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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 ... 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 55 Appendix A Programmable Parameters 55 Appendix B Fault Codes 56...
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 ... 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 55 Appendix A Programmable Parameters 55 Appendix B Fault Codes 56...
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...Your "Safety and Training video" illustrates many of the concepts in guidance from the Americans with the surrounding environment. Keep your Hoveround® MPV5 power wheelchair. In confined spaces and while learning to when needed. Please read this entire manual thoroughly, and follow all warnings... Use Your MPV5 Before You Use Your MPV5 The Hoveround® MPV5 is OFF before getting into and out of the seat. 3. Never modify your wheelchair, and do not use accessories other than those developed for your power wheelchair, we recommend that the power is a battery-operated motor ...
...Your "Safety and Training video" illustrates many of the concepts in guidance from the Americans with the surrounding environment. Keep your Hoveround® MPV5 power wheelchair. In confined spaces and while learning to when needed. Please read this entire manual thoroughly, and follow all warnings... Use Your MPV5 Before You Use Your MPV5 The Hoveround® MPV5 is OFF before getting into and out of the seat. 3. Never modify your wheelchair, and do not use accessories other than those developed for your power wheelchair, we recommend that the power is a battery-operated motor ...
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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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... for the environment and your power wheelchair will stop. To avoid serious injury or death from a fall or collision, set speed/ response control for adequate battery capacity. 4. A "click" will be heard as the controller releases the motor brakes and your skill level. Observe that if the joystick is released, the lever... and move the joystick forward. Set the Speed/Response Control to determine the limits of Appendix B (pages 50 - 51) to test drive your power wheelchair. 3. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 17 1.
... for the environment and your power wheelchair will stop. To avoid serious injury or death from a fall or collision, set speed/ response control for adequate battery capacity. 4. A "click" will be heard as the controller releases the motor brakes and your skill level. Observe that if the joystick is released, the lever... and move the joystick forward. Set the Speed/Response Control to determine the limits of Appendix B (pages 50 - 51) to test drive your power wheelchair. 3. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 17 1.
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...all systems are functioning properly. Press to turn the power on. 5. Fast braking - Shows how much battery charge is locked. Joystick - Locks the controller. This will completely power off. All lights lit means ... and off if left idle for 5 minutes. See Figures 1A - 1B to identify your MPV5 are at the same time you turn the system on the joystick controller. Your chair will... either power down or go . Press to make the horn sound. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 19 Joystick Controller All the controls and indicators necessary...
...all systems are functioning properly. Press to turn the power on. 5. Fast braking - Shows how much battery charge is locked. Joystick - Locks the controller. This will completely power off. All lights lit means ... and off if left idle for 5 minutes. See Figures 1A - 1B to identify your MPV5 are at the same time you turn the system on the joystick controller. Your chair will... either power down or go . Press to make the horn sound. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 19 Joystick Controller All the controls and indicators necessary...
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... proper lifting and handling practices to open flame around batteries. 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 all battery connections and screws are tight before using your power wheelchair...
... proper lifting and handling practices to open flame around batteries. 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 all battery connections and screws are tight before using your power wheelchair...
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... not charging. • Do not let your wheelchair battery. The batteries supplied by Hoveround®. • ALWAYS use a battery that require no maintenance. D82008753M 10/13 Chapter 2 23 The battery pair is connected into a series configuration to your batteries run down. The MPV5 uses two sealed 12-volt batteries of the UI size, with capacity of the sealed...
... not charging. • Do not let your wheelchair battery. The batteries supplied by Hoveround®. • ALWAYS use a battery that require no maintenance. D82008753M 10/13 Chapter 2 23 The battery pair is connected into a series configuration to your batteries run down. The MPV5 uses two sealed 12-volt batteries of the UI size, with capacity of the sealed...
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... the operating instructions for a full recharge. It may take up to replace batteries, consult with Hoveround® Technical Support 1-800-96-HOVER (1-800-964-6837). The recharging time for the batteries will provide you with EPA regulations. We recommend an overnight charge after the ...connectors supplied with one of batteries in areas unsheltered from the weather. 24 Chapter 2 D82008753M 10/13 This will prevent battery and wire overload. • ALWAYS dispose of several different chargers. We will vary based on the battery label. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36...
... the operating instructions for a full recharge. It may take up to replace batteries, consult with Hoveround® Technical Support 1-800-96-HOVER (1-800-964-6837). The recharging time for the batteries will provide you with EPA regulations. We recommend an overnight charge after the ...connectors supplied with one of batteries in areas unsheltered from the weather. 24 Chapter 2 D82008753M 10/13 This will prevent battery and wire overload. • ALWAYS dispose of several different chargers. We will vary based on the battery label. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36...
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Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 25 • DO NOT expose the charger to ... use extension cords to power the charger. • DO NOT connect the charging cables directly to the battery. • ONLY USE to charge a frozen battery. Cables and connectors can be damaged by: • Traveling over the cable or connectors. • ...or snow. • ALWAYS charge your power wheelchair in a well-ventilated area free of any electrical or other type of battery or any non-rechargeable type of the wall outlet or chair. • Pinching the cable. • Handling sharp objects ...
Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 25 • DO NOT expose the charger to ... use extension cords to power the charger. • DO NOT connect the charging cables directly to the battery. • ONLY USE to charge a frozen battery. Cables and connectors can be damaged by: • Traveling over the cable or connectors. • ...or snow. • ALWAYS charge your power wheelchair in a well-ventilated area free of any electrical or other type of battery or any non-rechargeable type of the wall outlet or chair. • Pinching the cable. • Handling sharp objects ...
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...charger. 5. Plug the AC power cord into the charger port located on the port and push the plug in the charger port. When the batteries are charged, and/or you are ready to Figure 2A below. If your charger. Make sure the plug is equipped with the joystick controller ... the chair: A. C. Follow the specific instructions for your charger is equipped with an off button, turn OFF the power switch on page 24. 7. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 26 1. Unplug the charger from the household power outlet. Plug the other end of the joystick controller. If...
...charger. 5. Plug the AC power cord into the charger port located on the port and push the plug in the charger port. When the batteries are charged, and/or you are ready to Figure 2A below. If your charger. Make sure the plug is equipped with the joystick controller ... the chair: A. C. Follow the specific instructions for your charger is equipped with an off button, turn OFF the power switch on page 24. 7. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 26 1. Unplug the charger from the household power outlet. Plug the other end of the joystick controller. If...
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...on, please check to make sure the household power is on , the charger is in the charge mode and the cable is green, the batteries are connected. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 27 If you have a: Flying Power FY-4101 Charger 1. Switch the power on . Switch the ...plugged fully into the controller. A light will illuminate on , check to make sure the charger is available. If the light does not go on , the batteries are charging. 3. If the light is working . 2. When the light is fully plugged into the controller. D82008753M 10/13 Chapter 2 27 When two ...
...on, please check to make sure the household power is on , the charger is in the charge mode and the cable is green, the batteries are connected. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 27 If you have a: Flying Power FY-4101 Charger 1. Switch the power on . Switch the ...plugged fully into the controller. A light will illuminate on , check to make sure the charger is available. If the light does not go on , the batteries are charging. 3. If the light is working . 2. When the light is fully plugged into the controller. D82008753M 10/13 Chapter 2 27 When two ...
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...may cause the vehicle to malfunction and expose you to ensure the performance and the safe operation of your power wheelchair. 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.... are very important to physical harm. 44 Chapter 6 D82008753M 10/13 Stop using your power wheelchair immediately, and call for any way. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:37 AM Page 44 Chapter 6 Routine Maintenance Service and maintenance are detailed in the maintenance section of this manual....
...may cause the vehicle to malfunction and expose you to ensure the performance and the safe operation of your power wheelchair. 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.... are very important to physical harm. 44 Chapter 6 D82008753M 10/13 Stop using your power wheelchair immediately, and call for any way. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:37 AM Page 44 Chapter 6 Routine Maintenance Service and maintenance are detailed in the maintenance section of this manual....
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... free to pivot. • Check that the seat belt latches and does not show 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 caster wheels rotate freely. • Check manual brake releases. Weekly...
... free to pivot. • Check that the seat belt latches and does not show 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 caster wheels rotate freely. • Check manual brake releases. Weekly...
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... pinching the tab on the connector to the receptacle by pushing until a click is fully locked in place. 50 Chapter 7 D82008753M 10/13 Lock the battery connector plug to ensure it is heard. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:37 AM Page 50 Battery Removal/Replacement (if equipped with the cable facing rearward. 3. Replacement 1.
... pinching the tab on the connector to the receptacle by pushing until a click is fully locked in place. 50 Chapter 7 D82008753M 10/13 Lock the battery connector plug to ensure it is heard. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:37 AM Page 50 Battery Removal/Replacement (if equipped with the cable facing rearward. 3. Replacement 1.
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... other hazard. D82008753M 10/13 Chapter 7 51 Remove the fuse 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 install the batteries, making sure wires are connected properly, all hardware is tight, and...
... other hazard. D82008753M 10/13 Chapter 7 51 Remove the fuse 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 install the batteries, making sure wires are connected properly, all hardware is tight, and...
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...Speed Bars Cycling: Controller locked. D82008753M 10/13 Chapter 9 57 Restart with brake circuit. VSI Controller 1 bar: Low battery or a bad connection. Check that are in sleep mode. 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. Speed Bars Flashing: Power seat lift is lowered ...
...Speed Bars Cycling: Controller locked. D82008753M 10/13 Chapter 9 57 Restart with brake circuit. VSI Controller 1 bar: Low battery or a bad connection. Check that are in sleep mode. 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. Speed Bars Flashing: Power seat lift is lowered ...
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.... Speed Bar Cycling: Controller locked. Speed Gauge Cycling: Check if battery charger is still connected to a battery connection. 7 flashes: A joystick fault is indicted. This is usually caused by a poor battery connection. Try charging the battery. 2 flashes: The left hand motor has a bad connection. 3...left hand motor has a short circuit to a battery connection. 4 flashes: The right hand motor has a bad connection. 5 flashes: The right hand motor has a short circuit to controller or controller fault. 58 Chapter 1 D82008753M 10/13 Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:37 AM Page 58 New...
.... Speed Bar Cycling: Controller locked. Speed Gauge Cycling: Check if battery charger is still connected to a battery connection. 7 flashes: A joystick fault is indicted. This is usually caused by a poor battery connection. Try charging the battery. 2 flashes: The left hand motor has a bad connection. 3...left hand motor has a short circuit to a battery connection. 4 flashes: The right hand motor has a bad connection. 5 flashes: The right hand motor has a short circuit to controller or controller fault. 58 Chapter 1 D82008753M 10/13 Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:37 AM Page 58 New...
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Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:37 AM Page 60 Appendix D: MPV5 Specifications Performance Maximum Speed* Range (per battery charge)* Capacity Turning Radius Ground Clearance Maximum step climb Maximum grade climb 5 mph 15 miles 300 lbs 22.7" 2.5" 2" 6° (5° ADA... seat cushion to floor 19.8" Seat height adjustment 0", 1.5", or 2.5" from lowest position Total weight, with batteries 195 lbs Base only 91 lbs Base with batteries 143 lbs Batteries Two U-1 batteries, Sealed AGM Tires and casters Tire type and tread Tire diameter and width Caster type and tread Caster diameter...
Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:37 AM Page 60 Appendix D: MPV5 Specifications Performance Maximum Speed* Range (per battery charge)* Capacity Turning Radius Ground Clearance Maximum step climb Maximum grade climb 5 mph 15 miles 300 lbs 22.7" 2.5" 2" 6° (5° ADA... seat cushion to floor 19.8" Seat height adjustment 0", 1.5", or 2.5" from lowest position Total weight, with batteries 195 lbs Base only 91 lbs Base with batteries 143 lbs Batteries Two U-1 batteries, Sealed AGM Tires and casters Tire type and tread Tire diameter and width Caster type and tread Caster diameter...
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...10:37 AM Page 63 Limited Warranty Hoveround® Corporation warrants the base frame of the MPV5 to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of six (6) months from the date of purchase. Hoveround® Corporation warrants batteries to be repaired or replaced. For... exclusions: The foregoing warranty shall not apply to all upholstery, tires, tubes, foot mats, body plastic and batteries) to be limited to Hoveround® without the specific written consent of the Hoveround® service network. or to products subjected to products damaged by circumstances beyond...
...10:37 AM Page 63 Limited Warranty Hoveround® Corporation warrants the base frame of the MPV5 to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of six (6) months from the date of purchase. Hoveround® Corporation warrants batteries to be repaired or replaced. For... exclusions: The foregoing warranty shall not apply to all upholstery, tires, tubes, foot mats, body plastic and batteries) to be limited to Hoveround® without the specific written consent of the Hoveround® service network. or to products subjected to products damaged by circumstances beyond...