Quantum Rehab Vibe User manual

Owner’s Manual
Unit 106, Heyford Park Camp Road !Upper Heyford, Oxfordshire OX25 5HA!www.quantumrehab.com

Copyright© 2005
PrideMobilityProductsLtd.
INFMANU2320/RevC/Novemebr2005
SAFETY GUIDELINES
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Thesymbols belowareusedthroughoutthis owner'smanualandonthe powerchairtoidentifywarnings andimportant
information.Itis veryimportantfor youtoreadthem andunderstandthem completely.
WARNING! Failure to follow designated procedures can cause either personal injury, component
damage or malfunction.
MANDATORY! These actions should be performed as specified. Failure to perform mandatory
actions can cause injury to personnel and/or damage to equipment.
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.

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I. INTRODUCTION.....................................................................................................................................4
II. SAFETY .....................................................................................................................................................5
III. YOUR POWER CHAIR........................................................................................................................15
IV. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS............................................................................................................20
V. BATTERIES AND CHARGING ........................................................................................................29
VI. OPERATION...........................................................................................................................................32
VII. CARE AND MAINTENANCE ............................................................................................................40
VIII.WARRANTY............................................................................................................................................45
CONTENTS
Thisowner’smanualiscompiledfromthelatestspecificationsandproductinformationavailableatthetimeofpublication.
Wereserve therighttomakechangesasthey becomenecessary.Anychangesto ourproductsmay causeslightvariations
betweentheillustrations andexplanationsinthismanualandtheproductyouhavepurchased.

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I. INTRODUCTION
SAFETY
WELCOMEto QuantumRehab, adivision ofPrideMobilityProductsCorporation(Pride).The powerchair youhave
purchasedcombines state-of-the-artcomponentswithsafety, comfortand stylingin mind.Weareconfident thatthese
designfeatureswillprovideyouwiththeconveniencesyouexpectduringyour dailyactivities.Onceyouunderstandhow
tosafely operate andcare foryour powerchair, itshould giveyou yearsof troublefreeoperation andservice.
Readandfollowallinstructions,warnings andnotesinthismanualbeforeattempting tooperateyourpowerchairforthe
firsttime.Inaddition,yoursafetydependsuponyou,aswellasyour dealer,carerorhealthcare professionalinusinggood
judgement.
Ifthere isanyinformation inthismanual whichyoudonotunderstand orifyou requireadditionalassistanceforsetup or
operation,please contactyourQuantum RehabSpecialist.Failuretofollowtheinstructionsinthismanualandthose
locatedonyourpowerchaircanleadtopersonalinjuryand/ordamagetothepowerchair,includingvoidingthe
warranty.
PURCHASER’S AGREEMENT
Byacceptingdelivery ofthis product, youpromise thatyouwill notchange,alter ormodify this productor removeor
renderinoperableor unsafeanyguards,shieldsorothersafety featuresofthisproduct;fail,refuseor neglecttoinstallany
retrofitkits fromtime totime providedby Prideto enhanceorpreservethesafeuseofthisproduct.
INFORMATION EXCHANGE
Wewanttohearyourquestions,commentsandsuggestionsaboutthismanual.Wewouldalsoliketohearaboutthe safety
andreliabilityofyournewpowerchairandabouttheserviceyoureceivedfromyourQuantumRehabSpecialist.
Please notify us of any change of address, so we can keep you apprised of important information about safety, new
productsandnewoptionsthatcan increaseyourability touseand enjoyyourpowerchair. Pleasefeelfreetocontactusat
theaddress below:
PrideMobilityProductsLtd.
Unit106,Heyford ParkCamp Road
UpperHeyford, OxfordshireOX25 5HA
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.
MyQuantumRehab Specialist:
Name:_____________________________________________________________________________________
Address:___________________________________________________________________________________
Phone Number:______________________________________________________________________________
Purchase Date:_______________________________________________________________________________

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Pinch/Crush points created during assembly.
PRODUCT SAFETY SYMBOLS
Thesymbolsbelowareusedonyourpowerchairto identifywarnings,mandatoryactionsandprohibitedactions.Itisvery
importantforyoutoread andunderstandthem completely.
II. SAFETY
Corrosive chemicals contained in battery. Use only AGM or Gel-Cell batteries to reduce the risk of
leakage or explosive conditions.
EMI-RFI 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.
Unlocked and in freewheel mode.
Placeuniton levelgroundandstand behindortoone sidewhenchangingfrom drivemodetofreewheel
mode or freewheel mode to drive mode.
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No step. No standing. Keep off!
II. SAFETY
BatteryConfiguration:
TT
TT
T = Terminal Post
Connect Red wire to TT
TT
T with ++
++
+
Connect Black wire to TT
TT
T with ––
––
–
Do not remove anti-tip wheels.
Do not use a cell phone, walkie/talkie, laptop or other radio transmitter while operating.
Avoid exposuretorain,snow, ice, salt,standingwater,whenever possible. Maintainandstoreinaclean
and dry condition.
Removal of grounding prong can create electrical hazard. If necessary, properly install an approved 3-
prong adapter to an electrical outlet having 2-pronged plug access. Failure to heed could result in
personal injury and/or propertydamage.
Prevent personal injury and equipment damage. Do not connect an extension lead to the AC/DC
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II. SAFETY
SAFETY
MANDATORY! Do not operate your new power chair for the first time without completely reading
and understanding this owner’s manual.
Your powerchairis astate-of-the-artlife-enhancementdevicedesignedtoincreasemobility.Prideprovides anextensive
varietyofproducts to bestfit the individualneeds of thepowerchair 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
capableofmakingsucha decision,andhis/her healthcareprofessional(i.e., medicaldoctor, physicaltherapist,etc.).
Thecontentsofthismanual arebasedon theexpectationthat amobilitydevice experthasproperly fittedthepower chair
totheuserandhasassistedtheprescribinghealthcareprofessionaland/orthe QuantumRehabSpecialistin theinstruction
processforthe useof the product.
Therearecertainsituations,includingsomemedicalconditions,wherethepower chairuserwillneedtopracticeoperating
the power chair in the presence of a trained attendant.Atrained attendant can be defined as a family member or care
professionalspeciallytrainedinassistingapowerchairuserinvariousdailylivingactivities.
Asyoubeginusingyourpowerchairduringdailyactivities, youwillprobablyencountersituationsin whichyouwillneed
somepractice. Simplytakeyour timeandyou willsoonbe infullandconfidentcontrol asyoumanoeuvre throughdoor-
ways,on andoff oflifts, upand downramps andover moderateterrain.
Belowaresomeprecautions,tipsandothersafetyconsiderationsthatwill helptheuser becomeaccustomedto operating
thepowerchairsafely.
Modifications
Pridehasdesignedandengineeredyourpowerchairtoprovidemaximummobilityandutility.Awiderangeofaccessories
isavailable fromyour QuantumRehab Specialistto furthercustomiseyourpowerchairtobetter suityour needsand/or
preferences.However,underno circumstancesshouldyoumodify,add, removeordisableany feature,partorfunction of
yourpower chair.
WARNING! 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
Getto knowthe feelof yourpower chairand itscapabilities. Priderecommends thatyou performasafetycheckbefore
eachuse tomake sureyour powerchair operatessmoothly andsafely.
Performthefollowinginspections priortousingyourpowerchair:
!Checkforpropertyreinflation.Maintainbutdonotexceed2.4bar(35psi)ineachtyre(ifequippedwithpneumatictyres).
!Checkall electricalconnections. Makesure theyaretightandnotcorroded.
!Checkall controllerconnectionsto theback ofthe powerchair. Makesure theyare securedproperly.
!Checkthebrakes. SeeVII. “Care andMaintenance.”
!Checkbattery charge.SeeV. “Batteriesand Charging.”
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II. SAFETY
Weight Limitations
Yourpowerchair isratedfor amaximumweightcapacity. Pleasereferto thespecificationstableforthislimit.
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.
Tyre Inflation
Ifyourpower chairisequippedwithpneumatictyres,youshouldcheckorhavetheairpressurecheckedregularly.Proper
inflationpressureswillprolongthelife ofyourtyres andhelpensurethesmoothoperationof yourpowerchair.
WARNING! It 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
tyresmayburst.Failuretomaintain2.4bar(35psi)tyrepressureinpneumatictyresatalltimesmayresult
in tyre and/or wheel failure, causing serious personal injury and/or damage to your power chair.
WARNING! Inflate your power chair drive tyres from a regulated air source with an available pressure
gauge. Inflating your tyres from an unregulated air source could overinflate them, resulting in a burst tyre
and/or personal injury.
WARNING! When changing a tyre, remove only the centre lug nut, then remove the tyre. If any
further disassembly is required, deflate the tyre completely or it may explode, possibly resulting
in personal injury.
Incline Information
Moreandmorebuildingshaverampswithspecifieddegreesofinclination,designedforeasyandsafeaccess.Someramps
mayhave turningswitchbacks(180-degree turns)thatrequireyouto havegoodcornering skillsonyourpowerchair.
!Proceedwith extremecaution asyou approachthe downgradeof aramp orotherincline.
!Takewide swingswithyourpower chair’sfront wheelsaroundanytightcorners.Ifyoudothat,thepowerchair’srear
wheelswill followawidearc,not cutthecornershortand notbumpinto orget hungupon anyrailing corners.
!When driving down a ramp, keep the power chair’s speed adjustment set to the slowest speed setting to ensure a
safelycontrolled descent.SeeVI. “Operation.”
!Avoid suddenstopsand starts.
Whenclimbinganincline,trytokeepyourpowerchairmoving.Ifyoumuststop,startupagainslowlyandthenaccelerate
cautiously. When driving down an incline, set your power chair to the slowest speed setting and drive in the forward
directiononly.If yourpowerchair startstomove downtheincline fasterthanyou anticipatedordesired, allowitto come
toa completestopby releasingthejoystick,thenpush thejoystickforward slightlytoensureasafely controlleddescent.
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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II. SAFETY
WARNING! Your power chair may be equipped with a reclining seatback. This feature is intended
for use on a flat, level surface. Do not negotiate inclines with the seat in a reclined position as
this may result in the power chair tipping over and causing personal injury and/or product damage.
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.
Mosthandicap publicaccessramps arerequired tohavea maximumslopeof10.5%(6°). Therefore,Priderecommends
thatthemaximumslopeofaninclineyouattempttosafelyascend ordescendonyour powerchairdoesnotexceed10.5%
(6°).See figure1.
WARNING! Any attempt to climb or descend a slope steeper than 10.5% (6°) may put your power
chair in an unstable position and cause it to tip, resulting in personal injury.
Figure 1. Maximum Safe Angle (Ascending and Descending)
Braking Information
Yourpowerchairisequipped withtwopowerful brakesystems:
1. Regenerative —useselectricity torapidlyslow thevehiclewhen thejoystickreturns tothecentre/stop position.
2. DiscParkBrake—activatesmechanicallyafterregenerativebrakingslows thevehicletonearstop,orwhenpoweris
removedfrom thesystemfor anyreason.
Cornering Information
Whileyour powerchair isequipped withcastorwheelsinfrontandanti-tipwheelsin back,excessively highcornering
speedscanstillcreatethepossibilityoftipping.Factorswhichaffectthepossibilityoftippinginclude,butarenotlimitedto:
corneringspeed,steeringangle(how sharplyyouareturning),unevenroadsurfaces, inclinedroadsurfaces,ridingfroman
area of low traction to an area of high traction (such as passing from a grassy area to a paved area – especially at high
speedwhileturning)andabruptdirectionalchanges.Highcorneringspeedsarenotrecommended.Ifyoufeelthatyoumay
tipoverin acorner,reduce your speedand steering angle(i.e., lessen thesharpness of theturn) to preventyourpower
chairfromtipping.
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.
Inclement Weather Precautions
Exposureofyourpowerchairtoinclementweatherconditionsshouldbeavoidedwheneverpossible.Ifsuddenlycaught
up in rain, snow, severe cold or heat while operating your power chair proceed to shelter at the earliest opportunity.
Thoroughlydryyourpowerchairbefore storing,chargingoroperating yourpowerchair.
WARNING! Operating in rain, snow, salt, mist/spray conditions and on icy/slippery surfaces can
cause personal injury and/or damage to the power chair and electrical system. Maintain and store
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KERB
II. SAFETY
Outdoor Driving Surfaces
Yourpowerchairisdesignedtoprovideoptimumstabilityundernormaldrivingconditions—dry,levelsurfacescomposed
ofconcrete,blacktop ortarmac.However,Priderecognisesthattherewillbetimeswhenyouwillencounterothersurface
types.Forthisreason,yourpowerchairis designedtoperformadmirablyonpackedsoil,grassand gravel.Feelfreetouse
yourpower chairsafely onlawns andin parkareas.
!Reduceyour powerchair’sspeedwhendrivingon uneventerrainand/orsoftsurfaces.
!Avoidtallgrassthatcanentangletherunning gear.
!Avoidloosely packedgravel andsand.
!Ifyoufeelunsureabouta drivingsurface,avoid thatsurface.
Freewheel Mode
Yourpowerchairisequippedwithtwomanualfreewheelleverstoallowformanualmanoeuvrabilitybyatrainedattendant.
Formore informationabouthow toplaceyourpowerchair intoandout offreewheelmode,seeIII. “YourPower Chair.”
WARNING! Do not use your power chair in freewheel mode without an attendant present. Personal
injury may result.
WARNING! 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.
WARNING! 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.)
Proceedwith extreme cautionwhen drivingnear raisedsurfaces, unprotected ledgesand/or drop-offs(kerbs, porches,
stairs,etc.). Thecorrectmethodforapproaching akerb isillustratedinfigure2.
WARNING! Do not attempt to have your power chair climb or descend an obstacle that is higher
than 10 cm (4 in.) unless you have the assistance of an attendant.
WARNING! If your power chair is equipped with a kerb climber, do not attempt to climb any kerb
in excess of 10 cm (4 in.) in height. Do not approach kerbs at an angle; instead approach any kerb
you intend to ascend or descend in the forward position.
WARNING! 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.
Figure 2. Correct Kerb Approach
KERB
Figure 2a. Incorrect Kerb Approach

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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.
Stairs and Escalators
Powerchairs arenot designedtotravelupor downstairs orescalators.Always usea lift.
WARNING! 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.
Doors
!Determineif thedoor openstoward oraway fromyou.
!Driveyourpowerchairgentlyandslowlyforwardtopushthedooropen.Ordriveyourpowerchairgentlyandslowly
rearwardtopull thedoor open.
Lifts
Modernlifts haveadooredgesafety mechanismthat, whenpushed,reopens thelift door(s).
!Ifyou arein thedoorway ofa liftwhen thedoor(s)begintoclose,pushontherubberdooredgeorallowtherubber
dooredgeto contactthe power chairand thedoorwill reopen.
!Usecare thathandbags,packages orpower chairaccessories donotbecome caughtin liftdoors.
Lift/Elevation Products
Ifyouwillbetravelingwithyourpowerchair,youmayfinditnecessarytousealift/elevationproducttoaidintransportation.
Priderecommendsthatyoucloselyreviewtheinstructions,specificationsandsafetyinformationsetforthbythemanufacturer
ofthelift/elevation productbeforeusingthat product.
Motor Vehicle Transport
Currently, thereare nostandardsapproved fortie-down systems ina movingvehicleof anytype totransporta person
whileseated ina powerchair.
WARNING! Do not sit on your power chair while it is in a moving vehicle. Personal injury and/or
property damage may result.
WARNING! Always be sure your power chair and its batteries are properly secured when it is
being transported. Failure to do so may result in personal injury and/or damage to your
power chair.
Positioning Belts
YourQuantum Rehab Specialist,therapist(s) andotherhealthcare professionalsare responsiblefordetermining your
requirementfor apositioningbelt inordertooperateyour powerchairsafely.
WARNING! If you require a positioning belt to safely operate your power chair, make sure it is
fastened securely. Serious personal injury may result if you fall from the power chair.
WARNING! The positioning belt is not designed for use as a seat belt in a motor vehicle. Nor is
your power chair suitable for use as a seat in any vehicle. Anyone traveling in a vehicle should be
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II. SAFETY
Transfers
Transferring ontoandoffof yourpowerchair requiresa goodsenseof
balance.Alwayshave anattendant orhealthcare professionalpresent
whilelearningtoproperlytransferyourself.Toeliminatethepossibility
ofinjury, Priderecommendsthatyouoratrainedattendantperformthe
followingtasksbeforeattemptingatransfer:
!Turnoffthe powerto thecontroller.SeeVI. “Operation.”
!Ensureyour powerchairis notin freewheelmode. SeeIII.“Your
PowerChair.”
!Turn bothcastorwheelstowardthetransferdestination toimprove
powerchairstability duringtransfer.Seefigure3.
!Makesurebotharmrestsareflippeduporremovedfromyourpower
chair.
!Movethefootriggingoutoftheway;thiswillhelptokeepyourfeet
fromgettingcaughtonthefootriggingduringthetransfer.
!Reducethe distancebetween yourpowerchairandthe objectyou
aretransferringonto.
WARNING! Before transferring, position yourself as far back as possible in the power chair seat
to prevent the power chair from tipping forward during transfer and causing injury.
WARNING! Avoid using your armrests for weight bearing purposes. Such use may cause the power
chair to tip and cause personal injury.
WARNING! Avoid putting all of your weight on the foot rigging. Such use may cause the power
chair to tip and cause personal injury.
Reaching and Bending
Neverreach, leanorbend whiledrivingyour powerchair.If itisabsolutelynecessaryto reach,leanor bendwhileseated
onyourpower chair, itis importanttomaintain astable centre ofgravity andkeepthe powerchair from tipping.Pride
recommendsthat the powerchair userdetermine his/herpersonallimitations andpractice bendingand reaching inthe
presenceofa qualifiedhealthcareprofessional.
WARNING! Do not bend, lean or reach for objects if you have to pick them up from the floor by reaching
down between your knees. Movements such as these may change your centre of gravity and the weight
distributionof thepowerchair.This maycauseyourpowerchair totip,possiblyresultingin personalinjury.
WARNING!Prevent personal injury!Keep yourhandsawayfromthetyreswhendriving.Be awarethatloose
fitting clothing can become caught in drive tyres.
Batteries
In addition to following the warnings below, be sure to comply with all other battery handling information. For more
informationaboutyourpowerchair’sbatteries, seeV.“BatteriesandCharging.”
WARNING! Power chair batteries are heavy. See specifications table. If you are unable to lift that
much weight, be sure to get help. Lifting beyond your capacity can result in personal injury.
WARNING! Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds.
Wash hands after handling.
WARNING! Always protect the batteries from freezing and never charge a frozen battery. Charging
a frozen battery may result in personal injury and/or damage to the battery.
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Battery Disposal and Recycling
Ifyou encounteradamaged orcracked battery,immediately encloseit inaplastic bagand contactyourQuantum Rehab
Specialistforinstructionsondisposal.YourQuantumRehabSpecialistwillalsohavethenecessaryinformationonbattery
recycling,whichis ourrecommendedcourseofaction.
Preventing Unintended Movement
WARNING! If you anticipate being seated in a stationary position for an extended period of time,
turn off the power. This will prevent unexpected motion from inadvertent joystick contact. This
will also eliminate the possibility of unintended chair movement from electromagnetic (EM) sources.
Failure to do so may result in personal injury.
Prescription Drugs/Physical Limitations
Usersmustexercisecare andcommonsensewhenoperating apowerchair.Thisincludesawarenessof safetyissueswhen
takingprescribedorover-the-counterdrugsor whentheuser hasspecificphysical limitations.
WARNING! Consult your physician if you are taking prescribed or over-the-counter medication or
if you have certain physical limitations. Some medications and limitations may impair your ability
to operate your power chair in a safe manner.
Alcohol
Thepowerchair usermustexercisecare andcommonsensewhen operatinghis/herpowerchair.Thisincludesawareness
ofsafetyissueswhileundertheinfluenceofalcohol.
WARNING! Do not operate your power chair while you are under the influence of alcohol, as this
may impair your ability to operate your power chair in a safe manner.
Removable Parts
WARNING! Do not attempt to lift or move a power chair by any of its removable parts. Personal
injury and/or damage to the power chair may result.
Electromagnetic and Radio Frequency Interference (EMI/RFI)
WARNING! Laboratory tests have shown that electromagnetic and radio frequency waves can
have an adverse affect on the performance of electrically-powered mobility vehicles.
ElectromagneticandRadio Frequency Interferencecan come fromsourcessuch ascellularphones, mobile two-way
radios(such aswalkie-talkies), radiostations,TVstations,amateur radio(HAM) transmitters,wirelesscomputerlinks,
microwavesignals,pagingtransmittersandmedium-rangemobiletransceiversusedbyemergencyvehicles.Insomecases,
thesewavescancauseunintendedmovementordamagetothecontrolsystem.Everyelectrically-poweredmobilityvehicle
hasanimmunity(orresistance)toEMI.Thehighertheimmunitylevel,thegreatertheprotectionagainstEMI.Thisproduct
hasbeen testedand haspassed atanimmunitylevelof20V/m.
WARNING! Be aware that cell phones, two-way radios, laptops and other types of radio transmitters
may cause unintended movement of your electrically-powered mobility vehicle due to EMI.
Exercise caution when using any of these items while operating your mobility vehicle and avoid
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II. SAFETY
WARNING! The addition of accessories or components to the electrically-powered mobility vehicle
can increase the susceptibility of the vehicle to EMI. Do not modify your power chair in any way
not authorised by Pride.
WARNING! The electrically-powered mobility vehicle itself can disturb the performance of other
electrical devices located nearby, such as alarm systems.
NOTE: For further information on EMI/RFI, go to the Resource Center on www.pridemobility.com. If unin-
tended motion or brake release occurs, turn your power chair off as soon as it is safe to do so. Contact your
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III. YOUR POWER CHAIR
YOUR POWER CHAIR
Yourpowerchairhastwomainassemblies:theseatandthepowerbase.Seefigures4and5.Typically, theseatassembly
includesthearmrests,seatbackand seatbase.The powerbaseassembly includestwomotor/brake assemblies,twodrive
wheels,two anti-tipwheels,twocastorwheels, twobatteriesandwiringharnesses.
POWER
BASE ASSEMBLY
SEAT ASSEMBLY
SEATBACK
ARMREST
CONTROLLER
DRIVE WHEEL
CASTOR
WHEEL
Figure 4.The Vibe
JOYSTICK
FOOTRIGGING
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III. YOUR POWER CHAIR
SPECIFICATIONS
Suspension Fullsuspension-SportTrac
DriveWheels 35.5cm(14in.)pneumatic,centre-mounted(35.5cm(14in.)solidwheelsareoptional)
CastorWheels 23cm(9in.)pneumatic,frontarticulating(23cm(9in.)solidareoptional)
Anti-tipWheels 10cm(4in.)solid,rear-mounted
MaximumSpeed* Up to 6km/h(4mph)
Brakes “IntelligentBraking”electronicregenerative,discparkbrake
GroundClearance 9.5cm(3.75in.)
TurningRadius 58cm(23in.)withoutfootriggings
OverallSize Length:90cm(35.5in.)withoutfootriggings
Width:63.5cm(25in.)
SeatingOptions EuroSeatwithManualRecline(standard)
EuroSeatwithPowerRecline(optional)
EuroSeatwithPowerTilt(optional)
CantileverSeat(optional)
Drivetrain Twomotor,rear-wheeldrive
Batteries** Two12-volt70AHGroup24batteries(Group34withCantileverSeatoption)
Range* Up to 40 km (25miles)
BatteryCharger 12-amp,off-board
Electronics 50-ampPGDrivesVSIController(standard)
70-ampPGDrivesRemotePlusController(optional)
WeightCapacity 136kg/21Stone(300lbs.)
ComponentWeights Base:41kg(90.5lbs.;withpneumaticdrivewheels;batteriesnotincluded)
EuroSeat:22.5kg(50lbs.)
Batteries: 24kgeach(53.5lbs.,Group24);19.5kgeach(43lbs.,Group34,recommended)
ClassofUse
MaximumSafeSlope
MaximumClimbingAbility 10.5%(6°)
MaximumObstacleClimbingAbility 10cm (4in.)
10.5%(6°)
*Depending on user weight, battery amp hour rating (AH) and terrain.
**AGM or Gel-Cell type recommended.
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III. YOUR POWER CHAIR
FRONT TRAPEZE BAR
Figure 5.TheVibe Power Base
MANUALFREEWHEELLEVER
Figure 6.TheVibe Power Base (RearView - Battery Door Down)
MOTOR/BRAKEASSEMBLY
MOTOR/BRAKEASSEMBLY
MAINCIRCUITBREAKER
CONTROLLER CONNECTOR
ANTI-TIP WHEEL
ANTI-TIP WHEEL
BATTERY DOOR
FRONT SHROUD
BATTERY DOOR LATCH
BATTERY DOOR LATCH
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III. YOUR POWER CHAIR
Electrical Components
Theelectricalcomponents arelocated on thebattery doorat the backof thepowerbase. Seefigure 6.
MainCircuitBreaker:Themaincircuitbreakerisa safetyfeaturebuiltintoyour powerchair.Whenthebatteriesandthe
motorsareheavilystrained(e.g.,fromexcessiveloads),themaincircuitbreakertripstopreventdamagetothemotorsand
theelectronics.If thecircuittrips,allowyourpowerchairto“rest”forapproximatelyoneminute. Next,pushinthe circuit
breakerbutton,turnonthecontrollerandcontinuenormaloperation.Ifthemaincircuitbreakercontinuestotriprepeatedly,
contactyourQuantum RehabSpecialist.
ControllerConnector:This iswhere thecontroller connects tothe powerbase. TheVSIcontroller usesa large9-pin
connector.TheRemote Plususesasmaller,multi-pincommunications cableconnector(notshown).
Sport-Trac Suspension
Yourpower chair isequipped with Sport-Trac Suspension(STS). STSis asuspensionsystem designedtomake your
powerchair traversedifferenttypes ofterrain andobstacleswhilemaintainingsmooth operation.WithSTS, thespring-
loadeddrivewheels moveintwodirections—upforrollingover obstaclesanddownwhen encounteringtransitions.
Asthe drivewheels comeincontactwithan obstacle,they aredrawnupward. Atthesame time,the rearanti-tip wheels
workin oppositionto thedrive wheelsto eliminatethe possibilityof thechair losingtraction.This createsa safer, more
secureride.
STSalsohelpsinday-to-dayoperatingconditions.Thisuniquesuspensionsystem helpstoharness themotors’torque to
makesmoothertransitionsinspeedduring accelerationordeceleration.
Manual Freewheel Levers
Foryourconvenience,yourpowerchairisequippedwithtwomanualfreewheelleversmountedonthemotors.Seefigures
7and8.Theselevers allowyouto disengagethedrivemotors andmanoeuvrethechairmanually.You canmanuallypush
thepower chair bythe seatbackor pushthe power baseitself ifthe seatisremoved.
WARNING! Do not use your power chair while the drive motors are disengaged unless you are in
the presence of an attendant! Do not disengage the drive motors when your power chair is on an
incline. The chair could roll down on its own, causing injury!
WARNING! It is important to remember that when your power chair is in freewheel mode, the
braking system is disengaged.

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Figure 7. Freewheel Mode (Drive Disengaged) Figure 8. Drive Mode (Drive Engaged)
To operate the manual freewheel levers:
1. Pullthemanualfreewheellever inwardforfreewheelmode (drivedisengaged).Seefigure 7.
2. Push themanualfreewheel leveroutwardfor drivemode(driveengaged).Seefigure8.
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.
MANUALFREEWHEELLEVER MANUALFREEWHEELLEVER
Kerb Climber (Optional)
Your power chair may be equipped with a kerb climbing
mechanismdesignedtoworkwithyourbuilt-insuspensionsystem
tofurtherstabiliseyourpowerchairwhenclimbingkerbsorother
obstacles.Seefigure9. Thekerbclimberisbolted tothefrontof
thepower chairandis equippedwith aspring-loaded footthat
actsas aleverto liftthe powerchair overobstacles.
Asthespring-loaded footcomesinto contactwiththe kerbor
obstacle,themomentumofthechaircausesittopivotdownward,
liftingthefrontcastorwheelsovertheobstacle.Oncethecastors
are clear, the drive wheels gain the leverage they need to
manoeuvreover theobstacle.When thechair isonce againon
level ground and the spring-loaded foot no longer senses an
obstacle,itwill returntoitsnormal positionandwillnotdragor
scrapethe ground.
NOTE: For more information regarding the kerb climber
feature, please contact your Quantum Rehab Specialist.
Figure 9.Vibe with Kerb Climber
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IV. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS
COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS
Afterbecomingfamiliarwithyourpower chair’s operation,youmay findtheneedtomakesomeadjustments toincrease
yourcomfort,suchasseatbackreclineangle,armrestpositionandcontrollerposition.Ifyourpowerchairisequippedwith
powerseatingoptions,contactyourQuantumRehabSpecialist.
WARNING! If your power chair was configured at your Quantum Rehab Specialist, please consult
your healthcare professional before changing the seat position or making any other adjustment.
Some adjustments may degrade your power chair’s performance and safety by changing its centre
of gravity.
NOTE: Any nylon insert lock nut removed during the disassembly or adjustment of the power chair must be
replaced with a new nut. Nylon insert lock nuts should not be reused as it may cause damage to the nylon
insert, resulting in a less secure fit. Replacement nylon insert lock nuts are available at local hardware stores
or through your Quantum Rehab Specialist.
Figure 10. Manual Recline Seatback Adjustment
MANUALRECLINELEVER
Figure 11.Armrest Position Adjustment
ARMRESTRECEIVERLOCK
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Manual Recline SeatbackAdjustment
Yourseatisequippedwithamanualreclineleverthatallowsyou
toadjust theseatbackangle.
To adjust the seatback angle:
1. With your back pressed firmly against the seatback,
squeeze the manual recline lever mounted to the armrest.
Seefigure10.
2. Set the seatback at the desired angle by leaning forward
or back.
3. Releasethemanualreclineleverwhentheseatbackisatthe
desiredangle.
Armrest PositionAdjustment
The armrest position can be adjusted forward or back for
operatorcomfort.
Toadjustthearmrestposition:
1. Turnthearmrestreceiver lockanticlockwiseto loosen.See
figure11.
2. Slide thearmrest forwardor backto thedesiredposition.
3. Turnthearmrestreceiverlockclockwisetosecurethearmrest
inthedesired position.