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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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...getting into and out of the concepts in guidance from the Americans with Disabilities Act, which can be set to drive your Hoveround® Teknique power wheelchair. The operation of the power wheelchair requires you to exercise caution and consideration for your personal safety and the safety... use the seat belt. 2. Always use accessories other than those developed for your home are contained in the manual. Always set the joystick/controller speed/response control to be consistent with your power wheelchair, we recommend that the power is a battery-operated motorized vehicle. To ...
...getting into and out of the concepts in guidance from the Americans with Disabilities Act, which can be set to drive your Hoveround® Teknique power wheelchair. The operation of the power wheelchair requires you to exercise caution and consideration for your personal safety and the safety... use the seat belt. 2. Always use accessories other than those developed for your home are contained in the manual. Always set the joystick/controller speed/response control to be consistent with your power wheelchair, we recommend that the power is a battery-operated motorized vehicle. To ...
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...8226; Your weight exceeds 300 pounds, the weight capacity of your Hoveround® Teknique FWD, Hoveround® Teknique RWD, or Hoveround® Teknique GT power wheelchair. • Your weight exceeds 450 pounds, the maximum weight capacity of your Hoveround® Teknique XHD power wheelchair. • Your weight exceeds 600 pounds, the... or buttocks. For example, a loose bathrobe sleeve or bracelet can accidentally get caught in wheels or catch and move the joystick causing the power wheelchair to move unexpectedly. • Do not allow objects to hang from any part of your power wheelchair...
...8226; Your weight exceeds 300 pounds, the weight capacity of your Hoveround® Teknique FWD, Hoveround® Teknique RWD, or Hoveround® Teknique GT power wheelchair. • Your weight exceeds 450 pounds, the maximum weight capacity of your Hoveround® Teknique XHD power wheelchair. • Your weight exceeds 600 pounds, the... or buttocks. For example, a loose bathrobe sleeve or bracelet can accidentally get caught in wheels or catch and move the joystick causing the power wheelchair to move unexpectedly. • Do not allow objects to hang from any part of your power wheelchair...
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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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To locate the "ON/OFF" button on your joystick controller, see the section on your Hoveround®. 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 ... RWD and GT with legrests swung away Chapter 1 17 Flip up RWD and GT with legrests in the seat. Entering Your Teknique 1. Be sure the power is OFF before entering or exiting your power wheelchair. 2. FWD, XHD and HD-6 footplate down FWD, XHD and HD-6 footplate up the footplate or swing away legrests.
To locate the "ON/OFF" button on your joystick controller, see the section on your Hoveround®. 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 ... RWD and GT with legrests swung away Chapter 1 17 Flip up RWD and GT with legrests in the seat. Entering Your Teknique 1. Be sure the power is OFF before entering or exiting your power wheelchair. 2. FWD, XHD and HD-6 footplate down FWD, XHD and HD-6 footplate up the footplate or swing away legrests.
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...Fasten the seat belt. 5. Do not attempt to drive this power wheelchair with the seatback reclined makes it to determine the limits of joystick to minimum while learning to maintain proper positioning in serious injury or death. Set speed/response control of movement. Allow plenty of the ..., or tip-over of space to secure footplate in serious injury or death. Move the footplate down and position your Teknique. 2. Always make sure that , when released, the joystick returns to the lowest level. 18 Chapter 1 D82007778 REV N 7/10/12 Observe that the power is OFF before ...
...Fasten the seat belt. 5. Do not attempt to drive this power wheelchair with the seatback reclined makes it to determine the limits of joystick to minimum while learning to maintain proper positioning in serious injury or death. Set speed/response control of movement. Allow plenty of the ..., or tip-over of space to secure footplate in serious injury or death. Move the footplate down and position your Teknique. 2. Always make sure that , when released, the joystick returns to the lowest level. 18 Chapter 1 D82007778 REV N 7/10/12 Observe that the power is OFF before ...
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...backward. Note that when the chair stops, another "click" will be heard as the brakes are in a confined space. 5. Note that if the joystick is about half the speed of control or tip-over and can result in a circle to the right, the chair will move commands if a ... if you are a less experienced driver or are automatically engaged. 6. If the status indicator is sensed. 7. The power wheelchair will stop. Gently move the joystick lever backward, and the chair will move backward to the right. 9. D82007778 REV N 7/10/12 Chapter 1 19 Moving the lever fully left , the ...
...backward. Note that when the chair stops, another "click" will be heard as the brakes are in a confined space. 5. Note that if the joystick is about half the speed of control or tip-over and can result in a circle to the right, the chair will move commands if a ... if you are a less experienced driver or are automatically engaged. 6. If the status indicator is sensed. 7. The power wheelchair will stop. Gently move the joystick lever backward, and the chair will move backward to the right. 9. D82007778 REV N 7/10/12 Chapter 1 19 Moving the lever fully left , the ...
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... All the controls and indicators necessary to increase the Speed/Response Control. Return the joystick to the new stopping distance. Your Teknique may be sure you practice several stops until you may want to drive your skill increases, you get used to center. VSI 20 Chapter 1 1 2 3 8 9 5 6 4 7 Figure ...
... All the controls and indicators necessary to increase the Speed/Response Control. Return the joystick to the new stopping distance. Your Teknique may be sure you practice several stops until you may want to drive your skill increases, you get used to center. VSI 20 Chapter 1 1 2 3 8 9 5 6 4 7 Figure ...
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...number displayed or the number of operation drive, speed or power options. Pressing the button decreases speed. 8. Press mode or move the joystick right to increase setting, left idle for error codes and troubleshooting information. 3. Additional Features Locking feature - Refer to restart. Push ... a fast-brake system. To prevent an error code, do not push the joystick at top speed.) 6. Speed Up - Speed Down - Mode (Pilot+ only) - Sleep mode - Fast braking - ON/OFF - Press to identify your Teknique are functioning properly. Horn Button - See Figures 1A - 1D (page 20)...
...number displayed or the number of operation drive, speed or power options. Pressing the button decreases speed. 8. Press mode or move the joystick right to increase setting, left idle for error codes and troubleshooting information. 3. Additional Features Locking feature - Refer to restart. Push ... a fast-brake system. To prevent an error code, do not push the joystick at top speed.) 6. Speed Up - Speed Down - Mode (Pilot+ only) - Sleep mode - Fast braking - ON/OFF - Press to identify your Teknique are functioning properly. Horn Button - See Figures 1A - 1D (page 20)...
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.... • DO NOT attempt to use the charger. 2. If it is in the OFF position, along with the three holes on the plug with the joystick controller in the OFF position. 3. Make sure the plug is fully seated in place. Refer to charge a frozen battery. 1. Charger Port, Typical Location D82007778 REV... push the plug in the charger port. • ONLY USE to use the charger as a DC power source for any non-rechargeable type of the joystick controller.
.... • DO NOT attempt to use the charger. 2. If it is in the OFF position, along with the three holes on the plug with the joystick controller in the OFF position. 3. Make sure the plug is fully seated in place. Refer to charge a frozen battery. 1. Charger Port, Typical Location D82007778 REV... push the plug in the charger port. • ONLY USE to use the charger as a DC power source for any non-rechargeable type of the joystick controller.
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... plugged into the controller charging port and the batteries are charged, and/or you have a: Flying Power FY-4101 Charger 1. Unplug the charger from the joystick controller.
... plugged into the controller charging port and the batteries are charged, and/or you have a: Flying Power FY-4101 Charger 1. Unplug the charger from the joystick controller.
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... positioning. 28 Chapter 4 D82007778 REV N 7/10/12 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 the joystick and speed/response control. • Inspect all areas of the skin in serious injury or death.
... positioning. 28 Chapter 4 D82007778 REV N 7/10/12 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 the joystick and speed/response control. • Inspect all areas of the skin in serious injury or death.
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Your power wheelchair contains a lock-out feature that prevents driving when the seat is on. The Teknique will permit the seatback to recline approximately 45 degrees. Indicator Light Seat Symbol Buttons Figure 7A Optional Reclining Seat Driving with seatback reclined. Do not ... (PSL) To reduce chance of serious injury or death due to a fall from collision and tip-over. When the indicator light is lit, move the joystick forward to raise the seat, back to lower.
Your power wheelchair contains a lock-out feature that prevents driving when the seat is on. The Teknique will permit the seatback to recline approximately 45 degrees. Indicator Light Seat Symbol Buttons Figure 7A Optional Reclining Seat Driving with seatback reclined. Do not ... (PSL) To reduce chance of serious injury or death due to a fall from collision and tip-over. When the indicator light is lit, move the joystick forward to raise the seat, back to lower.
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... drive when released. • Check that chair cannot be driven when PSL is raised and controller is ON. • Check that the rubber boot around joystick is intact. • Check that all seat swivel screws are tight (if so equipped). • Check that the armrest bolts are free to ensure that...
... drive when released. • Check that chair cannot be driven when PSL is raised and controller is ON. • Check that the rubber boot around joystick is intact. • Check that all seat swivel screws are tight (if so equipped). • Check that the armrest bolts are free to ensure that...
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... mild detergent. Use only a damp cloth to clean. To keep the vehicle clean: Seat - Food-type contaminants can be removed from around the joystick boot by carefully cleaning with a damp cloth or towel. D82007778 REV N 7/10/12 Chapter 8 45 Vacuum or brush off loose material with a...cloth or towel, using a mild detergent. Wipe with liquid. Ensure that the power switch is designed to operate both inside and outside the home. Joystick - The controller body can be wiped with a damp cloth or towel, using a mild detergent or window cleaner. Doing so may damage it....
... mild detergent. Use only a damp cloth to clean. To keep the vehicle clean: Seat - Food-type contaminants can be removed from around the joystick boot by carefully cleaning with a damp cloth or towel. D82007778 REV N 7/10/12 Chapter 8 45 Vacuum or brush off loose material with a...cloth or towel, using a mild detergent. Wipe with liquid. Ensure that the power switch is designed to operate both inside and outside the home. Joystick - The controller body can be wiped with a damp cloth or towel, using a mild detergent or window cleaner. Doing so may damage it....
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... driving to lift. Grasp the seat at the front and back and lift directly upward until it may become damaged. The cable that joins the joystick to extend beyond the chair. Remove the controller from seat if so attached. 3. There is a danger if this cable is loose. Tighten the socket head...
... driving to lift. Grasp the seat at the front and back and lift directly upward until it may become damaged. The cable that joins the joystick to extend beyond the chair. Remove the controller from seat if so attached. 3. There is a danger if this cable is loose. Tighten the socket head...
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... has happened by a poor battery connection. 10 bars, Ripple up/down: Powered up when joystick not in (Pilot). Controller fault (VSI). 7 bars: Joystick fault. 8 bars: Controller fault. 9 bars: Problem with joystick in neutral. 10 bars, Three Second Blink (Pilot) or 6 bars, three second blink ...(VSI, Pilot +): Control is usually caused by counting the number of these style control systems use lighted bars to display fault codes. Controllers using lighted bar displays Tekniques having ...
... has happened by a poor battery connection. 10 bars, Ripple up/down: Powered up when joystick not in (Pilot). Controller fault (VSI). 7 bars: Joystick fault. 8 bars: Controller fault. 9 bars: Problem with joystick in neutral. 10 bars, Three Second Blink (Pilot) or 6 bars, three second blink ...(VSI, Pilot +): Control is usually caused by counting the number of these style control systems use lighted bars to display fault codes. Controllers using lighted bar displays Tekniques having ...
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... the controller is unlocked. 56 Chapter 11 D82007778 REV N 7/10/12 To unlock the controller, press the on /off button. Release the joystick. Insert and REMOVE the key (See Figure 11E and 11F, Page 55). The displays will be operated. Turn the controller on . 3. ...VSI or VR2 1. To lock, depress and hold the joystick in reverse until the controller beeps. Release the on /off button. The speed/response indicator will illuminate indicating the controller is locked. 3. Move...
... the controller is unlocked. 56 Chapter 11 D82007778 REV N 7/10/12 To unlock the controller, press the on /off button. Release the joystick. Insert and REMOVE the key (See Figure 11E and 11F, Page 55). The displays will be operated. Turn the controller on . 3. ...VSI or VR2 1. To lock, depress and hold the joystick in reverse until the controller beeps. Release the on /off button. The speed/response indicator will illuminate indicating the controller is locked. 3. Move...