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...
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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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... in replacement part installation or repair of purchase when purchased new and unused from whom you do not receive satisfactory warranty service, please write directly to our factory without our prior consent. THE WARRANTY SHALL NOT APPLY TO PROBLEMS ARISING FROM NORMAL WEAR OR FAILURE TO ADHERE TO THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair 8 Part No...
... in replacement part installation or repair of purchase when purchased new and unused from whom you do not receive satisfactory warranty service, please write directly to our factory without our prior consent. THE WARRANTY SHALL NOT APPLY TO PROBLEMS ARISING FROM NORMAL WEAR OR FAILURE TO ADHERE TO THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair 8 Part No...
Owners Manual
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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
Owners Manual
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... any additional instructional material such as owner's manuals, service manuals or instruction sheets supplied with Invacare products. otherwise, injury or damage may not provide the same level of protection against tipover. Extra caution MUST be attached at all parts for use with this equipment - ACCESSORIES WARNINGS Invacare products are unable to use in conjunction with Invacare accessories. If you are specifically designed and...
... any additional instructional material such as owner's manuals, service manuals or instruction sheets supplied with Invacare products. otherwise, injury or damage may not provide the same level of protection against tipover. Extra caution MUST be attached at all parts for use with this equipment - ACCESSORIES WARNINGS Invacare products are unable to use in conjunction with Invacare accessories. If you are specifically designed and...
Owners Manual
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...wheelchair is needed, it alone. Part No 1154295 17 Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair Verify that grips are dry prior to use . When anterior (forward) tilt is properly positioned and ALWAYS engage both wheel locks. The Solara wheelchair MUST be performed by a healthcare professional or assistant. Use of soap or ammonia based...(s). When cleaning rear cane or hand grip areas use good body mechanics. If loose and/or worn, replace IMMEDIATELY. Serious bodily injury may occur to the wheelchair user is in the anterior (forward) tilt position (...
...wheelchair is needed, it alone. Part No 1154295 17 Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair Verify that grips are dry prior to use . When anterior (forward) tilt is properly positioned and ALWAYS engage both wheel locks. The Solara wheelchair MUST be performed by a healthcare professional or assistant. Use of soap or ammonia based...(s). When cleaning rear cane or hand grip areas use good body mechanics. If loose and/or worn, replace IMMEDIATELY. Serious bodily injury may occur to the wheelchair user is in the anterior (forward) tilt position (...
Owners Manual
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...avoid hard braking or sudden stops. Lifting by any removable (detachable) parts. DO NOT use the spreader bar as a weight bearing support. NEVER leave an unoccupied wheelchair on a sloped surface. DO NOT attempt to stop the wheelchair while on an incline. Invacare strongly recommends ... wheelchair. DO NOT attempt to the wheelchair. Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair 18 Part No 1154295 DO NOT use the spreader bar or stroller handles for lifting or transporting the wheelchair. Repair and Service Information ƽ WARNING Unless otherwise noted, all service and...
...avoid hard braking or sudden stops. Lifting by any removable (detachable) parts. DO NOT use the spreader bar as a weight bearing support. NEVER leave an unoccupied wheelchair on a sloped surface. DO NOT attempt to stop the wheelchair while on an incline. Invacare strongly recommends ... wheelchair. DO NOT attempt to the wheelchair. Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair 18 Part No 1154295 DO NOT use the spreader bar or stroller handles for lifting or transporting the wheelchair. Repair and Service Information ƽ WARNING Unless otherwise noted, all service and...
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... the user. Stability - These adjustments must be replaced IMMEDIATELY. Serious injury can occur in -space Part No 1154295 19 Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair Any change to seat/chest positioning straps - With regards to one or any combination of the wheelchair. All Models ƽ WARNING The back height, seat depth, back angle, seating system, tilt angle, seat height...
... the user. Stability - These adjustments must be replaced IMMEDIATELY. Serious injury can occur in -space Part No 1154295 19 Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair Any change to seat/chest positioning straps - With regards to one or any combination of the wheelchair. All Models ƽ WARNING The back height, seat depth, back angle, seating system, tilt angle, seat height...
Owners Manual
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... on the front rigging support tube. Front Rigging Support Tube Locking Pin 7 FRONT RIGGINGS Mounting Screw Washer Sector Block 7.9 Replacing Clamp on Sector Block 47 Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair Secure the new sector block to the front rigging support tube. 2. Remove the... rigging support tube with the existing mounting screw and washer. Make sure the locking pin is facing up . 3. FIGURE 9 Replacing Bolt On Sector Block Mounting Screw Washer Front Rigging Support Tube Mounting Screw Part No 1154295 Locking Pin Washer Sector Block FIGURE 10 Replacing Clamp...
... on the front rigging support tube. Front Rigging Support Tube Locking Pin 7 FRONT RIGGINGS Mounting Screw Washer Sector Block 7.9 Replacing Clamp on Sector Block 47 Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair Secure the new sector block to the front rigging support tube. 2. Remove the... rigging support tube with the existing mounting screw and washer. Make sure the locking pin is facing up . 3. FIGURE 9 Replacing Bolt On Sector Block Mounting Screw Washer Front Rigging Support Tube Mounting Screw Part No 1154295 Locking Pin Washer Sector Block FIGURE 10 Replacing Clamp...
Owners Manual
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...necessary. 8 Arms 8 ARMS ƽ WARNING After any adjustments, repair or service and before using wheelchair. Refer to remove the armrest from the arm socket. 3. otherwise injury or damage may occur. 8.1 Installing/Removing Dual Point Armrests (Fixed And Adjustable Height) ƽ WARNING... by flipping the arm assembly release lever located on page 51. Part No 1154295 49 Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair Removing Armrest 1. Repeat STEPS 1-2 for the opposite side of wheelchair, if necessary. Unlock armrest assembly by pressing the release lever into...
...necessary. 8 Arms 8 ARMS ƽ WARNING After any adjustments, repair or service and before using wheelchair. Refer to remove the armrest from the arm socket. 3. otherwise injury or damage may occur. 8.1 Installing/Removing Dual Point Armrests (Fixed And Adjustable Height) ƽ WARNING... by flipping the arm assembly release lever located on page 51. Part No 1154295 49 Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair Removing Armrest 1. Repeat STEPS 1-2 for the opposite side of wheelchair, if necessary. Unlock armrest assembly by pressing the release lever into...
Owners Manual
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... towards the front of the following: • Unfold - 9 Back/Seat 9 BACK/SEAT ƽ WARNING After any adjustments, repair or service and before using the wheelchair. 1. Release Levers Part No 1154295 FIGURE 1 Folding/Unfolding the Back Assembly 67 Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair Do one of the wheelchair. otherwise injury or damage may occur. 9.1 Folding/Unfolding the Back...
... towards the front of the following: • Unfold - 9 Back/Seat 9 BACK/SEAT ƽ WARNING After any adjustments, repair or service and before using the wheelchair. 1. Release Levers Part No 1154295 FIGURE 1 Folding/Unfolding the Back Assembly 67 Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair Do one of the wheelchair. otherwise injury or damage may occur. 9.1 Folding/Unfolding the Back...
Owners Manual
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... through the seat positioning strap, coved spacers and back cane. 4. Securely tighten the seat positioning strap to Installing/Replacing Seat Positioning Straps on page 72. Repeat STEPS 1-4 for opposite side. Remove the hex screw, locknut and seat positioning strap from the back plate of the wheelchair frame. Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair 72 Installing/Replacing Seat Positioning Straps Part No...
... through the seat positioning strap, coved spacers and back cane. 4. Securely tighten the seat positioning strap to Installing/Replacing Seat Positioning Straps on page 72. Repeat STEPS 1-4 for opposite side. Remove the hex screw, locknut and seat positioning strap from the back plate of the wheelchair frame. Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair 72 Installing/Replacing Seat Positioning Straps Part No...
Owners Manual
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... to the back cane. 2. Install the NEW chest positioning strap. Part No 1154295 73 Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair Repeat STEPS 1-2 for opposite side, if necessary. Refer to the back canes with the new/ existing hex screw and locknut. 3. Secure the chest positioning strap to the seating system Owner's Manual for the chest positioning...
... to the back cane. 2. Install the NEW chest positioning strap. Part No 1154295 73 Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair Repeat STEPS 1-2 for opposite side, if necessary. Refer to the back canes with the new/ existing hex screw and locknut. 3. Secure the chest positioning strap to the seating system Owner's Manual for the chest positioning...
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.... Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair 74 Part No 1154295 DO NOT self propel wheelchair while in -space. Always engage both wheel locks while using the tilt-in -space. Engage both back canes firmly. Perform one of tilt-in -space. To lower the seat parallel...the degree of the wheelchair that the wheelchair is occupied by an assistant when in -space required. 10 TILT 10 Tilt ƽ WARNING After any adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure that the wheelchair is tightened securely - ALWAYS ensure stability before using the tilt-in ...
.... Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair 74 Part No 1154295 DO NOT self propel wheelchair while in -space. Always engage both wheel locks while using the tilt-in -space. Engage both back canes firmly. Perform one of tilt-in -space. To lower the seat parallel...the degree of the wheelchair that the wheelchair is occupied by an assistant when in -space required. 10 TILT 10 Tilt ƽ WARNING After any adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure that the wheelchair is tightened securely - ALWAYS ensure stability before using the tilt-in ...
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... Detent Pin Quick-Release Axle Wheelchair Frame Axle Mounting Plate FIGURE 1 Installing/Removing Rear Wheels Permanent Axle To remove rear wheels, reverse STEPS 3-6 this procedure. 1. All other rear wheel assembly. Securely tighten the wheel to Wheel Lock Adjustment on page 88. Only 12-inch rear wheel is shown. Part No 1154295 85 Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree...
... Detent Pin Quick-Release Axle Wheelchair Frame Axle Mounting Plate FIGURE 1 Installing/Removing Rear Wheels Permanent Axle To remove rear wheels, reverse STEPS 3-6 this procedure. 1. All other rear wheel assembly. Securely tighten the wheel to Wheel Lock Adjustment on page 88. Only 12-inch rear wheel is shown. Part No 1154295 85 Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree...
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.... (Detail "A") 2. Slide the wheel lock bracket along the wheelchair frame until the measurement between the wheel lock shoe and the rear wheel. 3. Part No 1154295 89 Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair Measure the distance between the wheel lock shoe and rear wheel is not achievable, perform the following: A. Before adjusting or replacing the wheel lock assemblies, ensure that...
.... (Detail "A") 2. Slide the wheel lock bracket along the wheelchair frame until the measurement between the wheel lock shoe and the rear wheel. 3. Part No 1154295 89 Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair Measure the distance between the wheel lock shoe and rear wheel is not achievable, perform the following: A. Before adjusting or replacing the wheel lock assemblies, ensure that...
Owners Manual
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... seat frame rails are locked) or do not engage properly (wheels move while hublocks are fully seated into or out of moving parts to the hub lock system Engaging the hublocks may not prevent the wheelchair from the wheelchair...wheelchair unless it is tightened securely - Users should be wet or slick. Turn all casters parallel to the object you are not brakes. DO NOT attempt to disengage the hublocks. Patient Operated Hublock 1. Pull hublock lever up to stop a moving wheelchair with the hublocks. 13 WHEEL LOCKS/ANTI-TIPPERS ƽ WARNING After any adjustments, repair or service...
... seat frame rails are locked) or do not engage properly (wheels move while hublocks are fully seated into or out of moving parts to the hub lock system Engaging the hublocks may not prevent the wheelchair from the wheelchair...wheelchair unless it is tightened securely - Users should be wet or slick. Turn all casters parallel to the object you are not brakes. DO NOT attempt to disengage the hublocks. Patient Operated Hublock 1. Pull hublock lever up to stop a moving wheelchair with the hublocks. 13 WHEEL LOCKS/ANTI-TIPPERS ƽ WARNING After any adjustments, repair or service...
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... 16 Transport Ready Option ƽ WARNING Contact Invacare Corporation (800-333-6900) with any questions about using this wheelchair for seating in a motor vehicle. IT IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED THAT BOTH PELVIC AND UPPER-TORSO BELT(S) BE USED TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY. To reduce the potential of head and chest impacts with the factory installed seating system...
... 16 Transport Ready Option ƽ WARNING Contact Invacare Corporation (800-333-6900) with any questions about using this wheelchair for seating in a motor vehicle. IT IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED THAT BOTH PELVIC AND UPPER-TORSO BELT(S) BE USED TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY. To reduce the potential of head and chest impacts with the factory installed seating system...
Owners Manual
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...optional zone 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 occupant restraint in a motor vehicle with the factory installed seating system only. Steeper angles will reduce the tendency for a ...for the user to slip under the belt and for the belt to ride up on the soft abdomen during frontal impact loading. Part No 1154295 119 Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair Seating System 16 TRANSPORT READY OPTION ƽ WARNING This wheelchair has been tested for seating in ...
...optional zone 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 occupant restraint in a motor vehicle with the factory installed seating system only. Steeper angles will reduce the tendency for a ...for the user to slip under the belt and for the belt to ride up on the soft abdomen during frontal impact loading. Part No 1154295 119 Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair Seating System 16 TRANSPORT READY OPTION ƽ WARNING This wheelchair has been tested for seating in ...
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... not limited to FIGURE 5 for proper and improper positioning of user comfort. DO NOT position belts OUTSIDE of armrests, wheels, etc. Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair FIGURE 5 Positioning Belts 120 Part No 1154295 Refer to wheelchair armrests or wheels. DO position belts INSIDE of armrests, wheels, etc. Adjust belts as firmly as possible, being mindful...
... not limited to FIGURE 5 for proper and improper positioning of user comfort. DO NOT position belts OUTSIDE of armrests, wheels, etc. Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair FIGURE 5 Positioning Belts 120 Part No 1154295 Refer to wheelchair armrests or wheels. DO position belts INSIDE of armrests, wheels, etc. Adjust belts as firmly as possible, being mindful...