Vii. care and maintenance – Pride Mobility QUANTUM 600 SP User Manual

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Figure 24. Drive Wheel Disassembled

TIRE

Figure 23. Quantum 600 Series Drive Wheel

SCREW

REAR RIM HALF

TUBE

FRONT RIM HALF

Follow these easy steps for a quick and safe repair for both pneumatic and solid tires:

1. Turn off the power to the controller.

2. Set the power chair up on blocks.

3. If you are changing a pneumatic tire, completely deflate it before removing the wheel.

4. Remove the five (5) lug nuts from the wheel hub. See figure 23.

5. Pull the wheel off of the hub.

6. Remove the screws and separate the front and rear rim. See figure 24.

7. Remove the old tube from the pneumatic tire and replace it with a new tube or replace the entire assembly if

it is a solid tire.

8. Screw together the two rim halves.

9. Slide the wheel back onto the hub.

10. Reinstall the five (5) lug nuts onto the wheel hub and tighten.

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 battery wiring diagram is printed on a decal located on the battery tray. See the specification table for correct

battery specifications.

MANDATORY! Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and

lead compounds. Wear goggles and gloves when handling batteries and wash hands

after handling.

WARNING! The batteries in your power chair should only be serviced or replaced by

an authorized Quantum Rehab Provider or a qualified technician.

WARNING! Do not replace batteries when seat is occupied.

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 techniques and

avoid lifting beyond your capacity.

WARNING! Do not mix old and new batteries. Always replace both batteries at the

same time.

LUG NUTS

WHEEL HUB

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