Pride Mobility Quantum 1121 3MP, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...QUANTUM SERIES Including Models Quantum 1121 3SP and Quantum 1121 3MP 1 800 800 8586 US 1 888 570 1113 Canada ...

Page 2: ...ormed at any time or in any circumstances Performing a prohibited action can cause personal injury and or equipment damage On the product this icon is represented as a black symbol with a red circle and red slash Quick Reference Information S A F E T Y G U I D E L I N E S Copyright 2011 Pride Mobility Products Corp INFMANU2884 Rev F July 2011 Quantum Rehab Provider Address Phone Number Purchase Da...

Page 3: ...s www pridemobility com 3 I INTRODUCTION 4 II SAFETY 5 III YOUR POWER CHAIR 15 IV ASSEMBLY 18 V COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS 20 VI BATTERIES AND CHARGING 26 VII CARE AND MAINTENANCE 30 APPENDIX I SPECIFICATIONS 35 C O N T E N T S ...

Page 4: ... 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 compl...

Page 5: ...to play near the power chair while the batteries are charging Keep your hands away from the tires when driving Be aware that loose fitting clothing can become caught in the drive tires Use the correct tie down points for controller harness to prevent the harness from getting caught in the drive tires pinched in the seat frame or damaged when passing through doorways Avoid exposure to rain snow ice...

Page 6: ...he risk of leakage or explosive conditions Keep tools and other metal objects away from battery terminals Contact with tools can cause an electrical shock Do not use batteries with different amp hour Ah capacities Do not mix old and new batteries Always replace both batteries at the same time Disposal and recycling Contact your Quantum Rehab Provider for information on proper disposal and recyclin...

Page 7: ... take your time and you will soon be in full and confident control as you maneuver through doorways on and off of elevators up and down ramps and over moderate terrain Below are some precautions tips and other safety considerations that will help you become accustomed to oper ating your power chair safely Modifications Pride has designed and engineered your power chair to provide maximum mobility ...

Page 8: ... rating bar psi x 0 06895 kPa psi x 6 89476 Incline Information More and more buildings have ramps with specified degrees of inclination designed for easy and safe access Some ramps may have turning switchbacks 180 degree turns that require you to have good cornering skills on your power chair Proceed with extreme caution as you approach the downgrade of a ramp or other incline Take wide swings wi...

Page 9: ... road surfaces inclined road surfaces riding from an area of low traction to an area of high traction such as passing from a grassy area to a paved area especially at high speed while turning and abrupt directional changes High cornering speeds are not recommended If you feel that you may tip over in a corner reduce your speed and steering angle i e lessen the sharpness of the turn to prevent your...

Page 10: ...ical system Maintain and store your power chair in a dry and clean condition WARNING Prolonged exposure to hot or cold conditions may affect the temperature of upholstered and non upholstered items on the power chair possibly resulting in skin irritation Exercise caution when using your power chair in extremely hot or cold conditions or when exposing your power chair to direct sunlight for prolong...

Page 11: ...mends that you do not remain seated in your power chair when it is being used in connection with any type of lift system elevation product unless That product is rated for occupied use by the manufacturer You are able to occupy your mobility device in strict conformity with the warnings instructions specifications and safety guidelines set forth by the manufacturer WARNING Always turn off the powe...

Page 12: ...rnesses in the proper manner RED cables must be connected to positive battery terminals posts BLACK cables must be connected to negative battery terminals posts Protective caps should be installed over all battery terminals REPLACE cables immediately if damaged Removable Parts WARNING Do not attempt to lift or move a power chair by any of its removable parts including the armrests seat front riggi...

Page 13: ...r 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 I I S A F E T Y Figure 4 Ideal Transfer Position Transfers Transferring onto and off of...

Page 14: ... radio stations TV stations amateur radio HAM transmitters wireless com puter links microwave signals paging transmitters and medium range mobile transceivers used by emergency vehicles In some cases these waves can cause unintended movement or damage to the control system Every electrically powered mobility vehicle has an immunity or resistance to EMI The higher the immunity level the greater the...

Page 15: ...assembly includes the armrests seatback and seat base The power base assembly includes two motor brake assemblies two drive wheels two anti tip wheels two caster wheels two batteries and wiring harnesses SEATBACK ARMREST CONTROLLER BODY SHROUD ANTI TIP WHEELS DRIVE WHEEL CASTER WHEEL Figure 5 The Quantum 1121 Series Power Chair POWER BASE ASSEMBLY SEAT ASSEMBLY JOYSTICK FRONT RIGGINGS SWING AWAY L...

Page 16: ...roller uses a differ ent type of harness Regardless of which type of controller is used the harness must be secured to the seat assem bly and not allowed to drag on the floor Active Trac Suspension The Quantum 1121 is equipped with Active Trac Suspension ATS ATS is a suspension system designed to make your power chair traverse different types of terrain and obstacles while maintaining smooth opera...

Page 17: ...or decline as the unit could roll on its own Only engage the freewheel mode when on a level surface WARNING It is important to remember that when your power chair is in freewheel mode the braking system is disengaged To operate the dual manual freewheel levers 1 Push the manual freewheel lever on each motor down for freewheel mode drive disengaged See figure 7 2 Pull the manual freewheel lever on ...

Page 18: ...parts that may be used on the Specialty Seat or any high back seat regardless of seat width or seat depth The two main components are aluminum extrusions that can be mounted to the seat base These extrusions attach to a pair of trapeze bars that are mounted to four steel towers NOTE If your power chair is equipped with a Specialty Seat Synergy Seat or Synergy TRU Balance refer to the information p...

Page 19: ...r harness into the connector on the electronics tray 7 Route the harness to ensure that the harness cannot be pinched in the seat hinge See figure 11 or 12 8 Secure the controller harness to the armrest receiver with one or more wire ties MANDATORY Prevent controller harness damage Avoid routing the controller harness on the outside of the armrest pad Route the harness under the armrest or toward ...

Page 20: ... component weights before you disassemble the power chair WARNING Remove the occupant from the power chair before making any adjustments Figure 13 Seat Latch Safety Disengaged Figure 14 Seat Height Adjustment RETAINING CLIPS SEAT TOWERS TRAPEZE BARS You may need the following to make comfort adjustments metric standard hex key set metric standard socket set and ratchet adjustable wrench Seat Heigh...

Page 21: ... to the controller 2 Remove the seat 3 Remove both extrusions from the bottom of the seat See figure 10 4 Reposition the extrusions on a different set of mounting holes You must move both extrusions the same number of holes either forward or backward See figure 15 5 Fasten the extrusions back onto the bottom of the seat 6 Reinstall the seat Manual Recline Seatback Adjustment If your power chair is...

Page 22: ...E Changing the armrest width may increase the overall width of your power chair To change the armrest width 1 Locate the two armrest knobs on each side of the armrest receiver bracket See figure 16 2 Loosen the knobs 3 Slide the armrests in or out to the desired width 4 Tighten the knobs Armrest Height Adjustment To change the armrest height 1 Loosen the two setscrews located on the armrest receiv...

Page 23: ...e foot platform bracket See figure 18 2 Raise or lower the foot platform to the desired height 3 Reinstall the nuts and bolts into the foot platform bracket and tighten Foot Platform Depth Adjustment To adjust the foot platform depth 1 Remove the nuts and bolts from the foot platform bracket See figure 18 2 Move the foot platform in or out to the desired depth 3 Reinstall the nuts and bolts into t...

Page 24: ...eel height affects handling under acceleration WARNING The higher you raise the anti tip wheels the more you increase your power chair s tendency to tilt forward while decelerating You can compensate for this by having your Quantum Rehab Provider make a small adjustment to the pre programmed deceleration setting in the controller or by moving the seat assembly further to the rear of your power cha...

Page 25: ... WARNING Never raise the seat from its lowest position when operating your power chair on bumpy or uneven surfaces Failure to heed this warning can result in the power chair tipping over WARNING Never raise the power elevating seat while your power chair is in freewheel mode WARNING Always fasten the positioning belt when operating the power elevating seat NOTE The power elevating seat option is e...

Page 26: ...ed adapter to an electrical outlet having 2 pronged plug access PROHIBITED Never use an extension cord to plug in your battery charger Plug the charger directly into a properly wired standard electrical outlet PROHIBITED Do not allow unsupervised children to play near the power chair while the batteries are charging Pride recommends that you do not charge the batteries while the power chair is occ...

Page 27: ...t overcharge the battery Can I use a different battery charger You should use the charger supplied with the power chair It is the safest most efficient tool to charge the batteries We do not recommend using other types of chargers e g an automotive battery charger NOTE Your power chair s charger will not operate after the batteries have been discharged to nearly zero voltage If this happens call y...

Page 28: ...intenance free Both AGM and Gel Cell are deep cycle batteries that are similar in performance WARNING Corrosive chemicals contained in batteries Use only AGM or Gel Cell batteries to reduce the risk of leakage or explosive conditions Why do my new batteries seem weak Deep cycle batteries employ a much different chemical technology than that used in car batteries nickel cadmium nicads or in other c...

Page 29: ...ly charge the batteries prior to storage Disconnect the battery harnesses and store the power chair in a warm dry environment Avoid temperature extremes such as freezing and excessively hot conditions and never attempt to charge a frozen battery A cold or frozen battery should be warmed for several days prior to recharging What about public transportation AGM and Gel Cell batteries are designed fo...

Page 30: ...ider Power chairs that are frequently exposed to sources of water such as incontinence should be inspected often for corrosion and electronic components may need to be replaced frequently Temperature Some of the parts of your power chair are susceptible to extreme changes in temperature Always keep your power chair between the temperatures of 18 F 8 C and 122 F 50 C In extremely cold temperatures ...

Page 31: ...problem Weekly Checks Disconnect and inspect the controller from the electronics tray Look for corrosion Contact your Quantum Rehab Provider if necessary Ensure that all parts of the controller system are securely fastened to your power chair Do not overtighten any screws Check for proper tire inflation Maintain but do not exceed the psi bar kPa air pressure rating indicated on each tire for pneum...

Page 32: ...re thane materials Cleaning Instructions Use a damp cloth and mild non abrasive cleanser to clean the plastic and metal parts of your power chair Avoid using products that may scratch the surface of your power chair If necessary clean your product with an approved disinfectant Make sure the disinfectant is safe for use on your product before application WARNING Follow all safety instructions for t...

Page 33: ...ailure personal injury and or product damage 10 Reinstall the drive wheel nut and washer onto the axle and tighten WARNING Make sure that both the nut and washer are reinstalled and tightened properly 11 Inflate the pneumatic tire to the psi bar kPa air pressure rating indicated on each tire 12 Remove the power chair from the blocks Battery Replacement A diagram is printed on a decal located on th...

Page 34: ...isconnect both batteries before load testing and follow the directions that come with the load tester If either one of the batteries fails the load test replace both of them If your power chair still does not power up contact your Quantum Rehab Provider WARNING Power chair batteries are heavy See specifications table If you are unable to lift that much weight be sure to get help Use proper lifting...

Page 35: ...y Manual Tilt Component Weights 5 Base 140 lbs 63 5 kg Batteries 38 lbs 17 23 kg each 1 Varies with base model user weight terrain type battery amp hour rating Ah battery charge battery condition motors controller type tire type and tire condition This specification can be subject to a variance of or 10 2 Due to manufacturing tolerances and continued product improvement this specification can be s...

Page 36: ...E C I F I C A T I O N S Figure 26 Quantum 1121 Series Dimensions and Ground Clearance LENGTH WITHOUT FRONT RIGGINGS 38 125 in 96 84 cm WIDTH 21 5 in 54 61 cm GROUND CLEARANCE 3 5 in 8 89 cm TURNING RADIUS 22 5 in 57 15 cm LENGTH WITH FRONT RIGGINGS 43 375 in 110 17 cm ...

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Page 39: ...the factory Date Inspected Inspector Quality Control Quantum 1121 Series Inclusion of all Parts Joystick Serial Number Controller Serial Number Left Motor Serial Number Right Motor Serial Number Fit and Finish Performance INFMANU2884 Product Serial ...