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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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... or licensed to Invacare Corporation or its subsidiaries unless otherwise noted. Teflon is prohibited without prior written permission from Invacare. Du Pont De Nemours and Company. WD-40 is a registered trademark of the WD-40 Company. © 2010 Invacare Corporation. Loctite is a registered trademark of Loctite Corporation. Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair 2 Part No 1154295...
... or licensed to Invacare Corporation or its subsidiaries unless otherwise noted. Teflon is prohibited without prior written permission from Invacare. Du Pont De Nemours and Company. WD-40 is a registered trademark of the WD-40 Company. © 2010 Invacare Corporation. Loctite is a registered trademark of Loctite Corporation. Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair 2 Part No 1154295...
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... 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 CONTENTS 1 GENERAL ...7 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...
... 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 CONTENTS 1 GENERAL ...7 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...
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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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... a hazardous situation that could 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 Gives useful tips, recommendations and information for definitions of the signal words. ƽ DANGER Danger indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided...
... a hazardous situation that could 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 Gives useful tips, recommendations and information for definitions of the signal words. ƽ DANGER Danger indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided...
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... OR DEFACED, PRODUCTS 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; Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair 8 Part No 1154295 1 GENERAL 1.2 Limited Warranty PLEASE NOTE: THE WARRANTY BELOW HAS BEEN DRAFTED TO...
... OR DEFACED, PRODUCTS 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; Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair 8 Part No 1154295 1 GENERAL 1.2 Limited Warranty PLEASE NOTE: THE WARRANTY BELOW HAS BEEN DRAFTED TO...
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... Label WARNING Refer to Owner's Manual for a positive lock. Keep detent balls clean. 9 Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair 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...
... Label WARNING Refer to Owner's Manual for a positive lock. Keep detent balls clean. 9 Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair 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...
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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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... 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...
... 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...
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...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 These heights can vary + 1/4 ...inch due to -floor heights are measured with properly inflated new tires. If wheelchair is equipped with flat free...
...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 These heights can vary + 1/4 ...inch due to -floor heights are measured with properly inflated new tires. If wheelchair is equipped with flat free...
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... instruction. Part No 1154295 15 Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair NOTICE THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. ALWAYS use . ACCESSORIES WARNINGS Invacare products are not recommended for use with Invacare products. Extra caution MUST be ...or technical personnel before using. Accessories designed by other manufacturers have not been tested by Invacare and are specifically designed and manufactured for use in conjunction with Invacare accessories. Check all times. If you are unable to use this product or optional equipment...
... instruction. Part No 1154295 15 Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair NOTICE THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. ALWAYS use . ACCESSORIES WARNINGS Invacare products are not recommended for use with Invacare products. Extra caution MUST be ...or technical personnel before using. Accessories designed by other manufacturers have not been tested by Invacare and are specifically designed and manufactured for use in conjunction with Invacare accessories. Check all times. If you are unable to use this product or optional equipment...
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... full upright position. Make sure the hands and body of the occupant, attendants and bystanders are an option on the frame of the wheelchair. Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair 16 Part No 1154295 Make sure detent balls of the quick-release pin are in the upward position. When getting in or out of...
... full upright position. Make sure the hands and body of the occupant, attendants and bystanders are an option on the frame of the wheelchair. Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair 16 Part No 1154295 Make sure detent balls of the quick-release pin are in the upward position. When getting in or out of...
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... NOT twist on the handle. Otherwise, damage or injury may occur to the patient and/or the assistant(s). Part No 1154295 17 Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair Failure to observe this wheelchair designed for the use of a healthcare professional or assistant only. Information for looseness before attempting it MUST ALWAYS be performed by...
... NOT twist on the handle. Otherwise, damage or injury may occur to the patient and/or the assistant(s). Part No 1154295 17 Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair Failure to observe this wheelchair designed for the use of a healthcare professional or assistant only. Information for looseness before attempting it MUST ALWAYS be performed by...
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... stroller handles for lifting or transporting the wheelchair. NEVER leave the occupied wheelchair unattended at any removable (detachable) parts. 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. Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair 18 Part No 1154295 3 SAFETY Lifting...
... stroller handles for lifting or transporting the wheelchair. NEVER leave the occupied wheelchair unattended at any removable (detachable) parts. 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. Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair 18 Part No 1154295 3 SAFETY Lifting...
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... determine if a seat/chest positioning strap is stable before using the tilt-in-space Part No 1154295 19 Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair 3 SAFETY Seat Positioning Straps ƽ WARNING ALWAYS wear your seat positioning strap. Inasmuch as the seat positioning strap is a positioning strap only. Serious injury can ...
... determine if a seat/chest positioning strap is stable before using the tilt-in-space Part No 1154295 19 Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair 3 SAFETY Seat Positioning Straps ƽ WARNING ALWAYS wear your seat positioning strap. Inasmuch as the seat positioning strap is a positioning strap only. Serious injury can ...
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... WHEEL 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
... WHEEL 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