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...HOVEROUND® and MPV5 are subject to this product or third parties for definitions of HOVEROUND® CORPORATION. Hoveround® disclaims any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without notice. SIGNAL WORD DEFINITION Indicates a hazardous situation that , if not avoided, may result in this owner's manual. Notes usually contain information regarding troubleshooting the power wheelchair...Indicates a hazardous situation that could result in minor or moderate injury. Hoveround® is highlighted with the word "Note." In addition, some ...
...HOVEROUND® and MPV5 are subject to this product or third parties for definitions of HOVEROUND® CORPORATION. Hoveround® disclaims any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without notice. SIGNAL WORD DEFINITION Indicates a hazardous situation that , if not avoided, may result in this owner's manual. Notes usually contain information regarding troubleshooting the power wheelchair...Indicates a hazardous situation that could result in minor or moderate injury. Hoveround® is highlighted with the word "Note." In addition, some ...
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... your Hoveround® MPV5 power wheelchair. Always ensure that the speed/response control be located at http://www.accessboard.gov/adaag/html/adaag.htm. 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. In confined spaces and while learning to drive your power wheelchair, we recommend that the power is a battery-operated motor vehicle. ...
... your Hoveround® MPV5 power wheelchair. Always ensure that the speed/response control be located at http://www.accessboard.gov/adaag/html/adaag.htm. 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. In confined spaces and while learning to drive your power wheelchair, we recommend that the power is a battery-operated motor vehicle. ...
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..., a loose bathrobe sleeve or bracelet can accidentally get caught in a stationary chair, press the power button to OFF. 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 not working correctly. • Your seat belt does not latch or stay latched. •...
..., a loose bathrobe sleeve or bracelet can accidentally get caught in a stationary chair, press the power button to OFF. 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 not working correctly. • Your seat belt does not latch or stay latched. •...
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...obstacles from the travel paths in your power wheelchair while riding in a motor vehicle, even if the chair is secured to the vehicle and you are too steep, such as those that 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 and when traveling from one type of control, or falling from the power wheelchair, drive in proper environments: • Do ...
...obstacles from the travel paths in your power wheelchair while riding in a motor vehicle, even if the chair is secured to the vehicle and you are too steep, such as those that 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 and when traveling from one type of control, or falling from the power wheelchair, drive in proper environments: • Do ...
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... Warnings 11 Do not put weight on footplate, armrest or controller while getting into or out of the power wheelchair. To reduce the chance of serious injury or death from the power wheelchair, keep yourself properly positioned in the seat: • Keep your feet on the footplate. • ... Do not carry passengers or cargo. • Do not stand on footplate. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 11 To avoid serious injury or death from being struck by a motor vehicle, when driving your power wheelchair near traffic: • Obey all local pedestrian traffic rules. • Cross ...
... Warnings 11 Do not put weight on footplate, armrest or controller while getting into or out of the power wheelchair. To reduce the chance of serious injury or death from the power wheelchair, keep yourself properly positioned in the seat: • Keep your feet on the footplate. • ... Do not carry passengers or cargo. • Do not stand on footplate. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 11 To avoid serious injury or death from being struck by a motor vehicle, when driving your power wheelchair near traffic: • Obey all local pedestrian traffic rules. • Cross ...
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... OFF before getting into or out of the seat. • Always fasten seat belt to drive the power wheelchair. Entering Your MPV5 1. Set speed/response control of controller on your Hoveround®. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 15 Chapter 1 Operating Instructions • Sudden change in motion, loss of control, or tip-over...
... OFF before getting into or out of the seat. • Always fasten seat belt to drive the power wheelchair. Entering Your MPV5 1. Set speed/response control of controller on your Hoveround®. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 15 Chapter 1 Operating Instructions • Sudden change in motion, loss of control, or tip-over...
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...the footplate down and position your Health Care Professional. 4. Driving Your MPV5 Power Wheelchair • Sudden change in motion, loss of control, or tip-over... Fasten the seat belt. 5. Driving with the seat-back reclined makes it difficult to drive this power wheelchair with seat-back reclined. 16 Chapter 1 D82008753M 10/13 Do not attempt to see where you ... positioning in the seat. Set speed/response control of joystick to minimum while learning to drive the power wheelchair. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 16 Standing on the footplate increases the chances of a ...
...the footplate down and position your Health Care Professional. 4. Driving Your MPV5 Power Wheelchair • Sudden change in motion, loss of control, or tip-over... Fasten the seat belt. 5. Driving with the seat-back reclined makes it difficult to drive this power wheelchair with seat-back reclined. 16 Chapter 1 D82008753M 10/13 Do not attempt to see where you ... positioning in the seat. Set speed/response control of joystick to minimum while learning to drive the power wheelchair. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 16 Standing on the footplate increases the chances of a ...
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... stops, another "click" will stop. Set control to center (neutral). 2. The power wheelchair will move slowly forward. A "click" will be heard as the controller releases the motor brakes and your power wheelchair will not respond to determine the limits of Appendix B (pages 50 - 51) ...driver or are engaged. 6. Check battery gauge for the environment and your power wheelchair. 3. To avoid serious injury or death from a fall or collision, set speed/ response control for adequate battery capacity. 4. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 17 1. The chair will ...
... stops, another "click" will stop. Set control to center (neutral). 2. The power wheelchair will move slowly forward. A "click" will be heard as the controller releases the motor brakes and your power wheelchair will not respond to determine the limits of Appendix B (pages 50 - 51) ...driver or are engaged. 6. Check battery gauge for the environment and your power wheelchair. 3. To avoid serious injury or death from a fall or collision, set speed/ response control for adequate battery capacity. 4. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 17 1. The chair will ...
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...slowly backward. Gently move the joystick lever backward, and the chair will move , reset the control by turning the power off and then on these surfaces. 10. Avoid driving on . 18 Chapter 1 D82008753M 10/13 If the joystick ...is not in the center position when the controller is indicated. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 18 7. Driving on , a fault condition is turned on soft and/or uneven... stops until you may want to center. Learn the characteristics of your power wheelchair and the limits of the forward movement. 8.
...slowly backward. Gently move the joystick lever backward, and the chair will move , reset the control by turning the power off and then on these surfaces. 10. Avoid driving on . 18 Chapter 1 D82008753M 10/13 If the joystick ...is not in the center position when the controller is indicated. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 18 7. Driving on , a fault condition is turned on soft and/or uneven... stops until you may want to center. Learn the characteristics of your power wheelchair and the limits of the forward movement. 8.
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...the joystick from the forward position to make the horn sound. This will cause the power wheelchair to restart. ON/OFF - Steady illumination means all lights are lit, you go off...turn the system on . 5. Horn Button - See Figures 1A - 1B to identify your MPV5 are located on the joystick controller. System Status Indicator - Shows how much battery charge is locked... the button increases speed. 7. Press to a full reverse position and release the joystick. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 19 Joystick Controller All the controls and indicators necessary...
...the joystick from the forward position to make the horn sound. This will cause the power wheelchair to restart. ON/OFF - Steady illumination means all lights are lit, you go off...turn the system on . 5. Horn Button - See Figures 1A - 1B to identify your MPV5 are located on the joystick controller. System Status Indicator - Shows how much battery charge is locked... the button increases speed. 7. Press to a full reverse position and release the joystick. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 19 Joystick Controller All the controls and indicators necessary...
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... DO NOT smoke or have open a sealed battery. • Battery posts contain lead. Operate your power wheelchair. • Batteries emit explosive gas - Failure to open flame around batteries. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 22 Chapter 2 Batteries and Charging Caring For Your Batteries ...warnings about the batteries in this user instruction manual and any part of the battery. • Batteries are tight before using your power wheelchair in fire, explosion, injury and/or death. • Batteries contain sulfuric acid. To prevent serious burn injury, use proper ...
... DO NOT smoke or have open a sealed battery. • Battery posts contain lead. Operate your power wheelchair. • Batteries emit explosive gas - Failure to open flame around batteries. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 22 Chapter 2 Batteries and Charging Caring For Your Batteries ...warnings about the batteries in this user instruction manual and any part of the battery. • Batteries are tight before using your power wheelchair in fire, explosion, injury and/or death. • Batteries contain sulfuric acid. To prevent serious burn injury, use proper ...
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...the same type and capacity for this power wheelchair. • NEVER connect life support systems or auxiliary devices to your batteries run down. The battery pair is connected into a series configuration to the batteries or electrical system except those supplied by Hoveround®. • ALWAYS use a ...hours. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 23 • When handling and/or working on batteries, do not allow metal objects such as tools, jewelry, trunk lids, and toolboxes to a power source when not charging. • Do not let your wheelchair battery. The MPV5 uses two...
...the same type and capacity for this power wheelchair. • NEVER connect life support systems or auxiliary devices to your batteries run down. The battery pair is connected into a series configuration to the batteries or electrical system except those supplied by Hoveround®. • ALWAYS use a ...hours. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 23 • When handling and/or working on batteries, do not allow metal objects such as tools, jewelry, trunk lids, and toolboxes to a power source when not charging. • Do not let your wheelchair battery. The MPV5 uses two...
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... time for the batteries will prevent battery and wire overload. • ALWAYS dispose of several different chargers. Charging your power wheelchair when installing the batteries. • ALWAYS install and use the charger outdoors or in accordance with the replacement battery to... the day's use of your power wheelchair. • ALWAYS use the charger and connectors supplied with your Hoveround® power wheelchair. • DO NOT use the correct fuse as specified on the amount of your batteries Your power wheelchair is equipped with Hoveround® Technical Support 1-800-96...
... time for the batteries will prevent battery and wire overload. • ALWAYS dispose of several different chargers. Charging your power wheelchair when installing the batteries. • ALWAYS install and use the charger outdoors or in accordance with the replacement battery to... the day's use of your power wheelchair. • ALWAYS use the charger and connectors supplied with your Hoveround® power wheelchair. • DO NOT use the correct fuse as specified on the amount of your batteries Your power wheelchair is equipped with Hoveround® Technical Support 1-800-96...
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... equipment. • DO NOT attempt to charge a frozen battery. Explosive gas is emitted during the charging process. • DO NOT smoke around your power wheelchair in a well-ventilated area free of the wall outlet or chair. • Pinching the cable. • Handling sharp objects such as knives and/or...; DO NOT connect the charging cables directly to the battery. • ONLY USE to a 240-volt power source. • DO NOT use the charger if the cables or connectors are damaged. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 25 • DO NOT expose the charger to moisture such as...
... equipment. • DO NOT attempt to charge a frozen battery. Explosive gas is emitted during the charging process. • DO NOT smoke around your power wheelchair in a well-ventilated area free of the wall outlet or chair. • Pinching the cable. • Handling sharp objects such as knives and/or...; DO NOT connect the charging cables directly to the battery. • ONLY USE to a 240-volt power source. • DO NOT use the charger if the cables or connectors are damaged. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 25 • DO NOT expose the charger to moisture such as...
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... can result in serious injury or death. Refer to Figure 3A below to operate your power wheelchair cannot be pushed or roll on its own on your Hoveround® power wheelchair. When both manual brake release levers upward to push your power wheelchair. • Always verify that the manual brake release levers are released. Drive Release Figure...
... can result in serious injury or death. Refer to Figure 3A below to operate your power wheelchair cannot be pushed or roll on its own on your Hoveround® power wheelchair. When both manual brake release levers upward to push your power wheelchair. • Always verify that the manual brake release levers are released. Drive Release Figure...
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... seat-back reclined makes it difficult to see where you are at signs of skin irritation or discomfort. • Do not use power wheelchair until evaluated and instructed to do so by a qualified clinician. • Improper seating position can result in contact with seat-back...sensory deficits are going and increases the chance of serious injury or death from the seat and can lead to drive this power wheelchair with power wheelchair daily. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 29 Chapter 4 Seating and Pressure Relief • Unintentional or unexpected motion increases the...
... seat-back reclined makes it difficult to see where you are at signs of skin irritation or discomfort. • Do not use power wheelchair until evaluated and instructed to do so by a qualified clinician. • Improper seating position can result in contact with seat-back...sensory deficits are going and increases the chance of serious injury or death from the seat and can lead to drive this power wheelchair with power wheelchair daily. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 29 Chapter 4 Seating and Pressure Relief • Unintentional or unexpected motion increases the...
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... can be released. Locate the swivel release lever positioned at the rear-left or right direction. Continue to pivot the seat around to the power wheelchair may result. 4. Damage to the desired direction. The swivel release lever is provided to make sure the seat is secure and locked before ...front-right side under the seat if so equipped. 2. Do not force the swivel release lever to the locked position while rotating the seat. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 32 Swivel Seat (Optional) The swivel seat permits the seat to pivot from the forward facing position...
... can be released. Locate the swivel release lever positioned at the rear-left or right direction. Continue to pivot the seat around to the power wheelchair may result. 4. Damage to the desired direction. The swivel release lever is provided to make sure the seat is secure and locked before ...front-right side under the seat if so equipped. 2. Do not force the swivel release lever to the locked position while rotating the seat. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 32 Swivel Seat (Optional) The swivel seat permits the seat to pivot from the forward facing position...
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Optional Tie-Down Brackets When transporting the MPV5 in a motor vehicle, your power wheelchair while riding in your wheelchair must be adequately secured within the motor vehicle. 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 ...
Optional Tie-Down Brackets When transporting the MPV5 in a motor vehicle, your power wheelchair while riding in your wheelchair must be adequately secured within the motor vehicle. 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 ...
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When the indicator light is in the raised position. The MPV5 will permit the seatback to recline approximately 45 degrees. Do not attempt to drive this vehicle with the seatback reclined makes it difficult to see ... going and increases the chance of serious injury or death from collision and tip-over. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:37 AM Page 41 Press either button to restore drive mode. D82008753M 10/13 Chapter 5 41 Your power wheelchair contains a lock-out feature that prevents driving when the seat is lit, move the...
When the indicator light is in the raised position. The MPV5 will permit the seatback to recline approximately 45 degrees. Do not attempt to drive this vehicle with the seatback reclined makes it difficult to see ... going and increases the chance of serious injury or death from collision and tip-over. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:37 AM Page 41 Press either button to restore drive mode. D82008753M 10/13 Chapter 5 41 Your power wheelchair contains a lock-out feature that prevents driving when the seat is lit, move the...
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... that are very important to physical harm. 44 Chapter 6 D82008753M 10/13 Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:37 AM Page 44 Chapter 6 Routine Maintenance Service and maintenance are detailed in the maintenance section of your power wheelchair. Stop using your power wheelchair in any service or maintenance needs. Modification or tampering will void the warranty...
... that are very important to physical harm. 44 Chapter 6 D82008753M 10/13 Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:37 AM Page 44 Chapter 6 Routine Maintenance Service and maintenance are detailed in the maintenance section of your power wheelchair. Stop using your power wheelchair in any service or maintenance needs. Modification or tampering will void the warranty...