Quantum Rehab 1650 Owner'S Manual Download

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Quantum 1650/RevA/Jan04

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

My Quantum Rehab Specialist Is:

Name:_______________________________________________________________________________

Address:_____________________________________________________________________________

Phone Number:________________________________________________________________________

Purchase Date:________________________________________________________________________

NOTE: If you ever lose or misplace your product registration card or your copy of this manual,

SAFETY

WELCOME to Pride Mobility Products Australia Pty. Ltd. (Pride). The power chair you have purchased 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. In addition, your

safety

depends upon you, as well as your provider, caretaker, or healthcare professional in

using good judgement.

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 Specialist.

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, including voiding the

warranty.

PURCHASERS 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

retrofits kits from time to time provided by Pride to enhance or preserve the safe use of this product.

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 Specialist.

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 Australia Pty. Ltd.

21 Healey Road

Dandenong, 3175

Victoria, Australia

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Page 1: ...Owner s Manual 21 Healey Road Dandenong 3175 Victoria Australia www quantumrehab com ACN 088 609 661 ...

Page 2: ...ry component damage or malfunction black symbol on yellow triangle with black border MANDATORY These actions should be performed as specified Failure to perform mandatory actions can cause injury to personnel and or damage to equipment white symbol on blue dot with white border PROHIBITED These actions should be prohibited These actions should not be performed at any time or in any circumstances P...

Page 3: ...AINTENANCE 31 IX OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 37 X WARRANTY 39 T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S This owner s manual is compiled from the latest specifications and product information available at the time of publication We reserve the right to make changes as they become necessary Any changes to our products may causeslightvariationsbetweentheillustrationsandexplanationsinthismanualandtheproductyouhavepurcha...

Page 4: ...pends upon you as well as your provider caretaker or healthcare professional in usinggoodjudgement 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 Specialist Failuretofollowtheinstructionsinthismanualandthose located on yourpowerchaircan lead to personal injury and ordamage to th...

Page 5: ...eewheel mode Place unit on level ground and stand behind or to one side when changing from drive mode to freewheel mode or freewheel mode to drive mode Locked and in drive mode Four 4 Battery Configuration T Terminal Post Connect Red wire to T with Connect Black wire to T with Two 2 Battery Configuration T Terminal Post Connect Red wire to T with Connect Black wire to T with PRODUCT SAFETY SYMBOLS...

Page 6: ...ter whenever possible Maintain and store in a clean and dry condition Removal of grounding prong can create electrical hazard If necessary properly install an approved 3 pronged adapter to an electrical outlet having 2 pronged plug access Failure to heed could result in personal injury and or property damage Prevent personal injury and equipment damage Do not connect an extension cord to the AC DC...

Page 7: ...epractice Simplytakeyourtimeandyouwillsoonbeinfullandconfidentcontrolasyoumaneuverthroughdoorways on and off of lifts up and down ramps and over moderate terrain Belowaresomeprecautions tips andothersafetyconsiderationsthatwillhelptheuserbecomeaccustomedtooperating the power chair safely Modifications Pridehasdesignedandengineeredyourpowerchairtoprovidemaximummobilityandutility Awiderangeofaccesso...

Page 8: ...ccess Someramps may have turning switchbacks 180 degree turns that require you to have good cornering skills on your power chair n Proceed with extreme caution as you approach the downgrade of a ramp or other incline n Takewideswingswithyourpowerchair sfrontwheelsaroundanytightcorners Ifyoudothat thepowerchair srear wheels will follow a wide arc not cut the corner short and not bump into or get hu...

Page 9: ... the possibility of tipping include but are not limited to cornering speed steering angle how sharply you are turning uneven road surfaces inclined road surfaces riding from an area of low traction to an area of high traction such as passing from a grassy area to a paved area especially at high speed while turning andabruptdirectionalchanges Highcorneringspeedsarenotrecommended Ifyoufeelthatyoumay...

Page 10: ...es stairs etc The correct method for approaching a kerb is illustrated in figures 2 and 3 WARNING Do not attempt to have your power chair climb or descend an obstacle that is higher than 10 cm unless you have the assistance of an attendant WARNING Do not attempt to have your power chair proceed rearward down any step kerb or other obstacle This may cause the power chair to tip and cause personal i...

Page 11: ...ngmotorvehicletransport Anyonetravelinginamotorvehicleshouldbeproperlysecuredinhis her seat with seat belts approved by the vehicle manufacturer Make sure to secure or remove the batteries before loading your power chair into a motor vehicle for transport Transfers Transferring onto and off of your power chair requires a goodsenseofbalance Alwayshaveanattendantorhealth care professional present wh...

Page 12: ...r elements should be avoided whenever possible Use extreme care when driving at all times Maintain and store your power chair in a dry and clean condition WARNING Avoid exposing your power chair to any type of moisture at any time rain snow mist or wash Such exposure can damage your power chair Never operate or charge your power chair if it has been exposed to moisture until it has dried thoroughl...

Page 13: ...afe manner Alcohol Thepowerchairusermustexercisecareandcommonsensewhenoperatinghis herpowerchair Thisincludesawareness ofsafetyissueswhileundertheinfluenceofalcohol WARNING Do not operate your power chair while you are under the influence of alcohol as this may impair your ability to operate your power chair in a safe manner Electromagnetic and Radio Frequency Interference EMI RFI Laboratory tests...

Page 14: ...y also have some optional accessories attached to it such as a rear basket a cane and crutch holder or a cup holder See IX Optional Accessories Thepowerbaseassemblyincludestwomotor brakeassemblies twodrivewheels twoanti tipwheels twocasterwheels two batteries and the electrical components CONTROLLER BODY SHROUD ANTI TIP WHEELS DRIVE WHEEL CASTER WHEEL Figure 5 The Quantum 1650 POWERBASE ASSEMBLY S...

Page 15: ...n04 www pridemobility com 15 I I I T H E Q U A N T U M 1 6 5 0 Figure 6 The Quantum 1650 Power Base FOOT PLATFORM SEAT RECEIVER SEAT RECEIVER SEAT RECEIVER SEAT RECEIVER REMOTE PLUS CONNECTOR FREEWHEELLEVER FREEWHEELLEVER ...

Page 16: ...sc park brake Ground Clearance 11 cm Turning Radius 69 cm Overall Size Length 119 cm Width 78 cm Seating Options Synergy Seat standard High Back with headrest Drivetrain Two motor mid wheel Batteries Two 12 volt Group 24 Four 12 volt NF 22 batteries extended range package Range Up to 24 kilometers 32 kilometers with extended range package Battery Charger 8 amp off board Motor Controller 100 amp PG...

Page 17: ...ecurrentwillautomaticallyreturnto100 whenthefusecoolstowithinitsnormaloperatingtemperaturerange Power Module The power module supplies battery power to the motors It is connected to the Remote Plus through a communicationscable Battery Connectors The battery connectors provide a connection between the battery wiring harnesses and the power module Thestandardbatterypackagehastwobatteryconnectors Th...

Page 18: ...and place the power chair in drive mode Then turn on the controller The error message should be cleared If it isn t contact your Quantum Rehab Specialist To engage or disengage the drive motors 1 Locate the levers on the front of the power base See figure 8 2 Push the two levers inward to engage the drive motors drive mode 3 Pull the two levers outward to disengage the drive motors freewheel mode ...

Page 19: ...parked After you release the joystick and your wheels are completely stopped push the manual park brake lever down to engage it See figure 8a To disengage the manual park brake pull the manual park brake lever up See figure 8b WARNING Do not attempt to use either manual park brake levers to stop your power chair Serious injury may result WHEEL WHEEL MOTOR MOTOR MANUALPARKBRAKE MANUALPARKBRAKE Figu...

Page 20: ...amage to the chair To install the seat 1 Lift the seat over the power base 2 Align each seat pin with the corresponding receiver See figure 9 3 Gently allow the seat to slide into each receiver until the seat is at the desired height 4 Insert the ball detent pins into each receiver 5 Install the armrests if necessary See figure 10 6 Loosen the setscrews on the controller mount See figure 13 7 Slid...

Page 21: ...nts Youmayneedthefollowingtomakecomfortadjustments n metric standard socket set and ratchet n adjustablespanner Seat Height and Seat Angle Adjustment The seat is attached to the power base by four seat pins You can change the seat height to one of four positions in 2 5 cm incrementsbyraisingthefrontandrearseatpins Ifyouraiseorloweronlyonesetofseatpins frontorrear youcanalso change the seat base an...

Page 22: ...her side if necessary Armrest Height Adjustment The height of the armrest can be adjusted by sliding the armrest up or down the detent bar using the required tool To adjust the armrest height 1 Rotate the armrest lock lever rearward and remove the armrest from the armrest lock See figure 12 2 Remove the two 2 button head cap screws from the side of the armrest 3 Slide the armrest up or down the de...

Page 23: ...rm to the desired height 3 Reinstallthehardwareintothefootplatformbracket andtighten Foot Platform Angle Youcanadjusttheangleofthefootplatformwithahexkey See figure 14 To adjust the foot platform angle 1 Flip up the foot platform and locate the setscrews 2 Turnthesetscrewscounterclockwisetolower thefront ofthefootplatform 3 Turn the setscrews clockwise to raise the front of the footplatform Heavy ...

Page 24: ... tip wheel height affects handling under acceleration WARNING The higher you raise the anti tip wheels the more you increase your power chair s tendency to tilt forward while decelerating You can compensate for this by having your Quantum Rehab Specialist make a small adjustment to the pre programmed deceleration setting in the controller or by moving the seat assembly farther to the back of your ...

Page 25: ...erty damage PROHIBITED Never use an extension cord to plug in your battery charger Plug the charger directly into a properly wired standard wall outlet Battery Break in Tobreakinnewbatteriesformaximumefficiency 1 Fully recharge any new battery prior to its initial use This brings the battery up to about 90 of its peak performance level 2 Operate your power chair throughout the house and yard Move ...

Page 26: ...g your batteries Do not charge the batteries for more than 24 hours at a charging cycle How can I get maximum range or distance per charge Rarelydoyouhaveanidealdrivingsituationsuchassmooth flat hardterrainwithnowind hills orcurves Moreoftenyou are presented with hills footpath cracks uneven and loosely packed surfaces curves and wind All of these factors will affect the distance or running time p...

Page 27: ...charged whenever possible Batteries that are regularly and deeply discharged infrequently charged or storedwithoutafullchargemaybepermanentlydamaged causingunreliablepowerchairoperationandlimitedbatterylife How should I store my power chair and its batteries If you do not use your power chair regularly we recommend maintaining battery vitality by charging the batteries at least once per week If yo...

Page 28: ...esentative of the manufacturer or a trained service technician should program the controller Remote Plus The Remote Plus consists of the following 1 joystick 2 keypad 3 controllercommunicationscable 4 off boardcharger programmingsocket Joystick Thejoystickcontrolsthedirectionandspeedofyourpower chair When you move the joystick from the neutral cen ter position theelectromagneticbrakesreleaseandall...

Page 29: ...l resume operation at the selected speed NOTE We recommend that the first few times you operate your power chair you have your speed on the slowest setting until you become familiar with your new power chair Horn Key The horn key activates the horn Battery Condition Meter The battery condition meter is a 10 segment illuminated display located in front of the joystick When the lights are on it indi...

Page 30: ...mperature of the motors power module and remote In the event that any of them become excessively hot above 122 F motor voltage is reduced For everydegreeabove122 F thevoltageisreducedby5volts Thisreducesyourpowerchair sspeedandallowstheelectrical componentstocooldown Whenthetemperaturereturnstoasafelevel yourpowerchairresumesitsnormalspeed Remote Plus Error Codes Inadditiontoindicatingthecurrentst...

Page 31: ...power chair again 4 If any inconsistencies are found take your power chair to your Quantum Rehab Specialist Temperature n Some of the parts of your power chair are susceptible to extreme changes in temperature Always keep your power chair between the temperatures of 8 C 18 F and 50 C 122 F n In extremely cold temperatures the batteries may freeze The specific temperature at which they freeze depen...

Page 32: ...uld be 2 4 bar 35 psi in each tyre If a tyre does not hold air see your Quantum Rehab Specialist for replacement of the tube n Calibratethejoystickifanoticeabledifference in performance is detected or if the joystick does not operate properly To calibrate the joystick power off the unit place the joystick in the neutral position and power the unit back on If aproblemstillexistswithyourjoystick spe...

Page 33: ...ng WARNING If you fail to store the unit properly the frame can rust and the electronics can be damaged Cleaning Instructions WARNING Never hose off your power chair or place it in direct contact with water Your power chair has a painted ABS plastic body shroud that allows it to be easily wiped clean with a damp cloth WARNING Never use any chemicals to clean a vinyl seat as they may cause the seat...

Page 34: ...locks Battery Replacement Abattery wiring diagram is printed on a decal located on the battery tray See VI Batteries and Charging for correct batteryspecifications WARNING Prevent injury Do not replace battery when seat is occupied WARNING Battery posts terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds Wear goggles and gloves when handling batteries and wash hands after handling WA...

Page 35: ...d of time The motor brushes are the twocontactslocatedinsidethemotorassemblythatsupply power to the motor They are designed to provide several thousand hours of operation However if the brushes be comedirtywithcarbondepositsorwearout themotorwill run poorly or not at all To inspect or replace the motor brushes 1 Turn off power to the controller 2 Make sure that the power chair is in drive mode See...

Page 36: ... or broken wheel assemblies n Does not power up n Powers up but does not move Corrective Maintenance If the battery condition meter does not light up when you turn on the power n Check the harness connections Make sure they are tight n Check the circuit breaker Reset it if necessary n Check the battery connections If the above conditions prove normal you can load test the batteries with a battery ...

Page 37: ...roved by the vehicle manufacturer I X O P T I O N A L A C C E S S O R I E S To install the positioning belt on a medium and high back seat 1 Remove the rearmost screw that holds the seat hinge to the seat base on both the left and right seat hinges 2 Insert the screw through the supplied washer through the positioning belt and into the seat base for each side of the power chair seat 3 Tightenboths...

Page 38: ...le oxygen tank holder is mounted to the back of the seat by means of the accessory bracket Rear Basket The rear basket is mounted to the accessory bracket It has a handle that you can use when you remove the basket Swing Away Joystick Bracket Thisoptionenablesyoutomovethejoystickfromthefrontofthearmresttothesideofthearmrestwithoutdisconnectingit Dust Cover This sturdy canvas cover helps protect yo...

Page 39: ...nty This guarantee does not extend to those items which may need replacement due to normal wear and tear tyres belts bulbs upholstery plastic shrouds motor brushes fuses and batteries or damage to the product caused by misuseoraccidentforwhichPrideoritsagentcannotbeheldresponsible Thiswarrantydoesnotincludelaboror servicecalls Batteries Batteries are covered by a twelve 12 month warranty from the ...

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Page 43: ..._______ Thank you for making the Quantum 1650 Series your choice in power chairs We have thoroughly inspected your Quantum 1650 The following check marks indicate that it has been tested driven and inspected 1 In Quality QualityControl Quantum1650 FitandFinish Performance Inclusion of all Parts Controller Joystick Serial Power Module Serial ...

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