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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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Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 6 Chapter 4 Seating and Pressure Relief 29 Seat Belt Adjustment 30 Arm Angle Adjustment 31 Controller Position Adjustment 31 ... and Adjustments 36 Chapter 5 Options and Accessories 40 Chapter 6 Routine 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...
Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 6 Chapter 4 Seating and Pressure Relief 29 Seat Belt Adjustment 30 Arm Angle Adjustment 31 Controller Position Adjustment 31 ... and Adjustments 36 Chapter 5 Options and Accessories 40 Chapter 6 Routine 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...
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...8 General Warnings D82008753M 10/13 To avoid serious injury or death: 1. Keep your power wheelchair, we recommend that the power is a battery-operated motor vehicle. Never modify your wheelchair, and do not use the seat belt. 2. Your "Safety and Training video" illustrates many ... Americans with Disabilities Act, which can be consistent with your Hoveround® MPV5 power wheelchair. 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. ...
...8 General Warnings D82008753M 10/13 To avoid serious injury or death: 1. Keep your power wheelchair, we recommend that the power is a battery-operated motor vehicle. Never modify your wheelchair, and do not use the seat belt. 2. Your "Safety and Training video" illustrates many ... Americans with Disabilities Act, which can be consistent with your Hoveround® MPV5 power wheelchair. 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. ...
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Diagram D82008753M 10/13 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 - Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 12 Hoveround® MPV5 -
Diagram D82008753M 10/13 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 - Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 12 Hoveround® MPV5 -
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... for the environment and your skill level. To avoid serious injury or death from a fall or collision, set speed/ response control for adequate battery capacity. 4. Gently move in a circle to the right. Move the joystick lever fully right. With the joystick in a confined space. 5. Set the Speed/Response ... Chapter 1 17 With the power turned OFF, hold the joystick and 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. A "click" will cause the chair to circle to the lowest level.
... for the environment and your skill level. To avoid serious injury or death from a fall or collision, set speed/ response control for adequate battery capacity. 4. Gently move in a circle to the right. Move the joystick lever fully right. With the joystick in a confined space. 5. Set the Speed/Response ... Chapter 1 17 With the power turned OFF, hold the joystick and 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. A "click" will cause the chair to circle to the lowest level.
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Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 19 Joystick Controller All the controls and ... lights lit means full charge. Press to stop quickly move the joystick from the forward position to restart. Refer to identify your MPV5 are located on and off. 2. Sleep mode - The controller has a fast-brake system. See Figures 1A - 1B to...the power on. 5. When all systems are at the same time you go off . Fast braking - Battery Gauge - Shows how much battery charge is locked. A flashing display indicates an error is present or the controller is remaining. Indicates the ...
Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 19 Joystick Controller All the controls and ... lights lit means full charge. Press to stop quickly move the joystick from the forward position to restart. Refer to identify your MPV5 are located on and off. 2. Sleep mode - The controller has a fast-brake system. See Figures 1A - 1B to...the power on. 5. When all systems are at the same time you go off . Fast braking - Battery Gauge - Shows how much battery charge is locked. A flashing display indicates an error is present or the controller is remaining. Indicates the ...
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... chemicals and gases. Operate your hands after handling any labels applied to open flame around batteries. 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. Failure to prevent dropping, pinching or lifting-related injuries. •...
... chemicals and gases. Operate your hands after handling any labels applied to open flame around batteries. 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. Failure to prevent dropping, pinching or lifting-related injuries. •...
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... cause severe injury and/or death. • 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 the same type and capacity ... it can cause explosive sparks or fire. • ALWAYS store batteries in an upright position. • NEVER use batteries of 33 ampere hours. The batteries supplied by Hoveround®. • ALWAYS use a battery that require no maintenance. non - Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 23 • When ...
... cause severe injury and/or death. • 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 the same type and capacity ... it can cause explosive sparks or fire. • ALWAYS store batteries in an upright position. • NEVER use batteries of 33 ampere hours. The batteries supplied by Hoveround®. • ALWAYS use a battery that require no maintenance. non - Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 23 • When ...
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... weather. 24 Chapter 2 D82008753M 10/13 Please follow the operating instructions for a full recharge. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 24 Battery Replacement When it becomes necessary to replace batteries, consult with EPA regulations. This will prevent battery and wire overload. • ALWAYS dispose of several different chargers. The recharging time for...
... weather. 24 Chapter 2 D82008753M 10/13 Please follow the operating instructions for a full recharge. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 24 Battery Replacement When it becomes necessary to replace batteries, consult with EPA regulations. This will prevent battery and wire overload. • ALWAYS dispose of several different chargers. The recharging time for...
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...• DO NOT attempt to charge a frozen battery. 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 or other type of battery or any non-rechargeable type of battery. • DO NOT attempt to use the...chair. • Pinching the cable. • Handling sharp objects such as knives and/or scissors in close proximity to charge AGM sealed lead acid batteries. D82008753M 10/13 Chapter 2 25 Cables and connectors can be damaged by: • Traveling over the cable or connectors. • Yanking the cable...
...• DO NOT attempt to charge a frozen battery. 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 or other type of battery or any non-rechargeable type of battery. • DO NOT attempt to use the...chair. • Pinching the cable. • Handling sharp objects such as knives and/or scissors in close proximity to charge AGM sealed lead acid batteries. D82008753M 10/13 Chapter 2 25 Cables and connectors can be damaged by: • Traveling over the cable or connectors. • Yanking the cable...
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...the power switch on page 24. 7. Unplug the charger from the joystick controller. 26 Chapter 2 D82008753M 10/13 When the batteries are charged, and/or you are ready to use the charger. 2. B. C. Select a clean, dry, cool, well .... If your charger. Follow the specific instructions for your charger is not pushed all the way, the batteries will not charge or the plug may become hot. If your charger. Unplug the charger from the household...outlet. 6. If it is equipped with the joystick controller in the OFF position. 3. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 26 1.
...the power switch on page 24. 7. Unplug the charger from the joystick controller. 26 Chapter 2 D82008753M 10/13 When the batteries are charged, and/or you are ready to use the charger. 2. B. C. Select a clean, dry, cool, well .... If your charger. Follow the specific instructions for your charger is not pushed all the way, the batteries will not charge or the plug may become hot. If your charger. Unplug the charger from the household...outlet. 6. If it is equipped with the joystick controller in the OFF position. 3. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 26 1.
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... make sure the household power is fully plugged into the controller. When one red and one red light is on AND the cord is working . 2. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 27 If you have a: Flying Power FY-4101 Charger 1. If the light does not go on , check to... on the output side of the charger indicating the power is on , please check to be fully charged and the green light is red, the batteries are on , the charger is in the charge mode and the cable is working . 2. If no lights are charging. 3. D82008753M 10/13 Chapter 2 27 Two...
... make sure the household power is fully plugged into the controller. When one red and one red light is on AND the cord is working . 2. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 27 If you have a: Flying Power FY-4101 Charger 1. If the light does not go on , check to... on the output side of the charger indicating the power is on , please check to be fully charged and the green light is red, the batteries are on , the charger is in the charge mode and the cable is working . 2. If no lights are charging. 3. D82008753M 10/13 Chapter 2 27 Two...
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... in the maintenance section of this manual. • Do not perform any maintenance without first disconnecting the batteries. • Do not modify your power wheelchair in 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...
... in the maintenance section of this manual. • Do not perform any maintenance without first disconnecting the batteries. • Do not modify your power wheelchair in 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...
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Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:37 AM Page 45 Owner Maintenance Daily • Check drive tires. • Charge batteries (or as required). • Check that the seat swivel lock engages and holds (if equipped). • Clean power wheelchair. (See page 42 for instructions.) A worn ...
Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:37 AM Page 45 Owner Maintenance Daily • Check drive tires. • Charge batteries (or as required). • Check that the seat swivel lock engages and holds (if equipped). • Clean power wheelchair. (See page 42 for instructions.) A worn ...
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... 7G, Page 49). 2. Either battery can fit onto either side of the base. The left battery connects to the receptacle on the left side, right battery connects to the receptacle on the ...connector to the receptacle by pinching the tab on the base under the seat with separate removable batteries... is heard. Gently pull on the right side. 4. Carefully lift the battery and case clear of the base. 2. Lock the battery connector plug to ensure it is fully locked in place. 50 Chapter 7...
... 7G, Page 49). 2. Either battery can fit onto either side of the base. The left battery connects to the receptacle on the left side, right battery connects to the receptacle on the ...connector to the receptacle by pinching the tab on the base under the seat with separate removable batteries... is heard. Gently pull on the right side. 4. Carefully lift the battery and case clear of the base. 2. Lock the battery connector plug to ensure it is fully locked in place. 50 Chapter 7...
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... short circuit, fire or other hazards, prevent contact between the battery terminals and any surface that may cause a short, spark or other hazard. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:37 AM Page 51 Battery Removal/Replacement MPV5 S/N 5800000+ Turn the joystick off before attempting to disconnect battery terminals. Removal 1.) Remove seat assembly from base. 2.) Remove strap...
... short circuit, fire or other hazards, prevent contact between the battery terminals and any surface that may cause a short, spark or other hazard. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:37 AM Page 51 Battery Removal/Replacement MPV5 S/N 5800000+ Turn the joystick off before attempting to disconnect battery terminals. Removal 1.) Remove seat assembly from base. 2.) Remove strap...
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... excessive voltage to restart. Speed Bars Cycling: Controller locked. Lower the seat. Restart with brake circuit. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:37 AM Page 57 If a fault occurs, you can find out what has happened by a poor battery connection. 10 bars Rapid Flash: Powered up when joystick deflected. This is inhibiting drive.
... excessive voltage to restart. Speed Bars Cycling: Controller locked. Lower the seat. Restart with brake circuit. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:37 AM Page 57 If a fault occurs, you can find out what has happened by a poor battery connection. 10 bars Rapid Flash: Powered up when joystick deflected. This is inhibiting drive.
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... connection. 3 flashes: The left hand motor has a short circuit to a battery connection. 4 flashes: The right hand motor has a bad connection. 5 flashes: The right hand motor has a short circuit to the battery. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:37 AM Page 58 New VSI Controller 1 flash: The battery needs charging or there is a bad connection to...
... connection. 3 flashes: The left hand motor has a short circuit to a battery connection. 4 flashes: The right hand motor has a bad connection. 5 flashes: The right hand motor has a short circuit to the battery. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:37 AM Page 58 New VSI Controller 1 flash: The battery needs charging or there is a bad connection to...
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Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:37 AM Page 60 Appendix D: MPV5 Specifications Performance Maximum Speed* Range (per battery charge)* Capacity Turning Radius Ground Clearance Maximum step climb Maximum grade climb 5 mph 15 miles 300 lbs 22.7" 2.5" 2" 6° (5° ADA...seat cushion to floor 19.8" Seat height adjustment 0", 1.5", or 2.5" from lowest position Total weight, with batteries 195 lbs Base only 91 lbs Base with batteries 143 lbs Batteries Two U-1 batteries, Sealed AGM Tires and casters Tire type and tread Tire diameter and width Caster type and tread Caster diameter...
Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:37 AM Page 60 Appendix D: MPV5 Specifications Performance Maximum Speed* Range (per battery charge)* Capacity Turning Radius Ground Clearance Maximum step climb Maximum grade climb 5 mph 15 miles 300 lbs 22.7" 2.5" 2" 6° (5° ADA...seat cushion to floor 19.8" Seat height adjustment 0", 1.5", or 2.5" from lowest position Total weight, with batteries 195 lbs Base only 91 lbs Base with batteries 143 lbs Batteries Two U-1 batteries, Sealed AGM Tires and casters Tire type and tread Tire diameter and width Caster type and tread Caster diameter...
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... labor or shipping charges incurred in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase. Hoveround® Corporation warrants batteries to be free from defects in the USA only and only within such warranty period, any such product shall be proven to... indicate the nature of the problem. accidents; improper operation, maintenance or storage; 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 replacement part installation or repair of any such ...
... labor or shipping charges incurred in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase. Hoveround® Corporation warrants batteries to be free from defects in the USA only and only within such warranty period, any such product shall be proven to... indicate the nature of the problem. accidents; improper operation, maintenance or storage; 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 replacement part installation or repair of any such ...