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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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Trademarks are owned by ™ and ®. Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair 2 Part No 1154295 Loctite is prohibited without prior written permission from Invacare. Republication, duplication or modification in whole or in part is a registered trademark of Loctite Corporation. All rights reserved. WD-40 is a registered trademark of the ...
Trademarks are owned by ™ and ®. Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair 2 Part No 1154295 Loctite is prohibited without prior written permission from Invacare. Republication, duplication or modification in whole or in part is a registered trademark of Loctite Corporation. All rights reserved. WD-40 is a registered trademark of the ...
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... ...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
... ...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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... to hazards or unsafe practices which , if not avoided, may result in property damage or minor injury or both. 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...
... to hazards or unsafe practices which , if not avoided, may result in property damage or minor injury or both. 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...
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... the address on the back cover, provide dealer's name, address, date of purchase, indicate nature of our products. Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair 8 Part No 1154295 If within such warranty period this product. For warranty service, please contact the dealer from whom you... BELOW HAS BEEN DRAFTED TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL LAW APPLICABLE TO PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED AFTER JULY 4, 1975. Do not return products to Invacare at Invacare's option, with refurbished or new parts. THE APPLICATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY WHATSOEVER SHALL NOT EXTEND BEYOND THE DURATION OF THE ...
... the address on the back cover, provide dealer's name, address, date of purchase, indicate nature of our products. Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair 8 Part No 1154295 If within such warranty period this product. For warranty service, please contact the dealer from whom you... BELOW HAS BEEN DRAFTED TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL LAW APPLICABLE TO PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED AFTER JULY 4, 1975. Do not return products to Invacare at Invacare's option, with refurbished or new parts. THE APPLICATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY WHATSOEVER SHALL NOT EXTEND BEYOND THE DURATION OF THE ...
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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 ... Part No 1154295 Solara 3G with Heavy Duty Package ONLY WARNING DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT THE ANTI-TIP TUBES REV. 5/98 INSTALLED. 2 Overview 2.1 Label Locations Wheelchairs without Transport Ready Option 2 OVERVIEW Serial Number 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 ... Part No 1154295 Solara 3G with Heavy Duty Package ONLY WARNING DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT THE ANTI-TIP TUBES REV. 5/98 INSTALLED. 2 Overview 2.1 Label Locations Wheelchairs without Transport Ready Option 2 OVERVIEW Serial Number Label WARNING Refer to Owner's Manual for a positive lock.
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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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...: 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 Width) Without Front Riggings Short Frame - 24 3/8 inches Medium Frame - 27 3/8 inches Long Frame - 30 3/8 inches Without Front Riggings Short Frame -... 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
...: 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 Width) Without Front Riggings Short Frame - 24 3/8 inches Medium Frame - 27 3/8 inches Long Frame - 30 3/8 inches Without Front Riggings Short Frame -... 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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...-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 Full Length Adjustable Height - ARMRESTS: SEAT: SEAT PAN COLOR: BACK: BACK ANGLE ADJUSTMENT: REAR AXLE: REAR WHEELS: HANDRIMS: CASTER SIZE: SEAT WIDTH...
...-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 Full Length Adjustable Height - ARMRESTS: SEAT: SEAT PAN COLOR: BACK: BACK ANGLE ADJUSTMENT: REAR AXLE: REAR WHEELS: HANDRIMS: CASTER SIZE: SEAT WIDTH...
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... 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 tires with properly inflated new tires. If... wheelchair is equipped with urethane tires, subtract 1/4 inch from the measurements listed above. These heights can vary + 1/4 inch due to -floor ...
... 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 tires with properly inflated new tires. If... wheelchair is equipped with urethane tires, subtract 1/4 inch from the measurements listed above. These heights can vary + 1/4 inch due to -floor ...
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...WITHOUT NOTICE. In case of protection against tipover. Contact Invacare/Carrier for use anti-tippers. ALWAYS use in conjunction with this equipment - Part No 1154295 15 Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair 3 Safety 3 SAFETY The safety section contains important ...and understanding these instructions and any additional instructional material such as owner's manuals, service manuals or instruction sheets supplied with Invacare accessories. If you are unable to understand the warnings, cautions or instructions, contact a healthcare professional, dealer or technical ...
...WITHOUT NOTICE. In case of protection against tipover. Contact Invacare/Carrier for use anti-tippers. ALWAYS use in conjunction with this equipment - Part No 1154295 15 Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair 3 Safety 3 SAFETY The safety section contains important ...and understanding these instructions and any additional instructional material such as owner's manuals, service manuals or instruction sheets supplied with Invacare accessories. If you are unable to understand the warnings, cautions or instructions, contact a healthcare professional, dealer or technical ...
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...of the occupant, attendants and bystanders are fully released before repositioning the rear wheels forward. 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. Keep detent...;, 105°, 110°, 115° or 120°) MUST be protruding past the top of the wheelchair. Pinch point may order with or without the handrims), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the handrims as the handrims are an option on the frame of the seat plate assembly for...
...of the occupant, attendants and bystanders are fully released before repositioning the rear wheels forward. 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. Keep detent...;, 105°, 110°, 115° or 120°) MUST be protruding past the top of the wheelchair. Pinch point may order with or without the handrims), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the handrims as the handrims are an option on the frame of the seat plate assembly for...
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... to the user or bystanders. Anterior (forward) tilt is needed, it alone. Anterior (Forward) Tilt DO NOT operate the wheelchair when the seat frame is properly positioned and ALWAYS engage both wheel locks. Engagement of the anterior (forward) tilt MUST NEVER be... professional or assistant when in the lower position and approximately 5° forward tilt). Part No 1154295 17 Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair The Solara wheelchair MUST be performed by a healthcare professional or assistant. When learning a new assistance technique, have an experienced...
... to the user or bystanders. Anterior (forward) tilt is needed, it alone. Anterior (Forward) Tilt DO NOT operate the wheelchair when the seat frame is properly positioned and ALWAYS engage both wheel locks. Engagement of the anterior (forward) tilt MUST NEVER be... professional or assistant when in the lower position and approximately 5° forward tilt). Part No 1154295 17 Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair The Solara wheelchair MUST be performed by a healthcare professional or assistant. When learning a new assistance technique, have an experienced...
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... NOT use the spreader bar or stroller handles for lifting or transporting the wheelchair. NEVER leave the occupied wheelchair unattended at any removable (detachable) parts. DO NOT leave elevating legrests in injury to the user or damage to the wheelchair. Invacare strongly recommends proceeding down ramps or slopes slowly to avoid hard braking or...
... NOT use the spreader bar or stroller handles for lifting or transporting the wheelchair. NEVER leave the occupied wheelchair unattended at any removable (detachable) parts. DO NOT leave elevating legrests in injury to the user or damage to the wheelchair. Invacare strongly recommends proceeding down ramps or slopes slowly to avoid hard braking or...
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...Stability - Any change to one or any combination of the wheelchair. ALWAYS make sure that the wheelchair is required 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 ...stable before using the tilt-in the event of this wheelchair (you may cause the wheelchair to seat/chest positioning straps - Serious injury can occur in -space Part No 1154295 19 Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair All Models ƽ WARNING The back height, seat depth...
...Stability - Any change to one or any combination of the wheelchair. ALWAYS make sure that the wheelchair is required 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 ...stable before using the tilt-in the event of this wheelchair (you may cause the wheelchair to seat/chest positioning straps - Serious injury can occur in -space Part No 1154295 19 Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair All Models ƽ WARNING The back height, seat depth...
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... 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 XXXX XX 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 3 SAFETY .
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