Invacare Solara 3G User Manual page 10

2 SAFETY
WARNING
With regards to seat/chest positioning straps - it is the obligation of the DME dealer, therapists and other healthcare
professionals to determine if a seat/chest positioning strap is required to ensure the safe operation of this equipment by the
user. Serious injury can occur in the event of a fall from a wheelchair.
Information for Healthcare Professionals/Assistants
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 (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
Solara 3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair
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