Invacare Compass XE - Manual (Page 4)

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The Solara wheelchair revolutionized the
tilt-in-space wheelchair when it was first
introduced at the turn of the millennium. Five
years later Invacare raised the benchmark with
the Solara 2G-a giant step forward in design,
aesthetics, functionality and most importantly,
benefit to the consumer.
Simply Better
Keep it simple. Too many nuts, bolts and moving
parts on a wheelchair can take a great concept and
make it too complex. The Solara 2G wheelchair is a
noticeable departure from other tilt-in-space
designs. It’s clean, simple and refined in both design
and finish.
Weight Shift Tilt-in-Space
The weight shift design of the Solara 2G eliminates
tilting the user around a fixed pivot point. As tilt is
initiated, the pivot point on the Solara moves nearly
constantly along the gear rack to help maintain the
position of the user’s center-of-gravity. By keeping
the user’s center-of-gravity relatively constant, the
falling sensation associated with pivot point tilts is
greatly reduced. This diminishes the startle reflex
from the falling sensation which can trigger exten-
sion, interrupting therapy and other daily activities.
Ease of Tilt
The Solara 2G is easy to tilt – even when there is a
small caregiver, customized seating system and
larger user. When the caregiver pulls the tilt triggers
on the Solara 2G, the seat remains in place until the
caregiver is ready to initiate the tilt. Applying a
small amount of force to both push handles begins a
smooth tilt operation that is both easier for the care-
giver and more comfortable for the user.
Durability
The Solara 2G is built to last! Unlike aluminum gear
racks, the Solara 2G steel gear rack and teeth won’t
wear prematurely. The design uses a steel gear rack
and multiple, cable-activated teeth for a secure hold
in a tilted position.
The welded aluminum side frames of the Solara 2G
provide a solid base designed to withstand the
demands of the toughest tilt-in-space wheelchair
users.
And you can have confidence knowing that Invacare-
designed wheelchairs pass rigorous performance
testing and are backed by a lifetime limited warranty
on frames and crossbraces.
Lightweight
The weight of a tilt-in-space wheelchair can make a
dramatic impact on the life of the user and care-
givers. The Solara 2G is now the lightest weight
adult tilt-in-space wheelchair in its class – a full
20 lb. lighter than the original Solara.
Self-propellers have not only a flared front end for
foot placement, but also a tilt-in-space frame that
approaches the weight of an ultralightweight
wheelchair.
Caregivers will find the Solara 2G easier to maneuver
and lift into a van or car than previous models.
Transport Tie-Down Options
Transport Ready
Option (TRO*) is
available as an
option on the
Solara 2G. In
accordance with
today’s
ANSI/RESNA
W/C 19 stan-
dard, Invacare has crash-tested the Solara with its
popular Personal Back ™ 10 back cushion and Infinity ®
seat cushion, but offers transport tie-down brackets
on the chair for use with other seating systems as
another option.**
* Invacare recommends that wheelchair users NOT be
transported in vehicles of any kind while in wheel-
chairs. As of this date, the U.S. Department of
Transportation has not approved any tie-down systems
for transportation of a user while in a wheelchair in a
moving vehicle of any type.
** The TRRO Transport Ready Option selection on the
Solara order form includes transport brackets, a
wheelchair-anchored pelvic belt and transport locking
pins. The Personal Back 10 and Infinity cushion must
also be purchased with this option at an additional
charge. No seating system is included in the base
price of the wheelchair. Invacare has not performed
crash testing of any seating systems.
New heat-shrunk tubing around the hub lock
cables along with an innovative foot-pedal
assembly are designed to limit the cables from
flexing further, improving durability.
Vent tray brackets are able to adjust with the
width of the frame and vertically in 3/4 inch
increments.
Essential for caregiver comfort, back cane
height adjustment is now standard when you
order the adjustable angle stroller handle.
Invacare
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Solara
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ilt-in-Space Wheelchair
Tie-down brackets are attached to seat frame
and clearly marked.
Invacare ® Solara ® 2G Adult Tilt-in-Space Wheelchair
The new adjustable angle stroller handle offers
easier adjustment and a more rigid handle when
locked. Also you choose whether the release
buttons mount on the inside or the outside.
New dual-point arms have height adjustability
and flip back easily for transfers.