Solara Contracture Footplate Retro Fit Kit
Assembly, Installation and Operating Instructions
Kit Nos. 1095340, 1095341, 1095342, 1095343, 1095344, 1095345, 1095346
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE: Check all parts for shipping damage. In case of
damage, DO NOT use. Contact Carrier/Invacare for further instructions.
3. Remove the back canes. Refer to
4. Remove the allen screw, spacer and locknut that
SAFETY SUMMARY
The following recommendations are made for the safe
and proper installation and use of the Contracture
Footplate Retro Fit Kit:
GENERAL WARNINGS
DO NOT install this equipment without first reading and understanding this instruction sheet. If you
are unable to understand the W arnings, Cautions
and Instructions, contact a healthcare professional, dealer or technical personnel if applicable,
before attempting to install this equipment - otherwise, injury or damage may occur.
INST ALLATION WARNINGS
After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure that all attaching hardware
is tightened securely.
This kit contains the following:
DESCRIPTION QTY
Contracture Assembly (Right Side) 1
Contracture Assembly (Left Side) 1
Insert Tube (Crossmember Assembly) 1
Outer Tube (Crossmember Assembly) 1
5. Remove the shoulder screw and locknut securing
6. Repeat STEPS 4-5 for opposite side of seat frame.
7. Lift up to remove the seat frame from the base frame.
NOTE: When reassembling the seat frame, the front
crossbrace will be replaced with the crossmember assembly (insert tube and outer tube) provided in this kit
and will be secured with the EXISTING mounting screws.
NOTE: Right and left sides of the seat frame are determined by sitting in the wheelchair.
8. On the left hand side of the seat frame, remove the
9. Pull the left hand side of the seat frame away from
10. Remove the EXISTING mounting screw, and locknut
INSTALLING THE CONTRACTURE
FOOTPLATE ASSEMBLY
Installing the Crossmember Assembly
(FIGURE 1)
NOTE: Refer to the GENERAL WARNINGS and INSTALLATION WARNINGS in the
instruction sheet.
NOTE: Invacare recommends that two (2) people perform this procedure.
SAFETY SUMMARY of this
11. Remove the front crossbrace from the brace support
12. Insert one end of the insert tube into the front right
13. Align mounting holes in the end of the insert tube with
14. Slide the outer tube over the insert tube as shown in
REMOVING/INSTALLING THE BACK CANES in PROCEDURE 5
of the Service Manual, part number 1085787.
secure the link bracket to the lower seat frame as
shown in DETAIL “A” of FIGURE 1.
the rear of the seat frame to the bearing housing as
shown in DETAIL “A” of FIGURE 1.
two (2) EXISTING mounting screws and locknuts that
secure the front and rear crossbraces to the brace
supports of the seat frame as shown in DETAIL “B”
of FIGURE 1.
the front and rear crossmembers.
that secures the other end of the front crossbrace to
the front right hand side brace support of the seat
frame as shown in DETAIL “B” of FIGURE 1.
and discard.
hand side brace support.
the brace support and secure with the EXISTING
mounting screw and locknut.
DETAIL “B” of FIGURE 1.
NOTE: Take note of position and orientation of the mounting hardware for reassembly.
1. If necessary, remove the seating system from the
wheelchair. Refer to the seating systems Owner’s
Manual supplied with the wheelchair.
2. Remove the seat pan. Refer to
STALLING THE SEAT PAN in PROCEDURE 4 of
the Service Manual, part number 1085787.
REMOVING/IN-
15. Align the brace supports of the left hand side of the
seat frame with the front and rear crossmembers.
16. Insert the front and rear crossmembers into the brace
supports of the left hand side of the seat frame. Reinstall
the two (2) EXISTING mounting screws and locknuts.
1
Seat Frame
(Rear)
DETAIL “A”
Seat Frame
2. Align the mounting holes of the contracture footplate
assembly with two (2) desired mounting positions of
the crossmember assembly.
3. Secure the contracture assembly to the crossmember
assembly with two (2) mounting screws, washers and
locknuts provided. Securely tighten.
4. If necessary, repeat STEPS 1-6 for the other contracture assembly.
Bearing
Housing
Lower Seat Frame
Shoulder Screw
Locknut
Base
Frame
DETAIL “B”
Crossbrace
(Rear)
Seat
Frame
Brace Support
Locknut
Seat Frame
Mounting Screws
Lock Nuts
Spacer
Allen
Screw
Link
Bracket
Brace Support
Outer Tube
Insert Tube
FIGURE 1 - INST ALLING THE CROSSMEMBER
ASSEMBL Y
Installing the Contracture Assembly - Forward
Mount (FIGURE 2)
NOTE: Refer to the GENERAL WARNINGS and INSTALLATION WARNINGS in the
instruction sheet.
NOTE: The number of mounting positions on the contracture assembly may vary due to the width of the wheelchair.
1. Align the mounting holes of the outer tube with the
mounting holes of the insert tube of the crossmember
assembly.
SAFETY SUMMARY of this
Washers
Lock Nuts
Mounting Holes
Insert Tube
Outer Tube
Contracture
Assembly
Mounting Screws
FIGURE 2 - REMOVING/INST ALLING THE
CONTRACTURE ASSEMBLY - FORWARD MOUNT
Installing the Contracture Assembly Reversed Mount (FIGURE 3)
NOTE: Refer to the GENERAL WARNINGS and INSTALLATION WARNINGS in the
instruction sheet.
1. Remove the contracture footplate. Refer to CONTRACTURE FOOTPLATE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
in this instruction sheet.
2. Align the mounting holes of the contracture footplate
assembly with two (2) desired mounting positions of
the crossmember assembly.
3. Secure the contracture assembly to the crossmember
assembly with two (2) mounting screws, washers and
locknuts provided. Securely tighten.
4. Reinstall the contracture footplate. Refer to
TURE FOOTPLATE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT.
5. If necessary, repeat STEPS 1-4 for the other contracture assembly.
Washers
Lock Nuts
Insert
Tube
Mounting
Holes
SAFETY SUMMARY of this
CONTRAC-
Outer Tube
Mounting
Screws
Contracture Assembly
FIGURE 3 - REMOVING/INST ALLING THE
CONTRACTURE ASSEMBLY - REVERSED MOUNT
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