Invacare 1080556 manuel d'utilisation

Owner's Operator And Maintenance Manual DEALER: THIS MANUAL MUST BE GIVEN TO THE USER OF THE WHEELCHAIR. USER: BEFORE USING THIS WHEELCHAIR, READ THIS MANUAL AND SAVE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. Solara ™ Solara ™ Limited For more information regarding Invacare products, parts, and services, please visit: www.invacare.com[...]

Solara™ 2 Part No. 1080556 Rev. I WARNING DO NOT OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT WITHOUT FIRST READING AND UNDERSTANDING THIS MANUAL. IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO UNDERSTAND THE WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND INSTRUCTIONS, CONTACT A HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL, DEALER OR TECHNICAL PERSONNEL IF APPLICABLE BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO USE THIS EQUIPMENT - OTHERWISE INJURY OR DAMAGE M[...]

Part No. 1080556 Rev. I 3 Solara™ TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS SPECIAL NOTES ............................................................................... 5 LABEL LOCATIONS .......................................................................... 6 SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS ..............[...]

Solara™ 4 Part No. 1080556 Rev. I PROCEDURE 7 - TILT-IN-SPACE PROCEDURE 7 - TILT-IN-SPACE PROCEDURE 7 - TILT-IN-SPACE PROCEDURE 7 - TILT-IN-SPACE PROCEDURE 7 - TILT-IN-SPACE ..................................................... ..................................................... ..................................................... ............[...]

Part No. 1080556 Rev. I 5 Solara™ SPECIAL NOTES WARNING/CAUTION notices as used in this manual apply to hazards or unsafe practices which could result in personal injury or property damage. NOTICE THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. As a manufacturer of wheelchairs, Invacare endeavors to supply a wide v[...]

Solara™ 6 Part No. 1080556 Rev. I LABEL LOCATIONS LABEL LOCATIONS LABEL LOCATIONS WARNING DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT THE ANTI-TIP TUBES INSTALLED. REV. 5/98 P/N 60106X144 Detent balls should extend beyond the diameter of the axle WARNING bushing for a positive lock. Keep detent balls clean. 1085306 ! WARNING Refer to Owner’s Manual BEFORE adjusting[...]

Part No. 1080556 Rev. I 7 Solara™ LABEL LOCATIONS TRANSPORT READY OPTION ONLY LABEL LOCATIONS LABEL LOCATIONS[...]

Solara™ 8 Part No. 1080556 Rev. I INVACARE SOLARA Overall Width: Seat Width + 8-1/4-inches (Example: 16-inch Wide Wheelchair = 24-1/4-inches Overall Width) Overall Depth: W/O Front Riggings Short Frame - 29-1/2-inches Medium Frame - 32-1/2-inches Long Frame - 34-1/2-inches Overall Height: * Seat-to-Floor Height + 21-inches (20-inch back canes) * [...]

Part No. 1080556 Rev. I 9 Solara™ PROCEDURE 1 GENERAL GUIDELINES GENERAL GUIDELINES INFORMATION FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS/ ASSISTANTS WARNING The Solara wheelchair MUST be operated by a healthcare professional or assistant when in ANY tilt position. ANTERIOR (FORWARD) TILT DO NOT operate the wheelchair when the seat frame is in the anterior (f[...]

Solara™ 10 Part No. 1080556 Rev. I PROCEDURE 1 GENERAL GUIDELINES STABILITY - ALL MODELS EXCEPT RECLINERS STABILITY WARNINGS To maintain maximum stability, position the rear wheels in the most rearward position in the axle mounting plate. Moving the rear wheels to any of the other mounting positions causes the wheelchair to decrease in stability.[...]

Part No. 1080556 Rev. I 11 Solara™ STABILITY - RECLINER MODELS ONLY STABILITY WARNING Before using ANY recline position of this wheelchair, make sure the rear wheels are in the MOST REARWARD position in the axle mounting plate to maintain the stability of the wheelchair. DO NOT change the handling/maneuverability of the wheelchair by moving the r[...]

Solara™ 12 Part No. 1080556 Rev. I PROCEDURE 1 GENERAL GUIDELINES GENERAL WARNINGS (CONTINUED) DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you have to pick them up from the floor by reaching down between your knees. DO NOT lean over the top of the back upholstery/seating system. This will change your center of gravity and may cause you to tip over. DO NOT[...]

Part No. 1080556 Rev. I 13 Solara™ SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS “Safety and Handling” of the wheelchair requires the close attention of the wheelchair user as well as the assistant. This manual points out the most common procedures and techniques involved in the safe operation and maintenance of the wheelchair. It is important to practice a[...]

Solara™ 14 Part No. 1080556 Rev. I PROCEDURE 1 GENERAL GUIDELINES WARNING DO NOT attempt to lift the wheelchair by any removable (detachable) parts. Lifting by means of any removable (detachable) parts of a wheelchair may result in injury to the user or damage to the wheelchair. Also, be aware of detachable parts such as armrests or legrests. The[...]

Part No. 1080556 Rev. I 15 Solara™ Position wheelchair as close as possible to the desired object. Point front casters forward to create the longest possible wheelbase. Reach back only as far as your arm will extend without changing your sitting position. Reaching, Leaning - Backwards. WARNING DO NOT lean over the top of the back upholstery. This[...]

Solara™ 16 Part No. 1080556 Rev. I PROCEDURE 1 GENERAL GUIDELINES TIPPING WARNING DO NOT tip the wheelchair without assistance. When tipping the wheelchair, an assistant should grasp the back of the wheelchair on a non- removable (non-detachable) part. Inform the wheelchair occupant before tipping the wheelchair and remind him/her to lean back. B[...]

Part No. 1080556 Rev. I 17 Solara™ WARNING When lowering the front casters of the wheelchair, DO NOT let the wheelchair drop the last few inches to the ground. This could result in injury to the occupant and/or damage to the wheelchair. Roll the wheelchair backward and SLOWLY lower the wheelchair in one continuous movement. DO NOT let the wheelch[...]

Solara™ 18 Part No. 1080556 Rev. I Position the wheelchair as close as possible along side the seat to which you are transferring, with the front casters parallel to it. Remove or flip up the armrest. Engage wheel locks. Shift body weight into seat with transfer. During independent transfer, little or no seat platform will be beneath you. Use a t[...]

Part No. 1080556 Rev. I 19 Solara™ This Procedure Includes the Following: Safety Inspection Checklist Troubleshooting Maintenance/Transporting Initially Weekly Monthly Periodically SAFETY INSPECTION SAFETY INSPECTION CHECKLIST NOTE: Every six (6) months take your wheelchair to a qualified technician for a thorough inspection and servicing. Regula[...]

Solara™ 20 Part No. 1080556 Rev. I TROUBLESHOOTING Chair Chair Sluggish Squeaks Veers Veers Turn or Caster and Looseness Right Left Performance Flutter Rattles in Chair SOLUTIONS XX X Check tires for correct and equal pressure. XX X X Check for loose nuts and bolts. XX X Check that both casters contact the ground at the same time. SAFETY INSPECTI[...]

Part No. 1080556 Rev. I 21 Solara™ TRANSPORTING THE INVACARE SOLARA 1. Remove the seating system. Refer to the seating system Owner's Manual for installation and removal of the seating system. 2. Remove the footrests (PROCEDURE 4). 3. Remove the rear wheels (PROCEDURE 8). 4. Remove the armrests (PROCEDURE 5). 5. Remove the stroller handle (i[...]

Solara™ 22 Part No. 1080556 Rev. I FRONT RIGGINGS PROCEDURE 4 This Procedure Includes the Following: Installing/Removing Swingaway Footrest Adjusting Swingaway Footrest Height Adjusting Adjustable Angle Flip-up Footplates Composite/Articulating Footplate Heel Loop Replacement Installing/Removing Elevating Legrest/Calfpad Assembly Adjusting the El[...]

Part No. 1080556 Rev. I 23 Solara™ ADJUSTING SWINGAWAY FOOTREST HEIGHT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT RANGES: 60 ° 13-17-inches 70 ° 13-17-inches 90 ° 5-8-inches 9 0 ° 5-11-inches (with 3-inch extension) NOTE: If using ANY type of extension with the ADJUSTABLE FLIP-UP FOOTPLATE, refer to ADJUSTABLE ANGLE FLIP-UP FOOTPLATE PER- PENDICULAR AND/OR INVERSION/[...]

Solara™ 24 Part No. 1080556 Rev. I FRONT RIGGINGS INSTALLING ADJUSTABLE ANGLE FLIP-UP FOOTPLATE HINGE (FIGURE 4) 1 . Position the adjustable angle flip-up footplate hinge on the footrest support tube at the desired height. 2 . Position the hardware on the footrest support as shown in FIGURE 4. 3 . Flip the footplate hinge to the UP position. NOTE[...]

Part No. 1080556 Rev. I 25 Solara™ FRONT RIGGINGS COMPOSITE/ARTICULATING FOOTPLATE HEEL LOOP REPLACEMENT (FIGURE 5) DISASSEMBLY Composite. 1. Remove the hex screw and coved spacer that secure the lower footrest assembly to the swing away footrest assembly. 2. Remove the lower footrest assembly. 3. Remove the phillips screw and locknut that secure[...]

Solara™ 26 Part No. 1080556 Rev. I FRONT RIGGINGS ADJUSTING THE ELEVATING LEGREST/CALFPAD ASSEMBLY (FIGURE 7) ADJUSTING THE LEGREST 1. Raise legs until the desired height is obtained by lifting up on the footplate assembly. 2. To reposition legrest to normal position, support leg with one (1) hand and push release lever forward with other hand. A[...]

Part No. 1080556 Rev. I 27 Solara™ This Procedure Includes the Following: Installing/Removing/Adjusting Dual Point Armrest Using/Installing/Adjusting Locking Cantilever Arms Using/Installing/Adjusting Non-Locking Cantilever Arms Arm Pad Replacement for Cantilever Arms Installing/Removing T-Arms Adjusting the T-Arms Adjusting Transfer Assists and/[...]

Solara™ 28 Part No. 1080556 Rev. I ADJUSTING ARMREST 1. Unlock the armrest assembly by flipping the armrest release lever on the top front of the arm to the UP (HORIZONTAL) position as shown in DETAIL "A". 2. Adjust armrest assembly to desired height. 3. Lock the armrest assembly by pressing the release lever into the DOWN (VERTICAL) po[...]

Part No. 1080556 Rev. I 29 Solara™ USING/INSTALLING/ADJUSTING LOCKING CANTILEVER ARMS USING LOCKING CANTILEVER ARMS (FIGURE 2) 1 . Pull the actuator of the locking mechanism towards the front of the wheelchair. 2 . While holding the actuator of the locking mechanism, pull up on the cantilever arm. NOTE: If necessary, the locking mechanism in the [...]

Solara™ 30 Part No. 1080556 Rev. I ADJUSTING LOCKING CANTILEVER ARM ANGLE (FIGURE 4) NOTE: This adjustment is recommended if the back angle has been changed. 1 . Flip the cantilever arm up and out of the way. 2 . Remove the locknut that secures the locking pin to the arm adjustment plate. 3 . Refer to FIGURE 4 to determine the mounting hole in th[...]

Part No. 1080556 Rev. I 31 Solara™ Arm Adjustment Plate Washer Locknut Locking Pin FIGURE 4 - ADJUSTING LOCKING CANTILEVER ARM ANGLE ARMS ARMS PROCEDURE 5 ARMS Back Angle Bracket 100° Back Angle Bracket Arm Adjustment Plate 90° Back Angle Bracket 110° Back Angle Bracket 120° Arm Adjustment Plate Arm Adjustment Plate Arm Adjustment Plate[...]

Solara™ 32 Part No. 1080556 Rev. I PROCEDURE 5 ARMS USING/INSTALLING/ADJUSTING NON-LOCKING CANTILEVER ARMS WARNING DO NOT use lap trays with non-locking cantilever arms. USING NON-LOCKING CANTILEVER ARMS (FIGURE 5) 1 . Pull the end of the cantilever arm down to lower the cantilever arm. 2 . Pull the end of the cantilever arm up to move it out of [...]

Part No. 1080556 Rev. I 33 Solara™ ADJUSTING NON-LOCKING CANTILEVER ARM ANGLE (FIGURE 7) 1 . Loosen the mounting screw securing the cam to the cantilever arm. 2 . Rotate the cam until the desired angle ( DETAIL "B" of FIGURE 7) is achieved. 3 . Tighten the mounting screw securing the cam to the cantilever arm. Cam DETAIL "A" -[...]

Solara™ 34 Part No. 1080556 Rev. I INSTALLING/REMOVING T-ARMS (FIGURE 9) INSTALLING T-ARMS 1 . Position the T-arm over the T-arm socket on the wheelchair frame. NOTE: Make sure the locking lever is towards the front of the wheelchair. 2 . Slide T-arm into T-arm socket until the locking lever is in the slot in the T-arm socket and an audible "[...]

Part No. 1080556 Rev. I 35 Solara™ ADJUSTING T-ARM WIDTH (FIGURE 11) 1. Remove the two (2) phillips screws that secure the arm pad to the arm tube. 2. Turn the arm pad around and reposition the arm pad on the arm tube. 3. Re-secure the arm pad to the arm tube with the two (2) phillips screws. Tighten securely. 4. Repeat for the opposite side, if [...]

Solara™ 36 Part No. 1080556 Rev. I ADJUSTING T-ARM SOCKETS (FIGURE 1 3 ) NOTE: Perform this procedure if the T-arm is too loose in the socket or does not easily slide up and down in the socket. 1 . Remove the rear wheels from the wheel- chair, if necessary. Refer to REMOVING/ INSTALLING REAR WHEELS in PRO- CEDURE 7 of this manual. 2 . Loosen, but[...]

Part No. 1080556 Rev. I 37 Solara™ Socket Screws Bottom Clamp Transfer Assist Side Guard T-Arm FIGURE 14 - ADJUSTING T-ARM TRANSFER ASSISTS AND/OR SIDE GUARDS ADJUSTING T-ARM TRANSFER ASSISTS AND/OR SIDE GUARDS (FIGURE 14) 1 . Remove the T-arm from the wheelchair. Refer to INSTALLING/REMOVING T-ARMS in this procedure of the manual. 2 . Remove the[...]

Solara™ 38 Part No. 1080556 Rev. I BACK/SEAT PROCEDURE 6 BACK/SEAT This Procedure Includes the Following: Folding/Unfolding Back Assembly Installing/Removing the Stroller Handles Installing/Removing/Adjusting the Adjustable Angle Stroller Handles Installing/Replacing Seat Positioning Straps Installing/Replacing Chest Positioning Straps Installing[...]

Part No. 1080556 Rev. I 39 Solara™ INSTALLING/REMOVING THE STROLLER HANDLES (FIGURE 2) INSTALLING 1. Remove the plug buttons from both back canes, if necessary. 2. Slide the stroller handle into the back canes. 3. Align the mounting holes of the stroller handle and the back canes. 4. Press the button on the quick-release pin and insert the quick-[...]

Solara™ 40 Part No. 1080556 Rev. I BACK/SEAT PROCEDURE 6 BACK/SEAT FIGURE 3 - INSTALLING/REMOVING THE ADJUSTABLE ANGLE STROLLER HANDLES Stroller Handle NOTE: Plug buttons not shown for clarity. INSTALLING/REMOVING/ADJUSTING THE ADJUSTABLE ANGLE STROLLER HANDLES NOTE: Adjustable angle stroller handles are bolted onto recliners ONLY. INSTALLING (FI[...]

Part No. 1080556 Rev. I 41 Solara™ BACK/SEAT ADJUSTING (FIGURE 4) 1. Flip both release levers to the unlocked position. 2. Adjust stroller handle to desired angle. 3. Flip both release levers to the locked position. 4. Push down on stroller handle to ensure release levers hold the desired position of the stroller handle. 5. If release levers do n[...]

Solara™ 42 Part No. 1080556 Rev. I BACK/SEAT FIGURE 5 - INSTALLING/REPLACING SEAT POSITIONING STRAPS Seat Positioning Strap Hex Screw Locknut Back Plate Back Cane Coved Spacers INSTALLING/REPLACING SEAT POSITIONING STRAPS (FIGURE 5) INSTALLING 1 . Remove the hex screw and locknut that secures the back cane to the back plate. 2. Position the seat [...]

Part No. 1080556 Rev. I 43 Solara™ INSTALLING/REPLACING THE BACK UPHOLSTERY (FIGURE 7) INSTALLING 1. Position the back upholstery on the back cane as shown in FIGURE 7. 2. Starting with the top two (2) mounting holes secure the back upholstery to the back canes with the ten (10) phillips screws and washers. REPLACING 1. Remove the ten (10) philli[...]

Solara™ 44 Part No. 1080556 Rev. I BACK/SEAT BACK/SEAT INSTALLING THE SEAT CUSHION (FIGURE 8) WARNING The seat cushion IS NOT designed for use in the treatment of pressure sores or by individuals at risk of developing pressure sores. Your therapist and physician should be consulted if you have any questions regarding weight relief, self-examinati[...]

Part No. 1080556 Rev. I 45 Solara™ This Procedure Includes the Following: Engaging Tilt-in-Space Adjusting Trigger Release Cables Positioning Tilt Locking Collars WARNING After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure all attach- ing hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may result. The back height, seat [...]

Solara™ 46 Part No. 1080556 Rev. I TILT-IN-SPACE PROCEDURE 7 ADJUSTING TRIGGER RELEASE CABLES (FIGURE 2) NOTE : This procedure applies to tilt-in-space release cables ONLY. WARNING DO NOT adjust the trigger release cables while the cables are coiled up. The adjustment will be too tight when the cable is straightened and the tilt mecha- nism will [...]

Part No. 1080556 Rev. I 47 Solara™ POSITIONING TILT LOCKING COLLARS WARNING Anterior (forward) tilt is a feature of this wheelchair designed for the USE OF A HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL or ASSISTANT ONLY. Engagement of the anterior (forward) tilt must NEVER be performed by the wheelchair user. When anterior (forward) tilt is needed, it must ALWAYS be[...]

Solara™ 48 Part No. 1080556 Rev. I ADJUSTING LOWER TILT LOCKING COLLAR (FIGURE 4) NOTE: This procedure limits the amount of tilt the wheelchair may have. If adjusting the angle the wheelchair returns to, refer to ADJUSTING UPPER TILT LOCKING COLLAR in this procedure of the manual. 1. Loosen the two (2) socket screws that secure the tilt locking c[...]

Part No. 1080556 Rev. I 49 Solara™ This Procedure Includes the Following: Installing/Removing Rear Wheels Adjusting the Quick-Release Axle Seat-to-Floor Height Adjustment Adjusting Forks WARNING After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure all attach- ing hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may result[...]

Solara™ 50 Part No. 1080556 Rev. I WHEELS/FORKS PROCEDURE 8 PERMANENT AXLE (FIGURE 2) NOTE: To remove rear wheels, reverse this procedure. 1. Remove the permanent axles from the packaged container. 2. Install permanent axle through the rear wheel and axle plate. 3. Securely tighten the wheel to the wheelchair frame with locknut. NOTE: Only 12-inc[...]

Part No. 1080556 Rev. I 51 Solara™ SEAT-TO-FLOOR HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT WARNING Repositioning the axle plates (seat-to-floor height) MUST be performed by a qualified technician. ADJUSTING FORKS (FIGURE 4) 1. Remove the dust cover from the caster headtube. 2. To properly tighten caster journal system and guard against flutter, perform the following che[...]

Solara™ 52 Part No. 1080556 Rev. I WHEEL LOCKS/ANTI-TIPPERS PROCEDURE 9 Socket Screws This Procedure Includes the Following: Wheel Lock Adjustment Using the Wheel Locks Installing/Adjusting Anti-Tippers WARNING After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure all attach- ing hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or d[...]

Part No. 1080556 Rev. I 53 Solara™ USING THE WHEEL LOCKS FOOT ACTIVATED WHEEL LOCKS - 12-INCH WHEELS ONLY (FIGURE 2) 1. To engage, push DOWN on crossbar lever of wheel lock assembly. 2. To disengage, lift UP on crossbar lever. FIGURE 2 - FOOT ACTIVATED WHEEL LOCKS - 12-INCH WHEELS ONLY FRONT WHEEL LOCKS - 20 OR 22-INCH WHEELS ONLY (FIGURE 3) 1. P[...]

Solara™ 54 Part No. 1080556 Rev. I 2. Press the release buttons IN and install the anti-tippers with the wheels facing DOWN until the locking buttons lock in place as shown in FIGURE 3. NOTE: Except for low seat-to-floor heights, ALL anti-tippers will install with the wheels facing DOWN. 3. Adjust the anti-tippers. Refer to ADJUSTING ANTI-TIPPERS[...]

Part No. 1080556 Rev. I 55 Solara™ This Procedure Includes the Following: Recliner Operation Replacing Back/Headrest Upholstery Adjusting The Recliner Cables Replacing The Recliner Cable Replacing The Gas Cylinders Adjusting The Gas Cylinders WARNING After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure all attach- ing hardware is ti[...]

Solara™ 56 Part No. 1080556 Rev. I RECLINER BACK OPTION PROCEDURE 10 WARNING (CONTINUED) ALWAYS return the back to the upright position before lifting the wheelchair. Make sure occupant's hands and body are clear of all pinch points before reclin- ing back. Pinch points exist between spreader bar and gas cylinders. Use cau- tion, otherwise i[...]

Part No. 1080556 Rev. I 57 Solara™ REPLACING BACK/HEADREST UPHOLSTERY (FIGURE 2) BACK UPHOLSTERY 1. Remove the ten (10) phillips screws and washers that secure the back upholstery to the back canes. 2. Remove existing back upholstery from back canes. 3. Install new back upholstery onto the back canes. 4. Install the ten (10) phillips screws and w[...]

Solara™ 58 Part No. 1080556 Rev. I REPLACING THE RECLINER CABLES (FIGURE 3) NOTE: For ease of assembly, replace one (1) recliner cable at a time. REMOVING EXISTING RECLINER CABLES 1. Cut the tie wraps that secure the recliner cable to the back cane. 2. Remove the mounting screw and the locknut that secures the recline trigger release lever to the[...]

Part No. 1080556 Rev. I 59 Solara™ FIGURE 3 - REPLACING THE RECLINER CABLES Locknut DETAIL "A" Recline Trigger Release Lever Cable Locking Nut Recliner Cable Cable Locking Collar Fitting Cable Locking Nut Actuator Housing Tie Wraps Mounting Screw Back Cane DETAIL "C" Adjustable Angle Stroller Handle Trigger Release Lever Opera[...]

Solara™ 60 Part No. 1080556 Rev. I REPLACING THE GAS CYLINDERS (FIGURE 4) WARNING Both gas cylinders MUST be operational and adjusted properly BEFORE using the recliner. DO NOT operate the recliner if only one (1) of the gas cylinders is operational or adjusted properly. 1. Loosen the jam nut on the rod of the EXISTING gas cylinder that secures t[...]

Part No. 1080556 Rev. I 61 Solara™ FIGURE 4 - REPLACING THE GAS CYLINDERS RECLINER BACK OPTION 7. Squeeze the trigger release lever that controls the EXISTING gas cylinder (the gas cylinder that has NOT been removed). 8. While squeezing the trigger, raise OR lower the recliner back until the mounting holes of the NEW gas cylinder align with the m[...]

Solara™ 62 Part No. 1080556 Rev. I ADJUSTING THE GAS CYLINDERS (FIGURE 5) WARNING Both gas cylinders MUST be operational and adjusted properly BEFORE using the recliner. DO NOT operate the recliner if only one (1) of the gas cylinders is operational or adjusted properly. DETERMINING NECESSARY ADJUSTMENTS NOTE: The gas cylinders are controlled by [...]

Part No. 1080556 Rev. I 63 Solara™ WARNING DO NOT over tighten the adjusting nut on the recliner cable. Overtightening the adjusting nut on the recliner cable WILL actuate the gas cylinder, possibly causing injury. A. CLOCKWISE - Turning the cable adjusting nut clockwise will tighten the recliner cable. DO NOT overtighten the cable adjusting nut.[...]

Solara™ 64 Part No. 1080556 Rev. I CONTRACTURE FOOTPLATE OPTION PROCEDURE 11 This Procedure Includes the Following: Installing The Contracture Footplate Assembly Contracture Assembly Angle Adjustment Using The Optional Quick-Release Pin Angle Adjustment of the Contracture Footplate Contracture Footplate Depth Adjustment Contracture Footplate Heig[...]

Part No. 1080556 Rev. I 65 Solara™ Shoulder Screw Seat Frame (Rear) Bearing Housing Allen Screw Spacer Link Bracket Lower Seat Frame Base Frame Locknut Locknut Seat Frame DETAIL “A” 14. Slide the outer tube over the insert tube as shown in DETAIL “B” of FIGURE 1. 15. Align the brace supports of the left hand side of the seat frame with th[...]

Solara™ 66 Part No. 1080556 Rev. I INSTALLING THE CONTRACTURE ASSEMBLY - FORWARD MOUNT (FIGURE 2) NOTE: The number of mounting positions on the contracture assembly may vary due to the width of the wheelchair. 1. Align the mounting holes of the outer tube with the mounting holes of the insert tube of the crossmember assembly. 2. Align the mountin[...]

Part No. 1080556 Rev. I 67 Solara™ CONTRACTURE ASSEMBLY ANGLE ADJUSTMENT (FIGURE 4) 1. Perform one (1) of the following: A. BILATERAL CONTRACTURE - Remove the mounting screw and locknut used to lock the angle adjustment of the contracture assembly. B. CONTRACTURE PLATFORM - Remove the two (2) hex screws and locknuts that lock the angle adjustment[...]

Solara™ 68 Part No. 1080556 Rev. I ANGLE ADJUSTMENT OF THE CONTRACTURE FOOTPLATE (FIGURE 6) 1. Loosen, but DO NOT, remove the two (2) flat screws, washers and locknuts that secure contracture footplate to the footplate hinge. 2. Tilt the contracture footplate UP/ DOWN to achieve desired angle. 3. Retighten the two (2) flat screws, washers and loc[...]

Part No. 1080556 Rev. I 69 Solara™ CONTRACTURE FOOTPLATE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT (FIGURE 8) BILATERAL CONTRACTURE 1. Remove the mounting screw, two (2) coved washers, washer and locknut that secure the footplate bracket to the contracture support. 2. Move the footplate bracket UP/DOWN to achieve desired height. 3. Align the mounting hole in the footpla[...]

Solara™ 70 Part No. 1080556 Rev. I REPLACING THE CONTRACTURE FOOTPLATE HEEL LOOP (FIGURE 9) NOTE: This procedure applies to the bilateral contracture footplate only. 1. Tilt the contracture footplate forward to gain access to the mounting screws that secure the heel loop to the underside of the contracture footplate. Refer to ANGLE ADJUSTMENT OF [...]

Part No. 1080556 Rev. I 71 Solara™ This Procedure Includes the Following: Compliance Information Securing the Wheelchair to the Vehicle Securing the Occupant WARNING Contact Invacare Corporation (800-333-6900) with any questions about using this wheelchair for seating in a motor vehicle. When feasible, wheelchair occupants should transfer into th[...]

Solara™ 72 Part No. 1080556 Rev. I TRANSPORT READY OPTION TRANSPORT READY OPTION PROCEDURE 12 COMPLIANCE INFORMATION This wheelchair conforms with the requirements of the ANSI/RESNA WC/Vol.1 - Section 19.5.3 (Frontal Impact Test). NOTE: ANSI = American National Standards Institute RESNA= Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society[...]

Part No. 1080556 Rev. I 73 Solara™ NOTES REAR Tie-Down Bracket Tie-Down Bracket SECURING THE WHEELCHAIR WARNING Ensure quick-release pins are engaged through bearing housings and tilt slides. This wheelchair is to be used only with Wheelchair Tie-down and Occupant Restraint Systems (WTORS) that have been installed in accordance with the manufactu[...]

Solara™ 74 Part No. 1080556 Rev. I TRANSPORT READY OPTION FIGURE 2- WHEELCHAIR-ANCHORED BELTS Tie-Down Bracket DETAIL "A" - PELVIC BELT Pin Pin Pelvic Belt Male End Pin (Used to secure the vehicle- anchored upper torso belt.) Pelvic Belt Bracket Slot TRANSPORT READY OPTION PROCEDURE 12[...]

Part No. 1080556 Rev. I 75 Solara™ VEHICLE-ANCHORED BELTS (FIGURE 3) This wheelchair has an overall rating of “C” with regard to accommodating the use and fit of vehicle-anchored belts. This rating is scored as follows: RATING DESCRIPTION A Excellent B Good C Fair D Poor The test for Lateral Stability Displacement for Point (P) is shown in FI[...]

Solara™ 76 Part No. 1080556 Rev. I 1 . The pelvic belt should be worn low across the front of the pelvis. 2 . Position the upper torso belt(s) over the shoulders. 3 . The belt(s) should not be held away from the body by wheelchair components or parts, including but not limited to wheelchair armrests or wheels. Refer to FIGURE 4 for proper and imp[...]

Part No. 1080556 Rev. I 77 Solara™ NOTES NOTES NOTES NOTES[...]

Solara™ 78 Part No. 1080556 Rev. I NOTES NOTES NOTES[...]

Part No. 1080556 Rev. I 79 Solara™ LIMITED WARRANTY PLEASE NOTE: THE WARRANTY BELOW HAS BEEN DRAFTED TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL LAW APPLICABLE TO PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED AFTER JULY 4, 1975. This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser/user of our products. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other legal right[...]

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