Table Des Matières; How To Use This Manual; Introduction - Quickie Samba 2 Notice D'utilisation

Table of contents
How to use this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Your wheelchair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Safety warnings and user tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-7
Assembly of your wheelchair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-8
Preparing your wheelchair for use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Emergency freewheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Drive wheel suspension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Fitting Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Armrests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Footrests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Seating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-10
The P&G Pilot + Control unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Remote Contrrol System (VR2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Pilot+ and VR2 Trouble shooting & Basic Warnings . . . . . . . . . . .13
Parallel Swing away arm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Attendant and dual control mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Centre bar mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Centre tray mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Option - Swing away tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Option - Crutch holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Option - Rear view mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Option - Kerb climber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-15
Batteries and charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15-17
Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Maintenance, Inspection Routine and Storage . . . . . . . . . . . .18-19
Wheelchair repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Lights and indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Battery installation for the SAMBA wheelchair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
How to connect the cables to the batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Service History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20-21
Specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Wiring Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Performance checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Battery and wheelchair disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Guarantee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Rev.A 0807/2000/ST/000690635.EMS

How to use this manual

We at Sunrise Medical want you to get the best out
of your SAMBA 2 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 stan-
dards which we adhere to and details about the
guarantee. There are a wide range of components
and adjustments available on the SAMBA 2. For
further information about these you should contact
your wheelchair prescriber/supplier.
Your wheelchair will reach you in excellent condition
having been personally inspected before leaving our
factory. Following the guidelines for maintenance
and cleaning your wheelchair will maintain its first
class condition and give you complete satisfaction.

Introduction

The SAMBA 2 has been designed for use by an
individual on a daily basis. It is suitable for both
indoor and outdoor use (Class B). It is only intended
for use as a pavement vehicle, but may also be
used when crossing between pavements.
This vehicle has been designed for a single occu-
pant of limited mobility up to the weight of 75 kg
for 36 cm (14") Samba 2, 120 kg for Samba 2 and
140 kg for Samba 2 lite who has the cognitive,
physical and visual ability to control the vehicle
safely on a maximum slope of 10° (18%), [6° (10%)
for French Market only]. If you are in any doubt as to
the suitability of the power chair, contact your local
Sunrise approved dealer for clarification, prior to
commencing use.
It is very important to read the relevant section of
the owner's manual when making any adjustments.
If you have any queries about the use, maintenance
or safety of your wheelchair please contact your
local approved Sunrise 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 Ltd.
Sunrise Business Park,
High Street, Wollaston
West Midlands, DY8 4PS, England
Phone: +44 (0) 1384-446688
Fax: +44 (0) 1384-446699
Manufacturer (Europe):
Sunrise Medical GmbH & Co.KG
Kahlbachring 2 - 4
69254 Malsch / Heidelberg
Germany
Sunrise Medical is ISO 9001 certified, which
ensures quality at all stages of the development
and production of this wheelchair.
This product is manufactured to comply with the
radio interference requirements of European
Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 89/336/EEC
and Medical Device Directive 93/42/EEC
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