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Invacare Solara Service Manual

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Solara
and
™
Solara
Limited
™
DEALER: Keep this manual. The
procedures in this manual MUST be
performed by a qualified technician.
For more information regarding
Invacare products, parts, and services,
please visit www.invacare.com

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  • Page 1: Service Manual

    Service Manual Solara ™ Solara Limited ™ DEALER: Keep this manual. The procedures in this manual MUST be performed by a qualified technician. For more information regarding Invacare products, parts, and services, please visit www.invacare.com...
  • Page 2 TO UNDERSTAND THE WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND INSTRUCTIONS, CONTACT A HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL, DEALER OR A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO USE THIS EQUIPMENT - OTHERWISE INJURY OR DAMAGE MAY RESULT. NOTE: Updated versions of this manual are available on www.invacare.com. ™ ™ Solara and Solara...

  • Page 3: Special Notes

    CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. WHEELCHAIR USER As a manufacturer of wheelchairs, Invacare endeavors to supply a wide variety of wheelchairs to meet many needs of the end user. However, final selection of the type of wheelchair to be used by an individual rests solely with the user and his/her healthcare professional capable of making such a selection.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SPECIAL NOTES ................3 REGISTER YOUR PRODUCT..............6 LABEL LOCATIONS ................9 TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS - SOLARA AND SOLARA LIMITED 11 SECTION 8— GENERAL GUIDELINES ..........13 Information for Healthcare Professionals/Assistants ...............13 Anterior (Forward) Tilt........................13 Stability- All Models ..........................14 Stability - All Models Except Recliners....................14...
  • Page 5 Removing Tilt Slide ..........................53 Installing Tilt Slide ..........................53 Removing/Installing Bearing Housing ....................55 Removing Bearing Housing ........................55 Installing Bearing Housing ........................55 Removing and Installing Roller ......................56 Removing Roller...........................56 Installing Roller .............................57 LIMITED WARRANTY ..............59 ™ ™ Part No 1085787 Solara and Solara Limited...

  • Page 6: Register Your Product

    3. Receive updates with product information, maintenance tips, and industry news. 4. Invacare can contact you or your provider, if servicing is needed on your product. 5. It will enable Invacare to improve product designs based on your input and needs.

  • Page 7: Product Registration Form

    11. User's Year of birth: ______________________________________________________ If at any time you wish not to receive future mailings from us, please contact us at Invacare Corporation, CRM Department, 39400 Taylor Parkway, Elyria, OH 44035, or fax to 877-619-7996 and we will remove you from our mailing list.
  • Page 8 Fold here Fold here Invacare Product Registration Form Please Seal with Tape Before Mailing...

  • Page 9: Label Locations

    WARNING Refer to Owner’s Manual BEFORE adjusting axle mounting plate. HEAVY DUTY PACKAGE ONLY WARNING DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT THE ANTI-TIP TUBES INSTALLED. REV. 5/98 P/N 60106X144 WARNING Refer to Owner's Manual for proper anti-tipper setting. 1085379 Part No 1085787 Solara™ and Solara™Limited...
  • Page 10 LABEL LOCATIONS TRANSPORT READY OPTION ONLY Solara™ and Solara™Limited Part No 1085787...

  • Page 11: Typical Product Parameters - Solara And Solara Limited

    TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS - SOLARA AND SOLARA LIMITED TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS - SOLARA AND SOLARA LIMITED SOLARA AND SOLARA LIMITED OVERALL WIDTH: Seat Width + 8¼ inches (Example: 16 inch Wide Wheelchair = 24¼ inches Overall Width) OVERALL DEPTH: Without Front Riggings Short Frame - 29½...
  • Page 12 TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS - SOLARA AND SOLARA LIMITED SOLARA AND SOLARA LIMITED TILT-IN-SPACE: Dual Cable Trigger Mechanism (Standard) - 45° of Tilt RECLINER BACK: Dual Cable Trigger Mechanism (Optional) 0-180° of Tilt FRAME: Steel WEIGHT LIMITATION SOLARA LIMITED: 200 lbs (91kg)

  • Page 13: Section 8- General Guidelines

    - otherwise, injury or damage may occur. 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 10°...

  • Page 14: Stability- All Models

    If moving the rear wheels to any forward position, ensure the wheelchair is stable before using. ALWAYS ensure stability before using maximum amount of tilt-in-space or moving the rear wheels forward. Test wheelchair before it is occupied by the end user to ensure safety. ™ ™ Solara and Solara Limited Part No 1085787...

  • Page 15: Stability - Recliner Models Only

    DO NOT operate the tilt-in-space if the trigger release levers and cables are not properly adjusted to ensure that the tilt-in-space is locked in place when engaged. DO NOT use any parts, accessories, or adapters other than those authorized by Invacare. ™...

  • Page 16: Weight Limitation

    If signs of wear appear, belt must be replaced immediately. WEIGHT LIMITATION The Invacare Solara Limited wheelchair has a weight limitation of 200 lbs (91kg). The Invacare Solara wheelchair has a weight limitation of 250 lbs (114kg). ™...
  • Page 17 Ensure wheel locks do not interfere with tires when rolling. Ensure wheel lock pivot points are free of wear and looseness. Ensure wheel locks are easy to engage. Inspect tires/casters for flat spots and wear. Check pneumatic tires for proper inflation. Part No 1127114 Solara™ and Solara™Limited...
  • Page 18 Replace if necessary. TROUBLESHOOTING SOLUTIONS If pneumatic tires, check for correct and equal pressure. Check for loose stem nuts/bolts. Check that casters contact ground at the same time. Solara™ and Solara™Limited Part No 1127114...

  • Page 19: Section 9-Maintenance

    6. Keep tilt slides and roller bearings free of dirt and lint to ensure proper operation of the tilt mechanism. 7. Perform safety inspections whenever the wheelchair is brought in for service. Refer to Safety Inspection Checklists on page 17. Part No 1085787 Solara™ and Solara™Limited...

  • Page 20: Section 11-Assembly

    - otherwise injury or damage may result. ASSEMBLING THE SOLARA WHEELCHAIR NOTE: Refer to FIGURE 4.1 for this procedure. 1. Unpack the contents of the Solara wheelchair shipping carton. 2. Unfold the back. Refer to Folding/Unfolding Back Assembly in the Owner’s Manual, part number 1080556.
  • Page 21 SECTION 4—ASSEMBLY STEP 2 STEP 8 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 4 STEP 3 FIGURE 4.1 - ASSEMBLING THE SOLARA WHEELCHAIR ™ ™ Part No 1085787 Solara and Solara Limited...

  • Page 22: Section 12-Seat

    B. Medium or Long Frame - Secure the seat pan and seat pan supports to the wheelchair frame with the six (6) mounting screws, locknuts and two (2) coved spacers. Refer to FIGURE 5.1 for proper hardware orientation. 3. Reinstall seat cushion onto seat pan. ™ ™ Solara and Solara Limited Part No 1085787...

  • Page 23: Inch Drop Mount

    - otherwise injury or damage may occur. 5. Secure the new seat pan with the four (4) mounting screws and locknuts to the crossmembers. 6. Reinstall seat cushion onto seat pan. ™ ™ Part No 1085787 Solara and Solara Limited...

  • Page 24: Removing/Installing Seat Pan Drop Hooks - Medium Or Long Frame Only

    6. Install new drop hook and secure with existing mounting screws and locknuts. 7. Repeat STEPS 4-6 for opposite side, if necessary. 8. Reinstall the seat cushion onto the seat pan. ™ ™ Solara and Solara Limited Part No 1085787...

  • Page 25: Adjusting/Removing/Installing Telescoping Front Rigging Support

    NOTE: The two (2) telescoping front rigging supports can be positioned at different depths depending on the needs of the user. 8. Install the front rigging onto the wheelchair. Refer to the Owner's Manual, part number 1080556. ™ ™ Part No 1085787 Solara and Solara Limited...

  • Page 26: Removing/Installing Sector Block

    7. Install the front rigging onto the wheelchair. Refer to the Owner's Manual, part number 1080556. Hex Screw Wheelchair Frame Washer Locking Pin FIGURE 5.5 - REMOVING/INSTALLING SECTOR BLOCK ™ ™ Solara and Solara Limited Part No 1085787...

  • Page 27: Adjusting Seat-To-Floor Height

    The different Seat-to-Floor heights are possible by using different combinations of rear wheels, caster size, fork assemblies and axle plate position. NOTE: Refer to the charts on the following pages for the correct settings for the desired Seat-to- Floor Height. ™ ™ Part No 1085787 Solara and Solara Limited...
  • Page 28 All heights are measured with properly inflated new tires. These heights can vary ± ¼ inch due to tire wear. *NOTE: A 2-inch lower seat-to-floor is obtainable when attaching the seat pan/seating system to the crossmembers instead of the seat rails. ™ ™ Solara and Solara Limited Part No 1085787...
  • Page 29 All heights are measured with properly inflated new tires. These heights can vary ± ¼ inch due to tire wear. *NOTE: A 2-inch lower seat-to-floor is obtainable when attaching the seat pan/seating system to the crossmembers instead of the seat rails. ™ ™ Part No 1085787 Solara and Solara Limited...
  • Page 30 All heights are measured with properly inflated new tires. These heights can vary ± ¼ inch due to tire wear. *NOTE: A 2-inch lower seat-to-floor is obtainable when attaching the seat pan/seating system to the crossmembers instead of the seat rails. ™ ™ Solara and Solara Limited Part No 1085787...
  • Page 31 All heights are measured with properly inflated new tires. These heights can vary ± ¼ inch due to tire wear. *NOTE: A 2-inch lower seat-to-floor is obtainable when attaching the seat pan/seating system to the crossmembers instead of the seat rails. ™ ™ Part No 1085787 Solara and Solara Limited...
  • Page 32 All heights are measured with properly inflated new tires. These heights can vary ± ¼ inch due to tire wear. *NOTE: A 2-inch lower seat-to-floor is obtainable when attaching the seat pan/seating system to the crossmembers instead of the seat rails. ™ ™ Solara and Solara Limited Part No 1085787...

  • Page 33: Section 13-Arms

    A. Seat Pan - Remove the seat pan from the wheelchair. Refer to Removing/Installing Seat Pan on page 22. B. Seating System - Remove the seating system from the wheelchair. Refer to the Seating Systems Owner’s Manual for installing/removing procedures. ™ ™ Part No 1085787 Solara and Solara Limited...

  • Page 34: Replacing/Repositioning Cantilever Arm Locking Lever

    NOTE: Refer to FIGURE 6.2 for this procedure. 1. Flip the cantilever arm up and out of the way. 2. Unscrew the actuator from the locking mechanism. 3. Remove the locking mechanism and spring from the cantilever arm. ™ ™ Solara and Solara Limited Part No 1085787...

  • Page 35: Adjusting Cantilever Arm Angle

    4. Securely tighten the locking pin and washer to the adjustment plate with a locknut. 5. Repeat STEPS 1-4 for the opposite side, if necessary. ™ ™ Part No 1085787 Solara and Solara Limited...

  • Page 36: Installing T-Arm Sockets

    3. Install hex bolts through T-Arm clamp, wheelchair frame and coved washers and tighten securely with locknuts. 4. Position the T-Arm socket inserts in the T-Arm socket as shown in FIGURE 6.4. ™ ™ Solara and Solara Limited Part No 1085787...

  • Page 37: Replacing The Locking Lever - T-Arms

    NOTE: Inspect the spring and replace if necessary. 4. Position the spring on the bottom bracket as shown in FIGURE 6.5. 5. Position the new locking lever onto the spring and the bottom bracket. ™ ™ Part No 1085787 Solara and Solara Limited...
  • Page 38 8. Install the T-Arm onto the wheelchair. Refer to the Owner's Manual, part number 1080556. Extended Ends Spring Bottom Bracket Notch Locknut Mounting Bolt Locking Lever FIGURE 6.5 - REPLACING THE LOCKING LEVER - T-ARMS ™ ™ Solara and Solara Limited Part No 1085787...

  • Page 39: Section 14-Back

    NOTE: Some slack in the back release cord may be necessary to clear the back upholstery. 3. Press up on the nylon lock to lock the back release cord in place. ™ ™ Part No 1085787 Solara and Solara Limited...

  • Page 40: Adjusting Back Angle

    6. Securely tighten the two (2) front and the two (2) rear hex screws with the locknuts. 7. Reinstall the back, if necessary. Refer to the Back Systems Owner’s Manual for removing/installing procedures. ™ ™ Solara and Solara Limited Part No 1085787...

  • Page 41: Removing/Installing The Spreader Bar

    6. Loosen the allen screws that secure the spreader bar to the back canes. NOTE: Before removing the hardware from the back cane, note the position of the allen screw, spacers and locknut for reinstallation. ™ ™ Part No 1085787 Solara and Solara Limited...

  • Page 42: Installing

    Spreader Bar Back Cane Allen Screw (Loosen) Locknut Spacer Cable Allen Screw Locknut Coved Washer Tie Wrap Hex Screw Seat Latch Back Angle Plate FIGURE 7.3 - REMOVING/INSTALLING THE SPREADER BAR ™ ™ Solara and Solara Limited Part No 1085787...

  • Page 43: Removing/Installing The Back Canes

    2. Install the spreader bar onto the wheelchair. Refer to Removing/Installing the Spreader Bar on page 41. Mounting Screw Back Cane Trigger Release Lever Locknut FIGURE 7.4 - REMOVING/INSTALLING THE BACK CANES ™ ™ Part No 1085787 Solara and Solara Limited...

  • Page 44: Section 15-Wheels

    Fork Stem Caster/Fork FIGURE 8.1 - INSTALLING/REMOVING/ADJUSTING CASTER/FORK REMOVING 1. Remove the dust cover. 2. Remove locknut and plastic washer. 3. Drop the front caster/fork assembly out of the caster head tube. ™ ™ Solara and Solara Limited Part No 1085787...

  • Page 45: Adjusting

    3. Remove the existing handrim and discard. 4. Install the new handrim by reversing STEPS 1-3. WARNING Make sure detent pin and locking pins of the quick-release axles are fully released BEFORE operating the wheelchair. ™ ™ Part No 1085787 Solara and Solara Limited...

  • Page 46: Replacing Rear Wheel Handrim - 20 Or 22 Inch Wheel Only

    NOTE: Before removing axle bushing, count the number of exposed threads of the axle bushing in axle plate for proper reinstallation. 3. Remove the outside jam nut and washer that secure the axle bushing to the axle plate. ™ ™ Solara and Solara Limited Part No 1085787...
  • Page 47 (STEPS 2,7) Axle Bushing and Jam Nut (STEPS 3,4,5,6) Mounting Screws Jam Nut (STEPS 3,6) (STEPS 2,7) Axle Plate Washer (STEPS 3,7) (STEPS 3,4,5,7) FIGURE 8.3 - REPLACING THE AXLE PLATE ™ ™ Part No 1085787 Solara and Solara Limited...

  • Page 48: Repositioning Axle Plate

    Coved Spacers (STEPS 3,5) Washer and Locknut Coved Spacers (STEPS 3,5) (STEPS 3,5) Wheelchair Frame (STEPS 3,5) Mounting Screws Axle Plate (STEPS 3,5) (STEPS 3,4,5) FIGURE 8.4 - REPOSITIONING AXLE PLATE ™ ™ Solara and Solara Limited Part No 1085787...

  • Page 49: Repositioning Axle Bushing

    8. Adjust the anti-tippers to maintain proper clearance. Refer to the Owner's Manual, part number 1080556. Jam Nuts Axle Bushing Axle Plate Axle Bushing Wheelchair Frame Mounting Positions FIGURE 8.5 - REPOSITIONING AXLE BUSHING ™ ™ Part No 1085787 Solara and Solara Limited...

  • Page 50: Removing/Installing Wheel Locks

    20 OR 22-INCH WHEEL Socket Screw and Locknut Socket Wheel Lock Screw Wheelchair Frame Wheel Lock Front Release Lever Wheel Lock Wheelchair Socket Screw Frame FIGURE 8.6 - REMOVING/INSTALLING WHEEL LOCKS ™ ™ Solara and Solara Limited Part No 1085787...

  • Page 51: Section 16-Tilt-In-Space

    Cable on page 52. DETAIL “A” Mounting Screw Back Cane Cable Locknut Wrap Trigger Release Lever DETAIL “B” Bearing Cable Washer Housing Allen Screw FIGURE 9.1 - REMOVING/INSTALLING TRIGGER RELEASE LEVER WITH CABLE ™ ™ Part No 1085787 Solara and Solara Limited...

  • Page 52: Installing Trigger Release With Cable

    4. Install the tilt locking collars at the position noted in STEP 4 of Removing tilt Slide on page 52. NOTE: To change position of tilt locking collars, refer to Positioning Tilt Locking Collars in the Owner's Manual, part number 1080556. ™ ™ Solara and Solara Limited Part No 1085787...
  • Page 53 Bearing Housing DETAIL “B” Allen Screw Tilt Slide Housing Bearing Housing Locknut Tilt Slide Wheelchair Frame DETAIL “C” Allen Screws Tilt Slide Tilt Locking Collar FIGURE 9.2 - REMOVING/INSTALLING TILT SLIDE ™ ™ Part No 1085787 Solara and Solara Limited...

  • Page 54: Removing/Installing Bearing Housing

    6. Secure the trigger release cable to the bearing housing with the two (2) allen screws. 7. Repeat STEPS 1-6 for opposite side, if necessary. 8. If necessary, install the seating system onto the wheelchair. Refer to the Seating Systems Owner’s Manual for installing/removing procedures. ™ ™ Solara and Solara Limited Part No 1085787...

  • Page 55: Removing And Installing Roller

    FIGURE 9.3 - REMOVING/INSTALLING BEARING HOUSING REMOVING AND INSTALLING ROLLER REMOVING ROLLER 1. Remove the seating system from the wheelchair, if necessary. Refer to the Seating Systems Owner’s Manual for installing/removing procedures. ™ ™ Part No 1085787 Solara and Solara Limited...

  • Page 56: Installing Roller

    5. Install the seating system onto the wheelchair. Refer to the Seating Systems Owner’s Manual for installing/removing procedures. DETAIL ”B” SCREW Spacer Allen Screw Roller Locknut Shoulder Screw Link Bracket Wheelchair Frame FIGURE 9.4 - REMOVING AND INSTALLING ROLLER ™ ™ Solara and Solara Limited Part No 1085787...
  • Page 57 NOTES NOTES ™ ™ Part No 1085787 Solara and Solara Limited...
  • Page 58 NOTES NOTES ™ ™ Solara and Solara Limited Part No 1085787...

  • Page 59: Limited Warranty

    This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other legal rights which vary from state to state. Invacare warrants its product, except for the seat custion (which is not warranted), to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from date of purchase.
  • Page 60 Invacare is a registered trademark of One Invacare Way 570 Matheson Blvd E Unit 8 Invacare Corporation. Elyria, Ohio USA Mississaugua Ontario Solara and Yes, you can. are trademarks of 44036-2125 L4Z 4G4 Canada Invacare Corporation. 800-333-6900 800-668-5324 3-in-1 Oil is a registered trademark of American Home Products Corporation.

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