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  • Page 1 FUSION...
  • Page 2 Any changes to our products may cause slight variations between the illustrations and explanations in this manual and the product you have purchased. The latest/current version of this manual is available on our website. Copyright © 2011 Pride Mobility Products Ltd. INFMANU4007/Rev B/December 2011...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    C O N T E N T S INTRODUCTION ........................... 4 SAFETY ..............................5 III. YOUR POWER CHAIR ........................18 IV. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS ......................22 BATTERIES AND CHARGING ...................... 30 VI. CARE AND MAINTENANCE ......................34 VII. WARRANTY ............................41 Fusion www.pridemobility.com...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    I . I N T R O D U C T I O N SAFETY WELCOME to Quantum Rehab, a division of Pride Mobility Products (Pride). The power chair you have pur- chased combines state-of-the-art components with safety, comfort and styling in mind. We are confident that these design features will provide you with the conveniences you expect during your daily activities.
  • Page 5 Avoid exposure to rain, snow, ice, salt or standing water whenever possible. Maintain and store in a clean and dry condition. Removal of grounding prong can create electrical hazard. If necessary, properly install an approved 3-pronged adapter to an electrical outlet having 2-pronged plug access. Fusion www.pridemobility.com...
  • Page 6 EMI-RFI - This product has been tested and passed at an immunity level of 20 V/m. Explosive conditions exist! Use only AGM or Gel-Cell batteries to reduce the risk of leakage or explosive conditions. Keep tools and other metal objects away from battery terminals. Contact with tools can cause electrical shock. www.pridemobility.com Fusion...
  • Page 7 Do not place power chair in freewheel mode on a decline. Do not place power chair in freewheel mode on an incline. Do not remove anti-tip wheels. No step. No standing. Keep off! Battery charger for indoor use only. Fusion www.pridemobility.com...
  • Page 8 Indicates that tested and approved power chair, with similarly labeled tested and approved seating system, conforms to ISO 7176-19 for transport of an occupied power chair in a motor vehicle. Indicates power chair securement points. Indicates electrical shock hazard. www.pridemobility.com Fusion...
  • Page 9 Do not mix AGM or Gel-Cell batteries. Always use batteries of the same type and chemistry. Indicates flammable material. Do not expose to heat sources such as open flame or sparks. Do not transport batteries with flammable or combustible items. Manufactured in Class II Equipment. Motor rating information label Power chair information label Fusion www.pridemobility.com...

  • Page 10: General Guidelines

    Check all controller connections to the power base. Make sure they are secured properly. Check the brakes. See VI. “Care and Maintenance.” Check battery charge. See V. “Batteries and Charging.” NOTE: If you discover a problem, contact your Quantum Rehab Dealer for assistance. www.pridemobility.com Fusion...

  • Page 11: Weight Limitations

    WARNING! You should not travel up or down a potentially hazardous incline (i.e., areas covered with snow, ice, cut grass or wet leaves). WARNING! Never travel down an incline rearward. Doing so may cause the power chair to tip. Always exercise extreme caution when negotiating an incline. Fusion www.pridemobility.com...

  • Page 12: Your Power Chair

    If you feel that you may tip over in a corner, reduce your speed and steering angle (i.e., lessen the sharpness of the turn) to prevent your power chair from tipping. WARNING! When cornering sharply, reduce your speed and maintain a stable centre of gravity. This greatly reduces the possibility of a tip or fall. www.pridemobility.com Fusion...
  • Page 13 5 cm (2 in.). Doing so could cause instability in your power chair. 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. Fusion www.pridemobility.com...
  • Page 14 If your power chair is equipped with a transit securement system, refer to III. “Your Power Chair” and the supplement provided with your power chair for additional information regarding power chair transport in a motor vehicle. www.pridemobility.com Fusion...

  • Page 15: Positioning Belts

    REPLACE cables immediately if damaged. Removable Parts WARNING! Do not attempt to lift or move a power chair by any of its removable parts, including the armrests, seat, front riggings, controller and shrouds. Fusion www.pridemobility.com...
  • Page 16 WARNING! The controller and controller bracket are non-load bearing items on your power chair. Do not use the controller or controller bracket for weight bearing purposes, such as transfers. Such use may cause damage to these components, resulting in a fall from the power chair and personal injury. www.pridemobility.com Fusion...
  • Page 17 NOTE: For further information on EMI/RFI, go to the Resource Center on www.pridemobility.com. If unintended motion or brake release occurs, turn your power chair off as soon as it is safe to do so. Contact your Quantum Rehab Dealer to report the incident. Fusion www.pridemobility.com...
  • Page 18 SEATBACK JOYSTICK ARMREST SEAT ASSEMBLY CONTROLLER SEAT BASE POWER BASE ASSEMBLY MANUAL FREEWHEEL DRIVE WHEEL LEVER MOTOR/BRAKE FRONT RIGGINGS ASSEMBLY CASTOR WHEEL Figure 5. The Fusion www.pridemobility.com Fusion...
  • Page 19 See figure 6. Controller Connector: This is where the controller connects to the power base. The controller connector is located at the front of the power base. MAIN CIRCUIT BREAKER CONTROLLER HARNESS ANTI-TIP WHEELS Figure 6. The Fusion Power Base Fusion www.pridemobility.com...
  • Page 20 NOTE: If the lever is difficult to move in either direction, rock your power chair back and forth slightly. The lever should then move to the desired position. WARNING! Do not use the freewheel lever handle as a tie-down point to secure this product. Figure 7. Freewheel Mode (Drive Disengaged) Figure 8. Drive Mode (Drive Engaged) www.pridemobility.com Fusion...
  • Page 21 See figure 9. SECUREMENT Refer to the supplement provided with your power chair BRACKETS for information on how to use the transit securement system. SECUREMENT BRACKETS SECUREMENT BRACKETS Figure 9. Transit System Securement Brackets Fusion www.pridemobility.com...

  • Page 22: Comfort Adjustments

    Your Quantum Rehab Dealer has evaluated your power chair and made any necessary adjustments to suit your specific requirements. Do not change your seating configuration without first contacting Pride Mobility Products or your Quantum Rehab Dealer.
  • Page 23 BATTERY CONDITION METER JOYSTICK ON/OFF KEY HORN KEY MAXIMUM SPEED/ PROFILE SELECTION SPEED/PROFILE SPEED/PROFILE DECREASE KEY INCREASE KEY ACTUATOR LIGHT ACTUATOR LIGHT ACTUATOR KEY ACTUATOR KEY Figure 11. VR2 6-key Controller and Keypad Fusion www.pridemobility.com...
  • Page 24 4. Tighten the armrest receiver hardware. 5. Adjust the width of the other armrest if necessary. 6. Replace the seat cushion. SEAT DEPTH ADJUSTMENT ARMREST SCREWS RECEIVER HARDWARE Figure 13. Seat Depth Adjustment Figure 14. Seat/Armrest Width Adjustment www.pridemobility.com Fusion...
  • Page 25 3. Reposition the adjustment screw to the desired Figure 16. Armrest Removal/Installation height. See figure 17. 4. Reinstall the armrest. 5. Tighten the armrest latch lever. 6. Repeat for the other armrest if necessary. Figure 17. Armrest Bottom Height Adjustment Fusion www.pridemobility.com...
  • Page 26 1. Remove the screws from the SFR. See figure 19. 2. Adjust the foot plate to the desired length. 3. Reinstall the screws into the SFR. 4. Repeat for the other side if necessary. SCREWS Figure 19. Swing-away Adjustment www.pridemobility.com Fusion...
  • Page 27 2. Move the calf pad up or down to the desired position. 3. Rotate the calf pad away from you to secure the calf pad to the ELR. 4. Repeat for the other side if necessary. Figure 21. ELR Calf Pad Adjustment Fusion www.pridemobility.com...

  • Page 28: Controller Position

    They are bolted to the frame at the rear of the power chair. See figure 23. PROHIBITED! Do not remove the anti-tip wheels or modify your power chair in any way that is not authorised by Pride. www.pridemobility.com Fusion...
  • Page 29 MANDATORY! Inspect the positioning belt for loose or damaged parts before each use of the power chair. If you discover a problem, contact your Quantum Rehab Dealer for maintenance and repair. PULL TO SCREW CLICK TIGHTEN PRESS TO RELEASE Figure 24. Positioning Belt Installation and Adjustment Fusion www.pridemobility.com...

  • Page 30: Batteries And Charging

    If the battery charger is exposed to adverse or extreme weather conditions, then it must be allowed to adjust to the difference in environmental conditions before use indoors. Refer to the manual supplied with the battery charger for more information. www.pridemobility.com Fusion...

  • Page 31: Frequently Asked Questions

    How often must I charge the batteries? Many factors come into play when deciding how often to charge the batteries. You may use your power chair all day on a daily basis or you may not use it for weeks at a time. Fusion www.pridemobility.com...
  • Page 32 More importantly, it will take a few “charging cycles” (a partial drain—then a full recharge) to establish the critical chemical balance that is essential to the battery’s peak performance and long life. It will be well worth it to take the time to break in your battery properly. www.pridemobility.com Fusion...
  • Page 33 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. Fusion www.pridemobility.com...

  • Page 34: Care And Maintenance

    V I . C A R E A N D M A I N T E N A N C E CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your Fusion is a sophisticated power chair. Like any motorised vehicle, it requires routine maintenance checks. You can perform some of these checks, but others require assistance from your Quantum Rehab Dealer. Preven- tive maintenance is very important.
  • Page 35 Take your power chair to your Quantum Rehab Dealer for yearly maintenance, especially if you use your power chair on a regular basis. This helps ensure that your power chair is functioning properly and helps prevent future complications. Fusion www.pridemobility.com...

  • Page 36: Cleaning And Disinfection

    WARNING! Be sure that the power to the controller is turned off and the power chair is not in freewheel mode before performing this procedure. WARNING! When changing a tyre, remove only the five (5) lug nuts, then remove the wheel. If any further disassembly is required, deflate the tyre completely or it may explode. www.pridemobility.com Fusion...

  • Page 37: Battery Replacement

    WHEEL SCREWS REAR RIM HALF Figure 27. Fusion Drive Wheel Disassembled Figure 26. Fusion Drive Wheel Follow these easy steps for a quick and safe repair for both pneumatic and solid tyres: 1. Turn off the power to the controller.
  • Page 38 15. Secure the front of the cover by pushing down on it. 16. Reinstall the two (2) thumbscrews to each side of the rear cover. 17. Charge the batteries. See V. “Batteries and Charging.” www.pridemobility.com Fusion...
  • Page 39 V I . C A R E A N D M A I N T E N A N C E Figure 28. Battery Replacement Fusion www.pridemobility.com...
  • Page 40 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 Dealer. www.pridemobility.com Fusion...

  • Page 41: Warranty

    Pride Mobility Products Ltd. cannot be deemed responsible. NOTE: Pride Mobility Products Ltd. provides parts only under warranty. Your Quantum Rehab Dealer is responsible for labour and service. Please contact your Quantum Rehab Dealer for information about these services and for any applicable charges.
  • Page 42 N O T E S www.pridemobility.com Fusion...
  • Page 44 Quality Control - Fusion Inclusion of all Parts Joystick Serial Number Controller Serial Number Left Motor Serial Number Right Motor Serial Number Fit and Finish Performance Pride keeps a more detailed report on file at the factory. Date Inspected Inspector...

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