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Quality Control – Quantum 1121 Series
QUANTUM
Inclusion of all Parts
SERIES
Joystick Serial Number
Controller Serial Number
Left Motor Serial Number
Right Motor Serial Number
Fit and Finish
Performance
Pride keeps a more detailed report on file at the factory.
Date Inspected
Including Models: Quantum 1121 3SP and Quantum 1121 3MP
Inspector
1-800-800-8586 (US) 1-888-570-1113 (Canada)
*INFMANU2884*
Product Serial #
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SAFETY GUIDELINES WARNING! A Quantum Rehab Provider or a qualified technician must perform the initial setup of this power chair and must perform all of the procedures in this manual. The symbols below are used throughout this owner’s manual and on the power chair to identify warnings and important information. It is very important for you to read them and understand them completely. WARNING! Indicates a potentially hazardous condition/situation. Failure to follow designated procedures can cause
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CONTENTS I. INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................... 4 II. SAFETY .................................................................................................................................................... 5 III. YOUR POWER CHAIR ...................................................................................................................... 15 IV. ASSEMBLY ......................
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I. INTRODUCTION SAFETY WELCOME to Quantum Rehab, a division of Pride Mobility Products (Pride). The power chair you have pur- chased 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 all instru
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II. SAFETY PRODUCT SAFETY SYMBOLS The symbols below are used on your 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 the owner’s manual. Do not allow unsupervised children to play near the power chair while the batteries are charging. Keep your hands away from the tires when driving. Be aware that loose fitting clothing can become caught in the drive tires. Use the
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II. SAFETY Explosive conditions exist! Do not expose to heat source such as open flame or sparks. Do not transport batteries with flammable or combustible items. Use only AGM or Gel-Cell batteries to reduce the risk of leakage or explosive conditions. Keep tools and other metal objects away from battery terminals. Contact with tools can cause an electrical shock. Do not use batteries with different amp-hour (Ah) capacities. Do not mix old and new batteries. Always replace both batteries at the s
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II. SAFETY 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 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
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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. Keep in mind that the maximum weight capacity includes the combined weight of the user and any accessories mounted to the power chair. WARNING! Stay within the specified weight capacity of your power chair. Exceeding the weight capacity voids your warranty. Pride will not be held responsible for injuries and/or property damage resulting from failure to o
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II. SAFETY 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 obstacles with the seat in a reclined position unless an attendant is present to help stabilize the chair. Failure to heed may result in the power chair tipping over. WARNING! Even though your power chair is capable of climbing slopes greater than those illustrated in figure 1, do not, under any circumstances, exceed
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II. SAFETY 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 traffic rules. Wait until your path is clear of traffic, and then proceed with extreme caution. Outdoor Driving Surfaces Your power chair is designed to provide optimum stability under normal driving conditions — dry, level surfaces composed of concrete, b
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II. SAFETY Figure 2. Correct Curb Approach Figure 3. Incorrect Curb Approach 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 from you. Drive your power chair gently and slowly forward to push the door open. Or drive your power chair gently and slowly backward to pull the door open. Elevators Modern elevato
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II. SAFETY 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 to safely operate your power chair, make sure it is fastened securely in order to reduce the possibility of a fall from the power chair. WARNING! The positioning belt is not designed for use as a seat belt in a motor vehicle. Nor is
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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 healthcare professional present while learning to prop- erly transfer yourself. To eliminate the possibility of injury, Pride recom- mends that you or a trained attendant perform the fol- lowing tasks before attempting a transfer: Turn off the power to the controller. Ensure your power chair is not in freewheel mode. See III. “Your Power Chair.” Turn the caster whee
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II. SAFETY Alcohol/Smoking The power chair user must exercise care and common sense when operating his/her power chair. This includes awareness of safety issues while under the influence of alcohol or while smoking. WARNING! Do not operate your power chair while you are under the influence of alcohol, as this may impair your ability to operate your power chair in a safe manner. WARNING! Pride strongly recommends that you do not smoke cigarettes while seated in your power chair, although the powe
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III. YOUR POWER CHAIR THE QUANTUM 1121 SERIES POWER CHAIR Your power chair has two main assemblies: the seat and the power base. See figures 5 and 6. Typically, the seat assembly includes the armrests, seatback, and seat base. The power base assembly includes two motor/brake assemblies, two drive wheels, two anti-tip wheels, two caster wheels, two batteries, and wiring harnesses. SEATBACK ARMREST JOYSTICK SEAT ASSEMBLY CONTROLLER SEAT BASE BODY SHROUD FRONT RIGGINGS (SWING-AWAY LEG POWER BASE
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III. YOUR POWER CHAIR ELECTRONICS TRAY REAR SEAT TOWERS FRONT SEAT TOWERS POWER MODULE (LOCATED UNDER ELECTRONICS TRAY) FREEWHEEL LEVER MOTOR/BRAKE ASSEMBLY Figure 6. The Quantum 1121 Series Power Base Electronics Tray The electronics tray is located on the back of the power base. See figure 6. 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 breake
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III. YOUR POWER CHAIR Manual Freewheel Lever For your convenience, your power chair is equipped with a manual freewheel system. This system consists of one or more freewheel levers which enable you to disengage the drive motors and maneuver the chair manually. WARNING! Do not use your power chair while the drive motors are disengaged! Do not disengage the drive motors when your power chair is on an incline or decline, as the unit could roll on its own. Only engage the freewheel mode when on a le
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IV. ASSEMBLY 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 adjustments. NOTE: Any nylon insert lock nut removed during the disassembly or adjustment of the power chair must be replaced with a new nut. Nylon insert lock nuts should not be reused as it may cause damage to the nylon insert, resulting in a less secure fit. Replacement nylon insert lock nuts are available at local har
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IV. ASSEMBLY To install the seat: 1. Set the seat towers to the desired height. To change the seat height, see V. “Comfort Adjustments.” 2. Tilt the seat back, and slide the rear extrusion onto the rear trapeze bar. 3. Lower the front extrusion onto the front trapeze bar until the seat latches into place. 4. Flip the seat latch safety down. WIRE TIES WARNING! Make sure the seat latch safety is flipped down before using your power chair. 5. Install the controller into one of the armrests. See V.
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V. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS 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 angle, armrest angle, foot platform height and angle, and the con- troller’s position. NOTE: If your power chair is equipped with a Specialty Seat, Synergy Seat, or Synergy TRU-Balance, refer to the information provided in separate manuals. If your power chair is equipped with a contoured seating sys
