Page 2 - S A F E T Y G U I D E L I N E S
www.quantumrehab.com Quantum 600E S A F E T Y G U I D E L I N E S Copyright © 2006Pride Mobility Products Corp. INFMANU3269/RevA/March2006 The symbols below are used throughout this owner's manual and on the power chair to identify warnings and important informa-tion. It is very important for you to...
Page 3 - C O N T E N T S
Quantum 600E 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 600E 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 600E 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 - PRODUCT SAFETY SYMBOLS
6 www.quantumrehab.com Quantum 600E I I . S A F E T Y Corrosive chemicals contained in battery. Use only AGM or Gel-Cell batteries to reduce the risk of leakage or explosive conditions. Read and follow the information in the owner’s manual. Maximum seating weight. Locked and in drive mode. Place uni...
Page 8 - Modifications
8 www.quantumrehab.com Quantum 600E I I . S A F E T Y SAFETY 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 mobility. Pride provide...
Page 9 - Weight Limitations; Tire Inflation; Avoid sudden stops and starts.
Quantum 600E www.quantumrehab.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. WARNING! Exceeding the weight capacity voids your warranty and may result in personal injury and/or damage to you...
Page 10 - Braking Information; removed from the system for any reason.; Cornering Information
10 www.quantumrehab.com Quantum 600E I I . S A F E T Y Figure 1. Maximum Safe Slope (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 other s...
Page 11 - Freewheel Mode; Outdoor Driving Surfaces; Avoid tall grass that can entangle the running gear.; Figure 2. Correct Curb Approach; Stairs and Escalators
Quantum 600E www.quantumrehab.com 11 I I . S A F E T Y Freewheel Mode Your power chair is equipped with two manual freewheel levers to allow for manual maneuverability by a trained attendant.For more information about how to place your power chair into and out of freewheel mode, see III. “Your Power...
Page 12 - Transfers; Doors; Determine if the door opens toward or away from you.; Elevators; Figure 4. Ideal Transfer Position
12 www.quantumrehab.com Quantum 600E I I . S A F E T Y 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 eliminate the possibility of injury, Pride reco...
Page 13 - Inclement Weather Precautions; Motor Vehicle Transport; Positioning Belts; Reaching and Bending; Batteries
Quantum 600E www.quantumrehab.com 13 I I . S A F E T Y Inclement Weather Precautions Exposure of your power chair to inclement weather conditions should be avoided whenever possible. If suddenly caughtup in rain, snow, severe cold, or heat while operating your power chair proceed to shelter at the e...
Page 14 - Removable Parts; Preventing Unintended Movement; Prescription Drugs/Physical Limitations; Alcohol
14 www.quantumrehab.com Quantum 600E I I . S A F E T Y WARNING! Always protect the batteries from freezing and never charge a frozen battery. Charging a frozen battery may result in personal injury and/or damage to the battery. Removable Parts WARNING! Do not attempt to lift or move a power chair by...
Page 16 - I I I . Y O U R P O W E R C H A I R
16 www.quantumrehab.com Quantum 600E I I I . Y O U R P O W E R C H A I R THE QUANTUM 600E The Quantum 600E 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 power base assembly include...
Page 17 - NOTE: All specifications subject to change without notice.
Quantum 600E www.quantumrehab.com 17 QUANTUM 600E SPECIFICATIONS Suspension: ATX Suspension (Active-Trac with Xtra stability) Drive Wheels: 14 in., pneumatic (14 in. solid optional) Front Caster Wheels: 5 in., solid Rear Caster Wheels: 6 in., solid Maximum Speed:¹ Up to 5 mph Brakes: “Intelligent Br...
Page 18 - Electrical Components; Figure 6. The Quantum 600E Power Base
18 www.quantumrehab.com Quantum 600E 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 and the motorsare located on the power base assembly. The controller is located on the seat assemb...
Page 19 - Figure 7. Quantum 600E Electrical Components
Quantum 600E www.quantumrehab.com 19 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 themotors are heavily strained (e.g., from excessive loads), the main circuit breaker trips to prevent damag...
Page 20 - Manual Freewheel Levers
20 www.quantumrehab.com Quantum 600E Manual Freewheel Levers Your power chair has a manual freewheel lever on each motor. Manual freewheel levers enable you to disengage the drivemotors from the gearboxes and maneuver the chair manually. WARNING! Do not use the power chair while the drive motors are...
Page 21 - INITIAL ASSEMBLY; I V . A S S E M B L Y; Figure 10. Quantum 600E Assembly View (Standard Seating Shown)
Quantum 600E 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 disassembled a...
Page 22 - Seat Installation; Tilt the seat back and slide the rear extrusion onto the; Controller Installation
22 www.quantumrehab.com Quantum 600E I V . A S S E M B L Y Seat Installation It may be necessary to install the seat either prior to initial operationor after transporting your power chair. If your power chair isequipped with a Synergy, Tru-Balance or Specialty seating sys-tem, refer to the informat...
Page 23 - V . C O M F O R T A D J U S T M E N T S; COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS; Seat Height and Seat Angle Adjustment; Figure 12. Trapeze Bar Adjustment
Quantum 600E 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 height, ...
Page 24 - Figure 14. Seatback Angle Adjustment; Remove each screw from the trapeze bars and apply; Seat Position Adjustment
24 www.quantumrehab.com Quantum 600E ARMREST KNOB JAM NUTS ARMRESTANGLEADJUSTINGSCREW Figure 14. Seatback Angle Adjustment Figure 13. Seat Position Adjustment 11. Remove each screw from the trapeze bars and apply thread lock. 12. Reinstall each screw into the trapeze bars and tighten.13. Reinstall t...
Page 25 - Figure 15. Controller Position - Mounting Block Shown; Figure 16. Controller Position - Underside of Armrest
Quantum 600E www.quantumrehab.com 25 Armrest Width Adjustment You can change each armrest’s width independently of the other. NOTE: Changing the armrest width may increase theoverall width of your power chair. To change the armrest width:1. Locate the two armrest knobs on each side of the arm- rest ...
Page 26 - Foot Platform Height Adjustment; Figure 17. Foot Platform Adjustment
26 www.quantumrehab.com Quantum 600E V . C O M F O R T A D J U S T M E N T S 9. Use wire ties to secure the controller cable to the seat frame.10. Reinstall the rear shroud and tighten the fasteners. Foot Platform Height Adjustment The foot platform height is easily adjusted to different heightsin 1...
Page 27 - Figure 20. Elevating Leg Rests; Foot Platform Angle Adjustment; Turn the setscrew clockwise to lower the front of the foot-
Quantum 600E www.quantumrehab.com 27 Figure 19. Swing-Away Footrests ADJUSTMENTSCREWS FOOTRESTEXTENSION SFR RELEASE LEVER ADJUSTMENTSCREWS RELEASE LEVER B Figure 20. Elevating Leg Rests RELEASE LEVER A LEG RESTEXTENSION Foot Platform Angle Adjustment You can adjust the angle of the foot platform wit...
Page 28 - Heavy Duty Drop-in Leg Rests; Align the adjustment holes in the leg rest hanger with; Multi-Axis Foot Plates; angle
28 www.quantumrehab.com Quantum 600E Heavy Duty Drop-in Leg Rests You can adjust the forward/back position, as well as thelength of the heavy duty drop-in leg rests. See figure 21. To adjust the forward/back position:1. Remove the adjustment bolt from each side rail.2. Move the leg rest hanger in or...
Page 29 - 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
Quantum 600E 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 BATTERIES AND CHARGING The Quantum 600E 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...
Page 30 - accustomed to the controls and break in the batteries.
30 www.quantumrehab.com Quantum 600E V I . B A T T E R I E S A N D C H A R G I N G To charge the batteries using the off-board charger:1. Position the front of your power chair next to a standard electrical outlet.2. Be certain the controller power is turned off.3. Plug the off-board charger into th...
Page 31 - Always charge the batteries fully prior to your trip.
Quantum 600E www.quantumrehab.com 31 V I . B A T T E R I E S A N D C H A R G I N G ! Infrequent UseIf you use your power chair infrequently (once a week or less), you should charge the batteries at least once per weekfor 12 to 14 hours. NOTE: Keep your batteries fully charged and avoid deeply discha...
Page 33 - V I I . O P E R A T I O N; VSI ELECTRONIC CONTROLLER; Joystick
Quantum 600E www.quantumrehab.com 33 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 controller functions, and the co...
Page 34 - Figure 24. VSI Controller Keypad; Keypad; Battery Condition Meter
34 www.quantumrehab.com Quantum 600E Figure 24. VSI Controller Keypad V I I . O P E R A T I O N Keypad The keypad is located in front of the joystick. It containskeys necessary to operate your power chair. See figure 24. On/Off Key The on/off key turns the VSI on and off. WARNING! Unless faced with ...
Page 35 - The horn key activates the horn.
Quantum 600E www.quantumrehab.com 35 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 leg rests. For specific operationof the actuator keys and actuator lights, contact your ...
Page 36 - Thermal Rollback
36 www.quantumrehab.com Quantum 600E V I I . O P E R A T I O N WARNING! Failure to properly align the connectors can result in damage to the VSI, the charger, and the connectors. Thermal Rollback The VSI controller is equipped with a thermal rollback circuit. This circuit monitors the temperature of...
Page 37 - 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.
Quantum 600E www.quantumrehab.com 37 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 600E 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 your Q...
Page 38 - Daily Checks; Check the caster wheels for wear. Replace them as necessary.; Yearly Checks
38 www.quantumrehab.com Quantum 600E V I I I . C A R E A N D M A I N T E N A N C E ! Check all electrical connections. Make sure they are tight and are not corroded. Batteries must sit flat within the batterytray, with the battery terminals facing inward, toward each other. Refer to the battery wiri...
Page 39 - Disposal of Your Power Chair; Figure 25. Quantum 600E Drive Wheel
Quantum 600E www.quantumrehab.com 39 V I I I . C A R E A N D M A I N T E N A N C E Disposal of Your Power Chair Your power chair must be disposed of according to applicable local and national statutory regulations. Contact your localwaste disposal agency or Quantum Rehab Specialist for information o...
Page 40 - Battery Replacement
40 www.quantumrehab.com Quantum 600E V I I I . C A R E A N D M A I N T E N A N C E 4. Remove the drive wheel nut and washer from the axle. See figure 25.5. Pull the wheel off the axle.6. Remove the screws that fasten the two rim halves together. See figure 26.7. Remove the old tube from the pneumati...
Page 41 - Figure 27. Battery Installation
Quantum 600E www.quantumrehab.com 41 BATTERY WIRING DIAGRAM LABEL V I I I . C A R E A N D M A I N T E N A N C E Figure 27. Battery Installation REAR SHROUD FASTENERS REAR SHROUD FRONT BATTERY REAR BATTERY
Page 42 - When to See Your Quantum Rehab Specialist for Service
42 www.quantumrehab.com Quantum 600E V I 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 Specialist for Service The following symptoms could indicate a serious problem with your power chair. If necessary, contact your QuantumRehab Specialist. When calling, have the model num...
Page 43 - I X . W A R R A N T Y; LIFETIME LIMITED WARRANTY
Quantum 600E www.quantumrehab.com 43 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 44 - RECONDITIONED UNITS WARRANTY; Exclusions also include components with damage caused by:; SERVICE CHECKS AND WARRANTY SERVICE
44 www.quantumrehab.com Quantum 600E 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 45 - N O T E S
Page 47 - 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 600E; 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 600E your choice in power chairs. We have thoroughly inspected your Quantum 600E. The following check marks indicate that it has been tes...