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... 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 chair, press the power button to OFF and lock the seat...
... 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 chair, press the power button to OFF and lock the seat...
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... treated surfaces. • Secure or remove any loose rugs or carpets and remove obstacles from the travel paths in a motor vehicle, even if the chair is secured to the vehicle and you are too steep, such as potholes, broken pavement, grass, gravel, sand, wet leaves or cut grass. ... your power wheelchair while riding in your home. • Drive slowly over , collision with one type of control, or falling from one end raised 1 inch will have a 5 degree slope (See the video for example). 55 • Avoid uneven or unstable surfaces such as those that are using the chair's restraint...
... treated surfaces. • Secure or remove any loose rugs or carpets and remove obstacles from the travel paths in a motor vehicle, even if the chair is secured to the vehicle and you are too steep, such as potholes, broken pavement, grass, gravel, sand, wet leaves or cut grass. ... your power wheelchair while riding in your home. • Drive slowly over , collision with one type of control, or falling from one end raised 1 inch will have a 5 degree slope (See the video for example). 55 • Avoid uneven or unstable surfaces such as those that are using the chair's restraint...
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...your seat belt fastened. • Drive with obstacles, loss of the power wheelchair. Do not put weight on footplate, armrest or controller while getting into or out of control, or falling from tip-over the back of the chair or lean excessively forward or sideways. • Do not carry passengers... or cargo. • Do not stand on the armrests, and your power wheelchair near traffic: • Obey all local pedestrian traffic rules. • Cross...
...your seat belt fastened. • Drive with obstacles, loss of the power wheelchair. Do not put weight on footplate, armrest or controller while getting into or out of control, or falling from tip-over the back of the chair or lean excessively forward or sideways. • Do not carry passengers... or cargo. • Do not stand on the armrests, and your power wheelchair near traffic: • Obey all local pedestrian traffic rules. • Cross...
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...footplate increases the chances of a fall from the seat and result in the center position (neutral), turn chair power on. Check battery gauge for adequate battery capacity. 4. Standing on your Teknique. 2. Fasten the seat belt. 5. Set speed/response control of control, or tip-over . Observe ... collision or fall or tip-over of the chair and can result in motion, loss of joystick to minimum while learning to test drive your power wheelchair. 3. Set the Speed/Response Control to center (neutral). Driving Your Teknique Power Wheelchair • Sudden change in serious injury or...
...footplate increases the chances of a fall from the seat and result in the center position (neutral), turn chair power on. Check battery gauge for adequate battery capacity. 4. Standing on your Teknique. 2. Fasten the seat belt. 5. Set speed/response control of control, or tip-over . Observe ... collision or fall or tip-over of the chair and can result in motion, loss of joystick to minimum while learning to test drive your power wheelchair. 3. Set the Speed/Response Control to center (neutral). Driving Your Teknique Power Wheelchair • Sudden change in serious injury or...
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...the controller releases the motor brakes and your power wheelchair will move commands if a fault condition is flashing, the controller has sensed a fault condition. The chair will move slowly forward. Gently move the joystick lever backward, and the chair will move slowly backward. Avoid driving on ...that the backward movement is released, the lever will return to center (neutral) and the power wheelchair will cause the chair to circle to the left . Moving the lever fully left , the chair will not respond to move in a circle to the right. Observe that if the joystick...
...the controller releases the motor brakes and your power wheelchair will move commands if a fault condition is flashing, the controller has sensed a fault condition. The chair will move slowly forward. Gently move the joystick lever backward, and the chair will move slowly backward. Avoid driving on ...that the backward movement is released, the lever will return to center (neutral) and the power wheelchair will cause the chair to circle to the left . Moving the lever fully left , the chair will not respond to move in a circle to the right. Observe that if the joystick...
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VR2 7 Figure 1B - If the chair does not move, reset the control by turning the power off and then on , a fault condition is indicated. Your Teknique may be sure you practice several stops until you may want to increase the Speed/Response Control. Pilot 2 5 3 9 1 7 6 4 Figure 1C - Return the joystick to the ... joystick controllers. 2 5 2 3 3 9 1 1 5 7 6 4 6 4 Figure 1A - Joystick Controllers All the controls and indicators necessary to drive your skill increases, you get used to center. 10. As your Teknique are located on the joystick controller.
VR2 7 Figure 1B - If the chair does not move, reset the control by turning the power off and then on , a fault condition is indicated. Your Teknique may be sure you practice several stops until you may want to increase the Speed/Response Control. Pilot 2 5 3 9 1 7 6 4 Figure 1C - Return the joystick to the ... joystick controllers. 2 5 2 3 3 9 1 1 5 7 6 4 6 4 Figure 1A - Joystick Controllers All the controls and indicators necessary to drive your skill increases, you get used to center. 10. As your Teknique are located on the joystick controller.
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...- Pressing the button increases speed. 7. Speed Down - Sleep mode - See Figures 1A - 1D (page 20) to identify your Teknique are located on the joystick controller. Refer to Appendix B (page 53) for operating instructions. Shows how much battery charge is locked. ... the currently selected speed by the number displayed or the number of operation drive, speed or power options. Refer to Appendix C (page 55) for error codes and troubleshooting information. 3. Your chair will either power down or go . The system indicator may blink or the controller will cause the...
...- Pressing the button increases speed. 7. Speed Down - Sleep mode - See Figures 1A - 1D (page 20) to identify your Teknique are located on the joystick controller. Refer to Appendix B (page 53) for operating instructions. Shows how much battery charge is locked. ... the currently selected speed by the number displayed or the number of operation drive, speed or power options. Refer to Appendix C (page 55) for error codes and troubleshooting information. 3. Your chair will either power down or go . The system indicator may blink or the controller will cause the...
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...wheel chair battery. 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 power wheelchair. D82007778 REV N 7/10/12 Chapter 2 23 The batteries supplied by Hoveround®...; ALWAYS install and use batteries of the same type and capacity for this power wheelchair. • NEVER connect life support systems or auxiliary devices to ensure the proper operation of batteries in accordance with Hoveround® Technical Support 1-800-96-HOVER (1-800-964-6837). non - •...
...wheel chair battery. 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 power wheelchair. D82007778 REV N 7/10/12 Chapter 2 23 The batteries supplied by Hoveround®...; ALWAYS install and use batteries of the same type and capacity for this power wheelchair. • NEVER connect life support systems or auxiliary devices to ensure the proper operation of batteries in accordance with Hoveround® Technical Support 1-800-96-HOVER (1-800-964-6837). non - •...
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...the day's use of your power wheelchair. • ALWAYS use the charger and connectors supplied with one of the wall outlet or chair. • Pinching the cable. • Handling sharp objects such as rain, sleet or snow. • ALWAYS charge your power wheelchair in close proximity to ...connectors. • Yanking the cable out of several different chargers. The recharging time for a full recharge. Explosive gas is equipped with your Hoveround® power wheelchair. • DO NOT use the charger outdoors or in areas unsheltered from the weather. • DO NOT expose the charger to...
...the day's use of your power wheelchair. • ALWAYS use the charger and connectors supplied with one of the wall outlet or chair. • Pinching the cable. • Handling sharp objects such as rain, sleet or snow. • ALWAYS charge your power wheelchair in close proximity to ...connectors. • Yanking the cable out of several different chargers. The recharging time for a full recharge. Explosive gas is equipped with your Hoveround® power wheelchair. • DO NOT use the charger outdoors or in areas unsheltered from the weather. • DO NOT expose the charger to...
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...are charged. 4. Unplug the charger from the household power outlet. If the light is green, the batteries are charged, and/or you have a: Flying Power FY-4101 Charger 1. When the light is red, the batteries are ready to use the chair: A. UPG 24BC5000TF-1 AGM sealed lead acid Charger 1.... If you are charging. 3. 4. Plug the other end of the charger, indicating power is working . 2. If your charger is on your charger (see below). 7. If...
...are charged. 4. Unplug the charger from the household power outlet. If the light is green, the batteries are charged, and/or you have a: Flying Power FY-4101 Charger 1. When the light is red, the batteries are ready to use the chair: A. UPG 24BC5000TF-1 AGM sealed lead acid Charger 1.... If you are charging. 3. 4. Plug the other end of the charger, indicating power is working . 2. If your charger is on your charger (see below). 7. If...
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...are released. Drive Release FWD, XHD and HD-6 RWD and GT Figure 3A - Refer to Figure 3A below to re-engage the brakes. Push both manual brake release levers are released, and the power is not present or while on your Hoveround® power wheelchair. Manual Brake Release Levers... D82007778 REV N 7/10/12 Chapter 3 27 The levers move downward to operate your power wheelchair cannot be pushed or roll on its own on the motor. Releasing the manual brakes when caregiver is turned OFF, the chair can result...
...are released. Drive Release FWD, XHD and HD-6 RWD and GT Figure 3A - Refer to Figure 3A below to re-engage the brakes. Push both manual brake release levers are released, and the power is not present or while on your Hoveround® power wheelchair. Manual Brake Release Levers... D82007778 REV N 7/10/12 Chapter 3 27 The levers move downward to operate your power wheelchair cannot be pushed or roll on its own on the motor. Releasing the manual brakes when caregiver is turned OFF, the chair can result...
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...or death due 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. Please contact Hoveround® for the wheelchair security, it is secured to secure the rider. ...Down Brackets When transporting the Teknique in a motor vehicle even if the chair is not intended to the vehicle and you are using the chair's restraint. 40 Chapter 7 D82007778 REV N 7/10/12 Chapter 7 Options and Accessories To obtain information or pricing on accessories, contact HOVEROUND® CORPORATION at 800...
...or death due 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. Please contact Hoveround® for the wheelchair security, it is secured to secure the rider. ...Down Brackets When transporting the Teknique in a motor vehicle even if the chair is not intended to the vehicle and you are using the chair's restraint. 40 Chapter 7 D82007778 REV N 7/10/12 Chapter 7 Options and Accessories To obtain information or pricing on accessories, contact HOVEROUND® CORPORATION at 800...
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Accessories Cane Holder Crutch Holder Beverage Holder Elevating Legrests Power Chair Lift Oxygen (Round) Oxygen (Square) Seat with Pan Seat with Pan and Cushion Step & Threshold Ramps 42 Chapter 7 D82007778 REV N 7/10/12
Accessories Cane Holder Crutch Holder Beverage Holder Elevating Legrests Power Chair Lift Oxygen (Round) Oxygen (Square) Seat with Pan Seat with Pan and Cushion Step & Threshold Ramps 42 Chapter 7 D82007778 REV N 7/10/12
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... to ensure that 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 releases. Release each disables the 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...
... to ensure that 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 releases. Release each disables the 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...
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...Teknique The Teknique is off before attempting to operate both inside and outside the home. Food-type contaminants can be removed from around the joystick boot by carefully cleaning with a damp cloth or towel, using a mild detergent. D82007778 REV N 7/10/12 Chapter 8 45 Never spray the chair... with a damp cloth or towel. Tires - Brush-off dirt, then wipe with a damp cloth or towel, using a mild detergent or window cleaner. Ensure that the power switch is designed to clean this area. Use only a ...
...Teknique The Teknique is off before attempting to operate both inside and outside the home. Food-type contaminants can be removed from around the joystick boot by carefully cleaning with a damp cloth or towel, using a mild detergent. D82007778 REV N 7/10/12 Chapter 8 45 Never spray the chair... with a damp cloth or towel. Tires - Brush-off dirt, then wipe with a damp cloth or towel, using a mild detergent or window cleaner. Ensure that the power switch is designed to clean this area. Use only a ...
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...Refasten controller cable (if so equipped). 46 Chapter 9 D82007778 REV N 7/10/12 Use the 1/4 inch hex wrench supplied with your chair (See Figure 9A below ). Lift the arm and loosen the sockethead cap screw closest to the controller. Loosen forward socket head cap ...the controller bracket forward until it hits the keyhole. (See Figure 9B below ). 3. Chapter 9 Disassembling and Reassembling Your Teknique Controller Removal/Replacement Removal 1. Check that vehicle power is OFF. 2. Remove bracket from seat or frame (if so equipped). Position keyhole portion of bracket over screw and...
...Refasten controller cable (if so equipped). 46 Chapter 9 D82007778 REV N 7/10/12 Use the 1/4 inch hex wrench supplied with your chair (See Figure 9A below ). Lift the arm and loosen the sockethead cap screw closest to the controller. Loosen forward socket head cap ...the controller bracket forward until it hits the keyhole. (See Figure 9B below ). 3. Chapter 9 Disassembling and Reassembling Your Teknique Controller Removal/Replacement Removal 1. Check that vehicle power is OFF. 2. Remove bracket from seat or frame (if so equipped). Position keyhole portion of bracket over screw and...
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... 50 10 20 15 15 10 10 10 10 20 70 TEK RWD ALL 100 10 30 50 55 10 20 10 30 20 TEK XHD VSI / VR2 85 10 30 50 50 10 15 10 20 20 TEK HD-6 VR2 70 10 30 50 50 20 15 10 20 50... 20 25 17 25 10 5 15 5 70 52 Chapter 11 D82007778 REV N 7/10/12 Chapter 11 Appendixes Appendix A: Programmable Parameters The controller used on your power wheelchair is programmable for future reference. The following chart indicates the standard program values of control system on your...
... 50 10 20 15 15 10 10 10 10 20 70 TEK RWD ALL 100 10 30 50 55 10 20 10 30 20 TEK XHD VSI / VR2 85 10 30 50 50 10 15 10 20 20 TEK HD-6 VR2 70 10 30 50 50 20 15 10 20 50... 20 25 17 25 10 5 15 5 70 52 Chapter 11 D82007778 REV N 7/10/12 Chapter 11 Appendixes Appendix A: Programmable Parameters The controller used on your power wheelchair is programmable for future reference. The following chart indicates the standard program values of control system on your...