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  • Page 1                                                                                                                                                          Owner’s Manual Model GR575                                                       Y O U R L I F E I N M O T I O N...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Features and Benefits ………………………………………………………………………….. 5 Accessories for the Patriot™ Scooter ..……………………………………………….. 6 II. SAFETY ………………………………………………………………………………………. 7-11 III. EMI/RFI ……………………………………………………………………………………..12 IV. YOUR GOLDEN Patriot ..…………………………………………………………….. 13 Specifications ………………………………………………………………………………….. 14-15 V. OPERATION …………………………………………………………………………………… 16 Control Panel ………………………………………………………………………………….. 16-17 Control Options ………………………………………………………………………………..17 Seating …………………………………………………………………………………………..

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Floor Mat: The Patriot™ comes LED bulbs. standard with a removable non-slip rubber floor mat.   Front Bumper: The Patriot™ scooter comes standard with a steel bumper designed to protect the front shroud from scratches and cracks. Figure 1. Patriot™ (Model: GR575) Features...

  • Page 4: Accessories For The Patriot™ Scooter

    REVB_102414   I. INTRODUCTION ACCESSORIES FOR THE PATRIOT™ SCOOTER: A variety of accessories are available for your Golden Patriot Scooter. Please contact your Authorized Golden Technologies Dealer for more information or to order. • Cane Holder Tube • Cup Holder •...

  • Page 5: Ii. Safety

    MANDATORY! Read completely and understand this owner’s manual before assembling, operating, transporting, or disassembling your Patriot scooter. Before learning to operate your Patriot, have your authorized Golden Technologies, Inc. dealer determine if it is advisable for you to practice getting on and off your Patriot and operating it in the presence of an attendant.
  • Page 6 • Whenever it is safely possible, drive forward down any ramp, low rise, or incline. Golden Technologies, Inc. does not recommend that you drive your scooter in reverse down any incline, ramp, curb, or low rise. Backing down any slope may create a very hazardous...
  • Page 7 REVB_102414   II. SAFETY When using either of the following procedures to back down a slope, Golden Technologies, Inc. strongly advises that you have the assistance of another person. Procedure 1 - Under Power 1. Set the key switch to the “Off” position. See section V. “Operation.”...
  • Page 8 Please use your Patriot™ scooter often and allow it to expand the horizons of your daily life. The more mobility your Golden Patriot brings to you, the happier you will be, and the more satisfied we at Golden Technologies, Inc. will be! But as with all things, especially motor operated vehicles, observing a few rules and safety considerations will help ensure safe scooter operation.

  • Page 9: Ii. Safety

    Patriot™_GR575 REVB_102414   II. SAFETY RULES FOR USE AND OTHER SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS – continued • Always use caution when driving on soft or uneven surfaces such as grass or gravel. Also use caution on decks where there is no railing. •...

  • Page 10: Emi/Rfi

    All electrically powered vehicles, including scooters are susceptible to Electromagnetic Interference/Radio Frequency Interference (EMI/RFI). This interference could result in abnormal, unintended movement of your Golden Patriot. Unintended movement or brake release could cause an accident or injury. The FDA has determined that each make and model of scooter can resist EMI/RFI to a certain level.

  • Page 11: Your Golden Patriot

    FOR YOUR RECORDS Please fill in your Patriot’s information below. This information will be useful in the event that you ever need to contact Golden Technologies, Inc. concerning your scooter. Model ________________ Serial Number_______________________ Date of Purchase __________________ Body Color_______________...

  • Page 12: Specifications

    Patriot™_GR575 REVB_102414   IV. YOUR GOLDEN Patriot™ Specification GR575     Medicare Code Not Coded Weight capacity 400 lbs.   Drive Wheels Rear   Maximum speed 8 mph   Operating Range 13 miles Ground Clearance 3.5”   Turning Radius 76.5”...

  • Page 13: Specifications

    1. Battery range will vary due to rider weight, drive surface, and terrain. 2. Electronics warranty excludes batteries. Literature is current at the time of printing. Golden Technologies reserves the right to make changes to the product or literature at any time.

  • Page 14: Operation

    • Turn the key back to the vertical position to turn off your scooter's power. Always make certain that the key is removed from the key switch before getting on or off your Golden Patriot or before lowering the tiller completely. Horn Button...

  • Page 15: Control Options

    “click” when the park brake engages. Control Options Golden Technologies, Inc. has made provision for the individual needs and abilities of the operators of the Golden Patriot. Your authorized Golden Technologies, Inc. dealer can reverse the throttle control lever...

  • Page 16: Seating

    Figure 6. Armrest Width Adjustment armrest tube. Do not overextend the armrest. Flip-up Armrests Pull up on the end of either armrest to flip it up for easy transfer on and off your Golden Patriot™. See figure 7. Armrest Angle To increase the armrest angle, turn the armrest angle screw counterclockwise.

  • Page 17: Seat Height Adjustment

    Patriot™_GR575 REVB_102414   V. OPERATION     Seat Rotation Lever                                                                              Figure 8: Seat Rotation Adjustment Seat Rotation Lever The seat can be rotated through 360° and locked at any 45° position. 1. Push down on the seat rotation lever and rotate the seat to the desired position. See figure 8.

  • Page 18: Freewheel Mode

    Patriot™_GR575 REVB_102414   V. OPERATION Never sit on your Patriot in freewheel mode. Never disengage the park brake while you are operating your Patriot. Always make certain that your scooter park brake is engaged before inserting the key into the key switch and turning it to the on position. FREEWHEEL MODE Your Patriot™...

  • Page 19: Riding Your Patriot Scooter

    Patriot™_GR575 REVB_102414   VI. RIDING YOUR Patriot™ MOUNTING For your first driving session, make certain that your Patriot™ starts out on a level surface and that you will continue driving on a level surface. BEFORE GETTING ON YOUR PATRIOT 1. Check to be certain that the key has been removed from the key switch. See section V. "Operation"...

  • Page 20: Basic Driving

    VI. RIDING YOUR Patriot™ BASIC DRIVING 1. Make certain that you are seated safely and properly on your Golden Patriot. 2. Turn the speed control dial fully counterclockwise to its slowest setting. 3. Insert the key into the key switch—if you have not already done so.

  • Page 21: Steering In Tight Spots

    Patriot™_GR575 REVB_102414   VI. RIDING YOUR Patriot™ Steering in a Tight Spot If you must steer in a tight spot, such as entering a doorway or when turning around: 1. Bring your Patriot to a full stop. 2. Set speed at the lowest setting. 3.
  • Page 22 • Go down a curb slowly to avoid a jarring bump. Use as little power as possible. Grass and Gravel Your Golden Patriot performs admirably on grass, gravel, and hills, but you must follow the operational parameters presented in this manual. Refer to the “Safety” section. If you are unsure about any situation, avoid it.

  • Page 23: Disassembly

    Patriot™_GR575 REVB_102414   VII. DISASSEMBLY DISASSEMBLY When disassembling your scooter, please be sure to follow these simple instructions. Remove the Seat 1. Place your scooter on a level surface. Remove the key from the key switch before you begin to disassemble your Patriot.

  • Page 24: Vii. Disassembly

    Patriot™_GR575 REVB_102414   VII. DISASSEMBLY Remove the Tiller Basket 7. Remove the tiller basket by pulling up. Fold Down and Lock the Tiller 8. Use one hand to grasp and squeeze the tiller handle. While squeezing the handle, fold the tiller down and release the handle to lock the tiller in place. This will lock the front wheels to keep them from turning side to side to help control while carrying or transporting the scooter.

  • Page 25: Viii. Assembly

    INJURY HAZARD DUE TO IMPROPER ASSEMBLY! Ensure that all components in the scooter have been correctly assembled. During assembly, please check that all connecting/locking devices are holding in place. Battery Basket Cover Main Body   Seat Batteries          Figure 15. Patriot Components (Model GR575)

  • Page 26: Viii. Assembly

    Patriot™_GR575 REVB_102414   VIII. ASSEMBLY Install the Batteries 1. Gently lower the batteries (2) into the battery compartment, and secure each battery down with a Velcro strap. See figure 16. 2. Plug the battery cables (2) into their matching color coded connectors on the scooter. Install the Battery Cover 3.

  • Page 27: Transporting Your Patriot

    The Golden Patriot can be equipped with a docking device for loading onto a vehicle by means of a mechanical lift or hoist. Contact your Golden Technologies, Inc. dealer for more information concerning docking devices and scooter lift devices. To Transport Your Patriot: •...

  • Page 28: Care And Maintenance

    X. CARE AND MAINTENANCE ROUTINE MAINTENANCE The Patriot™ is virtually maintenance free. All of the bearings on your Golden Patriot are permanently lubricated and sealed. No additional lubrication is required. There are, however, several things that you can do to help keep up the appearance and maintain the performance of your scooter.

  • Page 29: Batteries And Charging

    Battery Maintenance MANDATORY! Use only AGM or GEL-cell batteries. GEL-cell or AGM and SLA deep- cycle batteries are used for operating the Golden Patriot. • These batteries are maintenance free. • There is no danger of spillage or leakage, so these batteries are safely transportable on aircraft, busses, trains, etc.

  • Page 30: If Your Patriot Does Not Operate

    • If the problem continues, have your authorized Golden Technologies, Inc. dealer load test the batteries. • If the batteries are good, the charger may be the problem. Consult your authorized Golden Technologies, Inc. dealer. Resetting the Main Circuit Breaker 1.

  • Page 31: Diagnostics

    REVB_102414   X. CARE AND MAINTENANCE DIAGNOSTICS The diagnostics feature of your Golden Patriot microprocessor based motor control board functions as follows: • Any fault condition with the controller or with an associated system will cause the scooter to beep.
  • Page 32 WITH THE SERIAL NUMBER OF YOUR SCOOTER CAN BE FOUND UNDER THE FLOOR MAT. THIS WILL ALLOW YOU TO ACCESS THIS IMPORTANT SERVICE INFORMATION AT ANY TIME. IF POSSIBLE, PLEASE REFER TO THIS INFORMATION BEFORE CONTACTING YOUR AUTHORIZED GOLDEN TECHNOLOGIES, INC. DEALER.

  • Page 33: Xi. Warranty

     Patriot GR575 Five-Year Warranty: For five years, from the date of purchase from an authorized Golden Technologies’ dealer, in the event of defective materials or workmanship, Golden Technologies will repair or replace at our option any of the following structural components found to be defective by an authorized Golden Technologies representative: ...

  • Page 34: Xi. Warranty

    For the period of one year from the date of purchase, in the event of defective materials or workmanship, Golden Technologies will repair or replace at our option any of the following parts found to be defective by an authorized Golden Technologies representative: ...

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