Owner`s manual

38 Quickie SALSA
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Check the thin rubber gaiter or boot around the base of the
joystick shaft for damage or splitting. Check visually only, do not
handle the gaiter.
Mounting:
Make sure that all components of the control system are securely
mounted. Do not over-tighten any securing screws.
WARNING - Please refer to Service manual for any
information about Torques.
12.16 Performance checks
After performing any maintenance or repairs on the wheelchair
you must make sure that it is functioning correctly before it is
used.
• Visuallyinspectthewheelchairtomakesurethelegrests,
armrests etc are correctly positioned and attached to the
wheelchair and all fasteners are sufficiently tightened.
• Make sure that the backrest is correctly fitted and
adjusted.
• Makesurethatallofthecushionsareinplace
• Switch on the hand control – Do the lights flash? This
signifies that there is a fault in the electronic system. Refer
to section 8 for basic troubleshooting.
• Performtheparkingbrakecheck.
• Operate all of the electric options, including lights and
indicators (if fitted) to make sure that they work correctly.
• Withtheseatinginanelevatedposition,drivethewheelchair
to make sure that the ‘creep’ mode works which will slow
the wheelchair.
• Drivethewheelchairineach ofthedriveprofilestomake
sure the wheelchair performs as it did before.
If you are in any doubt about the performance requirements
of your wheelchair contact your Sunrise Medical authorised
dealer.
Maintenance & Inspection Schedule
Daily
Weekly
Quarterly
Six month
Annually
Check battery level indicator and charge if necessary
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Check the joystick of the hand control is not bent or damaged
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Ensure all removable parts are securely fastened
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Check lapstrap for wear and make sure the buckle is operational
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Parking brake test
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Check tyres and inflate
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Ensure lights and indicators are operational and clean
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Ensure all cables and connectors are sound and are tidy and out of the
way
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Clean wheelchair and upholstery
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Battery terminal inspection – Remove any corrosion and apply Vaseline
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Check upholstery, seating, headrests, armpads and calfpads for wear
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Complete inspection, safety check and service should be made by a
Sunrise Medical authorised dealer
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Fastener Matrix Torque Setting (Nm)
M3 Bolt / Stud 1
M4 Bolt / Stud 2.5 - 3
M5 Bolt / Stud 5 - 6
M6 Bolt / Stud 9 - 10
M8 Bolt / Stud
19 - 20 (15 Nm for all
backrest screws)
M10 Bolt / Stud
30 Nm (5Nm on manual
& electric backrest recline
M12 Bolt / Stud 47.5
M16 Bolt / Stud 54
No6 Screw 1.5
Castor fork nut & bolt 25
Castor wheel axle 19
Drive wheel hub studs 25
The table shown above contains generic torque values set out
as an industry standard.
Therewillbespecictorquesettingrequiredforsometasks.
Ifspecictorquesarerequired,thevalueineachinstancewill
be contained within the text description, title or clearly labelled
within the photo.
It will be necessary to use a torque wrench. It is higly recom-
mendedthatallspecicinstructionmanualsandsafetyrecom-
mendations supplied with the torque wrench, should be read
and understood before such equioments is used.
It is recommended that all mandatory safety procedures are
strictly adhered to.
No responsibility is accepted by Sunrise Medical for any con-
sequence, directly or indirectly, resulting from incorrect use of
tools / equipment during any service procedure pertaining to
this or other Technical / Workshop Manuals issued by Sunrise
Medical.