ZIPPIE SALSA R
2
/ ZIPPIE SALSA M
2
11
Rev.2.0
4.7 Emergency braking
There are three ways to stop your wheelchair:
1. Simplest and safest way to stop the wheelchair is to
release the joystick (see Hand Control section 7). This
will bring the chair to a halt in a controlled manner.
2. Pulling back the joystick will brake the chair abruptly with
a fast stop
3. Switching the control system off whilst the chair is in
motion will also bring the chair to a halt.
WARNING!
• Switching the control system off is only to be used in
an emergency situation as the stopping action is very
abrupt.
• Sunrise Medical recommend the use of a lap strap at
all times.
4.8 Sharp turns
DANGER!
Full speed turns should not be attempted. If you need
to turn sharply you must reduce your speed with the
joystick or speed setting. This is particularly important
when travelling across or down a slope. Disregarding this
advice could lead to your wheelchair tipping over.
4.9 Batteries
Your wheelchair is supplied as standard from Sunrise
Medical with maintenance-free batteries. These only
require regular charging. Before charging, please read
section 11 in this manual.
WARNING!
Do not, under any circumstances, tamper with the
batteries. If in any doubt contact your local Sunrise
Medical authorised dealer.
CAUTION!
Before using your vehicle for the very first time, please
charge your batteries for a period of 24 hours.
Please remember that you have no braking facility when
the Brake release, (freewheel), levers are moved from the
normal drive position to the freewheel position, Fig. 4.1, Fig
4.2, (Zippie Salsa M
2
); Fig 4.3 and Fig 4.4 Zippie Salsa R
2
).
DANGER!
• Always ensure an attendant is with you when bringing
the chair into the freewheel mode.
• The wheelchair must never be left with one or both
levers in the freewheel position.
For an enhanced description of this facility and its
limitations to use, please see later section at 5.4.
Fig. 4.3
Fig. 4.4
Fig. 4.1
Fig. 4.2
4.6 EMC - Radio transmitting devices.
WARNING!
When operating two-way radio, walkie-talkies, C.B.,
amateur radio, public mobile radio and other powerful
transmitting devices the wheelchair should be brought to a
halt and turned off.
The operation of cordless, mobile telephones and cell
phones including hands-free devices is permitted but if
abnormal operation of the wheelchair is encountered then
the chair must be brought immediately to a halt and turned
off.
NOTE:
The electrical systems of the wheelchair may
disturb the performance of alarm systems in retail shops.
