Page 2 - S A F E T Y G U I D E L I N E S; Quick Reference Information
S A F E T Y G U I D E L I N E S Copyright © 2008Pride Mobility Products Corp.INFMANU2883/Rev F/January 2008 Quantum Rehab Specialist:_____________________________________________________________________ Address:________________________________________________________________________________ Phone Nu...
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Quantum 600 Series www.quantumrehab.com 3 I. INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................................................... 4 II. SAFETY ..................................................................................................
Page 4 - Quantum 600 Series; I . I N T R O D U C T I O N; SAFETY
4 www.quantumrehab.com Quantum 600 Series 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 t...
Page 5 - PRODUCT SAFETY SYMBOLS
Quantum 600 Series www.quantumrehab.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 veryimportant for you to read and understand them completely. Read and follow the information in the...
Page 9 - GENERAL GUIDELINES; Modifications; Check for proper tire inflation. Maintain but do not exceed
Quantum 600 Series www.quantumrehab.com 9 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 mobil...
Page 10 - Weight Limitations; Tire Inflation; Incline Information; Avoid sudden stops and starts.
10 www.quantumrehab.com Quantum 600 Series 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 vo...
Page 11 - Freewheel Mode; Braking Information; Your power chair is equipped with two powerful brake systems:; Cornering Information
Quantum 600 Series www.quantumrehab.com 11 I I . S A F E T Y Figure 1. Maximum Safe Slope (Ascending and Descending) 5 (8.7%) 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...
Page 12 - Public Streets and Roadways; Avoid tall grass that can entangle the running gear.; Inclement Weather Precautions; Figure 2. Correct Curb Approach
12 www.quantumrehab.com Quantum 600 Series 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 traffi...
Page 13 - Determine if the door opens toward or away from you.
Quantum 600 Series www.quantumrehab.com 13 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...
Page 14 - Batteries; Removable Parts
14 www.quantumrehab.com Quantum 600 Series 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! Battery posts, termina...
Page 15 - Figure 4. Ideal Transfer Position; Transfers; Turn off the power to the controller.; Prescription Drugs/Physical Limitations
Quantum 600 Series www.quantumrehab.com 15 I I . S A F E T Y Figure 4. Ideal Transfer Position Transfers Transferring onto and off of your power chair requires agood sense of balance. Always have an attendant or health-care professional present while learning to properly transferyourself. To elimina...
Page 17 - I I I . Y O U R P O W E R C H A I R; THE QUANTUM 600 SERIES POWER CHAIR; Figure 5. The Quantum 600 Series Power Chair
Quantum 600 Series www.quantumrehab.com 17 I I I . Y O U R P O W E R C H A I R THE QUANTUM 600 SERIES POWER CHAIR Your power chair has two main assemblies: the seat assembly and the power base assembly. See figure 5. Typically, theseat assembly includes the armrests, seatback, and seat base. The pow...
Page 18 - Electrical Components; This is where the controller connects to the motors.; Figure 6. The Quantum 600 Series Power Base
18 www.quantumrehab.com Quantum 600 Series I I I . Y O U R P O W E R C H A I R Electrical Components The electrical components are located inside the power base. The ammeter and the charger power cord receptacle for theoptional onboard charger are located on the right side of the power base. The mai...
Page 19 - Controller Connector:
Quantum 600 Series www.quantumrehab.com 19 I I I . Y O U R P O W E R C H A I R Controller Connector: This is where the controller connects to the power base. Each controller uses a different type of cable. Regardless of which type of controller is used, the cable must be secured to the seat assembly...
Page 20 - Manual Freewheel Levers
20 www.quantumrehab.com Quantum 600 Series Figure 8a. Drive Mode (Drive Engaged) Figure 9a. Freewheel Mode (Drive Disengaged) MANUAL FREEWHEEL LEVER Manual Freewheel Levers Your power chair has a manual freewheel lever on each motor. Manual freewheel levers enable you to disengage the drivemotors an...
Page 21 - INITIAL ASSEMBLY; I V . A S S E M B L Y; Figure 10. Quantum 600 Series Assembly View
Quantum 600 Series www.quantumrehab.com 21 INITIAL ASSEMBLY Your power chair may require some assembly either before initial use or after transportation. It may also require disassemblyto make some comfort adjustments. Figure 10 details those parts of the power chair that are designed to be disassem...
Page 22 - Seat Installation
22 www.quantumrehab.com Quantum 600 Series I V . A S S E M B L Y Seat Installation It may be necessary to install the seat either prior to initialoperation or after transporting your power chair. Most seatsare attached to the power base with the Universal Mount-ing System (UMS). The UMS consists of ...
Page 23 - V . C O M F O R T A D J U S T M E N T S; COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS; Figure 12. Trapeze Bar Adjustment; Seat Height and Seat Angle Adjustment
Quantum 600 Series www.quantumrehab.com 23 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 increaseyour comfort, such as seat height and angle, armrest width, armrest angle and he...
Page 24 - Figure 13. Seat Position Adjustment; Seat Position Adjustment
24 www.quantumrehab.com Quantum 600 Series Figure 13. Seat Position Adjustment V . C O M F O R T A D J U S T M E N T S NOTE: Change the seat dump by raising or loweringonly one trapeze bar (front or rear). 10. Reinstall the retaining clips.11. Remove each screw from the trapeze bars and apply thread...
Page 25 - Figure 14. Seatback and Armrest Adjustment; Seatback Angle Adjustment; Remove the adjusting screws from each seat hinge. See; Armrest Width Adjustment; Locate the two armrest knobs on each side of the arm-; Armrest Angle Adjustment; Lift the armrest straight up so that it is perpendicular to; Armrest Height Adjustment; Loosen the two setscrews located on the armrest re-
Quantum 600 Series www.quantumrehab.com 25 V . C O M F O R T A D J U S T M E N T S Figure 14. Seatback and Armrest Adjustment Seatback Angle Adjustment If your power chair is equipped with an adjustable seatback,you can adjust it to four (4) different angles: 90°, 102°,105°, or 107°. To adjust the s...
Page 26 - Controller Position; To extend the controller:; Slide the controller into or out of the armrest to the; To change the controller position:; base and plug in the controller.; Figure 15. Controller Position Mounting Bracket; Figure 16. Underside of Armrest
26 www.quantumrehab.com Quantum 600 Series V . C O M F O R T A D J U S T M E N T S Controller Position You can move the controller in toward or out away fromthe armrest, or change the position of the controller for ei-ther left-hand or right-hand use. WARNING! Do not place the controller harness so ...
Page 27 - Figure 17. Foot Platform Adjustment; Foot Platform Height Adjustment
Quantum 600 Series www.quantumrehab.com 27 V . C O M F O R T A D J U S T M E N T S Figure 17. Foot Platform Adjustment FOOT PLATFORM BRACKET FOOT PLATFORM RETAINING PIN QUICK RELEASEFASTENERS Figure 18. Quick Release Fastener Operation LEVER (OPEN) BOLT NUT CAM UNCLAMPED CLAMPED LEVER (FULLY CLOSED)...
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 600 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 Your 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 (flu...
Page 29 - To charge the batteries using an off-board charger:; socket on the controller.; To charge the batteries using an onboard charger:; become accustomed to the controls and break in the batteries.; Figure 19. Battery Charging
Quantum 600 Series 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! If the 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 charger is exposed to adverse or extreme weather co...
Page 30 - Always charge the batteries fully prior to your trip.
30 www.quantumrehab.com Quantum 600 Series V I . B A T T E R I E S A N D C H A R G I N G Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) How does the charger work? The battery charger takes the standard electrical outlet voltage of 120 VAC (alternating current) and converts it to 24 VDC(direct current). The power...
Page 31 - Why do my new batteries seem weak?
Quantum 600 Series www.quantumrehab.com 31 WARNING! Corrosive chemicals contained in batteries. Use only AGM or Gel-Cell batteries to reduce the risk of leakage or explosive conditions. Why do my new batteries seem weak? Deep-cycle batteries employ a much different chemical technology than that used...
Page 32 - V I I . C A R E A N D M A I N T E N A N C E; CARE AND MAINTENANCE; Should your power chair come in contact with water:; Keep the controller clean.
32 www.quantumrehab.com Quantum 600 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 600 is a sophisticated power chair. Like any motorized vehicle, it requires routine maintenance checks. Youcan perform some of these checks, but others require assistance from you...
Page 33 - Daily Checks; Check for proper tire inflation. There should be; Monthly Checks; Check the caster wheels for wear. Replace them as necessary.; Yearly Checks
Quantum 600 Series www.quantumrehab.com 33 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 retainit...
Page 34 - Storage; Wheel Replacement
34 www.quantumrehab.com Quantum 600 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 batteriesfrom the power chair. See VI. “Batteries and Charging.” WARNING! If you fail to store...
Page 35 - Figure 21. Drive Wheel Disassembled; Remove the power chair from the blocks.; Battery Replacement
Quantum 600 Series www.quantumrehab.com 35 V I I . C A R E A N D M A I N T E N A N C E Figure 21. Drive Wheel Disassembled TIRE Figure 20. Quantum 600 Series Drive Wheel SCREWS REAR RIM HALF TUBE FRONT RIM HALF F ollow these easy steps for a quick and safe repair for both pneumatic and solid tires: ...
Page 36 - Figure 22. Battery Installation
36 www.quantumrehab.com Quantum 600 Series BATTERY WIRING DIAGRAM LABEL V I I . C A R E A N D M A I N T E N A N C E Figure 22. Battery Installation REAR SHROUD FASTENERS REAR SHROUD FRONT BATTERY REAR BATTERY
Page 37 - To replace the batteries:
Quantum 600 Series www.quantumrehab.com 37 V I I . C A R E A N D M A I N T E N A N C E 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. Loosen the rear shroud fasteners.4. Remove the rear shroud.5. Dis...
Page 38 - V I I I . W A R R A N T Y; LIFETIME LIMITED WARRANTY
38 www.quantumrehab.com Quantum 600 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 originalpurchaser, free of charge, any of the following parts found upon examination by an ...
Page 39 - RECONDITIONED UNITS WARRANTY; Exclusions also include components with damage caused by:; SERVICE CHECKS AND WARRANTY SERVICE
Quantum 600 Series www.quantumrehab.com 39 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 replacement...
Page 40 - SPECIFICATIONS; A P P E N D I X I - S P E C I F I C A T I O N S; NOTE: All specifications subject to change without notice.
40 www.quantumrehab.com Quantum 600 Series SPECIFICATIONS Suspension: ATX Suspension (Active-Trac with Xtra stability) Drive Wheels: Quantum 600 Series: 14 in. (35.56 cm ), pneumatic or solid available Quantum 600XL Series: 14 in. (35.56 cm), solid Front Caster Wheels: 5 in. (12.7 cm), solid Rear Ca...
Page 41 - Figure 23. Quantum 600 Series Dimensions and Ground Clearance; LENGTH
Quantum 600 Series www.quantumrehab.com 41 A P P E N D I X I - S P E C I F I C A T I O N S Figure 23. Quantum 600 Series Dimensions and Ground Clearance LENGTH 36.5”(92.71 cm ) 40.5”(102.87 cm ) with foot platform TURNING RADIUS 20”(50.8 cm ) WIDTH 1.375”(3.49 cm ) 23”(58.42 cm )
Page 42 - N O T E S
42 www.quantumrehab.com Quantum 600 Series N O T E S
Page 43 - Quality Control - Quantum 600 Series; Inclusion of all Parts; Fit and Finish
Pride keeps a more detailed report on file at the factory. Date Inspected Inspector Quality Control - Quantum 600 Series Inclusion of all Parts Joystick Serial Number Controller Serial Number Left Motor Serial Number Right Motor Serial Number Fit and Finish Performance *INFMANU2883* Product Serial #
