Manuale d’uso / di manutenzione del prodotto QUANTUM 600 SP del fabbricante Pride Mobility
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QUANTUM Pride keeps a more detailed r eport on file at the factory . Date Inspect ed Inspector Quality Control - Quantum 600 Series Inclusion of all Par ts Joystick Serial Number Controller Serial Num.
088 609 661 SAFETY GUIDELINES Copyright © 2009 Pride Mobility Products Corp. INFMANU2883/Rev H/February 2009 NOTE: This owner’s manual is compiled from the latest specifications and product information available at the time of publication. We reserv e the right to make chan ges as they become necessa ry.
Quantum 600 Series www.pridemobility.com 3 I. INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................................................. .... 4 II. SAFETY ...............................................
4 www.pridemobility.com Quantum 600 Series I. INTRODUCTION SAFETY WELCOME to Quantum Rehab, a division of Pride Mobili ty Products Corporation (P ride). The power chair you have purchased combines stat e-of-the-art components with safety , comfort, and styling in mind.
Quantum 600 Series www.pridemobility.com 5 II. SAFETY PRODUCT SAFETY SYMBOLS The symbols below are used on the power chair to identify warnings, manda tory actions, a nd prohibited actions. It is very important for you to read and understand them completely.
6 www.pridemobility.com Quantum 600 Series Removal of grounding prong can create electrical hazard. If necessa ry, properly install an approved 3-pronged adapter to an electrical outlet having 2-pronged p lug access. Do not connect an exten sion cord to the AC/DC converter or t he battery charger.
Quantum 600 Series www.pridemobility.com 7 II. SAFETY 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 electrical shock.
8 www.pridemobility.com Quantum 600 Series Disposal and recycling - Cont act your Quantum Rehab Provider for information on proper disposal and recycling of your Pride product an d its packaging. Locked and in drive mode. Unlocked and in freewheel mode.
Quantum 600 Series www.pridemobility.com 9 II. SAFETY GENERAL GU IDELINES MANDATORY! Do not operate your new power chair for the first time without completely re ading and understanding this owner’s manual. Your power chair is a state- of-the-art life-enhancement device designed to increase mobility.
10 www.pridemobility.com Quantum 600 Series Weight Limitations Your power chair is rated for a maximu m weight capacity. Please refer to th e specifications table for this limit. MANDATORY! Stay within the specified weight capacity of your power chair.
Quantum 600 Series www.pridemobility.com 11 II. SAFETY Figure 1. Maximum Safe Slope (Ascen din g and Descending) WARNING! Even though your power chair is capable of climbing slopes greater than those illustrated in figure 1, do not, und er any circumstances, exceed the incline guidelines or an y other specifica- tions presented in this manual.
12 www.pridemobility.com Quantum 600 Series II. SAFETY Public Streets and Roadways WARNING! You should not operate your power chair on public streets and ro adways. Be aware that it may be difficult for traf fic to see you when you are seated on your power chair.
Quantum 600 Series www.pridemobility.com 13 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.
14 www.pridemobility.com Quantum 600 Series Positioning Belts Your Quantum Rehab Provider, therapis t(s), and other healthcare professiona ls are responsible for determining your requirement for a positi oning belt in order to operate your power chair safely.
Quantum 600 Series www.pridemobility.com 15 II. SAFETY Figure 4. Ideal Transfer Position Transfers Transferring onto and off of your power ch air requires a good sense of balance. Always have an attendant or healthcare professi onal present while learning to prop- erly transfer yourself.
16 www.pridemobility.com Quantum 600 Series II. SAFETY WARNING! Pride stro ngly recommends that you do not smoke cigarettes while sea ted in your power chair, although the power chair has passed the necessary testing requireme nts for cigarette smoking.
Quantum 600 Series www.pridemobility.com 17 III. YOUR POWER CHAIR THE QUANTUM 600 SE RIES POWER CHAIR Your power chair has two ma in assemblies: the seat assembly and th e power base assembly. See figure 5. Typi- cally, the seat assembly includes the armrests, seatback, and se at base.
18 www.pridemobility.com Quantum 600 Series III. YOUR POWER CHAIR Electrical Components The electrical components are located inside the power base. The main circu it breaker is located on the front of the battery tray. The controller connector(s) are located inside the power base.
Quantum 600 Series www.pridemobility.com 19 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 lo ads), the main circuit brea ker trips to prevent damage to the motors and the electronics.
20 www.pridemobility.com Quantum 600 Series Figure 8b. Freewheel Mode (Driv e Disengaged) MANUAL FREEWHEEL LEVER Manual Freewheel Levers Your power chair has a manua l freewheel lever on each motor. Manual fr eewheel levers enable you to disengage the drive motors and maneuver the chair manually.
Quantum 600 Series www.pridemobility.com 21 INITIAL ASSEMBLY Your power chair may require some assembly either before initial use or after trans portation.
22 www.pridemobility.com Quantum 600 Series SEAT LATCH SAFETY REAR EXTRUSION IV. ASSEMBLY Seat Installation It may be necessary to install the seat either prior to initial operation or after tr ansporting your power chair. Most seats are attached to the power base with the Uni- versal Mounting System (U MS).
Quantum 600 Series www.pridemobility.com 23 V. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS After becoming familiar with your po wer chair’s operation, you may find the need to make some adjustments to i.
24 www.pridemobility.com Quantum 600 Series Figure 15. Seat Po sition Adjustment V. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS 10. Reinstall the retaining clips. 11. Remove each screw from th e trapeze bars and apply thread lock. 12. Reinstall each screw into the trapeze bars and tighten.
Quantum 600 Series www.pridemobility.com 25 V. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS Figure 16. Seatback and Armr est Adjustment Seatback Angle Adjustment If your power chair is equipped with an adjustable seat- back, you can adjust it to f our (4) different angles: 90°, 102°, 105°, or 107°.
26 www.pridemobility.com Quantum 600 Series V. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS 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.
Quantum 600 Series www.pridemobility.com 27 SCREW CAM V. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS Figure 19. Foot Platform Ad justment FOOT PLATFORM BRACK ET FOOT PLATFORM RETAINING PIN QUICK RELEASE FASTENERS LEVER (OPEN.
28 www.pridemobility.com Quantum 600 Series VI. BATTERIES AND CHARGING BATTERIES AND CHARGING Your power chair uses two long-lasti ng, 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.
Quantum 600 Series www.pridemobility.com 29 Battery Break-in To break in new bat terie s for maximum efficiency: 1. Fully recharge any new battery prior to its initial use. This brings th e battery up to about 90% of its peak performance level. 2. Operate your power chair throughout th e house and yard.
30 www.pridemobility.com Quantum 600 Series VI. BATTERIES AND CHARGING Daily Use If you use your power chair on a daily basis, charge the batteries as soon as you are finished using your power chair. Your power chair will be ready each morning to gi ve you a full day’s servic e.
Quantum 600 Series www.pridemobility.com 31 How can I ensure maximum battery life? A fully charged deep-cycle battery will provide reliab le performance and extended battery life.
32 www.pridemobility.com Quantum 600 Series VII. CARE AND MAINTENANCE CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your Quantum 600 is a sophist icated 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.
Quantum 600 Series www.pridemobility.com 33 VII. CARE AND MAINTENANCE All wheel bearings are prelubricated and seal ed. They require no subsequent lubrication. The body shroud has been sprayed with a clear sealant coating. You can apply a light coat of car wax to help it retain its high-gloss appearance.
34 www.pridemobility.com Quantum 600 Series VII. CARE AND MAINTENANCE Storage Your power chair should be stored in a dry place, free from te mperature extremes. When storing, disconnect the batteries from the power chair. See VI. “Batteries and Charging.
Quantum 600 Series www.pridemobility.com 35 VII. CARE AND MAINTENANCE Figure 24. Drive Wheel Disassembled TIRE Figure 23. Quantum 600 Series Drive Wheel SCREW REAR RIM HALF TUBE FRONT RIM HALF F ollow these easy steps for a quick and safe repair for both pneumatic and solid tires: 1.
36 www.pridemobility.com Quantum 600 Series BATTERY WIRING DI AGRAM LABEL VII. CARE AND MAINTENANCE Figure 25. Battery Insta llation FRONT BATTERY REAR BATTERY.
Quantum 600 Series www.pridemobility.com 37 VII. CARE AND MAINTENANCE 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. Gently push down and pull backward at the harness access point on the rear shroud until it releases.
38 www.pridemobility.com Quantum 600 Series VIII. WARRANTY LIFETIME LIMITED WARRANTY For the lifetime of your power chair from the date of purch ase, Pride will repair or replace at our option to the .
Quantum 600 Series www.pridemobility.com 39 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 ma y require replacement due to normal wear and tear.
40 www.pridemobility.com Quantum 600 Series APPENDIX I - SPECIFICATIONS 1 Varies with base model, user weight, terrain type, batter y amp hour rating ( Ah), battery charge, battery condition, motors, controller type, tire type, and tire condition. This specification can be subj ect to a variance of (+ or – ) 10%.
Quantum 600 Series www.pridemobility.com 41 APPENDIX I - SPECIFICATIONS Figure 26. Quantum 600 Series Dimensions and Ground Clearance LENGTH 36.5”(92.71 cm ) 40.5”(102.87 cm ) with foot pla tform TURNING RAD IUS 20”(50.8 cm ) WIDTH 1.375”(3.49 cm ) 23”(58.
42 www.pridemobility.com Quantum 600 Series NOTES.
QUANTUM Pride keeps a more detailed r eport on file at the factory . Date Inspect ed Inspector Quality Control - Quantum 600 Series Inclusion of all Par ts Joystick Serial Number Controller Serial Num.
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