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Invacare Solara jr. Owner's Operator And Maintenance Manual

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Owner's Operator And Maintenance Manual
Solara jr.
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DEALER: THIS MANUAL MUST BE GIVEN TO
THE USER OF THE WHEELCHAIR.
USER: BEFORE USING THIS WHEELCHAIR,
READ THIS MANUAL AND SAVE FOR FUTURE
REFERENCE.

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  • Page 1 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Owner's Operator And Maintenance Manual Solara jr. ™ DEALER: THIS MANUAL MUST BE GIVEN TO THE USER OF THE WHEELCHAIR. USER: BEFORE USING THIS WHEELCHAIR, READ THIS MANUAL AND SAVE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
  • Page 2 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com WARNING WARNING DO NOT OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT WITHOUT FIRST READING AND UNDERSTANDING THIS MANUAL. IF YOU ARE UNABLE 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.
  • Page 3 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS SPECIAL NOTES ................5 LABEL LOCATIONS ................6 SPECIFICATIONS ................7 PROCEDURE 1 - GENERAL GUIDELINES ........... 8 PROCEDURE 2 - SAFETY INSPECTION ..........17 PROCEDURE 3 - TRANSPORTING ..........19 PROCEDURE 4 - FRONT RIGGINGS ..........
  • Page 4 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com CONTENTS PROCEDURE 6 - BACK/SEAT ............34 PROCEDURE 7 - WHEELS/FORKS ............. 41 PROCEDURE 8 - WHEEL LOCKS/ANTI-TIPPERS ....... 44 PROCEDURE 9 - TILT/RECLINE ............47 PROCEDURE 10 - CONTRACTURE FOOTPLATE ....... 54 WARRANTY ..................
  • Page 5 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com SPECIAL NOTES SPECIAL NOTES NOTICE Part No. 1106628 Solara jr.™...
  • Page 6 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com LABEL LOCATIONS LABEL LOCATIONS WARNING Detent balls should extend beyond the diameter of the axle bushing for a positive lock. Keep detent balls clean. WARNING DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT THE ANTI-TIP TUBES INSTALLED. REV.
  • Page 7 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS INVACARE SOLARA JR. Overall Width: Overall Depth: Overall Height: Anti-Tippers: Footrest: Standard Armrests: Seat Pan: Standard Optional Back: Back Angle Adjustment: Rear Axle: Standard Rear Wheels: Standard Optional Optional Handrims: Caster Size:...
  • Page 8 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com PROCEDURE 1 GENERAL GUIDELINES This Procedure Includes the Following: Information For Healthcare Professionals/Assistants Stability - All Models Stability - All Models Except for Recliners Stability - Recliner Option ONLY Operating Information Weight Training Weight Limitation Safety/Handling of Wheelchairs INFORMATION FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS/...
  • Page 9 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com GENERAL GUIDELINES PROCEDURE 1 STABILITY - ALL MODELS STABILITY WARNING ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü Back Height • N/A N/A N/A N/A ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü Seat Depth •...
  • Page 10 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com PROCEDURE 1 GENERAL GUIDELINES STABILITY - RECLINER MODELS ONLY WARNING OPERATING INFORMATION GENERAL WARNINGS Solara jr.™ Part No. 1106628...
  • Page 11 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com GENERAL GUIDELINES PROCEDURE 1 GENERAL WARNINGS (CONTINUED) WEIGHT TRAINING WARNING WEIGHT LIMITATION WARNING Part No. 1106628 Solara jr.™...
  • Page 12 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com PROCEDURE 1 GENERAL GUIDELINES SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS STABILITY AND BALANCE WARNING COPING WITH EVERYDAY OBSTACLES A NOTE TO WHEELCHAIR ASSISTANTS Solara jr.™ Part No. 1106628...
  • Page 13 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com GENERAL GUIDELINES PROCEDURE 1 WARNING PERCENTAGE OF WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION WARNING CENTER OF GRAVITY UNOCCUPIED OCCUPIED Part No. 1106628 Solara jr.™...
  • Page 14 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com PROCEDURE 1 GENERAL GUIDELINES Reaching, Leaning and Bending - Forward. WARNING Reaching, Leaning - Backwards. WARNING TIPPING WARNING TIPPING - CURBS: METHOD 1 - WHEELCHAIR WITH STEP TUBES: WARNING Step Tube METHOD 1 - WHEELCHAIR WITH STEP TUBES Solara jr.™...
  • Page 15 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com GENERAL GUIDELINES PROCEDURE 1 TIPPING - CURBS: METHOD 2 - WHEELCHAIR WITHOUT STEP TUBE METHOD 2 - WHEELCHAIR WITHOUT STEP TUBE WARNING STAIRWAYS WARNING Part No. 1106628 Solara jr.™...
  • Page 16 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com PROCEDURE 1 GENERAL GUIDELINES ESCALATORS? SORRY! TRANSFERRING TO AND FROM OTHER SEATS WARNING CAUTION NOTE: This activity may be performed independently provided you have adequate mobility and upper body strength. Solara jr.™ Part No. 1106628...
  • Page 17 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com SAFETY INSPECTION PROCEDURE 2 This Procedure Includes the Following: Safety Inspection Checklist Troubleshooting Maintenance SAFETY INSPECTION CHECKLIST   Wheelchair rolls straight (no excessive drag or pull to one side). Inspect for bent or protruding metal. Ensure all fasteners are secure.
  • Page 18 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com PROCEDURE 2 SAFETY INSPECTION TROUBLESHOOTING Chair Chair Sluggish Squeaks Veers Veers Turn or Caster Looseness Right Left Performance Flutter Rattles in Chair SOLUTIONS Check tires for correct and equal pressure. Check for loose nuts and bolts. Check that both casters contact the ground at the same time.
  • Page 19 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com TRANSPORTING PROCEDURE 3 This Procedure Includes the Following: Transporting the Invacare Solara jr. TRANSPORTING THE INVACARE SOLARA JR.
  • Page 20 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com PROCEDURE 4 FRONT RIGGINGS This Procedure Includes the Following: Installing/Removing Swingaway Footrest Adjusting Swingaway Footrest Height Adjusting Adjustable Angle Flip-up Footplates Composite/Articulating Footplate Heel Loop Replacement Installing/Removing Elevating Legrest/Calfpad Assembly Adjusting the Elevating Legrest/Calfpad Assembly WARNING INSTALLING/REMOVING SWINGAWAY FOOTREST (FIGURE 1)
  • Page 21 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com FRONT RIGGINGS PROCEDURE 4 ADJUSTING SWINGAWAY FOOTREST HEIGHT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT RANGES: 60°, 70° and 70° TAPER (FIGURE 2) FIGURE 2 - ADJUSTING SWINGAWAY FOOTREST HEIGHT - 60° , 70° AND 70° TAPER 90° AND 70° MFX (FIGURE 3) FIGURE 3 - ADJUSTING SWINGAWAY FOOTREST HEIGHT - 90°...
  • Page 22 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com PROCEDURE 4 FRONT RIGGINGS ADJUSTING ADJUSTABLE ANGLE FLIP-UP FOOTPLATES (FIGURE 4) WARNING DEPTH ADJUSTMENT ° ANGLE ADJUSTMENT PERPENDICULAR AND/OR INVERSION/EVERSION ADJUSTMENT DETAIL "A" - ANGLE ADJUSTMENT DETAIL "B" - PERPENDICULAR AND/OR INVERSION/EVERSION ADJUSTMENT FIGURE 4 - ADJUSTING ADJUSTABLE ANGLE FLIP-UP FOOTPLATES...
  • Page 23 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com FRONT RIGGINGS PROCEDURE 4 COMPOSITE/ARTICULATING FOOTPLATE HEEL LOOP REPLACEMENT (FIGURE 5) COMPOSITE FOOTPLATE DISASSEMBLY Composite. Articulating. ARTICULATING REASSEMBLY FOOTPLATE FIGURE 5 - COMPOSITE/ ARTICULATING FOOTPLATE HEEL LOOP REPLACEMENT INSTALLING/REMOVING ELEVATING LEGREST/CALFPAD ASSEMBLY (FIGURE 6) INSTALLING FIGURE 6 - INSTALLING/ REMOVING ELEVATING LEGREST/...
  • Page 24 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com PROCEDURE 4 FRONT RIGGINGS ADJUSTING THE ELEVATING LEGREST/CALFPAD ASSEMBLY (FIGURE 7) ADJUSTING THE LEGREST ADJUSTING THE CALFPAD FIGURE 7 - ADJUSTING THE ELEVATING LEGREST/CALFPAD ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 25 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ARMS/POSITIONING STRAPS PROCEDURE 5 This Procedure Includes the Following: Using/Adjusting Dual Point Arms Replacing Dual Point Arm Pad Replacing Dual Point Arm Clothing Guards Using/Installing/Adjusting Cantilever Arms Arm Pad Replacement for Cantilever Arms Installing/Removing T-Arms Adjusting the T-Arms Adjusting T-Arm Transfer Assists and/or Side Guards...
  • Page 26 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com PROCEDURE 5 ARMS/POSITIONING STRAPS FIGURE 1 - USING/ADJUSTING DUAL POINT ARMS REPLACING DUAL POINT ARM PAD (FIGURE 2) REPLACING DUAL POINT ARM CLOTHING GUARDS (FIGURE 2) FIGURE 2 - REPLACING DUAL POINT ARMREST PAD / REPLACING DUAL POINT ARM CLOTHING GUARDS...
  • Page 27 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ARMS/POSITIONING STRAPS PROCEDURE 5 USING/INSTALLING/ADJUSTING CANTILEVER ARMS USING (FIGURE 3) INSTALLING/ADJUSTING Installing Cantilever Arm (FIGURE 3). Adjusting Cantilever Arm Height (FIGURE 3).
  • Page 28 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com PROCEDURE 5 ARMS/POSITIONING STRAPS FIGURE 3 - USING/INSTALLING/ADJUSTING CANTILEVER ARMS ARM PAD REPLACEMENT FOR CANTILEVER ARMS (FIGURE 4) DESK LENGTH ARM PADS FULL LENGTH ARM PADS FIGURE 4 - ARM PAD REPLACEMENT FOR CANTILEVER ARMS...
  • Page 29 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ARMS/POSITIONING STRAPS PROCEDURE 5 INSTALLING/REMOVING T-ARMS (FIGURE 5) INSTALLING T-ARMS FIGURE 5 - INSTALLING/ REMOVING T- ARMS REMOVING T-ARMS ADJUSTING THE T-ARMS ADJUSTING T-ARM HEIGHT (FIGURE 6) °...
  • Page 30 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com PROCEDURE 5 ARMS/POSITIONING STRAPS FIGURE 6 - ADJUSTING T-ARM HEIGHT ADJUSTING T-ARM WIDTH (FIGURE 7) FIGURE 7 - ADJUSTING T-ARM WIDTH ADJUSTING T-ARM DEPTH (FIGURE 8) ° FIGURE 8 - ADJUSTING T-ARM DEPTH °...
  • Page 31 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ARMS/POSITIONING STRAPS PROCEDURE 5 ADJUSTING T-ARM SOCKETS (FIGURE 9) FIGURE 9 - ADJUSTING T-ARM SOCKETS ADJUSTING T-ARM TRANSFER ASSISTS AND/OR SIDE GUARDS (FIGURE 10)
  • Page 32 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com PROCEDURE 5 ARMS/POSITIONING STRAPS FIGURE 10 - ADJUSTING T-ARM TRANSFER ASSISTS AND/OR SIDE GUARDS INSTALLING/REPLACING SEAT POSITIONING STRAPS (FIGURE 11) INSTALLING REPLACING FIGURE 11 - INSTALLING/REPLACING SEAT POSITIONING STRAPS...
  • Page 33 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ARMS/POSITIONING STRAPS PROCEDURE 5 INSTALLING/REPLACING CHEST POSITIONING STRAPS (FIGURE 12) INSTALLING REPLACING FIGURE 12 - INSTALLING/ REPLACING CHEST POSITIONING STRAP...
  • Page 34 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com PROCEDURE 6 BACK/SEAT This Procedure Includes the Following: Folding/Unfolding Back Assembly Installing/Removing Stroller Handles Installing/Removing/Adjusting the Adjustable Angle Stroller Handles Using the Telescoping Back Canes Installing/Replacing the Back Upholstery Installing/Removing a Seating System Removing/Installing the Spreader Bar Installing the Seat Cushion WARNING...
  • Page 35 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com BACK/SEAT PROCEDURE 6 REMOVING INSTALLING/REMOVING/ADJUSTING THE ADJUSTABLE ANGLE STROLLER HANDLES NOTE: Adjustable angle stroller handles are bolted onto recliners ONLY. INSTALLING (FIGURE 3) REMOVING (FIGURE 3) NOTE: Plug buttons not shown for clarity. DETAIL "A"...
  • Page 36 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com PROCEDURE 6 BACK/SEAT ADJUSTING (FIGURE 4) NOTE: When tightening the release lever, the release lever must be able to close completely into the locked position. Otherwise, the release levers will not hold the desired angle. NOTE: If the release levers do not close completely into the locked position, rotate the thumb- screw on each release lever COUNTERCLOCKWISE 1/2 revolution.
  • Page 37 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com BACK/SEAT PROCEDURE 6 USING THE TELESCOPING BACK CANES (FIGURE 5) RAISING/LOWERING NOTE: When tightening the lever, the lever must be able to close completely into the locked position. Otherwise, the levers will not hold the desired angle. NOTE: If the levers do not close completely into the locked position, rotate the thumbscrew on each lever COUNTERCLOCKWISE 1/2 revolution.
  • Page 38 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com PROCEDURE 6 BACK/SEAT INSTALLING/REPLACING THE BACK UPHOLSTERY FIXED BACK CANES (FIGURE 6) Installing. Washer Phillips Back Screw Cane Replacing. Back Upholstery FIGURE 6 - INSTALLING/ REPLACING THE BACK UPHOLSTERY - FIXED BACK CANES TELESCOPING BACK CANES (FIGURE 7) Installing.
  • Page 39 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com BACK/SEAT PROCEDURE 6 INSTALLING AND REMOVING A SEATING SYSTEM WARNING REMOVING/INSTALLING THE SPREADER BAR (FIGURE 8) REMOVING INSTALLING NOTE: When positioning the clamps flush against the back canes, ensure the spreader bar is parallel to the ground/floor.
  • Page 40 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com PROCEDURE 6 BACK/SEAT INSTALLING THE SEAT CUSHION (FIGURE 8) WARNING CAUTION NOTE: Ensure the cushion is centered on the seat pan. Otherwise the hook and loop fastening strips will not engage properly. WARNING Cushion Flap Strip of Loop Fastener...
  • Page 41 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com WHEELS/FORKS PROCEDURE 7 This Procedure Includes the Following: Removing/Installing Rear Wheels Adjusting the Quick-Release Axle Seat-to-Floor Height Adjustment Adjusting Forks WARNING REMOVING/INSTALLING REAR WHEELS (FIGURE 1) NOTE: To remove rear wheels, reverse this procedure. NOTE: If any adjustments (size or position) to the Axle Mounting rear wheels have been made, the anti-tippers must...
  • Page 42 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com PROCEDURE 7 WHEELS/FORKS ADJUSTING THE QUICK RELEASE AXLE (FIGURE 2) Rear Wheel (Reference) Axle Mounting Plate Locking Pins Locknut Detent Pin Quick-Release Wheel Hub Axle (Reference) FIGURE 2 - ADJUSTING THE QUICK-RELEASE AXLE SEAT-TO-FLOOR HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT WARNING Solara jr.™...
  • Page 43 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com WHEELS/FORKS PROCEDURE 7 ADJUSTING FORKS (FIGURE 3) Dust Cover TOP VIEW Locknut Caster Headtube Fork FIGURE 3 - ADJUSTING FORKS Part No. 1106628 Solara jr.™...
  • Page 44 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com PROCEDURE 8 WHEEL LOCKS/ANTI-TIPPERS This Procedure Includes the Following: Adjusting Wheel Locks Using the Wheel Locks Installing/Adjusting Anti-Tippers WARNING ADJUSTING WHEEL LOCKS (FIGURES 1 AND 2) 12 AND 16-INCH REAR WHEELS 18 - 24-INCH REAR WHEELS Wheel Lock Wheel Lock Lower Wheelchair Frame Tube...
  • Page 45 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com WHEEL LOCKS/ANTI-TIPPERS PROCEDURE 8 FOOT ACTIVATED WHEEL LOCK (12-INCH WHEELS ONLY) Wheelchair Socket Screws Frame Wheel Lock Assembly Set Screws Rear Wheel Lock Shoe Wheel FIGURE 2 - ADJUSTING WHEEL LOCKS - FOOT ACTIVATED USING THE WHEEL LOCKS FOOT ACTIVATED WHEEL LOCKS - 12-INCH WHEELS ONLY (FIGURE 3)
  • Page 46 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com PROCEDURE 8 WHEEL LOCKS/ANTI-TIPPERS INSTALLING/ADJUSTING ANTI-TIPPERS (FIGURE 5) INSTALLING WARNING ADJUSTING WARNING 1-1/2 to 2-inch Anti-tipper Clearance Release Wheelchair Frame Button Ground/Floor FIGURE 5 - INSTALLING/ADJUSTING ANTI-TIPPERS Solara jr.™ Part No. 1106628...
  • Page 47 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com TILT/RECLINE PROCEDURE 9 This Procedure Includes the Following: Engaging Tilt-in-Space/Recliner Operation Adjusting Tilt Trigger Release Cables Positioning Tilt Locking Collars Replacing Back/Headrest Upholstery - Recliner Models ONLY Adjusting the Back Height - Recliner Models ONLY WARNING CAUTION ENGAGING TILT IN SPACE/RECLINER OPERATION...
  • Page 48 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com PROCEDURE 9 TILT/RECLINE WARNING ENGAGING TILT-IN-SPACE (FIGURE 1) WARNING Tilt Slide Tilt Mechanism Trigger Release Lever FIGURE 1 - ENGAGING TILT-IN-SPACE Solara jr.™ Part No. 1106628...
  • Page 49 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com TILT/RECLINE PROCEDURE 9 RECLINER OPERATION (FIGURE 2) WARNING Handle Stroller Handle Cylinder FIGURE 2 - RECLINER OPERATION Part No. 1106628 Solara jr.™...
  • Page 50 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com PROCEDURE 9 TILT/RECLINE ADJUSTING TILT TRIGGER RELEASE CABLES (FIGURE 3) WARNING WARNING Cable Locking Nut Trigger Release Lever Cable Adjusting Nut Cable Assembly FIGURE 3 - ADJUSTING TRIGGER RELEASE CABLES Solara jr.™ Part No. 1106628...
  • Page 51 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com TILT/RECLINE PROCEDURE 9 POSITIONING TILT LOCKING COLLARS WARNING ° ADJUSTING UPPER TILT LOCKING COLLAR (FIGURE 4) Socket Screw Upper Tilt Locking Collar Bearing Housing Tilt Slide FIGURE 4 - ADJUSTING UPPER TILT LOCKING COLLAR Part No.
  • Page 52 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com PROCEDURE 9 TILT/RECLINE ADJUSTING LOWER TILT LOCKING COLLAR (FIGURE 5) Bearing Housing Tilt Slide Socket Screws Lower Tilt Locking Collar FIGURE 5 - ADJUSTING LOWER TILT LOCKING COLLAR REPLACING BACK OR HEADREST UPHOLSTERY (RECLINER MODELS ONLY) (FIGURE 6) REPLACING THE BACK UPHOLSTERY Headrest Upholstery...
  • Page 53 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com TILT/RECLINE PROCEDURE 9 ADJUSTING THE BACK HEIGHT - RECLINER MODELS ONLY (FIGURE 7) Locknuts 2-inch Seat Cushion Position 3-inch Seat Cushion Position Mounting Washers Screws FIGURE 7 - ADJUSTING THE BACK HEIGHT - RECLINER MODELS ONLY Part No.
  • Page 54 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com PROCEDURE 10 CONTRACTURE FOOTPLATE This Procedure Includes the Following: Contracture Assembly Angle Adjustment Using The Optional Quick Release Pin Angle Adjustment of the Contracture Footplate Contracture Footplate Depth Adjustment Contracture Footplate Height Adjustment Replacing The Contracture Footplate Heel Loop CONTRACTURE ASSEMBLY ANGLE ADJUSTMENT (FIGURE 1)
  • Page 55 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com CONTRACTURE FOOTPLATE PROCEDURE 10 USING THE OPTIONAL QUICK RELEASE PIN (FIGURE 2) Angle Adjustment Bracket Pop Rivet Contracture Button Support Quick Release Pin FIGURE 2 - USING THE OPTIONAL QUICK RELEASE PIN ANGLE ADJUSTMENT OF THE CONTRACTURE FOOTPLATE (FIGURE 3) Flat Screws Contracture...
  • Page 56 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com PROCEDURE 10 CONTRACTURE FOOTPLATE Flat Screws Mounting Hole Contracture Footplate Washers Footplate Hinge Lock Nuts FIGURE 4 - CONTRACTURE FOOTPLATE DEPTH ADJUSTMENT CONTRACTURE FOOTPLATE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT (FIGURE 5) Contracture Support Mounting Holes Mounting Screws Lock Nut Coved Washers...
  • Page 57 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com NOTES NOTES Part No. 1106628 Solara jr.™...
  • Page 58 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com NOTES NOTES Solara jr.™ Part No. 1106628...
  • Page 59 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY Part No. 1106628 Solara jr.™...
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