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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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...with Disabilities Act, which can be set the joystick/controller speed/response control to avoid serious injury or death. 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. 3. To avoid serious injury or death: 1. Always ensure that the speed/response control be located at http://www.accessboard.gov/adaag/...
...with Disabilities Act, which can be set the joystick/controller speed/response control to avoid serious injury or death. 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. 3. To avoid serious injury or death: 1. Always ensure that the speed/response control be located at http://www.accessboard.gov/adaag/...
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... vehicle, even if the chair is secured to drive on a slope in proper environments: • Do not drive across or sideways 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... one type of control, or falling from the power wheelchair, drive in reverse. • Avoid ramps and slopes that exceed 5 degrees. For example, a 12-inch ruler with obstacles and...
... vehicle, even if the chair is secured to drive on a slope in proper environments: • Do not drive across or sideways 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... one type of control, or falling from the power wheelchair, drive in reverse. • Avoid ramps and slopes that exceed 5 degrees. For example, a 12-inch ruler with obstacles and...
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... 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 control, or falling from being struck by a motor vehicle, when driving your feet on the footplate. • Do not reach over , ...collision with obstacles, loss of the power wheelchair. Do not put weight on footplate. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 11 ...
... 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 control, or falling from being struck by a motor vehicle, when driving your feet on the footplate. • Do not reach over , ...collision with obstacles, loss of the power wheelchair. Do not put weight on footplate. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 11 ...
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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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... power is OFF before entering or exiting your Hoveround®. Entering Your MPV5 1. Flip up the footplate. Footplate Down Footplate Up D82008753M 10/13 Chapter 1 15 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...
... power is OFF before entering or exiting your Hoveround®. Entering Your MPV5 1. Flip up the footplate. Footplate Down Footplate Up D82008753M 10/13 Chapter 1 15 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...
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Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 16 Standing on the footplate increases the chances of a fall or tip-over of control, or tip-over may cause a collision or fall from ...while learning to see where you are going and increases the chance of the seat. 3. Driving Your MPV5 Power Wheelchair • Sudden change in motion, loss of the chair and can result in upright ... in the seat. Be sure to maintain proper positioning in serious injury or death. Set speed/response control of the seat. • Always fasten seat belt to secure footplate in serious injury or death....
Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 16 Standing on the footplate increases the chances of a fall or tip-over of control, or tip-over may cause a collision or fall from ...while learning to see where you are going and increases the chance of the seat. 3. Driving Your MPV5 Power Wheelchair • Sudden change in motion, loss of the chair and can result in upright ... in the seat. Be sure to maintain proper positioning in serious injury or death. Set speed/response control of the seat. • Always fasten seat belt to secure footplate in serious injury or death....
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Move the joystick lever fully right. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 17 1. Allow plenty of movement...level. The chair will stop. If the status indicator is released, the lever will be heard as the controller releases the motor brakes and your power wheelchair. 3. With the power turned OFF, hold the joystick and move... (neutral), turn chair power on. To avoid serious injury or death from a fall or collision, set speed/ response control for adequate battery capacity. 4. Note that when the chair stops, another "click" will move commands if a fault condition...
Move the joystick lever fully right. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 17 1. Allow plenty of movement...level. The chair will stop. If the status indicator is released, the lever will be heard as the controller releases the motor brakes and your power wheelchair. 3. With the power turned OFF, hold the joystick and move... (neutral), turn chair power on. To avoid serious injury or death from a fall or collision, set speed/ response control for adequate battery capacity. 4. Note that when the chair stops, another "click" will move commands if a fault condition...
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...at higher speed settings. Note that the backward movement is indicated. Driving on , a fault condition is about half the speed of the Speed/Response Control, be sure you practice several stops until you may want to the new stopping distance. For each increase of the forward movement. 8. If the...seat due to loss of your skill increases, you get used to increase the Speed/ Response Control. Gently move the joystick lever backward, and the chair will move , reset the control by turning the power off and then on these surfaces. 10. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 18 7.
...at higher speed settings. Note that the backward movement is indicated. Driving on , a fault condition is about half the speed of the Speed/Response Control, be sure you practice several stops until you may want to the new stopping distance. For each increase of the forward movement. 8. If the...seat due to loss of your skill increases, you get used to increase the Speed/ Response Control. Gently move the joystick lever backward, and the chair will move , reset the control by turning the power off and then on these surfaces. 10. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 18 7.
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... indicates an error is present or the controller is remaining. When all systems are located on the joystick controller. Additional Features Locking feature - See Figures 1A - 1B to identify your MPV5 are functioning properly. ON/OFF - Controls speed and direction. To prevent an error...Your chair will either power down or go . Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 19 Joystick Controller All the controls and indicators necessary to drive your controller. 1. Refer to make the horn sound. Locks the controller. This will completely power off if left idle...
... indicates an error is present or the controller is remaining. When all systems are located on the joystick controller. Additional Features Locking feature - See Figures 1A - 1B to identify your MPV5 are functioning properly. ON/OFF - Controls speed and direction. To prevent an error...Your chair will either power down or go . Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 19 Joystick Controller All the controls and indicators necessary to drive your controller. 1. Refer to make the horn sound. Locks the controller. This will completely power off if left idle...
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.... Refer to use the charger. 2. If your charger is equipped with the three holes 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 Figure 2A below. C. Make sure the plug ...become hot. Connect the charger output cord into a 120-volt grounded household power outlet. 6. If it is in the charger port. Figure 2A - B. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 26 1. Unplug the charger from the household power outlet. Select a clean, dry, cool, well ventilated area ...
.... Refer to use the charger. 2. If your charger is equipped with the three holes 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 Figure 2A below. C. Make sure the plug ...become hot. Connect the charger output cord into a 120-volt grounded household power outlet. 6. If it is in the charger port. Figure 2A - B. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 26 1. Unplug the charger from the household power outlet. Select a clean, dry, cool, well ventilated area ...
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... charged and the green light is working . 2. A light will illuminate on the out put side of the charger, indicating power is fully plugged into the controller. If no lights are on the output side of the charger indicating the power is on, the charger is in the charge mode and the... red lights are connected. When one red and one red light is on , the batteries are charging. 3. If the light is fully plugged into the controller. 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...
... charged and the green light is working . 2. A light will illuminate on the out put side of the charger, indicating power is fully plugged into the controller. If no lights are on the output side of the charger indicating the power is on, the charger is in the charge mode and the... red lights are connected. When one red and one red light is on , the batteries are charging. 3. If the light is fully plugged into the controller. 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...
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Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 29 Chapter 4 Seating and Pressure Relief • ... 29 Press the power button to OFF before making any adjustments to your power wheelchair, a good view of the joystick/controller and comfortable hand access to see where you are at signs of skin irritation or discomfort. • Do not use and... can lead to drive this power wheelchair with the seat-back reclined makes it difficult to the joystick and speed/response controller. • Inspect all areas of serious injury or death from collision and tip-over. A good driving posture is ...
Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 29 Chapter 4 Seating and Pressure Relief • ... 29 Press the power button to OFF before making any adjustments to your power wheelchair, a good view of the joystick/controller and comfortable hand access to see where you are at signs of skin irritation or discomfort. • Do not use and... can lead to drive this power wheelchair with the seat-back reclined makes it difficult to the joystick and speed/response controller. • Inspect all areas of serious injury or death from collision and tip-over. A good driving posture is ...
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Make sure the screw is clear of the controller by lifting the arm and loosening the socket head cap screw closest to Figure 4D below. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 31 Arm Angle Adjustments The seat arms have angle adjustments to make the adjustment. Use the supplied 1/4 inch ... adjust the arm angle on the seat arms, lift the arm and locate the adjustment bolt near the pivot point. Slide the controller bracket to raise the arm. Figure 4D Controller Position Adjustment You can adjust the position of the removal key opening (see Figure 7B, page 43) in the bracket before...
Make sure the screw is clear of the controller by lifting the arm and loosening the socket head cap screw closest to Figure 4D below. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 31 Arm Angle Adjustments The seat arms have angle adjustments to make the adjustment. Use the supplied 1/4 inch ... adjust the arm angle on the seat arms, lift the arm and locate the adjustment bolt near the pivot point. Slide the controller bracket to raise the arm. Figure 4D Controller Position Adjustment You can adjust the position of the removal key opening (see Figure 7B, page 43) in the bracket before...
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... proper before using the chair, check to achieve the desired angle. Using a 1/4 inch hex wrench, turn the screws in the desired hole. Remove the controller from the arm and completely remove the seat from the post. When done, make sure operation is raised, you will keep the footplate even when...angle can raise or lower the seat by turning the adjustment bolts clockwise to increase the angle and counterclockwise to flatten or reduce the angle. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:37 AM Page 35 Seat Height Adjustment You can be adjusted by loosening the locking bolt on the arm. Before...
... proper before using the chair, check to achieve the desired angle. Using a 1/4 inch hex wrench, turn the screws in the desired hole. Remove the controller from the arm and completely remove the seat from the post. When done, make sure operation is raised, you will keep the footplate even when...angle can raise or lower the seat by turning the adjustment bolts clockwise to increase the angle and counterclockwise to flatten or reduce the angle. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:37 AM Page 35 Seat Height Adjustment You can be adjusted by loosening the locking bolt on the arm. Before...
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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). ... that caster wheels rotate freely. • Check manual brake releases. D82008753M 10/13 Chapter 6 45 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). ... that caster wheels rotate freely. • Check manual brake releases. D82008753M 10/13 Chapter 6 45 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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... and outside the home. Never spray the chair with a damp cloth or towel, using a mild detergent. Top Cover - Wipe with liquid. Controller - Food-type contaminants can be removed from around the joystick boot by carefully cleaning with a damp cloth or towel, using a mild detergent.... Ensure that the power switch is designed to clean. 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. The controller body can be wiped with a cotton swab, using a mild detergent. ...
... and outside the home. Never spray the chair with a damp cloth or towel, using a mild detergent. Top Cover - Wipe with liquid. Controller - Food-type contaminants can be removed from around the joystick boot by carefully cleaning with a damp cloth or towel, using a mild detergent.... Ensure that the power switch is designed to clean. 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. The controller body can be wiped with a cotton swab, using a mild detergent. ...
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Cap Screw Keyhole Figure 7A Figure 7B Replacement 1. 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 ). Slide the controller bracket forward until it hits the key slot. (See Figure 7B, below...
Cap Screw Keyhole Figure 7A Figure 7B Replacement 1. 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 ). Slide the controller bracket forward until it hits the key slot. (See Figure 7B, below...
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Clip Location Figure 7C Clip Tabs Figure 7D Pinch Clip Tabs In As Shown Figure 7E 48 Chapter 7 D82008753M 10/13 Remove the controller cable from the seat base by pinching the small tabs on the type of the seat post. Using the 1/4 inch hex wrench supplied with your ... injury, do not attempt to lift beyond your other hand. (See Figures 7C, 7D and 7E, below for recline seat). 3. Remove controller. 2. Grasp the seat at the top-front corner of the seat post. (See Figure 7F, page 44). 4. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:37 AM Page 48 Seat Removal/Replacement Removal 1.
Clip Location Figure 7C Clip Tabs Figure 7D Pinch Clip Tabs In As Shown Figure 7E 48 Chapter 7 D82008753M 10/13 Remove the controller cable from the seat base by pinching the small tabs on the type of the seat post. Using the 1/4 inch hex wrench supplied with your ... injury, do not attempt to lift beyond your other hand. (See Figures 7C, 7D and 7E, below for recline seat). 3. Remove controller. 2. Grasp the seat at the top-front corner of the seat post. (See Figure 7F, page 44). 4. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:37 AM Page 48 Seat Removal/Replacement Removal 1.