Owners Manual
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... Height...62 Using/Installing/Adjusting Non-Locking Cantilever Arms...64 Arm Pad Replacement for Cantilever Arms...66 9 BACK/SEAT ...67 Folding/Unfolding the 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...
... Height...62 Using/Installing/Adjusting Non-Locking Cantilever Arms...64 Arm Pad Replacement for Cantilever Arms...66 9 BACK/SEAT ...67 Folding/Unfolding the 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...
Owners Manual
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... Quick-Release Axle ...86 Seat-To-Floor Height Adjustment ...87 Adjusting Forks...87 13 WHEEL LOCKS/ANTI-TIPPERS ...88 Wheel Lock Adjustment ...88 Using 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
... Quick-Release Axle ...86 Seat-To-Floor Height Adjustment ...87 Adjusting Forks...87 13 WHEEL LOCKS/ANTI-TIPPERS ...88 Wheel Lock Adjustment ...88 Using 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
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...PROBLEMS ARISING FROM NORMAL WEAR OR FAILURE TO ADHERE TO THESE INSTRUCTIONS. The side frames and crossmembers are under this warranty - coverage for a period of one year from the date of this limited warranty terminates. PRODUCTS DAMAGED BY REASON OF REPAIRS MADE TO ANY COMPONENT WITHOUT THE SPECIFIC CONSENT OF INVACARE... DAMAGES WHATSOEVER. Product repairs shall not extend this warranty shall be free from defects in replacement part installation or repair of purchase when purchased new and unused from Invacare or an authorized provider for the seat cushion (which vary ...
...PROBLEMS ARISING FROM NORMAL WEAR OR FAILURE TO ADHERE TO THESE INSTRUCTIONS. The side frames and crossmembers are under this warranty - coverage for a period of one year from the date of this limited warranty terminates. PRODUCTS DAMAGED BY REASON OF REPAIRS MADE TO ANY COMPONENT WITHOUT THE SPECIFIC CONSENT OF INVACARE... DAMAGES WHATSOEVER. Product repairs shall not extend this warranty shall be free from defects in replacement part installation or repair of purchase when purchased new and unused from Invacare or an authorized provider for the seat cushion (which vary ...
Owners Manual
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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
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... equipment without first completely reading and understanding these instructions and any additional instructional material such as owner's manuals, service manuals or instruction sheets supplied with this equipment - ACCESSORIES WARNINGS Invacare products are not recommended for further instruction. ALWAYS use . Contact Invacare/Carrier for use this product or optional equipment. If you are unable to use with Invacare products. NOTICE THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS...
... equipment without first completely reading and understanding these instructions and any additional instructional material such as owner's manuals, service manuals or instruction sheets supplied with this equipment - ACCESSORIES WARNINGS Invacare products are not recommended for further instruction. ALWAYS use . Contact Invacare/Carrier for use this product or optional equipment. If you are unable to use with Invacare products. NOTICE THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS...
Owners Manual
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... assistance to the wheelchair user is a feature of soap or ammonia based cleaning solutions will result in injury to the patient and/or the assistant(s). The Solara wheelchair MUST be engaged by a healthcare professional or assistant. When learning a new assistance technique, have an experienced assistant help you before using the wheelchair. Part No 1154295 17 Invacare® Solara...
... assistance to the wheelchair user is a feature of soap or ammonia based cleaning solutions will result in injury to the patient and/or the assistant(s). The Solara wheelchair MUST be engaged by a healthcare professional or assistant. When learning a new assistance technique, have an experienced assistant help you before using the wheelchair. Part No 1154295 17 Invacare® Solara...
Owners Manual
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... obstacles. DO NOT use the spreader bar as a weight bearing support. DO NOT attempt to avoid hard braking or sudden stops. Repair and Service Information ƽ WARNING Unless otherwise noted, all service and adjustments should be performed while the wheelchair is unoccupied. NEVER leave the occupied wheelchair unattended at any time, especially on an incline. Invacare strongly recommends proceeding...
... obstacles. DO NOT use the spreader bar as a weight bearing support. DO NOT attempt to avoid hard braking or sudden stops. Repair and Service Information ƽ WARNING Unless otherwise noted, all service and adjustments should be performed while the wheelchair is unoccupied. NEVER leave the occupied wheelchair unattended at any time, especially on an incline. Invacare strongly recommends proceeding...
Owners Manual
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... strap. Stability - Serious injury can occur in -space Part No 1154295 19 Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair These adjustments must be replaced IMMEDIATELY. All Models ƽ WARNING The back height, seat depth, back angle, seating system, tilt angle, seat height, size/position of the rear wheels, size/position of the front casters, as well as the...
... strap. Stability - Serious injury can occur in -space Part No 1154295 19 Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair These adjustments must be replaced IMMEDIATELY. All Models ƽ WARNING The back height, seat depth, back angle, seating system, tilt angle, seat height, size/position of the rear wheels, size/position of the front casters, as well as the...
Owners Manual
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...washer that secure the support bracket and sector block to the front rigging support tube. 2. 7.8 Replacing Bolt On Sector Block 1. Position the new sector block on Sector Block 47 Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair Make sure the locking... pin is facing up . 3. Remove the two mounting screws and washers that secure the existing sector block to the front rigging support tube. 2. FIGURE 9 Replacing Bolt On Sector Block Mounting Screw Washer Front Rigging Support Tube Mounting Screw Part...
...washer that secure the support bracket and sector block to the front rigging support tube. 2. 7.8 Replacing Bolt On Sector Block 1. Position the new sector block on Sector Block 47 Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair Make sure the locking... pin is facing up . 3. Remove the two mounting screws and washers that secure the existing sector block to the front rigging support tube. 2. FIGURE 9 Replacing Bolt On Sector Block Mounting Screw Washer Front Rigging Support Tube Mounting Screw Part...
Owners Manual
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... remove the armrest from the arm socket. 3. 8 Arms 8 ARMS ƽ WARNING After any adjustments, repair or service and before using wheelchair. otherwise injury or damage may occur. 8.1 Installing/Removing Dual Point Armrests (Fixed And Adjustable Height) ƽ WARNING Make sure the locking mechanism is secured ... lever located on the side rail to the up on page 51. Install armrest assembly into the arm sockets. 2. Part No 1154295 49 Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair Unlock armrest assembly by flipping the arm assembly release lever located on the...
... remove the armrest from the arm socket. 3. 8 Arms 8 ARMS ƽ WARNING After any adjustments, repair or service and before using wheelchair. otherwise injury or damage may occur. 8.1 Installing/Removing Dual Point Armrests (Fixed And Adjustable Height) ƽ WARNING Make sure the locking mechanism is secured ... lever located on the side rail to the up on page 51. Install armrest assembly into the arm sockets. 2. Part No 1154295 49 Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair Unlock armrest assembly by flipping the arm assembly release lever located on the...
Owners Manual
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... 67 Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair Push/pull the back towards the front of the following: • Unfold - otherwise injury or damage may occur. 9.1 Folding/Unfolding the Back Assembly ƽ WARNING The back MUST be locked securely in place. • Fold - 9 Back/Seat 9 BACK/SEAT ƽ WARNING After any adjustments, repair or service...
... 67 Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair Push/pull the back towards the front of the following: • Unfold - otherwise injury or damage may occur. 9.1 Folding/Unfolding the Back Assembly ƽ WARNING The back MUST be locked securely in place. • Fold - 9 Back/Seat 9 BACK/SEAT ƽ WARNING After any adjustments, repair or service...
Owners Manual
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... Stroller Handles 9.6 Installing/Replacing Seat Positioning Straps Installing 1. Install the hex screw through the seat positioning strap, coved spacers and back cane. 4. Remove the hex screw, locknut and seat positioning strap from the back plate of the wheelchair frame. Install the new seat positioning strap to the back plate. 2. Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair 72 Installing/Replacing Seat Positioning Straps Part No 1154295...
... Stroller Handles 9.6 Installing/Replacing Seat Positioning Straps Installing 1. Install the hex screw through the seat positioning strap, coved spacers and back cane. 4. Remove the hex screw, locknut and seat positioning strap from the back plate of the wheelchair frame. Install the new seat positioning strap to the back plate. 2. Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair 72 Installing/Replacing Seat Positioning Straps Part No 1154295...
Owners Manual
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... cane, but may be mounted according to Installing/Replacing Chest Positioning Straps on the back cane. The standard recommended position for installation and removal. Ensure that secures the chest positioning strap to the seating system Owner's Manual for the chest positioning strap is compatible with this wheelchair. 2. Part No 1154295 73 Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G...
... cane, but may be mounted according to Installing/Replacing Chest Positioning Straps on the back cane. The standard recommended position for installation and removal. Ensure that secures the chest positioning strap to the seating system Owner's Manual for the chest positioning strap is compatible with this wheelchair. 2. Part No 1154295 73 Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G...
Owners Manual
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...wheelchair that the wheelchair is stable before using maximum amount of the following procedure.. 1. Make sure the occupant's hands and body are clear of tilt-in the tilted position. Rear wheels may occur. 10.1 Engaging Tilt-In-Space ƽ WARNING The Invacare Solara wheelchair MUST be operated by the end user...tilt mechanism from the gear rack. Stand behind the wheelchair and grasp both back canes firmly. ii. 10 TILT 10 Tilt ƽ WARNING After any adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure that the wheelchair is about to be tilted and remind them to lean...
...wheelchair that the wheelchair is stable before using maximum amount of the following procedure.. 1. Make sure the occupant's hands and body are clear of tilt-in the tilted position. Rear wheels may occur. 10.1 Engaging Tilt-In-Space ƽ WARNING The Invacare Solara wheelchair MUST be operated by the end user...tilt mechanism from the gear rack. Stand behind the wheelchair and grasp both back canes firmly. ii. 10 TILT 10 Tilt ƽ WARNING After any adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure that the wheelchair is about to be tilted and remind them to lean...
Owners Manual
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... lock washer and the rear wheel and axle plate. 3. Part No 1154295 85 Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair Adjust the wheel locks. All other wheels will install/remove in the same manner. 12 WHEELS/FORKS Rear Wheel Locking Pins Detent Pin Quick-Release Axle Wheelchair Frame Axle Mounting Plate FIGURE 1 Installing/Removing Rear Wheels Permanent Axle To remove...
... lock washer and the rear wheel and axle plate. 3. Part No 1154295 85 Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair Adjust the wheel locks. All other wheels will install/remove in the same manner. 12 WHEELS/FORKS Rear Wheel Locking Pins Detent Pin Quick-Release Axle Wheelchair Frame Axle Mounting Plate FIGURE 1 Installing/Removing Rear Wheels Permanent Axle To remove...
Owners Manual
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...the wheel lock bracket along the wheelchair frame until the measurement between the wheel lock shoe and the rear wheel. 3. Before adjusting or replacing the wheel lock assemblies, ensure that the tires are inflated to the recommended p.s.i on each side) that secure the connecting wheel link to Lock Wheel ... (Detail "B"). Remove the mounting screw, washers and locknut that secure the wheel lock bracket to the wheelchair frame. (Detail "A") 2. Part No 1154295 89 Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair Loosen, but DO NOT remove the four mounting screws (two mounting screws ...
...the wheel lock bracket along the wheelchair frame until the measurement between the wheel lock shoe and the rear wheel. 3. Before adjusting or replacing the wheel lock assemblies, ensure that the tires are inflated to the recommended p.s.i on each side) that secure the connecting wheel link to Lock Wheel ... (Detail "B"). Remove the mounting screw, washers and locknut that secure the wheel lock bracket to the wheelchair frame. (Detail "A") 2. Part No 1154295 89 Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair Loosen, but DO NOT remove the four mounting screws (two mounting screws ...
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...WHEEL LOCKS/ANTI-TIPPERS ƽ WARNING After any adjustments, repair or service and before transferring to and from moving on all floor surfaces including those that may be evaluated by a care provider to determine the suitability of moving wheelchair with the hublocks. Part No 1154295 95 Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair Users... wheelchair. ALWAYS exercise caution when transferring into the wheelchair unless it is tightened securely - Turn all casters parallel to avoid injury. DO NOT attempt to stop a moving parts to the object you are not brakes....
...WHEEL LOCKS/ANTI-TIPPERS ƽ WARNING After any adjustments, repair or service and before transferring to and from moving on all floor surfaces including those that may be evaluated by a care provider to determine the suitability of moving wheelchair with the hublocks. Part No 1154295 95 Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair Users... wheelchair. ALWAYS exercise caution when transferring into the wheelchair unless it is tightened securely - Turn all casters parallel to avoid injury. DO NOT attempt to stop a moving parts to the object you are not brakes....
Owners Manual
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... Transport Ready Option ƽ WARNING Contact Invacare Corporation (800-333-6900) with the factory installed seating system only. This wheelchair has been tested for seating in a motor vehicle with any questions about using this wheelchair for occupant restraint. If desired, VEHICLE-ANCHORED pelvic belts may be used to rely on for seating in a motor vehicle. When feasible, wheelchair occupants should be used...
... Transport Ready Option ƽ WARNING Contact Invacare Corporation (800-333-6900) with the factory installed seating system only. This wheelchair has been tested for seating in a motor vehicle with any questions about using this wheelchair for occupant restraint. If desired, VEHICLE-ANCHORED pelvic belts may be used to rely on for seating in a motor vehicle. When feasible, wheelchair occupants should be used...
Owners Manual
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Seating System 16 TRANSPORT READY OPTION ƽ WARNING This wheelchair has been tested for seating in a frontal crash. Steeper angles will reduce the tendency for a vertical gap to develop between the user and the belt due to compliance of 30 to 45 degrees...installed seating system only. Part No 1154295 119 Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair Positioning Belts ƽ WARNING The angle of the pelvic belt should transfer into the vehicle seat and use Steeper belt angles also reduce the tendency for postural support in addition to the seating system owner's manual...
Seating System 16 TRANSPORT READY OPTION ƽ WARNING This wheelchair has been tested for seating in a frontal crash. Steeper angles will reduce the tendency for a vertical gap to develop between the user and the belt due to compliance of 30 to 45 degrees...installed seating system only. Part No 1154295 119 Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair Positioning Belts ƽ WARNING The angle of the pelvic belt should transfer into the vehicle seat and use Steeper belt angles also reduce the tendency for postural support in addition to the seating system owner's manual...
Owners Manual
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... of user comfort. Adjust belts as firmly as possible, being mindful of armrests, wheels, etc. DO position belts INSIDE of the belts. 4. Position the upper torso belt(s) over the shoulders. 3. Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair FIGURE 5 Positioning Belts 120 Part No ...1154295 Ensure the belt(s) are not be held away from the body by wheelchair components or parts, including but not limited to FIGURE 5 for proper and improper positioning of armrests, wheels, etc. 16 TRANSPORT...
... of user comfort. Adjust belts as firmly as possible, being mindful of armrests, wheels, etc. DO position belts INSIDE of the belts. 4. Position the upper torso belt(s) over the shoulders. 3. Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair FIGURE 5 Positioning Belts 120 Part No ...1154295 Ensure the belt(s) are not be held away from the body by wheelchair components or parts, including but not limited to FIGURE 5 for proper and improper positioning of armrests, wheels, etc. 16 TRANSPORT...