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- Page 1 Includes HD, 850, 650, and X-Treme ATTENTION: Please read the content of your owner’s manual before operating your power chair. “Quantum Blast X-treme” 1-800-800-8586 (Exeter, PA) • 1-888-570-1113 (St. Catharines, ON) • www.quantumrehab.com...
- Page 2 WARNING! Failure to heed the warnings in this owner’s manual may result in personal injury. CAUTION! Failure to heed the cautions in this owner’s manual may result in damage to your power chair. Copyright © 2003 Pride Mobility Products Corp. INFMANU1716 www.pridemobility.com...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
C O N T E N T S INTRODUCTION ..........................4 SAFETY ..............................6 III. EMI/RFI ..............................13 IV. THE QUANTUM BLAST ........................ 15 ASSEMBLY............................20 VI. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS......................21 VII. BATTERIES AND CHARGING ....................26 VIII. OPERATION ............................30 IX. -
Page 4: Introduction
I N T R O D U C T I O N INTRODUCTION Welcome to Pride Mobility Products Corporation (Pride). Congratulations on the purchase of your new Pride Power Chair. The Pride Power Chair design combines the most advanced state-of-the-art components with modern, attractive styling. We are certain that the design features and trouble-free operation of your new power chair will add convenience to your daily living. - Page 5 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.
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Page 6: Safety
I I . S A F E T Y SAFETY WARNING! 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 7: Weight Limitations
I I . S A F E T Y 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 8 I I . S A F E T Y WARNING! Even though your power chair is capable of climbing slopes greater than those illustrated in figures 1 and 2, do not, under any circumstances, exceed the incline guidelines or any other specifications presented in this manual.
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Page 9: Freewheel Mode
I I . S A F E T Y Freewheel Mode Your power chair is equipped with a manual freewheel lever to allow for manual maneuverability by a trained attendant. For more information about how to place your power chair into and out of freewheel mode, see IV. “The Quantum Blast.” WARNING! Do not use your power chair in freewheel mode without an attendant present. -
Page 10: Stairs And Escalators
I I . S A F E T Y Stairs and Escalators Power chairs are not designed to travel up or down stairs or escalators. Always use an elevator. WARNING! Never use your power chair to negotiate steps or escalators. You may cause injury to yourself and to others and/or damage your power chair. -
Page 11: Positioning Belts
I I . S A F E T Y WARNING! Before transferring, position yourself as far back as possible in the power chair seat to prevent the power chair from tipping forward during transfer and causing injury. WARNING! Avoid using your armrests for weight bearing purposes. Such use may cause the power chair to tip and cause personal injury. -
Page 12: Removable Parts
I I . S A F E T Y Batteries In addition to following the warnings below, be sure to comply with all other battery handling information. For more information about your power chair’s batteries, see VII. “Batteries and Charging.” WARNING! Power chair batteries are heavy. -
Page 13: Emi/Rfi
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 unintended 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 14 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.
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Page 15: The Quantum Blast
I V . T H E Q U A N T U M B L A S T THE QUANTUM BLAST The Blast has two main assemblies: the seat assembly and the power base assembly. See figures 2, 3, and 4. Typically, the seat assembly includes the armrests, seatback, and seat base. - Page 16 I V . T H E Q U A N T U M B L A S T SPECIFICATIONS Suspension: Sport Trac - rear All Conditions Caster Beam - front Drive Wheels: X-Treme — 16 in., pneumatic rear-mounted (solid tires are optional) HD/850/650 —...
- Page 17 I V . T H E Q U A N T U M B L A S T Ground Clearance 3.5 in. 25.5 in. 26.5 in. (X-Treme) 34.25 in. Moving Forward 39 in. Moving Backward 46 in. Turning Diameter 66 in. Figure 3.
- Page 18 I V . T H E Q U A N T U M B L A S T CONTROLLER CONNECTOR CHARGER FUSE AMMETER ONBOARD CHARGER AC (REMOTE PLUS SHOWN) POWER CORD RECEPTACLE SELF-RESETTING THERMAL FUSE (LOCATED UNDERNEATH THE ELECTRONICS TRAY) BLAST 650 USES A CIRCUIT BREAKER Figure 5.
- Page 19 I V . T H E Q U A N T U M B L A S T Controller Connector: This is where the controller connects to the power base. The Remote Plus uses a small, multi-pin communications cable connector. Charger Fuse: The charger fuse protects the ammeter from current overload.
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Page 20: Assembly
A S S E M B L Y SEAT INSTALLATION Use the following instructions to assemble your Quantum Blast after unpacking. Refer to figures 1 and 2 and the Synergy Seat Basic Operating Instructions where necessary. WARNING! Do not pick up the seat frame by the armrests. They are free to pivot, and you may lose control of the seat if they do so, resulting in personal injury and/or damage to the power chair. -
Page 21: Comfort Adjustments
V I . C O M F O R T A D J U S T M E N T COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS After becoming familiar with your Blast’s operation, you may find the need to make some adjustments to increase your comfort, such as seat height and angle, armrest height and angle, footrest height and angle, and the controller or master remote’s position. -
Page 22: Reclining Seat
V I . C O M F O R T A D J U S T M E N T Reclining Seat If your Blast is equipped with a reclining seat, you can adjust the seatback angle with the seatback release lever. The lever is located on the side of the seat base. JAM NUT JAM NUT To adjust the seatback angle:... -
Page 23: Controller Position
V I . C O M F O R T A D J U S T M E N T Footrest Angle You can adjust the angle of the footrest with a hex key. See figure 13. To adjust the footrest angle: 1. - Page 24 V I . C O M F O R T A D J U S T M E N T Elevating Leg Rests (Optional) ELR RELEASE LEVER Elevating Leg Rests (ELRs) offer an infinite range of adjustment for the leg angle and a footrest adjustment range of 12–19 in.
- Page 25 V I . C O M F O R T A D J U S T M E N T LOOSEN THE ANTI-TIP BRACKET. WARNING! Consult your authorize Pride provider before attempting to change the anti-tip wheel height! Changing the anti-tip wheel height affects handling under deceleration! WARNING! The higher you raise the anti-tip wheels, the more you increase your power chair’s tendency to...
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Page 26: 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 Blast 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 27 V I I . B A T T E R I E S A N D C H A R G I N G 5. If it is a Pride off-board charger, then there are two lights in it. The red light indicates that power to the off-board charger is on. The green light indicates that the batteries are fully charged.
- Page 28 V I I . B A T T E R I E S A N D C H A R G I N G How can I get maximum range or distance per charge? Rarely do you have an ideal driving situation such as smooth, flat, hard terrain with no wind, hills, or curves. More often you are presented with hills, sidewalk cracks, uneven and loosely packed surfaces, curves, and wind.
- Page 29 V I I . B A T T E R I E S A N D C H A R G I N G How should I store my Blast and its batteries? If you do not use your Blast regularly, we recommend maintaining battery vitality by charging the batteries at least once per week. If you do not plan on using your Blast for an extended period, fully charge the batteries prior to storage.
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Page 30: Operation
V I I I . O P E R A T I O N PILOT CONTROLLER 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 also enables you to monitor battery charge, electronic controller functions, and the condition of your electrical system. - Page 31 V I I I . O P E R A T I O N n Rapid flash of lights: Indicates a fault in the Pilot or the electrical system. Refer to “Pilot Error Codes.” n Ripple up and down of lights: The joystick was not in the center position when the controller was turned on. If you get “ripple up and down of lights”, turn off the controller, allow the joystick to return to the center position, then turn on the controller.
- Page 32 V I I I . O P E R A T I O N Trouble Codes In addition to indicating the current state of battery charge, the battery condition meter can also indicate possible problems with your power chair. The battery condition meter has ten lights. The lights provide information by the number of lights that are flashing.
- Page 33 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 contained in several modules located on different parts of your power chair. The Remote Plus system consists of the following components: n master remote n communications cable(s)
- Page 34 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.
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Page 35: Speed Settings
V I I I . O P E R A T I O N Speed Settings The Remote Plus speed settings range from 1 to 5. Typically, the slowest speed setting is 1 and the fastest speed setting is 5. The settings are indicated by the number of lights that are lit. - Page 36 V I I I . O P E R A T I O N Thermal Rollback The Remote Plus is equipped with a thermal rollback circuit. This circuit monitors the temperature of the motors, power module, and remote. In the event that any of them become excessively hot (above 122° F), motor voltage is reduced. For every degree above 122° F, the voltage is reduced by 5 volts.
- Page 37 V I I I . O P E R A T I O N 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 master remote (Europa) n communications cable(s)
- Page 38 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. This will cause the power chair to stop abruptly.
- Page 39 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. YourDynamic DX controller was preprogrammed 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 40 V I I I . O P E R A T I O N Trouble Codes In addition to indicating battery charge, the battery condition meter also provides diagnostic information when the Europa detects problems with either the electrical system, or the Dynamic DX system itself. These codes are displayed flashing all lights the number of times given by the trouble code.
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Page 41: 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 Blast 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 an authorized Pride provider. -
Page 42: 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. Check tires for wear. WARNING! Never use a rubber conditioner on the tread area of the tires; doing so may make the tires slippery and cause your Blast to skid. -
Page 43: 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 Blast. Adjust them as necessary. See VI. “Comfort Adjustments.”... -
Page 44: Battery Replacement
I X . C A R E A N D M A I N T E N A N C E 4. Use a socket wrench to remove the drive wheel nut from the center hub of the wheel. 5. Pull the wheel off the axle. 6. -
Page 45: Corrective Maintenance
I X . C A R E A N D M A I N T E N A N C E Motor Brushes The electric motors that power your Blast use carbon brushes. These brushes may become susceptible to wear over a long period of time. The motor brushes are the four contacts located inside the motor assembly that supply power to the motor. -
Page 46: Optional Accessories
O P T I O N A L A C C E S S O R I E S OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES The following accessories are available from your authorized Pride provider. Positioning Belt The positioning belt is designed to support your torso so that you do not slide down or forward in the seat. n The positioning belt is not designed for use as a restraining device. -
Page 47: Warranty
X I . W A R R A N T Y LIFETIME LIMITED WARRANTY For the lifetime of your Blast 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 48 Thank you for making the Quantum Blast Quality Control - Quantum Blast Series your choice in power chairs. Model #______________ We have Serial #______________ thoroughly inspected your Quantum Blast. Controller The following check marks Serial # indicate that it has been tested, driven, and inspected.