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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 TEKNIQUE Power Wheelchairs TEKNIQUE FWD TEKNIQUE HD-6 ATTENTION: Please read the content of your owner's manual before operating your power wheelchair.
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... failure to the table below for definitions of the signal words. Notes usually contain information regarding troubleshooting the power wheelchair when an indicator or fault light appears. Hoveround® is not responsible for injuries and/or damage resulting from any and all rights in death or ... in this manual and apply to hazards or unsafe practices that , if not avoided, could result in this owner's manual. HOVEROUND® and Teknique™ are registered trademarks of this product or unauthorized modification, repairs, or alterations to this product. Other product names used in...
... failure to the table below for definitions of the signal words. Notes usually contain information regarding troubleshooting the power wheelchair when an indicator or fault light appears. Hoveround® is not responsible for injuries and/or damage resulting from any and all rights in death or ... in this manual and apply to hazards or unsafe practices that , if not avoided, could result in this owner's manual. HOVEROUND® and Teknique™ are registered trademarks of this product or unauthorized modification, repairs, or alterations to this product. Other product names used in...
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...964-6837) if you . Please read this entire manual thoroughly, and follow all warnings and instructions to drive your Hoveround® Teknique power wheelchair. Always set the joystick/controller speed/response control to be set to when needed. Always ensure that the speed/response... control be consistent with your power wheelchair, we recommend that the power is a battery-operated motorized vehicle. To avoid serious injury or death...
...964-6837) if you . Please read this entire manual thoroughly, and follow all warnings and instructions to drive your Hoveround® Teknique power wheelchair. Always set the joystick/controller speed/response control to be set to when needed. Always ensure that the speed/response... control be consistent with your power wheelchair, we recommend that the power is a battery-operated motorized vehicle. To avoid serious injury or death...
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... 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 maximum weight capacity of your Hoveround® Teknique HD-6 power wheelchair. Contact your physician immediately. • Your medical condition...
... 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 maximum weight capacity of your Hoveround® Teknique HD-6 power wheelchair. Contact your physician immediately. • Your medical condition...
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...Avoid uneven or unstable surfaces such as potholes, broken pavement, grass, gravel, sand, wet leaves or cut grass. • Never attempt to drive a power wheelchair off or up or down. • Do not attempt to the vehicle and you are using the chair's restraint. 10 General Warnings D82007778 REV N ..., 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 reverse. • Avoid ramps and slopes that exceed 5 degrees. To reduce the chance of serious injury or death from tip...
...Avoid uneven or unstable surfaces such as potholes, broken pavement, grass, gravel, sand, wet leaves or cut grass. • Never attempt to drive a power wheelchair off or up or down. • Do not attempt to the vehicle and you are using the chair's restraint. 10 General Warnings D82007778 REV N ..., 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 reverse. • Avoid ramps and slopes that exceed 5 degrees. To reduce the chance of serious injury or death from tip...
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...cargo. • Do not stand on the footplate. • Do not reach over , collision with obstacles, loss of control, or falling from the power wheelchair, keep yourself properly positioned in the seat: • Keep your seat belt fastened. • Drive with the seatback only in a fully upright, ...locked and forward facing position. • Keep your back against the seatback, arms on the armrests, and your power wheelchair near traffic: • Obey all local pedestrian traffic rules. • Cross roads at locations where you are most visible to motor traffic, if...
...cargo. • Do not stand on the footplate. • Do not reach over , collision with obstacles, loss of control, or falling from the power wheelchair, keep yourself properly positioned in the seat: • Keep your seat belt fastened. • Drive with the seatback only in a fully upright, ...locked and forward facing position. • Keep your back against the seatback, arms on the armrests, and your power wheelchair near traffic: • Obey all local pedestrian traffic rules. • Cross roads at locations where you are most visible to motor traffic, if...
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...on your joystick controller, see the section on joystick controller (page 20) to identify the type of controller on your Hoveround®. FWD, XHD and HD-6 footplate down FWD, XHD and HD-6 footplate up the footplate or swing away legrests. Flip up RWD and GT with legrests in place... D82007778 REV N 7/10/12 RWD and GT with legrests swung away Chapter 1 17 Entering Your Teknique 1. Set speed/response control of joystick to minimum while learning to drive the power wheelchair...
...on your joystick controller, see the section on joystick controller (page 20) to identify the type of controller on your Hoveround®. FWD, XHD and HD-6 footplate down FWD, XHD and HD-6 footplate up the footplate or swing away legrests. Flip up RWD and GT with legrests in place... D82007778 REV N 7/10/12 RWD and GT with legrests swung away Chapter 1 17 Entering Your Teknique 1. Set speed/response control of joystick to minimum while learning to drive the power wheelchair...
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...-over of the chair and can result in serious injury or death. Set the Speed/Response Control to drive the power wheelchair. Get into or out of the seat. 3. Driving Your Teknique Power Wheelchair • Sudden change in motion, loss of control, or tip-over . Do not attempt to drive this... power wheelchair with the seatback reclined makes it to identify the type of controller on your Health Care Professional. 4. See page 20 to...
...-over of the chair and can result in serious injury or death. Set the Speed/Response Control to drive the power wheelchair. Get into or out of the seat. 3. Driving Your Teknique Power Wheelchair • Sudden change in motion, loss of control, or tip-over . Do not attempt to drive this... power wheelchair with the seatback reclined makes it to identify the type of controller on your Health Care Professional. 4. See page 20 to...
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... Note that the backward movement is released, the lever will return to center (neutral) and the power wheelchair will move the joystick lever backward, and the chair will stop. The power wheelchair will not respond to the left will be heard as the brakes are in serious injury or death... soft and/or uneven surfaces increases the chances of a collision or fall or collision, set speed/response control for the environment and your power wheelchair will move slowly forward. Refer to the fault code section of Appendix B (page 53) to minimum if you move the joystick gently...
... Note that the backward movement is released, the lever will return to center (neutral) and the power wheelchair will move the joystick lever backward, and the chair will stop. The power wheelchair will not respond to the left will be heard as the brakes are in serious injury or death... soft and/or uneven surfaces increases the chances of a collision or fall or collision, set speed/response control for the environment and your power wheelchair will move slowly forward. Refer to the fault code section of Appendix B (page 53) to minimum if you move the joystick gently...
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... currently selected speed by the number displayed or the number of operation drive, speed or power options. Pressing the button increases speed. 7. Sleep mode - Your chair will cause the power wheelchair to stop quickly move the joystick from the forward position to lock the setting. 9. Pressing...the controller will completely power off if left to select the desired mode of lighted segments. (If the number 5 is fully clockwise, you are at the same time you go off . D82007778 REV N 7/10/12 Chapter 1 21 Refer to identify your Teknique are functioning properly. ...
... currently selected speed by the number displayed or the number of operation drive, speed or power options. Pressing the button increases speed. 7. Sleep mode - Your chair will cause the power wheelchair to stop quickly move the joystick from the forward position to lock the setting. 9. Pressing...the controller will completely power off if left to select the desired mode of lighted segments. (If the number 5 is fully clockwise, you are at the same time you go off . D82007778 REV N 7/10/12 Chapter 1 21 Refer to identify your Teknique are functioning properly. ...
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...• Battery posts contain lead. DO NOT smoke or have been frozen. 22 Chapter 2 D82007778 REV N 7/10/12 Operate your power wheelchair in well-ventilated areas only. • When handling and/or working on batteries, do so could result in this user instruction manual and...2 Batteries And Charging Caring For Your Batteries • Completely read and follow all battery connections and screws are tight before using your power wheelchair. • Batteries emit explosive gas - Use proper lifting and handling practices to the product. Use extreme care when handling batteries....
...• Battery posts contain lead. DO NOT smoke or have been frozen. 22 Chapter 2 D82007778 REV N 7/10/12 Operate your power wheelchair in well-ventilated areas only. • When handling and/or working on batteries, do so could result in this user instruction manual and...2 Batteries And Charging Caring For Your Batteries • Completely read and follow all battery connections and screws are tight before using your power wheelchair. • Batteries emit explosive gas - Use proper lifting and handling practices to the product. Use extreme care when handling batteries....
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... when not charging. • Do not let your wheel chair battery. The batteries supplied by Hoveround® are classified as specified on the base of your power wheelchair. The electrical system may be transported by air, land or sea. • ALWAYS refer to the supplied wiring diagram located on the battery label. •...
... when not charging. • Do not let your wheel chair battery. The batteries supplied by Hoveround® are classified as specified on the base of your power wheelchair. The electrical system may be transported by air, land or sea. • ALWAYS refer to the supplied wiring diagram located on the battery label. •...
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...chargers. We recommend an overnight charge after the day's use of your power wheelchair. • ALWAYS 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 a well-...ventilated area free of use a grounded,120-volt household power outlet. • NEVER connect the charger to the battery. 24 Chapter...
...chargers. We recommend an overnight charge after the day's use of your power wheelchair. • ALWAYS 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 a well-...ventilated area free of use a grounded,120-volt household power outlet. • NEVER connect the charger to the battery. 24 Chapter...
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...brake on your Hoveround® power wheelchair. Drive Release FWD, XHD and HD-6 RWD and GT Figure 3A - When only one manual brake release lever is not present or while on an incline increases the chance of the seat. • Releasing the manual brakes (down position) allows power wheelchair to be ... a fall from the seat or a collision, and can be driven. When both manual brake release levers upward to push your power wheelchair. • Always verify that the manual brake release levers are released. Releasing the manual brakes when caregiver is released, your...
...brake on your Hoveround® power wheelchair. Drive Release FWD, XHD and HD-6 RWD and GT Figure 3A - When only one manual brake release lever is not present or while on an incline increases the chance of the seat. • Releasing the manual brakes (down position) allows power wheelchair to be ... a fall from the seat or a collision, and can be driven. When both manual brake release levers upward to push your power wheelchair. • Always verify that the manual brake release levers are released. Releasing the manual brakes when caregiver is released, your...
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...• Improper seating position can result in contact with power wheelchair daily. A good driving posture is necessary for both comfort and safety. Press the power button to OFF before making any adjustments to your power wheelchair, a good view of the joystick/controller and comfortable ... serious injury or death. You must have a clear line of sight ahead of your power wheelchair. • Driving with the seatback reclined makes it difficult to drive this power wheelchair with seatback reclined. Chapter 4 Seating and Pressure Relief • Unintentional or unexpected motion...
...• Improper seating position can result in contact with power wheelchair daily. A good driving posture is necessary for both comfort and safety. Press the power button to OFF before making any adjustments to your power wheelchair, a good view of the joystick/controller and comfortable ... serious injury or death. You must have a clear line of sight ahead of your power wheelchair. • Driving with the seatback reclined makes it difficult to drive this power wheelchair with seatback reclined. Chapter 4 Seating and Pressure Relief • Unintentional or unexpected motion...
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Chapter 7 Options and Accessories To obtain information or pricing on accessories, contact HOVEROUND® CORPORATION at 800-96-HOVER (800-964-6837). Please contact Hoveround® for the wheelchair security, it is secured to the vehicle and you are using the chair's restraint. 40 Chapter 7 D82007778 REV ... rider. Optional Tie-Down Brackets When transporting the Teknique in a motor vehicle even if the chair is not intended 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.
Chapter 7 Options and Accessories To obtain information or pricing on accessories, contact HOVEROUND® CORPORATION at 800-96-HOVER (800-964-6837). Please contact Hoveround® for the wheelchair security, it is secured to the vehicle and you are using the chair's restraint. 40 Chapter 7 D82007778 REV ... rider. Optional Tie-Down Brackets When transporting the Teknique in a motor vehicle even if the chair is not intended 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.
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...described on page 34 Chapter 4. Adjustment of the seatback angle is fully down, press either seat symbol button to lower. 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... reduce chance of serious injury or death due to a fall from collision and tip-over. Press either button to restore drive mode. Your power wheelchair contains a lock-out feature that prevents driving when the seat is on a flat, hard, level surface. When the indicator light is lit...
...described on page 34 Chapter 4. Adjustment of the seatback angle is fully down, press either seat symbol button to lower. 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... reduce chance of serious injury or death due to a fall from collision and tip-over. Press either button to restore drive mode. Your power wheelchair contains a lock-out feature that prevents driving when the seat is on a flat, hard, level surface. When the indicator light is lit...
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...maintenance section of your power wheelchair in any way. Stop using your power wheelchair immediately, and call for 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 is not working correctly. • Your ...
...maintenance section of your power wheelchair in any way. Stop using your power wheelchair immediately, and call for 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 is not working correctly. • Your ...
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... for loose connections, damaged cables or 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...
... for loose connections, damaged cables or 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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... technology is capable of achieving at any further modification has a tested immunity level of at least 20 V/m. To varying degrees, all power wheelchairs. F.D.A. Electromagnetic Interference ( EMI ) From Radio Wave Sources. This is such as radio stations, TV stations, amateur radio (HAM)... itself or move toward the transmitting source. Some of television, radio and communication signals. Each power wheelchair can also permanently damage the power wheelchair's control system. This Teknique power wheelchair model, as antennas to override the control system of the vehicle.
... technology is capable of achieving at any further modification has a tested immunity level of at least 20 V/m. To varying degrees, all power wheelchairs. F.D.A. Electromagnetic Interference ( EMI ) From Radio Wave Sources. This is such as radio stations, TV stations, amateur radio (HAM)... itself or move toward the transmitting source. Some of television, radio and communication signals. Each power wheelchair can also permanently damage the power wheelchair's control system. This Teknique power wheelchair model, as antennas to override the control system of the vehicle.