Motor/Brake Assemblies; Freewheel Lever; Frequently Asked Questions - Quantum Blast Owner's Manual

harnesses and store the Blast in a warm, dry environment. Avoid temperature extremes, such as freezing and excessively hot
conditions, and never attempt to charge a frozen battery. A cold or frozen battery should be warmed for several days prior to
recharging.
NOTE: If you are storing your Blast for an extended period of time, you may wish to block the unit up with
several boards under the frame. This keeps the tyres off the ground and prevents the possibility of flat spots
developing in the tyres.
Are my batteries allowed on public transportation?
Sealed lead-acid and gel cell batteries are designed for application in Blasts and in other mobility vehicles. Generally, sealed
lead-acid batteries are safe for all forms of transportation such as aircraft, buses, and trains. We suggest that you contact your
transportation provider to determine specific requirements of transportation and packaging.
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.
How should I dispose of old batteries?
If you encounter a damaged or cracked battery, immediately enclose it in a plastic bag and call your authorised Pride provider
for instructions on disposal. Your Pride provider will also have the necessary information on battery recycling, which is our
recommended course of action.

MOTOR/BRAKE ASSEMBLIES

Your power chair is equipped with two motor/brake assemblies, one for
each drive wheel. Each motor/brake assembly consists of a motor, an
electronic brake, and a gearbox. The gearbox features a freewheel le-
ver that disconnects the motor from the gearbox and enables you to
move the chair manually.
To check the brakes:
1. Turn on the controller and set it to the slowest speed setting. See
ìRemote Plus Controller.î
2. After one second, check the battery condition meter. Make sure
that it remains on.
3. Slowly push the joystick forward until you hear the electric brakes
click. Immediately release the joystick. You must be able to hear
each electrical brake operating within a few seconds of joystick
movement. Repeat this test three times, pushing the joystick
rearward, then left, and then right.

FREEWHEEL LEVER

This lever allows you to disengage the drive motors and maneuver your
Blast manually. See figures 7 and 8.
WARNING! Do not use your Blast while the drive mo-
tors are disengaged unless you are in the presence of
an attendant. Do not disengage the drive motors when
your Blast is on an incline. The chair could roll down on
its own, causing injury!
CAUTION! It is important to remember that when your
Blast is in freewheel mode, the braking system is dis-
engaged.
NOTE: If the lever is difficult to move in either direction,
rock your Blast back and forth slightly while moving
the lever.
BLAST/REV D/OCTOBER 2002
PULL FREEWHEEL LEVER UP TO ENGAGE DRIVE
MOTORS.
Fig. 7. Drive Motors Engaged (Drive Mode)
PULL OUT AND ROTATE FREEWHEEL LEVER
DOWN TO DISENGAGE DRIVE MOTORS.
Fig. 8. Drive Motors Disengaged
(Freewheel Mode)
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