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.
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Page 1: ...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 3 18 14 12 10 PM Page 1...
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Page 3: ...ieval system or transmitted in any form by any means electronic mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of HOVEROUND CORPORATION Neither HOVEROUND CORPORATI...
Page 4: ...ERLIFT provides an outstanding level of functionality Designed for compatibility with the Hoveround MPV5 Teknique FWD and XHD the HOVERLIFT power chair lift will afford reliable transportation for you...
Page 5: ...To Install To Your Vehicle 11 Chapter 2 Loading Unloading 14 How To Load And Secure your Hoveround For Transport 15 How To Unload your Hoveround From The Lift 18 Chapter 3 Storing The Platform For Tra...
Page 6: ...y Our staff consists of dedicated professionals who take exceptional pride in the products and services they provide These include mobility specialists factory trained technicians and skilled customer...
Page 7: ...ys use a class 2 or class 3 hitch system The lift has been designed for attachment to a Class 2 or Class 3 vehicle hitch system Do not use with any other class of vehicle hitch system Before installin...
Page 8: ...bumps rough roads or other situations that may cause excessive loads to be applied to the lift system Damage to the lift system your vehicle or the power chair may result during and after driving und...
Page 9: ...al Warnings 9 Manual Operation Cover License Plate Holder Platform Catch Tie Down Hook Tie Down Knob Platform Tie Down Release Red Lever Hitch Adapter Power Connector Storage Power Cord Up Down Switch...
Page 10: ...General Warnings D82012364 REV C 6 17 13 HOVERLIFT Warning Label ATTENTION PLEASE READ THE CONTENTS OF YOUR OWNER S MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING YOUR HOVERLIFT HoverliftManual RevC 3 18 14 12 10 PM Page 1...
Page 11: ...lift or damage to your vehicle and lift may result The lift is heavy Exercise caution when attempting to lift into place Ask for assistance To prevent injury do not attempt lifting beyond your capaci...
Page 12: ...s 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 Figure 1B BUMPER TO BOLT HOLE 0 TO 5 1 2 HITCH HEIGHT...
Page 13: ...d 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 li...
Page 14: ...ehicle emergency parking brake before attempting to load or unload the power chair Securely position and tie down your power chair to the platform Failure to securely position and tie down the power c...
Page 15: ...eg rests oxygen bottles special cushions or other loose items that might fall off the chair while it is being transported or that might interfere with the lift or lift movement MPV5 models require a V...
Page 16: ...e seat belt Note Seat belt should be positioned either over or under the seat back Raise the lift about 2 inches so the wheels are off the ground Attach tie down strap to each side of the power chair...
Page 17: ...s either over or under the seat back This prevents the belt from sliding off during transport and damaging the back of the power wheel chair see Figure 2H Make sure all knobs fasteners and other items...
Page 18: ...e release position and loosen the tie down strap by pulling on it see Figures 2I 2J Unloading your power chair How to unload the power chair from the lift Do not occupy the power chair while it is on...
Page 19: ...e belt fully retracts to the storage position Unplug the power cable and return it to the storage tube While standing on the controller side of the power wheelchair turn on the power and place the con...
Page 20: ...talled on the lift Do not attempt to raise the rear of your vehicle with the lift or damage to your vehicle and lift may result Move the power cord to the side of platform when folded up to prevent pi...
Page 21: ...inal position see Figures 3A 3B Keep fingers away from the platform catch to prevent being pinched when raising the platform for storage Continue raising the platform When the platform has reached its...
Page 22: ...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 rev...
Page 23: ...p or the lift operates slower than usual inspect the mast tube for proper lubrication and relube as necessary using all weather lithium grease General Troubleshooting Guidelines Figure 4A If you need...
Page 24: ...pect the power cable and control system for wire or connector damage or loose parts and repair or replace as necessary Monthly Maintenance Lubricate all pivot points and the telescoping square tube wi...
Page 25: ...he swing away arm and latching mechanism while opening and closing the swing away arm Always ensure the vehicle is on level ground before attempting to open the swing away arm Failure to do so may res...
Page 26: ...ay arm before unlatching and using the swing away arm Always make sure the swing away arm is open away from your body and stationary before attempting to access the rear of the vehicle Only drive the...
Page 27: ...l and hold the red knob to release the locking pin see Figure 5A and 5B Figure 5B Swing the lift to the desired open position The red knob can be released as soon as the swing away arm clears the lock...
Page 28: ...ing arm to the latching mechanism Be careful to keep clear of the locking mechanism and swing away arms when the arms are moving see Figure 5C When the arm is closed and the locking pin is fully seate...
Page 29: ...mensions and Weight Weight of HOVERLIFT 85 lbs Folded Size L x W x H 8 x 37 x 33 Extended Size L x W x H 29 x 37 x 33 Hitch to ground range 8 min to 19 max Hitch Approved hitch class Class 3 only Note...
Page 30: ...ly to Hoveround without our prior written consent Limitations and exclusions The foregoing warranty shall not apply to normal wear and tear or to products subjected to negligence accidents improper op...
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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 HoverliftManual RevC 3 18 14 12 11 PM Page 32...
