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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Solara™

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