SECTION 9—TILT
Solara
®
/Spree GT
™
66
Part No 1125027
Adjusting Upper Tilt Locking Collar
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 9.4.
NOTE: This procedure adjusts the degree of tilt that the wheelchair returns to for normal
operation. If the amount of tilt MUST be limited. Refer to Adjusting Lower Tilt Locking Collar on
page 66.
1. Loosen the set screw that secure the tilt
locking collar to the tilt slide.
2. Repeat STEP 1 for opposite side of
wheelchair.
NOTE: To determine tilt angle relative to the
seat frame, place a magnetic protractor
(available at any hardware store) on the back
and adjust the back until the magnetic
protractor reads desired angle of tilt.
3. Tilt the wheelchair to the desired angle
of tilt.
FIGURE 9.4
Adjusting Upper Tilt Locking
Collar
NOTE: The Solara seat frame is at a 5° back angle relative to the ground.
4. Position the two tilt locking collars against the bearing housing.
NOTE: Before tightening, ensure that the two tilt locking collars are at the same position on the
tilt slide.
5. Securely tighten the two set screws of the tilt locking collars.
Adjusting Lower Tilt Locking Collar
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 9.5.
NOTE: This procedure limits the amount of tilt the wheelchair may have. If adjusting the angle the
wheelchair returns to. Refer to Adjusting Upper Tilt Locking Collar on page 66.
1. Loosen the set screw that secures the tilt locking collar to the tilt slide (Detail “A”).
2. Repeat STEP 1 for opposite side of wheelchair.
NOTE: To determine tilt angle relative to the seat frame, place a magnetic protractor (available at
any hardware store) on the back and adjust the back until the magnetic protractor reads desired
angle of tilt.
3. Tilt the wheelchair to the desired angle of tilt.
4. Position the two tilt locking collars against the bearing housing.
NOTE: Before tightening, ensure that the two tilt locking collars are at the same position on the
tilt slide.
5. Securely tighten the two set screws of the tilt locking collars (Detail “A”).
Set Screw
Upper Tilt
Locking Collar
Tilt Slide
Bearing Housing