Quantum 6000Z manuale d’uso

QUANTUM Pride keeps a more detailed r eport on file at the factory . Date Inspected Inspector Quality Control - Quantum 6000Z Series Inclusion of all Par ts Joystick Serial Number Controller Serial Number Left Motor Serial Number Right Motor Serial Number Fit and Finish Per formance *INFMANU3447* Product Serial # 6 0 0 0 Z S E R I E S[...]

SAFETY GUIDELINES Copyright © 2012 Pride Mobility Products Corp. INFMANU3447/Rev F/May 2012 Quantum Rehab Provi der: _________________________________________________________________ Address: _______________________________________________________________________________ Phone Number: ________________________________________________ ______________[...]

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

4 www.pridemobility.com Quantum 6000Z Series I. INTRODUCTION SAFETY WELCOME to Quantum Rehab, a divisi on of Pride Mobility Products (Pri de). 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 e[...]

Quantum 6000Z Series www.pridemobility.com 5 Read and follow the information in the owner’s manual. Maximum seating weight. Do not allow unsupervised children to play near the power chair while the batteries are charging. Keep your hands away from the tires when driving. Be aware that loose fitting clothi ng can become caught in drive tires. Do n[...]

6 www.pridemobility.com Quantum 6000Z Series II. SAFETY Keep tools and other metal obje cts away from battery terminals. Contact with tools can cause electrical shock. Do not connect an extension cord to the AC /DC con verter or the battery charger. Removal of grounding prong can create el ectrical haza rd. If necessary, properly install an approve[...]

Quantum 6000Z Series www.pridemobility.com 7 II. SAFETY Indicates electrical shock hazard. Do not place power chair in freewheel mode on a decline. Do not place power chair in freewheel mode on an incline . Battery Set Configuration: + = Positive (Red) Terminal Post - = Negative (Black) Terminal Post Connect Red wire to Red Positive (+) Terminal Po[...]

8 www.pridemobility.com Quantum 6000Z Series Locked and in drive mode. Place unit on level ground and stand to one side when changing from drive mo de to freewheel mode or freewheel mode to drive m ode. Unlocked and in freewheel mode. Battery charger for indoor use only. II. SAFETY Indicates that power chair, with similarly labeled seating system, [...]

Quantum 6000Z Series www.pridemobility.com 9 II. SAFETY GENERAL GUIDEL INES MANDATORY! Do not operate your new power chair for the first time without completely reading and understanding this owner’s manual. Your power chair is a stat e-of-the-art life-enhancement device designe d to increase mobili ty. Pride provides an extensive variety of prod[...]

10 www.pridemobility.com Quantum 6000Z Series II. SAFETY Weight Limitations Your power chair is rated fo r a maximum weight capacity. Pl ease refer to the spec ifications table for this limit. Keep in mind that the maximum weight capacity includes the combine d wei ght of the user and any accessories mounted to the power chair. MANDATORY! Stay with[...]

Quantum 6000Z Series www.pridemobility.com 11 II. SAFETY WARNING! You should not travel up or down a potentially hazardous incl ine (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. W[...]

12 www.pridemobility.com Quantum 6000Z Series 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 tr affic, an[...]

Quantum 6000Z Series www.pridemobility.com 13 II. SAFETY Stairs and Escalators Power chairs are not designed to travel up or dow n stairs or escalators. Always use an elevator. WARNING! Never use your power chair to negotiate steps or escalators. Doors  Determine if the door opens toward or away from you.  Drive your power chair gently and sl[...]

14 www.pridemobility.com Quantum 6000Z Series II. SAFETY Batteries In addition to following the warnings below, be sure to comply with all other batt ery handling information. For more information about your pow er chair’s batteries, see VI . “Batteries and Charging.” MANDATORY! Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead a[...]

Quantum 6000Z Series www.pridemobility.com 15 II. SAFETY Figure 4. Ideal Transfer Pos ition Preventing Unintended Movement WARNING! If you anticipate being seated in a st ationary position for an extended period of tim e, turn off the power. This will pre vent unexpected mo tion from inadvertent joystick contact. This will also eliminate the p ossi[...]

16 www.pridemobility.com Quantum 6000Z Series II. SAFETY Prescription Drugs/Physical Limitations Users must exercise care and common sense when operat ing a power chair. This in cludes awareness of safety issues when taking prescribed or ov er-the-counter drugs or when the user has specific physical limitations. WARNING! Consult your physician if y[...]

Quantum 6000Z Series www.pridemobility.com 17 III. YOUR POWER CHAIR THE QUANTUM 6000Z SERIES The Quantum 6000Z Series has two ma in assemblies: 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 assembly includes two motor/brake assemblies, tw o [...]

18 www.pridemobility.com Quantum 6000Z Series III. YOUR POWER CHAIR Electrical Components The electrical components consis t of the controller assembl y, the batteries, and the motors. 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[...]

Quantum 6000Z Series www.pridemobility.com 19 TO MOTOR CONNECTORS III. YOUR POWER CHAIR Motor Connectors: This is where the controller connects to the motors. Battery Connector: This is where the controll er connects to the batteries. Controller Power Module: This enables the controller to communi cate with the batter ies and the motors. Main Circu[...]

20 www.pridemobility.com Quantum 6000Z Series III. YOUR POWER CHAIR Figure 9. Drive Mode (Drive Engaged) Figure 8. Freewheel Mode (Drive Dis engaged) MANUAL FREEWHEEL LEVER Dual Manual Freewheel Levers For your convenience, your power chair is equipped with dual manual freewheel levers. The leve rs are located on each motor and allow you to disenga[...]

Quantum 6000Z 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 power chair that are designed to be disassembled and asse mbled by an end user or by a qu[...]

22 www.pridemobility.com Quantum 6000Z Series LATCHED IV. ASSEMBLY 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 Sys tem (UMS). The U MS con- sists of universal parts that may be attached to[...]

Quantum 6000Z Series www.pridemobility.com 23 IV. ASSEMBLY Power Elevating Seat Installation Your power chair may be e quipped with the power ele- vating seat option. While the seat itself may be any one of the styles offered for th is model, the way the seat base attaches to the pow er base is different. To install the power seat: l. Place the sea[...]

24 www.pridemobility.com Quantum 6000Z Series COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS After becoming familiar with your pow er chair’s operation, you may find the n eed to make some adjustments to increase your comfort, such as seat height and angle, armrest width, ar mrest angle and height, foot platform height, depth, and angle, and controller position. NOTE: If y[...]

Quantum 6000Z Series www.pridemobility.com 25 Figure 17. Seat Position Adjustment 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 chang- ing the extrusion mounting position.[...]

26 www.pridemobility.com Quantum 6000Z Series SETSCREW Armrest Width Adjustment You can change each armres t’s width independently of the other. NOTE: Changing the armres t width may increase the overall width of your power chair. To change the armrest width: 1. Locate the two armrest knobs on each side of the armrest receiver bracket. See figure[...]

Quantum 6000Z Series www.pridemobility.com 27 V. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS Figure 20. Foot Platform Ad justment FOOT PLATFORM BRACKET QUICK RELEASE FASTENERS Figure 21. Quick Release Fastener Operation LEVER (OPEN) BOLT NUT CAM UNCLAMPED CLAMPED LEVER (FULLY CLOSED) 5. Flip up the armrest so it is perpendicular to the floor. 6. Loosen the setscrew on the[...]

28 www.pridemobility.com Quantum 6000Z Series NOTE: If the lever will not rotate to the fully closed position, then turn the nut counterclockwise one- quarter or one-half turn. Foot Platform Angle Adjustment You can adjust the angle of the foot platform with a socket or wrench. To adjust the foot platform angle: 1. Flip up the foot platform and loc[...]

Quantum 6000Z Series www.pridemobility.com 29 BATTERIES AND CHAR GING Your power chair uses two l ong-lasting, 12-volt, deep-cycle batteries. These batteries are sealed and maintenance free. Since they are sealed, th ere is no need to check the electrolyte (flu id) level. Deep-cycle batteries are designed to handle a longer and deeper discharge. Th[...]

30 www.pridemobility.com Quantum 6000Z Series XLR VI. BATTERIES AND CHARGING To charge the batteries us ing the off-board charger: 1. Position the front of your power chair next to a standard electrical outlet. 2. Be certain the contr oller power is turned off and the freewheel levers are in the engaged position. See III. “Your Power Chair.” 3.[...]

Quantum 6000Z Series www.pridemobility.com 31 VI. BATTERIES AND CHARGING How often must I charge the batteries? Many factors come into play when d eciding how often to charge the batteri es. You may use your power chair all day on a daily basis or you may not use it for weeks at a time.  Daily Use If you use your power chair on a daily basis, ch[...]

32 www.pridemobility.com Quantum 6000Z Series VI. BATTERIES AND CHARGING How can I ensure maximum battery life? A fully charged deep-cycle battery will provide reliabl e performance and extended ba ttery life. Keep your power chair’s batteries fully charged whenever possible. Batteries that are regularly and deeply discharged, infrequently charge[...]

Quantum 6000Z Series www.pridemobility.com 33 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your Quantum 6000Z Series is a sophisti cated power chair. Like any motorized vehicle, it requires routine main- tenance checks. You can perform some of these checks, but others require assistance from your Quantum Rehab Provider. Preventive maintenance is very important. If you fol[...]

34 www.pridemobility.com Quantum 6000Z Series VII. CARE AND MAINTENANCE  All wheel bearings are prelubricated and seal ed. They require no s ubsequent lubrication.  The body shroud has been sprayed with a clear sealant co ating. You can apply a light coat of car wax to help it retain its high-gloss appearance.  Check all electrical connect[...]

Quantum 6000Z Series www.pridemobility.com 35 VII. CARE AND MAINTENANCE Storage Your power chair should be stored in a dry place, free from te mperature extremes. When storing, disconnect the batteries from the power chair. See VI. “Batteries and Charging.” WARNING! If you fail to store the unit proper ly, the frame can rust and the electronics[...]

36 www.pridemobility.com Quantum 6000Z Series VII. CARE AND MAINTENANCE Follow 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 five (5[...]

Quantum 6000Z Series www.pridemobility.com 37 VII. CARE AND MAINTENANCE Figure 27. Battery In stallation BATTERY WIRING DIAGRAM REAR SHROUD FASTEN ER (OPPOSITE SIDE NOT SHOWN) REAR SHROUD FRONT BATTERY REAR BATTERY RELEASE HANDLES FRONT COVER[...]

38 www.pridemobility.com Quantum 6000Z Series VII. CARE AND MAINTENANCE To replace the batteries: 1. Turn off the power to the controller. 2. Make sure that the power chair is in drive mode. See III. “Your Power Chair.” 3. Remove the foot platform by squeezing the release handles (see figure 27) and lifting the foot platform bracket up and away[...]

SAFETY GUIDELINES Copyright © 2012 Pride Mobility Products Corp. INFMANU3447/Rev F/May 2012 Quantum Rehab Provi der: _________________________________________________________________ Address: _______________________________________________________________________________ Phone Number: ________________________________________________ ______________[...]

QUANTUM Pride keeps a more detailed r eport on file at the factory . Date Inspected Inspector Quality Control - Quantum 6000Z Series Inclusion of all Par ts Joystick Serial Number Controller Serial Number Left Motor Serial Number Right Motor Serial Number Fit and Finish Per formance *INFMANU3447* Product Serial # 6 0 0 0 Z S E R I E S[...]