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Golden AlanteSPORT GP208 Owner's Manual

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Owner's Manual
Front Wheel Drive Power Chair
Model GP208
Golden Technologies - 401 Bridge Street - Old Forge, PA 18518 - Tel: 800-624-6374 - Fax: 800-628-5165 - www.goldentech.com

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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual Front Wheel Drive Power Chair Model GP208 Golden Technologies - 401 Bridge Street - Old Forge, PA 18518 - Tel: 800-624-6374 - Fax: 800-628-5165 - www.goldentech.com...
  • Page 2 We ask that you read this manual completely before operating your new Alanté Sport. 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 Alanté Sport, power chair.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Intended Use: The intended use of the Alanté Sport power wheelchair is to provide mobility to adults, limited to a sitting position and have the capability to operate a simple hand control. CONTENTS I. Introduction……...………………..…………………….…..….….…..…… 4-5 II. Safety…………….…………….…………………………….………….…..6-9 III. EMI/RFI………………………..…………………………………..…...…… 10 IV.

  • Page 4: Introduction

    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.
  • Page 5 I. INTRODUCTION ACCESSORIES for the Alanté Sport POWER CHAIR: A variety of accessories are available for your Alanté Sport power chair. Please contact your Authorized Golden Technologies Provider for more information or to order. • Cane Holder Tube • Walker Holder •...

  • Page 6: Safety

    II. SAFETY Your Golden Alanté Sport is a battery-operated personal mobility vehicle. Please exercise caution and consideration when you are operating it. Driving your Alanté Sport carefully and thoughtfully will help ensure your personal safety and the safety of other people.
  • Page 7 II. SAFETY DRIVING ON AN INCLINE • Drive with caution when attempting to negotiate any incline, even handicap access ramps. • Try to keep your Alanté Sport moving when climbing an incline. If you do come to a stop, restart and accelerate slowly and carefully. •...
  • Page 8 • 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, Inc. • Do not disassemble the tire. If disassembly is required, have your authorized Golden Technologies provider perform any necessary maintenance or repair.
  • Page 9 USING THE SEAT BACKREST FOR SUPPORT DURING TRANSFER. THE SEAT BACK MAY FOLD 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. CONNECT...

  • Page 10: Emi/Rfi

    • If unintended movement or brake release occurs, turn your power chair off as soon as it is safe to do so. • Report all incidents of unintended movement or brake failure to your Golden Technologies representative or to Golden Technologies.

  • Page 11: Assembly Of Your Alanté Sport Power Chair

    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 Component 1. Joystick 8.
  • Page 12 IV. ASSEMBLY Before operating or assembling your Alanté Sport, be sure to connect the power from the batteries to the VR2 power module. Your Alanté Sport will not power up or operate without completing this step. 1. Remove the battery cover by unscrewing the two thumb screws. See figure 2. 2.
  • Page 13 IV. ASSEMBLY Seat Installation 1. Fold the seat back down. 2. Grasp the seat firmly on each side, lift the seat and align the seat pin with the hole in the seat post receiver. See figure 5. Figure 5 Figure 6 3.
  • Page 14 IV. ASSEMBLY The standard (18” x 18”) seat assembly weighs 37 pounds. Please ask for help if you do not feel capable of safely lifting that much weight. Removal of arms will reduce the weight of the seat. Be sure the seat is correctly installed and locked before operating your power chair.
  • Page 15 IV. ASSEMBLY Joystick Installation 1. Loosen the joystick bracket adjustment screw located under the armrest. See figure 10. 2. Insert the joystick mounting tube into the joystick bracket under the armrest. 3. Adjust the position of the joystick to a comfortable spot. 4.

  • Page 16: Disassembly And Battery Replacement

    V. DISASSEMBLY and BATTERY REPLACEMENT To disassemble your Alanté Sport, simply reverse the assembly process. See pages 11-15. Make certain that the controller power is turned off and that the chair is NOT in freewheel mode before attempting to perform disassembly. Accessing the batteries 1.
  • Page 17 V. DISASSEMBLY and BATTERY REPLACEMENT Tools required: Two 10mm sockets, open end wrenches, or adjustable wrenches. 1. Use the screws, washers, and nuts provided to connect the positive (red booted) connector of each cable to the positive (+) terminal of each battery. 2.

  • Page 18: Comfort Settings

    VI. COMFORT SETTINGS You may be spending a great deal of time on your Alanté Sport. To provide you with the maximum seating comfort, Golden Technologies, Inc. has designed this power chair to incorporate the following adjustments for operator comfort.
  • Page 19 VI. COMFORT SETTINGS Headrest Height Adjustment 1. Push and then release the clamp on the right hand post of the headrest while you are pulling up or pushing down on the head rest. See figure 16. 2. The headrest will “click” to a stop in one of the preset positions. 3.
  • Page 20 VI. COMFORT SETTINGS Arm Height Adjustment 1. Loosen the height adjustment knob on the back of the armrest until you can slide the armrest up and down freely. See figure 18. 2. Raise or lower the armrest to the desired position. 3.
  • Page 21 VI. COMFORT SETTINGS Arm Rest Angle Adjustment 1. Lift armrest up. See figure 20. 2. Turn jam nut counter-clockwise with a 13mm wrench to loosen. 3. Turn the adjustment bolt using a 13mm wrench to raise or lower the armrest angle. Turning the bolt counter-clockwise will lower the angle.
  • Page 22 VI. COMFORT SETTINGS Footrest Angle Adjustment 1. Fold the footrest upward for easy access to the angle adjustment bolt. See figure 21. 2. Turn the jam nut clockwise with a 13mm wrench to loosen. 3. Use an 6mm Allen wrench to turn the adjustment bolt. Turn the adjustment bolt clockwise to increase the footrest angle.
  • Page 23 12. Tighten the joystick adjustment knob to secure the joystick. 13. Use the two removed caps and two short bolts retained in steps 7-8, to plug the original arm. If you do not feel capable of safely making these adjustments, please contact your local Golden representative.

  • Page 24: Operation/Diagnostics/Troubleshooting

    VII. OPERATION Your Alanté Sport 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 Alanté...
  • Page 25 VII. OPERATION The Joystick The joystick (see Figure 10 on page 15) controls the speed (up to the maximum limit set by the speed control buttons) and direction of your power chair. NOTE: When you are not pushing on the joystick, or when you release the joystick, the joystick will automatically return to the neutral position, the chair will decelerate, as the electromagnetic brakes are applied, and come to a smooth stop.
  • Page 26 Note that joystick OONAPU (Out Of Neutral At Power Up) is not a fault. Simply by removing your hand from the joystick and allowing it to return to the neutral position, the error will immediately clear. If the condition persists after removing your hand, the joystick may be damaged. Consult a Golden Technologies representative.
  • Page 27 Switch on the control system again and try to drive the wheelchair. If the safe  circuits operate again, switch off and do not try to use the wheelchair. Contact your Golden Technologies representative for service. Self-Help Guide If a system trip occurs, you can find out what has happened by counting the number of LEDs on the battery gauge that are flashing.
  • Page 28 Below are a list of trouble-shooting actions. Try to use this list before you contact your Golden Technologies representative. Go to the number on the list which matches the number of flashing LEDs and follow the instructions. If the problem persists after you made the checks described, contact your Golden Technologies representative for further assistance.
  • Page 29 If adjusting the speed setting does not remedy the problem, then there may be a non-hazardous fault. Contact your Golden Technologies representative. Maximum Speed/Profile Indicator This LED array shows the maximum speed setting for the power chair or, if the control system is programmed for drive profile operation, the selected drive profile.
  • Page 30 VII. OPERATION Maximum Speed/Profile Indicator Flashes This indicates the speed of the wheelchair is being limited for safety reasons. Contact your Golden Technologies representative. The VR-2 modules are not user serviceable. Do not attempt to repair VR-2 modules. FREEWHEEL MODE ♦...
  • Page 31 VII. OPERATION THERMAL ROLLBACK Your Alanté Sport is equipped with a safety system. A microprocessor monitors the operating temperatures of the controller. In the event of excessive heat occurring in the controller, the controller will decrease the speed of your chair. This is done to reduce the load on the electrical system and allow the components to dissipate heat.

  • Page 32: Battery Charging

    VIII. BATTERY CHARGING You must use only the charger that is supplied with your Alanté Sport. The use of any other charger on this power chair will void the warranty. Using unauthorized chargers may also result in severe damage to the batteries and/or damage to the chair.
  • Page 33 VIII. BATTERY CHARGING CHARGING THE BATTERIES Your Alanté Sport‘s charging system is designed for your safety and for your convenience. Follow the steps below to recharge the batteries. 1. Position your Alanté Sport close to a standard wall electrical outlet. 2.

  • Page 34: Care And Maintenance Of Your Alanté Sport

    We recommend that you 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. Joystick and Controller: Protect the joystick and controller from adverse weather conditions.

  • Page 35: Riding Your Alanté Sport

    X. RIDING YOUR ALANTE SPORT Control Through Tight Spots As you use your Alanté Sport to increase your mobility, you will undoubtedly encounter some obstacles that will require practice to negotiate smoothly and safely. Below are some common obstacles that you may meet during the daily use of your power chair. Listed with those obstacles are some driving tips that should help you conquer those obstacles.

  • Page 36: Technical Specifications

    1. Battery range at 200 lbs., and will vary due to rider weight, drive surface, terrain, and battery type. 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 37: Warranty

    Five-Year Limited Warranty: For the period of five years 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 structural frame components found to be defective by an authorized Golden Technologies representative: ...
  • Page 38 Power Wheelchair (continued) Items not mentioned or listed are covered at the discretion of Golden Technologies. Any accessories, standard or optional, supplied by Golden Technologies, are covered for a period of one year from the date of purchase with the particular unit.
  • Page 40 Fold Here First Place Stamp Here Golden Technologies 401 Bridge St. Old Forge, PA 18518 Fold Here Second...
  • Page 42 Model: GP208 401 Bridge Street Old Forge, PA 18518 Tel: 800-624-6374 Fax: 800-628-5165 www.goldentech.com Alanté Sport_061218...

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