Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product Quantum 500 Pride Mobility
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4 4 w ww .quantumrehab.com Quantum 500 SAFETY GUIDELINES The symbols below are used throughout this owner's manual and on the power chair to identify warnings and important information. It is very important for you to read them and understand them completely .
Quantum 500 ww w .quantumrehab.com 3 I. INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................. 4 II. SAFETY .......................................................
4 w ww .quantumrehab.com Quantum 500 I. INTRODUCTION SAFETY WELCOME to Quantum Rehab, a division of Pride Mobility Products Corporation (Pride). The power chair you have purchased combines state-of-the-art components with safety , comfort, and styling in mind.
Quantum 500 ww w .quantumrehab.com 5 I. INTRODUCTION PRIDE OWNERS CLUB As an owner of a Pride product, you are invited to register your product s warranty and enroll in the Pride Owners Club. Y ou may do so by filling out and returning your enclosed product registration card or by visiting Pride's web site at www .
6 w ww .quantumrehab.com Quantum 500 II. SAFETY Cor rosive chemicals contained in batter y . Use only AGM or Gel-Cell batteries to reduce the risk of leakage or explosive conditions. Read and f ollow the infor mation in the o wners manual. Maximum seating weight.
Quantum 500 ww w .quantumrehab.com 7 II. SAFETY Do not use a cell phone, walkie/talkie, laptop, or other radio transmitter while operating. Av oid exposure to rain, snow , ice, salt, or standing water whenev er possible. Maintain and stor e in a clean and dr y condition.
8 w ww .quantumrehab.com Quantum 500 II. SAFETY SAFETY MAND A T O R Y! Do not operate your new power c hair f or the first time without completely reading and understanding this owners manual. Y our power chair is a state-of-the-art life-enhancement device designed to increase mobility .
Quantum 500 ww w .quantumrehab.com 9 II. SAFETY Weight Limitations Y our power chair is rated for a maximum weight capacity . Please refer to the specifications table for this limit. WARNING! Exceeding the weight ca pacity v oids your war ranty and may result in personal injur y and/or damage to your pow er c hair .
1 0 w ww .quantumrehab.com Quantum 500 II. SAFETY Figure 1. Maximum Safe Slope (Ascending and Descending) WARNING! Even though your power chair is capable of climbing slopes greater than those illustrated in figure 1, do not, under any circumstances, exceed the incline guidelines or any other specifications presented in this manual.
Quantum 500 ww w .quantumrehab.com 1 1 II. SAFETY Freewheel Mode Y our power chair is equipped with two manual freewheel levers to allow for manual maneuverability by a trained attendant. For more information about how to place your power chair into and out of freewheel mode, see III.
1 2 w ww .quantumrehab.com Quantum 500 II. SAFETY T ransfers T ransferring onto and off of your power chair requires a good sense of balance. Always have an attendant or health- care professional present while learning to properly trans- fer yourself.
Quantum 500 ww w .quantumrehab.com 1 3 II. SAFETY Inclement Weather Precautions Exposure of your power chair to inclement weather conditions should be avoided whenever possible. If suddenly caught up in rain, snow , severe cold or heat while operating your power chair proceed to shelter at the earliest oppurtunity .
1 4 w ww .quantumrehab.com Quantum 500 II. SAFETY Removable Parts WARNING! Do not attempt to lift or mo ve a po wer c hair by any of its removable par ts.
Quantum 500 ww w .quantumrehab.com 1 5 III. YOUR POWER CHAIR THE QU ANTUM 500 The Quantum 500 has two main assemblies: the seat assembly and the power base assembly . See figure 5. T ypically , the seat assembly includes the armrests, seatback, and seat base.
1 6 w ww .quantumrehab.com Quantum 500 QUANTUM 500 S PECIFICA TIONS Suspension: A TX Suspension (Active-T rac with Xtra stability) Drive Wheels: 14 in.
Quantum 500 ww w .quantumrehab.com 1 7 III. YOUR POWER CHAIR ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS The electrical components consist of the controller assembly , the batteries, and the motors. The batteries and the motors are located on the power base assembly . The controller is located on the seat assembly .
1 8 w ww .quantumrehab.com Quantum 500 III. YOUR POWER CHAIR Main Circuit Br eaker: The main circuit breaker is a safety feature built into your power chair . When the batteries and the motors are heavily strained (e.g., from excessive loads), the main circuit breaker trips to prevent damage to the motors and the electronics.
Quantum 500 ww w .quantumrehab.com 1 9 MANU AL FREEWHEEL LEVERS The Quantum 500 has a manual freewheel lever on each motor . Manual freewheel levers enable you to disengage the drive motors from the gearboxes and maneuver the chair manually .
2 0 w ww .quantumrehab.com Quantum 500 INITIAL ASSEMBL Y Y our power chair may require some assembly either before initial use or after transportation.
Quantum 500 ww w .quantumrehab.com 2 1 IV . ASSEMBL Y SEA T INST ALLA TION It may be necessary to install the seat either prior to initial opera- tion or after transporting your power chair . If your power chair is equipped with a specialty seating system, refer to the information provided in separate manuals.
2 2 w ww .quantumrehab.com Quantum 500 V . COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS After becoming familiar with your power chair s operation, you may find the need to make some adjustments to increase your comfort, such as seat height and angle, armrest width, armrest angle and height, foot platform height and angle, and controller position.
Quantum 500 ww w .quantumrehab.com 2 3 ARMREST KNOB JAM NUTS ARMREST ANGLE ADJUSTING SCREW Figure 14. Seatback Angle Adjustment Figure 13. Seat Position Adjustment 1 1. Remove each screw from the trapeze bars and apply thread lock. 12 . Reinstall each screw into the trapeze bars and tighten.
2 4 w ww .quantumrehab.com Quantum 500 Armrest Wid th Adjustment Y ou can change each armrest s width independently of the other . NOTE: Changing the armrest width may increase the overall width of your power chair . T o change the armrest width: 1.
Quantum 500 ww w .quantumrehab.com 2 5 Figure 18. Adjusting Controller Position (Mounting Block Shown) SETSCREWS V . COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS T o clamp the quick release fastener: 1. Make sure the lever is in the open position. 2 . T urn the nut clockwise until it is snug.
2 6 w ww .quantumrehab.com Quantum 500 Figure 19. Swing-Away Footrests FOOTREST ADJUSTMENT SCREWS FOOTREST EXTENSION SFR RELEASE LEVER LEG REST ADJUSTMENT SCREWS RELEASE LEVER B Figure 20.
Quantum 500 ww w .quantumrehab.com 2 7 T o adjust the leg rest length: 1 . Remove the adjustment screws from the leg rest extension. 2. Slide the leg rest up or down to the desired length. 3 . Align the adjustment holes in the leg rest extension and reinstall the adjustment screws.
2 8 w ww .quantumrehab.com Quantum 500 VI. BA TTERIES AND CHAR GING BA TTERIES AND CHARGING The Quantum 500 uses two long-lasting, 12-volt, deep-cycle batteries. These batteries are sealed and maintenance free. Since they are sealed, there is no need to check the electrolyte (fluid) level.
Quantum 500 ww w .quantumrehab.com 2 9 VI. BA TTERIES AND CHAR GING Frequently Asked Questions (F AQs) How does the charger work? The battery char ger takes the standard wall outlet voltage of 120 V AC (alternating current) and converts it to 24 VDC (direct current).
3 0 w ww .quantumrehab.com Quantum 500 VI. BA TTERIES AND CHAR GING WARNING! Cor r osiv e chemicals contained in ba tteries. Use only AGM or Gel-Cell batteries to reduce the risk of leakage or explosive conditions.
Quantum 500 ww w .quantumrehab.com 3 1 VII. OPERA TION VSI ELECTRONIC CONTROLLER The electronic controller is what you use to operate your power chair . The electronic controller enables you to move the power chair , as well as monitor battery charge, electronic controller functions, and the condition of your electrical system.
3 2 w ww .quantumrehab.com Quantum 500 Figure 24. VSI Controller Keypad VII. OPERA TION Keypad The keypad is located in front of the joystick. It contains keys necessary to operate your power chair . See figure 24. On/Off Key The on/off key turns the VSI on and off.
Quantum 500 ww w .quantumrehab.com 3 3 VII. OPERA TION Actuator Keys and Actuator Light s (For Optional Equipment) Actuator keys and actuator lights are used for optional equipment such as power elevating leg rests. For specific operation of the actuator keys and actuator lights, contact your Quantum Rehab Specialist.
3 4 w ww .quantumrehab.com Quantum 500 VII. OPERA TION WARNING! F ailur e to proper ly align the connectors can result in dama ge to the VSI, the charger , and the connectors. Thermal Rollback The VSI controller is equipped with a thermal rollback circuit.
Quantum 500 ww w .quantumrehab.com 3 5 VIII. CARE AND MAINTENANCE CARE AND MAINTENANCE Y our Quantum 500 is a sophisticated power chair . Like any motorized vehicle, it requires routine maintenance checks. Y ou can perform some of these checks, but others require assistance from your Quantum Rehab Specialist.
3 6 w ww .quantumrehab.com Quantum 500 VIII. CARE AND MAINTENANCE n Check all electrical connections. Make sure they are tight and are not corroded. Batteries must sit flat within the battery tray , with the battery terminals facing inward, toward each other .
Quantum 500 ww w .quantumrehab.com 3 7 VIII. CARE AND MAINTENANCE Y early Checks T ake your power chair to your Quantum Rehab Specialist for yearly maintenance. This helps ensure that your power chair is functioning properly and helps prevent future complications.
3 8 w ww .quantumrehab.com Quantum 500 VIII. CARE AND MAINTENANCE Battery Replacement A battery wiring diagram is printed on a decal located on the front battery tray . See the specification table for correct battery specifications. WARNING! Prev ent injur y .
Quantum 500 ww w .quantumrehab.com 3 9 BATTERY WIRING DIAGRAM LABEL VIII. CARE AND MAINTENANCE Figure 26. Battery Installation REAR SHROUD FASTENERS REAR SHROUD FRONT BATTERY REAR BATTERY.
4 0 w ww .quantumrehab.com Quantum 500 VIII. CARE AND MAINTENANCE When to See Y our Quantum Rehab S pecialist for Service The following symptoms could indicate a serious problem with your power chair . If necessary , contact your Quantum Rehab Specialist.
Quantum 500 ww w .quantumrehab.com 4 1 IX. WARRANTY LIFETIME LIMITED WARRANTY For the lifetime of your power chair from the date of purchase, Pride will repair or replace at our option to the original.
4 2 w ww .quantumrehab.com Quantum 500 IX. WARRANTY RECONDITIONED UNITS WARRANTY All reconditioned units are covered by a six-month warranty from Pride effective from the date of purchase. WARRANTY EXC LUSIONS This warranty does not extend to those items which may require replacement due to normal wear and tear .
Quality Control- Model 14 0 0 Pride keeps a more detailed r eport on file at the factory . Date Inspected Inspector Model # ____________ Serial # ____________ Thank you for making the Quantum 500 your choice in power chairs. We have thoroughly inspected your Quantum 500.
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