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Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair 2 Part No 1154295 WD-40 is a registered trademark of Loctite Corporation. All rights reserved. Loctite is a registered trademark of E.I. Republication, duplication or modification in whole or in part is a registered trademark of the WD-40 Company. Teflon is prohibited without prior written permission from Invacare. All trademarks are identified by...
Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair 2 Part No 1154295 WD-40 is a registered trademark of Loctite Corporation. All rights reserved. Loctite is a registered trademark of E.I. Republication, duplication or modification in whole or in part is a registered trademark of the WD-40 Company. Teflon is prohibited without prior written permission from Invacare. All trademarks are identified by...
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... Suggested Maintenance 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...
... Suggested Maintenance 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...
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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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... 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
... 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
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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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... result in death or serious injury. ƽ ! CAUTION Caution indicates a potentially hazardous situation which could result in property damage or minor injury or both. Part No 1154295 7 Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair
... result in death or serious injury. ƽ ! CAUTION Caution indicates a potentially hazardous situation which could result in property damage or minor injury or both. Part No 1154295 7 Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair
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...within such warranty period this product shall be proven to Invacare at Invacare's option, with refurbished or new parts. Invacare's sole obligation and your Invacare product. For warranty service, please contact the dealer from Invacare or an authorized provider for repaired product shall end when... limited to our factory without our prior consent. Do not return products to such repair and/or replacement. Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair 8 Part No 1154295 This warranty is serialized, indicate the serial number. 1 GENERAL 1.2 Limited Warranty PLEASE NOTE: THE...
...within such warranty period this product shall be proven to Invacare at Invacare's option, with refurbished or new parts. Invacare's sole obligation and your Invacare product. For warranty service, please contact the dealer from Invacare or an authorized provider for repaired product shall end when... limited to our factory without our prior consent. Do not return products to such repair and/or replacement. Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair 8 Part No 1154295 This warranty is serialized, indicate the serial number. 1 GENERAL 1.2 Limited Warranty PLEASE NOTE: THE...
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....) REFER TO OWNER'S MANUAL SE RÉFÉRER AU MANUEL DE Spree 3G Part No 1154295 Solara 3G with Heavy Duty Package ONLY WARNING DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT THE ANTI-TIP TUBES REV. 5/98 INSTALLED. 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...
....) REFER TO OWNER'S MANUAL SE RÉFÉRER AU MANUEL DE Spree 3G Part No 1154295 Solara 3G with Heavy Duty Package ONLY WARNING DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT THE ANTI-TIP TUBES REV. 5/98 INSTALLED. 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...
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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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2 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 ... Height + 25 inches 66 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
2 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 ... Height + 25 inches 66 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 - Full Length Adjustable Height - T-Arms Dual Point-Flip Back Cantilever... ADJUSTMENT: REAR AXLE: REAR WHEELS: HANDRIMS: CASTER SIZE: SEAT WIDTH: SEAT DEPTH SHORT FRAME: MEDIUM FRAME: LONG FRAME: BACK HEIGHT: WHEEL LOCKS: TILT-IN-SPACE: Part No 1154295 Dual Point - 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 - Full Length Adjustable Height - T-Arms Dual Point-Flip Back Cantilever... ADJUSTMENT: REAR AXLE: REAR WHEELS: HANDRIMS: CASTER SIZE: SEAT WIDTH: SEAT DEPTH SHORT FRAME: MEDIUM FRAME: LONG FRAME: BACK HEIGHT: WHEEL LOCKS: TILT-IN-SPACE: Part No 1154295 Dual Point - Desk Length Dual Point Fixed Height -
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...: 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 All heights are based on pneumatic tires and pneumatic...
...: 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 All heights are based on pneumatic tires and pneumatic...
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... for further instruction. otherwise, injury or damage may not provide the same level of protection against tipover. Check all times. Part No 1154295 15 Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair 3 Safety 3 SAFETY The safety section contains important information for the safe operation and use of damage, DO NOT use. If you are unable...
... for further instruction. otherwise, injury or damage may not provide the same level of protection against tipover. Check all times. Part No 1154295 15 Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair 3 Safety 3 SAFETY The safety section contains important information for the safe operation and use of damage, DO NOT use. If you are unable...
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... handrims as a platform. When getting in or out of a qualified healthcare professional before returning the tilted seat to the full upright position. Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair 16 Part No 1154295 DO NOT stand on this wheelchair (you may occur when returning the tilted seat to the full upright position. DO NOT...
... handrims as a platform. When getting in or out of a qualified healthcare professional before returning the tilted seat to the full upright position. Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair 16 Part No 1154295 DO NOT stand on this wheelchair (you may occur when returning the tilted seat to the full upright position. DO NOT...
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Verify that the handgrips DO NOT twist on the handle. The Solara wheelchair MUST be operated by a healthcare professional or assistant when in the hand grips sliding off the cane assembly. Anterior (forward) tilt is required...worn, replace IMMEDIATELY. Make sure the occupant of the anterior (forward) tilt MUST NEVER be engaged by a healthcare professional or assistant. Part No 1154295 17 Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair Engagement of the wheelchair is needed, it alone. 3 SAFETY Hand Grips ƽ WARNING ALWAYS check hand grips for looseness before ...
Verify that the handgrips DO NOT twist on the handle. The Solara wheelchair MUST be operated by a healthcare professional or assistant when in the hand grips sliding off the cane assembly. Anterior (forward) tilt is required...worn, replace IMMEDIATELY. Make sure the occupant of the anterior (forward) tilt MUST NEVER be engaged by a healthcare professional or assistant. Part No 1154295 17 Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair Engagement of the wheelchair is needed, it alone. 3 SAFETY Hand Grips ƽ WARNING ALWAYS check hand grips for looseness before ...
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... stroller handles for lifting or transporting the wheelchair. DO NOT attempt to the wheelchair. NEVER leave an unoccupied wheelchair on an incline. Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair 18 Part No 1154295 Doing so may result in the fully extended position when proceeding down ramps or slopes. DO NOT leave elevating legrests in...
... stroller handles for lifting or transporting the wheelchair. DO NOT attempt to the wheelchair. NEVER leave an unoccupied wheelchair on an incline. Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair 18 Part No 1154295 Doing so may result in the fully extended position when proceeding down ramps or slopes. DO NOT leave elevating legrests in...
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These adjustments must be replaced IMMEDIATELY. Serious injury can occur in -space Part No 1154295 19 Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair Inasmuch as the seat positioning strap is an option on this equipment by a qualified technician. The seat positioning strap is... Straps ƽ WARNING ALWAYS wear your seat positioning strap. If signs of the eleven may order with or without the seat positioning strap), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the seat positioning strap as auto or aircraft safety belts. With regards to the stability of a fall from a wheelchair....
These adjustments must be replaced IMMEDIATELY. Serious injury can occur in -space Part No 1154295 19 Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair Inasmuch as the seat positioning strap is an option on this equipment by a qualified technician. The seat positioning strap is... Straps ƽ WARNING ALWAYS wear your seat positioning strap. If signs of the eleven may order with or without the seat positioning strap), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the seat positioning strap as auto or aircraft safety belts. With regards to the stability of a fall from a 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
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... are in the axle mounting plate to any forward position, ensure the wheelchair is stable before it is operational or adjusted properly. Part No 1154295 21 Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair ALWAYS ensure stability before using maximum amount of tilt-in the full reclined (back at 160°) position and the full...
... are in the axle mounting plate to any forward position, ensure the wheelchair is stable before it is operational or adjusted properly. Part No 1154295 21 Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair ALWAYS ensure stability before using maximum amount of tilt-in the full reclined (back at 160°) position and the full...