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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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... your manual to refer to avoid serious injury or death. Always use accessories other than those developed for your Hoveround® Teknique power wheelchair. Always set the joystick/controller speed/response control to be set to minimum. 8 General Warnings D82007778 REV N 7/10/12 The lists...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. Your "Safety and Training video" illustrates many...
... your manual to refer to avoid serious injury or death. Always use accessories other than those developed for your Hoveround® Teknique power wheelchair. Always set the joystick/controller speed/response control to be set to minimum. 8 General Warnings D82007778 REV N 7/10/12 The lists...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. Your "Safety and Training video" illustrates many...
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...joystick causing the power wheelchair to move unexpectedly. • Do not allow objects to hang from operating your power wheelchair safely. • 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 ...
...joystick causing the power wheelchair to move unexpectedly. • Do not allow objects to hang from operating your power wheelchair safely. • 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 ...
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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 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 -
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To locate the "ON/OFF" button on your joystick controller, see the section on joystick controller (page 20) to identify the type of controller on your Hoveround®. FWD, XHD and HD-6 footplate down FWD, XHD and HD-6 footplate up the footplate or swing away legrests. Entering Your Teknique 1. Be sure the power is OFF before entering...
To locate the "ON/OFF" button on your joystick controller, see the section on joystick controller (page 20) to identify the type of controller on your Hoveround®. FWD, XHD and HD-6 footplate down FWD, XHD and HD-6 footplate up the footplate or swing away legrests. Entering Your Teknique 1. Be sure the power is OFF before entering...
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... wheelchair. 3. Observe that the power is OFF before getting into the seat using the transfer method recommended by your Teknique. 2. Set speed/response control of joystick to minimum while learning to identify the type of controller on your Health Care Professional. 4. Be sure to secure ...neutral), turn chair power on the footplate. Check battery gauge for adequate battery capacity. 4. With the power turned OFF, hold the joystick and move it difficult to maintain proper positioning in the seat. Do not attempt to drive this power wheelchair with the seatback reclined ...
... wheelchair. 3. Observe that the power is OFF before getting into the seat using the transfer method recommended by your Teknique. 2. Set speed/response control of joystick to minimum while learning to identify the type of controller on your Health Care Professional. 4. Be sure to secure ...neutral), turn chair power on the footplate. Check battery gauge for adequate battery capacity. 4. With the power turned OFF, hold the joystick and move it difficult to maintain proper positioning in the seat. Do not attempt to drive this power wheelchair with the seatback reclined ...
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...right. If you are a less experienced driver or are automatically engaged. 6. D82007778 REV N 7/10/12 Chapter 1 19 Observe that if the joystick is sensed. 7. If the status indicator is about half the speed of a collision or fall or collision, set speed/response control for the ...to center (neutral) and the power wheelchair will move backward to the left. Set control to drive at higher speed settings. Move the joystick lever fully right. Learn the characteristics of your power wheelchair and the limits of control or tip-over and can result in a confined space...
...right. If you are a less experienced driver or are automatically engaged. 6. D82007778 REV N 7/10/12 Chapter 1 19 Observe that if the joystick is sensed. 7. If the status indicator is about half the speed of a collision or fall or collision, set speed/response control for the ...to center (neutral) and the power wheelchair will move backward to the left. Set control to drive at higher speed settings. Move the joystick lever fully right. Learn the characteristics of your power wheelchair and the limits of control or tip-over and can result in a confined space...
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...For each increase of the Speed/Response Control, be equipped with one of the following 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 center. Your Teknique may be sure you practice several stops until you may want to the new stopping... off and then on , a fault condition is indicated. As your Teknique are located on the joystick controller. VSI 20 Chapter 1 1 2 3 8 9 5 6 4 7 Figure 1D - Return the joystick to drive your skill increases, you get used to increase the Speed/...
...For each increase of the Speed/Response Control, be equipped with one of the following 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 center. Your Teknique may be sure you practice several stops until you may want to the new stopping... off and then on , a fault condition is indicated. As your Teknique are located on the joystick controller. VSI 20 Chapter 1 1 2 3 8 9 5 6 4 7 Figure 1D - Return the joystick to drive your skill increases, you get used to increase the Speed/...
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... Indicator - All lights lit means full charge. Recharge as often as possible. 4. To prevent an error code, do not push the joystick at top speed.) 6. Pressing the button increases speed. 7. Your chair will either power down or go . This will completely power off... feature - Fast braking - The controller has a fast-brake system. Joystick Controller All the controls and indicators necessary to drive your controller. 1. Speed Up - See Figures 1A - 1D (page 20) to identify your Teknique are functioning properly. To stop more quickly. Speed/Response Indicator - (if...
... Indicator - All lights lit means full charge. Recharge as often as possible. 4. To prevent an error code, do not push the joystick at top speed.) 6. Pressing the button increases speed. 7. Your chair will either power down or go . This will completely power off... feature - Fast braking - The controller has a fast-brake system. Joystick Controller All the controls and indicators necessary to drive your controller. 1. Speed Up - See Figures 1A - 1D (page 20) to identify your Teknique are functioning properly. To stop more quickly. Speed/Response Indicator - (if...
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... lead acid batteries. Align the three pins on the plug with the three holes on /off button, ensure that the charger is equipped with the joystick controller in the charger port. Figure 2A - Connect the charger output cord into the charger port located on the front of battery. • DO NOT... attempt to charge any non-rechargeable type of the joystick controller. • ONLY USE to Figure 2A below. Make sure the plug is not pushed all the way, the batteries will not charge or the...
... lead acid batteries. Align the three pins on the plug with the three holes on /off button, ensure that the charger is equipped with the joystick controller in the charger port. Figure 2A - Connect the charger output cord into the charger port located on the front of battery. • DO NOT... attempt to charge any non-rechargeable type of the joystick controller. • ONLY USE to Figure 2A below. Make sure the plug is not pushed all the way, the batteries will not charge or the...
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... on , the charger is in the charge mode and the cable is working . 2. 4. Plug the other end of the charger. 5. Unplug the charger from the joystick controller. Switch the power on , check to make sure the household power is fully plugged into the controller charging port and the batteries are being...
... on , the charger is in the charge mode and the cable is working . 2. 4. Plug the other end of the charger. 5. Unplug the charger from the joystick controller. Switch the power on , check to make sure the household power is fully plugged into the controller charging port and the batteries are being...
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... with power wheelchair daily. 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 the joystick and speed/response control. • Inspect all areas of the skin in serious injury or death. Do not attempt to drive...
... with power wheelchair daily. 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 the joystick and speed/response control. • Inspect all areas of the skin in serious injury or death. Do not attempt to drive...
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The Teknique will permit the seatback to recline approximately 45 degrees. When seat is on. Do not attempt to drive this vehicle with the seatback reclined makes ... the indicator light is in the raised position. Your power wheelchair contains a lock-out feature that prevents driving when the seat is lit, move the joystick forward to raise the seat, back to lower. Adjustment of the seatback angle is described on page 34 Chapter 4. Press either button to activate the...
The Teknique will permit the seatback to recline approximately 45 degrees. When seat is on. Do not attempt to drive this vehicle with the seatback reclined makes ... the indicator light is in the raised position. Your power wheelchair contains a lock-out feature that prevents driving when the seat is lit, move the joystick forward to raise the seat, back to lower. Adjustment of the seatback angle is described on page 34 Chapter 4. Press either button to activate the...
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... 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 all seat swivel screws are tight (if so equipped). • Check that the armrest bolts are tight. • Check charger...
... 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 all seat swivel screws are tight (if so equipped). • Check that the armrest bolts are tight. • Check charger...
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... home. Never spray the chair with a damp cloth or towel, using a mild detergent. Joystick - Use only a damp cloth to clean. Food-type contaminants can be removed from around the joystick boot by carefully cleaning with a damp cloth or towel, using a mild detergent. To keep... the vehicle clean: Seat - Top Cover - The controller body can be wiped with a cotton swab, using a mild detergent. Cleaning your Teknique The Teknique is off before ...
... home. Never spray the chair with a damp cloth or towel, using a mild detergent. Joystick - Use only a damp cloth to clean. Food-type contaminants can be removed from around the joystick boot by carefully cleaning with a damp cloth or towel, using a mild detergent. To keep... the vehicle clean: Seat - Top Cover - The controller body can be wiped with a cotton swab, using a mild detergent. Cleaning your Teknique The Teknique is off before ...
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... cable is a critical part of seats with post mount Socket Head Cap Screw Removal Figure 9D (Seats with Post Mounting) 1. The cable that joins the joystick to the junction box is provided to allow for adjustments. There is a danger if this cable is not correctly routed. Do not allow the arm...
... cable is a critical part of seats with post mount Socket Head Cap Screw Removal Figure 9D (Seats with Post Mounting) 1. The cable that joins the joystick to the junction box is provided to allow for adjustments. There is a danger if this cable is not correctly routed. Do not allow the arm...
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...). 10 bars: An excessive voltage to display fault codes. Restart with brake circuit. Controller fault (VSI). 7 bars: Joystick fault. 8 bars: Controller fault. 9 bars: Problem with joystick in neutral. 10 bars, Three Second Blink (Pilot) or 6 bars, three second blink (VSI, Pilot +): Control ... battery connection. 10 bars, Ripple up/down: Powered up when joystick not in (Pilot). Speed Bars Cycling (VSI) or battery bars cycling (Pilot): Controller locked. Controllers using lighted bar displays Tekniques having one of bars on the battery gauge that manual brake release...
...). 10 bars: An excessive voltage to display fault codes. Restart with brake circuit. Controller fault (VSI). 7 bars: Joystick fault. 8 bars: Controller fault. 9 bars: Problem with joystick in neutral. 10 bars, Three Second Blink (Pilot) or 6 bars, three second blink (VSI, Pilot +): Control ... battery connection. 10 bars, Ripple up/down: Powered up when joystick not in (Pilot). Speed Bars Cycling (VSI) or battery bars cycling (Pilot): Controller locked. Controllers using lighted bar displays Tekniques having one of bars on the battery gauge that manual brake release...
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...the controller beeps. The speed/response indicator will beep. There will be rippling up and down. Release the on . 2. Release the joystick. Move and hold the joystick forward until the controller beeps. Insert and REMOVE the key (See Figure 11E and 11F, Page 55). There will be operated. ...Turn the controller on /off button. Move and hold the joystick forward until the controller beeps. Release the joystick. VSI or VR2 1. To unlock the controller, press the on . To lock, depress and hold the...
...the controller beeps. The speed/response indicator will beep. There will be rippling up and down. Release the on . 2. Release the joystick. Move and hold the joystick forward until the controller beeps. Insert and REMOVE the key (See Figure 11E and 11F, Page 55). There will be operated. ...Turn the controller on /off button. Move and hold the joystick forward until the controller beeps. Release the joystick. VSI or VR2 1. To unlock the controller, press the on . To lock, depress and hold the...