Quantum edge 2.0 Owner's Manual
Owner’s Manual
Safety Guidelines
Quick Reference Information
Quantum Rehab Provider:
Address:
Phone Number:
Purchase Date:
WARNING! A Quantum Rehab Provider or a qualifi ed 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 either personal
injury, component damage, or malfunction. On the product, this icon is
represented as a black symbol on a yellow triangle with a black border.
MANDATORY! These actions should be performed as specifi ed. Failure
to perform mandatory actions can cause personal injury and/or
equipment damage. On the product, this icon is represented as a white
symbol on a blue dot with a white border.
PROHIBITED! These actions are prohibited. These actions should
not be performed at any time or in any circumstances. Performing a
prohibited action can cause personal injury and/or equipment damage.
On the product, this icon is represented as a black symbol with a red
circle and red slash.
Intended Use
The intended use of the Quantum Rehab device is to provide mobility to
persons limited to a seated position that have the capability of operating a
powered wheelchair.
Regarding Devices for Prescription Use
CAUTION! Federal law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of
a physician or other certifi ed personnel licensed by the law of the State
(US only) or region in which this personnel practices to use or order
the use of the device.
NOTE: This owner’s manual is compiled from the latest specifi cations
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.
The latest/current version of this manual is available on our website.
NOTE: This product is compliant with WEEE, RoHS, and REACH
directives and requirements.
Copyright 2016
INFMANU4620/Rev D/January 2016
Introduction ..............................................................................................6
Safety ........................................................................................................ 7
Your Power Chair ...................................................................................10
Assembly ................................................................................................18
Comfort Adjustments ............................................................................22
Batteries and Charging .........................................................................30
Care and Maintenance ..........................................................................36
Language Usage
This owner’s manual is intended for distribution in all English-speaking
countries where our Power Chairs are sold. We have chosen to compose
this manual using language and spellings common to the USA. Since we
recognize that not all English-speaking countries use the same words
or spellings, please refer to the following chart for some common word
variations that may be encountered throughout this manual.
Contents
USA Variation USA Variation USA Variation
asphalt tarmac back-
ward(s)
rearward(s) center centre
color colour cord lead curb kerb
elevator lift meter metre provider dealer;
agent
sidewalk pavement tire tyre trunk boot
turn signal turn
indicator
yard grounds wrench spanner
caster castor pocketbook handbag counter-
clockwise
anti-
clockwise
authorized authorised path footpath path bridleway
labor labour
NOTE: This product meets IPX4 classifi cation (IEC 60529).
NOTE: The Q6 Edge 2.0 and its components are not made with natural
rubber latex. Consult with the manufacturer regarding any aftermarket accessories.
Identifi cation Key
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A
B
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3
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4
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Identifi cation Key
A 1 2
3 4 5
B 6 7
8 9 10
11 12 13
Seat Assembly
Seatback
Armrest
Seat Base
Joystick
Controller
Power Base Assembly Rear Shroud
Trapeze Bar Location
(If Equipped)
Manual Freewheel Lever
Drive Wheel
Spring Shock/
Gas Damper Location
Caster Wheel
Front Rigging
(Foot Platform Shown)
Front Shroud
Introduction
Safety
WELCOME to Quantum Rehab. The power chair you have purchased
combines state-of-the-art components with safety, comfort, and styling in
mind. We are confi dent 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 this manual before
attempting to operate your power chair for the fi rst time. You must also
read all instructions, warnings, and notes contained in any supplemental
instructional booklets for the controller, front riggings, and/or seating
system that accompanied your power chair before initial operation. Your
safety depends upon you, as well as your provider, caretaker, or healthcare
professional in using good judgement.
If there is any information in this manual which you do not understand, or if
you 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 product or remove or render inoperable or unsafe any
guards, shields, or other safety features of this product; fail, refuse, or
neglect to install any retrofi t kits from time to time provided by Quantum to
enhance or preserve the safe use of this product.
Shipping and Delivery
Before using your power chair, make sure your delivery is complete as some
components may be individually packaged. If you do not receive a complete
delivery, please contact your Quantum Rehab Provider immediately. Where
damage has occurred during transport, either to the packaging or content,
please contact the delivery company responsible or your Quantum Rehab
Provider.
NOTE: If you ever lose or misplace your copy of this manual, contact
us and we will be glad to send you a new one immediately.
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 identifi ed and explained in the
Consumer Safety Guide that is included with 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.
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.
Unlocked and in freewheel mode.
Read and follow the information in the owner’s manual.
Indicates power chair securement points.
Wire access point. For service use only.
Power chair information label
Manufactured in
Class II Equipment
Indicates that power chair, with similarly labeled seating system,
conforms to ANSI/RESNA WC/Vol. 4, Section 19 for transport of an
occupied power chair in a motor vehicle.
Safety
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General Guidelines
MANDATORY! Do not operate your new power chair for the fi rst 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. We provide an extensive variety of products to best fi t
the individual needs of the power chair user. Please be aware that the fi nal
selection and purchasing decision regarding the type of power chair to be
used is the responsibility of the power chair user, who is capable of making
such a decision, and his/her healthcare professional (i.e., medical doctor,
physical therapist, etc.).
The contents of this manual are based on the expectation that a mobility
device expert has properly fi tted the power chair to the user and has
assisted the prescribing healthcare professional and/or the Quantum
Rehab Provider in the instruction process for the use of the product.
There are certain situations, including some medical conditions, where
the power chair user will need to practice operating the power chair in the
presence of a trained attendant. A trained attendant can be defi ned as a
family member or care professional 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 confi dent control as you maneuver
through doorways, on and off of elevators, up and down ramps, and over
moderate terrain.
Below are some precautions, tips, and other safety considerations that will
help you become accustomed to operating your power chair safely.
Pre-Ride Safety Check
Get to know the feel of your power chair and its capabilities. We recommend
that you perform a safety check before each use to make sure your power
chair operates smoothly and safely.
Perform the following inspections prior to using your power chair:
Check for proper tire infl ation. Maintain but do not exceed the psi/bar/kPa
air pressure rating indicated on each tire if equipped with pneumatic tires.
Check all electrical connections. Make sure they are tight and not cor-
roded.
Check all controller connections to the power base. Make sure they are
secured properly.
Check the brakes. See “Care and Maintenance.”
Check battery charge. See “Batteries and Charging.”
Ensure the manual freewheel levers are in drive mode before sitting on
the power chair.
NOTE: If you discover a problem, contact your Quantum Rehab
Provider for assistance.
Your Power Chair
The Q6 Edge 2.0 Power Chair
Your power chair has two main assemblies: the seat assembly and the
power base assembly. 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 Identifi cation Key (pages 4-5) and fi gure 1.
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 module
(if equipped) are located on the power base assembly. The controller is
located on the seat assembly. Connectivity between the controller and the
motors, batteries, and the battery charger is provided by one or more wiring
harnesses. See fi gure 1.
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 fl oor.
Motor Connectors: This is where the controller connects to the motors.
Battery Connector: This is where the controller connects to the batteries.
Controller Power Module: This enables the controller to communicate
with the batteries and the motors.
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
continue normal operation. If the main circuit breaker continues to trip
repeatedly, contact your Quantum Rehab Provider.
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.
Figure 2. Manual Freewheel Lever Operation
Figure 1. Q6 Edge 2.0 Electrical Components
Identifi cation Key
1. To Motor Connector
2. Controller Power Module
3. Controller Connector
4. To Battery Connectors
5. To Motor Connector
6. Main Circuit Breaker
7. Quick Release Battery
Connectors
8. Suspension Spring
9. Fender Light Connector
(Optional)
1
2
3
4
5
8
6
7
9
Freewheel Mode Drive Mode
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 to remember that when your power
chair is in freewheel mode, the braking system is disengaged.
To operate the manual freewheel levers:
1. Push down both manual freewheel levers for freewheel mode (drive
motor disengaged). See fi gure 2.
2. Pull up both manual freewheel levers for drive mode (drive motor
engaged). See fi gure 2.
MANDATORY! You must turn off the power before disengaging the
drive motors; otherwise, you may get an error code on the controller.
To clear this code, turn off the controller and place the power chair in
drive mode. Then, turn on the controller. The error message should be
cleared. If it is not, contact your Quantum Rehab Provider.
NOTE: The power chair will be signifi cantly easier to push with the
power off.
WARNING! Avoid applying excessive force to the manual freewheel
levers.
WARNING! Do not use your foot to operate the manual freewheel levers.
Do not stand on the manual freewheel levers. Applying excessive force
to the manual freewheel levers may result in damage to the freewheel
levers, motors, and brakes.
WARNING! Do not use the freewheel lever handles as tie-down points
to secure this product.
iLevel® Feature (Optional)
Your power chair may be equipped with the iLevel® feature that will be used
in conjunction with your TRU-Balance® 3 Power Positioning System. The
iLevel® feature is mounted on a Quantum power base for maximum stability when the seating system is elevated. See fi gure 3.
NOTE: If your power chair is equipped with a TRU-Balance® 3 Power
Positioning System, refer to the information provided in the operation
manual included in your owner’s package.
iLevel®
engaged
Figure 3. Q6 Edge 2.0 with iLevel® Feature and Controller Indicators
iLevel® Boot (1 of 2 shown)
Q-Logic 2 Controller NE+ Controller
iLevel® not
engaged
iLevel® engaged
iLevel® not engaged
Single Switch
MANDATORY! Before operating the iLevel® feature, read the following.
These guidelines are provided for your benefi t and will aid you in the
safe operation of the iLevel® feature.
Turn off the power before you are seated in your power chair.
Always have assistance when you are being seated in or transferring
to your power chair.
Follow all of the procedures and heed the warnings as explained
in this owner’s manual, supplemental manuals, and the Consumer
Safety Guide.
WARNING! The center of gravity of your power chair was factory set to
a position that meets the needs of the demographic majority of users.
Your Quantum Rehab Provider has evaluated your power chair and
made any necessary adjustments to suit your specifi c requirements.
Do not change your seating confi guration without fi rst contacting
Quantum Rehab or your Quantum Rehab Provider.
WARNING! Some power chair components are heavy. You may need
assistance to lift or carry them. Please refer to the specifi cations table
for specifi c component weights before you disassemble the power chair.
WARNING! Remove the occupant from the power chair before making
any adjustments.
NOTE: The iLevel® feature is automatically engaged when the power
elevating seat is activated and the iLevel® indicator is displayed on
your controller.
The iLevel® feature is accessed through the controller or a single switch,
and the power chair must be on a fl at, level surface to activate iLevel®.
Once the seating system actuator is started, the iLevel® boots (see fi g-
ure 3) inhibit movement of the front caster wheels and restrict the power
chair to 1 in.–1.5 in. (2.54 cm–3.81 cm) of climbing ability. The seating system can be reclined or tilted up to 20° while the iLevel® feature is activated.
NOTE: For more information on the iLevel® warning displays, refer to
the basic operation instructions for your controller.
The iLevel® feature should be used only on fl at, level, indoor surfaces,
such as in malls, offi ces, and/or medical facilities, and only on limited, fl at,
level, hardscape, outdoor surfaces.
While the iLevel® feature is in use, the power chair can drive at a predetermined, safe speed. Refer to the specifi cations table for more information on
reduction of the maximum speed.
WARNING! The iLevel® feature should be used only on fl at, level, indoor
surface, such as in malls, offi ces, and/or medical facilities. 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! The iLevel® feature is intended for limited outdoor use
on only fl at, level, hardscape surfaces. If you are unsure of your
environment, do not use iLevel® outdoors.
PROHIBITED! Never use the iLevel® outdoors on uneven terrain
(gravel, hills or other uneven, non-compact terrain) or in fi elds.
WARNING! Never raise the seat into iLevel® when operating your
power chair on bumpy or uneven surfaces. Failure to heed this warning
can result in the power chair tipping over.
WARNING! Always fasten the positioning belt when operating the
power chair.
WARNING! Do not operate the iLevel® or change the seat height in any
way while your power chair is positioned under a fi xed object, such as
a table or desk. Keep area clear prior to and during movement.
NOTE: The iLevel® feature is equipped with a system that allows the
power chair to drive at a predetermined, safe speed when the seat is
elevated. Always check to be sure this system is operating properly
before using your power chair.
NOTE: If a warning or visual indicator appears on your controller
stating that iLevel® is not engaged, the power chair’s speed will be
reduced to 25% when elevated. If this warning appears while on level
ground, please discontinue use of iLevel® feature and consult your
Quantum Rehab Provider for assistance.
Fender Lights (Optional)
Your power chair may be equipped with fender lights. The lights are composed of three white LEDs in the front and three red LEDs in the rear and
are mounted on the fenders of your power base. See fi gure 4.
NOTE: Prior to initial use, ensure that the fender light switch is
connected. See fi gure 1.
NOTE: If your power chair is equipped with an attendant control,
the fender lights will activate using the controller/single switch
combination when the controller is turned on.
The fender lights are available in two versions:
Operating through the controller/single switch combination
Operating through only a single switch
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