Pride Mobility Quantum 500 manual F E T Y G U I D E L I N E S

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S A F E T Y G U I D E L I N E S

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! Failure to follow designated procedures can cause either personal injury, component damage, or malfunction (black symbol on yellow triangle with black border).

MANDATORY! These actions should be performed as specified. Failure to perform mandatory actions can cause injury to personnel and/or damage to equipment (white symbol on blue dot).

PROHIBITED! These actions should be prohibited. These actions should not be performed at any time or in any circumstances. Performing a prohibited action can cause injury to personnel and/ or damage to equipment (black symbol with red circle and red slash).

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INFMANU3018/RevA/May05

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Quantum 500

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Contents Page F E T Y G U I D E L I N E S N T E N T S Information Exchange N T R O D U C T I O NPURCHASER’S Agreement Pride Owners Club My Quantum Rehab SpecialistProduct Safety Symbols S a F E T YS a F E T Y Pre-Ride Safety Check ModificationsIncline Information Weight LimitationsTire Inflation Public Streets and Roadways Braking InformationCornering Information Stationary Obstacles Steps, Curbs, etc Freewheel ModeOutdoor Driving Surfaces Stairs and EscalatorsElevators TransfersDoors Lift/Elevation ProductsPositioning Belts Inclement Weather PrecautionsMotor Vehicle Transport Reaching and BendingAlcohol Electromagnetic and Radio Frequency Interference EMI/RFII . Y O U R P O W E R C H a I R QuantumQuantum 500 Specifications Quantum 500 Power Base Electrical ComponentsQuantum 500 Electrical Components Manual Freewheel Levers To engage or disengage the drive motorsInitial Assembly A S S E M B L YController Installation Seat InstallationTo install the seat To change the seat height Seat Height and Seat Angle AdjustmentO M F O R T a D J U S T M E N T S To adjust the recline angle Seatback Angle AdjustmentTo adjust the seatback angle Seat PositionFoot Platform Depth To adjust the foot platform depth Armrest Width AdjustmentArmrest Angle Adjustment To change the armrest angle To change the armrest widthFoot Platform Angle To adjust the foot platform angleTo clamp the quick release fastener Controller PositionTo adjust the ELR length To adjust the SFR lengthTo adjust the ELR angle To adjust the forward/back positionTo change leg rest length a To adjust the leg rest lengthMulti-Axis Foot Plate To change foot plate position BB a T T E R I E S a N D C H a R G I N G Tochargethebatteriesusingtheoff-boardchargerBattery Break-in Batteries and ChargingHow often must I charge the batteries? Frequently Asked Questions FAQs Howdoesthechargerwork?Can I use a different battery charger? Daily UseHow should I store my power chair and its batteries? Why do my new batteries seem weak?How can I ensure maximum battery life? What about public transportation?VSI consists I . O P E R a T I O NVSI Electronic Controller JoystickOn/Off Key Battery Condition MeterKeypad Red, yellow, and green lights lit Batteries chargedBattery Connector Motor ConnectorsController Connector Power Seat Actuator ConnectorVSI Error Codes Thermal RollbackTemperature Care and MaintenanceShould your power chair come in contact with water I I . C a R E a N D M a I N T E N a N C ETo check the brakes Daily ChecksWeekly Checks Monthly ChecksStorage Cleaning Instructions Tire/Wheel ReplacementYearly Checks Battery Replacement To replace the batteriesBattery Installation When to See Your Quantum Rehab Specialist for Service Corrective MaintenanceW a R R a N T Y Service Checks and Warranty Service Reconditioned Units WarrantyWarranty Exclusions Exclusions also include components with damage caused byQuality Control Quantum Inspector