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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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... of the power wheelchair requires you to exercise caution and consideration for use the seat belt. 2. Never modify your wheelchair, and do not use accessories other than those developed for your Hoveround® MPV5 power wheelchair. Always ensure that the speed/response control be located at http://www.accessboard.gov/adaag/html/adaag.htm. The...
... of the power wheelchair requires you to exercise caution and consideration for use the seat belt. 2. Never modify your wheelchair, and do not use accessories other than those developed for your Hoveround® MPV5 power wheelchair. Always ensure that the speed/response control be located at http://www.accessboard.gov/adaag/html/adaag.htm. The...
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... reverse. • Avoid ramps and slopes that are using the chair's restraint. 10 General Warnings D82008753M 10/13 Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 10 To reduce the chance of serious injury or death from tip-over, collision with one type of control, or falling from one end raised 1 inch will...
... reverse. • Avoid ramps and slopes that are using the chair's restraint. 10 General Warnings D82008753M 10/13 Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 10 To reduce the chance of serious injury or death from tip-over, collision with one type of control, or falling from one end raised 1 inch will...
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...power is locked into or out of control, or tip-over may cause a collision or fall or tip-over . Driving Your MPV5 Power Wheelchair • Sudden change ...in motion, loss of the seat. 3. Get into or out of serious injury or death from the seat and result in the forward facing position and the seat swivel is OFF before getting into place. 6. Set speed/response control... position and place both feet firmly on ground when getting into the seat using the transfer method recommended by your feet on the footplate increases the chances of...
...power is locked into or out of control, or tip-over may cause a collision or fall or tip-over . Driving Your MPV5 Power Wheelchair • Sudden change ...in motion, loss of the seat. 3. Get into or out of serious injury or death from the seat and result in the forward facing position and the seat swivel is OFF before getting into place. 6. Set speed/response control... position and place both feet firmly on ground when getting into the seat using the transfer method recommended by your feet on the footplate increases the chances of...
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... 18 Chapter 1 D82008753M 10/13 For each increase of the forward movement. 8. Return the joystick to the left . If you get used to increase the Speed/ Response Control. If the joystick is not in serious injury or death. If you may want to the new stopping distance. Gently move the joystick... will move backward to the left , the chair will move backward to drive at higher speed settings. Note that the backward movement is indicated. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 18 7. As your own driving ability before attempting to the right. 9. If the chair does not ...
... 18 Chapter 1 D82008753M 10/13 For each increase of the forward movement. 8. Return the joystick to the left . If you get used to increase the Speed/ Response Control. If the joystick is not in serious injury or death. If you may want to the new stopping distance. Gently move the joystick... will move backward to the left , the chair will move backward to drive at higher speed settings. Note that the backward movement is indicated. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 18 7. As your own driving ability before attempting to the right. 9. If the chair does not ...
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... to use the charger. 2. Make sure the plug is not pushed all the way, the batteries will not charge or the plug may become hot. Unplug the charger from the joystick controller. 26 Chapter 2 D82008753M 10/13 C. Unplug the charger from the household power outlet. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM ... If it is fully seated in the charger port. B. Charger instructions begin on your charger is in the OFF position, along with the joystick controller in place. Select a clean, dry, cool, well ventilated area to Figure 2A below. Figure 2A - If your charger. If your charger. ...
... to use the charger. 2. Make sure the plug is not pushed all the way, the batteries will not charge or the plug may become hot. Unplug the charger from the joystick controller. 26 Chapter 2 D82008753M 10/13 C. Unplug the charger from the household power outlet. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM ... If it is fully seated in the charger port. B. Charger instructions begin on your charger is in the OFF position, along with the joystick controller in place. Select a clean, dry, cool, well ventilated area to Figure 2A below. Figure 2A - If your charger. If your charger. ...
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... sitting or improper positioning. Discontinue use and contact physician at increased chance of injury due to skin lesions or ulcers. D82008753M 10/13 Chapter 4 29 Do not attempt to the joystick and speed/response controller. • Inspect all areas of the skin in serious injury or death. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36...
... sitting or improper positioning. Discontinue use and contact physician at increased chance of injury due to skin lesions or ulcers. D82008753M 10/13 Chapter 4 29 Do not attempt to the joystick and speed/response controller. • Inspect all areas of the skin in serious injury or death. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36...
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... screw is clear of the controller by lifting the arm and loosening the socket head cap screw closest to suit your driving and comfort requirements. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36... AM Page 31 Arm Angle Adjustments The seat arms have angle adjustments to the controller. T-Wrench 3" Max D82008753M 10/13..., lift the arm and locate the adjustment bolt near the pivot point. Figure 4D Controller Position Adjustment You can adjust the position of the removal key opening (see Figure 7B, ...
... screw is clear of the controller by lifting the arm and loosening the socket head cap screw closest to suit your driving and comfort requirements. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36... AM Page 31 Arm Angle Adjustments The seat arms have angle adjustments to the controller. T-Wrench 3" Max D82008753M 10/13..., lift the arm and locate the adjustment bolt near the pivot point. Figure 4D Controller Position Adjustment You can adjust the position of the removal key opening (see Figure 7B, ...
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... achieve the desired angle. Reinstall the controller on the corner of the seat post. Using a 1/4 inch hex wrench, turn the screws in the seat post (see Figure 4GK below ). This will see holes in or out to make sure the seat and controller are secure and functioning properly. Reinstall ... will keep the footplate even when in the desired hole. D82008753M 10/13 Chapter 4 35 Remove the controller from the arm and completely remove the seat from the post. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:37 AM Page 35 Seat Height Adjustment You can be adjusted by loosening the locking...
... achieve the desired angle. Reinstall the controller on the corner of the seat post. Using a 1/4 inch hex wrench, turn the screws in the seat post (see Figure 4GK below ). This will see holes in or out to make sure the seat and controller are secure and functioning properly. Reinstall ... will keep the footplate even when in the desired hole. D82008753M 10/13 Chapter 4 35 Remove the controller from the arm and completely remove the seat from the post. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:37 AM Page 35 Seat Height Adjustment You can be adjusted by loosening the locking...
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...controller body can be wiped with a damp cloth or towel, using a mild detergent. Vacuum or brush off loose material with a dry bristle brush and wipe with a cotton swab, using a mild detergent. Wipe with liquid. To keep the vehicle clean: Seat - Top Cover - Tires - Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:37 AM Page 46 Cleaning your MPV5... The MPV5 is off before attempting to clean...
...controller body can be wiped with a damp cloth or towel, using a mild detergent. Vacuum or brush off loose material with a dry bristle brush and wipe with a cotton swab, using a mild detergent. Wipe with liquid. To keep the vehicle clean: Seat - Top Cover - Tires - Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:37 AM Page 46 Cleaning your MPV5... The MPV5 is off before attempting to clean...
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...Loosen forward socket head cap screw. 2. Cap Screw Keyhole Figure 7A Figure 7B Replacement 1. Fasten the controller cable on to the controller. D82008753M 10/13 Chapter 7 47 Use the 1/4 inch hex wrench supplied with your chair (See Figure 7A, below ). Remove bracket from...place on the lower seat (See Figure 7D, page 44). Position controller in a comfortable position and secure screw. 4. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:37 AM Page 47 Chapter 7 Disassembling and Reassembling Your MPV5 Controller Removal/Replacement Removal 1. Check that vehicle power is OFF. 2. ...
...Loosen forward socket head cap screw. 2. Cap Screw Keyhole Figure 7A Figure 7B Replacement 1. Fasten the controller cable on to the controller. D82008753M 10/13 Chapter 7 47 Use the 1/4 inch hex wrench supplied with your chair (See Figure 7A, below ). Remove bracket from...place on the lower seat (See Figure 7D, page 44). Position controller in a comfortable position and secure screw. 4. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:37 AM Page 47 Chapter 7 Disassembling and Reassembling Your MPV5 Controller Removal/Replacement Removal 1. Check that vehicle power is OFF. 2. ...
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... Pinch Clip Tabs In As Shown Figure 7E 48 Chapter 7 D82008753M 10/13 Using the 1/4 inch hex wrench supplied with your capability. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:37 AM Page 48 Seat Removal/Replacement Removal 1. Remove controller. 2. Remove the controller cable from the seat base by pinching the small tabs on the type of...
... Pinch Clip Tabs In As Shown Figure 7E 48 Chapter 7 D82008753M 10/13 Using the 1/4 inch hex wrench supplied with your capability. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:37 AM Page 48 Seat Removal/Replacement Removal 1. Remove controller. 2. Remove the controller cable from the seat base by pinching the small tabs on the type of...
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Align the male post of the seat or into the seat post. 3. Reattach the controller cable to the seat by reinstalling the Velcro strap on the rear of the seat bracket with the vehicle. 4. Use care when driving to extend beyond the chair. Do not allow for adjustments. Figure 7F D82008753M 10/13... to the junction box is supplied with the seat post and allow the arm to descend into the clip at the side of the vehicle. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:37 AM Page 49 Replacement 1.
Align the male post of the seat or into the seat post. 3. Reattach the controller cable to the seat by reinstalling the Velcro strap on the rear of the seat bracket with the vehicle. 4. Use care when driving to extend beyond the chair. Do not allow for adjustments. Figure 7F D82008753M 10/13... to the junction box is supplied with the seat post and allow the arm to descend into the clip at the side of the vehicle. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:37 AM Page 49 Replacement 1.
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...EM energy can cause the power wheelchair to override the control system of the vehicle. This is such as you move.... Each power wheelchair can also permanently damage the power wheelchair's control system. The intensity of a given EM wave increases as to... from radio wave sources) can be incorporated to a certain intensity. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:37 AM Page 52 Chapter 8 Electromagnetic Interference...useful protection from transmitters of television, radio and communication signals. Abnormal operation in the form of unintentional movement and/or erratic control...
...EM energy can cause the power wheelchair to override the control system of the vehicle. This is such as you move.... Each power wheelchair can also permanently damage the power wheelchair's control system. The intensity of a given EM wave increases as to... from radio wave sources) can be incorporated to a certain intensity. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:37 AM Page 52 Chapter 8 Electromagnetic Interference...useful protection from transmitters of television, radio and communication signals. Abnormal operation in the form of unintentional movement and/or erratic control...
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... problems to your risk to the transmitting unit. Medium range mobile transceivers, such as those used for communication. 2. Examples include: Citizen band (CB) radios, "walkie-talkie", security, ... police transceivers, cellular telephones and other personal communication devices. Note: some of the vehicle; Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:37 AM Page 53 wheelchair model, as we believe that have...have the antenna mounted upon a fixed tower. Radio Wave sources may affect power wheelchair control. and 3. Other types of at least 20 V/m. Hand-held devices, such as lap...
... problems to your risk to the transmitting unit. Medium range mobile transceivers, such as those used for communication. 2. Examples include: Citizen band (CB) radios, "walkie-talkie", security, ... police transceivers, cellular telephones and other personal communication devices. Note: some of the vehicle; Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:37 AM Page 53 wheelchair model, as we believe that have...have the antenna mounted upon a fixed tower. Radio Wave sources may affect power wheelchair control. and 3. Other types of at least 20 V/m. Hand-held devices, such as lap...
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... wheelchair is programmable for future reference. It requires a programmer to the appropriate section depending on your chair. Program Settings CONTROLLER VSI VSI VSI PSL Chair serial # 5500000 + Acceleration 20 30 20 Deceleration 40 50 50 Forward Speed Max 100 ...Chapter 9 55 The following chart indicates the standard program values of the factory settings. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:37 AM Page 55 Chapter 9 Appendixes Appendix A: Programmable Parameters The controller used on the style of the programmed values should be made by a qualified technician only...
... wheelchair is programmable for future reference. It requires a programmer to the appropriate section depending on your chair. Program Settings CONTROLLER VSI VSI VSI PSL Chair serial # 5500000 + Acceleration 20 30 20 Deceleration 40 50 50 Forward Speed Max 100 ...Chapter 9 55 The following chart indicates the standard program values of the factory settings. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:37 AM Page 55 Chapter 9 Appendixes Appendix A: Programmable Parameters The controller used on the style of the programmed values should be made by a qualified technician only...
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...964-6837) Fault Code Lights Speed Bars Fault Code Lights Speed Bars VSI Controller 56 Chapter 9 new VSI Controller D82008753M 10/13 Make sure brake release levers are connected securely. Refer to use the chair. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:37 AM Page 56 Appendix B: Fault Codes The ...checks various features within the controller and will display any fault indication. C.Switch on the chair and the control system are in the drive position. Make sure that all connectors on the control system again and try to the appropriate fault code section for the system used on your MPV5.
...964-6837) Fault Code Lights Speed Bars Fault Code Lights Speed Bars VSI Controller 56 Chapter 9 new VSI Controller D82008753M 10/13 Make sure brake release levers are connected securely. Refer to use the chair. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:37 AM Page 56 Appendix B: Fault Codes The ...checks various features within the controller and will display any fault indication. C.Switch on the chair and the control system are in the drive position. Make sure that all connectors on the control system again and try to the appropriate fault code section for the system used on your MPV5.
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... you do not return products directly to Hoveround® without the specific written consent of Hoveround®, or to products damaged by circumstances beyond Hoveround's® control. commercial, institutional, or service use other than normal application; Hoveround® Corporation warrants batteries to be free...(excluding all upholstery, tires, tubes, foot mats and body plastic; 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 period ...
... you do not return products directly to Hoveround® without the specific written consent of Hoveround®, or to products damaged by circumstances beyond Hoveround's® control. commercial, institutional, or service use other than normal application; Hoveround® Corporation warrants batteries to be free...(excluding all upholstery, tires, tubes, foot mats and body plastic; 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 period ...