Pride Mobility Quantum 614 3SP manual

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    Including Models: Quantum 614, Quantum 614 3S, Quantum 614 3SP , and Quantum 614 3MP 1-800-800-8586 (US) 1-888-570-1 1 13 (Canada) QU ANTUM SERIES[...]

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    SAFETY GUIDELINES Copyright © 2008 Pride Mobility Products Corp. INFMANU3735/Rev A/August 2008 Quantum Rehab Provider:_____________________________________________________________________ Address:________________________________________________________________________________ Phone Number:___________________________________________________________[...]

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    Quantum 614 Series www .quantumrehab.com 3 I . INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................................... 4 I I . SAFETY ..............................................................................................................................................[...]

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    4 www .quantumrehab.com Quantum 614 Series 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. W e are confident that these design features will provide you with the conveniences[...]

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    Quantum 614 Series www .quantumrehab.com 5 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 . Read and f ollow the inf or mation in the o wner’s man ual. Maximum seating weight. Do not[...]

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    6 www .quantumrehab.com Quantum 614 Series II. SAFETY Do not use a cell phone, walkie/talkie, laptop, or other radio transmitter while operating. Re mov al of gr ounding prong can create electrical hazar d. If necessar y , proper ly install an approved 3-pronged adapter to an electrical outlet having 2-pronged plug access. Do not connect an extensi[...]

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    Quantum 614 Series www .quantumrehab.com 7 EMI-RFI - This product has been tested and passed at an immunity level of 20 V/m. II. SAFETY Batter y Set Confi gur a tion: + = Positi v e (R ed) T er minal Post - = Negativ e (Black) T erminal Post Connect R ed wir es to Red P ositiv e (+) T er minal Posts Connect Blac k wir es to Blac k Ne gative ( – )[...]

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    8 www .quantumrehab.com Quantum 614 Series Disposal and re c yc ling - Contact y our Quantum R eha b Pro vider for information on proper disposal and recycling of your Pride product and its packaging. Locked and in drive mode. Place unit on level ground and stand to one side when changing from drive mode to freewheel mode or freewheel mode to drive[...]

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    Quantum 614 Series www .quantumrehab.com 9 II. SAFETY Do not adjust suspension. Powe r chair infor m ation label[...]

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    1 0 www .quantumrehab.com Quantum 614 Series II. SAFETY GENERAL GUIDELINES MAND A T OR Y! Do not operat e your new powe r chair f or the fir st time without completel y r eading and understanding this owner’s manual. Y our power chair is a state-of-the-art life-enhancement device designed to increase mobility . Pride provides an extensive variety[...]

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    Quantum 614 Series www.quantumrehab.com 11 II. SAFETY Weight Limitations Y our power chair is rated for a maximum weight capacity . Please refer to the specifications table for this limit. MANDA T ORY! Sta y within the specified w eight capacity of your power chair . Exceeding the w eight ca pacity voids y our warr anty . Pride will not be held res[...]

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    1 2 www .quantumrehab.com Quantum 614 Series II. SAFETY 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 obstacles with the seat in a r eclined position unless an[...]

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    Quantum 614 Series www.quantumrehab.com 13 II. SAFETY Public Streets and Roadways WARNING! Y ou should not operate your po wer chair on public str eets and roadways. Be aware that it may be dif ficult fo r traf fic to see y ou when y ou are seated on your po wer chair . Obey all local pedestrian traffic rules. Wait until your path is clear of traff[...]

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    1 4 www .quantumrehab.com Quantum 614 Series II. SAFETY T o navigate up over a curb or stationary obstacle: 1. Approach the curb or obstacle slowly , and make sure the power chair is traveling perpendicular to the obstacle. See figure 2. 2. Increase the forward speed just before the front wheels come in contact with the obstacle. 3. Reduce the forw[...]

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    Quantum 614 Series www.quantumrehab.com 15 II. SAFETY WARNING! Do not sit on your power chair while it is in a moving vehicle. WARNING! Always be sure your power chair and its batteries are properly secured when it is being transpor ted. Batteries should be secured in an upright position and pr otective ca ps should be installed on the batter y ter[...]

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    1 6 www .quantumrehab.com Quantum 614 Series II. SAFETY Figure 4. Ideal T ransfer P osition T ransfers T ransferring 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. T o eliminate the possibility of injury , Pride recommends[...]

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    Quantum 614 Series www.quantumrehab.com 17 II. SAFETY WARNING! Pride strongly recommends that you do not smoke cigarettes while seated in your power chair , although the power chair has passed the necessar y testing r equir ements for cigar ette smoking. Y ou must adhere to the f ollowing saf ety guidelines if you decide to smok e cigar ettes while[...]

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    1 8 www .quantumrehab.com Quantum 614 Series III. YOUR POWER CHAIR THE QU ANTUM 614 SERIES Y our power chair has two main assemblies: the seat assembly and the power base assembly . See figure 5. T ypically , the seat assembly includes the armrests, seatback, and seat base. The power base assembly includes two motor/brake assem- blies, two drive wh[...]

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    Quantum 614 Series www.quantumrehab.com 19 Figure 6. The Quantum 614 Series P ower Base TRAPEZE BARS FRONT COVER III. YOUR POWER CHAIR 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 base. The power module is located inside the power base. See fig[...]

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    2 0 www .quantumrehab.com Quantum 614 Series III. YOUR POWER CHAIR Main Circuit Br eaker: 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 t[...]

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    Quantum 614 Series www.quantumrehab.com 21 Manual Freewheel Levers Y our 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 [...]

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    2 2 www .quantumrehab.com Quantum 614 Series INITIAL ASSEMBL Y Y our power chair may require some assembly either before initial use or after transportation. It may also require disassembly to make some comfort adjustments. Figure 10 details those parts of the power chair that are designed to be disassembled and assembled by an end user or by a qua[...]

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    Quantum 614 Series www.quantumrehab.com 23 IV . ASSEMBL Y Seat Installation It may be necessary to install the seat either prior to initial operation or after transporting your power chair . Most seats are attached to the power base with the Universal Mounting System (UMS). The UMS consists of universal parts that may be attached to any medium-back[...]

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    2 4 www .quantumrehab.com Quantum 614 Series 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 controller position. NOTE: If your power ch[...]

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    Quantum 614 Series www.quantumrehab.com 25 V . COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS 1 0 . Reinstall the retaining clips from step 8. 1 1. Remove each screw from the trapeze bars and apply thread lock. 12 . Reinstall each screw into the trapeze bars and tighten. 13 . T ighten the setscrew in each seat tower . See figure 13. 14 . Reinstall the seat. 15. Reconnect the[...]

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    2 6 www .quantumrehab.com Quantum 614 Series 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°. T o adjust the seatback angle: 1. Remove the adjusting screws from each seat hinge. See figure 15. 2. Set the seatback at the desired angle.[...]

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    Quantum 614 Series www.quantumrehab.com 27 V . COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS Controller Position Y ou 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 controller cable so that it can be pinched in the seat frame or the power base frame. [...]

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    2 8 www .quantumrehab.com Quantum 614 Series V . COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS Foot Plat form Depth Adjustment T o adjust the foot platform depth: 1. Remove the hardware from the foot plat form bracket. See figure 17. 2. Move the foot platform in or out to the desired depth. 3. Reinstall the hardware into the foot platform bracket and tighten. Foot Platform [...]

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    Quantum 614 Series www.quantumrehab.com 29 VI. BA TTERIES AND CHAR GING BA TTERIES AND CHARGING Y our 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 to handle a longer [...]

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    3 0 www .quantumrehab.com Quantum 614 Series VI. BA TTERIES AND CHARGING T o charge the batteries using the of f-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 the off-board charger/ programming socket on the controll[...]

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    Quantum 614 Series www.quantumrehab.com 31 VI. BA TTERIES AND CHAR GING How often must I charge the batteries? Many factors come into play when deciding how often to charge the batteries. Y ou may use your power chair all day on a daily basis or you may not use it for weeks at a time.  Daily Use If you use your power chair on a daily basis, char[...]

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    3 2 www .quantumrehab.com Quantum 614 Series It might take a few days for the temperature of the battery to stabilize and adjust to its new ambient temperature. More importantly , it will take a few “charging cycles” (a partial drain— then a full rechar ge) to establish the critical chemical balance that is essential to the battery’ s peak [...]

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    Quantum 614 Series www.quantumrehab.com 33 VII. CARE AND MAINTENANCE CARE AND MAINTENANCE Y our Quantum 614 is a sophisticated power chair . Like any motorized vehicle, it requires routine maintenance checks. Y ou can perform some of these checks, but others require assistance from your Quantum Rehab Provider . Preventive maintenance is very import[...]

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    3 4 www .quantumrehab.com Quantum 614 Series VII. CARE AND MAINTENANCE  The body shroud has been sprayed with a clear sealant coating. Y ou can apply a light coat of car wax to help it retain its high-gloss appearance.  Check all electrical connections. Make sure they are tight and are not corroded. Batteries must sit flat within the battery [...]

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    Quantum 614 Series www.quantumrehab.com 35 VII. CARE AND MAINTENANCE Storage Y our 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 stor e the unit pr oper l y , the fr ame can r ust and the electro[...]

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    3 6 www .quantumrehab.com Quantum 614 Series VII. CARE AND MAINTENANCE Figure 21. Quantum 614 Series Drive Wheel Disassembled Figure 20. Quantum 614 Series Drive Wheel DRIVE WHEEL NUT DRIVE WHEEL WASHER AXLE SLOT AXLE KEY TIRE SCREWS REAR RIM HALF TUBE FRONT RIM HALF F ollow these easy steps for a quick and safe repair for both pneumatic and solid [...]

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    Quantum 614 Series www.quantumrehab.com 37 VII. CARE AND MAINTENANCE Figure 22. Battery Removal/Installation REAR SHROUD REAR BATTERY FRONT BATTERY BATTERY STRAP PULL POINTS FOR REAR SHROUD REMOVAL DISCONNECT RELEASE BUTTON BATTERY WIRING DIAGRAM[...]

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    3 8 www .quantumrehab.com Quantum 614 Series VII. CARE AND MAINTENANCE T o replace the batteries: 1. T urn off the power to the controller . 2. Make sure that the power chair is in drive mode. See III. “Y our Power Chair .” 3. Pull to remove the rear shroud. See figure 22. 4. Push down on the disconnect release button and disconnect the rear ba[...]

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    Quantum 614 Series www.quantumrehab.com 39 VIII. WARRANTY 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 an authorized representative of Pride to be defective in mater[...]

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    4 0 www .quantumrehab.com Quantum 614 Series VIII. WARRANTY 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 normal wear and tear .  ABS Plastic shrouds  [...]

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    Quantum 614 Series www.quantumrehab.com 41 APPENDIX I - SPECIFICA TIONS ¹ V aries with base model, user weight, terrain type, battery amp hour rating (Ah), battery charge, battery condition, motors, co ntroller type, tire type, and tire condition. This specification can be subject to a variance of (+ or -) 10%. ² Due to manufacturing tolerances a[...]

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    4 2 www .quantumrehab.com Quantum 614 Series APPENDIX I - SPECIFICA TIONS LENGTH WIDTH GROUND CLEARANCE 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 23. Quantum 614 Series Dimensions and Ground Clearance 1.625” (4.12 cm )[...]

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    Pride keeps a more detailed r eport on file at the factor y . 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* Product Serial #[...]