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In
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Solara
®
Wheelchair
Invacare
®
Solara
®
Wheelchair
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Weight Shift Tilt-in-Space
The patented weight shift design of the Solara eliminates tilting the user around a fixed pivot point.
As tilt is initiated,the pivot point on the Solara moves forward and down into the chair to 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. The startle reflex resulting
from a falling sensation may result in changes in muscle tone which can interrupt functional activities
or adversely affect positioning.
Durability
Today’s mobility bases are expected to last much longer than in the past. No other tilt-in-space
wheelchair design in its class has as much field-tested experience and proven durability than the
Solara.
The Solara uses a steel gear rack and multiple,cable activated teeth for a secure hold in a tilted
position. The welded steel side frames of the Solara provide a solid base that has proven to
withstand the demands of some of the toughest tilt-in-space wheelchair users.
And you can have confidence knowing that Invacare-designed wheelchairs go through some of the
industry’s most rigorous performance testing before introduction and are backed by a limited
lifetime warranty on frames and crossbraces.
Designed to Meet Positioning Challenges
Seating and positioning needs require a tilt-in-space mobility base to be highly configurable and easy
to use. The Solara can be configured and adjusted to meet a variety of seating and positioning needs.
Optional Dorsi / plantar
adjustable angle footplates
allow you to adjust angle with
foot on footplate.
Adjustable angle rigidizing
handle bar provides the
greatest range of adjustment
for caregivers short or tall.
In
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®
Solara
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Wheelchair
I
ntroducing the Invacare
®
Solara
®
, the premier wheelchair in the Compass
™
Series of adult positioning
wheelchairs by Invacare. Solara is built to last! The design combines revolutionary weight shift tilt-in-space
technology in a frame design that has proven to be durable.
Integrated, welded head tubes
provide maximum durability.
6”x2” semi-pneumatic casters
are a good choice for clearing
thresholds.
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55 Degrees of Tilt
With 45 degrees of posterior tilt,the Solara allows the caregiver to change the user’s
positioning throughout the day for comfort/pain relief,muscle tone management,
pressure relief,feeding/swallowing and postural support. 10 degrees of anterior tilt
facilitates additional positioning or transfers. A simple angle indicator provides caregivers
with a point of reference when positioning the user for different activities.
Stable Base
With a wheelbase shorter than fixed pivot point tilts,the Solara balances the user within
the footprint of the wheelchair. This provides maximum stability even when seating is
mounted in front of the back canes. There is no guesswork or adjustment to balance the
user within the base frame.
A flared front end adds stability to the chair and reduces interference between casters
and legrests for users with tight hamstrings. Additionally,a flared front end provides
clearance for erratic foot propellers such as consumers with traumatic brain injury or
developmental challenges.
Transport Tie Downs
Transport Ready Option (TRO) is now available as an option on the Solara.Crash tested
in accordance with today’s ANSI/RESNA WC19 standard,Invacare has crash tested the
Solara with its popular Personal Back
™
10 and Infinity
®
seat cushions,but offers transport
tie down brackets on the chair for use with other seating systems as another option.*
*The TRRO Transport Ready Option pick on the Solara and Solara Limited order form includes transport brackets, a wheelchair anchored
pelvic belt and transport locking pins. The PersonalBack 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 recommends that wheelchair users NOT be
transported in vehicles of any kind while in wheelchairs. As of this date, the 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.
In
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Solara
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Wheelchair
Front transport tie down
brackets are attached to the
seat frame and clearly
marked.*
Transport locking pins should
be used to lock gear rack
when chair is transported by
bus or van.*
Rear transport tie down
brackets are mounted where
caregivers can reach.*
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Dimensions
Overall
Flared frame,12",20" or 22"
wheels
Width
*
8.25" plus seat width
Length
**
29.5" short seat frame
32.5" medium seat frame
34.5" long seat frame
Front and rear seat-to-floor heights
***
Caster & Wheel
6" & 12"
16"-18.25"
6" & 20"
17"-18.25"
6" & 22"
n/a
8" & 12"
18"-19.25"
8" & 20"
18"-19.25"
8" & 22"
19.25"
*Measurement taken at widest point on each wheel.
Contact our specials department for frame modification that may reduce overall
width of chair.
**Measurement taken without front riggings and anti-tippers.
***A 2" lower seat-to-floor height is obtainable when attaching the seat pan/seating
system to the crossmembers instead of the seat rails.
Invacare Corporation
www.invacare.com
USA
One Invacare Way
Elyria,Ohio
44035-4190
(800) 333-6900
Canada
570 Matheson Blvd.E.
Unit 8
Mississauga,Ontario
L4Z 4G4 Canada
(800) 668-5324
Invacare, Infinity and
Solara are registered
trademarks and Yes, you
can., the blue medallion
design, Compass and
Personal Back are trade-
marks of Invacare
Corporation.
Specifications are subject
to change without
notification.
Accessories and seating
products shown
in the photographs
are not necessarily
included in the
base price of
wheelchair. Refer to
current price list located
at www.invacare.com.
Patent pending.
‘‘Invacare says ‘Yes, you
can
™
,’ and I couldn’t have
said it better myself.’’
•Center-of-gravity remains consistent throughout 55º tilt
range
•Dramatically shorter wheelbase
•Positive locking tilt mechanisms
•Easy to read tilt angle indicator
•Flared front-end provides more space for consumer’s feet
•350 lb. weight capacity with heavy-duty option
•Adjustable depth, adjustable angle back
•Telescoping rigging receivers to provide fine tune
adjustment and caster clearance
•Attendant foot operated wheel lock with 12" wheel
option
•Seat-to-floor heights as low as 14" and as high as 19.25"
to accommodate different transfer options
•One axle plate accommodates all wheel sizes
•Transport tie down option available
•Reclining back option available
Highlights
Specifications
Knee-to-heel
†
min.
max.
90
º
Swingaway
2.5"
9.25"
70
º
Tapered
12.75"
16.25"
70
º
Swingaway
13.5"
16.5"
70
º
Swingaway MFX
5.75"
11.75"
60
º
Swingaway
13.5"
17.5"
60
º
Swingaway MFX
9"
12.5"
Elevating Legrest
††
15.5"
20"
Arm heights
†††
(range adjusts in 1" increments)
Adjustable height dual-point
8.5"-12.5" conventional only
T-Arm
6"-10" add .5" for upholstered
armpads
8"-14" add 1" for upholstered
armpads
Cane options
Fixed-height
Straight cane 20",24"
†AT5543 reduces maximum knee-to-heel distance by 1.5."
††Measurement taken from front of seat pan to back of footrest
†††Measurement taken from top of seat rail to top of armrest.
ANSI/RESNA W/C19 sec 6.2 Presale Literature Notification
A.Minimum turning radius 26.4".
Minimum turn-around width 42.4"
(17" W Medium Frame chair without footrests).
B.Solara wheelchairs with Long Frame may be longer than 1220 mm exceeding the ADA definition of a common
wheelchair and the minimum length requirements of lifts on public vehicles, and may therefore present particular difficulties
accessing some vehicles.
C.Total wheelchair mass = 72.5 lb (32.9 kg) -including front riggings, wheel locks, seat pan, TRO brackets, wheelchair
anchored pelvic belt
Does not include seating
D.Average lateral dummy displacement = approximately .657" (16.7 mm)
E.Overall Score = 12
Overall Rating = C
F.
i.The Solara
®
tested was sized to accommodate a 170 lb. test dummy. (Medium Frame. 17"W X 18D". 60 degree front
rigging. 12" composite wheels. 12" pneumatic flat-free tires. Invacare
®
Infinity
®
seat cushion. Invacare Personal Back
™
10
seat system. 8" composite/pneumatic flat free casters.)
ii.The Solara tested was tied down using four tie-down brackets - 2 brackets located near the front of the seat frame
and 2 brackets located on the rear of base frame.
iii.The Solara was tested with a 170 lb. test dummy
iv.The Solara tested used a wheelchair anchored pelvic belt and vehicle anchored shoulder belt
v.The Solara tested complies with the performance requirements of ANSI/RESNA W/C19 sec 5.3.
G.For all types of vehicles, the Solara requires four SAE J2249-compliant tie down strap assemblies for effective securement.
H.When the TRRO or TRBKTS option is selected, the Solara provides a location for anchoring of an Invacare.-
provided pelvic belt. This belt has been tested in accordance with ANSI/RESNA W/C19.
I.
The wheelchair anchored pelvic belt is supplied by Invacare.
© 2004
Invacare Corporation
Form No. 04-036
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