Invacare 1080556 manual Replacing the GAS Cylinders

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RECLINER BACK OPTION	PROCEDURE 10

7.Squeeze the trigger release lever that controls the EXISTING gas cylinder (the gas cylinder that has NOT been removed).

8.While squeezing the trigger, raise OR lower the recliner back until the mounting holes of the NEW gas cylinder align with the mounting holes in the bracket of the back cane.

9.Reinstall the EXISTING button head cap screw through the EXISTING recliner brackets, spacer, gas cylinder, nylon washer, mounting bracket and washer and tighten securely with the EXISTING locknut.

10.If necessary, repeat STEPS 1-9 for the opposite gas cylinder.

11.Adjust the NEW gas cylinder(s). Refer to ADJUSTING THE GAS CYLINDERS in this section of the manual.

Actuator Housing

Squeeze Trigger Release

Lever To Align Mounting

Holes (STEP 7, 8)

Jam Nut

(STEPS 1, 4,6)

Cylinder Rod
Gas Cylinder
Button Head Cap Screw
(STEPS 2, 9)	Locknut (STEPS 2, 9)
	Locknut (STEPS 2, 9)
Bracket	Washer (STEPS 2, 9)
Bracket
Spacer (STEPS 2, 9)	Nylon Washer (STEPS 2, 9)
	Nylon Washer (STEPS 2, 9)

FIGURE 4 - REPLACING THE GAS CYLINDERS

RECLINER BACK OPTION

Part No. 1080556 Rev. I

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Contents Solara SolaraLimited Solara Table of Contents Procedure 7 TILT-IN-SPACE Special Notes Special NotesLabel Locations Label LocationsHeavy Duty Package only 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 WarningOperating Information Stability Recliner Models onlyGeneral Warnings Weight Limitation Weight TrainingStability and Balance SAFETY/HANDLING of WheelchairsCoping with Everyday Obstacles Center Gravity Percentage of Weight DistributionUnoccupied Occupied 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 TubeWithout Step Tube Method 2 WheelchairStairways 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 RiggingsHeight Adjustment Ranges Adjusting Swingaway Footrest HeightMFX and 90 Footrests Figure Installing Adjustable Angle FLIP-UP Footplate Hinge Installing Adjustable Angle FLIP-UP Footplate Hinge FigureCOMPOSITE/ARTICULATING Footplate Heel Loop Replacement FigureAdjusting the Legrest Adjusting the Elevating LEGREST/CALFPAD Assembly FigureAdjusting the Calfpad 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 Using NON-LOCKING Cantilever Arms Figure USING/INSTALLING/ADJUSTING NON-LOCKING Cantilever ArmsAdjusting NON-LOCKING Cantilever ARM Height 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 FigureProcedure BACK/SEAT FOLDING/UNFOLDING Back Assembly FigureBACK/SEAT Installing INSTALLING/REMOVING the Stroller Handles FigureRemoving Detail a QUICK-RELEASE PIN Installed Installing FigureRemoving Figure Locked Position Adjusting FigureReplacing INSTALLING/REPLACING Seat Positioning Straps FigureBACK/SEATPROCEDURE INSTALLING/REPLACING the Back Upholstery FigureRear Installing the Seat Cushion FigureWheelchair Front TILT-IN-SPACE Engaging TILT-IN-SPACE FigureTILT-IN-SPACE Procedure TILT-IN-SPACE Adjusting Trigger Release Cables FigurePositioning Tilt Locking Collars Adjusting Upper Tilt Locking Collar FigureTilt Locking Collar 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 UpholsteryReplacing the Recliner Cables Figure Installing NEW Recliner CablesRemoving Existing Recliner Cables Detail B Detail aOption Actuator Centered TOO LOW TOO High Replacing the GAS Cylinders FigureReplacing the GAS Cylinders Determining Necessary Adjustments Adjusting the GAS Cylinders FigurePerforming 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 InformationSecurement Points Figure Front Rear Securing the OccupantWHEELCHAIR-ANCHORED Belts Figure WHEELCHAIR-ANCHORED Belts Procedure Transport Ready Option Detail a Pelvic BeltPositioning Belts Figure Transport ReadyPositioning Belts Part No Rev Solara Warranty WarrantyOne Invacare Way