Pride Mobility Quantum Vibe User manual

Owners Manual
21 Healey Road l Dandenong, 3175 l Victoria, Australia l ACN# 088 09 1 l www.quantumrehab.com

Copyright © 2004
Pride Mobility Products Australia Pty. Ltd.
INFMANU2321/Rev C/June 04
SAFETY GUIDELINES
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Please read and follow all instructions in this owners manual before attempting to operate your power chair for the first
time. If there is anything in this manual you do not understand, or if you require additional assistance for setup, contact your
Quantum Rehab Specialist.
Using your Pride product safely depends upon your diligence in following the warnings, cautions, and instructions in this
owners manual. Using your Pride product safely also depends upon your own good udgement and/or common sense, as
well as that of your provider, caregiver, and/or healthcare professional. Pride is not responsible for in uries and/or damage
resulting from any persons failure to follow the warnings, cautions, and instructions in this owners manual. Pride is not
responsible for in uries and/or damage resulting from any persons failure to exercise good udgement and/or common
sense.
The symbols below are used throughout this owners manual and on the power chair to identify warnings, cautions, and
important information. It is very important for you to read and understand them completely. Additional symbols are identified
in II. Safety.
WARNING! Failure to follow designated procedures can cause personal injury or component damage or
malfunction (black symbol on yellow triangle wit black border).
088 609 661
MANDATORY! T ese actions s ould be performed as specified. Failure to perform mandatory actions can
cause injury to personnel and/or damage to equipment (w ite symbol on blue dot wit w ite border).
PROHIBITED! T ese actions s ould be pro ibited. T ese actions s ould not be performed at any time or in
any circumstances. Performing a pro ibited action can cause injury to personnel and/or damage to
equipment (black symbol wit red circle and red slas ).
NOTE: Supplemental information that may be helpful to operate the equipment.

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I. INTRODUCTION..................................................................................................................................... 4
II. SAFETY ..................................................................................................................................................... 6
III. YOUR POWER CHAIR ........................................................................................................................ 16
IV. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS............................................................................................................ 21
V. BATTERIES AND CHARGING ........................................................................................................ 30
VI. OPERATION ........................................................................................................................................... 33
VII. CARE AND MAINTENANCE ............................................................................................................ 37
VIII. WARRANTY ............................................................................................................................................ 43
CONTENTS

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I. INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
Welcome to Quantum Rehab, a division of Pride Mobility Products Australia Pty. Ltd. (Pride). Congratulations on the
purchase of your new Quantum Power Chair. The Quantum Power Chair design combines the most advanced state-of-
the-art components with modern, attractive styling. We are certain that the design features and trouble-free operation of
your new power chair will add convenience to your daily living.
At Pride, your safety is important to us. Please read and follow all of the instructions in this manual before you attempt to
operate your power chair for the first time. These instructions were produced for your benefit. Your understanding of these
instructions is essential for the safe operation of your new power chair.
Pride is not liable for damage to property or personal in ury arising out of unsafe use of a power chair. Pride is also not
liable for any property damage or personal in ury arising out of the failure of any person and/or user to following the
instructions and recommendations set forth in this manual or any other instructions or recommendations contained in other
power chair related literature issued by Pride or contained on the power chair itself.
This owners manual is compiled from the latest specifications and product information available at the time of publication.
We reserve the right to make changes as they become necessary. Any changes to our products may cause slight variations
between the illustrations and explanations in this manual and the product you have purchased.
If you experience any problems with your power chair that you are unable to solve, or if you do not feel capable of safely
following any of the instructions and/or recommendations as contained in this manual, please contact your Quantum Rehab
Specialist for assistance.
Once you understand how to operate and take care of your power chair, we are certain that it will give you years of
trouble-free service and en oyment.
Information Exchange
We want to hear your questions, comments, and suggestions about this manual. We would also like to hear about the safety
and reliability of your new power chair, and about the service you received from your Quantum Rehab Specialist.
Please notify us of any change of address, so we can keep you apprised of important information about safety, new
products, and new options that can increase your ability to use and en oy your power chair. Please feel free to contact us
at the address below:
Pride Mobility Products Australia Pty. Ltd.
21 Healey Road
Dandenong, 3175
Victoria, Australia
NOTE: Information regarding the performance attributes and controlled testing results of the power chair
may be obtained from the power chair manufacturer. If you would like access to this information please
contact your Quantum Rehab Specialist. The dimensional attributes of the power chair are contained within
this manual.

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My Quantum Rehab Specialist Is:
Name:_____________________________________________________________________________________
Address:____________________________________________________________________________________
Phone Number:_______________________________________________________________________________
Purchase Date:________________________________________________________________________________
NOTE: If you ever lose or misplace your product registration card or your copy of this manual contact us and
we will be glad to send you a new one immediately.

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Pinc /Crus points created during assembly.
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.
II. SAFETY
Corrosive c emicals contained in battery. Use only AGM or Gel-Cell batteries to reduce t e risk of
leakage or explosive conditions.
EMI-RFI T is product as been tested and passed at an immunity level of 20 V/m.
Read and follow t e information in t e owners manual.
Maximum seating weig t.
Unlocked and in freew eel mode.
Place unit on level ground and stand be ind or to one side w en c anging from drive mode to freew eel
mode or freew eel mode to drive mode.
Locked and in drive mode.

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No step. No standing. Keep off!
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Battery Configuration:
T = Terminal Post
Connect Red wire to T wit +
Connect Black wire to T wit 
Do not remove anti-tip w eels.
Do not use a cell p one, walkie/talkie, laptop, or ot er radio transmitter w ile operating.
Avoid exposure to rain, snow, ice, salt, standing water, w enever possible. Maintain and store in a clean
and dry condition.
Removal of grounding prong can create electrical azard. If necessary, properly install an approved 3-
prong adapter to an electrical outlet aving 2-pronged plug access. Failure to eed could result in
personal injury and/or propery damage.
Prevent personal injury and equipment damage. Do not connect an extension cord to t e AC/DC
converter or t e battery c arger.

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SAFETY
MANDATORY! Do not operate your new power c air for t e first time wit out completely reading and
understanding t is 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 chair user, who is
capable of making such a decision, and his/her healthcare professional (i.e., medical doctor, physical therapist, etc.).
The contents of this manual are based on the expectation that a mobility device expert has properly fitted the power chair
to the user and has assisted the prescribing healthcare professional and/or the Quantum Rehab Specialist in the instruction
process for the use of the product.
There are certain situations, including some medical conditions, where the power chair user will need to practice operating
the power chair in the presence of a trained attendant. A trained attendant can be defined as a family member or care
professional specially trained in assisting a power chair user in various daily living activities.
As you begin using your power chair during daily activities, you will probably encounter situations in which you will need
some practice. Simply take your time and you will soon be in full and confident control as you maneuver through doorways,
on and off of elevators, up and down ramps, and over moderate terrain.
Below are some precautions, tips, and other safety considerations that will help the user become accustomed to operating
the power chair safely.
Modifications
Pride has designed and engineered your power chair to provide maximum mobility and utility. A wide range of accessories
is available from your Quantum Rehab Specialist to further customise your power chair to better suit your needs and/or
preferences. However, under no circumstances should you modify, add, remove, or disable any feature, part, or function
of your power chair.
WARNING! Do not modify your power c air in any way not aut orised by Pride. Unaut orised modifications
may result in personal injury and/or damage to your power c air.
Pre-Ride Safety Chec
Get to know the feel of your power chair and its capabilities. Pride recommends that you perform a safety check before
each use to make sure your power chair operates smoothly and safely.
Perform the following inspections prior to using your power chair:
nCheck for proper tyre inflation. Maintain but do not exceed 2.4 bar (35 psi) in each tyre (if equipped with pneumatic tyres).
nCheck all electrical connections. Make sure they are tight and not corroded.
nCheck all controller connections to the back of the power base. Make sure they are secured properly.
nCheck the brakes. See VII. Care and Maintenance.
nCheck battery charge. See V. Batteries and Charging.

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NOTE: If you discover a problem contact your Quantum Rehab Specialist for assistance.
Weight Limitations
Your power chair is rated for a maximum weight capacity. Please refer to the specifications table for this limit.
WARNING! Exceeding t e weig t capacity voids your warranty and may result in personal injury and/or
damage to your power c air. Pride will not be eld responsible for injuries and/or property damage resulting
from failure to observe weig t limitations.
WARNING! Do not carry passengers on your power c air. Carrying passengers on your power c air may
result in personal injury and/or property damage.
Tyre Inflation
If your power chair is equipped with pneumatic tyres, you should check or have the air pressure checked regularly. Proper
inflation pressures will prolong the life of your tyres and help ensure the smooth operation of your power chair.
WARNING! It is important t at 2.4 bar (35 psi) tyre pressure be maintained in pneumatic tyres at all times.
Do not underinflate or overinflate your tyres. Low pressure may result in loss of control, and overinflated
tyres may burst. Failure to maintain 2.4 bar (35 psi) tyre pressure in pneumatic tyres at all times may result
in tyre and/or w eel failure, causing serious personal injury and/or damage to your power c air.
WARNING! Inflate your power c air drive tyres from a regulated air source wit an available pressure
gauge. Inflating your tyres from an unregulated air source could overinflate t em, resulting in a burst tyre
and/or personal injury.
Incline Information
More and more buildings have ramps with specified degrees of inclination, designed for easy and safe access. Some ramps
may have turning switchbacks (180-degree turns) that require you to have good cornering skills on your power chair.
nProceed with extreme caution as you approach the downgrade of a ramp or other incline.
nTake wide swings with your power chairs front wheels around any tight corners. If you do that, the power chairs rear
wheels will follow a wide arc, not cut the corner short, and not bump into or get hung up on any railing corners.
nWhen driving down a ramp, keep the power chairs speed ad ustment set to the slowest speed setting to ensure a
safely controlled descent. See VI. Operation.
nAvoid sudden stops and starts.
When climbing an incline, try to keep your power chair moving. If you must stop, start up again slowly and then accelerate
cautiously. When driving down an incline, set your power chair to the slowest speed setting and drive in the forward
direction only. If your power chair starts to move down the incline faster than you anticipated or desired, allow it to come
to a complete stop by releasing the oystick, then push the oystick forward slightly to ensure a safely controlled descent.
WARNING! W en climbing an incline, do not zigzag or drive at an angle up t e face of t e incline. Drive your
power c air straig t up t e incline. T is greatly reduces t e possibility of a tip or a fall. Always exercise
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II. SAFETY
WARNING! You s ould not travel up or down a potentially azardous incline (i.e., areas covered wit snow,
ice, cut grass, or wet leaves).
WARNING! W en on any sort of an incline or decline, never place t e power c air in freew eel mode w ile
seated on it or standing next to it. Doing so may result in personal injury and/or damage to your power c air.
WARNING! Never travel down an incline rearwards. T is may result in personal injury.
WARNING! Even t oug your power c air is capable of climbing slopes greater t an t ose illustrated in
figure 1, do not, under any circumstances, exceed t e incline guidelines or any ot er specifications
presented in t is manual. Doing so could cause instability in your power c air, resulting in personal injury
and/or damage to your power c air.
Most handicap public access ramps are required to have a maximum slope of 10.5%. Therefore, Pride recommends that
the maximum slope of an incline you attempt to safely ascend or descend on your power chair does not exceed 10.5%.
See figure 1.
Figure 1. Maximum Safe Angle (Ascending and Descending)
WARNING! Any attempt to climb or descend a slope steeper t an 10.5% may put your power c air in an
unstable position and cause it to tip, resulting in personal injury.
Bra ing Information
Your power chair is equipped with two powerful brake systems:
1. Regenerative  uses electricity to rapidly slow the vehicle when the oystick returns to the center/stop position.
2. Disc Park Brake  activates mechanically after regenerative braking slows the vehicle to near stop, or when power is
removed from the system for any reason.
Cornering Information
While your power chair is equipped with caster wheels in front and anti-tip wheels in back, excessively high cornering
speeds can still create the possibility of tipping. Factors which affect the possibility of tipping include, but are not limited to:
cornering speed, steering angle (how sharply you are turning), uneven road surfaces, inclined road surfaces, riding from an
area of low traction to an area of high traction (such as passing from a grassy area to a paved area  especially at high
speed while turning), and abrupt directional changes. High cornering speeds are not recommended. If you feel that you
may tip over in a corner, reduce your speed and steering angle (i.e., lessen the sharpness of the turn) to prevent your power
chair from tipping.
WARNING! W en cornering s arply, reduce your speed. T is greatly reduces t e possibility of a tip or fall.
To avoid personal injury and/or property damage, always exercise common sense w en cornering.

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KERB
KERB
II. SAFETY
Outdoor Driving Surfaces
Your power chair is designed to provide optimum stability under normal driving conditionsdry, level surfaces composed
of concrete, blacktop, or asphalt. However, Pride recognises that there will be times when you will encounter other surface
types. For this reason, your power chair is designed to perform admirably on packed soil, grass, and gravel. Feel free to
use your power chair safely on lawns and in park areas.
nReduce your power chairs speed when driving on uneven terrain and/or soft surfaces.
nAvoid tall grass that can entangle the running gear.
nAvoid loosely packed gravel and sand.
nIf you feel unsure about a driving surface, avoid that surface.
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 c air in freew eel mode wit out an attendant present. Personal injury
may result.
WARNING! Do not attempt to personally place your power c air in freew eel mode w ile seated on it.
Personal injury may result. Ask an attendant for assistance if necessary.
WARNING! Do not place your power c air in freew eel mode w ile on an incline. T e c air could roll
uncontrollably on its own, causing personal injury.
Stationary Obstacles (Steps, Kerbs, etc.)
Proceed with extreme caution when driving near raised surfaces, unprotected ledges, and/or drop-offs (kerbs, porches,
stairs, etc.). The correct method for approaching a kerb is illustrated in figure 2.
Figure 2. Kerb Approach (Correct and Incorrect)
WARNING! Do not attempt to ave your power c air climb or descend an obstacle t at is ig er t an 10 cm
unless you ave t e assistance of an attendant.
WARNING! Do not attempt to ave your power c air proceed rearward down any step, kerb, or ot er
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Public Streets and Roadways
WARNING! You s ould not operate your power c air on public streets and roadways. Be aware t at it may
be difficult for traffic to see you w en you are seated on your power c air. Obey all local pedestrian traffic
rules. Wait until your pat is clear of traffic, and t en proceed wit extreme caution.
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 c air to negotiate steps or escalators. You may cause injury to yourself
and to ot ers and/or damage your power c air.
Doors
nDetermine if the door opens toward or away from you.
nDrive your power chair gently and slowly forward to push the door open. Or drive your power chair gently and slowly
rearward to pull the door open.
Elevators
Modern elevators have a door edge safety mechanism that, when pushed, reopens the elevator door(s).
nIf you are in the doorway of an elevator when the door(s) begin to close, push on the rubber door edge or allow the
rubber door edge to contact the power chair and the door will reopen.
nUse care that pocketbooks, packages, or power chair accessories do not become caught in elevator doors.
Electromagnetic Fields
Your power chairs performance may be influenced by electromagnetic fields caused by cellular telephones or other
radiating devices, such as hand-held radios, radio and television stations, wireless computer links, microwave sources, and
pagers.
WARNING! You s ould turn off your power c air w en using products w ic emit electromagnetic fields.
T is will eliminate t e possibility of unintended movement caused by electromagnetic sources. Failure to
take t is precaution may result in personal injury.
WARNING! Your power c air may be a source of electromagnetic and radio frequency interference. Be
aware t at your power c air may effect t e performance of alarm systems and ot er radiating devices.
Lift/Elevation Products
If you will be traveling with your power chair, you may find it necessary to use a lift/elevation product to aid in transportation.
Pride recommends that you closely review the instructions, specifications, and safety information set forth by the manufacturer
of the lift/elevation product before using that product.
Motor Vehicle Transport
Currently, there are no standards approved for tie-down systems in a moving vehicle of any type to transport a person
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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 properly transfer yourself. To eliminate
the possibility of in ury, Pride recommends that you or a trained
attendant perform the following tasks before attempting a transfer:
nTurn off the power to the controller. See VI. Operation.
nEnsure your power chair is not in freewheel mode. See III.
Your Power Chair.
nTurn both caster wheels toward the transfer destination to
improve power chair stability during transfer. See figure 3.
nMake sure both armrests are flipped up or removed from your
power chair.
nMove the foot rigging out of the way; this will help to keep
your feet from getting caught on the foot rigging during the
transfer.
nReduce the distance between your power chair and the ob ect
you are transferring onto.
WARNING! Before transferring, position yourself as far back as possible in t e power c air seat to prevent
t e power c air from tipping forward during transfer and causing injury.
WARNING! Avoid using your armrests for weig t bearing purposes. Suc use may cause t e power c air to
tip and cause personal injury.
WARNING! Avoid putting all of your weig t on t e foot rigging. Suc use may cause t e power c air to tip
and cause personal injury.
Figure3. Transfers
Positioning Belts
Your Quantum Rehab Specialist, 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 c air, make sure it is fastened
securely. Serious personal injury may result if you fall from t e power c air.
WARNING! T e positioning belt is not designed for use as a seat belt in a motor ve icle. Nor is your power
c air suitable for use as a seat in any ve icle. Anyone traveling in a ve icle s ould be properly belted into
seats approved by t e ve icle manufacturer.
WARNING! Do not sit on your power c air w ile it is in a moving ve icle. Personal injury and/or property
damage may result.
WARNING! Always be sure your power c air and its batteries are properly secured w en it is being
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II. SAFETY
Inclement Weather Precautions
WARNING! Pride recommends t at you do not operate your power c air in icy or slippery conditions or on
salted surfaces (i.e., footpat s or roads). Suc use may adversely affect t e performance and safety of
your power c air, resulting in an accident and personal injury.
WARNING! Do not expose your power c air to any type of moisture at any time (rain, snow, mist, or was ).
Suc exposure can damage your power c air. Never operate your power c air if it as been exposed to
moisture until it as dried t oroug ly.
Reaching and Bending
Never reach, lean, or bend while driving your power chair. If it is absolutely necessary to reach, lean, or bend while seated
on your power chair, it is important to maintain a stable center of gravity and keep the power chair from tipping. Pride
recommends that the power chair user determine his/her personal limitations and practice bending and reaching in the
presence of a qualified healthcare professional.
WARNING! Do not bend, lean, or reac for objects if you ave to pick t em up from t e floor by reac ing
down between your knees. Movements suc as t ese may c ange your center of gravity and t e weig t
distribution of t e power c air. T is may cause your power c air to tip, possibly resulting in personal injury.
Keep your ands away from t e tyres w en driving.
Batteries
In addition to following the warnings below, be sure to comply with all other battery handling information. For more
information about your power chairs batteries, see V. Batteries and Charging.
WARNING! Power c air batteries are eavy. See specifications table. If you are unable to lift t at muc
weig t, be sure to get elp. Lifting beyond your capacity can result in personal injury.
WARNING! Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds. Was
ands after andling.
WARNING! Always protect t e batteries from freezing and never c arge a frozen battery. C arging a frozen
battery may result in personal injury and/or damage to t e battery.
Battery Disposal and Recycling
If you encounter a damaged or cracked battery, immediately enclose it in a plastic bag and contact your Quantum Rehab
Specialist for instructions on disposal. Your Quantum Rehab Specialist will also have the necessary information on battery
recycling, which is our recommended course of action.
Preventing Unintended Movement
WARNING! If you anticipate being seated in a stationary position for an extended period of time, turn off
t e power. T is will prevent unexpected motion from inadvertent joystick contact. T is will also eliminate
t e possibility of unintended c air movement from electromagnetic (EM) sources. Failure to do so may
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Prescription Drugs/Physical Limitations
Users must exercise care and common sense when operating a power chair. This includes awareness of safety issues when
taking prescribed or over-the-counter drugs or when the user has specific physical limitations.
WARNING! Consult your p ysician if you are taking prescribed or over-t e-counter medication or if you
ave certain p ysical limitations. Some medications and limitations may impair your ability to operate your
power c air in a safe manner.
Alcohol
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.
WARNING! Do not operate your power c air w ile you are under t e influence of alco ol, as t is may impair
your ability to operate your power c air in a safe manner.
Removable Parts
WARNING! Do not attempt to lift or move a power c air by any of its removable parts. Personal injury and/
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YOUR POWER CHAIR
Your power chair has two main assemblies: the seat and the power base. See figures 4 and 5. Typically, the seat assembly
includes the armrests, seatback, and seat base. The seat may also have some optional accessories attached to it, such as
a basket, a cane and crutch holder, or a cup holder. See VIII. Optional Accessories.
The power base assembly includes two motor/brake assemblies, two drive wheels, two anti-tip wheels, two caster wheels,
two batteries, and wiring harnesses.
ANTI-TIP WHEEL
POWER
BASE ASSEMBLY
SEAT ASSEMBLY
SEATBACK
ARMREST
CONTROLLER
DRIVE WHEEL CASTER WHEEL
Figure 4. The Vibe
JOYSTICK
FOOT RIGGING
SEAT BASE

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SPECIFICATIONS
Suspension Fullsuspension-SportTrac
DriveWheels 35.5cmpneumatic,center-mounted(35.5cmsolidwheelsareoptional)
CasterWheels 23cmpneumatic,frontarticulating(23cmsolidareoptional)
Anti-tipWheels 10cmsolid,rear-mounted
MaximumSpeed* Up to9.2 km/h
Brakes “IntelligentBraking”electronicregenerative,discparkbrake
GroundClearance 9.5 cm
TurningRadius 58cmwithoutfootriggings
OverallSize Length:90cmwithoutfootriggings
Width:63.5cm
SeatingOptions EuroSeatwithManualRecline(standard)
EuroSeatwithPowerRecline(optional)
EuroSeatwithPowerTilt(optional)
CantileverSeat(optional)
Drivetrain Twomotor,rear-wheeldrive
Batteries Two12-volt70AHGroup24batteries(Group34withCantileverSeatoption)
Range* Up to 40 km
BatteryCharger 12-amp,off-board
Electronics EuropaDynamicDXController
WeightCapacity 136kg
ComponentWeights Base:41kg(withpneumaticdrivewheels;batteriesnotincluded)
EuroSeat:22.5kg
Batteries:24kgeach(Group24);19.5kgeach(Group34;recommended)
Warranty Five-yearlimitedwarrantyonframe
Two-yearlimitedwarrantyondrivetrain
One-yearwarrantyonelectronics
ClassofUse
MaximumSafeSlope
MaximumClimbingAbility 10.5%
MaximumObstacleClimbingAbility 10 cm
10.5%
*Depending on user weight and terrain.
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FRONT TRAPEZE BAR
Figure 5. The Vibe Power Base
MANUAL FREEWHEEL LEVER
Figure 6. The Vibe Power Base (Rear View - Battery Door Down)
MOTOR/BRAKE ASSEMBLY
MOTOR/BRAKE ASSEMBLY
MAIN CIRCUIT BREAKER
CONTROLLER CONNECTOR
ANTI-TIP WHEEL
ANTI-TIP WHEEL
BATTERY DOOR
FRONT SHROUD
BATTERY DOOR LATCH
BATTERY DOOR LATCH
MANUAL FREEWHEEL LEVER

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III. YOUR POWER CHAIR
Electrical Components
The electrical components are located on the battery door at 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 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 continues to trip repeatedly,
contact your Quantum Rehab Specialist.
Controller Connector: This is where the controller connects to the power base. The Europa uses a large 9-pin connector.
Sport-Trac Suspension
Your power chair is equipped with Sport-Trac Suspension (STS). STS is a suspension system designed to make your
power chair traverse different types of terrain and obstacles while maintaining smooth operation. With STS, the spring-
loaded drive wheels move in two directionsup for rolling over obstacles and down when encountering transitions.
As the drive wheels come in contact with an obstacle, they are drawn upward. At the same time, the rear anti-tip wheels
work in opposition to the drive wheels to eliminate the possibility of the chair losing traction. This creates a safer, more
secure ride.
STS also helps in day-to-day operating conditions. This unique suspension system helps to harness the motors torque to
make smoother transitions in speed during acceleration or deceleration.
Manual Freewheel Levers
For your convenience, your power chair is equipped with two manual freewheel levers mounted on the motors. See figures
7 and 8. These levers allow you to disengage the drive motors and maneuver the chair manually. You can manually push the
power chair by the seatback or push the power base itself if the seat is removed.
WARNING! Do not use your power c air w ile t e drive motors are disengaged unless you are in t e
presence of an attendant! Do not disengage t e drive motors w en your power c air is on an incline. T e
c air could roll down on its own, causing injury!
WARNING! It is important to remember t at w en your power c air is in freew eel mode, t e braking
system is disengaged.

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III. YOUR POWER CHAIR
Figure 7. Freewheel Mode (Drive Disengaged) Figure 8. Drive Mode (Drive Engaged)
To operate the manual freewheel le ers:
1. Pull the manual freewheel lever inward for freewheel mode (drive disengaged). See figure 7.
2. Push the manual freewheel lever outward for drive mode (drive engaged). See figure 8.
NOTE: If the lever is difficult to move in either direction rock your power chair back and forth slightly. The
lever should then move to the desired position.
MANUAL FREEWHEEL LEVER MANUAL FREEWHEEL LEVER
Kerb Climber (Optional)
Your power chair may be equipped with a kerb climbing
mechanism designed to work with your built-in suspension system
to further stabilise your power chair when climbing kerbs or other
obstacles. See figure 9. The kerb climber is bolted to the front of
the power chair and is equipped with a spring-loaded foot that
acts as a lever to lift the power chair over obstacles.
As the spring-loaded foot comes into contact with the kerb or
obstacle, the momentum of the chair causes it to pivot downward,
lifting the front caster wheels over the obstacle. Once the casters
are clear, the drive wheels gain the leverage they need to maneuver
over the obstacle. When the chair is once again on level ground
and the spring-loaded foot no longer senses an obstacle, it will
return to its normal position and will not drag or scrape the ground.
NOTE: For more information regarding the kerb climber
feature please contact your Quantum Rehab Specialist. Figure 9. Vibe with Kerb Climber
KERB CLIMBER