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Quantum Dynamo

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I I I . Y O U R P O W E R C H A I R

SPECIFICATIONS

Suspension:

Limited Suspension

Drive Wheels:

10 in., pneumatic, center-mounted (solid tires are optional)

Caster Wheels:

8 in., solid, rear articulating

Anti-tip Wheels:

6 in., solid, front mounted

Maximum Speed:*

Up to 4 mph

Brakes:

“Intelligent Braking” electronic regenerative, disc park brake

Ground Clearance:

2 in.

Turning Radius:

17 in.

Overall Size:

Length: 32 in.

Width: 23 in.

Seating Options:

Synergy (standard)

Synergy Manual Tilt (optional)

TRU-Balance Power Positioning Systems (optional)

Drivetrain:

Two motor, mid-wheel

Batteries:

Two 12-volt, U-1 batteries

Range:*

Up to 25 miles

Battery Charger:

4-amp, Onboard

4-amp, Off-board (optional)

Electronics:

50-amp PG VSI Controller (standard)

70-amp PG Remote Plus Controller (optional)

70-amp Dynamic Controller (optional)

70-amp Microdrive Controller (optional)

Weight Capacity:

160 lbs.

200 lbs. with TRU-Balance Power Positioning Systems

Component Weights:

Right power base frame: 33 lbs.

Left power base frame: 33 lbs.

Front battery box: 1.5 lbs.

Rear battery box: 1.5 lbs.

Battery well frame: 13 lbs.

Total power base weight (without batteries): 82 lbs.

Synergy Seat: 44 lbs.

Batteries: 24.5 lbs. each

* Depending on user weight and terrain.

Summary of Contents for Dynamo

Page 1: ...Dynamo 1 800 800 8586 Exeter PA 1 888 570 1113 St Catharines ON www quantumrehab com Owner s Manual ...

Page 2: ...rsonal injury 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 PROHIBITED These actions should be prohibited These actions should not be performed at any time or in any circumstances Performi...

Page 3: ...49 IX WARRANTY 54 C O N T E N T S IMPORTANTNOTICE Attention parents guardians and power chair attendants Please read this manual in its entirety before allowingaminortooperatetheQuantumDynamo Givecloseattentiontoallsafetyguidelines warnings and cautions contained in this manual Neither this manual nor this power chair is intended for use by a minor without the close supervision of a parent guardia...

Page 4: ...l injury and ordamage to the powerchair including voiding 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 renderinoperableorunsafeanyguards shields orothersafetyfeaturesofthisproduct fail refuse orneglecttoinstallany retrofit kits from time to time provided by Pride to enhance or preserve the sa...

Page 5: ...e dedicated to current and potential Pride product owners You willgainaccesstointerviews stories recreationideas dailylivingtips productandfundinginformation andinteractive message boards These message boards invite you to communicate with other Pride customers as well as Pride represen tatives who are available to assist you with any questions or concerns you may have My Quantum Rehab Specialist ...

Page 6: ...d in freewheel 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 Two 2 Battery Configuration T T T T T Terminal Post Connect Red wire to T T T T T with Connect Black wire to T T T T T with Do not remove anti tip wheels PRODUCT SAFETY SYMBOLS Thesymbolsbelowareusedonthepowerchairto...

Page 7: ...le 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 converter or the b...

Page 8: ...keyourtimeandyouwillsoonbeinfullandconfidentcontrolasyoumaneuverthroughdoorways on and off of elevators up and down ramps and over moderate terrain Belowaresomeprecautions tips andothersafetyconsiderationsthatwillhelptheuserbecomeaccustomedtooperating thepowerchairsafely Modifications Pridehasdesignedandengineeredyourpowerchairtoprovidemaximummobilityandutility Awiderangeofaccessories is available...

Page 9: ...NG Inflate your power chair drive tires from a regulated air source with an available pressure gauge Inflating your tires from an unregulated air source could overinflate them resulting in a burst tire and or personal injury Incline Information Moreandmorebuildingshaverampswithspecifieddegreesofinclination designedforeasyandsafeaccess Someramps may have turning switchbacks 180 degree turns that re...

Page 10: ...pe of an incline you attempt to safely ascend or descend on your power chair does not exceed 5 8 7 See figure 1 WARNING Any attempt to climb or descend a slope steeper than 5 8 7 may put your power chair in an unstable position and cause it to tip resulting in personal injury Braking Information Your power chair is equipped with two powerful brake systems Regenerative uses electricity to rapidly s...

Page 11: ...mode seeIII Your Power Chair WARNING Do not use your power chair in freewheel mode without an attendant present Personal injury may result WARNING Do not attempt to personally place your power chair in freewheel mode while seated on it Personal injury may result Ask an attendant for assistance if necessary WARNING Do not place your power chair in freewheel mode while on an incline The chair could ...

Page 12: ... not become caught in elevator doors Lift Elevation Products Ifyouwillbetravelingwithyourpowerchair youmayfinditnecessarytousealift elevationproducttoaidintransporta tion Pride recommends that you closely review the instructions specifications and safety information set forth by the manufacturerofthelift elevationproductbeforeusingthatproduct Motor Vehicle Transport Currently there are no standard...

Page 13: ...elt 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 Transfers Transferring onto and off of your power chair requires a good sense of balance Always have an attendant or healthcare pro fessionalpresentwhilelearningtoprope...

Page 14: ...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 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 preve...

Page 15: ...has been tested and has passed at an immunity level of 20 V m WARNING Be aware that cell phones two way radios laptops and other types of radio transmitters may cause unintended movement of your electrically powered mobility vehicle due to EMI Exercise caution when using any of these items while operating your mobility vehicle and avoid coming into close proximity of radio and TV stations WARNING ...

Page 16: ...ystick controller Thepowerbaseassemblyincludestwodrivewheels 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 5 6 and 7 Figure 5 The Quantum Dynamo ANTI TIP WHEELS ARMREST BODY SHROUD CASTER WHEEL DRIVE WHEEL JOYSTICK CONTROLLER POWER BASE ASSEMBLY SEAT ASSEMBLY FOOT RIGGING FOOT...

Page 17: ...TRU Balance Power Positioning Systems optional Drivetrain Two motor mid wheel Batteries Two 12 volt U 1 batteries Range Up to 25 miles Battery Charger 4 amp Onboard 4 amp Off board optional Electronics 50 amp PG VSI Controller standard 70 amp PG Remote Plus Controller optional 70 amp Dynamic Controller optional 70 amp Microdrive Controller optional Weight Capacity 160 lbs 200 lbs with TRU Balance ...

Page 18: ...e motors are heavily strained e g from excessive loads the main circuit breaker trips to prevent damage to the motors and the electronics Ifthecircuittrips allowthepowerchairto rest forapproximatelyoneminute Then pushinthecircuit breakerbutton turnonthejoystick controller andcontinuenormaloperation Ifthemaincircuitbreakercontinuesto trip repeatedly contact your Quantum Rehab Specialist Charger Pow...

Page 19: ... 6 Power Base RearView ElectronicsTray CONTROLLER CONNECTOR VSI SHOWN MAIN CIRCUIT BREAKER CHARGER POWER CORD RECEPTACLE AMMETER BATTERY CONNECTORS QUICK CONNECTORS FRONT BATTERY BOX REAR BATTERY BOX SEAT MOUNT CONNECTORS MOTOR CONNECTOR Figure 7 Power BaseTopView MOTOR CONNECTOR ...

Page 20: ...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 manual freewheel levers so they are facing the front of the power chair to engage the drive motors drive mode See figure 8 3 Push the manual freewheel levers so they are facing the center of the powe...

Page 21: ...hat the chair does not roll while you are disassembling or assembling it See III Your Power Chair Disassembly Preparation Positionyourpowerchairinalocationwherethereisampleworkingroomonallfoursides Werecommendatleastthree feet of clearance on all sides as the disassembled sections of the power chair take up more space than the assembled unit WARNING Make certain that your power chair is powered of...

Page 22: ...t to the side then lift it straight up to remove it fromthemountingbracket To remove the optional foot platform 1 Liftthefootplatformup 2 Pullthefootplatformout Figure 10 Removing the Seat SEAT POST To remove the battery well frame 1 Disconnect both battery connectors and both motor connectors See figure 7 2 Lift and remove each battery box See figure 12 3 Squeezetogetherthelatchreleaseleversthath...

Page 23: ...rcular notches in the vertical bar facing forward 3 Pivot the front frame top bar toward the power base frame assembly and push the front frame top bar onto the locking mechanism until the two assemblies snap securely into place See figure 14 4 Repeat for the other power base frame assembly WARNING Make certain that the front frame is snapped securely to both the right frame assembly and to the le...

Page 24: ...e opposite leg rest To connect the ontroller Reconnect the controller harness to its connector on the elec tronics tray See figure 6 WARNING Do not place the controller harness so that it can be pinched in the seat frame or the power base frame Figure 16 Connect BatteryWell Frame LOCATING PINS To install the battery boxes 1 Placethefrontbatteryboxintothefrontendofthebatterywell frame NOTE Make cer...

Page 25: ...ngtomakecomfortadjustments metric standard socket set and ratchet adjustablewrench metric standard hex key set thread lock Seat Height and Angle Youcanchangetheseatheightbyeitherraisingorloweringthe four seat posts attached to the seat base WARNING Do not pick up the seat frame by the armrests They are free to pivot and you may lose control of the seat if they do so resulting in personal injury an...

Page 26: ... and a footrest adjustment range of 12 19 in See figure 20 To rotate the ELRs 1 Push in release leverA 2 Rotate the ELRs To adjust the ELR angle 1 Push down release lever B 2 Move the leg rest to the desired angle To adjust the ELR length 1 Remove the two adjustment screws from the side of eachlegrestextension 2 Slide the leg rest up or down to the desired length 3 Reinstallthetwoadjustmentscrews ...

Page 27: ...lltheadjustmentscrews Multi Axis Foot Plate Themulti axisfootplateassemblycanbeinstalledoneither a swing away footrest or an elevating leg rest The multi axis foot plate has four adjustments leg rest length A position B tilt C and angle D See figure 22 To change leg rest length A 1 Remove the hardware 2 Move the leg rest to the desired position 3 Reinstallthehardware To change foot plate position ...

Page 28: ...he nut to secure Controller Position You can position the controller for either left hand or right hand use WARNING Do not place the controller harness so that it can be pinched in the seat frame or the power base frame To change the controller position 1 Turn off the power to the controller 2 Unplug the controller connector s from the power base 3 Cutthewiretie s securingthecontrollerharnesstothe...

Page 29: ...ed 3 pronged adapter to an electrical outlet having 2 pronged plug access Failure to heed could result in personal injury and or property damage Tochargethebatteriesusingtheonboardcharger 1 Position the rear of your power chair close to a standard wall outlet 2 Be certain the controller power is turned off and the freewheel levers are in the engaged position See III Your PowerChair 3 Plug the char...

Page 30: ... only drops as it approaches a full charge When the battery is fully charged the amperage from the charger is nearly at zero This is how the charger maintains a charge but does not overcharge the battery CanIuseadifferentbatterycharger Youshouldusethechargersuppliedwiththepowerchair Itisthesafest mostefficienttooltochargethebatteries Wedo not recommend using other types of chargers e g an automoti...

Page 31: ...fically designed to provide power drain down their charge and then accept a relatively quick recharge AGM and Gel Cell batteries should be charged as often as possible Theydonothavea memory likenickel cadmiumbatteries We work closely with our battery manufacturer to provide a battery that best suits your power chair s specific demands FreshbatteriesarriveregularlyatPrideandarepromptlyshippedwithaf...

Page 32: ... or frozen battery should be warmed for several days prior to recharging Whataboutpublictransportation AGMandGel Cellbatteriesaredesignedforapplicationinpowerchairsandothermobilityvehicles Thesebatteriesare FederalAviationAdministration FAA approved allowingsafetransportationonaircraft buses andtrains asthereisno danger of spillage or leakage We suggest you contact the carrier s ticket counter in ...

Page 33: ...if it is programmed incorrectly or outside of the safe limits as determined by your healthcare professional it can create a dangerous situation Only the power chair manufacturer an autho rized representative of the manufacturer or a trained service technician should program the controller The VSI consists of 1 joystick 2 keypad 3 off boardcharger programming socket 4 actuatorconnector optional 5 c...

Page 34: ...will begin to slowly flash reminding you the batteries need to be charged immediately Speed Profile Keys There are two keys that control either the speed or the profile See figure 27 This depends on how your VSI was programmed Press the speed profile increase key to increase the speed or change the profile Press the speed profile decrease key to decrease the speed or change the profile The speed p...

Page 35: ...er 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 VSI Seefigure26 Ifyouuseanoff boardcharger thechargercurrentshouldnotexceed8amps ContactyourQuantum RehabSpecialistformoreinformation WARNING Only chargers with Neutrik NC3MX plugs should be connected to the off board charger programming socket See your Qu...

Page 36: ...o properly align the connectors can result in damage to the VSI the charger and the connectors Thermal Rollback TheVSIcontrollerisequippedwithathermalrollbackcircuit Thecircuitmonitorsthetemperatureofthecontroller which roughly translates to motor temperature In the event that the VSI controller becomes excessively hot above 140 F motor current amperage is reduced For every degree above 140 the mo...

Page 37: ...epresentative of the manufacturer or a trained service technician should program the controller 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 theelectromagneticbrakesreleaseandallow your p...

Page 38: ...rease power chair speed push the joystick to the left Each time you push the joystick you will decrease the speed setting in the speed setting indicator 5 Once you select the desired speed setting press the mode key once to keep the setting or push the joystick in the forward or reverse direction The chair will re sume operation at the selected speed NOTE We recommend that the first few times you ...

Page 39: ...be charged immediately Off board Charger Programming Socket Theoff boardcharger programmingsocketislocatedonthefrontoftheRemotePlus Ifyouuseanoff boardcharger the charger current should not exceed 8 amps Contact your Quantum Rehab Specialist for more information WARNING Only chargers with Neutrik NC3MX plugs should be connected to the off board charger programming socket See your Quantum Rehab Spe...

Page 40: ...g lights For instance if the first light is flashing rapidly the battery voltage is nearly depleted The table below identifies the individual error codes probable causes and possible solutions If you get one of these error codes contact your Quantum Rehab Specialist FLASHING LIGHTS FLASHING LIGHTS FLASHING LIGHTS FLASHING LIGHTS FLASHING LIGHTS DIAGNOSIS DIAGNOSIS DIAGNOSIS DIAGNOSIS DIAGNOSIS SOL...

Page 41: ... or a trained service technician should program the controller Figure 30 Europa Master Remote 1 0 1 2 3 4 WARNING If your power chair begins to move in an unexpected manner immediately release the joystick Unless the joystick is damaged this action should stop your power chair Out Of Neutral At Power Up YourpowerchairjoystickisequippedwithOutOfNeutralAtPowerUp OONAPU Ifyoupowerupthesystemandthe jo...

Page 42: ...netic key supplied with your power chair If you lose this key contact your Quantum Rehab Specialist Toenablethelockoutsystem 1 Holdthemagnetickeyonornearthekeysymbol Thesystemwillbeepandautomaticallyturnoff NOTE None of the remote lights should be lit 2 Presstheon offkeytoturnonthepowerchair Thekeysymbolwillflash butyouwillnotbeabletodriveyourpower chair Thismeansthatitisstilllocked 3 Holdthemagne...

Page 43: ...ppedwithpoweraccessoriessuchasapowerseatorpowerelevatinglegrests youcanoperate themthroughtheremotekeypad ContactyourQuantumRehabSpecialistforinformationonhowtooperatetheseacces sories Remote Status Light This light will flash if there is an internal Dynamic DX Remote fault or if an OONAPU fault has occurred See Out Of NeutralAt Power Up Horn Key The horn key activates the horn Battery Saver Featu...

Page 44: ...rwiring Leftparkbrakefault Checkmotor brakewiring Rightparkbrakefault Checkmotor brakewiring Lowbatteryfault Checkthatthebatterywiringissecure Overvoltagefault Checkthatthebatterywiringissecure CANLfault SeeyourQuantumRehabSpecialist CANAfault SeeyourQuantumRehabSpecialist Stalltimeout Turnuniton thenoff Modulemismatch SeeyourQuantumRehabSpecialist NOTE You must turn the controller off and then on...

Page 45: ...ING The controller program can affect speed acceleration deceleration and braking If it is programmed incorrectly or outside of the safe limits as determined by your healthcare professional it can create a dangerous situation Only the power chair manufacturer an authorized representative of the manufacturer or a trained service technician should program the controller The Microdrive controller con...

Page 46: ...al system Red yellow and green lights lit Batteries charged controller and electrical system OK Red and yellow lights lit Charge batteries if possible controller and electrical system OK Red lights only lit or slow flash Charge batteries as soon as possible controller and electrical system OK Rapid flash of lights Indicates a fault in the controller or the electrical system See Error Codes Ripple ...

Page 47: ...l jacks on the joy stick interface module mode and power The switches can work in conjunctionwithorinreplacementofswitchesonthejoystick Horn Toggle The horn toggle disables the horn key on the controller Speed Toggle Thespeedtoggledisablesthespeadadjustmentdialonthecontroller Mode Toggle The mode toggle disables the mode switch on the controller Power Toggle Thepowertoggledisablestheon offswitchon...

Page 48: ...tions Ifyougetoneoftheseerrorcodes contactyourQuantumRehabSpecialist Speed Adjustment The Microdrive controller provides a speed control knob to control the speed of the power chair To change the speed 1 Use the on off switch to power on the chair and the controller 2 To increase your speed turn the speed control knob clockwise 3 To decrease your speed turn the speed control knob counterclockwise ...

Page 49: ...fore using your power chair again 4 If any inconsistencies are found take your power chair to your Quantum Rehab Specialist 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 and 122 F In extremely cold temperatures the batteries may freeze The specific temperature at which they freeze de...

Page 50: ...r proper tire inflation There should be 35 psi 2 4 bar in each tire If a tire does not hold air see your QuantumRehabSpecialistforreplacementofthetube Calibratethejoystickifanoticeabledifferenceinperformanceisdetectedorifthejoystickdoesnotoperateproperly To calibrate the joystick power off the unit place the joystick in the neutral position and power the unit back on If aproblemstillexistswithyour...

Page 51: ...heelassembly Replacementtires tubes andwheelassembliesarereadilyavailablethrough yourQuantumRehabSpecialist WARNING To avoid possible injury be sure that the controller s power is turned off and the power chair is not in freewheel mode before performing this procedure WARNING Completely deflate the tire before attempting repair Follow these easy steps for a quick and safe repair for both pneumatic...

Page 52: ...onnector from the power base 4 Remove the seat 5 Liftofftheshroud 6 Unplug the battery quick connectors from the power base 7 Remove the old batteries 8 Disconnectthewiringharnessesfromthebatteries 9 Connect the wiring harness to the new batteries WARNING Make sure you tighten the fasteners so that the connections are secure 10 Place the new batteries into the battery well on the power base 11 Plu...

Page 53: ... battery connections If the above conditions prove normal you can load test the batteries with a battery load tester These testers are available atautomotivepartsstores Disconnectbothbatteriesbeforeloadtestingandfollowthedirectionsthatcomewiththeload tester If either one of the batteries fails the load test replace both of them If your power chair still does not power up contactyourQuantumRehabSpe...

Page 54: ...ounting brackets 18 MONTH LIMITED WARRANTY Foreighteen 18 monthsfromthedateofpurchase Pridewillrepairorreplaceatouroptiontotheoriginalpurchaser free of charge any of the following parts found upon examination by an authorized representative of Pride to be defective in materialand orworkmanship Motor gearboxassembly Power seat actuator ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY For one 1 year from the date of purch...

Page 55: ...y use is not covered SERVICE CHECKS AND WARRANTY SERVICE Warranty service must be performed by a Quantum Rehab Specialist Do not return faulty parts to Pride without prior writtenauthorization Alltransportationcostsandshippingdamageincurredwhilesubmittingpartsforrepairorreplacement aretheresponsibilityofthepurchaser Failuretofollowtheinstructions warnings andnotesintheowner smanualandthoselocatedo...

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Page 59: ... The following checkmarks indicate that it has been test driven and inspected QualityControl QuantumDynamo Pride keeps a more detailed report on file at the factory Date Inspected Inspector Controller FitandFinish Serial Performance Inclusionof all Parts Model ______________ Serial ______________ 1 In Quality Dynamo ...

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