Quantum Quantum Rival 3SP, Quantum Rival 3MP Battery Break-in, Frequently Asked Questions FAQs

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V . B A T T E R I E S A N D C H A R G I N G

To charge the batteries using the off-board charger:

 

1.

Position the front of your power chair next to a standard

 

 

electrical outlet.

 

2.

Be certain the controller power is turned off and the

 

 

freewheel levers are in the drive position. See III. “Your

 

 

Power Chair.”

 

3.

Plug the off-board charger into the off-board charger/

 

 

programming socket on the controller. See figure 18.

 

4.

Plug the off-board charger into the electrical outlet.

 

NOTE: The LED lights on the charger indicate different

 

charger conditions at various times: charger power on,

 

charging in progress, and charging complete. Refer to the

 

manual supplied with the charger for a complete explana-

 

tion of these indicators.

 

5.

When the batteries are fully charged, unplug the off-

Figure 17. Battery Charging

 

board charger from the electrical outlet and then from the

 

 

controller.

Battery Break-in

To break in new batteries for maximum efficiency:

1.Fully recharge any new battery prior to its initial use. This brings the battery up to about 90% of its peak performance level.

2.Operate your power chair throughout the house and yard. Move slowly at first, and do not travel too far until you become accustomed to the controls and break in the batteries.

3.Give the batteries another full charge of 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 (alternating current) and converts it to direct current. When the battery voltage is low, the charger works harder to charge the battery. As the battery voltage approaches full charge, the charger doesn’t work as hard to complete the charging cycle. When the battery is fully charged, the amperage from the charger is nearly at zero. This is how the charger maintains a charge but does not overcharge the battery.

Can I use a different battery charger?

You should use the charger supplied with the power chair. It is the safest, most efficient tool to charge the batteries. We do not recommend using other types of chargers (e.g., an automotive battery charger).

NOTE: Your power chair’s charger will not operate after the batteries have been discharged to nearly zero voltage. If this happens, call your Quantum Rehab Provider for assistance.

How often must I charge the batteries?

Many factors come into play when deciding how often to charge the batteries. You may use your power chair all day on a daily basis or you may not use it for weeks at a time.

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Contents Quantum Quick Reference Information Intended UseIII N T E N T SN T R O D U C T I O N SafetyPURCHASER’S Agreement Shipping and DeliveryS a F E T Y Product Safety SymbolsS a F E T Y S a F E T Y S a F E T Y S a F E T Y Modifications Pre-Ride Safety CheckGeneral Guidelines Incline Information Weight LimitationsTire Inflation Cornering Information Freewheel ModeBraking Information Stationary Obstacles Steps, Curbs, etc Inclement Weather PrecautionsPublic Streets and Roadways Outdoor Driving Surfaces Doors Stairs and EscalatorsElevators Elevators/Elevation ProductsRemovable Parts Preventing Unintended Movement Positioning BeltsBatteries Prescription Drugs/Physical Limitations Reaching and BendingTransfers Alcohol/Smoking Rival I . Y O U R P O W E R C H a I RElectrical Components Rival Power BaseSport-Trac Suspension Power Chair Securement PointsTo engage or disengage the drive motors Manual Freewheel LeversYou may need the following to make comfort adjustments Comfort AdjustmentsSeat Height and Seat Angle Adjustment C O M F O R T a D J U S T M E N T SManual Recline Seatback Adjustment Remove the seat from the power baseTo adjust the recline angle Seat PositionArmrest Width Adjustment Seatback Angle AdjustmentArmrest Angle Adjustment Armrest Height AdjustmentTo change the controller position Controller PositionTo extend the controller Anti-Tip Wheels To adjust the anti-tip wheelsTo release the positioning belt To adjust the positioning beltPositioning Belt Charging the Batteries A T T E R I E S a N D C H a R G I N GBatteries and Charging Frequently Asked Questions FAQs Battery Break-inDaily Use Why do my new batteries seem weak?Infrequent Use How can I get maximum range or distance per charge?How should I store my power chair and its batteries? How can I ensure maximum battery life?What about public transportation? What about shipping?Should your power chair come in contact with water Care and MaintenanceTemperature C a R E a N D M a I N T E N a N C EWeekly Checks Daily ChecksTo check the brakes Monthly ChecksCleaning and Disinfection Disposal of Your Power ChairWheel Replacement StorageRival Drive Wheel Battery ReplacementTo replace the batteries Battery ReplacementCorrective Maintenance When to See Your Quantum Rehab Provider for ServiceT E S Page Product Serial # Quality Control Rival
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