Operation - Invacare xlt User Manual

6 Operation

WARNING - RISK OF INJURY OR DAMAGE
After any adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely. Otherwise injury or
damage may occur.
Before operating the handcycle, review the General Guidelines in this manual.
Damaged brakes may not stop the handcycle. Injury or damage may occur. Always check brakes before each use of the handcycle.
1. Check brakes. Refer to Suggested Maintenance Procedures on page 29
2. Engage the parking brake.
3. Transfer into the handcycle.
4. Ensure that the hand crank is not obstructing your view. DO NOT operate the hand cycle if hand crank obstructs your view. If the hand crank
obstructs your view, adjust the hand crank height before using the handcycle.
5. Ensure the footrest is adjusted properly.
 XLT Series - footrest should be adjusted so that when seated with feet in the footrests, there is a slight bend at the knee.
Excelerator Series - footrest height should be adjusted so that when seated with feet in the footrests, there is a 90° bend at the knee.
6. Ensure the seat is adjusted properly.
 XLT Series - seat should be adjusted so that when seated with feet in the footrests, there is a slight bend at the knee and a slight bend at
the elbow when the hand pedals are furthest away or at the 3 o'clock position.
Excelerator Series - When seated, the seat should be adjusted so there is a 90° bend at the knee and a slight bend at the elbow when the
hand pedals are furthest away or at the 3 o'clock position.
7. Secure footrest straps over top of feet.
8. Secure the seat positioning strap.
9. Release the parking brake.
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Invacare® Top End® Recreation Handcycles
6 OPERATION