V I I I . C A R E A N D M A I N T E N A N C E
νCheck all electrical connections. Make sure they are tight and are not corroded. Batteries must sit flat within the battery tray, withthebatteryterminalsfacinginward,towardeachother.Refertothebatterywiringlabelforthecorrectwiringlayout.
νAll wheel bearings are prelubricated and sealed. They require no subsequent lubrication.
Daily Checks
νWith the controller turned off, check the joystick. Make sure it is not bent or damaged and that it returns to the neutral position when you release it. Check the rubber boot around the base of the joystick for damage. Visually inspect the boot. Do not handle or try to repair it. See your Quantum Rehab Specialist if there is a problem.
νVisually inspect the controller cable. Make sure that it is not frayed, cut, or has any wires exposed. See your Quantum Rehab Specialist if there is a problem.
νCheck for flat spots on solid tires. Flat spots could adversely affect stability.
Weekly Checks
νDisconnect and inspect the controller from the power base. Look for corrosion. Contact your Quantum Rehab Specialist if necessary.
νEnsurethatallpartsofthecontrollersystemaresecurelyfastenedtoyourpowerchair. Donotovertightenanyscrews.
νCheckforpropertireinflation.Thereshouldbe35psi(2.4bar)ineachtire.Ifatiredoesnotholdair,seeyourQuantumRehab Specialistforreplacementofthetube.
νCalibratethejoystickifanoticeabledifferenceinperformanceisdetectedorifthejoystickdoesnotoperateproperly.Tocalibrate thejoystick,powerofftheunit,placethejoystickintheneutralposition,andpowertheunitbackon. Ifaproblemstillexistswithyour joystick’sperformance,contactyourQuantumRehabSpecialist.
νCheckthebrakes.Thistestshouldbecarriedoutonalevelsurfacewithatleastthreefeetofclearancearoundyourpowerchair.
To check the brakes:
1.Turn on the controller and turn down the speed level of your power chair.
2.After one second, check the battery condition meter. Make sure that it remains on.
3.Slowly push the joystick forward until you hear the electric brakes click. Immediately release the joystick.You must be able to hear each electrical brake operating within a few seconds of joystick movement. Repeat this test three times, pushing the joystick backwards, then left, and then right.
Monthly Checks
νCheck for drive tire wear. See your Quantum Rehab Specialist for repair.
νCheck the caster wheels for wear. Replace them as necessary.
νCheck the caster forks for damage or fluttering which indicates that they may need to be adjusted or have the bearings replaced. See your Quantum Rehab Specialist for repair.
νKeep your power chair clean and free of foreign material, such as mud, dirt, hair, food, drink, etc.
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