Pride Mobility QUANTUM 600E manuale d’uso

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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. It is very important for you to read them and understand them completely . WARNING! F [...]

Quantum 600E www .quantumrehab.com 3 I . INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................... .. 4 II. SAFETY ................................................................................................................................................. 6 III.[...]

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. W e are confident that these design features will provide you with the conveniences you e[...]

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 .pridemobility .com. As a r[...]

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. Locked and in drive mode. Place unit on level ground and stand behind or to one[...]

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. Rem o val of grounding pr ong can create electrical hazard. If necessar y , p[...]

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 . Pride provides an extensive variety of products to best fit[...]

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 . Pride will not be held responsibl[...]

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. Doing so could [...]

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. “Y ou r Power Chair . ” WARNING! Do not use your power chai[...]

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. T o eliminate the possibility of injury , Pride recommends that you or a trained attendant perform t[...]

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 . Thoroughly dry your power chair[...]

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. Personal[...]

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. Electromagnetic and Radio Frequency Interference can come f[...]

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. The power base assembly includes two motor/brake assem- blies, two drive wheels, four ca[...]

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., pneumatic (14 in. solid optional) Front Caster Wheels: 5 in., solid Rear Caster Wheels: 6 in., solid Maximum S peed:¹ Up t o 5 mp h Brakes: “Intelligent Braking” electronic regenerative, disc[...]

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 . Connectivity between the control- ler and the motors a[...]

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. If the circuit trips, [...]

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 . WARNING! Do not use the power chair while the drive motors are disengaged! Do not disengage the drive moto[...]

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. It may also require disassembly to make some comfort adjustments. Figure 10 details those parts of the power chair that are designed to be disassembled and assembled by an end user or by a qualified[...]

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. Th[...]

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. 13 . Reinstall the seat. 14. Reconnect the controller t[...]

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. Locate the two armrest knobs on each side of the arm- rest receiver bracket. See figure 14. 2. Loo[...]

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. increments. T o raise or lower the foot platform: 1. [...]

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 . See figure 17. T o adjust the[...]

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. 2. Move the leg rest hanger in or out to the desired posi- tion. 3. Align th[...]

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. Deep-cycle batteries are designed to handle a longer and [...]

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. 3. Plug the off-board char ger into the off-board charger/programming socket on the controller . S[...]

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. Do not charge the batteries for more tha[...]

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. Keep your power chair ’ s batteries fully charged whenever possible. Batteries that are regularly and deeply discharged, infrequently charged, or stored without a full charge[...]

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. The VSI electronic c[...]

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. WARNING! Unless faced with an emer- gency situation, do not use the on/off key to[...]

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. Horn Key The horn key activates[...]

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. This circuit monitors the temperature of the controller , which roughly translates to motor [...]

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. Preventive maintenance is very importa[...]

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 . Refer to the battery wiring label for the correct wiring layout. ! All wheel bearings are[...]

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. Contact your local waste disposal agency or Quantum Rehab Specialist for information on proper disposal of power chair packaging, metal frame componen[...]

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. 6. Remove the screws that fasten the two rim halves together . See figure 26. 7. Remove the old tube from the pneumatic tire and replace it with a new tube or replace the entire ass[...]

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. When calling, have the model number , serial number , nature of the problem, and the error code[...]

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 purchaser , free of charge, any of the following parts found upon examination by an authorized representative of Pride to be defective in material an[...]

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 . ! ABS Plastic shrouds ! Motor brush[...]

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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. #1 In Quality Quality Control - Quan[...]