Owners Manual
Page 2
...; and ®. Teflon is a registered trademark of E.I. WD-40 is a registered trademark of the WD-40 Company. © 2010 Invacare Corporation. All trademarks are identified by or licensed to Invacare Corporation or its subsidiaries unless otherwise noted. Du Pont De Nemours and Company. All rights reserved. Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair 2 Part No 1154295
...; and ®. Teflon is a registered trademark of E.I. WD-40 is a registered trademark of the WD-40 Company. © 2010 Invacare Corporation. All trademarks are identified by or licensed to Invacare Corporation or its subsidiaries unless otherwise noted. Du Pont De Nemours and Company. All rights reserved. Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair 2 Part No 1154295
Owners Manual
Page 3
... Precautions ...35 Suggested Maintenance Procedures ...35 7 FRONT RIGGINGS ...38 Installing/Removing Footrests ...38 Adjusting Footrest Height...39 Installing Adjustable Angle Flip-Up Footplate Hinge...41 Part No 1154295 3 Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair
... Precautions ...35 Suggested Maintenance Procedures ...35 7 FRONT RIGGINGS ...38 Installing/Removing Footrests ...38 Adjusting Footrest Height...39 Installing Adjustable Angle Flip-Up Footplate Hinge...41 Part No 1154295 3 Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair
Owners Manual
Page 4
... Back Assembly ...67 Adjusting the Height of the Adjustable Height Back Canes...68 Adjusting the Back Angle ...68 Installing/Removing Non-Adjustable Stroller Handles ...71 Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair 4 Part No 1154295
... Back Assembly ...67 Adjusting the Height of the Adjustable Height Back Canes...68 Adjusting the Back Angle ...68 Installing/Removing Non-Adjustable Stroller Handles ...71 Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair 4 Part No 1154295
Owners Manual
Page 5
... the Wheel Locks ...91 Operating Hublocks ...95 Installing/Adjusting Anti-Tippers...97 14 RECLINER BACK OPTION ...98 Recliner Operation...98 Replacing Back/Headrest Upholstery...100 Part No 1154295 5 Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair
... the Wheel Locks ...91 Operating Hublocks ...95 Installing/Adjusting Anti-Tippers...97 14 RECLINER BACK OPTION ...98 Recliner Operation...98 Replacing Back/Headrest Upholstery...100 Part No 1154295 5 Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair
Owners Manual
Page 6
CONTENTS 15 CONTRACTURE FOOT ASSEMBLY ...102 Adjusting the Angle of the Contracture Assembly ...102 Adjusting the Angle of the Bilateral Contracture Footplate...103 Depth Adjustment ...105 Contracture Footplate Height Adjustment ...106 Contracture Assembly Width Adjustment...107 16 TRANSPORT READY OPTION ...110 About Transport Ready Packages...111 Compliance Information...111 Specifications ...111 Securing the Wheelchair to the Vehicle...112 Securing the Occupant ...116 Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair 6 Part No 1154295
CONTENTS 15 CONTRACTURE FOOT ASSEMBLY ...102 Adjusting the Angle of the Contracture Assembly ...102 Adjusting the Angle of the Bilateral Contracture Footplate...103 Depth Adjustment ...105 Contracture Footplate Height Adjustment ...106 Contracture Assembly Width Adjustment...107 16 TRANSPORT READY OPTION ...110 About Transport Ready Packages...111 Compliance Information...111 Specifications ...111 Securing the Wheelchair to the Vehicle...112 Securing the Occupant ...116 Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair 6 Part No 1154295
Owners Manual
Page 7
... could result in damage to hazards or unsafe practices which , if not avoided, may result in property damage or minor injury or both. Part No 1154295 7 Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair Gives useful tips, recommendations and information for definitions of the signal words. ƽ DANGER Danger indicates an imminently hazardous situation which...
... could result in damage to hazards or unsafe practices which , if not avoided, may result in property damage or minor injury or both. Part No 1154295 7 Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair Gives useful tips, recommendations and information for definitions of the signal words. ƽ DANGER Danger indicates an imminently hazardous situation which...
Owners Manual
Page 8
...SUBJECTED TO NEGLIGENCE, ACCIDENT, IMPROPER OPERATION, MAINTENANCE OR STORAGE, PRODUCTS MODIFIED WITHOUT INVACARE'S EXPRESS WRITTEN CONSENT INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, MODIFICATION THROUGH THE USE OF UNAUTHORIZED PARTS OR ATTACHMENTS; The side frames and crossmembers are under this warranty shall be free...JULY 4, 1975. This warranty is not warranted), to be limited to our factory without our prior consent. Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair 8 Part No 1154295 Product repairs shall not extend this product. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you ...
...SUBJECTED TO NEGLIGENCE, ACCIDENT, IMPROPER OPERATION, MAINTENANCE OR STORAGE, PRODUCTS MODIFIED WITHOUT INVACARE'S EXPRESS WRITTEN CONSENT INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, MODIFICATION THROUGH THE USE OF UNAUTHORIZED PARTS OR ATTACHMENTS; The side frames and crossmembers are under this warranty shall be free...JULY 4, 1975. This warranty is not warranted), to be limited to our factory without our prior consent. Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair 8 Part No 1154295 Product repairs shall not extend this product. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you ...
Owners Manual
Page 9
...Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair 2 Overview 2.1 Label Locations Wheelchairs without Transport Ready Option 2 OVERVIEW Serial Number Label WARNING Refer to Owner's Manual for a positive lock. P/N 60106X144 WARNING Detent balls should extend beyond the diameter of the axle bushing for proper anti-tipper setting. 1085379 Patent Label Solara 3G... P/N 1111025 WEIGHT CAPACITY LIMITE DE POIDS 200 LBS. (91 kgs.) REFER TO OWNER'S MANUAL SE RÉFÉRER AU MANUEL DE Spree 3G Part No 1154295 Solara 3G with Heavy Duty Package ...
...Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair 2 Overview 2.1 Label Locations Wheelchairs without Transport Ready Option 2 OVERVIEW Serial Number Label WARNING Refer to Owner's Manual for a positive lock. P/N 60106X144 WARNING Detent balls should extend beyond the diameter of the axle bushing for proper anti-tipper setting. 1085379 Patent Label Solara 3G... P/N 1111025 WEIGHT CAPACITY LIMITE DE POIDS 200 LBS. (91 kgs.) REFER TO OWNER'S MANUAL SE RÉFÉRER AU MANUEL DE Spree 3G Part No 1154295 Solara 3G with Heavy Duty Package ...
Owners Manual
Page 10
P/N 1120033 REV B - 08/05 Part No 1154295 2 OVERVIEW Wheelchairs with Transport Ready Option Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair 10 Refer to attached TRANSPORT READY OPTION Instruction Card and wheelchair Owner's Manual before use.
P/N 1120033 REV B - 08/05 Part No 1154295 2 OVERVIEW Wheelchairs with Transport Ready Option Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair 10 Refer to attached TRANSPORT READY OPTION Instruction Card and wheelchair Owner's Manual before use.
Owners Manual
Page 11
2.2 Component Identification Push Handle Rear Wheel Axle Rear Wheel Wheel Lock 2 OVERVIEW Seating System Armrest Seat Upholstery Wheelchair Frame Footplate Front Caster Part No 1154295 11 Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair
2.2 Component Identification Push Handle Rear Wheel Axle Rear Wheel Wheel Lock 2 OVERVIEW Seating System Armrest Seat Upholstery Wheelchair Frame Footplate Front Caster Part No 1154295 11 Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair
Owners Manual
Page 12
2 OVERVIEW 2.3 Typical Product Parameters SOLARA 3G SPREE 3G OVERALL WIDTH: 12 INCH WHEEL 16-24 INCH WHEELS OVERALL DEPTH: OVERALL HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE HEIGHT CANES: 20 INCH BACK CANES: 24 INCH BACK CANES: SHIPPING ... Height + 25 inches 66 lbs 63 lbs Standard Swing-Away Footrest (Standard) Articulating Swing-Away Footrest, elevating Swingaway Footrests, Lift Off Footrests, Contracture Footrests (Optional) Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair 12 Part No 1154295
2 OVERVIEW 2.3 Typical Product Parameters SOLARA 3G SPREE 3G OVERALL WIDTH: 12 INCH WHEEL 16-24 INCH WHEELS OVERALL DEPTH: OVERALL HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE HEIGHT CANES: 20 INCH BACK CANES: 24 INCH BACK CANES: SHIPPING ... Height + 25 inches 66 lbs 63 lbs Standard Swing-Away Footrest (Standard) Articulating Swing-Away Footrest, elevating Swingaway Footrests, Lift Off Footrests, Contracture Footrests (Optional) Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair 12 Part No 1154295
Owners Manual
Page 13
...WHEELS: HANDRIMS: CASTER SIZE: SEAT WIDTH: SEAT DEPTH SHORT FRAME: MEDIUM FRAME: LONG FRAME: BACK HEIGHT: WHEEL LOCKS: TILT-IN-SPACE: Part No 1154295 Dual Point - T-Arms Dual Point-Flip Back Cantilever Arms Desk and Full Non Locking Cantilever Arms Quick-Release or Fixed 12 inches... Back Cantilever Arms, Desk or Full Non Locking Cantilever arms Optional Black Optional 90° to 50° of Tilt 13 Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair Desk Length Dual Point Fixed Height - Full Length Adjustable Height - Desk Length Dual Point Fixed Height - Adjustable Height Dual...
...WHEELS: HANDRIMS: CASTER SIZE: SEAT WIDTH: SEAT DEPTH SHORT FRAME: MEDIUM FRAME: LONG FRAME: BACK HEIGHT: WHEEL LOCKS: TILT-IN-SPACE: Part No 1154295 Dual Point - T-Arms Dual Point-Flip Back Cantilever Arms Desk and Full Non Locking Cantilever Arms Quick-Release or Fixed 12 inches... Back Cantilever Arms, Desk or Full Non Locking Cantilever arms Optional Black Optional 90° to 50° of Tilt 13 Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair Desk Length Dual Point Fixed Height - Full Length Adjustable Height - Desk Length Dual Point Fixed Height - Adjustable Height Dual...
Owners Manual
Page 14
... measurements listed above. 2 OVERVIEW RECLINER BACK: FRAME: WEIGHT LIMITATION: Dual Cable Trigger Mechanism (Optional) 90 -160° of Tilt Steel Solara 3G: 300 lbs (136 kg) Solara with Heavy Duty Package: 400 lbs (182 kg) Spree 3G: 200 lbs (91 Kgs) *The seat-to tire wear Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair 14 Part No 1154295
... measurements listed above. 2 OVERVIEW RECLINER BACK: FRAME: WEIGHT LIMITATION: Dual Cable Trigger Mechanism (Optional) 90 -160° of Tilt Steel Solara 3G: 300 lbs (136 kg) Solara with Heavy Duty Package: 400 lbs (182 kg) Spree 3G: 200 lbs (91 Kgs) *The seat-to tire wear Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair 14 Part No 1154295
Owners Manual
Page 15
... CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. Contact Invacare/Carrier for use with this product or optional equipment. Part No 1154295 15 Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair Extra caution MUST be attached at all parts for use in conjunction with Invacare accessories. When outdoors on wet, soft ground or on gravel surfaces...
... CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. Contact Invacare/Carrier for use with this product or optional equipment. Part No 1154295 15 Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair Extra caution MUST be attached at all parts for use in conjunction with Invacare accessories. When outdoors on wet, soft ground or on gravel surfaces...
Owners Manual
Page 16
...to ensure that the footplates are clear of all pinch points before attempting active use the handrims for a positive lock. Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair 16 Part No 1154295 Make sure the hands and body of the occupant, attendants and bystanders are in place when engaged. Inasmuch ... pin are an option on the frame of the seat plate assembly for self-propulsion. Pinch point may order with or without the handrims), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the handrims as a platform. The necessary back angle (90°, 95°, 100°, 105°, 110°,...
...to ensure that the footplates are clear of all pinch points before attempting active use the handrims for a positive lock. Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair 16 Part No 1154295 Make sure the hands and body of the occupant, attendants and bystanders are in place when engaged. Inasmuch ... pin are an option on the frame of the seat plate assembly for self-propulsion. Pinch point may order with or without the handrims), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the handrims as a platform. The necessary back angle (90°, 95°, 100°, 105°, 110°,...
Owners Manual
Page 17
..., ensure that grips are dry prior to use only a clean towel lightly dampened with cool water. Part No 1154295 17 Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair Verify that the handgrips DO NOT twist on the handle. The Solara wheelchair MUST be operated by a healthcare professional or assistant when in the lower position and approximately...
..., ensure that grips are dry prior to use only a clean towel lightly dampened with cool water. Part No 1154295 17 Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair Verify that the handgrips DO NOT twist on the handle. The Solara wheelchair MUST be operated by a healthcare professional or assistant when in the lower position and approximately...
Owners Manual
Page 18
...all service and adjustments should be performed while the wheelchair is unoccupied. Lifting by any removable (detachable) parts. NEVER leave an unoccupied wheelchair on a sloped surface. Invacare strongly recommends proceeding down an incline with a water, ice or oil film. 3 SAFETY Lifting ƽ...attempt to lift the wheelchair by means of any removable (detachable) parts of the wheelchair may cause your wheelchair to tip over curbs or obstacles. Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair 18 Part No 1154295 DO NOT attempt to avoid hard braking or sudden stops...
...all service and adjustments should be performed while the wheelchair is unoccupied. Lifting by any removable (detachable) parts. NEVER leave an unoccupied wheelchair on a sloped surface. Invacare strongly recommends proceeding down an incline with a water, ice or oil film. 3 SAFETY Lifting ƽ...attempt to lift the wheelchair by means of any removable (detachable) parts of the wheelchair may cause your wheelchair to tip over curbs or obstacles. Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair 18 Part No 1154295 DO NOT attempt to avoid hard braking or sudden stops...
Owners Manual
Page 19
...is required to decrease in stability. Any change to seat/chest positioning straps - Serious injury can occur in -space Part No 1154295 19 Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair The seat positioning strap is not designed for the wheelchair user. ALWAYS make sure that the wheelchair is an... strap is stable before using the tilt-in the event of the eleven may order with or without the seat positioning strap), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the seat positioning strap as an additional safeguard for use as a safety device withstanding high stress loads such as...
...is required to decrease in stability. Any change to seat/chest positioning straps - Serious injury can occur in -space Part No 1154295 19 Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair The seat positioning strap is not designed for the wheelchair user. ALWAYS make sure that the wheelchair is an... strap is stable before using the tilt-in the event of the eleven may order with or without the seat positioning strap), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the seat positioning strap as an additional safeguard for use as a safety device withstanding high stress loads such as...
Owners Manual
Page 20
... • X X X X X X X X N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A X • X X N/A X X X X N/A N/A N/A X X X X • X X X X X X N/A N/A N/A X X X X X • X X X X X X N/A N/A X X N/A N/A X N/A • N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A X N/A X N/A X N/A N/A • X X X N/A X X X N/A X N/A X N/A N/A X • X X N/A X X X N/A X N/A X N/A N/A X X • X N/A X X X N/A X N/A X N/A N/A X X X • N/A X X X N/A X X X X X X X X X • N/A N/A N/A N/A X N/A X X X X X X X N/A X X X N/A Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair 20 Part No 1154295 BACK HEIGHT SEAT DEPTH BACK ANGLE SEATING SYSTEM...
... • X X X X X X X X N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A X • X X N/A X X X X N/A N/A N/A X X X X • X X X X X X N/A N/A N/A X X X X X • X X X X X X N/A N/A X X N/A N/A X N/A • N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A X N/A X N/A X N/A N/A • X X X N/A X X X N/A X N/A X N/A N/A X • X X N/A X X X N/A X N/A X N/A N/A X X • X N/A X X X N/A X N/A X N/A N/A X X X • N/A X X X N/A X X X X X X X X X • N/A N/A N/A N/A X N/A X X X X X X X N/A X X X N/A Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair 20 Part No 1154295 BACK HEIGHT SEAT DEPTH BACK ANGLE SEATING SYSTEM...
Owners Manual
Page 21
... it is stable before reclining or inclining (sitting up ) the wheelchair. If moving the rear wheel axle mounting brackets to maintain maximum stability and safety. Part No 1154295 21 Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair ALWAYS engage both in the wheelchair before using the recliner.
... it is stable before reclining or inclining (sitting up ) the wheelchair. If moving the rear wheel axle mounting brackets to maintain maximum stability and safety. Part No 1154295 21 Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair ALWAYS engage both in the wheelchair before using the recliner.