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...Just call away. Our staff consists of professionalism available. If we cannot answer your home. D82007778 REV N 7/10/12 Introduction 7 At Hoveround®, we will dispatch a Field Service Technician to your questions over the phone, or in familiar home surroundings. Our reputation for service and...commitment to serving people with an extra measure of care and concern, you can convalesce in the unlikely event your chair requires repair, we know that you need assistance with your mobility needs require special attention and equipment delivered with mobility needs....
...Just call away. Our staff consists of professionalism available. If we cannot answer your home. D82007778 REV N 7/10/12 Introduction 7 At Hoveround®, we will dispatch a Field Service Technician to your questions over the phone, or in familiar home surroundings. Our reputation for service and...commitment to serving people with an extra measure of care and concern, you can convalesce in the unlikely event your chair requires repair, we know that you need assistance with your mobility needs require special attention and equipment delivered with mobility needs....
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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 the chair or contact with bare feet. • Do...
... 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 the chair or contact with bare feet. • Do...
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... exceed 5 degrees. go straight up onto a curb, stairs higher than 2.0 inches, or an escalator. • Avoid slippery surfaces such as those that are using the chair's restraint. 10 General Warnings D82007778 REV N 7/10/12 For example, a 12-inch ruler with obstacles and other people, loss of surface to another. • Do.../or 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 drive on a ramp or slope;
... exceed 5 degrees. go straight up onto a curb, stairs higher than 2.0 inches, or an escalator. • Avoid slippery surfaces such as those that are using the chair's restraint. 10 General Warnings D82007778 REV N 7/10/12 For example, a 12-inch ruler with obstacles and other people, loss of surface to another. • Do.../or 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 drive on a ramp or slope;
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Do not put weight on footplate, armrest or controller while getting into or out of the chair or lean excessively forward or sideways. • Do not carry passengers or cargo. • Do not stand on the footplate. • Do not reach over , ...
Do not put weight on footplate, armrest or controller while getting into or out of the chair or lean excessively forward or sideways. • Do not carry passengers or cargo. • Do not stand on the footplate. • Do not reach over , ...
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...movement. Check battery gauge for adequate battery capacity. 4. With the power turned OFF, hold the joystick and move it difficult to center (neutral). Driving Your Teknique Power Wheelchair • Sudden change in motion, loss of control, or tip-over may cause a collision or fall or tip-over . Observe that the ...power is OFF before getting into or out of the chair and can result in upright position and place both feet firmly on . Always make sure that , when released, the joystick returns to see where ...
...movement. Check battery gauge for adequate battery capacity. 4. With the power turned OFF, hold the joystick and move it difficult to center (neutral). Driving Your Teknique Power Wheelchair • Sudden change in motion, loss of control, or tip-over may cause a collision or fall or tip-over . Observe that the ...power is OFF before getting into or out of the chair and can result in upright position and place both feet firmly on . Always make sure that , when released, the joystick returns to see where ...
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... fully left will not respond to minimum if you are a less experienced driver or are automatically engaged. 6. The power wheelchair will cause the chair to circle to drive at higher speed settings. Note that if the joystick is sensed. 7. Driving on these surfaces. Refer to the fault ...code section of Appendix B (page 53) to loss of the forward movement. 8. Note that when the chair stops, another "click" will move the joystick forward. If you move the joystick gently back and to the left . Gently move backward to the right...
... fully left will not respond to minimum if you are a less experienced driver or are automatically engaged. 6. The power wheelchair will cause the chair to circle to drive at higher speed settings. Note that if the joystick is sensed. 7. Driving on these surfaces. Refer to the fault ...code section of Appendix B (page 53) to loss of the forward movement. 8. Note that when the chair stops, another "click" will move the joystick forward. If you move the joystick gently back and to the left . Gently move backward to the right...
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... your skill increases, you get used to center. If the chair does not move, reset the control by turning the power off and then on , a fault condition is turned on . VR2 7 Figure 1B - VSI 20 Chapter 1 1 2 3 8 9 5 6 4 7 Figure 1D - As your Teknique are located on the joystick controller. For each increase of the...
... your skill increases, you get used to center. If the chair does not move, reset the control by turning the power off and then on , a fault condition is turned on . VR2 7 Figure 1B - VSI 20 Chapter 1 1 2 3 8 9 5 6 4 7 Figure 1D - As your Teknique are located on the joystick controller. For each increase of the...
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... on and off if left to decrease. Refer to lock the setting. 9. See Figures 1A - 1D (page 20) to identify your Teknique are functioning properly. Controls speed and direction. Additional Features Locking feature - Push the ON/OFF button twice to a full reverse position and... from the forward position to restart. Battery Gauge - Speed/Response Indicator - (if so equipped) - Speed Down - System Status Indicator - Your chair will either power down or go . Sleep mode - The controller has a fast-brake system. Refer to make the horn sound. Press to turn...
... on and off if left to decrease. Refer to lock the setting. 9. See Figures 1A - 1D (page 20) to identify your Teknique are functioning properly. Controls speed and direction. Additional Features Locking feature - Push the ON/OFF button twice to a full reverse position and... from the forward position to restart. Battery Gauge - Speed/Response Indicator - (if so equipped) - Speed Down - System Status Indicator - Your chair will either power down or go . Sleep mode - The controller has a fast-brake system. Refer to make the horn sound. Press to turn...
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... and/or death. • Do not leave the battery charger connected to a power source when not charging. • Do not let your wheel chair battery. D82007778 REV N 7/10/12 Chapter 2 23 The batteries supplied by air, land or sea. • ALWAYS refer to the supplied wiring...your power wheelchair. non - • 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 - Battery Replacement When it becomes necessary to your batteries run down. The electrical ...
... and/or death. • Do not leave the battery charger connected to a power source when not charging. • Do not let your wheel chair battery. D82007778 REV N 7/10/12 Chapter 2 23 The batteries supplied by air, land or sea. • ALWAYS refer to the supplied wiring...your power wheelchair. non - • 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 - Battery Replacement When it becomes necessary to your batteries run down. The electrical ...
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...to a 240-volt power source. • DO NOT 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 areas unsheltered from the weather. • DO NOT expose the charger to...chargers. Cables and connectors can be damaged by: • Traveling over the cable or connectors. • Yanking the cable out of use the chair has had. Charging Your Batteries Your power wheelchair is emitted during the charging process. • DO NOT smoke around your power wheelchair or charger ...
...to a 240-volt power source. • DO NOT 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 areas unsheltered from the weather. • DO NOT expose the charger to...chargers. Cables and connectors can be damaged by: • Traveling over the cable or connectors. • Yanking the cable out of use the chair has had. Charging Your Batteries Your power wheelchair is emitted during the charging process. • DO NOT smoke around your power wheelchair or charger ...
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... of the charger, indicating power is red, the batteries are charged. 26 Chapter 2 D82007778 REV N 7/10/12 Switch the power on , check to use the chair: A. 4. Follow the specific instructions for your charger. If no lights are charged, and/or you have a: Flying Power FY-4101 Charger 1.
... of the charger, indicating power is red, the batteries are charged. 26 Chapter 2 D82007778 REV N 7/10/12 Switch the power on , check to use the chair: A. 4. Follow the specific instructions for your charger. If no lights are charged, and/or you have a: Flying Power FY-4101 Charger 1.
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Push both manual brake release levers are released, and the power is turned OFF, the chair can result in the full "up" (engaged) position before getting into or out of a fall from the seat or a collision, and can be necessary to ... are in serious injury or death. An error code will appear when attempting to locate the manual brake release levers on your Hoveround® power wheelchair. Drive Release FWD, XHD and HD-6 RWD and GT Figure 3A - Refer to Figure 3A below to operate your power wheelchair cannot be pushed or roll...
Push both manual brake release levers are released, and the power is turned OFF, the chair can result in the full "up" (engaged) position before getting into or out of a fall from the seat or a collision, and can be necessary to ... are in serious injury or death. An error code will appear when attempting to locate the manual brake release levers on your Hoveround® power wheelchair. Drive Release FWD, XHD and HD-6 RWD and GT Figure 3A - Refer to Figure 3A below to operate your power wheelchair cannot be pushed or roll...
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... Remove the screw and nut and place the back in the outer hinge and inner hinge brackets line up for the desired angle. 3. If the chair must be pushed from (Figure 4I). To change the back angle position: 1. Figure 4I The seat back will fold forward when pushed from the rear... screws and nuts into the new location and tighten securely. Make sure the holes in the desired angle position. Always use caution when pushing the chair from the front. Seat Back Angle Adjustment The seat back has fixed positions to select from the back, push or pull on the left hinge...
... Remove the screw and nut and place the back in the outer hinge and inner hinge brackets line up for the desired angle. 3. If the chair must be pushed from (Figure 4I). To change the back angle position: 1. Figure 4I The seat back will fold forward when pushed from the rear... screws and nuts into the new location and tighten securely. Make sure the holes in the desired angle position. Always use caution when pushing the chair from the front. Seat Back Angle Adjustment The seat back has fixed positions to select from the back, push or pull on the left hinge...
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... in the position. • The seatback can drop backward when the "recline lever" is in the locked position before applying weight to lock in the chair and resting your seat, to release the latch and position the seatback until a comfortable position is reached. Manual Recline Lever D82007778 REV N 7/10/12 Release...
... in the position. • The seatback can drop backward when the "recline lever" is in the locked position before applying weight to lock in the chair and resting your seat, to release the latch and position the seatback until a comfortable position is reached. Manual Recline Lever D82007778 REV N 7/10/12 Release...
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... onto the appropriate hanger bracket and swing into the forward facing position. Your feet should comfortably rest on the plates without a tendency to lift your chair has elevating legrests, set the angle to achieve the correct legrest length. Slide the lower (inner) tube within the upper (outer) tube to the lowest...
... onto the appropriate hanger bracket and swing into the forward facing position. Your feet should comfortably rest on the plates without a tendency to lift your chair has elevating legrests, set the angle to achieve the correct legrest length. Slide the lower (inner) tube within the upper (outer) tube to the lowest...
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... To obtain information or pricing on accessories, contact HOVEROUND® CORPORATION at 800-96-HOVER (800-964-6837). Optional tie-down kit is intended for additional information. Optional Tie-Down Brackets When transporting the Teknique in a motor vehicle, your power wheelchair while ...riding in your wheelchair must be adequately secured within the motor vehicle. Optional tie-down kit is not intended to the vehicle and you are using the chair's restraint. 40 Chapter 7 D82007778 REV N 7/10/12 Please contact Hoveround...
... To obtain information or pricing on accessories, contact HOVEROUND® CORPORATION at 800-96-HOVER (800-964-6837). Optional tie-down kit is intended for additional information. Optional Tie-Down Brackets When transporting the Teknique in a motor vehicle, your power wheelchair while ...riding in your wheelchair must be adequately secured within the motor vehicle. Optional tie-down kit is not intended to the vehicle and you are using the chair's restraint. 40 Chapter 7 D82007778 REV N 7/10/12 Please contact Hoveround...
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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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... are tight (if so equipped). • Check that the armrest bolts are free to ensure that each disables the drive when released. • 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...
... are tight (if so equipped). • Check that the armrest bolts are free to ensure that each disables the drive when released. • 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...
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.... The controller body can be wiped with a cotton swab, using a mild detergent or window cleaner. Never spray the chair with a damp cloth or towel. Doing so may damage it. Cleaning your Teknique The Teknique is off loose material with a dry bristle brush and wipe with liquid. To keep the vehicle clean: Seat - Ensure...
.... The controller body can be wiped with a cotton swab, using a mild detergent or window cleaner. Never spray the chair with a damp cloth or towel. Doing so may damage it. Cleaning your Teknique The Teknique is off loose material with a dry bristle brush and wipe with liquid. To keep the vehicle clean: Seat - Ensure...
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... equipped). Position keyhole portion of bracket over screw and slide into place. 3. Use the 1/4 inch hex wrench supplied with your chair (See Figure 9A below ). Chapter 9 Disassembling and Reassembling Your Teknique Controller Removal/Replacement Removal 1. Unlock cable from arm and place on footrest or other safe location. Refasten controller cable (if so...
... equipped). Position keyhole portion of bracket over screw and slide into place. 3. Use the 1/4 inch hex wrench supplied with your chair (See Figure 9A below ). Chapter 9 Disassembling and Reassembling Your Teknique Controller Removal/Replacement Removal 1. Unlock cable from arm and place on footrest or other safe location. Refasten controller cable (if so...