Care And Maintenance; General Guidelines - Quantum Rehab  Quantum Vibe Owner's Manual

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Your Vibe is a sophisticated power chair. Like any motorized vehicle, it requires routine maintenance checks. You can
perform some of these checks, but others require assistance from your Quantum Rehab Specialist. Preventive maintenance
is very important. If you follow the maintenance checks in this section as scheduled, you can help ensure that your Vibe
gives you years of trouble-free operation. If you have any doubt as to your Vibe’s care or operation, contact your Quantum
Rehab Specialist.
WARNING! Prevent injury. Do not service the power chair when the seat is occupied.
Your Vibe, like most electrical equipment, is susceptible to damage from the elements. Avoid damp areas of any kind.
WARNING! Direct exposure to water or dampness could cause the power chair to malfunction
electronically and mechanically. Water can cause electrical components to corrode and the chair’s
frame to rust.
Should your Vibe come in contact with water:
1. Dry your Vibe as thoroughly as possible with a towel.
2. Allow your Vibe to sit in a warm, dry place for 12 hours to allow unseen water to evaporate.
3. Check the joystick operation and the brakes before using your Vibe again.
4. If any inconsistencies are found, take your Vibe to your Quantum Rehab Specialist.
Temperature
n Some of the parts of your Vibe are susceptible to extreme changes in temperature. Always keep your Vibe between
the temperatures of 18° F and 122° F.
n In extremely cold temperatures the batteries may freeze. The specific temperature at which they freeze depends on a
number of factors, such as battery charge, usage, and composition of the batteries (e.g., AGM or Gel-Cell).
n Temperatures above 122° F may cause your Vibe to operate at a reduced speed. This reduced speed is a safety
feature built into the controller that helps prevent damage to the motor and other electrical components. See VIII.
“Operation.”

General Guidelines

n Avoid knocking or bumping the controller, especially the joystick.
n Avoid prolonged exposure of your Vibe to extreme conditions, such as heat, cold, or moisture.
n Keep the controller clean.
n Check all connectors to ensure that they are all tight and secured properly.
n When the battery condition meter is completely lit, the batteries are fully charged, and the controller and the electrical
system are OK.
n If one red light on the battery condition meter is blinking slowly, the batteries are low and need to be charged, but the
controller and the electrical system are OK.
n If the battery condition meter is blinking rapidly, the controller has detected a fault in either its own circuits or in your
Vibe’s circuits. See VIII. “Operation.”
n Make sure the drive tires are inflated to 35 psi.
WARNING! Overinflating tires can cause them to explode and can result in personal injury.
WARNING! Do not use a high pressure hose to inflate your tires.
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