Quantum Dynamo ATS, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...Owner s Manual 21 Healey Road Dandenong 3175 Victoria Australia www quantumrehab com ACN 088 609 661 Dynamo ATS ...

Page 2: ...jury component damage or malfunction black symbol on yellow triangle with black border MANDATORY These actions should be performed as specified Failure to perform mandatory actions can cause injury to personnel and or damage to equipment white symbol on blue dot with white border PROHIBITED These actions should be prohibited These actions should not be performed at any time or in any circumstances...

Page 3: ...ERATION 29 VIII CARE AND MAINTENANCE 32 IX WARRANTY 37 T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S This owner s manual is compiled from the latest specifications and product information available at the time of publication We reserve the right to make changes as they become necessary Any changes to our products may causeslightvariationsbetweentheillustrationsandexplanationsinthismanualandtheproductyouhavepurcha...

Page 4: ...upon you as well as your provider caretaker or healthcare professional in usinggoodjudgement If there is any information in this manual which you do not understand or if you require additional assistance for setup or operation please contact your Quantum Rehab Specialist Failure to follow the instructions in this manual and those located on yourpower chaircan lead to personal injury and ordamage t...

Page 5: ...ting weight Unlocked and in freewheel mode Place unit on level ground and stand behind or to one side when changing from drive mode to freewheel mode or freewheel mode to drive mode Locked and in drive mode Two 2 Battery Configuration T Terminal Post Connect Red wire to T with Connect Black wire to T with Do not remove anti tip wheels PRODUCT SAFETY SYMBOLS The symbols below are used on the power ...

Page 6: ...possible Maintain and store in a clean and dry condition Removal of grounding prong can create electrical hazard If necessary properly install an approved 3 pronged adapter to an electrical outlet having 2 pronged plug access Failure to heed could result in personal injury and or property damage Prevent personal injury and equipment damage Do not connect an extension lead to the AC DC converter or...

Page 7: ...ich you will need somepractice Simplytakeyourtimeandyouwillsoonbeinfullandconfidentcontrolasyoumaneuverthroughdoorways on and off of lifts up and down ramps and over moderate terrain Below are some precautions tips and other safety considerations that will help the user become accustomed to operating the power chair safely Modifications Pride has designed and engineered your power chair to provide...

Page 8: ...nd safe access Some ramps may have turning switchbacks 180 degree turns that require you to have good cornering skills on your power chair n Proceed with extreme caution as you approach the downgrade of a ramp or other incline n Take wide swings with your power chair s front wheels around any tight corners If you do that the power chair s rear wheels will follow a wide arc not cut the corner short...

Page 9: ...ossibility 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 recommended If you feel that ...

Page 10: ...fs kerbs porches stairs etc The correct method for approaching a kerb is illustrated in figures 2 and 3 WARNING Do not attempt to have your power chair climb or descend an obstacle that is higher than 5 cm unless you have the assistance of an attendant WARNING Do not attempt to have your power chair proceed rearward down any step kerb or other obstacle This may cause the power chair to tip and cau...

Page 11: ...proper restraint during motor vehicle transport Anyone traveling in a motor vehicle should be properly secured in his her seat with seat belts approved by the vehicle manufacturer Make sure to secure or remove the batteries before loading your power chair into a motor vehicle for transport Transfers Transferringontoandoffofyourpowerchairrequiresagood sense of balance Always have an attendant or he...

Page 12: ...ons could cause serious injury and or damage to your power chair and the electronic system Exposure to these weather elements should be avoided whenever possible Use extreme care when driving at all times Maintain and store your power chair in a dry and clean condition Reaching and Bending Never reach lean or bend while driving your power chair If it is absolutely necessary to reach lean or bend w...

Page 13: ...ohol 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 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 Electromagnetic and Radio Frequency Interference EMI RFI Labora...

Page 14: ...ests the seatback the seat base and the joystick controller The power base is the heart of your power chair The power base assembly includes two drive wheels two anti tip wheels two rear caster wheels a body shroud four frame assemblies located under the body shroud two battery boxes and the electrical connectors See figures 5 6 and 7 Figure 5 The Quantum Dynamo ATS ANTI TIP WHEELS ARMRESTS BODY S...

Page 15: ...pe 8 7 Maximum Climbing Ability 8 7 Maximum Obstacle Climbing Ability 5 cm Turning Radius 47 cm Overall Size Length 93 cm Width 58 cm assembled Seating Options Synergy Seat Drivetrain Two motor mid wheel Batteries Two 12 volt U 1 NF 22 with extended range package batteries Range Up to 40 km Battery Charger 5 amp onboard 5 amp off board optional Motor Controller 70 amp PG Drives Remote Plus Control...

Page 16: ...ve Wheels These are the main wheels that move the power chair n RearCasterWheels These are the trailing wheels that provide stability n Ammetre This displays the charger s current output in amps n Main Circuit Breaker This is a safety feature built into your power chair When the batteries and the motors are heavily strained e g from excessive loads the main circuit breaker trips to prevent damage ...

Page 17: ... T S Figure 6 Power Base Rear View Electronics Tray JOYSTICK CONTROLLER HARNESS CONNECTOR MAIN CIRCUIT BREAKER BATTERY CHARGER AC POWER RECEPTACLE AMMETRE BATTERY CONNECTORS QUICK CONNECTORS FRONT BATTERY BOX REAR BATTERY BOX SEAT MOUNT CONNECTORS MOTOR CONNECTORS Figure 7 Power Base Top View ...

Page 18: ... up the two levers to disengage the drive motors freewheel mode Ifaleverisdifficulttomoveineitherdirection slightlyrockthepower chair back and forth The lever should then move to the desired position WARNING It is important to remember that when your power chair is in freewheel mode the braking system is disengaged Limited Active Trac Suspension Your power chair is equipped with a limited Active T...

Page 19: ...rked After you release the joystick and your wheels are completely stopped push the manual park brake lever down to engage it See figure 10 To disengage the manual park brake pull the manual park brake lever up See figure 11 WARNING Do not attempt to use either manual park brake lever to stop your power chair Serious injury may result WHEEL WHEEL MOTOR MOTOR MANUALPARKBRAKE MANUALPARKBRAKE Figure ...

Page 20: ...while you are disassembling or assembling it See III The Quantum Dynamo ATS Disassembly Preparation Position your power chair in a location where there is ample working room on all four sides We recommend at least one metre of clearance on all sides There are eight component assemblies some of which take up a great deal of space when disassembled from the chair WARNING Make certain that your power...

Page 21: ...ng away Leg Rest Figure 13 Removing the Versa Seat SEAT POST SEAT MOUNT CONNECTOR LOCKING LEVER Figure 15 Removing Battery Boxes To remove the battery well frame 1 Disconnect both battery connectors and both motor connectors See figure 7 2 Lift and remove each battery box See figure 15 3 Squeezetogetherthelatchreleaseleversthathangverticallydown from the crossbar at the rear of the battery well fr...

Page 22: ...sm until the two assemblies snap securely into place See figure 20 4 Repeat for the other power base frame assembly WARNING Make certain that the front frame is snapped securely to both the right frame assembly and to the left frame assembly To install the battery well frame 1 Holdthebatterywellframesothatthebottomofthewellhangs downward 2 Position the notches on the front of the battery well fram...

Page 23: ... Reconnect the joystick controller harness to its connector on the electronics tray See figure 6 WARNING Do not place the joystick controller harness so that it can be pinched in the seat frame or the power base frame Figure 20 Fitting the Frames Figure 21 Connect Battery Well Frame LOCATING PINS To install the battery boxes 1 Place the front battery box into the front end of the battery well fram...

Page 24: ...more apparent for lighter users In this case you may need to lower the anti tip wheels WARNING Consult your Quantum Rehab Specialist before attempting to change the anti tip wheel height Changing the anti tip height affects handling under deceleration WARNING The higher you raise the anti tip wheels the more you increase your power chair s tendency to tilt forward when coming to a stop You can com...

Page 25: ...See figure 23 To change leg rest length A 1 Remove the hardware 2 Move the foot plate to the desired position 3 Reinstall the hardware To change foot plate position B 1 Remove the hardware 2 Move the foot plate to the desired position 3 Reinstall the hardware To change foot plate tilt C 1 Loosen the hardware 2 Tilt the foot plate to the desired position 3 Tighten the hardware To change foot plate ...

Page 26: ...Failure to heed could result in personal injury and or property damage PROHIBITED Never use an extension lead to plug in your battery charger Plug the charger directly into a properly wired standard wall outlet Battery Break in To break in new batteries for maximum efficiency 1 Fully recharge any new battery prior to its initial use This brings the battery up to about 90 of its peak performance le...

Page 27: ... batteries Do not charge the batteries for more than 24 hours at a charging cycle How can I get maximum range or distance per charge Rarelydoyouhaveanidealdrivingsituationsuchassmooth flat hardterrainwithnowind hills orcurves Moreoftenyou are presented with hills footpath cracks uneven and loosely packed surfaces curves and wind All of these factors will affect the distance or running time per bat...

Page 28: ...y charged whenever possible Batteries that are regularly and deeply discharged infrequently charged or storedwithoutafullchargemaybepermanentlydamaged causingunreliablepowerchairoperationandlimitedbatterylife How should I store my power chair and its batteries If you do not use your power chair regularly we recommend maintaining battery vitality by charging the batteries at least once per week If ...

Page 29: ... representative of the manufacturer or a trained service technician should program the controller Remote Plus The Remote Plus consists of the following 1 joystick 2 keypad 3 controller communications cable 4 off board charger programming socket Joystick Thejoystickcontrolsthedirectionandspeedofyourpower chair When you move the joystick from the neutral cen tre position the electromagnetic brakes r...

Page 30: ...he chair will resume operation at the selected speed NOTE We recommend that the first few times you operate your power chair you have your speed on the slowest setting until you become familiar with your new power chair Horn Key The horn key activates the horn Battery Condition Metre The battery condition metre is a 10 segment illuminated display located in front of the joystick When the lights ar...

Page 31: ...motors powermodule andremote Intheeventthatanyofthembecomeexcessivelyhot above50 C 122 F motorvoltageisreduced Forevery degreeabove50 C 122 F thevoltageisreducedby5volts Thisreducesyourpowerchair sspeedandallowstheelectrical componentstocooldown Whenthetemperaturereturnstoasafelevel yourpowerchairresumesitsnormalspeed Remote Plus Error Codes In addition to indicating the current state of battery c...

Page 32: ...g your power chair again 4 If any inconsistencies are found take your power chair to your Quantum Rehab Specialist Temperature n Some of the parts of your power chair are susceptible to extreme changes in temperature Always keep your power chair between the temperatures of 8 C 18 F and 50 C 122 F n In extremely cold temperatures the batteries may freeze The specific temperature at which they freez...

Page 33: ...e 2 4 bar 35 psi in each tyre If a tyre does not hold air see your Quantum Rehab Specialist for replacement of the tube n Calibrate 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 joyst...

Page 34: ...he batteries from the power chair SeeVI Batteries and Charging WARNING If you fail to store the unit properly the frame can rust and the electronics can be damaged Cleaning Instructions WARNING Never hose off your power chair or place it in direct contact with water Your power chair has a painted ABS plastic body shroud that allows it to be easily wiped clean with a damp cloth Tyre Wheel Replaceme...

Page 35: ...nals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds Wear goggles and gloves when handling batteries and wash hands after handling WARNING Power chair batteries are heavy See specifications table If you are unable to lift that much weight be sure to get help Lifting beyond your capacity can result in personal injury To replace the batteries 1 Turn off power to the controller 2 Make sure th...

Page 36: ...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 Specialist V I I I C A R E A N D M A I N T E N A N C E When to See Your Quantum Rehab Specialist for Service The following symptoms could indicate a serious problem with your power chair If necessary contact your Quantum Rehab Specialis...

Page 37: ...s guarantee does not extend to those items which may need replacement due to normal wear and tear tyres belts bulbs upholstery plastic shrouds motor brushes fuses and batteries or damage to the product caused by misuse or accident for which Pride or its agent cannot be held responsible This warranty does not include labour or service calls Batteries Batteries are covered by a twelve 12 month warra...

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Page 39: ...hank you for making the Quantum Dynamo ATS your choice in power chairs We have thoroughly inspected your Quantum Dynamo ATS The following check marks indicate that it has been tested driven and inspected 1 In Quality FitandFinish Performance Inclusion of all Parts Controller Serial QualityControl QuantumDynamoATS Dynamo ATS ...