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... avoided, could result in personal injury or property damage. Hoveround® is highlighted with the word "Note." HOVEROUND® and MPV5 are subject to exercise good judgment and/or common sense. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 3 Special Notes Signal words are used herein are for identification purposes only and may result in...
... avoided, could result in personal injury or property damage. Hoveround® is highlighted with the word "Note." HOVEROUND® and MPV5 are subject to exercise good judgment and/or common sense. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 3 Special Notes Signal words are used herein are for identification purposes only and may result in...
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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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... below detail some important safety warnings. Never modify your wheelchair, and do not use accessories other than those developed for use the seat belt. 2. Always ensure that the speed/response control be consistent with...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....Warnings D82008753M 10/13 To avoid serious injury or death: 1. Keep your Hoveround® MPV5 power wheelchair.
... below detail some important safety warnings. Never modify your wheelchair, and do not use accessories other than those developed for use the seat belt. 2. Always ensure that the speed/response control be consistent with...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....Warnings D82008753M 10/13 To avoid serious injury or death: 1. Keep your Hoveround® MPV5 power wheelchair.
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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 ... the power wheelchair to move unexpectedly. • Do not allow objects to OFF. To avoid serious injury or fatality from moving wheels. • Do not use your power wheelchair with moving parts and other symptoms on your physician immediately. • Your medical condition changes in the wheels. • Do not hold...
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 ... the power wheelchair to move unexpectedly. • Do not allow objects to OFF. To avoid serious injury or fatality from moving wheels. • Do not use your power wheelchair with moving parts and other symptoms on your physician immediately. • Your medical condition changes in the wheels. • Do not hold...
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Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 10 To reduce the chance of surface to another. • Do not operate the power wheelchair in conditions ... or cut grass. • Never attempt to drive a power wheelchair off or up or down. • Do not attempt to the vehicle and you 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 surface to another. • Do not operate the power wheelchair in conditions ... or cut grass. • Never attempt to drive a power wheelchair off or up or down. • Do not attempt to the vehicle and you are using the chair's restraint. 10 General Warnings D82008753M 10/13
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... out of the seat. 3. Move 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 may cause a collision or... fall or tip-over . Ensure that the power is OFF before getting into the seat using the transfer method recommended by your feet on the foot plate. Do not attempt to see where... getting into place. 6. Fasten the seat belt. 5. Be sure to drive the power wheelchair. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 16 Standing on the footplate increases the chances of a ...
... out of the seat. 3. Move 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 may cause a collision or... fall or tip-over . Ensure that the power is OFF before getting into the seat using the transfer method recommended by your feet on the foot plate. Do not attempt to see where... getting into place. 6. Fasten the seat belt. 5. Be sure 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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... or death. Learn the characteristics of your power wheelchair and the limits of a collision or fall from the seat due to center. If you get used to the new stopping distance. If the chair does not move slowly backward. As your own driving ability before attempting to the right. 9. For each... lever gently back and to the right, the chair will move , reset the control by turning the power off and then on these surfaces. 10. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 18 7.
... or death. Learn the characteristics of your power wheelchair and the limits of a collision or fall from the seat due to center. If you get used to the new stopping distance. If the chair does not move slowly backward. As your own driving ability before attempting to the right. 9. For each... lever gently back and to the right, the chair will move , reset the control by turning the power off and then on these surfaces. 10. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 18 7.
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Use extreme care when handling 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 heavy. The battery contains corrosive chemicals and gases. To prevent serious burn injury, use proper protective gear ...
Use extreme care when handling 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 heavy. The battery contains corrosive chemicals and gases. To prevent serious burn injury, use proper protective gear ...
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... wheelchair battery. The battery pair is connected into a series configuration to provide 24-volts of 33 ampere hours. D82008753M 10/13 Chapter 2 23 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,...cause explosive sparks or fire. • ALWAYS store batteries in an upright position. • NEVER use batteries of the sealed-type that has been frozen or might have been frozen. non - The MPV5 uses two sealed 12-volt batteries of the UI size, with capacity of power. The electrical system may...
... wheelchair battery. The battery pair is connected into a series configuration to provide 24-volts of 33 ampere hours. D82008753M 10/13 Chapter 2 23 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,...cause explosive sparks or fire. • ALWAYS store batteries in an upright position. • NEVER use batteries of the sealed-type that has been frozen or might have been frozen. non - The MPV5 uses two sealed 12-volt batteries of the UI size, with capacity of power. The electrical system may...
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...equipped with one of your Hoveround® power wheelchair. • DO NOT use the chair has had. We recommend an overnight charge after the day's use the charger and connectors supplied with Hoveround® Technical Support 1-800-96-HOVER (1-800-964-6837). Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36... AM Page 24 Battery Replacement When it becomes necessary to 8 hours for a full recharge. It may take up to replace batteries, consult with your power wheelchair. • ALWAYS use of several different chargers. Please ...
...equipped with one of your Hoveround® power wheelchair. • DO NOT use the chair has had. We recommend an overnight charge after the day's use the charger and connectors supplied with Hoveround® Technical Support 1-800-96-HOVER (1-800-964-6837). Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36... AM Page 24 Battery Replacement When it becomes necessary to 8 hours for a full recharge. It may take up to replace batteries, consult with your power wheelchair. • ALWAYS use of several different chargers. Please ...
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...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 as rain, sleet or snow. • ALWAYS charge your power wheelchair or charger when charging. • DO NOT attempt to repair or... cords to power the charger. • DO NOT connect the charging cables directly to the battery. • ONLY USE to charge AGM sealed lead acid batteries. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 25 • DO NOT expose the charger to moisture such as a DC power source for any electrical...
...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 as rain, sleet or snow. • ALWAYS charge your power wheelchair or charger when charging. • DO NOT attempt to repair or... cords to power the charger. • DO NOT connect the charging cables directly to the battery. • ONLY USE to charge AGM sealed lead acid batteries. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 25 • DO NOT expose the charger to moisture such as a DC power source for any electrical...
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Select a clean, dry, cool, well ventilated area to use the charger. 2. If your charger is in the OFF position, along with the joystick...the power switch on the front of the charger. 5. When the batteries are charged, and/or you are ready to use the chair: A. If it is fully seated in the charger port. If your charger is equipped with an off ...with the three holes on page 24. 7. Unplug the charger from the joystick controller. 26 Chapter 2 D82008753M 10/13 Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 26 1. Make sure the plug is not pushed all the way, the batteries...
Select a clean, dry, cool, well ventilated area to use the charger. 2. If your charger is in the OFF position, along with the joystick...the power switch on the front of the charger. 5. When the batteries are charged, and/or you are ready to use the chair: A. If it is fully seated in the charger port. If your charger is equipped with an off ...with the three holes on page 24. 7. Unplug the charger from the joystick controller. 26 Chapter 2 D82008753M 10/13 Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 26 1. Make sure the plug is not pushed all the way, the batteries...
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... contact physician at increased chance of injury due to prolonged sitting or improper positioning. Discontinue use power wheelchair until evaluated and instructed to skin lesions or ulcers. 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...
... contact physician at increased chance of injury due to prolonged sitting or improper positioning. Discontinue use power wheelchair until evaluated and instructed to skin lesions or ulcers. 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...
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... Turn the screw clockwise to lower the arm and counterclockwise to make the adjustment. T-Wrench 3" Max D82008753M 10/13 Figure 4E Chapter 4 31 Use the supplied 1/4 inch hex wrench to raise the arm. To adjust the arm angle on the seat arms, lift the arm and locate the adjustment... bolt near the pivot point. Slide the controller bracket to suit your driving and comfort requirements. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 31 Arm Angle Adjustments The seat arms have angle adjustments to a comfortable position and secure the screw....
... Turn the screw clockwise to lower the arm and counterclockwise to make the adjustment. T-Wrench 3" Max D82008753M 10/13 Figure 4E Chapter 4 31 Use the supplied 1/4 inch hex wrench to raise the arm. To adjust the arm angle on the seat arms, lift the arm and locate the adjustment... bolt near the pivot point. Slide the controller bracket to suit your driving and comfort requirements. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 31 Arm Angle Adjustments The seat arms have angle adjustments to a comfortable position and secure the screw....
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...lock into or out of the forward, left location, or horizontally forward if right location. 3. The seat can be released. Release the seat by a Hoveround® Field Service Technician. Damage to the desired direction. To avoid a fall from the seat and serious injury or death, always make side transferring ...sure the seat is mounted on the left side in the standard position, and can rotate when not locked. Do not use the swivel release lever to rotate the seat. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 32 Swivel Seat (Optional) The swivel seat permits the seat to pivot from...
...lock into or out of the forward, left location, or horizontally forward if right location. 3. The seat can be released. Release the seat by a Hoveround® Field Service Technician. Damage to the desired direction. To avoid a fall from the seat and serious injury or death, always make side transferring ...sure the seat is mounted on the left side in the standard position, and can rotate when not locked. Do not use the swivel release lever to rotate the seat. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 32 Swivel Seat (Optional) The swivel seat permits the seat to pivot from...
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... desired angle position. If the chair must be pushed from the back. Re-install the screws and nuts into the new location and tighten securely. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:37 AM Page 34 Figure 4H Seat Back Angle Adjustment The seat back has fixed positions to select from the front.... Always use caution when pushing the chair from the back, push or pull on the left hinge and right hinge. 2. Locate the screw and nut on the...
... desired angle position. If the chair must be pushed from the back. Re-install the screws and nuts into the new location and tighten securely. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:37 AM Page 34 Figure 4H Seat Back Angle Adjustment The seat back has fixed positions to select from the front.... Always use caution when pushing the chair from the back, push or pull on the left hinge and right hinge. 2. Locate the screw and nut on the...
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...reduce the angle. Remove the controller from the arm and completely remove the seat from the post. Using a 1/4 inch hex wrench, turn the screws in the down position. Install the pin and collar...bolt with the chair. When complete, raise and lower the footplate to achieve the desired angle. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:37 AM Page 35 Seat Height Adjustment You can be adjusted by loosening ...the locking bolt on the corner of the seat post. Use the 1/4 inch hex wrench supplied with the 1/4 inch hex wrench. This will see holes in the...
...reduce the angle. Remove the controller from the arm and completely remove the seat from the post. Using a 1/4 inch hex wrench, turn the screws in the down position. Install the pin and collar...bolt with the chair. When complete, raise and lower the footplate to achieve the desired angle. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:37 AM Page 35 Seat Height Adjustment You can be adjusted by loosening ...the locking bolt on the corner of the seat post. Use the 1/4 inch hex wrench supplied with the 1/4 inch hex wrench. This will see holes in the...
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...due to a fall from the seat, do not operate optional power seat lift unless you are on accessories, contact HOVEROUND® CORPORATION at 800-96-HOVER (800-964-6837). Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:37 AM Page 40 Chapter 5 Options and Accessories To obtain information or pricing on a ...not sit in a motor vehicle even if the chair is not intended to the vehicle and you are using the chair's restraint. Optional tie-down kit is available. Please contact Hoveround® for the wheelchair security, it is secured to secure the rider. Optional Tie-Down Brackets When ...
...due to a fall from the seat, do not operate optional power seat lift unless you are on accessories, contact HOVEROUND® CORPORATION at 800-96-HOVER (800-964-6837). Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:37 AM Page 40 Chapter 5 Options and Accessories To obtain information or pricing on a ...not sit in a motor vehicle even if the chair is not intended to the vehicle and you are using the chair's restraint. Optional tie-down kit is available. Please contact Hoveround® for the wheelchair security, it is secured to secure the rider. Optional Tie-Down Brackets When ...
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... first disconnecting the batteries. • Do not modify your power wheelchair in the maintenance section 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... maintenance checks that are very important to physical harm. 44 Chapter 6 D82008753M 10/13 Stop using your power wheelchair immediately, and call for any service or maintenance needs. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:37 AM Page 44 Chapter 6 Routine Maintenance Service and maintenance are...
... first disconnecting the batteries. • Do not modify your power wheelchair in the maintenance section 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... maintenance checks that are very important to physical harm. 44 Chapter 6 D82008753M 10/13 Stop using your power wheelchair immediately, and call for any service or maintenance needs. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:37 AM Page 44 Chapter 6 Routine Maintenance Service and maintenance are...
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Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:37 AM Page 46 Cleaning your MPV5 The MPV5 is off before attempting to clean this area. Wipe with a damp cloth or towel, using a mild detergent. Brush-off dirt, then wipe with a damp cloth or towel, using a mild detergent. Controller - Top Cover - Vacuum or brush off loose material with a dry bristle...
Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:37 AM Page 46 Cleaning your MPV5 The MPV5 is off before attempting to clean this area. Wipe with a damp cloth or towel, using a mild detergent. Brush-off dirt, then wipe with a damp cloth or towel, using a mild detergent. Controller - Top Cover - Vacuum or brush off loose material with a dry bristle...