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... any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without notice. Using the Hoveround® product safely depends upon your diligence in following the warnings, cautions, and instructions in property damage. Notes usually contain information regarding troubleshooting the power wheelchair when an indicator or fault light appears. Neither HOVEROUND® CORPORATION nor its affiliates shall be liable to the table...
... any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without notice. Using the Hoveround® product safely depends upon your diligence in following the warnings, cautions, and instructions in property damage. Notes usually contain information regarding troubleshooting the power wheelchair when an indicator or fault light appears. Neither HOVEROUND® CORPORATION nor its affiliates shall be liable to the table...
User Manual
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... you reliable, comfortable transportation for choosing the Teknique. Welcome to our family, and thank you have questions or concerns, our customer service personnel are a toll-free call away. Thomas E. We believe that is compact yet very stable; Happy motoring. gentle yet powerful; Kruse, President Hoveround® Corporation 4 D82007778 REV N 7/10/12 Dear Teknique Owner, Congratulations on your...
... you reliable, comfortable transportation for choosing the Teknique. Welcome to our family, and thank you have questions or concerns, our customer service personnel are a toll-free call away. Thomas E. We believe that is compact yet very stable; Happy motoring. gentle yet powerful; Kruse, President Hoveround® Corporation 4 D82007778 REV N 7/10/12 Dear Teknique Owner, Congratulations on your...
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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
User Manual
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... and Reassembling Your Teknique 46 Controller Removal/Replacement 46 Removal and installation of seats with side rails 47 Removal and installation of seats with post mount 48 Chapter 10 Electromagnetic Interference (EMI 49 Chapter 11 Appendixes 52 Appendix A Programmable Parameters 52 Appendix B Fault Codes 53 Appendix C Locking Feature 55 Appendix D Specifications 57 Appendix E Record of Service 62 Limited Warranty 66...
... and Reassembling Your Teknique 46 Controller Removal/Replacement 46 Removal and installation of seats with side rails 47 Removal and installation of seats with post mount 48 Chapter 10 Electromagnetic Interference (EMI 49 Chapter 11 Appendixes 52 Appendix A Programmable Parameters 52 Appendix B Fault Codes 53 Appendix C Locking Feature 55 Appendix D Specifications 57 Appendix E Record of Service 62 Limited Warranty 66...
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... with your home are contained in the manual. In confined spaces and while learning to when needed. General Warnings Before You Use Your Teknique Before You Use Your Teknique The Hoveround® Teknique is OFF before getting into and out of the seat. 3. Never modify your power wheelchair, we recommend that the power is a battery-operated motorized vehicle. Always ensure that the...
... with your home are contained in the manual. In confined spaces and while learning to when needed. General Warnings Before You Use Your Teknique Before You Use Your Teknique The Hoveround® Teknique is OFF before getting into and out of the seat. 3. Never modify your power wheelchair, we recommend that the power is a battery-operated motorized vehicle. Always ensure that the...
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... using your power wheelchair immediately, and call for assistance if: • Your power wheelchair is not working correctly. • Your seat belt does not latch or stay latched. • You are taking medications, drugs, or alcohol that prevents you from operating your power wheelchair safely. • Your weight exceeds 300 pounds, the weight capacity of your Hoveround® Teknique FWD, Hoveround...
... using your power wheelchair immediately, and call for assistance if: • Your power wheelchair is not working correctly. • Your seat belt does not latch or stay latched. • You are taking medications, drugs, or alcohol that prevents you from operating your power wheelchair safely. • Your weight exceeds 300 pounds, the weight capacity of your Hoveround® Teknique FWD, Hoveround...
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Hoveround® Teknique - 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 - Diagram D82007778 REV N 7/10/12
Hoveround® Teknique - 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 - Diagram D82007778 REV N 7/10/12
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Move the footplate down and position your Teknique. 2. See page 20 to identify the type of the chair and can result in the center position (neutral), turn chair power on the footplate. Check battery gauge for adequate battery capacity. 4. Get into the seat using the transfer method recommended by your power wheelchair. 3. With the joystick in serious injury or death. Standing...
Move the footplate down and position your Teknique. 2. See page 20 to identify the type of the chair and can result in the center position (neutral), turn chair power on the footplate. Check battery gauge for adequate battery capacity. 4. Get into the seat using the transfer method recommended by your power wheelchair. 3. With the joystick in serious injury or death. Standing...
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...gently back and to the right, the chair will move slowly backward. Set control to minimum if you move the joystick gently back and to drive at higher speed settings. Gently move backward to the left. ...fault code section of Appendix B (page 53) to determine the cause of your power wheelchair and the limits of the fault. Observe that if the joystick is flashing, the controller has sensed a fault condition. If you are a less experienced driver or are automatically engaged. 6. The power wheelchair will be heard as the controller releases the motor brakes...
...gently back and to the right, the chair will move slowly backward. Set control to minimum if you move the joystick gently back and to drive at higher speed settings. Gently move backward to the left. ...fault code section of Appendix B (page 53) to determine the cause of your power wheelchair and the limits of the fault. Observe that if the joystick is flashing, the controller has sensed a fault condition. If you are a less experienced driver or are automatically engaged. 6. The power wheelchair will be heard as the controller releases the motor brakes...
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... Appendix B (page 53) for operating instructions. All lights lit means full charge. The further you push, the faster you turn the system on the joystick controller. Speed/Response Indicator - (if so equipped) - Speed Down - Refer to Appendix C (page 55) for error codes and troubleshooting information. 3. Fast braking - This will cause the power wheelchair to stop quickly move the...
... Appendix B (page 53) for operating instructions. All lights lit means full charge. The further you push, the faster you turn the system on the joystick controller. Speed/Response Indicator - (if so equipped) - Speed Down - Refer to Appendix C (page 55) for error codes and troubleshooting information. 3. Fast braking - This will cause the power wheelchair to stop quickly move the...
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... make sure the protective terminal covers are installed and all warnings about the batteries in an upright position. • NEVER use proper protective gear such as it can cause explosive sparks or fire. • ALWAYS store batteries in this user instruction manual and any part of the battery. • Batteries are tight before using your power wheelchair in well-ventilated areas only. •...
... make sure the protective terminal covers are installed and all warnings about the batteries in an upright position. • NEVER use proper protective gear such as it can cause explosive sparks or fire. • ALWAYS store batteries in this user instruction manual and any part of the battery. • Batteries are tight before using your power wheelchair in well-ventilated areas only. •...
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... not let your power wheelchair when installing the batteries. • ALWAYS install and use batteries of the same type and capacity for this power wheelchair. • NEVER connect life support systems or auxiliary devices to your power wheelchair. • Do not connect any devices, medical or otherwise, to the batteries or electrical system except those supplied by Hoveround®. • ALWAYS use the correct fuse...
... not let your power wheelchair when installing the batteries. • ALWAYS install and use batteries of the same type and capacity for this power wheelchair. • NEVER connect life support systems or auxiliary devices to your power wheelchair. • Do not connect any devices, medical or otherwise, to the batteries or electrical system except those supplied by Hoveround®. • ALWAYS use the correct fuse...
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... an incline increases the chance of the seat. • Releasing the manual brakes (down position) allows power wheelchair to operate your Hoveround® power wheelchair. Push both manual brake release levers are in the full "up" (engaged) position before getting into or out of a fall from the seat or a collision, and can be pushed. An error code will appear when attempting to be...
... an incline increases the chance of the seat. • Releasing the manual brakes (down position) allows power wheelchair to operate your Hoveround® power wheelchair. Push both manual brake release levers are in the full "up" (engaged) position before getting into or out of a fall from the seat or a collision, and can be pushed. An error code will appear when attempting to be...
User Manual
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...drive mode. The Teknique will permit the seatback to activate the PSL mode (See Figure 7A below). The optional reclining seat will not drive while seat is raised and light is described on . Adjustment of the seatback angle is on page 34 Chapter 4. Your power wheelchair contains a lock-...out feature that prevents driving when the seat is lit, move the joystick forward ...
...drive mode. The Teknique will permit the seatback to activate the PSL mode (See Figure 7A below). The optional reclining seat will not drive while seat is raised and light is described on . Adjustment of the seatback angle is on page 34 Chapter 4. Your power wheelchair contains a lock-...out feature that prevents driving when the seat is lit, move the joystick forward ...
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...Service and maintenance are detailed in any service or maintenance needs. Stop using your power wheelchair in the maintenance section of 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 seat...and the safe operation of this manual. • Do not perform any maintenance without first disconnecting the batteries. • Do not modify your power wheelchair immediately, and call for any way.
...Service and maintenance are detailed in any service or maintenance needs. Stop using your power wheelchair in the maintenance section of 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 seat...and the safe operation of this manual. • Do not perform any maintenance without first disconnecting the batteries. • Do not modify your power wheelchair immediately, and call for any way.
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...Replace the seat belt at first signs of wear. Release each brake separately to pivot. • Check that the seat swivel lock engages and holds (if so equipped). • Clean power wheelchair. (See page 45 for loose connections, damaged cables or signs of electrical damage. • Check that caster wheels rotate freely. • Check manual brake... Check that chair cannot be 45-50 psi.). • Check that casters are tight. • Check charger cords and connectors for instructions.) A worn or improperly latching seat belt may not properly position you in the seat and can result...
...Replace the seat belt at first signs of wear. Release each brake separately to pivot. • Check that the seat swivel lock engages and holds (if so equipped). • Clean power wheelchair. (See page 45 for loose connections, damaged cables or signs of electrical damage. • Check that caster wheels rotate freely. • Check manual brake... Check that chair cannot be 45-50 psi.). • Check that casters are tight. • Check charger cords and connectors for instructions.) A worn or improperly latching seat belt may not properly position you in the seat and can result...
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... power wheelchair to electromagnetic interference (EMI) which would provide useful ... to the owner's manual for all power wheelchairs and scooters are...power wheelchair can also permanently damage the power wheelchair's control system. The higher the immunity level, the greater the protection. Others are a number of sources of at least 20 V/m. F.D.A. Power wheelchairs...brakes, move by following statement be measured in unintended directions. At this text, both will be susceptible to release its "immunity level". This Teknique power wheelchair model, as power wheelchairs...
... power wheelchair to electromagnetic interference (EMI) which would provide useful ... to the owner's manual for all power wheelchairs and scooters are...power wheelchair can also permanently damage the power wheelchair's control system. The higher the immunity level, the greater the protection. Others are a number of sources of at least 20 V/m. F.D.A. Power wheelchairs...brakes, move by following statement be measured in unintended directions. At this text, both will be susceptible to release its "immunity level". This Teknique power wheelchair model, as power wheelchairs...
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... again and try to drive the chair. Switch on your Teknique. Switch off and do not try to use a flashing "System Status Indicator" light (located in the drive position. If the fault occurs again, switch off the control system. When there is a fault please follow this controller system use the wheelchair. C. Contact Hoveround Support 1-800-96-HOVER (1-800-964-6837...
... again and try to drive the chair. Switch on your Teknique. Switch off and do not try to use a flashing "System Status Indicator" light (located in the drive position. If the fault occurs again, switch off the control system. When there is a fault please follow this controller system use the wheelchair. C. Contact Hoveround Support 1-800-96-HOVER (1-800-964-6837...
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... Figure 11D Fault Code Lights If a fault occurs, you can find out what has happened by a poor battery connection. 10 bars, Ripple up/down: Powered up when joystick not in sleep mode. Lower the seat. 54 Chapter 11 D82007778 REV N 7/10/12 Restart with brake circuit. Controllers using lighted bar displays Tekniques having one of bars on the battery gauge that manual brake release...
... Figure 11D Fault Code Lights If a fault occurs, you can find out what has happened by a poor battery connection. 10 bars, Ripple up/down: Powered up when joystick not in sleep mode. Lower the seat. 54 Chapter 11 D82007778 REV N 7/10/12 Restart with brake circuit. Controllers using lighted bar displays Tekniques having one of bars on the battery gauge that manual brake release...
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... authorized Hoveround® service center. commercial, institutional, or service use other express warranties, implied warranties, if any product without our prior written consent. The warranty does not include any labor or shipping charges incurred in replacement part installation or repair of any such product. This warranty does not include any labor or shipping charges incurred in replacement part installation or repair of...
... authorized Hoveround® service center. commercial, institutional, or service use other express warranties, implied warranties, if any product without our prior written consent. The warranty does not include any labor or shipping charges incurred in replacement part installation or repair of any such product. This warranty does not include any labor or shipping charges incurred in replacement part installation or repair of...