Quantum Q6 Edge HD manual Stairs and Escalators, Doors, Elevators, Lift Systems/Elevation Products

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I I . S A F E T Y

Figure 1. Correct Curb Approach

Figure 2. Incorrect Curb Approach

Stairs and Escalators

Power chairs are not designed to travel up or down stairs or escalators. Always use an elevator.

WARNING! Never use your power chair to negotiate steps or escalators.

Doors

„Determine if the door opens toward or away from you.

„Drive your power chair gently and slowly forward to push the door open. Or drive your power chair gently and slowly backward to pull the door open.

Elevators

Modern elevators have a door edge safety mechanism that, when pushed, reopens the elevator door(s).

„If you are in the doorway of an elevator when the door(s) begin to close, push on the rubber door edge or allow the rubber door edge to contact the power chair and the door will reopen.

„Use care that pocketbooks, packages, or power chair accessories do not become caught in elevator doors.

Lift Systems/Elevation Products

If you will be transporting your power chair during travel, you may find it necessary to use a vehicle-mounted lift system or elevation product to aid in transportation. Pride recommends that you closely review the warnings, instructions, specifications, and safety information set forth by the manufacturer of the lift/elevation product before using that product.

WARNING! Not all lift systems/elevation products are rated for use with an occupied mobility device. Pride recommends that you do not remain seated in your power chair when it is being used in connection with any type of lift system/elevation product unless:

„That product is rated for occupied use by the manufacturer.

„You are able to occupy your mobility device in strict conformity with the warnings, instructions, specifications, and safety guidelines set forth by the manufacturer.

WARNING! Always turn off the power to the controller when you are being transferred via an elevation product. Failure to do so may result in accidental joystick contact, resulting in unintended movement and personal injury or product damage.

Motor Vehicle Transport

Pride recommends that you do not remain seated in your power chair while traveling in a motor vehicle. The power chair should be stowed in the trunk of a car or in the back of a truck or van with batteries removed and/or properly secured. In addition, all removable power chair parts, including the armrests, seat, front riggings, con- troller, and shrouds should be removed and/or properly secured during motor vehicle transport.

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Contents Quantum Quick Reference Information F E T Y G U I D E L I N E SVII IIIN 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 Front Cover General Guidelines Pre-Ride Safety CheckModifications Tire Inflation Weight LimitationsIncline Information Braking Information Freewheel ModeCornering Information Public Streets and RoadwaysOutdoor Driving Surfaces Inclement Weather PrecautionsStationary Obstacles Steps, Curbs, etc Doors Stairs and EscalatorsElevators Lift Systems/Elevation ProductsBatteries Positioning BeltsRemovable Parts Preventing Unintended Movement Transfers Reaching and BendingAlcohol/Smoking Prescription Drugs/Physical LimitationsI . Y O U R P O W E R C H a I R Q6 Edge HD Power ChairElectrical Components Q6 Edge HD Power BaseQ6 Edge HD Electrical Components To operate the manual freewheel levers Manual Freewheel LeversA S S E M B L Y Initial AssemblyTo install the seat Seat InstallationTo secure a power chair equipped with tie-down points Power Chair Securement PointsUnoccupied Transit System Securement Points You may need the following to make comfort adjustments Comfort AdjustmentsSeat Height and Seat Angle Adjustment O M F O R T a D J U S T M E N T STo adjust the recline angle Manual Recline Seatback AdjustmentSeat Position To change the positionArmrest Width Adjustment Seatback Angle AdjustmentArmrest Angle Adjustment Armrest Height AdjustmentTo extend the controller Controller PositionTo change the controller position Foot Platform Depth Adjustment Foot Platform Height AdjustmentFoot Platform Angle Adjustment To adjust the positioning belt for operator comfort To install the positioning beltPositioning Belt To release the positioning beltBatteries and Charging B a T T E R I E S a N D C H a R G I N GFrequently Asked Questions FAQs Battery Break-in„ Daily 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 I . 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 StorageQ6 Edge HD Drive Wheel Battery ReplacementTo replace the batteries Battery InstallationCorrective Maintenance When to See Your Quantum Rehab Provider for ServiceT E S T E S Page Product Serial # Quality Control Q6 Edge HD