AMTRYKE PACELINE MAF 16 (01) PDF MANUAL

Refer to the assembly instructions carefully before beginning and follow the sequence shown.

Be careful when assembling your tryke. Make sure that your working area is free of possible sources of danger, such as tools lying around.

WARNING: THERE IS ALWAYS A DANGER OF INJURY WHEN WORKING WITH TOOLS OR DOING MANUAL WORK.

Always dispose of packaging material properly. Do not let children play with plastic bags.

WARNING: THERE IS A RISK OF SUFFOCATION WITH PLASTIC BAGS. KEEP PLASTIC BAGS AWAY FROM CHILDREN

When assembling your tryke, bolt all parts together loosely at first and check that they have been put together correctly. Tighten locknuts by hand until snug, and then use proper tools to tighten nuts completely.

CAUTION: CHECK THAT ALL SCREWS HAVE BEEN SECURELY TIGHTENED BEFORE USING YOUR TRYKE.

NOTE: Amtryke must be assembled by an adult.

Carefully remove and lay out all parts from the carton so that you don’t scratch or lose any parts or pieces. Check that you have all the necessary parts.

Need to notify customer service within 30 days***

Tools Included:

Adjustable Wrench

3-way Allen Wrench (4mm, 5mm, 6mm)

Folding Allen Wrench Set (2mm, 3mm, 4mm, 5mm, 6mm, Phillips and standard Screwdriver)

Standard Components:

Rear Frame

Pedals

Front Frame with Handlebar

Wheels (3) Front Wheel, Rear Non-Drive Wheel, Rear Drive Wheel

Tool Kit

Basket

Seat Base

Seat Post

Parking Brake Post

Hardware Bag

Seat

Optional Components:

Seatback System

Seatback

Push Handle

Front Steering Rod

Rear Steering Rod

Lateral Support Pads

Lateral Support Mounts

Lumbar Support

Headrest

Headrest Extension Tube

Tools Needed: Adjustable Wrench

Parts Needed: Rear Frame, Non-drive Rear Wheel, Drive Rear Wheel, Axle Nuts (2), Axle Caps (2), Washers (2), Locking Key (1)

1a: Install Drive Wheel (Right Side)

Install Key Onto Axle On Drive Side (Right).

Install Drive Wheel Onto Axle, Making Sure The Key Slides Into Key Slot Of Wheel.

Install Washer After Wheel.

Install Axle Nut Using The Supplied Adjustable Wrench.

*Note: Only Snug This Nut, Do Not Fully Tighten Yet Until Non Drive Wheel Is Also Installed.

1b: Install Non-Drive Side Wheel (Left Side)

Slide Non-Drive Wheel (Bearing With Silver Ring) On Axle With Mounting Flange Facing In (Left Side).

Install Washer Onto Axle After Wheels.

Install Nyloc Nut Onto Axle After Washer.

Tighten Nyloc Nut Using The Supplied Adjustable Wrench.

*Note: Do Not Fully Tighten Nut Until Both Wheels Are Installed.

1c: Tighten Both Wheels And Install Wheel Caps

Starting With The Drive Wheel, Tighten The Axle Nut Until There Is No Lateral Movement. If The Wheel Moves Side To Side Continue Tightening A Quarter Turn At A Time. The Axle Threads Should Extend Past The Nylon On The Nut With Approx. One Thread Showing.

Proceed To The Non-Drive Wheel And Tighten That Axle Nut Until It Is Tight, No Lateral Movement In The Wheel, And The Nylon Extends Onto The Axle Thread.

Note: Same Amount Of Threads Should Be Visible On Both Sides.

Once Tight And No Lateral Movement, Install The Axle Caps Over The Axle Nuts On Both Sides.

(Skip this step if Rear-Steer Kit was not ordered)

The Rear Steering (RS) And Rear Brake Cable Are Already On The Rear Frame.

Loosen The Qr Lever On The Rs Bracket. Slide The Handle Into The RS Bracket Approximately 3″.

Verify The Main RS Bracket (“L” Bracket”) Is Pointing Straight Toward The Left Rear Wheel.

Rotate The Handle Until It Is Pointing Straight Back And Aligned With The Frame.

Tighten The Qr Lever So That It Is Facing The Same Direction As Shown (Roughly 10 O’ Clock Position).

*Note: Make Sure The Handle Is Installed At Least 3″ Into The RS Bracket.

Step 3a: Install Front Frame Into Rear Frame

Make Sure Kickstand Is In The Down Position On The Rear Frame.

Slide The Connection Flange Of The Front Frame Into The Slot Of The Rear Frame (As Shown).

Make Sure The Locking Bolt Slides All The Way Into Place And The Flanges Are Fully Seated Together.

Step 3b. Lock Front And Rear Frame Together

Move Locking Lever Into Upright Position.

Using The “Grab-Tab”, Pull The Safety Button Toward The Front Of The Tryke.

Hold Safety Button Back With Non Dominant Hand.

Push Down Locking Lever With Dominant Hand And Release “Grab-Tab” Of Safety Button To Lock Lever In Place.

Safety Check: Once Locked, Pull Up On Lever To Make Sure Assembly Is Locked. Check To Make Sure No Gap Between Front And Rear Flanges. Hold Rear Frame And Try To Move Front Frame. If Front Frame Moves, Tighten Locking Bolt To 25nm.

*Note: Lock Should Click Into Place If Properly Seated

*Note: If Lever And Safety Button Are Contacting, Start Over And Make Sure Safety Button Is All The Way Back.

Install Quick Release Lever (QR) Into Front Wheel So That The Lever Is On The Opposite Side Of The Brake Rotor.

Slide Wheel Up Into Front Fork Dropouts.

Once The Wheel Is Fully Seated Into Fork Dropouts, Tighten The QR Lever To Complete Installation.

Flip Up Kickstand Once Front Wheel Is Installed.

Loosen QR And Re-Tighten Once Kick Stand Is In An Upright Position. This Is To Verify Wheel Is Fully Seated And Properly Aligned.

Slide The Base Of The Stem Into The Head Tube Of The Tryke.

Remove The Rubber Plug In The Top Of The Stem To Reveal The 6mm Allen Bolt.

Make Sure The Stem Is Straight Inline With Front Wheel Before Tightening.

Tighten The 6mm Allen Bolt Using The Supplied Folding Allen Wrench.

Note: Make Sure Stem Is Inserted Past Minimum Insertion Line Before Tightening.

Open Quick Release (Qr) Levers On Telescoping Rod Mounts (Top Of Stem).

Slide Handlebar Rods Into Top Of Stem.

Once Desired Position Is Achieved, Close The Qr Levers To Lock The Handlebar In Place.

*Note: Pull/Push The Handlebar To Verify It Is Locked In Place. If The Handlebar Still Moves: Open The Qr Levers, Tighten The Nuts On The Backside Of Both Qr Levers, And Close Qr Levers. Repeat This Until The Handlebar Is Locked In Place.

If The Qr Levers Won’t Close: Open The Qr Levers, Loosen The Nuts On The Backside Of Both Qr Levers, And Close Qr Levers.

(Skip Step If Three Speed Kit Or Rear Rider Brake Not Ordered)

Make Sure The Shifter Is In The Highest Gear.

Under The Connection Flange, Connect The Front And Rear Cables Together By Tightening Them By Hand.

Rotate The Rear Cable Bolt On To The Front Cable Nut Until They Are Tight.

Note: If Not Connected, Shifter Will Not Work And Chain May Not Function Properly.

(Step If Rear-Steer Kit Not Ordered)

Step 8a: Install Front Rear Steering Rod

Slide Front Steering Rod Through The Guide Under Kickstand (From Front To Back Of Tryke).

To Connect The Front And Rear Rods, Insert Pin Through Both Sides Until It Is Fully Seated.

Note: Do Not Attach Steering Rod To Front Fork Until Middle Pin Is Installed. This Will Make Pin Installation Much Easier.

Step 8b. Tighten Front Steering Rod Onto Front Fork

Unthread The Front Thumb Screw.

Place The Front Rod Onto The Front Mount.

Reinstall The Thumb Screw.

Tools Needed: Adjustable Wrench, Flip Wrench Set (4mm Allen wrench)

Parts Needed: Parking Brake Post, Long Allen Head Screws (2), Nyloc Nuts (2)

Step 9a.

Place Parking Brake Post Onto Desired Side Of Frame On Rear Axle Tube At The Mounting Pad.

Slide Long Allen Head Bolts Through The Parking Brake Post And Then Through The Mounting Pad.

Step 9b.

From The Bottom Of The Frame, Start The Supplied Nuts By Hand Onto The Long Allen Head Bolts.

Do This With Both Bolts.

Using The 4mm Allen Head Wrench And Adjustable Wrench, Tighten Both Bolts Until They Are Tightly Clamped Onto The Frame.

Note: Do Not Overtighten Bolts, This Could Lead To Early Bearing Failure.

Note: Tighten Each Bolt The Same Amount To Ensure Post Is Straight

Slide White Plastic Liner Onto Frame Tubes Until Fully Seated.

Slide Seat Base Over Plastic Liner Until Fully Seated.

Slide The Seat Base Knobs Through The Holes In The Seat Base And Plastic Liner.

Tighten The Knobs By Hand.

Note: This Is A Great Time To Estimate To Seat Base Placement. Based On Rider Leg Length. Additional Adjustment May Be Required.

Paceline 20 Leg Length Estimates:

28-33 inches – Front Position

34-39 inches – Middle Position

40-45 inches – Back Position

Paceline 16 Leg Length Estimates:

21-23 inches – Front Position

34-27 inches – Middle Position

28-31 inches – Back Position

Parts Needed: Seat Post, Seat

Tools Needed: Adjustable Wrench

Flip Seat Over So The Mounting Bracket Is Facing Up.

Slide The Mounting Post On The Seat Post Into The Seat Mounting Bracket On The Seat.

Make Sure Both Are Aligned In A Straight Position And The Seat Post Is Fully Seated Into The Bracket.

Using The Adjustable Wrench, Tighten The Mounting Nuts Until Both Nuts Are Tight.

*Note: Make Sure The Same Number Of Threads Are Visible On Each Side

Loosen And Pull Outward On The Red Adjustment Knob.

Slowly Lower The Seat Post Into The Top Of The Seat Base.

Make Sure The Safety Pin “Clicks” Into The Desired Hole On The Seat Post.

Tighten The Adjustment Knob To Lock The Seat Post Into Place.

(Skip Step If Seat-Back Not Ordered)

Loosen The Locking Knob On The Side Of Seat Post.

Slide Short Side Of Seatback “L” Bracket Into The Back Of The Seat Post.

Install To Desired Depth And Re-tighten The Locking Bolt.

*Note: Make Sure Seatback Is Inserted A Minimum Of 2″ Depth To Ensure It Can Be Locked In Place.

Install Seatback By Loosening The Locking Knob.

Slide The Seatback Bracket On To The Seatback.

Tighten The Knob At The Desired Height.

Tools Needed: Folding Allen Wrench Set (4mm)

Parts Needed: Rear Frame, Basket, Basket Screws (4mm Drive)

Place Basket Over Frame Support Tube.

Align Rear Bolt Holes With Nuts In Rear Frame Tube.

Install Both Bolts Using The 4mm Allen Wrench.

Push Down On Front Of Basket To Verify It Is Fully Seated.

Before riding, familiarize yourself how the tryke operates – its steering, braking and gear shifts (if applicable). Adjust the seat, handlebars and pedals to fit the rider.

Amtrykes should be used with close adult supervision.

Riders must wear helmets. The helmet must fit appropriately. A properly fitting helmet sits on the head comfortably. Wear the helmet flat on the head, not tilted back at an angle. Make sure the helmet fits snugly and does not obstruct the field of vision. Make sure the chin strap fits securely and that the buckle stays fastened.

Riders must wear shoes. If shoes have laces, they must be tied properly.

WARNING: NEVER ALLOW MORE THAN ONE RIDER ON AMTRYKE.

To avoid tipping the tryke over, approach wheelchair ramps or thresholds at a 90-degree angle.

WARNING: DO NOT RIDE IN OR NEAR TRAFFIC, OR WHERE THERE IS A RISK OF FALLING OFF CURBS, STAIRS, POTHOLES OR OTHER HAZARDS.

Use caution on sloped parking lots, driveways and sidewalks. Avoid excess speed by having an adult restrain the tryke from behind on sloped surfaces.

Many riders do not have the motor skills required to be able to use the hand brake effectively.

WARNING: DO NOT RESTRAIN TRYKE BY GRABBING HANDLEBARS OR HAND BRAKE – THIS MAY CAUSE IT TO TURN SHARPLY AND TIP OVER

Depending on trunk stability, behavioral compliance and body awareness, some riders may need supports (e.g. lateral, head), belts (e.g. lap, shoulder), abductor strap or other specialized equipment. A physical therapist/health professional should assist you with any recommendations.

Riders should only be allowed to ride trykes that are the appropriate size. If you are uncertain, refer to Amtryke Sizing Chart in this manual or contact a physical therapist or occupational therapist.

Before riding, always check that all tires are inflated properly.

If parts are broken or missing, the tryke should not be used until repaired.

Most trykes are equipped with a steering pin and have three steering options available:

Full steering: No steering pin. This option allows riders to make sharp turns and is appropriate for riders who ride at slow speeds or in close quarters. Close adult supervision is required.

Limited steering: This option allows riders to turn 20 degrees in either direction, thus, reducing the risk of over-steering or tipping over.

No steering: This option allows for riding straight only. A supervising adult is required to turn the tryke.

If your tryke has brakes (front or coaster brakes) be careful when using the brakes. Operate the brakes gradually.

If your tryke has front brakes (front disc brake or both front disc brake and rear disc brake) squeeze the brake lever(s) gradually until you feel brake(s) working.

The left brake lever operates the front caliper brake and the right lever operates the rear brake.

To stop your tryke, use both brakes. It is advisable to start braking by operating the rear brake slightly before the front brake.

WARNING: BE CAREFUL WHEN OPERATING BRAKES. SUDDEN BRAKING MAY CAUSE TRYKE TO TIP OVER.

If your tryke has gear shifts, use caution when shifting gears.

When shifting gears, keep pedaling but reduce pedaling pressure.

Do not try to change gears when pedals or wheels are not moving.

Also, never change gears while back pedaling and do not force the gear shifter when changing gears.

CAUTION: USE CAUTION WHEN SHIFTING GEARS

Wobbly wheels cut braking power, so keep all wheels running true. Wheels can lose alignment over time when spokes stretch. Wheel alignment takes special tools and know-how, so have this done by a professional/bike shop.

Proper tire pressure is also very important. If tire pressure is too low, it can cause a flat and rolling resistance, and if tire pressure is too high, it can cause a tube to blow out. Keep tires inflated to the pressure marked on the tire. Correct pressure assures longest tire life. Repair tube punctures with a self-adhesive patch, follow instructions that came with the repair kit.

Brake pads wear out so inspect them at least every six months. Make sure that they are properly aligned on the wheel rim for maximum braking power. Make adjustments if necessary.

It is best to let a professional replace brake pads. If you, however, decide to replace them yourself, remove the old brake pads and install new pads in the brake caliper. Tighten the caliper mounting bolts.

Clean the chain at least every six months, more often if you have been riding your tryke over sand and dirt, or through water and mud.

You do not have to remove the chain for cleaning. You may clean the chain with an environmentally safe chain cleaning product and brush. If you use a solvent (such as kerosene) then remove the chain (with a chain rivet tool) and immerse it in the solvent to avoid spilling/staining, particularly on the tires or brake pads.

Before riding your tryke, always check that it is in proper working order. Check that all quick release lock levers, nuts and bolts are properly tightened, and that tires are properly inflated.

Follow this maintenance schedule to keep your Amtryke in safe operating condition:

PART	TO DO LIST	WHEN
All handlebar bolts	Check tightness	Every 4 months
Brake cables	Check for slack, frayed cable	Every 6 months
Brake levers	Check tightness on handlebars	Every 6 months
Brake pads	Inspect for wear, alignment	Every 6 months
Chain	Check for wear, clean, re-lube or tension	Every 6 months
Pedals	Check tightness	Every 9 months
Rear axle nuts	Check tightness	Every 4 months
Tires	Check tire pressure	Weekly
Wheel alignment	Check wheels for out of trueness	Every 6 months
Seat Post	Check tightness of levers	Weekly
Seat	Check tightness	Monthly