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Chapter 1 Operating Instructions Introduction 7 Service 7 General Warnings / Before You Use Your Teknique 8 Hoveround® Teknique / Diagram 12 Hoveround® Teknique / Warning Labels 13 Chapter 1 Operating Instructions 17 Entering Your Teknique 17 Driving Your Teknique 18 Joystick Controllers 20 Chapter 2 Batteries and Charging 22 Caring For Your Batteries and Charger 22 Battery Replacement 23 Charging Your Batteries 24 Chapter 3 Manual Brake Release Levers 27 D82007778 REV N 7/10/12 Table of Contents 5
Chapter 1 Operating Instructions Introduction 7 Service 7 General Warnings / Before You Use Your Teknique 8 Hoveround® Teknique / Diagram 12 Hoveround® Teknique / Warning Labels 13 Chapter 1 Operating Instructions 17 Entering Your Teknique 17 Driving Your Teknique 18 Joystick Controllers 20 Chapter 2 Batteries and Charging 22 Caring For Your Batteries and Charger 22 Battery Replacement 23 Charging Your Batteries 24 Chapter 3 Manual Brake Release Levers 27 D82007778 REV N 7/10/12 Table of Contents 5
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... Warnings D82007778 REV N 7/10/12 In confined spaces and while learning to drive your power wheelchair, we recommend that the power is a battery-operated motorized vehicle. Call toll free 1-800-96-HOVER (1-800-964-6837) if you to when needed. The lists below detail some important... belt. 2. Your "Safety and Training video" illustrates many of the seat. 3. General Warnings Before You Use Your Teknique Before You Use Your Teknique The Hoveround® Teknique is OFF before getting into and out of the concepts in guidance from the Americans with Disabilities Act, which can be...
... Warnings D82007778 REV N 7/10/12 In confined spaces and while learning to drive your power wheelchair, we recommend that the power is a battery-operated motorized vehicle. Call toll free 1-800-96-HOVER (1-800-964-6837) if you to when needed. The lists below detail some important... belt. 2. Your "Safety and Training video" illustrates many of the seat. 3. General Warnings Before You Use Your Teknique Before You Use Your Teknique The Hoveround® Teknique is OFF before getting into and out of the concepts in guidance from the Americans with Disabilities Act, which can be...
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Diagram Adjustable Seatback Joystick Controller • Removable Seat • Flip-Up Foot Rest • Anti-Tip Wheels • • • Adjustable Armrests • Seat Belt • • • • Seat Height & Position Adjustment Batteries Dual Motor Drive Brake Release Levers 12 Hoveround® Teknique - Diagram D82007778 REV N 7/10/12 Hoveround® Teknique -
Diagram Adjustable Seatback Joystick Controller • Removable Seat • Flip-Up Foot Rest • Anti-Tip Wheels • • • Adjustable Armrests • Seat Belt • • • • Seat Height & Position Adjustment Batteries Dual Motor Drive Brake Release Levers 12 Hoveround® Teknique - Diagram D82007778 REV N 7/10/12 Hoveround® Teknique -
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Move the footplate down and position your feet on your Teknique. 2. Observe that the power is OFF before getting into or out of joystick to minimum while learning to drive the power wheelchair. Fasten the seat ... the chair and can result in motion, loss of control, or tip-over of movement. Check battery gauge for adequate battery capacity. 4. Get into the seat using the transfer method recommended by your power wheelchair. 3. Driving Your Teknique Power Wheelchair • Sudden change in serious injury or death. Do not attempt to drive...
Move the footplate down and position your feet on your Teknique. 2. Observe that the power is OFF before getting into or out of joystick to minimum while learning to drive the power wheelchair. Fasten the seat ... the chair and can result in motion, loss of control, or tip-over of movement. Check battery gauge for adequate battery capacity. 4. Get into the seat using the transfer method recommended by your power wheelchair. 3. Driving Your Teknique Power Wheelchair • Sudden change in serious injury or death. Do not attempt to drive...
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... an error code, do not push the joystick at top speed.) 6. See Figures 1A - 1D (page 20) to identify your Teknique are functioning properly. A flashing display indicates an error is present or the controller is remaining. In speed mode, move the joystick right...minutes. Fast braking - System Status Indicator - Joystick Controller All the controls and indicators necessary to drive your controller. 1. Shows how much battery charge is locked. ON/OFF - Pressing the button decreases speed. 8. This will completely power off. Indicates the currently selected speed by ...
... an error code, do not push the joystick at top speed.) 6. See Figures 1A - 1D (page 20) to identify your Teknique are functioning properly. A flashing display indicates an error is present or the controller is remaining. In speed mode, move the joystick right...minutes. Fast braking - System Status Indicator - Joystick Controller All the controls and indicators necessary to drive your controller. 1. Shows how much battery charge is locked. ON/OFF - Pressing the button decreases speed. 8. This will completely power off. Indicates the currently selected speed by ...
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... and screws are heavy. ALWAYS wash your power wheelchair in well-ventilated areas only. • When handling and/or working on batteries, do not allow metal objects such as tools, jewelry, trunk lids, and toolboxes to do so could result in an upright position. ...8226; NEVER use proper protective gear such as it can cause explosive sparks or fire. • ALWAYS store batteries in fire, explosion, injury and/or death. • Batteries contain sulfuric acid. Use proper lifting and handling practices to the product. Operate your hands after handling any labels applied ...
... and screws are heavy. ALWAYS wash your power wheelchair in well-ventilated areas only. • When handling and/or working on batteries, do not allow metal objects such as tools, jewelry, trunk lids, and toolboxes to do so could result in an upright position. ...8226; NEVER use proper protective gear such as it can cause explosive sparks or fire. • ALWAYS store batteries in fire, explosion, injury and/or death. • Batteries contain sulfuric acid. Use proper lifting and handling practices to the product. Operate your hands after handling any labels applied ...
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...severe injury and/or death. • Do not leave the battery charger connected to replace batteries, consult with EPA regulations. We will prevent battery and wire overload. • ALWAYS dispose of batteries in accordance with Hoveround® Technical Support 1-800-96-HOVER (1-800-964-6837). ...Do not connect any devices, medical or otherwise, to the batteries or electrical system except those supplied by Hoveround®. • ALWAYS use the correct fuse as "wet - D82007778 REV N 7/10/12 Chapter 2 23 Battery Replacement When it becomes necessary to a power source when not ...
...severe injury and/or death. • Do not leave the battery charger connected to replace batteries, consult with EPA regulations. We will prevent battery and wire overload. • ALWAYS dispose of batteries in accordance with Hoveround® Technical Support 1-800-96-HOVER (1-800-964-6837). ...Do not connect any devices, medical or otherwise, to the batteries or electrical system except those supplied by Hoveround®. • ALWAYS use the correct fuse as "wet - D82007778 REV N 7/10/12 Chapter 2 23 Battery Replacement When it becomes necessary to a power source when not ...
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... Your Batteries Your power wheelchair is emitted during the charging process. • DO NOT smoke around your power wheelchair or charger when charging. • DO NOT attempt to repair or open flame. The recharging time for the appropriate charger. Explosive gas is equipped with your Hoveround®...240-volt power source. • DO NOT use extension cords to power the charger. • DO NOT connect the charging cables directly to the battery. 24 Chapter 2 D82007778 REV N 7/10/12 Cables and connectors can be damaged by: • Traveling over the cable or connectors. •...
... Your Batteries Your power wheelchair is emitted during the charging process. • DO NOT smoke around your power wheelchair or charger when charging. • DO NOT attempt to repair or open flame. The recharging time for the appropriate charger. Explosive gas is equipped with your Hoveround®...240-volt power source. • DO NOT use extension cords to power the charger. • DO NOT connect the charging cables directly to the battery. 24 Chapter 2 D82007778 REV N 7/10/12 Cables and connectors can be damaged by: • Traveling over the cable or connectors. •...
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...NOT attempt to use the charger. 2. Make sure the plug is not pushed all the way, the batteries will not charge or the plug may become hot. Figure 2A - • ONLY USE to use ... 2A below. Select a clean, dry, cool, well ventilated area to charge AGM sealed lead acid batteries. Charger Port, Typical Location D82007778 REV N 7/10/12 Chapter 2 25 Do not attempt to charge any other type of... battery or any non-rechargeable type of the joystick controller. Align the three pins on the port and push...
...NOT attempt to use the charger. 2. Make sure the plug is not pushed all the way, the batteries will not charge or the plug may become hot. Figure 2A - • ONLY USE to use ... 2A below. Select a clean, dry, cool, well ventilated area to charge AGM sealed lead acid batteries. Charger Port, Typical Location D82007778 REV N 7/10/12 Chapter 2 25 Do not attempt to charge any other type of... battery or any non-rechargeable type of the joystick controller. Align the three pins on the port and push...
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.../or you have a: Flying Power FY-4101 Charger 1. C. When one red and one red light is on , the batteries are ready to make sure the charger is green, the batteries are charging. 3. Unplug the charger from the household power outlet. If no lights are on , please check to use the...the household power is fully plugged into the controller. If the light is working . 2. When the light is plugged fully into the controller, the batteries are connected. If only one green light is on , check to make sure the charger has been properly plugged into the controller. Unplug the ...
.../or you have a: Flying Power FY-4101 Charger 1. C. When one red and one red light is on , the batteries are ready to make sure the charger is green, the batteries are charging. 3. Unplug the charger from the household power outlet. If no lights are on , please check to use the...the household power is fully plugged into the controller. If the light is working . 2. When the light is plugged fully into the controller, the batteries are connected. If only one green light is on , check to make sure the charger has been properly plugged into the controller. Unplug the ...
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... Service and maintenance are detailed in any way. 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 if: • Your power wheelchair is not working correctly. • Your seat belt... does not latch or stay latched. • Safe and effective use of this manual. • Do not perform any maintenance without first disconnecting the batteries. • Do not modify your power wheelchair.
... Service and maintenance are detailed in any way. 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 if: • Your power wheelchair is not working correctly. • Your seat belt... does not latch or stay latched. • Safe and effective use of this manual. • Do not perform any maintenance without first disconnecting the batteries. • Do not modify your power wheelchair.
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... may not properly position you in the seat and can result in serious injury or death. Owner Maintenance Daily • Check drive tires. • Charge batteries (or as required). • Check that the seat belt latches and does not show signs of wear or improper latching. 44 Chapter 8 D82007778 REV N 7/10...
... may not properly position you in the seat and can result in serious injury or death. Owner Maintenance Daily • Check drive tires. • Charge batteries (or as required). • Check that the seat belt latches and does not show signs of wear or improper latching. 44 Chapter 8 D82007778 REV N 7/10...
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... Flashing: Power seat lift is in neutral position. Controllers using lighted bar displays Tekniques having one of bars on the battery gauge that manual brake release levers are flashing. 1 bar: Low battery or a bad connection. Speed Bars Cycling (VSI) or battery bars cycling (Pilot): Controller locked. Fault Code Lights Fault Code Lights Fault Code...
... Flashing: Power seat lift is in neutral position. Controllers using lighted bar displays Tekniques having one of bars on the battery gauge that manual brake release levers are flashing. 1 bar: Low battery or a bad connection. Speed Bars Cycling (VSI) or battery bars cycling (Pilot): Controller locked. Fault Code Lights Fault Code Lights Fault Code...
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...will vary with respect to terrain and weight of rider. ** Serial numbers prior to change without notice. Batteries - Appendix D: Teknique FWD Specifications Performance Maximum Speed Range (per battery charge) Capacity Turning Radius Ground Clearance Maximum step climb Maximum grade climb 4.5 mph* 15 miles* 300 lbs...floor 19" Seat height adjustment .8", 1.5", or 2.3" from lowest position Total weight, with batteries** 179 lbs Base only** 90 lbs Base with batteries** 139 lbs Batteries** Two U1 batteries, 33 amp hour capacity each , sealed AGM. D82007778 REV N 7/10/12 Chapter...
...will vary with respect to terrain and weight of rider. ** Serial numbers prior to change without notice. Batteries - Appendix D: Teknique FWD Specifications Performance Maximum Speed Range (per battery charge) Capacity Turning Radius Ground Clearance Maximum step climb Maximum grade climb 4.5 mph* 15 miles* 300 lbs...floor 19" Seat height adjustment .8", 1.5", or 2.3" from lowest position Total weight, with batteries** 179 lbs Base only** 90 lbs Base with batteries** 139 lbs Batteries** Two U1 batteries, 33 amp hour capacity each , sealed AGM. D82007778 REV N 7/10/12 Chapter...
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Appendix D: Teknique RWD Specifications Performance Maximum Speed Range (per battery charge) Capacity Turning Radius Ground Clearance Maximum step climb Maximum grade climb 5.5 mph* 20 miles* 300 lbs 36" 2.5" 2" 6° (5° ADA ramp recommended) Dimensions... of seat cushion to floor 19" Seat height adjustment .8", 1.5", or 2.3" from lowest position Total weight, with batteries 229 lbs Base only 100 lbs Base with batteries 178 lbs Batteries Two group 22 batteries, 50 amp hour capacity each, Sealed AGM Tires and casters Tire type and tread Tire diameter and width Caster...
Appendix D: Teknique RWD Specifications Performance Maximum Speed Range (per battery charge) Capacity Turning Radius Ground Clearance Maximum step climb Maximum grade climb 5.5 mph* 20 miles* 300 lbs 36" 2.5" 2" 6° (5° ADA ramp recommended) Dimensions... of seat cushion to floor 19" Seat height adjustment .8", 1.5", or 2.3" from lowest position Total weight, with batteries 229 lbs Base only 100 lbs Base with batteries 178 lbs Batteries Two group 22 batteries, 50 amp hour capacity each, Sealed AGM Tires and casters Tire type and tread Tire diameter and width Caster...
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Appendix D: Teknique XHD Specifications Performance Maximum Speed Range (per battery charge) Capacity Turning Radius Ground Clearance Maximum step climb Maximum grade climb 5 mph* 20 miles* 450 lbs 28" 3.7" 2" 6° (5° ADA ramp recommended) Dimensions ....5" Top of seat cushion to floor 21" Seat height adjustment .8", 1.5", or 2.3" from lowest position Total weight, with batteries 273 lbs Base only 114 lbs Base with batteries 222 lbs Batteries Two group 24 batteries, 75 amp hour capacity each, Sealed AGM Tires and casters Tire type and tread Tire diameter and width Caster...
Appendix D: Teknique XHD Specifications Performance Maximum Speed Range (per battery charge) Capacity Turning Radius Ground Clearance Maximum step climb Maximum grade climb 5 mph* 20 miles* 450 lbs 28" 3.7" 2" 6° (5° ADA ramp recommended) Dimensions ....5" Top of seat cushion to floor 21" Seat height adjustment .8", 1.5", or 2.3" from lowest position Total weight, with batteries 273 lbs Base only 114 lbs Base with batteries 222 lbs Batteries Two group 24 batteries, 75 amp hour capacity each, Sealed AGM Tires and casters Tire type and tread Tire diameter and width Caster...
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... 20.5" Seat height adjustment .8", 1.5", or 2.3" from lowest position Total weight, with batteries 279 lbs Base only 120 lbs Base with batteries 228 lbs Batteries Two group 24 batteries, 75 amp hour capacity each, Sealed AGM Tires and casters Tire type and tread ...* Speed and range will vary with respect to change without notice. 60 Chapter 11 D82007778 REV N 7/10/12 Appendix D: Teknique HD-6 Specifications Performance Maximum Speed Range (per battery charge) Capacity Turning Radius Ground Clearance Maximum step climb Maximum grade climb 3.3 mph* 15 miles* 600 lbs 28" 3.2" 2"...
... 20.5" Seat height adjustment .8", 1.5", or 2.3" from lowest position Total weight, with batteries 279 lbs Base only 120 lbs Base with batteries 228 lbs Batteries Two group 24 batteries, 75 amp hour capacity each, Sealed AGM Tires and casters Tire type and tread ...* Speed and range will vary with respect to change without notice. 60 Chapter 11 D82007778 REV N 7/10/12 Appendix D: Teknique HD-6 Specifications Performance Maximum Speed Range (per battery charge) Capacity Turning Radius Ground Clearance Maximum step climb Maximum grade climb 3.3 mph* 15 miles* 600 lbs 28" 3.2" 2"...
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...floor 20.5" Seat height adjustment 1.6", 2.4", or 3.1" from lowest position Total weight, with batteries 242 lbs Base only 102 lbs Base with batteries 181 lbs Batteries Two group 22 batteries, 50 amp hour capacity each, Sealed AGM Tires and casters Tire type and tread ... Speed and range will vary with respect to change without notice. D82007778 REV N 7/10/12 Chapter 11 61 Appendix D: Teknique GT Specifications Performance Maximum Speed Range (per battery charge) Capacity Turning Radius Ground Clearance Maximum step climb Maximum grade climb 6.5 mph* 15 miles* 300 lbs 37" 4.7"...
...floor 20.5" Seat height adjustment 1.6", 2.4", or 3.1" from lowest position Total weight, with batteries 242 lbs Base only 102 lbs Base with batteries 181 lbs Batteries Two group 22 batteries, 50 amp hour capacity each, Sealed AGM Tires and casters Tire type and tread ... Speed and range will vary with respect to change without notice. D82007778 REV N 7/10/12 Chapter 11 61 Appendix D: Teknique GT Specifications Performance Maximum Speed Range (per battery charge) Capacity Turning Radius Ground Clearance Maximum step climb Maximum grade climb 6.5 mph* 15 miles* 300 lbs 37" 4.7"...
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...Teknique FWD, RWD and GT to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of five (5) years and the Teknique XHD and HD-6 for a period of one (1) year from the date of the Hoveround® service network. Hoveround's® sole obligation and your authorized Hoveround... without our prior written consent. Hoveround® Corporation warrants batteries to be liable for a particular purpose, and shall not extend beyond Hoveround's® control. Limitations and exclusions: The foregoing warranty shall not apply to Hoveround® without the specific written consent...
...Teknique FWD, RWD and GT to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of five (5) years and the Teknique XHD and HD-6 for a period of one (1) year from the date of the Hoveround® service network. Hoveround's® sole obligation and your authorized Hoveround... without our prior written consent. Hoveround® Corporation warrants batteries to be liable for a particular purpose, and shall not extend beyond Hoveround's® control. Limitations and exclusions: The foregoing warranty shall not apply to Hoveround® without the specific written consent...