Qantum 1107 User manual

Owners Manual
21 Healey Road  Dandenong,3175  Victoria, Australia  ACN# 0 609 661  www.quantumrehab.com

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SAFETY GUIDELINES
Copyright © 2005
This product is manufactured by:
Pride Mobility Products Corporation
1 2 Susquehanna Avenue
Exeter, PA 1 643
USA
INFMANU2992/Rev A/June05
The symbols below are used throughout this owner's manual and on the power chair to identify warnings and important
information. It is very important for you to read them and understand them completely.
WARNING! Failure to follow designated procedures can cause either personal injury, component
damage or malfunction ( lack sym ol on yellow triangle with lack order).
MANDATORY! These actions should e performed as specified. Failure to perform mandatory
actions can cause injury to personnel and/or damage to equipment (white sym ol on lue dot).
PROHIBITED! These actions should e prohi ited. These actions should not e performed at any
time or in any circumstances. Performing a prohi ited action can cause injury to personnel and/
or damage to equipment ( lack sym ol with red circle and red slash).
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I. INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................................................... 4
II. SAFETY ..................................................................................................................................................... 5
III. YOUR POWER CHAIR ........................................................................................................................ 14
IV. ASSEMBLY/DISASSEMBLY ............................................................................................................ 19
V. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS............................................................................................................ 23
VI. BATTERIES AND CHARGING ........................................................................................................ 30
VII. OPERATION ........................................................................................................................................... 34
VIII. CARE AND MAINTENANCE ............................................................................................................ 45
IX. WARRANTY ............................................................................................................................................ 50
CONTENTS
This owners manual is compiled from the latest specifications and product information available at the time of publication.
We reserve the ri ht to make chan es as they become necessary. Any chan es to our products may cause sli ht variations
between the illustrations and explanations in this manual and the product you have purchased.

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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 stylin in mind. We are confident that these
desi n features will provide you with the conveniences you expect durin your daily activities. Once you understand how
to safely operate and care for your power chair, it should ive you years of trouble free operation and service.
Read and follow all instructions, warnin s, and notes in this manual before attemptin to operate your power chair for the
first time. In addition, your safety depends upon you, as well as your provider, carer or healthcare professional in usin
ood jud ement.
If there is any information in this manual which you do not understand or if you require additional assistance for setup or
operation, please contact your Quantum Rehab Specialist. Failure to follow the instructions in this manual and those
located on your power chair can lead to personal injury and/or damage to the power chair, including voiding the
warranty.
PURCHASERS AGREEMENT
By acceptin delivery of this product, you promise that you will not chan e, alter, or modify this product or remove or
render inoperable or unsafe any uards, shields, or other safety features of this product; fail, refuse, or ne lect to install any
retrofits kits from time to time provided by Pride to enhance or preserve the safe use of this product.
INFORMATION EXCHANGE
We want to hear your questions, comments, and su estions 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 chan e 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 enjoy your power chair. Please feel free to contact us
at the address below:
Pride Mobility Products Australia Pty. Ltd.
21 Healey Road
Dandenon , 3175
Victoria, Australia
My Quantum Rehab Specialist
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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PRODUCT SAFETY SYMBOLS
The symbols below are used on the power chair to identify warnin s, mandatory actions, and prohibited actions. It is very
important for you to read and understand them completely.
Corrosive chemicals contained in battery. Use only AGM or Gel-Cell batteries to reduce
the risk of leakage or explosive conditions.
EM -RF - This product has been tested and passed at an immunity level of 20 V/m.
Read and follow the information in the owners manual.
Maximum seating weight.
Locked and in drive mode.
Place unit on level ground and stand behind or to one side when changing from drive
mode to freewheel mode or freewheel mode to drive mode.
Unlocked and in freewheel mode.
Battery Configuration:
T = Terminal Post
Connect Red wire to T with +
Connect Black wire to T with 

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Prevent personal injury and equipment damage. Do not connect an extension lead to the
AC/DC converter or the battery charger.
Do not remove anti-tip wheels.
Do not use a cell phone, walkie/talkie, laptop, or other radio transmitter while operating.
Avoid exposure to rain, snow, ice, salt, or standing water whenever possible. Maintain and
store in a clean and dry condition.
Removal of grounding prong can create electrical hazard. f necessary, properly install an
approved 3-pronged adapter to an electrical outlet having 2-pronged plug access. Failure
to heed could result in personal injury and/or property damage.

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SAFETY
MANDATORY! Do not operate your new power chair for the first time without completely reading
and understanding this owners manual.
Your power chair is a state-of-the-art life-enhancement device desi ned 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
purchasin decision re ardin the type of power chair to be used is the responsibility of the power chair user, who is
capable of makin 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 prescribin healthcare professional and/or the Quantum Rehab Specialist in the instruction
process for the use of the product.
There are certain situations, includin some medical conditions, where the power chair user will need to practice operatin
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 assistin a power chair user in various daily livin activities.
As you be in usin your power chair durin 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 throu h doorways,
on and off of lifts, 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 operatin
the power chair safely.
Modifications
Pride has desi ned and en ineered your power chair to provide maximum mobility and utility. A wide ran e 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.
WARN NG! Do not modify your power chair in any way not authorised by Pride. Unauthorised
modifications may result in personal injury and/or damage to your power chair.
Pre-Ride Safety Check
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 followin inspections prior to usin 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 ti ht and not corroded.
nCheck all controller connections to the power base. Make sure they are secured properly.
nCheck the brakes. See VIII. Care and Maintenance.
nCheck battery char e. See VI. Batteries and Char in .
NOTE: If you discover a problem, contact your Quantum ehab Specialist for assistance.

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Weight Limitations
Your power chair is rated for a maximum wei ht capacity. Please refer to the specifications table for this limit.
WARN NG! Exceeding the weight capacity voids your warranty and may result in personal injury
and/or damage to your power chair. Pride will not be held responsible for injuries and/or property
damage resulting from failure to observe weight limitations.
WARN NG! Do not carry passengers on your power chair. Carrying passengers on your power
chair 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 re ularly. Proper
inflation pressures will prolon the life of your tyres and help ensure the smooth operation of your power chair.
WARN NG! t is important that 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 wheel failure, causing serious personal injury and/or
damage to your power chair.
WARN NG! nflate your power chair drive tyres from a regulated air source with an available
pressure gauge. nflating your tyres from an unregulated air source could overinflate them, resulting
in a burst tyre and/or personal injury.
Incline Information
More and more buildin s have ramps with specified de rees of inclination, desi ned for easy and safe access. Some ramps
may have turnin switchbacks (180-de ree turns) that require you to have ood cornerin skills on your power chair.
nProceed with extreme caution as you approach the down rade of a ramp or other incline.
nTake wide swin s with your power chairs front wheels around any ti ht 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 et hun up on any railin corners.
nWhen drivin down a ramp, keep the power chairs speed adjustment set to the slowest speed settin to ensure a
safely controlled descent. See VII. Operation.
nAvoid sudden stops and starts.
When climbin an incline, try to keep your power chair movin . If you must stop, start up a ain slowly and then accelerate
cautiously. When drivin down an incline, set your power chair to the slowest speed settin 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 releasin the joystick, then push the joystick forward sli htly to ensure a safely controlled descent.
WARN NG! When climbing an incline, do not zigzag or drive at an angle up the face of the incline.
Drive your power chair straight up the incline. This greatly reduces the possibility of a tip or a fall.
Always exercise extreme caution when negotiating an incline.
WARN NG! You should not travel up or down a potentially hazardous incline (i.e., areas covered
with snow, ice, cut grass or wet leaves).
WARN NG! When on any sort of an incline or decline, never place the power chair in freewheel
mode while seated on it or standing next to it. Doing so may result in personal injury and/or
damage to your power chair.
WARN NG! Never travel down an incline rearward. This may result in personal injury.

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Figure 1. Maximum Safe Slope (Ascending and Descending)
WARN NG! Even though your power chair is capable of climbing slopes greater than those illustrated
in figure 1, do not, under any circumstances, exceed the incline guidelines or any other
specifications presented in this manual. Doing so could cause instability in your power chair,
resulting in personal injury and/or damage to your power chair.
Most handicap public access ramps are required to have a maximum slope of 8.7% (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 8.7%
(5°). See fi ure 1.
WARN NG! Any attempt to climb or descend a slope steeper than 8.7% (5°) may put your power
chair in an unstable position and cause it to tip, resulting in personal injury.
Braking Information
Your power chair is equipped with two powerful brake systems:
nRe enerative  uses electricity to rapidly slow the vehicle when the joystick returns to the centre/stop position.
nDisc Park Brake  activates mechanically after re enerative brakin 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 and anti-tip wheels, excessively hi h cornerin speeds can still
create the possibility of tippin . Factors which affect the possibility of tippin include, but are not limited to: cornerin
speed, steerin an le (how sharply you are turnin ), uneven road surfaces, inclined road surfaces, ridin from an area of
low traction to an area of hi h traction (such as passin from a rassy area to a paved area  especially at hi h speed while
turnin ), and abrupt directional chan es. Hi h cornerin speeds are not recommended. If you feel that you may tip over in
a corner, reduce your speed and steerin an le (i.e., lessen the sharpness of the turn) to prevent your power chair
from tippin .
WARN NG! When cornering sharply, reduce your speed. This greatly reduces the possibility of a
tip or fall. To avoid personal injury and/or property damage, always exercise common sense when
cornering.
Outdoor riving Surfaces
Your power chair is desi ned to provide optimum stability under normal drivin conditionsdry, level surfaces composed
of concrete, blacktop, or tarmac. However, Pride reco nises that there will be times when you will encounter other surface
types. For this reason, your power chair is desi ned to perform admirably on packed soil, rass, and ravel. Feel free to
use your power chair safely on lawns and in park areas.
nReduce your power chairs speed when drivin on uneven terrain and/or soft surfaces.
nAvoid tall rass that can entan le the runnin ear.
nAvoid loosely packed ravel and sand.
nIf you feel unsure about a drivin surface, avoid that surface.

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Figure 2. Correct Kerb Approach Figure 3. Incorrect Kerb Approach
Freewheel Mode
Your power chair is equipped with a manual freewheel system 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.
WARN NG! Do not use your power chair in freewheel mode without an attendant present. Personal
injury may result.
WARN NG! Do not attempt to personally place your power chair in freewheel mode while seated
on it. Personal injury may result. Ask an attendant for assistance if necessary.
WARN NG! Do not place your power chair in freewheel mode while on an incline. The chair could
roll uncontrollably on its own, causing personal injury.
Stationary Obstacles (Steps, Kerbs, etc.)
Proceed with extreme caution when drivin near raised surfaces, unprotected led es, and/or drop-offs (kerbs, porches,
stairs, etc.). The correct method for approachin a kerb is illustrated in fi ure 2.
WARN NG! Do not attempt to have your power chair climb or descend an obstacle that is higher
than 5 cm unless you have the assistance of an attendant.
WARN NG! Do not attempt to have your power chair proceed rearward down any step, kerb, or
other obstacle. This may cause the power chair to tip and cause personal injury.
Public Streets and Roadways
WARN NG! Exercise extreme caution when operating your power chair on footpaths, pavements,
bridleways, pedestrian areas and roads. Obey the Code of Practice for Class 3 vehicle users.
Failure to heed could result in serious injury and/or damage to your power chair.
NOTE: A copy of the Department of Transportation, Code of Practice for Class 3 vehicle users, may be ob-
tained by contacting your Quantum ehab Specialist.
Stairs and Escalators
Power chairs are not desi ned to travel up or down stairs or escalators. Always use a lift.
WARN NG! Never use your power chair to negotiate steps or escalators. You may cause injury to
yourself and to others and/or damage your power chair.