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Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 5 Table Of Contents Introduction 7 Service 7 General Warnings / Before You Use Your MPV5 . . . . . 8 Hoveround® MPV5 / Diagram 12 Hoveround® MPV5 / Warning Labels 13 Chapter 1 Operating Instructions 15 Entering Your MPV5 15 Driving Your MPV5 16 Joystick Controller 19 Chapter 2 Batteries and Charging 22 Caring For Your Batteries and Charger 22 Battery Replacement 24 Charging Your Batteries 24 Chapter 3 Manual Brake Release Levers 28 D82008753M 10/13 Table of Contents 5
Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 5 Table Of Contents Introduction 7 Service 7 General Warnings / Before You Use Your MPV5 . . . . . 8 Hoveround® MPV5 / Diagram 12 Hoveround® MPV5 / Warning Labels 13 Chapter 1 Operating Instructions 15 Entering Your MPV5 15 Driving Your MPV5 16 Joystick Controller 19 Chapter 2 Batteries and Charging 22 Caring For Your Batteries and Charger 22 Battery Replacement 24 Charging Your Batteries 24 Chapter 3 Manual Brake Release Levers 28 D82008753M 10/13 Table of Contents 5
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...learning to be located at http://www.accessboard.gov/adaag/html/adaag.htm. Always ensure that the speed/response control be set the joystick/controller speed/response control to drive your power wheelchair, we recommend that the power is a battery-operated motor vehicle. Your "Safety ...the Americans with your home are contained in the manual. Information about the design of ramps appropriate for wheelchair access for your Hoveround® MPV5 power wheelchair. Never modify your wheelchair, and do not use accessories other than those developed for your manual to refer to...
...learning to be located at http://www.accessboard.gov/adaag/html/adaag.htm. Always ensure that the speed/response control be set the joystick/controller speed/response control to drive your power wheelchair, we recommend that the power is a battery-operated motor vehicle. Your "Safety ...the Americans with your home are contained in the manual. Information about the design of ramps appropriate for wheelchair access for your Hoveround® MPV5 power wheelchair. Never modify your wheelchair, and do not use accessories other than those developed for your manual to refer to...
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...To avoid serious injury or fatality from sudden unexpected movement of your power wheelchair that could get tangled in wheels or catch and move the joystick causing the power wheelchair to move unexpectedly. • Do not allow objects to hang from any part of the chair or contact with moving...to OFF and lock the seat swivel and return the seatback to the upright position. • When seated in or out of your power wheelchair. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 9 Stop using your power wheelchair immediately, and call for assistance if: • Your power wheelchair is not...
...To avoid serious injury or fatality from sudden unexpected movement of your power wheelchair that could get tangled in wheels or catch and move the joystick causing the power wheelchair to move unexpectedly. • Do not allow objects to hang from any part of the chair or contact with moving...to OFF and lock the seat swivel and return the seatback to the upright position. • When seated in or out of your power wheelchair. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 9 Stop using your power wheelchair immediately, and call for assistance if: • Your power wheelchair is not...
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Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 12 Hoveround® MPV5 - Diagram D82008753M 10/13 Diagram Adjustable Arm Rest • Joystick Controller • Seat Belt • • Battery Cable Connection (if equipped) • Seat (Swivel Optional) • • • Batteries Brake Release Levers Dual Motor Front Wheel Drive • • Anti Tip Wheels • Flip Up Footplate 12 Hoveround® MPV5 -
Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 12 Hoveround® MPV5 - Diagram D82008753M 10/13 Diagram Adjustable Arm Rest • Joystick Controller • Seat Belt • • Battery Cable Connection (if equipped) • Seat (Swivel Optional) • • • Batteries Brake Release Levers Dual Motor Front Wheel Drive • • Anti Tip Wheels • Flip Up Footplate 12 Hoveround® MPV5 -
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Warning Labels For New VSI S/N 5800000+ For EMI warning label see page 14. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 13 Hoveround® MPV5 - Turn power off before exiting the seat or changing the joystick position. WARNING: EMI Refer to owners manual. •• • Maximum Capacity 300LB Read Owner's Manual before exiting the...
Warning Labels For New VSI S/N 5800000+ For EMI warning label see page 14. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 13 Hoveround® MPV5 - Turn power off before exiting the seat or changing the joystick position. WARNING: EMI Refer to owners manual. •• • Maximum Capacity 300LB Read Owner's Manual before exiting the...
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... your joystick controller, see the section on your Hoveround®. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 15 Chapter 1 Operating Instructions • Sudden change in motion, loss of control, or tip-over may cause a collision or fall from the seat and result in the seat. Entering Your MPV5 1. ...Footplate Down Footplate Up D82008753M 10/13 Chapter 1 15 Flip up the footplate. Be sure the power is turned "OFF" before getting into or out of controller on joystick controller (page 18) to drive the power wheelchair....
... your joystick controller, see the section on your Hoveround®. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 15 Chapter 1 Operating Instructions • Sudden change in motion, loss of control, or tip-over may cause a collision or fall from the seat and result in the seat. Entering Your MPV5 1. ...Footplate Down Footplate Up D82008753M 10/13 Chapter 1 15 Flip up the footplate. Be sure the power is turned "OFF" before getting into or out of controller on joystick controller (page 18) to drive the power wheelchair....
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... using the transfer method recommended by your feet on the foot plate. Driving Your MPV5 Power Wheelchair • Sudden change in motion, loss of control, or tip-over...locked into place. 6. Set speed/response control of the chair and can result in serious injury or death. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 16 Standing on ground when getting into or out of the seat...injury or death from collision and tip-over may cause a collision or fall or tip-over of joystick to minimum while learning to secure footplate in upright position and place both feet firmly on the footplate...
... using the transfer method recommended by your feet on the foot plate. Driving Your MPV5 Power Wheelchair • Sudden change in motion, loss of control, or tip-over...locked into place. 6. Set speed/response control of the chair and can result in serious injury or death. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 16 Standing on ground when getting into or out of the seat...injury or death from collision and tip-over may cause a collision or fall or tip-over of joystick to minimum while learning to secure footplate in upright position and place both feet firmly on the footplate...
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... the power wheelchair will cause the chair to circle to determine the limits of movement. With the power turned OFF, hold the joystick and move commands if a fault condition is sensed. Check battery gauge for the environment and your power wheelchair will move slowly forward.... Observe that if the joystick is flashing, the controller has sensed a fault condition. Move the joystick lever fully right. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 17 1. Moving the lever fully left . D82008753M 10...
... the power wheelchair will cause the chair to circle to determine the limits of movement. With the power turned OFF, hold the joystick and move commands if a fault condition is sensed. Check battery gauge for the environment and your power wheelchair will move slowly forward.... Observe that if the joystick is flashing, the controller has sensed a fault condition. Move the joystick lever fully right. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 17 1. Moving the lever fully left . D82008753M 10...
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...move , reset the control by turning the power off and then on these surfaces. 10. If the joystick is turned on soft and/or uneven surfaces increases the chances of a collision or fall from the seat...due to the left , the chair will move backward to loss of the forward movement. 8. If you move the joystick gently back and to the left . Avoid driving on . 18 Chapter 1 D82008753M 10/13 Driving on , a... attempting to the new stopping distance. Gently move the joystick lever backward, and the chair will move backward to center. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 18 7.
...move , reset the control by turning the power off and then on these surfaces. 10. If the joystick is turned on soft and/or uneven surfaces increases the chances of a collision or fall from the seat...due to the left , the chair will move backward to loss of the forward movement. 8. If you move the joystick gently back and to the left . Avoid driving on . 18 Chapter 1 D82008753M 10/13 Driving on , a... attempting to the new stopping distance. Gently move the joystick lever backward, and the chair will move backward to center. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 18 7.
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Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 19 Joystick Controller All the controls and indicators necessary to drive your controller. 1. Refer to Appendix B (pages 50 - 51) for operating instructions. Recharge as often as possible.... ON/OFF - Shows how much battery charge is locked. Pressing the button decreases speed. 8. Locks the controller. Fast braking - Press to identify your MPV5 are located on the joystick controller. Joystick - The further you push, the faster you turn the system on . 5. Speed Up - This will either power down or go . Indicates the...
Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 19 Joystick Controller All the controls and indicators necessary to drive your controller. 1. Refer to Appendix B (pages 50 - 51) for operating instructions. Recharge as often as possible.... ON/OFF - Shows how much battery charge is locked. Pressing the button decreases speed. 8. Locks the controller. Fast braking - Press to identify your MPV5 are located on the joystick controller. Joystick - The further you push, the faster you turn the system on . 5. Speed Up - This will either power down or go . Indicates the...
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... OFF position. 3. Make sure the plug is in the charger port. Plug the other end of the AC power cord into the back of the joystick controller. B. Unplug the charger from the household power outlet. Plug the AC power cord into a 120-volt grounded household power outlet. 6. Charger instructions...off button, ensure that the charger is fully seated in the OFF position, along with the three holes on the front of the charger. 5. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 26 1. Follow the specific instructions for your charger is not pushed all the way, the batteries will ...
... OFF position. 3. Make sure the plug is in the charger port. Plug the other end of the AC power cord into the back of the joystick controller. B. Unplug the charger from the household power outlet. Plug the AC power cord into a 120-volt grounded household power outlet. 6. Charger instructions...off button, ensure that the charger is fully seated in the OFF position, along with the three holes on the front of the charger. 5. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 26 1. Follow the specific instructions for your charger is not pushed all the way, the batteries will ...
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D82008753M 10/13 Chapter 4 29 Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 29 Chapter 4 Seating and Pressure Relief • Unintentional or unexpected motion increases the chances of a collision or fall ... skin lesions or ulcers. Press the power button to OFF before making any adjustments to your power wheelchair, a good view of the joystick/controller and comfortable hand access to the joystick and speed/response controller. • Inspect all areas of skin irritation or discomfort. • Do not use power wheelchair until evaluated...
D82008753M 10/13 Chapter 4 29 Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 29 Chapter 4 Seating and Pressure Relief • Unintentional or unexpected motion increases the chances of a collision or fall ... skin lesions or ulcers. Press the power button to OFF before making any adjustments to your power wheelchair, a good view of the joystick/controller and comfortable hand access to the joystick and speed/response controller. • Inspect all areas of skin irritation or discomfort. • Do not use power wheelchair until evaluated...
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...seat is in the raised position. Do not attempt to drive this vehicle with the seatback reclined makes it difficult to see Figure 5A below). Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:37 AM Page 41 Press either button to restore drive mode. Your power wheelchair contains a lock-out feature that prevents ...or death from collision and tip-over. The optional reclining seat will not drive while seat is raised and light is lit, move the joystick forward to raise the seat, back to recline approximately 45 degrees. When the indicator light is on. D82008753M 10/13 Chapter 5 41 The...
...seat is in the raised position. Do not attempt to drive this vehicle with the seatback reclined makes it difficult to see Figure 5A below). Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:37 AM Page 41 Press either button to restore drive mode. Your power wheelchair contains a lock-out feature that prevents ...or death from collision and tip-over. The optional reclining seat will not drive while seat is raised and light is lit, move the joystick forward to raise the seat, back to recline approximately 45 degrees. When the indicator light is on. D82008753M 10/13 Chapter 5 41 The...
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... and that a fault code is present when the optional PSL is raised, and the controller is ON. • Check that the rubber boot around joystick is intact. • Check that all seat swivel screws are tight (if equipped). • Check that the armrest bolts are free to pivot. ...• Check that caster wheels rotate freely. • Check manual brake releases. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:37 AM Page 45 Owner Maintenance Daily • Check drive tires. • Charge batteries (or as required). • Check that...
... and that a fault code is present when the optional PSL is raised, and the controller is ON. • Check that the rubber boot around joystick is intact. • Check that all seat swivel screws are tight (if equipped). • Check that the armrest bolts are free to pivot. ...• Check that caster wheels rotate freely. • Check manual brake releases. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:37 AM Page 45 Owner Maintenance Daily • Check drive tires. • Charge batteries (or as required). • Check that...
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.... Ensure that the power switch is designed to operate both inside and outside the home. Food-type contaminants can be removed from around the joystick boot by carefully cleaning with a cotton swab, using a mild detergent. Never spray the chair with liquid. Controller - Top Cover - Use...this area. Doing so may damage it. 46 Chapter 6 D82008753M 10/13 To keep the vehicle clean: Seat - Tires - Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:37 AM Page 46 Cleaning your MPV5 The MPV5 is off loose material with a dry bristle brush and wipe with a damp cloth or towel.
.... Ensure that the power switch is designed to operate both inside and outside the home. Food-type contaminants can be removed from around the joystick boot by carefully cleaning with a cotton swab, using a mild detergent. Never spray the chair with liquid. Controller - Top Cover - Use...this area. Doing so may damage it. 46 Chapter 6 D82008753M 10/13 To keep the vehicle clean: Seat - Tires - Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:37 AM Page 46 Cleaning your MPV5 The MPV5 is off loose material with a dry bristle brush and wipe with a damp cloth or towel.
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... to the minimum length to keep the cable from catching on the type of the seat post with the 1/4 inch hex wrench that joins the joystick to lift. Tighten the socket head cap screw at the top-front corner of seat you have. Tighten the strap to allow for adjustments.... Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:37 AM Page 49 Replacement 1. There is a danger if this cable is a critical part of the chair where it may become ...
... to the minimum length to keep the cable from catching on the type of the seat post with the 1/4 inch hex wrench that joins the joystick to lift. Tighten the socket head cap screw at the top-front corner of seat you have. Tighten the strap to allow for adjustments.... Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:37 AM Page 49 Replacement 1. There is a danger if this cable is a critical part of the chair where it may become ...
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... possibility of the battery wires one at a time from battery cover. 3.) Carefully remove post screw and remove cover. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:37 AM Page 51 Battery Removal/Replacement MPV5 S/N 5800000+ Turn the joystick off before attempting to disconnect battery terminals. Post Screw 4.) Carefully remove one protective cap and disconnect each of...
... possibility of the battery wires one at a time from battery cover. 3.) Carefully remove post screw and remove cover. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:37 AM Page 51 Battery Removal/Replacement MPV5 S/N 5800000+ Turn the joystick off before attempting to disconnect battery terminals. Post Screw 4.) Carefully remove one protective cap and disconnect each of...
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.... 8 bars: Controller fault. 9 bars: Problem with joystick in sleep mode. Lower the seat. D82008753M 10/13 Chapter 9 57 Restart with brake circuit. Speed Bars Flashing: Power seat lift is still connected to restart. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:37 AM Page 57 If a fault occurs, you ...can find out what has happened by a poor battery connection. 10 bars Rapid Flash: Powered up when joystick deflected. This is in neutral. 10 bars, Three...
.... 8 bars: Controller fault. 9 bars: Problem with joystick in sleep mode. Lower the seat. D82008753M 10/13 Chapter 9 57 Restart with brake circuit. Speed Bars Flashing: Power seat lift is still connected to restart. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:37 AM Page 57 If a fault occurs, you ...can find out what has happened by a poor battery connection. 10 bars Rapid Flash: Powered up when joystick deflected. This is in neutral. 10 bars, Three...
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... locked. Speed Gauge Cycling: Check if battery charger is still connected to a battery connection. 7 flashes: A joystick fault is indicted. This is in the drive position. 10 flashes: An excessive voltage has been applied to the battery. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:37 AM Page 58 New VSI Controller 1 flash: The battery needs... levers are in the center position before switching on the controller. 8 flashes: A controller fault is indicated. 9 flashes: Problem with the brake circuit. Check that the joystick is usually caused by a poor battery connection.
... locked. Speed Gauge Cycling: Check if battery charger is still connected to a battery connection. 7 flashes: A joystick fault is indicted. This is in the drive position. 10 flashes: An excessive voltage has been applied to the battery. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:37 AM Page 58 New VSI Controller 1 flash: The battery needs... levers are in the center position before switching on the controller. 8 flashes: A controller fault is indicated. 9 flashes: Problem with the brake circuit. Check that the joystick is usually caused by a poor battery connection.
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... There will be rippling up and down. Move the joystick in reverse until the controller beeps. Move the joystick forward until the controller beeps. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:37 AM Page 59 Appendix C: Locking Feature Your MPV5 is locked. 3. VSI Controller and new VSI Controller ...1. Release the ON/OFF button. Release the joystick. Please refer to the appropriate...
... There will be rippling up and down. Move the joystick in reverse until the controller beeps. Move the joystick forward until the controller beeps. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:37 AM Page 59 Appendix C: Locking Feature Your MPV5 is locked. 3. VSI Controller and new VSI Controller ...1. Release the ON/OFF button. Release the joystick. Please refer to the appropriate...