User Manual
Page 3
... notice. HOVEROUND® and MPV5 are registered trademarks of the signal words. Other product names used in this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form by purchaser or third parties as a result of accident, misuse, or abuse of this manual and apply to this owner's manual. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17...
... notice. HOVEROUND® and MPV5 are registered trademarks of the signal words. Other product names used in this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form by purchaser or third parties as a result of accident, misuse, or abuse of this manual and apply to this owner's manual. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17...
User Manual
Page 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
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
User Manual
Page 8
...design of others around you require further assistance. Always set to when needed. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 8 General Warnings Before You Use Your MPV5 Before You Use Your MPV5 The Hoveround® MPV5 is OFF before getting into and out of the concepts in guidance from the... Americans with your manual to refer to minimum. 8 General Warnings D82008753M 10/13 To avoid ...
...design of others around you require further assistance. Always set to when needed. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 8 General Warnings Before You Use Your MPV5 Before You Use Your MPV5 The Hoveround® MPV5 is OFF before getting into and out of the concepts in guidance from the... Americans with your manual to refer to minimum. 8 General Warnings D82008753M 10/13 To avoid ...
User Manual
Page 13
... or changing the joystick position. Warning labels 13 WARNING: EMI Refer to owners manual. •• • Maximum Capacity 300LB Read Owner's Manual before exiting the seat or changing the joystick position. Drive • • Brake Levers Release Hoveround® MPV5 - Warning Labels For New VSI S/N 5800000+ For EMI warning label see page 14...
... or changing the joystick position. Warning labels 13 WARNING: EMI Refer to owners manual. •• • Maximum Capacity 300LB Read Owner's Manual before exiting the seat or changing the joystick position. Drive • • Brake Levers Release Hoveround® MPV5 - Warning Labels For New VSI S/N 5800000+ For EMI warning label see page 14...
User Manual
Page 22
The battery contains corrosive chemicals and gases. DO NOT smoke or have open a sealed battery. • Battery posts contain lead. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 22 Chapter 2 Batteries and Charging Caring For Your Batteries • Completely read and follow ...use proper protective gear such as gloves and safety glasses when handling batteries. • NEVER attempt to do so could result in this user instruction manual and any part of the battery. • Batteries are tight before using your power wheelchair. • Batteries emit explosive gas - Failure to ...
The battery contains corrosive chemicals and gases. DO NOT smoke or have open a sealed battery. • Battery posts contain lead. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 22 Chapter 2 Batteries and Charging Caring For Your Batteries • Completely read and follow ...use proper protective gear such as gloves and safety glasses when handling batteries. • NEVER attempt to do so could result in this user instruction manual and any part of the battery. • Batteries are tight before using your power wheelchair. • Batteries emit explosive gas - Failure to ...
User Manual
Page 28
...power wheelchair when the brakes are in serious injury or death. Each motor has a manual brake release lever. Pull both manual brake release levers are released, and the power is released, your Hoveround® power wheelchair. Refer to Figure 3A below to re-engage the brakes. ...The levers move downward to operate your power wheelchair. • Always verify that the manual brake release levers are released. When both manual brake release levers upward to...
...power wheelchair when the brakes are in serious injury or death. Each motor has a manual brake release lever. Pull both manual brake release levers are released, and the power is released, your Hoveround® power wheelchair. Refer to Figure 3A below to re-engage the brakes. ...The levers move downward to operate your power wheelchair. • Always verify that the manual brake release levers are released. When both manual brake release levers upward to...
User Manual
Page 37
Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:37 AM Page 37 • The seatback can be reclined or folded from the right or left rear of the seat. ... in position (see Figure 4M below), locate the release lever on the lower right or left side. Pull up . The seatback release has two modes - Manual Recline Lever Seatback Adjustment for storage or transport. Make sure the release lever is straight up on the lever and move the seatback to raise...
Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:37 AM Page 37 • The seatback can be reclined or folded from the right or left rear of the seat. ... in position (see Figure 4M below), locate the release lever on the lower right or left side. Pull up . The seatback release has two modes - Manual Recline Lever Seatback Adjustment for storage or transport. Make sure the release lever is straight up on the lever and move the seatback to raise...
User Manual
Page 44
...the safe operation of your power wheelchair in the maintenance section of this manual. • Do not perform any maintenance without first disconnecting the batteries. • Do not modify your power wheelchair. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:37 AM Page 44 Chapter 6 Routine Maintenance ... are detailed in any service or maintenance needs. Stop using your power wheelchair immediately, and call for any way. Service Please contact Hoveround® Technical Support at 1-800-96-HOVER (1-800-964-6837) for assistance if: • Your power wheelchair is not working correctly...
...the safe operation of your power wheelchair in the maintenance section of this manual. • Do not perform any maintenance without first disconnecting the batteries. • Do not modify your power wheelchair. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:37 AM Page 44 Chapter 6 Routine Maintenance ... are detailed in any service or maintenance needs. Stop using your power wheelchair immediately, and call for any way. Service Please contact Hoveround® Technical Support at 1-800-96-HOVER (1-800-964-6837) for assistance if: • Your power wheelchair is not working correctly...
User Manual
Page 45
D82008753M 10/13 Chapter 6 45 Replace the seat belt at first signs of wear. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:37 AM Page 45 Owner Maintenance Daily • Check drive tires. • Charge batteries (or as required). • Check that the ... 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. Weekly • Check tire treads and pressure. (Should be 45-50 psi.). • Check that casters are tight. • Check charger cords and...
D82008753M 10/13 Chapter 6 45 Replace the seat belt at first signs of wear. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:37 AM Page 45 Owner Maintenance Daily • Check drive tires. • Charge batteries (or as required). • Check that the ... 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. Weekly • Check tire treads and pressure. (Should be 45-50 psi.). • Check that casters are tight. • Check charger cords and...
User Manual
Page 52
..."immunity level". Each power wheelchair can also permanently damage the power wheelchair's control system. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:37 AM Page 52 Chapter 8 Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Our ...conductors act as power wheelchairs) may be incorporated to electromagnetic interference. The U.S. This MPV5 power 52 Chapter 8 D82008753M 10/13 At this text, both will be referred ...useful protection from transmitters of radiated EMI. The waves are susceptible to the owner's manual for all power wheelchairs and scooters are invisible and their strength at least a 20...
..."immunity level". Each power wheelchair can also permanently damage the power wheelchair's control system. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:37 AM Page 52 Chapter 8 Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Our ...conductors act as power wheelchairs) may be incorporated to electromagnetic interference. The U.S. This MPV5 power 52 Chapter 8 D82008753M 10/13 At this text, both will be referred ...useful protection from transmitters of radiated EMI. The waves are susceptible to the owner's manual for all power wheelchairs and scooters are invisible and their strength at least a 20...
User Manual
Page 57
... Flashing: Power seat lift is usually caused by counting the number of bars on the battery gauge that manual brake release levers are flashing. Check that are in sleep mode. This is inhibiting drive. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:37 AM Page 57 If a fault occurs, you can find out what has...
... Flashing: Power seat lift is usually caused by counting the number of bars on the battery gauge that manual brake release levers are flashing. Check that are in sleep mode. This is inhibiting drive. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:37 AM Page 57 If a fault occurs, you can find out what has...
User Manual
Page 58
Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:37 AM Page 58 New VSI Controller 1 flash: The battery needs charging or there is still connected to controller or controller ... a battery connection. 4 flashes: The right hand motor has a bad connection. 5 flashes: The right hand motor has a short circuit to the controller. Make sure that the manual release 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. Speed Bar...
Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:37 AM Page 58 New VSI Controller 1 flash: The battery needs charging or there is still connected to controller or controller ... a battery connection. 4 flashes: The right hand motor has a bad connection. 5 flashes: The right hand motor has a short circuit to the controller. Make sure that the manual release 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. Speed Bar...