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QUANTUM
6 0 0 0 Z
21 Healey Road
Dandenong, 3175
Victoria, Australia

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  • Page 1 QUANTUM 6 0 0 0 Z 21 Healey Road Dandenong, 3175 Victoria, Australia...
  • Page 2 The latest/current version of this manual is available on our website. This product is manufactured by: Pride Mobility Products Corp. 182 Susquehanna Avenue Exeter, PA 18643 088 609 661 Copyright ©...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    SAFETY ............................... 5 III. YOUR POWER CHAIR ......................... 17 IV. ASSEMBLY ............................21 COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS ..................... 24 VI. BATTERIES AND CHARGING ....................29 VII. CARE AND MAINTENANCE ..................... 33 VIII.WARRANTY ............................. 39 APPENDIX I - SPECIFICATIONS ...................... 40 Quantum 6000Z www.pridemobility.com...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    I . I N T R O D U C T I O N SAFETY WELCOME to Quantum Rehab, a division of Pride Mobility Products Australia Pty. Ltd. (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 activi- ties.
  • Page 5 Avoid exposure to rain, snow, ice, salt, or standing water whenever possible. Maintain and store in a clean and dry condition. Quantum 6000Z www.pridemobility.com...
  • Page 6 3-pronged adapter to an electrical outlet having 2-pronged plug access. Wear safety goggles. Corrosive chemicals contained in battery. EMI-RFI - This product has been tested and passed at an immunity level of 20 V/m. Explosive conditions exist! www.pridemobility.com Quantum 6000Z...
  • Page 7 Always replace both batteries at the same time. Battery charger for indoor use only. Disposal and recycling - Contact your Quantum Rehab Provider for information on proper disposal and recycling of your Pride product and its packaging. Quantum 6000Z www.pridemobility.com...
  • Page 8 Do not place power chair in freewheel mode on an incline. Contains Lead. Indicates that power chair, with similarly labeled seating system, conforms to ANSI/ RESNA WC/Vol. 4, Section 19 for transport of an occupied power chair in a motor vehicle. Indicates power chair securement points. www.pridemobility.com Quantum 6000Z...

  • Page 9: General Guidelines

    Check all controller connections to the power base. Make sure they are secured properly. Check the brakes. See VII. “Care and Maintenance.” Check battery charge. See VI. “Batteries and Charging.” NOTE: If you discover a problem, contact your Quantum Rehab Provider for assistance. Quantum 6000Z www.pridemobility.com...

  • Page 10: Your Power Chair

    WARNING! You should not travel up or down a potentially hazardous incline (i.e., areas covered with snow, ice, cut grass, or wet leaves). WARNING! Never travel down an incline rearward. Doing so may cause the power chair to tip. Always exercise extreme caution when negotiating an incline. www.pridemobility.com Quantum 6000Z...
  • Page 11 If you feel that you may tip over in a corner, reduce your speed and steering angle (i.e., lessen the sharpness of the turn) to prevent your power chair from tipping. WARNING! When cornering sharply, reduce your speed and maintain a stable centre of gravity. This greatly reduces the possibility of a tip or fall. Quantum 6000Z www.pridemobility.com...
  • Page 12 5 cm (2 in.) unless you have the assistance of an attendant. WARNING! Do not attempt to have your power chair proceed rearward down any step, kerb, or other obstacle. This may cause the power chair to tip. www.pridemobility.com Quantum 6000Z...

  • Page 13: Stairs And Escalators

    If your power chair is equipped with a transit securement system, refer to IV. “Assembly” and the supplemental safety informa- tion provided with your power chair for additional information regarding power chair transport in a motor vehicle. Quantum 6000Z www.pridemobility.com...

  • Page 14: Positioning Belts

    WARNING! Connect your battery harnesses in the proper manner. RED (+) cables must be connected to positive (+) battery terminals/posts. BLACK (-) cables must be connected to negative (-) battery terminals/posts. Protective caps should be installed over all battery terminals. REPLACE cables immediately if damaged. www.pridemobility.com Quantum 6000Z...
  • Page 15 WARNING! Avoid putting all of your weight on the power chair armrests and do not use the armrests for weight bearing purposes, such as transfers. Such use may cause the power chair to tip, resulting in a fall from the power chair and personal injury. Quantum 6000Z www.pridemobility.com...
  • Page 16 NOTE: For further information on EMI/RFI, go to the Resource centre on www.pridemobility.com. If unin- tended motion or brake release occurs, turn your power chair off as soon as it is safe to do so. Contact your Quantum Rehab Provider to report the incident. www.pridemobility.com Quantum 6000Z...

  • Page 17: Assembly

    I I I . Y O U R P O W E R C H A I R THE QUANTUM 6000Z The Quantum 6000Z 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. The power base assembly includes two motor/brake assemblies, two drive wheels, four caster wheels, two batteries, and wiring harnesses.
  • Page 18 NOT SHOWN) FRONT COVER MANUAL FREEWHEEL LEVER Figure 6. The Quantum 6000Z Power Base Electrical Components The electrical components consist of the controller assembly, the batteries, and the motors. The batteries, motors, and controller power module (if equipped) are located on the power base assembly. The controller is located on the seat assembly.
  • Page 19 If the main circuit breaker continues to trip repeatedly, contact your Quantum Rehab Provider. CONTROLLER HARNESS CONTROLLER POWER MODULE TO MOTOR CONNECTORS QUICK RELEASE BATTERY CONNECTORS MAIN CIRCUIT BREAKER Figure 7. Quantum 6000Z Electrical Components Quantum 6000Z www.pridemobility.com...
  • Page 20 WARNING! Do not use the freewheel lever handles as tie-down points to secure this product. MANUAL FREEWHEEL LEVER MANUAL FREEWHEEL LEVER Figure 8. Freewheel Mode (Drive Disengaged) Figure 9. Drive Mode (Drive Engaged) www.pridemobility.com Quantum 6000Z...

  • Page 21: Initial Assembly

    Replacement nylon insert lock nuts are available at local hardware stores or through your Quantum Rehab Provider. ARMREST ANGLE ADJUSTMENT CONTROLLER POSITION SEAT HEIGHT/ANGLE ADJUSTMENT FOOT PLATFORM ANGLE ADJUSTMENT FOOT PLATFORM HEIGHT/DEPTH ADJUSTMENT Figure 10. Quantum 6000Z Assembly View (Synergy Seat Shown) Quantum 6000Z www.pridemobility.com...
  • Page 22 Use correct tie- down points for controller harness to prevent harness from getting caught in the drive tyres, pinched in the seat frame, or damaged when Figure 12. Controller Routed on a Synergy Seat passing through doorways. www.pridemobility.com Quantum 6000Z...
  • Page 23 Figure 13. Controller Routed on a Contour Seat SEAT PLATE INTERFACE BRACKET POSITIONING BELT ANCHORING BRACKET LOCATIONS ACTUATOR SECUREMENT BRACKETS (3 OF 4 SHOWN) Figure 14. Power Seat Actuator Figure 15. Transit System Securement Brackets Quantum 6000Z www.pridemobility.com...

  • Page 24: Comfort Adjustments

    Your Quantum Rehab Provider has evaluated your power chair 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 Provider.

  • Page 25: Seat Position

    To adjust the seatback angle: 1. Remove the adjusting screws from each seat hinge. See figure 18. Figure 18. Seatback/Armrest Adjustment 2. Set the seatback at the desired angle. 3. Reinstall the adjusting screws to each seat hinge and tighten. Quantum 6000Z www.pridemobility.com...

  • Page 26: Armrest Height Adjustment

    NOTE: If your power chair is equipped with a Specialty Seat, Synergy Seat, or TRU-Balance 2 Power Position- ing System, loosen the setscrews in the mounting block, slide the controller in or out to the desired position, then tighten the setscrews. See figure 20. www.pridemobility.com Quantum 6000Z...
  • Page 27 The quick release fastener has two states: clamped and unclamped. When the lever is open, the quick release fastener is unclamped. When the lever is closed, the quick release fastener is clamped. Quantum 6000Z www.pridemobility.com...

  • Page 28: Positioning Belt

    MANDATORY! Inspect the positioning belt for loose or damaged parts before each use of the power chair. If you discover a problem, contact your Quantum Rehab Provider for maintenance and repair. www.pridemobility.com Quantum 6000Z...

  • Page 29: Batteries And Charging

    If the battery charger is exposed to adverse or extreme weather conditions, then it must be allowed to adjust to the difference in environmental conditions before use indoors. Refer to the manual supplied with the battery charger for more information. Quantum 6000Z www.pridemobility.com...
  • Page 30 We do not recommend using other types of chargers (e.g., an automotive battery charger). NOTE: Your power chair’s charger will not operate after the batteries have been discharged to nearly zero voltage. If this happens, call your Quantum Rehab Provider for assistance. www.pridemobility.com Quantum 6000Z...
  • Page 31 More importantly, it will take a few “charging cycles” (a partial drain— then a full recharge) to establish the critical chemical balance that is essential to the battery’s peak performance and long life. It will be well worth it to take the time to break in your battery properly. Quantum 6000Z www.pridemobility.com...
  • Page 32 What about shipping? If you wish to use a freight company to ship your power chair to your final destination, repack your power chair in the original shipping container and ship the batteries in separate boxes. www.pridemobility.com Quantum 6000Z...

  • 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 6000Z 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 Provider.

  • Page 34: Daily Checks

    Take your power chair to your Quantum Rehab Provider for yearly maintenance, especially if you use your power chair on a daily basis. This helps ensure that your power chair is functioning properly and helps prevent future complications. www.pridemobility.com Quantum 6000Z...

  • Page 35: Cleaning And Disinfection

    WARNING! Be sure that the power to the controller is turned off and the power chair is not in freewheel mode before performing this procedure. WARNING! When changing a tyre, remove only the five lug nuts, then remove the wheel. If any further disassembly is required, deflate the tyre completely or it may explode. Quantum 6000Z www.pridemobility.com...

  • Page 36: Battery Replacement

    REAR RIM HALF LUG NUTS Figure 26. Quantum 6000Z Drive Wheel Figure 27. Quantum 6000Z Drive Wheel Disassembled Follow these easy steps for a quick and safe repair for both pneumatic and solid tyres: 1. Turn off the power to the controller.
  • Page 37 V I I . C A R E A N D M A I N T E N A N C E BATTERY WIRING DIAGRAM FRONT COVER REAR SHROUD REAR SHROUD FASTENER (OPPOSITE SIDE NOT SHOWN) RELEASE HANDLES REAR BATTERY FRONT BATTERY Figure 28. Battery Installation Quantum 6000Z www.pridemobility.com...

  • Page 38: Corrective Maintenance

    Disconnect both batteries before load testing and follow the directions that come with the load tester. If either one of the batteries fails the load test, replace both of them. If your power chair still does not power up, contact your Quantum Rehab Provider. www.pridemobility.com Quantum 6000Z...
  • Page 39 REPLACEMENT UNITS The availability of replacement units is subject to the discretion of the provider, not the manufacturer. For more information regarding replacement units, contact your Quantum Rehab Provider. Quantum 6000Z www.pridemobility.com...

  • Page 40: Appendix I - Specifications

    Test conducted at maximum weight capacity. NOTE: The product conforms to all applicable ANSI-RESNA testing requirements and ISO 7176 series EN12184 standards. All specifications subject to change without notice. www.pridemobility.com Quantum 6000Z...
  • Page 41 LENGTH (WITHOUT FRONT RIGGINGS) 91.44 cm (36 in. ) 57.15 cm (22.5 in.) WIDTH 65.75 cm (25.875 in.) TURNING RADIUS (WITHOUT FRONT RIGGINGS) GROUND CLEARANCE 8.89 cm (3.5 in. ) Figure 29. Quantum 6000Z Dimensions and Ground Clearance Quantum 6000Z www.pridemobility.com...
  • Page 42 N O T E S www.pridemobility.com Quantum 6000Z...
  • Page 43 Quality Control - Quantum 6000Z 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...

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