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- Page 1 QUANTUM S E R I E S Including Model: Quantum 600 32 Wedgwood Road • Bicester, Oxon OX26 4UL...
- Page 2 The latest/current version of this manual is available on our website. 088 609 661 Copyright © 2008 Pride Mobility Products Ltd. INFMANU2979/Rev D/February 2008...
- Page 3 C O N T E N T S INTRODUCTION............................. 4 SAFETY ..............................5 III. YOUR POWER CHAIR ........................17 IV. ASSEMBLY............................. 21 COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS......................23 VI. BATTERIES AND CHARGING ......................29 VII. CARE AND MAINTENANCE ......................33 VIII. WARRANTY............................39 APPENDIX I - SPECIFICATIONS ......................
- Page 4 I N T R O D U C T I O N SAFETY WELCOME to Quantum Rehab, a division of Pride Mobility Products Corporation (Pride). The power chair you have purchased combines state-of-the-art components with safety, comfort and styling in mind. We are confident that these design features will provide you with the conveniences you expect during your daily activities.
- Page 5 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. Read and follow the information in the owner’s manual.
- Page 6 I I . S A F E T Y Do not lift the mobility product while seated in it. Do not lift the mobility product while seated in it. Do not connect an extension lead to the AC/DC converter or the battery charger. Removal of grounding prong can create electrical hazard.
- Page 7 I I . S A F E T Y This product has been tested and passed at an immunity level of 20 V/m. Explosive conditions exist! Use only AGM or Gel-Cell batteries to reduce the risk of leakage or explosive conditions. Do not connect an extension lead to the AC/DC converter or the battery charger.
- Page 8 Battery charger for indoor use only. Disposal and recycling - Contact your Quantum Rehab Dealer for information on proper disposal and recycling of your Pride product and its packaging. Locked and in drive mode. Place unit on level ground and stand to one side when changing from drive mode to freewheel mode or freewheel mode to drive mode.
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Page 9: General Guidelines
I I . S A F E T Y GENERAL GUIDELINES 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 10 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. MANDATORY! Stay within the specified weight capacity of your power chair. Exceeding the weight capacity voids your warranty.
- Page 11 I I . S A F E T Y WARNING! Even though your power chair is capable of climbing slopes greater than those illustrated in figure 1, do not, under any circumstances, exceed the incline guidelines or any other specifications presented in this manual. Doing so could cause instability in your power chair. Pride recommends that the maximum slope of an incline you attempt to safely ascend or descend on your power chair does not exceed 8.7% (5°).
- Page 12 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 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 a lift. WARNING! Never use your power chair to negotiate steps or escalators. Doors ! Determine if the door opens toward or away from you.
- Page 14 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 VI. “Batteries and Charging.” WARNING! Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds.
- Page 15 I I . S A F E T Y Transfers Transferring onto and off of your power chair requires a good sense of balance. Always have an attendant or health- care professional present while learning to properly transfer yourself. To eliminate the possibility of injury, Pride recommends that you or a trained attendant perform the following tasks be- fore attempting a transfer: ! Turn off the power to the controller.
- Page 16 I I . S A F E T Y Alcohol/Smoking The power chair user must exercise care and common sense when operating his/her power chair. This includes awareness of safety issues while under the influence of alcohol or while smoking. WARNING! Do not operate your power chair while you are under the influence of alcohol, as this may impair your ability to operate your power chair in a safe manner.
- Page 17 I I I . Y O U R P O W E R C H A I R THE QUANTUM 600 POWER CHAIR Your power chair has two main assemblies: the seat assembly and the power base assembly. See figure 5. Typically, the seat assembly includes the armrests, seatback and seat base.
- Page 18 I I I . Y O U R P O W E R C H A I R REAR SHROUD FASTENERS TRAPEZE BARS FRONT COVER MOTOR/BRAKE ASSEMBLY Figure 6. The Quantum 600 P ower Base Electrical Components The electrical components are located inside the power base. The main circuit breaker is located on the front of the battery tray.
- Page 19 I I I . Y O U R P O W E R C H A I R Main Circuit Breaker: The main circuit breaker is a safety feature built into your power chair. 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 20 I I I . Y O U R P O W E R C H A I R Manual Freewheel Levers Your power chair has a manual freewheel lever on each motor. Manual freewheel levers enable you to disengage the drive motors and manoeuvre the chair manually.
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Page 21: Initial Assembly
I V . A S S E M B L Y INITIAL ASSEMBLY Your power chair may require some assembly either before initial use or after transportation. It may also require disassembly to make some comfort adjustments. Figure 10 details those parts of the power chair that are designed to be disassembled and assembled by an end user or by a qualified carer before using the product or making comfort adjustments. - Page 22 I V . A S S E M B L Y Seat Installation SEAT LATCH SAFETY It may be necessary to install the seat either prior to initial operation or after transporting your power chair. Most seats REAR EXTRUSION are attached to the power base with the Universal Mount- ing System (UMS).
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Page 23: Comfort Adjustments
Your Quantum Rehab Dealer has evaluated your seating system and made any necessary adjustments to suit your specific requirements. Do not change your seating configuration without first contacting Pride Mobility Products or your Quantum Rehab Dealer. - Page 24 C O M F O R T A D J U S T M E N T S NOTE: Change the seat dump by raising or lowering only one trapeze bar (front or rear). 10. Reinstall the retaining clips. 11. Remove each screw from the trapeze bars and apply thread lock.
- Page 25 C O M F O R T A D J U S T M E N T S Seatback Angle Adjustment If your power chair is equipped with an adjustable seatback, you can adjust it to four (4) different angles: 90°, 102°, LOCKING NUT 105°...
- Page 26 C O M F O R T A D J U S T M E N T S Controller Position MOUNTING You can move the controller in toward or out away from SCREWS the armrest, or change the position of the controller for ei- ther left-hand or right-hand use.
- Page 27 C O M F O R T A D J U S T M E N T S Foot Platform Height Adjustment The foot platform height is easily adjusted to several differ- FOOT PLATFORM BRACKET ent heights. FOOT PLATFORM RETAINING PIN To raise or lower the foot platform: 1.
- Page 28 C O M F O R T A D J U S T M E N T S Foot Platform Angle Adjustment You can adjust the angle of the foot platform with a hex key. See figure 19. To adjust the foot platform angle: 1.
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Page 29: Batteries And Charging
V I . B A T T E R I E S A N D C H A R G I N G BATTERIES AND CHARGING Your power chair 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 30 V I . B A T T E R I E S A N D C H A R G I N G To charge the batteries using an off-board charger: 1. Position the front of your power chair next to a standard electrical outlet. See figure 21.
- Page 31 V 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 power chair all day on a daily basis or you may not use it for weeks at a time.
- Page 32 V 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 stabilise and adjust to its new ambient temperature. More importantly, it will take a few “charging cycles”...
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Page 33: Care And Maintenance
V I I . C A R E A N D M A I N T E N A N C E CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your Quantum 600 is a sophisticated power chair. Like any motorised vehicle, it requires routine maintenance checks. You can perform some of these checks, but others require assistance from your Quantum Rehab Dealer. - Page 34 V I I . C A R E A N D M A I N T E N A N C E ! All wheel bearings are prelubricated and sealed. They require no subsequent lubrication. ! The body shroud has been sprayed with a clear sealant coating. You can apply a light coat of car wax to help it retain its high-gloss appearance.
- Page 35 V I I . C A R E A N D M A I N T E N A N C E Storage Your power chair should be stored in a dry place, free from temperature extremes. When storing, disconnect the batteries from the power chair.
- Page 36 V I I . C A R E A N D M A I N T E N A N C E TYRE TUBE FRONT RIM HALF SCREWS WHEEL HUB REAR RIM HALF WARNING! Completely deflate the tyre before LUG NUTS attempting repair.
- Page 37 V I I . C A R E A N D M A I N T E N A N C E REAR SHROUD FASTENERS REAR SHROUD BATTERY WIRING DIAGRAM LABEL FRONT BATTERY REAR BATTERY Figure 24. Battery Installation Quantum 600 www.quantumrehab.com...
- Page 38 V I I . C A R E A N D M A I N T E N A N C E To replace the batteries: 1. Turn off the power to the controller. 2. Make sure that the power chair is in drive mode. See III “Your Power Chair.” 3.
- Page 39 Pride Mobility Products Ltd. cannot be deemed responsible. NOTE: Pride Mobility Products Ltd. provides parts only under warranty. Your Quantum Rehab Dealer is re- sponsible for labour and service. Please contact your Quantum Rehab Dealer for information about these ser- vices and for any applicable charges.
- Page 40 A P P E N D I X S P E C I F I C A T I O N S SPECIFICATIONS Suspension: ATX Suspension (Active-Trac with Xtra st a bility) Drive Wheels: Quantum 600 35.56 cm (14 in.), pneumatic or solid available Front Castor Wheels: 12.7 cm (5 in.), solid Rear Castor Wheels:...
- Page 41 A P P E N D I X S P E C I F I C A T I O N S LENGTH 102.87 cm (40.5”) with foot platform 92.71 cm (36.5”) TURNING RADIUS 50.8 cm (20”) WIDTH 58.42 cm (23”) 3.49 cm (1.375”) Figure 25.
- Page 42 N O T E S www.quantumrehab.com Quantum 600...
- Page 43 Quality Control - Quantum 600 Inclusion of all Parts Joystick Serial Number Controller Serial Number Left Motor Serial Number Right Motor Serial Number Fit and Finish Performance Pride keeps a more detailed report on file at the factory. Date Inspected Inspector *INFMANU2979* Product Serial #...