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Instructions for Use

Salsa M

Mini

Powered Wheelchair

000690713

Summary of Contents for Salsa M2 Mini

Page 1: ...Instructions for Use Salsa M2 Mini Powered Wheelchair 000690713...

Page 2: ...y of fitting variants as well as the modular design mean that it can be used by those who cannot walk or have limited mobility e g because of Paralysis Loss of extremity leg amputation Extremity defec...

Page 3: ...ounts 47 9 1 General warnings 47 9 2 Attendant control 47 9 3 Parallel swing away control 47 9 4 Centre bar mount control R net 48 9 5 Tray mount control R net 48 9 6 Swing away tray mounted centre co...

Page 4: ...4 SALSA M2 Mini Rev 1 0 Armrest Legrest Controller Cushion Front castor Footplate Drive wheel Side Guard Backrest Batteries Rear castors Salsa Mini...

Page 5: ...rise Medical Thorns Road Brierley Hill West Midlands DY5 2LD Phone 0845 605 66 88 Fax 0845 605 66 89 www SunriseMedical co uk 2 0 How to use this manual 2 1 Introduction Please keep a note of your loc...

Page 6: ...brushes etc 7 The above warranty conditions apply to all wheelchair parts for models purchased at full retail price 8 Under normal circumstances no responsibility will be accepted where the wheelchai...

Page 7: ...h HOT Attached to Joystick WARNING Do not drive your wheelchair on a slope with the backrest reclined and or the seat lifted WARNING Danger of finger entrapment WARNING Maximum user weight is 140 kg T...

Page 8: ...ower Tilt and power Lift Tilt modules are factory fitted for optimum stability and for conformance to strict standard requirements Changing the fitted position of the module can reduce the stability o...

Page 9: ...mount and dismount any kerbs in your wheelchair Do not attempt to climb or descend a series of steps It is unsafe to do so and could cause personal injury or damage the wheelchair The Salsa M2 Mini i...

Page 10: ...his manual especially the pressure of the tyres 4 6 EMC Radio transmitting devices WARNING When operating two way radio walkie talkies C B amateur radio public mobile radio and other powerful transmit...

Page 11: ...eelchair but also the upholstery material and armrests when standing in the sun 4 14 Wheelchair range The range of your wheelchair can be affected by many factors such as user weight terrain ambient t...

Page 12: ...the ramp head on and exercise caution CAUTION Please ensure your ramp is suitable for the product you are transporting 4 18 Transfer to and from the wheelchair WARNING Sunrise Medical recommend that y...

Page 13: ...forward to prevent the tendency for the front wheels to lift 4 21 2 Gradients descents WARNING On descents it is important not to let the wheelchair accelerate beyond its normal level of ground speed...

Page 14: ...more different body proportions of a wheelchair user affect stability for example Lower limb wasting or amputation Obesity Increased upper torso mass Upper torso height WARNING The power Tilt and powe...

Page 15: ...break or could cause the wheelchair to become unstable Do not leave lit cigarettes or other heat sources on the tray as this could cause the tray to deform and mark Ensure that all extremities and cl...

Page 16: ...ckle into the female buckle until a click is heard Fig 4 15 To fit the lap strap Place the strap loosely across the seat with the buckle closed Fig 4 16 Pass the other ends of the strap through the ga...

Page 17: ...ould cause the user to slip down and cause serious injury Check lap strap and securing components at regular intervals for any signs of fray or damage Replace if necessary When servicing check for cor...

Page 18: ...ratically or shows abnormal signs of heating sparks or smoke Turn the control system off at once and consult your Sunrise approved dealer R net Control Please refer to your R net Owner s Manual for de...

Page 19: ...o the user or to the wheelchair NOTE See section 12 6 for hoisting instructions 5 4 Brake release SALSA M2 Mini Fig 5 6 5 8 By rotating the red lever inwards on both sides of the motor the brakes are...

Page 20: ...disengaging the freewheel Never attempt to disengage the brake release mechanism whilst sitting in the wheelchair especially on a slope Always ensure the Brake release levers are returned to the drive...

Page 21: ...Allen screws Fig 5 15 A Slide the Armrest to it s new position Retighten the two Allen screws WARNING Ensure all screws are fully tightened prior to use especially when transporting your wheelchair T...

Page 22: ...cal stop Guide it in its downward movement and do not let it fall on its own 5 8 2 Standard and Recline Armrest Fine Height Adjustment up to 25 mm 1 Use a 5 0 mm Allen key hexagon wrench to loosen the...

Page 23: ...26 to match the desired height designated in the Configuration Chart Fig 5 35 on next page 5 Replace both sets of armrest adjustment ring bolts according to the configuration chart overleaf Fig 5 29...

Page 24: ...ITION C STANDARD CONFIGURATION CHART BACKREST ANGLE Degrees ARMREST HEIGHT mm SETTING RING POSITION 4 305 254 A 4 252 229 B 0 305 254 A 0 252 229 B 4 305 267 A 4 279 229 B 8 305 229 B 12 305 229 B 12...

Page 25: ...A 2 Slide the arm pad forward or backward as required 3 Retighten both adjustment screws A Use 10 N m or 88 5 in lb of torque Fig 5 30 5 31 WARNING Ensure the two Allen screws are fully tightened prio...

Page 26: ...the wheelchair under any circumstances As with all moving parts be careful not to trap your fingers 5 9 1 Uni Leg rest removal To swing away the leg rest Depress the retaining catch and swing the leg...

Page 27: ...retaining catch and swing the leg rest out Fig 5 39 Lift the leg rest up and off if removal is required Fig 5 40 To refit Line up the holes and studs Fig 5 41 Drop the leg rest into the receiver Push...

Page 28: ...Standard Seat Hanger depth adjustment Remove both sets of 5mm hanger depth adjustment bolts Fig 5 45 Slide both hanger receivers to the desired location Fig 5 46 inset B Replace both sets of depth ad...

Page 29: ...to suit Tighten the pich bolt Ensure the bolts screws are firmly located and tightened prior to use Fig 5 48 Fig 5 48 1 5 9 6 Manual Centre Mount Leg rest To adjust the foot rest length Remove the bo...

Page 30: ...ator buttons that has the seat icon on it to select actuator mode Operate the joystick left or right to select the actuator required actuator 1 or actuator 2 Selection is indicated via the lighting of...

Page 31: ...adjusted in tension to the individual s requirements Tension adjustable back To change the shape and or tension of the Optima backrest remove the padded cover from the rear of the backrest and expose...

Page 32: ...two people carry out this action Avoid pivoting the seat more than 60 rearwards Remove the 2 socket studs from the back seat posts Lift lower the seat to the required position Align the holes then re...

Page 33: ...backrest NOTE The index bolt A may be in a different starting position than shown below in Fig 6 11 2 Tilt the backrest assembly forward or backward to the desired angle See angle configurations belo...

Page 34: ...den Phillips head bolts Fig 6 16 Fig 6 16 4 Remove the 4mm towel bar bolts and the towel bar Fig 6 17 Fig 6 17 NOTE This step is not necessary in every case If the push handles are high enough the tow...

Page 35: ...bar and the towel bar bolts Use 10 N m or 88 5 in lb of torque Fig 6 21 NOTE The towel bar may be repositioned at this point as well Fig 6 21 9 Replace both top upholstery bolts Ensure the bolts thre...

Page 36: ...e angle will stay in the adjusted position If you want to adjust the backrest into the upright position you might need to support the upward motion Fig 6 25 6 12 Manual setting of the seat angle To se...

Page 37: ...krest bracket using the screws and nuts supplied ensuring that they are fully tightened Adjusting the Headrest All The headrest height is changed by loosening the adjustment knob and sliding the inner...

Page 38: ...le of greater than 15 from vertical alters the balance of your wheelchair Never exceed 15 of recline when on any gradient or when driving your wheelchair Operating the powered tilt greater than 9 from...

Page 39: ...he joystick in its operating position as this could damage the actuator R net Control Please refer to your R net Owner s Manual for details 6 15 3 Powered seat tilt The seat can be tilted by operating...

Page 40: ...electronics which in turn supply power to the wheelchairs motors CAUTION Do not use the on off button to stop the wheelchair unless there is an emergency If you do you may shorten the life of the whe...

Page 41: ...m is locked The horn button The horn will sound while this button is depressed Speed Profile decrease button This button decreases the maximum speed setting or if the control system is programmed for...

Page 42: ...ntrols can be found on the previous page Lights and indicators The SALSA can be equipped with lights and indicators Where lights are not factory fitted they may be fitted as an optional extra by an ap...

Page 43: ...ces Actuator button and LED All VR2 dual attendant systems have an actuator button fitted as standard NOTE If the VR2 is programmed with no actuators then this button has no function Wheelchairs with...

Page 44: ...SPEED PROFILE INDICATION SPEED PROFILE DECREASE BUTTON SPEED PROFILE INCREASE BUTTON HAZARDS BUTTON LIGHTS BUTTON ACTUATOR BUTTON INDICATOR BUTTONS VR2 CONTROL PANEL LAYOUT VR2 L CONTROL PANEL LAYOUT...

Page 45: ...e Fig 8 1 Switch on the control system again and try to drive the wheelchair WARNING If the safety circuits operate again switch off and do not try to use the wheelchair Contact your Sunrise Medical A...

Page 46: ...ossibility is that the battery charger is plugged in A joystick fault is indicated Make sure that the joystick is in the centre position before switching on the control system A control system fault i...

Page 47: ...wheelchair Fig 9 1 9 3 Parallel swing away control WARNINGS Before adjusting the swing away arm switch off the controller to avoid accidental displacement of the joystick which would cause unwanted m...

Page 48: ...net WARNING Make sure that the controller is fixed securely to the centre bar Always turn off the power to the controller before moving the controller out of the way 9 5 Tray mount control R net WARN...

Page 49: ...e attendant and or the person sitting in the wheelchair please contact your Sunrise Service agent for adaptation If the direction of movement of the forus attendant control needs to be altered please...

Page 50: ...s in the right and left headpieces are for right and left directional motion respectively The fourth switch is the mode switch and it toggles the head array between forward and reverse and between dri...

Page 51: ...against moisture which makes it suitable to use outdoors and when the joystick isn t used for long periods a hood can be placed over it 10 6 Proportional chin control Fig 10 7 The proportional chin c...

Page 52: ...wards and secure it with the safety bar B Fig 11 2 Lift off the battery lid Fig 11 3 Disconnect the 2 pin Anderson connectors from each battery C Fig 11 3 There are straps available on each battery wh...

Page 53: ...ut a battery care plan for maintenance free batteries This has been agreed between Sunrise Medical and the battery manufacturers to enable you to get the best out of your batteries If a different care...

Page 54: ...ing of different fuses can result in damage to the charger or failure of the charger to operate properly If your charger has been specified for use in Continental Europe it will contain a European two...

Page 55: ...ition are less than perfect The terrain is difficult e g very hilly sloping muddy ground gravel grass snow and ice The vehicle climbs kerbs regularly The ambient temperature is very hot or very cold I...

Page 56: ...Turning off the controls will not reduce the risk Never place the charger directly above the battery being charged gases from the battery will corrode and damage the charger Never smoke or allow a sp...

Page 57: ...away from the wheelchair all auxiliary equipment for example Kerb climbers Tray tables Crutches Loose cushions WARNINGS Alterations or substitutions must not be made to the wheelchairsecurement points...

Page 58: ...evant competent persons 12 2 Occupant restraint instructions WARNINGS The pelvic restraint belt must be worn low across the front of the pelvis Fig 12 2 so that the angle of the pelvic belt is within...

Page 59: ...sed in accordance with the WTORS manufacturer s instructions They must also be checked to make sure that they are sufficiently specified for the weight of the wheelchair and rider WARNINGS All restrai...

Page 60: ...traps to the front tie down loops on the wheelchair Secure the tie down straps to the vehicle floor and tighten The straps should form an angle as close to 45 as possible between the vehicle floor and...

Page 61: ...ed to be secured to prevent unintended movement into other vehicle passengers in the event of a sudden stop or placed in a space reserved for luggage Your wheelchair can be secured by attaching suitab...

Page 62: ...the following instructions please contact your Sunrise Medical Approved Dealer With the drive wheels on the ground use a 5 0 mm Allen key hex wrench to loosen the FOUR studs Fig 13 1 The button head...

Page 63: ...SALSA M2 Mini 63 Rev 1 0 Fig 13 3 Fig 13 1 Fig 13 2 Fig 13 4 Fig 13 5 Fig 13 6 1 2 3 5 4 Fig 13 7 Fig 13 8...

Page 64: ...contact your Sunrise Medical Approved Dealer Use two 13mm spanners to undo axle bolt fig 13 12 remove nyloc nut Withdraw bolt taking care to capture washers located on each side of castor wheel fig 13...

Page 65: ...sinfectants may be used in dilution as specified by their manufacturer Ensure surfaces are rinsed well with clean water and dried thoroughly WARNING Do not use a hose or a pressure washer to clean you...

Page 66: ...replaced in its entirety The individual LED s cannot be replaced CAUTION We recommend the use of Sunrise Medical authorised spare parts only NOTE Be advised that all lighting circuits are electronica...

Page 67: ...ction Avoid pivoting the seat more than 60 rearwards The Battery Cover is secured by hook and eye pads located on the body shroud Use gentle but firm hand pressure to lift the battery cover off Lift o...

Page 68: ...the seat locking screws please refer to section 11 1 WARNING The controller is a non servicable part The controller is a safety critical part Do not attempt a repair If a fault with the controller is...

Page 69: ...itting Check visually only do not handle the gaiter Mounting Make sure that all components of the control system are securely mounted Do not over tighten any securing screws CAUTION Please refer to th...

Page 70: ...and adjusted Make sure that all of the cushions are in place Switch on the hand control Do the lights flash This signifies that there is a fault in the electronic system Refer to section 8 for basic t...

Page 71: ...Dep Programming option Minimum braking distance from max speed 1 2m Seat plane angle 5 30 Depends on option Effective seat depth 41cm 51cm 2 5cm increments Effective seat width 41cm 51cm 2 5cm increm...

Page 72: ...ed on the strong traditions of quality value for money and genuinely caring for our customers We pride ourselves not only on designing and building the most innovative products but also on our commitm...

Page 73: ...tube plugs seat location brackets castor wheels and tyres top shroud Packaging Low density polythene bag cardboard box Upholstery Woven polyester with PVC coatings and expanded combustion modified foa...

Page 74: ...ng Diagram Charger Socket Pin 1 Battery Positive Pin 2 Battery Negative Pin 3 Inhibit 1 2 3 100A 100A BLACK BLACK RED RED YELLOW BATTERY CONNECTOR BATTERY CONNECTOR Fig 17 2 Fig 17 3 AUXILIARY POWER C...

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