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Quantum Dynamo ATS RevE/May03

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WARNING! Before transferring, position yourself as far back as possible in the power chair seat to prevent the
power chair from tipping forward during transfer and causing injury.

WARNING! Avoid using your armrests for weight bearing purposes. Such use may cause the power chair to tip
and cause personal injury.

WARNING! Avoid putting all of your weight on the footrest. Such use may cause the power chair to tip and
cause personal injury.

Positioning Belts

Your authorized Pride provider, therapist(s), and other healthcare professionals are responsible for determining your require-
ment for a positioning belt in order to operate your power chair safely.

WARNING!  If you require a positioning belt to safely operate your power chair, make sure it is fastened se-
curely. Serious personal injury may result if you fall from the power chair.

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. Anyone traveling in a vehicle should be properly belted into seats
approved by the vehicle manufacturer.

WARNING! Do not sit on your power chair while it is in a moving vehicle. Personal injury and/or property
damage may result.

WARNING! Always be sure your power chair and its batteries are properly secured when it is being transported.
Failure to do so may result in personal injury and/or damage to your power chair.

Inclement Weather Precautions

WARNING! Pride recommends that you do not operate your power chair in icy or slippery conditions or on
salted surfaces (i.e., walks or roads). Such use may adversely affect the performance and safety of your power
chair, resulting in an accident and personal injury.

WARNING! Do not expose 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 your power chair if it has been exposed to mois-
ture until it has dried thoroughly.

Reaching and Bending

Never reach, lean, or bend while driving your power chair. If it is absolutely necessary to reach, lean, or bend while seated on
your power chair, it is important to maintain a stable center of gravity and keep the power chair from tipping. Pride recom-
mends that the power chair user determine his/her personal limitations and practice bending and reaching in the presence of
a qualified heatlthcare 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. Movements such as these may change your center of gravity and the weight distribution
of the power chair. This may cause your power chair to tip, possibly resulting in personal injury. Keep your
hands away from the tires when driving.

Batteries

In addition to following the warnings  below, be sure to comply with all other battery handling information. For more information
about your power chair’s batteries, see “Batteries and Charging.”

WARNING! Power chair batteries are heavy. See specifications table. If you are unable to lift that much weight,
be sure to get help. Lifting beyond your capacity can result in personal injury.

WARNING! Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds.  Wash hands
after handling.

WARNING! Always protect the batteries from freezing and never charge a frozen battery. Charging a frozen
battery may result in personal injury and/or damage to the battery.

SAFETY

Summary of Contents for Dynamo ATS

Page 1: ...Exeter PA St Catharines ON www quantumrehab com Owner s Manual Dynamo ATS ATTENTION Please read the content of your owner s manual before operating your power chair ...

Page 2: ...resulting from any person s failure to follow the warnings cautions and instructions in this owner s manual Pride is not responsible for injuries and or damage resulting from any person s failure to exercise good judgement and or common sense The symbols below are used throughout this owner s manual to identify warnings cautions and notes It is very important for you to read and understand them co...

Page 3: ...EQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS FAQ 26 DISASSEMBLY 28 ASSEMBLY 30 CARE AND MAINTENANCE 32 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 32 TEMPERATURE 32 GENERAL GUIDELINES 32 STORAGE 33 CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS 33 TIRES AND TUBES 33 BATTERY REPLACEMENT 34 MOTOR BRUSHES 34 CORRECTIVE MAINTENANCE 35 WHEN TO SEE YOUR AUTHORIZED PRIDE PROVIDER FOR SERVICE 35 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 36 WARRANTY 37 IMPORTANT NOTICE Attention parents guardia...

Page 4: ...ew power chair and about the service you receive from your authorized Pride provider Please notify us of any change of address so we can keep you apprised of important information regarding safety new products and new options that can increase your ability to use and enjoy your power chair Please feel free to write or e mail us at the address below Pride Mobility Products Corporation Attn Customer...

Page 5: ...come accustomed to operating the power chair safely Modifications Pride has designed and engineered your power chair to provide maximum mobility and utility A wide range of accessories is available from your authorized Pride provider to further customize your power chair to better suit your needs and or prefer ences However under no circumstances should you modify add remove or disable any feature...

Page 6: ...ower chair moving If you must stop start up again slowly and then accelerate cautiously When driving down an incline set your power chair to the slowest setting and drive in the forward direction only If your power chair starts to move down the incline faster than you anticipated or desired allow it to come to a complete stop by releasing the joystick then push the joystick forward slightly to ens...

Page 7: ...r power chair is designed to provide optimum stability under normal driving conditions dry level surfaces composed of concrete blacktop or asphalt However Pride recognizes that there will be times when you will encounter other surface types For this reason your power chair is designed to perform admirably on packed soil grass and gravel Feel free to use your power chair safely on lawns and in park...

Page 8: ...ratory tests performed by the Food and Drug Administration FDA have shown that radio waves can cause unintended motion of electric mobility vehicles Radio waves are a form of electromagnetic energy EM When EM adversely affects the operation of an electronic device it is called Electromagnetic Interference EMI or Radio Frequency Interference RFI For more information see III EMI RFI Lift Elevation P...

Page 9: ...ch use may adversely affect the performance and safety of your power chair resulting in an accident and personal injury WARNING Do not expose 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 your power chair if it has been exposed to mois ture until it has dried thoroughly Reaching and Bending Never reach lean or be...

Page 10: ...gth of the radio waves l Construction of the power chair l Position of the power chair whether it is on level ground or on a slope l Whether or not the power chair is in motion Preventing Unintended movement WARNING If you anticipate being seated in a stationary position for an extended period of time turn off the power This will prevent unexpected motion from inadvertent joystick contact This wil...

Page 11: ...ection against the common sources of EMI RFI The FDA has also requested or recommended that l Electric mobility vehicle manufacturers clearly label new products with their immunity level or state that the immunity level is not known l The labeling or informational material supplied with new electric mobility vehicles must explain what the immunity level means and warn users about the possibility o...

Page 12: ...er The power base is the heart of your Quantum Dynamo ATS The power base assembly includes two drive wheels two anti tip wheels two rear caster wheels a body shroud four frame assemblies located under the body shroud two battery boxes and the electrical connectors See figures 2 3 and 4 Figure 2 Your Quantum Dynamo ATS ANTI TIP WHEELS ARMRESTS BODY SHROUD CASTER WHEEL DRIVE WHEEL JOYSTICK CONTROLLE...

Page 13: ...ns Synergy Seat standard Versa Tilt optional Drivetrain Two motor mid wheel Batteries Two 12 volt U 1 batteries Range Up to 25 miles Battery Charger 5 amp onboard 5 amp off board optional Electronics Standard 70 amp P G Remote Plus Controller Optional 70 amp Dynamic Controller Weight Capacity 160 lbs Component Weights Seat 44 lbs Front battery and case 26 lbs U 1 Battery 24 5 lbs Rear battery and ...

Page 14: ... 3 Power Base Rear View Electronics Tray JOYSTICK CONTROLLER HARNESS CONNECTOR MAIN CIRCUIT BREAKER BATTERY CHARGER AC POWER RECEPTACLE AMMETER BATTERY CONNECTORS FRONT BATTERY BOX REAR BATTERY BOX SEAT MOUNT CONNECTORS MOTOR CONNECTORS Figure 4 Power Base Top View BATTERY CAUTION LABEL ...

Page 15: ...e figure 3 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 tri...

Page 16: ...st with the one in the seat mount connector and reinsert the T handle ball detent pin for each post COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS Figure 5 Manual Freewheel Levers Figure 6 ATS System ATS SPRING MANUAL FREEWHEEL LEVER LIMITED ACTIVE TRAC SYSTEM Your power chair is equipped with a limited Active Trac System ATS See figure 6 ATS is a suspension system designed to make your power chair traverse different types ...

Page 17: ...o loosen the jam nut 3 Use a 5 32 in hex key to loosen the adjustment screw 4 Turn the screw clockwise to lower the front of the armrest and counterclockwise to raise the front of the armrest 5 Tighten the jam nut to lock the adjustment screw in place To adjust the height of flip up armrests 1 Flip the armrest up and out of the way See figure 9 2 Use a 7 16 in wrench to loosen the jam nut 3 Use a ...

Page 18: ...ing for most Quantum Dynamo ATS users However you may encounter situations where you may need to adjust the anti tip wheels For instance if you drive your power chair on sur faces such as deep pile carpeting you may notice that the anti tip wheels have a tendency to drag on the carpet In this case you may need to raise the anti tip wheels If you drive your power chair primarily on smooth surfaces ...

Page 19: ...nctions and the condition of your electrical system Also it may be used to control some optional systems such as power elevating seats and lights The Remote Plus is a modular electronic control system The electronics necessary to operate the power chair are contained in several modules located on different parts of your power chair The Remote Plus system consists of the following components n mast...

Page 20: ...n off You can also turn off the selected indicator by pressing the opposite indicator key or the hazard key Light Key The light key turns headlights taillights on and off independent of other indicators Hazard Key The hazard key toggles both right and left indicators at the same time You can only cancel this by pressing the hazard key again Battery Condition Meter The battery condition meter is lo...

Page 21: ...orized Pride provider for information on how to operate these accesso ries Off board Charger Programming Socket You may use an off board charger to charge the power chair batteries through the 3 pin socket located on the front of the controller See figure 14a The socket may also be used for reprogramming the controller by using a Penny Giles Program mer should this be necessary If you use an off b...

Page 22: ...provider FLASHING DIAGNOSIS SOLUTION LIGHTS 10 High Battery Voltage Check batteries 9 Solenoid Brake Fault Check motor brake wiring 8 Possible Controller Fault See authorized Pride provider 7 Possible Joystick Fault See authorized Pride provider 6 Inhibit Active Unplug charger Check connections 5 Right Motor Wiring Fault Check right motor wiring 4 Right Motor Disconnected Check right motor wiring ...

Page 23: ... will use to control your power chair See figure 16 On Off Key The on off key toggles the system power on and off WARNING Unless faced with an emergency situation do not use the on off key to stop the chair This will cause the power chair to stop abruptly WARNING Always turn the power off when you are sta tionary to prevent unexpected movement NOTE If the joystick is not in the neutral center posi...

Page 24: ...ove the joystick right to increase the drive mode program 3 Move the joystick left to decrease the drive mode program 4 Press the drive mode select key Drive Mode and Actuator Display also Remote Status Display This is a seven segment light that displays the drive program It also displays a drive inhibit and actuator mode if applicable when they occur Actuator Select Keys with Lights If your power...

Page 25: ...ck right motor wiring Left park brake fault Check motor brake wiring Right park brake fault Check motor brake wiring Low battery fault Check that the battery wiring is secure Over voltage fault Check that the battery wiring is secure CANLfault See your authorized Pride provider CANAfault See your authorized Pride provider Stalltimeout Turn unit on then off Modulemismatch See your authorized Pride ...

Page 26: ...e batteries Wait about a minute for the charger to warm up The ammeter may move up to as high as 5 5 amps then gradually move back down to 0 amps as it charges 5 We recommend you charge the batteries for 8 to 14 hours As the batteries charge the ammeter needle will slowly drop to zero When the batteries are fully charged the needle will vibrate on or about the zero mark on the meter scale 6 When t...

Page 27: ... hills or curves More often you are presented with hills sidewalk cracks uneven and loosely packed surfaces and curves All of these factors affect the distance or running time per battery charge The following are a few suggestions for obtaining the maximum range per charge l Always charge the batteries fully prior to your trip l Maintain 30 35 psi in pneumatic drive tires l Plan your trip in advan...

Page 28: ... or frozen battery should be warmed for several days prior to recharging NOTE If you are storing your power chair for an extended period of time you may wish to block the unit up off of the ground with several boards under the frame This keeps the tires off of the ground and prevents the possibility of flat spots developing on the tread area of the tires WHAT ABOUT PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION If you int...

Page 29: ...amo ATS 1 Remove the four 4 T handle ball detent pins securing the Versa Seat to the power base 2 Allow the Versa Seat to rest on the seat mount connectors 3 Lift the Versa Seat directly up See figure 18 You may find it necessary to rock the seat gently from side to side to free the seat posts from the seat mount connectors WARNING Do not pick up the seat frame by the armrests They may be free to ...

Page 30: ...the latching mechanism releases 4 Keep pulling upward until the locating pin on the bottom of that side of the front frame releases from its slot in the power base frame assembly 5 Carefully let the power base frame assembly tilt to a resting position 6 Repeat for the other power base frame assembly Figure 20 Removing Battery Boxes Figure 22 Removing Front Frame Figure 21 Removing Battery Well ASS...

Page 31: ...iring harnesses or cables are pinched between the battery or the motor controller box and the frame 3 Connect the battery boxes Use the battery connection label for a reference See figure 4 4 Reconnect the left and right motor connectors Be certain to match the left connector to the left motor and the right connector to the right motor The connectors are labeled left and right See figure 4 INSTALL...

Page 32: ...on GENERAL GUIDELINES l Avoid knocking or bumping the controller especially the joystick l Avoid prolonged exposure of your power chair to extreme conditions such as heat cold or moisture l Keep the controller clean l Check all connections on the electronics tray at the rear of the power base to ensure that they are all tight and secured properly l When the battery condition meter is completely li...

Page 33: ...for drive tire wear See an authorized Pride provider for repair l Check the rear casters for wear Replace as necessary l Check the rear forks for damage or fluttering which indicates that they may need to be adjusted or the bearings may need to be replaced See an authorized Pride provider for repair l Keep your power chair clean and free of foreign material such as hair food drink etc YEARLY CHECK...

Page 34: ...tion is secure 9 Connect the black battery wire to the negative terminal Make sure you tighten the nuts and bolts so that the connection is secure Place the rubber covers over the terminals 10 Place the top cover back onto the bottom cover 11 Fasten the straps and make sure the connection is secure Place the battery box aside 12 For the second battery repeat steps 3 11 13 Make sure that the batter...

Page 35: ...t if necessary l 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 automotive parts stores Disconnect both batteries before load testing and follow the directions that came with the load tester If either one of the batteries fails the load test replace both of them If your Quantum Dynamo ATS ...

Page 36: ...igure 30 WALKER HOLDER The removable walker holder is mounted to the back of the seat by means of an accessory bracket It can hold a standard size walker See figure 31 CANE AND CRUTCH HOLDER The removable cane and crutch holder is mounted to the back of the seat by means of an accessory bracket See figure 32 REAR BASKET The rear basket is mounted to the accessory bracket It has a handle that you c...

Page 37: ... and are not warranted l Brake One year warranty for the electrical function of the brake Brake pads are a wear item and are not warranted SIX MONTH LIMITED WARRANTY For six 6 months from date of purchase Pride will repair or replace at our option to the original purchaser free of charge any of the following parts found upon examination by an authorized representative of Pride to be defective in m...

Page 38: ...xtent permitted by law Any and all implied warranties are excluded This is the exclusive remedy Liabilities for consequential damages under any and all warranties are excluded Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or do not allow the exclusion of limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you This war...

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Page 40: ...following check marks indicate that it has been test driven and inspected Quality Control Quantum Dynamo ATS Pride keeps a more detailed report on file at the factory Date Inspected Inspector Controller Fit and Finish Serial Performance Inclusion of all Parts Model ______________ Serial ______________ 1 In Quality Control ...

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