Zippie Salsa M2, Instructions For Use Manual

Page 1: ...Instructions for Use Zippie Salsa R2 Zippie Salsa M2 Powered Wheelchair 035005 UK...

Page 2: ...The variety of fitting variants as well as the modular design mean that it can be used by those who cannot walk or have limited mobility e g because of Paralysis Loss of extremity leg amputation Extre...

Page 3: ...hooting Using The VR2 Control 45 9 0 Control mounts 47 9 1 General warnings 47 9 2 Attendant control 47 9 3 Parallel swing away control 47 9 4 Centre bar mount control R net 48 9 5 Tray mount control...

Page 4: ...4 ZIPPIE SALSA R2 ZIPPIE SALSA M2 Rev 2 0 Side Guard Anti tips Backrest Batteries Armrest Leg rest Controller Cushion Castor Footplate Drive wheel Zippie Salsa R2...

Page 5: ...ZIPPIE SALSA R2 ZIPPIE SALSA M2 5 Rev 2 0 Armrest Centre Mount Leg rest Controller Cushion Front castor Footplate Drive wheel Side Guard Backrest Batteries Rear castor Zippie Salsa M2...

Page 6: ...se Medical service agent If you do not know of an approved dealer in your area or have any other questions please write or telephone Sunrise Medical Thorns Road Brierley Hill West Midlands DY5 2LD Pho...

Page 7: ...uired repair or replacement as a direct result of a The wheelchair or part not having been maintained or serviced in accordance with the manufacturer s recommendations as stated in the Owner s Manual...

Page 8: ...Zippie Salsa from August 2010 Tick IN DRIVE Cross IN FREEWHEEL WARNING Do Not Touch HOT Attached to Joystick WARNING Do not drive your wheelchair on a slope with the backrest reclined and or the seat...

Page 9: ...s are factory fitted for optimum stability and for conformance to strict standard requirements Changing the fitted position of the module can reduce the stability of the product therefore do not chang...

Page 10: ...n the order form in the technical manual and in this owner s manual For further information please consult your Sunrise Medical authorised dealer 4 3 Kerbs DANGER Never descend a kerb Forwards with a...

Page 11: ...not under any circumstances tamper with the batteries If in any doubt contact your local Sunrise Medical authorised dealer CAUTION Before using your vehicle for the very first time please charge your...

Page 12: ...weights exceed a total weight of 75 Kg Exceeding the weight limit is likely to damage the seat frame or fasteners and may cause severe injury to you or others from chair failure Exceeding the weight l...

Page 13: ...pproach the ramp head on and exercise caution CAUTION Please ensure your ramp is suitable for the product you are transporting 4 18 Transfer to and from the chair WARNING Sunrise Medical recommend tha...

Page 14: ...When going uphill keep the chair moving Steer by moving the joystick from side to side If you have stopped on a hill you should start slowly If necessary lean forward to prevent the tendency for the f...

Page 15: ...modifications to the wheelchair In some cases these issues are further compounded by the effects of the local environment such as Hills Slopes Ramps Sloping pavements Dropped kerbs Furthermore differ...

Page 16: ...night Light assemblies can become very hot Care must be taken if removing them for repair 4 29 Swing away tray WARNING The maximum weight allowed for the tray is 2 5 kg Do not overload the tray this...

Page 17: ...tube and plug in the locking pin from the top Reverse the procedure to remove the kerb climber WARNINGS 1 Please show the utmost consideration for the other traffic on the road Remember that the last...

Page 18: ...strap is tight enough to provide comfortable support A simple measure is to keep a hands thickness between the body and lap strap For safety check the tension on the lap strap at least once day Fig 4...

Page 19: ...nch to a torque value of 10Nm Fig 4 30 Adjust the lap strap to suit leaving no more than a hand s width gap for comfort and safety The hand clearance should be with the lap strap under normal tension...

Page 20: ...r Sunrise approved dealer R net Control Please refer to your R net Owner s Manual for details Battery Level Indicator On Off Button Horn Speed Indicator Speed Buttons Joystick Fig 4 33 5 0 Preparing y...

Page 21: ...l mechanisms are engaged Now you are ready to drive the chair WARNING Never lift the wheelchair by the armrests or the leg rests since they are detachable and harm could be done to the user or to the...

Page 22: ...lways ensure the Brake release levers are returned to the down drive position 5 4 1 Folding Powered Reclining Backrest WARNING The Lower position of the Powered Actuator MUST correspond to the Seat de...

Page 23: ...rect The hand or limb you use to operate the joystick should be supported for example by the arm pad Do not use the joystick as the sole support for your hand or limb wheelchair movements and bumps co...

Page 24: ...ion PART 2 Adjust arm pad angle 1 Basic fine adjustment PART 1 fig 5 19 5 20 Up to 25 mm of armrest height adjustment can be achieved using the 5 0 mm fine height adjustment screw to fine tune the arm...

Page 25: ...olts Fig 5 25 4 Rotate the armrest height adjustment rings Fig 5 26 to match the desired height designated in the Configuration Chart Fig 5 35 on page 25 5 Replace both sets of armrest adjustment ring...

Page 26: ...the preferred angle Check to see if the height is correct Retighten both armrest pivot bolts A Fig 5 33 4 Refer to 2 for fine adjustment 5 Retighten the 6mm rotation bolts on both armrests B Fig 5 32...

Page 27: ...TION 4 A 170 175 MIN MAX B 170 255 MIN MAX C 245 275 MIN MAX 0 A 170 185 MIN MAX B 175 265 MIN MAX C 255 275 MIN MAX 4 A 170 195 MIN MAX B 190 275 MIN MAX C 260 275 MIN MAX 8 A 170 205 MIN MAX B 200 2...

Page 28: ...of your environment to make sure you do not injure your legs when Leg Rests are extended Always ensure that the Leg Rests or foot plates do not come into contact with the castors before driving the wh...

Page 29: ...ot plate position to be raised Fig 5 44 Fig 5 45 5 9 2 Standard Seat Hanger depth adjustment Remove both sets of 5 0 mm hanger depth adjustment bolts Fig 5 41 Slide both hanger receivers to the desire...

Page 30: ...oes not slip off the seat 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 a...

Page 31: ...Undo the 2 hand wheels at the front pull the release pin tilt the seat back Remove the 2 socket studs from the back seat posts Lift lower the seat to the required position Align the holes then refit...

Page 32: ...ssembly to the desired position Replicate position settings used for the left side Fig 6 5 4 Replace the width adjustment bolts A and the towel bar adjustment bolt B Use 10 N m or 88 5 in lb of torque...

Page 33: ...the backrest Fig 6 10 NOTE The index bolt A may be in a different starting position than shown below in Fig 6 10 Fig 6 10 2 Tilt the backrest assembly forward or backward to the desired angle See angl...

Page 34: ...e upholstery can now be moved and vertically compressed to provide access to the hidden Phillips head bolts Fig 6 15 4 Remove the 4mm back post adjustment bolts Fig 6 16 5 Move both back posts to the...

Page 35: ...sa To set the seat angle release the bolt fixing the Banana bracket between the seat interface module and the seat packer module Set the seat angle at 0 3 or 6 and 9 then replace and re tighten the bo...

Page 36: ...he adjustment knob and sliding the inner vertical tube to the desired position and tightening the knob The headrest to seat depth is adjusted by loosening the 6mm Allen screws and moving the hinge to...

Page 37: ...ckrest by an angle of greater than 15 from vertical alters the balance of your wheelchair Never exceed 15 of recline when on any gradient or when driving your wheelchair Operating the powered tilt gre...

Page 38: ...not hold the joystick in its operating position as this could damage the actuator R net Control Please refer to your R net Owner s Manual for details 6 13 2 Powered seat tilt The seat can be tilted b...

Page 39: ...switch into the forward position Release the toggle switch when the desired backrest angle seat lift height or seat tilt angle is reached CAUTION Once the back is fully reclined forward or the lift i...

Page 40: ...stem beeps Deflect the joystick in reverse until the control system beeps Release the joystick there will be a long beep The wheelchair is now unlocked Operating the control joystick When engaging the...

Page 41: ...the other channel To re enter drive mode depress the selected actuator button as indicated by the associated LED It is also possible to select the other actuator by left or right movements of the joys...

Page 42: ...arning lights operate this button the associated LED will flash at the same rate The left and right turn indicator LEDs will also flash Depress the hazard warning button to turn off the lights and the...

Page 43: ...tors Depressing the actuator button will enter actuator adjustment mode Depressing the button once illuminates the left LED and deflection of the joystick forwards or backwards will adjust the actuato...

Page 44: ...BUTTON MAX SPEED PROFILE INDICATOR SPEED PROFILE DECREASE BUTTON BUTTON SPEED INCREASE PROFILE HAZARDS BUTTON LIGHTS BUTTON ACTUATOR BUTTON INDICATOR BUTTONS VR2 CONTROL PANEL LAYOUT VR2 L CONTROL PAN...

Page 45: ...the page Fig 8 1 Switch on the control system again and try to drive the wheelchair WARNING If the safety circuits operate again switch off and do not try to use the wheelchair Contact your Sunrise Me...

Page 46: ...nal One possibility is that the battery charger is plugged in A joystick fault is indicated Make sure that the joystick is in the centre position before switching on the control system A control syste...

Page 47: ...the chair Fig 9 1 9 3 Parallel swing away control WARNINGS Before adjusting the swing away arm switch off the controller to avoid accidental displacement of the joystick which would cause unwanted mov...

Page 48: ...nsure that you always have comfortable access to the controls whilst the chair is moving and make sure that there is nothing on the tray that could interfere with your control of the chair 9 6 Swing a...

Page 49: ...Sensors in the right and left headpieces are for right and left directional motion respectively The fourth switch is the mode switch and it toggles the head array between forward and reverse and betw...

Page 50: ...tc The joystick is completely protected against moisture which makes it suitable to use outdoors and when the joystick isn t used for long periods a hood can be placed over it Fig 10 5 Fig 10 6 10 6 P...

Page 51: ...eries Zippie Salsa R2 Fig 11 1 11 5 The batteries are contained within the drive unit located under the battery shroud To remove the batteries in case of changing or maintenance please use the followi...

Page 52: ...ace Flip the seat frame backwards and secure it with the safety bar Fig 11 8 Lift off the battery lid Disconnect the 2 pin Anderson connectors from each battery There are straps available on each batt...

Page 53: ...of acid spilling Furthermore they are approved for transportation on aircraft trains and ships 11 6 Battery care Below is set out a battery care plan for maintenance free batteries This has been agre...

Page 54: ...has been specified for use in Continental Europe it will contain a European two pin plug which does not have a fuse In this case the fuse is located in the fascia panel of the charger 11 10 Connecting...

Page 55: ...arly The ambient temperature is very hot or very cold Incorrect tyre pressures in one or more tyres Lots of start stop driving Also thick pile carpets within the home can affect range Use of additiona...

Page 56: ...cleaning Turning off the controls will not reduce the risk Never place the charger directly above the battery being charg ed gases from the battery will corrode and damage the charger Never smoke or a...

Page 57: ...ps WTORS meeting the requirements of ISO 10542 or SAEJ2249 in accordance with the WTORS manufacturer s instructions Refer to the section Tie Down Instructions for further information on transporting y...

Page 58: ...eld away from body by wheelchair components such as armrests or wheels Headrest should be positioned to support the back of the head fully and not rest in the nape of the neck Pelvic restraints should...

Page 59: ...d as long as they conform to ISO 10542 or SAE J2249 and are used in accordance with the WTORS manufacturer s instructions They must also be checked to make sure that they are sufficiently specified fo...

Page 60: ...ordance with the restraint manufacturers instructions The second rear tie down restraint should be mounted behind the first restraint and away from the wheelchair On the right rear side Repeat with th...

Page 61: ...a safety critical task If you do not feel confident in carrying out the following instructions please contact your Sunrise Medical Approved Dealer Insert a flat blade screwdriver into the slot lever t...

Page 62: ...62 ZIPPIE SALSA R2 ZIPPIE SALSA M2 Rev 2 0 Fig 13 1 Fig 13 2 Fig 13 3 Fig 13 4 Fig 13 5 Fig 13 6 Fig 13 7 Fig 13 8...

Page 63: ...e the same mount position Depending on the castor wheel type use two 5 mm hex keys or two 13 mm spanners to undo the axle bolt Fig 13 13 13 14 Remove the nyloc nut in case of the hex bolt type Always...

Page 64: ...ating Clean regularly to prevent build up or soiling Clean with a damp soapy cloth and rinse well with clean water Dry the surface thoroughly A soft brush with soapy water may be used to remove stubbo...

Page 65: ...ust be replaced in its entirety The individual LED s cannot be replaced CAUTION We recommend the use of Sunrise Medical authorised spare parts only NOTE Be advised that all lighting circuits are elect...

Page 66: ...ng techniques as batteries are heavy The two battery looms are identical One is required to be connected to each battery To disconnect the batteries lift up the insulator sleeve use 11 0 mm spanner to...

Page 67: ...Avoid pivoting the seat more than 60 rewards The Battery Cover is secured by hook and eye pads lo cated on the body shroud Use gentle but firm hand pres sure to lift the battery cover off Lift the Bat...

Page 68: ...ur vehicle for an extended period more than 15 days charge the batteries fully and then disconnect the main battery lead CAUTION Never store your wheelchair in direct sunlight or in a damp outdoor env...

Page 69: ...plitting 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 CAUTION Please refer to...

Page 70: ...ly 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 f...

Page 71: ...Energy consumption max range 32 km 6 kph motor and 100 kg user ISO7176 4 Dynamic stability uphill 8 9 tilt 16 recline max seat height not with balle Obstacle climbing with kerb climber 85 mm 100 mm Ma...

Page 72: ...l 8 9 tilt 16 recline max seat height not with balle Obstacle climbing with kerb climber 75 mm Forward with 6 kph motors Max Speed forward 6 kph 10 kph 10 kph only with 10 kph motor option Min Braking...

Page 73: ...The symbols below mean that in accordance with local laws and regulations your product should be disposed of separately from household waste When this product reaches the end of its life take it to t...

Page 74: ...Salsa M2 Battery Wiring Diagram Charger Socket Pin 1 Battery Positive Pin 2 Battery Negative Pin 3 Inhibit 1 2 3 100 A 100 A BLACK BLACK RED RED YELLOW BATTERY CONNECTOR BATTERY CONNECTOR Fig 16 1 Fi...

Page 75: ...Axle Weight Front Mid Rear XX kg XX kg XX kg Max Speed XX km h Max Slope Max X 1 Manufacturing Symbol 2 Manufacturing Address 3 Manufactirng Date 4 Product Type 5 Serial Number 6 Brand 7 Product Name...

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