Page 2 - S A F E T Y G U I D E L I N E S; Quantum Rehab Provider:; Quick Reference Information
S A F E T Y G U I D E L I N E S Copyright © 2009Pride Mobility Products Corp.INFMANU3735/Rev B/September 2009 Quantum Rehab Provider: Address: Phone Number: Purchase Date: NOTE: This owner’s manual is compiled from the latest specifications and product information available at the time of publicatio...
Page 3 - C O N T E N T S
Quantum 614 Series www.pridemobility.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.pridemobility.com Quantum 614 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 have purchased combines state-of-the-art components with safety , comfort, and styling in mind. We are confident that...
Page 5 - PRODUCT SAFETY SYMBOLS
Quantum 614 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 t...
Page 10 - GENERAL GUIDELINES; vider in the instruction process for the use of the product.; Modifications; tire if equipped with pneumatic tires.
10 www.pridemobility.com Quantum 614 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...
Page 11 - Weight Limitations; mounted to the power chair.; Tire Inflation; Incline Information; a safely controlled descent.
Quantum 614 Series www.pridemobility.com 11 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. Keep in mind that the maximum weight capacity includes the combined weight of the user and any accessorie...
Page 12 - Freewheel Mode; Braking Information; Your power chair is equipped with two powerful brake systems:; Cornering Information; prevent your power chair from tipping.
12 www.pridemobility.com Quantum 614 Series I I . S A F E T Y Figure 1. Maximum Safe Slope (Ascending and Descending) 6 (10.5%) 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...
Page 13 - Public Streets and Roadways; To navigate up over a curb or stationary obstacle:
Quantum 614 Series www.pridemobility.com 13 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 traff...
Page 14 - Stairs and Escalators; Determine if the door opens toward or away from you.; Elevators; Figure 2. Correct Curb Approach
14 www.pridemobility.com Quantum 614 Series I I . S A F E T Y WARNING! Even though your power chair may be capable of handling greater obstacles, Pride recommends that you do not attempt to negotiate a curb that has a height greater than 2 in. (5 cm). Doing so could cause instability in your power c...
Page 15 - Positioning Belts; before using that product.; Removable Parts
Quantum 614 Series www.pridemobility.com 15 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 ...
Page 16 - Transfers; Figure 4. Ideal Transfer Position; Batteries
16 www.pridemobility.com Quantum 614 Series I I . S A F E T Y 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 eliminate the possibility of injury, Pr...
Page 17 - Prescription Drugs/Physical Limitations; Quantum Rehab Provider to report the incident.
Quantum 614 Series www.pridemobility.com 17 I I . S A F E T Y Prescription Drugs/Physical Limitations Users must exercise care and common 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 physic...
Page 18 - I I I . Y O U R P O W E R C H A I R; THE QUANTUM 614 SERIES; Figure 5. The Quantum 614 Series Power Chair
18 www.pridemobility.com Quantum 614 Series SEATBACK RELEASE LEVER I I I . Y O U R P O W E R C H A I R THE QUANTUM 614 SERIES 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 ...
Page 19 - Figure 6. The Quantum 614 Series Power Base; Electrical components; This is where the controller connects to the motors.; Controller Connector:; seat assembly and not allowed to drag on the floor.
Quantum 614 Series www.pridemobility.com 19 Figure 6. The Quantum 614 Series Power Base TRAPEZE BARS FRONT COVER I I I . Y O U R P O W E R C H A I R Electrical components The electrical components are located on or inside the power base. The main circuit breaker is located on the front of the power ...
Page 20 - Main Circuit Breaker:; Figure 7. Quantum 614 Series Electrical Components
20 www.pridemobility.com Quantum 614 Series REAR SHROUD REMOVAL FRONT SHROUD I I I . Y O U R P O W E R C H A I R Main Circuit Breaker: 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 ma...
Page 21 - Manual Freewheel Levers; the power chair by the seatback.; To engage or disengage the drive motors:; Locate the lever on the front of each motor.
Quantum 614 Series www.pridemobility.com 21 Manual Freewheel Levers For your convenience, your power chair is equipped with two manual freewheel levers mounted on the motors. These levers allow you to disengage the drive motors and maneuver the chair manually. You can manually push the power chair b...
Page 22 - INITIAL ASSEMBLY; I V . A S S E M B L Y
22 www.pridemobility.com Quantum 614 Series CONTROLLER POSITION FOOT PLATFORM ANGLE ADJUSTMENT FOOT PLATFORM HEIGHT/DEPTH ADJUSTMENT 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 adj...
Page 23 - Seat Installation; Figure 11. Universal Mounting System; NOTE: It is important that the armrest be lifted straight; Figure 12. Controller Harness Routing
Quantum 614 Series www.pridemobility.com 23 WIRE TIES REAR EXTRUSION I V . A S S E M B L Y Seat Installation It may be necessary to install the seat either prior to ini- tial operation or after transporting your power chair. Most seats are attached to the power base with the Uni- versal Mounting Sys...
Page 24 - V . C O M F O R T A D J U S T M E N T S; COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS; You may need the following to make comfort; NOTE: Change the seat dump by raising or lowering; Figure 14. Seat Adjustment - Trapeze Bars; Figure 13. Seat Height Adjustment - Seat Latch Safety
24 www.pridemobility.com Quantum 614 Series SEAT POSTS SEAT TOWERS TRAPEZE BARS 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 angl...
Page 25 - Seat Position Adjustment; Figure 15. Seat Position Adjustment
Quantum 614 Series www.pridemobility.com 25 V . C O M F O R T A D J U S T M E N T S 10. Reinstall the retaining clips from step 8. 11. Remove each screw from the trapeze bars and apply thread lock. 12. Reinstall each screw into the trapeze bars and tighten. 13. Tighten the setscrew in each seat towe...
Page 26 - Seatback Angle Adjustment; NOTE: Changing the armrest width may increase the; To change the armrest width:
26 www.pridemobility.com Quantum 614 Series 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 adjusting screws from each seat hinge. See figure...
Page 27 - Controller Position; To extend the controller:; NOTE: If your power chair is equipped with a Synergy; Foot Platform Height Adjustment; Figure 17. Underside of Armrest
Quantum 614 Series www.pridemobility.com 27 FOOT PLATFORM BRACKET 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 from the armrest, or change the position of the controller for either left-hand or right-hand use. WARNING! Do not place the...
Page 28 - Foot Platform Depth Adjustment; Figure 19. Underside of Foot Platform
28 www.pridemobility.com Quantum 614 Series V . C O M F O R T A D J U S T M E N T S Foot Platform Depth Adjustment To adjust the foot platform depth: 1. Remove the hardware from the foot platform bracket. See figure 18. 2. Move the foot platform in or out to the desired depth. 3. Reinstall the hardw...
Page 29 - BATTERIES AND CHARGING; Charging the Batteries; V I . B A T T E R I E S A N D C H A R G I N G
Quantum 614 Series www.pridemobility.com 29 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 (fluid) level. Deep-cycle batteries are designed...
Page 30 - To break in new batteries for maximum efficiency:; Figure 20. Battery Charging; To charge the batteries using the off-board charger:; NOTE: The LED lights on the charger indicate dif-
30 www.pridemobility.com Quantum 614 Series 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 y...
Page 31 - batteries for more than 24 hours at a charging cycle.
Quantum 614 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 How often must I charge the batteries? Many factors come into play when deciding how often to charge the batteries. You may use your power chair all day on a daily basis or you may not use it for weeks at a tim...
Page 32 - How can I ensure maximum battery life?; and limited battery life.; How should I store my power chair and its batteries?; at least once per week.; What about public transportation?; to determine that carrier’s specific requirements.
32 www.pridemobility.com Quantum 614 Series 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. Batteries that are regularly and deeply discharged, in...
Page 33 - 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:; Dry your power chair as thoroughly as possible with a towel.; Temperature; Keep the controller clean.
Quantum 614 Series www.pridemobility.com 33 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 614 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 y...
Page 34 - Daily Checks
34 www.pridemobility.com Quantum 614 Series 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 ...
Page 35 - Storage; batteries from the power chair. See VI. “Batteries and Charging.”; Disposal of Your Power Chair; your product before application.; Wheel Replacement; readily available through your Quantum Rehab Provider.
Quantum 614 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 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 sto...
Page 36 - Figure 22. Quantum 614 Series Drive Wheel Disassembled; Remove the drive wheel nut and washer from the axle. See figure 21.; Battery Replacement; and Charging” for correct battery specifications.
36 www.pridemobility.com Quantum 614 Series V I I . C A R E A N D M A I N T E N A N C E Figure 22. Quantum 614 Series Drive Wheel Disassembled Figure 21. Quantum 614 Series Drive Wheel DRIVE WHEEL NUT DRIVE WHEEL WASHER AXLE SLOT AXLE KEY TIRE SCREWS REAR RIM HALF TUBE FRONT RIM HALF Follow these ea...
Page 38 - To replace the batteries:
38 www.pridemobility.com Quantum 614 Series 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. Pull to remove the rear shroud. See figure 23. 4. Push down o...
Page 39 - V I I I . W A R R A N T Y; LIFETIME LIMITED WARRANTY
Quantum 614 Series www.pridemobility.com 39 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 a...
Page 40 - RECONDITIONED UNITS WARRANTY; Exclusions also include components with damage caused by:; SERVICE CHECKS AND WARRANTY SERVICE
40 www.pridemobility.com Quantum 614 Series 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 replacemen...
Page 41 - A P P E N D I X I - S P E C I F I C A T I O N S; SPECIFICATIONS
Quantum 614 Series www.pridemobility.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 1 Varies with base model, user weight, terrain type, battery amp hour rating (Ah), battery charge, battery condition, motors, controllertype, tire type, and tire condition. This specification can be subject t...
Page 42 - Figure 24. Quantum 614 Series Dimensions and Ground Clearance
42 www.pridemobility.com Quantum 614 Series GROUND CLEARANCE AT FOOT PLATFORM A P P E N D I X I - S P E C I F I C A T I O N S LENGTH WIDTH TURNING RADIUS 40.0” (101.6 cm) 35.5” (90.17 cm) 25.125” (63.82 cm) 2.25” (5.72 cm) 20.0” (50.8 cm) Figure 24. Quantum 614 Series Dimensions and Ground Clearance...
Page 44 - Quality Control - Quantum 614 Series; Inclusion of all Parts; Fit and Finish; SERIES
QUANTUM 614 Pride keeps a more detailed report on file at the factory. Date Inspected Inspector Quality Control - Quantum 614 Series Inclusion of all Parts Joystick Serial Number Controller Serial Number Left Motor Serial Number Right Motor Serial Number Fit and Finish Performance *INFMANU3735* Prod...