Pride Mobility REAR-WHEEL DRIVE POWER CHAIRS Quantum R-4000 User manual

QUANTUM R-4000
SERIES
21HealeyRoad Dandenong,3175 Victoria,Australia ACN#088609661

SAFETY GUIDELINES
Copyright© 2008
PrideMobilityProducts Corporation
INFMANU3683/RevA/July2008
QuantumRehab Provider:____________________________________________________________________
Address:________________________________________________________________________________
Phone Number:___________________________________________________________________________
PurchaseDate:____________________________________________________________________________
NOTE: 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. The latest/current version of this manual is available on our website.
Thesymbols belowareused throughoutthis owner'smanualand onthe powerchairto identifywarnings andimportant
information.Itisvery importantforyouto readthemandunderstandthem completely.
WARNING! Indicates a potentially hazardous condition/situation. Failure to follow designated
procedures can cause either personal injury component damage or malfunction. On the product
this icon is represented as a black symbol on a yellow triangle with a black border.
MANDATORY! These actions should be performed as specified. Failure to perform mandatory
actions can cause personal injury and/or equipment damage. On the product this icon is
represented as a white symbol on a blue dot with a white border.
PROHIBITED! These actions are prohibited. These actions should not be performed at any time or
in any circumstances. Performing a prohibited action can cause personal injury and/or equipment
damage. On the product this icon is represented as a black symbol with a red circle and red
slash.
Quick Reference Information
088 609 661
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.
Thisproductmanufacturedby:
PrideMobilityProducts Corporation
182SusquehannaAvenue
Exeter, PA 18643

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I. INTRODUCTION.....................................................................................................................................4
II. SAFETY .....................................................................................................................................................5
III. YOUR POWER CHAIR........................................................................................................................18
IV. ASSEMBLY.............................................................................................................................................22
V. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS............................................................................................................23
VI. BATTERIES AND CHARGING ........................................................................................................27
VII. CARE AND MAINTENANCE ............................................................................................................31
VIII.WARRANTY............................................................................................................................................36
APPENDIX I - SPECIFICATIONS ...........................................................................................................37
CONTENTS

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I. INTRODUCTION
SAFETY
WELCOMEto QuantumRehab, adivisionof PrideMobility ProductsAustraliaPty. Ltd.(Pride).Thepowerchair you
havepurchased combinesstate-of-the-art componentswith safety,comfort, andstyling inmind.Weare confidentthat
thesedesignfeatureswillprovideyouwiththeconveniences youexpect duringyourdailyactivities.Onceyouunderstand
howto safelyoperate and carefor yourpower chair, itshould giveyou yearsoftrouble freeoperation andservice.
Readandfollowallinstructions,warnings,andnotesin thismanualbeforeattemptingtooperateyour powerchairforthe
firsttime.Youmustalsoreadallinstructions,warnings,andnotescontainedin anysupplemental instructionalbooklets for
thecontroller, front riggings,and/or seating systemthat accompanied yourpower chair beforeinitial operation.Your
safetydepends uponyou, aswellas yourprovider,carer,orhealthcare professionalin usinggood judgement.
Ifthere isany informationin thismanual whichyou donot understand,or ifyourequire additionalassistance forsetup
or operation, please contact your Quantum Rehab Provider. Failuretofollow the instructionsinthismanual and
thoselocated onyourpowerchaircan leadtopersonalinjuryand/ordamagetothe powerchair,andmayvoid
thewarranty.
PURCHASER’S AGREEMENT
Byaccepting deliveryofthis product,you promisethat youwill not change,alter,or modifythis productor remove or
renderinoperableorunsafeanyguards,shields, orothersafetyfeaturesofthisproduct;fail,refuse,or neglecttoinstallany
retrofitkits fromtime totimeprovided byPride toenhance orpreserve thesafeuse ofthis product.
SHIPPING AND DELIVERY
Beforeusingyour powerchair,makesureyour deliveryiscompleteas somecomponentsmaybe individuallypackaged.
Ifyoudonot receiveacompletedelivery,pleasecontactyourQuantumRehab Providerimmediately.Wheredamagehas
occurredduringtransport,eitherto thepackagingor content,pleasecontact thedeliverycompany responsible.
INFORMATION EXCHANGE
Wewanttohearyourquestions,comments, andsuggestions aboutthismanual.We wouldalsoliketohearaboutthesafety
andreliabilityof yournewpower chair,and abouttheservice youreceivedfrom yourQuantumRehab Provider.
Please notify us of any change of address, so we can keep you apprised of important information about safety, new
products,and newoptionsthat canincrease yourability touseand enjoyyour powerchair. Pleasefeelfree tocontact us
atthe addressbelow:
PrideMobilityProductsAustraliaPty.Ltd.
21Healey Road
Dandenong,3175
Victoria,Australia
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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II. SAFETY
Avoid exposure to rain, snow, ice, salt, or standing water whenever possible. Maintain
and store in a clean and dry condition.
PRODUCT SAFETY SYMBOLS
Thesymbolsbeloware usedonthepowerchair toidentifywarnings,mandatoryactions,and prohibitedactions.Itisvery
importantforyou toreadand understandthemcompletely.
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.
Maximum seating weight.
Keep your hands away from the tyres when driving. Be aware that loose fitting clothing
can become caught in drive tyres.
Use correct tie-down points for controller harness to prevent the harness from getting
caught in the drive tyres, pinched in the seat frame, or damaged when passing through
doorways.

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II. SAFETY
Do not lift the mobility vehicle while seated in it.
Do not lift the mobility vehicle while seated in it.
Do not connect an extension lead to the AC/DC converter or the battery charger.
Removal of grounding prong can create electrical hazard. If necessary, properly install an
approved 3-pronged adapter to an electrical outlet having 2-pronged plug access.
Wear safety goggles.
Corrosive chemicals contained in battery.
Do not use a cell phone, walkie/talkie, laptop, or other radio transmitter while operating.

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II. SAFETY
EMI-RFI - This product has been tested and passed at an immunity level of 20 V/m.
Explosive conditions exist!
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.
Battery Set Configuration:
++
++
+ = Positive (Red) Terminal Post
- = Negative (Black) Terminal Post
Connect Red wire to Red Positive (+) Terminal Post
Connect Black wire to Black Negative (–) Terminal Post
Do not use batteries with different amp-hour (Ah) capacities. Do not mix old and new
batteries. Always replace both batteries at the same time.
Pinch/Crush points created during assembly.

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II. SAFETY
Battery charger for indoor use only.
Disposal and recycling - Contact your Quantum Rehab Provider for information on proper
disposal and recycling of your Pride product and its packaging.
Disposal and recycling - Contact your Quantum Rehab Provider for information on proper
disposal and recycling of your Pride product and its packaging.
Locked and in drive mode.
Unlocked and in freewheel mode.
Place unit on level ground and stand to one side when changing from drive mode to freewheel
mode or freewheel mode to drive mode.
Left freewheel lever operation. Place unit on level ground and stand to one side when
changing from drive mode to freewheel mode or freewheel mode to drive mode.
!N=Freewheel, Unlocked and in freewheel mode.
!D=Drive, Locked and in drive mode.
Right freewheel lever operation. Place unit on level ground and stand to one side when
changing from drive mode to freewheel mode or freewheel mode to drive mode.
!N=Freewheel, Unlocked and in freewheel mode.
!D=Drive, Locked and in drive mode.

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II. SAFETY
Do not remove anti-tip wheels.
Do not place power chair in freewheel mode on a decline.
Do not place power chair in freewheel mode on an incline.
No step. No standing. Keep off!

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GENERAL GUIDELINES
MANDATORY! Do not operate your new power chair for the first time without completely reading
and understanding this owner’s manual.
Your powerchair isastate-of-the-artlife-enhancementdevice designedtoincreasemobility.Pride providesanextensive
varietyofproducts to bestfit the individualneeds of thepower chair user. Pleasebe aware thatthe final selectionand
purchasing decision regarding the type of power chair to be used is the responsibility of the power chair user, who is
capableofmaking suchadecision, andhis/herhealthcareprofessional (i.e.,medicaldoctor,physicaltherapist, etc.).
Thecontentsof thismanualare basedontheexpectation thatamobility deviceexperthasproperly fittedthepower chair
totheuser andhasassistedthe prescribinghealthcareprofessionaland/ortheQuantumRehab Providerintheinstruction
processfor the useof the product.
Therearecertainsituations,includingsomemedicalconditions,wherethe powerchairuserwillneedtopracticeoperating
the power chair in the presence of a trained attendant.Atrained attendant can be defined as a family member or care
professionalspeciallytrainedinassistingapowerchairuserinvariousdailylivingactivities.
Asyoubeginusingyourpowerchairduring dailyactivities,youwillprobablyencountersituationsinwhichyouwill need
somepractice.Simplytakeyourtimeandyouwillsoonbeinfullandconfidentcontrolasyoumaneuverthroughdoorways,
onand offof lifts,up anddownramps, andover moderateterrain.
Belowaresomeprecautions,tips,andothersafetyconsiderations thatwillhelpyoubecomeaccustomedtooperatingyour
powerchairsafely.
Modifications
Pridehasdesignedandengineeredyourpowerchairtoprovidemaximummobilityandutility.Awiderangeofaccessories
isavailable fromyour Quantum RehabProvider tofurther customiseyour powerchair tobettersuit yourneeds and/or
preferences.However,underno circumstancesshouldyoumodify,add, remove,ordisable anyfeature,part, orfunction
ofyour powerchair.
WARNING! Do not modify your power chair in any way not authorised by Pride. Do not use
accessories if they have not been tested or approved for Pride products.
Pre-Ride Safety Check
Getto knowthe feelof yourpower chairand itscapabilities.Priderecommendsthat youperform asafety checkbefore
eachuse tomake sureyour powerchairoperates smoothlyand safely.
Performthefollowinginspectionspriortousingyourpower chair:
!Checkforpropertyreinflation.Maintainbut donotexceedthe psi/bar/kPaairpressure ratingineach tyreifequipped
withpneumatictyres.
!Checkall electricalconnections.Makesurethey aretight andnotcorroded.
!Checkall controllerconnections tothe power base.Make surethey aresecured properly.
!Checkthe brakes. SeeVII. “Careand Maintenance.”
!Checkbattery charge.SeeVI. “Batteriesand Charging.”
NOTE: If you discover a problem, contact your Quantum Rehab Provider for assistance.