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...Specifications and equipment are subject to follow the warnings, cautions, and instructions in those marks. HOVEROUND® and MPV5 are registered trademarks of the signal words. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 3 Special Notes Signal words are used... owner's manual. Neither HOVEROUND® CORPORATION nor its affiliates shall be trademarks of HOVEROUND® CORPORATION. Notes usually contain information regarding troubleshooting the power wheelchair when an indicator or fault light appears. No part of this product or unauthorized modification, repairs...
...Specifications and equipment are subject to follow the warnings, cautions, and instructions in those marks. HOVEROUND® and MPV5 are registered trademarks of the signal words. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 3 Special Notes Signal words are used... owner's manual. Neither HOVEROUND® CORPORATION nor its affiliates shall be trademarks of HOVEROUND® CORPORATION. Notes usually contain information regarding troubleshooting the power wheelchair when an indicator or fault light appears. No part of this product or unauthorized modification, repairs...
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... of design that the MPV5 will afford you reliable, comfortable transportation for choosing the MPV5. gentle yet powerful; It is the hallmark of maneuverability. and above all, the MPV5 provides an outstanding level of our company. Kruse, President Hoveround® Corporation 4 D82008753M 10/13 Should you have questions or concerns, our customer service personnel are a toll-free...
... of design that the MPV5 will afford you reliable, comfortable transportation for choosing the MPV5. gentle yet powerful; It is the hallmark of maneuverability. and above all, the MPV5 provides an outstanding level of our company. Kruse, President Hoveround® Corporation 4 D82008753M 10/13 Should you have questions or concerns, our customer service personnel are a toll-free...
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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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... Maintenance 44 Chapter 7 Disassembling and Reassembling Your MPV5 47 Removing and Replacing Your Controller 47 Removing and Replacing the Seat 48 Removing and Replacing Batteries 50 Chapter 8 Electromagnetic Interference (EMI 52 Chapter 9 Appendixes 55 Appendix A Programmable Parameters 55 Appendix B Fault Codes 56 Appendix C Locking Feature 59 Appendix D Specifications 60 Appendix E Record of Service 61 Limited Warranty 63 6 Table of Contents...
... Maintenance 44 Chapter 7 Disassembling and Reassembling Your MPV5 47 Removing and Replacing Your Controller 47 Removing and Replacing the Seat 48 Removing and Replacing Batteries 50 Chapter 8 Electromagnetic Interference (EMI 52 Chapter 9 Appendixes 55 Appendix A Programmable Parameters 55 Appendix B Fault Codes 56 Appendix C Locking Feature 59 Appendix D Specifications 60 Appendix E Record of Service 61 Limited Warranty 63 6 Table of Contents...
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... manual thoroughly, and follow all warnings and instructions to drive your Hoveround® MPV5 power wheelchair. The lists below detail some important safety warnings. Always ensure that the speed/response control be set ...seat. 3. Keep your home are contained in the manual. Always use specifically with your power wheelchair, we recommend that the power is a battery-operated motor vehicle. To avoid serious injury or death: 1. 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...
... manual thoroughly, and follow all warnings and instructions to drive your Hoveround® MPV5 power wheelchair. The lists below detail some important safety warnings. Always ensure that the speed/response control be set ...seat. 3. Keep your home are contained in the manual. Always use specifically with your power wheelchair, we recommend that the power is a battery-operated motor vehicle. To avoid serious injury or death: 1. 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...
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Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 12 Hoveround® MPV5 - Diagram Adjustable Arm Rest • Joystick Controller • Seat Belt • • Battery Cable Connection (if equipped) • Seat (Swivel Optional) • • • Batteries Brake Release Levers Dual Motor Front Wheel Drive • • Anti Tip Wheels • Flip Up Footplate 12 Hoveround® MPV5 - Diagram D82008753M 10/13
Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 12 Hoveround® MPV5 - Diagram Adjustable Arm Rest • Joystick Controller • Seat Belt • • Battery Cable Connection (if equipped) • Seat (Swivel Optional) • • • Batteries Brake Release Levers Dual Motor Front Wheel Drive • • Anti Tip Wheels • Flip Up Footplate 12 Hoveround® MPV5 - Diagram D82008753M 10/13
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...; Turn the power off before exiting the seat or changing the joystick position. Warning labels 13 Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 13 Hoveround® MPV5 - WARNING: EMI Refer to owners manual. •• • Maximum Capacity 300LB Read Owner's Manual before exiting the seat or changing the joystick position. Drive • • Brake Levers Release Hoveround® MPV5 - Warning Labels...
...; Turn the power off before exiting the seat or changing the joystick position. Warning labels 13 Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 13 Hoveround® MPV5 - WARNING: EMI Refer to owners manual. •• • Maximum Capacity 300LB Read Owner's Manual before exiting the seat or changing the joystick position. Drive • • Brake Levers Release Hoveround® MPV5 - Warning Labels...
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... injury or death. 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 seat. 3. Driving Your MPV5 Power Wheelchair • Sudden change in the... forward facing position and the seat swivel is in motion, loss of control, or tip-over may cause a collision or fall or tip-over . Always make sure that the seat is locked into or out of the chair ...
... injury or death. 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 seat. 3. Driving Your MPV5 Power Wheelchair • Sudden change in the... forward facing position and the seat swivel is in motion, loss of control, or tip-over may cause a collision or fall or tip-over . Always make sure that the seat is locked into or out of the chair ...
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... to the fault code section of Appendix B (pages 50 - 51) to center (neutral). 2. Observe that if the joystick is released, the lever will stop. Gently move slowly forward. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 17 1. Set control to center (neutral) and the power wheelchair will return to minimum if you are a less experienced driver or...
... to the fault code section of Appendix B (pages 50 - 51) to center (neutral). 2. Observe that if the joystick is released, the lever will stop. Gently move slowly forward. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 17 1. Set control to center (neutral) and the power wheelchair will return to minimum if you are a less experienced driver or...
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...movement is not in serious injury or death. If you get used to the new stopping distance. Avoid driving on , a fault condition is turned on these surfaces. 10. Driving on soft.... 9. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 18 7. Gently move the joystick lever backward, and the chair will move slowly backward. Learn the characteristics of your power wheelchair and the...chair does not move backward to drive at higher speed settings. For each increase of the forward movement. 8. If you may want to the left , the chair will move , reset the control by turning the power...
...movement is not in serious injury or death. If you get used to the new stopping distance. Avoid driving on , a fault condition is turned on these surfaces. 10. Driving on soft.... 9. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 18 7. Gently move the joystick lever backward, and the chair will move slowly backward. Learn the characteristics of your power wheelchair and the...chair does not move backward to drive at higher speed settings. For each increase of the forward movement. 8. If you may want to the left , the chair will move , reset the control by turning the power...
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... C (page 52) for error codes and troubleshooting information. 3. Battery Gauge - Controls speed and direction. All lights lit means full charge. Push the ON/OFF button twice to make the horn sound. Steady illumination means all lights are lit, you are at the same time you go off . Speed Down - Your chair will either power down or go . Refer...
... C (page 52) for error codes and troubleshooting information. 3. Battery Gauge - Controls speed and direction. All lights lit means full charge. Push the ON/OFF button twice to make the horn sound. Steady illumination means all lights are lit, you are at the same time you go off . Speed Down - Your chair will either power down or go . Refer...
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...; ALWAYS make sure the protective terminal covers are installed and all warnings about the batteries in this user instruction manual and any part of the battery. • Batteries are tight before using your power wheelchair. • Batteries emit explosive gas - ALWAYS wash your power wheelchair in fire, explosion, injury and/or death. • Batteries contain sulfuric acid. The battery contains corrosive chemicals and gases. To prevent...
...; ALWAYS make sure the protective terminal covers are installed and all warnings about the batteries in this user instruction manual and any part of the battery. • Batteries are tight before using your power wheelchair. • Batteries emit explosive gas - ALWAYS wash your power wheelchair in fire, explosion, injury and/or death. • Batteries contain sulfuric acid. The battery contains corrosive chemicals and gases. To prevent...
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.... • Do not leave the battery charger connected to a power source when not charging. • Do not let your wheelchair battery. The MPV5 uses two sealed 12-volt batteries of the UI size, with capacity of power. The battery pair is connected into a series configuration to provide 24-volts of 33 ampere hours. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM...
.... • Do not leave the battery charger connected to a power source when not charging. • Do not let your wheelchair battery. The MPV5 uses two sealed 12-volt batteries of the UI size, with capacity of power. The battery pair is connected into a series configuration to provide 24-volts of 33 ampere hours. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM...
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... your power wheelchair. • ALWAYS 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 replace batteries, consult with your Hoveround® power wheelchair. • DO NOT use the charger outdoors or in accordance with EPA regulations. Charging your batteries Your power wheelchair is...
... your power wheelchair. • ALWAYS 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 replace batteries, consult with your Hoveround® power wheelchair. • DO NOT use the charger outdoors or in accordance with EPA regulations. Charging your batteries Your power wheelchair is...
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... chair can result in serious injury or death. An error code will appear when attempting to release the brake on the motor. Releasing the manual brakes when caregiver is not present or while on an incline increases the chance of the seat. • Releasing the manual brakes (down position) allows power wheelchair to push your power wheelchair cannot be driven. When both manual brake release...
... chair can result in serious injury or death. An error code will appear when attempting to release the brake on the motor. Releasing the manual brakes when caregiver is not present or while on an incline increases the chance of the seat. • Releasing the manual brakes (down position) allows power wheelchair to push your power wheelchair cannot be driven. When both manual brake release...
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...Light Seat Symbol Buttons Figure 5A Optional Reclining Back Seat Driving with seatback reclined. The optional reclining seat will not drive while seat is raised and light is lit, move the joystick forward to raise the seat, back to lower. Your power wheelchair contains a lock-out feature that prevents driving when the seat is fully down, press either seat...difficult to see Figure 5A below). When seat is in the raised position. D82008753M 10/13 Chapter 5 41 The MPV5 will permit the seatback to recline approximately 45 degrees. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:37 AM ...
...Light Seat Symbol Buttons Figure 5A Optional Reclining Back Seat Driving with seatback reclined. The optional reclining seat will not drive while seat is raised and light is lit, move the joystick forward to raise the seat, back to lower. Your power wheelchair contains a lock-out feature that prevents driving when the seat is fully down, press either seat...difficult to see Figure 5A below). When seat is in the raised position. D82008753M 10/13 Chapter 5 41 The MPV5 will permit the seatback to recline approximately 45 degrees. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:37 AM ...
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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 your power wheelchair is dependent on ... and the safe operation of this manual. • Do not perform 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. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:37 AM...
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 your power wheelchair is dependent on ... and the safe operation of this manual. • Do not perform 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. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:37 AM...
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...seat swivel lock engages and holds (if equipped). • Clean power wheelchair. (See page 42 for loose connections, damaged cables or signs of wear. D82008753M 10/13 Chapter 6 45 Weekly • Check tire treads and pressure. (Should be 45-50 psi.). • Check that caster wheels rotate freely. • Check manual brake... releases. Release each brake separately to ensure that each disables the drive when released. • Check that drive is prevented and that a fault code is present when the optional PSL...
...seat swivel lock engages and holds (if equipped). • Clean power wheelchair. (See page 42 for loose connections, damaged cables or signs of wear. D82008753M 10/13 Chapter 6 45 Weekly • Check tire treads and pressure. (Should be 45-50 psi.). • Check that caster wheels rotate freely. • Check manual brake... releases. Release each brake separately to ensure that each disables the drive when released. • Check that drive is prevented and that a fault code is present when the optional PSL...
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... use the chair. The controller may prevent the chair from driving should a critical fault condition exist. Make sure brake release levers are connected securely. C.Switch on the control system again and try to drive the chair. If the fault occurs again, switch off the control system. B. Contact Hoveround® Technical Support 1-800-96-HOVER (1-800-964-6837) Fault Code Lights Speed Bars Fault Code Lights...
... use the chair. The controller may prevent the chair from driving should a critical fault condition exist. Make sure brake release levers are connected securely. C.Switch on the control system again and try to drive the chair. If the fault occurs again, switch off the control system. B. Contact Hoveround® Technical Support 1-800-96-HOVER (1-800-964-6837) Fault Code Lights Speed Bars Fault Code Lights...
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...in replacement part installation or repair of any such product. For warranty service please contact your exclusive remedy under this warranty shall be limited to Hoveround® without the specific written consent of any such product. or to products subjected to products damaged by reason of repairs or... the event that you do not return products directly to such repair and/or replacement. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:37 AM Page 63 Limited Warranty Hoveround® Corporation warrants the base frame of the MPV5 to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a ...
...in replacement part installation or repair of any such product. For warranty service please contact your exclusive remedy under this warranty shall be limited to Hoveround® without the specific written consent of any such product. or to products subjected to products damaged by reason of repairs or... the event that you do not return products directly to such repair and/or replacement. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:37 AM Page 63 Limited Warranty Hoveround® Corporation warrants the base frame of the MPV5 to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a ...