Pride Quantum 610, Owner'S Manual

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Freewheel Mode

Your power chair is equipped with two manual freewheel levers to allow for manual maneuverability by a trained
attendant. For more information about how to place your power chair into and out of freewheel mode, see III.
“Your Power Chair.”

WARNING! Do not use your power chair in freewheel mode without an attendant present.
WARNING! Do not attempt to personally place your power chair in freewheel mode while

seated on it. Ask an attendant for assistance if necessary.
WARNING! Pride recommends that you do not disconnect the batteries when the power

chair is in freewheel mode as this may interfere with the function of the controller.
WARNING! Do not place your power chair in freewheel mode while on an incline or decline.

This could cause the chair to roll uncontrollably on its own.

Braking Information

Your power chair is equipped with two powerful brake systems:

Regenerative—uses electricity to rapidly slow the vehicle when the joystick returns to the center/stop position.
Disc Park Brake—activates mechanically after regenerative braking slows the vehicle to near stop, or when
power is removed from the system for any reason.

Cornering Information

While your power chair is equipped with front and rear caster wheels, excessively high cornering speeds can still
create the possibility of tipping. Factors which affect the possibility of tipping include, but are not limited to:
cornering speed, steering angle (how sharply you are turning), uneven 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 recom-
mended. 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 power chair from tipping.

WARNING! When cornering sharply, reduce your speed and maintain a stable center of gravity.

This greatly reduces the possibility of a tip or fall. 

I I .   S A F E T Y

Figure 1. Maximum Recommended Safe Slope (Ascending and Descending)

WARNING! If your power chair is equipped with a reclining seatback, do not attempt to negotiate

inclines with the seat in a reclined position. Do not attempt to negotiate obstacles with the seat

in a reclined position unless an attendant is present to help stabilize the chair. Failure to heed

could result in the power chair tipping over.

WARNING! Even though your power chair is capable of climbing slopes greater than those

illustrated in figure 1, do not, under any circumstances, exceed the incline guidelines or any other

specifications presented in this manual. Doing so could cause instability in your power chair.

Pride recommends that the maximum slope of an incline you attempt to safely ascend or descend on your power
chair does not exceed 5° (8.7%). 

See figure 1.

WARNING! Any attempt to climb or descend a slope steeper than 5° (8.7%) may put your power

chair in an unstable position and cause it to tip.

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I I .   S A F E T Y

Public Streets and Roadways

WARNING! You should not operate your power chair on public streets and roadways. Be aware

that it may be difficult for traffic to see you when you are seated on your power chair. Obey all

local pedestrian traffic rules. Wait until your path is clear of traffic, and then proceed with

extreme caution.

Outdoor Driving Surfaces

Your power chair is designed to provide optimum stability under normal driving conditions—dry, level surfaces
composed of concrete, blacktop, or asphalt. However, Pride recognizes that there will be times when you will
encounter other surface types. For this reason, your power chair is designed to perform admirably on packed soil,
grass, and gravel. Feel free to use your power chair safely on lawns and in park areas.

Avoid driving on uneven terrain and/or soft surfaces.
Avoid tall grass that can entangle the running gear.
Avoid loosely packed gravel and sand.
Do not use your power chair in fresh or salt water.
Do not use your power chair at the edge of a stream, lake, or ocean.
If you feel unsure about a driving surface, avoid that surface.

Inclement Weather Precautions

Exposure of your power chair to inclement weather conditions should be avoided whenever possible. If suddenly
caught up in rain, snow, severe cold or heat while operating your power chair, proceed to shelter at the earliest
opportunity. Thoroughly dry your power chair before storing, charging, or operating your power chair.

PROHIBITED! Operating in rain, snow, salt, mist/spray conditions, and on icy/slippery surfaces

can have an adverse affect on the electrical 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 the power chair in extremely hot or cold conditions or when

exposing your power chair to direct sunlight for prolonged periods of time.

Stationary Obstacles (Steps, Curbs, etc.)

Proceed with extreme caution when driving near raised surfaces, unprotected ledges and/or drop-offs (curbs, porches,
stairs, etc.). Be sure your power chair is traveling perpendicular to any curb you may be required to navigate.

To navigate up over a curb or stationary obstacle:

1. Approach the curb or obstacle slowly, and make sure the power chair is traveling perpendicular to the obstacle. 

See figure 2.

2. Increase the forward speed just before the front wheels come in contact with the obstacle.
3. Reduce the forward speed only after the rear wheels have cleared the obstacle.

To navigate down a curb or stationary obstacle:

1. Approach the curb or obstacle slowly, and make sure the power chair is traveling perpendicular to the obstacle. 

See figure 2.

2. Reduce the forward speed just before the front wheels come in contact with the obstacle.
3. Increase the forward speed only after the rear wheels have cleared the obstacle and you are once again on a

level surface.

WARNING! Even though your power chair may be capable of handling greater obstacles, Pride

recommends that you do not attempt to negotiate a curb that has a height greater than 2 in.

(5 cm). Doing so could cause instability in your power chair.
WARNING! Do not attempt to have your power chair proceed backward down any step, curb, or

other obstacle. This may cause the power chair to tip.