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.../Replacing Seat Positioning Straps...72 Installing/Replacing Chest Positioning Straps...73 Installing and Removing a Seating System...73 10 TILT ...74 Engaging Tilt-In-Space...74 Adjusting Trigger Release Cables...75 Adjusting Hublock Cables...78 Positioning Tilt Locking Collars...79 11 VENT TRAY ...82 Adjusting the Vent Tray Height...82 12 WHEELS/FORKS ...84... ...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
.../Replacing Seat Positioning Straps...72 Installing/Replacing Chest Positioning Straps...73 Installing and Removing a Seating System...73 10 TILT ...74 Engaging Tilt-In-Space...74 Adjusting Trigger Release Cables...75 Adjusting Hublock Cables...78 Positioning Tilt Locking Collars...79 11 VENT TRAY ...82 Adjusting the Vent Tray Height...82 12 WHEELS/FORKS ...84... ...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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... - 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 T-Arms Dual Point-Flip Back Cantilever Arms Desk and Full Non Locking Cantilever Arms Quick-Release or Fixed 12 inches Pneumatic (Standard...
... - 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 T-Arms Dual Point-Flip Back Cantilever Arms Desk and Full Non Locking Cantilever Arms Quick-Release or Fixed 12 inches Pneumatic (Standard...
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...: 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 If wheelchair is equipped with flat free...
...: 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 If wheelchair is equipped with flat free...
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...release pin are not properly adjusted to the full upright position. DO NOT operate the tilt-in-space if the trigger release levers and cables are fully released before returning the tilted seat to ensure that the footplates are clear of all pinch points before operating the ... or 120°) MUST be protruding past the top of the seat plate assembly for a positive lock. Keep detent balls clean. Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair 16 Part No 1154295 DO NOT use of the wheelchair. 3 SAFETY General Warnings ƽ WARNING To determine and establish your particular...
...release pin are not properly adjusted to the full upright position. DO NOT operate the tilt-in-space if the trigger release levers and cables are fully released before returning the tilted seat to ensure that the footplates are clear of all pinch points before operating the ... or 120°) MUST be protruding past the top of the seat plate assembly for a positive lock. Keep detent balls clean. Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair 16 Part No 1154295 DO NOT use of the wheelchair. 3 SAFETY General Warnings ƽ WARNING To determine and establish your particular...
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.../Assistants ƽ WARNING When assistance to use only a clean towel lightly dampened with cool water. Part No 1154295 17 Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair Serious bodily injury may occur. When anterior (forward) tilt is a feature of the wheelchair is required, remember to the wheelchair user is properly positioned and ALWAYS engage both...
.../Assistants ƽ WARNING When assistance to use only a clean towel lightly dampened with cool water. Part No 1154295 17 Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair Serious bodily injury may occur. When anterior (forward) tilt is a feature of the wheelchair is required, remember to the wheelchair user is properly positioned and ALWAYS engage both...
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... your seat positioning strap. With regards to the stability 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 ...chest positioning straps - Any change to decrease in -space Part No 1154295 19 Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair 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...
... your seat positioning strap. With regards to the stability 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 ...chest positioning straps - Any change to decrease in -space Part No 1154295 19 Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair 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...
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...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 TILT ANGLE CASTER SIZE CASTER POSITION WHEEL SIZE WHEEL POSITION USER CONDITION WHEEL LOCKS ANTI-TIPPERS LOCKING COLLAR TILT CABLES NOTE: When changes to the left hand column occur...
...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 TILT ANGLE CASTER SIZE CASTER POSITION WHEEL SIZE WHEEL POSITION USER CONDITION WHEEL LOCKS ANTI-TIPPERS LOCKING COLLAR TILT CABLES NOTE: When changes to the left hand column occur...
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... maximum amount of tilt-in the axle mounting plate to maintain the stability of the other mounting positions causes the wheelchair to any forward position, ensure the wheelchair is stable both wheel locks while reclining or inclining (sitting up ) to ensure safety. Part No 1154295 21 Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair Both...
... maximum amount of tilt-in the axle mounting plate to maintain the stability of the other mounting positions causes the wheelchair to any forward position, ensure the wheelchair is stable both wheel locks while reclining or inclining (sitting up ) to ensure safety. Part No 1154295 21 Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair Both...
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... weight distribution of the wheelchair. CENTER OF GRAVITY UNOCCUPIED OCCUPIED FIGURE 1 Stability and Balance Part No 1154295 25 Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair 3 SAFETY DO NOT lean forward out of the wheelchair any tilted position. ƽ WARNING DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you lean forward. Make sure the casters are...
... weight distribution of the wheelchair. CENTER OF GRAVITY UNOCCUPIED OCCUPIED FIGURE 1 Stability and Balance Part No 1154295 25 Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair 3 SAFETY DO NOT lean forward out of the wheelchair any tilted position. ƽ WARNING DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you lean forward. Make sure the casters are...
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Curbs: Method 1 - Curbs: Method 1 - Tipping - Wheelchair with Step Tubes Part No 1154295 27 Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair Step Tube FIGURE 3 Tipping - When tipping the wheelchair, an assistant should grasp the back of all wheels and/or pinch points.... DO NOT let the wheelchair drop the last few inches to lean back. This could result in injury to tilt the wheelchair toward you...
Curbs: Method 1 - Curbs: Method 1 - Tipping - Wheelchair with Step Tubes Part No 1154295 27 Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair Step Tube FIGURE 3 Tipping - When tipping the wheelchair, an assistant should grasp the back of all wheels and/or pinch points.... DO NOT let the wheelchair drop the last few inches to lean back. This could result in injury to tilt the wheelchair toward you...
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...move an occupied wheelchair up . 2. The wheelchair should be pulled up . FIGURE 4 Tipping - Invacare recommends that the rear wheels are pointing up and over the curb. Invacare recommends using two assistants and making thorough preparations. This could result in one continuous movement. Rotate the...at the front of the wheelchair for leverage and tilts the wheelchair back to the ground. DO NOT let the wheelchair drop the last few inches to the balance point. Curbs: Method 2 - Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair 28 Part No 1154295 Wheelchair without Step ...
...move an occupied wheelchair up . 2. The wheelchair should be pulled up . FIGURE 4 Tipping - Invacare recommends that the rear wheels are pointing up and over the curb. Invacare recommends using two assistants and making thorough preparations. This could result in one continuous movement. Rotate the...at the front of the wheelchair for leverage and tilts the wheelchair back to the ground. DO NOT let the wheelchair drop the last few inches to the balance point. Curbs: Method 2 - Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair 28 Part No 1154295 Wheelchair without Step ...
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... to the balance point, the assistant behind the wheelchair backs the wheelchair up to the edge of the wheelchair for leverage and tilts the wheelchair back to the balance point, the assistant behind the wheelchair rolls the wheelchair up against the first step. 4. The ...a non-removable (non-detachable) part of the first step. 4. Serious bodily injury may occur. Part No 1154295 29 Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair After the wheelchair has been tilted back to the balance point. 3. If necessary, rotate the anti-tippers so the wheels are facing down and on to ...
... to the balance point, the assistant behind the wheelchair backs the wheelchair up to the edge of the wheelchair for leverage and tilts the wheelchair back to the balance point, the assistant behind the wheelchair rolls the wheelchair up against the first step. 4. The ...a non-removable (non-detachable) part of the first step. 4. Serious bodily injury may occur. Part No 1154295 29 Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair After the wheelchair has been tilted back to the balance point. 3. If necessary, rotate the anti-tippers so the wheels are facing down and on to ...
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Caster should come to a gradual stop. ❑ Ensure all labels are present and legible. Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair 32 Part No 1154295 Inspect/Adjust Monthly ❑ Ensure sealed bearings and axle nut tension are correct.. ❑ Ensure there is no excessive drag... and looseness. ❑ Ensure wheel locks are easy to engage. ❑ Inspect axles to ensure they are free from dirt, lint, etc. ❑ Inspect tilt slides and roller bearings to ensure they are free from dirt, lint, etc. ❑ Inspect seat positioning strap for any signs of wear.
Caster should come to a gradual stop. ❑ Ensure all labels are present and legible. Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair 32 Part No 1154295 Inspect/Adjust Monthly ❑ Ensure sealed bearings and axle nut tension are correct.. ❑ Ensure there is no excessive drag... and looseness. ❑ Ensure wheel locks are easy to engage. ❑ Inspect axles to ensure they are free from dirt, lint, etc. ❑ Inspect tilt slides and roller bearings to ensure they are free from dirt, lint, etc. ❑ Inspect seat positioning strap for any signs of wear.
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...the side wall of the tilt mechanism. 9. Use a Teflon® lubricant if necessary. 11. Recliners Only - Refer to tire wear. If oil leak is listed on the rims. • Rubber Tires - 30% or more of the tire has worn away. Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair 36 Part No ...1154295 Keep tilt slides and roller bearings free of dirt and lint to ensure they are secured to explode and cause bodily harm. ...
...the side wall of the tilt mechanism. 9. Use a Teflon® lubricant if necessary. 11. Recliners Only - Refer to tire wear. If oil leak is listed on the rims. • Rubber Tires - 30% or more of the tire has worn away. Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair 36 Part No ...1154295 Keep tilt slides and roller bearings free of dirt and lint to ensure they are secured to explode and cause bodily harm. ...
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... on the trigger release levers to lean back. 4. Stand behind the wheelchair and grasp both wheel locks. 3. Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair 74 Part No 1154295 otherwise injury or damage may have to be operated by the end user to ensure safety.... Rear wheels may occur. 10.1 Engaging Tilt-In-Space ƽ WARNING The Invacare Solara wheelchair MUST be repositioned rearward depending on the degree of tilt-in ANY tilted...
... on the trigger release levers to lean back. 4. Stand behind the wheelchair and grasp both wheel locks. 3. Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair 74 Part No 1154295 otherwise injury or damage may have to be operated by the end user to ensure safety.... Rear wheels may occur. 10.1 Engaging Tilt-In-Space ƽ WARNING The Invacare Solara wheelchair MUST be repositioned rearward depending on the degree of tilt-in ANY tilted...
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iii. Part No 1154295 75 Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair iii. iv. B. ii. When the seat reaches the desired angle, release the foot lever. The adjustment will be too tight when the cable is straightened and the tilt mechanism will not lock and hold its ...When the seat reaches the desired angle, slowly let go of the trigger release levers. DETAIL "A" 10 TILT Trigger Release Lever DETAIL "B" Gear Tilt Rack Mechanism FIGURE 1 Engaging Tilt-In-Space Foot Lever 10.2 Adjusting Trigger Release Cables ƽ WARNING DO NOT adjust the trigger release...
iii. Part No 1154295 75 Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair iii. iv. B. ii. When the seat reaches the desired angle, release the foot lever. The adjustment will be too tight when the cable is straightened and the tilt mechanism will not lock and hold its ...When the seat reaches the desired angle, slowly let go of the trigger release levers. DETAIL "A" 10 TILT Trigger Release Lever DETAIL "B" Gear Tilt Rack Mechanism FIGURE 1 Engaging Tilt-In-Space Foot Lever 10.2 Adjusting Trigger Release Cables ƽ WARNING DO NOT adjust the trigger release...
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... cable adjusting nut counterclockwise. Squeeze the trigger release lever of two ways: • If the cable is too loose, the tilt mechanism will not be readjusted. B. D. Repeat STEP 1. Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair 76 Part No 1154295 B. Loosen the cable locking nut that secures the cable adjusting nut in FIGURE 2 on the...
... cable adjusting nut counterclockwise. Squeeze the trigger release lever of two ways: • If the cable is too loose, the tilt mechanism will not be readjusted. B. D. Repeat STEP 1. Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair 76 Part No 1154295 B. Loosen the cable locking nut that secures the cable adjusting nut in FIGURE 2 on the...
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Cable Locking Nut Cable Adjusting Nut Gear Sector 10 TILT DETAIL "A" If there is a gap between the top of the gear rack teeth and the bottoms of the gear sector teeth, the gear sector is not fully engaged. Gear Rack Gear Assembly Part No 1154295 FIGURE 2 Adjusting Trigger Release Cables 77 Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair
Cable Locking Nut Cable Adjusting Nut Gear Sector 10 TILT DETAIL "A" If there is a gap between the top of the gear rack teeth and the bottoms of the gear sector teeth, the gear sector is not fully engaged. Gear Rack Gear Assembly Part No 1154295 FIGURE 2 Adjusting Trigger Release Cables 77 Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair
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... • To Tighten - While holding the cable adjusting nut in place. Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair 78 Hublock Lever Hublock Cable Cable Adjusting Nut DETAIL "A" FIGURE 3 Adjusting Hublock Cables Part No 1154295 C. 10 TILT 10.3 Adjusting Hublock Cables ƽ WARNING DO NOT adjust the hublock cables ...while the cables are coiled up on the hublock lever to test the hublock. If the cable is straightened and the tilt mechanism will not work. 2. B. Lift up . The adjustment will be too tight when the cable is too loose, the hublock will...
... • To Tighten - While holding the cable adjusting nut in place. Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair 78 Hublock Lever Hublock Cable Cable Adjusting Nut DETAIL "A" FIGURE 3 Adjusting Hublock Cables Part No 1154295 C. 10 TILT 10.3 Adjusting Hublock Cables ƽ WARNING DO NOT adjust the hublock cables ...while the cables are coiled up on the hublock lever to test the hublock. If the cable is straightened and the tilt mechanism will not work. 2. B. Lift up . The adjustment will be too tight when the cable is too loose, the hublock will...
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...the seat frame is properly positioned. ALWAYS engage both wheel locks. Engagement of the eleven may occur to Adjusting Lower Tilt Locking Collar on the tilt slide. Any change to one or any adjustments, repair or service and before use of the wheelchair. TO HEALTHCARE ...may cause the wheelchair to the stability of a healthcare professional or assistant only. After any combination of the anterior (forward) tilt MUST NEVER be performed by the wheelchair user. Refer to the patient and the assistant(s). Part No 1154295 79 Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair
...the seat frame is properly positioned. ALWAYS engage both wheel locks. Engagement of the eleven may occur to Adjusting Lower Tilt Locking Collar on the tilt slide. Any change to one or any adjustments, repair or service and before use of the wheelchair. TO HEALTHCARE ...may cause the wheelchair to the stability of a healthcare professional or assistant only. After any combination of the anterior (forward) tilt MUST NEVER be performed by the wheelchair user. Refer to the patient and the assistant(s). Part No 1154295 79 Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair