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THE QUANTUM

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 SECUREMENT SYSTEM MEETS ALL CURRENT REGULATIONS FOR REAR FACING TRANSIT, 

EUROPEAN DIRECTIVES AND ADA/CSA REQUIREMENTS.

INSTALLATION MANUAL

Summary of Contents for QUANTUM

Page 1: ...THE QUANTUM SECUREMENT SYSTEM MEETS ALL CURRENT REGULATIONS FOR REAR FACING TRANSIT EUROPEAN DIRECTIVES AND ADA CSA REQUIREMENTS INSTALLATION MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...STRAINT Q STRAINT logo and QUANTUM are registered trademarks of Q STRAINT Inc Products mentioned herein are for identification pur poses only and may be registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective companies All other brand names trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners ...

Page 3: ... All deviations and alterations from these instructions MUST be reported to both your supervisor and Q STRAINT READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS PRIOR TO INSTALLATION 3 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AND WARNINGS 4 INTRODUCTION 5 COMPLIANCE 5 BUS CONFIGURATIONS 6 AVAILABLE CONFIGURATIONS PART NUMBERS 7 8 SYSTEM DEFINITIONS 9 16 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS 17 OPERATIONAL SEQUENCE 17 VISUAL AND AUDIO SEQUENCE 18 SYSTEM CHECK...

Page 4: ...4 The QUANTUM Securement System MUST be serviced by an experienced and trained technician after every Manual Release Every QUANTUM Securement System Manual Release MUST be reported to both your supervisor and Q STRAINT The QUANTUM Securement System MUST be serviced or replaced after every vehicle collision Replace ALL system components including floor and wall anchorages that were used during a ve...

Page 5: ...lexible rubber on the arms maintain the grip through many seasons of use All this makes the QUANTUM Securement System the 1st of its kind in new innovation bringing one touch self securement in less than 25 seconds to the industry SECURED ON THE ROAD By allowing wheelchair and scooter passengers the independence to board a bus or train and secure themselves at the touch of a button it eliminates o...

Page 6: ...ting Plate 8Floor Mounting Plate 3 Supporting Plates Under Bus Stanchion Support From the Back of Backrest 8Overhead Stanchion Bar 8Stanchion Support 3 Options 8Max 45 Degree from Horizontal 8Backrest 8QUANTUM 1 3 2 BUS WITH TAPPING PLATE BUS WITHOUT TAPPING PLATE ...

Page 7: ...Bolts for Stanchion Bus without Tapping Plate 1 QUANTUM Key and Manual Release Card 1 Installation Manual 1 Use and Care Manual 1 Occupant Placard 1 Driver Placard QUANTUM and Backrest CA Street Side and UK Curbside Left part Q09 0004 1 QUANTUM Base Left Hand 1 Backrest 1 Mounting Plate 2 Supporting Plates Bus without Tapping Plate 1 Occupant Interface 1 Driver Interface Occupant Switch Master Swi...

Page 8: ...ate 1 QUANTUM Key and Manual Release Card 1 Installation Manual 1 Use and Care Manual 1 Occupant Placard 1 Driver Placard 8Wall Backrest US Street Side Left part Q09B002 1 Backrest with Brackets 1 Mounting Plate 2 Supporting Plates Bus without Tapping Plate 1 Combo Occupant Securement Shoulder and Lap Belt with Retractor 4 Bolts for Backrest 2 Bolts for Mounting Plate 2 Bolts for Stanchion Bus wit...

Page 9: ...ight stays on while not in use and once WMD is Secure 3 Docking Block Bumper for Rotational Arm 4 Non Rotational Arm Wall side arm with restraining flexible rubber grip to Secure WMD 5 QUANTUM Body The frame of the QUANTUM Securement System QUANTUM goes into Sleep Mode 30 seconds after the bus is turned OFF 6 Alert Beep not shown Beeps while Arms are in motion and when they encounter an obstacle b...

Page 10: ...WR 2 Backrest Connector 6 BKRST 3 Auxiliary Alarm 10 AUX ALM 4 Park Brake Ignition and Driver Interface Connector 5 DRIVER CNTRL Driver Interface Master Switch and Occupant Switch 5 Optional Occupant Interface Connector 9 ATTND CNTRL 6 Occupant Interface Connector 7 USER CNTRL ...

Page 11: ...floor in the upright position 2 3 4 5 Remove Manual Release Cover by inserting QUANTUM Key or quarter in the slit on the Cover and turning it to the right cover pops out Complete step 3 within 30 seconds after completing step 2 Press the Stroke Out Switch 2 times Both QUANTUM Arms extend fully with Rotational Arm in the vertical position and Non Rotational Arm in the horizontal position When done ...

Page 12: ...rface and Occupant Switch on Driver Interface while a steady Alert Beep is heard Engage Both horizontal Arms move inward to capture the WMD Blinking lights on Marker Light Occupant Interface and Occupant Switch on Driver Interface while a steady Alert Beep is heard Bump Go Vertical Vertical Obstruction Sensors Rotational Arm restarts its function a maximum of 3 times before it goes back to the ori...

Page 13: ...he QUANTUM continues from where it left off to finish function in progress illustrated Secure Position Blinking lights on Marker Light Occupant Interface and Occupant Switch on Driver Interface while a steady Alert Beep is heard Once WMD is Secure lights are solid and Alert Beep is silent Or occupant presses Occupant Interface the Rotational Arm goes back to the Stow Position vertical Blinking lig...

Page 14: ...eady beep to silent Secure After the QUANTUM captures the WMD operator presses the Secure Button Final Squeeze on Driver Interface to secure the WMD in place Both Arms will hold the WMD in place and will continue to maintain their grip throughout the trip Blinking lights on Marker Light Occupant Interface and Occupant Switch on Driver Interface will change to solid lights while Alert Beep goes fro...

Page 15: ...ing commanding movement indicating current status Securing and Releasing the QUANTUM from the Driver Interface Reset Switch Used to reset turn OFF and ON the QUANTUM when power failure occurs when its sequence is disrupted or once obstruction is removed Driver Interface QUANTUM Key with Manual Release Card Key opens the Manual Release Cover on the Rotational Arm Manual Release Card gives quick ins...

Page 16: ...ulder and Lap Belt ONLY for US MUST be installed in conjunction with the QUANTUM Securement System Additional equipment may be purchased from a Q STRAINT authorized dealer Backrest US Supports the occupant s back and neck in case of impact Backrest CA and UK Supports the occupant s back and neck in case of impact Occupant Securement ONLY for US Shoulder and Lap Belt Combo ...

Page 17: ...ge inward to capture the Wheeled Mobility Device WMD 4 Secure Once the QUANTUM has captured the WMD the operator presses the Secure Button on Driver Interface to lock WMD in place The occupant places the Shoulder and Lap Belt over shoulder and hips and buckles ONLY for US Both QUANTUM Arms hold the WMD in place and continue to maintain their grip throughout the trip WMD ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS Pow...

Page 18: ...ng Fast Blinking Fast Blinking Fast ON Solid OFF 2 Repeating Beeps Blinking Fast Blinking Fast Blinking Fast OFF ON Solid OFF OFF ON Solid OFF Solid Light ON Solid OFF OFF ON Solid Beeping Slowly Blinking Slowly Blinking Slowly OFF Blinking Slowly ON Solid OFF Beeping Fast Blinking Fast Blinking Fast Blinking Fast Blinking Fast ON Solid OFF Beeping Steady Blinking Fast Blinking Fast Blinking Fast ...

Page 19: ...ending on the Bus Configuration o Basic Supporting Plates Bus without Tapping Plate The images of the Supporting Plates illustrated in this manual are a representation of the Basic Supporting Plates The Supporting Plates will vary depending on the Bus Configuration Secure Release ON OFF Master Switch Occupant Switch Driver Interface o Driver Interface o Reset Switch o Occupant Interface Backrest a...

Page 20: ...lectrical Panel part QS99066 2 Screws for Electrical Panel Cover part H20004 3 Electrical Panel Cover part QC04084 4 Knock Out Holes 2 1 3 4 2 QUANTUM Key with Manual Release Card part Q5 1301 8Wall 8Wall QUANTUM Street Side US and CA Curbside UK Left part Q09L001 QUANTUM Curbside US and CA Street Side UK Right part Q09R001 MANUAL RELEASE 1 Insert Quantum Key or Quarter in the slit on the Manual R...

Page 21: ...upant Switch Driver Interface Driver Interface Master Switch On Off Occupant Interface part QC12110 Occupant Switch part QC12109 Reset Switch part QC13038 Occupant Interface part QC12108 Backrest and Occupant Securement Shoulder and Lap Belt ONLY for US MUST be installed in conjunction with the QUANTUM Securement System 1 Backrest US Curbside Right part Q09B001 2 Occupant Securement Shoulder and L...

Page 22: ...ighs less than 100 Lbs 33 9 861mm 14 8 376mm 9 8 249mm 27 6 701mm 16 2 411mm 30 4 772mm 6 0 152mm 91mm 3 6 34 4 874mm 7 5 191mm 33 14 842mm QUANTUM Arms width to capture a WMD ranges from 30 762mm maximum to 19 25 488 95mm minimum ...

Page 23: ...acing system 66 1676mm Recommended 48 1219mm ADA 30 762mm ADA 25 6 35mm Max Overhang Flip Up Seats Bus Wall 28 711mm Stowed 38 965mm Fully Extended Top View 30 762mm ADA 38 965mm Fully Extended Bus Wall Flip Up Seat 15 7 399mm 25 6 35mm Max Overhang Front View 33 838mm Side View 56 1422mm Flip Up Seats Not Shown 34 864mm 48 1219mm ADA 66 1676mm Recommended 13 75 349mm 48 1219mm 12 304mm 6 152mm 6 ...

Page 24: ... Secure Release ON OFF Master Switch Occupant Switch Driver Interface Driver Interface Near or on driver s console This however should be determined by the original equipment manufacturer Occupant Interface It should be mounted next to the QUANTUM Securement System on the wall or underneath thin flip up theatre seats The occupant must be able to reach it The images of the Mounting Plate and Suppor...

Page 25: ...0 amps minimum Ratcheting Crimper Wire Strippers Flat Head Screw Driver 3 32 Phillips Screw Driver 2 Large Phillips Screw Slotted Flat Head Large Phillips Screw Slotted Flat Head Stubby Allen Wrench Ball End 1 16 Allen Wrench Ball End 1 8 Allen Wrench Ball End 5 32 Allen Wrench Ball End 3 16 Allen Wrench Ball End 1 4 Allen Wrench Ball End 7 32 ...

Page 26: ...d and Box End 3 8 Spanner Wrench Open End and Box End 7 16 Spanner Wrench Open End and Box End 1 2 Spanner Wrench Open End and Box End 9 16 Spanner Wrench Open End and Box End Adjustable 3 8 Driver Ratchet with 3 Extension Socket Wrench 3 8 Socket Wrench 7 16 Socket Wrench 1 2 Socket Wrench 9 16 3 in 1 Oil Threadlocker Blue Silicone Body Sealant ...

Page 27: ...quick guide for complete installation instructions follow the directions in the Installation Instructions section NOTE Occupant Securement 8 and 9 if applicable 1 2 3 4 5 8 7 4 9 6 WALL FLOOR QUICK INSTALLATION SEQUENCE ...

Page 28: ...rages or any system components into faulty materials such as corroded metal wood plastic or fiberglass panels Vehicle anchor points may require reinforcement The installer or manufacturer is responsible for ensuring anchorages are installed into suitable floor and wall structures Floor and wall strength MUST meet specific regulations standards and applicable performance requirements from local tra...

Page 29: ... forward position QUANTUM and Mounting Plate Mark location then uninstall QUANTUM MUST be near an accessible entrance Fully extend the QUANTUM Arms The Non Rotational Arm when in the maximum arm width of 33 14 842mm from the Rotational Arm cannot be closer to the wall or the thin flip up theatre seats than 0 25 6 35mm Mounting Plate Permanently install Mounting Plate onto floor MUST be mounted ont...

Page 30: ...ge wire to Driver Interface find best routing mark it and run wire to QUANTUM location A 4 Connect a 22 gauge wire to Occupant Interface find best routing mark it and run wire to QUANTUM location A 5 Install the Driver Interface Master Switch and Occupant Switch near or on the driver s console A and connect the switch to the harness 6 Install the Occupant Interface underneath thin flip up theatre ...

Page 31: ...TED COPY UNCONTROLLED ASME Y14 5 2009 Q5 1150 QTM WIRE DIAG BOARD ASSEMBLY DRAWING TITLE THE USE DUPLICATION DISTRIBUTION OR DISCLOSURE OF THIS DATA IN WHOLE OR IN PART FOR PURPOSES OF MANUFACTURING OR PROCUREMENT WITHOUT WRITTEN PERMISSION OF Q STRAINT IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED SCALE 1 1 REFERENCE J12 Power J6 Back Rest J10 Aux Audible Alarm 1 Dashboard 12Vdc Dashboard GND F1 See notes Battery Batt...

Page 32: ...ctor 1 12 PWR on the Electrical Panel D Before proceeding to Step 10 look at Step 11 because Step 11 needs to be completed within 30 seconds after Step 10 is completed 10 With Ignition ON and Parking Brake OFF remove Manual Release Cover by inserting the QUANTUM Key or a quarter into the slit and turning it clockwise to the right cover pops out E This will initiate the Service Mode on the QUANTUM ...

Page 33: ... stand upright on its own G The Alert Beep will stop when the Arms reach their maximum width 13 Remove all wire connections from the QUANTUM Electrical Panel 14 Place the QUANTUM in desired location and mark the 4 corners of the Mounting Plate with an erasable grease pencil to establish the permanent position of the QUANTUM H Make sure the Non Rotational Arm is no more than 25 6 35mm from the wall...

Page 34: ...he marked holes on the floor and clean debris 20 Choose either Option N or Option P for the Mounting Plate installation and follow the steps listed with the chosen option Bus Wall Mounting Plate OPTION N Installing Mounting Plate With Tapping Plate 1 Place Mounting Plate over the drilled holes on the floor and permanently install it by placing Bolts through Mounting Plate floor and secure Bolts wi...

Page 35: ... Use the 4 screws that were removed from the QUANTUM to permanently install Backrest onto the QUANTUM S 24 Connect the Power Source Harness to connector 1 12 PWR Park Brake Ignition and Driver Interface Harness to connector 4 5 DRIVER CNTRL and Occupant Interface Harness to connector 6 7 USER CNTRL on the Electrical Panel T T 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 ...

Page 36: ...e QUANTUM and screw in the 4 screws V Make sure there is no tension with wires running through the Electrical Panel Cover Knock Out Holes 27 Place QUANTUM with Backrest on top of the installed Mounting Plate and align the holes W 28 Place Bolt through a lock washer a washer the QUANTUM Base Mounting Plate and tighten Bolt X to permanently install the QUANTUM onto the Mounting Plate Repeat step 28 ...

Page 37: ...ole s on the Backrest Cover push out the insert s and place a grommet in the hole s opening to protect the wires running through it Z 31 Run the wires through the Knock Out Hole s Place back the Backrest Cover Then place the 2 screws through the lock washer Backrest Cover and tighten AA Make sure there is no tension with wires running through the Backrest Cover Knock Out Holes 32 Place back the Ba...

Page 38: ... one time 35 Before installing the QUANTUM Floor Marker clean the floor installation area with soap and water Make sure the floor is completely dry before installing the Floor Marker 36 Measure and mark the area for the Floor Marker installation Make sure to follow the exact measurements above to ensure the proper securement of the mobility device 37 Peel the protective paper on the backside of th...

Page 39: ...Webbing Guide Backrest and tighten them INSTALLATION 39 For US ONLY use Option FF and follow the steps listed below For Buses without Tapping Plates use Option GG and follow the steps listed on the next page 6 152mm 12 304mm 6 152mm 48 1219mm 5 Slide Webbing all the way through the Guide Slot 6 Place the bottom screw through the lock washer washer Webbing Guide Backrest and tighten it 7 Make sure ...

Page 40: ...ews 4 Insert the Tube Stanchion into the Adjustable Cup Fitting and align the 2 holes with the holes on the Adjustable Cup Fitting 5 Secure it in place by inserting the Sleeve Screw and Nut then tightening it 6 Remove the 2 screws in the Overhead Grab Rail 7 Insert the Tube Stanchion into the Overhead Grab Rail Tube Stanchion may need to be sized and cut to fit 8 Place the Overhead Grab Rail aroun...

Page 41: ...NCE 1 IMAGE Center with Backrest and backup rear facing WMD into the QUANTUM 2 Press the Occupant Interface to Secure Wheeled Mobility Device WMD 3 Aisle side Rotational Arm Deploys and moves from the vertical position to the horizontal position 4 Rotational Arm and Non Rotational Arm Engage and move in to capture WMD 5 Once WMD has been captured operator presses the Secure Button on the Driver In...

Page 42: ...UENCE 6 IMAGE Buckle Occupant Securement System Shoulder and Lap Belt ONLY US Lock wheelchair brakes or power off electric chair ready for transport 7 Releasing Occupant Unbuckle Occupant Securement System Shoulder and Lap Belt ONLY US Unlock wheelchair brakes or power on electric chair 8 Once Rotational Arm is in the Vertical Position WMD is released and ready to exit vehicle Press the Occupant I...

Page 43: ...ons at both ends Occupant Interface is not working Make sure the wire being used is 22 gauge and check wire connections at both ends Occupant Interface is not working Make sure the Master Switch on the Driver Interface is in the ON position The QUANTUM has restarted the same function several times but has not completed the function Make sure there is nothing obstructing the QUANTUM if so remove it...

Page 44: ... 000 Cycle Service Service Date NOTE Schedule service at 9 500 cycles when QUANTUM beeps twice for 1 minute at start up Driver Interface Master Switch LED Light ON Driver Interface Occupant Switch LED Light ON IMAGE WORKING NOT WORKING FIXED COMMENTS Check Bump n Go by pressing Occupant Interface and placing an obstacle in front of the Arm s pathway Do NOT use any body parts as an obstacle Arms at...

Page 45: ...CARE COMMENTS DONE Remove All Debris From Unit ONLY use Soap and Water to Clean the QUANTUM Arm Extensions and Backrest then Rinse and Dry Arms Fully Extended Rub 3 in One Oil on Arm Extensions Do NOT use another brand Press Secure and center PSI scale between QUANTUM Arms Once scale is secured press release Press Occupant Interface and center PSI Scale between QUANTUM Arms Once scale is secured p...

Page 46: ...raying Replace any that have frayed o Inspect entire system to make sure everything is working properly and replace anything that is needed 2 Any deficiencies shall be noted below and rectified before the QUANTUM Securement System is released to the consumer for use 3 If the repairing technician has any issues not covered by this document or is not clear on what corrective action needs to be taken...

Page 47: ... that the QUANTUM needs to be serviced soon The QUANTUM will still be operational Make sure to con tact your authorized Q STRAINT dealer for a service appointment WARNING While in maintenance and service mode ALL safety features are temporarily disable therefore keep hands feet and all body parts away from the QUANTUM Securement System when activated One Cycle From Stow Position to Secure Position...

Page 48: ...or its authorized dealer will at its sole discretion repair or replace the defective component s free of charge This warranty does not cover the cost of assembly or disassembly transportation labor or any other incidental costs involved in the removal of a defective part or the installation of the replacement part Q STRAINT or its authorized dealers reserves the right to inspect the product to ver...

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