Quantum Q6 Edge HD manual

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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 *INFMANU4237* Product Serial # Q6 Edge HD Quality Control – Q6 Edge HD[...]

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    WARNING! A Quantum Re hab Provider or a qualifie d technician must perform the initial setup of this power chair and must perform all of the procedures in this manual. The symbols below are used throughout this owner’s manua l and on the power chair to identify warnings and important information. It is very important for you to read them and unde[...]

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    Q6 Edge HD www.pridemobility.com 3 I. INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................................................. .... 4 II. SAFETY .............................................................................................................................. ..................... 5 III[...]

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    4 www.pridemobility.com Q6 Edge HD 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 expect duri[...]

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    Q6 Edge HD www.pridemobility.com 5 Avoid exposure to rain, snow, ice, salt , or standing water whenever possible. Maintain and store in a clean and dry condition. Do not use a cell phone, walkie /talkie, l aptop, or other radio transmitter while operating. Keep your hands away from the tires when driving. Be aware that loose fitting clothing can be[...]

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    6 www.pridemobility.com Q6 Edge HD Corrosive chemicals contained in battery. Explosive conditions exist! II. SAFETY Removal of grounding prong can create elec trical hazard. If necessary, properly install an approved 3-pronged adapter to an el ectrical outlet having 2-pronged plug access. Do not connect an extension cord to the AC /DC converter or [...]

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    Q6 Edge HD www.pridemobility.com 7 Battery charger for indoor use only. Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds. Wear goggles and gloves when handling batteries a nd wash hands after handling. II. SAFETY Unlocked and in freewheel mode. Locked and in drive mode. Battery Set Configuration: + = Positive (Red) [...]

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    8 www.pridemobility.com Q6 Edge HD Disposal and recycling—Contact your Qu antum Rehab Provider for information on proper disposal and recycling of your Pride product and its packaging. II. SAFETY Class II Equipment Manufactured in Power chair information label Does not meet 7176-19 standards for occupied transport in a motor vehicle. Indicates po[...]

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    Q6 Edge HD www.pridemobility.com 9 GENERAL GUIDELINES MANDATORY! Do not operate your new power chair for the first time wi thout completely reading and understanding this owner’s manual. Your power chair is a stat e-of-the-art life-enhancemen t device designed to increase mobility. Pride provides an extensive variety of products to best fit the i[...]

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    10 www.pridemobility.com Q6 Edge HD 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 within the specified weig[...]

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    Q6 Edge HD www.pridemobility.com 11 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 o bstacles with the seat in a reclined position unless an at tendant is present to help stab ilize the chair. Failure to heed may result in the[...]

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    12 www.pridemobility.com Q6 Edge HD Outdoor Driving Surfaces Your power chair is designe d to provide optimum stab ility under normal driving c onditions—dry, level surfaces composed of concrete, blacktop, or asphalt. However, Pride recognizes th at there will be times when you will encounter other surface types. For th is reason, your power chai[...]

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    Q6 Edge HD www.pridemobility.com 13 Stairs and Escalators Power chairs are not designed to tr avel up or down stairs or escalators. Always use an elevator. WARNING! Never use your power chai r to negotia te steps or escalators. Doors  Determine if the door opens toward or away from you.  Drive your power chair gently and slowly forward to pus[...]

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    14 www.pridemobility.com Q6 Edge HD WARNING! Pride does not recommend using the pow er chair as a seat in a motor vehicle. The power chair user should transfer in to the vehicle seat and use the vehicle-installed belt restraint system if and whenever feasib le. WARNING! Always be sure your power chair and its batteries are properly secured when it [...]

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    Q6 Edge HD www.pridemobility.com 15 WARNING! Before tra nsferring, turn off t he power to the controller to prevent uninte nded movement. WARNING! Before transferring, position yourself as far ba ck as possible in the power chair seat to prevent the power chair from tipping forward d uring transfer. WARNING! Avoid putting all of your weight on the [...]

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    16 www.pridemobility.com Q6 Edge HD Prescription Drugs/Physical Limitations Users must exercise care and comm on sense when operating a power chair. This includes awareness of safety issues when taking prescribed or over-the-counter drugs or when the user has specific physical limitations. WARNING! Consult your physician if you are taking prescribe[...]

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    Q6 Edge HD www.pridemobility.com 17 MANUAL FREEWHEEL LEVER DRIVE WHEEL III. YOUR POWER CHAIR THE Q6 EDGE HD POWER CHAIR Your power chair has two main assemblies: the seat assembly and the power base assembly. See figure 4. Typically, the seat assembly includes the armrests, seatback, and seat base. The power base assembly includes two motor/brake a[...]

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    18 www.pridemobility.com Q6 Edge HD MANUAL FREEWHEEL LEVER III. YOUR POWER CHAIR Electrical Components The electrical components consis t of the controller assembly, 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.[...]

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    Q6 Edge HD www.pridemobility.com 19 TO MOTOR CONNECTOR TO MOTOR CONNECTOR TO BATTERY CONNECTORS MAIN CIRCUIT BREAKER QUICK RELEASE BATTERY CONNECTO RS 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 batteries and the motors are heavily st[...]

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    20 www.pridemobility.com Q6 Edge HD MANUAL FREEWHEEL LEVER MANUAL FREEWHEEL LEVER III. YOUR POWER CHAIR Manual Freewheel Levers For your convenience, your power chair is equipped with a manual freewheel lever mounted on each motor. The levers allow you to disengage the drive motors and maneuver the chair manually. WARNING! Do not use the power chai[...]

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    Q6 Edge HD www.pridemobility.com 21 INITIAL ASSEMBLY Your power chair may re quire some assembly e ither before initial use or after transportation. It may also require disassembly to make some comfor t adjustments. Figure 9 details those parts of the pow er chair that are designed to be disassembled and asse mbled by an end user or by a qualified [...]

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    22 www.pridemobility.com Q6 Edge HD IV. ASSEMBLY Figure 10. Universal Mountin g 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 transporting your power chair. Contour seats are attached to the power base with the Universal Mounting System (UM[...]

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    Q6 Edge HD www.pridemobility.com 23 IV. ASSEMBLY Figure 13. Transit Securement Brackets Figure 12. Controller Harne ss Routing on a Contour Seat WIRE TIES TO POWER BASE Power Chair Securement Points This power chair may be e quipped with four (4) tie- down points for the purpose of securing the unoccu- pied power chair during moto r vehicle transpo[...]

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    24 www.pridemobility.com Q6 Edge HD IV. ASSEMBLY Figure 14. Unoccupied Trans it System Securement Points FRONT OF VEHICLE[...]

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    Q6 Edge HD www.pridemobility.com 25 You may need the following to make comfort adjustments:  metric/standard socket set and ratchet  adjustable wrench  metric/standard hex key set  thread lock Seat Height and Seat Angle Adjustment If your power chair is not equipped with a transit securement system, you can change the seat height to one[...]

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    26 www.pridemobility.com Q6 Edge HD Figure 16. Seat Position Adjustment V. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS SEAT MOUNTING HOLES 7. Remove the hardware that attaches the trapeze bars to the seat interface weldments. See figure 15. 8. Move the trapeze bars up or down to the desired height. NOTE: Change the seat dump by raising or lowering only one trapeze bar (fr[...]

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    Q6 Edge HD www.pridemobility.com 27 V. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS Seatback Angle Adjustment If your power chair is equippe d with an adju stable seat- back, you can adjust it to f our (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 seatback at[...]

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    28 www.pridemobility.com Q6 Edge HD V. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS Figure 18. Underside of Armrest Controller Position You can move the controlle r in toward or out away from the armrest, or change the position of the control- ler for either left-hand or right-hand use. WARNING! Do not place the controller harness so that it can be pinched in the seat fram[...]

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    Q6 Edge HD www.pridemobility.com 29 FOOT PLATFORM BRACKET HARDWARE SCREW 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 hardware from the foot platform bracket. See figure 19. 2. Raise or lower the foot platform to th[...]

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    30 www.pridemobility.com Q6 Edge HD To adjust the positioning belt for operator com fort: 1. Once seated, insert the metal tab on one side of the belt into the plas tic housing on the opposite side until you hear a click. See figure 20. 2. Pull the excess strap attached to the metal tab until it is secure, but not so tight as to cause discomfort. T[...]

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    Q6 Edge HD www.pridemobility.com 31 VI. BATTERIES AND CHARGING BATTERIES AND CHARGING The Q6 Edge HD 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) le vel. Deep -cycle batteries are designed to handle a longer and deeper [...]

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    32 www.pridemobility.com Q6 Edge HD VI. BATTERIES AND CHARGING Battery Break-in To break in new batterie s 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 first, and d[...]

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    Q6 Edge HD www.pridemobility.com 33  Daily Use If you use your power chair on a daily basis, charge the batteries as soon as you ar e finished using your power chair. Your power chair will be re ady each morning to give you a full da y’s service. It is recommended that you charge the batteries 8 to 14 hours after daily use.  Infrequent Use [...]

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    34 www.pridemobility.com Q6 Edge HD 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 charged, or stor[...]

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    Q6 Edge HD www.pridemobility.com 35 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your Q6 Edge HD is a sophist icated power chair. Like any motorized vehicle, it requires routine maintenance checks. You can perform some of thes e checks, but others require assist ance from your Quantum Rehab Provider. Preventive maintenance is very importa nt. If you follow the maintenance[...]

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    36 www.pridemobility.com Q6 Edge HD  The body shroud has been spra yed with a clear sealant coating. You ca n apply a light coat of car wax to help it retain its high-gloss appearance.  Check all electrical connections. Make sure they are tight and are not corro ded. Batteries must sit flat within the battery tray, with the battery terminals [...]

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    Q6 Edge HD www.pridemobility.com 37 Storage Your power chair should be stored in a dry place, free from temperature ex tremes. When storing, disconnect the batteries from the power chair. See VI. “Batteries and Charging.” WARNING! If you fail to store the uni t properly, the frame can rust and the electronics can be damaged. Any corroded electr[...]

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    38 www.pridemobility.com Q6 Edge HD 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 befo re removing the wheel. 4. Remove the (5) lug nuts fro[...]

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    Q6 Edge HD www.pridemobility.com 39 REAR BATTERY QUICK RELEASE BATTERY CONNECTORS VII. CARE AND MAINTENANCE Figure 24. Battery In stallation BATTERY WIRING DIAGRAM LABEL FRONT COVER 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 fr[...]

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    40 www.pridemobility.com Q6 Edge HD VII. CARE AND MAINTENANCE When to See Your Quantum Rehab Provider 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 number, serial number, nature of the problem, and the error code if availabl[...]

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    Q6 Edge HD www.pridemobility.com 41 NOTES[...]

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    42 www.pridemobility.com Q6 Edge HD NOTES[...]

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    WARNING! A Quantum Re hab Provider or a qualifie d technician must perform the initial setup of this power chair and must perform all of the procedures in this manual. The symbols below are used throughout this owner’s manua l and on the power chair to identify warnings and important information. It is very important for you to read them and unde[...]

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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 *INFMANU4237* Product Serial # Q6 Edge HD Quality Control – Q6 Edge HD[...]