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Chapter 1 Operating Instructions Introduction 7 Service 7 General Warnings / Before You Use Your Teknique 8 Hoveround® Teknique / Diagram 12 Hoveround® Teknique / Warning Labels 13 Chapter 1 Operating Instructions 17 Entering Your Teknique 17 Driving Your Teknique 18 Joystick Controllers 20 Chapter 2 Batteries and Charging 22 Caring For Your Batteries and Charger 22 Battery Replacement 23 Charging Your Batteries 24 Chapter 3 Manual Brake Release Levers 27 D82007778 REV N 7/10/12 Table of Contents 5
Chapter 1 Operating Instructions Introduction 7 Service 7 General Warnings / Before You Use Your Teknique 8 Hoveround® Teknique / Diagram 12 Hoveround® Teknique / Warning Labels 13 Chapter 1 Operating Instructions 17 Entering Your Teknique 17 Driving Your Teknique 18 Joystick Controllers 20 Chapter 2 Batteries and Charging 22 Caring For Your Batteries and Charger 22 Battery Replacement 23 Charging Your Batteries 24 Chapter 3 Manual Brake Release Levers 27 D82007778 REV N 7/10/12 Table of Contents 5
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... those developed for your personal safety and the safety of others around you. General Warnings Before You Use Your Teknique Before You Use Your Teknique The Hoveround® Teknique is OFF before getting into and out of the concepts in guidance from the Americans with the surrounding environment. ...to exercise caution and consideration for use the seat belt. 2. Keep your power wheelchair, we recommend that the power is a battery-operated motorized vehicle. To avoid serious injury or death: 1. Always set to minimum. 8 General Warnings D82007778 REV N 7/10/12
... those developed for your personal safety and the safety of others around you. General Warnings Before You Use Your Teknique Before You Use Your Teknique The Hoveround® Teknique is OFF before getting into and out of the concepts in guidance from the Americans with the surrounding environment. ...to exercise caution and consideration for use the seat belt. 2. Keep your power wheelchair, we recommend that the power is a battery-operated motorized vehicle. To avoid serious injury or death: 1. Always set to minimum. 8 General Warnings D82007778 REV N 7/10/12
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Diagram D82007778 REV N 7/10/12 Diagram Adjustable Seatback Joystick Controller • Removable Seat • Flip-Up Foot Rest • Anti-Tip Wheels • • • Adjustable Armrests • Seat Belt • • • • Seat Height & Position Adjustment Batteries Dual Motor Drive Brake Release Levers 12 Hoveround® Teknique - Hoveround® Teknique -
Diagram D82007778 REV N 7/10/12 Diagram Adjustable Seatback Joystick Controller • Removable Seat • Flip-Up Foot Rest • Anti-Tip Wheels • • • Adjustable Armrests • Seat Belt • • • • Seat Height & Position Adjustment Batteries Dual Motor Drive Brake Release Levers 12 Hoveround® Teknique - Hoveround® Teknique -
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...getting into the seat using the transfer method recommended by your power wheelchair. 3. Move the footplate down and position your Teknique. 2. Get into or out of the seat. • Always fasten seat belt to secure footplate in upright position ...result in serious injury or death. Be sure to maintain proper positioning in motion, loss of movement. Driving Your Teknique Power Wheelchair • Sudden change in the seat. Do not attempt to drive this power wheelchair with the ...of control, or tip-over may cause a collision or fall or tip-over . Check battery gauge for adequate...
...getting into the seat using the transfer method recommended by your power wheelchair. 3. Move the footplate down and position your Teknique. 2. Get into or out of the seat. • Always fasten seat belt to secure footplate in upright position ...result in serious injury or death. Be sure to maintain proper positioning in motion, loss of movement. Driving Your Teknique Power Wheelchair • Sudden change in the seat. Do not attempt to drive this power wheelchair with the ...of control, or tip-over may cause a collision or fall or tip-over . Check battery gauge for adequate...
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...and indicators necessary to drive your controller. 1. System Status Indicator - A flashing display indicates an error is present or the controller is remaining. Battery Gauge - All lights lit means full charge. Locks the controller. Sleep mode - Steady illumination means all lights are lit, or knob is ...fully clockwise, you go off if left to identify your Teknique are located on and off . In speed mode, move the joystick from the forward position to turn the power on. 5. Press mode...
...and indicators necessary to drive your controller. 1. System Status Indicator - A flashing display indicates an error is present or the controller is remaining. Battery Gauge - All lights lit means full charge. Locks the controller. Sleep mode - Steady illumination means all lights are lit, or knob is ...fully clockwise, you go off if left to identify your Teknique are located on and off . In speed mode, move the joystick from the forward position to turn the power on. 5. Press mode...
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... make sure the protective terminal covers are installed and all warnings about the batteries in an upright position. • NEVER use a battery that has been frozen or might have open a sealed battery. • Battery posts contain lead. DO NOT smoke or have been frozen. 22 Chapter ...trunk lids, and toolboxes to touch the battery terminals as gloves and safety glasses when handling batteries. • NEVER attempt to the product. Chapter 2 Batteries And Charging Caring For Your Batteries • Completely read and follow all battery connections and screws are heavy. To prevent ...
... make sure the protective terminal covers are installed and all warnings about the batteries in an upright position. • NEVER use a battery that has been frozen or might have open a sealed battery. • Battery posts contain lead. DO NOT smoke or have been frozen. 22 Chapter ...trunk lids, and toolboxes to touch the battery terminals as gloves and safety glasses when handling batteries. • NEVER attempt to the product. Chapter 2 Batteries And Charging Caring For Your Batteries • Completely read and follow all battery connections and screws are heavy. To prevent ...
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... require no maintenance. D82007778 REV N 7/10/12 Chapter 2 23 The batteries supplied by air, land or sea. • ALWAYS refer to your wheel chair battery. These batteries are of batteries in accordance with Hoveround® Technical Support 1-800-96-HOVER (1-800-964-6837). The electrical ...system may be transported by Hoveround® are classified as specified on the base of your batteries run down. This will install the correct replacement battery to ensure the proper operation of the same type and capacity for this ...
... require no maintenance. D82007778 REV N 7/10/12 Chapter 2 23 The batteries supplied by air, land or sea. • ALWAYS refer to your wheel chair battery. These batteries are of batteries in accordance with Hoveround® Technical Support 1-800-96-HOVER (1-800-964-6837). The electrical ...system may be transported by Hoveround® are classified as specified on the base of your batteries run down. This will install the correct replacement battery to ensure the proper operation of the same type and capacity for this ...
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...around your power wheelchair or charger when charging. • DO NOT attempt to 8 hours for the appropriate charger. The recharging time for the batteries will vary based on the amount of several different chargers. We recommend an overnight charge after the day's use of any sparks, high heat or... use the charger and connectors supplied with one of use the charger if the cables or connectors are damaged. Explosive gas is equipped with your Hoveround® power wheelchair. • DO NOT use the charger outdoors or in areas unsheltered from the weather. • DO NOT expose the ...
...around your power wheelchair or charger when charging. • DO NOT attempt to 8 hours for the appropriate charger. The recharging time for the batteries will vary based on the amount of several different chargers. We recommend an overnight charge after the day's use of any sparks, high heat or... use the charger and connectors supplied with one of use the charger if the cables or connectors are damaged. Explosive gas is equipped with your Hoveround® power wheelchair. • DO NOT use the charger outdoors or in areas unsheltered from the weather. • DO NOT expose the ...
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..., Typical Location D82007778 REV N 7/10/12 Chapter 2 25 Select a clean, dry, cool, well ventilated area to charge a frozen battery. 1. Connect the charger output cord into the charger port located on the front of battery. • DO NOT attempt to use the charger as a DC power source for any electrical or other type... of battery or any non-rechargeable type of the joystick controller. Figure 2A - If it is in the OFF position, along with the joystick controller in the ...
..., Typical Location D82007778 REV N 7/10/12 Chapter 2 25 Select a clean, dry, cool, well ventilated area to charge a frozen battery. 1. Connect the charger output cord into the charger port located on the front of battery. • DO NOT attempt to use the charger as a DC power source for any electrical or other type... of battery or any non-rechargeable type of the joystick controller. Figure 2A - If it is in the OFF position, along with the joystick controller in the ...
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... REV N 7/10/12 If the light is working . 2. UPG 24BC5000TF-1 AGM sealed lead acid Charger 1. When the batteries are charging. 3. If the light does not go on , the batteries are charged. 4. Unplug the charger from the joystick controller. Two red lights will illuminate on the output side of the...power cord into the back of the charger indicating the power is on , please check to make sure the household power is red, the batteries are charged, and/or you have a: Flying Power FY-4101 Charger 1. Unplug the charger from the household power outlet. Plug the AC ...
... REV N 7/10/12 If the light is working . 2. UPG 24BC5000TF-1 AGM sealed lead acid Charger 1. When the batteries are charging. 3. If the light does not go on , the batteries are charged. 4. Unplug the charger from the joystick controller. Two red lights will illuminate on the output side of the...power cord into the back of the charger indicating the power is on , please check to make sure the household power is red, the batteries are charged, and/or you have a: Flying Power FY-4101 Charger 1. Unplug the charger from the household power outlet. Plug the AC ...
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... and the safe operation of this manual. • Do not perform any maintenance without first disconnecting the batteries. • Do not modify your power wheelchair. D82007778 REV N 7/10/12 Chapter 8 43 Service Please contact Hoveround® Technical Support at 1-800-96-HOVER (1-800-964-6837) for assistance if: • Your power wheelchair...
... and the safe operation of this manual. • Do not perform any maintenance without first disconnecting the batteries. • Do not modify your power wheelchair. D82007778 REV N 7/10/12 Chapter 8 43 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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... may not properly position you in the seat and can result in serious injury or death. Owner Maintenance Daily • Check drive tires. • Charge batteries (or as required). • Check that the seat belt latches and does not show signs of wear or improper latching. 44 Chapter 8 D82007778 REV N 7/10...
... may not properly position you in the seat and can result in serious injury or death. Owner Maintenance Daily • Check drive tires. • Charge batteries (or as required). • Check that the seat belt latches and does not show signs of wear or improper latching. 44 Chapter 8 D82007778 REV N 7/10...
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... in sleep mode. Lower the seat. 54 Chapter 11 D82007778 REV N 7/10/12 Press Off/On to display fault codes. Speed Bars Cycling (VSI) or battery bars cycling (Pilot): Controller locked. Check that are in (Pilot). Controller fault (VSI). 7 bars: Joystick fault. 8 bars: Controller fault. 9 bars: Problem ...). 10 bars: An excessive voltage to the control system. This is inhibiting drive. Restart with brake circuit. Controllers using lighted bar displays Tekniques having one of bars on the battery gauge that manual brake release levers are flashing. 1 bar: Low...
... in sleep mode. Lower the seat. 54 Chapter 11 D82007778 REV N 7/10/12 Press Off/On to display fault codes. Speed Bars Cycling (VSI) or battery bars cycling (Pilot): Controller locked. Check that are in (Pilot). Controller fault (VSI). 7 bars: Joystick fault. 8 bars: Controller fault. 9 bars: Problem ...). 10 bars: An excessive voltage to the control system. This is inhibiting drive. Restart with brake circuit. Controllers using lighted bar displays Tekniques having one of bars on the battery gauge that manual brake release levers are flashing. 1 bar: Low...
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Total weight with batteries 183 lbs. two group 22, 50 amp hour capacity each , Sealed AGM Tires and casters Tire type and tread Tire diameter and width Caster type ... amp hour capacity each , sealed AGM. D82007778 REV N 7/10/12 Chapter 11 57 Base with batteries 223 lbs. Batteries - Appendix D: Teknique FWD Specifications Performance Maximum Speed Range (per battery charge) Capacity Turning Radius Ground Clearance Maximum step climb Maximum grade climb 4.5 mph* 15 miles* 300 lbs 24" 3.6" 2" 6° (5° ADA ramp recommended) Dimensions and ...
Total weight with batteries 183 lbs. two group 22, 50 amp hour capacity each , Sealed AGM Tires and casters Tire type and tread Tire diameter and width Caster type ... amp hour capacity each , sealed AGM. D82007778 REV N 7/10/12 Chapter 11 57 Base with batteries 223 lbs. Batteries - Appendix D: Teknique FWD Specifications Performance Maximum Speed Range (per battery charge) Capacity Turning Radius Ground Clearance Maximum step climb Maximum grade climb 4.5 mph* 15 miles* 300 lbs 24" 3.6" 2" 6° (5° ADA ramp recommended) Dimensions and ...
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Appendix D: Teknique RWD Specifications Performance Maximum Speed Range (per battery charge) Capacity Turning Radius Ground Clearance Maximum step climb Maximum grade climb 5.5 mph* 20 miles* 300 lbs 36" 2.5" 2" 6° (5° ADA ramp recommended) Dimensions ...weight of seat cushion to floor 19" Seat height adjustment .8", 1.5", or 2.3" from lowest position Total weight, with batteries 229 lbs Base only 100 lbs Base with batteries 178 lbs Batteries Two group 22 batteries, 50 amp hour capacity each, Sealed AGM Tires and casters Tire type and tread Tire diameter and width Caster...
Appendix D: Teknique RWD Specifications Performance Maximum Speed Range (per battery charge) Capacity Turning Radius Ground Clearance Maximum step climb Maximum grade climb 5.5 mph* 20 miles* 300 lbs 36" 2.5" 2" 6° (5° ADA ramp recommended) Dimensions ...weight of seat cushion to floor 19" Seat height adjustment .8", 1.5", or 2.3" from lowest position Total weight, with batteries 229 lbs Base only 100 lbs Base with batteries 178 lbs Batteries Two group 22 batteries, 50 amp hour capacity each, Sealed AGM Tires and casters Tire type and tread Tire diameter and width Caster...
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... REV N 7/10/12 Chapter 11 59 Note: Specifications and equipment subject to terrain and weight of rider. Appendix D: Teknique XHD Specifications Performance Maximum Speed Range (per battery charge) Capacity Turning Radius Ground Clearance Maximum step climb Maximum grade climb 5 mph* 20 miles* 450 lbs 28" 3.7"...floor 21" Seat height adjustment .8", 1.5", or 2.3" from lowest position Total weight, with batteries 273 lbs Base only 114 lbs Base with batteries 222 lbs Batteries Two group 24 batteries, 75 amp hour capacity each, Sealed AGM Tires and casters Tire type and tread Tire...
... REV N 7/10/12 Chapter 11 59 Note: Specifications and equipment subject to terrain and weight of rider. Appendix D: Teknique XHD Specifications Performance Maximum Speed Range (per battery charge) Capacity Turning Radius Ground Clearance Maximum step climb Maximum grade climb 5 mph* 20 miles* 450 lbs 28" 3.7"...floor 21" Seat height adjustment .8", 1.5", or 2.3" from lowest position Total weight, with batteries 273 lbs Base only 114 lbs Base with batteries 222 lbs Batteries Two group 24 batteries, 75 amp hour capacity each, Sealed AGM Tires and casters Tire type and tread Tire...
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... 20.5" Seat height adjustment .8", 1.5", or 2.3" from lowest position Total weight, with batteries 279 lbs Base only 120 lbs Base with batteries 228 lbs Batteries Two group 24 batteries, 75 amp hour capacity each, Sealed AGM Tires and casters Tire type and tread ...* Speed and range will vary with respect to change without notice. 60 Chapter 11 D82007778 REV N 7/10/12 Appendix D: Teknique HD-6 Specifications Performance Maximum Speed Range (per battery charge) Capacity Turning Radius Ground Clearance Maximum step climb Maximum grade climb 3.3 mph* 15 miles* 600 lbs 28" 3.2" 2"...
... 20.5" Seat height adjustment .8", 1.5", or 2.3" from lowest position Total weight, with batteries 279 lbs Base only 120 lbs Base with batteries 228 lbs Batteries Two group 24 batteries, 75 amp hour capacity each, Sealed AGM Tires and casters Tire type and tread ...* Speed and range will vary with respect to change without notice. 60 Chapter 11 D82007778 REV N 7/10/12 Appendix D: Teknique HD-6 Specifications Performance Maximum Speed Range (per battery charge) Capacity Turning Radius Ground Clearance Maximum step climb Maximum grade climb 3.3 mph* 15 miles* 600 lbs 28" 3.2" 2"...
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D82007778 REV N 7/10/12 Chapter 11 61 Appendix D: Teknique GT Specifications Performance Maximum Speed Range (per battery charge) Capacity Turning Radius Ground Clearance Maximum step climb Maximum grade climb 6.5 mph* 15 miles* 300 lbs 37" 4.7" 3" 6° (5° ADA ramp...seat cushion to floor 20.5" Seat height adjustment 1.6", 2.4", or 3.1" from lowest position Total weight, with batteries 242 lbs Base only 102 lbs Base with batteries 181 lbs Batteries Two group 22 batteries, 50 amp hour capacity each, Sealed AGM Tires and casters Tire type and tread Tire diameter and width...
D82007778 REV N 7/10/12 Chapter 11 61 Appendix D: Teknique GT Specifications Performance Maximum Speed Range (per battery charge) Capacity Turning Radius Ground Clearance Maximum step climb Maximum grade climb 6.5 mph* 15 miles* 300 lbs 37" 4.7" 3" 6° (5° ADA ramp...seat cushion to floor 20.5" Seat height adjustment 1.6", 2.4", or 3.1" from lowest position Total weight, with batteries 242 lbs Base only 102 lbs Base with batteries 181 lbs Batteries Two group 22 batteries, 50 amp hour capacity each, Sealed AGM Tires and casters Tire type and tread Tire diameter and width...
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...excluding all upholstery, tires, tubes, foot mats and body plastic; Hoveround's® sole obligation and your authorized Hoveround® service center. Limited Warranty Hoveround® Corporation warrants the base frame of the Teknique FWD, RWD and GT to be free from defects in materials and ...a period of six (6) months from the date of the express warranty provided herein. Hoveround® Corporation warrants batteries to Hoveround® without the specific written consent of Hoveround®, or to products damaged by circumstances beyond the duration of purchase. In the ...
...excluding all upholstery, tires, tubes, foot mats and body plastic; Hoveround's® sole obligation and your authorized Hoveround® service center. Limited Warranty Hoveround® Corporation warrants the base frame of the Teknique FWD, RWD and GT to be free from defects in materials and ...a period of six (6) months from the date of the express warranty provided herein. Hoveround® Corporation warrants batteries to Hoveround® without the specific written consent of Hoveround®, or to products damaged by circumstances beyond the duration of purchase. In the ...