General Guidelines
MANDATORY! Do not operate your new power chair for the fi rst time
without completely reading and understanding this owner’s manual.
Your power chair is a state-of-the-art life-enhancement device designed
to increase mobility. We provide an extensive variety of products to best fi t
the individual needs of the power chair user. Please be aware that the fi nal
selection and purchasing decision regarding the type of power chair to be
used is the responsibility of the power chair user, who is capable of making
such a decision, and his/her healthcare professional (i.e., medical doctor,
physical therapist, etc.).
The contents of this manual are based on the expectation that a mobility
device expert has properly fi tted the power chair to the user and has
assisted the prescribing healthcare professional and/or the Quantum
Rehab Provider in the instruction process for the use of the product.
There are certain situations, including some medical conditions, where
the power chair user will need to practice operating the power chair in the
presence of a trained attendant. A trained attendant can be defi ned as a
family member or care professional specially trained in assisting a power
chair user in various daily living activities.
As you begin using your power chair during daily activities, you will probably
encounter situations in which you will need some practice. Simply take your
time and you will soon be in full and confi dent control as you maneuver
through doorways, on and off of elevators, up and down ramps, and over
moderate terrain.
Below are some precautions, tips, and other safety considerations that will
help you become accustomed to operating your power chair safely.
Pre-Ride Safety Check
Get to know the feel of your power chair and its capabilities. We recommend
that you perform a safety check before each use to make sure your power
chair operates smoothly and safely.
Perform the following inspections prior to using your power chair:
Check for proper tire infl ation. Maintain but do not exceed the psi/bar/kPa
air pressure rating indicated on each tire if equipped with pneumatic tires.
Check all electrical connections. Make sure they are tight and not cor-
roded.
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