Hand Crank Height Adjustment; Footrest Adjustment/Replacement; Section 5 - Riding Position - Invacare Excelerator Owner's Operator And Maintenance Manual

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RIDING POSITION
Section 5 - Riding Position - includes the following:

Hand Crank Height Adjustment

Footrest Adjustment/Replacement

Sliding Seat Adjustment/Replacement
Back Height Adjustment (Adjustable Backs Only)
After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure all
attaching hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage
may result.
HAND CRANK HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT (FIGURE 1)
DO NOT operate the handcycle if the hand crank obstructs your view. If
the hand crank obstructs your view, adjust the height BEFORE using the
Excelerator - otherwise injury or damage may occur.
1. Loosen, but do not remove the hex nut securing the hand crank to the fork stem.
2. Move the hand crank assembly up or
down on the fork stem until you are
comfortable with the position for
operational purposes.
NOTE: The hand crank should be positioned so
that when the hand is toward the front of the
handcycle, the arm is slightly bent.The arm
should never be fully extended (locked) at any
point while cranking.
3. Tighten the hex nut to secure the hand crank in the desired position.
4. Tighten the chain if necessary. Refer to CHAIN ADJUSTMENT in SECTION 7 of this
manual.
FOOTREST ADJUSTMENT/REPLACEMENT (FIGURE 2)
NOTE: Range of the footrest is 0 to 4-1/2-inches.
ADJUSTING FOOTREST HEIGHT
NOTE: Footrest height should be adjusted so that when seated with feet in the footrests, there is a 90° bend
at the knee. If this cannot be achieved by adjusting the footrest height, adjust the seat position. Refer to SLIDING
SEAT ADJUSTMENT in SECTION 5 of this manual.
1. Loosen the socket screws on both footrests.
2. Slide the footplate up or down to desired height. Allow at least 2-inches of ground clearance.
3. Retighten the socket screw that secures the footplate.
4. Secure straps over top of feet before using your Excelerator.
Part No. 1056188
WARNING
WARNING
Fork Stem
FIGURE 1 - HAND CRANK
ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION
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SECTION 5
Hex Nut
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