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Invacare, Solara, 2g adult tilt-in-space wheelchair – Invacare Compass XE User Manual

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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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2G Adult T

ilt-in-Space Wheelchair

Tie-down brackets are attached to seat frame
and clearly marked.

Invacare

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Solara

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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.