Owner`s manual
SALSA M 3
1.0 Your Wheelchair 6
2.0 How to use this manual 6
2.1 Introduction 6
2.2 Guarantee 6
2.3 Warranty conditions 6
3.0 Label Explantation / Word definitions 7
3.1 Denitions of words used in this manual 7
3.2 Label explanations 8
4.0 General safety warning and user tips 10
4.1 General warnings 10
4.2 Features and options 10
4.3 Kerbs 10
4.4 Routine service 10
4.5 Brake release 10
4.6 EMC - Radio transmitting devices. 11
4.7 Emergency braking 11
4.8 Sharp turns 11
4.9 Batteries 11
4.10 Tyres 11
4.11 Weight limit 12
4.12 Wheelchair motors 12
4.13 Hot surfaces 12
4.14 Wheelchair range 12
4.15 Road use 12
4.16 Adverse conditions 13
4.17 Ramps 13
4.18 Transfer to and from the chair 13
4.19 Lift and tilt modules 13
4.20 Anti-tips 14
4.21 Use on a slope 14
4.22 Using a vehicle mounted passenger lift 14
4.23 Creep mode 15
4.24 Stability of your wheelchair 15
4.25 Wheels 15
4.26 Rear view mirror 16
4.27 Crutch holder 16
4.28 Lights and indicators 16
4.29 Swing away tray 16
4.30 Using a kerb climber 16
4.31 Lap belt 18
4.32 VR2 Controller (Fig. 4.21) 18
5.0 Preparing your wheelchair for use 19
5.1 Handling the wheelchair 19
5.2 Preparation for transportation or storage 19
5.3 Re-Assembling 20
5.4 Brake release 20
5.5 Drive wheel suspension Salsa 21
5.6 Control joystick unit position 21
5.7 Getting ready to drive 21
5.8 Armrests 22
5.9 Legrests 27
6.0 Seating 30
6.1 Firm seat board 30
6.2 Seat cushions 30
6.3 Removable seat covers 30
6.4 Standard backrest upholstery 30
6.5 JAY backrests 30
6.6 Seat height adjustment 31
6.7 Seat width adjustment 31
6.8 Seat Depth Adjustment 32
6.9 Backrest Angle Adjustment 32
6.10 Back Height Adjustment 33
6.11 Manual adjustable backrest (manual recline) 35
6.12 Manual setting the seat angle on the SALSA 35
6.13 Headrest 36
6.14 Powered Seating 36
7.0 The VR2 Hand Control Series (Fig.7.1) 38
7.1 VR2 38
7.2 VR2-L 40
7.3 VR2 Dual control unit 41
8.0 Troubleshooting using VR2 Hand Control 43
9.0 Controller Mounts 45
10.0 Batteries and charging 46
10.1 Batteries Salsa (Fig. 10.1 - 10.5) 46
10.2 Safety cut-outs 48
10.3 General battery information 48
10.4 Maintenance free batteries 48
10.5 Battery care 48
10.6 Maintenance free battery care plan 48
10.7 General charger information 49
10.8 Charger safety features 49
10.9 Connecting the charger and charging 49
10.10 Charger safety and caution notes 49
10.11 The range of your vehicle 50
10.12 Common battery statements 50
10.13 Battery warranty 51
11.0 Transportation 52
11.1 Transportation warnings: 52
11.2 Occupant restraint instructions 53
11.3 Crash testing on the SALSA 54
11.4 The tie down label and placement 54
11.5 Securing the wheelchair into the vehicle 55
12.0 Maintenance and Cleaning 56
12.1 Tyre maintenance and pressures 56
12.2 Tyre wear 56
12.3 Drive wheel tyre repair 56
12.4 Removing the castor wheel 58
12.5 Cleaning your wheelchair 59
12.6 Inspection of the upholstery/seating 59
12.7 Cleaning seating 59
12.8 Cleaning controls 60
12.9 Lighting bulb exchange procedure 60
12.10 Electrical connections 60
12.11 How to connect the cables to the batteries 60
12.12 Controller access 63
12.13 Storage 63
12.14 Authorised Sunrise Medical service agents 63
12.15 Recommended maintenance routines 64
12.16 Performance checks 65
13.0 Specification sheets (EN 12184 & ISO 7176-15) 66
14.0 Service History 68
15.0 Disposal 68
16.0 SALSA Battery Wiring Diagram 70