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QUANTUM Product Serial # Q6 Edge V A Q6 Edge V A[...]

SAFETY GUIDELINES Copyright © 2013 Pride Mobility Products Corp. INFMANU4409/Rev B/September 2013 Quantum Rehab Provider: Address: Phone Number: Purchase Date: NOTE: This owner’s manual is compiled from the late st specifications and product information available at the time of publication. We reserve the right to make changes as they become nec[...]

Q6 Edge VA www.pridemobility.com 3 I. INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................................................. ..... 4 II. SAFETY .............................................................................................................................. ....................... 5 [...]

4 www.pridemobility.com Q6 Edge VA I. INTRODUCTION SAFETY WELCOME to Quantum Rehab, a division of Pride Mobil ity 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 conve niences you expect duri[...]

Q6 Edge VA www.pridemobility.com 5 Power chair information label. Manufactured in Read and follow the information in the owner’s manu al. II. SAFETY PRODUCT SAFETY SYMBOLS The symbols below are used on the power chair to identi fy warnings, mandatory acti ons, and prohibited actions. It is very important for you to read and understand them comple[...]

6 www.pridemobility.com Q6 Edge VA II. SAFETY GENERAL GUIDELINES MANDATORY! Do not operate your new power chair for the first tim e without completely reading and understanding this owner’s manual. Your power chair is a state-of-the-a rt life-enhancement device designed to increase m obility. Pride provides an extensive variety of products to bes[...]

Q6 Edge VA www.pridemobility.com 7 III. YOUR POWER CHAIR THE Q6 EDGE VA POWER CHAIR Your power chair has two main assemblies: the seat assembly and the power base assembly. See figure 1. Typically, the seat assembly includes the armrests, seatback, and seat base. The power base assembly includes two motor/brake assemblies, two drive wheels, four ca[...]

8 www.pridemobility.com Q6 Edge VA III. YOUR POWER CHAIR PROHIBITED! The spring tension on your power chair was factory set to meet the needs of the demographic majority of users. Do not adju st the tension of any spring on your power chair. Electrical Components The electrical components consis t of the controller assembl y, the batteries, and the[...]

Q6 Edge VA www.pridemobility.com 9 III. YOUR POWER CHAIR Main Circuit Breaker (located on the rear main frame): 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 electron[...]

10 www.pridemobility.com Q6 Edge VA MANUAL FREEWHEEL LEVER MANUAL FREEWHEEL LEVER III. YOUR POWER CHAIR Manual Freewheel Levers For your convenience, your power chair is equipped with a manua l freewheel lever mounted on each motor. The levers allow you to disengage the drive motors and maneuver the chair manually. WARNING! The power chair could ro[...]

Q6 Edge VA www.pridemobility.com 11 MANUAL FREEWHEEL LEVER MANUAL FREEWHEEL LEVER III. YOUR POWER CHAIR Figure 5A. Drive Mode (Left Drive Motor Engaged) Figure 5B. Drive Mode (Right Dr ive Motor Engaged)[...]

12 www.pridemobility.com Q6 Edge VA INITIAL ASSEMBLY Your power chair may require some assembly either before initial use or after trans portation. It may also require disassembly to make some comfort adjustments. Figure 6 details those parts of the pow er chair that are designed to be disassembled and asse mbled by an end user or by a qualified ca[...]

Q6 Edge VA www.pridemobility.com 13 Seat Installation It may be necessary to install the seat either prior to initial operation or after tr ansporting your power chair. For unoccupied transit power chairs, contour seats are attached to the power base with the Universal Mount- ing System (UMS). The UM S consists of universal parts that may be attach[...]

14 www.pridemobility.com Q6 Edge VA IV. ASSEMBLY MANDATORY! Prevent controller harness damage! Avoid routing the controller harness on the outside of the armrest pad. Route the harness under the armrest or toward the inside of the armrest pad. Use correct tie- down points for controller harness to prevent the harness from getting caught in the driv[...]

Q6 Edge VA www.pridemobility.com 15 SECUREMENT BRACKETS (3 OF 4 SHOWN) POSITIONING BELT ANCHORING BR ACKET LOCATIONS (1 OF 2 SHOWN) IV. ASSEMBLY Figure 11. Power Elevat ing Seat Actuator ACTUATOR SEAT PLATE INTERFACE BRACKET Power Elevating Seat Option Your power chair may be e quipped with a power ele- vating seat option. While the seat itself may[...]

16 www.pridemobility.com Q6 Edge VA You may need the following to make comfort adjustments:  metric/standard socket set and ratchet  adjustable wrench  metric/standard hex key set  thread lock Seat Height and Seat Angle Adjustment If your power chair is not equipped with a transit securement system, you can change the seat height to one[...]

Q6 Edge VA www.pridemobility.com 17 Figure 14. Seat Po sition Adjustment V. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS SEAT MOUNTING HOLES 7. Remove the hardware that attaches the trapeze bars to the seat interface weldments. See figure 13. 8. Move the trapeze bars up or down to the desired height. NOTE: Change the seat dump by raising or lowering only one trapeze bar (f[...]

18 www.pridemobility.com Q6 Edge VA V. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS Seatback Angle Adjustment If your power chair is equippe d with an adju stable seat- back, you can adjust it to f our (4) different angles: 90°, 102°, 105°, or 107°. To adjust the seatback angle: 1. Remove the adjusting scre ws from each seat hinge. See figure 15. 2. Set the seatback at[...]

Q6 Edge VA www.pridemobility.com 19 V. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS Figure 16. Underside of Armrest Controller Position You can move the controller in toward or out away from the armrest, or change the position of the control- ler for either left-hand or right-hand use. WARNING! Do not place the controller harness so that it can be pinched in the seat frame[...]

20 www.pridemobility.com Q6 Edge VA V. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS Foot Platform Height Adjustment The foot platform height is easily adjusted to several different heights. To raise or lower the foot platform: 1. Remove the hardware from the foot platform bracket. See figure 17. 2. Raise or lower the foot platform to the desired height. 3. Reinstall the ha[...]

Q6 Edge VA www.pridemobility.com 21 V. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS Power Elevating Seat (Optional) If your power chair is equi pped with a power elevating seat, you can change the seat height either through the controller or through a toggl e switch mounted to one of the armrests. To change the seat height through toggle switch: 1. Press forward on the tog[...]

22 www.pridemobility.com Q6 Edge VA 2. Insert the screw through the supplied washer, through the positioning belt and into the seat base for each side of the power chair seat. 3. Tighten both screws. To adjust the positioning belt for operator comfort: 1. Once seated, insert the metal tab on one side of the belt into the plas tic housing on the opp[...]

Q6 Edge VA www.pridemobility.com 23 VI. BATTERIES AND CHARGING BATTERIES AND CHARGING The Q6 Edge VA 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 vel. Deep -cycle batteries are designed to handle a longer and deeper [...]

24 www.pridemobility.com Q6 Edge VA To charge the batteries using the off-board charger: 1. Position your power chair next to a standard electrical outlet. 2. Be certain the controller po wer is turned off and the power chair is in drive mode. 3. Plug the off-board charger into the off-board charger/ programming socket on the controller. See figure[...]

Q6 Edge VA www.pridemobility.com 25  Daily Use If you use your power chair on a daily basis, charge the batteri es as soon as you are finished using your power chair. Your power chair will be re ady each morning to give you a full day’s service. It is recommended that you charge the batteries at least 8 to 14 hours after daily use. Pride recom[...]

26 www.pridemobility.com Q6 Edge VA VI. BATTERIES AND CHARGING How can I ensure maximum battery life? A fully charged deep-cycle battery will provide reliabl e performance and extended ba ttery life. Keep your power chair’s batteries fully charged whenever possible. Batteries that are regularly and deeply discharged, infrequently charged, or stor[...]

Q6 Edge VA www.pridemobility.com 27 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your Q6 Edge VA is a sophi sticated power chair. Like any motorized vehicle, it requires routine maintenance checks. You can perform some of these checks, but others require assistance from your Quantum Rehab Provider. Preventive maintenance is very important. If you follow th e maintenance c[...]

28 www.pridemobility.com Q6 Edge VA  The body shroud has been spra yed with a clear sealant coating. You ca n 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 corro ded. Batteries must sit flat within the battery tray, with the battery terminals [...]

Q6 Edge VA www.pridemobility.com 29 Storage Your power chair should be stored in a dry place, free from temperature ex tremes. When storing, disconnect the batteries from the power chair. See VI. “Batteries and Charging.” WARNING! If you fail to store the uni t properly, the frame can rust and th e electronics can be damaged. Any corroded elect[...]

30 www.pridemobility.com Q6 Edge VA VII. CARE AND MAINTENANCE Follow these easy steps for a quick and safe repair for both pneumatic and solid tires: 1. Turn off the power to the controller. 2. Set the power chair up on blocks. 3. If you are changing a pneumatic tire, comple tely deflate it befo re removing the wheel. 4. Remove the (5) lug nuts fro[...]

Q6 Edge VA www.pridemobility.com 31 VII. CARE AND MAINTENANCE BATTERY WIRING DIAGR AM LABEL QUICK RELEASE BATTERY CONNECTORS FRONT BATTERY REAR BATTERY FRONT COVER 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. Remove the front cover by squee[...]

32 www.pridemobility.com Q6 Edge VA VII. CARE AND MAINTENANCE When to See Your Quantum Rehab Provider for Service The following symptoms could indicate a serious probl em with your power chair. If necessary, contact your Quantum Rehab Provider. When calling, have the model num ber, serial number, nature of the problem, and the error code if availab[...]

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SAFETY GUIDELINES Copyright © 2013 Pride Mobility Products Corp. INFMANU4409/Rev B/September 2013 Quantum Rehab Provider: Address: Phone Number: Purchase Date: NOTE: This owner’s manual is compiled from the late st specifications and product information available at the time of publication. We reserve the right to make changes as they become nec[...]

QUANTUM Product Serial # Q6 Edge V A Q6 Edge V A[...]