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SPECIAL NOTES SPECIAL NOTES WARNING W A DO NOT OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT WITHOUT FIRST READING R AND UNDERSTANDING THIS MANUAL. IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO N UNDERSTAND THE WARNINGS, CAUTIONS AND I INSTRUCTIONS, CONTACT YOUR INVACARE DEALER OR N INVACARE CUSTOMER SUPPORT AT (800) 532-8677 BEFORE G ATTEMPTING TO USE THIS EQUIPMENT - OTHERWISE INJURY AND/OR EQUIPMENT DAMAGE MAY RESULT. WARNING/CAUTION notices as used in this manual apply to hazards or unsafe practices which could result in personal injury o
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TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS NOTE: When using the term EXCELERATOR, it will pertain to the EXCELERATOR, LI'L EXCELERATOR T A EXCELERATOR XLT and EXCELERATOR XLT 2000 except when the instructions specifically note otherwise. B SPECIAL NOTES ........................................................ 2 PROCEDURE 7 - CHAIN..................................... 20 L SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................... 4 EXCELERATOR/LI'L EXCELERATOR CHAIN E INSTALLATION w/ SEV
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SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS EXCELERATOR XLT EXCELERATOR EXCELERATOR LI'L EXCELERATOR S XLT 2000 P 14 to 20-inches 12 or 14-inches 14 to 20-inches 14 to 20-inches Seat Width: E 15 12 or 14-inches 15-inches 15-inches Seat Depth: C Fixed 20/18-inches Fixed 17.5/15.5 Fixed 12.5-inches Fixed 12.5-inches Seat-to-Floor I inches (approx.): F Rigid Rigid Adjustable Back Adjustable Back Back Style: I O O O O Angle 90 - 110 Angle 90 - 110 C 12-16 or 14-18-inches 12 to 16-inches 13-inches (Fixed) 13-inche
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GENERAL GUIDELINES PROCEDURE 1 This Procedure Includes the Following: G Operating Information E Safety/Handling of Excelerator N E R OPERATING INFORMATION A WARNING L Wear your helmet at ALL times when riding the Excelerator. G The bicycle must be adjusted to fit the rider. Check the seat position, back height, quick release threaded U axles, footrest height, hand crank adjustment for smooth operation of your Excelerator. I Before riding your Excelerator, check your brakes. Be sure that the b
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PROCEDURE 1 GENERAL GUIDELINES WARNING TIRE PRESSURE G DO NOT use your Excelerator unless it has the proper tire pressure (p.s.i.). DO NOT overinflate the tires. E Failure to follow these suggestions may cause the tire to explode and cause bodily harm. N E DO NOT ride on a flat or underinflated tires. Riding on flat or underinflated tires can cause injury, as well R as, damage to the tire, tube and bicycle. A WEIGHT LIMITATION L The Invacare Excelerator and Excelerator XLT/XLT 2000 have a maxim
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PROCEDURE 1 GENERAL GUIDELINES NOTE: This activity may be performed independently provided you have adequate mobility and upper body G strength. E N Position the Excelerator on level ground and as close as E possible along side the object to which you are transfer- R ring. Apply parking brake on Excelerator and secure A object that you are transferring into or out of. Shift body L weight onto object with transfer. G During independent transfer, little or no seat platform will U be beneath you. U
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PROCEDURE 2 SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING/MAINTENANCE This Procedure Includes the Following: S Safety Inspection Checklist Troubleshooting Maintenance A SAFETY INSPECTION CHECKLIST F E NOTE: Every six (6) months, take your Excelerator to a qualified technician for a thorough inspection and servicing. Regular cleaning will reveal loose or worn parts and enhance the smooth operation of your Excelerator. For safe and proper operation, your T Excelerator must be cared for just like any other veh
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PROCEDURE 2 SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING/MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING S A SLUGGISH WHEEL SQUEAKS LOOSENESS SOLUTIONS F VEERS VEERS TURN OR FLUTTERS AND IN E RIGHT LEFT PERFORMANCE RATTLES EXCELERATOR T X XXX Check tires for correct and Y equal pressure. I XX X X Check for loose axle nuts. N XX Check spokes and nipples. S XX X Check chain for proper ten- P sion and adjustment. E XX Check that goose neck fitt- C ings are secure. T I O MAINTENANCE N Maintenance Safety Precautions WARNING T Do n
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PROCEDURE 3 ASSEMBLY PROCEDURES 1. Secure and adjust rear wheels (PROCEDURE 4). This Procedure Includes the Following: 2. Secure the fork assembly (PROCEDURE 5). Excelerator/Li'l Excelerator Assembly Procedures A 3. Secure and adjust tension spring (PROCEDURE 5). S Excelerator XLT/XLT 2000 Assembly Procedures S 4. Secure and adjust hand crank assembly (PROCE- E WARNING DURE 5). M After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BE- B 5. Secure and adjust STANDARD three (3) speed shifter FORE use, ma
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PROCEDURE 3 ASSEMBLY PROCEDURES 1. Secure and adjust rear wheels (PROCEDURE 4). EXCELERATOR XLT/XLT 2000 2. Adjust hand crank assembly (PROCEDURE 5). ASSEMBLY PROCEDURES A (FIGURE 2) 3. Adjust chain (PROCEDURE 7). S S 4. Adjust the optional cantilever brake cable (PROCE- NOTE: Invacare recommends that the following pro- E DURE 8). cedures be performed by a qualified technician. M B 5. Adjust parking brake (PROCEDURE 8). L Tools required: 6. Adjust back height and/or angle (PROCEDURE 9). Y Adjust
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PROCEDURE 4 REAR WHEELS 5. Reinstall rear wheel on the Excelerator. This Procedure includes the following: 6. Tilt Excelerator onto either rear wheel and spin raised Installing/Adjusting the Rear Wheels and Quick- wheel. It should spin freely with no excessive drag. Release Axles R 7. Repeat procedure for opposite rear wheel. Installing the Rear Wheels with Threaded Axle E Option - Excelerator XLT/XLT 2000 NOTE: If drag to either side occurs, repeat the proce- A dure until the Excelerator rolls
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REAR WHEELS PROCEDURE 4 2. Measure the distance between the center lines at the Adjusting Toe In/Toe Out rear and front of the rear wheels at approximately 12- 1. Loosen, but do not remove the socket screws and inches from the ground/floor (FIGURE 3). clamps that secure camber inserts to the camber bar. NOTE: For optimum accuracy, perform STEP 2 with the wheelchair occupied. 2. Slowly rotate the camber insert until the rear wheels R are approximately in a straight line. E 3. Determine the differ
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PROCEDURE 5 FORK/SPRING/CRANK Ball Bearings This Procedure includes the following: Goose Neck Locknut EXCELERATOR/LI'L EXCELERATOR: F Front Frame O Fork Assembly Installation Opening R K Tension Spring Installation Ball Bearing Housing / Eye Bolt Hand Crank Assembly Installation Washer S EXCELERATOR XLT/XLT 2000: P Fork Assembly R Fork /Crank Assembly Replacement I Tension Spring Tension Spring or Road Crown Compensator Adjustable N G Replacement/Adjustment Chain Idler Eye Bolt / WARNING C After
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FORK/SPRING/CRANK PROCEDURE 5 2. Loosen, but do not remove the two (2) socket screws EXCELERATOR XLT/XLT 2000 that secure the crank handles to the existing fork. FORK/CRANK ASSEMBLY F REPLACEMENT (FIGURE 3) 3. Slide the crank handles down towards the front wheel. O R 4. Remove the chain from the crank handles. NOTE: Invacare recommends that the following proce- K dure be performed by a qualified technician. 5. Remove the crank handles from the existing fork. / 1. Note the position of the crank
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PROCEDURE 5 FORK/SPRING/CRANK 8. Note brake assembly hardware position and remove 30. Torque the two (2) cap nuts 260-390 inch-pounds. the brake assembly from the existing fork. 31. Install the brake arm clamp onto the new fork. F 9. Remove the tension spring or road crown compen- 32. Secure the brake arm to the brake arm clamp with O sator from the existing fork. Refer to EXCELERATOR R the hex bolt and locknut. Torque to 22-26 inch-pounds. XLT/XLT 2000 TENSION SPRING OR ROAD K 33. Reinstall the
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FORK/SPRING/CRANK PROCEDURE 5 ADJUSTING TENSION SPRING. 4. Rotate the fork to ensure the front wheel is point- NOTE: Adjustments should be performed BEFORE ing directly forward. installation of the tension spring. 5. Position the fork end of the road crown compen- F O 1. Rotate the frame eye bolt to adjust the tension. sator on the fork bolt. R CLOCKWISE - INCREASES tension. NOTE: If necessary, lengthen or shorten the road K crown compensator to position the fork end onto the COUNTERCLOCKWISE -
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PROCEDURE 6 SPEED SHIFTERS 3. Shift gears to check for correct adjustment. This Procedure includes the following: NOTE: If gears do NOT shift, increase cable tension and LI'L EXCELERATOR: retest proper shifting of gears. If the chain skips a gear, S S Three (3) Speed Shifter Cable Installation loosen the cable tension until correct operation is achieved. P P Three (3) Speed Shifter Cable Adjustment E CAUTION E EXCELERATOR/EXCELERATOR - XLT: E DO NOT overtighten the cables. Doing so may E cause t
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SPEED SHIFTERS PROCEDURE 6 4. Ensure that there are no extreme bends in the cable EXCELERATOR/EXCELERATOR and there is ample slack for the handlebars to turn XLT - SEVEN (7) SPEED SHIFTER without binding the cable. CABLE INSTALLATION (FIGURE 4) S S 5. Use a light oil and lubricate shift rod and the shift tube. P P NOTE: The SEVEN (7) SPEED Shifter Cable runs from E E CAUTION the RIGHT-SIDE of the FRONT FRAME to its mounting E E position on the HAND CRANK Assembly Shaft. Ensure that the inner l
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PROCEDURE 7 CHAIN 5. Place chain over the top of the bottom chain tensioner. This Procedure includes the following: 6. Attach the chain together using the master link (w/ EXCELERATOR/LI'L EXCELERATOR: clip) provided. Chain Installation w/Seven (7) Speed Hub Chain Adjustment EXCELERATOR/LI'L EXCELERATOR Chain Stay Adjustment CHAIN ADJUSTMENT EXCELERATOR XLT/XLT 2000: C C Chain Adjustment 1. Move the hand crank assembly up and down on the H H fork stem until you are comfortable with the position
