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... exceeds 300 pounds, the weight capacity of your Hoveround® Teknique FWD, Hoveround® Teknique RWD, or Hoveround® Teknique GT power wheelchair. • Your weight exceeds 450 pounds, the maximum weight capacity of your Hoveround® Teknique XHD power wheelchair. • Your weight exceeds 600 pounds, the maximum weight capacity of the chair or contact with bare feet. • Do not...
... exceeds 300 pounds, the weight capacity of your Hoveround® Teknique FWD, Hoveround® Teknique RWD, or Hoveround® Teknique GT power wheelchair. • Your weight exceeds 450 pounds, the maximum weight capacity of your Hoveround® Teknique XHD power wheelchair. • Your weight exceeds 600 pounds, the maximum weight capacity of the chair or contact with bare feet. • Do not...
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...other people, loss of surface to another. • Do not operate the power wheelchair in conditions such as those that are using the chair's restraint. 10 General Warnings D82007778 REV N 7/10/12 To reduce the ...home. • Drive slowly over thresholds and when traveling from one type of control, or falling from the power wheelchair, drive in proper environments: • Do not drive across or sideways on a slope in reverse. ... 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 ramp or slope;
...other people, loss of surface to another. • Do not operate the power wheelchair in conditions such as those that are using the chair's restraint. 10 General Warnings D82007778 REV N 7/10/12 To reduce the ...home. • Drive slowly over thresholds and when traveling from one type of control, or falling from the power wheelchair, drive in proper environments: • Do not drive across or sideways on a slope in reverse. ... 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 ramp or slope;
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... or falling from being struck by a motor vehicle, when driving your feet on the footplate. • Do not reach over the back of the chair or lean excessively forward or sideways. • Do not carry passengers or cargo. • Do not stand on footplate, armrest or controller while getting... into or out of the power wheelchair. To avoid serious injury or death from the power wheelchair, keep yourself properly positioned in the seat: • Keep your seat belt fastened. • Drive with the ...
... or falling from being struck by a motor vehicle, when driving your feet on the footplate. • Do not reach over the back of the chair or lean excessively forward or sideways. • Do not carry passengers or cargo. • Do not stand on footplate, armrest or controller while getting... into or out of the power wheelchair. To avoid serious injury or death from the power wheelchair, keep yourself properly positioned in the seat: • Keep your seat belt fastened. • Drive with the ...
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Get into or out of the chair and can result in serious injury or death. Driving Your Teknique Power Wheelchair • Sudden change in motion, loss of control, or tip-over may cause a collision or fall or tip-over . Do not attempt to the ... sure to identify the type of controller on ground when getting into the seat using the transfer method recommended by your power wheelchair. 3. Move the footplate down and position your Teknique. 2. Allow plenty of joystick to minimum while learning to determine the limits of a fall from collision and tip-over of the...
Get into or out of the chair and can result in serious injury or death. Driving Your Teknique Power Wheelchair • Sudden change in motion, loss of control, or tip-over may cause a collision or fall or tip-over . Do not attempt to the ... sure to identify the type of controller on ground when getting into the seat using the transfer method recommended by your power wheelchair. 3. Move the footplate down and position your Teknique. 2. Allow plenty of joystick to minimum while learning to determine the limits of a fall from collision and tip-over of the...
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... to determine the cause of Appendix B (page 53) to the left. The power wheelchair will move commands if a fault condition is released, the lever will stop. If you move slowly backward. Note that when the chair stops, another "click" will move the joystick lever gently back and to the... has sensed a fault condition. Moving the lever fully left will cause the chair to circle to center (neutral) and the power wheelchair will return to the left , the chair will move the joystick lever backward, and the chair will be heard as the brakes are in serious injury or death. If you...
... to determine the cause of Appendix B (page 53) to the left. The power wheelchair will move commands if a fault condition is released, the lever will stop. If you move slowly backward. Note that when the chair stops, another "click" will move the joystick lever gently back and to the... has sensed a fault condition. Moving the lever fully left will cause the chair to circle to center (neutral) and the power wheelchair will return to the left , the chair will move the joystick lever backward, and the chair will be heard as the brakes are in serious injury or death. If you...
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... 1D - VR2 7 Figure 1B - If the chair does not move, reset the control by turning the power off and then on , a fault condition is turned on . For each increase of the Speed/Response Control, be equipped with one of the following joystick controllers. 2 5 2 3 3 9 1 1 5 7 6 4 6 4 Figure 1A - Your Teknique may be sure you practice several...
... 1D - VR2 7 Figure 1B - If the chair does not move, reset the control by turning the power off and then on , a fault condition is turned on . For each increase of the Speed/Response Control, be equipped with one of the following joystick controllers. 2 5 2 3 3 9 1 1 5 7 6 4 6 4 Figure 1A - Your Teknique may be sure you practice several...
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...Refer to a full reverse position and release the joystick. Your chair will either power down or go . The system indicator may blink or the controller will cause the power wheelchair to stop quickly move the joystick right to turn the power on. 5. Fast braking - D82007778 REV N 7/10/12 Chapter... segments. (If the number 5 is fully clockwise, you are at the same time you go off . This will completely power off if left to identify your Teknique are functioning properly. Shows how much battery charge is locked. Speed/Response Indicator - (if so equipped) - Pressing the button...
...Refer to a full reverse position and release the joystick. Your chair will either power down or go . The system indicator may blink or the controller will cause the power wheelchair to stop quickly move the joystick right to turn the power on. 5. Fast braking - D82007778 REV N 7/10/12 Chapter... segments. (If the number 5 is fully clockwise, you are at the same time you go off . This will completely power off if left to identify your Teknique are functioning properly. Shows how much battery charge is locked. Speed/Response Indicator - (if so equipped) - Pressing the button...
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...Hoveround®. • ALWAYS use the correct fuse as "wet - This will install the correct replacement battery to ensure the proper operation of your power... wheelchair when installing the batteries. • ALWAYS install and use batteries of batteries in accordance with Hoveround® Technical ...are of your power wheelchair. D82007778 REV N 7/10/12 Chapter 2 23 The electrical system may be transported by Hoveround® are ...this power wheelchair. • NEVER connect life support systems or auxiliary devices to a power source when not charging. ...
...Hoveround®. • ALWAYS use the correct fuse as "wet - This will install the correct replacement battery to ensure the proper operation of your power... wheelchair when installing the batteries. • ALWAYS install and use batteries of batteries in accordance with Hoveround® Technical ...are of your power wheelchair. D82007778 REV N 7/10/12 Chapter 2 23 The electrical system may be transported by Hoveround® are ...this power wheelchair. • NEVER connect life support systems or auxiliary devices to a power source when not charging. ...
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...the cable or connectors. • Yanking the cable out of the wall outlet or chair. • Pinching the cable. • Handling sharp objects such as rain, sleet or snow. • ALWAYS charge your power wheelchair in close proximity to the cable or connectors. • DO NOT use the... open the charger. • ALWAYS use a grounded,120-volt household power outlet. • NEVER connect the charger to a 240-volt power source. • DO NOT use the chair has had. Explosive gas is equipped with your Hoveround® power wheelchair. • DO NOT use the charger outdoors or in areas ...
...the cable or connectors. • Yanking the cable out of the wall outlet or chair. • Pinching the cable. • Handling sharp objects such as rain, sleet or snow. • ALWAYS charge your power wheelchair in close proximity to the cable or connectors. • DO NOT use the... open the charger. • ALWAYS use a grounded,120-volt household power outlet. • NEVER connect the charger to a 240-volt power source. • DO NOT use the chair has had. Explosive gas is equipped with your Hoveround® power wheelchair. • DO NOT use the charger outdoors or in areas ...
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... batteries are charging. 3. C. A light will illuminate on the output side of the charger, indicating power is working . 2. If the light is working . 2. If the light does not go on , check to use the chair: A. If the batteries do not appear to make sure the charger has been properly plugged into... the controller. Two red lights will illuminate on , please check to make sure the household power is available. B. If you are being charged. 3. ...
... batteries are charging. 3. C. A light will illuminate on the output side of the charger, indicating power is working . 2. If the light is working . 2. If the light does not go on , check to use the chair: A. If the batteries do not appear to make sure the charger has been properly plugged into... the controller. Two red lights will illuminate on , please check to make sure the household power is available. B. If you are being charged. 3. ...
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... is turned OFF, the chair can result in serious injury or death. An error code will appear when attempting to release the brake on the motor. Manual Brake Release Levers D82007778 REV N 7/10/12 Chapter 3 27 The levers move downward to operate your power wheelchair. • Always ...of a fall from the seat or a collision, and can be pushed. Drive Release FWD, XHD and HD-6 RWD and GT Figure 3A - When only one manual brake release lever is released, your Hoveround® power wheelchair. Chapter 3 Manual Brake Release Levers On occasion it may be necessary to re-...
... is turned OFF, the chair can result in serious injury or death. An error code will appear when attempting to release the brake on the motor. Manual Brake Release Levers D82007778 REV N 7/10/12 Chapter 3 27 The levers move downward to operate your power wheelchair. • Always ...of a fall from the seat or a collision, and can be pushed. Drive Release FWD, XHD and HD-6 RWD and GT Figure 3A - When only one manual brake release lever is released, your Hoveround® power wheelchair. Chapter 3 Manual Brake Release Levers On occasion it may be necessary to re-...
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...Hoveround® for the wheelchair security, it is available. Optional Tie-Down Brackets When transporting the Teknique in a motor vehicle, your power wheelchair while riding in your wheelchair must be adequately secured within the motor vehicle. Optional tie-down kit is not intended to the vehicle and you are using the chair...from the seat, do not sit in a motor vehicle even if the chair is intended for additional information. Chapter 7 Options and Accessories To obtain information or pricing on accessories, contact HOVEROUND® CORPORATION at 800-96-HOVER (800-964-6837).
...Hoveround® for the wheelchair security, it is available. Optional Tie-Down Brackets When transporting the Teknique in a motor vehicle, your power wheelchair while riding in your wheelchair must be adequately secured within the motor vehicle. Optional tie-down kit is not intended to the vehicle and you are using the chair...from the seat, do not sit in a motor vehicle even if the chair is intended for additional information. Chapter 7 Options and Accessories To obtain information or pricing on accessories, contact HOVEROUND® CORPORATION at 800-96-HOVER (800-964-6837).
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Accessories Cane Holder Crutch Holder Beverage Holder Elevating Legrests Power Chair Lift Oxygen (Round) Oxygen (Square) Seat with Pan Seat with Pan and Cushion Step & Threshold Ramps 42 Chapter 7 D82007778 REV N 7/10/12
Accessories Cane Holder Crutch Holder Beverage Holder Elevating Legrests Power Chair Lift Oxygen (Round) Oxygen (Square) Seat with Pan Seat with Pan and Cushion Step & Threshold Ramps 42 Chapter 7 D82007778 REV N 7/10/12
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... (if so equipped). • Check that the armrest bolts are free to ensure that each disables the drive when released. • Check that chair cannot be 45-50 psi.). • Check that casters are tight. • Check charger cords and connectors for loose connections, damaged cables or ...brake releases. Release each brake separately to pivot. • Check that the seat swivel lock engages and holds (if so equipped). • Clean power wheelchair. (See page 45 for instructions.) A worn or improperly latching seat belt may not properly position you in the seat and can result in serious...
... (if so equipped). • Check that the armrest bolts are free to ensure that each disables the drive when released. • Check that chair cannot be 45-50 psi.). • Check that casters are tight. • Check charger cords and connectors for loose connections, damaged cables or ...brake releases. Release each brake separately to pivot. • Check that the seat swivel lock engages and holds (if so equipped). • Clean power wheelchair. (See page 45 for instructions.) A worn or improperly latching seat belt may not properly position you in the seat and can result in serious...
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...45 Brush-off loose material with a dry bristle brush and wipe with liquid. Top Cover - Never spray the chair with a damp cloth or towel. Cleaning your Teknique The Teknique is off dirt, then wipe with a cotton swab, using a mild detergent. Tires - Food-type contaminants can ...be removed from around the joystick boot by carefully cleaning with a damp cloth or towel, using a mild detergent. Joystick - Ensure that the power ...
...45 Brush-off loose material with a dry bristle brush and wipe with liquid. Top Cover - Never spray the chair with a damp cloth or towel. Cleaning your Teknique The Teknique is off dirt, then wipe with a cotton swab, using a mild detergent. Tires - Food-type contaminants can ...be removed from around the joystick boot by carefully cleaning with a damp cloth or towel, using a mild detergent. Joystick - Ensure that the power ...
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Check that vehicle power is OFF. 2. Use the 1/4 inch hex wrench supplied with your chair (See Figure 9A below ). Position controller in a comfortable position and secure screw. 4. Lift the arm and loosen the sockethead cap screw closest to the controller. Chapter 9 Disassembling and Reassembling Your Teknique Controller Removal/Replacement Removal 1. Refasten controller cable (if...
Check that vehicle power is OFF. 2. Use the 1/4 inch hex wrench supplied with your chair (See Figure 9A below ). Position controller in a comfortable position and secure screw. 4. Lift the arm and loosen the sockethead cap screw closest to the controller. Chapter 9 Disassembling and Reassembling Your Teknique Controller Removal/Replacement Removal 1. Refasten controller cable (if...
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...It requires a programmer to the appropriate section depending on the style of control system on your chair. Refer to make changes. Any changes must be recorded and saved for basic functions. Chapter ...11 Appendixes Appendix A: Programmable Parameters The controller used on your power wheelchair is programmable for future reference. Program Settings Program Settings Forward Speed Max Forward Speed... Reverse Speed Min Turning Speed Max Turning Speed Min Turning Acceleration Turning Deceleration TEK FWD VSI VR2 85 75 10 20 30 20 50 65 55 50 10 20 ...
...It requires a programmer to the appropriate section depending on the style of control system on your chair. Refer to make changes. Any changes must be recorded and saved for basic functions. Chapter ...11 Appendixes Appendix A: Programmable Parameters The controller used on your power wheelchair is programmable for future reference. Program Settings Program Settings Forward Speed Max Forward Speed... Reverse Speed Min Turning Speed Max Turning Speed Min Turning Acceleration Turning Deceleration TEK FWD VSI VR2 85 75 10 20 30 20 50 65 55 50 10 20 ...