1.0 Your Wheelchair
2.0 How to use this manual
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Guarantee
3.0 Label Explantation / Word definitions
3.1 Definitions of words used in this manual
3.2 Label explanations
4.0 General safety warning and user tips
4.1 General warnings
4.2 Features and options
4.3 Kerbs
4.4 Routine service
4.5 Brake release
4.6 EMC - Radio transmitting devices.
4.7 Emergency braking
4.8 Sharp turns
4.9 Batteries
4.10 Tyres
4.11 Weight limit
4.12 Wheelchair motors
4.13 Hot surfaces
4.14 Wheelchair range
4.15 Road use
4.16 Adverse conditions
4.17 Ramps
4.18 Transfer to and from the wheelchair
4.19 Lift and tilt modules
4.21 Use on a slope
4.22 Using a vehicle mounted passenger lift
4.23 Creep mode
4.24 Stability of your wheelchair
4.25 Wheels
4.26 Rear view mirror
4.27 Crutch holder
4.28 Lights and indicators
4.29 Swing away tray
4.30 Mounting a kerb or step
4.31 Lap belt (Standard Seat)
4.32 VR2 Controller (Fig. 4.21)
5.0 Preparing your wheelchair for use
5.1 Handling the wheelchair
5.2 Preparation for transportation or storage
5.3 Re-Assembling
5.4 Brake release
5.5 Drive wheel suspension Salsa
5.6 Control joystick unit position
5.7 Getting ready to drive. (Fig.5.17).
5.8 Armrests
5.9 Leg Rests
6.0 Seating
6.1 Firm seat board
6.2 Seat cushions
6.3 Removable seat covers
6.4 Backrest upholstery
6.5 JAY backrests
6.6 Standard Seat width adjustment
6.7 Standard Seat height adjustment
6.8 Standard Seat Depth Adjustment
6.9 Backrest Angle Adjustment
6.10 Back Height Adjustment
6.11 Manual adjustable backrest (Standard seat)
6.12 Manual setting of the seat angle.
6.13 JAY backrests
6.14 Headrest
6.15 Powered Seating
7.0 Control System
7.0 R-net control system information
7.1 VR2 control system information
7.2 VR2-L, (Lights).
7.3 VR2 Dual control unit
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8.0 Troubleshooting using the VR2 Hand
Control
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9.0 Controller Mounts
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9.1 General warnings:
9.2 Attendant control:
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9.3 Parallel swing-away control:
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9.4 Centre bar mount control (R-net)
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9.5 Tray mount control (R-net)
9.6 Swing-away tray mounted centre control (R-net)
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9.7 Forus control (R-net)
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9.8 Emergency stop button
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9.9 Powered swing away arm (R-net)
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10.0 Speciality Controls
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10.1 Proximity head array
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10.2 Driving with the head array (Fig 10.1)
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10.3 Proportional head control
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10.4 Sip and puff control and buddy buttons
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10.5 Switch-It mini joystick as a chin control or hand control
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10.6 Proportional chin control (Fig.10.7)
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10.7 Micro pilot Joystick
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11.0 Batteries and charging
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11.1 Batteries, (Fig. 11.1 - 11.4)
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11.2 Safety cut-outs
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11.3 General battery information
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11.4 Maintenance free batteries
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11.5 Battery care
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11.6 Maintenance free battery care plan
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11.7 General charger information
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11.8 Charger safety features
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11.9 Connecting the charger and charging
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11.10 Charger safety and caution notes
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11.11 The range of your vehicle
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11.12 Common battery statements
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11.13 Battery warranty
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12.0 Transportation
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12.1 Transportation warnings:
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12.2 Occupant restraint instructions
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12.3 Crash testing on the SALSA, all models.
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12.4 The tie down label and placement
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12.5 Securing the wheelchair into the vehicle
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12.6 Hoisting the wheelchair:
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12.7 Wheelchairs and train travel within the EU:
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12.8 Other Transport requirements:
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12.9 Storage Spec removal of parts before travelling:
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12.10 Medium to long term storage:
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12.11 Storage temperature & humidity:
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13.0 Maintenance and Cleaning
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13.1 Tyre maintenance and pressures
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13.2 Tyre wear
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13.3 Drive wheel tyre repair
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13.4 Removing the castor wheel
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13.6 Inspection of the upholstery/seating
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13.7 Cleaning seating
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13.8 Cleaning controls
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13.9 Lighting maintenance
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13.10 Electrical connections
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13.11 How to connect the cables to the batteries
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13.12 Controller access
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13.13 Storage
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13.14 Authorised Sunrise Medical service agents
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13.15 Recommended maintenance routines
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13.16 Performance checks
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14.0 Specification sheets
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(EN 12184 & ISO 7176-15)
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15.0 Service History
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16.0 Disposal
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17.0 Battery Wiring Diagram
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