Owner`s manual

Quickie SALSA 37
ENGLISH
12.8 Cleaning controls
Clean the control system and the joystick with a cloth dampened
with diluted detergent. Be careful when cleaning the joystick.
Never use abrasive or spirit based cleaners
Speciality controls
Ensure that wafer boards, joysticks (all variants), head arrays
and switches (all variants) are cleaned with a mild disinfectant
and a cleaning cloth to avoid any cross infection possibilities.
Following removal from chair regularly wash the sip & puff mouth
piece and tube to maintain cleanliness and functionality.
WARNING - Ensure control is switched off before
cleaning.
12.9 Lighting bulb exchange procedure
If bulbs of your lights and indicator system show a defect, please
proceed in the following way:
Front lights and indicators (TUV light type):
Use a cross screw driver to release the screw of the light or
indicator glass. Take the glass off. This gives you access to the
bulbs.
• For the TUV lights 12V/3W bulbs with an E12 thread are
required
• For the TUV indicators 12V/5W bulbs with a90° bayonet
socket are required
Rear lights and indicators:
TUV-lights: Lift the red or orange glass of the light carefully off
the socket. If a bulb needs to be replaced 12V/5W cylindrical,
capless is required.
Note: We recommend the use of Sunrise Medical authorised
spare parts only.
Be advised that all lighting circuits are electronically protect ed. In
the event of a short circuit current will be limited to a safe level.
Once the fault is removed the system resets automatically.
12.10 Electrical connections
When inspecting electrical connections, pay attention to the
battery connections, the connection of batteries to power loom
and plug in sockets for the joystick, control box and lights and
indicators.
12.11 How to connect the cables to the batteries
If you are in any doubt, please contact your Sunrise Medical
authorised dealer. For further information please refer to the
technical manual.
Parts in the battery box:
- Sliding support tray for 2 x 12V batteries
- 2 x battery looms with fuse and ring terminals
- Battery link harness with red and grey connectors.
WARNING – Before
connecting the battery
terminals it is very important
to identify the correct
connection for each battery
terminal. Failure to adhere
to this will result in the
wheelchair not functioning or
a ruptured fuse.
WARNING – Connect all battery
terminals before inserting the
connectors.
WARNING – After connecting
battery terminals and
connectors ensure all wiring is
tidy and cannot get entangled in
any moving parts.
The two battery looms are identical. One is required to be
connected toeach battery.
The red wire from the fuse connects to the battery + terminal
The other black wire connects to
the battery - terminal
The battery terminals must be
covered after connection with
the caps provided on the cable
Both batteries are fitted to the
battery tray with the terminals
rear-most, so that the grey
connectors can be mated with
the battery link harness. Ensure
the link harness is secured in the
slots provided in the tray.
If you are in any doubt, please
contact Sunrise Medical Tel
([phone].
12.12 Controller access
To access the controller on the
SALSA R(RWD) take the front shroud on the base between the
front castor wheels off (Fig. 122/124).
To access the controller on the SALSA M(MWD) take the rear
shroud on the base between the rear castor wheels off (Fig.
123/125)
For further information please refer to the technical manual.
12.13 Storage
When storing your wheelchair for long periods of time (in excess
of one week) first fully charge, and then disconnect the batteries,
to minimise battery discharge. Never store your wheelchair in
direct sunlight or in a damp/outdoor environment. It might bleach
plastic parts and components.
12.14 Authorised Sunrise Medical service agents
The annual full service must be performed by an approved
Sunrise Medical authorised dealer. For a list of approved
authorised dealers in your area please contact Sunrise Medical
Customer Service on this telephone number: 01384 44 66 66
12.15 Recommended maintenance routines
Tools required
- Battery charger, Tyre pump, Wire brush, Petroleum jelly
- Cleaning cloth and dilute disinfectant
If in any doubt about performing any maintenance on your
wheelchair, contact your Sunrise Medical authorised dealer.
Daily checks:
With the control system switched off, check that the joystick is
not bent or damaged and that it returns to the centre when you
push and release it.
Weekly checks:
Parking brake:
This test should be carried out on a level floor with at least one
metre clearance around the chair.
Switch on the control system.
Check that the battery gauge remains on, or flashes slowly,
after one second.
Push the joystick slowly forwards until you hear the parking
brakes operate. The chair may start to move.
Immediately release the joystick. You must be able to hear each
parking brake operate within a few seconds.
Repeat the test a further 3 times, pushing the joystick slowly
backwards, left and right.
Connectors:
Make sure that all connectors are securely mated.
Cables:
Check the condition of all cables and connectors for damage.
Joystick gaiter:
Fig. 122
Fig. 124
Fig. 125
Fig. 123