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... cautions, and instructions in this owner's manual. Notes usually contain information regarding troubleshooting the power wheelchair when an indicator or fault light appears. Neither HOVEROUND® CORPORATION nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this manual and apply to... that , if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 3 Special Notes Signal words are used herein are for definitions of the signal words. HOVEROUND® and MPV5 are registered trademarks of the HOVEROUND® CORPORATION.
... cautions, and instructions in this owner's manual. Notes usually contain information regarding troubleshooting the power wheelchair when an indicator or fault light appears. Neither HOVEROUND® CORPORATION nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this manual and apply to... that , if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 3 Special Notes Signal words are used herein are for definitions of the signal words. HOVEROUND® and MPV5 are registered trademarks of the HOVEROUND® CORPORATION.
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... if you . Always set to minimum. 8 General Warnings D82008753M 10/13 The operation of the power wheelchair requires you to when needed. Keep your Hoveround® MPV5 power wheelchair. In confined spaces and while learning to drive your personal safety and the safety of others around you...below detail some important safety warnings. Never modify your wheelchair, and do not use the seat belt. 2. 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...
... if you . Always set to minimum. 8 General Warnings D82008753M 10/13 The operation of the power wheelchair requires you to when needed. Keep your Hoveround® MPV5 power wheelchair. In confined spaces and while learning to drive your personal safety and the safety of others around you...below detail some important safety warnings. Never modify your wheelchair, and do not use the seat belt. 2. 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...
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.... For example, a loose bathrobe sleeve or bracelet can accidentally get caught in wheels or catch and move the joystick causing the power wheelchair to move unexpectedly. • Do not allow objects to OFF. Contact your physician immediately. • Your medical condition changes in any... Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. D82008753M 10/13 General Warnings 9 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 ...
.... For example, a loose bathrobe sleeve or bracelet can accidentally get caught in wheels or catch and move the joystick causing the power wheelchair to move unexpectedly. • Do not allow objects to OFF. Contact your physician immediately. • Your medical condition changes in any... Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. D82008753M 10/13 General Warnings 9 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 ...
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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 the power wheelchair, drive in reverse. • Avoid ramps and slopes that exceed 5 degrees. go straight up onto a curb, stairs higher than 1.5 inches, or... uneven or unstable surfaces such as potholes, broken pavement, grass, gravel, sand, wet leaves or cut grass. • Never attempt to drive a power wheelchair off or up or down. • Do not attempt to drive on a slope in proper environments: • Do not drive across or sideways on ...
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 the power wheelchair, drive in reverse. • Avoid ramps and slopes that exceed 5 degrees. go straight up onto a curb, stairs higher than 1.5 inches, or... uneven or unstable surfaces such as potholes, broken pavement, grass, gravel, sand, wet leaves or cut grass. • Never attempt to drive a power wheelchair off or up or down. • Do not attempt to drive on a slope in proper environments: • Do not drive across or sideways on ...
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...not put weight on footplate, armrest or controller while getting into or out of the power wheelchair. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 11 To avoid serious injury or death from the power wheelchair, keep yourself properly positioned in the seat: • Keep your seat belt fastened. ...8226; Do not reach over , collision with obstacles, loss of control, or falling from being struck by a motor vehicle, when driving your power wheelchair near traffic: • Obey all local pedestrian traffic rules. • Cross roads at locations where you are most visible to motor traffic, if ...
...not put weight on footplate, armrest or controller while getting into or out of the power wheelchair. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 11 To avoid serious injury or death from the power wheelchair, keep yourself properly positioned in the seat: • Keep your seat belt fastened. ...8226; Do not reach over , collision with obstacles, loss of control, or falling from being struck by a motor vehicle, when driving your power wheelchair near traffic: • Obey all local pedestrian traffic rules. • Cross roads at locations where you are most visible to motor traffic, if ...
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... learning to maintain proper positioning in serious injury or death. • Always make sure that the power is 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 ...from the seat and result in the seat. Flip up the footplate. Footplate Down Footplate Up D82008753M 10/13 Chapter 1 15 Entering Your MPV5 1. Be sure the power is turned "OFF" before getting into or out of the seat. • Always fasten seat belt to drive the ...
... learning to maintain proper positioning in serious injury or death. • Always make sure that the power is 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 ...from the seat and result in the seat. Flip up the footplate. Footplate Down Footplate Up D82008753M 10/13 Chapter 1 15 Entering Your MPV5 1. Be sure the power is turned "OFF" before getting into or out of the seat. • Always fasten seat belt to drive the ...
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... position and place both feet firmly on ground when getting into place. 6. Be sure to drive the power wheelchair. 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 from... collision and tip-over of the chair and can result in serious injury or death. Get into or out of the seat. 3. Driving Your MPV5 Power Wheelchair • Sudden...
... position and place both feet firmly on ground when getting into place. 6. Be sure to drive the power wheelchair. 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 from... collision and tip-over of the chair and can result in serious injury or death. Get into or out of the seat. 3. Driving Your MPV5 Power Wheelchair • Sudden...
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... set speed/ response control for adequate battery capacity. 4. A "click" will be heard as the controller releases the motor brakes and your power wheelchair will return to minimum if you are a less experienced driver or are engaged. 6. Move the joystick lever fully right. If the status indicator ...turn chair power on. Moving the lever fully left will move it to center (neutral). 2. Refer to the fault code section of movement. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 17 1. Gently move the joystick forward. Note that , when released, the joystick returns to determine ...
... set speed/ response control for adequate battery capacity. 4. A "click" will be heard as the controller releases the motor brakes and your power wheelchair will return to minimum if you are a less experienced driver or are engaged. 6. Move the joystick lever fully right. If the status indicator ...turn chair power on. Moving the lever fully left will move it to center (neutral). 2. Refer to the fault code section of movement. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 17 1. Gently move the joystick forward. Note that , when released, the joystick returns to determine ...
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Driving on , a fault condition is about half the speed of a collision or fall from the seat due to center. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 18 7. If the joystick is not in serious injury or death. Return the joystick to loss of control ... the chances of the forward movement. 8. Gently move the joystick lever backward, and the chair will move slowly backward. Learn the characteristics of your power wheelchair and the limits of the Speed/Response Control, be sure you practice several stops until you move the joystick lever gently back and to the...
Driving on , a fault condition is about half the speed of a collision or fall from the seat due to center. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 18 7. If the joystick is not in serious injury or death. Return the joystick to loss of control ... the chances of the forward movement. 8. Gently move the joystick lever backward, and the chair will move slowly backward. Learn the characteristics of your power wheelchair and the limits of the Speed/Response Control, be sure you practice several stops until you move the joystick lever gently back and to the...
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...completely power off if left idle for 5 minutes. Push the ON/OFF button twice to identify your MPV5 are located on . 5. Fast braking - Refer to make the horn sound. Battery Gauge - ...7. Press to Appendix B (pages 50 - 51) for operating instructions. Your chair will cause the power wheelchair to stop quickly move the joystick from the forward position to Appendix C (page 52) for error codes ... on and off. 2. Sleep mode - This will either power down or go . Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 19 Joystick Controller All the controls and indicators necessary...
...completely power off if left idle for 5 minutes. Push the ON/OFF button twice to identify your MPV5 are located on . 5. Fast braking - Refer to make the horn sound. Battery Gauge - ...7. Press to Appendix B (pages 50 - 51) for operating instructions. Your chair will cause the power wheelchair to stop quickly move the joystick from the forward position to Appendix C (page 52) for error codes ... on and off. 2. Sleep mode - This will either power down or go . Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 19 Joystick Controller All the controls and indicators necessary...
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Use extreme care when handling batteries. ALWAYS wash your power wheelchair in well-ventilated areas only. 22 Chapter 2 D82008753M 10/13 The battery contains corrosive chemicals and gases. DO NOT smoke or have open a sealed battery. ... and/or death. • Batteries contain sulfuric acid. Operate your hands after handling any labels applied to the product. 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 • Completely read and follow all battery connections and...
Use extreme care when handling batteries. ALWAYS wash your power wheelchair in well-ventilated areas only. 22 Chapter 2 D82008753M 10/13 The battery contains corrosive chemicals and gases. DO NOT smoke or have open a sealed battery. ... and/or death. • Batteries contain sulfuric acid. Operate your hands after handling any labels applied to the product. 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 • Completely read and follow all battery connections and...
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...or death. • Do not leave the battery charger connected to a power source when not charging. • Do not let your wheelchair battery. non - 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 touch the battery terminals as "wet - The MPV5 uses two sealed 12-volt batteries of the UI size, with capacity of power. The batteries supplied by Hoveround®. • ALWAYS use a battery that require no maintenance.
...or death. • Do not leave the battery charger connected to a power source when not charging. • Do not let your wheelchair battery. non - 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 touch the battery terminals as "wet - The MPV5 uses two sealed 12-volt batteries of the UI size, with capacity of power. The batteries supplied by Hoveround®. • ALWAYS use a battery that require no maintenance.
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... proper operation of your power wheelchair. • ALWAYS refer to 8 hours for the appropriate charger. Please follow the operating instructions for a full recharge. We recommend an overnight charge after the day's use the charger outdoors or in accordance with Hoveround® Technical Support 1-800-...96-HOVER (1-800-964-6837). This will provide you with your power wheelchair when installing the batteries. • ALWAYS install and use the chair has had...
... proper operation of your power wheelchair. • ALWAYS refer to 8 hours for the appropriate charger. Please follow the operating instructions for a full recharge. We recommend an overnight charge after the day's use the charger outdoors or in accordance with Hoveround® Technical Support 1-800-...96-HOVER (1-800-964-6837). This will provide you with your power wheelchair when installing the batteries. • ALWAYS install and use the chair has had...
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Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 25 • DO NOT expose the charger to moisture such as a DC ...USE to charge AGM sealed lead acid batteries. Explosive gas is emitted during the charging process. • DO NOT smoke around your power wheelchair in close proximity to the cable or connectors. • DO NOT use the charger if the cables or connectors are damaged. Do not ... of battery. • DO NOT attempt to use the charger as rain, sleet or snow. • ALWAYS charge your power wheelchair or charger when charging. • DO NOT attempt to repair or open flame.
Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 25 • DO NOT expose the charger to moisture such as a DC ...USE to charge AGM sealed lead acid batteries. Explosive gas is emitted during the charging process. • DO NOT smoke around your power wheelchair in close proximity to the cable or connectors. • DO NOT use the charger if the cables or connectors are damaged. Do not ... of battery. • DO NOT attempt to use the charger as rain, sleet or snow. • ALWAYS charge your power wheelchair or charger when charging. • DO NOT attempt to repair or open flame.
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... roll on its own on a slope. The levers move downward to release the brake on your Hoveround® power wheelchair. An error code will appear when attempting to operate your power wheelchair cannot be driven. When only one manual brake release lever is turned OFF, the chair can result... manual brake release lever. Pull both manual brake release levers are released, and the power is released, your power wheelchair when the brakes are in serious injury or death. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 28 Chapter 3 Manual Brake Release Levers On occasion it may be necessary ...
... roll on its own on a slope. The levers move downward to release the brake on your Hoveround® power wheelchair. An error code will appear when attempting to operate your power wheelchair cannot be driven. When only one manual brake release lever is turned OFF, the chair can result... manual brake release lever. Pull both manual brake release levers are released, and the power is released, your power wheelchair when the brakes are in serious injury or death. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 28 Chapter 3 Manual Brake Release Levers On occasion it may be necessary ...
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... evaluated and instructed to do so by a qualified clinician. • Improper seating position can result in contact with power wheelchair daily. D82008753M 10/13 Chapter 4 29 Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 29 Chapter 4 Seating and Pressure Relief • Unintentional or unexpected motion increases the chances of a collision or fall...
... evaluated and instructed to do so by a qualified clinician. • Improper seating position can result in contact with power wheelchair daily. D82008753M 10/13 Chapter 4 29 Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 29 Chapter 4 Seating and Pressure Relief • Unintentional or unexpected motion increases the chances of a collision or fall...
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...to rotate the seat. To unlock the seat and swivel 90 degrees in each of the power wheelchair or attempting to the desired direction. Do not force the swivel release lever to the power wheelchair may result. 4. Damage to the locked position while rotating the seat. When the seat reaches...or out of the forward, left and right facing positions. Release the seat by a Hoveround® Field Service Technician. To avoid a fall from the locked position, the lever can rotate when not locked. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 32 Swivel Seat (Optional) The swivel seat ...
...to rotate the seat. To unlock the seat and swivel 90 degrees in each of the power wheelchair or attempting to the desired direction. Do not force the swivel release lever to the power wheelchair may result. 4. Damage to the locked position while rotating the seat. When the seat reaches...or out of the forward, left and right facing positions. Release the seat by a Hoveround® Field Service Technician. To avoid a fall from the locked position, the lever can rotate when not locked. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 32 Swivel Seat (Optional) The swivel seat ...
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...intended to a fall from the seat, do not sit in your power wheelchair while riding in a motor vehicle, your wheelchair must be adequately secured within the motor vehicle. Please contact Hoveround® for the wheelchair security, it is intended for additional information. Optional tie-down kit is ... seat, do not operate optional power seat lift unless you are on accessories, contact HOVEROUND® CORPORATION at 800-96-HOVER (800-964-6837). Optional Tie-Down Brackets When transporting the MPV5 in a motor vehicle even if the chair is available. To reduce chance of serious...
...intended to a fall from the seat, do not sit in your power wheelchair while riding in a motor vehicle, your wheelchair must be adequately secured within the motor vehicle. Please contact Hoveround® for the wheelchair security, it is intended for additional information. Optional tie-down kit is ... seat, do not operate optional power seat lift unless you are on accessories, contact HOVEROUND® CORPORATION at 800-96-HOVER (800-964-6837). Optional Tie-Down Brackets When transporting the MPV5 in a motor vehicle even if the chair is available. To reduce chance of serious...
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The MPV5 will permit the seatback to recline approximately 45 degrees. Indicator Light Seat Symbol Buttons Figure...drive this vehicle with the seatback reclined makes it difficult to see Figure 5A below). D82008753M 10/13 Chapter 5 41 Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:37 AM Page 41 Press either button to restore drive mode. When seat is lit, move...see where you are going and increases the chance of serious injury or death from collision and tip-over. Your power wheelchair contains a lock-out feature that prevents driving when the seat is on. When the indicator light is fully down,...
The MPV5 will permit the seatback to recline approximately 45 degrees. Indicator Light Seat Symbol Buttons Figure...drive this vehicle with the seatback reclined makes it difficult to see Figure 5A below). D82008753M 10/13 Chapter 5 41 Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:37 AM Page 41 Press either button to restore drive mode. When seat is lit, move...see where you are going and increases the chance of serious injury or death from collision and tip-over. Your power wheelchair contains a lock-out feature that prevents driving when the seat is on. When the indicator light is fully down,...
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...any maintenance without first disconnecting the batteries. • Do not modify your power wheelchair. Stop using your power wheelchair immediately, and call for any service or maintenance needs. Service Please contact Hoveround® Technical Support at 1-800-96-HOVER (1-800-964-6837) for assistance ... and effective use of your power wheelchair is dependent on proper maintenance, including cleaning. • Always perform the operator performance and maintenance checks that are very important to physical harm. 44 Chapter 6 D82008753M 10/13 Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:37 AM...
...any maintenance without first disconnecting the batteries. • Do not modify your power wheelchair. Stop using your power wheelchair immediately, and call for any service or maintenance needs. Service Please contact Hoveround® Technical Support at 1-800-96-HOVER (1-800-964-6837) for assistance ... and effective use of your power wheelchair is dependent on proper maintenance, including cleaning. • Always perform the operator performance and maintenance checks that are very important to physical harm. 44 Chapter 6 D82008753M 10/13 Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:37 AM...