Pride QUANTUM SERIES Owner's Manual page 14

Positioning Belts
Your authorised Quantum Rehab Dealer, therapist(s) and other healthcare professionals are responsible for determining
your requirement for a positioning belt in order to operate your power chair safely. Typically, the positioning belt is not
designed for use as a restraining device in a motor vehicle.
Positioning belts should be installed as detailed in this manual. See V. "Comfort Adjustments." Once installed, the belt
should be placed across the pelvis as determined by the user's healthcare dealer. Anchor points of the positioning belts
should be located so that a projected side-view angle of the pelvis is between 30°–75° of horizontal depending on the
user's weight, posture and seat cushion thickness.
WARNING! If you require a positioning belt to safely operate your power chair, make sure it is
fastened securely in order to reduce the possibility of a fall from the power chair.
WARNING! The positioning belt is not designed for use as a seat belt in a motor vehicle.
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. Wear goggles and gloves when handling batteries and wash hands after
handling.
WARNING! Power chair batteries are heavy. See specifications table. If you are unable
to lift that much weight, be sure to get help. Use proper lifting techniques and avoid
lifting beyond your capacity.
WARNING! Always protect the batteries from freezing and never charge a frozen battery.
Charging a frozen battery may result in damage to the battery.
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.
Removable Parts
WARNING! Do not attempt to lift or move a power chair by any of its removable parts, including
the armrests, seat, front riggings, controller and shrouds.
Preventing Unintended Movement
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.
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 centre 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.
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