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Positioning Tilt Locking Collars, Adjusting Upper Tilt Locking Collar

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10.4 Positioning Tilt Locking Collars 10 TILT ƽ WARNING Warning indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. 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. The back height, seat depth, back angle, seating system, tilt angle, seat height, size/position of the rear wheels, size/position of the front casters, as well as the user condition directly relate to the stability of the wheelchair. Any change to one or any combination of the eleven may cause the wheelchair to decrease in stability. These adjustments MUST be performed by a qualified technician. DO NOT operate the wheelchair when the seat frame is in the anterior (forward) tilt position (frame stops in the lower position and approximately 5° forward tilt). Serious bodily injury may occur to the patient and the assistant(s). TO HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS/ASSISTANTS: Make sure the occupant of the wheelchair is properly positioned. ALWAYS engage both wheel locks. After any adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely and locking collars are positioned at the same position on the tilt slide. Adjusting Upper Tilt Locking Collar.  This procedure adjusts the degree of tilt that the wheelchair returns to for normal operation. If the amount of tilt MUST be limited. Refer to Adjusting Lower Tilt Locking Collar on page 81. 1. Loosen the set screw that secure the tilt locking collar to the tilt slide. Part No 1154295 79 Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair

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10
TILT
Part No 1154295
79
Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair
10.4
Positioning Tilt Locking Collars
Adjusting Upper Tilt Locking Collar
.
1.
Loosen the set screw that secure the tilt locking collar to the tilt slide.
±
WARNING
Warning indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
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.
The back height, seat depth, back angle, seating system, tilt angle, seat height, size/position of the rear wheels, size/position
of the front casters, as well as the user condition directly relate to the stability of the wheelchair. Any change to one or any
combination of the eleven may cause the wheelchair to decrease in stability. These adjustments MUST be performed by a
qualified technician.
DO NOT operate the wheelchair when the seat frame is in the anterior (forward) tilt position (frame stops in the lower
position and approximately 5°
forward tilt). Serious bodily injury may occur to the patient and the assistant(s).
TO HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS/ASSISTANTS:
Make sure the occupant of the wheelchair is properly positioned.
ALWAYS engage both wheel locks.
After any adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely and locking
collars are positioned at the same position on the tilt slide.
This procedure adjusts the degree of tilt that the wheelchair returns to for normal operation. If the amount of tilt MUST be
limited. Refer to Adjusting Lower Tilt Locking Collar
on page 81.