Revised 10/27/14 INTRODUCTION ACCESSORIES for the Compass HD POWER CHAIR: A variety of accessories are available for your Golden Compass HD power chair. Please contact your Authorized Golden Technologies Dealer for more information or to order. • Cane Holder Tube •...
MANDATORY! Read and follow the owner’s manual before operating your power chair. NOTE: Before learning to operate your Compass HD , have your Golden Technologies, ™ Inc. representative determine if it is advisable for you to practice getting on and off your Compass HD and operating it in the presence of an attendant.
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Compass HD ™ Do not connect or allow anyone except an authorized Golden Technologies, Inc. representative to connect any electrical or mechanical device to your Compass HD . Unauthorized accessories will void the warranty ™...
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Never sit on your power chair when it is in freewheel mode and on an incline or decline. Do not modify your power chair in any way that is not authorized by Golden Technologies. Do not disassemble the tire. If disassembly is required, have your authorized ...
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DOWN AND MAY CAUSE YOU TO LOSE YOUR BALANCE AND COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. Do not modify your power chair in any way that is not authorized by Golden Technologies, Inc. DO NOT CONNECT OR ALLOW ANYONE EXCEPT AN AUTHORIZED GOLDEN TECHNOLOGIES REPRESENTATIVE TO CONNECT ANY ELECTRICAL OR MECHANICAL DEVICE TO YOUR ALANTE SPORT.
Compass HD Owner’s Manual – Models GP620 SS, GP620 CC Revised 10/27/14 EMI/RFI The rapid development of electronics, especially in the area of communications, has saturated our environment with electromagnetic (radio) waves that are emitted by television transmitters, cellular phones, citizen’s band radios (CBs), amateur radios (ham radios), wireless computer links, microwave transmitters, paging transmitters, etc.
0 – 35 degrees 0 – 35 degrees Warranty: Frame 5 Years 5 Years Drive Train 13 months 13 months Electronics 13 months 13 months 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. ...
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. Frame with power module, controller cable & connectors for battery cables 2.
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Compass HD Owner’s Manual – Models GP620 SS, GP620 CC Revised 10/27/14 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 HD Owner’s Manual – Models GP620 SS, GP620 CC Revised 10/27/14 ASSEMBLY SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION The standard (20 x 20) 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 HD Owner’s Manual – Models GP620 SS, GP620 CC Revised 10/27/14 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 HD Owner’s Manual – Models GP620 SS, GP620 CC Revised 10/27/14 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. Battery Figure 7 Figure 8 Figure 9 Make certain that the controller power is turned off and that the chair...
You may be spending a great deal of time on your Compass HD . 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 HD Owner’s Manual – Models: GP620 SS, GP620 CC Revised 10/27/14 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 HD Owner’s Manual – Models: GP620 SS, GP620 CC Revised 10/27/14 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 HD Owner’s Manual – Models: GP620 SS, GP620 CC Revised 10/27/14 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 HD Owner’s Manual – Models: GP620 SS, GP620 CC Revised 10/27/14 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 HD Owner’s Manual – Models: GP620 SS, GP620 CC Revised 10/27/14 COMFORT SETTINGS Joystick Holder Armrest Height Joystick Bracket 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 HD 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 HD in an area free of any obstacles.
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Compass HD Owner’s Manual – Models: GP620 SS, GP620 CC Revised 10/27/14 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 HD Owner’s Manual – Models: GP620 SS, GP620 CC Revised 10/27/14 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 HD Owner’s Manual – Models: GP620 SS, GP620 CC Revised 10/27/14 OPERATION/DIAGNOSTICS For Compass HD 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 HD Owner’s Manual – Models: GP620 SS, GP620 CC Revised 10/27/14 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 HD Owner’s Manual – Models: GP620 SS, GP620 CC Revised 10/27/14 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 HD Owner’s Manual – Models: GP620 SS, GP620 CC Revised 10/27/14 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 HD Owner’s Manual – Models: GP620 SS, GP620 CC Revised 10/27/14 BATTERY CHARGING CHARGING THE BATTERIES Your Compass HD’s charging system is designed for your safety and for your convenience. Follow the steps below to recharge the batteries. 1. Position your Compass HD close to a standard wall electrical outlet.
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. Motor Brushes: Have your local Golden representative inspect the motor brushes once a year.
Compass HD Owner’s Manual – Models: GP620 SS, GP620 CC Revised 10/27/14 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 13. 2.
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: ...
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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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