P A R K I N G B R A K E This Procedure includes the following: Using Parking Brake Parking Brake Adjustment/Replacement Adjustment CABLE. 1. Loosen the hex nut and turn the adjuster barrel clock- wise (tighten) or counterclockwise (loosen) to adjust the cable.
23 This Procedure includes the following: Back Height Adjustment (Adjustable Backs Only) Sliding Seat Adjustment Excelerator XL T/XL T 2000 Back Angle Adjustment BACK HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT (ADJUSTABLE BACKS ONLY) (FIGURE 1) 1. Unlatch the two (2) fastening flaps that secure the top of the back upholstery to the back canes.
24 B A C K / S E A T FIGURE 3 - SLIDING SEA T ADJUSTMENT - EXCELERA TROR XL T/XL T 2000 BACK/SEA T PROCEDURE 9 3. Remove the locknuts from the threaded studs from seat rails on both sides of seat. 4. Remove seat from seat rails. 5. Reverse STEPS 3-4 to install NEW seat onto seat rails.
25 This Procedure includes the following: Seat Upholstery Replacement Back Upholstery Replacement FIGURE 1 - SEAT UPHOLSTERY REPLACEMENT Back Upholstery T owards Front of Chair U P H O L S T E R Y SEAT UPHOLSTERY REPLACEMENT (FIGURE 1) 1. Remove seat cushion and back upholstery from chair .
26 F O O T R E S T EXCELERATOR/LI'L EXCELERATOR FOOTREST ADJUSTMENT/ REPLACEMENT (FIGURE 1) NOTE: Range of the Footrest is 0 to 4-1/2-inches. Adjusting Footrest Height: 1. Loosen the socket screws on both footrests. 2. Slide the footplate up or down to desired height.
27 EXCELERATOR XLT/XLT 2000 FOOTREST AND LEG GUARD REPLACEMENT (FIGURE 2) Footrest 1. Note the position of the existing footrest. 2. Remove the hex bolt and locknut that secure the ex- isting footrest to the fork. 3. Remove the existing footrest from the clamp on the fork.
28 FIGURE 4 - REPLACING FOOTREST STRAP Fastening Straps Footrest Footrest Strap DET AIL "A" End of Footrest Strap (STEP 4) Footrest Strap Hook Portion (STEP 3) Small Fastening Straps Footrest Strap Loop Portion (STEP 3) Inner Footrest T ube Outer Footrest T ube Replacing Footrest Strap (FIGURE 4) 1.
29 O P E R A T I O N This Procedure includes the following: Hand Crank Assembly Shifting Gears Backing Up/Braking/Parking Brake Steering/Cornering Mountain Drive Option OPERA TION PROCEDURE 12 Exceler.
30 BACKING-UP Use the rear wheels (i. e. like a manual wheelchair) to backup. When backing up keep the front wheel straight. BRAKING Reversing Drum Brakes - Seven (7) Speed ONLY Use the brakes intermittently on your Excelerator cycle to bring it to a complete stop.
31 W ARNING The twenty-seven (27) speed cassette on the Excelerator XL T 2000 uses the hand brake as the primary brake. Reverse pedaling WILL NOT stop the bike. STEERING/CORNERING W ARNING DO NOT attempt to corner the handcycle at high speeds. This could result in a fall causing injury and/ or damage to the handcycle.
32 Adjusting Gear Shift Push Button (FIGURE 7) W ARNING Incorrect adjustment of gear shift push button may reult in a failur e of the coaster brake, pos- sibly causing injury and or damage. 1. Loosen, but do not remove the allen set screw in the middle of the gear shift push button.
33 O P T I O N S PROCEDURE 13 OPTIONS This Procedure includes the following: Water Bottle Installation T ow Bar Installation Safety Light Installation Computer Installation Seat Positioning Strap Installation Horizontal Handles Tri-Pin Spinning Quad Handles Gloves Safety Flag Safety Helmet Operating the Safety Light 1.
34 Water Bottle Seat Positioning Strap Safety Light Step 3 Step 2 Step 1 Horizontal Handles and Gloves Flag T ow Bar T ri-Pin Quad Handles FIGURE 1 - INSTALLATION OF OPTIONS SAFETY HELMET (FIGURE 1) 1. Secure helmet using the chin strap. 2. Ensure proper fit.
35 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.
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