Invacare Solara 3G User Manual page 17

Hand Grips
WARNING
ALWAYS check hand grips for looseness before using the wheelchair. If loose and/or worn, replace IMMEDIATELY.
When cleaning rear cane or hand grip areas use only a clean towel lightly dampened with cool water. Verify that grips are
dry prior to use. Use of soap or ammonia based cleaning solutions will result in the hand grips sliding off the cane assembly.
Failure to observe this warning may result in injury to the user or bystanders.
If the wheelchair is exposed to extreme temperature (above 100°F or below 32°F), high humidity and/or becomes wet,
prior to use, ensure that the handgrips DO NOT twist on the handle. Otherwise, damage or injury may occur.
Information for Healthcare Professionals/Assistants
WARNING
When assistance to the wheelchair user is required, remember to use good body mechanics. Keep your back straight and
bend your knees whenever tipping the wheelchair or traversing curbs, or other impediments.
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.
When learning a new assistance technique, have an experienced assistant help you before attempting it alone.
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Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair
3 SAFETY