Quantum 1470, 1420, 1400 manual Daily Checks, Weekly Checks, To check the brakes

V I I I . C A R E A N D M A I N T E N A N C E

νUse a rubber conditioner on the tire sidewalls to help preserve them. Check the tires for wear.

WARNING! Never use a rubber conditioner on the tread area of the tires; doing so may make the tires slippery and cause your Jazzy to skid.

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νCheck all electrical connections. Make sure they are tight and are not corroded. Batteries must sit flat within the battery well, with the battery terminals facing inward, toward each other. Refer to the frame decal for the correct wiring layout. See figure 24.

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 authorized Pride provider if there is a problem.

νVisually inspect the controller harness. Make sure that it is not frayed, cut, or has any wires exposed. See your authorized Pride provider if there is a problem with any harnesses.

Weekly Checks

νDisconnect and inspect the controller from the electronics tray. Look for corrosion. Contact your authorized Pride provider if necessary.

νEnsure that all parts of the controller system are securely fastened to your power chair. Do not overtighten any screws.

νCheck for proper tire inflation. There should be 30 – 35 psi in each tire. If a tire does not hold air, see an authorized Pride provider for replacement of the tube.

νCalibrate the joystick if a noticeable difference in performance is detected or if the joystick does not operate properly. To calibrate the joystick, power off the unit, place the joystick in the neutral position, and power the unit back on. If a problem still exists with your joystick’s performance, contact your authorized Pride provider.

νCheck the brakes. This test should be carried out on a level surface with at least three feet of clearance around your power chair.

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.

To calibrate the joystick (Remote Plus only):

1.Position the joystick in the full reverse position and hold it there. Turn on the controller.

2.The battery condition meter lights up from one light to ten lights, and then back to one light. It does this twice, then blinks rapidly.

3.Turn off the controller.

4.Position the joystick in the full forward position and hold it there; then turn the controller on.

5.Thebatteryconditionmeterlightsupfromonelighttotenlights,andthenbacktoonelight.Itdoesthistwice,thenblinksonce,and thenitblinkscontinuously.

6.Turnoffthecontroller.Nowthejoystickandcontrolleraresetuptofunctionproperlytogether.

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