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SALSA/SALSA M
Rev.5.0
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 convert into “creep mode” which will
allow you a maximum of 10% of the speed programmed in
the profile.
WARNING!
If you have a manual recline backrest on your wheelchair,
please be aware that there will be no feedback system
to the controller that tells it that the seat is in a reclined
position. If you recline your backrest and attempt to drive, it
will not go into ‘creep mode’, it will instead drive at normal
speed.
This is especially dangerous when attempting to drive up
a slope.
WARNING!
On any Reclining Backrest, the Lower fixing positions of
either the Powered Actuator or Manual Gas Strut, MUST
correspond to the Seat Depth being used.
After adjusting the Seat Depth, you MUST ensure the
lower Actuator or Gas Strut fixing position matches the
Seat Depth chosen, (use the 17”, 430mm, hole position in
the lower bracket for a seat depth of 17”, 430mm).
Please see section 5.2.1 for details.
4.24 Stability of your wheelchair
Please follow the user instructions in this manual regarding
the use of seat lift and tilt modules and the use of your
chair on a slope.
WARNING!
Other variables can affect your chair stability, including:
Movement of the user
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Effects of the addition of accessories or other
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equipment
Inappropriate adjustments or modifications to the
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wheelchair
In some cases these issues are further compounded by
the effects of the local environment such as:
Hills, Slopes, Ramps, Sloping pavements, Dropped
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kerbs.
Furthermore different body proportions of a wheelchair
user affect stability for example:
Lower limb wasting or amputation, Obesity
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Increased upper torso mass, Upper torso height
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WARNING!
The power Tilt and power Lift/Tilt modules 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
change this setting.
4.25 Wheels
WARNING!
Always use the pump that is supplied with the chair.
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Never use a forecourt pump.
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Inspect all tyres regularly for signs of wear.
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Do not drive over anything that could cause punctures
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in the tyres.
Ensure that there are no objects in your path that could
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possibly become lodged in your chair mechanism or
in the spokes of the rear wheels. This could cause the
chair to come to a sudden stop.
Riding over drains or grids could cause the wheelchair
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castors or wheels to become lodged, causing the chair
to come to a sudden stop.
Always maintain the correct pressure for the tyre.
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These are listed in section 12 of this manual.
WARNING!
Pneumatic Tyres with OKO fluid.
The OKO fluid is only meant as a temporary repair to the
tyre. It must be replaced or repaired as soon as possible.
The OKO fluid is classified as non hazardous but may
cause irritation to the skin with prolonged contact.
First Aid measures for OKO fluid
Skin - Wash skin with plenty of water
Eyes - Immediately flood the eye with plenty of water for
at least 5 minutes holding the eye open.
Ingestion - Drink lots of water - Seek medical attention
immediately.
