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Quickie SALSA
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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):
1 pair of armrests
1 pair of legrests,
1 backrest (Std. Rehab/comfort seat only)
1 drive unit with seat frame
5.2 Preparation for transportation or storage
First remove the legrests
if swing away legrests are
attached. Leave the armrests in
the fold down position. (Fig.18)
disconnect the Hand Control,
(Fig. 19), if necessary. Release
and lift off the backrest at the
frame. Now you can store the
chassis part. By releasing the
freewheel mechanism on the
left and right side of the chassis
you can move the drive unit as
close as possible to the place you
want to store it.
You can also drive the base with
the joystick up or down a ramp into
and out of a car for transportation.
Make sure, when the chair is stored
or left in the car or anywhere else,
the controller is switched off and
the freewheel mechanisms
are engaged.
If there is a need to lift the drive unit the big side frame tubes should
be used. Caution should be taken if the chair is in freewheel.
To remove the control pod.
To remove the control pod you have to access the motor controller through
the plastic cover between the castor wheels and remove the square remote
control connector.
Place the control pod & arm in a safe place until required.
To reconnect the hand control just use the process in reverse.
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 the armrests or the leg rests,
since they are detachable and harm could be done to the user or to the
wheelchair.
5.4 Emergency freewheel
By pulling the release levers on both
sides of the base into the up position
( Fig. 20+21 ) the brakes are released
from the motors.
This may only be used in an
emergency, or if you need to
manually push your wheelchair. It is
not intended for permanent use or to
push the wheelchair up/down a slope
with the user sitting in it.
Note: The chair’s automatic braking
system will not work unless the brake
release levers are in the “drive” or
down position.
WARNING - Motor surfaces can be hot after use. Be careful not to
touch the motor casing when disengaging the freewheel.
WARNING - Never attempt to disengage the freewheel mechanism
whilst sitting on a slope.
5.5 Drive wheel suspension Salsa
The SALSA 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 on the
bottom of the spring downwards
will soften your ride, adjusting
the aluminium ring in a higher
position will harden it. This option
is to be used to match the different
user weights to the suspension
system. ( Fig. 22 ). We recommend the suspension adjustments are
done equally on the left and right side of the chair.
5.6 Control joystick unit position
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. Ensure the locking screw is fully tightened prior to
use and 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 wheel -
chair
Fig. 20
Fig. 21
Fig. 18
Fig. 19
Fig. 22