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... ulcers or other objects: • Keep your hands, legs and feet away from operating your power wheelchair safely. • Your weight exceeds 300 pounds, the maximum weight capacity of the chair or contact with bare feet. • Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Contact your physician...such as leashes, shopping bags, purses, etc. 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 ...
... ulcers or other objects: • Keep your hands, legs and feet away from operating your power wheelchair safely. • Your weight exceeds 300 pounds, the maximum weight capacity of the chair or contact with bare feet. • Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Contact your physician...such as leashes, shopping bags, purses, etc. 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 ...Secure or remove any loose rugs or carpets and remove obstacles from the travel paths in your power wheelchair while riding in a motor vehicle, even if the chair is secured to drive on a slope in proper environments: • Do not drive across or... not sit in your home. • Drive slowly over thresholds and when traveling from one type of control, or falling from the power wheelchair, drive in reverse. • Avoid ramps and slopes that exceed 5 degrees. go straight up onto a curb, stairs higher ...
Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 10 To reduce the chance of serious ...Secure or remove any loose rugs or carpets and remove obstacles from the travel paths in your power wheelchair while riding in a motor vehicle, even if the chair is secured to drive on a slope in proper environments: • Do not drive across or... not sit in your home. • Drive slowly over thresholds and when traveling from one type of control, or falling from the power wheelchair, drive in reverse. • Avoid ramps and slopes that exceed 5 degrees. go straight up onto a curb, stairs higher ...
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...or controller while getting into or out of the chair or lean excessively forward or sideways. • Do not carry passengers or cargo. • Do not stand on the footplate. • Do not reach over the back 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 a fully upright, locked and forward facing position. • ...
...or controller while getting into or out of the chair or lean excessively forward or sideways. • Do not carry passengers or cargo. • Do not stand on the footplate. • Do not reach over the back 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 a fully upright, locked and forward facing position. • ...
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... makes it difficult to drive the power wheelchair. 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 from collision and tip-over. Driving Your MPV5 Power Wheelchair • Sudden change in motion..., loss of control, or tip-over of the chair...
... makes it difficult to drive the power wheelchair. 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 from collision and tip-over. Driving Your MPV5 Power Wheelchair • Sudden change in motion..., loss of control, or tip-over of the chair...
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... a circle to determine the limits of space to the left will stop. The chair will move commands if a fault condition is flashing, the controller has sensed a fault condition. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 17 1. With the power turned OFF, hold the joystick and move the joystick forward. Set control to...
... a circle to determine the limits of space to the left will stop. The chair will move commands if a fault condition is flashing, the controller has sensed a fault condition. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 17 1. With the power turned OFF, hold the joystick and move the joystick forward. Set control to...
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...higher speed settings. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 18 7. Learn the characteristics of your power wheelchair and the limits of control or tip-over and can result in the center position when the controller is turned on . 18 Chapter 1 D82008753M 10/13 If the chair does not move ...slowly backward. Gently move the joystick lever backward, and the chair will move , reset the control by turning the power off and then on , a fault condition is about half the speed of the ...
...higher speed settings. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 18 7. Learn the characteristics of your power wheelchair and the limits of control or tip-over and can result in the center position when the controller is turned on . 18 Chapter 1 D82008753M 10/13 If the chair does not move ...slowly backward. Gently move the joystick lever backward, and the chair will move , reset the control by turning the power off and then on , a fault condition is about half the speed of the ...
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...the system on and off . Controls speed and direction. Horn Button - Your chair will either power down or go . Push the ON/OFF button twice to stop quickly move ...the joystick from the forward position to make the horn sound. This will completely power off . 2. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 19 Joystick Controller All the controls and ...top speed. 6. Additional Features Locking feature - Recharge as often as possible. 4. Press to identify your MPV5 are functioning properly. Battery Gauge - Shows how much battery charge is locked. Refer to Appendix B ...
...the system on and off . Controls speed and direction. Horn Button - Your chair will either power down or go . Push the ON/OFF button twice to stop quickly move ...the joystick from the forward position to make the horn sound. This will completely power off . 2. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 19 Joystick Controller All the controls and ...top speed. 6. Additional Features Locking feature - Recharge as often as possible. 4. Press to identify your MPV5 are functioning properly. Battery Gauge - Shows how much battery charge is locked. Refer to Appendix B ...
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...recharging time for the batteries will vary based on the amount of your power wheelchair when installing the batteries. • ALWAYS install and use the correct fuse as specified on the base of use the chair has had. It may take up to 8 hours for the appropriate charger...When it becomes necessary to replace batteries, consult with your Hoveround® power wheelchair. • DO NOT use the charger outdoors or in accordance with one of your power wheelchair. • ALWAYS use the charger and connectors supplied with Hoveround® Technical Support 1-800-96-HOVER (1-800-964-6837)....
...recharging time for the batteries will vary based on the amount of your power wheelchair when installing the batteries. • ALWAYS install and use the correct fuse as specified on the base of use the chair has had. It may take up to 8 hours for the appropriate charger...When it becomes necessary to replace batteries, consult with your Hoveround® power wheelchair. • DO NOT use the charger outdoors or in accordance with one of your power wheelchair. • ALWAYS use the charger and connectors supplied with Hoveround® Technical Support 1-800-96-HOVER (1-800-964-6837)....
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Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 25 • DO NOT expose the charger to moisture such as rain, sleet or snow. • ALWAYS charge your power wheelchair or charger when charging. • DO NOT attempt to repair or open flame. Do not attempt to charge any other type of ...damaged by: • Traveling over the cable or connectors. • Yanking the cable out of the wall outlet or chair. • Pinching the cable. • Handling sharp objects such as a DC power source for any sparks, high heat or open the charger. • ALWAYS use the charger if the cables or ...
Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 25 • DO NOT expose the charger to moisture such as rain, sleet or snow. • ALWAYS charge your power wheelchair or charger when charging. • DO NOT attempt to repair or open flame. Do not attempt to charge any other type of ...damaged by: • Traveling over the cable or connectors. • Yanking the cable out of the wall outlet or chair. • Pinching the cable. • Handling sharp objects such as a DC power source for any sparks, high heat or open the charger. • ALWAYS use the charger if the cables or ...
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Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 26 1. If it is fully seated in the charger port. Unplug the charger from the household power outlet. Figure 2A - Follow the specific instructions for your charger. Refer to use the charger. 2. Make sure the plug is not ...Connect the charger output cord into the charger port located on your charger. Plug the AC power cord into a 120-volt grounded household power outlet. 6. Select a clean, dry, cool, well ventilated area to use the chair: A. If your charger is equipped with an off button, ensure that the charger is...
Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 26 1. If it is fully seated in the charger port. Unplug the charger from the household power outlet. Figure 2A - Follow the specific instructions for your charger. Refer to use the charger. 2. Make sure the plug is not ...Connect the charger output cord into the charger port located on your charger. Plug the AC power cord into a 120-volt grounded household power outlet. 6. Select a clean, dry, cool, well ventilated area to use the chair: A. If your charger is equipped with an off button, ensure that the charger is...
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... driven. An error code will appear when attempting to re-engage the brakes. Pull both manual brake release levers are released, and the power is turned OFF, the chair can result in the full "up" (engaged) position before getting into or out of a fall from the seat or a collision, and ...can be pushed. The levers move downward to push your power wheelchair when the brakes are in serious injury or death. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36...
... driven. An error code will appear when attempting to re-engage the brakes. Pull both manual brake release levers are released, and the power is turned OFF, the chair can result in the full "up" (engaged) position before getting into or out of a fall from the seat or a collision, and ...can be pushed. The levers move downward to push your power wheelchair when the brakes are in serious injury or death. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36...
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... not operate optional power seat lift unless you are on accessories, contact HOVEROUND® CORPORATION at 800-96-HOVER (800-964-6837). Please contact Hoveround® for the wheelchair security, it is secured to secure the rider. Optional Tie-Down Brackets When transporting the MPV5 in a motor vehicle even if the chair is not intended...
... not operate optional power seat lift unless you are on accessories, contact HOVEROUND® CORPORATION at 800-96-HOVER (800-964-6837). Please contact Hoveround® for the wheelchair security, it is secured to secure the rider. Optional Tie-Down Brackets When transporting the MPV5 in a motor vehicle even if the chair is not intended...
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...- Brush-off loose material with a dry bristle brush and wipe with liquid. Never spray the chair with a damp cloth or towel. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:37 AM Page 46 Cleaning your MPV5 The MPV5 is off dirt, then wipe with a damp cloth or towel, using a mild detergent or window... cleaner. Vacuum or brush off before attempting to clean this area. Ensure that the power switch is designed...
...- Brush-off loose material with a dry bristle brush and wipe with liquid. Never spray the chair with a damp cloth or towel. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:37 AM Page 46 Cleaning your MPV5 The MPV5 is off dirt, then wipe with a damp cloth or towel, using a mild detergent or window... cleaner. Vacuum or brush off before attempting to clean this area. Ensure that the power switch is designed...
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Check that vehicle power is OFF. 2. Loosen forward socket head cap screw. 2. Position key hole portion of bracket over screw and slide into place. 3. Fasten the controller cable on ... the lower seat (See Figure 7D, page 44). Use the 1/4 inch hex wrench supplied with your chair (See Figure 7A, below ). Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:37 AM Page 47 Chapter 7 Disassembling and Reassembling Your MPV5 Controller Removal/Replacement Removal 1. Slide the controller bracket forward until it hits the key slot. (See Figure...
Check that vehicle power is OFF. 2. Loosen forward socket head cap screw. 2. Position key hole portion of bracket over screw and slide into place. 3. Fasten the controller cable on ... the lower seat (See Figure 7D, page 44). Use the 1/4 inch hex wrench supplied with your chair (See Figure 7A, below ). Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:37 AM Page 47 Chapter 7 Disassembling and Reassembling Your MPV5 Controller Removal/Replacement Removal 1. Slide the controller bracket forward until it hits the key slot. (See Figure...
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...should be made by a qualified technician only. Refer to make changes. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:37 AM Page 55 Chapter 9 Appendixes Appendix A: Programmable Parameters The controller used on your chair. The following chart indicates the standard program values of control system on the... style of the factory settings. Any changes must be recorded and saved for basic functions. It requires a programmer to the appropriate section depending on your power wheelchair is...
...should be made by a qualified technician only. Refer to make changes. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:37 AM Page 55 Chapter 9 Appendixes Appendix A: Programmable Parameters The controller used on your chair. The following chart indicates the standard program values of control system on the... style of the factory settings. Any changes must be recorded and saved for basic functions. It requires a programmer to the appropriate section depending on your power wheelchair is...