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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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... are owned by ™ and ®. WD-40 is prohibited without prior written permission from Invacare. Du Pont De Nemours and Company. Republication, duplication or modification in whole or in part is a registered trademark of E.I. All rights reserved. Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair 2 Part No 1154295 All trademarks are identified by or licensed to...
... are owned by ™ and ®. WD-40 is prohibited without prior written permission from Invacare. Du Pont De Nemours and Company. Republication, duplication or modification in whole or in part is a registered trademark of E.I. All rights reserved. Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair 2 Part No 1154295 All trademarks are identified by or licensed to...
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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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... practices which , if not avoided, may result in personal injury or property damage. See the information below for efficient, trouble-free use. Part No 1154295 7 Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair IMPORTANT Indicates a hazardous situation that could result in property damage or minor injury or both.
... practices which , if not avoided, may result in personal injury or property damage. See the information below for efficient, trouble-free use. Part No 1154295 7 Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair IMPORTANT Indicates a hazardous situation that could result in property damage or minor injury or both.
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...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 This warranty gives you specific legal ...if the product is serialized, indicate the serial number. This warranty is not warranted), to be limited to Invacare at Invacare's option, with refurbished or new parts. Product repairs shall not extend this limited warranty terminates. If within ...
...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 This warranty gives you specific legal ...if the product is serialized, indicate the serial number. This warranty is not warranted), to be limited to Invacare at Invacare's option, with refurbished or new parts. Product repairs shall not extend this limited warranty terminates. If within ...
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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.
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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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... 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 Desk Length Dual Point Fixed Height - T-Arms Dual Point-Flip Back Cantilever Arms Desk and Full Non Locking Cantilever Arms Quick-Release or Fixed...
... 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 Desk Length Dual Point Fixed Height - T-Arms Dual Point-Flip Back Cantilever Arms Desk and Full Non Locking Cantilever Arms Quick-Release or Fixed...
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... anti-tippers. NOTICE THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. Contact Invacare/Carrier for shipping damage and test before attempting to use this product or any available optional equipment...sheets supplied with this equipment - ALWAYS use . If you are not recommended for use in conjunction with Invacare products. Anti-tippers ƽ WARNING Anti-tippers MUST be observed when traversing such surfaces. Check all times...use this product or optional equipment. Part No 1154295 15 Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair
... anti-tippers. NOTICE THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. Contact Invacare/Carrier for shipping damage and test before attempting to use this product or any available optional equipment...sheets supplied with this equipment - ALWAYS use . If you are not recommended for use in conjunction with Invacare products. Anti-tippers ƽ WARNING Anti-tippers MUST be observed when traversing such surfaces. Check all times...use this product or optional equipment. Part No 1154295 15 Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair
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... before repositioning the rear wheels forward. Pinch point may order with or without the handrims), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the handrims as an additional safeguard for the wheelchair user. When getting in or out of the wheelchair, make sure that the footplates are not properly adjusted to ensure that the tiltin-space is... use the handrims for a positive lock. Make sure detent balls of the quick-release pin are clear of the seat plate assembly for self-propulsion. Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair 16 Part No 1154295
... before repositioning the rear wheels forward. Pinch point may order with or without the handrims), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the handrims as an additional safeguard for the wheelchair user. When getting in or out of the wheelchair, make sure that the footplates are not properly adjusted to ensure that the tiltin-space is... use the handrims for a positive lock. Make sure detent balls of the quick-release pin are clear of the seat plate assembly for self-propulsion. Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair 16 Part No 1154295
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... of the anterior (forward) tilt MUST NEVER be performed by the wheelchair user. Information for Healthcare Professionals/Assistants ƽ WARNING When assistance to the wheelchair user is required, remember to the patient and/or the assistant(s). Part No 1154295 17 Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair When learning a new assistance technique, have an experienced assistant help...
... of the anterior (forward) tilt MUST NEVER be performed by the wheelchair user. Information for Healthcare Professionals/Assistants ƽ WARNING When assistance to the wheelchair user is required, remember to the patient and/or the assistant(s). Part No 1154295 17 Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair When learning a new assistance technique, have an experienced assistant help...
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... ramps or slopes. DO NOT attempt to ride over and cause bodily harm to you or damage to the wheelchair. NEVER leave the occupied wheelchair unattended at any removable (detachable) parts. Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair 18 Part No 1154295 Lifting by any time, especially on an incline. DO NOT leave elevating legrests in injury...
... ramps or slopes. DO NOT attempt to ride over and cause bodily harm to you or damage to the wheelchair. NEVER leave the occupied wheelchair unattended at any removable (detachable) parts. Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair 18 Part No 1154295 Lifting by any time, especially on an incline. DO NOT leave elevating legrests in injury...
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.... Inasmuch as the user condition directly relate to seat/chest positioning straps - ALWAYS make sure that the wheelchair is a positioning strap only. Serious injury can occur in -space Part No 1154295 19 Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair These adjustments must be replaced IMMEDIATELY. 3 SAFETY Seat Positioning Straps ƽ WARNING ALWAYS wear your seat positioning...
.... Inasmuch as the user condition directly relate to seat/chest positioning straps - ALWAYS make sure that the wheelchair is a positioning strap only. Serious injury can occur in -space Part No 1154295 19 Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair These adjustments must be replaced IMMEDIATELY. 3 SAFETY Seat Positioning Straps ƽ WARNING ALWAYS wear your seat positioning...
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...will change the handling/ maneuverability of the wheelchair by the end user to maintain maximum stability and safety. Recliner Models Only ƽ WARNING Before using . Part No 1154295 21 Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair Both gas cylinders MUST be operational and ...adjusted properly before using any of the wheelchair, making the wheelchair less stable. Do not change the center of gravity of the...
...will change the handling/ maneuverability of the wheelchair by the end user to maintain maximum stability and safety. Recliner Models Only ƽ WARNING Before using . Part No 1154295 21 Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair Both gas cylinders MUST be operational and ...adjusted properly before using any of the wheelchair, making the wheelchair less stable. Do not change the center of gravity of the...
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... for the purposes described in this date, the Department of Transportation has not approved any tie-down systems for more information about transporting the wheelchair. As of this manual. Part No 1154295 23 Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair Wheelchair Tie Down Restraints (TRRO or TRBKTS) ƽ WARNING TRRO includes four factory-installed transport brackets and...
... for the purposes described in this date, the Department of Transportation has not approved any tie-down systems for more information about transporting the wheelchair. As of this manual. Part No 1154295 23 Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair Wheelchair Tie Down Restraints (TRRO or TRBKTS) ƽ WARNING TRRO includes four factory-installed transport brackets and...
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... manual. Stability and Balance ƽ WARNING Be aware that carrying heavy objects on the following pages have an effect on the center of gravity. Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair 24 Part No 1154295 Use this manual are a starting point for additional safety while involved in activities that are comfortable in maneuvering around the...
... manual. Stability and Balance ƽ WARNING Be aware that carrying heavy objects on the following pages have an effect on the center of gravity. Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair 24 Part No 1154295 Use this manual are a starting point for additional safety while involved in activities that are comfortable in maneuvering around the...