Page 2 - S A F E T Y G U I D E L I N E S
S A F E T Y G U I D E L I N E S Copyright © 2006Pride Mobility Products Corp. INFMANU2884/Rev B/May 2006 www.quantumrehab.com Quantum 1121 The symbols below are used throughout this owner's manual and on the power chair to identify warnings and importantinformation. It is very important for you to r...
Page 3 - C O N T E N T S
Quantum 1121 www.quantumrehab.com 3 I. INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................ 4 II. SAFETY .............................................................................................................
Page 4 - I . I N T R O D U C T I O N; SAFETY
4 www.quantumrehab.com Quantum 1121 I . I N T R O D U C T I O N SAFETY WELCOME to Quantum Rehab, a division of Pride Mobility Products Corporation (Pride). The power chair you havepurchased combines state-of-the-art components with safety, comfort, and styling in mind. We are confident that thesedes...
Page 5 - PRIDE OWNERS CLUB; My Quantum Rehab Specialist:
Quantum 1121 www.quantumrehab.com 5 I . I N T R O D U C T I O N 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.You may do so by filling out and returning your enclosed product registration card or by visiting ...
Page 6 - Modifications
6 www.quantumrehab.com Quantum 1121 I I . S A F E T Y SAFETY WARNING! 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 mobility. Pride provides ...
Page 7 - Weight Limitations; Tire Inflation; Avoid sudden stops and starts.
Quantum 1121 www.quantumrehab.com 7 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. WARNING! Exceeding the weight capacity voids your warranty and may result in personal injury and/or damage to you...
Page 8 - Braking Information; is removed from the system for any reason.; Cornering Information; Avoid tall grass that can entangle the running gear.
8 www.quantumrehab.com Quantum 1121 I I . S A F E T Y 5 (8.7%) Figure 1. Maximum Safe Angle (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...
Page 9 - Freewheel Mode; Figure 2. Correct Curb Approach; Public Streets and Roadways
Quantum 1121 www.quantumrehab.com 9 I I . S A F E T Y Freewheel Mode Your power chair is equipped with a manual freewheel system to allow for manual maneuverability by a trained attendant. Formore information about how to place your power chair into and out of freewheel mode, see III. “Your Power Ch...
Page 10 - Transfers; Figure 4. Ideal Transfer Position; Doors; Determine if the door opens toward or away from you.; Elevators
10 www.quantumrehab.com Quantum 1121 I I . S A F E T Y Transfers Transferring onto and off of your power chair requires a goodsense of balance. Always have an attendant or healthcare pro-fessional present while learning to properly transfer yourself. To eliminate the possibility of injury, Pride rec...
Page 11 - Motor Vehicle Transport; Positioning Belts; Inclement Weather Precautions; Reaching and Bending
Quantum 1121 www.quantumrehab.com 11 I I . S A F E T Y Motor Vehicle Transport Pride recommends that you do not remain seated in your power chair while traveling in a motor vehicle. The power chairshould be stowed in the trunk of a car or in the back of a truck or van with the batteries removed and ...
Page 12 - Batteries; Preventing Unintended Movement; Removable Parts; Prescription Drugs/Physical Limitations; Alcohol
12 www.quantumrehab.com Quantum 1121 I I . S A F E T Y Batteries In addition to following the warnings below, be sure to comply with all other battery handling information. For moreinformation about your power chair’s batteries, see VI. “Batteries and Charging.” WARNING! Power chair batteries are he...
Page 14 - I I I . Y O U R P O W E R C H A I R
14 www.quantumrehab.com Quantum 1121 I I I . Y O U R P O W E R C H A I R THE QUANTUM 1121 The power chair has two main assemblies: the seat and the power base. See figures 5 and 6. Typically, the seat assemblyincludes the armrests, seatback, and seat base. The power base assembly includes two motor/...
Page 15 - NOTE: All specifications subject to change without notice.
Quantum 1121 www.quantumrehab.com 15 I I I . Y O U R P O W E R C H A I R S S S S SPECIFICA PECIFICA PECIFICA PECIFICA PECIFICATIONS TIONS TIONS TIONS TIONS Suspension: Active-Trac Drive Wheels: 14 in., pneumatic, center-mounted (solid tires are optional) Caster Wheels: 8 in., solid, rear articulatin...
Page 16 - Figure 6. The Quantum 1121 Power Base
16 www.quantumrehab.com Quantum 1121 I I I . Y O U R P O W E R C H A I R REAR SEAT TOWERS Figure 6. The Quantum 1121 Power Base Figure 7. The Quantum 1121 Electronics Tray (Optional Onboard Charging System Shown) FREEWHEEL LEVER ELECTRONICS TRAY POWER MODULE(LOCATED UNDER ELECTRONICS TRAY) MOTOR/BRA...
Page 17 - Electronics Tray
Quantum 1121 www.quantumrehab.com 17 I I I . Y O U R P O W E R C H A I R Electronics Tray The electronics tray is located on the back of the power base. See figures 6 and 7. The ammeter, the optional onboardcharger, the charger power cord receptacle, the main circuit breaker, the controller connecto...
Page 18 - Manual Freewheel Lever
18 www.quantumrehab.com Quantum 1121 I I I . Y O U R P O W E R C H A I R To operate the dual manual freewheel levers:1. Pull up the manual freewheel lever on each motor for freewheel mode (drive disengaged). See figure 8.2. Push down the manual freewheel lever on each motor for drive mode (drive eng...
Page 19 - I V . A S S E M B L Y; INITIAL ASSEMBLY; Seat Installation; Figure 11. Universal Mounting System
Quantum 1121 www.quantumrehab.com 19 I V . A S S E M B L Y INITIAL ASSEMBLY Your power chair may require some assembly either before initial use or after transportation. It may also require disassem-bly to make some comfort adjustments. NOTE: Any nylon insert lock nut removed during the disassembly ...
Page 21 - V . C O M F O R T A D J U S T M E N T S; You may need the following to make comfort adjustments:; Seat Height and Seat Angle Adjustment; Figure 13. Seat Height Adjustment; COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS
Quantum 1121 www.quantumrehab.com 21 V . C O M F O R T A D J U S T M E N T S You may need the following to make comfort adjustments: ! metric/standard hex key set ! metric/standard socket set and ratchet ! adjustable wrench Seat Height and Seat Angle Adjustment There are four steel towers that conne...
Page 22 - Seat Position Adjustment; You can change each armrest’s width independently of each other.; Figure 14. Seat Position Adjustment
22 www.quantumrehab.com Quantum 1121 SEATBACKANGLEADJUSTMENTSCREW ARMRESTKNOB JAM NUT V . C O M F O R T A D J U S T M E N T S Seat Position Adjustment You can move the seat forward or rearward by changing the extrusionmounting position. To change the position:1. Turn off the power top the controller...
Page 23 - Figure 16. Controller Installation; Figure 17. Foot Platform Height Adjustment; Controller Position; Armrest Height Adjustment; Tighten the jam nuts to lock the adjustment screw into place.; Foot Platform Height Adjustment
Quantum 1121 www.quantumrehab.com 23 V . C O M F O R T A D J U S T M E N T S Figure 16. Controller Installation SETSCREW Figure 17. Foot Platform Height Adjustment Figure 18. Foot Platform Angle Adjustment FOOT PLATFORMBRACKET NUTS ANDBOLTS BALLDETENT PIN SETSCREW Controller Position You can positio...
Page 24 - Foot Platform Angle Adjustment; Turn the setscrew counterclockwise to lower the front of; Elevating Leg Rests; Figure 20. Elevating Leg Rests
24 www.quantumrehab.com Quantum 1121 ADJUSTMENTSCREWS V . C O M F O R T A D J U S T M E N T S Foot Platform Angle Adjustment You can adjust the angle of the foot platform with a hex key.See figure 18. To adjust the foot platform angle: 1. Locate the setscrew on the underside of the foot platform.2. ...
Page 25 - When coming to a stop, your power chair tips forward excessively.
Quantum 1121 www.quantumrehab.com 25 V . C O M F O R T A D J U S T M E N T S Anti-Tip Wheels The anti-tip wheels are designed to give your power chair increased stability on rough surfaces. The anti-tip wheels arepreset for smooth surfaces or indoor use only. If you plan on using your power chair on...
Page 26 - Power Elevating Seat Option; Figure 22. Power Elevating Seat Actuator
26 www.quantumrehab.com Quantum 1121 V . C O M F O R T A D J U S T M E N T S Power Elevating Seat Option Your power chair may be equipped with a power elevating seat actuator. See figure 22. The power elevating seat isequipped with a system that reduces the power chair’s speed by one half whenever t...
Page 27 - Figure 23. Toggle Switch; Power Elevating Seat Operation; be sure that the mechanism has reached its lowest limit.; To use the swivel feature:
Quantum 1121 www.quantumrehab.com 27 V . C O M F O R T A D J U S T M E N T S Figure 23. Toggle Switch Power Elevating Seat Operation You can control the power seat through either the toggle switch located on the armrest or through your controller. Forinformation on how to raise and lower your power ...
Page 28 - 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; Charging the Batteries
28 www.quantumrehab.com Quantum 1121 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 power chair 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) lev...
Page 29 - become accustomed to the controls and break in the batteries.
Quantum 1121 www.quantumrehab.com 29 V I . B A T T E R I E S A N D C H A R G I N G WARNING! Prevent injury and/or equipment damage! If your off-board battery charger has not been tested and approved for outdoor use, then do not expose it to adverse or extreme weather conditions. If the battery charg...
Page 32 - Figure 26. VSI Controller; V I I . O P E R A T I O N; VSI ELECTRONIC CONTROLLER; Joystick; Keypad
32 www.quantumrehab.com Quantum 1121 Figure 26. VSI Controller V I I . O P E R A T I O N VSI ELECTRONIC CONTROLLER The electronic controller is what you use to operate your power chair. The electronic controller enables you to move thepower chair, as well as monitor battery charge, electronic contro...
Page 33 - Battery Condition Meter; Figure 27. VSI Controller Keypad
Quantum 1121 www.quantumrehab.com 33 V I I . O P E R A T I O N On/Off Key The on/off key turns the VSI on and off. WARNING! Unless faced with an emergency situation, do not use the on/off key to stop the power chair. This will cause the power chair to stop abruptly. WARNING! Always turn the power of...
Page 34 - The horn key activates the horn.
34 www.quantumrehab.com Quantum 1121 V I I . O P E R A T I O N Actuator Keys and Actuator Lights (For Optional Equipment) Actuator keys and actuator lights are used for optional equipment such as power elevating seats or power elevating legrests. For specific operation of the actuator keys and actua...
Page 36 - REMOTE PLUS CONTROLLER; Remote Plus Master Remote; Figure 28. Remote Plus Master Remote
36 www.quantumrehab.com Quantum 1121 V I I . O P E R A T I O N REMOTE PLUS CONTROLLER The Remote Plus is a modular electronic control system. The electronics necessary to operate the power chair are con-tained in several modules located on different parts of your power chair. The master remote is lo...
Page 37 - The on/off key turns the system power on and off.; Indicates the selected speed setting.; Figure 29. Remote Plus Keypad
Quantum 1121 www.quantumrehab.com 37 V I I . O P E R A T I O N On/Off Key The on/off key turns the system power on and off. WARNING! Unless faced with an emergency situation, do not use the on/off key to stop the chair. This will cause the power chair to stop abruptly. WARNING! Always turn the power...
Page 38 - Speed Settings; Controller Communications Cable
38 www.quantumrehab.com Quantum 1121 V I I . O P E R A T I O N ! ! ! ! ! Ripple up and down of lights: The joystick was not in the neutral position when the controller was turned on. If youget “ripple up and down of lights”, turn off the controller, allow the joystick to return to the neutral positi...
Page 39 - Sleep Mode
Quantum 1121 www.quantumrehab.com 39 V I I . O P E R A T I O N Actuator Lighting Module (Not Shown) The actuator lighting module is also located on the power base. The actuator lighting module provides a control and powerinterface between the power module, the lights, and/or the power seat actuator....
Page 40 - THE MICRODRIVE CONTROLLER
40 www.quantumrehab.com Quantum 1121 THE MICRODRIVE CONTROLLER The electronic controller is what you use to operate your power chair. It takes the battery voltage and sends it to theappropriate system. The electronic controller also enables you to monitor battery charge, electronic controller functi...
Page 41 - Figure 31. Microdrive Display Pad
Quantum 1121 www.quantumrehab.com 41 Profile and Speed Indicator The profile and speed indicator is a 5-segment illumi-nated display that indicates speed setting as well as driveprofile. Actuator Indicator The actuator indicator is a 4-segment illuminated dis-play that indicates power recline, power...
Page 42 - Drive Profile Selection; NOTE: The system can be programmed with 5 different profiles.; Speed Adjustment
42 www.quantumrehab.com Quantum 1121 Drive Profile Selection Your Microdrive controller may be programmed for more than one drive profile that allows the system to be customtailored to your environment. To select a profile setting:1. Use the on/off switch to power on the chair and the controller.2. ...
Page 44 - V I I I . C A R E A N D M A I N T E N A N C E; CARE AND MAINTENANCE; Temperature; Keep the controller clean.
44 www.quantumrehab.com Quantum 1121 V I 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 1121 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 a Quan...
Page 45 - Daily Checks; Check the rear casters for wear. Replace them as necessary.; Yearly Checks
Quantum 1121 www.quantumrehab.com 45 V I I I . C A R E A N D M A I N T E N A N C E ! The body shroud has been sprayed with a clear sealant coating. You can apply a light coat of car wax to help it retainits high-gloss appearance. ! Check all electrical connections. Make sure they are tight and are n...
Page 46 - Storage; Wheel Replacement; Figure 32. Drive Wheel
46 www.quantumrehab.com Quantum 1121 V I 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 batteriesfrom the power chair. See VI. “Batteries and Charging.” WARNING! If you fail to store the...
Page 47 - Battery Replacement; Figure 34. Battery Wiring Diagram Label
Quantum 1121 www.quantumrehab.com 47 Follow these easy steps for a quick and safe repair for both solid and pneumatic 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, completely deflate it before removing the wheel.4. Remove ...
Page 49 - I X . W A R R A N T Y; LIFETIME LIMITED WARRANTY
Quantum 1121 www.quantumrehab.com 49 I X . 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 originalpurchaser, free of charge, any of the following parts found upon examination by an authorized...
Page 50 - RECONDITIONED UNITS WARRANTY; Exclusions also include components with damage caused by:; SERVICE CHECKS AND WARRANTY SERVICE
50 www.quantumrehab.com Quantum 1121 I X . 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 replacement due to no...
Page 51 - Q u a l i t y C o n t r o l - M o d e l 1 400; Pride keeps a more detailed report on file at the factory.; In Quality; Quality Control - Quantum 1121; Inclusion of all Parts; Fit and Finish
Q u a l i t y C o n t r o l - M o d e l 1 400 Pride keeps a more detailed report on file at the factory. Date Inspected Inspector Thank you for making the Quantum 1121 your choice in power chairs. We have thoroughly inspected your Quantum 1121. The following check marks indicate that it has been tes...