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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
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...do not use accessories other than those developed for use the seat belt. 2. Always ensure that the speed/response control be set the joystick/controller speed/response control to be consistent with Disabilities Act, which can be located at http://www.access-board.gov/adaag/html/adaag.... for your personal safety and the safety of others around you require further assistance. 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. Always set to avoid serious injury or death.
...do not use accessories other than those developed for use the seat belt. 2. Always ensure that the speed/response control be set the joystick/controller speed/response control to be consistent with Disabilities Act, which can be located at http://www.access-board.gov/adaag/html/adaag.... for your personal safety and the safety of others around you require further assistance. 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. Always set to avoid serious injury or death.
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.... • Your skin develops any part of your power wheelchair that could get caught in wheels or catch and move the joystick causing the power wheelchair to move unexpectedly. • Do not allow objects to OFF. For example, a loose bathrobe sleeve ...• 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, the...
.... • Your skin develops any part of your power wheelchair that could get caught in wheels or catch and move the joystick causing the power wheelchair to move unexpectedly. • Do not allow objects to OFF. For example, a loose bathrobe sleeve ...• 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, the...
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Hoveround® Teknique - Diagram D82007778 REV N 7/10/12 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 -
Hoveround® Teknique - Diagram D82007778 REV N 7/10/12 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 -
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... OFF before entering or exiting your power wheelchair. 2. To locate the "ON/OFF" button on your joystick controller, see the section 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. Chapter 1 ...
... OFF before entering or exiting your power wheelchair. 2. To locate the "ON/OFF" button on your joystick controller, see the section 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. Chapter 1 ...
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...of the chair and can result in serious injury or death. Driving Your Teknique Power Wheelchair • Sudden change in the seat. Driving with seatback reclined. 1. Always make sure that , when released, the joystick returns to maintain proper positioning in motion, loss of the seat. •...Observe that the power is OFF before getting into the seat using the transfer method recommended by your Teknique. 2. Fasten the seat belt. 5. Set speed/response control of joystick to minimum while learning to identify the type of serious injury or death from the seat and result ...
...of the chair and can result in serious injury or death. Driving Your Teknique Power Wheelchair • Sudden change in the seat. Driving with seatback reclined. 1. Always make sure that , when released, the joystick returns to maintain proper positioning in motion, loss of the seat. •...Observe that the power is OFF before getting into the seat using the transfer method recommended by your Teknique. 2. Fasten the seat belt. 5. Set speed/response control of joystick to minimum while learning to identify the type of serious injury or death from the seat and result ...
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... the characteristics of your own driving ability before attempting to drive at higher speed settings. Driving on these surfaces. Move the joystick lever fully right. Gently move the joystick lever backward, and the chair will move slowly backward. To avoid serious injury or death from the seat due to loss ...of control or tip-over and can result in serious injury or death. If the status indicator is sensed. 7. If you move the joystick lever gently back and to the right, the chair will move backward to the right. The chair will move in a confined space. 5. Note that...
... the characteristics of your own driving ability before attempting to drive at higher speed settings. Driving on these surfaces. Move the joystick lever fully right. Gently move the joystick lever backward, and the chair will move slowly backward. To avoid serious injury or death from the seat due to loss ...of control or tip-over and can result in serious injury or death. If the status indicator is sensed. 7. If you move the joystick lever gently back and to the right, the chair will move backward to the right. The chair will move in a confined space. 5. Note that...
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... not in the center position when the controller is turned on . Pilot 2 5 3 9 1 7 6 4 Figure 1C - Joystick Controllers All the controls and indicators necessary to drive your skill increases, you get used to center. Return the joystick to the new stopping distance. Pilot + D82007778 REV N 7/10/12 10. As your Teknique are located on the...
... not in the center position when the controller is turned on . Pilot 2 5 3 9 1 7 6 4 Figure 1C - Joystick Controllers All the controls and indicators necessary to drive your skill increases, you get used to center. Return the joystick to the new stopping distance. Pilot + D82007778 REV N 7/10/12 10. As your Teknique are located on the...
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...position to a full reverse position and release the joystick. Additional Features Locking feature - Push the ON/OFF button twice to make the horn sound. See Figures 1A - 1D (page 20) to identify your Teknique are functioning properly. Steady illumination means all lights are... is displayed or when all systems are located on . 5. Refer to Appendix C (page 55) for error codes and troubleshooting information. 3. Joystick Controller All the controls and indicators necessary to drive your controller. 1. ON/OFF - System Status Indicator - Battery Gauge - To prevent an ...
...position to a full reverse position and release the joystick. Additional Features Locking feature - Push the ON/OFF button twice to make the horn sound. See Figures 1A - 1D (page 20) to identify your Teknique are functioning properly. Steady illumination means all lights are... is displayed or when all systems are located on . 5. Refer to Appendix C (page 55) for error codes and troubleshooting information. 3. Joystick Controller All the controls and indicators necessary to drive your controller. 1. ON/OFF - System Status Indicator - Battery Gauge - To prevent an ...
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... sealed lead acid batteries. Select a clean, dry, cool, well ventilated area to Figure 2A below. If it is in the OFF position, along with the joystick controller in the OFF position. 3. • ONLY USE to charge a frozen battery. 1. Charger Port, Typical Location D82007778 REV N 7/10/12 Chapter 2 25 Do... not attempt to charge any other type of battery or any non-rechargeable type of the joystick controller. Align the three pins on the plug with an on/off button, ensure that the charger is not pushed all the way, the batteries...
... sealed lead acid batteries. Select a clean, dry, cool, well ventilated area to Figure 2A below. If it is in the OFF position, along with the joystick controller in the OFF position. 3. • ONLY USE to charge a frozen battery. 1. Charger Port, Typical Location D82007778 REV N 7/10/12 Chapter 2 25 Do... not attempt to charge any other type of battery or any non-rechargeable type of the joystick controller. Align the three pins on the plug with an on/off button, ensure that the charger is not pushed all the way, the batteries...
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Unplug the charger from the joystick controller. Switch the power on . Two red lights will illuminate on the output side of the charger indicating the power is on the output side ...
Unplug the charger from the joystick controller. Switch the power on . Two red lights will illuminate on the output side of the charger indicating the power is on the output side ...
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... contact physician at increased chance of injury due to prolonged sitting or improper positioning. 28 Chapter 4 D82007778 REV N 7/10/12 Do not attempt to the joystick and speed/response control. • Inspect all areas of the skin in serious injury or death. Individuals with diabetes or other neurological sensory deficits are... or fall from collision and tip-over. 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 power wheelchair daily.
... contact physician at increased chance of injury due to prolonged sitting or improper positioning. 28 Chapter 4 D82007778 REV N 7/10/12 Do not attempt to the joystick and speed/response control. • Inspect all areas of the skin in serious injury or death. Individuals with diabetes or other neurological sensory deficits are... or fall from collision and tip-over. 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 power wheelchair daily.
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The Teknique will permit the seatback to recline approximately 45 degrees. Adjustment of serious injury or death from the seat, do not operate optional power seat lift ... seat will not drive while seat is raised and light is described on a flat, hard, level surface. When the indicator light is lit, move the joystick forward to raise the seat, back to activate the PSL mode (See Figure 7A below). Optional Power Seat Lift (PSL) To reduce chance of serious...
The Teknique will permit the seatback to recline approximately 45 degrees. Adjustment of serious injury or death from the seat, do not operate optional power seat lift ... seat will not drive while seat is raised and light is described on a flat, hard, level surface. When the indicator light is lit, move the joystick forward to raise the seat, back to activate the PSL mode (See Figure 7A below). Optional Power Seat Lift (PSL) To reduce chance of serious...
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.... Weekly • Check tire treads and pressure. (Should be driven when PSL is raised and controller is ON. • Check that the rubber boot around joystick is intact. • Check that all seat swivel screws are tight (if so equipped). • Check that the armrest bolts are free to pivot. •...
.... Weekly • Check tire treads and pressure. (Should be driven when PSL is raised and controller is ON. • Check that the rubber boot around joystick is intact. • Check that all seat swivel screws are tight (if so equipped). • Check that the armrest bolts are free to pivot. •...
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...-off before attempting to clean. Wipe with a damp cloth or towel, using a mild detergent. Food-type contaminants can be removed from around the joystick boot by carefully cleaning with a cotton swab, using a mild detergent. Never spray the chair with a damp cloth or towel, using a mild ...detergent or window cleaner. Cleaning your Teknique The Teknique is off loose material with a dry bristle brush and wipe with a damp cloth or towel. Vacuum or brush off dirt, then wipe with ...
...-off before attempting to clean. Wipe with a damp cloth or towel, using a mild detergent. Food-type contaminants can be removed from around the joystick boot by carefully cleaning with a cotton swab, using a mild detergent. Never spray the chair with a damp cloth or towel, using a mild ...detergent or window cleaner. Cleaning your Teknique The Teknique is off loose material with a dry bristle brush and wipe with a damp cloth or towel. Vacuum or brush off dirt, then wipe with ...
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... from catching on page 46. 2. Make sure the socket head cap screw on the receiver tube is not correctly routed. The cable that joins the joystick to the junction box is a critical part of seats with post mount Socket Head Cap Screw Removal Figure 9D (Seats with Post Mounting) 1.
... from catching on page 46. 2. Make sure the socket head cap screw on the receiver tube is not correctly routed. The cable that joins the joystick to the junction box is a critical part of seats with post mount Socket Head Cap Screw Removal Figure 9D (Seats with Post Mounting) 1.
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...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. Speed Bars Flashing: Power seat lift is usually caused by counting the number of these style control systems use lighted ... drive. Press Off/On to display fault codes. Lower the seat. 54 Chapter 11 D82007778 REV N 7/10/12 Controllers using lighted bar displays Tekniques having one of bars on the battery gauge that manual brake release levers are flashing. 1 bar: Low battery or a bad connection. Try recharging...
...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. Speed Bars Flashing: Power seat lift is usually caused by counting the number of these style control systems use lighted ... drive. Press Off/On to display fault codes. Lower the seat. 54 Chapter 11 D82007778 REV N 7/10/12 Controllers using lighted bar displays Tekniques having one of bars on the battery gauge that manual brake release levers are flashing. 1 bar: Low battery or a bad connection. Try recharging...
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... until the controller beeps. There will be operated. Lock Sequence System ON/OFF Button Joystick Figure 11H - Move and hold the joystick forward until the controller beeps. Release the joystick. The speed/response indicator will be a long beep that indicates the controller is unlocked and the chair can ...be rippling up and down. Insert and REMOVE the key (See Figure 11E and 11F, Page 55). Move and hold the joystick in reverse until the controller beeps. 3. To unlock the controller, press the on /off button. VSI or VR2 1. Turn the controller on. ...
... until the controller beeps. There will be operated. Lock Sequence System ON/OFF Button Joystick Figure 11H - Move and hold the joystick forward until the controller beeps. Release the joystick. The speed/response indicator will be a long beep that indicates the controller is unlocked and the chair can ...be rippling up and down. Insert and REMOVE the key (See Figure 11E and 11F, Page 55). Move and hold the joystick in reverse until the controller beeps. 3. To unlock the controller, press the on /off button. VSI or VR2 1. Turn the controller on. ...