Summary of Contents for Sunrise Medical QUICKIE Salsa R2
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Powered Wheelchair Instructions for Use Salsa R & Salsa M 000690705...
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Sunrise Medical is ISO 13485 certified, which ensures When an Attendant Control Module is fitted, the Power quality at all stages of the development and production of Wheelchair may be operated by an assistant on behalf of this wheelchair.
6.12 Back Height Adjustment 13.13 Storage 6.13 Manual adjustable backrest (Standard seat) 13.14 Authorised Sunrise Medical service agents 6.14 Manual setting of the seat angle on the SALSA 13.15 Recommended maintenance routines 6.15 Manual adjustable backrest (manual recline Rehab Seat) 13.16 Performance checks...
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SALSA R Controller Armrest Cushion Legrest Drive wheel Footplate Castor Skirt Guard Backrest Batteries Anti-tips SALSA R / SALSA M Rev.F...
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Salsa M Controller Armrest Cushion Centre Mount Legrest Footplate Drive wheel Front castor Backrest Skirt Guard Batteries Rear castor Rev.F SALSA R / SALSA M...
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Salsa M COMFORT SEAT Comfort back Controller Armrest Comfort cushion Centre Mount Footrest Rear castor Footplate Drive wheel Front castor Dealer signature and stamp SALSA R / SALSA M Rev.F...
1.0 Your Wheelchair 2.0 How to use this manual 2.1 Introduction We at Sunrise Medical want you to get the best out Please keep a note of your local service agent’s address of your SALSA wheelchair. This Owner’s Manual will and telephone number in the space below.
Advice to user that potential damage Medical* to equipment may occur if the advice CAUTION! is not followed * Means the Sunrise Medical facility from which the product was purchased. NOTE: General advice or best practice Additional Notes For Australia Only:...
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3.2 Label explanations Lever position for the LEFT-HAND freewheel mechanism Salsa M (& Lever position for the RIGHT-HAND freewheel mechanism Salsa SALSA from August 2010). (& SALSA from August 2010). Tick = IN DRIVE, Cross = IN FREEWHEEL Tick = IN DRIVE, Cross = IN FREEWHEEL Attached to Joystick WARNING –...
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Labels and their descriptions Battery Label – Warning Instructions and Circuit Diagram Back Rest Recline Seat Lift The power Tilt and power Lift/Tilt modules are factory fitted for optimum stability and for conformance to strict standard Seat Tilt in Space requirements.
Be aware that the wheelchair may come to a sudden Please remember that you have no braking facility when stop during operation. Sunrise Medical recommend the Brake release, (freewheel), levers are moved from that a lap strap be worn at all times.
24V (2x12V) / 60 Ah/20h. Maintenance free abrupt. Dimensions: 197 x 165 x 197 mm. • Sunrise Medical recommend the use of a lap strap at all times. Connector: 3 pins “Neutrik” type 4.8 Sharp turns 4.10 Tyres Your wheelchair tyres can wear depending on use.
4.11 Weight limit 4.14 Wheelchair range The range of your wheelchair can be affected by many DANGER! factors such as user weight, terrain, ambient temperature, use of powered op tions and battery condition. • The user plus items carried should never exceed a total weight of 140Kg, (160Kg Salsa R Rehab Seat).
• Sunrise Medical recommend that you consult your in the grip and traction of your wheelchair. health care professional for assistance in developing...
4.20 Anti-tips 4.21.2 Gradients: descents WARNING! WARNING! • Make sure that anti-tips are not damaged or worn On descents, it is important not to let the wheelchair before using your chair. accelerate beyond its normal level of ground speed. In •...
Furthermore different body proportions of a wheelchair 4.23 Creep mode user affect stability for example: • Lower limb wasting or amputation, Obesity WARNING! • Increased upper torso mass, Upper torso height Please ensure your backrest recline angle relative to floor level, which is a combination of the back recline itself and WARNING! the tilt angle, does not exceed 12°...
4.26 Rear view mirror 4.29.1 Seat stay A seat stay is provided on your powerchair to provide access for service and maintenance. (see section 10 for WARNING! additional information) To avoid injury to people around you please be aware that the mirror protrudes outside the space envelope of WARNING! the chair and could cause injury to someone when driving Do not move the wheelchair with the seat stay in place...
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Kerb climber fitting and removal procedure (RWD base only) This wheelchair is designed to be repaired and assembled by a Sunrise Medical authorised dealer and not the end • Locate the kerb climber bar into the left hand location user. The end user has to disassemble and assemble the bracket and push it into the right hand receiver chair only for transportation (see section 5.2).
4.31 Lap belt (Standard Seat) Fig. 4.15 The lap belt kit. (Fig. 4.14). Fastening the lap strap: Insert the 3 prong male buckle 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..
4.31.1 Lap strap Rehab Seat Fig.4.13 Fig.4.6 Put a washer on the bolt. The 50 mm (2“) Aircraft Buckle Pass the bolt through the lap lap strap. (Fig. 4.6). strap fixing bracket. Put the next washer on to the bolt, (Fig. 4.13). Fig.4.14 Fig.4.7 The 50 mm (2”) Aircraft Padded...
4.32 VR2 Controller (Fig. 4.21) 5.0 Preparing your wheelchair for use 5.1 Handling the wheelchair Battery Level Indicator NOTE: To dismantle the chair for transport or storage no On/Off Button tools are required. Speed List of components when dismantled (components Horn Indicator below are related to the maximum detachable parts and...
Fig.5.2 Fig. 5.1 WARNINGS! • Make sure, when the chair is stored or left in the car or anywhere else, the controller is switched off and the freewheel mechanisms are engaged. • If there is a need to lift the drive unit the big side frame tubes should be used.
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Please ensure the controller is switched off before you 5.4.1 Folding The Gas/Powered Reclining Backrest engage the release levers – Failure to do so will increase (Standard Seat). the force needed to push the chair. WARNING! DANGER! The Lower position of both the Powered Actuator and •...
5.5 Drive wheel suspension Salsa 5.6 Control joystick unit position The Salsa R2 has an effective and adjustable drive wheel suspension system as a standard feature. To match your WARNING! requirements on drive comfort, the tension of the springs at the damper can be adjusted. •...
5.8 Standard Armrests Fig. 5.18.1 5.8.1 Armrests-removing and replacing (Standard Seat). The armrests on both sides of the wheelchair can be flipped up to allow side transfer, (Fig. 5.18). For side transfer flip the armrest all the way up until it goes Fig.
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2.Basic coarse adjustment. PART 1 1. To achieve more than one inch of adjustment, remove the 6mm armrest rotation bolts on both sides of the seat, (Fig.5.23). 2. Remove both armrest assemblies. (Fig.5.24) 3. Remove both sets of 4mm armrest adjustment ring bolts.(Fig.5.25) 4.
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PART 2 1. Loosen the 4mm arm pad angle pivot bolts (A) on both armrests. (Fig.5.30). 2. Loosen the 6mm rotation bolts on both armrests (B). Use the 5mm fine height adjustment screw finish fine tuning the height. Turn counter-clockwise to increase height or clockwise to lower, (Fig.5.31).
POSITION B POSITION A POSITION C STANDARD CONFIGURATION CHART BACKREST ANGLE ARMREST HEIGHT SETTING RING POSITION (Degrees) (mm) 305 - 254 252 - 229 305 - 254 252 - 229 305 - 267 279 - 229 305 - 229 305 - 229 248 - 229 305 - 254 260 - 229...
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5.8.3 Standard Arm pad Position Adjustment (Fig.5.36-5.39) 1. Fine arm pad position adjustments are possible by loosening the 4mm arm pad adjustment bolts (D). (Fig.5.36) 2. If a Controller mount is fitted loosen the fixing bolts that attaches the control mount to the armrest (E), (Fig.5.37).
5.8.4 Arm Rests-removing (Rehab Seat) Reclining arm rest, (Fig.5.41): The arm rests on both sides of the wheel chair can be • Loosen the screw at the rear armrest receiver. removed to allow side transfer. • Slide the armrest extrusion up or down inside the Please refer to your appropriate arm rest type.
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5.9.1 Leg rest removal To swing away the leg rest: • Depress the retaining catch and swing the leg rest out, (Fig.5.44). • Lift the leg rest up and off if removal is required, (Fig.5.45). To refit: • Line up the holes and studs, (Fig.5.46). •...
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5.9.5 Manual Articulating / Elevating Leg rest Fig.5.55 Fig.5.56 To elevate: Pull the leg rest upwards and stop at the desired height. The leg rest will automatically lock in the chosen position. To lower: Push the release lever slowly forward. The leg rest will lower the angle.
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5.9.7 Powered centre mount leg rest, (PCML). Quickie Direct Actuator Control Box: The direct actuator switches can operate any factory WARNING! approved actuator. Operation is dependent on what options are fitted to your wheelchair. To operate the There is an option on the programme of the leg rest that legrest, seat tilt, seat lift or backrest recline;...
Other cushions used should also have Velcro® strips in a similar position to ensure the cushion does not slip off the seat. NOTE: The seat cushions, supplied by Sunrise Medical all have removable covers. 6.3 Removable seat covers The seat covers are all fully removable using zips or...
WARNING! • Connect the front part of the connecter kit to the lower • Sunrise Medical strongly recommend that you holes. contact your approved Sunrise medical servicing • Ensure all fixings are tightend to the correct torque.
6.10 Standard Seat Depth Adjustment 6.11 Backrest Angle Adjustment 1. Remove the 5mm depth adjustment bolts from both 1. Remove the 5mm backrest bracket index bolts (A) on sides of the seat, (Fig.6.11). both sides of the backrest. Loosen the 5mm backrest bracket pivot bolts (B) on both sides of the backrest.
6.12 Back Height Adjustment Fig. 6.15 1. Begin by removing the upholstery cover, (Fig.6.17). Fig. 6.17 2. Loosen the upholstery straps. It is not necessary to remove the upholstery, (Fig.6.18). Fig. 6.18 3. Reinsert and tighten both backrest bracket index bolts 3.
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4. Remove the 4mm towel bar bolts and the towel bar, 7. Replace the backpost adjustment screws. Use 10 N/m (Fig.6.20). or 88.5 in/lb of torque, (Fig.6.23). NOTE: This step is not necessary in every case. If the Fig. 6.23 push handles are high enough, the towel bar bolts might not thread into the push handle tubes.
10. Retighten the upholstery straps, (Fig.6.26). 6.14 Manual setting of the seat angle on the SALSA To set the seat angle, release the bolt fixing the “Banana” bracket between the seat interface module and the seat Fig. 6.26 packer module. Set the seat angle at 0°, 3° or 6° and 9°, then replace and re tighten the bolt between the seat interface module and the seat packer module.
6.15 Manual adjustable backrest (manual recline Fig. 6.30 Rehab Seat) For depth adjustment see section 6.2. To recline the backrest angle, pull the lever at the top of the backrest which operates the gas strut. Hold the lever and adjust the back angle required. If you release the lever, the angle will stay in the adjusted position.
To operate the Backrest Actuators: 6.18 Powered Seating • Push the mode button to select actuator mode Powered adjustable backrest. • Operate the joystick left or right to select the actuator Powered seat Lift. required (actuator 1 or actuator 2). Selection is indicated via the lighting of the orange LED adjacent to the desired actuator number.
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6.18.2 Powered seat lift 6.18.3 Powered seat tilt The seat can lift up to 300 mm by operating it through The seat can be tilted by operating your control system. your control system. VR2 Control: To operate the powered tilt please follow the instructions WARNING! listed in section 6.11.2, but select the actuator button associated with the Tilt function.
7.0 Control System 6.18.4 Quickie Direct Actuator Control Box (Fig.6.33) To operate the backrest, seat lift, seat tilt: 7.0 R-net control system information • Push the relevant toggle switch into the forward position. An alternative control system called R-net is available as •...
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Battery gauge: Operating the control joystick: The battery gauge shows you that the wheelchair is When engaging the main On/Off button, allow a few switched on. It also indicates the status of the wheelchair. seconds prior to moving the joystick. This allows the Refer to chapter 8.
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To programme the controller you need a special re enter drive mode, depress either actuator button programming device (handheld or PC software), which is available through your Sunrise Medical authorised dealer. Wheelchairs with two actuators Depressing either actuator button will enter actuator WARNING! adjustment mode.
The SALSA can be equipped with lights and indicators. CAUTION! Where lights are not factory fitted, they may be fitted as an optional extra by an approved Sunrise Medical If the LED flashes rapidly either a total short circuit, a authorised dealer.
7.3 VR2 Dual control unit Maximum speed button and indicator: wheelchair This shows the maximum speed setting for the Control button and indicator: when the dual attendant system has control. There are This shows which joystick has control. If the red five settings - setting 1 is the slowest speed and setting 5 wheelchair light is on the wheelchair occupants joystick is the highest speed.
WARNING! gauge that are flashing. Go to the number on the list which matches the number of Always consult your Sunrise Medical authorised dealer flashing bars and follow the instructions. when a diagnostic fault has appeared on your hand control.
If the connections are good, try charging the batteries The left hand motor has a bad connection. Check the connections to the left hand motor. The left hand motor has a short circuit to a battery connection. Contact your Sunrise Medical Authorised Dealer The right hand motor has a bad connection.
9.0 Controller Mounts 9.3 Parallel swing-away control: 9.1 General warnings: WARNINGS! • Before adjusting the swing-away arm, switch off the WARNINGS! controller to avoid accidental displacement of the • Do not replace the joystick knob with any joystick which would cause unwanted movement of unauthorised item.
9.4 Centre bar mount control (R-net) 9.7 Forus control (R-net) WARNINGS! WARNING! • Ensure that you set the speed of the forus control to a • Make sure that the controller is fixed securely to the speed that you can comfortably follow. centre bar.
If the direction of movement of the forus attendant control needs to be altered please contact your authorised Powered Swing-away with R-net Chin Control Sunrise Medical dealer for adaptation. Please refer to the R-net Owner’s Manual for details of R-net hand control functions Fig.
For further details refer to the user manual supplied with which can be affected by liquids and radio frequency your module or contact your Sunrise Medical authorised interference. dealer. •...
Ensure that you always have comfortable access to supplied with your module or contact your the controls whilst the chair is moving and make sure Sunrise Medical authorised dealer. that the controller is fixed securely to the chair. Fig. 10.7 Fig.
11.0 Batteries and charging Fig.11.1 WARNING! Please read the owner’s manual supplied with the charger carefully. WARNING! Do not expose any part of the battery to direct heat (i.e. naked flame, gas fire). Fig.11.2 WARNING! When charging always place your charger on a hard surface in a room with good ventilation.
11.2 Batteries Salsa M2 (Fig. 11.6 - 11.12) Fig.11.8 The batteries are contained within the drive unit located under the battery shroud. To remove the batteries: • Release the two handle screws under the front of the seat frame that connect the seat frame with the seat module interface.
Wait until the evening for a full overnight charge. bigger the battery size, weight and, potentially, the greater the distance you can travel. Sunrise Medical only fit as As a general rule, maintenance free batteries take longer standard maintenance free batteries into these types of to fully charge than lead acid batteries.
• When buying replacement batteries or charger always If your charger has been specified for use in Continental consult your Sunrise Medical service agent. Europe it will contain a European two pin plug which does • The charger may be used with other brands of Gel not have a fuse.
‘best’ way to size is the same. Sunrise Medical measure the range of care for your batteries. their vehicles in a consistent and uniform manner, but...
WARNINGS! 11.14 Battery warranty Battery warranties are subject to periods set by the • An extension cord should not be used unless manufacturers. However, most of these warranties are absolutely necessary. subject to a wear and tear clause, and if you genuinely •...
• This wheelchair has been successfully crash tested. the user must be transported whilst in the wheelchair, the Sunrise Medical recommends that you use a suitably following advice must be followed: positioned headrest when being transported in the 12.1 Transportation warnings: wheelchair.
We would recommend in such circumstances that a 12.2 Occupant restraint instructions risk assessment be carried out by your healthcare professional and relevant competent persons. WARNINGS! • The pelvic restraint belt must be worn low across the 12.3 Special shipping requirements: front of the pelvis (Fig 12.2) so that the angle of the The wheelchair may be transported by road, rail, sea or pelvic belt is within the preferred zone of 30°...
12.4 Crash testing on the SALSA, all models. Fig.12.7 A representative SALSA R2 & Salsa M2 wheelchair has been tested in accordance with the dynamic performance requirements specified in ISO 7176-19:2001 “Wheeled Mobility Devices for use in Motor Vehicles” using a Q straint 6 point strap restraint system with double straps at the rear which conform to ISO 10542 or SAE J2249 and was used in accordance with the WTORS manufacturer’s...
12.6 Securing the wheelchair into the vehicle Fig.12.11 (Fig. 12.11 - 12.14) WARNING! All SALSA wheelchairs (RWD/MWD) require a six-point tie down system for transportation as shown in the photographs. On the left rear side: • Use one of the rear tie down restraints, attach it as close as possible on the left rear mounting bracket to an angle of 45°, and tighten securely in accordance with the restraint manufacturers’...
12.7 Using the Dahl Docking System Fig. 12.15 CAUTION! The installation should be performed or supervised by a technician. Read all instructions carefully before proceeding with the installation. To install Docking Plate use Dahl Adaption Kit (M2 #501798 - R2 # 501756) 1.
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5. Mark where to cut the screws. (Fig. 12.19). Fig. 12.19 6. Remove the screws together with the spacer/spacers (Fig. Fig. 12.20 12.20). 7. Cut the screw where the mark is (Fig. 12.21). Fig. 12.21 It is very important that the fitter checks that the length of the bolts are correct.
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9. Attach the five screws together with the plastic Fig. 12.23 spacer/spacers (to prevent the batteries from coming into contact with the nuts) and the lock plate on the underside of the chassis box. Tightening torque: 16-18 Nm/13.3 lb.ft (Fig. 12.23). Please refer to Section 6.6 of this manual for reverse the procedure to replace batteries.
Wheel removal and tyre changing is a safety critical task. maintenance schedule in order to keep your wheelchair in If you do not feel confident in carrying out the following tip top condition. instructions, please contact your Sunrise Medical Approved Dealer. 13.1 Tyre maintenance and pressures •...
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Fig.13.1 Fig.13.5 Fig.13.2 Fig.13.6 Fig.13.3 Fig.13.7 Fig.13.4 Fig.13.8 SALSA R / SALSA M Rev.F...
Castor wheel removal is a safety critical task. If you do not feel confident in carrying out the following instructions, please contact your Sunrise Medical Approved Dealer. • Note which one of the two holes is used to mount the castor wheel.
13.6 Inspection of the upholstery/seating Fig.13.15 Tears, dents, wearing or slackening of upholstery particularly near to metal could result in poor posture or lower levels of comfort and pressure relief. 13.7 Cleaning seating • You can wash all parts of the covers with a gentle- wash detergent at 40°C.
Cleaning controls CAUTION! Clean the control system and the joystick with a cloth dampened with diluted detergent. We recommend the use of Sunrise Medical authorised spare parts only. CAUTION! NOTE: Be advised that all lighting circuits are Be careful when cleaning the joystick.
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SALSA R Fig.13.18 Parts in the battery box, (Fig.13.22): • Flip down support tray for 2 x 12V batteries. • 2 x battery looms with fuse and ring terminals. • Battery link harness with red and grey connectors. Accessing the Batteries •...
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Salsa M Fig.13.25 Parts in the battery box, (Fig.13.22): • Plastic battery box cover for 2 x 12V batteries. • 2 x battery looms with fuse and ring terminals. • Battery link harness with red and grey connectors. Accessing the Batteries •...
13.14 Authorised Sunrise Medical service agents The annual full service must be performed by an approved Sunrise Medical authorised dealer. For a list of approved authorised dealers in your area please contact Sunrise Medical Customer Service at the address in Fig.13.32...
It is recommended that all mandatory safety only, do not handle the gaiter. procedures are strictly adhered to. • No responsibility is accepted by Sunrise Medical for Mounting: any consequence, directly or indirectly, resulting from Make sure that all components of the control system are incorrect use of tools / equipment during any service securely mounted.
Clean wheelchair upholstery ¯ Check battery terminals for tightness etc. ¯ Complete inspection, safety check and service should be made by a Sunrise Medical authorised dealer Daily = Before each use of the wheelchair. SALSA R / SALSA M Rev.F...
14.0 Specification sheets (EN 12184 & ISO 7176-15) Manufacturers (Europe): Operating temperature: - 25°C to 50°C Sunrise Medical GmbH+Co.KG Storage temperature: -40°C to 65°C Kahlbachring 2-4 Moisture resistance: IPx4 69254 Malsch/Heidelberg No restrictions on humidity and air pressure Deutschland Model: Quickie Salsa R...
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Model: Quickie Salsa M (MWD) NOTE: Salsa M2 is also manufactured in the UK: Sunrise Medical Thorns Road ISO7176-15 Min. Max. Comments Brierley Hill Overall length (with legrest) 1150 mm with 70° hanger West Midlands Overall width 600 mm 660 mm max.
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Model: Quickie Salsa R (Heavy Duty) ISO7176-15 Min. Max. Comments Overall length (with legrest) 1100 mm 1140 mm 70° hanger Overall width 580 mm 610 mm 12” / 14” wheels Folded length “ “ Not folding Folded width “ “ Not folding Folded Height “...
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NOTE: Salsa M2 is also ISO7176-15 Min. Max. Comments manufactured in the UK: Overall length (with legrest) 1150 mm 70° hanger Sunrise Medical Thorns Road Overall width 610 mm 660 mm 12” / 14” wheels Brierley Hill Folded length “...
Forwards Pressure Reverse Bearings Emergency stop Wheel nuts Left turn Motors Right turn Wiring Up/Down slope Connections Over obstacles Noise Parking brake Brakes Note: Only use Sunrise Medical parts for service and Brushes repairs Rev.F SALSA R / SALSA M...
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Dealer signature and stamp: SALSA R / SALSA M Rev.F...
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