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Q6 Edge HD

www.pridemobility.com

REAR BATTERY

QUICK RELEASE
BATTERY CONNECTORS

V I I . C A R E A N D M A I N T E N A N C E

Figure 24. Battery Installation

BATTERY WIRING DIAGRAM LABEL

FRONT COVER

To replace the batteries:

1. Turn off the power to the controller.

2. Make sure that the power chair is in drive mode. See III. “Your Power Chair.”

3. Remove the front cover by squeezing the release handles

(see figure 24)

and lifting the foot platform bracket

up and away from the power base.

4. Disconnect the quick release battery connectors.

See figure 6.

5. Remove the batteries.

6. Disconnect the battery harness from each battery.

7. Connect the battery harness to the new front battery according to the battery wiring diagram.

See figure 24.

WARNING! Make sure you tighten the fasteners so that the connections are secure.

8. Connect the battery harness to the new rear battery according to the battery wiring diagram.

See figure 24.

9. Install the new batteries and connect the quick release battery connectors.

10. Reinstall the front cover and foot platform.

11. Charge the batteries. See VI. “Batteries and Charging.”

RELEASE HANDLES

FRONT BATTERY

Summary of Contents for Quantum Q6 Edge

Page 1: ...QUANTUM Q6 Edge HD ...

Page 2: ...HIBITED These actions are prohibited These actions should not be performed at any time or in any circumstances Performing a prohibited action can cause personal injury and or equipment damage On the product this icon is represented as a black symbol with a red circle and red slash INTENDED USE The intended use of the Pride Mobility Products device is to provide mobility to persons limited to a sea...

Page 3: ...Q6 Edge HD www pridemobility com 3 I INTRODUCTION 4 II SAFETY 5 III YOUR POWER CHAIR 17 IV ASSEMBLY 21 V COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS 25 VI BATTERIES AND CHARGING 31 VII CARE AND MAINTENANCE 35 C O N T E N T S ...

Page 4: ...uct you promise that you will not change alter or modify this product or remove or render inoperable or unsafe any guards shields or other safety features of this product fail refuse or neglect to install any retrofit kits from time to time provided by Pride to enhance or preserve the safe use of this product SHIPPING AND DELIVERY Before using your power chair make sure your delivery is complete a...

Page 5: ... drive tires Maximum seating weight Do not allow unsupervised children to play near the power chair while the batteries are charging Read and follow the information in the owner s manual I I S A F E T Y PRODUCT SAFETY SYMBOLS The symbols below are used on the power chair to identify warnings mandatory actions and prohibited actions It is very important for you to read and understand them completel...

Page 6: ...converter or the battery charger Keep tools and other metal objects away from battery terminals Contact with tools can cause electric shock Use only AGM or Gel Cell batteries to reduce the risk of leakage or explosive conditions Do not mix AGM and Gel Cell batteries Always use batteries of the same type and chemistry Do not use batteries with different amp hour Ah capacities Do not mix old and new...

Page 7: ...reewheel mode Locked and in drive mode Battery Set Configuration Positive Red Terminal Post Negative Black Terminal Post Connect Red wires to Red Positive Terminal Posts Connect Black wires to Black Negative Terminal Posts Indicates electrical shock hazard Place unit on level ground and stand to one side when changing from drive mode to freewheel mode or freewheel mode to drive mode Do not place y...

Page 8: ...for information on proper disposal and recycling of your Pride product and its packaging I I S A F E T Y Class II Equipment Manufactured in Power chair information label Does not meet 7176 19 standards for occupied transport in a motor vehicle Indicates power chair securement points FRONT COVER ...

Page 9: ... confident control as you maneuver through doorways on and off of elevators up and down ramps and over moderate terrain Below are some precautions tips and other safety considerations that will help you become accustomed to oper ating your power chair safely Modifications Pride has designed and engineered your power chair to provide maximum mobility and utility A wide range of accessories is avail...

Page 10: ...9476 Incline Information More and more buildings have ramps with specified degrees of inclination designed for easy and safe access Some ramps may have turning switchbacks 180 degree turns that require you to have good cornering skills on your power chair Proceed with extreme caution as you approach the downgrade of a ramp or other incline Take wide swings with your power chair s front wheels arou...

Page 11: ...the chair to roll uncontrollably on its own Braking Information Your power chair is equipped with two powerful brake systems Regenerative uses electricity to rapidly slow the vehicle when the joystick returns to the center stop position Disc Park Brake activates mechanically after regenerative braking slows the vehicle to near stop or when power is removed from the system for any reason Cornering ...

Page 12: ...stered and non upholstered items on the power chair possibly resulting in skin irritation Exercise caution when using your power chair in extremely hot or cold conditions or when exposing your power chair to direct sunlight for prolonged periods of time Stationary Obstacles Steps Curbs etc Proceed with extreme caution when driving near raised surfaces unprotected ledges and or drop offs curbs porc...

Page 13: ...t forth by the manufacturer of the lift elevation product before using that product WARNING Not all lift systems elevation products are rated for use with an occupied mobility device Pride recommends that you do not remain seated in your power chair when it is being used in connection with any type of lift system elevation product unless That product is rated for occupied use by the manufacturer Y...

Page 14: ...ng information For more information about your power chair s batteries see VI Batteries and Charging MANDATORY Battery posts terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds Wear goggles and gloves when handling batteries and wash hands after handling WARNING Power chair batteries are heavy See specifications table If you are unable to lift that much weight be sure to get help Use...

Page 15: ...e his her personal limitations and practice bending and reaching in the presence of a qualified healthcare professional 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 or if you have to reach over the back of the seat Movements such as these may change your center of gravity and the weight distribution of the power chair ...

Page 16: ...sistance to flammability of the fabric Electromagnetic and Radio Frequency Interference EMI RFI WARNING Laboratory tests have shown that electromagnetic and radio frequency waves can have an adverse effect on the performance of electrically powered mobility vehicles Electromagnetic and Radio Frequency Interference can come from sources such as cellular phones mobile two way radios such as walkie t...

Page 17: ...ee figure 4 Typically the seat assembly includes the armrests seatback and seat base The power base assembly includes two motor brake assemblies two drive wheels four caster wheels two batteries and wiring harnesses See figures 4 5 and 6 Figure 4 The Q6 Edge HD Power Chair SEATBACK CASTER WHEEL JOYSTICK FRONT RIGGING FOOT PLATFORM SHOWN SEAT BASE CONTROLLER CASTER WHEEL ARMREST ARMREST POWER BASE ...

Page 18: ...y one or more wiring harnesses See figure 6 Controller Harness Connector The controller harness connector is where the controller plugs into the power base Each controller uses a different type of harness Regardless of which type of controller is used the harness must be secured to the seat assembly and not allowed to drag on the floor Motor Connectors This is where the controller connects to the ...

Page 19: ...en 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 your power chair to rest for approximately one minute The circuit breaker will reset itself Turn on the controller and continue normal operation If the main circuit breaker continues to trip repeatedly contact yo...

Page 20: ...ve motor disengaged See figure 7 2 Pull up both manual freewheel levers for drive mode drive motor engaged See figure 8 NOTE You must turn off the power before disengaging the drive motors otherwise you may get an error code on the controller To clear this code turn off the controller and place the power chair in drive mode Then turn on the controller The error message should be cleared If it is n...

Page 21: ... making comfort adjustments 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 Provider I V A S S E M ...

Page 22: ...and you may lose control of the seat if they do so To install the seat 1 Tilt the seat back and slide the rear extrusion onto the rear trapeze bar See figure 10 2 Lower the front extrusion onto the front trapeze bar until the seat locks into place 3 Flip the seat latch safety down WARNING Make sure the seat latch safety is flipped down before using your power chair 4 Install the controller and rou...

Page 23: ...nated labeled transit securement points indicated by anchor symbols on the power chair See figure 13 Tighten the straps to sufficiently remove all the slack Never attach tie downs to adjustable moving or removable parts of the power chair such as arm rests front riggings and wheels Position the anchor points for the rear tie down straps directly behind the rear securement points on the power chair...

Page 24: ...24 www pridemobility com Q6 Edge HD I V A S S E M B L Y Figure 14 Unoccupied Transit System Securement Points FRONT OF VEHICLE ...

Page 25: ... N T S COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS After becoming familiar with your power chair s operation you may find the need to make some adjustments to increase your comfort such as seat height and angle armrest width armrest angle and height foot platform height depth and angle and controller position NOTE If your power chair is equipped with a Specialty Seat Synergy Seat or TRU Balance Power Position ing System ...

Page 26: ... Make sure the power chair is in drive mode 3 Unplug the controller connector s from the power base 4 Remove the seat from the power base 5 Remove both extrusions from the bottom of the seat 6 Reposition the extrusions on a different set of mounting holes You must move both extrusions the same number of holes either forward or back wards See figure 16 7 Fasten the extrusions back onto the bottom o...

Page 27: ...wo armrest knobs on each side of the armrest receiver bracket See figure 17 2 Loosen the knobs 3 Slide the armrests in or out to the desired width 4 Tighten the knobs Armrest Angle Adjustment To change the armrest angle 1 Lift the armrest straight up so that it is perpendicu lar to the floor See figure 17 2 Loosen the jam nut 3 Turn the adjusting screw to raise or lower the front of the armrest 4 ...

Page 28: ...the controller position 1 Turn off the power to the controller 2 Unplug the controller connector s from the power base 3 Remove any wire ties securing the controller har ness to the armrest 4 Flip up the armrest so it is perpendicular to the floor 5 Loosen the setscrew on the controller bracket 6 Slide the controller out of the armrest 7 Loosen the setscrew in the other armrest 8 Place the control...

Page 29: ... foot platform bracket and tighten Foot Platform Depth Adjustment You can adjust the depth of the foot platform To adjust the foot platform depth 1 Remove the hardware from the foot platform bracket See figure 19 2 Move the foot platform in or out to the desired depth 3 Reinstall the hardware into the foot platform bracket and tighten Foot Platform Angle Adjustment You can adjust the angle of the ...

Page 30: ...t that can be adjusted for operator comfort See fig ure 20 The positioning belt is designed to support the operator so that he she does not slide down or forward in the seat The positioning belt is not designed for use as a restraining device 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 Anyo...

Page 31: ...ectly into a properly wired standard electrical outlet PROHIBITED Do not allow unsupervised children to play near the power chair while the batteries are charging Pride recommends that you do not charge the batteries while the power chair is occupied MANDATORY Read the battery charging instructions in this manual and in the manual supplied with the battery charger before charging the batteries WAR...

Page 32: ...ow the charger maintains a charge but does not overcharge the battery Can I use a different battery charger You should use the charger supplied with the power chair It is the safest most efficient tool to charge the batteries We do not recommend using other types of chargers e g an automotive battery charger NOTE Your power chair s charger will not operate after the batteries have been discharged ...

Page 33: ...es that are similar in performance Refer to the specifications table for more information regarding the batteries used with your power chair WARNING Corrosive chemicals contained in batteries Use only AGM or Gel Cell batteries to reduce the risk of leakage or explosive conditions Why do my new batteries seem weak Deep cycle batteries employ a much different chemical technology than that used in ca...

Page 34: ...power chair for an extended period fully charge the batteries prior to storage Disconnect the battery harnesses and store the power chair in a warm dry environment Avoid temperature extremes such as freezing and excessively hot conditions and never attempt to charge a frozen battery A cold or frozen battery should be warmed for several days prior to recharging What about public transportation AGM ...

Page 35: ...ontinence should be inspected often for corrosion and electronic components may need to be replaced frequently Temperature Some of the parts of your power chair are susceptible to extreme changes in temperature Always keep your power chair between the temperatures of 18 F 8 C and 122 F 50 C In extremely cold temperatures the batteries may freeze The specific temperature at which they freeze depend...

Page 36: ...to your power chair Do not overtighten any screws Check for proper tire inflation Pneumatic tires should be inflated to the psi bar kPa air pressure rating indi cated on each tire If a tire does not hold air see your Quantum Rehab Provider for replacement of the tube Check the brakes This test should be carried out on a level surface with at least 3 feet 1 meter of clearance around your power chai...

Page 37: ...n the plastic and metal parts of your power chair Avoid using products that may scratch the surface of your power chair If necessary clean your product with an approved disinfectant Make sure the disinfectant is safe for use on your product before application WARNING Follow all safety instructions for the proper use of the disinfectant and or cleaning agent before applying it to your product Failu...

Page 38: ...ocks Battery Replacement A battery wiring diagram is printed on a decal located on the front cover See the specification table for correct battery specifications MANDATORY Battery posts terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds Wear goggles and gloves when handling batteries and wash hands after handling WARNING The batteries in your power chair should only be serviced or r...

Page 39: ...rom the power base 4 Disconnect the quick release battery connectors See figure 6 5 Remove the batteries 6 Disconnect the battery harness from each battery 7 Connect the battery harness to the new front battery according to the battery wiring diagram See figure 24 WARNING Make sure you tighten the fasteners so that the connections are secure 8 Connect the battery harness to the new rear battery ac...

Page 40: ...Does not power up Powers up but does not move Loose seat or seating components Corrective Maintenance If the battery condition meter does not light up when you turn on the power Check the harness connections Make sure they are tight Check the circuit breaker Reset it if necessary Check the battery connections If the above conditions prove normal you can load test the batteries with a battery load ...

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Page 44: ... at the factory Date Inspected Inspector Inclusion of all Parts Joystick Serial Number Controller Serial Number Left Motor Serial Number Right Motor Serial Number Fit and Finish Performance INFMANU4237 Product Serial Quality Control Q6 Edge HD ...

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