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Quest 

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SAFETY REGULATIONS  

 

2GO

ability

 specifically disclaims responsibility for any body injury or property damage 

which  may  occur  during  any  use  which  does  not  comply  with  laws  or  ordinances.  If 

used  correctly,  the 

2GO

ability

  Quest  power  chair  is  an  utmost  safe  and  stable 

product, if the instructions for use as described in this manual are followed. However, 

it is possible when the 

2GO

ability

 Quest power chair is not used correctly, dangerous 

situations may occur.  
 

3.1 General safety regulations 

 

Protect your 

2GO

ability

 Quest power chair by checking it regularly. When a part of 

your Quest power chair is not functioning properly, a dangerous situation could occur.  

 
 

 

Warning:  

You must keep your Quest power chair in a good state to guarantee safe use.  

 
 

3.2 Warnings for safe use 

 
 

 

Warnings

:

  

 

Always operate your power chair with thought, care and safety; 

 

Do not drive into curbs; 

 

Never connect anything to the wheels; 

 

The maximum weight capacity has been indicated on your power chair frame 
label;  

 

Unauthorized modification and or use of parts not supplied by 

2GO

ability

 will 

invalidate the warranty of this power chair and may lead to injury to the user 

and or damage to the power chair; 

 

Before using your power chair, always check if the brakes are working perfectly; 

 

Do not let children play with or on your power chair; 

 

Do not use the power chair when the brakes are not working; 

 

All wheels must be in contact with the floor at all times during use. This will 
ensure the power chair is properly balanced; 

 

Do not turn your power chair suddenly at full speed; 

 

Do not use your power chair when it is damaged or has any malfunction; 

 

Do not attempt to use your power chair on an escalator. Always use an elevator; 

 

Do not carry passengers under any circumstances; 

 

Do not mount or dismount your power chair unless the brake is engaged; 

 

Always make sure that the key switch is set to Off before mounting of 

dismounting your power chair; 
 

Summary of Contents for Quest

Page 1: ...UserManual Quest ...

Page 2: ...he Quest power chair is read carefully The manual contains important information about the safe use and maintenance of your Quest power chair We recommend that you keep this guide it is also your proof of warranty and you will find it useful for referring to it at a later date The safety instructions in this guide are general guidelines that must be seen as broad guidelines Your new 2GOability Que...

Page 3: ...2 Quest Fill out the information on your authorized dealer below Company Address Telephone number Fax number Email address Website ...

Page 4: ... MODE 11 4 4 INDICATORS 12 4 5 LOCKING UNLOCKING THE POWER CHAIR 12 4 6 CONTROL THROUGH TIGHT SPOTS 13 4 7 MOTOR BRAKING SYSTEM 14 4 8 EMI RFI 14 5 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE AND MOUNTING OPTIONS 16 5 1 TECHNICAL INFORMATION 16 5 2 ARMREST ADJUSTMENTS 17 5 3 SEAT ADJUSTMENTS 18 5 4 FOOTPLATE ADJUSTMENTS 19 5 5 JOYSTICK ADJUSTMENTS 19 5 6 DIS ASSEMBLY 21 6 TRANSPORT AND TRANSIT IN CAR 24 7 CARE AND MAINT...

Page 5: ...umber The unique serial number You must have this number when making technical requests or if warranty parts are required 3 Maximum user weight The largest occupant weight allowed for protection of both the Quest power chair and the user 4 Type number This number indicates which model of Quest power chair you have again this is always required when making technical calls 5 Model name The model nam...

Page 6: ...igns and specifications may change without prior notice 2 2 General explanation of the function and possibilities of your power chair The Quest power chair is equipped with multifunction brakes and stable wheels which roll easily The Quest power chair is especially developed so that it can be adjusted to every individual user Your Quest power chair is a medical equipment product and is not a stand...

Page 7: ...rive into curbs Never connect anything to the wheels The maximum weight capacity has been indicated on your power chair frame label Unauthorized modification and or use of parts not supplied by 2GOability will invalidate the warranty of this power chair and may lead to injury to the user and or damage to the power chair Before using your power chair always check if the brakes are working perfectly...

Page 8: ...e making sure that your path is clear and that you are visible to motor traffic Never back up or down a step or curb Never drive your power chair up or down a step or curb that is higher than 3 5 cm Do not drive your power chair in icy or salted conditions Never drive on the roadway except when you must cross the street Never operate your power chair while you are under the influence of alcohol Ne...

Page 9: ... remain depending on the state of the battery charge Pressing the on off button again will turn off the power of your power chair the LEDs will not lit The speed control buttons These buttons provide you with a way to control the maximum speed of your power chair Push the Slower button repeatedly to set your chair s speed to the slowest setting This is indicated by one lit LED section on the speed...

Page 10: ... 10 LEDs are lit continuously there is a full charge on the batteries As you use your power chair and the batteries discharge LEDs in the array will begin to turn off in descending order A single lit red LED indicates the lowest state of operable charge on the batteries The batteries should be charged immediately Control system status indication The joystick LED array is also designed to help you ...

Page 11: ...tch off the control system Disconnect and reconnect all connectors on the wheelchair and the control system to make sure they are mated securely Check the condition of the battery If you can t find the problem see chapter 8 Switch on the control system again and try to drive the wheelchair If the safety circuits operate again switch off and do not try to use the wheelchair Contact your 2GOability ...

Page 12: ...p down the footplate Flip down or replace the armrests Fasten the seatbelt if your power chair is so equipped Getting off your power chair Make certain that the power is turned off and the key is removed Unfasten the seat belt if your chair is equipped with one Flip up the armrests Flip up the footplate Carefully stand and step away from the chair 4 3 Freewheel mode To disengage the brakes and put...

Page 13: ... locked Unlock the control system Maximum speed profile indicator flashes This indicates the speed of the wheelchair is being limited for safety reasons Contact your 2GOability dealer 4 5 Locking unlocking the power chair The VR2 control system can be locked to prevent unauthorized use To lock the power chair While the control system is switched on depress and hold the on off button After one seco...

Page 14: ...f the door opens away from you Use one hand to turn the door knob or to operate the push bar Use your other hand to control the power chair by gently operating the joystick to move your power chair slowly forward Use your arm to push the door gently open Drive through the doorway If it is a self closing door it will close behind you If it is not a self closing door stop your power chair when it is...

Page 15: ...mple down a slope you may notice this when pushing the power chair The power chair will move freely until you reach a certain speed You will then encounter some resistance as the motor brake system is activated 4 8 EMI RFI The rapid development of electronics especially in the area of communications has saturated our environment with electromagnetic radio waves that are emitted by television trans...

Page 16: ...ommunication devices such as cellular phones walkie talkies and CB radios while your power chair is turned on Be aware of any nearby transmitters radio television microwave etc on your intended route and avoid operating your power chair close to any of those transmitters Turn off the power if your power chair is going to be in a stationary position for any length of time Be aware that adding acces...

Page 17: ...he possibilities on your Quest power chair Your power chair is an 2GOability Quest power chair 5 1 Technical information 2GOability Quest power chair Length 84 cm Width 57 cm Front wheels 6 Rear wheels 9 Weight capacity 115 kg Ground clearance 6 35 cm Weight of seat with armrests 10 kg Maximum speed 5 5 km h Battery range 15 km Turning radius 66 cm Battery pack weight 11 kg Weight 52 kg Warning If...

Page 18: ...Armrest angle Lift the armrest up see picture 5 Turn the jam nut counter clockwise to loosen Turn the adjustment bolt using a 5mm Allen wrench to raise or lower the armrest angle Turning the bolt counter clockwise will raise the angle Turning the bolt clockwise will lower the angle Turn until the desired angle is reached Retighten the jam nut by turning it clockwise Picture 5 Jam Nut 14mm Adjustme...

Page 19: ... seat Place a 17mm wrench on the lock nut and insert an 8mm Allen wrench into the bolt Loosen and remove the bolt washer and lock nut noting their placement Set the seat post to one of the two adjustment positions Reinsert the bolt washer and lock nut in the same order you remove them and tighten securely The seat stop must be positioned on the left side of the seat post Remove the two screws two ...

Page 20: ...kwise to decrease the footplate angle When the desired footplate angle is reached retighten the jam nut Footplate height adjustment Remove the front body shroud by lifting it up and off of the power chair base Use a 10mm socket and 4mm Allen wrench to remove the bolts indicated in picture 8 Slide the footplate to the desired height Align the bolt holes in the footplate and the footplate bracket In...

Page 21: ...ck cable to the opposite side of the power chair Flip up the armrest Remove the two bolts connecting the joystick bracket to the armrest see picture 10 Place the joystick bracket on the opposite armrest align the two bolts with the two holes in the armrest and tighten to secure the bracket to the armrest Insert the joystick mount into the joystick bracket and adjust to a comfortable position tight...

Page 22: ... turned off and that the chair is not in freewheel mode before attempting to perform dis assembly Before operating of assembling your power chair be sure to remove the battery deactivate strip and connect the joystick cable the VR2 controller Your power chair will not power up or operate without completing these steps Battery pack Remove the battery pack by pulling up on the handle and remove the ...

Page 23: ...t the seat and align the seat pin with the hole in the seat post receiver see picture 13 Insert the seat into the seat post Push down on the seat to lock into place Move the seat from side to side to make sure it is locked into place For disassembly reverse the assembly process Picture 13 ...

Page 24: ...ent screw to secure the armrest in place For disassembly reverse the assembly process Seat belt installation optional Remove the armrest width adjustment screw from the armrest receiver tube at the bottom rear of the seat frame see picture 14 Insert one of the screws provided with the seat belt through one of the seat belt anchors reinsert the screw into the receiver tube and retighten to secure R...

Page 25: ...e easily transported by car See chapter 5 4 how to disassemble your power chair and see chapter 5 5 assembly for mounting your power chair Tip The backrest can be folded down to minimize the height during transport To transport your power chair Disassemble the seat or fold down the backrest depending on the loading area of the vehicle to be used for transporting your power chair If you have to dis...

Page 26: ...ur power chair Cleaning your power chair Warning Water in any form will cause electronic malfunction or corrosion of the electrical components connections and the chair frame At extremely low temperatures the batteries of your power chair may freeze preventing your power chair form operating At extremely high temperatures your power chair may operate at slower speeds due to the controllers thermal...

Page 27: ...lready shows a full charge This is to condition your new batteries for maximum performance If you are not going to use the power chair for more than a week fully charge the batteries and then disconnect them from the power chair Tip For daily use keep batteries fully charged We recommend that you plug in the off board charger after each use and charge 6 8 hours Operational range Depending on the u...

Page 28: ...socket when the batteries are fully charged Tip The batteries should be fully charged in eight hours A full charge is indicated when the charge LED turns green and all 10 joystick LEDs are lit when the joystick is turned on Alternatively you may charge the battery pack directly Remove the battery pack from the power chair Locate the charger port on the side of the battery pack and swing the cover ...

Page 29: ...in circuit breaker The main circuit breaker is another safety feature incorporated into your power chair This device monitors the amount of current being drawn from the batteries when the chair is in use When the motors are heavily strained and too high a current draw is being placed on the batteries the main circuit breaker will trip and bring your chair to a stop The main circuit breaker is loca...

Page 30: ...battery Check the connections to the battery If the connections are good try charging the battery 2 LEDs The left hand motor has a bad connection Check the connections to the left hand motor 3 LEDs The left hand motor has a short circuit to a battery connection Contact your 2GOability dealer 4 LEDs The right hand motor has a bad connection Check the connections to the right hand motor 5 LEDs The r...

Page 31: ... consumer It is not intended to be used commercially like hiring or institutional use The warranty is limited to defects to materials and possible hidden shortages 2GOability offers a warranty period of 2 years on the complete product except the batteries 6 months Also you can find the warranty periods label on the frame of your Quest power chair See also chapter 1 Tip We recommend the use of only...

Page 32: ...original factory frame number and identification label as described in the manual see chapter 1 The Quest power chair that is described and showed in this manual can differ from your own model in details However all instructions are relevant independent of slightly different details We reserve the right to change the product in this manual without further notice All drawings measures and capacitie...

Page 33: ...se things you can easily do yourself or a friend or family member can help you We highlight below the maintenance you can do yourself Inspection Daily Monthly Yearly Done by Working of the brake X User Checking the reversibility of front wheels X User Cleaning X User Checking the stability of the frame X Retailers Oiling the wheel bearing X Retailers Tip The 2GOability Quest complies with EN 12184...

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