Quantum Q6 Edge HD N T R O D U C T I O N, Safety, PURCHASER’S Agreement, Shipping and Delivery

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I . I N T R O D U C T I O N

SAFETY

WELCOME to Quantum Rehab, a division of Pride Mobility Products (Pride). The power chair you have pur- chased 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 this manual before attempting to operate your power chair for the first time. You must also read all instructions, warnings, and notes contained in any supplemental instruc- tional 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 judgment.

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 retrofit kits from time to time provided by Pride 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 com- pany responsible.

INFORMATION EXCHANGE

We want to hear your questions, comments, and suggestions about this manual. We would also like to hear about the safety and reliability of your new power chair, and about the service you received from your Quantum Rehab Provider.

Please notify us of any change of address, so we can keep you apprised of important information about safety, new products, and new options that can increase your ability to use and enjoy your power chair. Please feel free to contact us at the address below:

USA:

Canada:

Pride Mobility Products Corporation

Pride Mobility Products Company

Attn.: Customer Care Department

380 Vansickle Road Unit 350

182 Susquehanna Avenue

St. Catharines, Ontario L2R 6P7

Exeter, PA 18643-2694

1-888-570-1113

info@pridemobility.com

 

1-800-424-8205

 

NOTE: If you ever lose or misplace your product registration card or your copy of this manual, contact us and we will be glad to send you a new one immediately.

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Contents Quantum F E T Y G U I D E L I N E S Quick Reference InformationIII VIISafety N T R O D U C T I O NPURCHASER’S Agreement Shipping and DeliveryProduct Safety Symbols S a F E T YS a F E T Y S a F E T Y Front Cover General Guidelines Pre-Ride Safety CheckModifications Tire Inflation Weight LimitationsIncline Information Freewheel Mode Braking InformationCornering Information Public Streets and RoadwaysOutdoor Driving Surfaces Inclement Weather PrecautionsStationary Obstacles Steps, Curbs, etc Stairs and Escalators DoorsElevators Lift Systems/Elevation ProductsBatteries Positioning BeltsRemovable Parts Preventing Unintended Movement Reaching and Bending TransfersPrescription Drugs/Physical Limitations Alcohol/SmokingQ6 Edge HD Power Chair I . Y O U R P O W E R C H a I RQ6 Edge HD Power Base Electrical ComponentsQ6 Edge HD Electrical Components Manual Freewheel Levers To operate the manual freewheel leversInitial Assembly A S S E M B L YSeat Installation To install the seatPower Chair Securement Points To secure a power chair equipped with tie-down pointsUnoccupied Transit System Securement Points Comfort Adjustments You may need the following to make comfort adjustmentsSeat Height and Seat Angle Adjustment O M F O R T a D J U S T M E N T SManual Recline Seatback Adjustment To adjust the recline angleSeat Position To change the positionSeatback Angle Adjustment Armrest Width 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 install the positioning belt To adjust the positioning belt for operator comfortPositioning Belt To release the positioning beltB a T T E R I E S a N D C H a R G I N G Batteries and ChargingBattery Break-in Frequently Asked Questions FAQsWhy do my new batteries seem weak? „ Daily Use„ Infrequent Use How can I get maximum range or distance per charge?How can I ensure maximum battery life? How should I store my power chair and its batteries?What about public transportation? What about shipping?Care and Maintenance Should your power chair come in contact with waterTemperature I . C a R E a N D M a I N T E N a N C EDaily Checks Weekly ChecksTo check the brakes Monthly ChecksDisposal of Your Power Chair Cleaning and DisinfectionWheel Replacement StorageBattery Replacement Q6 Edge HD Drive WheelBattery Installation To replace the batteriesWhen to See Your Quantum Rehab Provider for Service Corrective MaintenanceT E S T E S Page Quality Control Q6 Edge HD Product Serial #
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