Invacare Solara 3G User manual

Service Manual
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Solara®3G/Spree 3G

Solara®3G/Spree 3G 2Part No 1160889
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Part No 1160889 3Solara®3G/Spree 3G
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SPECIAL NOTES ................................................................................................ 7
LABEL LOCATIONS ........................................................................................... 9
Wheelchairs without Transport Ready Option..............................................................................................................9
Wheelchairs with Transport Ready Option.................................................................................................................10
TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS .................................................................. 11
SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES ................................................................. 13
Information for Healthcare Professionals/Assistants..................................................................................................13
Stability - All Models...........................................................................................................................................................13
Stability - All Models Except Recliners...........................................................................................................................14
Stability - Recliner Models Only......................................................................................................................................14
Operation Information.......................................................................................................................................................14
Tire Pressure........................................................................................................................................................................16
Weight Training...................................................................................................................................................................16
Weight Limitation...............................................................................................................................................................16
SECTION 2—SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING .................................... 17
Safety Inspection Checklists..............................................................................................................................................17
Troubleshooting - Mechanical .........................................................................................................................................18
SECTION 3—TRANSPORTING .......................................................................... 19
Transporting.........................................................................................................................................................................19
SECTION 4—MAINTENANCE ........................................................................... 20
Maintenance Safety Precautions.......................................................................................................................................20
Suggested Maintenance Procedures................................................................................................................................20
SECTION 5—ARMS .......................................................................................... 21
Remove/Install Non Flip Back Two Point Arms..........................................................................................................21
Adjusting the Depth of the Non Flip Back Two Point Arms....................................................................................22
Remove/Install Flip Back Two Point Arms....................................................................................................................23
Adjusting the Depth of the Flip Back Two Point Arms..............................................................................................24
Adjusting the Height Range for the Non Flip Back Two Point Arms.....................................................................25
Replacing/Repositioning Cantilever Arm Locking Lever............................................................................................27
Installing T-Arm Sockets....................................................................................................................................................27
Replacing the Locking Lever - T-Arms...........................................................................................................................28
SECTION 6—BACK .......................................................................................... 30
Removing/Installing the Rigidizer Bar.............................................................................................................................30
Adjusting the Width of the Rigidizer Bar......................................................................................................................30
Removing/Installing Back Canes.......................................................................................................................................30

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Solara®3G/Spree 3G 4Part No 1160889
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Assembling/Disassembling the Stroller Handle............................................................................................................31
Installing/Removing Non-Adjustable Angle Stroller Handles....................................................................................33
Installing/Removing Adjustable Angle Stroller Handle................................................................................................33
SECTION 7—FRAME ........................................................................................ 34
Frame Identification............................................................................................................................................................34
Center of Gravity (COG).................................................................................................................................................39
Removing/Installing Gear Rack (Foot Tilt)....................................................................................................................40
Removing/Installing the Gear Rack (Hand Tilt)............................................................................................................41
Removing/Installing Rocker Tube (Foot Tilt)................................................................................................................47
Removing/Installing Rocker Tube (Hand Tilt)..............................................................................................................47
Remove/Install Track Tube (Foot Tilt Only)................................................................................................................48
SECTION 8—SEAT (WHEELCHAIRS BUILT BEFORE 4/5/2010) ............................. 55
Install the Seat Pan..............................................................................................................................................................58
Adjusting the Seat Depth...................................................................................................................................................62
Adjusting Seat Pan Height.................................................................................................................................................67
Converting from Flush Mount to Drop Down (18 - 22 Inch Deep Seat Frames)...............................................75
Converting from Drop Mount to Flush Mount (18 - 22 Inch Deep Seat Frames)..............................................79
SECTION 9—SEAT (WHEELCHAIRS BUILT AFTER 4/5/2010) ............................... 83
Definition of Terms Used In This Section.....................................................................................................................83
Remove the Seat Pan (Wheelchairs Built After 4/5/2010)........................................................................................83
Installing the Seat Pan (Wheelchairs Built After 4/5/2010).......................................................................................85
Adjusting Seat Pan Height (Wheelchairs Built After 4/5/2010)................................................................................85
Converting from Drop Mount To Flush Mount (Large Frames).............................................................................91
Adjusting the Seat Depth (Wheelchairs Built After 4/5/2010).................................................................................92
Removing/Installing the Seat Pan Crossbrace Assembly............................................................................................95
SECTION 10—TILT .......................................................................................... 97
Removing/Installing the Trigger Release Lever with Cable.......................................................................................97
SECTION 11—VENT TRAY ............................................................................... 98
Vent Tray..............................................................................................................................................................................98
Installing Vent Tray Attaching Components.................................................................................................................98
Installing Vent Tray onto Wheelchairs equipped with Foot Tilt Release Pedal.................................................100
Install the Vent Tray.........................................................................................................................................................103
Install Foot Tilt Release Pedal and New Connecting Link.......................................................................................103
Install Foot Tilt Lock Out................................................................................................................................................104
Compact Vent Tray..........................................................................................................................................................105

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Part No 1160889 5Solara®3G/Spree 3G
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Assemble Spreader Bars..................................................................................................................................................105
Remove the Back Upholstery or Seating System......................................................................................................106
Install Spreader Bars.........................................................................................................................................................106
Install Mounting Bracket..................................................................................................................................................107
Install Vent Tray Assembly..............................................................................................................................................107
Install the Back Upholstery or Seating System...........................................................................................................108
SECTION 12—WHEELS/FORKS .........................................................................109
Installing/Removing Rear Wheels..................................................................................................................................109
Adjusting The Quick-Release Axle...............................................................................................................................110
Removing/Installing Handrims........................................................................................................................................110
Removing/Installing the Forks.........................................................................................................................................111
Removing/Installing Casters............................................................................................................................................113
Removing/Installing the Axle Mounting Bracket........................................................................................................113
Changing the Seat to Floor Height................................................................................................................................115
SECTION 13—WHEEL LOCKS ...........................................................................127
Installing/Removing the Foot Operated Wheel Lock...............................................................................................127
Removing the Foot Operated Wheel Lock................................................................................................................129
Installing/Removing the Hand Operated Wheel Lock..............................................................................................129
SECTION 14—RECLINER BACK .......................................................................130
Adjusting the Recliner Cables........................................................................................................................................130
Removing/Installing the Recliner Cables......................................................................................................................130
Replacing the Gas Cylinders...........................................................................................................................................132
Adjusting the Gas Cylinders...........................................................................................................................................134
Installing the Reclining Back............................................................................................................................................135
SECTION 15—CONTRACTURE FOOTREST .......................................................137
Removing/Installing the Contracture Footrest Platform..........................................................................................137
Assembly/Disassembly of the Contracture Footrest Platform...............................................................................137
SECTION 16—TRANSPORT READY .................................................................140
Removing Existing Transport Brackets........................................................................................................................140
Install New Transport Brackets.....................................................................................................................................141
Installing Transport Brackets on Solara 3G (TRBKTS)............................................................................................143
Remove Existing Hardware.............................................................................................................................................143
Install Transport Brackets...............................................................................................................................................144
Install Front Brackets .......................................................................................................................................................145
Install Locking Bracket on Wheel Lock.......................................................................................................................145