Seating; Firm Seat Board; Seat Cushions; Removable Seat Covers - Quickie Salsa R2 Instructions For Use Manual

6.0 Seating

6.1 Firm seat board

The firm seat board is designed to allow pressure relief
cushions such as Jay to be used, (Fig.6.1).

6.2 Seat cushions

Seat cushions supplied by Sunrise Medical will have
Velcro® strips that correspond to patches on the seat,
(Fig.6.2).
WARNING!
You must ensure these are aligned prior to using the
wheelchair. 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
Velcro Once brackets are removed seat covers can be
®.
removed. The zip for the backrest is located on the under-
side of the cushion.

6.4 Backrest upholstery

Salsa is supplied with optima backrest upholstery, which
can be adjusted in tension to the individual's requirements.
Tension adjustable back:
To change the shape and/or tension of the 'Optima' backrest,
remove the padded cover from the rear of the backrest and
expose the tension straps. Loosen or tighten the straps to suit.
(The most comfortable and supportive position is achieved with
the wheelchair user seated in the chair). Ensure the straps are
securely fastened and replace the padded cover prior to use,
(Fig.6.3)
.

6.5 JAY backrests

The rehab backrest assembly will allow the fitting of a JAY
backrest, which is available as an optional extra.

6.6 Manual angle adjustment of the Rehab fixed back

To adjust the back angle:
• Use a 13.0mm spanner.
• Remove the two screws on the mechanical fixed
recline adjusters, (Fig.6.4).
• After removing the screws you can set the back angle
between -3°(degrees) and 12°.
• Refit and tighten all screws to the correct torque.
WARNING!
You must ensure all 4 screws are securely tightened and
the backrest is correctly and firmly in position prior to
using your chair.
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6.7 Standard Seat width adjustment

1. Remove the 5mm width adjustment bolts (A) and the
4mm towel bar adjustment bolt (B), (Fig.6.5) .
2. Move the left side seat rail, armrest and backrest
assembly to the desired position. See seat width position
settings (C), (Fig.6.6). Refit bolts and tighten to 10Nm,
(A-B)
Fig. 6.1
Fig. 6.3
Fig. 6.5
Fig. 6.6
Fig. 6.2
Fig. 6.4
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