Quantum Mythbusters: Is an iLevel Wheelchair Safe?
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- čas přidán 13. 08. 2018
- This episode of Quantum Mythbusters examines why a power chair with iLevel power adjustable seat height is safe to drive while elevated up to 12 inches. Quantum consumer advocate Kiel Eigen and Director of Engineering Mike Vandeveer explain how iLevel works on a power chair. They discuss appropriate conditions for iLevel to be activated and demonstrate the safety of the chair while driving up a steep ramp while elevated.
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I'm getting the Q6 edge 3 with ilevel and I'm so excited about it, it will be nice to actually reach things and be eye level when I'm talking to someone. It's the little things in life.
Also, I Have decided on Orange and I should have the chair soon. One question though, what are the foot straps like on these? I know I'm Going to use them a lot and I wanna make sure that they are comfortable. Especially with the neuropathy I have
It helps many wheelchair users. Thank you.
I have a quantum 4front rehab power chair it will go everywhere got it from Hereford mobility centre absolutely it's the white tyres outstanding set it up for me does everything I could want
I’m so excited about getting mines next yr! Sure I’m going to really enjoy 😊 mines❤️
Great to hear Crystal!
Mines?
wish you would program out the slowness of the joystick when up high as its very annoying..I did find a way round it bye tie wrapping a switch under the seat but that's not really as good as it should be.. am happy with my stretto otherwise but wish we could buy a oem programmer likeRnet ourself as dealer programmers cannot do everything. ohh and is there any chance in the future of offering lithium batteries
AWESOME! I can't wait until I'm eligible for my upgrade. But I am a bigger guy and I haven't seen any videos with us in the chair.
Hi Dave, thanks for your feedback. Stay tuned for more mythbuster videos!
David Taylor I have a question to ask you do you know approximatelyhow long I have to have mine in order to qualify for the eye level upgrade or for the eligibility to take place
My clinician had put me in a quantum q6 edge 3.0 non ilvl but it does have theelectric tilt manual recline and electric legs and I also wanted to ask you if it comes with the most up-to-date qlogic joystick because I have not got mine yet it will be one to three months before I receive it
I've had an Edge 2.0 with iLevel for a few years and it's a great feature. I weight about 110kg and it's no issue.
@@prideprovider still waiting
How high can it go and are there bigger caster options? :)
I have an i-level for two years and it is safe. It the best chair I have ever own.
Great to hear! Thank you for sharing
How often are you recharging? Mine is fucking stupid, just got it in january, nothing but problems
@@BTFGreg which kind is your. Chair?
@@user-ir4kv4ys1l ilevel quantum 3
Need to show how the front casters work when backing up. They will jerk the chair as they change directions.
Hi Charlie, thanks for reaching out. Does your power chair jerk if you change directions when reversing?
@@QuantumRehab YES! Not so bad since we got the seat moved back two inches, but still have to counter act it when backing away from desk or table.
Also, can you upgrade the batteries on the edge? What's the range for a lighter person ? How much are the tire upgrades?
Hello, Interceptor batteries are available for the Q6 Edge, and these batteries provide up to 3 miles of increased range and lose charge more slowly. Also, what kind of upgrades are you referring to for your tires?
@@QuantumRehab alright. I was looking at those off-road ones. I live in a rural area and could use some knobby tires.
How much weight does the ilevel system add to the chairs?
Hello, iLevel weighs approximately 37 pounds, and this weight is added to the weight of other components (tilt, recline) that are chosen to make up the TRU-Balance 3 seating system on the chair.
I know that you cannot drive it while it is on the charger, common sense would tell you that LOL however will the seat functions such as leg lift, recline and tilt work while the chair is charging?
I will be getting a Quantum Q6 edge 2.0 next month and with my condition I will be practically living in it so I am hoping that the seat functions still operate while it is being charged.
Hi Dave, you can use the seat functions while charging your chair. And yes, obviously, you can't drive it. Thanks!
Also, when charging, be sure to be aware of routing the charger cord to the chair so that it is clear of potential snags. For example, using tilt and recline with the charger cord in the way could damage the cord. Thanks!
Can the chair with ilevel feature get into a van on the driver side?
Hello, this would depend on several factors. What kind of van, what components are on the power chair, etc. Before purchasing an iLevel power chair, it's important to discuss this with your provider to make sure that if you want to be able to transport the power chair, that you have an appropriate accessible vehicle to do so.
Make sure it’s WC-19 compliant, the 4 Front is not. Meaning tieing down a chair in a Van might not be safe
Hi Ray, the Quantum 4FRONT is WC-19 compliant, please see the below link for the University of MI Transport Research Institute. This site lists the compliant power wheelchairs and seating systems.
wc-transportation-safety.umtri.umich.edu/crash-tested-product-lists/wheelchairs
Please email us at marketing@pridemobility.com so we can find out if your 4Front was manufactured as Occupied Transit Approved. Thank you.
It would be wonderful to have this chair, but who can afford it?
Hi Monica, we understand the frustrations of obtaining funding. Have you visited our iLevel Funding page? www.quantumrehab.com/ilevel-power-chairs/ilevel-funding.asp It has some information you might find helpful
What does ilevel mean?
iLevel raises the seat of the wheelchair up to 12 inches in height. This allows consumers to participate in daily living activities. You can learn more here www.quantumrehab.com/ilevel-power-chairs/
For once, a wheelchair video that doesn’t suck! The guy should really wear a seatbelt
Hi Ray, yes you are correct. Power chair users should wear their safety belt when they are driving their chair. We’ll be sure to remind Kiel of this next time we see him!
Something that might actually compete with Permobil.
I thought so, at least my shitty permobile can hold a charge. This thing is not reliable at all
Try to turn at high speed!
You will end up on a side
Hello, actually, our power chairs with iLevel utilize a speed inhibit for safety. When the chair is elevated, the maximum speed that a chair can go is 4.5 mph on the Edge 3, and 3.5 mph on the Q6 Edge 2.0, Q6 Edge Z and Q6 Edge HD.
Furthermore, even at maximum speed, when the eating system actuator is started, the iLevel boots inhibit movement of the front caster wheels, which reinforces stability of the chair.
Really? I doubt it