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1-800-800-8586 (Exeter, PA)  1-888-570-1113 (St. Catharines, ON)  www.quantumrehab.com Owners Manual ...

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SAFETY GUIDELINES Copyright © 2004 Pride Mobility Products Corp. INFMANU2192/Rev B/June 04 Please read and follow all instructions in this owners manual before attempting to operate your power chair for the first time. If there is anything in thi...

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Vibe www.quantumrehab.com 3 I. INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................. 4 II. SAFETY ................................................................

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4 www.quantumrehab.com Vibe I. INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION Welcome to Quantum Rehab, a division of Pride Mobility Products Corporation (Pride). Congratulations on the purchase of your new power chair. The Quantum design combines the most advanced state...

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Vibe www.quantumrehab.com 5 I. INTRODUCTION Pride Owners Club As an owner of a Pride product, you are invited to register your products warranty and enroll in the Pride Owners Club. You may do so by filling out and returning your enclosed...

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6 www.quantumrehab.com Vibe II. SAFETY Pinch/Crush points created during assembly. Corrosive chemicals contained in battery. Use only AGM or Gel-Cell batteries to reduce the risk of leakage or explosive conditions. EMI-RFI! This product has been test...

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Vibe www.quantumrehab.com 7 II. SAFETY Battery Configuration: T = Terminal Post Connect Red wire to T with + Connect Black wire to T with  No step. No standing. Keep off! Do not remove anti-tip wheels. Do not use a cell phone, walkie/talkie, lap...

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8 www.quantumrehab.com Vibe II. SAFETY SAFETY MANDATORY! Do not operate your new power chair for the first time without completely reading and understanding this owners manual. Your power chair is a state-of-the-art life-enhancement device design...

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Vibe www.quantumrehab.com 9 II. SAFETY NOTE: If you discover a problem, contact your Quantum Rehab Specialist for assistance. Weight Limitations Your power chair is rated for a maximum weight capacity. Please refer to the specifications table for t...

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10 www.quantumrehab.com Vibe II. SAFETY Figure 1. Maximum Safe Slope (Ascending and Descending) WARNING! When climbing an incline, do not zigzag or drive at an angle up the face of the incline. Drive your power chair straight up the incline. This gre...

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Vibe www.quantumrehab.com 11 II. SAFETY 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 t...

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12 www.quantumrehab.com Vibe II. SAFETY 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. Ob...

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Vibe www.quantumrehab.com 13 II. SAFETY To eliminate the possibility of injury, Pride recommends that you or a trained attendant perform the following tasks before attempting a transfer: n Turn the power off. See VIII. Operation. n Ensure you...

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14 www.quantumrehab.com Vibe II. SAFETY Reaching and Bending Never reach, lean, or bend while driving your power chair. If it is absolutely necessary to reach, lean, or bend while seated on your power chair, it is important to maintain a stable cente...

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Vibe www.quantumrehab.com 15 III. EMI/RFI EMI/RFI Laboratory tests performed by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have shown that radio waves can cause unin- tended motion of power chairs. Radio waves are a form of electromagnetic energy. When...

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16 www.quantumrehab.com Vibe III. EMI/RFI What is the FDA doing about the problem? The FDA has written to the manufacturers of power chairs and requested that they test their new products to be sure that they provide a reasonable degree of immunity a...

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Vibe www.quantumrehab.com 17 IV. THE VIBE THE VIBE The Vibe has two main assemblies: the seat and the power base. See figures 3 and 4. Typically, the seat assembly includes the armrests, seatback, and seat base. The seat may also have some optional...

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18 www.quantumrehab.com Vibe IV. THE VIBE SPECIFICATIONS Suspension: Full suspension - Sport Trac Drive Wheels: 14 in., pneumatic, rear-mounted (14 in., solid are optional) Caster Wheels: 9 in. pneumatic, front-mounted (9 in. solid, 8 in. solid, and ...

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Vibe www.quantumrehab.com 19 IV. THE VIBE REAR TRAPEZE BAR FRONT TRAPEZE BAR Figure 4. The Vibe Power Base FREEWHEEL LEVER Figure 5. The Vibe Power Base (Rear View - Battery Door Down) MOTOR/BRAKE ASSEMBLY FREEWHEEL LEVER MOTOR/BRAKE ASSEMBLY MAIN ...

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20 www.quantumrehab.com Vibe Figure 6. Freewheel Mode (Drive Disengaged) Figure 7. Drive Mode (Drive Engaged) IV. THE VIBE Electrical Components The electrical components are located on the battery compartment door at back of the power base. See figu...

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Vibe www.quantumrehab.com 21 V. ASSEMBLY SEAT INSTALLATION It may be necessary to install the seat either prior to initial operation or after transporting your power chair. Most seats are attached to the Vibe power base with the Universal Mounting...

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22 www.quantumrehab.com Vibe VI. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS After becoming familiar with your Vibes operation, you may find the need to make some adjustments to increase your comfort, such as seat height and angle, armrest angle, foot...

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Vibe www.quantumrehab.com 23 VI. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS 11. Remove the front shroud from the power base. See figure 11. 12. Remove the detent pin from the front trapeze bar. 13. Raise or lower the front trapeze bar to the desired position. NOTE: To c...

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24 www.quantumrehab.com Vibe Figure 14. Seatback and Armrest Adjustments SEATBACK ANGLE ADJUSTING SCREW ARMREST KNOB JAM NUT JAM NUT Figure 13. Seat Mounting Holes SEATBACK ANGLE ADJUSTMENT If your Vibe is equipped with an adjustable seatback, you ca...

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Vibe www.quantumrehab.com 25 VI. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS To change the controller position: 1. Open the battery door. 2. Unplug the controller. See figure 5. 3. Cut the wire tie(s) that attaches the controller cable to the armrest. 4. Use a hex key to...

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26 www.quantumrehab.com Vibe VI. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS Figure 18. Anti-Tip Wheel Assembly Anti-Tip Wheels The anti-tip wheels are designed to give your Vibe increased stability on rough surfaces. The anti-tip wheels are preset at the factory for smoot...

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Vibe www.quantumrehab.com 27 VI. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS Figure 19. Cantilever Seat CANTILEVER SEAT OPTION Your power chair may be equipped with an optional cantilever seat. See figure 19. The cantilever seat is equipped with a speed inhibit system tha...

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28 www.quantumrehab.com Vibe VI. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS SPORT TRAC SUSPENSION The Sport Trac Suspension system on your power chair has been designed for optimum comfort and performance. This system was pre-set at the factory and requires no adjustment. ...

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Vibe www.quantumrehab.com 29 VI. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS MULTI-AXIS FOOT PLATE The multi-axis foot plate assembly can be installed on either a swing-away footrest or an elevating leg rest. The multi- axis foot plate has four adjustments: leg rest lengt...

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30 www.quantumrehab.com Vibe VII. BATTERIES AND CHARGING BATTERIES AND CHARGING The Vibe 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 elect...

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Vibe www.quantumrehab.com 31 VII. BATTERIES AND CHARGING How often must I charge the batteries? Many factors come into play when deciding how often to charge the batteries. You may use your Vibe all day on a daily basis or you may not use it for we...

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32 www.quantumrehab.com Vibe VII. BATTERIES AND CHARGING It might take a few days for the temperature of the battery to stabilize and adjust to its new ambient temperature. More importantly, it will take a few charging cycles (a partial drain�...

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Vibe www.quantumrehab.com 33 CONTROLLER INFORMATION The electronic controller is what you use to operate your power chair. It takes the battery voltage and sends it to the appropriate system. The electronic controller enables you to move the power ...

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34 www.quantumrehab.com Vibe Battery Condition Meter The battery condition meter is located in front of the joystick. This is a 10-segment illuminated display that indicates that the VSI is pow- ered on and also gives the battery status, the VSI sta...

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Vibe www.quantumrehab.com 35 Horn Key The horn key activates the horn. Locking/Unlocking the VSI The VSI has a feature that enables you to lock your power chair to prevent unauthorized use. To lock the VSI: 1. With the VSI powered on, press and hol...

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36 www.quantumrehab.com Vibe VIII. OPERATION Thermal Rollback The VSI controller is equipped with a thermal rollback circuit. The circuit monitors the temperature of the controller, which roughly translates to motor temperature. In the event that the...

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Vibe www.quantumrehab.com 37 VIII. OPERATION REMOTE PLUS CONTROLLER The Remote Plus is a modular electronic control system. The electronics necessary to operate the power chair are con- tained in several modules located on different parts of your p...

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38 www.quantumrehab.com Vibe VIII. OPERATION Mode Key Press the key to change speed setting or to activate the power accessories. See Speed Settings or Power Accessories. Speed Setting Indicator Indicates the selected speed setting. Power...

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Vibe www.quantumrehab.com 39 VIII. OPERATION Speed Settings (Mode Key) 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 light...

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40 www.quantumrehab.com Vibe VIII. OPERATION Sleep Mode Your Remote Plus controller has a sleep mode feature. Sleep mode is a built-in circuit that automatically shuts off the main power if the joystick is not moved in any direction for approximately...

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Vibe www.quantumrehab.com 41 VIII. OPERATION DYNAMIC DX CONTROLLER The Dynamic DX electronic control system is a modular system. The electronics necessary to operate the power chair are contained in several modules located on different parts of you...

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42 www.quantumrehab.com Vibe VIII. OPERATION On/Off Key The on/off key toggles the system power on and off. WARNING! Unless faced with an emergency situation, do not use the on/off key to stop the chair. This will cause the power chair t...

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Vibe www.quantumrehab.com 43 VIII. OPERATION Drive Program Select Key The drive program select key enables you to select a drive program and an actuator mode. Your Dynamic DX controller was pre-programmed at the factory for five drive programs 1...

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44 www.quantumrehab.com Vibe VIII. OPERATION Sleep Mode (If Enabled) The power chair controller features a sleep mode. Sleep mode is a built-in circuit that will automatically shut off the main power if the joystick is not moved in any direction for ...

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Vibe www.quantumrehab.com 45 IX. CARE AND MAINTENANCE CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your Vibe is a sophisticated power chair. Like any motorized vehicle, it requires routine maintenance checks. You can perform some of these checks, but others require assist...

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46 www.quantumrehab.com Vibe IX. CARE AND MAINTENANCE n Use a rubber conditioner on the tire sidewalls to help preserve them. WARNING! Never use a rubber conditioner on the tread area of the tires; doing so may make the tires slippery and cause your...

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Vibe www.quantumrehab.com 47 IX. CARE AND MAINTENANCE Monthly Checks n Check that the anti-tip wheels do not rub the ground when you operate the Vibe. Adjust them as necessary. See VI. Comfort Adjustments. n Check for extreme wear on the anti...

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48 www.quantumrehab.com Vibe IX. CARE AND MAINTENANCE 9. Screw together the two rim halves. 10. Slide the wheel back onto the shaft. 11. Reinstall the drive wheel nut onto the wheel hub and tighten. 12. Reinstall the hub cap. 13. Inflate the pneumati...

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Vibe www.quantumrehab.com 49 IX. CARE AND MAINTENANCE Battery Replacement A battery wiring diagram is printed on a decal located on the battery door. See VII. Batteries and Charging for correct bat- tery specifications. WARNING! Prevent inj...

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50 www.quantumrehab.com Vibe IX. CARE AND MAINTENANCE When to See Your Quantum Rehab Specialist for Service The following symptoms could indicate a serious problem with your Vibe. If necessary, contact your Quantum Rehab Special- ist. When calling, ...

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Vibe www.quantumrehab.com 51 X. WARRANTY LIFETIME LIMITED WARRANTY For the lifetime of your Vibe from the date of purchase, Pride will repair or replace at our option to the original purchaser, free of charge, any of the following parts found upon ...

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52 www.quantumrehab.com Vibe X. WARRANTY Warranty Exclusions n ABS plastic body shrouds and footrest covers (wear items) n Batteries (battery manufacturer provides a six-month limited warranty) n Tires and tubes n Upholstery and seating n Repairs and...

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Vibe www.quantumrehab.com 53 NOTES ...

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54 www.quantumrehab.com Vibe NOTES ...

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Quality Control- Model 1400 Pride keeps a more detailed report on file at the factory. Date Inspected Inspector Model #____________ Serial #____________ Thank you for making the Quantum Vibe your choice in power chairs. We have thoroughly inspected y...