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Pride Mobility SPARKY Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 SPARKY...
  • 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 Copyright © 2011 Pride Mobility Products Australia Pty. Ltd. INFMANU4136/Rev A/November 2011...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S INTRODUCTION ........................... 4 SAFETY ..............................5 III. YOUR POWER CHAIR ........................18 IV. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS ......................22 BATTERIES AND CHARGING ...................... 30 VI. CARE AND MAINTENANCE ......................34 VII. WARRANTY ............................41 Sparky www.pridemobility.com...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    I . I N T R O D U C T I O N SAFETY WELCOME to Pride Mobility Products (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 Avoid exposure to rain, snow, ice, salt or standing water whenever possible. Maintain and store in a clean and dry condition. Removal of grounding prong can create electrical hazard. If necessary, properly install an approved 3-pronged adapter to an electrical outlet having 2-pronged plug access. Sparky www.pridemobility.com...
  • Page 6 EMI/RFI—This product has been tested and passed at an immunity level of 20 V/m. Explosive conditions exist! Use only AGM or Gell-Cell batteries to reduce the risk of leakage or explosive conditions. Keep tools and other metal objects away from battery terminals. Contact with tools can cause electrical shock. www.pridemobility.com Sparky...
  • Page 7 Do not place power chair in freewheel mode on a decline. Do not place power chair in freewheel mode on an incline. Do not remove anti-tip wheel. No step. No standing. Keep off! Battery charger for indoor use only. Sparky www.pridemobility.com...
  • Page 8 Unlocked and in freewheel mode, N = Neutral Corrosive chemicals contained in battery. Does not meet 7176-19 standards for occupied transport in a motor vehicle. Indicates power chair securement points. Indicates electrical shock hazard. www.pridemobility.com Sparky...
  • Page 9 Indicates flammable material. Do not expose to heat sources such as open flame or sparks. Do not transport batteries with flammable or combustible items. Manufactured in Class II Equipment. Motor rating information label Main Frame Power chair information label Sparky www.pridemobility.com...

  • Page 10: General Guidelines

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

  • Page 11: Weight Limitations

    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. Sparky www.pridemobility.com...

  • Page 12: Your Power Chair

    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. www.pridemobility.com Sparky...
  • Page 13 5 cm (2 in.). Doing so could cause instability in your power chair. 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. Sparky www.pridemobility.com...
  • Page 14 WARNING! Always turn off the power to the controller when you are being transferred via an elevation product. Failure to do so may result in accidental joystick contact, resulting in unintended movement and personal injury or product damage. www.pridemobility.com Sparky...

  • Page 15: Motor Vehicle Transport

    WARNING! If you anticipate being seated in a stationary position for an extended period of time, turn off the power. This will prevent unexpected motion from inadvertent joystick contact. This will also eliminate the possibility of unintended chair movement from electromagnetic (EM) sources. Sparky www.pridemobility.com...
  • Page 16 WARNING! The controller and controller bracket are non-load bearing items on your power chair. Do not use the controller or controller bracket for weight bearing purposes, such as transfers. Such use may cause damage to these components, resulting in a fall from the power chair and personal injury. www.pridemobility.com Sparky...
  • Page 17 NOTE: For further information on EMI/RFI, go to the Resource Center on www.pridemobility.com. If unintended 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. Sparky www.pridemobility.com...
  • Page 18 SEATBACK SEATBACK RELEASE LEVER JOYSTICK ARMREST SEAT ASSEMBLY CONTROLLER (VR2 SHOWN) SEAT BASE POWER BASE ASSEMBLY CONTROLLER MANUAL CONNECTOR FREEWHEEL LEVER FRONT RIGGINGS DRIVE WHEEL MOTOR/BRAKE ASSEMBLY CASTER WHEEL Figure 5. The Sparky www.pridemobility.com Sparky...
  • Page 19 See figure 5. With the Q-Logic controller, the controller connector is located at the rear of the electronics box mounted onto the seat canes. MAIN CIRCUIT BREAKER ANTI-TIP WHEELS Figure 6. The Sparky Power Base (VR2 Controller Shown) Sparky www.pridemobility.com...
  • Page 20 NOTE: If the lever is difficult to move in either direction, rock your power chair back and forth slightly. The lever should then move to the desired position. WARNING! Do not use the freewheel lever handle as a tie-down point to secure this product. Figure 7. Freewheel Mode (Drive Disengaged) Figure 8. Drive Mode (Drive Engaged) www.pridemobility.com Sparky...
  • Page 21 If you have any ques- Figure 9. Transit System Securement Brackets tions about the proper use of your power chair, contact your Quantum Rehab Provider. FRONT OF VEHICLE Figure 10. Unoccupied Transit System Securement Points Sparky www.pridemobility.com...

  • Page 22: 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 23 WARNING! Always fasten the positioning belt when operating the power positioning system. WARNING! Pinch Point Hazard! Keep area around actuator clear when operating the power positioning system or returning to your starting position. VR2 6-KEY CONTROLLER Q-LOGIC CONTROLLER JOYSTICK JOYSTICK Figure 12. Power Positioning System Adjustments Sparky www.pridemobility.com...
  • Page 24 2. Reposition the leg rest receiver to the desired seat depth. 3. Tighten the leg rest receiver hardware. 4. Adjust the depth of the other leg rest if necessary. LEG REST RECEIVER HARDWARE Figure 15. Leg Rest Depth Adjustment www.pridemobility.com Sparky...

  • Page 25: Armrest Height Adjustment

    SCREW 3. Position the armrest pad as desired. 4. Reinstall the four screws and tighten. 5. Repeat for the other side, if necessary. Figure 18. Armrest Pad Depth Adjustment Sparky www.pridemobility.com...
  • Page 26 1. Loosen the nuts on the two screws on the underside of the foot plate. See figure 20. 2. Slide the foot plate to the desired depth. 3. Tighten the nuts. 4. Repeat for the other side, if necessary. SCREWS Figure 20. Swing-away Footrest Adjustment www.pridemobility.com Sparky...
  • Page 27 2. Move the calf pad up or down to the desired position. 3. Rotate the calf pad away from you tosecure the calf pad to the ELR. 4. Repeat for the other side, if necessary. SCREW Figure 22. ELR Calf Pad Adjustment Sparky www.pridemobility.com...

  • Page 28: Controller Position

    They are bolted to the frame at the rear of the power chair. See figure 24. PROHIBITED! Do not remove the anti-tip wheels or modify your power chair in ANTI-TIP WHEELS any way that is not authorised by Pride. Figure 24. Anti-tip Wheels www.pridemobility.com Sparky...

  • Page 29: 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. PULL TO TIGHTEN CLICK PRESS TO RELEASE SCREW Figure 25. Positioning Belt Installation and Adjustment Sparky www.pridemobility.com...

  • Page 30: 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. www.pridemobility.com Sparky...
  • Page 31 Refer to the manual supplied with the charger for a complete explanation of these indicators. 5. When the batteries are fully charged, unplug the off-board charger from the electrical outlet and then from the controller. Figure 28. Battery Charging Sparky www.pridemobility.com...
  • Page 32 Always charge the batteries fully prior to your trip. Plan your trip in advance to avoid inclines if possible. Limit baggage weight to essential items. Try to maintain an even speed and avoid stop-and-go driving. www.pridemobility.com Sparky...
  • Page 33 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. Sparky www.pridemobility.com...

  • Page 34: Care And Maintenance

    V I . C A R E A N D M A I N T E N A N C E CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your Sparky 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. Preven- tive maintenance is very important.

  • Page 35: Daily Checks

    Check the entire power chair for loose hardware and changes in the function or performance of the power chair. See your Quantum Rehab Provider for service or repair. Keep your power chair clean and free of foreign material, such as mud, dirt, hair, food, drink, etc. Sparky www.pridemobility.com...

  • Page 36: 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 axle nut, then remove the wheel. If any further disassembly is required, deflate the tyre completely or it may explode. www.pridemobility.com Sparky...

  • Page 37: Battery Replacement

    AXLE NUT CAP Figure 29. Sparky Drive Wheel Figure 30. Sparky 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 38 11. Slide the battery tray back into place and reinstall the battery securement hardware. See figure 31. WARNING! Make sure you tighten the fasteners so that the connections are secure. 12. Charge the batteries. See V. “Batteries and Charging.” www.pridemobility.com Sparky...
  • Page 39 V I . C A R E A N D M A I N T E N A N C E Figure 31. Battery Replacement Sparky www.pridemobility.com...

  • Page 40: 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 Sparky...

  • Page 41: Warranty

    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. Sparky www.pridemobility.com...
  • Page 42 N O T E S www.pridemobility.com Sparky...
  • Page 44 Quality Control – Sparky 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...

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