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- Page 1 21 Healey Road l Dandenong, 3175 l Victoria, Australia l ACN# 088 609 661 l www.quantumrehab.com...
- Page 2 Performing a prohibited action can cause injury to personnel and/or damage to equipment (black symbol with red circle and red slash). NOTE: Supplemental information that may be helpful to operate the equipment. 088 609 661 Copyright © 2004 Pride Mobility Products Australia Pty. Ltd. INFMANU2321/Rev C/June 04 www.quantumrehab.com Quantum Vibe...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
C O N T E N T S INTRODUCTION............................. 4 SAFETY ..............................6 III. YOUR POWER CHAIR ........................16 IV. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS......................21 BATTERIES AND CHARGING ......................30 VI. OPERATION ............................33 VII. CARE AND MAINTENANCE ......................37 VIII. WARRANTY ............................43 Quantum Vibe www.quantumrehab.com... -
Page 4: Introduction
I N T R O D U C T I O N INTRODUCTION Welcome to Quantum Rehab, a division of Pride Mobility Products Australia Pty. Ltd. (Pride). Congratulations on the purchase of your new Quantum Power Chair. The Quantum Power Chair design combines the most advanced state-of- the-art components with modern, attractive styling. - Page 5 Name:_____________________________________________________________________________________ Address:____________________________________________________________________________________ Phone Number:_______________________________________________________________________________ Purchase Date:________________________________________________________________________________ NOTE: If you ever lose or misplace your product registration card or your copy of this manual, contact us and we will be glad to send you a new one immediately. Quantum Vibe www.quantumrehab.com...
- Page 6 Maximum seating weight. Unlocked and in freewheel mode. Place unit on level ground and stand behind or to one side when changing from drive mode to freewheel mode or freewheel mode to drive mode. Locked and in drive mode. www.quantumrehab.com Quantum Vibe...
- Page 7 2-pronged plug access. Failure to heed could result in personal injury and/or propery damage. Prevent personal injury and equipment damage. Do not connect an extension cord to the AC/DC converter or the battery charger. Quantum Vibe www.quantumrehab.com...
- Page 8 Check all electrical connections. Make sure they are tight and not corroded. n Check all controller connections to the back of the power base. Make sure they are secured properly. n Check the brakes. See VII. “Care and Maintenance.” n Check battery charge. See V. “Batteries and Charging.” www.quantumrehab.com Quantum Vibe...
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Page 9: Safety
WARNING! When climbing an incline, do not zigzag or drive at an angle up the face of the incline. Drive your power chair straight up the incline. This greatly reduces the possibility of a tip or a fall. Always exercise extreme caution when negotiating an incline. Quantum Vibe www.quantumrehab.com... - Page 10 (i.e., lessen the sharpness of the turn) to prevent your power chair from tipping. WARNING! When cornering sharply, reduce your speed. This greatly reduces the possibility of a tip or fall. To avoid personal injury and/or property damage, always exercise common sense when cornering. www.quantumrehab.com Quantum Vibe...
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Page 11: Freewheel Mode
WARNING! Do not attempt to have your power chair proceed rearward down any step, kerb, or other obstacle. This may cause the power chair to tip and cause personal injury. KERB KERB Figure 2. Kerb Approach (Correct and Incorrect) Quantum Vibe www.quantumrehab.com... -
Page 12: Public Streets And Roadways
Motor Vehicle Transport Currently, there are no standards approved for tie-down systems in a moving vehicle of any type to transport a person while seated in a power chair. www.quantumrehab.com Quantum Vibe... -
Page 13: Positioning Belts
WARNING! Do not sit on your power chair while it is in a moving vehicle. Personal injury and/or property damage may result. WARNING! Always be sure your power chair and its batteries are properly secured when it is being transported. Failure to do so may result in personal injury and/or damage to your power chair. Quantum Vibe www.quantumrehab.com... -
Page 14: Reaching And Bending
WARNING! If you anticipate being seated in a stationary position for an extended period of time, turn off the power. This will prevent unexpected motion from inadvertent joystick contact. This will also eliminate the possibility of unintended chair movement from electromagnetic (EM) sources. Failure to do so may result in personal injury. www.quantumrehab.com Quantum Vibe... -
Page 15: Removable Parts
Removable Parts WARNING! Do not attempt to lift or move a power chair by any of its removable parts. Personal injury and/ or damage to the power chair may result. Quantum Vibe www.quantumrehab.com... -
Page 16: Your Power Chair
The power base assembly includes two motor/brake assemblies, two drive wheels, two anti-tip wheels, two caster wheels, two batteries, and wiring harnesses. SEATBACK JOYSTICK ARMREST SEAT ASSEMBLY CONTROLLER SEAT BASE POWER BASE ASSEMBLY FOOT RIGGING CASTER WHEEL ANTI-TIP WHEEL DRIVE WHEEL Figure 4. The Vibe www.quantumrehab.com Quantum Vibe... - Page 17 Class of Use Maximum Safe Slope 10.5% Maximum Climbing Ability 10.5% Maximum Obstacle Climbing Ability 10 cm Warranty Five-year limited warranty on frame Two-year limited warranty on drivetrain One-year warranty on electronics *Depending on user weight and terrain. Quantum Vibe www.quantumrehab.com...
- Page 18 FRONT SHROUD Figure 5. The Vibe Power Base BATTERY DOOR LATCH ANTI-TIP WHEEL CONTROLLER CONNECTOR BATTERY DOOR LATCH ANTI-TIP WHEEL BATTERY DOOR MAIN CIRCUIT BREAKER Figure 6. The Vibe Power Base (Rear View - Battery Door Down) www.quantumrehab.com Quantum Vibe...
- Page 19 Do not disengage the drive motors when your power chair is on an incline. The chair could roll down on its own, causing injury! WARNING! It is important to remember that when your power chair is in freewheel mode, the braking system is disengaged. Quantum Vibe www.quantumrehab.com...
- Page 20 KERB CLIMBER NOTE: For more information regarding the kerb climber feature, please contact your Quantum Rehab Specialist. Figure 9. Vibe with Kerb Climber www.quantumrehab.com Quantum Vibe...
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Page 21: Comfort Adjustments
1. Turn the armrest receiver lock anticlockwise to loosen. See figure 11. 2. Slide the armrest forward or back to the desired position. 3. Turn the armrest receiver lock clockwise to secure the armrest in the desired position. ARMREST RECEIVER LOCK Figure 11. Armrest Position Adjustment Quantum Vibe www.quantumrehab.com... -
Page 22: Armrest Height Adjustment
14. 2. Raise or lower the armrest. 3. Align the adjustment holes in the lower armrest with the top hole in the upper armrest. 4. Reinstall the screw to secure the armrest. Figure 14. Armrest Height Adjustment www.quantumrehab.com Quantum Vibe... -
Page 23: Controller Position
11. Use wire ties to secure the controller cable and the manual recline lever cable to the armrests. 12. Plug in the controller and the charger inhibit connectors to the back of the power base and close the battery door. CONTROLLER BRACKET BUTTON HEAD SCREWS FIGURE 8 CLAMP ASSEMBLY Figure 15. Controller Position Quantum Vibe www.quantumrehab.com... - Page 24 See figure 17. 2. Slide the footrest extension up or down to the desired length. 3. Align the adjustment holes and reinstall the adjustment screws to secure the footrest extensions. FOOTREST ADJUSTMENT SCREWS Figure 17. Swing-Away Footrests www.quantumrehab.com Quantum Vibe...
- Page 25 (30 psi) in order for the anti-tip wheels to be prop- erly adjusted. The user must also be seated in the power chair in order to properly adjust the anti-tip 2.5 CM ADJUSTMENT HOLES wheels. 1.27 CM ADJUSTMENT HOLES Figure 18. Anti-Tip Wheel Assembly Quantum Vibe www.quantumrehab.com...
- Page 26 For all the benefits your cantilever seat can provide you, there are limitations. WARNING! Read and understand this owner’s manual thoroughly before operating the power chair. WARNING! Maintain recommended tire pressure in the drive wheels and the caster wheels to ensure stability. www.quantumrehab.com Quantum Vibe...
- Page 27 To reset the joystick: 1. Release the joystick to the neutral position. 2. Make sure the obstruction has cleared. 3. Use the joystick to move the seat. Quantum Vibe www.quantumrehab.com...
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Page 28: Positioning Belt
2. Pull the excess strap attached to the metal tab until it is secure, but not so tight as to cause discomfort. Black Plastic Spacer Pull to Tighten CLICK Spacer Washer Screw Figure 20. Positioning Belt Installation and Adjustment www.quantumrehab.com Quantum Vibe... - Page 29 2. Tilt the foot plate to the desired position. 3. Tighten the hardware. To change foot plate angle (D): 1. Turn the setscrew clockwise to decrease the angle. 2. Turn the setscrew anticlockwise to increase the angle. SETSCREW SETSCREW Figure 21. Multi-Axis Foot Plate Quantum Vibe www.quantumrehab.com...
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Page 30: Batteries And Charging
When the battery is fully charged, the amperage from the charger is nearly at zero. This is how the charger maintains a charge but does not overcharge the battery. For more information, refer to the instruction manual supplied with the charger. www.quantumrehab.com Quantum Vibe... - Page 31 Refer to the specifications table for battery information when reordering deep-cycle batteries from your Quantum Rehab Specialist. WARNING! Corrosive chemicals contained in batteries. Use only AGM or gel-cell batteries to reduce the risk of leakage or explosive conditions. Quantum Vibe www.quantumrehab.com...
- Page 32 What about shipping? If you wish to use a freight company to ship your power chair to your final destination, repack your power chair in the original shipping container and ship the batteries in separate boxes. www.quantumrehab.com Quantum Vibe...
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Page 33: Operation
WARNING! If your power chair begins to move in an unexpected manner, immediately release the joystick. Unless the joystick is damaged, this action should stop your power chair. Quantum Vibe www.quantumrehab.com... - Page 34 This means that the controller is still locked. 3. Hold the magnetic key on or near the key symbol again to unlock the controller. When the key symbol stops flashing, you may turn on the power chair. www.quantumrehab.com Quantum Vibe...
- Page 35 Off-board Charger/Programming Socket You charge the power chair batteries through the 3-pin socket located on the front of the Europa. Off-board charger current should not exceed 12 amps. Contact your Quantum Rehab Specialist for more information. Quantum Vibe www.quantumrehab.com...
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Page 36: Sleep Mode
The controller must be turned off and then on again even if the source of the fault is removed. If you cannot resolve the problem, contact your Quantum Rehab Specialist. www.quantumrehab.com Quantum Vibe... -
Page 37: Care And Maintenance
Make sure the drive tyres are inflated to 2.4 bar (35 psi). WARNING! Overinflating tyres can cause them to explode and can result in personal injury. WARNING! Do not use a high pressure hose to inflate your tyres. Quantum Vibe www.quantumrehab.com... -
Page 38: Daily Checks
3. Slowly push the joystick forward until you hear the electric brakes click. Immediately release the joystick. You must be able to hear each electric brake operating within a few seconds of joystick movement. Repeat this test three times, pushing the joystick rearwards, then left, and then right. www.quantumrehab.com Quantum Vibe... -
Page 39: Cleaning Instructions
Quantum Rehab Specialist. WARNING! To avoid possible injury, be sure that the controller’s power is turned off and the power chair is not in freewheel mode before performing this procedure. WARNING! Completely deflate the tyre before attempting repair. Quantum Vibe www.quantumrehab.com... - Page 40 11. Reinstall the drive wheel nut onto the wheel hub and tighten. 12. Reinstall the hub cap. 13. Inflate the pneumatic tyre to 2.4 bar (35 psi). 14. Remove the power chair from the blocks. TYRE TUBE (OR SOLID INSERT) WHEEL HUB HUB CAP Figure 24. Tyre Replacement www.quantumrehab.com Quantum Vibe...
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Page 41: Battery Replacement
10. Connect the battery quick disconnects according to the battery wiring diagram label located on the frame. 11. Reinstall or rotate the leg rests back to position. 12. Reconnect the battery door straps. QUICK DISCONNECT Figure 26. Battery and Harness Quantum Vibe www.quantumrehab.com... -
Page 42: Corrective Maintenance
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 power chair still does not power up, contact your Quantum Rehab Specialist. www.quantumrehab.com Quantum Vibe... -
Page 43: Warranty
REPLACEMENT UNITS The availability of replacement units is subject to the discretion of the provider, not the manufacturer. For more information regarding replacement units, contact your Quantum Rehab Specialist. Quantum Vibe www.quantumrehab.com... - Page 44 N O T E S www.quantumrehab.com Quantum Vibe...
- Page 45 N O T E S Quantum Vibe www.quantumrehab.com...
- Page 46 N O T E S www.quantumrehab.com Quantum Vibe...
- Page 47 Thank you for making the Quantum Vibe your choice in power chairs. Quality Control - Quantum Vibe We have thoroughly inspected your Model Quantum Vibe. #_______________ The following check marks Serial indicate that it #_______________ Controller has been tested, Controller Serial # driven, and inspected.
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