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CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Your Q6 Edge VA is a sophisticated power chair. Like any motorized vehicle, it requires routine maintenance

checks. You can perform some of these checks, but others require assistance from your Quantum Rehab Provider.

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 Provider.

WARNING! Do not service the power chair when the seat is occupied.

Your power chair, like most electrical equipment, is susceptible to damage from the elements. Avoid damp areas

of any kind.

WARNING! Direct or prolonged exposure to water or dampness could cause the power

chair to malfunction electronically and mechanically. Water can cause electrical

components to corrode and the chair's frame to rust. Power chairs should be examined

periodically for signs of corrosion caused by water exposure, bodily fluid exposure, or

incontinence. Damaged components should be replaced or treated immediately.

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 a Quantum Rehab Provider. Power chairs that are

frequently exposed to sources of water, such as incontinence, should be inspected often for corrosion and

electronic components may need to be replaced frequently.

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 18°F (-8°C) and 122°F (50°C).

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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 122°F (50°C) 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.

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 connectors to ensure that they are all tight and secured properly. 

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Make sure pneumatic tires are inflated to the psi/bar/kPa air pressure rating indicated on the tire.

WARNING! Make sure your tires are inflated to the psi/bar/kPa air pressure rating indicated on the

tire for pneumatic tires. Do not underinflate or overinflate your tires. Low pressure may result in

loss of control, and overinflated tires may burst. Overinflating tires can cause them to explode.

WARNING! Do not use a high pressure hose to inflate your tires.

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Use a rubber conditioner on the tire sidewalls to help preserve them. 

WARNING! Never use a rubber conditioner on the tread area of the tires; doing so may make the

tires slippery and cause your power chair to skid.

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All wheel bearings are prelubricated and sealed. They require no subsequent lubrication.

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Страница 1: ...QUANTUM Q6 Edge VA ...

Страница 2: ...his manual The symbols below are used throughout this owner s manual and on the power chair to identify warnings and important information It is very important for you to read them and understand them completely WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous condition situation Failure to follow designated procedures can cause either personal injury component damage or malfunction On the product this i...

Страница 3: ...Q6 Edge VA www pridemobility com 3 I INTRODUCTION 4 II SAFETY 5 III YOUR POWER CHAIR 7 IV ASSEMBLY 12 V COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS 16 VI BATTERIES AND CHARGING 23 VII CARE AND MAINTENANCE 27 C O N T E N T S ...

Страница 4: ... require additional assistance for setup or operation please contact your Quantum Rehab Provider 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 PURCHASER S AGREEMENT By accepting delivery of this product you promise that you will not change alter or modify this produ...

Страница 5: ...your power chair Please become familiar with all the warnings and safety information found in the Consumer Safety Guide and refer to this resource often Unlocked and in freewheel mode Locked and in drive mode Place unit on level ground and stand to one side when changing from drive mode to freewheel mode or freewheel mode to drive mode Class II Equipment Indicates power chair securement points Ind...

Страница 6: ...ofessional specially trained in assisting a power chair user in various daily living activities As you begin using your power chair during daily activities you will probably encounter situations in which you will need some practice Simply take your time and you will soon be in full and confident control as you maneuver through doorways on and off of elevators up and down ramps and over moderate te...

Страница 7: ...seatback and seat base The power base assembly includes two motor brake assemblies two drive wheels four caster wheels two batteries and wiring harnesses See figures 1 2 and 3 Figure 1 The Q6 Edge VA Power Chair Synergy Seat Shown SEATBACK DRIVE WHEEL CASTER WHEEL POWER BASE ASSEMBLY SEAT ASSEMBLY JOYSTICK FRONT RIGGING FOOT PLATFORM SHOWN SEAT BASE CONTROLLER CASTER WHEEL MANUAL FREEWHEEL LEVER A...

Страница 8: ...he motors batteries and the battery charger is pro vided by one or more wiring harnesses See figure 3 Controller Harness Connector The controller harness connector is where the controller plugs into the power base Each controller uses a different type of harness Regardless of which type of controller is used the harness must be secured to the seat assembly and not allowed to drag on the floor Moto...

Страница 9: ...ent damage to the motors and the electronics If the circuit trips allow your power chair to rest for approximately one minute Next push in the circuit breaker button turn on the controller and con tinue normal operation If the main circuit breaker continues to trip repeatedly contact your Quantum Rehab Provider Figure 3 Q6 Edge VA Electrical Components QUICK RELEASE BATTERY CONNECTORS MAIN CIRCUIT...

Страница 10: ... chair when the drive motors are disengaged To operate the manual freewheel levers 1 Push down both manual freewheel levers for freewheel mode drive motor disengaged See figures 4A and 4B 2 Pull up both manual freewheel levers for drive mode drive motor engaged See figures 5A and 5B NOTE You must turn off the power before disengaging the drive motors otherwise you may get an error code on the cont...

Страница 11: ...Edge VA www pridemobility com 11 MANUAL FREEWHEEL LEVER MANUAL FREEWHEEL LEVER I I I Y O U R P O W E R C H A I R Figure 5A Drive Mode Left Drive Motor Engaged Figure 5B Drive Mode Right Drive Motor Engaged ...

Страница 12: ...mfort adjustments NOTE Any nylon insert lock nut removed during the disassembly or adjustment of the power chair must be replaced with a new nut Nylon insert lock nuts should not be reused as it may cause damage to the nylon insert resulting in a less secure fit Replacement nylon insert lock nuts are available at local hardware stores or through your Quantum Rehab Provider I V A S S E M B L Y Figu...

Страница 13: ...he seat See figure 9 NOTE If your power chair is equipped with a Spe cialty Seat Synergy Seat or a TRU Balance Power Positioning System refer to the information provided in separate manuals 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 To install the seat UMS 1 Tilt the seat back and slide the rear extrusion onto the...

Страница 14: ...t Transit Securement System 1 Attach the seat plate to the four mounting brackets on the power base and ensure all hardware is prop erly installed and tightened securely See figure 9 2 Install the controller and route the harness to the back of the power See figure 10 MANDATORY Prevent controller harness damage Avoid routing the controller harness on the outside of the armrest pad Route the harnes...

Страница 15: ...ting seat l Place the seat plate interface bracket onto the actu ator See figure 11 2 Insert the supplied hardware into the actuator and tighten the hardware 3 Place the seating system onto the seat plate and secure 4 Plug in the power seat toggle switch harness if equipped Transit Securement System Optional If your power chair is equipped with a transit securement system it is equipped with manuf...

Страница 16: ... T S COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS After becoming familiar with your power chair s operation you may find the need to make some adjustments to increase your comfort such as seat height and angle armrest width armrest angle and height foot platform height depth and angle and controller position NOTE If your power chair is equipped with a Specialty Seat Synergy Seat or TRU Balance Power Position ing System re...

Страница 17: ... Make sure the power chair is in drive mode 3 Unplug the controller connector s from the power base 4 Remove the seat from the power base 5 Remove both extrusions from the bottom of the seat 6 Reposition the extrusions on a different set of mounting holes You must move both extrusions the same number of holes either forward or back wards See figure 14 7 Fasten the extrusions back onto the bottom o...

Страница 18: ...wo armrest knobs on each side of the armrest receiver bracket See figure 15 2 Loosen the knobs 3 Slide the armrests in or out to the desired width 4 Tighten the knobs Armrest Angle Adjustment To change the armrest angle 1 Lift the armrest straight up so that it is perpendicu lar to the floor See figure 15 2 Loosen the jam nut 3 Turn the adjusting screw to raise or lower the front of the armrest 4 ...

Страница 19: ...the controller position 1 Turn off the power to the controller 2 Unplug the controller connector s from the power base 3 Remove any wire ties securing the controller har ness to the armrest 4 Flip up the armrest so it is perpendicular to the floor 5 Loosen the setscrew on the controller bracket 6 Slide the controller out of the armrest 7 Loosen the setscrew in the other armrest 8 Place the control...

Страница 20: ...ot Platform Depth Adjustment You can adjust the depth of the foot platform To adjust the foot platform depth 1 Remove the hardware from the foot platform bracket See figure 17 2 Move the foot platform in or out to the desired depth 3 Reinstall the hardware into the foot platform bracket and tighten Foot Platform Angle Adjustment You can adjust the angle of the foot platform To adjust the foot plat...

Страница 21: ...ab Provider WARNING The power elevating seat option is intended for use on a level surface only Never raise the seat from its lowest position on an inclined surface Failure to heed this warning can result in the power chair tipping over WARNING Never raise the seat from its lowest position when operating your power chair on bumpy or uneven surfaces Failure to heed this warning can result in the po...

Страница 22: ...is before each use of the power chair If you discover a problem contact your Quantum Rehab Provider for maintenance and repair Positioning Belt Your power chair may be equipped with a positioning belt that can be adjusted for operator comfort See fig ure 19 The positioning belt is designed to support the operator so that he she does not slide down or forward in the seat The positioning belt is not...

Страница 23: ...ectly into a properly wired standard electrical outlet PROHIBITED Do not allow unsupervised children to play near the power chair while the batteries are charging Pride recommends that you do not charge the batteries while the power chair is occupied MANDATORY Read the battery charging instructions in this manual and in the manual supplied with the battery charger before charging the batteries WAR...

Страница 24: ...the batteries another full charge of at least 8 to 14 hours and operate your power chair again The batteries will now perform at over 90 of their potential 4 After four or five charging cycles the batteries will top off at 100 charge and last for an extended period Frequently Asked Questions FAQs How does the charger work The battery charger takes the standard electrical outlet voltage of 120 VAC ...

Страница 25: ...e per month to improve battery performance and battery life What type of batteries should I use We recommend deep cycle batteries that are sealed and maintenance free Both AGM and Gel Cell are deep cycle batteries that are similar in performance Refer to the specifications table for more information regarding the batteries used with your power chair WARNING Corrosive chemicals contained in batteri...

Страница 26: ...power chair for an extended period fully charge the batteries prior to storage Disconnect the battery harnesses and store the power chair in a warm dry environment Avoid temperature extremes such as freezing and excessively hot conditions and never attempt to charge a frozen battery A cold or frozen battery should be warmed for several days prior to recharging What about public transportation AGM ...

Страница 27: ...ontinence should be inspected often for corrosion and electronic components may need to be replaced frequently 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 8 C and 122 F 50 C In extremely cold temperatures the batteries may freeze The specific temperature at which they freeze depend...

Страница 28: ...to your power chair Do not overtighten any screws Check for proper tire inflation Pneumatic tires should be inflated to the psi bar kPa air pressure rating indi cated on each tire If a tire does not hold air see your Quantum Rehab Provider for replacement of the tube Check the brakes This test should be carried out on a level surface with at least 3 feet 1 meter of clearance around your power chai...

Страница 29: ...n the plastic and metal parts of your power chair Avoid using products that may scratch the surface of your power chair If necessary clean your product with an approved disinfectant Make sure the disinfectant is safe for use on your product before application WARNING Follow all safety instructions for the proper use of the disinfectant and or cleaning agent before applying it to your product Failu...

Страница 30: ...ocks Battery Replacement A battery wiring diagram is printed on a decal located on the front cover See the specification table for correct battery specifications MANDATORY Battery posts terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds Wear goggles and gloves when handling batteries and wash hands after handling WARNING The batteries in your power chair should only be serviced or r...

Страница 31: ...isconnect the battery harness from each battery 7 Connect the battery harness to the new front battery according to the battery wiring diagram See figure 23 WARNING Make sure you tighten the fasteners so that the connections are secure 8 Connect the battery harness to the new rear battery according to the battery wiring diagram See figure 23 9 Install the new batteries and connect the quick releas...

Страница 32: ...Does not power up Powers up but does not move Loose seat or seating components Corrective Maintenance If the battery condition meter does not light up when you turn on the power Check the harness connections Make sure they are tight Check the circuit breaker Reset it if necessary Check the battery connections If the above conditions prove normal you can load test the batteries with a battery load ...

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