Pride Mobility 6000 - Manuals

Quantum 6000 Series www.pridemobility.com 5 I I . S A F E T Y PRODUCT SAFETY SYMBOLS The symbols below are used on the power chair to identify warnings, mandatory actions, and prohibited actions. It is very important for you to read and understand them completely. Read and follow the information in ...

8 www.pridemobility.com Quantum 6000 Series I I . S A F E T Y GENERAL GUIDELINES 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 state-of-the-art life-enhancement device designed to increase mob...

Quantum 6000 Series www.pridemobility.com 9 I I . S A F E T Y Weight Limitations Your power chair is rated for a maximum weight capacity. Please refer to the specifications table for this limit. MANDATORY! Stay within the specified weight capacity of your power chair. Exceeding the weight capacity v...

10 www.pridemobility.com Quantum 6000 Series I I . S A F E T Y Figure 1. Maximum Safe Slope (Ascending 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 o...

Quantum 6000 Series www.pridemobility.com 11 I I . S A F E T Y 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 traf...

12 www.pridemobility.com Quantum 6000 Series I I . S A F E T Y 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 chair to negotiate steps or escalators. Doors Determine if the door opens toward or away...

Quantum 6000 Series www.pridemobility.com 13 Positioning Belts Your Quantum Rehab Provider, therapist(s), and other healthcare professionals 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...

14 www.pridemobility.com Quantum 6000 Series I I . S A F E T Y Figure 4. Ideal Transfer Position Transfers Transferring onto and off of your power chair requires a good sense of balance. Always have an attendant or healthcare professional present while learning to properly transfer yourself. To elim...

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 passed the necessary testing requirements for cigarette smoking. You must adhere to the following safety guidelines if you d...

16 www.pridemobility.com Quantum 6000 Series I I I . Y O U R P O W E R C H A I R THE QUANTUM 6000 SERIES POWER CHAIR Your power chair has two main assemblies: the seat assembly and the power base assembly. See figure 5. Typically, the seat assembly includes the armrests, seatback, and seat base. The...

Quantum 6000 Series www.pridemobility.com 17 I I I . Y O U R P O W E R C H A I R Electrical Components The electrical components consist 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....

18 www.pridemobility.com Quantum 6000 Series I I I . Y O U R P O W E R C H A I R 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 strained (e.g., from excessive loads), the m...

Quantum 6000 Series www.pridemobility.com 19 I I I . Y O U R P O W E R C H A I R Dual Manual Freewheel Levers For your convenience, your power 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...

20 www.pridemobility.com Quantum 6000 Series I I I . Y O U R P O W E R C H A I R Hammer Motor Package Your power chair is equipped with two 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...

Quantum 6000 Series www.pridemobility.com 21 INITIAL ASSEMBLY Your 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 disas...

22 www.pridemobility.com Quantum 6000 Series I V . A S S E M B L Y Figure 11. Universal Mounting System and Contour Seat REAREXTRUSION 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...

Quantum 6000 Series www.pridemobility.com 23 I V . A S S E M B L Y Figure 14. Power Elevating Seat Actuator ACTUATOR SEAT PLATE INTERFACE BRACKET Figure 13. Controller Harness Routing on a Contour Seat Power Elevating Seat Option Your power chair may be equipped with a power ele- vating seat option....

24 www.pridemobility.com Quantum 6000 Series V . C O M F O R T A D J U S T M E N T S 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...

Quantum 6000 Series www.pridemobility.com 25 Figure 16. Seat Position Adjustment V . C O M F O R T A D J U S T M E N T S SEAT MOUNTING HOLES 10. Reinstall the retaining clips. 11. Reinstall the seat. 12. Reconnect the controller to the power base. 13. Reinstall the rear shroud and tighten the fasten...

26 www.pridemobility.com Quantum 6000 Series V . C O M F O R T A D J U S T M E N T S Seatback Angle Adjustment If your power chair is equipped with an adjustable seat- back, you can adjust it to four (4) different angles: 90°, 102°, 105°, or 107°. To adjust the seatback angle: 1. Remove the adjustin...

Quantum 6000 Series www.pridemobility.com 27 Figure 19. Adjusting Controller Position (Mounting Block) SETSCREWS MOUNTING SCREWS MOUNTING BLOCK V . C O M F O R T A D J U S T M E N T S Figure 18. Underside of Armrest Controller Position You can move the controller in toward or out away from the armre...

28 www.pridemobility.com Quantum 6000 Series V . C O M F O R T A D J U S T M E N T S 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. Se...

Quantum 6000 Series www.pridemobility.com 29 V . C O M F O R T A D J U S T M E N T S Power Elevating Seat (Optional) If your power chair is equipped with a power elevating seat, you can change the seat height either through the controller or through a toggle switch mounted to one of the armrests. To...

30 www.pridemobility.com Quantum 6000 Series V I . B A T T E R I E S A N D C H A R G I N G BATTERIES AND CHARGING The Quantum 6000 uses two long-lasting, 12-volt, deep-cycle batteries. These batteries are sealed and mainte- nance free. Since they are sealed, there is no need to check the electrolyte...

Quantum 6000 Series www.pridemobility.com 31 V I . B A T T E R I E S A N D C H A R G I N G Battery Break-in To break in new batteries for maximum efficiency: 1. Fully recharge any new battery prior to its initial use. This brings the battery up to about 90% of its peak performance level. 2. Operate ...

32 www.pridemobility.com Quantum 6000 Series V I . B A T T E R I E S A N D C H A R G I N G Daily Use If you use your power chair on a daily basis, charge the batteries as soon as you are finished using your power chair. Your power chair will be ready each morning to give you a full day’s service. It...

Quantum 6000 Series www.pridemobility.com 33 V I . B A T T E R I E S A N D C H A R G I N G 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. Batteri...

34 www.pridemobility.com Quantum 6000 Series V I I . C A R E A N D M A I N T E N A N C E CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your Quantum 6000 is a sophisticated power chair. Like any motorized vehicle, it requires routine maintenance checks. You can perform some of these checks, but others require assistance from...

Quantum 6000 Series www.pridemobility.com 35 V I I . C A R E A N D M A I N T E N A N C E All wheel bearings are prelubricated and sealed. They require 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...

36 www.pridemobility.com Quantum 6000 Series V I I . C A R E A N D M A I N T E N A N C E 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 fail to st...

Quantum 6000 Series www.pridemobility.com 37 V I I . C A R E A N D M A I N T E N A N C E 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, com...

38 www.pridemobility.com Quantum 6000 Series V I I . C A R E A N D M A I N T E N A N C E Figure 27. Battery Installation BATTERY WIRING DIAGRAM LABEL REAR SHROUD FASTENER (OPPOSITE SIDE NOT SHOWN) REAR SHROUD FRONT BATTERY REAR BATTERY RELEASE HANDLES FRONT COVER To replace the batteries: 1. Turn of...

Quantum 6000 Series www.pridemobility.com 39 V I I . C A R E A N D M A I N T E N A N C E When to See Your Quantum Rehab Provider for Service The following symptoms could indicate a serious problem with your power chair. If necessary, contact your Quantum Rehab Provider. When calling, have the model ...

40 www.pridemobility.com Quantum 6000 Series V I I I . W A R R A N T Y 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 ...

Quantum 6000 Series www.pridemobility.com 41 V I I I . W A R R A N T Y RECONDITIONED UNITS WARRANTY All reconditioned units are covered by a six-month warranty from Pride effective from the date of purchase. WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS This warranty does not extend to those items which may require replaceme...

42 www.pridemobility.com Quantum 6000 Series A P P E N D I X I - S P E C I F I C A T I O N S ¹ Varies with base model, user weight, terrain type, battery amp hour rating (Ah), battery charge, battery condition, motors, controller type, tire type, and tire condition. This specification is subject to ...

44 www.pridemobility.com Quantum 6000 Series N O T E S

QUANTUM Pride keeps a more detailed report on file at the factory. Date Inspected Inspector Inclusion of all Parts Joystick Serial Number Controller Serial Number Left Motor Serial Number Right Motor Serial Number Fit and Finish Performance *INFMANU2969* Product Serial # Including Models: Quantum 60...