Drive Wheel Suspension Salsa; Control Joystick Unit Position; Getting Ready To Drive - Quickie Salsa Instructions For Use Manual

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 incline.
DANGER!
There is an independent device in each wheel that has to
be disengaged separately.
• DO NOT disengage the LPFDR if the powerchair is
located on a slope.
• Disengaging one side may result in the chair turning on
the slope and disengaging both may result in the chair
rolling down the slope.
• DO NOT disengage both the Brake releases and
LPFDR devices at the same time.
• DO NOT switch on and operate the powerchair control
system whilst the LPFDR is disengaged.
• Always re-engage the drive mechanism on the drive
wheels when the chair is not being pushed.
To Disengage the LPFDR pull out and push over the
operating cam lever. To Engage the LPFDR, pull out and
push over the operating cam lever, (Fig. 5.15) .
DANGER!
The drive and brakes will NOT become operable until the
internal parts of the LPFDR are re-aligned.
To re-align the LPFDR, push the powerchair forwards or
backward in a straight line until the parts automatically
re-engage and the brakes comes on.
DANGER!
The LH and RH side may not re-engage at the same time
so make sure that both are re-engaged before turning the
powerchair on.

5.5 Drive wheel suspension Salsa

The SALSA M/R has an effective and adjustable drive
wheel suspension system as a standard feature. To match
your requirements on drive comfort, the tension of the
springs at the damper can be adjusted.
Turning the aluminium ring away from the spring will soften
your ride, adjusting the aluminium ring in a position towards
the spring will harden it. This option is to be used to match
the different user weights to the suspension system, (Fig.
5.16 & 5.17). We recommend the suspension adjustments
are done equally on the left and right side of the chair.
Fig. 5.16

5.6 Control joystick unit position

WARNING!
• Make sure that the control system is mounted securely
and that the joystick position is correct.
• 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 could
upset your control.
The remote is mounted on a sliding mechanism which
enables the control to be moved forwards and backwards.
When the most comfortable position has been selected,
secure the slider by tightening the locking screw.
WARNING!
Ensure the locking screw is fully tightened prior to use,
especially when transporting your wheelchair.

5.7 Getting ready to drive

• Operate the on/off switch. The battery gauge will blink
then remain on after a second
• Check that the maximum speed is set to a level which
suits you.
• Push the joystick to control the speed and direction of
the wheelchair
Fig. 5.17
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