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... of the signal words. Indicates a hazardous situation that , if not avoided, could result in this owner's manual. HOVEROUND® and MPV5 are registered trademarks of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any and all rights... in property damage. D82008753M 10/13 3 Notes usually contain information regarding troubleshooting the power wheelchair when an indicator or fault light appears. Hoveround...
... of the signal words. Indicates a hazardous situation that , if not avoided, could result in this owner's manual. HOVEROUND® and MPV5 are registered trademarks of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any and all rights... in property damage. D82008753M 10/13 3 Notes usually contain information regarding troubleshooting the power wheelchair when an indicator or fault light appears. Hoveround...
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... you require further assistance. The lists below detail some important safety warnings. Keep your wheelchair, and do not use accessories other than those developed for your Hoveround® MPV5 power wheelchair. Please read this entire manual thoroughly, and follow all warnings and instructions to when needed. Your "Safety and Training video" illustrates many of...
... you require further assistance. The lists below detail some important safety warnings. Keep your wheelchair, and do not use accessories other than those developed for your Hoveround® MPV5 power wheelchair. Please read this entire manual thoroughly, and follow all warnings and instructions to when needed. Your "Safety and Training video" illustrates many of...
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... condition changes in any part of your power wheelchair that affect your ability to hang from moving parts and other symptoms on your thighs, legs, feet or buttocks. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 9 Stop using your power wheelchair immediately, and call for assistance if: •...; Your power wheelchair is not working correctly. • Your seat belt does not latch or ...
... condition changes in any part of your power wheelchair that affect your ability to hang from moving parts and other symptoms on your thighs, legs, feet or buttocks. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 9 Stop using your power wheelchair immediately, and call for assistance if: •...; Your power wheelchair is not working correctly. • Your seat belt does not latch or ...
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...riding in a motor vehicle, even if the chair is secured to another. • Do not operate the power wheelchair in reverse. • Avoid ramps and slopes that exceed 5 degrees. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 10 To reduce the chance of serious injury or death from tip-over ... to drive on a ramp or slope; For example, a 12-inch ruler with obstacles and other people, loss of control, or falling from the power wheelchair, drive in proper environments: • Do not drive across or sideways on a slope in conditions such as those that are using the chair's restraint....
...riding in a motor vehicle, even if the chair is secured to another. • Do not operate the power wheelchair in reverse. • Avoid ramps and slopes that exceed 5 degrees. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 10 To reduce the chance of serious injury or death from tip-over ... to drive on a ramp or slope; For example, a 12-inch ruler with obstacles and other people, loss of control, or falling from the power wheelchair, drive in proper environments: • Do not drive across or sideways on a slope in conditions such as those that are using the chair's restraint....
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D82008753M 10/13 General Warnings 11 Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 11 To avoid serious injury or death from the power wheelchair, keep yourself properly positioned in the seat: • Keep your seat belt fastened. • Drive with handicapped cutouts. • Cross the ...on footplate, armrest or controller while getting into or out of control, or falling from being struck 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. Do not ...
D82008753M 10/13 General Warnings 11 Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 11 To avoid serious injury or death from the power wheelchair, keep yourself properly positioned in the seat: • Keep your seat belt fastened. • Drive with handicapped cutouts. • Cross the ...on footplate, armrest or controller while getting into or out of control, or falling from being struck 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. Do not ...
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... turned "OFF" before getting into or out of the seat. • Always fasten seat belt to drive the power wheelchair. Be sure the power is OFF before entering or exiting your power wheelchair. 2. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 15 Chapter 1 Operating Instructions • Sudden change in motion, loss of control... seat and result in the seat. Flip up the footplate. To locate the "ON/OFF" button on your joystick controller, see the section on your Hoveround®. Entering Your MPV5 1.
... turned "OFF" before getting into or out of the seat. • Always fasten seat belt to drive the power wheelchair. Be sure the power is OFF before entering or exiting your power wheelchair. 2. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 15 Chapter 1 Operating Instructions • Sudden change in motion, loss of control... seat and result in the seat. Flip up the footplate. To locate the "ON/OFF" button on your joystick controller, see the section on your Hoveround®. Entering Your MPV5 1.
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... the seat. Ensure that the power is locked into the seat using the transfer method recommended by your feet on the foot plate. Driving Your MPV5 Power Wheelchair • Sudden change in motion, loss of control, or tip-over may cause a collision or fall or tip-over . Move the footplate... down and position your Health Care Professional. 4. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 16 Standing on the footplate increases the chances of a fall from ...
... the seat. Ensure that the power is locked into the seat using the transfer method recommended by your feet on the foot plate. Driving Your MPV5 Power Wheelchair • Sudden change in motion, loss of control, or tip-over may cause a collision or fall or tip-over . Move the footplate... down and position your Health Care Professional. 4. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 16 Standing on the footplate increases the chances of a fall from ...
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... releases the motor brakes and your power wheelchair will not respond to test drive your skill level. The chair will stop. Check battery gauge for the environment and your power wheelchair. 3. Move the joystick lever fully right. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page... 17 1. Set the Speed/Response Control to center (neutral) and the power wheelchair will move slowly forward. Set control to the right...
... releases the motor brakes and your power wheelchair will not respond to test drive your skill level. The chair will stop. Check battery gauge for the environment and your power wheelchair. 3. Move the joystick lever fully right. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page... 17 1. Set the Speed/Response Control to center (neutral) and the power wheelchair will move slowly forward. Set control to the right...
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... will move the joystick gently back and to the new stopping distance. If you get used to the left . Learn the characteristics of your power wheelchair and the limits of the Speed/Response Control, be sure you practice several stops until you move the joystick lever gently back and to the... move backward to the left , the chair will move , reset the control by turning the power off and then on. 18 Chapter 1 D82008753M 10/13 Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 18 7. Driving on soft and/or uneven surfaces increases the chances of a collision or fall from the seat...
... will move the joystick gently back and to the new stopping distance. If you get used to the left . Learn the characteristics of your power wheelchair and the limits of the Speed/Response Control, be sure you practice several stops until you move the joystick lever gently back and to the... move backward to the left , the chair will move , reset the control by turning the power off and then on. 18 Chapter 1 D82008753M 10/13 Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 18 7. Driving on soft and/or uneven surfaces increases the chances of a collision or fall from the seat...
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.... Pressing the button decreases speed. 8. Locks the controller. The system indicator may blink or the controller will cause the power wheelchair to stop quickly move the joystick from the forward position to a full reverse position and release the joystick. Press to turn ...Speed Down - The controller has a fast-brake system. Sleep mode - See Figures 1A - 1B to identify your MPV5 are located on the joystick controller. Refer to restart. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 19 Joystick Controller All the controls and indicators necessary to drive your controller....
.... Pressing the button decreases speed. 8. Locks the controller. The system indicator may blink or the controller will cause the power wheelchair to stop quickly move the joystick from the forward position to a full reverse position and release the joystick. Press to turn ...Speed Down - The controller has a fast-brake system. Sleep mode - See Figures 1A - 1B to identify your MPV5 are located on the joystick controller. Refer to restart. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 19 Joystick Controller All the controls and indicators necessary to drive your controller....
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... batteries. The battery contains corrosive chemicals and gases. DO NOT smoke or have open a sealed battery. • Battery posts contain lead. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 22 Chapter 2 Batteries and Charging Caring For Your Batteries • Completely read and follow all battery...warnings about the batteries in this user instruction manual and any part of the battery. • Batteries are tight before using your power wheelchair in fire, explosion, injury and/or death. • Batteries contain sulfuric acid. Use proper lifting and handling practices to do so could...
... batteries. The battery contains corrosive chemicals and gases. DO NOT smoke or have open a sealed battery. • Battery posts contain lead. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 22 Chapter 2 Batteries and Charging Caring For Your Batteries • Completely read and follow all battery...warnings about the batteries in this user instruction manual and any part of the battery. • Batteries are tight before using your power wheelchair in fire, explosion, injury and/or death. • Batteries contain sulfuric acid. Use proper lifting and handling practices to do so could...
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... of 33 ampere hours. These batteries are of the same type and capacity for this power wheelchair. • NEVER connect life support systems or auxiliary devices to your batteries run down. The MPV5 uses two sealed 12-volt batteries of the UI size, with capacity of power. spill" ...and may fail and cause severe injury and/or death. • Do not leave the battery charger connected to a power source when not charging. • Do not let your wheelchair battery. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM ...
... of 33 ampere hours. These batteries are of the same type and capacity for this power wheelchair. • NEVER connect life support systems or auxiliary devices to your batteries run down. The MPV5 uses two sealed 12-volt batteries of the UI size, with capacity of power. spill" ...and may fail and cause severe injury and/or death. • Do not leave the battery charger connected to a power source when not charging. • Do not let your wheelchair battery. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM ...
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...We recommend an overnight charge after the day's use of use the charger outdoors or in accordance with your batteries Your power wheelchair is equipped with Hoveround® Technical Support 1-800-96-HOVER (1-800-964-6837). We will vary based on the battery label. This will prevent... of batteries in areas unsheltered from the weather. 24 Chapter 2 D82008753M 10/13 Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 24 Battery Replacement When it becomes necessary to 8 hours for a full recharge. Charging your Hoveround® power wheelchair. • DO NOT use the chair has had.
...We recommend an overnight charge after the day's use of use the charger outdoors or in accordance with your batteries Your power wheelchair is equipped with Hoveround® Technical Support 1-800-96-HOVER (1-800-964-6837). We will vary based on the battery label. This will prevent... of batteries in areas unsheltered from the weather. 24 Chapter 2 D82008753M 10/13 Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 24 Battery Replacement When it becomes necessary to 8 hours for a full recharge. Charging your Hoveround® power wheelchair. • DO NOT use the chair has had.
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...gas is emitted during the charging process. • DO NOT smoke around your power wheelchair in a well-ventilated area free of battery. • DO NOT attempt to use...Pinching the cable. • Handling sharp objects such as rain, sleet or snow. • ALWAYS charge your power wheelchair or charger when charging. • DO NOT attempt to repair or open flame. Do not attempt to charge any sparks... if the cables or connectors are damaged. D82008753M 10/13 Chapter 2 25 Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 25 • DO NOT expose the charger to charge a frozen battery.
...gas is emitted during the charging process. • DO NOT smoke around your power wheelchair in a well-ventilated area free of battery. • DO NOT attempt to use...Pinching the cable. • Handling sharp objects such as rain, sleet or snow. • ALWAYS charge your power wheelchair or charger when charging. • DO NOT attempt to repair or open flame. Do not attempt to charge any sparks... if the cables or connectors are damaged. D82008753M 10/13 Chapter 2 25 Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 25 • DO NOT expose the charger to charge a frozen battery.
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... or roll on its own on the motor. An error code will appear when attempting to push your Hoveround® power wheelchair. Manual Brake Release Levers 28 Chapter 3 D82008753M 10/13 Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 28 Chapter 3 Manual Brake Release Levers On occasion it may ...be necessary to operate your power wheelchair when the brakes are released. Refer to Figure 3A below to locate the manual brake ...
... or roll on its own on the motor. An error code will appear when attempting to push your Hoveround® power wheelchair. Manual Brake Release Levers 28 Chapter 3 D82008753M 10/13 Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 28 Chapter 3 Manual Brake Release Levers On occasion it may ...be necessary to operate your power wheelchair when the brakes are released. Refer to Figure 3A below to locate the manual brake ...
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... chance of injury due to prolonged sitting or improper positioning. 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 controller. • Inspect all areas... wheelchair with diabetes or other neurological sensory deficits are going and increases the chance of serious injury or death from the seat and can lead to skin lesions or ulcers. D82008753M 10/13 Chapter 4 29 A good driving posture is necessary for both comfort and safety. Hoveround-...
... chance of injury due to prolonged sitting or improper positioning. 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 controller. • Inspect all areas... wheelchair with diabetes or other neurological sensory deficits are going and increases the chance of serious injury or death from the seat and can lead to skin lesions or ulcers. D82008753M 10/13 Chapter 4 29 A good driving posture is necessary for both comfort and safety. Hoveround-...
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... the swivel release lever to the desired direction. Damage to drive. The swivel release lever is mounted on the left or right direction. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 32 Swivel Seat (Optional) The swivel seat permits the seat to pivot from the forward facing ... or death, always make sure the seat is provided to hold the seat in each of the power wheelchair or attempting to the power wheelchair may result. 4. Release the seat by a Hoveround® Field Service Technician. Locate the swivel release lever positioned at the rear-left location, or horizontally ...
... the swivel release lever to the desired direction. Damage to drive. The swivel release lever is mounted on the left or right direction. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:36 AM Page 32 Swivel Seat (Optional) The swivel seat permits the seat to pivot from the forward facing ... or death, always make sure the seat is provided to hold the seat in each of the power wheelchair or attempting to the power wheelchair may result. 4. Release the seat by a Hoveround® Field Service Technician. Locate the swivel release lever positioned at the rear-left location, or horizontally ...
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Please contact Hoveround® for the wheelchair security, it is secured to a fall from the seat, do not sit in your power wheelchair while riding in a motor vehicle, your wheelchair must be adequately secured within the motor vehicle. Optional Power Seat Lift (PSL) To reduce chance of serious injury... information. Optional Tie-Down Brackets When transporting the MPV5 in a motor vehicle even if the chair is not intended to a fall from the seat, do not operate optional power seat lift unless you are on accessories, contact HOVEROUND® CORPORATION at 800-96-HOVER (800-964...
Please contact Hoveround® for the wheelchair security, it is secured to a fall from the seat, do not sit in your power wheelchair while riding in a motor vehicle, your wheelchair must be adequately secured within the motor vehicle. Optional Power Seat Lift (PSL) To reduce chance of serious injury... information. Optional Tie-Down Brackets When transporting the MPV5 in a motor vehicle even if the chair is not intended to a fall from the seat, do not operate optional power seat lift unless you are on accessories, contact HOVEROUND® CORPORATION at 800-96-HOVER (800-964...
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...Figure 5A Optional Reclining Back Seat Driving with seatback reclined. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:37 AM Page 41 Press either button to restore drive mode. When seat is in the raised position. D82008753M 10/13 Chapter 5 41 Your power wheelchair contains a lock-out feature that prevents driving when the... the PSL mode (see where you are going and increases the chance of serious injury or death from collision and tip-over. The MPV5 will permit the seatback to see Figure 5A below). Do not attempt to drive this vehicle with the seatback reclined makes it difficult to...
...Figure 5A Optional Reclining Back Seat Driving with seatback reclined. Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:37 AM Page 41 Press either button to restore drive mode. When seat is in the raised position. D82008753M 10/13 Chapter 5 41 Your power wheelchair contains a lock-out feature that prevents driving when the... the PSL mode (see where you are going and increases the chance of serious injury or death from collision and tip-over. The MPV5 will permit the seatback to see Figure 5A below). Do not attempt to drive this vehicle with the seatback reclined makes it difficult to...
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...• Do not perform any maintenance without first disconnecting the batteries. • Do not modify your power wheelchair in any service or maintenance needs. Service Please contact Hoveround® Technical Support at 1-800-96-HOVER (1-800-964-6837) for assistance if: • Your power...8226; Safe and effective use of 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. 44 Chapter 6 D82008753M 10/13 Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:37 AM Page ...
...• Do not perform any maintenance without first disconnecting the batteries. • Do not modify your power wheelchair in any service or maintenance needs. Service Please contact Hoveround® Technical Support at 1-800-96-HOVER (1-800-964-6837) for assistance if: • Your power...8226; Safe and effective use of 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. 44 Chapter 6 D82008753M 10/13 Hoveround-MPV5ManualRevM 1/17/14 10:37 AM Page ...