Positioning Tilt Locking Collars - Invacare Solara Spree GT Owner's Operator And Maintenance Manual

B. Turn cable adjusting nut one of two ways:
• To Tighten - Turn the cable adjusting nut clockwise. DO NOT overtighten the
cable adjusting nut (FIGURE 9.2).
• To Loosen - Turn the cable adjusting nut counterclockwise (FIGURE 9.2).
C. While holding the cable adjusting nut in place, tighten the cable locking nut
against the cable adjusting nut.
Cable
Adjusting Nut
DETAIL "A"

Positioning Tilt Locking Collars

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.
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.
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 the assistant(s).
TO HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS/ASSISTANTS:
Make sure the occupant of the wheelchair is properly positioned.
ALWAYS engage both wheel locks.
After ANY adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure all attaching
hardware is tightened securely and locking collars are positioned at the same posi-
tion on the tilt slide.
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FIGURE 9.3 Adjusting Hublock Cables
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SECTION 9—TILT
Hublock
Lever
Hublock
Cable
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Solara /Spree GT