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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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General Warnings Before You Use Your Teknique Before You Use Your Teknique The Hoveround® Teknique is OFF before getting into and out of the concepts in guidance from the Americans with Disabilities Act, which can be consistent with your home ... lists below detail some important safety warnings. Always set to avoid serious injury or death. Keep your power wheelchair, we recommend that the power is a battery-operated motorized vehicle. To avoid serious injury or death: 1. In confined spaces and while learning to drive your manual to refer to be located at...
General Warnings Before You Use Your Teknique Before You Use Your Teknique The Hoveround® Teknique is OFF before getting into and out of the concepts in guidance from the Americans with Disabilities Act, which can be consistent with your home ... lists below detail some important safety warnings. Always set to avoid serious injury or death. Keep your power wheelchair, we recommend that the power is a battery-operated motorized vehicle. To avoid serious injury or death: 1. In confined spaces and while learning to drive your manual to refer to be located at...
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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 - Hoveround® Teknique -
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...attempt to drive this power wheelchair with the seatback reclined makes it to test drive your Health Care Professional. 4. Check battery gauge for adequate battery capacity. 4. Set the Speed/Response Control to drive the power wheelchair. Allow plenty of space to determine the limits of... movement. Driving with seatback reclined. 1. Move the footplate down and position your feet on your Teknique. 2. Standing on the footplate ...
...attempt to drive this power wheelchair with the seatback reclined makes it to test drive your Health Care Professional. 4. Check battery gauge for adequate battery capacity. 4. Set the Speed/Response Control to drive the power wheelchair. Allow plenty of space to determine the limits of... movement. Driving with seatback reclined. 1. Move the footplate down and position your feet on your Teknique. 2. Standing on the footplate ...
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...Figures 1A - 1D (page 20) to lock the setting. 9. Shows how much battery charge is locked. Controls speed and direction. Pressing the button increases speed. 7. The controller has a fast-brake system. Battery Gauge - Joystick - Speed Down - Pressing the button decreases speed. 8. In ...speed mode, move the joystick forward to identify your Teknique are functioning properly. Horn Button - To stop more quickly. To prevent ...
...Figures 1A - 1D (page 20) to lock the setting. 9. Shows how much battery charge is locked. Controls speed and direction. Pressing the button increases speed. 7. The controller has a fast-brake system. Battery Gauge - Joystick - Speed Down - Pressing the button decreases speed. 8. In ...speed mode, move the joystick forward to identify your Teknique are functioning properly. Horn Button - To stop more quickly. To prevent ...
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..., pinching or lifting-related injuries. • ALWAYS make sure the protective terminal covers are installed and all warnings about the 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. • When handling and/or working on...
..., pinching or lifting-related injuries. • ALWAYS make sure the protective terminal covers are installed and all warnings about the 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. • When handling and/or working on...
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...wheelchair. • NEVER connect life support systems or auxiliary devices to replace batteries, consult with EPA regulations. • Do not connect any devices, medical or otherwise, to the batteries or electrical system except those supplied by Hoveround®. • ALWAYS use the correct fuse as "wet - D82007778 ...7/10/12 Chapter 2 23 spill" and may fail and cause severe injury and/or death. • Do not leave the battery charger connected to ensure the proper operation of your wheel chair battery. The batteries supplied by Hoveround® are classified as specified on the...
...wheelchair. • NEVER connect life support systems or auxiliary devices to replace batteries, consult with EPA regulations. • Do not connect any devices, medical or otherwise, to the batteries or electrical system except those supplied by Hoveround®. • ALWAYS use the correct fuse as "wet - D82007778 ...7/10/12 Chapter 2 23 spill" and may fail and cause severe injury and/or death. • Do not leave the battery charger connected to ensure the proper operation of your wheel chair battery. The batteries supplied by Hoveround® are classified as specified on the...
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... charger. Please follow the operating instructions for a full recharge. The recharging time for the batteries will vary based on the amount of several different chargers. Explosive gas is equipped with your Hoveround® power wheelchair. • DO NOT use the charger if the cables or connectors ...a 240-volt power source. • DO NOT use the charger outdoors or in close proximity to repair or open flame. Charging Your Batteries Your power wheelchair is emitted during the charging process. • DO NOT smoke around your power wheelchair in a well-ventilated area free ...
... charger. Please follow the operating instructions for a full recharge. The recharging time for the batteries will vary based on the amount of several different chargers. Explosive gas is equipped with your Hoveround® power wheelchair. • DO NOT use the charger if the cables or connectors ...a 240-volt power source. • DO NOT use the charger outdoors or in close proximity to repair or open flame. Charging Your Batteries Your power wheelchair is emitted during the charging process. • DO NOT smoke around your power wheelchair in a well-ventilated area free ...
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... charge any non-rechargeable type of the joystick controller. Figure 2A - Connect the charger output cord into the charger port located on the front of battery. • DO NOT attempt to use the charger. 2. If it is fully seated in the charger port. Charger Port, Typical Location D82007778 REV N 7/10/...12 Chapter 2 25 Refer to charge a frozen battery. 1. If your charger is in the OFF position, along with an on the port and push the plug in the OFF position. 3. Align the three...
... charge any non-rechargeable type of the joystick controller. Figure 2A - Connect the charger output cord into the charger port located on the front of battery. • DO NOT attempt to use the charger. 2. If it is fully seated in the charger port. Charger Port, Typical Location D82007778 REV N 7/10/...12 Chapter 2 25 Refer to charge a frozen battery. 1. If your charger is in the OFF position, along with an on the port and push the plug in the OFF position. 3. Align the three...
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...you are charged. 4. If the light does not go on the output side of the charger. 5. UPG 24BC5000TF-1 AGM sealed lead acid Charger 1. When the batteries are charged, and/or you have a: Flying Power FY-4101 Charger 1. C. Plug the AC power cord into a 120-volt grounded household power outlet. 6. Unplug...is equipped with an on/off button, turn OFF the power switch on , please check to use the chair: A. If your charger is red, the batteries are being charged. 3. Unplug the charger from the joystick controller. Switch the power on . Switch the power on . If no lights are on your...
...you are charged. 4. If the light does not go on the output side of the charger. 5. UPG 24BC5000TF-1 AGM sealed lead acid Charger 1. When the batteries are charged, and/or you have a: Flying Power FY-4101 Charger 1. C. Plug the AC power cord into a 120-volt grounded household power outlet. 6. Unplug...is equipped with an on/off button, turn OFF the power switch on , please check to use the chair: A. If your charger is red, the batteries are being charged. 3. Unplug the charger from the joystick controller. Switch the power on . Switch the power on . If no lights are on your...
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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 belt ... Chapter 8 Routine Maintenance Service and maintenance are detailed in the maintenance section of this manual. • Do not perform any maintenance without first disconnecting the batteries. • Do not modify your power wheelchair in any service or maintenance needs. Modification or tampering will void the warranty and may cause the vehicle...
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 belt ... Chapter 8 Routine Maintenance Service and maintenance are detailed in the maintenance section of this manual. • Do not perform any maintenance without first disconnecting the batteries. • Do not modify your power wheelchair in any service or maintenance needs. Modification or tampering will void the warranty and may cause the vehicle...
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... may not properly position you in the seat and can result in serious injury or death. Owner Maintenance Daily • Check drive tires. • Charge batteries (or as required). • Check that the seat belt latches and does not show signs of wear or improper latching. 44 Chapter 8 D82007778 REV N 7/10...
... may not properly position you in the seat and can result in serious injury or death. Owner Maintenance Daily • Check drive tires. • Charge batteries (or as required). • Check that the seat belt latches and does not show signs of wear or improper latching. 44 Chapter 8 D82007778 REV N 7/10...
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...motor. 5 bars: Short circuit, right motor to the control system. Check that are in neutral position. Speed Bars Cycling (VSI) or battery bars cycling (Pilot): Controller locked. Press Off/On to display fault codes. Lower the seat. 54 Chapter 11 D82007778 REV N 7/10/...drive position and power seat lift is lowered (if equipped). 10 bars: An excessive voltage to battery. 6 bars: Verify battery charger is inhibiting drive. Controllers using lighted bar displays Tekniques having one of bars on the battery gauge that manual brake release levers are flashing. 1 bar: Low...
...motor. 5 bars: Short circuit, right motor to the control system. Check that are in neutral position. Speed Bars Cycling (VSI) or battery bars cycling (Pilot): Controller locked. Press Off/On to display fault codes. Lower the seat. 54 Chapter 11 D82007778 REV N 7/10/...drive position and power seat lift is lowered (if equipped). 10 bars: An excessive voltage to battery. 6 bars: Verify battery charger is inhibiting drive. Controllers using lighted bar displays Tekniques having one of bars on the battery gauge that manual brake release levers are flashing. 1 bar: Low...
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... 2.3" from lowest position Total weight, with batteries** 179 lbs Base only** 90 lbs Base with batteries** 139 lbs Batteries** Two U1 batteries, 33 amp hour capacity each , sealed AGM. Note: Specifications and equipment subject to 350000. Batteries - Appendix D: Teknique FWD Specifications Performance Maximum Speed Range (per battery charge) Capacity Turning Radius Ground Clearance Maximum ... Width 25" Top of rider. ** Serial numbers prior to change without notice. D82007778 REV N 7/10/12 Chapter 11 57 Base with batteries 223 lbs. Base only 104 lbs. Total weight with...
... 2.3" from lowest position Total weight, with batteries** 179 lbs Base only** 90 lbs Base with batteries** 139 lbs Batteries** Two U1 batteries, 33 amp hour capacity each , sealed AGM. Note: Specifications and equipment subject to 350000. Batteries - Appendix D: Teknique FWD Specifications Performance Maximum Speed Range (per battery charge) Capacity Turning Radius Ground Clearance Maximum ... Width 25" Top of rider. ** Serial numbers prior to change without notice. D82007778 REV N 7/10/12 Chapter 11 57 Base with batteries 223 lbs. Base only 104 lbs. Total weight with...
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Note: Specifications and equipment subject to terrain and weight of rider. Appendix D: Teknique RWD Specifications Performance Maximum Speed Range (per battery charge) Capacity Turning Radius Ground Clearance Maximum step climb Maximum grade climb 5.5 mph* 20 miles* 300 lbs 36" 2.5" 2" 6° ... to floor 19" Seat height adjustment .8", 1.5", or 2.3" from lowest position Total weight, with batteries 229 lbs Base only 100 lbs Base with batteries 178 lbs Batteries Two group 22 batteries, 50 amp hour capacity each, Sealed AGM Tires and casters Tire type and tread Tire diameter and...
Note: Specifications and equipment subject to terrain and weight of rider. Appendix D: Teknique RWD Specifications Performance Maximum Speed Range (per battery charge) Capacity Turning Radius Ground Clearance Maximum step climb Maximum grade climb 5.5 mph* 20 miles* 300 lbs 36" 2.5" 2" 6° ... to floor 19" Seat height adjustment .8", 1.5", or 2.3" from lowest position Total weight, with batteries 229 lbs Base only 100 lbs Base with batteries 178 lbs Batteries Two group 22 batteries, 50 amp hour capacity each, Sealed AGM Tires and casters Tire type and tread Tire diameter and...
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Appendix D: Teknique XHD Specifications Performance Maximum Speed Range (per battery charge) Capacity Turning Radius Ground Clearance Maximum step climb Maximum grade climb 5 mph* 20 miles* 450 lbs 28" 3.7" 2" 6° (5° ADA ramp recommended) Dimensions ... weight of seat cushion to floor 21" Seat height adjustment .8", 1.5", or 2.3" from lowest position Total weight, with batteries 273 lbs Base only 114 lbs Base with batteries 222 lbs Batteries Two group 24 batteries, 75 amp hour capacity each, Sealed AGM Tires and casters Tire type and tread Tire diameter and width Caster...
Appendix D: Teknique XHD Specifications Performance Maximum Speed Range (per battery charge) Capacity Turning Radius Ground Clearance Maximum step climb Maximum grade climb 5 mph* 20 miles* 450 lbs 28" 3.7" 2" 6° (5° ADA ramp recommended) Dimensions ... weight of seat cushion to floor 21" Seat height adjustment .8", 1.5", or 2.3" from lowest position Total weight, with batteries 273 lbs Base only 114 lbs Base with batteries 222 lbs Batteries Two group 24 batteries, 75 amp hour capacity each, Sealed AGM Tires and casters Tire type and tread Tire diameter and width Caster...
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Note: Specifications and equipment subject to terrain and weight of rider. Appendix D: Teknique HD-6 Specifications Performance Maximum Speed Range (per battery charge) Capacity Turning Radius Ground Clearance Maximum step climb Maximum grade climb 3.3 mph* 15 miles* 600 lbs 28" 3.2" 2" 6° ... to floor 20.5" Seat height adjustment .8", 1.5", or 2.3" from lowest position Total weight, with batteries 279 lbs Base only 120 lbs Base with batteries 228 lbs Batteries Two group 24 batteries, 75 amp hour capacity each, Sealed AGM Tires and casters Tire type and tread Tire diameter and...
Note: Specifications and equipment subject to terrain and weight of rider. Appendix D: Teknique HD-6 Specifications Performance Maximum Speed Range (per battery charge) Capacity Turning Radius Ground Clearance Maximum step climb Maximum grade climb 3.3 mph* 15 miles* 600 lbs 28" 3.2" 2" 6° ... to floor 20.5" Seat height adjustment .8", 1.5", or 2.3" from lowest position Total weight, with batteries 279 lbs Base only 120 lbs Base with batteries 228 lbs Batteries Two group 24 batteries, 75 amp hour capacity each, Sealed AGM Tires and casters Tire type and tread Tire diameter and...
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... REV N 7/10/12 Chapter 11 61 Note: Specifications and equipment subject to terrain and weight of rider. Appendix D: Teknique GT Specifications Performance Maximum Speed Range (per battery charge) Capacity Turning Radius Ground Clearance Maximum step climb Maximum grade climb 6.5 mph* 15 miles* 300 lbs 37" 4.7"... 20.5" Seat height adjustment 1.6", 2.4", or 3.1" from lowest position Total weight, with batteries 242 lbs Base only 102 lbs Base with batteries 181 lbs Batteries Two group 22 batteries, 50 amp hour capacity each, Sealed AGM Tires and casters Tire type and tread Tire...
... REV N 7/10/12 Chapter 11 61 Note: Specifications and equipment subject to terrain and weight of rider. Appendix D: Teknique GT Specifications Performance Maximum Speed Range (per battery charge) Capacity Turning Radius Ground Clearance Maximum step climb Maximum grade climb 6.5 mph* 15 miles* 300 lbs 37" 4.7"... 20.5" Seat height adjustment 1.6", 2.4", or 3.1" from lowest position Total weight, with batteries 242 lbs Base only 102 lbs Base with batteries 181 lbs Batteries Two group 22 batteries, 50 amp hour capacity each, Sealed AGM Tires and casters Tire type and tread Tire...
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... be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of six (6) months from the date of purchase. Hoveround® Corporation warrants batteries to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase....workmanship for a period of five (5) years and the Teknique XHD and HD-6 for a particular purpose, and shall not extend beyond Hoveround's® control. For warranty service please contact your exclusive remedy under this warranty shall be proven to Hoveround's® satisfaction to products damaged by reason of any such...
... be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of six (6) months from the date of purchase. Hoveround® Corporation warrants batteries to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase....workmanship for a period of five (5) years and the Teknique XHD and HD-6 for a particular purpose, and shall not extend beyond Hoveround's® control. For warranty service please contact your exclusive remedy under this warranty shall be proven to Hoveround's® satisfaction to products damaged by reason of any such...