Pride Mobility 6000 manuale d’uso

QUANTUM Pride keeps a more detailed r eport on file at the factory . Date Inspected Inspector Inclusion of all Par ts Joystick Serial Number Controller Serial Number Left Motor Serial Number Right Mot or Serial Nu mber Fit and Finish Per formance *INFMANU2969* Product Serial # Including Models: Quant um 6000 3SP, Quantum 6000 3MP, Quantum 6400 4MP,[...]

088 609 661 SAFETY GUIDELINES Copyright © 2009 Pride Mobility Products Corp. INFMANU2969/Rev G/February 2009 Quantum Rehab Provider:________________________________________________________________ Address: ______________________________________________________________________________ Phone Number :__________________________________________________[...]

Quantum 6000 Series www.pridemobility.com 3 I. INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................................................. .... 4 II. SAFETY .............................................................................................................................. ..................[...]

4 www.pridemobility.com Quantum 6000 Series I. INTRODUCTION SAFETY WELCOME to Quantum Rehab, a division of Pride Mobili ty Products Corporation (P ride). The power chair you have purchased combines stat e-of-the-art components with safety , comfort, and styling in mind. We are confident that these design features will provide you with the convenien[...]

Quantum 6000 Series www.pridemobility.com 5 II. SAFETY PRODUCT SAFETY SYMBOLS The symbols below are used on the power chair to identify warnings, manda tory actions, and prohibited actions. It is very important for you to re ad and understand them completely. Read and follow the information in the owner’s manual. Maximum seating weight. Do not us[...]

6 www.pridemobility.com Quantum 6000 Series II. SAFETY This product has been tested and passed at an immunity level of 20 V/m. Locked and in drive mode. Place unit on level gro und and stand to one side when changing from drive mode to freewheel mode or freewheel mode to drive mode. Unlocked and in freewheel mode. Do not place your power chair in f[...]

Quantum 6000 Series www.pridemobility.com 7 II. SAFETY Use only AGM or Gel-Cell batteries to reduce the risk of leakage or explosive conditions. Disposal and recycling - Contact your Quantum Rehab Provider for information on proper disposal and recycling of your Pride product and its packaging. Removal of grounding prong can create elect rical haza[...]

8 www.pridemobility.com Quantum 6000 Series II. SAFETY GENERAL GUIDELINES MANDATORY! Do not operate your new power chai r for the first time without complete ly reading and understanding this owner’s manual. Your power chair is a state-of-the-a rt life-enhancement device designed to increase m obility. Pride provides an extensive variety of produ[...]

Quantum 6000 Series www.pridemobility.com 9 II. SAFETY Weight Limitations Your power chair is rated for a maximum weight capacit y. Please refer to the specifications table for this limit. MANDATORY! Stay within the specified wei ght capacity of your power chair. Exceeding the weight capacity voids your warranty. Pride will not be held responsible [...]

10 www.pridemobility.com Quantum 6000 Series II. SAFETY Figure 1. Maximum Safe Slope (A sc ending and Descending) 5 (8.7%) WARNING! If your power chair is equipped with a reclining seatback, do not attempt to negotiate inclines with the seat in a reclined position. Do not attempt to negotiate obstacle s with the seat in a reclined position unless a[...]

Quantum 6000 Series www.pridemobility.com 11 II. SAFETY Public Streets and Roadways WARNING! You should not operate your power chair on public streets and roadways. Be aware that it may be difficult for traffic to see you when you are seated on your power chair. Obey all local pedestrian traffic rules. Wait until your path is clear of traffic, and [...]

12 www.pridemobility.com Quantum 6000 Series II. SAFETY Stairs and Escalators Power chairs are not designed to travel up or down stairs or escalators. Always use an elevator. WARNING! Never use your power chai r to negotiate steps or escalators. Doors  Determine if the door opens toward or away from you.  Drive your power chair gently and slo[...]

Quantum 6000 Series www.pridemobility.com 13 Positioning Belts Your Quantum Rehab Provider, therapis t(s), and other healthcare professiona ls are responsible for determining your requirement for a positioning belt in order to operate your power chair safely. WARNING! If you require a positioning belt to sa fely operate your power chair, make sure [...]

14 www.pridemobility.com Quantum 6000 Series II. SAFETY Figure 4. Ideal Transfer Position Transfers Transferring onto and off of your power chair requires a good sense of ba lance. Always have an attendant or healthcare professional present while learning to properly transfer yourself. To eliminate the possibility of injury, Pride recom- mends that[...]

Quantum 6000 Series www.pridemobility.com 15 WARNING! Pride strongly recommends that you do not smoke cigarettes while seated in your power chair, although the power chair has passe d the necessary testing requirements for cigarette smoking. You must adhere to the follo wing safety guidelines if you decide to smoke cigarettes while seated in your p[...]

16 www.pridemobility.com Quantum 6000 Series III. YOUR POWER CHAIR THE QUANTUM 6000 SE RIES POWER CHAIR Your power chair has two main assembli es: the seat assembly and the power base assembly. See figure 5. Typically, the seat assembly includes the armrests , seatback, and seat base. The power base assemb ly includes two motor/brake assemblies, tw[...]

Quantum 6000 Series www.pridemobility.com 17 III. YOUR POWER CHAIR Electrical Components The electrical components consis t of the controller assembl y, the batteries, and the moto rs. The batteries, motors, and controller power module (if equipped) are located on the power base assembly. Th e controller is located on the seat assembly. Connectivit[...]

18 www.pridemobility.com Quantum 6000 Series III. YOUR POWER CHAIR Main Circuit Breaker (located on the rear main frame): The main circuit breaker is a safety feature built into your power chair. When the batterie s and the motors are heavily strained (e.g., from excessive loads), the main circuit breaker trips to preven t damage to the motors and [...]

Quantum 6000 Series www.pridemobility.com 19 III. YOUR POWER CHAIR Dual Manual Freewheel Levers For your convenience, your pow er chair is equipped with dual manual freewheel levers. The levers are located on each motor, and allow you to disengage the drive motors and maneuver the chair manually. WARNING! Do not use the power chair whil e the drive[...]

20 www.pridemobility.com Quantum 6000 Series III. YOUR POWER CHAIR Hammer Motor Package Your power chair is equipped with tw o powerful Hammer motors. These are right angle motors capable of pro- ducing one horsepower of peak output each. Follow the suggestions below to help ensure peak motor perfor- mance. Maintain an even speed when negot iating [...]

Quantum 6000 Series www.pridemobility.com 21 INITIAL ASSEMBLY Your power chair may require some assembly either before initial use or after trans portation. It may also require disassembly to make some comfort adjustments. Figure 10 details those parts of the pow er chair that are designed to be disassembled and asse mbled by an end user or by a qu[...]

22 www.pridemobility.com Quantum 6000 Series IV. ASSEMBLY Figure 11. Universal Mounting System and Contour Seat REAR EXTRUSION FRONT EXTRUSION Seat Installation It may be necessary to install the seat either prior to initial operation or after tr ansporting your power chair. Contour seats are attached to the power base with the Universal Mounting S[...]

Quantum 6000 Series www.pridemobility.com 23 IV. ASSEMBLY Figure 14. Power Elevating Seat Actuator ACTUATOR SEAT PLATE INTERFACE BRACKET Figure 13. Controller Harn ess Routing on a Contour Seat Power Elevating Seat Option Your power chair may be equipped with a power ele- vating seat option. While the seat itself may be any one of the styles offere[...]

24 www.pridemobility.com Quantum 6000 Series V. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS After becoming familiar with your pow er chair’s operation, you may find the ne ed to make some adjustments to increase your comfort, such as seat height and angle, armres t width, armrest angle a nd height, foot platform height, depth, and angle, and controll[...]

Quantum 6000 Series www.pridemobility.com 25 Figure 16. Seat Position Adjustment V. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS SEAT MOUNTING HOLES 10. Reinstall the retaining clips. 11. Reinstall the seat. 12. Reconnect the controll er to the power base. 13. Reinstall the rear shroud and tighten the fasteners. Seat Position You can move the seat forw ard or rearward by c[...]

26 www.pridemobility.com Quantum 6000 Series V. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS Seatback Angle Adjustment If your power chair is equippe d with an adjustable seat- back, you can adjust it to fo ur (4) different angles: 90°, 102°, 105°, or 107°. To adjust the seatback angle: 1. Remove the adjusting scre ws from each seat hinge. See figure 17. 2. Set the sea[...]

Quantum 6000 Series www.pridemobility.com 27 Figure 19. Adjusting Controller Pos ition (Mounting Block) SETSCREWS MOUNTING SCREWS MOUNTING BLOCK V. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS Figure 18. Underside of Armrest Controller Position You can move the controller in toward or out away from the armrest, or change the position of the control- ler for either left-han[...]

28 www.pridemobility.com Quantum 6000 Series V. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS Foot Platform Height Adjustment The foot platform height is easily adjusted to several different heights. To raise or lower the foot platform: 1. Remove the quick release fasteners from the foot platform bracket. See figure 20. 2. Raise or lower the foot platform to the desired hei[...]

Quantum 6000 Series www.pridemobility.com 29 V. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS Power Elevating Seat (Optional) If your power chair is equi pped with a power elevating seat, you can change the seat height either through the controller or through a toggl e switch mounted to one of the armrests. To change the seat height through toggle switch: 1. Press forward o[...]

30 www.pridemobility.com Quantum 6000 Series VI. BATTERIES AND CHARGING BATTERIES AND CHARGING The Quantum 6000 uses two long-lasting, 12-volt, deep-cycle batteries. Thes e batteries are s ealed and mainte- nance free. Since they are sealed, there is no need to check the el ectrolyte (fluid) level. Deep-cycle batteries are designed to handle a long[...]

Quantum 6000 Series www.pridemobility.com 31 VI. BATTERIES AND CHARGING Battery Break-in To break in new batteries for maximum efficiency: 1. Fully recharge any new battery prior to its initial us e. This brings the battery up to about 90% of its peak performance level. 2. Operate your power chair throughout the house and yard. M ove slowly at firs[...]

32 www.pridemobility.com Quantum 6000 Series VI. BATTERIES AND CHARGING  Daily Use If you use your power chair on a daily basis, charge the batteries as soon as you are finish ed using your power chair. Your power chair will be rea dy each morning to give you a full da y’s service. It is recommended that you charge the batteries 8 to 14 hours [...]

Quantum 6000 Series www.pridemobility.com 33 VI. BATTERIES AND CHARGING How can I ensure maximum battery life? A fully charged deep-cycle battery wi ll provide reliable perf ormance and extended battery life. Keep your power chair’s batteries fully charged whenever possible. Batteries that are regularly and deeply discharged, infrequently charged[...]

34 www.pridemobility.com Quantum 6000 Series VII. CARE AND MAINTENANCE CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your Quantum 6000 is a sophisticated pow er chair. Like any motorized vehi cle, it requires routine maintenance checks. You can perform some of thes e checks, but others require assistan ce from your Quantum Rehab Provider. Preventive maintenance is very imp[...]

Quantum 6000 Series www.pridemobility.com 35 VII. CARE AND MAINTENANCE  All wheel bearings are prelubr icated and sealed. They requi re no subsequent lubrication.  The body shroud has been sprayed with a clear sealant coating. You can apply a light coat of car wax to help it retain its high-gloss appearance.  Check all electrical connectio[...]

36 www.pridemobility.com Quantum 6000 Series VII. CARE AND MAINTENANCE Storage Your power chair should be stored in a dry place, free from temperature extremes. When storing, disconnect the batteries from the power chair. See VI. “Batteries and Charging.” WARNING! If you fai l to store the unit proper ly, the frame can rust and the electronics [...]

Quantum 6000 Series www.pridemobility.com 37 VII. CARE AND MAINTENANCE F ollow these easy steps for a quick and safe repair for both pneumatic and solid tires: 1. Turn off the power to the controller. 2. Set the power chair up on blocks. 3. If you are changing a pneumatic tire, comple tely deflate it before removing the wheel. 4. Remove the (5) lug[...]

38 www.pridemobility.com Quantum 6000 Series VII. CARE AND MAINTENANCE Figure 27. Battery Inst allation BATTERY WIRING D IAGRAM LABEL REAR SHROUD FASTENER (OPPOSITE SIDE NOT SHOWN) REAR SHROUD FRONT BATTERY REAR BATTERY RELEASE HANDLES FRONT COVER To replace the batteries: 1. Turn off the power to the controller. 2. Make sure that the power chair i[...]

Quantum 6000 Series www.pridemobility.com 39 VII. CARE AND MAINTENANCE When to See Your Quantum Rehab Pro vider for Service The following symptoms could indicate a serious probl em with your power chair. If necessary, contact your Quantum Rehab Provider. When calling, have the model num ber, serial number, nature of the problem, and the error code [...]

40 www.pridemobility.com Quantum 6000 Series VIII. WARRANTY LIFETIME LIMI TED WARRANTY For the lifetime of your power chair from the date of purchase, Pride will re pair or replace at our option to the original purchaser, free of charge, any of the followi ng parts found upon examination by an authorized represen- tative of Pride to be defective in[...]

Quantum 6000 Series www.pridemobility.com 41 VIII. WARRANTY RECONDITIONED UNITS WARRANTY All reconditioned units are co vered by a six-month warranty from Pride effective from the date of purchase. WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS This warranty does not extend to t hose items which may require replaceme nt due to normal wear and tear.  ABS Plastic shrouds ?[...]

42 www.pridemobility.com Quantum 6000 Series APPENDIX I - SPECIFICATIONS ¹ Var ies with base m odel, user weig ht, terrain t ype, battery am p hour rating (Ah), battery ch arge, battery condition, motors, controller type, tire type, an d tire condition. This specif ication is subject to a variance of (+ or - ) 10%. ² Due to manufacturing toleranc[...]

Quantum 6000 Series www.pridemobility.com 43 APPENDIX I - SPECIFICATIONS Figure 28. Quantum 6000 Dimensions and Grou nd Clearance LENGTH (WITHOUT FRONT RIGGINGS) 37 in. (94 cm) WIDTH 25.875 in. (65.75 cm) GROUND CLEARANCE 3.5 in. (8.89 cm) 22 in. (55.8 cm) TURNING RADIUS (WITHOUT FRONT RIGGINGS) LENGTH (WITH FRONT RIGGINGS) 46 in. (116.84 cm)[...]

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QUANTUM Pride keeps a more detailed r eport on file at the factory . Date Inspected Inspector Inclusion of all Par ts Joystick Serial Number Controller Serial Number Left Motor Serial Number Right Mot or Serial Nu mber Fit and Finish Per formance *INFMANU2969* Product Serial # Including Models: Quant um 6000 3SP, Quantum 6000 3MP, Quantum 6400 4MP,[...]