Page 2 - SPECIAL NOTES; NOTICE; WARNING; WARNING
2 W ARN I N G SPECIAL NOTES SPECIAL NOTES SPE C I A L N O TES WARNING/CAUTION notices as used in this manual apply to hazards or unsafe practices whichcould result in personal injury or property damage. NOTICE THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. WARNING EX...
Page 3 - TABLE OF CONTENTS
3 TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S SPECIAL NOTES ........................................................ 2SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................... 4 PROCEDURE 1 - GENERAL GUIDELINES ............ 5 OPERATING INFORMATION ....................
Page 4 - SPECIFICATIONS; EXCELERATOR
4 SPECIFICATIONS SPE C I F I CA T I O N S Seat Width: Seat Depth: Seat-to-Floor(approx.): Back Style: Back Height(Fixed or Adjustable): Footrest: Side - WheelClearance: Rear Axle: Rear Wheel Camber: Wheels: Brakes: Handles: Hub: Spokes: Shift Levers: Gears: Seat Cushion: Back Upholstery: Weight: Shi...
Page 5 - This Procedure Includes the Following:
5 G E N E R A L G U I D E L I N ES OPERATING INFORMATION WARNING Wear your helmet at ALL times when riding the Excelerator. The bicycle must be adjusted to fit the rider. Check the seat position, back height, quick release threadedaxles, footrest height, hand crank adjustment for smooth operation of...
Page 6 - TIRE PRESSURE; Proper positioning is essential for your safety.
6 SAFETY/HANDLING OFEXCELERATOR “Safety and Handling” of the Excelerator requires theclose attention of the user as well as the assistant. Thismanual points out the most common procedures andtechniques involved in the safe operation and mainte-nance of the Excelerator. It is important to practice an...
Page 7 - FIGURE 1 - TRANSFERRING INTO AND OUT OF THE EXCELERATOR; GENERAL GUIDELINES; Wheel Locks MUST be engaged.
7 STEP 1: Shift body weight to the edge of the wheelchair upholstery closest tothe Excelerator. STEP 6: Place both legs onto Excelerator footrests. NOTE: This activity may be performed independentlyprovided you have adequate mobility and upper bodystrength. Position the Excelerator on level ground a...
Page 8 - SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING/MAINTENANCE; SAFETY INSPECTION CHECKLIST; PROCEDURE 2
8 T R O UB L ESH OO T I N G M A I N T ENAN C E ITEM INITIALLY INSPECT/ INSPECT/ INSPECT/ ADJUST ADJUST ADJUST WEEKLY MONTHLY PERIODICALLY FRAMECheck for bent or broken frame. Frame damage can causeother parts to fail. X X X BRAKES (PROCEDURE 8)Parking Brake - Adjust brake shoes to front rim. Check f...
Page 9 - TROUBLESHOOTING; Maintenance Safety Precautions; Suggested Maintenance Procedures
9 SLUGGISH WHEEL SQUEAKS LOOSENESS SOLUTIONS VEERS VEERS TURN OR FLUTTERS AND IN RIGHT LEFT PERFORMANCE RATTLES EXCELERATOR X X X X Check tires for correct andequal pressure. X X X X Check for loose axle nuts. X X Check spokes and nipples. X X X Check chain for proper ten-sion and adjustment. X X Ch...
Page 10 - ASSEMBLY PROCEDURES; PROCEDURE 3
10 EXCELERATOR/LI'LEXCELERATOR ASSEMBLYPROCEDURES (FIGURE 1) NOTE: Invacare recommends that the following proce-dures be performed by a qualified technician. Tools required: Adjustable wrench (10-12-inches)6, 8 and 9mm wrench1/8-inch allen wrench1/2-inch box wrenchTwo (2) medium srewdrivers (flathea...
Page 11 - FIGURE 2 - EXCELERATOR XLT/XLT 2000 ASSEMBLY PROCEDURES; EXCELERATOR XLT
11 1. Secure and adjust rear wheels (PROCEDURE 4). 2. Adjust hand crank assembly (PROCEDURE 5). 3. Adjust chain (PROCEDURE 7). 4. Adjust the optional cantilever brake cable (PROCE- DURE 8). 5. Adjust parking brake (PROCEDURE 8). 6. Adjust back height and/or angle (PROCEDURE 9). 7. Adjust seat positi...
Page 12 - Keep locking pins clean.; FIGURE 1 - INSTALLING/ADJUSTING THE REAR WHEEL; Determining Toe In/Toe Out
12 R E AR W H EE L S PROCEDURE 4 REAR WHEELS INSTALLING/ADJUSTING THEREAR WHEEL AND QUICK-RELEASE AXLES (FIGURE 1) 1. Make sure that the axle receiver hex nut is securely tightened before installing the rear wheels. 2. Depress detent pin in the quick-release axle and slide axle through the axle rece...
Page 13 - PROCEDURE 4; FIGURE 4 - REPLACING CAMBER INSERTS
13 2. Measure the distance between the center lines at the rear and front of the rear wheels at approximately 12-inches from the ground/floor (FIGURE 3). NOTE: For optimum accuracy, perform STEP 2 with thewheelchair occupied. 3. Determine the difference between the two (2) mea- surements. If the dif...
Page 14 - PROCEDURE 5
14 F O RK / SP R I N G / CRANK EXCELERATOR/LI'LEXCELERATOR FORK ASSEMBLYINSTALLATION (FIGURE 1) 1. Remove the fork assembly from the packaged con- tainer. 2. Slide fork assembly through the opening in the front frame (Goose Neck) making sure to seat washerand ball bearing housing. 3. Seat ball beari...
Page 16 - REMOVING TENSION SPRING.
16 F O RK / SP R I N G / CRANK FORK/SPRING/CRANK PROCEDURE 5 30. Torque the two (2) cap nuts 260-390 inch-pounds. 31. Install the brake arm clamp onto the new fork. 32. Secure the brake arm to the brake arm clamp with the hex bolt and locknut. Torque to 22-26 inch-pounds. 33. Reinstall the shifting ...
Page 18 - SHIFTER CABLE ADJUSTMENT; SHIFTER CABLE INSTALLATION; CAUTION; This Procedure includes the following:; SPEED SHIFTERS; INDICATOR CHAIN ADJUSTMENT
18 SPEE D S H I FT E R S FIGURE 2 - LI'L EXCELERATOR THREE (3) SPEED SHIFTER CABLE ADJUSTMENT Procedure B (FIGURE 3) NOTE: If the following procedure does not enable all three(3) gears, contact a qualified technician or Invacare forassistance. 1. Ensure that the indicator chain is fully screwed into...
Page 19 - Ensure that knurled screw is secure.; PROCEDURE 6; slot in shift
19 Hub Axle Shift Rod Bracket (EXCELERATOR ONLY) Guiding Rib Gearbox (Clickbox) (Insert into slot in clickbox opening) Axle Bore Adjusting Sleeve FIGURE 5 - EXCELERATOR/EXCELERATOR XLT SEVEN (7) SPEED SHIFTER CABLE ADJUSTMENT/ REPLACEMENT - SACHS HUB ONLY Groove for Knurled Screw Knurled Screw Shift...
Page 21 - CHAIN
21 Step 5 Hand Crank Sprocket Assembly FIGURE 4 - EXCELERATOR XLT/XLT 2000 CHAIN INSTALLATION- TWENTY-FOUR (24) OR TWENTY- SEVEN (27) SPEED CASSETTE Chain Derailleur and Wheel Sprocket Step 4 Step 3 FIGURE 3 - EXCELERATOR - XLT CHAIN ADJUSTMENT Socket Screws Fork Crank Handles EXCELERATOR XLT/XLT 20...
Page 22 - PARKING BRAKE
22 P ARK I N G BRAK E This Procedure includes the following: Using Parking Brake Parking Brake Adjustment/Replacement Adjustment CABLE. 1. Loosen the hex nut and turn the adjuster barrel clock- wise (tighten) or counterclockwise (loosen) to adjustthe cable. Retighten hex nut. BRAKE PADS. 1. Adjust t...
Page 23 - Push pin MUST protrude through hole in back cane.; PROCEDURE 9; FIGURE 1 - BACK HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
23 This Procedure includes the following: Back Height Adjustment (Adjustable Backs Only) Sliding Seat Adjustment Excelerator XLT/XLT 2000 Back Angle Adjustment BACK HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT(ADJUSTABLE BACKS ONLY)(FIGURE 1) 1. Unlatch the two (2) fastening flaps that secure the top of the back upholstery to...
Page 24 - FIGURE 4 - EXCELERATROR XLT/XLT 2000 BACK
24 BACK / SE A T FIGURE 3 - SLIDING SEAT ADJUSTMENT - EXCELERATROR XLT/XLT 2000 BACK/SEAT PROCEDURE 9 3. Remove the locknuts from the threaded studs from seat rails on both sides of seat. 4. Remove seat from seat rails. 5. Reverse STEPS 3-4 to install NEW seat onto seat rails. 6. Reverse STEPS 1-2 t...
Page 25 - UPHOLSTERY; ALL EXCELERATORS EXCEPT XLT/XLT 2000; BACK UPHOLSTERY REPLACEMENT
25 This Procedure includes the following: Seat Upholstery Replacement Back Upholstery Replacement FIGURE 1 - SEAT UPHOLSTERY REPLACEMENT Back Upholstery Towards Front of Chair U P H O L S T E R Y SEAT UPHOLSTERY REPLACEMENT(FIGURE 1) 1. Remove seat cushion and back upholstery from chair. 2. Unlatch ...
Page 26 - FOOTREST; Replacing Individual Footplates
26 F OO T R ES T EXCELERATOR/LI'L EXCELERATORFOOTREST ADJUSTMENT/REPLACEMENT (FIGURE 1) NOTE: Range of the Footrest is 0 to 4-1/2-inches. Adjusting Footrest Height: 1. Loosen the socket screws on both footrests. 2. Slide the footplate up or down to desired height. 3. Retighten the socket screw that ...
Page 29 - OPERATION; UPSHIFT; HAND CRANK ASSEMBLY; SPEED
29 O PE RA T I O N This Procedure includes the following: Hand Crank Assembly Shifting Gears Backing Up/Braking/Parking Brake Steering/Cornering Mountain Drive Option OPERATION PROCEDURE 12 Excelerator XLT Twenty-four (24) Speed(FIGURE 2) To shift gears, you MUST turn the crank forward with thechain...
Page 30 - FIGURE 3 - EXCELERATOR XLT 2000 TWENTY-SEVEN
30 BACKING-UP Use the rear wheels (i. e. like a manual wheelchair) tobackup. When backing up keep the front wheel straight. BRAKING Reversing Drum Brakes - Seven (7) Speed ONLY Use the brakes intermittently on your Excelerator cycle tobring it to a complete stop. Apply by pedaling in reverse. Hand B...
Page 31 - Steering the Handcycle; Switching to Mountain Drive Option; Tightening Hand Crank
31 WARNING The twenty-seven (27) speed cassette on theExcelerator XLT 2000 uses the hand brake as theprimary brake. Reverse pedaling WILL NOT stopthe bike. STEERING/CORNERING WARNING DO NOT attempt to corner the handcycle at highspeeds. This could result in a fall causing injury and/or damage to the...
Page 32 - Adjusting Gear Shift Push Button (FIGURE 7); ADJUSTING GEAR SHIFT PUSH BUTTON; BEARING PLAY ADJUSTMENT
32 Adjusting Gear Shift Push Button (FIGURE 7) WARNING Incorrect adjustment of gear shift push buttonmay reult in a failure of the coaster brake, pos-sibly causing injury and or damage. 1. Loosen, but do not remove the allen set screw in the middle of the gear shift push button. 2. Turn in the gear ...
Page 33 - OPTIONS; Operating the Safety Light; Batteries
33 O P T I O N S PROCEDURE 13 OPTIONS This Procedure includes the following: Water Bottle Installation Tow Bar Installation Safety Light Installation Computer Installation Seat Positioning Strap Installation Horizontal Handles Tri-Pin Spinning Quad Handles Gloves Safety Flag Safety Helmet Operating ...
Page 34 - FIGURE 1 - INSTALLATION OF OPTIONS
34 Water Bottle Seat Positioning Strap Safety Light Step 3 Step 2 Step 1 Horizontal Handles and Gloves Flag Tow Bar Tri-Pin Quad Handles FIGURE 1 - INSTALLATION OF OPTIONS SAFETY HELMET (FIGURE 1) 1. Secure helmet using the chin strap. 2. Ensure proper fit. LATERAL SUPPORT (FIGURE 1) 1. Position lat...
Page 35 - LIMITED WARRANTY; WARRANTY
35 LIMITED WARRANTY PLEASE NOTE: THE WARRANTY BELOW HAS BEEN DRAFTED TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL LAW APPLICABLE TOPRODUCTS MANUFACTURED AFTER JULY 4, 1975. This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser/user of our products. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have ot...
