Summary of Contents for Golden Technologies Compass TRO GP615 SS
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Compass TRO ™ Owner’s Manual Compass TRO ™ Center-Wheel Drive Power Chair GP615 SS/GP615 CC 401 Bridge Street, Old Forge PA 18518 Tel: (800) 624-6374 Fax: (800) 628-5165 www.goldentech.com Y O U R L I F E M O T I O N...
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We ask that you read this manual completely before operating your new Golden Compass TRO. Golden Technologies, Inc. is not and cannot be held responsible for any damage or injury incurred due to improper or unsafe use of the Golden Compass TRO GP615, power chair.
™ is also highly functional in today’s world. We at Golden Technologies, Inc. know that you have chosen a power chair that will give you years of dependable operation and also will enhance the quality of your life by providing you with the mobility to experience an active daily lifestyle.
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ACCESSORIES for the Compass TRO POWER CHAIR: A variety of accessories are available for your Golden Compass TRO power chair. Please contact your Authorized Golden Technologies Dealer for more information or to order. • Cane Holder Tube • Safety Flag •...
MANDATORY! Read and follow the owner’s manual before operating your power chair. NOTE: Before learning to operate your Compass TRO , have your Golden Technologies, ™ Inc. representative determine if it is advisable for you to practice getting on and off your Compass TRO and operating it in the presence of an attendant.
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Compass TRO ™ Do not connect or allow anyone except an authorized Golden Technologies, Inc. representative to connect any electrical or mechanical device to your Compass TRO . Unauthorized accessories will void the warranty ™...
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Compass TRO Owner’s Manual – Models GP615 SS, GP615 CC Revised 052313 SAFETY SAFETY RULES Do not attempt to use your Compass TRO on an escalator. Always use an elevator. ™ Do not carry passengers on your power chair. ...
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Compass TRO Owner’s Manual – Models GP615 SS, GP615 CC Revised 052313 SAFETY Please be sure to follow this important warning when transferring onto or off of the Golden Compass TRO power wheelchair: NEVER TRANSFER ONTO OR OFF OF THIS POWER WHEELCHAIR USING THE SEAT BACKREST FOR SUPPORT DURING TRANSFER.
Report all incidents of unintended movement or brake failure to your Golden representative or to Golden Technologies, Inc. at (800) 624-6374. Turn off your power chair as soon as it is safely possible if unintended or uncontrollable motion occurs or if unintended brake release occurs.
Compass TRO Owner’s Manual – Models GP615 SS, GP615 CC Revised 052313 SPECIFICATIONS Model GP615 SS GP615 CC Medicare Code K0835 K0836 Maximum Incline 6 degrees 6 degrees Weight Capacity 300 lbs. 300lbs. Maximum Speed 4 mph 4 mph Operating Range 12 miles 12 miles Ground Clearance...
You will need only basic tools. If you do not have the required tools, or if you do not feel capable of safely assembling your power chair, please contact your local Golden Technologies, Inc. representative. Main Components 1.
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Compass TRO Owner’s Manual – Models GP615 SS, GP615 CC Revised 052313 ASSEMBLY JOYSTICK INSTALLATION 1. Position the joystick on the joystick bracket. Match the holes in the joystick with the holes in the bracket. See figure 1. 2. Insert the 4 Allen-head screws with lock washers through the bracket and into the holes in the joystick.
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Compass TRO Owner’s Manual – Models GP615 SS, GP615 CC Revised 052313 ASSEMBLY SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION The standard (18x18) seat assembly weighs about 51 pounds. Please ask for help if you do not feel capable of safely lifting that much weight. Removal of arms will significantly reduce the weight of seat.
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Compass TRO Owner’s Manual – Models GP615 SS, GP615 CC Revised 052313 ASSEMBLY Accessing the batteries After removing the seat, locate the (2) “Battery Box Cover Locks”. Depress both locks and lift the cover. Note: On the inside of the battery box cover there is a battery connection diagram.
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Compass TRO Owner’s Manual – Models GP615 SS, GP615 CC Revised 052313 ASSEMBLY BATTERY INSTALLATION The batteries weigh 37 pounds each. Please ask for help if you do not feel capable of safely lifting that much weight. Figure 7 Figure 8 Figure 9 Make certain that the controller power is turned off and that the chair is NOT in freewheel mode before attempting to perform assembly or disassembly.
You may be spending a great deal of time on your Compass TRO . To provide you with ™ the maximum seating comfort, Golden Technologies, Inc. has designed this power chair to incorporate the following adjustments for operator comfort. COMFORT SETTINGS 1.
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Compass TRO Owner’s Manual – Models: GP615 SS, GP615 CC Revised 05/23/13 COMFORT SETTINGS Adjusting the seat with a front to rear angle Bottom of Seat Seat Guide Adjusting Bolts Loosen seat guide adjusting bolts using a 6mm Allen wrench provided in the charger bag and a pair of pliers or a 13mm open end wrench.
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Compass TRO Owner’s Manual – Models: GP615 SS, GP615 CC Revised 05/23/13 COMFORT SETTINGS HEADREST HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT 1. Push and then release the clamp on the left post of the headrest while you are pulling up or pushing down on the head rest. See figure 10. 2.
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Compass TRO Owner’s Manual – Models: GP615 SS, GP615 CC Revised 05/23/13 COMFORT SETTINGS FOOTREST ANGLE ADJUSTMENT 1. Fold the footrest upward for easy access to the angle adjustment bolt. See figure 12. 2. Use a wrench to turn the adjustment bolt counter-clockwise to increase the footrest angle.
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Compass TRO Owner’s Manual – Models: GP615 SS, GP615 CC Revised 05/23/13 COMFORT SETTINGS EXTENDING THE FOOTREST Refer to the pictures below. 1. Insert a 5mm Allen wrench from the top side into the (2) adjustment screws. 2. Place a 10mm wrench on the backside onto the (2) nuts and loosen the (2) footrest adjustment screws.
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Compass TRO Owner’s Manual – Models: GP615 SS, GP615 CC Revised 05/23/13 COMFORT SETTINGS Joystick Holder Joystick Bracket Armrest Height Joystick Position Adjustment Knob Set Screw Figure 14 Figure 15 Armrest Width Adjustment Knobs Figure 16 ARMREST HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT 1. Loosen “Armrest Height Adjustment Knob” (Figure 14) until you can pull it outward. Note: The knob is retained in its housing with a spring.
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Your Compass TRO is simple to operate. However, for your safety and the safety of ™ others, Golden Technologies, Inc. recommends that you carefully read and understand the following operating instructions. We also recommend that you practice operating your Compass TRO in an area free of any obstacles.
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Compass TRO Owner’s Manual – Models: GP615 SS, GP615 CC Revised 05/23/13 OPERATION The Speed Control Buttons These buttons provide you with a way to control the maximum speed of your Compass ™ ♦ Press the “turtle” button repeatedly to set your chair’s speed to the slowest setting (recommended for indoor operation).
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Compass TRO Owner’s Manual – Models: GP615 SS, GP615 CC Revised 05/23/13 OPERATION The Joystick Display The joystick display (see figure 17 on page 22) is a multifunctional visual display. This display provides three types of information. 1. On/Off status 2.
Compass TRO Owner’s Manual – Models: GP615 SS, GP615 CC Revised 05/23/13 OPERATION/DIAGNOSTICS For Compass TRO Units with the SHARK Controller Flash codes indicate the nature of an abnormal condition directly from the SHARK Information Gauge. Without the use of any servicing tools, the condition can be simply diagnosed.
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Compass TRO Owner’s Manual – Models: GP615 SS, GP615 CC Revised 05/23/13 OPERATION Figure 18 Figure 19 FREEWHEEL MODE ♦ To disengage the gears and put your power chair in freewheel mode, turn the freewheel levers as shown. See figure 18. ♦...
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Compass TRO Owner’s Manual – Models: GP615 SS, GP615 CC Revised 05/23/13 OPERATION Reset Button (Circuit breaker) Figure 20 Reset Button If the main circuit breaker trips, please wait for approximately 1 minute and then push the reset button to reset the main circuit breaker. See figure 20. NOTE: Usually, the thermal rollback feature is more sensitive than the main circuit breaker.
Compass TRO Owner’s Manual – Models: GP615 SS, GP615 CC Revised 05/23/13 BATTERY CHARGING You must use only the charger that is supplied with your Compass . The use of any other charger on this power chair will void the warranty. Using ™...
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Compass TRO Owner’s Manual – Models: GP615 SS, GP615 CC Revised 05/23/13 BATTERY CHARGING CHARGING THE BATTERIES Your Compass TRO’s charging system is designed for your safety and for your convenience. Follow the steps below to recharge the batteries. 1. Position your Compass TRO close to a standard wall electrical outlet.
Compass TRO Owner’s Manual – Models: GP615 SS, GP615 CC Revised 05/23/13 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your Compass TRO is designed to require minimal maintenance. We recommend that ™ you periodically check the following: Tire Tread: Regularly visually inspect the tire tread. If the remaining tread is less than 1/32 of an inch, have your local Golden representative replace the worn tires.
Compass TRO Owner’s Manual – Models: GP615 SS, GP615 CC Revised 05/23/13 DISASSEMBLY Make certain that the controller power is turned off and that the chair is NOT in freewheel mode before attempting to perform disassembly. SEAT REMOVAL 1. Disconnect the joystick cable from the joystick. See figure 2 on page 12. 2.
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Alanté Sport GP205 Limited Lifetime Warranty: In the event of defective materials or workmanship, Golden Technologies will repair or replace at our option any of the following structural frame components found to be defective by an authorized Golden Technologies representative: ...
For the period of thirteen months 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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Compass TRO Owner’s Manual – Models: GP615 SS, GP615 CC Revised 05/23/13 Golden Technologies Product Registration Form Please fill out this product registration form or you can also register your product online at www.goldentech.com. Failure to register your product may result in significant delays should service be required.
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Compass TRO Owner’s Manual – Models: GP615 SS, GP615 CC Revised 05/23/13 Fold Here First Place Stamp Here Golden Technologies 401 Bridge St. Old Forge, PA 18518 Fold Here Second...
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Compass TRO Owner’s Manual – Models: GP615 SS, GP615 CC Revised 05/23/13...
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Compass TRO Owner’s Manual – Models: GP615 SS, GP615 CC Revised 05/23/13 Shown with Motion Concepts Tilt Seating System (Purchased Separately) 401 Bridge Street, Old Forge PA 18518 Tel: (800) 624-6374 Fax: (800) 628-5165 www.goldentech.com Y O U R L I F E M O T I O N Compass TRO Owner’s Manual.052313...
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