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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 Swivel Seat 32 Arm Width 33 Arm Height 33 Seat Back Angle 34 Seat ...Back Seat 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...
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 Swivel Seat 32 Arm Width 33 Arm Height 33 Seat Back Angle 34 Seat ...Back Seat 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...
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...and instructions to when needed. Always use specifically with the surrounding environment. Always ensure that the speed/response control be set the joystick/controller speed/response control to be located at http://www.accessboard.gov/adaag/html/adaag.htm. Your "Safety and Training video" ... safety and the safety of the concepts in guidance from the Americans with Disabilities Act, which can be consistent with your Hoveround® MPV5 power wheelchair. Keep your power wheelchair, we recommend that the power is a battery-operated motor vehicle. In confined spaces...
...and instructions to when needed. Always use specifically with the surrounding environment. Always ensure that the speed/response control be set the joystick/controller speed/response control to be located at http://www.accessboard.gov/adaag/html/adaag.htm. Your "Safety and Training video" ... safety and the safety of the concepts in guidance from the Americans with Disabilities Act, which can be consistent with your Hoveround® MPV5 power wheelchair. Keep your power wheelchair, we recommend that the power is a battery-operated motor vehicle. In confined spaces...
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.... • Do not sit in your power wheelchair while riding in a motor vehicle, even if the chair is secured to drive on a ramp or slope; Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 10 To reduce the chance of serious injury or death from tip-over thresholds and when traveling from... the vehicle and you are too steep, such as those that exceed 5 degrees. For example, a 12-inch ruler with obstacles and other people, loss of control, or falling from the power wheelchair, drive in proper environments: • Do not drive across or sideways on a slope in reverse. • Avoid ramps and...
.... • Do not sit in your power wheelchair while riding in a motor vehicle, even if the chair is secured to drive on a ramp or slope; Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 10 To reduce the chance of serious injury or death from tip-over thresholds and when traveling from... the vehicle and you are too steep, such as those that exceed 5 degrees. For example, a 12-inch ruler with obstacles and other people, loss of control, or falling from the power wheelchair, drive in proper environments: • Do not drive across or sideways on a slope in reverse. • Avoid ramps and...
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... by the most direct route. D82008753M 10/13 General Warnings 11 Do not put weight on footplate, armrest or controller while getting into or out of the power wheelchair. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 11 To avoid serious injury or death from being struck by a motor...8226; Obey all local pedestrian traffic rules. • Cross roads at locations where you are most visible to motor traffic, if possible at a light-controlled pedestrian crossing with the seatback only in a fully upright, locked and forward facing position. • Keep your back against the seatback, arms on the...
... by the most direct route. D82008753M 10/13 General Warnings 11 Do not put weight on footplate, armrest or controller while getting into or out of the power wheelchair. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 11 To avoid serious injury or death from being struck by a motor...8226; Obey all local pedestrian traffic rules. • Cross roads at locations where you are most visible to motor traffic, if possible at a light-controlled pedestrian crossing with the seatback only in a fully upright, locked and forward facing position. • Keep your back against the seatback, arms on the...
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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 Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 12 Hoveround® MPV5 -
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Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 15 Chapter 1 Operating Instructions • Sudden change in motion, loss of control, or tip-over may cause a collision or fall from the seat and result in the seat. Flip up the footplate. Footplate Down Footplate Up D82008753M ..." before getting into or out of joystick to minimum while learning to drive the power wheelchair. To locate the "ON/OFF" button on your joystick controller, see the section on your Hoveround®. Entering Your MPV5 1.
Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 15 Chapter 1 Operating Instructions • Sudden change in motion, loss of control, or tip-over may cause a collision or fall from the seat and result in the seat. Flip up the footplate. Footplate Down Footplate Up D82008753M ..." before getting into or out of joystick to minimum while learning to drive the power wheelchair. To locate the "ON/OFF" button on your joystick controller, see the section on your Hoveround®. Entering Your MPV5 1.
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... into or out of joystick to minimum while learning to maintain proper positioning in serious injury or death. Fasten the seat belt. 5. Driving Your MPV5 Power Wheelchair • Sudden change in motion, loss of the seat. • Always fasten seat belt to drive the power wheelchair. Always make... sure that the seat is OFF before getting into or out of control, or tip-over may cause a collision or fall or tip-over . Set speed/response control of the seat. 3. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 16 Standing on the foot plate.
... into or out of joystick to minimum while learning to maintain proper positioning in serious injury or death. Fasten the seat belt. 5. Driving Your MPV5 Power Wheelchair • Sudden change in motion, loss of the seat. • Always fasten seat belt to drive the power wheelchair. Always make... sure that the seat is OFF before getting into or out of control, or tip-over may cause a collision or fall or tip-over . Set speed/response control of the seat. 3. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 16 Standing on the foot plate.
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Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 17 1. Observe that, when released, the ... is sensed. With the joystick in a confined space. 5. Move the joystick lever fully right. Set the Speed/Response Control to determine the limits of movement. Note that if the joystick is released, the lever will return to center (neutral)... 3. To avoid serious injury or death from a fall or collision, set speed/ response control for adequate battery capacity. 4. A "click" will be heard as the controller releases the motor brakes and your skill level. Allow plenty of the fault. With the power...
Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 17 1. Observe that, when released, the ... is sensed. With the joystick in a confined space. 5. Move the joystick lever fully right. Set the Speed/Response Control to determine the limits of movement. Note that if the joystick is released, the lever will return to center (neutral)... 3. To avoid serious injury or death from a fall or collision, set speed/ response control for adequate battery capacity. 4. A "click" will be heard as the controller releases the motor brakes and your skill level. Allow plenty of the fault. With the power...
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... increase of the forward movement. 8. Return the joystick to loss of your power wheelchair and the limits of control or tip-over and can result in the center position when the controller is turned on . 18 Chapter 1 D82008753M 10/13 Driving on these surfaces. 10. Avoid driving on soft... and/or uneven surfaces increases the chances of a collision or fall from the seat due to center. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM ...
... increase of the forward movement. 8. Return the joystick to loss of your power wheelchair and the limits of control or tip-over and can result in the center position when the controller is turned on . 18 Chapter 1 D82008753M 10/13 Driving on these surfaces. 10. Avoid driving on soft... and/or uneven surfaces increases the chances of a collision or fall from the seat due to center. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM ...
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... identify your MPV5 are located on the joystick controller. Speed Up - Refer to Appendix C (page 52) for error codes and troubleshooting information. 3. Your chair will either power down or go . A flashing display indicates an error is present or the controller is remaining....turn the system on . 5. Locks the controller. The controller has a fast-brake system. D82008753M 10/13 Chapter 1 19 Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 19 Joystick Controller All the controls and indicators necessary to drive your controller. 1. ON/OFF - Speed Down - ...
... identify your MPV5 are located on the joystick controller. Speed Up - Refer to Appendix C (page 52) for error codes and troubleshooting information. 3. Your chair will either power down or go . A flashing display indicates an error is present or the controller is remaining....turn the system on . 5. Locks the controller. The controller has a fast-brake system. D82008753M 10/13 Chapter 1 19 Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 19 Joystick Controller All the controls and indicators necessary to drive your controller. 1. ON/OFF - Speed Down - ...
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..., Typical Location 4. Plug the other end of the AC power cord into the back of the joystick controller. Follow the specific instructions for your charger 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... button, ensure that the charger is equipped with an off button, turn OFF the power switch on your charger. Unplug the charger from the joystick controller. 26 Chapter 2 D82008753M 10/13 Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 26 1. Refer to use the chair: A.
..., Typical Location 4. Plug the other end of the AC power cord into the back of the joystick controller. Follow the specific instructions for your charger 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... button, ensure that the charger is equipped with an off button, turn OFF the power switch on your charger. Unplug the charger from the joystick controller. 26 Chapter 2 D82008753M 10/13 Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 26 1. Refer to use the chair: A.
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Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 27 If you have a: Flying Power FY-4101 .../13 Chapter 2 27 A light will illuminate on , please check to make sure the charger has been properly plugged into the controller, the batteries are being charged. 3. If one red light and one green light are connected. If no lights are on the... out put side of the charger, indicating power is fully plugged into the controller. If the light is green, the batteries are charging. 3. UPG 24BC5000TF-1 AGM sealed lead acid Charger 1. When the light...
Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 27 If you have a: Flying Power FY-4101 .../13 Chapter 2 27 A light will illuminate on , please check to make sure the charger has been properly plugged into the controller, the batteries are being charged. 3. If one red light and one green light are connected. If no lights are on the... out put side of the charger, indicating power is fully plugged into the controller. If the light is green, the batteries are charging. 3. UPG 24BC5000TF-1 AGM sealed lead acid Charger 1. When the light...
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Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 29 Chapter 4 Seating and Pressure Relief • Unintentional or unexpected motion increases the chances of serious injury or death from the seat and can lead to your power wheelchair, a good view of the joystick/controller and comfortable hand access to ...the joystick and speed/response controller. • Inspect all areas of the skin in contact with the seat-back reclined makes it difficult ...
Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 29 Chapter 4 Seating and Pressure Relief • Unintentional or unexpected motion increases the chances of serious injury or death from the seat and can lead to your power wheelchair, a good view of the joystick/controller and comfortable hand access to ...the joystick and speed/response controller. • Inspect all areas of the skin in contact with the seat-back reclined makes it difficult ...
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...D82008753M 10/13 Figure 4E Chapter 4 31 Slide the controller bracket to make the adjustment. Figure 4D Controller Position Adjustment You can adjust the position of the removal key opening (see Figure 7B, page 43) in the bracket before tightening. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 31 Arm ...Angle Adjustments The seat arms have angle adjustments to the controller. Make sure the screw is clear of the controller by lifting the arm and loosening the socket head cap screw...
...D82008753M 10/13 Figure 4E Chapter 4 31 Slide the controller bracket to make the adjustment. Figure 4D Controller Position Adjustment You can adjust the position of the removal key opening (see Figure 7B, page 43) in the bracket before tightening. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 31 Arm ...Angle Adjustments The seat arms have angle adjustments to the controller. Make sure the screw is clear of the controller by lifting the arm and loosening the socket head cap screw...
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... wrench, turn the screws in the seat post (see holes in or out to make sure the seat and controller are secure and functioning properly. Before using the chair. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:37 AM Page 35 Seat Height Adjustment You can be adjusted by loosening the locking bolt... on the corner of the bolts contact the stop at the same time. Reinstall the controller on the arm. D82008753M 10/13 Chapter ...
... wrench, turn the screws in the seat post (see holes in or out to make sure the seat and controller are secure and functioning properly. Before using the chair. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:37 AM Page 35 Seat Height Adjustment You can be adjusted by loosening the locking bolt... on the corner of the bolts contact the stop at the same time. Reinstall the controller on the arm. D82008753M 10/13 Chapter ...
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... the drive when released. • Check that drive is prevented and that a fault code is present when the optional PSL is raised, and the controller is ON. • Check that the rubber boot around joystick is intact. • Check that all seat swivel screws are tight (if equipped). ...separately to pivot. • Check that caster wheels rotate freely. • Check manual brake releases. Replace the seat belt at first signs of wear. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:37 AM Page 45 Owner Maintenance Daily • Check drive tires. • Charge batteries (or as required). • Check...
... the drive when released. • Check that drive is prevented and that a fault code is present when the optional PSL is raised, and the controller is ON. • Check that the rubber boot around joystick is intact. • Check that all seat swivel screws are tight (if equipped). ...separately to pivot. • Check that caster wheels rotate freely. • Check manual brake releases. Replace the seat belt at first signs of wear. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:37 AM Page 45 Owner Maintenance Daily • Check drive tires. • Charge batteries (or as required). • Check...
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... spray the chair with a damp cloth or towel, using a mild detergent. Wipe with liquid. Use only a damp cloth to clean this area. Controller - Doing so may damage it. 46 Chapter 6 D82008753M 10/13 Food-type contaminants can be removed from around the joystick boot by carefully cleaning with... a damp cloth or towel, using a mild detergent or window cleaner. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:37 AM Page 46 Cleaning your MPV5 The MPV5 is off dirt, then wipe with a damp cloth or towel.
... spray the chair with a damp cloth or towel, using a mild detergent. Wipe with liquid. Use only a damp cloth to clean this area. Controller - Doing so may damage it. 46 Chapter 6 D82008753M 10/13 Food-type contaminants can be removed from around the joystick boot by carefully cleaning with... a damp cloth or towel, using a mild detergent or window cleaner. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:37 AM Page 46 Cleaning your MPV5 The MPV5 is off dirt, then wipe with a damp cloth or towel.
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... forward until it hits the key slot. (See Figure 7B, below ). 3. Fasten the controller cable on to the controller. D82008753M 10/13 Chapter 7 47 Check that vehicle power is OFF. 2. Lift the arm and loosen the socket head cap screw closest to ... and secure screw. 4. Unlock cable from arm and place on the lower seat (See Figure 7D, page 44). Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:37 AM Page 47 Chapter 7 Disassembling and Reassembling Your MPV5 Controller Removal/Replacement Removal 1. Use the 1/4 inch hex wrench supplied with your chair (See Figure 7A, below ). Loosen ...
... forward until it hits the key slot. (See Figure 7B, below ). 3. Fasten the controller cable on to the controller. D82008753M 10/13 Chapter 7 47 Check that vehicle power is OFF. 2. Lift the arm and loosen the socket head cap screw closest to ... and secure screw. 4. Unlock cable from arm and place on the lower seat (See Figure 7D, page 44). Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:37 AM Page 47 Chapter 7 Disassembling and Reassembling Your MPV5 Controller Removal/Replacement Removal 1. Use the 1/4 inch hex wrench supplied with your chair (See Figure 7A, below ). Loosen ...
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Remove the controller cable from the seat base by pinching the small tabs on the type of seat you have. To avoid injury, do not... In As Shown Figure 7E 48 Chapter 7 D82008753M 10/13 Grasp the seat at the top-front corner of the seat post. Remove controller. 2. Open the clip by releasing the Velcro strap at the rear of the seat or opening the seat clip at the side of ...upward until it is free of the seat post. (See Figure 7F, page 44). 4. The power wheelchair and its components are heavy. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:37 AM Page 48 Seat Removal/Replacement Removal 1.
Remove the controller cable from the seat base by pinching the small tabs on the type of seat you have. To avoid injury, do not... In As Shown Figure 7E 48 Chapter 7 D82008753M 10/13 Grasp the seat at the top-front corner of the seat post. Remove controller. 2. Open the clip by releasing the Velcro strap at the rear of the seat or opening the seat clip at the side of ...upward until it is free of the seat post. (See Figure 7F, page 44). 4. The power wheelchair and its components are heavy. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:37 AM Page 48 Seat Removal/Replacement Removal 1.