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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. BEFORE using this product, read this manual and save for future reference.
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... of Loctite Corporation. © 2015 Invacare Corporation. All trademarks are identified by or licensed to Invacare Corporation or its subsidiaries unless otherwise noted. Teflon is prohibited without prior written permission from Invacare. All rights reserved. Du Pont De Nemours and Company. Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair 2 Part No 1154295 Trademarks are owned...
... of Loctite Corporation. © 2015 Invacare Corporation. All trademarks are identified by or licensed to Invacare Corporation or its subsidiaries unless otherwise noted. Teflon is prohibited without prior written permission from Invacare. All rights reserved. Du Pont De Nemours and Company. Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair 2 Part No 1154295 Trademarks are owned...
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... 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/Handling...
... 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/Handling...
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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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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 not avoided, will ...
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 not avoided, will ...
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...THE SERIAL NUMBER HAS BEEN REMOVED OR DEFACED, PRODUCTS SUBJECTED TO NEGLIGENCE, ACCIDENT, IMPROPER OPERATION, MAINTENANCE OR STORAGE, PRODUCTS MODIFIED WITHOUT INVACARE'S EXPRESS WRITTEN CONSENT INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, MODIFICATION THROUGH THE USE OF UNAUTHORIZED PARTS OR ATTACHMENTS; 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 1154295 This warranty is not warranted), to such repair and/or replacement. THE APPLICATION OF ...
...THE SERIAL NUMBER HAS BEEN REMOVED OR DEFACED, PRODUCTS SUBJECTED TO NEGLIGENCE, ACCIDENT, IMPROPER OPERATION, MAINTENANCE OR STORAGE, PRODUCTS MODIFIED WITHOUT INVACARE'S EXPRESS WRITTEN CONSENT INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, MODIFICATION THROUGH THE USE OF UNAUTHORIZED PARTS OR ATTACHMENTS; 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 1154295 This warranty is not warranted), to such repair and/or replacement. THE APPLICATION OF ...
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... 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 Label WARNING Refer to Owner's Manual for a positive lock.
... 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 Label WARNING Refer to Owner's Manual for a positive lock.
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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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...: 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 Desk Length Dual Point Fixed Height - Full Length Adjustable Height - Adjustable Height Dual Point Fixed Height - Adjustable Height Dual Point Fixed Height...
...-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 Desk Length Dual Point Fixed Height - Full Length Adjustable Height - Adjustable Height Dual Point Fixed Height - Adjustable Height Dual Point Fixed Height...
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If wheelchair is equipped with properly inflated new tires. These heights can vary + 1/4 inch due to -floor heights are measured with urethane tires, subtract 1/4 inch from the ...: 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
If wheelchair is equipped with properly inflated new tires. These heights can vary + 1/4 inch due to -floor heights are measured with urethane tires, subtract 1/4 inch from the ...: 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
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..., soft ground or on gravel surfaces, anti tippers may occur. ƽ ! Accessories designed by other manufacturers have not been tested by Invacare and are specifically designed and manufactured for further instruction. In case of protection against tipover. If you are unable to use this product or... optional equipment. Part No 1154295 15 Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair ALWAYS use . otherwise, injury or damage may not provide the same level of damage, DO NOT use anti-tippers....
..., soft ground or on gravel surfaces, anti tippers may occur. ƽ ! Accessories designed by other manufacturers have not been tested by Invacare and are specifically designed and manufactured for further instruction. In case of protection against tipover. If you are unable to use this product or... optional equipment. Part No 1154295 15 Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair ALWAYS use . otherwise, injury or damage may not provide the same level of damage, DO NOT use anti-tippers....
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... trigger release levers and cables are in the upward position. Pinch point may order with or without the handrims), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the handrims as a platform. Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair 16 Part No 1154295 3 SAFETY General Warnings ƽ WARNING To determine and establish your particular safety limits, practice...
... trigger release levers and cables are in the upward position. Pinch point may order with or without the handrims), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the handrims as a platform. Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair 16 Part No 1154295 3 SAFETY General Warnings ƽ WARNING To determine and establish your particular safety limits, practice...
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...; WARNING ALWAYS check hand grips for looseness before attempting it MUST ALWAYS be performed by a healthcare professional or assistant. The Solara wheelchair MUST be operated by a healthcare professional or assistant when in the lower position and approximately 5° forward tilt). Anterior (forward)...positioned and ALWAYS engage both wheel locks. Serious bodily injury may occur. Part No 1154295 17 Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair Engagement of the wheelchair is exposed to extreme temperature (above 100°F or below 32°F), high humidity and/or...
...; WARNING ALWAYS check hand grips for looseness before attempting it MUST ALWAYS be performed by a healthcare professional or assistant. The Solara wheelchair MUST be operated by a healthcare professional or assistant when in the lower position and approximately 5° forward tilt). Anterior (forward)...positioned and ALWAYS engage both wheel locks. Serious bodily injury may occur. Part No 1154295 17 Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair Engagement of the wheelchair is exposed to extreme temperature (above 100°F or below 32°F), high humidity and/or...
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... slowly to ride over and cause bodily harm to you or damage to the wheelchair. Invacare strongly recommends proceeding down ramps or slopes. NEVER leave an unoccupied wheelchair on an incline. NEVER leave the occupied wheelchair unattended at any time, especially on an incline. DO NOT use the spreader... on a sloped surface. DO NOT leave elevating legrests in injury to the user or damage to the wheelchair. Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair 18 Part No 1154295 DO NOT attempt to move up or down ramps or slopes greater than 9°. 3 SAFETY Lifting...
... slowly to ride over and cause bodily harm to you or damage to the wheelchair. Invacare strongly recommends proceeding down ramps or slopes. NEVER leave an unoccupied wheelchair on an incline. NEVER leave the occupied wheelchair unattended at any time, especially on an incline. DO NOT use the spreader... on a sloped surface. DO NOT leave elevating legrests in injury to the user or damage to the wheelchair. Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair 18 Part No 1154295 DO NOT attempt to move up or down ramps or slopes greater than 9°. 3 SAFETY Lifting...
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...positioning strap is a positioning strap only. Serious injury can occur in -space Part No 1154295 19 Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair ALWAYS make sure that the wheelchair is an option on this equipment by a qualified technician. All Models ƽ WARNING The back height...depth, back angle, seating system, tilt angle, seat height, size/position of the rear wheels, size/position of a fall from a wheelchair. 3 SAFETY Seat Positioning Straps ƽ WARNING ALWAYS wear your seat positioning strap. Inasmuch as the seat positioning strap is stable before ...
...positioning strap is a positioning strap only. Serious injury can occur in -space Part No 1154295 19 Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair ALWAYS make sure that the wheelchair is an option on this equipment by a qualified technician. All Models ƽ WARNING The back height...depth, back angle, seating system, tilt angle, seat height, size/position of the rear wheels, size/position of a fall from a wheelchair. 3 SAFETY Seat Positioning Straps ƽ WARNING ALWAYS wear your seat positioning strap. Inasmuch as the seat positioning strap is stable before ...
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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 .
... 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 .