Owner`s manual

Quickie SALSA 31
ENGLISH
10.2 Safety cut-outs
In the event of a short circuit there are several safety systems
built into your wheelchair to safeguard your electrical circuits.
1. Fusible 80A links are connected into the battery harnesses to
protect the batteries and wiring.
2. A 70A re-settable fuse. This is located on the front left side of
the battery compartment.
3. A 15A fusible link. (When Quickie Direct Actuator Control
Boxistted).Thisislocatedbehindthefrontshroud.
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. The design of batteries used
in mobility products is significantly different to the batteries used
to start a car for example. Car batteries are designed to release
a large amount of power over a short period of time, whilst
mobility batteries (commonly called deep cycle batteries) release
their power evenly, over a long period of time. Therefore, due
to the lower production volumes and increased technological
requirements, mobility batteries are typically more expensive.
Commonly two 12 volt batteries are used together in a mobility
product, giving a total voltage of 24 volts. The size of the battery
(e.g. its available power) is expressed in amps per hour e.g.
80amp/hr. The higher the number, the bigger the battery size,
weight and, potentially, the greater the distance you can travel.
Sunrise Medical only fit as standard maintenance free batteries
into these types of wheelchairs.
10.4 Maintenance free batteries
This type of battery uses a method of carrying the electrolyte
commonly referred to as ‘gel’, that is held within the battery case.
As the name implies, no maintenance is required other than
regular charging. You can safely transport this type of battery
without fear of acid spilling. Furthermore, they are approved for
transportation on aircraft, trains and ships.
10.5 Battery care
Below is set out a battery care plan for maintenance free
10 Batteries and charging
Warning- Please read the owner’s manual supplied
with the charger carefully. The general procedures
and effects for the interference with the chair and the
batteries remain valid.
Warning- Do not expose any part of the battery to
direct heat (i.e. naked flame, gas fire).
Warning- When charging always place your charger
on a hard surface in a room with good ventilation.
Warning- You should not charge your batteries in
outdoor conditions.
10.1 Batteries Salsa (Fig. 89 - 93)
The batteries are contained within the drive unit located under
the battery shroud.
To remove the batteries, should they require changing or
maintenance
• Releasethetwohandlescrewsattherearofthedrivebase,
which holds the rear cover plate.
• Pulltheplateoff.
• DisconnecttheRED2pinAndersenconnector.
• Disconnect the GREY 2 pin Andersen connectors from
each battery.
Pull the battery tray out backwards until it hits the mechanical •
stop. While pulling the tray out it falls automatically onto the
anti-tip wheel for support and ease of operation.
• Therearestrapsavailableoneachbatterywheretheycan
be lifted out.
To fit the batteries please proceed in the opposite way.
Batteries Salsa M (Fig. 94 - 100)
The batteries are contained within the drive unit located under
the battery shroud.
To remove the batteries first release the two handle screws •
under the front of the seat frame (Fig. 94, which connect
the seat frame with the seat module interface.
Release and hold the safety locking pin. •
Flip the seat frame backwards • (Fig. 95) and secure it with
the safety bar like the bonnet of a car (Fig. 96 - 97). Ensure
the plastic cap is pushed over the tube to secure the safety
bar.
Lift off the battery lid. •
Disconnect the 2 pin Andersen connectors from each •
battery (Fig.98 - 100). There are straps available on each
battery where they can be lifted out with the front battery
being removed first.
Fig. 89
Fig. 92
Fig. 90
Fig. 91
Fig. 93
Fig. 94
Fig. 95
Fig. 96
Fig. 97
Fig. 98
Fig. 100
Fig. 99