Invacare 1080556 - Manuals

Part No. 1080556 Rev. I 5 Solara™ SPECIAL NOTES WARNING/CAUTION notices as used in this manual apply to hazards orunsafe practices which could result in personal injury or property damage. NOTICE THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TOCHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. As a manufacturer of whee...

Solara™ 6 Part No. 1080556 Rev. I LABEL LOCATIONS LABEL LOCATIONS LABEL LOCATIONS WARNING DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT THE ANTI-TIP TUBES INSTALLED. REV. 5/98 P/N 60106X144 Detent balls should extend beyond the diameter of the axle WARNING bushing for a positive lock. Keep detent balls clean. 1085306 ! WA...

Part No. 1080556 Rev. I 7 Solara™ LABEL LOCATIONS TRANSPORT READY OPTION ONLY LABEL LOCATIONS LABEL LOCATIONS

Solara™ 8 Part No. 1080556 Rev. I INVACARE SOLARA Overall Width: Seat Width + 8-1/4-inches (Example: 16-inch Wide Wheelchair =24-1/4-inches Overall Width) Overall Depth: W/O Front RiggingsShort Frame - 29-1/2-inchesMedium Frame - 32-1/2-inchesLong Frame - 34-1/2-inches Overall Height: * Seat-to-Floo...

Part No. 1080556 Rev. I 9 Solara™ PROCEDURE 1 GENERAL GUIDELINES GENERAL GUIDELINES INFORMATION FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS/ASSISTANTS WARNING The Solara wheelchair MUST be operated by a healthcare professional orassistant when in ANY tilt position. ANTERIOR (FORWARD) TILT DO NOT operate the wheelc...

Solara™ 10 Part No. 1080556 Rev. I PROCEDURE 1 GENERAL GUIDELINES STABILITY - ALL MODELS EXCEPT RECLINERS STABILITY WARNINGS To maintain maximum stability, position the rear wheels in the most rearwardposition in the axle mounting plate. Moving the rear wheels to any of the othermounting positions c...

Part No. 1080556 Rev. I 11 Solara™ STABILITY - RECLINER MODELS ONLY STABILITY WARNING Before using ANY recline position of this wheelchair, make sure the rear wheels are in the MOST REARWARD position in the axle mounting plate to maintain the stability of the wheelchair. DO NOT change the handling/m...

Solara™ 12 Part No. 1080556 Rev. I PROCEDURE 1 GENERAL GUIDELINES GENERAL WARNINGS (CONTINUED) DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you have to pick them up from the floor by reaching down between your knees.DO NOT lean over the top of the back upholstery/seating system. This will change your center o...

Part No. 1080556 Rev. I 13 Solara™ SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS “Safety and Handling” of the wheelchair requires the close attention of the wheelchair user aswell as the assistant. This manual points out the most common procedures and techniquesinvolved in the safe operation and maintenance of the...

Solara™ 16 Part No. 1080556 Rev. I PROCEDURE 1 GENERAL GUIDELINES TIPPING WARNING DO NOT tip the wheelchair without assistance. When tipping the wheelchair, an assistant should grasp the back of the wheelchair on a non-removable (non-detachable) part. Inform the wheelchair occupant before tipping th...

Part No. 1080556 Rev. I 17 Solara™ WARNING When lowering the front casters ofthe wheelchair, DO NOT let thewheelchair drop the last few inches tothe ground. This could result in injuryto the occupant and/or damage to thewheelchair. Roll the wheelchair backward and SLOWLY lower the wheelchair in one ...

Solara™ 18 Part No. 1080556 Rev. I Position the wheelchair as close as possible along side the seat to which you are transferring, withthe front casters parallel to it. Remove or flip up the armrest. Engage wheel locks. Shift bodyweight into seat with transfer.During independent transfer, little or ...

Part No. 1080556 Rev. I 19 Solara™ This Procedure Includes the Following:Safety Inspection ChecklistTroubleshootingMaintenance/Transporting Initially Weekly Monthly Periodically SAFETY INSPECTION SAFETY INSPECTION CHECKLIST NOTE: Every six (6) months take your wheelchair to a qualified technician fo...

Solara™ 20 Part No. 1080556 Rev. I TROUBLESHOOTING Chair Chair Sluggish Squeaks Veers Veers Turn or Caster and Looseness Right Left Performance Flutter Rattles in Chair SOLUTIONS X X X Check tires for correctand equal pressure. X X X X Check for loose nutsand bolts. X X X Check that bothcasters cont...

Part No. 1080556 Rev. I 21 Solara™ TRANSPORTING THE INVACARE SOLARA 1. Remove the seating system. Refer to the seating system Owner's Manual for installation and removal of the seating system. 2. Remove the footrests (PROCEDURE 4).3. Remove the rear wheels (PROCEDURE 8).4. Remove the armrests (PROCE...

Solara™ 22 Part No. 1080556 Rev. I FRONT RIGGINGS PROCEDURE 4 This Procedure Includes the Following:Installing/Removing Swingaway Footrest Adjusting Swingaway Footrest HeightAdjusting Adjustable Angle Flip-up FootplatesComposite/Articulating Footplate Heel Loop ReplacementInstalling/Removing Elevati...

Part No. 1080556 Rev. I 23 Solara™ ADJUSTING SWINGAWAY FOOTREST HEIGHT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT RANGES: 60° 13-17-inches 70° 13-17-inches 90° 5-8-inches 90° 5-11-inches (with 3-inch extension) NOTE: If using ANY type of extension with theADJUSTABLE FLIP-UP FOOTPLATE, refer toADJUSTABLE ANGLE FLIP-UP FOOTPL...

Solara™ 24 Part No. 1080556 Rev. I FRONT RIGGINGS INSTALLING ADJUSTABLE ANGLE FLIP-UP FOOTPLATEHINGE (FIGURE 4) 1. Position the adjustable angle flip-up footplate hinge on the footrest support tube at the desired height. 2. Position the hardware on the footrest support as shown in FIGURE 4.3. Flip t...

Part No. 1080556 Rev. I 25 Solara™ FRONT RIGGINGS COMPOSITE/ARTICULATING FOOTPLATE HEEL LOOP REPLACEMENT (FIGURE 5) DISASSEMBLY Composite. 1. Remove the hex screw and coved spacer that secure the lower footrest assemblyto the swing away footrest assembly. 2. Remove the lower footrest assembly.3. Rem...

Solara™ 26 Part No. 1080556 Rev. I FRONT RIGGINGS ADJUSTING THE ELEVATING LEGREST/CALFPADASSEMBLY (FIGURE 7) ADJUSTING THE LEGREST 1. Raise legs until the desired height is obtained by lifting up on the footplate assembly.2. To reposition legrest to normal position, support leg with one (1) hand and...

Part No. 1080556 Rev. I 27 Solara™ This Procedure Includes the Following:Installing/Removing/Adjusting Dual Point ArmrestUsing/Installing/Adjusting Locking Cantilever ArmsUsing/Installing/Adjusting Non-Locking Cantilever ArmsArm Pad Replacement for Cantilever ArmsInstalling/Removing T-ArmsAdjusting ...

Solara™ 28 Part No. 1080556 Rev. I ADJUSTING ARMREST 1. Unlock the armrest assembly by flipping the armrest release lever on the top front of the arm to the UP (HORIZONTAL) position as shown in DETAIL "A". 2. Adjust armrest assembly to desired height.3. Lock the armrest assembly by pressing ...

Part No. 1080556 Rev. I 29 Solara™ USING/INSTALLING/ADJUSTING LOCKINGCANTILEVER ARMS USING LOCKING CANTILEVER ARMS (FIGURE 2) 1. Pull the actuator of the locking mechanism towards the front of the wheelchair. 2. While holding the actuator of the locking mechanism, pull up on the cantilever arm. NOTE...

Solara™ 30 Part No. 1080556 Rev. I ADJUSTING LOCKING CANTILEVER ARM ANGLE(FIGURE 4) NOTE: This adjustment is recommended if the back angle has been changed. 1. Flip the cantilever arm up and out of the way.2. Remove the locknut that secures the locking pin to the arm adjustment plate.3. Refer to FIG...

Part No. 1080556 Rev. I 31 Solara™ Arm Adjustment Plate Washer Locknut Locking Pin FIGURE 4 - ADJUSTING LOCKING CANTILEVER ARM ANGLE ARMS ARMS PROCEDURE 5 ARMS Back Angle Bracket 100° Back Angle Bracket Arm Adjustment Plate 90° Back Angle Bracket 110° Back Angle Bracket 120° Arm Adjustment Plate Arm...

Solara™ 32 Part No. 1080556 Rev. I PROCEDURE 5 ARMS USING/INSTALLING/ADJUSTING NON-LOCKINGCANTILEVER ARMS WARNING DO NOT use lap trays with non-locking cantilever arms. USING NON-LOCKING CANTILEVER ARMS (FIGURE 5) 1. Pull the end of the cantilever arm down to lower the cantilever arm. 2. Pull the en...

Part No. 1080556 Rev. I 33 Solara™ ADJUSTING NON-LOCKING CANTILEVER ARM ANGLE (FIGURE 7) 1. Loosen the mounting screw securing the cam to the cantilever arm.2. Rotate the cam until the desired angle (DETAIL "B" of FIGURE 7) is achieved.3. Tighten the mounting screw securing the cam to the ca...

Solara™ 34 Part No. 1080556 Rev. I INSTALLING/REMOVING T-ARMS (FIGURE 9) INSTALLING T-ARMS 1. Position the T-arm over the T-arm socket on the wheelchair frame. NOTE: Make sure the locking lever is towards thefront of the wheelchair. 2. Slide T-arm into T-arm socket until the locking lever is in the ...

Part No. 1080556 Rev. I 35 Solara™ ADJUSTING T-ARM WIDTH (FIGURE 11) 1. Remove the two (2) phillips screws that secure the arm pad to the arm tube.2. Turn the arm pad around and reposition the arm pad on the arm tube.3. Re-secure the arm pad to the arm tube with the two (2) phillips screws. Tighten ...

Solara™ 36 Part No. 1080556 Rev. I ADJUSTING T-ARM SOCKETS (FIGURE 13) NOTE: Perform this procedure if the T-arm is too loose in the socket or does not easily slide up anddown in the socket. 1. Remove the rear wheels from the wheel- chair, if necessary. Refer to REMOVING/INSTALLING REAR WHEELS in PR...

Part No. 1080556 Rev. I 37 Solara™ Socket Screws Bottom Clamp Transfer Assist Side Guard T-Arm FIGURE 14 - ADJUSTING T-ARM TRANSFER ASSISTS AND/OR SIDE GUARDS ADJUSTING T-ARM TRANSFER ASSISTS AND/OR SIDEGUARDS (FIGURE 14) 1. Remove the T-arm from the wheelchair. Refer to INSTALLING/REMOVING T-ARMS i...

Solara™ 38 Part No. 1080556 Rev. I BACK/SEAT PROCEDURE 6 BACK/SEAT This Procedure Includes the Following:Folding/Unfolding Back AssemblyInstalling/Removing the Stroller HandlesInstalling/Removing/Adjusting the Adjustable Angle Stroller HandlesInstalling/Replacing Seat Positioning StrapsInstalling/Re...

Part No. 1080556 Rev. I 39 Solara™ INSTALLING/REMOVING THE STROLLER HANDLES(FIGURE 2) INSTALLING 1. Remove the plug buttons from both back canes, if necessary.2. Slide the stroller handle into the back canes.3. Align the mounting holes of the stroller handle and the back canes.4. Press the button on...

Solara™ 40 Part No. 1080556 Rev. I BACK/SEAT PROCEDURE 6 BACK/SEAT FIGURE 3 - INSTALLING/REMOVING THE ADJUSTABLE ANGLE STROLLER HANDLES Stroller Handle NOTE: Plug buttons not shown for clarity. INSTALLING/REMOVING/ADJUSTING THE ADJUSTABLEANGLE STROLLER HANDLES NOTE: Adjustable angle stroller handles...

Part No. 1080556 Rev. I 41 Solara™ BACK/SEAT ADJUSTING (FIGURE 4) 1. Flip both release levers to the unlocked position.2. Adjust stroller handle to desired angle.3. Flip both release levers to the locked position.4. Push down on stroller handle to ensure release levers hold the desired position of t...

Solara™ 42 Part No. 1080556 Rev. I BACK/SEAT FIGURE 5 - INSTALLING/REPLACING SEAT POSITIONING STRAPS Seat Positioning Strap Hex Screw Locknut Back Plate Back Cane Coved Spacers INSTALLING/REPLACING SEAT POSITIONING STRAPS(FIGURE 5) INSTALLING 1. Remove the hex screw and locknut that secures the back...

Solara™ 44 Part No. 1080556 Rev. I BACK/SEAT BACK/SEAT INSTALLING THE SEAT CUSHION (FIGURE 8) WARNING The seat cushion IS NOT designed for use in the treatment of pressure sores or byindividuals at risk of developing pressure sores.Your therapist and physician should be consulted if you have any que...

Part No. 1080556 Rev. I 45 Solara™ This Procedure Includes the Following:Engaging Tilt-in-SpaceAdjusting Trigger Release CablesPositioning Tilt Locking Collars WARNING After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure all attach-ing hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury ...

Solara™ 46 Part No. 1080556 Rev. I TILT-IN-SPACE PROCEDURE 7 ADJUSTING TRIGGER RELEASE CABLES (FIGURE 2) NOTE: This procedure applies to tilt-in-space release cables ONLY. WARNING DO NOT adjust the trigger release cables while the cables are coiled up. Theadjustment will be too tight when the cable ...

Part No. 1080556 Rev. I 47 Solara™ POSITIONING TILT LOCKING COLLARS WARNING Anterior (forward) tilt is a feature of this wheelchair designed for the USE OFA HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL or ASSISTANT ONLY. Engagement of theanterior (forward) tilt must NEVER be performed by the wheelchair user.When anterio...

Solara™ 48 Part No. 1080556 Rev. I ADJUSTING LOWER TILT LOCKING COLLAR (FIGURE 4) NOTE: This procedure limits the amount of tilt the wheelchair may have. If adjusting the angle the wheelchairreturns to, refer to ADJUSTING UPPER TILT LOCKING COLLAR in this procedure of the manual. 1. Loosen the two (...

Part No. 1080556 Rev. I 49 Solara™ This Procedure Includes the Following:Installing/Removing Rear WheelsAdjusting the Quick-Release AxleSeat-to-Floor Height AdjustmentAdjusting Forks WARNING After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure all attach-ing hardware is tightened secur...

Solara™ 50 Part No. 1080556 Rev. I WHEELS/FORKS PROCEDURE 8 PERMANENT AXLE (FIGURE 2) NOTE: To remove rear wheels, reverse thisprocedure. 1. Remove the permanent axles from the packaged container. 2. Install permanent axle through the rear wheel and axle plate. 3. Securely tighten the wheel to the w...

Part No. 1080556 Rev. I 51 Solara™ SEAT-TO-FLOOR HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT WARNING Repositioning the axle plates (seat-to-floor height) MUST be performed by aqualified technician. ADJUSTING FORKS (FIGURE 4) 1. Remove the dust cover from the caster headtube.2. To properly tighten caster journal system and gu...

Solara™ 52 Part No. 1080556 Rev. I WHEEL LOCKS/ANTI-TIPPERS PROCEDURE 9 Socket Screws This Procedure Includes the Following:Wheel Lock AdjustmentUsing the Wheel LocksInstalling/Adjusting Anti-Tippers WARNING After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure all attach-ing hardware i...

Part No. 1080556 Rev. I 53 Solara™ USING THE WHEEL LOCKS FOOT ACTIVATED WHEEL LOCKS - 12-INCH WHEELS ONLY(FIGURE 2) 1. To engage, push DOWN on crossbar lever of wheel lock assembly.2. To disengage, lift UP on crossbar lever. FIGURE 2 - FOOT ACTIVATED WHEEL LOCKS - 12-INCH WHEELS ONLY FRONT WHEEL LOC...

Solara™ 54 Part No. 1080556 Rev. I 2. Press the release buttons IN and install the anti-tippers with the wheels facing DOWN until the locking buttons lock in place as shown in FIGURE 3. NOTE: Except for low seat-to-floor heights, ALL anti-tippers will install with the wheels facing DOWN. 3. Adjust t...

Part No. 1080556 Rev. I 55 Solara™ This Procedure Includes the Following:Recliner OperationReplacing Back/Headrest UpholsteryAdjusting The Recliner CablesReplacing The Recliner CableReplacing The Gas CylindersAdjusting The Gas Cylinders WARNING After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use...

Solara™ 56 Part No. 1080556 Rev. I RECLINER BACK OPTION PROCEDURE 10 WARNING (CONTINUED) ALWAYS return the back to the upright position before lifting the wheelchair.Make sure occupant's hands and body are clear of all pinch points before reclin-ing back. Pinch points exist between spreader bar and ...

Part No. 1080556 Rev. I 57 Solara™ REPLACING BACK/HEADREST UPHOLSTERY (FIGURE 2) BACK UPHOLSTERY 1. Remove the ten (10) phillips screws and washers that secure the back upholstery to the back canes. 2. Remove existing back upholstery from back canes.3. Install new back upholstery onto the back canes...

Solara™ 58 Part No. 1080556 Rev. I REPLACING THE RECLINER CABLES (FIGURE 3) NOTE: For ease of assembly, replace one (1) recliner cable at a time. REMOVING EXISTING RECLINER CABLES 1. Cut the tie wraps that secure the recliner cable to the back cane.2. Remove the mounting screw and the locknut that s...

Part No. 1080556 Rev. I 59 Solara™ FIGURE 3 - REPLACING THE RECLINER CABLES Locknut DETAIL "A" Recline Trigger Release Lever Cable Locking Nut Recliner Cable Cable Locking Collar Fitting Cable Locking Nut Actuator Housing Tie Wraps Mounting Screw Back Cane DETAIL "C" Adjustable Angle...

Solara™ 60 Part No. 1080556 Rev. I REPLACING THE GAS CYLINDERS (FIGURE 4) WARNING Both gas cylinders MUST be operational and adjusted properly BEFORE usingthe recliner. DO NOT operate the recliner if only one (1) of the gas cylindersis operational or adjusted properly. 1. Loosen the jam nut on the r...

Part No. 1080556 Rev. I 61 Solara™ FIGURE 4 - REPLACING THE GAS CYLINDERS RECLINER BACK OPTION 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 mountin...

Solara™ 62 Part No. 1080556 Rev. I ADJUSTING THE GAS CYLINDERS (FIGURE 5) WARNING Both gas cylinders MUST be operational and adjusted properly BEFORE usingthe recliner. DO NOT operate the recliner if only one (1) of the gas cylinders isoperational or adjusted properly. DETERMINING NECESSARY ADJUSTME...

Part No. 1080556 Rev. I 63 Solara™ WARNING DO NOT over tighten the adjusting nut on the recliner cable. Overtightening theadjusting nut on the recliner cable WILL actuate the gas cylinder, possibly causing injury. A. CLOCKWISE - Turning the cable adjusting nut clockwise will tighten the recliner cab...

Solara™ 64 Part No. 1080556 Rev. I CONTRACTURE FOOTPLATE OPTION PROCEDURE 11 This Procedure Includes the Following:Installing The Contracture Footplate AssemblyContracture Assembly Angle AdjustmentUsing The Optional Quick-Release PinAngle Adjustment of the Contracture FootplateContracture Footplate ...

Part No. 1080556 Rev. I 65 Solara™ Shoulder Screw Seat Frame (Rear) Bearing Housing Allen Screw Spacer Link Bracket Lower Seat Frame Base Frame Locknut Locknut Seat Frame DETAIL “A” 14. Slide the outer tube over the insert tube as shown in DETAIL “B” of FIGURE 1.15. Align the brace supports of the l...

Solara™ 66 Part No. 1080556 Rev. I INSTALLING THE CONTRACTURE ASSEMBLY - FORWARD MOUNT(FIGURE 2) NOTE: The number of mounting positions on the contracture assembly may vary due to the width of thewheelchair. 1. Align the mounting holes of the outer tube with the mounting holes of the insert tube of ...

Part No. 1080556 Rev. I 67 Solara™ CONTRACTURE ASSEMBLY ANGLE ADJUSTMENT (FIGURE 4) 1. Perform one (1) of the following: A. BILATERAL CONTRACTURE - Remove the mounting screw and locknut used to lock the angle adjustment of the contracture assembly. B. CONTRACTURE PLATFORM - Remove the two (2) hex sc...

Solara™ 68 Part No. 1080556 Rev. I ANGLE ADJUSTMENT OF THE CONTRACTUREFOOTPLATE (FIGURE 6) 1. Loosen, but DO NOT, remove the two (2) flat screws, washers and locknuts thatsecure contracture footplate to thefootplate hinge. 2. Tilt the contracture footplate UP/ DOWN to achieve desired angle. 3. Retig...

Part No. 1080556 Rev. I 69 Solara™ CONTRACTURE FOOTPLATE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT(FIGURE 8) BILATERAL CONTRACTURE 1. Remove the mounting screw, two (2) coved washers, washer and locknut that secure the footplate bracket to the contracture support. 2. Move the footplate bracket UP/DOWN to achieve desired he...

Solara™ 70 Part No. 1080556 Rev. I REPLACING THE CONTRACTURE FOOTPLATE HEEL LOOP(FIGURE 9) NOTE: This procedure applies to the bilateral contracture footplate only. 1. Tilt the contracture footplate forward to gain access to the mounting screws that secure the heel loop to the underside of the contr...

Part No. 1080556 Rev. I 71 Solara™ This Procedure Includes the Following:Compliance InformationSecuring the Wheelchair to the VehicleSecuring the Occupant WARNING Contact Invacare Corporation (800-333-6900) with any questions about usingthis wheelchair for seating in a motor vehicle.When feasible, w...

Solara™ 72 Part No. 1080556 Rev. I TRANSPORT READY OPTION TRANSPORT READY OPTION PROCEDURE 12 COMPLIANCE INFORMATION This wheelchair conforms with the requirements of the ANSI/RESNA WC/Vol.1 - Section19.5.3 (Frontal Impact Test). NOTE: ANSI = American National Standards InstituteRESNA= Rehabilitatio...

Part No. 1080556 Rev. I 73 Solara™ NOTES REAR Tie-Down Bracket Tie-Down Bracket SECURING THE WHEELCHAIR WARNING Ensure quick-release pins are engaged through bearing housings and tilt slides. This wheelchair is to be used only with Wheelchair Tie-down and Occupant RestraintSystems (WTORS) that have ...

Part No. 1080556 Rev. I 75 Solara™ VEHICLE-ANCHORED BELTS (FIGURE 3) This wheelchair has an overall rating of “C” with regard to accommodating the use and fit ofvehicle-anchored belts. This rating is scored as follows: RATING DESCRIPTION A Excellent B Good C Fair D Poor The test for Lateral Stabilit...

Solara™ 76 Part No. 1080556 Rev. I 1. The pelvic belt should be worn low across the front of the pelvis.2. Position the upper torso belt(s) over the shoulders.3. The belt(s) should not be held away from the body by wheelchair components or parts, including but not limited to wheelchair armrests or w...

Part No. 1080556 Rev. I 79 Solara™ LIMITED WARRANTY PLEASE NOTE: THE WARRANTY BELOW HAS BEEN DRAFTED TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL LAW APPLICABLE TO PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED AFTER JULY 4, 1975. This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser/user of our products. This warranty gives you specific lega...