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Invacare Top End Eliminator User Manual

Invacare Top End Eliminator User Manual

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  • Page 1 Invacare® Top End® Eliminator ™ NRG Racing Chair User Manual This manual MUST be given to the user of the product. BEFORE using this product, read this manual and save for future reference.
  • Page 2 All rights reserved. Republication, duplication or modification in whole or in part is prohibited without prior written permission from Invacare. Trademarks are identified by ™ and ®. All trademarks are owned by or licensed to Invacare Corporation or its subsidiaries unless otherwise noted.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents 7 Upholstery ........29 7.1 Back Upholstery Components .

  • Page 4: General

    Invacare reserves the right to ask for any item back that Gives useful tips, recommendations and information has an alleged defect in workmanship. See Warranty policy for efficient, trouble-free use.
  • Page 5 General Refer to the Maintenance chapter in this user manual for the proper preventative maintenance schedule and use of the product. This is only a general guideline and does not include items damaged due to abuse and misuse. PRODUCT TYPE PRODUCT WEAR AND TEAR PART WHEELCHAIRS:...

  • Page 6: Overview

    Invacare® Top End® 2 Overview ITEM DESCRIPTION Webrings for Back Uphostery 2.1 Label Locations and Component Knee Pan Identification Cage Main Steering Tube Front Wheel Front Fork Compensator Cylinder Track Control Steering Mechanism Weight Capacity Label Threaded Axle Pushrim Rear Wheel...

  • Page 7: Typical Product Parameters

    Overview 2.2 Typical Product Parameters Custom Upper Inside Frame Width: Seat Style: Kneel Position U Cage Cage Style: Lower Inside Seat Width Inside Seat measurement to allow for hip space - snug is preferred (Seat Cage): Axle Position (from front 5 to 8 inches of the backrest upright): Seat Height (height from...
  • Page 8 Invacare® Top End® Shipping Weight: 27 lbs Standard Equipment: Brake, Positioning Straps (25", 30", 35"), Tool Kit, Pushrims, Front and Rear Wheels and Side Guards, Aluminum Knee Plate Options: *see order Solid Seat, Cordless Speedometer, Additional Straps, Cushion, Racing Shirt, Wheel Bag, Carbon Fiber...

  • Page 9: Tire Pressure Conversion

    Overview 2.3 Tire Pressure Conversion PSI rating is printed on the side of the tire. Conversion formula: 1 psi = 6.895 kPa (approx. 7 kPa). KILOPASCALS 60001470-A...

  • Page 10: Safety

    The Invacare Eliminator NRG racing chair is custom built use this equipment. to make the most of each athlete’s potential by matching –...
  • Page 11 Wheelchair occupants are at particular risk of Invacare accessories. Unapproved accessories death or serious injury from these fires and have not been tested by Invacare for use with resulting fumes because they may not have the Invacare products. ability to move away from the wheelchair.

  • Page 12: Safety And Handling

    – THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. As a manufacturer of racing chairs, Invacare endeavors to supply a racing chair to meet many needs of the end user. However, final selection of a racing chair to be used by an individual rests solely with the user and his/her health care professional capable of making such a selection.
  • Page 13 – Use proper hand signals when turning. – Invacare strongly recommends that the racing – Slow down when turning or cornering, at chair be boxed or otherwise protected before all street intersections and observe in both transporting by an airline carrier.
  • Page 14 Invacare® Top End® WARNING! WARNING! Risk of Injury, Damage or Death Risk of Injury or Damage Use of the racing chair while judgement or ability Improper operation may change the normal is impaired may result in injury, damage or death.

  • Page 15: Operating Information

    Damaged parts due to collision or impact may type. It is Invacare’s position that users of racing should result in injury, damage or death. be transferred into appropriate seating in vehicles for –...
  • Page 16 It is not designed for use as a safety device operated correctly. withstanding high stress loads such as auto or – Invacare recommends using seat positioning aircraft safety belts. If signs of wear appear, strap for additional safety. seat positioning strap MUST be replaced IMMEDIATELY.

  • Page 17: Weight Capacity

    – DO NOT exceed the weight capacity. Wheels MUST NOT be used when tires are bare or flat. If a flat wheel occurs, STOP USING The Invacare Eliminator NRG has a weight capacity of 220 IMMEDIATELY. lbs (100 kg). 3.6 Weight Training 3.5 Tire Pressure...

  • Page 18: Transferring Into/Out Of The Racing Chair

    – The object you are transferring into or out of MUST also be secured before attempting any transfer. Fig. 3-1 – Invacare strongly recommends an experienced 1. Perform the following: assistant help in the transferring to and from a. Position the chair as close as possible along side the the racing chair.

  • Page 19: Reaching And Bending Forward, Backward Or

    Safety 3.8 Reaching and Bending Forward, Backward DO THIS DO NOT DO THIS or Sideways WARNING! Risk of Injury or Damage Sitting erect or leaning over the top of the back upholstery will change your center of gravity and may result in tipping over backwards. –...

  • Page 20: Safety Inspection Troubleshooting

    Invacare® Top End® Inspect that the wheel bearings are clean and free of 4 Safety Inspection Troubleshooting moisture. Inspect that the brake does not interfere with front 4.1 Safety Inspection Checklist wheel when rolling. Inspect that the brake is easy to engage.
  • Page 21 Safety Inspection Troubleshooting Inspect that the brake does not interfere with front wheel when rolling. Inspect that there is no excessive wear of brake pads. Inspect/Adjust Periodically Make sure that the racing chair rolls straight (no excessive drag or pull to one side). Inspect upholstery for rips or sagging.

  • Page 22: Troubleshooting

    Invacare® Top End® 4.2 Troubleshooting Sluggish Turn Squeaks Veers Veers Looseness in Solutions Right Left Racing Chair or Performance and Rattles Check tires for correct and equal pressure. Check for loose stem nuts Check spokes and nipples Adjust track control steering mechanism...

  • Page 23: Initial Setup

    Initial Setup 1. Position the tire/wheel A underneath the fender B and 5 Initial Setup then position axle C into the axle receiver D. 5.1 Installing the Corima Disc (Carbon Fiber) Rear Wheel Fig. 5-3 CAUTION! Risk of Damage Damage to the camber bushing may result if Fig.

  • Page 24: Installing The High Performance Standard Rear Wheel

    Invacare® Top End® 5.2 Installing the High Performance Standard Rear Wheel Fig. 5-5 Fig. 5-4 1. Position the 1/4” hex key A into the axle B. Fig. 5-6 2. Place the spacer with O ring C on the axle B.

  • Page 25: Adjusting The Control Steering Mechanism

    Initial Setup 5.3 Adjusting the Control Steering Mechanism Different speeds and conditions will affect the way the racing chair handles. Extreme crosswinds should be taken into consideration. Adjustments to the track control steering mechanism should be made while sitting in the racing chair. Fig.
  • Page 26 Invacare® Top End® Adjusting for Tracks - Straights Right Side of Chair Fig. 5-9 Fig. 5-10 ITEM DESCRIPTION The right thumb screw K controls how straight the chair tracks or whether it veers left or right. If you loosen the...
  • Page 27 Initial Setup Adjusting for Tracks - Turns Adjusting for Road Racing 1. Adjust the right thumb screw so that the chair travels in Left Side of Chair a straight line. 2. Adjust the left thumb screw all the way in until it engages the frame.

  • Page 28: Operation

    Invacare® Top End® • Straight - If you push the track control J on the right 6 Operation side of the chair toward the frame so that the thumb screw K hard stops against the frame, this will make it 6.1 Operating the Racing Chair...

  • Page 29: Upholstery

    Upholstery 7 Upholstery There are three basic attachment points: Hook and Loop strap at the top, back upholstery strap and lower flap. 7.1 Back Upholstery Components Review the component identification chart below. Some Hook and loop strap at the top of the back upholstery instructional text will not identify each component.
  • Page 30 Invacare® Top End® Back Upholstery Strap Fig. 7-3 Fig. 7-2 Back upholstery strap G threads in between side panel E and rear uprights F. Illustration is viewing from behind the chair. The hook and loop strap is a tri-fold configuration where each side folds down on top of each other and attaches to itself.
  • Page 31 Upholstery LEFT SIDE RIGHT SIDE BACK STRAP CLOSED Fig. 7-7 Fig. 7-4 The back upholstery strap G has hook and loop B that attaches in the same manner, a tri-fold Fig. 7-5 configuration where each side folds down on top of each other and attaches to itself.
  • Page 32 Invacare® Top End® Lower Flap Lower Flap Completely Disconnected from Seat Underside of Chair Fig. 7-9 Fig. 7-8 The lower flap I is located on the underside of the cage K. NOTE: White edges lines were added for illustration It has loop L sewn into the inside and it attaches to hook purposes only.

  • Page 33: Back Upholstery Adjustment

    Upholstery 7.2 Back Upholstery Adjustment Rear View of Back Upholstery Strap G There are three basic attachment points: Hook and Loop strap at the top, back upholstery strap and lower flap. Review the component identification chart in the Back Upholstery Components section. Adjusting the Back Upholstery to be “loose”...
  • Page 34 Invacare® Top End® 4. Lengthen the back upholstery strap G by pulling the Lower Flap adjusted for a “Loose” Fit each side of the strap from around the rear uprights F. 5. Reconnect the back strap to the desired tension.

  • Page 35: Seat Cushion

    Upholstery 7.3 Seat Cushion 1. Grab the cushion M and pull up to disconnect the hook and loop that holds the cushion to the seat. Fig. 7-14 Fig. 7-13 2. Position the cushion as far rearward as possible on the Remove/Install seat.

  • Page 36: Adjusting The Seat Upholstery

    Invacare® Top End® 7.4 Adjusting the Seat Upholstery 3. Disconnect the lower flap from the underside of the seat upholstery. Review the component identification chart in the Back Upholstery Components section. Fig. 7-16 1. Remove the seat cushion. Fig. 7-17 2.
  • Page 37 Upholstery Lower Seat Height Fig. 7-20 Fig. 7-18 5. Fold right side down and connect to underside of seat. Raise Seat Height Fig. 7-19 Fig. 7-21 Perform one of the following: 6. Fold left side down and connect to right side. •...

  • Page 38: Wheels

    Invacare® Top End® 1. Inflate all pneumatic tires to recommended tire 8 Wheels pressures (listed on the sidewall of the tire). 2. Measure the distance between the center lines at the 8.1 Determining Toe in and Out rear and front of the rear wheels at approximately 12...

  • Page 39: Adjusting Toe In And Out

    Wheels 8.2 Adjusting Toe in and Out 8.3 Replacing Camber Inserts Fig. 8-2 Fig. 8-3 1. Loosen, but do not remove the socket screws A and 1. Loosen, but do not remove the socket screws A and clamps B that secure camber inserts C to the camber clamps B that secure camber inserts C to the camber bar D.

  • Page 40: Brakes

    Invacare® Top End® 3. Loosely tighten the hex screw to ensure that the brake 9 Brakes is adjusted properly. When the brake is engaged, the brake pads 9.1 Adjusting Brake Sensitivity should rest solely on the rim of the wheel. If not, adjust the brake pads.

  • Page 41: Replacing Brake Pads

    Brakes 9.4 Adjusting Reach of Brake Lever 4. Repeat this procedure for the opposite side. 5. Adjust the brake the brake sensitivity, if necessary.. Brake Lever positioned Brake Lever positioned 9.3 Replacing Brake Pads farther from brake handle closer brake handle Fig.

  • Page 42: Service Procedures

    Invacare® Top End® 5. Feed the bottom fastening flap of the new back 10 Service Procedures upholstery between the racing chair frame and the clothing guards. 10.1 Replacing Back Upholstery 6. Adjust the back upholstery to the desired tautness. 7. Adjust the back upholstery to the desired tautness.

  • Page 43: Repairing/Replacing Rear Wheel Tire/Tube

    Service Procedures 1. Remove seat cushion from seat upholstery. Tubular tires are tires with tubes sewn into the 2. Unlatch the fastening flap A that secures the existing tires. They are high pressure (140+ lbs. psi) and seat upholstery B to itself. MUST be glued to the rim.

  • Page 44: Replacing Push Rims

    Invacare® Top End® 10.4 Replacing Push Rims Fig. 10-5 Fig. 10-4 1. Remove the two hex axles A from the front wheel B. 1. Remove the rear wheel A from the racing chair. 2. Line up the mounting holes in the front wheel with the 2.

  • Page 45: Removing/Installing The Track Control Steering

    Service Procedures 10.6 Removing/Installing the Track Control 10.7 Compensator Cylinder Replacment Steering Mechanism Fig. 10-8 Fig. 10-7 Fig. 10-9 Fig. 10-6 Removing 1. Loosen the set screws F on both sides of the large Fig. 10-10 compensator nut A. 2. Remove the large compensator nut and leather washer Remove B that secures the steering mechanism C to the stem D on the frame E.
  • Page 46 Invacare® Top End® Detail “E” Fig. 10-11 Replace 1. Put the end of the compensator cylinder in place on the clamp (Figure 10–7). 2. Put the screw into the mounting hole on the clamp (Figure 10–8). 3. Put a nut on the end of the screw and tighten securely with an Allen wrench (Figure 10–9).

  • Page 47: Removing/Installing The Cage

    Service Procedures 10.8 Removing/Installing the Cage Removing To install the cage reverse this procedure. • When securing the cage to the main beam ensure to use serviceable thread locker, preferably Blue Loctite® 243. • When installing, ensure to securely tighten all three mounting screws to 8–9 Nm (6–7 ft-lb).
  • Page 48 Invacare® Top End® Detail “A” Detail “B” 1. Using a 4mm hex key, remove the mounting screw B that secures saddle C of the cage to the main beam D. 2. Place the Eliminator NRG on its side. Detail “C”...
  • Page 49 Service Procedures 5. Pivot the cage A completely backwards and then disengage the main beam D from the camber tube F (Detail “B”). 6. Separate the cage from the main beam (Detail “C”). 60001470-A...

  • Page 50: Maintenance

    Invacare® Top End® 8. Periodically check rear and front wheel bearings to 11 Maintenance make sure they are clean and free from moisture. Use a Teflon ® lubricant if necessary. 11.1 Suggested Maintenance Procedures 9. Check upholstery for sagging, rips or tears.

  • Page 51: Options

    Options 12.2 Using Safety Helmet 12 Options Helmet 12.1 Installing Safety Lights WARNING! – Operation of the racing chair is subject to all traffic rules and regulations (this may include the use of a safety lights and reflectors for dusk/night riding). Fig.
  • Page 52 Invacare® Top End® 8. Position the alignment gauge A at the front of the rear tires B. 9. Examine the gauge A. Perform one of the following: a. If the alignment gauge A fits snugly between the front of the rear tires, the wheels are aligned. No toe in/toe out adjustment is required.

  • Page 53: Warranty

    (3) years from the date ANY COMPONENT WITHOUT THE SPECIFIC CONSENT OF of purchase from Invacare or a dealer, with a copy of the INVACARE, OR TO A PRODUCT DAMAGED BY CIRCUMSTANCES seller’s invoice required for coverage under this warranty.
  • Page 54 Invacare® Top End® PROVIDED HEREIN. the manufacturer SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER. THIS WARRANTY SHALL BE EXTENDED TO COMPLY WITH STATE/PROVINCIAL LAWS AND REQUIREMENTS. 60001470-A...

  • Page 55: Limited Warranty-Europe, Australia And New

    Terms and conditions of the warranty are part of the general terms and conditions particular to the individual countries in which this product is sold. Contact information for your local Invacare office is located inside the back cover of this manual. 60001470-A...
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  • Page 59 Ireland • Tel: (353) 1 810 7084 • Fax: (353) 1 810 7085 • ireland@invacare.com • www.invacare.ie Italia Invacare Mecc San s.r.l., Via dei Pini 62, I-36016 Thiene (VI) • Tel: (39) 0445 38 00 59 • Fax: (39) 0445 38 00 34 • italia@invacare.com • www.invacare.it Nederland Invacare BV, Galvanistraat 14-3, NL-6716 AE Ede •...
  • Page 60 Invacare Corporation Manufactured by: One Invacare Way Top End Sports and Recreation Products Elyria, Ohio USA 4501 63rd Circle North Pinellas Park, Florida 44035 (800) 333–6900 (727) 522–8677 (800) 532–8677 60001470-A 2018-08-02 Making Life’s Experiences Possible® *60001470A*...

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