Quantum Q4 Wheelchair User Manual


 
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VII. CARE AND MAINTENANCE
To replace the batteries:
1. Turn off the power to the controller.
2. Make sure that the power chair is in drive mode. See III. “Your Power Chair.”
3. Remove the detent pin from the top of the actuator. See figure 7.
4. Pivot the seat toward the rear of the power chair and support the seat in this position. Take care to ensure that
the recline actuator does not damage the rear door of the power chair while the seat is pivoted rearward.
5. Remove the front cover by squeezing the release handles (see figure 24) and lifting the front cover up and
away from the power base.
6. Remove the top cover by lifting it straight up and off of the power chair.
7. Disconnect the actuator harness.
8. Disconnect the quick release battery connectors. See figure 3.
9. Remove the front battery from the power base by sliding it forward and out of the power base.
10. Remove the rear battery by lifting it up and out of the power base.
11. Disconnect the battery harness from each battery.
12. Connect the battery harness to the new front battery according to the battery wiring diagram. See figure 24.
WARNING! Make sure you tighten the fasteners so that the connections are secure.
13. Connect the battery harness to the new rear battery according to the battery wiring diagram. See figure 24.
14. Install the new rear battery by lowering it into the power base. Ensure the actuator is straight up and down next
to the rear battery. Connect the quick release battery connectors to the new rear battery.
15. Install the new front battery by sliding it into the front of the power base. Connect the quick release battery
connectors to the new front battery.
16. Reinstall the top cover by sliding the rear of the top cover under the lip of the rear door and then sliding into
place.
17. Reinstall the front cover.
18. Return the seat to an upright position.
19. Reinstall the detent pin into the top of the actuator and ensure that it is secure. See figure 7.
20. Charge the batteries. See VI. “Batteries and Charging.”