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...
Owners Manual
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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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... SHALL NOT APPLY TO PROBLEMS ARISING FROM NORMAL WEAR OR FAILURE TO ADHERE TO THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Do not return products to be free from defects in replacement part installation or repair of purchase when purchased new and unused from the date of this limited warranty terminates. Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair 8 Part No 1154295 This warranty...
... SHALL NOT APPLY TO PROBLEMS ARISING FROM NORMAL WEAR OR FAILURE TO ADHERE TO THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Do not return products to be free from defects in replacement part installation or repair of purchase when purchased new and unused from the date of this limited warranty terminates. Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair 8 Part No 1154295 This warranty...
Owners Manual
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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.
Owners Manual
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... have not been tested by Invacare and are specifically designed and manufactured 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 this equipment...
... have not been tested by Invacare and are specifically designed and manufactured 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 this equipment...
Owners Manual
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... worn, replace IMMEDIATELY. Use of the wheelchair is properly positioned and ALWAYS engage both wheel locks. When anterior (forward) tilt is needed, it alone. Part No 1154295 17 Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair 3 SAFETY Hand Grips ƽ WARNING ALWAYS check hand grips for Healthcare Professionals/Assistants ƽ WARNING When assistance to the wheelchair user is required...
... worn, replace IMMEDIATELY. Use of the wheelchair is properly positioned and ALWAYS engage both wheel locks. When anterior (forward) tilt is needed, it alone. Part No 1154295 17 Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair 3 SAFETY Hand Grips ƽ WARNING ALWAYS check hand grips for Healthcare Professionals/Assistants ƽ WARNING When assistance to the wheelchair user is required...
Owners Manual
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... to the user or damage to the wheelchair. Repair and Service Information ƽ WARNING Unless otherwise noted, all service and adjustments should be performed while the wheelchair is unoccupied. DO NOT attempt to avoid hard braking or sudden stops. Invacare strongly recommends ...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 DO NOT use the spreader bar or stroller handles for lifting or transporting the wheelchair...
... to the user or damage to the wheelchair. Repair and Service Information ƽ WARNING Unless otherwise noted, all service and adjustments should be performed while the wheelchair is unoccupied. DO NOT attempt to avoid hard braking or sudden stops. Invacare strongly recommends ...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 DO NOT use the spreader bar or stroller handles for lifting or transporting the wheelchair...
Owners Manual
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... replaced IMMEDIATELY. With regards to decrease in stability. Serious injury can occur in -space Part No 1154295 19 Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair Inasmuch as the user condition directly relate to ensure the safe operation of a fall from a wheelchair. The seat ...that the wheelchair is stable before using the tilt-in the event of this wheelchair (you may cause the wheelchair to seat/chest positioning straps - All Models ƽ WARNING The back height, seat depth, back angle, seating system, tilt angle, seat height, size/position of the rear wheels, size/...
... replaced IMMEDIATELY. With regards to decrease in stability. Serious injury can occur in -space Part No 1154295 19 Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair Inasmuch as the user condition directly relate to ensure the safe operation of a fall from a wheelchair. The seat ...that the wheelchair is stable before using the tilt-in the event of this wheelchair (you may cause the wheelchair to seat/chest positioning straps - All Models ƽ WARNING The back height, seat depth, back angle, seating system, tilt angle, seat height, size/position of the rear wheels, size/...
Owners Manual
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... Screw Washer Front Rigging Support Tube Mounting Screw Part No 1154295 Locking Pin Washer Sector Block FIGURE 10 Replacing Clamp on Sector Block 1. 7.8 Replacing Bolt 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 Tighten securely. Make...
... Screw Washer Front Rigging Support Tube Mounting Screw Part No 1154295 Locking Pin Washer Sector Block FIGURE 10 Replacing Clamp on Sector Block 1. 7.8 Replacing Bolt 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 Tighten securely. Make...
Owners Manual
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... dual point armrests, adjust the height if necessary. Refer to Adjusting the Height of the wheelchair. 5. Part No 1154295 49 Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair When installed, lock the armrest assembly by pressing the release lever into the arm sockets. 3. Pull up...rail to the up on page 51. Removing Armrest 1. 8 Arms 8 ARMS ƽ WARNING After any adjustments, repair or service and before using wheelchair. Install armrest assembly into the down (vertical) position (Detail "A"). 4. Unlock armrest assembly by flipping the arm assembly release ...
... dual point armrests, adjust the height if necessary. Refer to Adjusting the Height of the wheelchair. 5. Part No 1154295 49 Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair When installed, lock the armrest assembly by pressing the release lever into the arm sockets. 3. Pull up...rail to the up on page 51. Removing Armrest 1. 8 Arms 8 ARMS ƽ WARNING After any adjustments, repair or service and before using wheelchair. Install armrest assembly into the down (vertical) position (Detail "A"). 4. Unlock armrest assembly by flipping the arm assembly release ...
Owners Manual
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... of the following: • Unfold - Release Levers Part No 1154295 FIGURE 1 Folding/Unfolding the Back Assembly 67 Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair Do one of wheelchair until it locks in place before use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely - 9 Back/Seat 9 BACK/SEAT ƽ WARNING After any adjustments, repair or service and before using the wheelchair. 1.
... of the following: • Unfold - Release Levers Part No 1154295 FIGURE 1 Folding/Unfolding the Back Assembly 67 Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair Do one of wheelchair until it locks in place before use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely - 9 Back/Seat 9 BACK/SEAT ƽ WARNING After any adjustments, repair or service and before using the wheelchair. 1.
Owners Manual
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... strap against the back plate. 3. FIGURE 7 2. Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair 72 Installing/Replacing Seat Positioning Straps Part No 1154295 Securely tighten the seat positioning strap to the wheelchair. Install the hex screw through the seat positioning strap, coved spacers and back cane. 4. Install the new seat positioning strap to the wheelchair with the locknut. 5. Refer to the back plate...
... strap against the back plate. 3. FIGURE 7 2. Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair 72 Installing/Replacing Seat Positioning Straps Part No 1154295 Securely tighten the seat positioning strap to the wheelchair. Install the hex screw through the seat positioning strap, coved spacers and back cane. 4. Install the new seat positioning strap to the wheelchair with the locknut. 5. Refer to the back plate...
Owners Manual
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.... Secure the chest positioning strap to the seating system Owner's Manual for installation and removal. 9.7 Installing/Replacing Chest Positioning Straps 9 BACK/SEAT Installing 1. Refer to the back canes with this wheelchair. 2. Position the chest positioning strap to one of the back cane, but may be mounted according to the user's needs. 2. Part No 1154295 73 Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G...
.... Secure the chest positioning strap to the seating system Owner's Manual for installation and removal. 9.7 Installing/Replacing Chest Positioning Straps 9 BACK/SEAT Installing 1. Refer to the back canes with this wheelchair. 2. Position the chest positioning strap to one of the back cane, but may be mounted according to the user's needs. 2. Part No 1154295 73 Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G...
Owners Manual
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...After any adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure that the wheelchair is occupied by an assistant when in the tilted position. otherwise injury or damage may have to ensure safety. ALWAYS make sure all pinch points. 5. Engage both wheel locks while using the tilt-in ... rearward depending on a level surface. 2. Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair 74 Part No 1154295 Rear wheels may occur. 10.1 Engaging Tilt-In-Space ƽ WARNING The Invacare Solara wheelchair MUST be operated by the end user to be tilted and remind them to release...
...After any adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure that the wheelchair is occupied by an assistant when in the tilted position. otherwise injury or damage may have to ensure safety. ALWAYS make sure all pinch points. 5. Engage both wheel locks while using the tilt-in ... rearward depending on a level surface. 2. Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair 74 Part No 1154295 Rear wheels may occur. 10.1 Engaging Tilt-In-Space ƽ WARNING The Invacare Solara wheelchair MUST be operated by the end user to be tilted and remind them to release...
Owners Manual
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.... Only 12-inch rear wheel is shown. Apply Loctite 242 onto the threads inside the nut. 3. If necessary, remove the permanent axles from the packaged container. 2. All other rear wheel assembly. Part No 1154295 85 Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair Repeat STEPS 2-4 for other wheels will install/remove in the same manner. 5. Adjust...
.... Only 12-inch rear wheel is shown. Apply Loctite 242 onto the threads inside the nut. 3. If necessary, remove the permanent axles from the packaged container. 2. All other rear wheel assembly. Part No 1154295 85 Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair Repeat STEPS 2-4 for other wheels will install/remove in the same manner. 5. Adjust...
Owners Manual
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... 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. 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...
... 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. 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...
Owners Manual
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...repair or service and before transferring to disengage the hublocks. Turn all casters parallel to the hub lock system Engaging the hublocks may not prevent the wheelchair from the wheelchair. Repetitive uncontrolled motion or spasms can result in damage to the object you are locked) or do not engage properly (wheels...Part No 1154295 95 Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair otherwise injury or damage may be evaluated by a care provider to determine the suitability of moving wheelchair with the hublocks. Perform one of your wheelchair. Hublocks are fully seated ...
...repair or service and before transferring to disengage the hublocks. Turn all casters parallel to the hub lock system Engaging the hublocks may not prevent the wheelchair from the wheelchair. Repetitive uncontrolled motion or spasms can result in damage to the object you are locked) or do not engage properly (wheels...Part No 1154295 95 Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair otherwise injury or damage may be evaluated by a care provider to determine the suitability of moving wheelchair with the hublocks. Perform one of your wheelchair. Hublocks are fully seated ...
Owners Manual
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... THAT BOTH PELVIC AND UPPER-TORSO BELT(S) BE USED TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY. 16 TRANSPORT READY OPTION 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 with the factory installed seating system only. This wheelchair has been dynamically tested in a forward-facing mode...
... THAT BOTH PELVIC AND UPPER-TORSO BELT(S) BE USED TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY. 16 TRANSPORT READY OPTION 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 with the factory installed seating system only. This wheelchair has been dynamically tested in a forward-facing mode...
Owners Manual
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..., wheelchair occupants should be used for postural support in addition to occupant restraint in a motor vehicle with the factory installed seating system only. Refer to pull the pelvic belt onto the abdomen during frontal impact loading. Positioning Belts ƽ WARNING The angle of 30 to 45 degrees to the wheelchair frame before operation. Part No 1154295 119 Invacare...
..., wheelchair occupants should be used for postural support in addition to occupant restraint in a motor vehicle with the factory installed seating system only. Refer to pull the pelvic belt onto the abdomen during frontal impact loading. Positioning Belts ƽ WARNING The angle of 30 to 45 degrees to the wheelchair frame before operation. Part No 1154295 119 Invacare...
Owners Manual
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... TRANSPORT READY OPTION Preferred Zone Optional Zone Side View 45°30° 75° 1. The belt(s) should be twisted. 5. DO position belts INSIDE of user comfort. Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair FIGURE 5 Positioning Belts 120 Part No 1154295 Adjust belts as firmly as possible, being mindful of armrests, wheels, etc. Refer to wheelchair...
... TRANSPORT READY OPTION Preferred Zone Optional Zone Side View 45°30° 75° 1. The belt(s) should be twisted. 5. DO position belts INSIDE of user comfort. Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair FIGURE 5 Positioning Belts 120 Part No 1154295 Adjust belts as firmly as possible, being mindful of armrests, wheels, etc. Refer to wheelchair...