Invacare 1080556 manual Information for Healthcare PROFESSIONALS/ Assistants, General Guidelines

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GENERAL GUIDELINES

PROCEDURE 1

This Procedure Includes the Following:

Information For Healthcare Professionals/Assistants

Stability - All Models

Stability - All Models Except Recliners

Stability - Recliner Models ONLY

Operating Information

Weight Training

Weight Limitation

Safety/Handling of Wheelchairs

INFORMATION FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS/ ASSISTANTS

WARNING

The Solara wheelchair MUST be operated by a healthcare professional or assistant when in ANY tilt position.

ANTERIOR (FORWARD) TILT

DO NOT operate the wheelchair when the seat frame is in the anterior (forward) tilt position (frame stops in the lower position and approximately 10° forward tilt). Serious bodily injury may occur to the patient and/or the assistant(s).

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. Make sure the occupant of the wheelchair is properly positioned and always engage both wheel locks.

GENERAL GUIDELINES

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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 WarningStability Recliner Models only Operating InformationGeneral Warnings Weight Limitation Weight TrainingSAFETY/HANDLING of Wheelchairs Stability and BalanceCoping with Everyday Obstacles Percentage of Weight Distribution Center GravityUnoccupied 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 TubeMethod 2 Wheelchair Without Step TubeStairways Transferring to and from Other Seats ESCALATORS? SorrySafety Inspection Checklist Safety InspectionSafety Inspection Maintenance TroubleshootingProcedure 2SAFETY Inspection Maintenance Safety PrecautionsTransporting the Invacare Solara TransportingTransporting Procedure Front Riggings INSTALLING/REMOVING Swingaway Footrest FigureInstalling Front RiggingsAdjusting Swingaway Footrest Height Height Adjustment RangesMFX 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 Elevating LEGREST/CALFPAD Assembly Figure Adjusting the LegrestAdjusting 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/INSTALLING/ADJUSTING NON-LOCKING Cantilever Arms Using NON-LOCKING Cantilever Arms FigureAdjusting 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 FigureFOLDING/UNFOLDING Back Assembly Figure Procedure BACK/SEATBACK/SEAT INSTALLING/REMOVING the Stroller Handles Figure InstallingRemoving Installing Figure Detail a QUICK-RELEASE PIN InstalledRemoving Figure Locked Position Adjusting FigureReplacing INSTALLING/REPLACING Seat Positioning Straps FigureBACK/SEATPROCEDURE INSTALLING/REPLACING the Back Upholstery FigureInstalling the Seat Cushion Figure RearWheelchair Front Engaging TILT-IN-SPACE Figure TILT-IN-SPACETILT-IN-SPACE Procedure TILT-IN-SPACE Adjusting Trigger Release Cables FigureAdjusting Upper Tilt Locking Collar Figure Positioning Tilt Locking CollarsTilt 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 Operation Figure Recliner Back OptionRecliner Back Option Recliner Operation Procedure Recliner Back OptionReplacing BACK/HEADREST Upholstery Figure Adjusting the Recliner CablesBack Upholstery Headrest UpholsteryInstalling NEW Recliner Cables Replacing the Recliner Cables FigureRemoving Existing Recliner Cables Detail a Detail BOption Actuator Centered TOO LOW TOO High Replacing the GAS Cylinders FigureReplacing the GAS Cylinders Adjusting the GAS Cylinders Figure Determining Necessary AdjustmentsPerforming 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 InformationSecuring the Occupant Securement Points Figure Front RearWHEELCHAIR-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