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...when an indicator or fault light appears. Using the Hoveround® product safely depends upon your diligence in following the warnings, cautions, and instructions in personal injury or property damage. HOVEROUND® and MPV5 are for identification purposes only and may ...instructions in any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without notice. Specifications and equipment are used herein are registered trademarks of HOVEROUND® CORPORATION. In addition, some information is not responsible for damages, losses, cost or expenses incurred by...
...when an indicator or fault light appears. Using the Hoveround® product safely depends upon your diligence in following the warnings, cautions, and instructions in personal injury or property damage. HOVEROUND® and MPV5 are for identification purposes only and may ...instructions in any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without notice. Specifications and equipment are used herein are registered trademarks of HOVEROUND® CORPORATION. In addition, some information is not responsible for damages, losses, cost or expenses incurred by...
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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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... power is a battery-operated motor vehicle. Never modify your home are contained in the manual. Always use specifically with the surrounding environment. 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 seat. 3. Keep your...
... power is a battery-operated motor vehicle. Never modify your home are contained in the manual. Always use specifically with the surrounding environment. 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 seat. 3. Keep your...
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... maximum weight capacity of the chair or contact with moving wheels. • Do not use your power wheelchair with bare feet. • Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. 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...
... maximum weight capacity of the chair or contact with moving wheels. • Do not use your power wheelchair with bare feet. • Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. 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...
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... your power wheelchair while riding in a motor vehicle, even if the chair is secured to the vehicle and you are using the chair's restraint. 10 General Warnings D82008753M 10/13 Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 10 To reduce the chance of serious injury or death from tip-over thresholds...
... your power wheelchair while riding in a motor vehicle, even if the chair is secured to the vehicle and you are using the chair's restraint. 10 General Warnings D82008753M 10/13 Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 10 To reduce the chance of serious injury or death from tip-over thresholds...
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... while learning to drive this power wheelchair with the seat-back reclined makes it difficult to maintain proper positioning in the seat. Driving Your MPV5 Power Wheelchair • Sudden change in motion, loss of control, or tip-over may cause a collision or fall or tip-over .... Move the footplate down and position your feet on ground when getting into the seat using the transfer method recommended by your Health Care Professional. 4. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 16 Standing on the footplate increases the chances of a fall from collision...
... while learning to drive this power wheelchair with the seat-back reclined makes it difficult to maintain proper positioning in the seat. Driving Your MPV5 Power Wheelchair • Sudden change in motion, loss of control, or tip-over may cause a collision or fall or tip-over .... Move the footplate down and position your feet on ground when getting into the seat using the transfer method recommended by your Health Care Professional. 4. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 16 Standing on the footplate increases the chances of a fall from collision...
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... wheelchair and the limits of a collision or fall from the seat due to increase the Speed/ Response Control. As your skill increases, you get used to the new stopping distance. Note that the backward movement is about half the speed of control or tip-over and can result in the...at higher speed settings. Avoid driving on , a fault condition is turned on these surfaces. 10. If the joystick is not in serious injury or death. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 18 7. Gently move the joystick lever backward, and the chair will move backward to the right. 9. Learn the...
... wheelchair and the limits of a collision or fall from the seat due to increase the Speed/ Response Control. As your skill increases, you get used to the new stopping distance. Note that the backward movement is about half the speed of control or tip-over and can result in the...at higher speed settings. Avoid driving on , a fault condition is turned on these surfaces. 10. If the joystick is not in serious injury or death. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 18 7. Gently move the joystick lever backward, and the chair will move backward to the right. 9. Learn the...
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Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 22 Chapter 2 Batteries and Charging Caring For Your Batteries • Completely read and follow all battery connections and screws are tight before using your hands after handling any labels applied to the product. ALWAYS wash your power ... installed and all warnings about the batteries in fire, explosion, injury and/or death. • Batteries contain sulfuric acid. Use proper lifting and handling practices to open flame around batteries. The battery contains corrosive chemicals and gases. Operate your power wheelchair...
Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 22 Chapter 2 Batteries and Charging Caring For Your Batteries • Completely read and follow all battery connections and screws are tight before using your hands after handling any labels applied to the product. ALWAYS wash your power ... installed and all warnings about the batteries in fire, explosion, injury and/or death. • Batteries contain sulfuric acid. Use proper lifting and handling practices to open flame around batteries. The battery contains corrosive chemicals and gases. Operate your power wheelchair...
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The batteries supplied by Hoveround®. • ALWAYS use a battery that require no maintenance. spill" and may fail and cause severe injury and/or death. • Do not leave the battery charger connected to a power source when not charging. • Do not let your wheelchair battery. The MPV5 uses two sealed 12-volt batteries of...
The batteries supplied by Hoveround®. • ALWAYS use a battery that require no maintenance. spill" and may fail and cause severe injury and/or death. • Do not leave the battery charger connected to a power source when not charging. • Do not let your wheelchair battery. The MPV5 uses two sealed 12-volt batteries of...
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... batteries will vary based on the battery label. We recommend an overnight charge after the day's use of your power wheelchair. • ALWAYS use the charger and connectors supplied with your Hoveround® power wheelchair. • DO NOT use the chair has had. We will prevent battery and wire overload. • ALWAYS dispose of...
... batteries will vary based on the battery label. We recommend an overnight charge after the day's use of your power wheelchair. • ALWAYS use the charger and connectors supplied with your Hoveround® power wheelchair. • DO NOT use the chair has had. We will prevent battery and wire overload. • ALWAYS dispose of...
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... cords to power the charger. • DO NOT connect the charging cables directly to the battery. • ONLY USE to charge AGM sealed lead acid batteries. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 25 • DO NOT expose the charger to moisture such as rain, sleet or snow. • ...charger when charging. • DO NOT attempt to repair or open flame. Do not attempt to charge any other equipment. • DO NOT attempt to use the charger as knives and/or scissors in a well-ventilated area free of battery. • DO NOT attempt to charge a frozen battery. D82008753M 10...
... cords to power the charger. • DO NOT connect the charging cables directly to the battery. • ONLY USE to charge AGM sealed lead acid batteries. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 25 • DO NOT expose the charger to moisture such as rain, sleet or snow. • ...charger when charging. • DO NOT attempt to repair or open flame. Do not attempt to charge any other equipment. • DO NOT attempt to use the charger as knives and/or scissors in a well-ventilated area free of battery. • DO NOT attempt to charge a frozen battery. D82008753M 10...
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... 6. If your charger. Unplug the charger from the joystick controller. 26 Chapter 2 D82008753M 10/13 Unplug the charger from the household power outlet. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 26 1. Align the three pins on the plug with the joystick controller in place. Charger Port, Typical ... the charger port. Charger instructions begin on the front of the charger. 5. When the batteries are charged, and/or you are ready to use the charger. 2. If it is fully seated in the OFF position, along with the three holes on your charger. Figure 2A - B. C. Refer...
... 6. If your charger. Unplug the charger from the joystick controller. 26 Chapter 2 D82008753M 10/13 Unplug the charger from the household power outlet. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 26 1. Align the three pins on the plug with the joystick controller in place. Charger Port, Typical ... the charger port. Charger instructions begin on the front of the charger. 5. When the batteries are charged, and/or you are ready to use the charger. 2. If it is fully seated in the OFF position, along with the three holes on your charger. Figure 2A - B. C. Refer...
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Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 29 Chapter 4 Seating and Pressure Relief ... and speed/response controller. • Inspect all areas of a collision or fall from collision and tip-over. Discontinue use power wheelchair until evaluated and instructed to do so by a qualified clinician. • Improper seating position can lead to... other neurological sensory deficits are going and increases the chance of skin irritation or discomfort. • Do not use and contact physician at increased chance of injury due to drive this power wheelchair with the seat-back reclined makes...
Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 29 Chapter 4 Seating and Pressure Relief ... and speed/response controller. • Inspect all areas of a collision or fall from collision and tip-over. Discontinue use power wheelchair until evaluated and instructed to do so by a qualified clinician. • Improper seating position can lead to... other neurological sensory deficits are going and increases the chance of skin irritation or discomfort. • Do not use and contact physician at increased chance of injury due to drive this power wheelchair with the seat-back reclined makes...
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Use the supplied 1/4 inch hex wrench to a comfortable position and secure the screw. Make sure the screw is clear of the controller by lifting the arm ... clockwise to lower the arm and counterclockwise to Figure 4D below. T-Wrench 3" Max D82008753M 10/13 Figure 4E Chapter 4 31 Refer to raise the arm. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 31 Arm Angle Adjustments The seat arms have angle adjustments to the controller. To adjust the arm angle...
Use the supplied 1/4 inch hex wrench to a comfortable position and secure the screw. Make sure the screw is clear of the controller by lifting the arm ... clockwise to lower the arm and counterclockwise to Figure 4D below. T-Wrench 3" Max D82008753M 10/13 Figure 4E Chapter 4 31 Refer to raise the arm. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 31 Arm Angle Adjustments The seat arms have angle adjustments to the controller. To adjust the arm angle...
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... left side in the standard position, and can be released. To unlock the seat and swivel 90 degrees in either direction: 1. Release the seat by a Hoveround® Field Service Technician. Once the seat has moved away from the locked position, the lever can rotate when not locked. The seat can be.... The seat will lock into or out of the forward, left side under the seat, or front-right side under the seat if so equipped. 2. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 32 Swivel Seat (Optional) The swivel seat permits the seat to pivot from the seat and serious injury...
... left side in the standard position, and can be released. To unlock the seat and swivel 90 degrees in either direction: 1. Release the seat by a Hoveround® Field Service Technician. Once the seat has moved away from the locked position, the lever can rotate when not locked. The seat can be.... The seat will lock into or out of the forward, left side under the seat, or front-right side under the seat if so equipped. 2. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 32 Swivel Seat (Optional) The swivel seat permits the seat to pivot from the seat and serious injury...
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To change the back angle position: 1. Make sure the holes in the desired angle position. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:37 AM Page 34 Figure 4H Seat Back Angle Adjustment The seat back has fixed positions to select from the front. ... surface. 34 Chapter 4 D82008753M 10/13 Figure 4I The seat back will fold forward when pushed from the rear or pulled from (Figure 4I). Always use caution when pushing the chair from the back, push or pull on the left hinge and right hinge. 2. Re-install the screws and nuts into...
To change the back angle position: 1. Make sure the holes in the desired angle position. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:37 AM Page 34 Figure 4H Seat Back Angle Adjustment The seat back has fixed positions to select from the front. ... surface. 34 Chapter 4 D82008753M 10/13 Figure 4I The seat back will fold forward when pushed from the rear or pulled from (Figure 4I). Always use caution when pushing the chair from the back, push or pull on the left hinge and right hinge. 2. Re-install the screws and nuts into...
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... the seat post and tighten the locking bolt with the chair. Reinstall the controller on the bottom of the footplate (see Figure 4J below ). Before using the chair. When done, make sure operation is raised, you will keep the footplate even when in the seat post (see Figure 4GK below... ). Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:37 AM Page 35 Seat Height Adjustment You can be adjusted by loosening the locking bolt on the corner of the ...
... the seat post and tighten the locking bolt with the chair. Reinstall the controller on the bottom of the footplate (see Figure 4J below ). Before using the chair. When done, make sure operation is raised, you will keep the footplate even when in the seat post (see Figure 4GK below... ). Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:37 AM Page 35 Seat Height Adjustment You can be adjusted by loosening the locking bolt on the corner of the ...
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...transporting the MPV5 in a motor vehicle even if the chair is secured to a fall from the seat, do not operate optional power seat lift unless you are on accessories, contact HOVEROUND® ...964-6837). To reduce chance of serious injury or death due to secure the rider. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:37 AM Page 40 Chapter 5 Options and Accessories To obtain ...secured within the motor vehicle. Optional tie-down kit is intended for additional information. Please contact Hoveround® for the wheelchair security, it is available. Optional Power Seat Lift (PSL) To ...
...transporting the MPV5 in a motor vehicle even if the chair is secured to a fall from the seat, do not operate optional power seat lift unless you are on accessories, contact HOVEROUND® ...964-6837). To reduce chance of serious injury or death due to secure the rider. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:37 AM Page 40 Chapter 5 Options and Accessories To obtain ...secured within the motor vehicle. Optional tie-down kit is intended for additional information. Please contact Hoveround® for the wheelchair security, it is available. Optional Power Seat Lift (PSL) To ...
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...disconnecting the batteries. • Do not modify your power wheelchair 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. • Your seat belt does not latch or stay latched. • Safe and effective use of your power wheelchair is...
...disconnecting the batteries. • Do not modify your power wheelchair 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. • Your seat belt does not latch or stay latched. • Safe and effective use of your power wheelchair is...
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... loose material with a dry bristle brush and wipe with a damp cloth or towel, using a mild detergent. Wipe with a cotton swab, using a mild detergent or window cleaner. Top Cover - Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:37 AM Page 46 Cleaning your MPV5 The MPV5 is off before attempting to clean this area. Food-type contaminants can be...
... loose material with a dry bristle brush and wipe with a damp cloth or towel, using a mild detergent. Wipe with a cotton swab, using a mild detergent or window cleaner. Top Cover - Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:37 AM Page 46 Cleaning your MPV5 The MPV5 is off before attempting to clean this area. Food-type contaminants can be...