ZIPPIE SALSA & SALSA
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1.0 Your Wheelchair
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2.0 How to use this manual
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2.1 Introduction
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2.2 Guarantee
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2.3 Warranty conditions
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3.0 Label Explanation / Word definitions
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3.1 Definitions of words used in this manual
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3.2 Label explanations
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4.0 General safety warning and user tips
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4.1 General warnings
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4.2 Features and options
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4.3 Kerbs
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4.4 Routine service
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4.5 Brake release
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4.6 EMC - Radio transmitting devices.
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4.7 Emergency braking
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4.8 Sharp turns
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4.9 Batteries
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4.10 Tyres
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4.11 Weight limit
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4.12 Wheelchair motors
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4.13 Hot surfaces
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4.14 Wheelchair range
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4.15 Road use
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4.16 Adverse conditions
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4.17 Ramps
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4.18 Transfer to and from the chair
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4.19 Lift and tilt modules
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4.20 Anti-tip tubes
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4.21 Use on a slope
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4.22 Using a vehicle mounted passenger lift
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4.23 Creep mode
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4.24 Stability of your wheelchair
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4.25 Wheels
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4.26 Rear view mirror
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4.27 Crutch holder
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4.28 Lights and indicators
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4.29 Swing away tray
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4.30 Using a kerb climber
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4.31 Lap belt
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4.32 VR2 Controller (Fig. 4.21)
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5.0 Preparing your wheelchair for use
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5.1 Handling the wheelchair
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5.2 Preparation for transportation or storage
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5.3 Re-Assembling
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5.4 Brake release
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5.5 Drive wheel suspension
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5.6 Control joystick unit position
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5.7 Getting ready to drive
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5.8 Armrests
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5.9 Legrests
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6.0 Seating
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6.2 Seat cushions
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6.3 Removable seat covers
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6.4 Standard backrest upholstery
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6.5 JAY backrests
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6.6 Seat height adjustment
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6.7 Seat width adjustment
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6.8 Seat Depth Adjustment
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6.9 Backrest Angle Adjustment
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6.10 Back Height Adjustment
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6.11 Manual setting of the seat angle
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6.12 Headrest
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6.13 Powered Seating
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7.0 The VR2 Hand Control Series
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7.1 VR2
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7.2 VR2-L
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7.3 VR2 Dual control unit
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8.0 Troubleshooting Using The VR2
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9.0 Control mounts
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9.1 General warnings
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9.2 Attendant control
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9.3 Parallel swing-away control
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10.0 Batteries and charging
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10.1 Zippie Salsa batteries
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10.2 Safety cut-outs
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10.3 General battery information
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10.4 Maintenance free batteries
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10.5 Battery care
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10.6 Maintenance free battery care plan
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10.7 General charger information
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10.8 Charger safety features
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10.9 Connecting the charger and charging
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10.10 Charger safety and caution notes
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10.11 The range of your vehicle
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10.12 Common battery statements
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10.13 Battery warranty
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11.0 Transportation
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11.1 Transportation warnings:
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11.2 Occupant restraint instructions
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11.3 Crash testing on the Zippie SALSA
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11.4 The tie down label and placement
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11.5 Securing the wheelchair into the vehicle
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12.0 Maintenance and Cleaning
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12.1 Tyre maintenance and pressures
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12.2 Tyre wear
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12.3 Drive wheel tyre repair
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12.4 Removing the castor wheel
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12.5 Cleaning your wheelchair
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12.6 Inspection of the upholstery/seating
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12.7 Cleaning seating
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12.8 Cleaning controls
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12.9 Lighting bulb exchange procedure
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12.10 Electrical connections
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12.11 How to connect the cables to the batteries 60
12.12 Controller access
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12.13 Storage
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12.14 Authorised Sunrise Medical service agents 63
12.15 Recommended maintenance routines
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12.16 Performance checks
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13.0 Specification sheets
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14.0 Service History
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15.0 Disposal
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16.0 ZIPPIE SALSA - SALSA M Battery Wiring 70