Quantum Quantum 610 User manual

Owner’s Manual
21HealeyRoad•Dandenong,3175•Victoria,Australia•ACN# 088 609 661 • www.quantumrehab.com

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SAFETY GUIDELINES
Copyright©2005
This product is manufactured by:
PrideMobilityProductsCorp.
182SusquehannaAvenue
Exeter,PA18643
USA
INFMANU3079/RevA/September05
Thesymbolsbeloware used throughout thisowner'smanual and on thepowerchairto identify warnings andimportant
information.Itisveryimportantforyou to read them andunderstandthemcompletely.
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.................................................................................................................................................... 5
III. YOUR POWER CHAIR....................................................................................................................... 14
IV. ASSEMBLY............................................................................................................................................ 19
V. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS........................................................................................................... 22
VI. BATTERIES AND CHARGING ....................................................................................................... 29
VII. OPERATION.......................................................................................................................................... 33
VIII.CARE AND MAINTENANCE ........................................................................................................... 48
IX. WARRANTY........................................................................................................................................... 54
CONTENTS
Thisowner’smanualiscompiledfromthelatestspecificationsandproductinformationavailableatthetimeofpublication.
Wereservetherighttomakechangesastheybecomenecessary.Anychangestoourproductsmaycauseslightvariations
betweentheillustrationsandexplanationsin this manualandtheproductyouhavepurchased.

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I. INTRODUCTION
SAFETY
WELCOMEtoQuantum Rehab, adivision of PrideMobility Products Corporation(Pride). The powerchair you have
purchasedcombinesstate-of-the-art components withsafety,comfort, and styling inmind.We are confidentthatthese
designfeatureswillprovide youwiththeconveniencesyouexpectduringyour dailyactivities.Onceyouunderstandhow
tosafelyoperate andcare for your power chair, itshould give youyears of trouble free operationand service.
Readandfollowallinstructions,warnings, and notesinthismanualbeforeattemptingtooperate yourpowerchairforthe
first time. Inaddition, your safetydependsuponyou, aswell as your provider,caretaker, or healthcare professional in
usinggoodjudgement.
Ifthereisanyinformationinthismanualwhichyoudonotunderstand,orifyou require additional assistance for setup or
operation,pleasecontactyourQuantumRehabSpecialist.Failuretofollowtheinstructionsinthismanualandthose
locatedonyourpowerchaircanleadtopersonalinjuryand/ordamagetothepowerchair,including voidingthe
warranty.
PURCHASER’S AGREEMENT
Byaccepting delivery of this product,you promise that you will not change,alter,ormodify this product or removeor
renderinoperableor unsafeanyguards,shields,orothersafetyfeaturesofthisproduct;fail,refuse,orneglecttoinstallany
retrofitkitsfrom time to timeprovided by Pride toenhance or preserve thesafeuse of thisproduct.
INFORMATION EXCHANGE
Wewanttohearyourquestions,comments,andsuggestionsaboutthismanual.Wewouldalsoliketohearaboutthesafety
andreliabilityofyournewpowerchair,andabouttheserviceyoureceivedfromyourQuantumRehabSpecialist.
Please notify us of any change of address, so we can keep you apprised of important information about safety, new
products,andnewoptions that canincreaseyour ability to useandenjoy your power chair.Pleasefeelfree to contact us
atthe address below:
PrideMobilityProductsAustraliaPty.Ltd.
21Healey Road
Dandenong,3175
Victoria,Australia
MyQuantum RehabSpecialist:
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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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 on thepowerchairtoidentifywarnings,mandatoryactions,andprohibited actions. Itisvery
importantforyoutoreadandunderstandthemcompletely.

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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 lead to the
AC/DC converter or the battery charger.
EMI-RFI - This product has been tested and passed at an immunity level of 20 V/m.

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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-enhancementdevicedesignedtoincreasemobility.Prideprovidesanextensive
varietyof products to best fit the individual needs of the power chair user. Please be aware that the final selectionand
purchasing decision regarding the type of power chair to be used is the responsibility of the power chair user, who is
capableofmakingsuchadecision,andhis/herhealthcareprofessional(i.e.,medicaldoctor, physical therapist, etc.).
Thecontentsofthismanualarebasedontheexpectationthatamobilitydeviceexperthasproperlyfittedthepowerchair
totheuserand hasassistedtheprescribinghealthcareprofessionaland/ortheQuantum RehabSpecialistintheinstruction
processfor theuse ofthe product.
Therearecertainsituations,includingsomemedicalconditions,wherethepowerchairuserwillneedtopractice operating
the power chair in the presence of a trained attendant.Atrained attendant can be defined as a family member or care
professionalspeciallytrainedinassistingapowerchairuserinvariousdailylivingactivities.
Asyoubeginusingyourpowerchairduring dailyactivities,youwillprobablyencountersituationsinwhichyouwillneed
somepractice.Simplytakeyourtimeandyouwillsoonbeinfullandconfidentcontrolasyoumaneuverthroughdoorways,
onandoff of lifts,upand down ramps,andover moderate terrain.
Belowaresomeprecautions,tips,andother safety considerations thatwillhelptheuserbecomeaccustomedtooperating
thepowerchairsafely.
Modifications
Pridehasdesignedandengineeredyourpowerchairtoprovidemaximummobilityandutility.Awiderangeofaccessories
isavailablefrom your Quantum RehabSpecialistto further customiseyourpower chair to bettersuit your needs and/or
preferences.However,underno circumstances should you modify,add,remove,ordisableanyfeature,part,orfunction
ofyourpowerchair.
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
Gettoknow the feelof your powerchairand its capabilities.Pride recommends thatyou perform a safetycheck before
eachuseto make sureyourpower chair operatessmoothly and safely.
Performthefollowing inspectionspriortousingyourpowerchair:
!Checkforpropertyreinflation.Maintainbutdonotexceed35psi(2.4bar)ineachtyre(ifequippedwithpneumatic
tyres).
!Checkallelectrical connections. Make suretheyare tight and notcorroded.
!Checkall controller connectionsto the powerbase. Make sure they aresecured properly.
!Checkthe brakes. See VIII. “Care and Maintenance.”
!Checkbatterycharge.See VI. “Batteries andCharging.”
NOTE: If you discover a problem, contact your Quantum Rehab Specialist for assistance.

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Weight Limitations
Yourpowerchairisratedforamaximumweightcapacity. Please refertothespecificationstableforthislimit.
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
Ifyourpowerchair is equippedwithpneumatictyres,youshouldcheckorhave theairpressurecheckedregularly. Proper
inflationpressureswillprolongthelifeofyourtyresand help ensure the smooth operation of yourpowerchair.
WARNING! It is important that 35 psi (2.4 bar) 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 35 psi (2.4 bar) 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.
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.
Incline Information
Moreandmorebuildingshaverampswithspecifieddegreesofinclination,designedforeasyandsafeaccess.Someramps
mayhaveturningswitchbacks(180-degreeturns)thatrequireyouto have good cornering skills on yourpowerchair.
!Proceedwithextreme caution as youapproach the downgrade ofa ramp or otherincline.
!Takewideswingswithyourpowerchair’sfrontwheelsaroundany tightcorners.Ifyoudothat,thepowerchair’srear
wheelswillfollowawidearc, not cut the cornershort,andnotbumpinto or get hung uponanyrailingcorners.
!When driving down a ramp, keep the power chair’s speed adjustment set to the slowest speed setting to ensure a
safelycontrolleddescent.SeeVII.“Operation.”
!Avoidsudden stops and starts.
Whenclimbinganincline,trytokeepyourpowerchairmoving.Ifyoumuststop,startupagainslowlyandthenaccelerate
cautiously.Whendriving down anincline,set your powerchairto the slowestsettingand drive in theforward direction
only. If your power chair starts to move down the incline faster than you anticipated or desired, allow it to come to a
completestopbyreleasingthejoystick,thenpushthejoystickforwardslightlytoensureasafelycontrolleddescent.
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.
Mosthandicappublic access rampsare required tohave a maximumslope of 8.7% (5°).Therefore, Pride recommends
thatthemaximumslopeofaninclineyouattempttosafelyascendordescendonyourpowerchairdoesnotexceed8.7%
(5°). Seefigure 1.
WARNING! 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
Yourpowerchair is equipped with two powerfulbrakesystems:
1. Regenerative — uses electricity to rapidly slow the vehicle when the joystick returns to the centre/stop position.
2. DiscParkBrake— activatesmechanicallyafterregenerativebrakingslowsthevehicle tonearstop,orwhenpoweris
removedfromthesystemforanyreason.
Cornering Information
Whileyourpowerchairisequippedwithfourcasterwheels,excessivelyhighcorneringspeedscanstillcreatethepossibil-
ityoftipping.Factors whichaffectthepossibilityoftippinginclude,but arenotlimitedto:corneringspeed,steeringangle
(howsharplyyouareturning),unevenroadsurfaces,inclinedroad surfaces, riding from an area of lowtractiontoanarea
ofhightraction (such as passingfroma grassy areatoa paved area –especially at high speedwhileturning), and abrupt
directionalchanges.High cornering speedsare not recommended.If you feelthat you may tipover 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! 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.
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.
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Freewheel Mode
Yourpowerchairisequippedwithtwo manualfreewheelleverstoallowformanualmaneuverabilitybyatrainedattendant.
Formoreinformationabouthowtoplaceyourpowerchair intoandoutoffreewheelmode,see III.“YourPowerChair.”
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.
Outdoor Driving Surfaces
Yourpowerchairisdesignedtoprovideoptimumstabilityundernormaldrivingconditions—dry,levelsurfacescomposed
ofconcrete,blacktop, ortarmac.However,Priderecognisesthattherewillbetimeswhenyouwillencounterothersurface
types.Forthis reason, yourpower chair is designedto perform admirablyon packed soil, grass,and gravel. Feelfreeto
useyourpower chair safelyon lawns and inpark areas.
!Reduceyourpowerchair’sspeedwhendrivingonuneventerrainand/orsoftsurfaces.
!Avoidtallgrassthatcan entangletherunninggear.
!Avoidloosely packed gravel andsand.
!Ifyoufeelunsureaboutadrivingsurface,avoidthatsurface.
Stationary Obstacles (Steps, Kerbs, etc.)
Proceedwith extreme cautionwhen drivingnear raised surfaces,unprotected ledgesand/or drop-offs (kerbs,porches,
stairs,etc.).Thecorrectmethod for approaching akerbisillustratedin figure 2.
WARNING! 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.
WARNING! Do not attempt to have your power chair proceed rearwards down any step, kerb, or
other obstacle. This may cause the power chair to tip and cause personal injury.
Figure 2. Correct Kerb Approach Figure 3. Incorrect Kerb Approach
Stairs and Escalators
Powerchairs are not designedto travel upor down stairsor escalators.Always use alift.
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.