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  • Page 1 1-800-800-8586 (Exeter, PA) • 1-888-570-1113 (St. Catharines, ON) • www.quantumrehab.com...
  • Page 2 PROHIBITED! These actions should be prohibited. These actions should not be performed at any time or in any circumstances. Performing a prohibited action can cause injury to personnel and/ or damage to equipment (black symbol with red circle and red slash). Copyright © 2004 Pride Mobility Products Corp. INFMANU2192/Rev B/June 04 www.quantumrehab.com Vibe...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    C O N T E N T S INTRODUCTION..........................4 SAFETY ..............................6 III. EMI/RFI ..............................15 IV. THE VIBE ............................17 ASSEMBLY............................21 VI. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS......................22 VII. BATTERIES AND CHARGING ....................30 VIII. OPERATION ............................33 IX. CARE AND MAINTENANCE ......................45 WARRANTY............................

  • Page 4: Introduction

    I N T R O D U C T I O N INTRODUCTION Welcome to Quantum Rehab, a division of Pride Mobility Products Corporation (Pride). Congratulations on the purchase of your new power chair. The Quantum design combines the most advanced state-of-the-art components with modern, attractive styling.

  • Page 5: I. Introduction

    I N T R O D U C T I O N Pride Owners Club As an owner of a Pride product, you are invited to register your product’s warranty and enroll in the Pride Owners Club. You may do so by filling out and returning your enclosed registration card or by visiting Pride’s web site at www.pridemobility.com.
  • Page 6 I I . S A F E T Y PRODUCT SAFETY SYMBOLS The symbols below are used on the power chair to identify warnings, mandatory actions, and prohibited actions. It is very important for you to read and understand them completely. Pinch/Crush points created during assembly.

  • Page 7: Ii. Safety

    I I . S A F E T Y Battery Configuration: T = Terminal Post Connect Red wire to T with + Connect Black wire to T with – No step. No standing. Keep off! Do not remove anti-tip wheels. Do not use a cell phone, walkie/talkie, laptop, or other radio transmitter while operating.
  • Page 8 I I . S A F E T Y SAFETY MANDATORY! Do not operate your new power chair for the first time without completely reading and understanding this owner’s manual. Your power chair is a state-of-the-art life-enhancement device designed to increase mobility. Pride provides an extensive variety of products to best fit the individual needs of the power chair user.

  • Page 9: Safety

    I I . S A F E T Y NOTE: If you discover a problem, contact your Quantum Rehab Specialist for assistance. Weight Limitations Your power chair is rated for a maximum weight capacity. Please refer to the specifications table for this limit. WARNING! Exceeding the weight capacity voids your warranty and may result in personal injury and/or damage to your power chair.
  • Page 10 I I . S A F E T Y WARNING! When climbing an incline, do not zigzag or drive at an angle up the face of the incline. Drive your power chair straight up the incline. This greatly reduces the possibility of a tip or a fall. Always exercise extreme caution when negotiating an incline.

  • Page 11: Freewheel Mode

    I I . S A F E T Y Outdoor Driving Surfaces Your power chair is designed to provide optimum stability under normal driving conditions—dry, level surfaces composed of concrete, blacktop, or asphalt. However, Pride recognizes that there will be times when you will encounter other surface types.

  • Page 12: Public Streets And Roadways

    I I . S A F E T Y Public Streets and Roadways WARNING! You should not operate your power chair on public streets and roadways. Be aware that it may be difficult for traffic to see you when you are seated on your power chair. Obey all local pedestrian traffic rules.

  • Page 13: Positioning Belts

    I I . S A F E T Y To eliminate the possibility of injury, Pride recommends that you or a trained attendant perform the following tasks before attempting a transfer: n Turn the power off. See VIII. “Operation.” n Ensure your power chair is not in freewheel mode. See IV. The “Vibe.” n Turn both caster wheels toward the transfer destination to improve power chair stability during transfer.

  • Page 14: Reaching And Bending

    I I . S A F E T Y Reaching and Bending Never reach, lean, or bend while driving your power chair. If it is absolutely necessary to reach, lean, or bend while seated on your power chair, it is important to maintain a stable center of gravity and keep the power chair from tipping. Pride recommends that the power chair user determine his/her personal limitations and practice bending and reaching in the presence of a qualified healthcare professional.
  • Page 15 I I I . E M I / R F I EMI/RFI Laboratory tests performed by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have shown that radio waves can cause unin- tended motion of power chairs. Radio waves are a form of electromagnetic energy. When this energy adversely affects the operation of an electronic device, it is called Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) or Radio Frequency Interference (RFI).

  • Page 16: Iii. Emi/Rfi

    I I I . E M I / R F I What is the FDA doing about the problem? The FDA has written to the manufacturers of power chairs and requested that they test their new products to be sure that they provide a reasonable degree of immunity against EMI/RFI.

  • Page 17: The Vibe

    I V . T H E V I B E THE VIBE The Vibe has two main assemblies: the seat and the power base. See figures 3 and 4. Typically, the seat assembly includes the armrests, seatback, and seat base. The seat may also have some optional accessories attached to it, such as a rear basket, a cane and crutch holder, or a cup holder.

  • Page 18: Specifications

    I V . T H E V I B E SPECIFICATIONS Suspension: Full suspension - Sport Trac Drive Wheels: 14 in., pneumatic, rear-mounted (14 in., solid are optional) Caster Wheels: 9 in. pneumatic, front-mounted (9 in. solid, 8 in. solid, and 6 in. solid are optional) Anti-tip Wheels: 4 in., solid, rear-mounted Maximum Speed:*...
  • Page 19 I V . T H E V I B E MOTOR/BRAKE ASSEMBLY FREEWHEEL LEVER REAR TRAPEZE BAR FREEWHEEL LEVER MOTOR/BRAKE ASSEMBLY FRONT TRAPEZE BAR FRONT SHROUD Figure 4. The Vibe Power Base BATTERY DOOR LATCH ANTI-TIP WHEEL MAIN CIRCUIT BREAKER BATTERY DOOR ANTI-TIP WHEEL BATTERY DOOR LATCH...
  • Page 20 I V . T H E V I B E Electrical Components The electrical components are located on the battery compartment door at back of the power base. See figure 5. Main Circuit Breaker: The main circuit breaker is a safety feature built into your Vibe. When the batteries and the motors are heavily strained (e.g., from excessive loads), the main circuit breaker trips to prevent damage to the motors and the electronics.

  • Page 21: Assembly

    A S S E M B L Y SEAT INSTALLATION It may be necessary to install the seat either prior to initial operation or after transporting your power chair. Most seats are attached to the Vibe power base with the Universal Mounting System (UMS). The UMS consists of universal parts that may be used on any medium back or high back seat, regardless of seat width or seat depth.

  • Page 22: Comfort Adjustments

    V I . C O M F O R T A D J U S T M E N T S COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS After becoming familiar with your Vibe’s operation, you may find the need to make some adjustments to increase your comfort, such as seat height and angle, armrest angle, footrest height and angle, and controller position.

  • Page 23: Seat Position

    V I . C O M F O R T A D J U S T M E N T S 11. Remove the front shroud from the power base. See figure 11. 12. Remove the detent pin from the front trapeze bar. 13.

  • Page 24: Armrest Width Adjustment

    V I . C O M F O R T A D J U S T M E N T S SEATBACK ANGLE ADJUSTMENT If your Vibe is equipped with an adjustable seatback, you can adjust it to four (4) different angles: 90°, 102°, 105°, or 107°.
  • Page 25 V I . C O M F O R T A D J U S T M E N T S To change the controller position: 1. Open the battery door. 2. Unplug the controller. See figure 5. 3. Cut the wire tie(s) that attaches the controller cable to the armrest.
  • Page 26 V I . C O M F O R T A D J U S T M E N T S Anti-Tip Wheels MOTOR/BRAKE ASSEMBLY The anti-tip wheels are designed to give your Vibe increased stability on rough surfaces. The anti-tip wheels are preset at the factory for smooth surfaces or indoor use only.
  • Page 27 V I . C O M F O R T A D J U S T M E N T S Figure 19. Cantilever Seat CANTILEVER SEAT OPTION Your power chair may be equipped with an optional cantilever seat. See figure 19. The cantilever seat is equipped with a speed inhibit system that reduces your power chair’s speed by three quarters when the seat is elevated more than 1 - 2 in.
  • Page 28 V I . C O M F O R T A D J U S T M E N T S WARNING! Never raise the seat from its lowest position when operating your power chair on bumpy or uneven surfaces. Failure to heed this warning can result in the power chair tipping over and causing injury. WARNING! Never raise the cantilever seat while your power chair is in freewheel mode.
  • Page 29 V I . C O M F O R T A D J U S T M E N T S MULTI-AXIS FOOT PLATE The multi-axis foot plate assembly can be installed on either a swing-away footrest or an elevating leg rest. The multi- axis foot plate has four adjustments: leg rest length (A), po- sition (B), tilt (C), and angle (D).

  • Page 30: Batteries And Charging

    V I I . B A T T E R I E S A N D C H A R G I N G BATTERIES AND CHARGING The Vibe uses two long-lasting, 12-volt, deep-cycle batteries. These batteries are sealed and maintenance free. Since they are sealed, there is no need to check the electrolyte (fluid) level.
  • Page 31 V I I . B A T T E R I E S A N D C H A R G I N G How often must I charge the batteries? Many factors come into play when deciding how often to charge the batteries. You may use your Vibe all day on a daily basis or you may not use it for weeks at a time.
  • Page 32 V I I . B A T T E R I E S A N D C H A R G I N G It might take a few days for the temperature of the battery to stabilize and adjust to its new ambient temperature. More importantly, it will take a few “charging cycles”...
  • Page 33 V I I I . O P E R A T I O N CONTROLLER INFORMATION The electronic controller is what you use to operate your power chair. It takes the battery voltage and sends it to the appropriate system. The electronic controller enables you to move the power chair, as well as monitor battery charge, electronic controller functions, and the condition of your electrical system.

  • Page 34: Viii. Operation

    V I I I . O P E R A T I O N Battery Condition Meter The battery condition meter is located in front of the joystick. This is a 10-segment illuminated display that indicates that the VSI is pow- ered on and also gives the battery status, the VSI status, and the elec- trical system status.
  • Page 35 V I I I . O P E R A T I O N Horn Key The horn key activates the horn. Locking/Unlocking the VSI The VSI has a feature that enables you to lock your power chair to prevent unauthorized use. To lock the VSI: 1.
  • Page 36 V I I I . O P E R A T I O N Thermal Rollback The VSI controller is equipped with a thermal rollback circuit. The circuit monitors the temperature of the controller, which roughly translates to motor temperature. In the event that the VSI controller becomes excessively hot (above 140° F), motor current (amperage) is reduced.
  • Page 37 V I I I . O P E R A T I O N REMOTE PLUS CONTROLLER The Remote Plus is a modular electronic control system. The electronics necessary to operate the power chair are con- tained in several modules located on different parts of your power chair. The Remote Plus system consists of the following components: n master remote (see figure 23.) n communications cable(s)
  • Page 38 V I I I . O P E R A T I O N Mode Key Press the key to change speed setting or to activate the power accessories. See “Speed Settings” or “Power Accessories.” Speed Setting Indicator Indicates the selected speed setting. Power Accessory Indicator Indicates the selected power accessory.
  • Page 39 V I I I . O P E R A T I O N Speed Settings (Mode Key) The Remote Plus speed settings range from 1 to 5. Typically, the slowest speed setting is 1 and the fastest speed setting is 5.

  • Page 40: Sleep Mode

    V I I I . O P E R A T I O N Sleep Mode Your Remote Plus controller has a sleep mode feature. Sleep mode is a built-in circuit that automatically shuts off the main power if the joystick is not moved in any direction for approximately five minutes. The battery condition meter lights on the keypad indicate sleep mode by blinking once every five seconds.
  • Page 41 V I I I . O P E R A T I O N DYNAMIC DX CONTROLLER The Dynamic DX electronic control system is a modular system. The electronics necessary to operate the power chair are contained in several modules located on different parts of your power chair. The Dynamic DX system consists of the following components: n Europa master remote (see figure 25.) n communications cable(s)
  • Page 42 V I I I . O P E R A T I O N On/Off Key The on/off key toggles the system power on and off. WARNING! Unless faced with an emergency situation, do not use the on/off key to stop the chair.
  • Page 43 V I I I . O P E R A T I O N Drive Program Select Key The drive program select key enables you to select a drive program and an actuator mode. Your Dynamic DX controller was pre-programmed at the factory for five drive programs— 1 (slowest) to 5 (fastest). The drive mode is indicated by a number in the center of the keypad.
  • Page 44 V I I I . O P E R A T I O N Sleep Mode (If Enabled) The power chair controller features a sleep mode. Sleep mode is a built-in circuit that will automatically shut off the main power if the joystick is not moved in any direction for a period of time. This time factor is programmed into the controller. To restore power and continue, push on/off key on the keypad.

  • Page 45: Care And Maintenance

    I X . C A R E A N D M A I N T E N A N C E CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your Vibe is a sophisticated power chair. Like any motorized vehicle, it requires routine maintenance checks. You can perform some of these checks, but others require assistance from your Quantum Rehab Specialist.

  • Page 46: Daily Checks

    I X . C A R E A N D M A I N T E N A N C E n Use a rubber conditioner on the tire sidewalls to help preserve them. WARNING! Never use a rubber conditioner on the tread area of the tires; doing so may make the tires slippery and cause your Vibe to skid.

  • Page 47: Cleaning Instructions

    I X . C A R E A N D M A I N T E N A N C E Monthly Checks n Check that the anti-tip wheels do not rub the ground when you operate the Vibe. Adjust them as necessary. See VI. “Comfort Adjustments.”...
  • Page 48 I X . C A R E A N D M A I N T E N A N C E 9. Screw together the two rim halves. 10. Slide the wheel back onto the shaft. 11. Reinstall the drive wheel nut onto the wheel hub and tighten. 12.

  • Page 49: Battery Replacement

    I X . C A R E A N D M A I N T E N A N C E Battery Replacement A battery wiring diagram is printed on a decal located on the battery door. See VII. “Batteries and Charging” for correct bat- tery specifications.

  • Page 50: Corrective Maintenance

    I X . C A R E A N D M A I N T E N A N C E When to See Your Quantum Rehab Specialist for Service The following symptoms could indicate a serious problem with your Vibe. If necessary, contact your Quantum Rehab Special- ist.

  • Page 51: Warranty

    W A R R A N T Y LIFETIME LIMITED WARRANTY For the lifetime of your Vibe from the date of purchase, Pride will repair or replace at our option to the original purchaser, free of charge, any of the following parts found upon examination by an authorized representative of Pride to be defective in material and/or workmanship: n Structural frame components TWO-YEAR WARRANTY...

  • Page 52: X. Warranty

    Repairs and/or modifications made to any part without specific consent from Pride n Circumstances beyond the control of Pride n Labor, service calls, shipping, and other charges incurred for repair of the product, unless specifically authorized by Pride Mobility Products Corporation Damage caused by: n Battery fluid spillage or leakage...
  • Page 53 N O T E S Vibe www.quantumrehab.com...
  • Page 54 N O T E S www.quantumrehab.com Vibe...
  • Page 55 Thank you for making the Quantum Vibe your choice in power chairs. Q u a l i t y C o n t r o l - M o d e l 1 400 We have Quality Control - Quantum Vibe thoroughly inspected your Quantum Vibe.

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