Owners Manual Dynamo ATS 21 Healey Road, Dandenong, 3175, Victoria, Australia www.quantumrehab.
S A F E T Y G U I D E L I N E S The symbols below are used throughout this owner's manual and on the power chair to identify warnings and important information. It is very important for you to read them and understand them completely. WARNING! Failure to follow designated procedures can cause either personal injury, component damage, or malfunction (black symbol on yellow triangle with black border). MANDATORY! These actions should be performed as specified.
TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S I. INTRODUCTION................................................................................................................................. 4 II. SAFETY ................................................................................................................................................. 5 III. THE QUANTUM DYNAMO ATS ................................................................................................. 14 IV. DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY ...........
I . I N T R O D U C T I O N SAFETY WELCOME to Pride Mobility Products Australia Pty. Ltd. (Pride). The power chair you have purchased combines stateof-the-art components with safety, comfort, and styling in mind. We are confident that these design features will provide you with the conveniences you expect during your daily activities. Once you understand how to safely operate and care for your power chair, it should give you years of trouble free operation and service.
I I . S A F E T Y PRODUCT SAFETY SYMBOLS The symbols below are used on the power chair to identify warnings, mandatory actions, and prohibited actions. It is very important for you to read and understand them completely. Corrosive chemicals contained in battery. Use only AGM or Gel-Cell batteries to reduce the risk of leakage or explosive conditions. This product has been tested and passed at an immunity level of 20 V/m. Read and follow the information in the owners manual. Maximum seating weight.
I I . S A F E T Y Do not use a cell phone, walkie/talkie, laptop, or other radio transmitter while operating. Avoid exposure to rain, snow, ice, salt, or standing water whenever 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.
I I . S A F E T Y SAFETY MANDATORY! Do not operate your new power chair for the first time without completely reading and understanding this owners manual. Your power chair is a state-of-the-art life-enhancement device designed to increase mobility. Pride provides an extensive variety of products to best fit the individual needs of the power chair user.
I I . S A F E T Y Weight Limitations Your power chair is rated for a maximum weight capacity. Please refer to the specifications table for this limit. WARNING! Exceeding the weight capacity voids your warranty and may result in personal injury and/or damage to your power chair. Pride will not be held responsible for injuries and/or property damage resulting from failure to observe weight limitations. WARNING! Do not carry passengers on your power chair.
I I . S A F E T Y 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, resulting in personal injury and/or damage to 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 8.7%.
I I . S A F E T Y Freewheel Mode Your power chair is equipped with a manual freewheel system 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. The Quantum Dynamo ATS. WARNING! Do not use your power chair in freewheel mode without an attendant present. Personal injury may result. WARNING! Do not attempt to personally place your power chair in freewheel mode while seated on it.
I I . S A F E T Y Doors n Determine if the door opens toward or away from you. n Drive your power chair gently and slowly forward to push the door open. Or drive your power chair gently and slowly rearward to pull the door open. Lifts Modern lifts have a door edge safety mechanism that, when pushed, reopens the lift door(s). n If you are in the doorway of a lift when the door(s) begin to close, push on the rubber door edge or allow the rubber door edge to contact the power chair and the door will reopen.
I I . S A F E T Y WARNING! Avoid using your armrests for weight bearing purposes. Such use may cause the power chair to tip and cause personal injury. WARNING! Avoid putting all of your weight on the foot riggings. Such use may cause the power chair to tip and cause personal injury. Positioning Belts Your Quantum Rehab Specialist, therapist(s), and other healthcare professionals are responsible for determining your requirement for a positioning belt in order to operate your power chair safely.
I I . S A F E T Y Batteries In addition to following the warnings below, be sure to comply with all other battery handling information. For more information about your power chairs batteries, see VI. Batteries and Charging. 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.
I I I . T H E Q UA N T U M D Y NA M O ATS THE QUANTUM DYNAMO ATS Your power chair has two main assemblies: the seat and the power base. See figure 5. There are several seating options available with your power chair. Typically, the seating system includes the armrests, the seatback, the seat base, and the joystick/controller. The power base is the heart of your power chair.
I I I . T H E Q UA N T U M DY NA M O Class of Use: QUANTUM DYNAMO ATS SPECIFICATIONS B Suspension: Active-Trac Suspension, Limited Drive Wheels: 25 cm, pneumatic, centre-mounted (solid tyres are optional) Caster Wheels: 20 cm, solid, rear articulating Anti-tip Wheels: 15 cm, solid, front mounted Maximum Speed:* Up to 6.4 km/h Brakes: Intelligent Braking, electronic regenerative, disc park brake Ground Clearance: 6 cm Maximum Safe Slope: 8.7% Maximum Climbing Ability: 8.
I I I . T H E Q UA N T U M DY NA M O ATS Seat and Power Base Components The seating system and the power base consist of the following components. See figures 5, 6, 7, and 8. n Controller: This device is used to move the power chair. n Joystick/Controller Harness Connector: This is where the joystick harness connects to the electronics tray. n Armrests: These provide a comfortable place to rest your arms during time spent on your power chair.
I I I . T H E Q UA N T U M JOYSTICK/CONTROLLER HARNESS CONNECTOR DY NA M O MAIN CIRCUIT BREAKER AMMETRE ATS BATTERY CHARGER AC POWER RECEPTACLE Figure 6. Power Base Rear View - Electronics Tray FRONT BATTERY BOX MOTOR CONNECTORS BATTERY CONNECTORS (QUICK-CONNECTORS) SEAT MOUNT CONNECTORS REAR BATTERY BOX Figure 7. Power Base Top View Quantum Dynamo ATS/RevA/Apr04 www.quantumrehab.
I I I . T H E Q UA N T U M DY NA M O ATS Manual Freewheel Levers The power chair has a manual freewheel lever on each motor. Manual freewheel levers enable you to disengage the drive motors from the gearboxes and maneuver the chair manually.
I I I . T H E Q UA N T U M DY NA M O ATS Manual Park Brakes Your power chair is equipped with a manual park brake mounted on each drive wheel. The manual park brakes work in conjunction with the electromagnetic brakes to help prevent your power chairs wheels from moving when your power chair is parked. After you release the joystick and your wheels are completely stopped, push the manual park brake lever down to engage it. See figure 10.
I V. D I S A S S E M B LY A N D A S S E M B LY DISASSEMBLY Your power chair disassembles into eight easily transportable component assemblies (seat and leg rests not shown)with no tools required. See figure 12. WARNING! Even though no tools are required to disassemble or assemble your power chair, you should not place your hands or fingers on the areas of the component assemblies where they may be pinched, as the assemblies snap together or snap apart.
I V. D I S A S S E M B LY A N D A S S E M B LY To remove the seat: WARNING! Depending on your lifting ability, Pride recommends that two people remove the seat to avoid possible damage to the seat or your power chair. SEAT POST SEAT MOUNT CONNECTOR 1. Remove the four (4) T-handle ball detent pins securing the seat to the power base. 2. Allow the seat to rest on the seat mount connectors. 3. Lift the seat directly up. See figure 13.
I V. D I S A S S E M B LY A N D A S S E M B LY POWER BASE FRAME ASSEMBLY HANDLE CHROME LATCH RELEASE LEVER LATCH RELEASE LEVERS Figure 16. Removing Battery Well Frame Figure 17. Removing Front Frame ASSEMBLY To assemble the front frame and power base frame: 1. Place the three frame assemblies next to each other as shown in figure 18. 2. Grasp the front frame and fit the notch on the front frame bottom bar onto the locating pin on the lower section of the power base frame assembly. See figure 19.
I V. D I S A S S E M B LY A N D A S S E M B LY To install the battery boxes: 1. Place the front battery box into the front end of the battery well frame. NOTE: Make certain that the connectors are facing toward the centre of the power chair. 2. Place the rear battery box into the back end of the battery well frame. Make certain that none of the wiring harnesses or cables are pinched between the battery or the motor controller box and the frame. 3. Connect the battery boxes.
V. C O M F O R T A D J U S T M E N T S COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS The Synergy Seat is the standard seat assembly for your power chair. After you have become familiar with your power chairs operation, you may find the need to make adjustments to the seat to increase your comfort. Information on seat adjustment is contained in separate manuals that accompany this product.
V. C O M F O R T A D J U S T M E N T S MULTI-AXIS FOOT PLATE The multi-axis foot plate assembly can be installed on either a swing-away leg rest or an elevating leg rest. The mult-axis foot plate has four adjustments: leg rest length (A), position (B), tilt (C), and angle (D). 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. A B To change foot plate position (B): 1. Remove the hardware. 2.
V I . BAT T E R I E S A N D C H A RG I N G BATTERIES AND CHARGING The power chair uses two long-lasting, 12-volt, deep-cycle batteries. These batteries are sealed and maintenance free. Since they are sealed, there is no need to check the electrolyte (fluid) level. Deep-cycle batteries are designed to handle a longer and deeper discharge. Though they are similar in appearance to automotive batteries, they are not interchangeable.
V I . BAT T E R I E S A N D C H A RG I N G How often must I charge the batteries? Many factors come into play when deciding how often to charge the batteries. You may use your power chair all day on a daily basis or you may not use it for weeks at a time. NOTE: Your power chairs charger will not operate after the batteries have been discharged to nearly zero voltage. If this happens, call your Quantum Rehab Specialist for assistance.
V I . BAT T E R I E S A N D C H A RG I N G 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 common battery types. Deep-cycle batteries are specifically designed to provide power, drain down their charge, and then accept a relatively quick recharge. AGM and Gel-Cell batteries should be charged as often as possible. They do not have a memory like nickel-cadmium batteries.
V I I . O P E R AT I O N REMOTE PLUS CONTROLLER The electronic controller is what you use to operate your power chair. The electronic controller enables you to move the power chair, as well as monitor battery charge, electronic controller functions, and the condition of your electrical system. The Remote Plus is part of a modular electronic controller system. The system consists of more than one module. Typically, the Remote Plus is mounted to one of the armrests. See figure 24.
V I I . O P E R AT I O N Mode Key (Speed Settings) The mode key controls the speed settings. The Remote Plus speed settings range from 1 to 5. Typically, the slowest speed setting is 1 and the fastest speed setting is 5. The settings are indicated by the number of lights that are lit on the speed setting indicator. NOTE: The speed settings are preset at the factory. If your Quantum Rehab Specialist changes the order of these settings, please make note of these changes.
V I I . O P E R AT I O N NOTE: When the batteries approach a discharged state, the first red light will begin to slowly flash, reminding you the batteries need to be charged immediately! Off-board Charger/Programming Socket The off-board charger/programming socket is located on the front of the Remote Plus. If you use an off-board charger, the charger current should not exceed 12 amps. Contact your Quantum Rehab Specialist for more information.
V I I I . C A R E A N D M A I N T E N A N C E CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your Quantum Dynamo ATS is a sophisticated power chair. Like any motorised vehicle, it requires routine maintenance checks. You can perform some of these checks, but others require assistance from your Quantum Rehab Specialist. Preventive maintenance is very important. If you follow the maintenance checks in this section as scheduled, you can help ensure that your power chair gives you years of trouble-free operation.
V I I I . C A R E A N D M A I N T E N A N C E n The body shroud has been sprayed with a clear sealant coating. You can apply a light coat of car wax to help it retain its high-gloss appearance. n Check all electrical connections. Make sure they are tight and are not corroded. Batteries must sit flat within the battery boxes and battery well frame, with the battery terminals facing inward, toward each other. Refer to the battery wiring label for the correct wiring layout.
V I I I . C A R E A N D M A I N T E N A N C E Monthly Checks n Check that the anti-tip wheels do not rub the ground when you operate the power chair. Adjust them as necessary. See V. Comfort Adjustments. n Check for extreme wear on the anti-tip wheels. Replace them as necessary. n Check for drive tyre wear. See your Quantum Rehab Specialist for repair. n Check the caster wheels for wear. Replace them as necessary.
V I I I . C A R E A N D M A I N T E N A N C E 4. Remove the drive wheel nut from the wheel hub. 5. Pull the wheel off the axle. 6. Remove the screws that fasten the two wheel halves together. See figure 26. 7. Remove the old tube from the pneumatic tyre and replace it with a new tube or replace the entire assembly if it is a solid tyre. 8. Screw together the two wheel halves. 9. Slide the wheel back onto the shaft. 10. Reinstall the drive wheel nut onto the wheel hub and tighten. 11.
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 Specialist. When calling, have the model number, serial number, nature of the problem, and the trouble code if available.
I X . W A R R A N T Y LIFETIME LIMITED WARRANTY Structural frame components, including: platform, fork, seat post, and frame welds. TWO-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Drivetrain, including: differential, motor, and brake. ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Your Pride Power Chair is fully guaranteed for twelve (12) months from the date of purchase against faults arising due to defects in manufacture or materials. This warranty does not detract from, but is in addition to your legal rights.
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Dynamo ATS Quality Control - Quantum Dynamo ATS Model #____________ Serial #____________ Controller Serial # Thank you for making the Quantum Dynamo ATS your choice in power chairs. We have thoroughly inspected your Quantum Dynamo ATS. The following checkmarks indicate that it has been tested, driven, and inspected. # In Q 1 uali ty Inclusion of all Parts Fit and Finish Performance Pride keeps a more detailed report on file at the factory.
