SALSA OVERVIEW The SALSA mobile standing hoist is designed to assist the less than able person transfer from a seated position to a supported standing position. The SALSA whilst compact and manoeuvrable has a safe working load (SWL) of 200KG. This lifter is suited to both home or institutional use.
The SALSA compact mobile patient standing/transfer hoist has been designed to lift and transfer a less able person with the assistance of a carer. The SALSA should be used with one of the ALLEGRO range of patient slings, as assessed by a competent trained person.
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10. Locate handset and push into handset socket ensuring alignment of tongue of plug with keyway of socket. Push home firmly. A smear of Vaseline on the O ring may assist if plug is tight Check operation of the SALSA via handset, ensuring that the RED EMERGENCY STOP BUTTON ON THE CONTROL...
LEG ADJUST ACTUATOR The SALSA 200 mobile patient STANDING/TRANSFER hoist uses a LINAK single speed actuator with an emergency controlled lowering release handle.( red lift up tab located at base of actuator shaft). This allows the patient to be lowered in the...
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CHARGING The SALSA is suppled with a LINAK external wall mount charger. This is activated by plugging the 3 pin plug into a standard 240Vac outlet. To recharge the battery pack perform the following steps: • Release battery pack from control box by pulling the handle on the pack towards you.Use both hands to support the battery pack when removing or replacing it.
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CHARGING DOs & DON’Ts Do charge the battery whenever possible. This will extend the battery life. A large number of cycles can be obtained from operating on the batteries, but battery lifetime is reduced with frequent discharging. Do inspect all cables particularly the mains power cable on the charger for any damage;...
• The SALSA hoist utilises a special type of padded sling designed to fit around the patients lower back .It utilises a restraint belt to help prevent the sling from slipping and riding up the patients back.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE To prolong the working life of the lifter and for trouble free operation it is recommended that periodic inspections should be performed routinely and as often as necessary. Periodic inspections should be performed by a person who is suitably qualified and well acquainted with the design, use and care of patient lifting hoists.
TROUBLE SHOOTING WARNING TROUBLE SHOOTING SHOULD ONLY BE CARRIED OUT BY ALLEGRO CONCEPTS AUTHORISED PERSONNEL FAMILIAR WITH BOTH USE, ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL FEATURES OF PATIENT LIFTING HOISTS. The following is a guideline only to general trouble shooting. Before carrying out any trouble shooting ensure that. Red emergency stop button is released.
SALSA SPECIFICATIONS BASE LENGTH 1050mm EXTERNAL BASE WIDTH 655mm INTERNAL BASE WIDTH CLOSED 585mm INTERNAL BASE WIDTH OPEN 1035mm BASE WIDTH ADJ. ELECTRIC UNDER BED CLEARANCE 125mm MIN. HEIGHT OF LIFT ARM 825mm MAX. HEIGHT OF LIFT ARM 1670mm MACHINE WEIGHT 48.2KG...
WARRANTY ALLEGRO CONCEPTS PTY LTD warrants its products to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service and will within the period stated below, from the date of purchase, repair or replace without cost to the original customer, any part assembly or portion thereof which shall be returned to ALLEGRO CONCEPTS and from OUR inspection shows to be defective.
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