Using The Alignment Gauge - Invacare xlt User Manual

10 OPTIONS
Using the Handcycle Rack
1. Position the handcycle on the rack with the front wheel in the wheel tray bracket.
2. Adjust the handcycle rack so the wheel tray bracket sits against the front wheel and the rear wheel bar brackets sit against the rear wheels.
3. Secure the front wheel to the wheel tray bracket using the strap provided.
4. Secure the rear wheels to the rear wheel bar using the straps provided.

10.7 Using the Alignment Gauge

1. Inflate the tires to recommended tire pressures (listed on the sidewall
of the tire).
2. Place the handcycle and alignment gauge on a flat surface.
3. Position the alignment gauge near the rear of the rear tires.
4. Loosen the alignment screw on each side.
5. Position the alignment gauge between the rear of the rear tires.
6. Adjust the alignment inserts so the alignment gauge fits snugly between
the rear of the rear tires.
7. Tighten the alignment screws to secure the alignment bar position.
8. Position the alignment gauge at the front of the rear tires and repeat.
9. Examine the gauge. Perform one of the following:
A. If the alignment gauge fits snugly between the front of the rear
tires, the wheels are aligned. No toe in/toe out adjustment is
required.
B. If there is extra space between the alignment gauge and rear tires,
the tires have a toe out condition. Refer to Adjusting Toe In/Toe
Out on page 56.
C. If the alignment gauge does not fit between rear tires, the tires
have a toe in condition. Refer to Adjusting Toe In/Toe Out on
page 56.
Invacare® Top End® Recreation Handcycles
90
Alignment Gauge
Front of Handcycle
Rear tires
Front Measurement
Rear Measurement
Rear of Handcycle
Part No 1171891