Invacare Top End Eliminator, User Manual

Page 1: ...Invacare Top End Eliminator NRG Racing Chair en 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: ...from Invacare Trademarks are identified by and All trademarks are owned by or licensed to Invacare Corporation or its subsidiaries unless otherwise noted Making Life s Experiences Possible is a regist...

Page 3: ...perating the Racing Chair 28 7 Upholstery 29 7 1 Back Upholstery Components 29 7 2 Back Upholstery Adjustment 33 7 3 Seat Cushion 35 7 4 Adjusting the Seat Upholstery 36 8 Wheels 38 8 1 Determining To...

Page 4: ...to be used for longer faster rides in recreational areas including paved crushed gravel riding paths or off road courses They are not intended to be used as a daily wheelchair or the treatment of any...

Page 5: ...ce 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 Wheels UPHOLSTERY AND...

Page 6: ...on ITEM DESCRIPTION A Webrings for Back Uphostery B Knee Pan C Cage D Main Steering Tube E Front Wheel F Front Fork G Compensator Cylinder H Track Control Steering Mechanism I Weight Capacity Label J...

Page 7: ...e backrest upright 5 to 8 inches Seat Height height from floor Rear 15 20 inches Front 16 20 inches Overall Length Front Wheel to Rear Wheel 70 or 74 inches Camber 11 12 and 13 degrees Rear Wheel Size...

Page 8: ...Straps 25 30 35 Tool Kit Pushrims Front and Rear Wheels and Side Guards Aluminum Knee Plate Options see order form Solid Seat Cordless Speedometer Additional Straps Cushion Racing Shirt Wheel Bag Carb...

Page 9: ...on PSI rating is printed on the side of the tire Conversion formula 1 psi 6 895 kPa approx 7 kPa PSI KILOPASCALS 50 345 55 379 60 414 65 448 70 483 75 517 80 552 85 586 90 621 95 655 100 690 105 724 1...

Page 10: ...are unable to understand the warnings cautions or instructions contact a healthcare professional or provider before attempting to use this equipment DO NOT use this product or any available optional e...

Page 11: ...y secured could cause loss of stability resulting in serious injury or damage After ANY adjustments repair or service and before use make sure that all attaching hardware is tightened securely DANGER...

Page 12: ...ndividual rests solely with the user and his her health care professional capable of making such a selection Use this information only as a basic guide The techniques that are discussed on the followi...

Page 13: ...ing chair to bottom out and or turn over and cause bodily harm or damage to the racing chair WARNING Risk of Injury or Damage DO NOT attempt to lift the racing chair by any removable detachable parts...

Page 14: ...r Damage To avoid injury or damage from moving parts ALWAYS keep hands and fingers clear of moving parts WARNING Risk of Injury or Damage Improper operation may change the normal balance center of gra...

Page 15: ...uses said racing chair as a weight training apparatus Invacare shall NOT be liable for bodily injury and the warranty is void DO NOT use the racing chair as a weight training apparatus As of this dat...

Page 16: ...chair as they may be inadvertently released resulting in possible injury to the user and or assistant DANGER Risk of Death or Serious Injury Not wearing your seat positioning strap could result in de...

Page 17: ...flat or underinflated tires can cause injury as well as damage to the tire tube and racing chair wheels DO NOT ride on a flat or under inflated tires CARBON FIBER WHEELS ONLY Carbon Fiber Wheels MUST...

Page 18: ...perienced assistant help in the transferring to and from the racing chair The assistant should hold down the front of the racing chair to avoid any instability that may occur Some racers will rest on...

Page 19: ...will change your center of gravity and may result in tipping over backwards DO NOT sit erect or lean over the top of the back upholstery Position the racing chair as close as possible to the desired o...

Page 20: ...ion by front wheel front wheel should come to a gradual stop Loosen tighten hex crews if wheel wobbles noticeably or binds to a stop There will be some play in the front wheel q Inspect that the wheel...

Page 21: ...Inspect upholstery for rips or sagging q Inspect that rear wheel axles are securely tightened q Inspect that there is no excessive side movement or binding when rear wheel is lifted and spun q Inspec...

Page 22: ...rn or Performance Squeaks and Rattles Looseness in Racing Chair Solutions X X X Check tires for correct and equal pressure X X Check for loose stem nuts X X Check spokes and nipples X X X X X Adjust t...

Page 23: ...heel A underneath the fender B and then position axle C into the axle receiver D Fig 5 3 CAUTION Risk of Damage Damage to the camber bushing may result if the axle of the rear wheel is overtightened D...

Page 24: ...ar Wheel Fig 5 4 1 Position the 1 4 hex key A into the axle B Fig 5 5 Fig 5 6 2 Place the spacer with O ring C on the axle B This spacer puts the high performance rear wheel in the same mounting locat...

Page 25: ...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 w...

Page 26: ...hair Fig 5 10 The right thumb screw K controls how straight the chair tracks or whether it veers left or right If you loosen the thumb screw and then re engage the track control the chair will steer m...

Page 27: ...ten the thumb screw or increase turning radius to match track lane When adjusting track control steering this may take several adjustment attempts repeat process as many times as necessary Travel the...

Page 28: ...s Rotate the pushrim forward toward the front to propel the racing chair forward Operating the Track Control Right Side of Chair Fig 6 1 Straight If you push the track control J on the right side of...

Page 29: ...olstery K Cage L Loop L Small piece of loop optional that is used for a tool kit There are three basic attachment points Hook and Loop strap at the top back upholstery strap and lower flap Hook and lo...

Page 30: ...own on top of each other and attaches to itself The center portion of the strap has loop L The right side portion of the strap has a hook H on the inside and outside The left side portion of the strap...

Page 31: ...tri fold configuration where each side folds down on top of each other and attaches to itself The center portion of the strap has loop L The right side portion of the strap has a hook H on the inside...

Page 32: ...ration purposes only They do not appear on the upholstery Lower Flap Completely Disconnected from Seat Fig 7 9 The lower flap I is located on the underside of the cage K It has loop L sewn into the in...

Page 33: ...urther rearward in the cage this allows the pelvis to go back further in the chair If the tension on the back strap is adjusted to be tight then the athlete will be positioned further forward in the c...

Page 34: ...ts resulting in a loose fit Fig 7 12 4 Lengthen the back upholstery strap G by pulling the each side of the strap from around the rear uprights F 5 Reconnect the back strap to the desired tension 6 Af...

Page 35: ...on M and pull up to disconnect the hook and loop that holds the cushion to the seat Fig 7 14 2 Position the cushion as far rearward as possible on the seat Fig 7 15 3 Press down on the cushion M to en...

Page 36: ...seat upholstery J 3 Disconnect the lower flap from the underside of the seat upholstery Fig 7 17 4 Disconnect the left and right sides of the seat upholstery as shown Seat Upholstery characteristics a...

Page 37: ...enter portion of the seat upholstery to loosen the tension and allow for a little more slack To Raise Seat Height Pull side straps out to increase tension and allow less slack in the center portion Fi...

Page 38: ...tion for the racing chair 3 Determine the difference between the two measurements If the difference between the two measurements is greater than 1 4 inch 0 1 8 inch for maximum rollability one of two...

Page 39: ...Measure the distance between the center lines at the rear and front of the rear wheels at approximately 12 inches from the ground floor 5 Repeat STEPS 1 4 until the toe in toe out measurement is less...

Page 40: ...the hex screw to ensure that the brake is adjusted properly When the brake is engaged the brake pads should rest solely on the rim of the wheel If not adjust the brake pads 4 Repeat this procedure un...

Page 41: ...ad B can slide out 2 Slide out the existing brake pad 3 Install new brake pad 4 Tighten set screw 5 Repeat for remaining brake pad 9 4 Adjusting Reach of Brake Lever Brake Lever positioned farther fro...

Page 42: ...air frame 5 Feed the bottom fastening flap of the new back upholstery between the racing chair frame and the clothing guards 6 Adjust the back upholstery to the desired tautness 7 Adjust the back upho...

Page 43: ...re tires with tubes sewn into the tires They are high pressure 140 lbs psi and MUST be glued to the rim Once they have a hole in them they MUST be replaced Tubular tires will lose air overnight but th...

Page 44: ...l ensure the rim is pushing onto the spokes at the top of the rear wheel 5 Reinstall rear wheel onto the racing chair 10 5 Replacing Front Wheel Reverse the steps below to remove the front wheel There...

Page 45: ...rack control steering mechanism from the stem Installing 1 Secure the steering mechanism C to the stem D on the frame E with large compensator nut A and leather washer B Tighten securely 10 7 Compensa...

Page 46: ...end of the screw and tighten securely with an Allen wrench Figure 10 9 4 Put the opposite end of the compensator cylinder in place on the track control steering mechanism and attach with a screw and...

Page 47: ...ng Screws F Camber Tube Clamp G Camber Tube 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...

Page 48: ...e C of the cage to the main beam D 2 Place the Eliminator NRG on its side 3 Using a 4mm hex key remove the two mounting screws E that secure the camber tube clamp F and camber tube G to the main beam...

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 49...

Page 50: ...the axles and axle receivers on the Eliminator NRG 3 Check tires for proper pressure and if not inflated properly inflate to recommended tire pressure listed on the side wall of the tire 4 The wheels...

Page 51: ...rame Install the set screw into the clamp and tighten securely Operating the Safety Light 1 Press button to turn safety light on off 2 Remove lens cover and slide switch back and forth for pulse or co...

Page 52: ...wheels are aligned No toe in toe out adjustment is required b If there is extra space between the alignment gauge A and rear tires the tires have a toe out condition Refer to Adjusting Toe in Toe Out...

Page 53: ...es not include any labor or shipping charges incurred in replacement part installation or repair of any such product Product repairs shall not extend this warranty coverage for repaired product shall...

Page 54: ...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 5...

Page 55: ...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 offic...

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