Page 3 - Special Notes; DEFINITION
Special Notes Signal words are used in this manual and apply to hazards or unsafepractices that could result in personal injury or property damage. Refer to the table below for definitions of the signal words. In addition, some information is highlighted with the word “Note.” Notes usually contain i...
Page 5 - Table Of Contents
Table Of Contents D82008753 Rev U 7/18 Table of Contents 5 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 General Warnings / Before Yo...
Page 7 - Service
Introduction D82008753 Rev U 7/18 Introduction 7 Hoveround ® Corporation is a home medical equipment provider dedicated to serving people with mobility needs. Our reputation for service and our concern for our clients assures the highest standards of professionalism available. At Hoveround we know t...
Page 8 - General Warnings; Before You Use Your MPV5; To avoid serious injury or death:
Before You Use Your MPV5 The Hoveround ® MPV5 is a battery-operated motor vehicle. The operation of the power wheelchair requires you to exercise caution andconsideration for your personal safety and the safety of others aroundyou. Never modify your wheelchair, and do not use accessories otherthan t...
Page 9 - sudden unexpected
D82008753 Rev U 7/18 General Warnings 9 Stop using your power wheelchair immediately, and call forassistance if: • Your power wheelchair is not working correctly. • Your seat belt does not latch or stay latched. • You are taking medications, drugs, or alcohol that affect your ability to safely drive...
Page 12 - Hoveround
12 Hoveround MPV5 - Diagram D82008753 Rev U 7/18 Flip Up Footplate Hoveround ® MPV5 ® - Diagram Battery CableConnection(if equipped) Seat Belt Seat (Swivel Optional) Brake Release Levers AdjustableArm Rest Dual Motor FrontWheel Drive Joystick Controller • • • • • • • Anti TipWheels • Batteries • • •
Page 13 - Drive
D82008753 Rev U 7/18 Hoveround MPV5 - Warning labels 13 Hoveround ® MPV5 ® - Warning Labels Drive Release Brake Levers • Maximum Capacity 300LB Read Owner’s Manualbefore operating vehicle. Turn the power off before exiting the seat or changing the joystick position. REFER TO OWNER’S MANUAL FOR INFOR...
Page 15 - Operating Instructions; Footplate Down; Entering Your MPV5
Chapter 1 Operating Instructions D82008753 Rev U 7/18 Chapter 1 15 Footplate Down Footplate Up • Sudden change in motion, loss of control, or tip-over may cause a collision or fall from the seat and result in seriousinjury or death. • Always make sure that the power is OFF before getting into or out...
Page 19 - Figure 1A- VSI Controller
D82008753 Rev U 7/18 Chapter 1 19 2 3 8 7 5 1 6 4 Figure 1A- VSI Controller
Page 20 - Figure 1B - new VSI Controller
20 Chapter 1 D82008753 Rev U 7/18 2 3 8 7 1 5 6 4 Figure 1B - new VSI Controller
Page 21 - Chapter 2; Batteries and Charging
Chapter 2 Batteries and Charging D82008753 Rev U 7/18 Chapter 2 21 Caring For Your Batteries • Completely read and follow all warnings about the batteries in this user instruction manual and any labels applied to the product. Failure to do so could result in fire, explosion, injury and/or death. • B...
Page 22 - Battery Replacement
22 Chapter 1 D82008753 Rev U 7/18 The MPV5 ® uses two sealed 12-volt batteries of the UI size. The battery pair is connected into a series configuration to provide 24-voltsof power. The batteries supplied by Hoveround ® are of the sealed-type that require no maintenance. These batteries are classifi...
Page 23 - Charging Your Batteries
D82008753 Rev U 7/18 Chapter 2 23 Charging Your Batteries Your power wheelchair is equipped with one of several different chargers.Please follow the operating instructions for the appropriate charger.The recharging time for the batteries will vary based on the amount ofuse the chair has had. It may ...
Page 24 - Figure 2A - Charger Port, Typical Location
24 Chapter 2 D82008753 Rev U 7/18 • DO NOT use extension cords to power the charger. • DO NOT connect the charging cables directly to the battery. • ONLY USE to charge AGM sealed lead acid batteries. Do not attempt to charge any other type of battery or any non-rechargeable type of battery. • DO NOT...
Page 26 - Chapter 3; Manual Brake Release Levers
26 Chapter 3 D82008753 Rev U 7/18 Chapter 3 Manual Brake Release Levers On occasion it may be necessary to push your Hoveround ® power wheelchair. Each motor has a manual brake release lever. Refer to Figure 3A below to locate the manual brake release levers on yourpower wheelchair. Drive Release Th...
Page 27 - Chapter 4; Seating and Pressure Relief
Chapter 4 Seating and Pressure Relief D82008753 Rev U 7/18 Chapter 4 27 A good driving posture is necessary for both comfort and safety. You musthave a clear line of sight ahead of your power wheelchair, a good view ofthe joystick/controller and comfortable hand access to the joystick andspeed/respo...
Page 28 - Seat Belt Adjustment
28 Chapter 4 D82008753 Rev U 7/18 Lift and Pull to Loosen Pull to Tighten To fasten the seat belt, push the metal tab into the buckle until it clicks. To release the seat belt, push the release button in the center of the buckle. To adjust the belt tension, lift the buckle to loosen or pull the stra...
Page 29 - Arm Angle Adjustments; Figure 4E; Controller Position Adjustment; Figure 4D
Arm Angle Adjustments The seat arms have angle adjustments to suit your driving and comfort requirements. To adjust the arm angle on the seat arms, lift the arm and locate theadjustment bolt near the pivot point. Refer to Figure 4D below. Use the supplied 1/4 inch hex wrench to make the adjustment. ...
Page 31 - Arm Width Adjustment; Figure 4F; Arm Height Adjustment; Figure 4H
D82008753 Rev U 7/18 Chapter 4 31 Arm Width Adjustment The standard seat has arm width adjustment (Figure 4F and 4G). To adjustthe arm width: 1. Locate the two knobs and two set screws on the square tube at the rear of the seat. 2. Loosen the knobs and set screws. 3. Move the arms to a comfortable w...
Page 32 - Raising and Lowering Seat Height; Figure 4J
32 Chapter 4 D82008753 Rev U 7/18 Raising and Lowering Seat Height To raise the seat from the factory delivered setting, a collar and lock pinare required (Figure 4J). If you need the collar and lock pin, contactHoveround ® Technical Support at 1-800-96-HOVER (1-800-964-6837). 1. Loosen the locking ...
Page 33 - Footplate Angle Adjustment; Figure 4M; Seat Back Angle Adjustment
D82008753 Rev U 7/18 Chapter 4 33 Footplate Angle Adjustment The footplate angle can be adjusted for comfort. 1. Raise the footplate and locate the adjustment bolts on the bottom of the footplate (Figure 4M). 2. Using the 1/4 inch hex wrench supplied with the chair, turn the screws on each side of t...
Page 34 - Figure 4P; Locking the Seat Back; Figure 4Q
34 Chapter 4 D82008753 Rev U 7/18 The seat back will fold forward when pushed from the rear orpulled from the front. Always use caution when pushing fromthe rear or leaning on the seat back as it may cause the userto fall resulting in serious injury or death. If the chair must bepushed from the back...
Page 35 - Figure 4R; Reclining Back Seat; Figure 4U
D82008753 Rev U 7/18 Chapter 4 35 Figure 4R Figure 4S Figure 4T Reclining Back Seat (May require medical necessity) Driving with the seatback reclined makes it difficult to see whereyou are going and increases the chance of serious injury ordeath from collision and tip-over. Do not attempt to drive ...
Page 37 - Options and Accessories; Optional Tie-Down Brackets
Chapter 5 Options and Accessories D82008753 Rev U 7/18 Chapter 5 37 To obtain information or pricing on accessories, contact HOVEROUND ® CORPORATION at 800-96-HOVER (800-964-6837). Optional Tie-Down Brackets When transporting the MPV5 ® in a motor vehicle, your wheelchair must be adequately secured ...
Page 38 - Figure 5A; Optional Reclining Back Seat
38 Chapter 5 D82008753 Rev U 7/18 Optional Power Seat Lift (PSL) To reduce chance of serious injury or death due to a fall fromthe seat, do not operate optional power seat lift unless you areon a flat, hard, level surface. Driving with the seatback reclined makes it difficult to see whereyou are goi...
Page 39 - Optional Legrests or Footrests; Figure 5B
D82008753 Rev U 7/18 Chapter 5 39 Optional Legrests or Footrests 1. Install each leg/footrest on to the appropriate hanger bracket and swing into the forward facing position. If elevating legrests are installed, set the angle to the lowest possible position. 2. Fold down the foot plates. Your feet s...
Page 41 - Chapter 6; Routine Maintenance
Chapter 6 Routine Maintenance D82008753 Rev U 7/18 Chapter 6 41 Service and maintenance are very important to ensure the performanceand the safe operation of your power wheelchair. Service Please contact Hoveround ® Technical Support at 1-800-96-HOVER (1-800-964-6837) for any service or maintenance ...
Page 42 - Owner Maintenance; Daily
42 Chapter 6 D82008753 Rev U 7/18 Owner Maintenance Daily • Check drive tires. • Charge batteries (or as required). • Check that the seat belt latches and does not show signs of wear. Weekly • Check tire treads and pressure. (Should be 45-50 psi.). • Check that casters are free to pivot. • Check tha...
Page 43 - Cleaning your MPV5; Seat
D82008753 Rev U 7/18 Chapter 6 43 Cleaning your MPV5 ® The MPV5 is designed to operate both inside and outside the home. To keep the vehicle clean: Seat – Wipe with a damp cloth or towel, using a mild detergent or window cleaner. Tires – Brush-off loose material with a dry bristle brush and wipe wit...
Page 44 - Chapter 7; Disassembling and Reassembling Your MPV5; Removal; Keyhole; Figure 7A; Replacement
44 Chapter 7 D82008753 Rev U 7/18 Chapter 7 Disassembling and Reassembling Your MPV5 ® Controller Removal/Replacement Removal 1. Check that vehicle power is OFF. 2. Lift the arm and loosen the socket head cap screw closest to the controller. Use the 1/4 inch hex wrench supplied with your chair (See ...
Page 45 - Figure 7C; Seat Removal/Replacement
D82008753 Rev U 7/18 Chapter 7 45 Pinch Clip Tabs In As Shown Clip Location Clip Tabs Figure 7C Figure 7D Figure 7E Seat Removal/Replacement Removal 1. Remove controller.2. Remove the controller cable from the seat base by releasing the Velcro strap at the rear of the seat or opening the seat clip a...
Page 46 - Figure 7F; Battery Removal/Replacement
46 Chapter 7 D82008753 Rev U 7/18 The cable that joins the joystick to the junction box is a critical part of the vehicle. Ample cable is provided to allowfor adjustments. There is a danger if this cable is not correctlyrouted. Do not allow the excess cable to extend beyond thewidth of the chair whe...
Page 47 - Battery Removal/Replacement MPV5
Battery Removal/Replacement MPV5 ® S/N 5800000+ D82008753 Rev U 7/18 Chapter 7 47 Replacement 1.) Reverse the steps to install the batteries, making sure wires are connected properly, all hardwareis tight, and battery boot covers are properly installed. Post Screw 1.) Remove seat assembly from base....
Page 48 - Chapter 8
48 Chapter 8 D82008753 Rev U 7/18 Chapter 8 Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Our environment is saturated with radio electromagnetic (EM) waves thatoriginate from transmitters of television, radio and communication signals.The waves are invisible and their strength at any location is unknown but i...
Page 50 - Important Information
50 Chapter 8 D82008753 Rev U 7/18 1. Do not turn on hand-held personal communication devices, such as citizens band (CB) radios and cellular phones, while the power wheelchair is turned ON. 2. Be aware of nearby transmitters, such as radio or TV stations and try to avoid coming close to them. 3. If ...
Page 51 - Chapter 9; Appendices
Chapter 9 Appendices D82008753 Rev U 7/18 Chapter 9 51 Appendix A:Programmable Parameters The controller used on your power wheelchair is programmable for basicfunctions. It requires a programmer to make changes. Any changes mustbe made by a qualified technician only. The following chart indicates t...
Page 52 - VSI Controller; Appendix B: Fault Codes
52 Chapter 9 D82008753 Rev U 7/18 Fault Code Lights Speed Bars When there is a fault please follow this procedure: A. Switch off the control system. B. Make sure that all connectors on the chair and the control system are connected securely. Make sure brake release levers are in the drive position. ...
Page 53 - Speed Bars Flashing:
D82008753 Rev U 7/18 Chapter 9 53 If a fault occurs, you can find out what has happened by counting thenumber of bars on the battery gauge that are flashing. VSI Controller1 bar: Low battery or a bad connection. Try recharging the battery. 2 bars: Bad connection to left motor. 3 bars: Short circuit,...
Page 54 - Lock Sequence System; Figure 9A - VSI Controller and new VSI Controller
54 Chapter 9 D82008753 Rev U 7/18 Appendix C:Locking Feature Your MPV5 ® is equipped with a locking feature. Please refer to the appropriate instructions for the controller on your MPV5. Lock Sequence System 1. Turn the controller on. 2. To lock the chair, depress and hold the ON/OFF button. After o...
Page 55 - Seat Standard Reclining; Specifications; Performance
D82008753 Rev U 7/18 Chapter 9 55 Seat Standard Reclining Width 18" 20" 17" 19" 22" Depth 18" 18" 18" 18" 18" Back height 19.5" 19.5" 20" 20" 20" Cushion thickness 4.5" 4.5" 4.5" 4.5" 5.5" Overall width with arms 21"...
Page 56 - Date
56 Chapter 9 D82008753 Rev U 7/18 Appendix E:Record of Service Date Technician Service Performed
Page 57 - Record of Service
D82008753 Rev U 7/18 Chapter 9 57 Record of Service Date Technician Service Performed
Page 58 - Limited Warranty; Limitations and exclusions:
58 Chapter 9 D82008753 Rev U 7/18 Limited Warranty Hoveround ® Corporation warrants the base frame of the MPV5 ® to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of five (5) yearsfrom the date of purchase. Hoveround Corporation warrants all remainingcomponents (excluding all upholst...
