Invacare Force - Manual (Page 3)

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Part No 1114850 3 Recumbent Handcycle Series
TABLE OF CONTENTS
REGISTER YOUR PRODUCT ............................................................... 7
DEALER/TECHNICIAN INFORMATION ............................................... 8
SPECIAL NOTES ................................................................................ 8
TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS .................................................. 10
SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES ................................................. 12
Proper Fit ...................................................................................................................................................12
Operating Information.............................................................................................................................12
Tire Pressure .............................................................................................................................................14
Weight Limitation.....................................................................................................................................14
SECTION 2—SAFETY AND HANDLING ............................................. 15
Safety and Handling of the Handcycle..................................................................................................15
Stability and Balance.................................................................................................................................15
A Note to Handcycle Assistants...........................................................................................................15
Percentage of Weight Distribution ......................................................................................................16
Transferring Into/Out of the Handcycle .............................................................................................16
SECTION 3—SAFETY INSPECTION ................................................... 18
Safety Inspection Checklist.....................................................................................................................18
Inspect/Adjust Initially .........................................................................................................................18
Inspect/Adjust Weekly........................................................................................................................19
Inspect/Adjust Monthly.......................................................................................................................20
Inspect/Adjust Periodically.................................................................................................................20
Troubleshooting........................................................................................................................................21
Maintenance...............................................................................................................................................21
Maintenance Safety Precautions .......................................................................................................21
Suggested Maintenance Procedures ................................................................................................21
SECTION 4—INITIAL SETUP ............................................................ 23
Initial Setup.................................................................................................................................................23