Invacare 1080556 - Manual (Page 56)

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 gas cylinders. Use cau-
tion, otherwise injury may occur.
1. Make sure the wheelchair is on a level surface.
2. Engage the wheel locks.
3. Inform the occupant of the wheelchair that the wheelchair is about to be reclined.
4. Make sure occupant's hands and body are clear of all pinch points.
5. Stand behind the wheelchair and grasp the adjustable angle stroller handle firmly.
6. Pull up on the trigger release levers to release the gas cylinders.
7. SLOWLY, squeeze the trigger release levers and perform one (1) of the following:
A. RECLINING - Allow the back to recline to the desired angle.
B. RETURNING TO UPRIGHT POSITION - Pull up and push the stroller handle
towards the front of the wheelchair until the back is in the upright position.
8. When the back reaches desired angle, slowly release the handles of the recliner cable
assemblies.
9. Disengage the wheel locks.
FIGURE 1 - RECLINER OPERATION
Back
Trigger Release
Lever
RECLINER BACK OPTION
RECLINER BACK OPTION