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I . I N T R O D U C T I O N

SAFETY

WELCOME to Quantum Rehab, a division of Pride Mobility Products (Pride). The power chair you have pur-

chased combines state-of-the-art components with

safety

, comfort, and styling in mind. We are confident that

these design features will provide you with the conveniences you expect during your daily activities. Once you

understand how to

safely

operate and care for your power chair, it should give you years of trouble-free operation

and service.

Read

and

follow

all instructions, warnings, and notes in this manual before attempting to operate your power chair

for the first time. You must also read all instructions, warnings, and notes contained in any supplemental instruc-

tional booklets for the controller, front riggings, and/or seating system that accompanied your power chair before

initial operation. Your

safety

depends upon you, as well as your dealer, caregiver, or healthcare professional in

using good judgment.

If there is any information in this manual which you do not understand, or if you require additional assistance for

setup or operation, please contact your Quantum Rehab Provider.

Failure to follow the instructions in this

manual and those located on your power chair can lead to personal injury and/or damage to the power

chair, and may void the warranty.

PURCHASER’S AGREEMENT

By accepting delivery of this product, 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 as some components may be individually

packaged. If you do not receive a complete delivery, please contact your Quantum Rehab Provider immediately.

Where damage has occurred during transport, either to the packaging or content, please contact the delivery com-

pany responsible.

INFORMATION EXCHANGE

We want to hear your questions, comments, and suggestions about this manual. We would also like to hear about

the safety and reliability of your new power chair, and about the service you received from your Quantum Rehab

Provider.

Please notify us of any change of address, so we can keep you apprised of important information about safety,

new products, and new options that can increase your ability to use and enjoy your power chair. Please feel free

to contact us at the address below:

Pride Mobility Products Corporation

Attn.: Customer Care Department

182 Susquehanna Avenue

Exeter, PA 18643-2694

[email protected]

1-800-424-8205

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.

Summary of Contents for Quantum Rival series

Page 1: ...Including Models Quantum Rival 3S Quantum Rival 3SP and Quantum Rival 3MP QUANTUM Rival Series ...

Page 2: ...ROHIBITED 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 s...

Page 3: ...Rival www pridemobility com 3 I INTRODUCTION 4 II SAFETY 5 III YOUR POWER CHAIR 18 IV COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS 22 V BATTERIES AND CHARGING 28 VI CARE AND MAINTENANCE 32 C O N T E N T S ...

Page 4: ...HASER S AGREEMENT By accepting delivery of this product 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 yo...

Page 5: ...ctions and prohibited actions It is very important for you to read and understand them completely Read and follow the information in the owner s manual Do not allow unsupervised children to play near the power chair while the batteries are charging Maximum seating weight Keep your hands away from the tires when driving Be aware that loose fitting clothing can become caught in drive tires Do not co...

Page 6: ...plug access Corrosive chemicals contained in battery Do not use a cell phone walkie talkie laptop or other radio transmitter while operating EMI RFI This product has been tested and passed at an immunity level of 20 V m Explosive conditions exist Battery posts terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds Wear goggles and gloves when handling batteries and wash hands after hand...

Page 7: ... cause electrical shock Battery Set Configuration Positive Red Terminal Post Negative Black Terminal Post Connect Red wire to Red Positive Terminal Post Connect Black wire to Black Negative Terminal Post Do not use batteries with different amp hour Ah capacities Do not mix old and new batteries Always replace both batteries at the same time Pinch Crush points created during assembly Battery charge...

Page 8: ...roduct and its packaging Unlocked and in freewheel mode Locked and in drive mode 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 power chair in freewheel mode on a decline Do not place power chair in freewheel mode on an incline No step No standing Keep off Class II Equipment ...

Page 9: ...motor vehicle Indicates power chair securement points Indicates electrical shock hazard Indicates flammable material Do not expose to heat sources such as open flame or sparks Do not transport batteries with flammable or combustible items Manufactured in Do not remove anti tips Power chair information label ...

Page 10: ...ice Simply take your time and you will soon be in full and 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...

Page 11: ... 06895 kPa psi x 6 89476 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...

Page 12: ... while seated on it Ask an attendant for assistance if necessary WARNING Pride recommends that you do not disconnect the batteries when the power chair is in freewheel mode as this may interfere with the function of the controller WARNING Do not place your power chair in freewheel mode while on an incline or decline This could cause the chair to roll uncontrollably on its own Braking Information Y...

Page 13: ...l system Maintain and store your power chair in a dry and clean condition WARNING Prolonged exposure to hot or cold conditions may affect the temperature of upholstered and non upholstered items on the power chair possibly resulting in skin irritation Exercise caution when using the power chair in extremely hot or cold conditions or when exposing your power chair to direct sunlight for prolonged p...

Page 14: ...y the manufacturer of the elevator elevation product before using that product WARNING Not all elevator 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 elevator system elevation product unless That product is rated for occupied use by the manufacture...

Page 15: ...battery handling information For more information about your power chair s batteries see V 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...

Page 16: ...ower to the controller Ensure your power chair is not in freewheel mode See III Your Power Chair Turn the caster wheels toward the transfer destination to improve power chair stability during transfer Make sure both armrests are flipped up or removed from your power chair Move the leg rests aside this will help to keep your feet from getting caught on the front rigging during the transfer Reduce t...

Page 17: ...ncy 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 Electromagnetic and Radio Frequency Interference can come from sources such as cellular phones mobile two way radios such as walkie talkies radio stations TV stations amateur radio HAM transmitters wirele...

Page 18: ...5 and 6 Typically the seat assembly includes the armrests seatback and seat base The power base assembly includes two motor brake assemblies two drive wheels two anti tip wheels two caster wheels two batteries and wiring harnesses POWER BASE ASSEMBLY SEAT ASSEMBLY SEATBACK ARMREST CONTROLLER Q LOGIC SHOWN DRIVE WHEEL Figure 5 The Rival JOYSTICK FRONT RIGGINGS SEAT BASE ...

Page 19: ... 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 Next push in the circuit breaker button turn on the controller and continue normal operation If the main circuit breaker continues to trip repeatedly contact your Quantum Rehab Provider The main circuit breaker may be located on either the left or righ...

Page 20: ...day to day operating conditions This unique suspension system helps to harness the motors torque to make smoother transitions in speed during acceleration or deceleration Power Chair Securement Points The power chair may be equipped with four 4 tie down points for the purpose of securing the unoccupied power chair during motor vehicle transport Each tie down point is clearly labeled for this purpo...

Page 21: ...unted on the motors These levers allow you to disengage the drive motors and maneuver the chair manually You can manually push the power chair by the seatback WARNING Do not use the power chair while the drive motors are disengaged Do not disengage the drive motors when the power chair is on an incline or decline as the unit could roll on its own Only engage the freewheel mode when on a level surf...

Page 22: ...d remove it from the 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 Positi...

Page 23: ...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 12 7 Fasten the extrusions back onto the bottom of...

Page 24: ... armrest knobs on each side of the armrest receiver bracket See figure 13 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 13 2 Loosen the jam nut 3 Turn the adjusting screw to raise or lower the front of the armrest 4 Ti...

Page 25: ... secure the controller To change 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 harness 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 o...

Page 26: ... the more you increase your power chair s tendency to tilt backward when accelerating You can compensate for this by having your Quantum Rehab Provider make a small adjustment to the pre programmed acceleration setting in the controller or by adjusting the seat assembly WARNING The anti tip wheels may cause trouble when ascending or descending a curb if they are not adjusted correctly Contact your...

Page 27: ...turer NOTE If your power chair is equipped with an optional seating system please refer to the user manual provided with the seat for instruction on positioning belt installation or contact your Quantum Rehab Provider To adjust the positioning belt 1 Once seated insert the metal tab on one side of the belt into the plastic housing on the opposite side until you hear a click 2 Pull the excess strap...

Page 28: ... the charger directly into a properly wired standard electrical outlet PROHIBITED Do not allow unsupervized 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 t...

Page 29: ...n 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 to nearly zero voltage If this happens call your Quantum Rehab Provider ...

Page 30: ...le batteries that are sealed and maintenance free Both AGM and Gel Cell are deep cycle batteries that are similar in performance 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 car batteries ...

Page 31: ...f you do not plan on using your 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 ...

Page 32: ... Rehab Provider Power chairs that are frequently exposed to sources of water such as incontinence 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 te...

Page 33: ...ntroller from the power base Look for corrosion Contact your Quantum Rehab Provider if necessary Ensure that all parts of the controller system are securely fastened to your power chair Do not overtighten any screws Check for proper tire inflation Each tire should be inflated to the the psi bar kPa air pressure rating indicated on the tire If a tire does not hold air see your Quantum Rehab Provide...

Page 34: ...Use a damp cloth and mild non abrasive cleanser to clean 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 ...

Page 35: ...tery wiring diagram is printed on a decal located on the battery door See figure 20 Refer to the specifications 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 Do not replace battery when seat is occupied WARNING The batteries on y...

Page 36: ... Slide the battery tray backward until you can access and remove the batteries 7 Disconnect the battery wiring harness from each battery 8 Reinstall the battery wiring harness on each new battery Make sure that you connect the red wire to the positive battery terminal and the black wire to the negative battery terminal WARNING Make sure you tighten the fasteners so that the connections are secure ...

Page 37: ...ove 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 tester These testers are available at auto...

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Page 40: ...oduct Serial Quality Control Rival Pride keeps a more detailed report on file at the factory Inclusion of all Parts Joystick Serial Number Controller Serial Number Left Motor Serial Number Right Motor Serial Number Fit and Finish Performance ...

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