Hoveround HOVERLIFT for Vehicles User Manual

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  • Hoveround HOVERLIFT for Vehicles | User Manual - Page 1
    HoverliftManual-RevC 7/8/13 1:00 PM Page 1 ® ATTENTION: Please read the content of your owner's manual before operating your power wheelchair. OWNER'S MANUAL & WARRANTY D82012364 REV C 6/17/13
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    HoverliftManual-RevC 7/8/13 1:00 PM Page 2 2 D82012364 REV C 6/17/13
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    Notes usually contain information regarding troubleshooting the power wheelchair when an indicator or fault light appears. Using the Hoveround® product safely depends upon your diligence in following the warnings, cautions, and instructions in this owner's manual. Hoveround® is not responsible for
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    power chair lift will afford reliable transportation for your Hoveround® product, for years to come. Should you have questions or concerns, our customer service personnel are a only a toll-free call away. Welcome to our family, and thank you for choosing the HOVERLIFT® by Hoveround®. Happy motoring
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    15 How To Unload your Hoveround® From The Lift 18 Chapter 3 Storing The Platform For Transport 20 Chapter 4 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Guidelines 23 Chapter 5 Swing Away Arm Option 25 Appendix A HOVERLIFT® Specifications 29 Limited Warranty 30 D82012364 REV C 6/17/13 Table
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    and their continued mobility is our priority. In the event that you need assistance with your Hoveround®, our Service Representatives are just a phone call away. Just call Hoveround® Technical Support and Repair, toll free at 1-800-96-HOVER (1-800-964-6837). 6 Introduction D82012364 REV C 6/17/13
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    alter or modify the lift in any way. • Do not use the lift if it is worn, damaged or not working properly. Call Hoveround Technical Support if repairs are needed. • Always have a clear safe path, away from traffic hazards when loading or unloading the power chair. • Always remove any obstacles in
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    HoverliftManual-RevC 7/8/13 1:01 PM Page 8 • Do not allow children to operate the lift or play in the area of the lift while operating. • Do not put your feet or hands below the lift platform or in the path of any moving parts. • Always park your vehicle on flat level ground and engage the vehicle
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    PM Page 9 HOVERLIFT® - Diagram License Plate Light License Plate Holder Platform Catch Mast Tie Down Hook Tie Down Knob • • Manual Operation Cover • • • Indicator Light • • • Up/Down Switch • • Power Cord • Power Connector Storage • Platform Hitch Adapter • • Tie Down Release (Red
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    HoverliftManual-RevC 7/8/13 1:01 PM Page 10 HOVERLIFT® - Warning Label ATTENTION: PLEASE READ THE CONTENTS OF YOUR OWNER'S MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING YOUR HOVERLIFT®. 10 General Warnings D82012364 REV C 6/17/13
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    . Exercise caution when attempting to lift into place. Ask for assistance. To prevent injury, do not attempt lifting beyond your capacity. Follow these instructions to install the lift onto the vehicle: If a license plate light is required the vehicle and hitch should be prewired for 12 volts so
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    HoverliftManual-RevC 7/8/13 1:01 PM Page 12 clearance and the lift is level with the ground. A minimum of 8 inches of ground clearance is recommended. Do not exceed a hitch height of 19 inches (see Figure 1B). Figure 1A BUMPER TO BOLT HOLE 0" TO 5 1/2" HITCH HEIGHT 8" TO 19" RANGE Figure 1B 12
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    HoverliftManual-RevC 7/8/13 1:01 PM Page 13 If ground clearance height needs to be adjusted, reverse the position of the hitch tube or raise/lower the vertical tube to another position (see Figure 1C). Retighten all hardware before using lift. If a license plate light is required, plug in the light
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    The lift is not intended for human transport. • Do not use the lift if it is worn, damaged or not working properly. Call Hoveround Technical Support if repairs are needed. • Always have a clear safe path, away from traffic hazards when loading or unloading the power chair. • Remove any obstacles in
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    wrapped under the base and over the batteries to prevent losing the batteries during transport. If the platform is not in the down position, see instructions for lowering the lift and platform in Chapter 3. Drive the power chair to line up with the platform. Put the footplate in the up position
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    are off the ground. Attach tie down strap to each side of the power chair (see Figure 2D and 2H on next page). Raise Platform Guide Figure 2B Secure Seatbelt Lower Platform Figure 2C Secure Seatbelt MPV5 Figure 2D Teknique XHD Figure 2E Continue raising until the ratcheting sound is heard
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    HoverliftManual-RevC 7/8/13 1:01 PM Page 17 Tighten the left tie down strap by turning the knob counterclockwise (see Figure 2F). Tighten the right side by turning the knob clockwise (see Figure 2G). There is a ratcheting mechanism that will hold the tension on the strap when tightened. Figure 2F
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    HoverliftManual-RevC 7/8/13 1:01 PM Page 18 How to unload the power chair from the lift • Do not occupy the power chair while it is on the lift. The lift is not intended for human transport • Do not overextend the lift in the down position. Lower the platform until it just touches the ground without
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    HoverliftManual-RevC 7/8/13 1:01 PM Page 19 Remove the hook from the tie down bracket and let the belt wind into the storage position by releasing the red release lever and turning the knob. Make sure the belt fully retracts to the storage position. Unplug the power cable and return it to the
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    HoverliftManual-RevC 7/8/13 1:01 PM Page 20 Chapter 3 Storing The Platform For Transport To avoid serious injury or death: • Always remove any obstacles in the pathway to the lift or below the operating area of the lift. • Do not put your feet or hands below the lift platform or in the path of any
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    HoverliftManual-RevC 7/8/13 1:01 PM Page 21 Figure 3A Raise Platform Lower Platform Figure 3B When the platform is several inches from the platform catch, push the platform toward the mast so it will meet the catch as it rises to the locking final position (see Figures 3A, 3B). Keep fingers away
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    HoverliftManual-RevC 7/8/13 1:01 PM Page 22 Figure 3C Hook the tie down cables through the platform to secure and tighten them for transport (see Figure 3C). Check the platform to make sure it is fully latched and all items are in position. To lower the platform from the stored position, reverse the
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    Page 23 Chapter 4 Routine Maintenance and Troubleshooting General Troubleshooting Guidelines The control box has an automatic weather lithium grease. Green Indicator Light Raise/Lower Switch Figure 4A Manual Operation If you need to manually lower or raise the lift, unscrew the cap at the top of
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    . Inspect all hardware and replace as necessary. Visually inspect all components for wear, rust, structural damage, loose components and replace as necessary. Contact Hoveround Technical Support at 1-800-964-6837 for further help. 24 Chapter 4 D82012364 REV C 6/17/13
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    arm is not intended to be operated with a power chair in place on the platform. Please read and understand all of the warnings and operating instructions before using your swing away arm. • Keep clear of the swing away arm and latching mechanism while opening and closing the swing away arm
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    PM Page 26 • Do not use the swing away arm if any of the components are worn, damaged or not working properly. Call Hoveround Technical support if repairs are needed. • Always have a clear safe path, away from traffic hazards when using the swing away arm. • Always remove any obstacles in the
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    HoverliftManual-RevC 7/8/13 1:01 PM Page 27 Remove the safety pin (see Figure 5b). While holding the raised lift in place to prevent it from swinging freely, pull and hold the red knob to release the locking pin (see Figure 5A and 5B). Safety Pin Red Knob/Locking Pin Figure 5B Swing the lift to
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    HoverliftManual-RevC 7/8/13 1:01 PM Page 28 Closing the Swing Away Arm From the opened position, close the swing away arm like closing a car door. This will seat the swing arm to the latching mechanism. Be careful to keep clear of the locking mechanism and swing away arms when the arms are moving (
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    HoverliftManual-RevC 7/8/13 1:01 PM Page 29 Appendix A: HOVERLIFT® Specifications For use with: Dimensions and Weight Weight of HOVERLIFT® Folded Size (L x W x H) Extended Size (L x W x H) Hitch to ground range Hitch Approved hitch class Hoveround MPV5 80 lbs 8" x 32" x 33" 25" x 32" x 33" 8" min
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    center. In the event that you do not receive satisfactory warranty service, please write or call directly to Hoveround®, provide the service center's name and address, and indicate the nature of the problem. Please do not return products directly to Hoveround® without our prior written consent
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    HoverliftManual-RevC 7/8/13 1:01 PM Page 32 Phone: 1-800-96-HOVER (1-800-964-6837) Fax: 1-800-747-9252 6010 Cattleridge Drive | Sarasota, Florida 34232-6061 www.hoveround.com
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D82012364 REV C
6/17/13
OWNER’S MANUAL
& WARRANTY
ATTENTION:
Please read the content
of your owner’s manual
before operating your
power wheelchair.
®
HoverliftManual-RevC
7/8/13
1:00 PM
Page 1