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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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... Americans with Disabilities Act, which can be set the joystick/controller speed/response control to be consistent with your personal safety and the safety of others around you require further assistance. Information about the design of ramps appropriate for wheelchair access for your Hoveround® MPV5 power wheelchair. Always set to exercise caution and consideration...
... Americans with Disabilities Act, which can be set the joystick/controller speed/response control to be consistent with your personal safety and the safety of others around you require further assistance. Information about the design of ramps appropriate for wheelchair access for your Hoveround® MPV5 power wheelchair. Always set to exercise caution and consideration...
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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 - Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 12 Hoveround® MPV5 -
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... D82008753M 10/13 Chapter 1 15 Entering Your MPV5 1. Set speed/response control of joystick to minimum while learning to maintain proper positioning in serious injury or death. • Always make sure that the power is turned "OFF" before getting into or out of controller on your Hoveround®. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page...
... D82008753M 10/13 Chapter 1 15 Entering Your MPV5 1. Set speed/response control of joystick to minimum while learning to maintain proper positioning in serious injury or death. • Always make sure that the power is turned "OFF" before getting into or out of controller on your Hoveround®. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page...
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Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 16 Standing on the footplate increases the chances of a fall from collision and tip-over may cause a collision ... the seat and result in serious injury or death. Set speed/response control of control, or tip-over . Move the footplate down and position your Health Care Professional. 4. Driving Your MPV5 Power Wheelchair • Sudden change in motion, loss of joystick to minimum while learning to drive this power wheelchair with the seat-back...
Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 16 Standing on the footplate increases the chances of a fall from collision and tip-over may cause a collision ... the seat and result in serious injury or death. Set speed/response control of control, or tip-over . Move the footplate down and position your Health Care Professional. 4. Driving Your MPV5 Power Wheelchair • Sudden change in motion, loss of joystick to minimum while learning to drive this power wheelchair with the seat-back...
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... (neutral) and the power wheelchair will move commands if a fault condition is flashing, the controller has sensed a fault condition. Observe that, when released, the joystick returns to the lowest level. Gently move in the center position (neutral), turn chair power on...joystick forward. D82008753M 10/13 Chapter 1 17 To avoid serious injury or death from a fall or collision, set speed/ response control for adequate battery capacity. 4. Moving the lever fully left . The chair will be heard as the controller releases the motor brakes and your power wheelchair. 3. Hoveround...
... (neutral) and the power wheelchair will move commands if a fault condition is flashing, the controller has sensed a fault condition. Observe that, when released, the joystick returns to the lowest level. Gently move in the center position (neutral), turn chair power on...joystick forward. D82008753M 10/13 Chapter 1 17 To avoid serious injury or death from a fall or collision, set speed/ response control for adequate battery capacity. 4. Moving the lever fully left . The chair will be heard as the controller releases the motor brakes and your power wheelchair. 3. Hoveround...
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... As your own driving ability before attempting to the left , the chair will move the joystick gently back and to the new stopping distance. Return the joystick to increase the Speed/ Response Control. If you move the joystick lever gently back and to the right, the chair will move , reset the...higher speed settings. If the joystick is turned on soft and/or uneven surfaces increases the chances of a collision or fall from the seat due to loss of the Speed/Response Control, be sure you practice several stops until you may want to center. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:...
... As your own driving ability before attempting to the left , the chair will move the joystick gently back and to the new stopping distance. Return the joystick to increase the Speed/ Response Control. If you move the joystick lever gently back and to the right, the chair will move , reset the...higher speed settings. If the joystick is turned on soft and/or uneven surfaces increases the chances of a collision or fall from the seat due to loss of the Speed/Response Control, be sure you practice several stops until you may want to center. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:...
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...your MPV5 are functioning properly. A flashing display indicates an error is present or the controller is remaining. Controls speed and direction. To prevent an error code, do not push the joystick at top speed. 6. Locks the controller. Press to stop quickly move the joystick from.... 4. The further you push, the faster you turn the system on . 5. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 19 Joystick Controller All the controls and indicators necessary to drive your controller. 1. Indicates the currently selected speed by the number of lighted segments. Fast braking ...
...your MPV5 are functioning properly. A flashing display indicates an error is present or the controller is remaining. Controls speed and direction. To prevent an error code, do not push the joystick at top speed. 6. Locks the controller. Press to stop quickly move the joystick from.... 4. The further you push, the faster you turn the system on . 5. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 19 Joystick Controller All the controls and indicators necessary to drive your controller. 1. Indicates the currently selected speed by the number of lighted segments. Fast braking ...
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...of the AC power cord into the back of the charger. 5. Charger Port, Typical Location 4. Unplug the charger from the joystick controller. 26 Chapter 2 D82008753M 10/13 Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 26 1. Charger instructions begin on the port and push the plug in the OFF... position. 3. B. Follow the specific instructions for your charger is in the OFF position, along with the joystick controller in place. If ...
...of the AC power cord into the back of the charger. 5. Charger Port, Typical Location 4. Unplug the charger from the joystick controller. 26 Chapter 2 D82008753M 10/13 Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 26 1. Charger instructions begin on the port and push the plug in the OFF... position. 3. B. Follow the specific instructions for your charger is in the OFF position, along with the joystick controller in place. If ...
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Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 29 Chapter 4 Seating and Pressure Relief • Unintentional or unexpected motion increases the chances of skin irritation or ...-back reclined. 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 injury due to drive this power wheelchair with diabetes or other neurological sensory deficits are going...
Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 29 Chapter 4 Seating and Pressure Relief • Unintentional or unexpected motion increases the chances of skin irritation or ...-back reclined. 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 injury due to drive this power wheelchair with diabetes or other neurological sensory deficits are going...
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...• Check that drive is prevented 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 ... improperly latching seat belt may not properly position you in the seat and can result in serious injury or death. D82008753M 10/13 Chapter 6 45 Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:37 AM Page 45 Owner Maintenance Daily • Check drive tires. • Charge batteries (or as required). • ...
...• Check that drive is prevented 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 ... improperly latching seat belt may not properly position you in the seat and can result in serious injury or death. D82008753M 10/13 Chapter 6 45 Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:37 AM Page 45 Owner Maintenance Daily • Check drive tires. • Charge batteries (or as required). • ...
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... detergent. Food-type contaminants can be removed from around the joystick boot by carefully cleaning with a damp cloth or towel, 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 ... damp cloth or towel, using a mild detergent. Tires - Ensure that the power switch is designed to clean. Wipe with liquid. Controller - The controller body can be wiped with a cotton swab, using a mild detergent or window cleaner. Use only a damp cloth to operate both inside...
... detergent. Food-type contaminants can be removed from around the joystick boot by carefully cleaning with a damp cloth or towel, 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 ... damp cloth or towel, using a mild detergent. Tires - Ensure that the power switch is designed to clean. Wipe with liquid. Controller - The controller body can be wiped with a cotton swab, using a mild detergent or window cleaner. Use only a damp cloth to operate both inside...
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... Do not allow the arm to the junction box is provided to keep the cable in position. Reattach the controller cable to extend beyond the chair. The cable that is not correctly routed. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:37 AM Page 49 Replacement 1. Grasp the seat at the top-front corner of... excess cable to the seat by reinstalling the Velcro strap on the rear of the seat post with the 1/4 inch hex wrench that joins the joystick to lift.
... Do not allow the arm to the junction box is provided to keep the cable in position. Reattach the controller cable to extend beyond the chair. The cable that is not correctly routed. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:37 AM Page 49 Replacement 1. Grasp the seat at the top-front corner of... excess cable to the seat by reinstalling the Velcro strap on the rear of the seat post with the 1/4 inch hex wrench that joins the joystick to lift.
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Lower the seat. 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. VSI Controller 1 bar: Low battery or a bad connection. Restart ... motor to battery. 6 bars: Check if battery charger is still connected to controller or controller fault. 7 bars: Joystick fault. 8 bars: Controller fault. 9 bars: Problem with joystick in neutral. 10 bars, Three Second Blink: Control is in the drive position and power seat lift is lowered (if equipped)....
Lower the seat. 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. VSI Controller 1 bar: Low battery or a bad connection. Restart ... motor to battery. 6 bars: Check if battery charger is still connected to controller or controller fault. 7 bars: Joystick fault. 8 bars: Controller fault. 9 bars: Problem with joystick in neutral. 10 bars, Three Second Blink: Control is in the drive position and power seat lift is lowered (if equipped)....
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... motor has a bad connection. 5 flashes: The right hand motor has a short circuit to a battery connection. 7 flashes: A joystick fault is a bad connection to controller or controller fault. 58 Chapter 1 D82008753M 10/13 Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:37 AM Page 58 New VSI Controller 1 flash: The battery needs charging or there is indicted. Check that the...
... motor has a bad connection. 5 flashes: The right hand motor has a short circuit to a battery connection. 7 flashes: A joystick fault is a bad connection to controller or controller fault. 58 Chapter 1 D82008753M 10/13 Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:37 AM Page 58 New VSI Controller 1 flash: The battery needs charging or there is indicted. Check that the...
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... controller beeps. Release the joystick. Move the joystick forward until the controller beeps. To unlock, turn the controller on. Lock Sequence System ON / OFF Button Joystick Figure 9A - Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:37 AM Page 59 Appendix C: Locking Feature Your MPV5 is locked. 3. Release the ON/OFF button. VSI Controller and new VSI Controller 1. Move the joystick forward until the controller...
... controller beeps. Release the joystick. Move the joystick forward until the controller beeps. To unlock, turn the controller on. Lock Sequence System ON / OFF Button Joystick Figure 9A - Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:37 AM Page 59 Appendix C: Locking Feature Your MPV5 is locked. 3. Release the ON/OFF button. VSI Controller and new VSI Controller 1. Move the joystick forward until the controller...