Care and Maintenance
Your Q6 Edge 2.0 is a sophisticated power chair. Like any motorized vehicle,
it requires routine maintenance checks. You can perform some of these
checks, but others require assistance from your Quantum Rehab Provider.
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. If you have any doubt as to
your power chair’s care or operation, contact your Quantum Rehab Provider.
WARNING! Do not service the power chair when the seat is occupied.
Your power chair, like most electrical equipment, is susceptible to damage
from the elements. Avoid damp areas of any kind.
WARNING! Direct or prolonged exposure to water or dampness could
cause the power chair to malfunction electronically and mechanically.
Water can cause electrical components to corrode and the chair’s
frame to rust. Power chairs should be examined periodically for signs
of corrosion caused by water exposure, bodily fl uid exposure, or
incontinence. Damaged components should be replaced or treated
immediately.
Should your power chair come in contact with water:
1. Dry your power chair as thoroughly as possible with a towel.
2. Allow your power chair to sit in a warm, dry place for 12 hours to allow
unseen water to evaporate.
3. Check the joystick operation and the brakes before using your power
chair again.
4. If any inconsistencies are found, take your power chair to a Quantum
Rehab Provider. Power chairs that are frequently exposed to sources
of water, such as incontinence, should be inspected often for corrosion
and electronic components may need to be replaced frequently.
Temperature
Some of the parts of your power chair are susceptible to extreme
changes in temperature. Always keep your power chair between the
temperatures of 18F (-8C) and 122F (50C).
In extremely cold temperatures the batteries may freeze. The specifi c
temperature at which they freeze depends on a number of factors, such
as battery charge, usage, and composition of the batteries (e.g., AGM
or Gel-Cell).
Temperatures above 122F (50C) may cause your power chair to
operate at a reduced speed. This reduced speed is a safety feature built
into the controller that helps prevent damage to the motor and other
electrical components.
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