Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product QUANTUM 600E Pride Mobility
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www .quantumrehab.com Quantum 600E SAFETY GUIDELINES Copyright © 2006 Pride Mobility Products Corp. INFMANU3269/RevA/March2006 The symbols below are used throughout this owner's manual and on the power chair to identify warnings and important informa- tion.
Quantum 600E www .quantumrehab.com 3 I . INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................... .. 4 II. SAFETY .....................................................
4 www .quantumrehab.com Quantum 600E 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 600E www .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 www .quantumrehab.com Quantum 600E II. SAFETY Cor rosive chemicals contained in ba tter y . Use only AGM or Gel-Cell ba tteries to reduce the risk of leakage or explosive conditions. R ead and follo w the infor mation in the o wner’s man ual. Maximum seating weight.
Quantum 600E www .quantumrehab.com 7 II. SAFETY Do not use a cell phone, walkie/talkie, laptop, or other radio transmitter while operating. Av oid exposure to r ain, snow , ice, salt, or standing wa ter whenever possibl e. Maintain and store in a clean and dr y condition.
8 www .quantumrehab.com Quantum 600E II. SAFETY SAFETY MAND A T OR Y! Do not operate your new pow er chair for the first time without completel y reading and understanding this owner’s manual. Y our power chair is a state-of-the-art life-enhancement device designed to increase mobility .
Quantum 600E www .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 capacity voids y our war ranty and may result in per sonal injur y and/or damage to your power c hair .
1 0 www .quantumrehab.com Quantum 600E 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 600E www .quantumrehab.com 1 1 II. SAFETY Freewheel Mode Y our power chair is equipped with two manual freewheel lever s 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 www .quantumrehab.com Quantum 600E 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 transfer yourself.
Quantum 600E www .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 opportunity .
1 4 www .quantumrehab.com Quantum 600E II. SAFETY WARNING! Always protect the batteries from freezing and ne ver c har ge a frozen batter y . Char ging a fro zen ba tter y ma y result in per sonal injur y and/or dama ge to the batter y . Removable Parts WARNING! Do not a ttempt to lift or move a po wer chair by any of its removable par ts.
Quantum 600E www .quantumrehab.com 1 5 II. SAFETY Electromagnetic and Radio Frequency Interference (EMI/RFI) WARNING! Labor a tor y tests have sho wn that electroma gnetic and radio frequency wa ves can have an ad ver se affect on the perfor mance of electrically-powered mobility vehicles.
1 6 www .quantumrehab.com Quantum 600E III. YOUR POWER CHAIR THE QU ANTUM 600E The Quantum 600E 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.
Quantum 600E www .quantumrehab.com 1 7 QU ANTUM 600E SPECIFICA TIONS Suspension: A TX Suspension (Active-T rac with Xtra stability) Drive Wheels: 14 in.
1 8 www .quantumrehab.com Quantum 600E 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 .
Quantum 600E www .quantumrehab.com 1 9 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.
2 0 www .quantumrehab.com Quantum 600E Manual Freewheel Levers Y our power chair 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 .
Quantum 600E www .quantumrehab.com 2 1 INITIAL ASSEMBL Y Y our power chair may require some assembly either before initial use or after transportation.
2 2 www .quantumrehab.com Quantum 600E IV . ASSEMBL Y Seat Installation It may be necessary to install the seat either prior to initial operation or after transporting your power chair . If your power chair is equipped with a Sy n e r g y , T ru-Balance or Sp e c i al ty s ea ti n g s ys - tem, refer to the information provided in separate manuals.
Quantum 600E www .quantumrehab.com 2 3 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.
2 4 www .quantumrehab.com Quantum 600E ARMREST KNOB JAM NUTS ARMREST ANGLE ADJUSTING SCREW Figure 14. Seatback Angle Adjustment Figure 13. Seat P osition Adjustment 1 1 . Remove each screw from the trapeze bars and apply thread lock. 12 . Reinstall each screw into the trapeze bars and tighten.
Quantum 600E www .quantumrehab.com 2 5 Armrest Width 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.
2 6 www .quantumrehab.com Quantum 600E V . COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS 9 . Use wire ties to secure the controller cable to the seat frame. 10 . Reinstall the rear shroud and tighten the fasteners. Foot Platform Height Adjustment The foot platform height is easily adjusted to different heights in 1/2-in.
Quantum 600E www .quantumrehab.com 2 7 Figure 19. Swing-Away Footrests ADJUSTMENT SCREWS FOOTREST EXTENSION SFR RELEASE LEVER ADJUSTMENT SCREWS RELEASE LEVER B Figure 20. Elevating Leg Rests RELEASE LEVER A LEG REST EXTENSION Foot Platform Angle Adjustment Y ou can adjust the angle of the foot platform with a hex key .
2 8 www .quantumrehab.com Quantum 600E Heavy Duty Drop-in Leg Rests Y ou can adjust the forward/back position, as well as the length of the heavy duty drop-in leg rests. See figure 21. T o adjust the forward/back position: 1. Remove the adjustment bolt from each side rail.
Quantum 600E www .quantumrehab.com 2 9 VI. B A TTERIES AND CHAR GING BA TTERIES AND CHARGING The Quantum 600E 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.
3 0 www .quantumrehab.com Quantum 600E VI. BA TTERIES AND CHAR GING T o charge the batteries using the off-board charger: 1. Position the front of your power chair next to a standard electrical outlet. 2. Be certain the controller power is turned off.
Quantum 600E www .quantumrehab.com 3 1 VI. B A TTERIES AND CHAR GING ! Infrequent Use If you use your power chair infrequently (once a week or less), you should charge the batteries at least once per week for 12 to 14 hours. NOTE: Keep your batteries fully charged and avoid deeply discharging your batteries.
3 2 www .quantumrehab.com Quantum 600E How can I ensure maximum battery life? A fully charged deep-cycle battery will provide reliable performance and extended battery life.
Quantum 600E www .quantumrehab.com 3 3 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 4 www .quantumrehab.com Quantum 600E Figure 24. VSI Contr oller 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 2 4. On/Off Key The on/off key turns the VSI on and off.
Quantum 600E www .quantumrehab.com 3 5 VII. OPERA TION Actuator Keys and Actuator Lights (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 6 www .quantumrehab.com Quantum 600E VII. OPERA TION WARNING! F ailur e to proper ly align the connector s can r esult in damage to the VSI, the charger , and the connectors. Thermal Rollback The VSI controller is equipped with a thermal rollback circuit.
Quantum 600E www .quantumrehab.com 3 7 VIII. CARE AND MAINTENANCE CARE AND MAINTENANCE Y our Quantum 600E 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 8 www .quantumrehab.com Quantum 600E VIII. CARE AND MAINTENANCE ! 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 600E www .quantumrehab.com 3 9 VIII. CARE AND MAINTENANCE Disposal of Y our Power Chair Y our power chair must be disposed of according to applicable local and national statutory regulations.
4 0 www .quantumrehab.com Quantum 600E VIII. CARE AND MAINTENANCE 4. Remove the drive wheel nut and washer from the axle. See figure 25. 5. Pull the wheel off the axle.
Quantum 600E www .quantumrehab.com 4 1 BATTERY WIRING DIAGRAM LABEL VIII. CARE AND MAINTENANCE Figure 27. Battery Installation REAR SHROUD FASTENERS REAR SHROUD FRONT BATTERY REAR BATTERY.
4 2 www .quantumrehab.com Quantum 600E VIII. CARE AND MAINTENANCE When to See Y our Quantum Rehab Specialist for Service The following symptoms could indicate a serious problem with your power chair . If necessary , contact your Quantum Rehab Specialist.
Quantum 600E www .quantumrehab.com 4 3 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 4 www .quantumrehab.com Quantum 600E IX. WARRANTY RECONDITIONED UNITS WARRANTY All reconditioned units are covered by a six-month warranty from Pride effective from the date of purchase. WARRANTY EX CLUSIONS This warranty does not extend to those items which may require replacement due to normal wear and tear .
Quantum 600E www .quantumrehab.com 4 5 NO TES.
4 6 www .quantumrehab.com Quantum 600E NO TES.
Quality Control- Model 14 0 0 Pride keeps a mor e detailed report on file at the factory . Date Inspected Inspector Thank you for making the Quantum 600E your choice in power chairs. We have thoroughly inspected your Quantum 600E. The following check marks indicate that it has been tested, driven, and inspected.
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