Quantum Rehab 600E User manual

Owner’s Manual
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SAFETY GUIDELINES
Copyright©2006
PrideMobilityProductsCorp.
INFMANU3269/RevA/March2006
Thesymbolsbelowareusedthroughoutthisowner'smanualandonthepowerchairtoidentifywarningsandimportantinforma-
tion.Itis veryimportantforyouto readthemand understandthem completely.
WARNING! Failure to follow designated procedures can cause either personal injury, component damage,
or malfunction (black symbol on yellow triangle with black border).
MANDATORY! These actions should be performed as specified. Failure to perform mandatory actions
can cause injury to personnel and/or damage to equipment (white symbol on blue dot).
PROHIBITED! These actions should be prohibited. These actions should not be performed at any time
or in any circumstances. Performing a prohibited action can cause injury to personnel and/or damage
to equipment (black symbol with red circle and red slash).

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I. INTRODUCTION.................................................................................................................................4
II. SAFETY .................................................................................................................................................6
III. YOUR POWER CHAIR....................................................................................................................16
IV. ASSEMBLY.........................................................................................................................................21
V. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS........................................................................................................23
VI. BATTERIES AND CHARGING ....................................................................................................29
VII. OPERATION.......................................................................................................................................33
VIII.CARE AND MAINTENANCE ........................................................................................................37
IX. WARRANTY........................................................................................................................................43
CONTENTS
Thisowner’smanualiscompiledfromthelatestspecificationsandproductinformationavailableatthetimeofpublication.
Wereservetheright tomakechangesas theybecomenecessary.Anychangestoourproducts maycauseslight variations
betweentheillustrationsand explanationsinthismanual andtheproductyouhave purchased.

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SAFETY
WELCOMEto QuantumRehab, a divisionof PrideMobility Products Corporation(Pride). Thepower chair youhave
purchasedcombines state-of-the-artcomponents withsafety,comfort, andstyling in mind.We areconfident thatthese
designfeatureswillprovideyouwith theconveniencesyouexpectduring yourdailyactivities.Onceyouunderstand how
to safelyoperateand care foryour power chair, it shouldgive you yearsof trouble free operationand service.
Readandfollowallinstructions,warnings,andnotes inthismanualbeforeattemptingto operateyourpowerchairforthe
first time. Inaddition, your safetydependsupon you, as wellas your provider, caretaker, orhealthcare professional in
usinggoodjudgement.
Ifthereis anyinformationinthis manualwhichyou donotunderstand,or ifyourequire additionalassistancefor setupor
operation,pleasecontact yourQuantumRehab Specialist.Failuretofollowtheinstructionsinthismanualandthose
locatedonyourpowerchaircanleadtopersonalinjuryand/ordamagetothepowerchair,includingvoidingthe
warranty.
PURCHASER’S AGREEMENT
Byaccepting delivery ofthis product, you promisethat you willnot change, alter, or modifythis product orremove or
renderinoperableorunsafeanyguards,shields,orothersafety featuresofthisproduct;fail,refuse,orneglecttoinstallany
retrofitkits fromtime totime providedby Prideto enhance orpreserve thesafe useof thisproduct.
INFORMATION EXCHANGE
Wewanttohearyourquestions,comments,andsuggestionsaboutthis manual.Wewouldalsoliketohearaboutthesafety
andreliabilityof yournewpower chair,andabout theserviceyou receivedfromyour QuantumRehabSpecialist.
Please notify us of any change of address, so we can keep you apprised of important information about safety, new
products,and newoptions thatcan increaseyour abilityto useand enjoyyour powerchair.Please feelfree tocontact us
atthe address below:
PrideMobilityProducts Corporation
Attn:CustomerCare Department
182SusquehannaAvenue
Exeter, PA18643-2694
[e-mail]
800-424-8205
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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PRIDE OWNERS CLUB
Asan ownerof aPride product,youare invitedto registeryour product’swarrantyand enrollin thePride OwnersClub.
You may do so by filling out and returning your enclosed product registration card or by visiting Pride's web site at
www.pridemobility.com.Asaregistered member,eachtimeyouvisitoursite,you willhaveaccesstothemostinteractive
andhonesteducationalvenueavailabletoday forpeoplewithmobilityneeds,theirfamilies, andfriends.
Fromourhome page,select“Owners Club”to enterapage dedicatedtocurrent andpotential Prideproductowners.You
willgainaccessto interviews,stories,recreation ideas,dailylivingtips, productandfundinginformation, andinteractive
messageboards.These messageboardsinvite youtocommunicate withotherPride customersaswell asPriderepresen-
tativeswhoare availableto assistyouwith anyquestions orconcernsyou mayhave.
MyQuantum Rehab Specialist:
Name:_____________________________________________________________________________________
Address:___________________________________________________________________________________
Phone Number:______________________________________________________________________________
PurchaseDate:_______________________________________________________________________________

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Corrosive chemicals contained in battery. Use only AGM or Gel-Cell batteries to
reduce the risk of leakage or explosive conditions.
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:
TT
TT
T = Terminal Post
Connect Red wire to TT
TT
T with ++
++
+
Connect Black wire to TT
TT
T with ––
––
–
PRODUCT SAFETY SYMBOLS
Thesymbolsbelowareused onthepowerchair toidentifywarnings,mandatoryactions, andprohibitedactions.Itis very
importantforyou toreadand understandthemcompletely.

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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. If 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.
Prevent personal injury and equipment damage. Do not connect an extension
cord to the AC/DC converter or the battery charger.
EMI-RFI: This product has been tested and has passed at an immunity level of
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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 powerchairisastate-of-the-artlife-enhancementdevice designedtoincreasemobility. Prideprovidesanextensive
varietyof products to best fit the individual needs ofthe power chair user. Please be aware that the finalselection and
purchasing decision regarding the type of power chair to be used is the responsibility of the power chair user, who is
capableofmaking suchadecision, andhis/herhealthcare professional(i.e.,medical doctor,physicaltherapist,etc.).
Thecontentsof thismanualare basedonthe expectationthata mobilitydeviceexpert hasproperlyfitted thepowerchair
totheuserandhasassisted theprescribinghealthcareprofessionaland/or theQuantumRehabSpecialistinthe instruction
processfor the use of theproduct.
Therearecertainsituations,includingsomemedicalconditions,wherethepowerchairuserwillneed topracticeoperating
the power chair in the presence of a trained attendant.Atrained attendant can be defined as a family member or care
professionalspeciallytrainedinassistingapowerchairuserinvariousdailylivingactivities.
Asyoubeginusingyourpowerchairduringdailyactivities,youwillprobablyencountersituationsinwhichyouwillneed
somepractice.Simplytakeyourtimeandyouwillsoonbeinfullandconfidentcontrolasyoumaneuverthroughdoorways,
onand off ofelevators, upand down ramps,and over moderateterrain.
Belowaresomeprecautions, tips,andothersafety considerationsthatwillhelp theuserbecomeaccustomed tooperating
thepowerchair safely.
Modifications
Pridehasdesignedandengineeredyourpowerchairtoprovidemaximummobilityandutility.Awiderange ofaccessories
isavailable fromyour QuantumRehab Specialistto furthercustomize yourpower chairto bettersuit yourneeds and/or
preferences.However,underno circumstancesshouldyou modify,add, remove,ordisable anyfeature, part,orfunction
ofyour powerchair.
WARNING! Do not modify your power chair in any way not authorized by Pride. Unauthorized
modifications may result in personal injury and/or damage to your power chair.
Pre-Ride Safety Check
Getto knowthe feel ofyour powerchair andits capabilities. Priderecommends thatyou perform asafety checkbefore
eachuse tomake sureyour power chairoperates smoothlyand safely.
Performthefollowinginspectionspriorto usingyourpowerchair:
!Checkforpropertireinflation.Maintainbutdonotexceed35psi(2.4bar)ineachtire(ifequippedwithpneumatictires).
!Checkall electricalconnections. Makesure theyare tightand notcorroded.
!Checkall controller connectionsto the powerbase. Make surethey are securedproperly.
!Checkthe brakes. See VIII.“Care and Maintenance.”
!Checkbattery charge.See VI.“Batteries andCharging.”
NOTE: If you discover a problem, contact your Quantum Rehab Specialist for assistance.

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Weight Limitations
Yourpowerchairisratedfor amaximumweightcapacity. Pleasereferto thespecificationstablefor thislimit.
WARNING! 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.
WARNING! Do not carry passengers on your power chair. Carrying passengers on your power
chair may result in personal injury and/or property damage.
Tire Inflation
Ifyourpowerchair isequippedwith pneumatictires,youshould checkorhavethe airpressurecheckedregularly.Proper
inflationpressureswillprolong thelifeof yourtiresandhelp ensurethesmoothoperation ofyourpowerchair.
WARNING! It is important that 35 psi (2.4 bar) tire pressure be maintained in pneumatic tires at all
times. Do not underinflate or overinflate your tires. Low pressure may result in loss of control, and
overinflated tires may burst. Failure to maintain 35 psi (2.4 bar) tire pressure in pneumatic tires at
all times may result in tire and/or wheel failure, causing serious personal injury and/or damage to
your power chair.
WARNING! Inflate your power chair drive tires from a regulated air source with an available pressure
gauge. Inflating your tires from an unregulated air source could overinflate them, resulting in a
burst tire and/or personal injury.
Incline Information
Moreandmorebuildingshaverampswithspecifieddegreesofinclination,designedforeasyandsafeaccess.Someramps
mayhaveturning switchbacks(180-degree turns)thatrequire youtohave goodcornering skillsonyour powerchair.
!Proceedwith extremecaution asyou approachthe downgrade ofa rampor otherincline.
!Takewideswings withyourpowerchair’sfrontwheelsaroundanytightcorners. Ifyoudothat,thepower chair’srear
wheelswillfollow awide arc,not cutthe cornershort,and notbump intoor gethungup onany railingcorners.
!Whendrivingdownaramp, keepthe powerchair’sspeedadjustmentsettothe slowestspeed settingtoensure a safely
controlleddescent.SeeVII.“Operation.”
!Avoid sudden stopsand starts.
Whenclimbinganincline,trytokeepyourpowerchairmoving.Ifyoumust stop,startupagainslowlyandthenaccelerate
cautiously. Whendriving downan incline,set yourpower chair tothe slowestsetting anddrive inthe forwarddirection
only. If your power chair starts to move down the incline faster than you anticipated or desired, allow it to come to a
completestopby releasingthejoystick, thenpushthe joystickforwardslightly toensure asafelycontrolled descent.
WARNING! 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.
WARNING! You should not travel up or down a potentially hazardous incline (i.e., areas covered
with snow, ice, cut grass, or wet leaves).
WARNING! 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.
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Figure 1. Maximum Safe Slope (Ascending and Descending)
WARNING! 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.
Incompliance withtheAmericans withDisabilitiesActof1990, allhandicap publicaccess rampsarerequired tohave a
maximumslope of5°(8.7%). Therefore,Pride recommendsthat themaximum slopeofan inclineyou attemptto safely
ascend or descend on your power chair does not exceed 5° (8.7%). See figure 1.
WARNING! Any attempt to climb or descend a slope steeper than 5° (8.7%) may put your power
chair in an unstable position and cause it to tip, resulting in personal injury.
Braking Information
Yourpowerchairisequipped withtwo powerfulbrakesystems:
1. Regenerative— useselectricityto rapidlyslowthe vehiclewhenthe joystickreturnstothe center/stopposition.
2. DiscParkBrake —activatesmechanicallyafterregenerativebraking slowsthevehicletonearstop, orwhenpoweris
removedfromthe systemfor anyreason.
Cornering Information
Whileyourpowerchairisequippedwithfourcasterwheels,excessivelyhighcorneringspeedscanstillcreatethepossibil-
ityoftipping.Factorswhichaffect thepossibilityoftippinginclude,but arenotlimitedto:corneringspeed, steeringangle
(howsharplyyouare turning),unevenroad surfaces,inclinedroadsurfaces, ridingfroman areaoflowtraction toanarea
ofhigh traction(such aspassing froma grassyarea toa pavedarea– especiallyat highspeed whileturning), andabrupt
directionalchanges. Highcornering speeds arenot recommended.If you feelthat youmay tip overina corner, reduce
your speed and steering angle (i.e., lessen the sharpness of the turn) to prevent your power chair from tipping.
WARNING! 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.
Public Streets and Roadways
WARNING! You should not operate your power chair on public streets and roadways. Be aware
that it may be difficult for traffic to see you when you are seated on your power chair. Obey all
local pedestrian traffic rules. Wait until your path is clear of traffic, and then proceed with extreme
caution.
5 (8.7%)