Pride QUANTUM SERIES Owner's Manual page 37

V I I .
AXLE KEY
DRIVE
WHEEL NUT
DRIVE WHEEL WASHER
Figure 27. Quantum 610 Drive Wheel
WARNING! When changing a tyre, remove only the centre lug nut and washer, then remove the
wheel. If any further disassembly is required, deflate the tyre completely or it may explode.
Follow these easy steps for a quick and safe repair for both pneumatic and solid tyres:
1. Turn off the power to the controller.
2. Set the power chair up on blocks.
3. If you are changing a pneumatic tyre, completely deflate it before removing the wheel.
4. Remove the drive wheel nut and washer from the axle. See figure 27.
5. Pull the wheel off the axle.
6. Remove the nuts and washers from the wheel hub and separate the front and rear rim. See figure 28.
7. Remove the old tube from the pneumatic tyre and replace it with a new tube or replace the entire assembly if it is a
solid tyre.
8. Reassemble the rims and reinstall the nuts and washers to the wheel hub.
9. Slide the wheel back onto the axle. Make sure that the key is in the axle slot.
10. Reinstall the drive wheel nut and washer onto the wheel axle and tighten.
11. Inflate the pneumatic tyre to 2.4 bar (35 psi, 240 kPa).
12. Remove the power chair from the blocks.
Battery Replacement
A battery wiring diagram is printed on a decal located on the front battery tray. 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! Do not replace the batteries when the seat is occupied.
WARNING! The batteries on your power chair should only be serviced or replaced by a
Quantum Rehab Specialist or a qualified technician.
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.
Quantum 610
C A R E A N D
AXLE
SLOT
M A I N T E N A N C E
FRONT RIM
HALF
WASHERS
NUTS
Figure 28. Quantum 610 Drive Wheel Disassembled
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TYRE
TUBE
WHEEL
HUB
REAR RIM HALF
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