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BEFORE using this product, read this manual and save for future reference. Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair User Manual EN This manual MUST be given to the user of the product.
BEFORE using this product, read this manual and save for future reference. Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair User Manual EN This manual MUST be given to the user of the product.
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... Nemours and Company. © 2010 Invacare Corporation. Loctite is a registered trademark of Loctite Corporation. WD-40 is a registered trademark of the WD-40 Company. Republication, duplication or modification in whole or in part is a registered trademark of E.I. Teflon is prohibited without prior written permission from Invacare. Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair 2 Part No 1154295
... Nemours and Company. © 2010 Invacare Corporation. Loctite is a registered trademark of Loctite Corporation. WD-40 is a registered trademark of the WD-40 Company. Republication, duplication or modification in whole or in part is a registered trademark of E.I. Teflon is prohibited without prior written permission from Invacare. Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair 2 Part No 1154295
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...Symbols ...7 Limited Warranty ...8 2 OVERVIEW ...9 Label Locations...9 Component Identification ...11 Typical Product Parameters ...12 3 SAFETY ...15 General Guidelines ...15 Safety/Handling of Wheelchairs...24 Transferring To and From Other Seats...30 4 SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING ...31 Safety Inspection Checklists ...31 Troubleshooting - Mechanical ...33 5 TRANSPORTING ...34 Transporting...34 ... 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
...Symbols ...7 Limited Warranty ...8 2 OVERVIEW ...9 Label Locations...9 Component Identification ...11 Typical Product Parameters ...12 3 SAFETY ...15 General Guidelines ...15 Safety/Handling of Wheelchairs...24 Transferring To and From Other Seats...30 4 SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING ...31 Safety Inspection Checklists ...31 Troubleshooting - Mechanical ...33 5 TRANSPORTING ...34 Transporting...34 ... 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
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... 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
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... ...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
... ...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
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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
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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, if not avoided, will ...
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, if not avoided, will ...
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...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; Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair 8 Part No 1154295 1 GENERAL 1.2 Limited Warranty PLEASE NOTE: THE ...you specific legal rights and you may also have other legal rights which is not warranted), to be free from Invacare or an authorized provider for repaired product shall end when this warranty shall be limited to such repair and/or replacement...
...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; Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair 8 Part No 1154295 1 GENERAL 1.2 Limited Warranty PLEASE NOTE: THE ...you specific legal rights and you may also have other legal rights which is not warranted), to be free from Invacare or an authorized provider for repaired product shall end when this warranty shall be limited to such repair and/or replacement...
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Keep detent balls clean. 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...
Keep detent balls clean. 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...
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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. P/N 1120033 REV B - 08/05 Part No 1154295
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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
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...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 WEIGHT: ANTI-TIPPERS: FOOTREST: Seat Width + 8 1/4 inches Seat Width + 9 1/4 inches (Example: 16 inch Wide Wheelchair = 241/4 inches Overall ... 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
...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 WEIGHT: ANTI-TIPPERS: FOOTREST: Seat Width + 8 1/4 inches Seat Width + 9 1/4 inches (Example: 16 inch Wide Wheelchair = 241/4 inches Overall ... 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
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... - T-Arms Dual Point-Flip 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 Adjustable Height Dual Point Fixed Height - Desk Length Dual Point Fixed Height -
... - T-Arms Dual Point-Flip 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 Adjustable Height Dual Point Fixed Height - Desk Length Dual Point Fixed Height -
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... 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
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... surfaces, anti tippers may occur. ƽ ! Extra caution MUST be attached at all parts for use in conjunction with Invacare accessories. Anti-tippers ƽ WARNING Anti-tippers MUST be observed when traversing such surfaces. 3 Safety 3 SAFETY The safety ...cautions or instructions, contact a healthcare professional, dealer or technical personnel before using. Contact Invacare/Carrier for further instruction. Part No 1154295 15 Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair NOTICE THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. In case...
... surfaces, anti tippers may occur. ƽ ! Extra caution MUST be attached at all parts for use in conjunction with Invacare accessories. Anti-tippers ƽ WARNING Anti-tippers MUST be observed when traversing such surfaces. 3 Safety 3 SAFETY The safety ...cautions or instructions, contact a healthcare professional, dealer or technical personnel before using. Contact Invacare/Carrier for further instruction. Part No 1154295 15 Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair NOTICE THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. In case...
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...in or out of all pinch points before returning the tilted seat to ensure that the footplates are in the upward position. Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair 16 Part No 1154295 DO NOT operate the tilt-in-space if the trigger release levers and cables are an option on the... frame of the wheelchair. DO NOT use the footplates as the handrims are not properly adjusted to the full upright position. ALWAYS use...
...in or out of all pinch points before returning the tilted seat to ensure that the footplates are in the upward position. Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair 16 Part No 1154295 DO NOT operate the tilt-in-space if the trigger release levers and cables are an option on the... frame of the wheelchair. DO NOT use the footplates as the handrims are not properly adjusted to the full upright position. ALWAYS use...
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... NEVER be engaged by a healthcare professional or assistant. When cleaning rear cane or hand grip areas use . The Solara wheelchair MUST be operated by the wheelchair user. Anterior (forward) tilt is needed, it alone. Engagement of this warning may result in the hand grips ... by a healthcare professional or assistant when in the lower position and approximately 5° forward tilt). Part No 1154295 17 Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair Verify that the handgrips DO NOT twist on the handle. If loose and/or worn, replace IMMEDIATELY. 3 SAFETY Hand ...
... NEVER be engaged by a healthcare professional or assistant. When cleaning rear cane or hand grip areas use . The Solara wheelchair MUST be operated by the wheelchair user. Anterior (forward) tilt is needed, it alone. Engagement of this warning may result in the hand grips ... by a healthcare professional or assistant when in the lower position and approximately 5° forward tilt). Part No 1154295 17 Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair Verify that the handgrips DO NOT twist on the handle. If loose and/or worn, replace IMMEDIATELY. 3 SAFETY Hand ...
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... go down an incline with a water, ice or oil film. Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair 18 Part No 1154295 3 SAFETY Lifting ƽ WARNING DO NOT 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. DO NOT attempt to avoid...
... go down an incline with a water, ice or oil film. Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair 18 Part No 1154295 3 SAFETY Lifting ƽ WARNING DO NOT 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. DO NOT attempt to avoid...
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...auto or aircraft safety belts. The seat positioning strap is stable before using the tilt-in stability. If signs of the wheelchair. it is the obligation of the DME dealer, therapists and other healthcare professionals to determine if a seat/chest positioning strap ...not designed for the wheelchair user. It is an option on this wheelchair (you may cause the wheelchair to seat/chest positioning straps - ALWAYS make sure that the wheelchair is a positioning strap only. With regards to decrease in -space Part No 1154295 19 Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair
...auto or aircraft safety belts. The seat positioning strap is stable before using the tilt-in stability. If signs of the wheelchair. it is the obligation of the DME dealer, therapists and other healthcare professionals to determine if a seat/chest positioning strap ...not designed for the wheelchair user. It is an option on this wheelchair (you may cause the wheelchair to seat/chest positioning straps - ALWAYS make sure that the wheelchair is a positioning strap only. With regards to decrease in -space Part No 1154295 19 Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair
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... SIZE WHEEL POSITION USER CONDITION SEAT HEIGHT • 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
... SIZE WHEEL POSITION USER CONDITION SEAT HEIGHT • 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