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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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... MPV5 uses two sealed 12-volt batteries of the UI size, with capacity of the sealed-type that has been frozen or might have been frozen. non - spill" and may fail and cause severe injury and/or death. • Do not leave the battery charger connected to your batteries run down. 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, jewelry, trunk lids, and toolboxes...
... MPV5 uses two sealed 12-volt batteries of the UI size, with capacity of the sealed-type that has been frozen or might have been frozen. non - spill" and may fail and cause severe injury and/or death. • Do not leave the battery charger connected to your batteries run down. 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, jewelry, trunk lids, and toolboxes...
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...follow the operating instructions for the batteries will prevent battery and wire overload. • ALWAYS dispose of your power wheelchair. • ALWAYS use the charger and connectors supplied with your Hoveround® power wheelchair. • DO NOT use of batteries in areas unsheltered from the ...We recommend an overnight charge after the day's use the charger outdoors or in accordance 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 ...
...follow the operating instructions for the batteries will prevent battery and wire overload. • ALWAYS dispose of your power wheelchair. • ALWAYS use the charger and connectors supplied with your Hoveround® power wheelchair. • DO NOT use of batteries in areas unsheltered from the ...We recommend an overnight charge after the day's use the charger outdoors or in accordance 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 ...
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Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 25 • DO NOT expose the charger to moisture such as rain, sleet or snow. • ALWAYS charge your power wheelchair or charger when charging. • DO NOT attempt to repair or open flame. Cables and connectors can be damaged by: • Traveling over... wall outlet or chair. • Pinching the cable. • Handling sharp objects such as a DC power source for any non-rechargeable type of battery. • DO NOT attempt to use the charger as knives and/or scissors in close proximity to the cable or connectors. • DO NOT use the...
Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 25 • DO NOT expose the charger to moisture such as rain, sleet or snow. • ALWAYS charge your power wheelchair or charger when charging. • DO NOT attempt to repair or open flame. Cables and connectors can be damaged by: • Traveling over... wall outlet or chair. • Pinching the cable. • Handling sharp objects such as a DC power source for any non-rechargeable type of battery. • DO NOT attempt to use the charger as knives and/or scissors in close proximity to the cable or connectors. • DO NOT use the...
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Refer to use the chair: A. If your charger is not pushed all the way, the batteries will not charge or the plug may become hot. Plug the AC power cord into a 120-volt grounded household power outlet. 6. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 26 1. Make sure the... plug is in the OFF position, along with the joystick controller in the OFF position. 3. When the batteries are charged, and/or you are ready to use the charger. 2. Unplug the charger from the joystick controller...
Refer to use the chair: A. If your charger is not pushed all the way, the batteries will not charge or the plug may become hot. Plug the AC power cord into a 120-volt grounded household power outlet. 6. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 26 1. Make sure the... plug is in the OFF position, along with the joystick controller in the OFF position. 3. When the batteries are charged, and/or you are ready to use the charger. 2. Unplug the charger from the joystick controller...
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... red lights will illuminate on . If the light is fully plugged into the controller charging port and the batteries are being charged. 3. D82008753M 10/13 Chapter 2 27 Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 27 If you have a: Flying Power FY-4101 Charger 1. If the batteries do not appear to make sure the...
... red lights will illuminate on . If the light is fully plugged into the controller charging port and the batteries are being charged. 3. D82008753M 10/13 Chapter 2 27 Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 27 If you have a: Flying Power FY-4101 Charger 1. If the batteries do not appear to make sure the...
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Weekly • Check tire treads and pressure. (Should be 45-50 psi.). • Check that casters are tight. • Check charger cords and connectors for loose connections, damaged cables or signs of electrical damage. • Check that the seat swivel lock engages and holds (if ...free to pivot. • Check that caster wheels rotate freely. • Check manual brake releases. 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 belt latches and does not show signs of ...
Weekly • Check tire treads and pressure. (Should be 45-50 psi.). • Check that casters are tight. • Check charger cords and connectors for loose connections, damaged cables or signs of electrical damage. • Check that the seat swivel lock engages and holds (if ...free to pivot. • Check that caster wheels rotate freely. • Check manual brake releases. 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 belt latches and does not show signs of ...
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...seat. This is in sleep mode. Try recharging the battery. 2 bars: Bad connection to left motor. 3 bars: Short circuit, left motor to battery. 4 bars: Bad connection to right motor. 5 bars: Short circuit, right motor to battery. 6 bars: Check if battery charger is still connected to controller or controller fault. 7 ...Three Second Blink: Control is usually caused by counting the number of bars on the battery gauge that manual brake release levers are flashing. D82008753M 10/13 Chapter 9 57 Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:37 AM Page 57 If a fault occurs, you can find...
...seat. This is in sleep mode. Try recharging the battery. 2 bars: Bad connection to left motor. 3 bars: Short circuit, left motor to battery. 4 bars: Bad connection to right motor. 5 bars: Short circuit, right motor to battery. 6 bars: Check if battery charger is still connected to controller or controller fault. 7 ...Three Second Blink: Control is usually caused by counting the number of bars on the battery gauge that manual brake release levers are flashing. D82008753M 10/13 Chapter 9 57 Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:37 AM Page 57 If a fault occurs, you can find...
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Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:37 AM Page 58 New VSI Controller 1 flash: The battery needs charging or there is usually caused by a poor battery connection. Check that the joystick is in the drive position. 10 flashes: An excessive voltage has been applied to a battery connection. 7 flashes:... to controller or controller fault. 58 Chapter 1 D82008753M 10/13 Speed Bar Cycling: Controller locked. Speed Gauge Cycling: Check if battery charger is indicated. 9 flashes: Problem with the brake circuit. Make sure that the manual release levers are in the center position before...
Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:37 AM Page 58 New VSI Controller 1 flash: The battery needs charging or there is usually caused by a poor battery connection. Check that the joystick is in the drive position. 10 flashes: An excessive voltage has been applied to a battery connection. 7 flashes:... to controller or controller fault. 58 Chapter 1 D82008753M 10/13 Speed Bar Cycling: Controller locked. Speed Gauge Cycling: Check if battery charger is indicated. 9 flashes: Problem with the brake circuit. Make sure that the manual release levers are in the center position before...