Sunrise Medical QUICKIE SALSA Directions For Use Manual
Sunrise Medical QUICKIE SALSA Directions For Use Manual

Sunrise Medical QUICKIE SALSA Directions For Use Manual

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  • Page 1 Directions for use QUICKIE SALSA...
  • Page 2 If in doubt a health care professional should be involved to ensure the user is not exposed to unacceptable risks. Sunrise Medical is ISO 9001 certified, which ensures quality at all stages of the development and production of this wheelchair.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    12.12 Controller access ............37 5.2 Preparation for transportation or storage ..... 14 12.13 Storage ................ 37 12.14 Authorised Sunrise Medical service agents ....37 5.3 Re-Assembling ............14 5.4 Emergency freewheel ..........14 - 15 12.15 Recommended maintenance routines ....37 - 38 5.5 Drive wheel suspension Salsa........
  • Page 4 Armrest Controller Cushion Legrest Drive wheel Footplate Castor Backrest Skirt Guard Batteries Anti-tips Quickie SALSA...
  • Page 5 Armrest Controller Cushion Legrest Drive wheel Footplate Front castor Backrest Skirt Guard Batteries Rear castor Quickie SALSA...
  • Page 6: Your Wheelchair

    1 Your Wheelchair How to use this manual Introduction We at Sunrise Medical want you to get the best out of your Please keep a note of your local authorised dealer address and Salsa wheelchair. This Owner’s Manual will familiarise you with telephone number in the space below.
  • Page 7: Label Explanations / Word Definitions

    WARNING – Maximum user weight for the chair is 140Kg WARNING – Danger of finger entrapment Location of 70Amp circuit breaker Indicates battery charge point Lever position for the freewheel mechanism. Down – IN DRIVE Up - IN FREEWHEEL Quickie SALSA...
  • Page 8 Left Leg Rest Right Leg Rest Both Leg Rests WARNING: When the seat is raised you must always use the seat stay Do not engage free wheel whilst on a slope Ensure drive is engaged before starting off. Quickie SALSA...
  • Page 9: General Safety Warning And User Tips General Warnings

    The recommended service interval is one year. (See Do not, under any circumstances, tamper with the batteries. service history table in section 14). If in any doubt contact your local Sunrise Medical authorised dealer. 4.5 Emergency freewheel Please remember that you have no braking facility when...
  • Page 10: Tyres

    Never use this chair for weight training if the total weight 4.18 Transfer to and from the chair (user plus additional weights) exceeds a total weight of Sunrise Medical recommend that you consult your 140Kg healthcare professional for assistance in developing your •...
  • Page 11: Using A Vehicle Mounted Passenger Lift

    Make sure requirements. Changing the fitted position of the module can that the plastic cap is securely fitted over the seat height tube. reduce the stability of the product, therefore do not change this setting. Quickie SALSA...
  • Page 12: Using A Kerb Climber

    WARNING - This wheelchair Drive as slowly as possible off the is designed to be repaired and kerb with the drive wheels. Don’t stop assembled by a Sunrise Medical the chair durin declining the kerb. authorised dealer and not the end You will feel more secure if you can user.
  • Page 13: Lap Belt

    4.32 VR2 Controller (Fig. 20) Avoid knocking your control system and especially the joystick. Be careful not to strike obstacles with the control system or Quickie SALSA...
  • Page 14: Preparing Your Wheelchair For Use

    DO NOT disengage both the Brake releases and Please ensure the controller is switched off before you engage Emergency Freewheel devices at the same time. the freewheel levers – Failure to do so will increase the force needed to push the chair. Quickie SALSA...
  • Page 15: Drive Wheel Suspension Salsa

    DO NOT switch on and operate the powerchair control system whilst the Emergency freewheel is disengaged. Always re-engage the drive mechanism on the rear wheels when the chair is not being pushed. To Disengage the Emergency freewheel pull out and push over the operating cam lever –...
  • Page 16: Getting Ready To Drive

    5.7 Getting ready to drive NOTE– The fine-tune adjustment screws provide up to one inch of armrest height adjustment. For more than one inch of height adjustment, continue to Number 2. Each armrest can • Operate the on/off switch. The battery gauge will blink then also be adjusted independently for individuals who require an remain on after a second asymmetrical configuration.
  • Page 17: Armrests

    (B). (Use 10 N/m or 88.5 in/lb of torque for both sets of bolts.) Loosen the 4mm armpad angle pivot bolts (A) on both Fig. 42 armrests. Remove the 4mm angle index bolts (B) on both armrests. Fig. 38 Fig. 43 Fig. 39 Quickie SALSA...
  • Page 18: Legrests

    Number 3. Fig. 45 2. Retighten both adjustment bolts (E). (Use 10 N/m or 88.5 in/ lb of torque.) Fig. 46 5.9 Legrests WARNING - Be aware of your environment to make sure you Quickie SALSA...
  • Page 19 (Fig. 52), adjust the length to suit. Ensure the bolts are firmly located and tighten ed prior to use. Note: The internal footrest stem may require cutting down in length to allow the footplate position to be raised. Screws Fig. 52 Quickie SALSA...
  • Page 20: Powered Elevating Or Articulating Legrest

    Push the toggle switch for the relevant actuator forward Fig. 58 until you reach the required angle/height. • Release the toggle switch and the actuator will stop. When the actuator reaches its maximum/minimum position do not hold the toggle switch in its operating position as this could damage the actuator. (Fig. 58) Fig. 56 Quickie SALSA...
  • Page 21: Seating

    Fig. 61 such as Jay to be used. 6.2 Seat cushions Seat cushions supplied by Sunrise Medical will have Velcro® strips that correspond to patches on the seat. You must ensure these are aligned prior to using the wheelchair. Other cushions used should also have Velcro®...
  • Page 22: Seat Depth Adjustment

    (B) on both sides of the backrest. 6.10 Back Height Adjustment (Fig. 71 - 81) Begin by removing the upholstery cover. NOTE– The index bolt (A) may be in a different starting position than shown below. Fig. 71 Fig. 68 Quickie SALSA...
  • Page 23 Fig. 74 Replace both top upholstery bolts. Ensure the bolts thread through the top upholstery eyelets (A). Fig. 79 5. Remove the 4mm backpost adjustment bolts. Fig. 75 Quickie SALSA...
  • Page 24: Manual Adjustable Backrest (Manual Recline)

    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. (Fig. 83). Fig. 83 3° 0° Fig. 87 6° 9° Quickie SALSA...
  • Page 25: Powered Seating

    LED adjacent to the desir ed actuator number. • Operate the joystick in the forward or rearward direction to move the lift up or down. • Release the joystick when the desired angle is reached. • To return to drive mode, press the actuator button again. Once the lift is fully raised or in its lowest position do not hold Quickie SALSA...
  • Page 26: The Vr2 Hand Control Series

    It is important that the chair is stationary when changing Note: SUNRISE MEDICAL does not accept responsibility direction from reverse to forward. for damages which result from unexpected stopping of the Always switch off before getting into or out of the chair.
  • Page 27: Vr2-L

    The SALSA can be equipped with lights and indicators. Where two choices lights are not factory fitted, they may be fitted as an optional extra by an approved Sunrise Medical authorised dealer. Actuator button and LED: WARNING All VR2 dual attendant systems have an actuator button fitted Ensure that the lights and indicators are functioning as standard.
  • Page 28 Indication Actuator Button Speed/ Button Speed/ Profile  Profile  Decrease Increase Button Button Indicator Buttons VR2 Control Panel Layout VR2-L Control Panel Layout Joystick Speed Indicator Max. Speed Button Control Panel Actuator Button Control Button VR2 Dual Control Unit Quickie SALSA...
  • Page 29: Troubleshooting Using The Vr2 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.
  • Page 30: Controller Mounts

    Ensure the power is switched off while adjusting the parallel swing-away arm. Only operate the wheelchair at low manoeuvring speed when the parallel swing-away is in use. (see “parallel swing-away” picture on the right). Parallel swing-away control Attendant control Quickie SALSA...
  • Page 31: Batteries And Charging

    A 15A fusible link. (When Quickie Direct Actuator Control Box is fitted) .This is located behind the front shroud. Fig. 93 To replace them contact your Sunrise Medical authorised dealer, who will also diagnose the fault. 10.3 General battery information Batteries are the power source for almost all of the modern mobility products available today.
  • Page 32: Charger Safety Features

    3. The terrain is difficult e.g. very hilly, sloping, muddy ground, your batteries. gravel, grass, snow and ice. 11. Return the batteries back to Sunrise Medical or directly to 4. The vehicle climbs kerbs regularly. the battery manufacturer for recycling, when they no longer hold 5.
  • Page 33: Battery Warranty

    To reduce the risk of an electric The wheelchair should be inspected by a Sunrise Medical shock, unplug the charger from the outlet before attempting authorised dealer before re-use following involvement in any any maintenance or cleaning.
  • Page 34: Crash Testing On The Salsa

    All seating must be returned to its home position with the seat lift fully down and the backrest fully upright. Always make sure that the wheelchair is not left in freewheel. Quickie SALSA...
  • Page 35: Salsa Tie Downs

    11.6 SALSA tie down (Fig. 112 - 1117) Fig. 112 Fig. 115 Fig. 116 Fig. 113 Fig. 114 Fig. 117 EASY 160, 160 HP...
  • Page 36: Maintenance And Cleaning

    In case a solid tyre is used the wheel needs to be replaced as a Do not use solvents, bleaches, abrasives, synthetic detergents, complete assembly. wax polishes or aerosols. Disinfectants may be used in dilution as specified by their manufacturer. Ensure surfaces are then rinsed with clean water and dried thoroughly. Quickie SALSA...
  • Page 37: Cleaning Controls

    12.11 How to connect the cables to the batteries If in any doubt about performing any maintenance on your If you are in any doubt, please contact your Sunrise Medical wheelchair, contact your Sunrise Medical authorised dealer. authorised dealer. For further information please refer to the technical manual.
  • Page 38: Performance Checks

    • Drive the wheelchair in each of the drive profiles to make No responsibility is accepted by Sunrise Medical for any con- sure the wheelchair performs as it did before. sequence, directly or indirectly, resulting from incorrect use of tools / equipment during any service procedure pertaining to...
  • Page 39: Specification Sheets (En 12184 & Iso 7176-15)

    Storage temperature: -40°C to 65°C Sunrise Medical GmbH+Co.KG Moisture resistance: IPx4 Kahlbachring 2-4 No restrictions on humidity and air pressure 69254 Malsch/Heidelberg Deutschland Model: Quickie Salsa R (RWD) ISO7176-15 Min. Max. Comments Overall length (with legrest) 1100 mm 1140 mm 70°...
  • Page 40 Model: Quickie Salsa M (MWD) ISO7176-15 Min. Max. Comments Overall length (with legrest) 1150 mm with 70° hanger Overall width 600 mm 660 mm max. width with seat width ad- justed to 51 cm Total mass (w. batteries) 113 kg...
  • Page 41: Service History

    Right turn Wiring Up/Down slope Connections Over obstacles Noise Parking brake Brakes Note: Only use Sunrise Medical parts for service and repairs Brushes Dealer signature and stamp: Dealer signature and stamp: Dealer signature and stamp: Dealer signature and stamp: Quickie SALSA...
  • Page 42: Salsa Battery Wiring Diagram

    SALSA Battery Wiring Diagram Charger Socket: Pin 1: Battery Positive Pin 2: Battery Negative Pin 3: Inhibit BATTERY CONNECTOR YELLOW BATTERY CONNECTOR BLACK BLACK Quickie SALSA...
  • Page 44 Sunrise Medical GmbH Sunrise Medical GmbH & Co.KG 69254 Malsch/Heidelberg Kahlbachring 2-4 Germany 69254 Malsch/Heidelberg Tel.: +49 (0) 7253/980-460 Germany Fax: +49 (0) 7253/980-220 Tel.: +49 (0) 7253/980-0 www.sunrisemedical.com Fax: +49 (0) 7253/980-111 www.sunrisemedical.com Sunrise Medical Limited High Street Wollaston...

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