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Quickie Salsa M Instructions For Use Manual

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    Instructions for use salsa & salsa m.

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    2 salsa m important: do not use your wheelchair until this manual has been read and understood. User information intended use power wheel chairs: power wheelchairs are exclusively for a user who is unable to walk or has limited mobility, for their own personal use in- and outdoor. When an attendant ...

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    Salsa m 3 1.0 your wheelchair 6 2.0 how to use this manual 6 2.1 introduction 6 2.2 guarantee 6 2.3 warranty conditions 6 3.0 label explantation / word definitions 7 3.1 definitions of words used in this manual 7 3.2 label explanations 8 4.0 general safety warning and user tips 10 4.1 general warnin...

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    4 salsa m skirt guard anti-tips backrest batteries armrest legrest controller cushion castor footplate drive wheel salsa.

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    Salsa m 5 armrest legrest controller cushion front castor footplate drive wheel skirt guard backrest batteries rear castor salsa m.

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    6 salsa m 1.0 your wheelchair we at sunrise medical want you to get the best out of your salsa wheelchair. This owner’s manual will familiarise you with the chair and its features. It contains hints on everyday usage and general care in addition to information on the high quality standards which we ...

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    Salsa m 7 4) any repaired or replaced part will benefit from these arrangements for the balance of the warranty period applicable to the wheelchair. 5) parts replaced after the original warranty has expired are covered for a further twelve months. 6) items of a consumable nature will not generally b...

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    8 salsa m 3.2 label explanations labels and their descriptions lever position for the left-hand freewheel mechanism salsa m (& salsa from august 2010). Tick = in drive, cross = in freewheel lever position for the right-hand freewheel mechanism salsa m (& salsa from august 2010). Tick = in drive, cro...

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    Salsa m 9 labels and their descriptions battery label – warning instructions and circuit diagram back rest recline seat lift seat tilt in space the power tilt and power lift/tilt modules are factory fitted for optimum stability and for conformance to strict standard requirements. Changing the fitted...

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    10 salsa m 4.0 general safety warning and user tips 4.1 general warnings warning! Always ensure that your wheelchair is switched off • before attempting to transfer in or out. Always ensure that you are able to operate all controls • from a comfortable position. Paying attention to your posture is e...

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    Salsa m 11 4.9 batteries your wheelchair is supplied as standard from sunrise medical with maintenance-free batteries. These only require regular charging. Before charging, please read sections 10 and 12 in this manual. Warning! Do not, under any circumstances, tamper with the batteries. If in any d...

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    12 salsa m 4.11 weight limit danger! The user plus items carried should never exceed a • total weight of 140kg. Never use this chair for weight training if the total weight • (user plus additional weights) exceed a total weight of 140kg. Exceeding the weight limit is likely to damage the seat, • fra...

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    Salsa m 13 4.16 adverse conditions please be aware that when driving your wheelchair in adverse conditions, e.G. On wet grass, mud, ice, snow or other slippery surfaces, you may experience a reduction in the grip and traction of your wheelchair. Warning! We recommend you take extra precautions in th...

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    14 salsa m 4.20 anti-tips warning! Make sure that anti-tips are not damaged or worn • before using your chair. Attendants must be aware of the location of the anti- • tips to prevent feet being trapped underneath causing injury. Attendants - do not stand on the anti-tips, this could • cause the whee...

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    Salsa m 15 4.23 creep mode warning! Please ensure your backrest recline angle relative to floor level, which is a combination of the back recline itself and the tilt angle, does not exceed 12° to drive the chair safely. Note: if the tilt angle exceeds 9° the chair will the chair will automatically c...

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    16 salsa m 4.26 rear view mirror warning! To avoid injury to people around you please be aware that the mirror protrudes outside the space envelope of the chair and could cause injury to someone when driving past. The mirror must be used on the 10kph model on uk roads. Always make sure that when usi...

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    Salsa m 17 salsa m (mwd) approach the kerb in a 90° angle and stop the chair as soon as the castor wheels touch the kerb. Apply sufficient power to the motors to lift the front of the chair up onto the kerb (step) and then apply slightly more power and speed so that the drive wheels climb the kerb (...

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    18 salsa m 4.31 lap belt the lap belt kit. (fig. 4.14). Fastening the lap strap: insert the 3 prong male buckle into the female buckle until a click is heard (fig. 4.15) to fit the lap strap. Place the strap loosely across the seat with the buckle closed.. (fig. 4.16) pass the other ends of the stra...

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    Salsa m 19 5 preparing your wheelchair for use 5.1 handling the wheelchair note: to dismantle the chair for transport or storage no tools are required. List of components when dismantled (components below are related to the maximum detachable parts and dependent on the type of seating system chosen)...

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    20 salsa m 5.3 re-assembling replace the backrest into the receivers and tighten the lever screws carefully. If required reconnect the remote controller. Attach the hangers. Make sure your freewheel mechanisms are engaged. Now you are ready to drive the chair. Warning! Never lift the wheelchair by t...

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    Salsa m 21 danger! The lpfdr should only be used with a user in the power- chair in emergency situations as the automatic brakes will become inoperable. Danger! The automatic brakes become inoperative when the brake release, or lpfdr is disengaged allowing the power chair to run free if left on an i...

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    22 salsa m 5.8 armrests 5.8.1 armrests-removing and replacing the armrests on both sides of the wheelchair can be flipped up to allow side transfer, (fig. 5.18). For side transfer flip the armrest all the way up until it goes into its mechanical stop. This frees your space for side transfer. To brin...

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    Salsa m 23 2.Basic coarse adjustment. Part 1 to achieve more than one inch of adjustment, remove 1. The 6mm armrest rotation bolts on both sides of the seat, (fig.5.23). Remove both armrest assemblies. (fig.5.24) 2. Remove both sets of 4mm armrest adjustment ring 3. Bolts.(fig.5.25) rotate the armre...

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    24 salsa m part 2 loosen the 4mm arm pad angle pivot bolts (a) on both 1. Armrests. Remove the 4mm angle index bolts (b) on both armrests, (fig.5.30). Use the 5mm fine height adjustment screw (b) to 2. Finish fine tuning the height. Turn counter-clockwise to increase height or clockwise to lower, (f...

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    Salsa m 25 position a position b position c configuration chart backrest angle (degrees) armrest height (mm) setting ring position -4 305 - 254 a -4 252 - 229 b 0 305 - 254 a 0 252 - 229 b 4 305 - 267 a 4 279 - 229 b 8 305 - 229 b 12 305 - 229 b 12 248 - 229 c 16 305 - 254 b 16 260 - 229 c fig. 5.35...

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    26 salsa m 5.8.3 arm pad position adjustment (fig. 45 - 48) fine arm pad position adjustments (one to two 1. Inches) are possible by loosening the 4mm arm pad adjustment bolts (e) and sliding the arm pad forward or backward as required, (fig.5.36, 5.37). Access to the rear adjustment bolt may requir...

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    Salsa m 27 5.9 legrests warning! Be aware of your environment to make sure you do not injure your legs when legrests are extended. Warning! Always ensure that the legrests or footplates do not come into contact with the castors before driving the wheelchair. Warning! Legrests are not to be used for ...

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    28 salsa m 5.9.5 manual articulating / elevating legrest (alr/ elr) to elevate: pull the legrest upwards and stop at the desired height. The legrest will automatically lock in the chosen position. To lower: push the release lever slowly forward. The legrest will lower the angle. As soon as you relea...

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    Salsa m 29 quickie direct actuator control box: the direct actuator switches can operate any factory approved actuator. Operation is dependent on what options are fitted to your wheelchair. To operate the legrest, seat tilt, seat lift or backrest recline; • push the toggle switch for the relevant ac...

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    30 salsa m 6 seating 6.1 firm seat board the firm seat board is designed to allow pressure relief cushions such as jay to be used. 6.2 seat cushions seat cushions supplied by sunrise medical will have velcro® strips that correspond to patches on the seat. You must ensure these are aligned prior to u...

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    Salsa m 31 6.6 seat height adjustment warning! Make sure the top frame does not trap your fingers. Get someone to hold the seat steady during adjustment. To change the seat height: salsa rear wheel drive only: remove the two bolts from the front seat posts, using a • 5mm allen key. Access the bolts ...

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    32 salsa m 3. Move the right side seat rail , armrest and backrest assembly to the desired position. Replicate position settings used for the left side, (fig.6.9). 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 for a and b.), (fig...

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    Salsa m 33 2. Tilt the backrest assembly forward or backward to the desired angle. See angle configurations below, (fig.6.15). 3. Reinsert and tighten both backrest bracket index bolts and bracket bolts (a & b). Use 20 n/m or 177 in/lb of torque, (fig.6.16). Note: the figures below represent the 8°a...

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    34 salsa m 4. Remove the 4mm towel bar bolts and the towel bar, (fig.6.20). Note: this step is not necessary in every case. If the push handles are high enough, the towel bar bolts might not thread into the push handle tubes. To test, skip this step and move to numbers 5 and 6. If the towel bar does...

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    Salsa m 35 10. Retighten the upholstery straps, (fig.6.26). 11. Reattach the upholstery cover, (fig.6.27). 6.11 manual adjustable backrest (manual recline) for depth adjustment see section 6.8. To recline the backrest angle: pull the lever at the top of the backrest which operates • the gas strut. H...

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    36 salsa m 6.13 headrest to fit the headrest, fit the location bracket to the push handles, using the screws and nuts supplied, ensuring that they are fully tightened. The headrest height is changed by loosening the adjustment knob and sliding the inner vertical tube to the desired position and tigh...

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    Salsa m 37 caution! Once the back is fully reclined/forward, or the lift is fully raised/lowered, or the seat is fully tilted backwards/ forwards, do not continue to hold the joystick in its operating position as this could damage the actuator. Quickie direct actuator control box (fig.6.32) to opera...

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    38 salsa m 7.0 the vr2 hand control series (fig.7.1) 7.1 vr2 on/off button: the on/off button applies power to the control system electronics, which in turn supply power to the wheelchairs motors. Caution! Do not use the on/off button to stop the wheelchair unless there is an emergency. (if you do y...

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    Salsa m 39 the horn button: the horn will sound while this button is depressed. Speed / profile decrease button: this button decreases the maximum speed setting or, if the control system is programmed for drive profile operation, selects a lower drive profile. Speed / profile increase button: this b...

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    40 salsa m 7.2 vr2-l there are common controls between the vr2 and the vr2-l control systems where a control differs it will be described below. All common controls can be found on the previous page. Lights and indicators: the salsa can be equipped with lights and indicators. Where lights are not fa...

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    Salsa m 41 7.3 vr2 dual control unit control button and indicator: this shows which joystick has control. If the red wheelchair light is on the wheelchair occupants joystick has control. If the green attendant light is on the dual attendant systems joystick has control. The button is used to transfe...

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    42 salsa m charger & programming socket control panel joystick battery gauge on-off button horn button max. Speed/ profile indication speed/profile decrease button speed/ profile increase button hazards button lights button actuator button indicator buttons vr2 control panel layout vr2-l control pan...

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    Salsa m 43 actuator button 8 troubleshooting using the vr2 hand control warning! Always consult your sunrise medical authorised dealer when a diagnostic fault has appeared on your hand control. The battery gauge and maximum speed/profile indicator show the status of the control system. Battery gauge...

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    44 salsa m self help guide, (fig.8.1). Fault code possible cause the batteries need charging, or there is a bad connection to the battery. Check the connections to the battery. If the connections are good, try charging the batteries the left hand motor has a bad connection. Check the connections to ...

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    Salsa m 45 9 controller mounts 9.1 general warnings: warnings! Do not replace the joystick knob with any unauthorised • item. It may cause hazardous operation and loss of control of the chair. It is important that the joystick boot is replaced if it is • torn or brittle; failure to do so could cause...

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    46 salsa m 10 batteries and charging warning! Please read the owner’s manual supplied with the charger carefully. 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 ventila...

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    Salsa m 47 10.1.1 batteries salsa m (fig. 10.6 - 10.12) the batteries are contained within the drive unit located under the battery shroud. To remove the batteries: release the two handle screws under the front of the • seat frame that connect the seat frame with the seat module interface. Release a...

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    48 salsa m 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. Fusible 150a links are connected into the battery • harnesses to protect the batteries and wiring. A 70a re sett fuse. This is located on...

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    Salsa m 49 10.7 general charger information the external charger has been designed to charge two 12v gel type batteries connected in series (= 24 v). 10.8 charger safety features the chargers have features which prevent hazards or accidents occurring as a result of connecting batteries the wrong way...

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    50 salsa m 10.11 the range of your vehicle most manufacturers of mobility products state the range of their vehicles either in the sales literature or within the owner’s manual. The range stated sometimes differs from manufacturer to manufacturer even though the battery size is the same. Sunrise med...

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    Salsa m 51 warnings! An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely • necessary. Use of an improper extension cord could result in a risk • of fire and electric shock. If any extension cord must be used, make sure the • pins on the plug of the extension cord are the same number, size and sha...

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    52 salsa m 11 transportation a wheelchair secured in a vehicle will not provide the equivalent level of safety and security of a vehicle seating system. Sunrise medical recommends that the user transfers to the vehicle seating and uses the vehicle- installed restraint system wherever possible. Sunri...

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    Salsa m 53 11.2 occupant restraint instructions warnings! The pelvic restraint belt must be worn low across the • front of the pelvis (fig 11.2) so that the angle of the pelvic belt is within the preferred zone of 30° to 75° to the horizontal, (fig 11.3). A steeper (greater) angle within the preferr...

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    54 salsa m 11.3 crash testing on the salsa a representative salsa & salsa m wheelchair has been tested in accordance with the dynamic performance requirements specified in iso 7176-19:2001 “wheeled mobility devices for use in motor vehicles” using a q straint 6 point strap restraint system with doub...

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    Salsa m 55 11.5 securing the wheelchair into the vehicle (fig. 11.11 - 11.16) warning! The salsa wheelchairs (rwd/mwd) require a six- point tie down system for transportation as shown in the photographs. On the left rear side: use one of the rear tie down restraints, attach it as • close as possible...

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    56 salsa m 12 maintenance and cleaning caution! It is important that you follow the following cleaning and maintenance schedule in order to keep your wheelchair in tip top condition. 12.1 tyre maintenance and pressures warning! If pneumatic tyres are fitted to your wheelchair it is important to regu...

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    Salsa m 57 fig.12.1 fig.12.2 fig.12.3 fig.12.4 fig.12.5 fig.12.6 fig.12.7 fig.12.8.

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    58 salsa m fig.12.9 fig.12.10 fig.12.11 fig.12.12 12.4 removing the castor wheel warning! Castor wheel removal is a safety critical task. If you do not feel confident in carrying out the following instructions, please contact your sunrise medical approved dealer. Note which one of the two holes is u...

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    Salsa m 59 12.6 inspection of the upholstery/seating tears, dents, wearing or slackening of upholstery particularly near to metal could result in poor posture or lower levels of comfort and pressure relief. 12.7 cleaning seating you can wash all parts of the covers with a gentle- • wash detergent at...

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    60 salsa m 12.8 cleaning controls clean the control system and the joystick with a cloth dampened with diluted detergent. Caution! Be careful when cleaning the joystick. Never use abrasive or spirit based cleaners speciality controls ensure that wafer boards, joysticks (all variants), head arrays an...

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    Salsa m 61 salsa parts in the battery box, (fig.12.22): 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. • accessing the batteries undo the two securing knobs on the rear cover, • (fig.12.17). The two b...

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    62 salsa m salsa m parts in the battery box, (fig.12.22): plastic battery box cover for 2 x 12v batteries. • 2 x battery looms with fuse and ring terminals. • battery link harness with red and grey connectors. • accessing the batteries locate & loosen the 2 hand wheels at the front of the • power ba...

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    Salsa m 63 12.12 controller access to access the controller on the salsa (rwd) take the front shroud on the base between the front castor wheels off (fig. 12.30 - 12.31). To access the controller on the salsa m (mwd) take the rear shroud on the base between the rear castor wheels off (fig. 12.32 - 1...

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    64 salsa m 12.15 recommended maintenance routines (fig12.35) tools required: battery charger, tyre pump, wire brush, petroleum jelly cleaning cloth and dilute disinfectant. Warning! If in any doubt about performing any maintenance on your wheelchair, contact your sunrise medical authorised dealer. D...

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    Salsa m 65 caution! If you are in any doubt about the performance requirements of your wheelchair contact your sunrise medical authorised dealer. 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 us...

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    66 salsa m model: quickie salsa (rwd) 13 specification sheets (en 12184 & iso 7176-15) manufacturers (europe): sunrise medical gmbh+co.Kg kahlbachring 2-4 69254 malsch/heidelberg deutschland maximum occupant mass (test dummy mass): 140 kg the wheelchair quickie salsa conforms to the following standa...

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    Salsa m 67 model: quickie salsa m (mwd) maximum occupant mass (test dummy mass): 140 kg the wheelchair quickie salsa conforms to the following standards: a) requirements and test methods for static, impact and fatigue strengths (iso 7176-8) b) power and control systems for electric wheelchairs requi...

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    68 salsa m 14 service history this section is designed to assist you in keeping a record of any service and repairs to your wheelchair. Should you decide to sell or exchange your vehicle in the future, this will prove most helpful to you. Your service agent will also benefit from a documented record...

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    Salsa m 69 notes dealer signature and stamp: dealer signature and stamp: dealer signature and stamp: dealer signature and stamp: dealer signature and stamp: dealer signature and stamp:.

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    70 salsa m 16 salsa - salsa m battery wiring diagram charger socket: pin 1: battery positive pin 2: battery negative pin 3: inhibit 1 2 3 150a 150a black black red red yellow battery connector battery connector fig.16.1 fig.16.2 fig.16.3 auxiliary power connector c o n tr o ll er c o n n ec to r 15a...

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    Salsa m 71 notes.

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    Sunrise medical gmbh & co.Kg kahlbachring 2-4 69254 malsch/heidelberg germany tel.: +49 (0) 7253/980-0 fax: +49 (0) 7253/980-111 www.Sunrisemedical.Com sunrise medical limited high street wollaston west midlands dy8 4ps england tel.: +44 (0) 1384446666 www.Sunrisemedical.Com sunrise medical s.L. Pol...