Invacare Solara 3G Service Manual page 15

SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES
The necessary back angle (90°, 95°, 100°, 105°, 110°, 115° or 120°) MUST be selected before repositioning
the rear wheels forward.
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.
Pinch point may occur when returning the tilted seat to the full upright position. Make sure the hands
and body of the occupant, attendants and bystanders are clear of all pinch points before returning the
tilted seat to the full upright position.
DO NOT traverse, climb or go down ramps or slopes greater than 9°.
NEVER leave the occupied wheelchair unattended at any time, especially on an incline.
DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you have to move forward in the seat.
DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you have to pick them up from the floor by reaching down between
your knees.
DO NOT lean over the top of the back upholstery/seating system. This will change your center of
gravity and may cause you to tip over.
DO NOT shift your weight or sitting position toward the direction you are reaching as wheelchair may
tip over.
DO NOT attempt to stop a moving wheelchair with wheel locks. Wheel locks are not brakes.
DO NOT tip the wheelchair onto the rear wheels without assistance.
DO NOT use an escalator to move a wheelchair between floors. Serious bodily injury may occur.
Before attempting to transfer in or out of the wheelchair, every precaution should be taken to reduce
the gap distance. Turn both casters parallel to the object you are transferring onto. When transferring
to and from the wheelchair, always engage both wheel locks.
DO NOT use wheelchair unless it has the proper tire pressure (p.s.i.). DO NOT overinflate the tires.
Failure to follow these suggestions may cause the tire to explode and cause bodily harm.
Recommended tire pressure is listed on the side wall of the tire.
DO NOT attempt to lift a wheelchair by lifting on any removable (detachable) parts. Lifting by means of any
removable (detachable) parts of a wheelchair may result in injury to the user or damage to the wheelchair.
DO NOT stand on the frame of the wheelchair.
Anti‐tippers MUST BE attached at all times.
DO NOT use the footplates as a platform. When getting in or out of the wheelchair, make sure that the
footplates are in the upward position.
ALWAYS use the handrims for self‐propulsion. Inasmuch as the handrims are an option on this
wheelchair (you may order with or without the handrims), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the
handrims as an additional safeguard for the wheelchair user.
If wheelchair is exposed to extreme temperature (above 100°F or below 32°F), high humidity and/or
becomes wet, prior to use, ensure handgrips do not twist on (product name here) handle ‐ otherwise
damage or injury may occur.
ALWAYS use anti‐tippers. When outdoors on wet, soft ground or on gravel surfaces, anti‐tippers may
not provide the same level of protection against tip over. Extra caution must be observed when
traversing such surfaces.
DO NOT use the spreader bar or stroller handles for lifting or transporting the wheelchair. DO NOT
use the spreader bar as a weight bearing support.
Make sure detent balls of the quick‐release pin are fully released before operating the wheelchair.
The detent balls MUST be protruding past the top of the seat plate assembly for a positive lock.
Keep detent balls clean.
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Part No 1160889 Solara®3G/Spree 3G