Pride Mobility 6000 manual Transfers, Prescription Drugs/Physical Limitations, Alcohol/Smoking

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I I . S A F E T Y

Transfers

Transferring onto and off of your power chair requires a good sense of balance. Always have an attendant or healthcare professional present while learning to properly transfer yourself.

To eliminate the possibility of injury, Pride recom-

 

mends that you or a trained attendant perform the

 

following tasks before attempting a transfer:

 

Turn off the power to the controller.

 

Ensure your power chair is not in freewheel

 

mode. See III. “Your Power Chair.”

 

Turn the caster wheels toward the transfer desti-

 

nation to improve power chair stability during

 

transfer.

 

Make sure both armrests are flipped up or

 

removed from your power chair.

 

Flip up the foot platform or move the leg rests

 

aside; this will help to keep your feet from getting

 

caught on the front rigging during the transfer.

 

Reduce the distance between your power chair

 

and the object you are transferring onto.

Figure 4. Ideal Transfer Position

WARNING! Before transferring, position yourself as far back as possible in the power chair seat to prevent the power chair from tipping forward during transfer.

WARNING! Avoid putting all of your weight on the power chair armrests and do not use the armrests for weight bearing purposes, such as transfers. Such use may cause the power chair to tip, resulting in a fall from the power chair.

WARNING! The controller and controller bracket are non-load bearing items on your power chair. Do not use the controller or controller bracket for weight bearing purposes, such as transfers. Such use may cause damage to these components, resulting in a fall from the power chair and personal injury.

WARNING! Avoid putting all of your weight on the front riggings. Such use may cause the power chair to tip.

Prescription Drugs/Physical Limitations

Users must exercise care and common sense when operating a power chair. This includes awareness of safety issues when taking prescribed or over-the-counter drugs or when the user has specific physical limitations.

WARNING! Consult your physician if you are taking prescribed or over-the-counter medication or if you have certain physical limitations. Some medications and limitations may impair your ability to operate your power chair in a safe manner.

Alcohol/Smoking

The power chair user must exercise care and common sense when operating his/her power chair. This includes awareness of safety issues while under the influence of alcohol or while smoking.

WARNING! Do not operate your power chair while you are under the influence of alcohol, as this may impair your ability to operate your power chair in a safe manner.

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Contents Quantum F E T Y G U I D E L I N E S Quick Reference InformationN T E N T S IIIPURCHASER’S Agreement SafetyN T R O D U C T I O N Shipping and DeliveryProduct Safety Symbols S a F E T YS 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 To navigate up over a curb or stationary obstacleElevators Stairs and EscalatorsDoors Lift/Elevation ProductsPositioning Belts BatteriesAlcohol/Smoking TransfersPrescription Drugs/Physical Limitations Electromagnetic and Radio Frequency Interference EMI/RFI Quantum 6000 Series Power Chair I . Y O U R P O W E R C H a I RQuantum 6000 Series Power Base Electrical ComponentsQuantum 6000 Series Electrical Components Dual Manual Freewheel Levers To operate the dual manual freewheel leversHammer Motor Package Initial Assembly A S S E M B L YSeat Installation To install the seatPower Elevating Seat Option To install the power elevating seatSeat Height and Seat Angle Adjustment Comfort AdjustmentsYou may need the following to make comfort adjustments O M F O R T a D J U S T M E N T SSeat Position Manual Recline Seatback AdjustmentTo adjust the recline angle To change the positionArmrest Angle Adjustment Seatback Angle AdjustmentArmrest Width Adjustment Armrest Height AdjustmentTo change the controller position Controller PositionTo extend the controller Foot Platform Angle Adjustment Foot Platform Height AdjustmentFoot Platform Depth Adjustment Power Elevating Seat Optional To change the seat height through toggle switchB 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 FAQsInfrequent Use Why do my new batteries seem weak?Daily Use How can I get maximum range or distance per charge?What about public transportation? How can I ensure maximum battery life?How should I store my power chair and its batteries? What about shipping?Temperature Care and MaintenanceShould your power chair come in contact with water 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 ChecksWheel Replacement Disposal of Your Power ChairCleaning and Disinfection StorageBattery Replacement Quantum 6000 Drive WheelBattery Installation To replace the batteriesWhen to See Your Quantum Rehab Provider for Service Corrective MaintenanceI I . W a R R a N T Y Service Checks and Warranty Service Reconditioned Units WarrantyWarranty Exclusions Exclusions also include components with damage caused byP E N D I X I Specification S SpecificationsQuantum 6000 Dimensions and Ground Clearance T E S T E S T E S Quality Control Quantum 6000 Series Product Serial #
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