Published by B. Cando on 22 May 2010

The Quantum 6000Z Motorized Wheelchair

The best of six wheel performance will be found in the Quantum 6000Z motorized wheelchair with the Tru-comfort seating system and Q-Logic driver controls.  This powerful wheel chair delivers aggressive outdoor performance and precise maneuverability when you are not outdoors.  It comes with a wide range of seating and electronic options for adaptability and rehab capability.  The 6 wheels ensures maximum stability and is compatible with TRU-Balance power positioning.

This powerful and stable motorized wheel chair comes in a choice of five different colors – including sunburst orange, metallic black, metallic silver, metallic red and metallic blue. What to choose? It also comes with an oxygen tank holder.

The OMNI casters, made of nylon, are the small wheels in the front and back which help to stop rear wheel hang-ups.  The drive wheels are 14 inches high.  The free wheel levers are mounted on the side and easily accessible.  The suspension is ATX Suspension which helps the OMNI Casters perform over less than smooth terrain.  There are four pole motors.

The Quantum 6000Z Motorized Wheelchair comes with a swing away joystick, leg rests that elevate, an oxygen tank holder, solid tires, gel adductor buttons, vent tray, neoprene leg rest sleeves, angle-adjustable footplates, Tru-Balance two power seat raiser, a Tru power positioning system, a comfortable seat, and a high speed motor.

The power source is two 12 volt batteries, deep cycle Group 24.  Each battery weighs 53.5 pounds. Traveling distance you can reach is 20 miles per battery charge.  A 70A, PG VR2 controller is what comprises the electronic system. How fast will the Quantum 6000Z Motorized Wheelchair travel?  For the standard model, this power chair will move up to six miles per hour but you could have the option of moving as fast as eight miles per hour.  Distance and speed will vary depending on the weight of the person, the terrain type, tire pressure, battery age and battery charge.  It has an intelligent electronic braking system with regenerative disc brakes.

Quantum-6000Z-motorized

This motorized wheel chair weighs 147 pounds and will carry a person weighing up to 300 pounds.  The Quantum 6000Z Motorized Wheelchair has an adjustable width of ten to 24 inches, and a depth of ten to 24 inches which is adjustable.  The seat height in the back measures 24 inches by 24 inches square.

The Quantum 6000Z Motorized Wheelchair has a lifetime warranty on the chair frame and comes with a two year warranty on the electronics.  The drive motor comes with an 18 month warranty.  It is a powerful chair with great options, superior adaptability and rehab capabilities.

Please check the other Quantum Wheel chair reviews on this website – before you make the decision to buy a power chair and compare.  Assess what your needs are before buying.  Read the Quantum R-4000 motorized wheel chair review

Published by B. Cando on 16 Nov 2009

The Life of an Active Wheelchair User

Just because one finds themselves in the predicament of a disability, life must go on.  The person that finds themselves here has to admit that life goes on, it does not stop here.  Yes, life has changed as it always does, but we must adapt.  Owning a motorized wheelchair makes this change easier to handle and enables the user to continue one`s job, school, taking care of children.  Life goes on and we must participate in it.

By choosing an electric motorized wheelchair or “power”  chair, you can easily adapt to this change in your life.  Motorized wheel chairs have increased performance, extended battery range, enabling you to continue to work, go to school and pursue many activities outside of your home.  Extended battery life allows longer session use which prevents one from becoming stranded – a not so nice propostion.  Motorized wheel chairs have higher speeds which enables you to cross streets at a speed of 6.5 mph rather than 5 mph.  This makes all the difference when you could be exposed to moving traffic.  You life is safer.

Longer mile range of 16 or more miles compared to a light duty wheel chair which only offers a 12 mile range enables you to meet your lifestyle, work and school activities.  A three inch obstacle climb is provided in a power wheel chair which enables you to traverse uneven terrain out of doors.  A nine degree stability incline ensures your safety over outdoor terrain.  You will find that the motorized wheel chair will be designed with the durability you will need to continue your life as much as you must.

Power wheel chair brands such as Jazzy and Quantum make models of wheel chairs you can ask to look over.  I will be reviewing some of these models in a later posting.  But a few that come to mind when considering a motorized wheel chair include the Quantum 6000Z, the Quantum R-4000, the Jazzy Select 14, the Jazzy 600 and the 600XL and the Jazzy Select Traveller.  These are some of the best motorized wheel chairs on the market today.

Do not think that just because you have a disability that this will keep you from living a very rewarding life.  Life goes on as it should and you can remain just as active as you were before with an electric motorized wheel chair helping you in your life.