Comfort Adjustments; Seat Height/Angle Adjustment - Pride QUANTUM SERIES Owner's Manual

V . C O M F O R T

COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS

After becoming familiar with your power chair's operation, you may find the need to make some adjustments to increase
your comfort, such as seat height and angle, armrest width, armrest angle and height, foot platform height and angle, and
controller position.
NOTE: If your power chair is equipped with a Specialty Seat, Synergy Seat or TRU-Balance Power Position-
ing System, refer to the information provided in separate manuals.
WARNING! The centre of gravity of your seating system was factory set to a position that meets
the needs of the demographic majority of users. 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.
WARNING! Some power chair components are heavy. You may need assistance to lift or carry
them. Please refer to the specifications table for specific component weights before you
disassemble the power chair.
WARNING! Remove the occupant from the power chair before making any adjustments.
You may need the following to make comfort adjust-
ments:
! metric/standard socket set and ratchet
! adjustable spanner
! metric/standard hex key set
Seat Height and Seat Angle Adjustment
You can change the seat height to one of four positions by
raising the front and rear trapeze bars. If you raise or lower
only one trapeze bar (front or rear), you can also change
the seat base angle (dump).
To change the seat height:
1. Turn off the power to the controller.
2. Loosen the rear shroud fasteners and remove the rear
shroud cover. See figure 6.
3. Disconnect the controller connector(s) from the power
base. See figure 7.
4. Flip up the seat latch safety. See figure 11.
5. Squeeze the seat latch and release the seat from the
front trapeze bar.
6. Slide the seat forward and remove it from the
power base.
7. Loosen the screws that attach the trapeze bars to the
seat posts. See figure 12.
8. Remove the retaining clips that secure the seat posts to
the power base. See figure 12.
9. Move the trapeze bars up or down to the desired height.
Quantum 600 Series
A D J U S T M E N T S
SEAT POSTS
Figure 12. Trapeze Bar Adjustment
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TRAPEZE BARS
SCREWS
RETAINING CLIPS
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