Section 1-General Guidelines; Information For Healthcare Professionals/Assistants; Anterior (Forward) Tilt; Stability - All Models - Invacare Solara Spree GT Owner's Operator And Maintenance Manual

SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES
SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES
WARNING
SECTION 1 - GENERAL GUIDELINES contains important information for the safe
operation and use of this product.

Information for Healthcare Professionals/Assistants

The Solara/Spree 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.
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Part No 1125027 Solara /Spree GT