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Quantum Q4
QUANTUM
Q4
Product Serial #
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SAFETY GUIDELINES WARNING! A Quantum Rehab Provider or a qualified technician must perform the initial setup of this power chair and must perform all of the procedures in this 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
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CONTENTS I. INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................................................................4 II. SAFETY ....................................................................................................................................................5 III. YOUR POWER CHAIR ........................................................................................................................8 IV. ASSEMBLY ........................
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I. INTRODUCTION SAFETY WELCOME to Pride Mobility Products (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
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II. SAFETY PRODUCT SAFETY SYMBOLS The symbols below are used on the power chair to identify warnings, mandatory actions, and prohibited actions. It is very important for you to read and understand them completely. NOTE: There are more warnings identified and explained in the Consumer Safety Guide that is included with your power chair. Please become familiar with all of the warnings and safety information found in the Con- sumer Safety Guide and refer to this resource often. Read and follow the
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II. SAFETY MAIN FRAME Power chair information label Crush hazard! Keep hands clear. 6 www.pridemobility.com Quantum Q4
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II. SAFETY GENERAL GUIDELINES MANDATORY! Do not operate your new power chair for the first time without completely reading and understanding this owner’s manual. Your power chair is a state-of-the-art life-enhancement device designed to increase mobility. Pride provides an extensive variety of products to best fit the individual needs of the power chair user. Please be aware that the final selection and purchasing decision regarding the type of power chair to be used is the responsibility of the
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III. YOUR POWER CHAIR THE QUANTUM Q4 POWER CHAIR Your power chair has two main assemblies: the seat assembly and the power base assembly. See figure 1. Typically, the seat assembly includes the armrests, 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. SEATBACK SEAT ASSEMBLY ARMREST ARMREST JOYSTICK CONTROLLER SEAT BASE POWER BASE ASSEMBLY CASTER WHEEL MANUAL
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III. YOUR POWER CHAIR REAR SEAT SECUREMENT BRACKETS REAR SHROUD FRONT COVER MANUAL FREEWHEEL LEVER SUSPENSION SPRING Figure 2. The Quantum Q4 Power Base PROHIBITED! The spring tension on your power chair was factory set to meet the needs of the demographic majority of users. Do not adjust the tension of any spring on your power chair. Electrical Components The electrical components consist of the controller assembly, the batteries, and the motors. The batteries, motors, and controller power modu
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III. YOUR POWER CHAIR Main Circuit Breaker (located on the rear main frame): The main circuit breaker is a safety feature built into your power chair. 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 your power chair to “rest” for approximately one minute. Next, push in the circuit breaker button, turn on the controller, and con- tinue normal operati
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III. YOUR POWER CHAIR Manual Freewheel Levers For your convenience, your power chair is equipped with a manual freewheel lever mounted on each motor. The levers allow you to disengage the drive motors and maneuver the chair manually. WARNING! Do not use the power chair while the drive motors are disengaged! Do not disengage the drive motors when the power chair is on an incline, as the unit could roll on its own! Only engage the freewheel mode when on a level surface. WARNING! It is important t
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IV. ASSEMBLY INITIAL ASSEMBLY Your power chair may require some assembly either before initial use or after transportation. It may also require disassembly to make some comfort adjustments. Figure 6 details those parts of the power chair that are designed to be disassembled and assembled by an end user or by a qualified caregiver before using the product or making comfort adjustments. NOTE: Any nylon insert lock nut removed during the disassembly or adjustment of the power chair must be replaced
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IV. ASSEMBLY Seat Installation DETENT PIN It may be necessary to install the seat either prior to initial operation or after transporting your power chair. NOTE: If your power chair is equipped with a Syn- ergy Seat or a TRU-Balance Power Positioning Sys- tem, refer to the information provided in separate FRONT SEAT INTERFACE 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. INTERFACE To install the sea
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IV. ASSEMBLY Power Chair Securement Points The power chair may be equipped with four (4) tie-down points for the purpose of securing the unoccupied power chair during motor vehicle transport. Each tie-down point is clearly labeled for this purpose. To secure a power chair equipped with tie-down points: Always secure the power chair in a forward-facing posi- tion in the vehicle. Attach the four tie-down straps only to designated, labeled transit securement points indicated by anchor symbols on
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V. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS 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 Synergy Seat or TRU-Balance Power Positioning System, refer to the seat adjustment information contained in separate manuals. WARNING! The cen
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V. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS Power Positioning Systems Adjustment Your power chair may be equipped with a power recline, power tilt or power elevating leg rest system. You can change the position of these options through the controller. WARNING! Do not allow the motor to run more than a few seconds after the mechanism reaches the top or bottom limit. NOTE: For more information on operating the power positioning systems, refer to the information supplied in supplemental manuals or contact your Quantum
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21° V. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS Seat Angle (Dump) Adjustment Your seat may be equipped with mechanism that allows you to adjust the seat angle (dump) from -5° to +21° in 2.5° increments. NOTE: The exact tilt angle adjustment range may vary depending on seating system and seat height. NOTE: For more information on operating the power posi- tioning systems, refer to the information supplied in supple- mental manuals or contact your Quantum Rehab Provider. Seat Height Adjustment Your seat may be adjuste
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V. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS Seat Width Adjustment You can adjust the seat width from 16 in. to 20 in. (40.6 cm to 50.8 cm). See figure 14. NOTE: Changing the armrest width may increase the overall width of your power chair. To adjust the seat width: 1. Remove the seat cushion. 2. Loosen the armrest receiver hardware. 3. Reposition the armrest receiver to the desired seat ARMREST width. LOCK 4. Tighten the armrest receiver hardware. 5. Adjust the width of the other armrest if necessary. 6. Replace th
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V. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS Controller Position You can move the controller in toward or out away from the armrest, or change the position of the controller for either left- hand or right-hand use. MANDATORY! Prevent controller harness damage! Avoid routing the controller harness on the outside of the armrest pad. Route the harness under the armrest or toward the inside of the armrest pad. Use correct tie-down points for the controller harness to prevent the harness from getting caught in the drive
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V. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS Positioning Belt Your power chair may be equipped with a positioning belt that can be adjusted for operator comfort. See figure 20. 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 designed for use as a restraining device. WARNING! The positioning belt is not designed for use as a seat belt in a motor vehicle unless your power chair is equipped and properly secured with a manufac
