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Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair
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Wheelchair Tie Down Restraints (TRRO or TRBKTS)
Lifting
WARNING
TRRO includes four factory-installed transport brackets and a wheelchair anchored pelvic belt. TRRO has been crash-
tested in accordance with ANSI/RESNA WC Vol 1 Section 19 Frontal Impact Test requirements for wheelchairs with a 168
lb crash dummy, which corresponds to a person with a weight of 114 to 209 lbs.
TRBKTS includes four factory-installed wheelchair transport brackets. TRBKTS has not been crash-tested in accordance
with WC 19. Use these transport brackets only to secure an unoccupied wheelchair during transport.
Only use the transport brackets included with TRRO and TRBKTS for the purposes described in this manual.
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. It is Invacare’s position that users of wheelchairs should be
transferred into appropriate seating in vehicles for transportation and use be made of the restraints made available by the
auto industry. Invacare cannot and does not recommend any wheelchair transportation systems.
Refer to Transport Ready Option on page 57for more information about transporting the wheelchair.
Only use the transport brackets included with TRRO and TRBKTS for the purposes described in this manual.
WARNING
DO NOT attempt to lift the wheelchair by any removable (detachable) parts. Lifting by means of any removable
(detachable) parts of the wheelchair may result in injury to the user or damage to the wheelchair.
DO NOT use the spreader bar or stroller handles for lifting or transporting the wheelchair. DO NOT use the spreader
bar as a weight bearing support.