SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES
SECTION 1 - GENERAL GUIDELINES contains important information for the safe operation
and use of this product.
Information for Healthcare Professionals/Assistants
The Solara 3G/Spree 3G 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 (forward) tilt position (frame stops in the lower
position and approximately 5° forward tilt). Serious bodily injury may occur to the patient and/or the assistant(s).
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 engaged
by a healthcare professional or assistant. Make sure the occupant of the wheelchair is properly
positioned and always engage both wheel locks.
Stability - All Models
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 user condition directly relate to the stability of
the wheelchair. Any change to one or any combination of the eleven may cause the wheelchair to
decrease in stability. These adjustments MUST be performed by a qualified technician.
ALWAYS make sure that the wheelchair is stable before using the tilt‐in‐space.
NOTE: When changes to the left
hand column occur, follow across the
chart and refer to the X procedure to
maintain the proper stability, safety
and handling of the wheelchair.
BACK HEIGHT
SEAT DEPTH
BACK ANGLE
SEATING SYSTEM
TILT ANGLE
CASTER SIZE
CASTER POSITION
WHEEL SIZE
WHEEL POSITION
USER CONDITION
SEAT HEIGHT
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