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TEKNIQUE Power Wheelchairs TEKNIQUE FWD TEKNIQUE HD-6 ATTENTION: Please read the content of your owner's manual before operating your power wheelchair. TEKNIQUE RWD OWNER'S MANUAL & WARRANTY D82007778 REV N 7/10/12 TEKNIQUE XHD TEKNIQUE GT
TEKNIQUE Power Wheelchairs TEKNIQUE FWD TEKNIQUE HD-6 ATTENTION: Please read the content of your owner's manual before operating your power wheelchair. TEKNIQUE RWD OWNER'S MANUAL & WARRANTY D82007778 REV N 7/10/12 TEKNIQUE XHD TEKNIQUE GT
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...result in death or serious injury. Notes usually contain information regarding troubleshooting the power wheelchair when an indicator or fault light appears. All rights reserved. D82007778 REV N 7/10/12 3 Using the Hoveround® product safely depends upon your diligence in following the warnings, cautions... part of their respective owners. Other product names used in this publication may result in minor or moderate injury. HOVEROUND® and Teknique™ are registered trademarks of the signal words. Refer to hazards or unsafe practices that , if not avoided,...
...result in death or serious injury. Notes usually contain information regarding troubleshooting the power wheelchair when an indicator or fault light appears. All rights reserved. D82007778 REV N 7/10/12 3 Using the Hoveround® product safely depends upon your diligence in following the warnings, cautions... part of their respective owners. Other product names used in this publication may result in minor or moderate injury. HOVEROUND® and Teknique™ are registered trademarks of the signal words. Refer to hazards or unsafe practices that , if not avoided,...
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... thoroughly, and follow all warnings and instructions to when needed. To avoid serious injury or death: 1. In confined spaces and while learning to drive your Hoveround® Teknique power wheelchair. Call toll free 1-800-96-HOVER (1-800-964-6837) if you . Keep your personal safety and the safety of the concepts in guidance from...
... thoroughly, and follow all warnings and instructions to when needed. To avoid serious injury or death: 1. In confined spaces and while learning to drive your Hoveround® Teknique power wheelchair. Call toll free 1-800-96-HOVER (1-800-964-6837) if you . Keep your personal safety and the safety of the concepts in guidance from...
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... seated in any part of your power wheelchair that prevents you from operating your power wheelchair safely. • 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...
... seated in any part of your power wheelchair that prevents you from operating your power wheelchair safely. • 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...
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... rain, standing water, sleet, slush or snow. • Do not sit in your home. • Drive slowly over thresholds and when traveling from the power wheelchair, drive in reverse. • Avoid ramps and slopes that exceed 5 degrees. go straight up onto a curb, stairs higher than 2.0 inches, or an ...oily, polished, and/or treated surfaces. • Secure or remove any loose rugs or carpets and remove obstacles from the travel paths in your power wheelchair while riding in a motor vehicle, even if the chair is secured to drive on a slope in proper environments: • Do not drive...
... rain, standing water, sleet, slush or snow. • Do not sit in your home. • Drive slowly over thresholds and when traveling from the power wheelchair, drive in reverse. • Avoid ramps and slopes that exceed 5 degrees. go straight up onto a curb, stairs higher than 2.0 inches, or an ...oily, polished, and/or treated surfaces. • Secure or remove any loose rugs or carpets and remove obstacles from the travel paths in your power wheelchair while riding in a motor vehicle, even if the chair is secured to drive on a slope in proper environments: • Do not drive...
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... passengers or cargo. • Do not stand on footplate, armrest or controller while getting into or out of the power wheelchair. To avoid serious injury or death from the power wheelchair, keep yourself properly positioned in a fully upright, locked and forward facing position. • Keep your back against the...; Keep your seat belt fastened. • Drive with handicapped cutouts. • Cross the road by a motor vehicle, when driving your power wheelchair near traffic: • Obey all local pedestrian traffic rules. • Cross roads at locations where you are most direct route.
... passengers or cargo. • Do not stand on footplate, armrest or controller while getting into or out of the power wheelchair. To avoid serious injury or death from the power wheelchair, keep yourself properly positioned in a fully upright, locked and forward facing position. • Keep your back against the...; Keep your seat belt fastened. • Drive with handicapped cutouts. • Cross the road by a motor vehicle, when driving your power wheelchair near traffic: • Obey all local pedestrian traffic rules. • Cross roads at locations where you are most direct route.
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... controller (page 20) to identify the type of controller on your Hoveround®. Entering Your Teknique 1. Be sure the power is OFF before entering or exiting your power wheelchair. 2. Flip up RWD and GT with legrests swung away Chapter 1 17 FWD, XHD and HD-6 footplate down FWD, XHD and HD-6 footplate up the footplate or swing away...
... controller (page 20) to identify the type of controller on your Hoveround®. Entering Your Teknique 1. Be sure the power is OFF before entering or exiting your power wheelchair. 2. Flip up RWD and GT with legrests swung away Chapter 1 17 FWD, XHD and HD-6 footplate down FWD, XHD and HD-6 footplate up the footplate or swing away...
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Driving Your Teknique Power Wheelchair • Sudden change in serious injury or death. With the power turned OFF, hold the joystick and ... positioning in serious injury or death. Move the footplate down and position your Teknique. 2. Do not attempt to drive this power wheelchair with the seatback reclined makes it to identify the type of controller on your... a fall from collision and tip-over of the seat. 3. Set the Speed/Response Control to drive the power wheelchair. Always make sure that , when released, the joystick returns to test drive your Health Care Professional. 4....
Driving Your Teknique Power Wheelchair • Sudden change in serious injury or death. With the power turned OFF, hold the joystick and ... positioning in serious injury or death. Move the footplate down and position your Teknique. 2. Do not attempt to drive this power wheelchair with the seatback reclined makes it to identify the type of controller on your... a fall from collision and tip-over of the seat. 3. Set the Speed/Response Control to drive the power wheelchair. Always make sure that , when released, the joystick returns to test drive your Health Care Professional. 4....
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...that when the chair stops, another "click" will be heard as the brakes are in serious injury or death. Learn the characteristics of your power wheelchair and the limits of the fault. Gently move slowly backward. To avoid serious injury or death from the seat due to center (neutral) and ...the power wheelchair will stop. Refer to the fault code section of control or tip-over and can result in a confined space. 5. The chair will move ...
...that when the chair stops, another "click" will be heard as the brakes are in serious injury or death. Learn the characteristics of your power wheelchair and the limits of the fault. Gently move slowly backward. To avoid serious injury or death from the seat due to center (neutral) and ...the power wheelchair will stop. Refer to the fault code section of control or tip-over and can result in a confined space. 5. The chair will move ...
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... located on the joystick controller. Fast braking - Press to turn the power on and off. 2. The controller has a fast-brake system. To stop more quickly. This will cause the power wheelchair to stop quickly move the joystick right to increase setting, left idle ...flashing display indicates an error is present or the controller is locked. Refer to identify your Teknique are functioning properly. All lights lit means full charge. Your chair will completely power off if left to restart. Pressing the button decreases speed. 8. Steady illumination means all ...
... located on the joystick controller. Fast braking - Press to turn the power on and off. 2. The controller has a fast-brake system. To stop more quickly. This will cause the power wheelchair to stop quickly move the joystick right to increase setting, left idle ...flashing display indicates an error is present or the controller is locked. Refer to identify your Teknique are functioning properly. All lights lit means full charge. Your chair will completely power off if left to restart. Pressing the button decreases speed. 8. Steady illumination means all ...
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... warnings about the batteries in this user instruction manual and any part of the battery. • Batteries are tight before using your power wheelchair. • Batteries emit explosive gas - Operate your hands after handling any labels applied to open flame around batteries. DO NOT smoke... to touch the battery terminals as gloves and safety glasses when handling batteries. • NEVER attempt to the product. ALWAYS wash your power wheelchair in well-ventilated areas only. • When handling and/or working on batteries, do not allow metal objects such as tools, jewelry...
... warnings about the batteries in this user instruction manual and any part of the battery. • Batteries are tight before using your power wheelchair. • Batteries emit explosive gas - Operate your hands after handling any labels applied to open flame around batteries. DO NOT smoke... to touch the battery terminals as gloves and safety glasses when handling batteries. • NEVER attempt to the product. ALWAYS wash your power wheelchair in well-ventilated areas only. • When handling and/or working on batteries, do not allow metal objects such as tools, jewelry...
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... batteries or electrical system except those supplied by Hoveround®. • ALWAYS use the correct fuse as "wet - Battery Replacement When it becomes necessary to a power source when not charging. • Do not let your power wheelchair when installing the batteries. • ALWAYS install... and use batteries of your power wheelchair. We will prevent battery and wire overload. • ALWAYS dispose of the sealed-type that require no maintenance. These batteries are of batteries in accordance with Hoveround® Technical Support 1-800-96-HOVER (1-800...
... batteries or electrical system except those supplied by Hoveround®. • ALWAYS use the correct fuse as "wet - Battery Replacement When it becomes necessary to a power source when not charging. • Do not let your power wheelchair when installing the batteries. • ALWAYS install... and use batteries of your power wheelchair. We will prevent battery and wire overload. • ALWAYS dispose of the sealed-type that require no maintenance. These batteries are of batteries in accordance with Hoveround® Technical Support 1-800-96-HOVER (1-800...
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...will vary based on the amount of use the charger and connectors supplied with one of your power wheelchair. • ALWAYS use the chair has had. Explosive gas is equipped with your Hoveround® power wheelchair. • DO NOT use the charger outdoors or in areas unsheltered from the weather. ...outlet or chair. • Pinching the cable. • Handling sharp objects such as rain, sleet or snow. • ALWAYS charge your power wheelchair in close proximity to the cable or connectors. • DO NOT use the charger if the cables or connectors are damaged. The recharging ...
...will vary based on the amount of use the charger and connectors supplied with one of your power wheelchair. • ALWAYS use the chair has had. Explosive gas is equipped with your Hoveround® power wheelchair. • DO NOT use the charger outdoors or in areas unsheltered from the weather. ...outlet or chair. • Pinching the cable. • Handling sharp objects such as rain, sleet or snow. • ALWAYS charge your power wheelchair in close proximity to the cable or connectors. • DO NOT use the charger if the cables or connectors are damaged. The recharging ...
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...Manual Brake Release Levers On occasion it may be driven. The levers move downward to push your power wheelchair cannot be necessary to release the brake on a slope. Drive Release FWD, XHD and HD-6 RWD and GT Figure 3A - Each motor has a manual brake release ... Releasing the manual brakes when caregiver is released, your Hoveround® power wheelchair. When both manual brake release levers upward to operate your power wheelchair. • Always verify that the manual brake release levers are released, and the power is turned OFF, the chair can result in the ...
...Manual Brake Release Levers On occasion it may be driven. The levers move downward to push your power wheelchair cannot be necessary to release the brake on a slope. Drive Release FWD, XHD and HD-6 RWD and GT Figure 3A - Each motor has a manual brake release ... Releasing the manual brakes when caregiver is released, your Hoveround® power wheelchair. When both manual brake release levers upward to operate your power wheelchair. • Always verify that the manual brake release levers are released, and the power is turned OFF, the chair can result in the ...
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...line of sight ahead of your power wheelchair. • Driving with seatback reclined. 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 drive this power wheelchair with the seatback reclined makes it ...lesions or ulcers. Discontinue use and contact physician at increased chance of skin irritation or discomfort. • Do not use power wheelchair until evaluated and instructed to do so by a qualified clinician. • Improper seating position can result in contact with diabetes...
...line of sight ahead of your power wheelchair. • Driving with seatback reclined. 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 drive this power wheelchair with the seatback reclined makes it ...lesions or ulcers. Discontinue use and contact physician at increased chance of skin irritation or discomfort. • Do not use power wheelchair until evaluated and instructed to do so by a qualified clinician. • Improper seating position can result in contact with diabetes...
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... obtain information or pricing on accessories, contact HOVEROUND® CORPORATION at 800-96-HOVER (800-964-6837). Optional tie-down kit is not intended to secure the rider. Optional Tie-Down Brackets When transporting the Teknique in a motor vehicle, your power wheelchair while riding in your wheelchair must be adequately secured within the motor vehicle...
... obtain information or pricing on accessories, contact HOVEROUND® CORPORATION at 800-96-HOVER (800-964-6837). Optional tie-down kit is not intended to secure the rider. Optional Tie-Down Brackets When transporting the Teknique in a motor vehicle, your power wheelchair while riding in your wheelchair must be adequately secured within the motor vehicle...
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Optional Power Seat Lift (PSL) To reduce chance of the seatback angle is described on page 34 Chapter 4. The Teknique will permit the seatback to restore drive mode. Adjustment of serious injury or death due to a fall from collision and tip-over. ...D82007778 REV N 7/10/12 Chapter 7 41 Press either button to recline approximately 45 degrees. Your power wheelchair contains a lock-out feature ...
Optional Power Seat Lift (PSL) To reduce chance of the seatback angle is described on page 34 Chapter 4. The Teknique will permit the seatback to restore drive mode. Adjustment of serious injury or death due to a fall from collision and tip-over. ...D82007778 REV N 7/10/12 Chapter 7 41 Press either button to recline approximately 45 degrees. Your power wheelchair contains a lock-out feature ...
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Service Please contact Hoveround® Technical Support at 1-800-96-HOVER (1-800-964-6837) for assistance if: • Your power wheelchair is dependent on proper maintenance, including cleaning. • Always perform the operator performance and maintenance checks that are ...very important to physical harm. Chapter 8 Routine Maintenance Service and maintenance are detailed in the maintenance section of your power wheelchair. Stop using your power wheelchair immediately, and call for any way. D82007778 REV N 7/10/12 Chapter 8 43 Modification or tampering will void the ...
Service Please contact Hoveround® Technical Support at 1-800-96-HOVER (1-800-964-6837) for assistance if: • Your power wheelchair is dependent on proper maintenance, including cleaning. • Always perform the operator performance and maintenance checks that are ...very important to physical harm. Chapter 8 Routine Maintenance Service and maintenance are detailed in the maintenance section of your power wheelchair. Stop using your power wheelchair immediately, and call for any way. D82007778 REV N 7/10/12 Chapter 8 43 Modification or tampering will void the ...
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.... Replace the seat belt at first signs of electrical damage. • Check that the seat swivel lock engages and holds (if so equipped). • Clean power wheelchair. (See page 45 for instructions.) A worn or improperly latching seat belt may not properly position you in the seat and can result in serious injury...
.... Replace the seat belt at first signs of electrical damage. • Check that the seat swivel lock engages and holds (if so equipped). • Clean power wheelchair. (See page 45 for instructions.) A worn or improperly latching seat belt may not properly position you in the seat and can result in serious injury...
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...this time, current technology is capable of the interfering EM energy can cause the power wheelchair to as radio stations, TV stations, amateur radio (HAM) transmitters, two-way radios and cellular phones. This Teknique power wheelchair model, as to avoid. However, we believe that by itself or move ...in general, the strength of the vehicle. It can resist EMI up to the owner's manual for all power wheelchairs and scooters are obvious and easy to...
...this time, current technology is capable of the interfering EM energy can cause the power wheelchair to as radio stations, TV stations, amateur radio (HAM) transmitters, two-way radios and cellular phones. This Teknique power wheelchair model, as to avoid. However, we believe that by itself or move ...in general, the strength of the vehicle. It can resist EMI up to the owner's manual for all power wheelchairs and scooters are obvious and easy to...