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Owners Manual
Unit 106, Heyford Park Camp Road Upper Heyford, Oxfordshire OX25 5HA ï www.quantumrehab.com
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Using your Pride product safely depends upon your diligence in following the warnings, cautions, and instructions in this
ownerís manual. Using your Pride product safely also depends upon your own good judgement and/or common sense, as
well as that of your provider, caregiver, and/or healthcare professional. Pride is not responsible for injuries and/or damage
resulting from any personís failure to follow the warnings, cautions, and instructions in this ownerís manual. Pride is not
responsible for injuries and/or damage resulting from any personís failure to exercise good judgement and/or common sense.
The symbols below are used throughout this ownerís manual to identify warnings, cautions, and notes. It is very important for
you to read and understand them completely .
WARNING! Failure to heed the warnings in this owner’s manual may result in personal injury.
CAUTION! Failure to heed the cautions in this owner’s manual may result in damage to your power chair.
NOTE: Important things to remember when using your power chair.
Copyright 2002
Pride Mobility Products Ltd.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION.......................................................................................................................................... 4
NFORMATION EXCHANGE ................................................................................................................. 4
I
O
PERATION.............................................................................................................................................. 5
YOUR QUANTUM BLAST ............................................................................................................................ 7
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ................................................................................................................................9
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM COMPONENTS AND CONNECTORS......................................................................... 9
ATTERIES .................................................................................................................................. 10
B
B
ATTERY REPLACEMENT................................................................................................................ 10
BATTERIES AND CHARGING-FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ................................................................11
MOTOR/BRAKE ASSEMBLIES........................................................................................................... 13
FREEWHEEL LEVER ...................................................................................................................... 13
REMOTE PLUS CONTROLLER .................................................................................................................... 14
JOYSTICK FUNCTIONS ................................................................................................................... 14
WHEELS AND SUSPENSION ....................................................................................................................... 17
DRIVE WHEELS ........................................................................................................................... 17
CASTER WHEELS......................................................................................................................... 17
ANTI-TIP WHEELS........................................................................................................................ 17
CARE AND MAINTENANCE ........................................................................................................................ 18
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE............................................................................................................ 18
DAILY CHECKS ............................................................................................................................ 19
WEEKLY CHECKS ......................................................................................................................... 19
MONTHLY CHECKS ....................................................................................................................... 19
YEARLY CHECKS .......................................................................................................................... 20
STORAGE ................................................................................................................................... 20
CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS............................................................................................................... 20
CORRECTIVE MAINTENANCE ........................................................................................................... 20
WARRANTY ........................................................................................................................................... 21
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INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
Welcome to Pride Mobility Products Ltd. (Pride). Congratulations on the purchase of your new Quantum Blast. Your Blast
design combines the most advanced state-of-the-art components with modern, attractive styling. We are certain that the
design features and trouble-free operation of your new power chair will add convenience to your daily living.
Please read and follow all instructions in this ownerís manual before attempting to operate your power chair for the first time.
If there is anything in this manual you do not understand, or if you require additional assistance for setup, contact your
authorised Pride provider.
This ownerís manual is compiled from the latest specifications and product information available at the time of publication. We
reserve the right to make changes as they become necessary. Any changes to our products may cause slight variations
between the illustrations and explanations in this manual and the product you have purchased.
If you experience any problems with your power chair that you are unable to resolve, or if you do not feel capable of safely
following any of the instructions and/or recommendations contained in this manual, please contact your authorised Pride
provider for assistance.
Once you understand how to operate and take care of your power chair, we are certain that it will give you years of trouble-free
service and enjoyment.
INFORMATION EXCHANGE
We want to hear your questions, comments, and suggestions regarding this ownerís manual. W e would also like to hear about
the safety and reliability of your new power chair, and about the service you receive from your authorised 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 Ltd.
Unit 106, Heyford Park Camp Road
Upper Heyford, Oxfordshire OX25 5HA
customercare@pridemobility.com
My Authorised Pride Provider Is:
Name:_____________________________________________________________________________________________
Address:___________________________________________________________________________________________
Phone Number:_________________ Purchase Date:____________Model:________________Serial #________________
Note: If you ever lose or misplace your warranty card or owner's manual, call or e-mail us and we will be glad to
send you a new one immediately.
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OPERATION
OPERATION
Your power chair is designed to provide optimum stability under normal driving conditions such as dry, level surfaces
composed of concrete, blacktop, or asphalt. However, Pride recognises that there may be times when you will encounter
other types of surfaces. For this reason, your power chair can also drive on packed soil, grass, and gravel. Feel free to use
your power chair safely on dry lawns and in park areas as well.
Follow these guidelines:
l Reduce your power chair's speed when driving on uneven terrain and/or soft surfaces.
l Avoid tall grass that can entangle the running gear.
l Avoid loosely packed gravel and sand.
l If you feel unsure about a driving surface, avoid that surface.
T o operate your power chair:
1. Turn on the power. Refer to the ìRemote Plus Controllerî section for more information.
2. Move the joystick in the desired direction. The farther away from the center you move the joystick, the faster the power
chair moves. We recommend setting the controller to its slowest setting and practicing simple maneuvers with a trained
attendant before going off on your own.
HOW TO TRANSFER ONTO AND OFF OF YOUR POWER CHAIR
Transferring onto or off your power chair safely requires practice. Always have an attendant or healthcare professional
present while learning to properly transfer yourself.
WARNING! To eliminate the possibility of injury, Pride recommends that you or a trained attendant perform the
following tasks before attempting a transfer:
1. Reduce the distance between your power chair and your transfer destination.
2. Turn the power off.
3. Turn both caster wheels toward the transfer destination to improve power chair stability during transfer.
4. Make sure that your power chair is not in freewheel mode.
5. Make sure the armrests are flipped up or removed from your power chair.
6. Flip the footrest up, or move the leg rests aside; this will help to keep your feet from getting caught on the footrest or on the
leg rests during the transfer.
MISSING OR DAMAGED PARTS
Your power chair is shipped fully assembled. If you think that your power chair is either missing parts or some parts are
damaged, please contact your authorised Pride provider immediately .
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING! You should not operate your power chair on public streets and roadways. Be aware that it may be
difficult for traffic to see you when you are seated on your power chair. Wait until your path is clear of traffic,
and then proceed with extreme caution. Obey all pedestrian traffic rules.
WARNING! Never use your power chair to negotiate steps or escalators. You may cause injury to yourself and
to others and damage your power chair.
WARNING! Avoid icy or slippery conditions and salted surfaces (i.e., walks or roads).
WARNING! Consult your physician if you are taking prescribed or over-the-counter medication, or if you have
certain physical limitations. Some medications and limitations may impair your ability to operate your power
chair in a safe manner.
WARNING! Do not operate your power chair while you are under the influence of alcohol, as this may impair
your ability to operate your power chair in a safe manner.
WARNING! Do not attempt to drive onto an incline without first checking your brakes. If you attempt to drive
onto an incline and the brakes are not functioning correctly, you risk serious injury.
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OPERA TION
WARNING! Your power chair's road performance may be influenced by electromagnetic fields caused by mobile telephones or other radiating devices, such as hand-held radios, radio and television stations, wireless
computer links, microwave sources, and paging transmitters.
WARNING! Your power chair can be a source of electromagnetic and radio frequency interference.
MAXIMUM RECOMMENDED GRADE
Pride performs extensive testing with on our power chair. Our results indicate that the maximum grade your power chair can
climb safely is 8.7% at maximum weight capacity . See figure 1. Seven percent is the angle of most handicap access ramps.
Any attempt to climb a steeper grade may put your power chair in an unstable position.
Fig. 1. Maximum Recommended Incline Grade Fig. 1a. Maximum Recommended Decline Grade
WARNING! Although your power chair may be capable of climbing grades greater than those illustrated above,
do not, under any circumstances, exceed the grade guidelines or any other specifications presented in this
manual. Doing so could cause instability in your power chair, resulting in personal injury and/or damage to
your power chair.
WARNING! Always exercise extreme caution when negotiating an incline. Do not zigzag or drive at an angle.
Drive your power chair straight up the incline. This greatly reduces the possibility of a tip or a fall.
WARNING! You should not travel up or down a potentially hazardous grade (i.e., areas covered with snow, ice,
cut grass, or wet leaves). Pride will not be held responsible for injuries and/or property damage resulting from
zigzagging, driving at an angle up the face of an grade, failing to exercise extreme caution when negotiating a
grade, and/or traveling on a low traction surface grade.
WARNING! When on any sort of a grade, never place the power chair in freewheel mode while seated on it or
standing next to it.
KERB CLIMBING
If you are going to attempt to climb onto a kerb, approach it slowly and head-on. Try to keep your power chair moving. If you
must stop in the middle of the climb, start again slowly and accelerate cautiously .
WARNING! The front anti-tip wheels may cause trouble when ascending or descending a kerb if they are not
adjusted correctly. Contact your authorised Pride provider for more information.
CORNERS
We do not recommend high cornering speeds. While your power chair is equipped with caster wheels and anti-tip wheels for
increased stability , excessively high cornering speeds can still create the possibility of tipping. Factors which affect the possibility of tipping include, but are not limited to:
l cornering speed.
l steering angle (how sharply you are turning).
l riding on uneven road surfaces.
l riding on inclined road surfaces.
l riding from an area of low traction to an area of high traction (such as passing from a grassy area to a paved area,
especially at high speed while turning).
l making abrupt directional changes.
WARNING! To avoid personal injury or property damage, always exercise common sense when cornering. If
the situation arises where you have to negotiate a sharp corner, reduce your speed and steering angle (i.e.,
lessen the sharpness of the turn). This greatly reduces the possibility of a tip or fall.
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YOUR QUANTUM BLAST
YOUR QUANTUM BLAST
Y our Quantum Blast has two main assemblies: the seat and the power base. See figures 2 and 3. There are a wide range of
seating options for the Blast, as well as custom configurations. Commonly, the seating assembly contains a seatback, armrests, joystick, and footrest mounts. Your Blast may feature a tilt or recline seating system, alternate joystick mount, or a
number of other specialty features to further enhance your mobility. For information on your seating system, refer to the
ownerís manual that accompanies the seating system.
The power base assembly of the Blast consists of two casters wheels, two drive wheels (see figure 2 and 3), two anti-tip
wheels (see figure 3), two drive motors (see figures 7 and 8), two batteries, an electronics controller, and a battery charger
(see figure 4). The Remote Plus controller is standard equipment on the Quantum Blast.
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MOUNTS
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FOOTRESTS)
DRIVE WHEEL
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CASTER
WHEELS
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Ground
learance
9 cm
(3½ in.)
Quantum Blast
87cm (34¼ in.)
Moving Forward
99 cm (39 in.)
Moving Backward
117cm (46 in.)
68 cm (27 in.)
168 cm (66 in.) Turning Diameter
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