Quickie Salsa M, Instructions For Use Manual

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SALSA/SALSA M
3
Rev.5.0
1.0 Your Wheelchair 7
2.0 How to use this manual 7
2.1 Introduction 7
2.2 Guarantee 7
2.3 Warranty conditions 7
3.0 Label Explantation / Word definitions 8
3.1 Definitions of words used in this manual 8
3.2 Label explanations 9
4.0 General safety warning and user tips 11
4.1 General warnings 11
4.2 Features and options 11
4.3 Kerbs 11
4.4 Routine service 11
4.5 Brake release 11
4.6 EMC - Radio transmitting devices. 12
4.7 Emergency braking 12
4.8 Sharp turns 12
4.9 Batteries 12
4.10 Tyres 12
4.11 Weight limit 13
4.12 Wheelchair motors 13
4.13 Hot surfaces 13
4.14 Wheelchair range 13
4.15 Road use 13
4.16 Adverse conditions 14
4.17 Ramps 14
4.18 Transfer to and from the chair 14
4.19 Lift and tilt modules 14
4.20 Anti-tips 15
4.21 Use on a slope 15
4.22 Using a vehicle mounted passenger lift 15
4.23 Creep mode 16
4.24 Stability of your wheelchair 16
4.25 Wheels 16
4.26 Rear view mirror 17
4.27 Crutch holder 17
4.28 Lights and indicators 17
4.29 Swing away tray 17
4.30 Using a kerb climber 17
4.31 Lap belt (Standard Seat) 19
4.32 Lap strap Rehab Seat 20
4.32 VR2 Controller (Fig. 4.21) 21
5.0 Preparing your wheelchair for use 21
5.1 Handling the wheelchair 21
5.2 Preparation for transportation or storage 21
5.3 Re-Assembling 22
5.4 Brake release 22
5.5 Drive wheel suspension Salsa 24
5.6 Control joystick unit position 2 4
5.7 Getting ready to drive 24
5.8 Standard Armrests 25
5.9 Leg Rests 30
6.0 Seating 34
6.1 Firm seat board 34
6.2 Seat cushions 34
6.3 Removable seat covers 34
6.4 Backrest upholstery 34
6.5 JAY backrests 3 4
6.6 Manual angle adjustment of the Rehab fixed back 3 4
6.7 Standard Seat width adjustment 3 4
6.8 Rehab seat depth 35
6.9 Standard Seat height adjustment 3 5
6.10 Standard Seat Depth Adjustment 3 6
6.11 Backrest Angle Adjustment 3 6
6.12 Back Height Adjustment 3 7
6.13 Manual adjustable backrest (Standard seat) 3 9
6.14 Manual setting of the seat angle on the SALSA 39
6.15 Manual adjustable backrest (manual recline, Rehab) 4 0
6.16 JAY backrests 4 0
6.17 Headrest 40
6.18 Powered Seating 41
7.0 Control System 43
7.0 R-net control system information 43
7.1 VR2 control system information 43
7.2 VR2-L 46
7.3 VR2 Dual control unit 47
8.0 Troubleshooting using the VR2 49
9.0 Controller Mounts 51
9.1 General warnings: 51
9.2 Attendant control: 51
9.3 Parallel swing-away control: 51
9.4 Centre bar mount control (R-net) 52
9.5 Tray mount control (R-net) 52
9.6 Swing-away tray mounted centre control (R-net) 52
9.7 Forus control (R-net) 52
9.8 Emergency stop button 53
9.9 Powered swing away arm (R-net) 53
10.0 Speciality Controls 54
10.1 Proximity head array 54
10.2 Driving with the head array (Fig 10.1) 54
10.3 Proportional head control 54
10.4 Sip and puff control and buddy buttons 55
10.5 HMC mini joystick as a chin control or hand control 5 5
10.6 Proportional chin control (Fig.11.8) 55
10.7 Micro pilot Joystick 5 5
11.0 Batteries and charging 56
11.1 Batteries Salsa (Fig. 11.1 - 11.5) 56
11.2 Batteries Salsa M (Fig. 11.6 - 11.12) 57
11.3 Safety cut-outs 58
11.4 General battery information 58
11.5 Maintenance free batteries 58
11.6 Battery care 58
11.7 Maintenance free battery care plan 58
11.8 General charger information 59
11.9 Charger safety features 59
11.10 Connecting the charger and charging 59
11.11 Charger safety and caution notes 59
11.12 The range of your vehicle 60
11.13 Common battery statements 60
11.14 Battery warranty 61
12.0 Transportation 62
12.1 Transportation warnings: 62
12.2 Occupant restraint instructions 63
12.3 Special shipping requirements: 63
12.4 Crash testing on the SALSA, all models. 64
12.5 The tie down label and placement 64
12.6 Securing the wheelchair into the vehicle 65
13.0 Maintenance and Cleaning 66
13.1 Tyre maintenance and pressures 66
13.2 Tyre wear 66
13.3 Drive wheel tyre repair 66
13.4 Removing the castor wheel 68
13.5 Cleaning your wheelchair 69
13.6 Inspection of the upholstery/seating 69
13.7 Cleaning seating 69
13.8 Cleaning controls 70
13.9 Lighting bulb exchange procedure 70
13.10 Electrical connections 70
13.11 How to connect the cables to the batteries 70
13.12 Controller access 73
13.13 Storage 73
13.14 Authorised Sunrise Medical service agents 73
13.15 Recommended maintenance routines 74
13.16 Performance checks 75
14.0 Specification sheets 76
15.0 Service History 80
16.0 Disposal 80
17.0 SALSA - SALSA M Battery Wiring Diagram 82