TABLE OF CONTENTS Basic Operation Instructions SAFETY ... 4 THE SYNERGY TRU-BALANCE POWER RECLINE ... 6 PRECAUTIONARY GUIDELINES ... 6 OPERATING THE SYNERGY TRU-BALANCE POWER RECLINE ... 9 POWER SEAT ELEVATOR OPTION ... 16 HIGH-PIVOT POWER ELEVATING LEG RESTS OPTION ... 17 POWER ARTICULATING LEG RESTS OPTION ...
Basic Operation Instructions INTRODUCTION WELCOME to Quantum Rehab, a division of Pride Mobility Products Corporation (Pride). The product you have purchased combines state-of-the-art components with safety, comfort, and styling in mind. We are confident that the design features will provide you with the conveniences you expect during your daily activities.
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Basic Operation Instructions Pride Mobility Products Corporation Attn: Customer Care Department 182 Susquehanna Avenue Exeter, PA 18643-2694 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.
THE TRU-BALANCE POWER RECLINE The TRU-Balance Power Recline is a unique seating system designed specifically for the Pride Power Chair. It is fully adjustable to meet the individual needs of the user, and it is mounted to a Pride power base to provide maximum maneuverability. Reusable hook and loop fasteners are included in your owner’s package for use in attaching the seat cushion to the seat base.
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Basic Operation Instructions Electromagnetic and Radio Frequency Interference (EMI/RFI) WARNING! Laboratory tests have shown that electromagnetic and radio frequency waves can have an adverse affect on the performance of electrically-powered mobility vehicles. Electromagnetic and Radio Frequency Interference can come from sources such as cellular phones, mobile two-way radios (such as walkie-talkies), radio stations, TV stations, amateur radio (HAM) transmitters, wireless computer links, microwave sig- nals, paging transmitters, and medium-range mobile transceivers used by emergency...
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4-WAY TOGGLE CONTROLS (OPTIONAL) Allows the user to control the recline, tilt, seat elevator, and articulating leg rest actuators (if so equipped). ATTENDANT CONTROL MODULE Allows an attendant to control the actuators. Any action made through the 4-way Toggle Attendant Control Module overrides the toggle actions made by the user.
Basic Operation Instructions OPERATING THE SYNERGY TRU-BALANCE POWER RECLINE The Synergy TRU-Balance Power Recline can be operated through the PG Remote Plus joystick, a specialty controller, the Attendant Control Module, or a toggle (see figure 4, 5, and 6). There are inhibits on your Synergy Seating System which will not allow you to drive your power chair or operate certain options when reclined or elevated.
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Toggle Operation Your Synergy TRU-Balance Power Recline may be equipped with one of three available 4-way toggles, as well as an Attendant Control Module. The actuators can be adjusted either by the user through the toggle, or by an attendant through the Attendant Control Module.
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Basic Operation Instructions 4. To lower the right leg rest, push the toggle switch to the right, release, then push to the right again. NOTE: The power elevator option is not available when the independent leg rest option is selected. 4-way Button Toggle ! Recline Function 1.
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Quad Push-Button Control Toggle ! Recline Function 1. To recline, push the second button. 2. To return to an upright position or a 95° recline position, push the second button again. ! Tilt Function (Optional) 1. To tilt backward, push the first button. 2.
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Basic Operation Instructions Attendant Control Module Your Synergy TRU-Balance Power Recline is equipped with an Attendant Control Module (see figure 7). The actuators can be adjusted either by the user through the controller or the toggle, or by an attendant through the Attendant Control Module.
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! Tilt Function (Optional) 1. Press the power key to power on the module. 2. Press Select until the actuators in both the back and seat are illuminated on the actuator indicator on the module. Use the up and down arrows to increase or decrease the degree of tilt.
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Basic Operation Instructions 3. To return the leg rest to a lowered position, press Select to cycle through the left, right, and combined leg rests until the desired leg rest actuator is illuminated on the actuator indicator on the module, and then press the down arrow until the leg rest is in a lowered position.
POWER SEAT ELEVATOR OPTION The power seat elevator provides lift of up to 7 in. (18 cm) from the power base using a single post plate and actuator. See figure 9. The maximum weight capacity of the power seat elevator is 300 lbs. (136 kg) and is available on some models. Contact your Quantum Rehab Specialist for specific information.
Basic Operation Instructions HIGH-PIVOT POWER ELEVATING LEG RESTS OPTION The high-pivot power elevating leg rests utilize a high pivot point to more closely mimic the motion of the knee during leg rest elevation They can be adjusted either as a pair or individually. See figure 10. The high-pivot power elevating leg rests provide 70°...
POWER ARTICULATING LEG RESTS OPTION The power articulating leg rests maintain the correct knee-to-heel measurements when the user’s legs are being elevated and can be adjusted either as a pair or individually. See figure 11. The power articulating leg rests provide 70° or 80° of movement, have standard swing-away calf pads that are depth and height adjustable, accept all foot plates, and have a maximum weight capacity of 300 lbs.
Basic Operation Instructions SWING-AWAY POWER ARTICULATING LEG RESTS OPTION The swing-away power articulating leg rests are operated the same way and have the same features as the power articulating leg rests but have an added swing- away feature which enables you to rotate the leg rests to the side before you transfer onto or off of your power chair.
CONTROLLER POSITION You can position the controller for either left-hand or right-hand use. You can also adjust the extension of the controller from the armrest. WARNING! Do not place the controller cable so that it can be pinched in the seat frame or the power base frame. To change the controller position: 1.
Basic Operation Instructions REMOVING THE ARMRESTS The armrests on your Synergy TRU-Balance Power Recline are unique to this model and can only be adjusted by your Quantum Rehab Specialist. However, you can remove the armrests if necessary. To remove the armrests: 1.
WARRANTY Three-Year Limited Warranty For three (3) years from the date of purchase, Pride will repair or replace at our option to the original purchaser, free of charge, any of the following parts found upon examination by an authorized representative of Pride to be defective in material and/or workmanship: ! Structural frame components Two-Year Limited Warranty...
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This warranty gives you specific rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. Please fill out and return the product registration card to Pride Mobility Products Corporation. This will aid Pride in providing the best possible technical and customer service.
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