Invacare 1080556 manual Special Notes

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SPECIAL NOTES

SPECIAL NOTES

WARNING/CAUTION notices as used in this manual apply to hazards or unsafe practices which could result in personal injury or property damage.

NOTICE

THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.

As a manufacturer of wheelchairs, Invacare endeavors to supply a wide variety of wheelchairs to meet many needs of the end user. However, final selection of the type of wheelchair to be used by an individual rests solely with the user and his/her healthcare professional capable of making such a selection.

WHEELCHAIR TIE-DOWN RESTRAINTS AND SEAT POSITIONING STRAPS

Invacare recommends that wheelchair users NOT be transported in vehicles of any kind while in wheelchairs. As of this date, the Department of Transportation has not approved any tie-down systems for transportation of a user while in a wheelchair, in a moving vehicle of any type.

It is Invacare’s position that users of wheelchairs should be transferred into appropriate seating in vehicles for transportation and use be made of the restraints made available by the auto industry.

AS REGARDS RESTRAINTS - SEAT/CHEST POSITIONING STRAPS - IT IS THE OBLIGATION OF THE DME DEALER, THERAPISTS AND OTHER HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS TO DETERMINE IF A SEAT/CHEST POSITIONING STRAP IS REQUIRED TO ENSURE THE SAFE OPERATION OF THIS EQUIPMENT BY THE USER. SERIOUS INJURY CAN OCCUR IN THE EVENT OF A FALL FROM A WHEELCHAIR.

SPECIAL NOTES

Part No. 1080556 Rev. I

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Contents Solara SolaraLimited Solara Table of Contents Procedure 7 TILT-IN-SPACE Special Notes Special NotesHeavy Duty Package only Label LocationsLabel Locations Transport Ready Option only Specifications SpecificationsGeneral Guidelines Information for Healthcare PROFESSIONALS/ AssistantsAnterior Forward Tilt General GuidelinesStability ALL Models Procedure General GuidelinesStability ALL Models Except Recliners Stability WarningGeneral Warnings Stability Recliner Models onlyOperating Information Weight Limitation Weight TrainingCoping with Everyday Obstacles SAFETY/HANDLING of WheelchairsStability and Balance Unoccupied Occupied Percentage of Weight DistributionCenter Gravity General Guidelines Tipping Curbs Method 1 Wheelchair with Step Tubes Procedure General Guidelines TippingMethod 1 Wheelchair with Step Tubes Tipping Curbs Method 2 Wheelchair Without Step TubeStairways Method 2 WheelchairWithout Step Tube Transferring to and from Other Seats ESCALATORS? SorrySafety Inspection Safety Inspection ChecklistSafety Inspection Maintenance TroubleshootingProcedure 2SAFETY Inspection Maintenance Safety PrecautionsTransporting Transporting the Invacare SolaraTransporting Procedure Front Riggings INSTALLING/REMOVING Swingaway Footrest FigureInstalling Front RiggingsMFX and 90 Footrests Figure Adjusting Swingaway Footrest HeightHeight Adjustment Ranges Installing Adjustable Angle FLIP-UP Footplate Hinge Installing Adjustable Angle FLIP-UP Footplate Hinge FigureCOMPOSITE/ARTICULATING Footplate Heel Loop Replacement FigureAdjusting the Calfpad Adjusting the Elevating LEGREST/CALFPAD Assembly FigureAdjusting the Legrest Installing Armrest Arms ProcedureRemoving Armrest ArmsINSTALLING/REMOVING/ADJUSTING Dual Point Armrest Procedure Arms Adjusting ArmrestUsing Locking Cantilever Arms Figure USING/INSTALLING/ADJUSTING Locking Cantilever ArmsAdjusting Locking Cantilever ARM Height Figure RearProcedure Arms Adjusting Locking Cantilever ARM Angle Figure110 120 Adjusting NON-LOCKING Cantilever ARM Height Figure USING/INSTALLING/ADJUSTING NON-LOCKING Cantilever ArmsUsing NON-LOCKING Cantilever Arms Figure ARM Angle Detail a Side View of CAMINSTALLING/REMOVING T-ARMS Figure ARM PAD Replacement for Cantilever Arms FigureInstalling T-ARMS Removing T-ARMSAdjusting T-ARM Height Figure Adjusting the T-ARMSAdjusting T-ARM Sockets Figure Procedure Arms Adjusting T-ARM Depth FigureAdjusting T-ARM Transfer Assists AND/OR Side Guards Adjusting T-ARM Transfer Assists AND/OR Side Guards FigureBACK/SEAT FOLDING/UNFOLDING Back Assembly FigureProcedure BACK/SEAT Removing INSTALLING/REMOVING the Stroller Handles FigureInstalling Removing Figure Installing FigureDetail a QUICK-RELEASE PIN Installed Locked Position Adjusting FigureReplacing INSTALLING/REPLACING Seat Positioning Straps FigureBACK/SEATPROCEDURE INSTALLING/REPLACING the Back Upholstery FigureWheelchair Front Installing the Seat Cushion FigureRear TILT-IN-SPACE Engaging TILT-IN-SPACE FigureTILT-IN-SPACE Procedure TILT-IN-SPACE Adjusting Trigger Release Cables FigureTilt Locking Collar Adjusting Upper Tilt Locking Collar FigurePositioning Tilt Locking Collars Adjusting Lower Tilt Locking Collar WHEELS/FORKS INSTALLING/REMOVING Rear WheelsQUICK-RELEASE Figure WHEELS/FORKSProcedure WHEELS/FORKS Permanent Axle Figure Adjusting the QUICK-RELEASE Axle FigurePermanent Axle QUICK-RELEASE AxleAdjusting Forks Figure SEAT-TO-FLOOR Height AdjustmentProcedure Wheel LOCKS/ANTI-TIPPERS Wheel Lock Adjustment FigureWheel LOCKS/ ANTI-TIPPERS Foot Activated Wheel Lock Inch Wheels onlyINSTALLING/ADJUSTING ANTI-TIPPERS Figure Using the Wheel LocksFoot Activated Wheel Locks 12-INCH Wheels only Figure LOCKS/ -TIPPERSANTI-TIPPER Facing Down INSTALLING/ADJUSTING ANTI-TIPPERSRecliner Back Option Recliner Operation FigureRecliner Back Option Recliner Operation Procedure Recliner Back OptionReplacing BACK/HEADREST Upholstery Figure Adjusting the Recliner CablesBack Upholstery Headrest UpholsteryRemoving Existing Recliner Cables Installing NEW Recliner CablesReplacing the Recliner Cables Figure Option Detail aDetail B Actuator Centered TOO LOW TOO High Replacing the GAS Cylinders FigureReplacing the GAS Cylinders Performing Adjustments Adjusting the GAS Cylinders FigureDetermining Necessary Adjustments Detail B Must TOO TOO Look LOW High Like this Procedure Contracture Footplate Option Installing the Contracture Footplate AssemblyInstalling the Crossmember Assembly Figure Contracture Footplate OptionDetail B Lock Using the Optional QUICK-RELEASE PIN Figure Contracture Assembly Angle Adjustment FigureAngle Adjustment of the Contracture Bilateral Contracture Contracture Footplate Height Adjustment FigureReplacing the Contracture Footplate Heel Loop Replacing the Contracture Footplate Heel Loop FigureTransport Ready Option Transport Ready OptionSecuring the Wheelchair to the Vehicle Compliance InformationWHEELCHAIR-ANCHORED Belts Figure Securing the OccupantSecurement Points Figure Front Rear WHEELCHAIR-ANCHORED Belts Procedure Transport Ready Option Detail a Pelvic BeltPositioning Belts Figure Transport ReadyPositioning Belts Part No Rev Solara Warranty WarrantyOne Invacare Way