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- Page 1 TEKNIQUE Power Wheelchairs TEKNIQUE FWD TEKNIQUE HD-6 TEKNIQUE XHD ATTENTION: Please read the content of your owner’s manual TEKNIQUE RWD before operating your power wheelchair. OWNER’S MANUAL & WARRANTY TEKNIQUE GT D82007778 REV O 6/10/14...
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Page 3: Special Notes
HOVEROUND ® and Teknique are registered trademarks of the HOVEROUND ® ™ CORPORATION. Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners. - Page 4 ® mobility needs. The Teknique has the same innovation of design that is the hallmark of our company. It is compact yet very stable; attractive yet rugged; simple yet functional; gentle yet powerful; and above all, the Teknique™ provides an outstanding level of maneuverability.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Entering Your Teknique ......17 Driving Your Teknique ......18 Joystick Controllers . - Page 6 Chapter 9 Disassembling and Reassembling Your Teknique ... . 46 Controller Removal/Replacement..... 46 Removal and installation of seats with side rails .
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Page 7: Introduction
Introduction 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 that clients are happier and progress faster when they can convalesce in familiar home surroundings. -
Page 8: General Warnings / Before You Use Your Teknique
Before You Use Your Teknique The Hoveround ® Teknique is a battery-operated motorized vehicle. The operation of the power wheelchair requires you to exercise caution and consideration for your personal safety and the safety of others around you. Never modify your wheelchair,... - Page 9 Your medical condition changes in any way that prevents you 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. ® ®...
- Page 10 To reduce the chance of serious injury or death from tip-over, collision with obstacles and other people, loss of control, or falling from the power wheelchair, drive in proper environments: • Do not drive across or sideways on a ramp or slope; go straight up or down.
- Page 11 To avoid serious injury or death from being struck by a motor vehicle, when driving your power wheelchair near traffic: • Obey all local pedestrian traffic rules. • Cross roads at locations where you are most visible to motor traffic, if possible at a light-controlled pedestrian crossing with handicapped cutouts.
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Page 12: Hoveround Teknique / Diagram
Hoveround Teknique - Diagram ® Adjustable Seatback • Adjustable Joystick Controller Armrests • • Seat Belt Removable Seat Seat Height & • • Position Adjustment Flip-Up Foot • Rest Batteries • Dual Motor Drive • • • • Anti-Tip Wheels Brake Release Levers ®... -
Page 13: Hoveround Teknique / Warning Labels
Hoveround Teknique FWD Warning Labels ® For VSI For FWD For VR2 • • • For VSI • • • • For EMI warning label see page 16. ® D82007778 REV O 6/10/14 Hoveround Teknique - Warning Labels... - Page 14 Hoveround Teknique XHD and HD-6 Warning Labels ® For VSI (XHD) For XHD For HD-6 For VR 2 (XHD & HD-6) • • • • For VSI • • • For EMI warning label see page 16. ® Hoveround Teknique - Warning Labels...
- Page 15 Hoveround Teknique RWD and GT Warning Labels ® For VSI For GT Pilot+ For VR2 • • • • • • • • For EMI warning label see page 16. ® D82007778 REV O 6/10/14 Hoveround Teknique - Warning Labels...
- Page 16 EMI, Warning Label ® Hoveround Teknique - Warning Labels D82007778 REV O 6/10/14...
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Page 17: Operating Instructions
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 power wheelchair. 2. Flip up the footplate or swing away legrests. FWD, XHD and HD-6 FWD, XHD and HD-6 footplate up footplate down... -
Page 18: Driving Your Teknique
1. With the power turned OFF, hold the joystick and move it to determine the limits of movement. Observe that, when released, the joystick returns to center (neutral). See page 20 to identify the type of controller on your Teknique. 2. Allow plenty of space to test drive your power wheelchair. - Page 19 To avoid serious injury or death from a fall or collision, set speed/response control for the environment and your skill level. Set control to minimum if you are a less experienced driver or are in a confined space. 5. Gently move the joystick forward. A “click” will be heard as the controller releases the motor brakes and your power wheelchair will move slowly forward.
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Page 20: Joystick Controllers
If the chair does not move, reset the control by turning the power off and then on. Joystick Controllers All the controls and indicators necessary to drive your Teknique are located on the joystick controller. Your Teknique may be equipped with one of the following joystick controllers. - Page 21 Joystick Controller All the controls and indicators necessary to drive your Teknique are located on the joystick controller. See Figures 1A - 1D (page 20) to identify your controller. 1. ON/OFF - Press to turn the system on and off.
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Page 22: Batteries And Charging
Chapter 2 Batteries And Charging 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. -
Page 23: Battery Replacement
• Do not connect any devices, medical or otherwise, to the batteries or electrical system except those supplied by Hoveround ® • ALWAYS use batteries of the same type and capacity for this power wheelchair. • NEVER connect life support systems or auxiliary devices to your wheel chair battery. -
Page 24: Charging Your Batteries
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 of use the chair has had. It may take up to 8 hours for a full recharge. - Page 25 • 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 attempt to use the charger as a DC power source for any electrical or other equipment. •...
- Page 26 4. Plug the AC power cord into the back of the charger. 5. Plug the other end of the AC power cord into a 120-volt grounded household power outlet. 6. Follow the specific instructions for your charger (see below). 7. When the batteries are charged, and/or you are ready to use the chair: A.
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Page 27: Manual Brake Release Levers
Push both manual brake release levers upward to re-engage the brakes. Drive Release FWD, XHD and HD-6 RWD and GT Figure 3A - Manual Brake Release Levers D82007778 REV O 6/10/14 Chapter 3... -
Page 28: Seating And Pressure Relief
Chapter 4 Seating and Pressure Relief • Unintentional or unexpected motion increases the chances of a collision or fall from the seat and can result in serious injury or death. Press the power button to OFF before making any adjustments to your power wheelchair. •... -
Page 29: Seat Belt Adjustment
Seat Belt Adjustment • Always fasten seat belt to maintain proper positioning in the seat and avoid injury. • Replace seat belt immediately at first signs of wear or improper latching. 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. -
Page 30: Arm Angle Adjustment
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 the adjustment 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
Arm Width Adjustment The standard seat has arm width adjustment (Figure 4F and 4G). To adjust the 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. -
Page 32: Seat Back Angle Adjustment
Seat Back Angle Adjustment The seat back has fixed positions to select from (Figure 4I). To change the back angle position: 1. Locate the screw and nut on the left hinge and right hinge. 2. Remove the screw and nut and place the back in the desired angle position. Make sure the holes in the outer hinge and inner hinge brackets line up for the desired angle. -
Page 33: Adjusting The Seat Position
Adjusting The Seat Position Seats with side mounting brackets can be adjusted forward and rearward and up and down. To raise or lower the seat 1. Locate the hex head or socket head bolts on the side brackets below the seat. -
Page 34: Reclining Back Seat And Adjustment
Reclining Back Seat (May require medical necessity) Driving with the seatback reclined makes it difficult to see where you are going and increases the chance of serious injury or death from collision and tip-over. Do not attempt to drive this vehicle with seatback reclined. - Page 35 Seatback Adjustment for 22” and 24” Reclining Back Seat - The 22 and 24 inch seats have a heavy duty, dual hinge mechanism that allows you to adjust the seatback from the right or left side. The seatback release has two modes - one to recline or raise the seatback and one to release the seatback to allow it to fold forward for storage or transport.
- Page 36 Reclining Back Seats Arm Height Adjustment The arms can be raised from the standard position by repositioning the bolts that hold the arm in place. See Figure 4O below for bolt location. Locate the upper threaded hole by putting your finger on the fabric above the top bolt.
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Page 37: Anti-Tip Wheels
(See Figure 5A below). Do not remove Anti-Tip wheels. Figure 5A Figure 5A RWD and GT Anti-Tip Wheels FWD, XHD and HD-6 Anti-Tip Wheels (Rear Wheel Drive Shown) (Front Wheel Drive Shown) D82007778 REV O 6/10/14 Chapter 5... -
Page 38: Footrests And Legrests
In addition, a bracket mounted to the underside front of the seat accommodates swing-away legrests. Flip-Up Style Footrest (FWD, XHD and HD-6 models only) 1. You can adjust the flip-up style footrest angle from 0 to 15 degrees. To adjust, locate the set screws in each corner of the frame bracket and move them in or out until you have found a comfortable foot position. -
Page 39: Legrests
Legrests 1. Install each legrest onto the appropriate hanger bracket and swing into the forward facing position. If your chair has elevating legrests, set the angle to the lowest position. 2. Fold down the foot plates. Your feet should comfortably rest on the plates without a tendency to lift your thighs from the seat cushion. -
Page 40: Options And Accessories
To obtain information or pricing on accessories, contact HOVEROUND ® CORPORATION at 800-96-HOVER (800-964-6837). Optional Tie-Down Brackets When transporting the Teknique in a motor vehicle, your wheelchair must be adequately secured within the motor vehicle. Optional tie-down kit is available. Please contact Hoveround ®... - Page 41 When the indicator light is lit, move the joystick forward to raise the seat, back to lower. The Teknique will not drive while seat is raised and light is on. When seat is fully down, press either button to restore drive mode. Your power wheelchair contains a lock-out feature that prevents driving when the seat is in the raised position.
- Page 42 Accessories Cane Holder Crutch Holder Beverage Holder Oxygen (Round) Elevating Legrests Power Chair Lift Oxygen (Square) Seat with Pan Seat with Pan and Cushion Step & Threshold Ramps Chapter 7 D82007778 REV O 6/10/14...
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Page 43: Routine Maintenance
Chapter 8 Routine Maintenance Service and maintenance are very important to ensure the performance and 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 needs. Stop using your power wheelchair immediately, and call for assistance if: •... - Page 44 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. •...
- Page 45 Cleaning your Teknique The Teknique 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 with a damp cloth or towel.
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Page 46: Disassembling And Reassembling Your Teknique
Chapter 9 Disassembling and Reassembling Your Teknique Controller Removal/Replacement Removal 1. Check that vehicle power is OFF. 2. Lift the arm and loosen the sockethead cap screw closest to the controller. Use the 1/4 inch hex wrench supplied with your chair (See Figure 9A below). -
Page 47: Removal And Installation Of Seats With Side Rails
Removal and installation of seats with side rails The seat assembly is heavy. To avoid injury, do not attempt to lift beyond your capability. Front Bolt Rear Bolt Figure 9C Removal 1. Remove the controller (See page 46). 2. Remove the controller cable from seat if so attached. 3. -
Page 48: Removal And Installation Of Seats With Post Mount
The cable that joins the joystick to the junction box is a critical part of the vehicle. Ample cable is provided to allow for adjustments. There is a danger if this cable is not correctly routed. Do not allow the excess cable to extend beyond the width of the chair where it may become damaged. -
Page 49: Chapter 10 Electromagnetic Interference (Emi)
20 V/m immunity level, which would provide useful protection from the more common sources of radiated EMI. This Teknique power wheelchair model, as shipped, without any fur- ther modification has a tested immunity level of at least 20 V/m. There are a number of sources of relatively intense electromagnetic fields in the everyday environment. - Page 50 The sources of radiated EMI can be broadly classified into three types. 1. Hand-held portable transceivers (transmitters-receivers) with the antennas mounted directly to the transmitting unit. Examples include: Citizen band (CB) radios, “walkie-talkie”, security, fire, and police transceivers, cellular telephones and other personal communication devices.
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Page 51: Important Information
1. 20 volts per meter (V/m) is a generally achievable and useful immunity level against interference from radio wave sources (as of May 1994, the higher the level, the greater the protection). 2. The Teknique wheelchair has an immunity level of at least 20 V/m. D82007778 REV O 6/10/14 Chapter 10... -
Page 52: Appendixes
Refer to the appropriate section depending on the style of control system on your chair. Any subsequent change of the programmed values should be recorded and saved for future reference. Program Settings TEK FWD TEK RWD TEK XHD TEK HD-6... -
Page 53: Appendix B Fault Codes
The controller may prevent the chair from driving if a critical fault condition exists. Refer to the appropriate fault code section for the system used on your Teknique. When there is a fault please follow this procedure: A. - Page 54 Controllers using lighted bar displays Tekniques having one of these style control systems use lighted bars to display fault codes. Fault Code Lights Fault Code Lights Fault Code Lights Fault Code Lights Figure 11A Figure 11B Figure 11C Figure 11D Fault Code Lights If a fault occurs, you can find out what has happened by counting the number of bars on the battery gauge that are flashing.
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Page 55: Appendix C Locking Feature
Appendix C: Locking Features Your Teknique is equipped with a locking feature. Please refer to the appropriate instructions for the controller on your Teknique. Key Lock Systems Figure 11E - Pilot Figure 11F - Pilot+ Figure 11G - Pilot & Pilot+ Key 1. - Page 56 3. To unlock the controller, press the on/off button. The speed display will cycle. Insert and the key (See Figure 11E and 11F, Page 55). The displays will REMOVE illuminate indicating the controller is unlocked and the chair can be operated. Lock Sequence System ON/OFF Button Joystick...
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Page 57: Appendix D Specifications
Appendix D: Teknique FWD Specifications Performance Maximum Speed 4.5 mph Range (per battery charge) 15 miles Capacity 300 lbs Turning Radius 24” Ground Clearance 3.6” Maximum step climb 2” Maximum grade climb 6° (5° ADA ramp recommended) Dimensions and weight (with 20” seat in lowest position and foot plate) Length 41.9”... - Page 58 Appendix D: Teknique RWD Specifications Performance Maximum Speed 5.5 mph Range (per battery charge) 20 miles Capacity 300 lbs Turning Radius 36” Ground Clearance 2.5” Maximum step climb 2” Maximum grade climb 6° (5° ADA ramp recommended) Dimensions and weight (with 20” seat in lowest position and foot plate) Length 42”...
- Page 59 Appendix D: Teknique XHD Specifications Performance Maximum Speed 5 mph Range (per battery charge) 20 miles Capacity 450 lbs Turning Radius 28” Ground Clearance 3.7” Maximum step climb 2” Maximum grade climb 6° (5° ADA ramp recommended) Dimensions and weight (with 23” seat in lowest position with foot plate) Length 47”...
- Page 60 Appendix D: Teknique HD-6 Specifications Performance Maximum Speed 3.3 mph Range (per battery charge) 15 miles Capacity 600 lbs Turning Radius 28” Ground Clearance 3.2” Maximum step climb 2” Maximum grade climb 6° (5° ADA ramp recommended) Dimensions and weight (with 25” seat in lowest position with foot plate) Length 47”...
- Page 61 Appendix D: Teknique GT Specifications Performance Maximum Speed 6.5 mph Range (per battery charge) 15 miles Capacity 300 lbs Turning Radius 37” Ground Clearance 4.7” Maximum step climb 3” Maximum grade climb 6° (5° ADA ramp recommended) Dimensions and weight (with 20” seat in lowest position) Length 42.5”...
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Page 62: Appendix E Record Of Service
Appendix E: Record of Service Date Technician Service Performed Chapter 11 D82007778 REV O 6/10/14... - Page 63 Record of Service Date Technician Service Performed D82007778 REV O 6/10/14 Chapter 11...
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Page 64: Limited Warranty
Corporation warrants the base frame of the Teknique FWD, RWD and GT to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of five (5) years and the Teknique XHD and HD-6 for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase. Hoveround Corporation warrants all remaining components (excluding all ®... -
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