Invacare 1080556 manual Engaging TILT-IN-SPACE Figure, Tilt-In-Space

TILT-IN-SPACE PROCEDURE 7

This Procedure Includes the Following:

Engaging Tilt-in-Space

Adjusting Trigger Release Cables

Positioning Tilt Locking Collars

WARNING

After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure all attach- ing hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may result.

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 (1) or any combination of the eleven (11) may cause the wheelchair to decrease in stability. These adjustments MUST be performed by a qualified technician.

ENGAGING TILT-IN-SPACE (FIGURE 1)

WARNING

The Invacare Solara wheelchair MUST be operated by an Assistant when in ANY tilted position.

ALWAYS make sure that the wheelchair is stable BEFORE using the tilt-in- space. Rear wheels may have to be repositioned rearward depending on the degree of tilt-in-space required. ALWAYS ensure stability BEFORE using maximum amount of tilt-in-space. TEST wheelchair BEFORE it is occupied by the end user to ensure safety.

ALWAYS engage both wheel locks while using the tilt-in-space.

NOTE: To lower the seat parallel with the floor, reverse the following procedure.

1.Place the wheelchair on a level surface.

2.Engage both wheel locks.

3. Inform the occupant of the wheelchair	Trigger Release Lever
that the wheelchair is about to be tilted
and remind them to lean back.	Tilt Mechanism

4.Make sure the occupant's hands and body are clear of all pinch points.

5.	Stand behind the wheelchair and grasp
	both back canes firmly.	Tilt
6.	Pull up on the trigger release levers to
		Slide
	release the tilt mechanism from the tilt
	slide.
7.	SLOWLY, push down on the back canes
	while pulling up on the trigger release	FIGURE 1 - ENGAGING

levers in a continuous motion. TILT-IN-SPACE

8.When the seat reaches the desired angle, SLOWLY let go of the trigger release levers.

TILT-IN-SPACE

Part No. 1080556 Rev. I 45 Solara™