Battery Replacement - Pride Quantum 6000Z 3S Owner's Manual

V I I . C A R E A N D M A I N T E N A N C E
LUG NUTS
Figure 25. Quantum 6000Z Series Drive Wheel
Follow these easy steps for a quick and safe repair for both pneumatic and solid tires:
1. Turn off the power to the controller.
2. Set the power chair up on blocks.
3. If you are changing a pneumatic tire, completely deflate it before removing the wheel.
4. Remove the five (5) lug nuts from the wheel hub. See figure 25.
5. Pull the wheel off of the hub.
6. Remove the screws and separate the front and rear rim. See figure 26.
7. Remove the old tube from the pneumatic tire and replace it with a new tube or replace the entire assembly if
it is a solid tire.
8. Screw together the two rim halves.
9. Slide the wheel back onto the hub.
10. Reinstall the five (5) lug nuts onto the wheel hub and tighten.
11. Inflate pneumatic tires to the psi/bar/kPa air pressure rating indicated on each tire.
12. Remove the power chair from the blocks.

Battery Replacement

A battery wiring diagram is printed on a decal located the power base. See VI. "Batteries and Charging" for
correct battery specifications.
MANDATORY! Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and
lead compounds. Wear goggles and gloves when handling batteries and wash hands
after handling.
WARNING! The batteries in your power chair should only be serviced or replaced by
a Quantum Rehab Provider or a qualified technician.
WARNING! Do not replace batteries when seat is occupied.
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! Do not mix old and new batteries. Always replace both batteries at the
same time.
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FRONT RIM HALF
WHEEL
Figure 26. Quantum 6000Z Series Drive Wheel Disassembled
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TIRE
TUBE
Quantum 6000Z Series
SCREWS
REAR RIM HALF