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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
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... to Invacare at Invacare's option, with refurbished or new parts. Do not return products to the original purchaser/user of...specific legal rights and you do not receive satisfactory warranty service, please write directly to state. In the event you may also have other legal rights which is not warranted), to such repair and/or replacement. THE WARRANTY SHALL NOT APPLY TO PROBLEMS ARISING FROM NORMAL WEAR OR FAILURE TO ADHERE TO THESE INSTRUCTIONS... in replacement part installation or repair of purchase when purchased new and unused from whom you purchased your Invacare product....
... to Invacare at Invacare's option, with refurbished or new parts. Do not return products to the original purchaser/user of...specific legal rights and you do not receive satisfactory warranty service, please write directly to state. In the event you may also have other legal rights which is not warranted), to such repair and/or replacement. THE WARRANTY SHALL NOT APPLY TO PROBLEMS ARISING FROM NORMAL WEAR OR FAILURE TO ADHERE TO THESE INSTRUCTIONS... in replacement part installation or repair of purchase when purchased new and unused from whom you purchased your Invacare product....
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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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... section contains important information for the safe operation and use of this product. 3.1 General Guidelines ƽ WARNING DO NOT use this product or any available optional equipment without first completely reading and understanding these instructions and any additional instructional material such as owner's manuals, service manuals or instruction sheets supplied with Invacare accessories. NOTICE THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT...
... section contains important information for the safe operation and use of this product. 3.1 General Guidelines ƽ WARNING DO NOT use this product or any available optional equipment without first completely reading and understanding these instructions and any additional instructional material such as owner's manuals, service manuals or instruction sheets supplied with Invacare accessories. NOTICE THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT...
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...to use good body mechanics. Part No 1154295 17 Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair Failure to observe this wheelchair designed for looseness before attempting it MUST ALWAYS be performed by the wheelchair user. If the wheelchair is required, remember to use only a clean towel lightly dampened... use . Anterior (forward) tilt is properly positioned and ALWAYS engage both wheel locks. Keep your back straight and bend your knees whenever tipping the wheelchair or traversing curbs, or other impediments. Engagement of the wheelchair is a feature of soap or ammonia based ...
...to use good body mechanics. Part No 1154295 17 Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair Failure to observe this wheelchair designed for looseness before attempting it MUST ALWAYS be performed by the wheelchair user. If the wheelchair is required, remember to use only a clean towel lightly dampened... use . Anterior (forward) tilt is properly positioned and ALWAYS engage both wheel locks. Keep your back straight and bend your knees whenever tipping the wheelchair or traversing curbs, or other impediments. Engagement of the wheelchair is a feature of soap or ammonia based ...
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... film. Repair and Service Information ƽ WARNING Unless otherwise noted, all service and adjustments should be performed while the wheelchair is unoccupied. Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair 18 Part No 1154295 Ramps, Slopes, Inclines, and Obstacles ƽ WARNING DO NOT traverse, climb or go down ramps or slopes slowly to avoid hard braking or sudden...
... film. Repair and Service Information ƽ WARNING Unless otherwise noted, all service and adjustments should be performed while the wheelchair is unoccupied. Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair 18 Part No 1154295 Ramps, Slopes, Inclines, and Obstacles ƽ WARNING DO NOT traverse, climb or go down ramps or slopes slowly to avoid hard braking or sudden...
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...wheelchair user. These adjustments must be replaced IMMEDIATELY. 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 front casters, as well as the seat positioning strap is stable before using... be performed by the user. The seat positioning strap is a positioning strap only. If signs of the wheelchair. Serious injury can occur in -space Part No 1154295 19 Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair 3 SAFETY Seat Positioning Straps ƽ WARNING...
...wheelchair user. These adjustments must be replaced IMMEDIATELY. 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 front casters, as well as the seat positioning strap is stable before using... be performed by the user. The seat positioning strap is a positioning strap only. If signs of the wheelchair. Serious injury can occur in -space Part No 1154295 19 Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair 3 SAFETY Seat Positioning Straps ƽ WARNING...
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...Support Tube Mounting Screw Part No 1154295 Locking Pin Washer Sector Block FIGURE 10 Replacing Clamp on Sector Block 1. 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... Make sure the locking pin is facing up 3. Secure the new sector block to the front rigging support tube with the existing mounting screw ...
...Support Tube Mounting Screw Part No 1154295 Locking Pin Washer Sector Block FIGURE 10 Replacing Clamp on Sector Block 1. 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... Make sure the locking pin is facing up 3. Secure the new sector block to the front rigging support tube with the existing mounting screw ...
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...adjustable height dual point armrests, adjust the height if necessary. Part No 1154295 49 Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair Repeat STEPS 1-2 for the opposite side of wheelchair, if necessary. Unlock armrest assembly by pressing the release lever... occur. 8.1 Installing/Removing Dual Point Armrests (Fixed And Adjustable Height) ƽ WARNING Make sure the locking mechanism is tightened securely - 8 Arms 8 ARMS ƽ WARNING After any adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure all attaching hardware is secured before using wheelchair. Pull up ...
...adjustable height dual point armrests, adjust the height if necessary. Part No 1154295 49 Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair Repeat STEPS 1-2 for the opposite side of wheelchair, if necessary. Unlock armrest assembly by pressing the release lever... occur. 8.1 Installing/Removing Dual Point Armrests (Fixed And Adjustable Height) ƽ WARNING Make sure the locking mechanism is tightened securely - 8 Arms 8 ARMS ƽ WARNING After any adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure all attaching hardware is secured before using wheelchair. Pull up ...
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... tightened securely - 9 Back/Seat 9 BACK/SEAT ƽ WARNING After any adjustments, repair or service and before using the wheelchair. 1. otherwise injury or damage may occur. 9.1 Folding/Unfolding the Back Assembly ƽ WARNING The back MUST be locked securely in place. • Fold - Release Levers Part No 1154295 FIGURE 1 Folding/Unfolding the Back Assembly 67 Invacare® Solara®...
... tightened securely - 9 Back/Seat 9 BACK/SEAT ƽ WARNING After any adjustments, repair or service and before using the wheelchair. 1. otherwise injury or damage may occur. 9.1 Folding/Unfolding the Back Assembly ƽ WARNING The back MUST be locked securely in place. • Fold - Release Levers Part No 1154295 FIGURE 1 Folding/Unfolding the Back Assembly 67 Invacare® Solara®...
Owners Manual
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... seat positioning strap against the back plate. 3. Discard existing seat positioning strap. 3. Remove the hex screw and locknut that secures the back cane to the wheelchair. Install the hex screw through the seat positioning strap, coved spacers and back cane. 4. Repeat STEPS 1-4 for opposite side. FIGURE 7 2. Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair 72 Installing/Replacing Seat Positioning Straps Part...
... seat positioning strap against the back plate. 3. Discard existing seat positioning strap. 3. Remove the hex screw and locknut that secures the back cane to the wheelchair. Install the hex screw through the seat positioning strap, coved spacers and back cane. 4. Repeat STEPS 1-4 for opposite side. FIGURE 7 2. Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair 72 Installing/Replacing Seat Positioning Straps Part...
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... back canes with the factory installed seating system only. 1. Secure the chest positioning strap to the user's needs. 2. Remove the hex screw that the seating system is in the top hole of the holes on page 73. 9.8 Installing and Removing a Seating System ƽ WARNING Transport ready option only - Part No 1154295 73 Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair
... back canes with the factory installed seating system only. 1. Secure the chest positioning strap to the user's needs. 2. Remove the hex screw that the seating system is in the top hole of the holes on page 73. 9.8 Installing and Removing a Seating System ƽ WARNING Transport ready option only - Part No 1154295 73 Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair
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... : A. Stand behind the wheelchair and grasp both wheel locks. 3. Test wheelchair before it is occupied by an assistant when in the tilted position. Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair 74 Part No 1154295 Engage both back canes firmly. 10 TILT 10 Tilt ƽ WARNING After any adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure that the...
... : A. Stand behind the wheelchair and grasp both wheel locks. 3. Test wheelchair before it is occupied by an assistant when in the tilted position. Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair 74 Part No 1154295 Engage both back canes firmly. 10 TILT 10 Tilt ƽ WARNING After any adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure that the...
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...; To remove rear wheels, reverse STEPS 3-6 this procedure. 1. All other rear wheel assembly. Refer to the wheelchair frame with nut. Only 12-inch rear wheel is shown. Install permanent axle through lock washer and the rear wheel and axle plate. 4. Apply Loctite 242 onto the threads inside the nut. 3. 5. Part No 1154295 85 Invacare® Solara®...
...; To remove rear wheels, reverse STEPS 3-6 this procedure. 1. All other rear wheel assembly. Refer to the wheelchair frame with nut. Only 12-inch rear wheel is shown. Install permanent axle through lock washer and the rear wheel and axle plate. 4. Apply Loctite 242 onto the threads inside the nut. 3. 5. Part No 1154295 85 Invacare® Solara®...
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...: A. Slide the wheel lock bracket along the wheelchair frame until the measurement between the wheel lock shoe and the rear wheel. 3. DETAIL "A" TOP VIEW 13 WHEEL LOCKS/ANTI-TIPPERS Wheel Lock Mounting Bracket Socket Screws (Behind Handle) Socket Screws Wheel Lock Assembly Wheel Lock Assembly Wheel Lock Shoe Wheel Lock Shoe Rear Wheel FIGURE 1 Wheel Lock Adjustment - Part No 1154295 89 Invacare® Solara...
...: A. Slide the wheel lock bracket along the wheelchair frame until the measurement between the wheel lock shoe and the rear wheel. 3. DETAIL "A" TOP VIEW 13 WHEEL LOCKS/ANTI-TIPPERS Wheel Lock Mounting Bracket Socket Screws (Behind Handle) Socket Screws Wheel Lock Assembly Wheel Lock Assembly Wheel Lock Shoe Wheel Lock Shoe Rear Wheel FIGURE 1 Wheel Lock Adjustment - Part No 1154295 89 Invacare® Solara...
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...lever up to the object you are transferring onto. Part No 1154295 95 Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair Hublocks are not brakes. Users should be wet or slick. Always keep hands and fingers clear of moving parts to stop a moving on all floor surfaces including ...those that may be evaluated by a care provider to determine the suitability of the hub lock option. Patient Operated Hublock 1. DO NOT attempt to avoid injury. 13 WHEEL LOCKS/ANTI-TIPPERS ƽ WARNING After any adjustments, repair or service...
...lever up to the object you are transferring onto. Part No 1154295 95 Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair Hublocks are not brakes. Users should be wet or slick. Always keep hands and fingers clear of moving parts to stop a moving on all floor surfaces including ...those that may be evaluated by a care provider to determine the suitability of the hub lock option. Patient Operated Hublock 1. DO NOT attempt to avoid injury. 13 WHEEL LOCKS/ANTI-TIPPERS ƽ WARNING After any adjustments, repair or service...
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... substitute wheelchair frame parts, components, or seating systems. Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair 110 Part No 1154295 IT IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED THAT BOTH PELVIC AND UPPER-TORSO BELT(S) BE USED TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY. Postural supports, positioning devices, and/or strap(s) should transfer into the vehicle seat and use the OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) vehicle-installed...
... substitute wheelchair frame parts, components, or seating systems. Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair 110 Part No 1154295 IT IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED THAT BOTH PELVIC AND UPPER-TORSO BELT(S) BE USED TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY. Postural supports, positioning devices, and/or strap(s) should transfer into the vehicle seat and use the OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) vehicle-installed...
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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 the seating system owner's manual. Refer to occupant restraint in a motor vehicle with the factory installed seating system only. When feasible, wheelchair occupants should be used for upper-torso belts to the horizontal.
... 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 the seating system owner's manual. Refer to occupant restraint in a motor vehicle with the factory installed seating system only. When feasible, wheelchair occupants should be used for upper-torso belts to the horizontal.
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... Refer to wheelchair armrests or wheels. Adjust belts as firmly as possible, being mindful of the belts. 4. 16 TRANSPORT READY OPTION Preferred Zone Optional Zone Side View 45°30° 75° 1. Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair FIGURE 5 Positioning Belts 120 Part No 1154295 ... DO position belts INSIDE of armrests, wheels, etc. DO NOT position belts OUTSIDE of armrests, wheels, etc. The pelvic belt should not be twisted. 5. Ensure the belt(s) are not be held away from the body by wheelchair components or parts, including but not limited to FIGURE ...
... Refer to wheelchair armrests or wheels. Adjust belts as firmly as possible, being mindful of the belts. 4. 16 TRANSPORT READY OPTION Preferred Zone Optional Zone Side View 45°30° 75° 1. Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair FIGURE 5 Positioning Belts 120 Part No 1154295 ... DO position belts INSIDE of armrests, wheels, etc. DO NOT position belts OUTSIDE of armrests, wheels, etc. The pelvic belt should not be twisted. 5. Ensure the belt(s) are not be held away from the body by wheelchair components or parts, including but not limited to FIGURE ...