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S A F E T Y G U I D E L I N E S WARNING! A Quantum Rehab Dealer or a qualified technician must perform the initial setup of this power chair and must perform all of the procedures in this manual. The symbols below are used throughout this owner's manual and on the power chair to identify warnings and important information.
INTRODUCTION ........................... 4 SAFETY ..............................5 III. YOUR POWER CHAIR ........................19 IV. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS ......................23 BATTERIES AND CHARGING ...................... 30 VI. CARE AND MAINTENANCE ......................34 VII. WARRANTY ............................40 APPENDIX I - SPECIFICATIONS ......................41 Artemis www.pridemobility.com...
32 Wedgwood Road Bicester, Oxon OX26 4UL NOTE: If you ever lose or misplace your product registration card or your copy of this manual, contact us and we will be glad to send you a new one immediately. www.pridemobility.com Artemis...
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Avoid exposure to rain, snow, ice, salt or standing water whenever possible. Maintain and store in a clean and dry condition. Do not connect an extension lead to the AC/DC converter or the battery charger. Artemis www.pridemobility.com...
EMI-RFI - 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. Keep tools and other metal objects away from battery terminals. Contact with tools can cause electrical shock. www.pridemobility.com Artemis...
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Always replace both batteries at the same time. Pinch/Crush points. 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! Artemis www.pridemobility.com...
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Locked and in drive mode. Contains Lead. Indicates that power chair, with similarly labeled seating system, conforms to ISO 7176-19 for transport of an occupied power chair in a motor vehicle. Indicates power chair securement points. www.pridemobility.com Artemis...
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I I . S A F E T Y Motor rating information label Power chair information label Artemis www.pridemobility.com...
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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 Dealer for assistance. www.pridemobility.com Artemis...
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. Artemis www.pridemobility.com...
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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 Artemis...
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2. Increase the forward speed just before the front wheels (or kerb climbing mechanism) come in contact with the obstacle. 3. Reduce the forward speed only after the rear wheels have cleared the obstacle. KERB KERB Figure 2. Correct Kerb Approach Figure 3. Incorrect Kerb Approach Artemis www.pridemobility.com...
If your power chair is equipped with a transit securement system, refer to the supplemental safety information provided with your power chair for additional information regarding power chair transport in a motor vehicle. www.pridemobility.com Artemis...
WARNING! Connect the 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. Artemis www.pridemobility.com...
Reduce the distance between your power chair and the object you are transferring onto. WARNING! Before transferring, position yourself as far back as possible in the power chair seat to prevent the power chair from tipping forward during transfer. www.pridemobility.com Artemis...
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You must adhere to the following safety guidelines if you decide to smoke cigarettes while seated in your power chair. Do not leave lit cigarettes unattended. Keep ashtrays a safe distance from the seat cushions. Always make sure cigarettes are completely extinguished before disposal. Artemis www.pridemobility.com...
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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 Dealer to report the incident. www.pridemobility.com Artemis...
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SEATBACK ARMREST SEAT ASSEMBLY JOYSTICK CONTROLLER (VR2 SHOWN) SEAT BASE POWER BASE ASSEMBLY DRIVE WHEEL FRONT RIGGINGS CASTOR WHEEL Figure 5. The Artemis Artemis www.pridemobility.com...
Controller Connector: This is where the controller connects to the power base. The controller connector is located at the front of the power base. See figure 6. CONTROLLER CONNECTOR (VR2 ) MAIN CIRCUIT BREAKER MANUAL FREEWHEEL LEVERS MOTOR/BRAKE ASSEMBLY ANTI-TIP WHEELS Figure 6. The Artemis Power Base www.pridemobility.com Artemis...
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CLIMBER normal position and will not drag or scrape the ground. Figure 7. Artemis with Kerb Climber NOTE: For more information regarding the kerb climber feature, please contact your Quantum Rehab Dealer.
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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 handles as tie-down points to secure this product. Figure 8. Drive Mode (Drive Engaged) Figure 9. Freewheel Mode (Drive Disengaged) www.pridemobility.com Artemis...
See figure 10. 2. Set the seatback at the desired angle by leaning forward or back. 3. Release the manual recline lever when the seatback is at the desired angle. Artemis www.pridemobility.com...
3. Reposition the leg rest receiver to the desired seat width. 4. Tighten the leg rest receiver hardware. 5. Adjust the width of the other leg rest if necessary. 6. Replace the seat cushion. Figure 13. Seat Width Adjustment Figure 14. Leg Rest Width Adjustment Artemis www.pridemobility.com...
2. Slide the armrest up or down. 3. Line up the holes in the armrest. 4. Reinstall the two button head screws into the detent bar. 5. Repeat for the other armrest if necessary. Figure 17. Armrest Top Height Adjustment www.pridemobility.com Artemis...
8. Tighten the setscrews to secure the manual recline lever assembly in the figure 8 clamp. SETSCREWS 9. Insert the controller into the remaining open clamp assembly. 10. Tighten the setscrews to secure the controller in the Figure 20. Controller Position (Figure 8 Assembly) figure 8 clamp. Artemis www.pridemobility.com...
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NOTE: Each drive tyre must be inflated to the the psi/bar/kPa air pressure rating indicated on each tyre in order for the anti-tip wheels to be properly adjusted. The user must also be seated in the power chair in order to properly adjust the anti-tip wheels. www.pridemobility.com Artemis...
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 Dealer for maintenance and repair. STEEL SPACER WASHER PULL TO CLICK TIGHTEN PRESS TO RELEASE WASHER SCREW ZINC SPACER Figure 23. Positioning Belt Installation and Adjustment Artemis www.pridemobility.com...
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 Artemis...
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. Artemis www.pridemobility.com...
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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. www.pridemobility.com Artemis...
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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. Artemis www.pridemobility.com...
V I . C A R E A N D M A I N T E N A N C E CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your Artemis 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. Preven- tive maintenance is very important.
Take your power chair to your Quantum Rehab Dealer for yearly maintenance, especially if you use your power chair on a regular basis. This helps ensure that your power chair is functioning properly and helps prevent future complications. Artemis www.pridemobility.com...
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 centre lug nut, then remove the wheel. If any further disassembly is required, deflate the tyre completely or it may explode. www.pridemobility.com Artemis...
AXLE SCREWS REAR RIM HALF Figure 26. Artemis Drive Wheel Disassembled Figure 25. Artemis Drive Wheel Follow these easy steps for a quick and safe repair for both pneumatic and solid tyres: 1. Turn off the power to the controller.
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9. Place the batteries back into the power base. 10. Connect the battery quick disconnects according to the battery wiring diagram label located on the frame. See figure 27. 11. Replace the battery door and reconnect the battery door latches. Figure 27. Battery Replacement www.pridemobility.com Artemis...
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 Dealer. Artemis www.pridemobility.com...
Pride Mobility Products Ltd. cannot be deemed responsible. NOTE: Pride Mobility Products Ltd. provides parts only under warranty. Your Quantum Rehab Dealer is responsible for labour and service. Please contact your Quantum Rehab Dealer for information about these services and for any applicable charges. www.pridemobility.com Artemis...
Test conducted at maximum weight capacity. NOTE: This product conforms to all applicable ANSI-RESNA testing requirements and ISO EN12184 standards. All specifications subject to change without notice. Artemis www.pridemobility.com...
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A P P E N D I X I - S P E C I F I C A T I O N S LENGTH (WITHOUT FRONT RIGGINGS) 85.09 cm (33.5 in.) TURNING RADIUS WIDTH (WITHOUT 64.38 cm (25.3 in.) FRONT RIGGINGS) 57.17 cm (22.5 in.) GROUND CLEARANCE 7.3 cm (2.8 in.) Figure 28. Artemis Dimensions and Ground Clearance www.pridemobility.com Artemis...
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Quality Control - Artemis 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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