Quantum Rehab Vibe, Owner'S Manual

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V I I . C A R E A N D M A I N T E N A N C E
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Your power chair, like any motorised vehicle, requires routine maintenance checks. You can perform some of these checks,
but others require assistance from a Quantum Rehab Specialist. Preventive maintenance is very important. If you follow the
maintenance checks in this section as scheduled, you can help ensure that your power chair gives you years of trouble-free
operation. If you have any doubt as to your power chair’s care or operation, contact your Quantum Rehab Specialist.
Exposure to Water/Dampness
Your power chair, like most electrical equipment, is susceptible to damage from the elements. Avoid damp areas of any kind.
WARNING! Direct exposure to water or dampness could cause your power chair to malfunction
electronically and mechanically. Water can cause electrical components to corrode and the chair’s
frame to rust.
Should your power chair come in contact with water:
1. Dry your power chair as thoroughly as possible with a towel.
2. Allow your power chair to sit in a warm, dry place for 12 hours to allow unseen water to evaporate.
3. Check the joystick operation and the brakes before using your power chair again.
4. If any inconsistencies are found, take your power chair to your Quantum Rehab Specialist.
Temperature
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Some of the parts of your power chair are susceptible to extreme changes in temperature. Always keep your power
chair between the temperatures of -7° C/18° F and 50° C/122° F.
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In extremely cold temperatures the batteries may freeze. The specific temperature at which they freeze depends on a
number of factors, such as battery charge, usage and composition of the batteries (e.g., AGM or Gel-Cell).
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Temperatures above 50° C/122° F may cause your power chair to operate at a reduced speed. This reduced speed
is a safety feature built into the controller that helps prevent damage to the motor and other electrical components. See
VI. “Operation.”
WARNING! Always protect batteries from freezing temperatures and never charge a frozen battery.
This damages the battery and may cause personal injury. Attempting to charge a battery in freezing
conditions does not prevent a battery from freezing.
General Guidelines
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Avoid knocking or bumping the controller, especially the joystick.
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Avoid prolonged exposure of your power chair to extreme conditions, such as heat, cold or moisture.
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Keep the controller clean.
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Check all electronics connectors to ensure that they are all tight and secured properly.
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Make sure the drive tyres are inflated to 2.4 bar (35 psi).
WARNING! Overinflating tyres can cause them to explode and can result in personal injury.
WARNING! Do not use a high pressure hose to inflate your tyres.
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Use a rubber conditioner on the tyre sidewalls to help preserve them.
WARNING! Never use a rubber conditioner on the tread area of the tyres; doing so may make the
tyres slippery and cause your power chair to skid.