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Owner’s Manual
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SAFETY GUIDELINES 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 read them and understand them completely. WARNING! Failure to follow designated procedures can cause either personal injury, component damage, or malfunction (black symbol on yellow triangle with black border). MANDATORY! These actions should be performed as specified. Failure to perform mandatory actions can cause in
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CONTENTS I. INTRODUCTION................................................................................................................................. 4 II. SAFETY ................................................................................................................................................. 6 III. YOUR POWER CHAIR ....................................................................................................................16 IV. ASSEMBLY................................
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I. INTRODUCTION 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 these design features will provide you with the conveniences you expect during your daily activities. Once you understand how to safely operate and care for your power chair, it should give you years of trouble free operation and service. Read and follow
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I. INTRODUCTION 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 Pride's web site at www.pridemobility.com. As a registered member, each time you visit our site, you will have access to the most interactive and honest educational venue available today for people with mobility needs, their families, and friends.
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II. SAFETY 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. 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 unit on level ground and stand behind or to
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II. SAFETY Do not use a cell phone, walkie/talkie, laptop, or other radio transmitter while operating. Avoid exposure to rain, snow, ice, salt, or standing water whenever possible. Maintain and store in a clean and dry condition. Removal of grounding prong can create electrical hazard. If necessary, properly install an approved 3-pronged adapter to an electrical outlet having 2-pronged plug access. Failure to heed could result in personal injury and/or property damage. Prevent personal injury an
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II. SAFETY 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 provides an extensive variety of products to best fit the individual needs of the power chair user. Please be aware that the final selection and purchasing decision regarding the type of power chair to be used is the responsibility of the power chai
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II. SAFETY 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 your power chair. Pride will not be held responsible for injuries and/or property damage resulting from failure to observe weight limitations. WARNING! Do not carry passengers on your power chair. Carrying passengers on your power chair may resul
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II. SAFETY 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 specifications presented in this manual. Doing so could cause instability in your power chair, resulting in personal injury and/or damage to your power chair. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, all handicap public access ramps are required to have a maximum slope of 5° (8
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II. SAFETY 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 Chair.” WARNING! Do not use your power chair in freewheel mode without an attendant present. Personal injury may result. WARNING! Do not attempt to personally place your power chair in freewheel mode while seated on it. Personal injury may re
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II. SAFETY Transfers Transferring onto and off of your power chair requires a good sense of balance. Always have an attendant or health- care professional present while learning to properly transfer yourself. To eliminate the possibility of injury, Pride recommends that you or a trained attendant perform the following tasks before attempting a transfer: ! Turn off the power to the controller. See VII. “Opera- tion.” ! Ensure your power chair is not in freewheel mode. See III. “Your Power Chair.
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II. SAFETY Inclement Weather Precautions Exposure of your power chair to inclement weather conditions should be avoided whenever possible. If suddenly caught up in rain, snow, severe cold, or heat while operating your power chair proceed to shelter at the earliest opportunity. Thoroughly dry your power chair before storing, charging, or operating your power chair. WARNING! Operating in rain, snow, salt, mist/spray conditions, and on icy/slippery surfaces can cause personal injury and/or damage t
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II. SAFETY 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 any of its removable parts. Personal injury and/or damage to the power chair may result. Preventing Unintended Movement WARNING! If you anticipate being seated in a stationary position for an extended period of time, turn off the power. This w
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II. SAFETY Electromagnetic and Radio Frequency Interference (EMI/RFI) WARNING! Laboratory tests have shown that electromagnetic and radio frequency waves can have an adverse affect on the performance of electrically-powered mobility vehicles. Electromagnetic and Radio Frequency Interference can come from sources such as cellular phones, mobile two-way radios (such as walkie-talkies), radio stations, TV stations, amateur radio (HAM) transmitters, wireless computer links, microwave signals, paging
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III. YOUR POWER CHAIR THE QUANTUM 600E The Quantum 600E 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 power base assembly includes two motor/brake assem- blies, two drive wheels, four caster wheels, two batteries, and wiring harnesses. See figure 5, 6, and 7. SEATBACK ARMREST ARMREST CONTROLLER SEAT ASSEMBLY SEAT BASE POWER BASE ASSEMBLY CASTER WHEEL MANUAL FREEWHEEL LEVER
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III. YOUR POWER CHAIR 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 Braking” electronic regenerative, disc park brake Ground Clearance:² 3 in. Range:¹ Up to 25 miles Turning Radius:² 19.5 in. (without foot riggings) Overall Size:² Length: 35.25 in. (without foot riggings) Length: 38.
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III. YOUR POWER CHAIR REAR SHROUD FASTENERS TRAPEZE BARS FRONT COVER MOTOR/BRAKE ASSEMBLY Figure 6. The Quantum 600E Power Base Electrical Components The electrical components consist of the controller assembly, the batteries, and the motors. The batteries and the motors are located on the power base assembly. The controller is located on the seat assembly. Connectivity between the control- ler and the motors and the batteries is provided by a controller cable. See figure 7. Motor Connectors: Th
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III. YOUR POWER CHAIR 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 main circuit breaker trips to prevent damage to the motors and the electronics. If the circuit trips, allow your power chair to “rest” for approximately one minute. Next, push in the circuit breaker button, turn on the controller, and continue normal operation. If the main circuit breaker con
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III. YOUR POWER CHAIR Manual Freewheel Levers Your power chair has a manual freewheel lever on each motor. Manual freewheel levers enable you to disengage the drive motors from the gearboxes and maneuver the chair manually. WARNING! Do not use the power chair while the drive motors are disengaged! Do not disengage the drive motors when the power chair is on an incline, as the unit could roll on its own, causing injury! To engage or disengage the drive motors: 1. Locate the lever on top of each
