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Quantum Dynamo ATS RevB/Jun04
THE QUANTUM DYNAMO ATS
SEAT AND POWER BASE COMPONENTS
The seating system and the power base consist of the following components. See figures 5, 6, and 6a.
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Controller: This device is used to move the power chair.
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Controller Harness Connector: This is where the joystick harness connects to the electronics tray.
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Armrests: These provide a comfortable place to rest your arms during time spent on your power chair.
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Manual Freewheel Levers: These levers enable you to disengage or engage the motors from or to the gearbox. While
the motors are disengaged, your power chair can be pushed manually.
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Body Shroud: These are the plastic pieces that cover the power base.
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Swing-away Leg Rests: This is where your feet rest during time spent on your power chair.
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Anti-Tip Wheels: These are wheels that allow “slight” or “no” tip while driving. They also allow for 5.08-cm (2-in.) kerb
climbing abilities.
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Drive Wheels: These are the main wheels that move the power chair.
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Rear Caster Wheels: These are the trailing wheels that provide stability.
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Ammetre: This displays the charger’s current output in amps.
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Main Circuit Breaker: This is a safety feature built into your power chair. When the batteries and the motors are heavily
strained (e.g., from excessive loads), the main circuit breaker trips to prevent damage to the motors and the electronics.
If the circuit trips, allow the power chair to “rest” for approximately one minute. Then, push in the circuit breaker button,
turn on the joystick/controller, and continue normal operation. If the main circuit breaker continues to trip repeatedly,
contact your authorised Pride Dealer.
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Battery Charger AC Receptacle: This is where the battery charger lead plugs in when the batteries need to be recharged.
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Battery Connectors: These provide connection between the battery boxes and the electronics tray.
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Motor Connectors: These provide connection between the motors and the electronics tray.
MANUAL PARK BRAKES
Your power chair is equipped with a manual park brake mounted on each drive wheel. The manual park brakes work in
conjunction with the electromagnetic brakes to help prevent your power chair’s wheels from moving when your power chair is
parked. After you release the joystick and your wheels are completely stopped, push the manual park brake lever down to
engage it. See figure 7. To disengage the manual park brake, pull the manual park brake lever up. See figure 7a.
WARNING! Do not attempt to use either manual park brake levers to stop your power chair. Serious injury may
result.
Figure 7a. Manual Park Brake Engaged
Figure 7b. Manual Park Brake Disengaged
WHEEL
WHEEL
MOTOR
MOTOR
MANUAL PARK BRAKE
MANUAL PARK BRAKE
