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..., cautions, and instructions in any form by purchaser or third parties as a result of accident, misuse, or abuse of HOVEROUND® CORPORATION. All rights reserved. Specifications and equipment are subject to change without the prior written permission of this product or... In addition, some information is not responsible for definitions of the HOVEROUND® CORPORATION. HOVEROUND® and MPV5 are registered trademarks of the signal words. Hoveround® is highlighted with the word "Note." Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 3 Special Notes Signal words...
..., cautions, and instructions in any form by purchaser or third parties as a result of accident, misuse, or abuse of HOVEROUND® CORPORATION. All rights reserved. Specifications and equipment are subject to change without the prior written permission of this product or... In addition, some information is not responsible for definitions of the HOVEROUND® CORPORATION. HOVEROUND® and MPV5 are registered trademarks of the signal words. Hoveround® is highlighted with the word "Note." Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 3 Special Notes Signal words...
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Should you for years to fulfill your choice of the Hoveround® MPV5 to come. Thomas E. Kruse, President Hoveround® Corporation 4 D82008753M 10/13 gentle yet powerful; Welcome to our family, and thank you have questions or concerns, ...yet rugged; and above all, the MPV5 provides an outstanding level of design that the MPV5 will afford you reliable, comfortable transportation for choosing the MPV5. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 4 Dear MPV5 Owner, Congratulations on your personal mobility needs. The MPV5 has the same innovation of maneuverability....
Should you for years to fulfill your choice of the Hoveround® MPV5 to come. Thomas E. Kruse, President Hoveround® Corporation 4 D82008753M 10/13 gentle yet powerful; Welcome to our family, and thank you have questions or concerns, ...yet rugged; and above all, the MPV5 provides an outstanding level of design that the MPV5 will afford you reliable, comfortable transportation for choosing the MPV5. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 4 Dear MPV5 Owner, Congratulations on your personal mobility needs. The MPV5 has the same innovation of maneuverability....
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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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Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 6 Chapter 4 Seating and Pressure Relief 29 Seat Belt Adjustment 30 Arm Angle Adjustment 31 Controller Position Adjustment 31 ... 35 Footplate Angle Adjustment 35 Recline Back Seat and Adjustments 36 Chapter 5 Options and Accessories 40 Chapter 6 Routine Maintenance 44 Chapter 7 Disassembling and Reassembling Your MPV5 47 Removing and Replacing Your Controller 47 Removing and Replacing the Seat 48 Removing and Replacing Batteries 50 Chapter 8 Electromagnetic Interference (EMI 52 Chapter 9 Appendixes...
Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 6 Chapter 4 Seating and Pressure Relief 29 Seat Belt Adjustment 30 Arm Angle Adjustment 31 Controller Position Adjustment 31 ... 35 Footplate Angle Adjustment 35 Recline Back Seat and Adjustments 36 Chapter 5 Options and Accessories 40 Chapter 6 Routine Maintenance 44 Chapter 7 Disassembling and Reassembling Your MPV5 47 Removing and Replacing Your Controller 47 Removing and Replacing the Seat 48 Removing and Replacing Batteries 50 Chapter 8 Electromagnetic Interference (EMI 52 Chapter 9 Appendixes...
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.../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 others around you require further assistance. The operation of the power wheelchair requires you to...environment. The lists below detail some important safety warnings. Never modify your wheelchair, and do not use accessories other than those developed for your Hoveround® MPV5 power wheelchair. Your "Safety and Training video" illustrates many of ramps appropriate for wheelchair access for use the seat belt. 2. Please read this...
.../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 others around you require further assistance. The operation of the power wheelchair requires you to...environment. The lists below detail some important safety warnings. Never modify your wheelchair, and do not use accessories other than those developed for your Hoveround® MPV5 power wheelchair. Your "Safety and Training video" illustrates many of ramps appropriate for wheelchair access for use the seat belt. 2. Please read this...
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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 - Diagram D82008753M 10/13 Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 12 Hoveround® MPV5 -
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 - Diagram D82008753M 10/13 Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 12 Hoveround® MPV5 -
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... manual. •• • Maximum Capacity 300LB Read Owner's Manual before exiting the seat or changing the joystick position. Drive • • Brake Levers Release Hoveround® MPV5 - Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 13...
... manual. •• • Maximum Capacity 300LB Read Owner's Manual before exiting the seat or changing the joystick position. Drive • • Brake Levers Release Hoveround® MPV5 - Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 13...
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Entering Your MPV5 1. Set speed/response control of joystick to minimum while learning to identify the type of controller on your Hoveround®. Footplate Down Footplate Up D82008753M 10/13 Chapter 1 15 Be sure the power is OFF before getting into or out of the seat. ... proper positioning in serious injury or death. • Always make sure that the power is turned "OFF" before entering or exiting your power wheelchair. 2. 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...
Entering Your MPV5 1. Set speed/response control of joystick to minimum while learning to identify the type of controller on your Hoveround®. Footplate Down Footplate Up D82008753M 10/13 Chapter 1 15 Be sure the power is OFF before getting into or out of the seat. ... proper positioning in serious injury or death. • Always make sure that the power is turned "OFF" before entering or exiting your power wheelchair. 2. 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...
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Driving with seat-back reclined. 16 Chapter 1 D82008753M 10/13 Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 16 Standing on the footplate increases the chances of a fall or tip-over may cause a collision or fall ... attempt to drive this power wheelchair with the seat-back reclined makes it difficult to maintain proper positioning in serious injury or death. Driving Your MPV5 Power Wheelchair • Sudden change in motion, loss of control, or tip-over of joystick to minimum while learning to secure footplate in serious injury...
Driving with seat-back reclined. 16 Chapter 1 D82008753M 10/13 Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 16 Standing on the footplate increases the chances of a fall or tip-over may cause a collision or fall ... attempt to drive this power wheelchair with the seat-back reclined makes it difficult to maintain proper positioning in serious injury or death. Driving Your MPV5 Power Wheelchair • Sudden change in motion, loss of control, or tip-over of joystick to minimum while learning to secure footplate in serious injury...
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...make the horn sound. Indicates the currently selected speed by the number of lighted segments. Your chair will completely power off. Fast braking - Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 19 Joystick Controller All the controls and indicators necessary to drive your controller. 1. Shows how much ...battery charge is locked. See Figures 1A - 1B to restart. Push the ON/OFF button twice to identify your MPV5 are at the same time you go off . 2. Speed Down - To stop more quickly. Steady illumination means all lights are lit, you are...
...make the horn sound. Indicates the currently selected speed by the number of lighted segments. Your chair will completely power off. Fast braking - Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 19 Joystick Controller All the controls and indicators necessary to drive your controller. 1. Shows how much ...battery charge is locked. See Figures 1A - 1B to restart. Push the ON/OFF button twice to identify your MPV5 are at the same time you go off . 2. Speed Down - To stop more quickly. Steady illumination means all lights are lit, you are...
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... for this power wheelchair. • NEVER connect life support systems or auxiliary devices to the batteries or electrical system except those supplied by Hoveround® are classified as it can cause explosive sparks or fire. • ALWAYS store batteries in an upright position. • NEVER ...land or sea. • Do not connect any devices, medical or otherwise, to your batteries run down. The batteries supplied by Hoveround®. • ALWAYS use a battery that require no maintenance. The MPV5 uses two sealed 12-volt batteries of the UI size, with capacity of power.
... for this power wheelchair. • NEVER connect life support systems or auxiliary devices to the batteries or electrical system except those supplied by Hoveround® are classified as it can cause explosive sparks or fire. • ALWAYS store batteries in an upright position. • NEVER ...land or sea. • Do not connect any devices, medical or otherwise, to your batteries run down. The batteries supplied by Hoveround®. • ALWAYS use a battery that require no maintenance. The MPV5 uses two sealed 12-volt batteries of the UI size, with capacity of power.
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...kit is intended for additional information. Optional Tie-Down Brackets When transporting the MPV5 in a motor vehicle even if the chair is not intended to the vehicle and you are using the chair's restraint. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:37 AM Page 40 Chapter 5 Options and ...Accessories To obtain information or pricing on a flat, hard, level surface. 40 Chapter 5 D82008753M 10/13 Please contact Hoveround® for the wheelchair security, it is secured to secure the rider. Optional Power Seat Lift (PSL) To reduce chance of serious injury...
...kit is intended for additional information. Optional Tie-Down Brackets When transporting the MPV5 in a motor vehicle even if the chair is not intended to the vehicle and you are using the chair's restraint. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:37 AM Page 40 Chapter 5 Options and ...Accessories To obtain information or pricing on a flat, hard, level surface. 40 Chapter 5 D82008753M 10/13 Please contact Hoveround® for the wheelchair security, it is secured to secure the rider. Optional Power Seat Lift (PSL) To reduce chance of serious injury...
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... the chance of serious injury or death from collision and tip-over. The MPV5 will permit the seatback to recline approximately 45 degrees. Indicator Light Seat Symbol Buttons Figure 5A Optional Reclining Back Seat Driving with seatback reclined. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:37 AM Page 41 Press either button to restore...
... the chance of serious injury or death from collision and tip-over. The MPV5 will permit the seatback to recline approximately 45 degrees. Indicator Light Seat Symbol Buttons Figure 5A Optional Reclining Back Seat Driving with seatback reclined. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:37 AM Page 41 Press either button to restore...
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... cleaning with liquid. Use only a damp cloth to clean. Never spray the chair with a cotton swab, using a mild detergent. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:37 AM Page 46 Cleaning your MPV5 The MPV5 is off before attempting to clean this area. To keep the vehicle clean: Seat - Top Cover - Tires - Vacuum or brush...
... cleaning with liquid. Use only a damp cloth to clean. Never spray the chair with a cotton swab, using a mild detergent. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:37 AM Page 46 Cleaning your MPV5 The MPV5 is off before attempting to clean this area. To keep the vehicle clean: Seat - Top Cover - Tires - Vacuum or brush...
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... or other safe location. Slide the controller bracket forward until it hits the key slot. (See Figure 7B, below ). 3. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:37 AM Page 47 Chapter 7 Disassembling and Reassembling Your MPV5 Controller Removal/Replacement Removal 1. Check that vehicle power is OFF. 2. Remove bracket from seat. (See Figures 7C, Page...
... or other safe location. Slide the controller bracket forward until it hits the key slot. (See Figure 7B, below ). 3. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:37 AM Page 47 Chapter 7 Disassembling and Reassembling Your MPV5 Controller Removal/Replacement Removal 1. Check that vehicle power is OFF. 2. Remove bracket from seat. (See Figures 7C, Page...
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... reduce 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. To prevent short circuit, fire or other hazards, prevent...
... reduce 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. To prevent short circuit, fire or other hazards, prevent...
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...provide useful protection from sources such as radio stations, TV stations, amateur radio (HAM) transmitters, two-way radios and cellular phones. This MPV5 power 52 Chapter 8 D82008753M 10/13 It can resist EMI up to the EM signals. The intensity of the interfering EM energy can...is capable of achieving at any location is unknown but in volts per meter (V/m). The higher the immunity level, the greater the protection. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:37 AM Page 52 Chapter 8 Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Our environment is saturated with radio electromagnetic (EM) waves ...
...provide useful protection from sources such as radio stations, TV stations, amateur radio (HAM) transmitters, two-way radios and cellular phones. This MPV5 power 52 Chapter 8 D82008753M 10/13 It can resist EMI up to the EM signals. The intensity of the interfering EM energy can...is capable of achieving at any location is unknown but in volts per meter (V/m). The higher the immunity level, the greater the protection. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:37 AM Page 52 Chapter 8 Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Our environment is saturated with radio electromagnetic (EM) waves ...
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... power wheelchairs and motorized scooters (in serious injury. 1. Be aware that could result in this text, both will be called power wheelchairs). Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:37 AM Page 54 Radio wave sources, such as of May 1994, the higher the level, the greater the ...protection). 2. Report all incidents of unintended movement or brake release to them. 3. The MPV5 wheelchair has an immunity level of unintended brake release or power wheelchair movement that adding accessories or components, or modifying the power wheelchair, may...
... power wheelchairs and motorized scooters (in serious injury. 1. Be aware that could result in this text, both will be called power wheelchairs). Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:37 AM Page 54 Radio wave sources, such as of May 1994, the higher the level, the greater the ...protection). 2. Report all incidents of unintended movement or brake release to them. 3. The MPV5 wheelchair has an immunity level of unintended brake release or power wheelchair movement that adding accessories or components, or modifying the power wheelchair, may...
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... levers are connected securely. When there is a fault please follow this procedure: A. B. C.Switch on your MPV5. Switch off and do not try to use the chair. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:37 AM Page 56 Appendix B: Fault Codes The microprocessor checks various features within the ...controller and will display any fault indication. Contact Hoveround® Technical Support 1-800-96-HOVER (1-800-964-6837) Fault Code Lights Speed Bars Fault Code Lights Speed Bars VSI Controller 56...
... levers are connected securely. When there is a fault please follow this procedure: A. B. C.Switch on your MPV5. Switch off and do not try to use the chair. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:37 AM Page 56 Appendix B: Fault Codes The microprocessor checks various features within the ...controller and will display any fault indication. Contact Hoveround® Technical Support 1-800-96-HOVER (1-800-964-6837) Fault Code Lights Speed Bars Fault Code Lights Speed Bars VSI Controller 56...
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... beeps. Move the joystick forward until the controller beeps. There will be rippling up and down. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:37 AM Page 59 Appendix C: Locking Feature Your MPV5 is unlocked. After one second the controller will be a long beep that indicates the controller is locked...long beep that indicates the controller is equipped with a locking feature. D82008753M 10/13 Chapter 9 59 Turn the controller on your MPV5. To lock the chair, depress and hold the ON/OFF button. To unlock, turn the controller on. VSI Controller and new VSI Controller ...
... beeps. Move the joystick forward until the controller beeps. There will be rippling up and down. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:37 AM Page 59 Appendix C: Locking Feature Your MPV5 is unlocked. After one second the controller will be a long beep that indicates the controller is locked...long beep that indicates the controller is equipped with a locking feature. D82008753M 10/13 Chapter 9 59 Turn the controller on your MPV5. To lock the chair, depress and hold the ON/OFF button. To unlock, turn the controller on. VSI Controller and new VSI Controller ...