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- Page 1 ATTENTION: Please read the content of your owner’s manual before operating your power chair. Unit 106, Heyford Park Camp Road Upper Heyford, Oxfordshire OX25 5HA ï www.quantumrehab.com...
- Page 2 CAUTION! Failure to heed the cautions in this owner’s manual may result in damage to your power chair. NOTE: Important things to remember when using your power chair. Copyright 2002 Pride Mobility Products Ltd. INFMANU1870/REV D/OCTOBER 2002 Quantum Blast BLAST/REV D/OCTOBER 2002...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
AINTENANCE ......................18 REVENTIVE AINTENANCE ..........................19 AILY HECKS ......................... 19 EEKLY HECKS ........................19 ONTHLY HECKS .......................... 20 EARLY HECKS ........................... 20 TORAGE ....................... 20 LEANING NSTRUCTIONS ......................20 ORRECTIVE AINTENANCE ............................21 ARRANTY BLAST/REV D/OCTOBER 2002 Quantum Blast... -
Page 4: Introduction
INTRODUCTION NTRODUCTION Welcome to Pride Mobility Products Ltd. (Pride). Congratulations on the purchase of your new Quantum Blast. Your Blast design combines the most advanced state-of-the-art components with modern, attractive styling. We are certain that the design features and trouble-free operation of your new power chair will add convenience to your daily living. -
Page 5: Operation
WARNING! Do not attempt to drive onto an incline without first checking your brakes. If you attempt to drive onto an incline and the brakes are not functioning correctly, you risk serious injury. BLAST/REV D/OCTOBER 2002 Quantum Blast... - Page 6 WARNING! To avoid personal injury or property damage, always exercise common sense when cornering. If the situation arises where you have to negotiate a sharp corner, reduce your speed and steering angle (i.e., lessen the sharpness of the turn). This greatly reduces the possibility of a tip or fall. Quantum Blast BLAST/REV D/OCTOBER 2002...
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Page 7: Your Quantum Blast
LAST Your Quantum Blast has two main assemblies: the seat and the power base. See figures 2 and 3. There are a wide range of seating options for the Blast, as well as custom configurations. Commonly, the seating assembly contains a seatback, arm- rests, joystick, and footrest mounts. - Page 8 YOUR QUANTUM BLAST FREEWHEEL LEVER BATTERY COMPARTMENT DOOR DRIVE WHEEL ANTI-TIP WHEELS Fig 3. Blast Rear View , c i d i l , c i d i l & e l i i l o - l l y t i...
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Page 9: Electrical System
See ìRemote Plus Controllerî for controller information. The ammeter, battery charger AC power receptacle, and the controller harness connector are all located on the front of the Blast power base. See figure 4. -
Page 10: Batteries
7. When your Blast's batteries are fully charged, you can unplug the power lead from the wall outlet, unplug it from the charger AC power receptacle, and store it in a safe place. -
Page 11: Batteries And Charging
The batteries on your Blast are located inside the power base, between the drive wheels. Periodically, your batteries will need servicing. You can access the batteries through the access door located at the rear of your Blast. See figures 5 and 6. - Page 12 How often must I charge the batteries? If you use your Blast on a daily basis, charge the batteries as soon as you are finished using your power chair. Your Blast will be ready each morning to give you a full day's service. If you use your Blast infrequently (once a week or less), you should charge the batteries at least once per week for 12 to 14 hours.
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Page 13: Motor/Brake Assemblies
What about shipping the batteries? If you wish to use a freight company to ship your Blast to your final destination, repack your Blast in the original shipping container and ship the batteries in separate boxes. -
Page 14: Remote Plus Controller
(center) position, the electromagnetic brakes release and allow the power chair to move. The further you push the joystick from its neutral position, the faster your Blast moves. When you release the joystick and allow it to return to the neutral position, you engage the electromagnetic brakes. - Page 15 Blast will operate at the selected speed setting. If your Blast is equipped with power seat functions, you can access seat control by pressing the mode key twice. Push the joystick to the right to toggle to your desired seat function. The LED will light in various positions indicating which seat function is active.
- Page 16 In addition to indicating the current state of battery charge, the battery condition meter can also indicate possible problems with your Blast. The battery condition meter has ten individual bars. The bars provide information by the number of bars that are flashing.
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Page 17: Wheels And Suspension
HEELS AND USPENSION Your Blast is equipped with three sets of wheel assemblies: two anti-tip wheels, two drive wheels, and two caster wheels. Each of the wheels has its own suspension system that increases your comfort, traction, stability, and safety. -
Page 18: Care And Maintenance
If you follow the preventive maintenance guidelines in this section as scheduled, you can help ensure that your Blast gives you years of trouble-free operation. If you have any doubt as to your Blast's care or operation, contact your authorised Pride provider. -
Page 19: Daily Checks
Calibrate the joystick if a noticeable difference in performance is detected or if the joystick does not operate properly. You can do this for the Remote Plus and Europa controllers. Check the brakes. This test should be carried out on a level surface with at least three feet of clearance around your Blast. MONTHLY CHECKS Check that the anti-tip wheels do not rub the ground when you are operate the Blast. -
Page 20: Yearly Checks
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 Blast still does not power up, contact your authorised Pride provider. -
Page 21: Arranty
WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS Warranty service can be performed by your authorised Pride provider. Please contact your authorised Pride provider for advice on the current cost affecting the service visit. BLAST/REV D/OCTOBER 2002 Quantum Blast... - Page 22 NOTES OTES Quantum Blast BLAST/REV D/OCTOBER 2002...
- Page 23 NOTES OTES BLAST/REV D/OCTOBER 2002 Quantum Blast...
- Page 24 Thank you for making the Quantum Blast Quality Control - Quantum Blast 850 Series your choice in power chairs. Model #______________ We have thoroughly Serial #______________ inspected your Controller Quantum Blast. The following Serial # check marks indicate that it...
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