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- Page 1 Owner’s Manual Companion II, 3-wheel Companion I Companion II, 4-wheel Golden Technologies · 401 Bridge Street · Old Forge, PA · 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 Companion. 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 Companion scooter.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Companion Owner's Manual: GC240, GC340, GC440 CONTENTS I. INTRODUCTION........................4 Features and Benefits ......................... 5 Accessories for the Companion Scooter..................6 II. SAFETY ..........................7 III. EMI/RFI ..........................11 IV. YOUR GOLDEN COMPANION ..................12 Specifications .......................... 13 V. OPERATION ........................14 Controls ........................... -
Page 4: Introduction
Please fill out and mail the enclosed warranty registration card. We at Golden Technologies, Inc. would appreciate hearing about the dependability of your Companion and about the convenience of mobility it has provided for you. -
Page 5: Features And Benefits
Companion Owner's Manual: GC240, GC340, GC440 I. INTRODUCTION Features and Benefits Your Golden Companion scooter shipping carton contains an informational DVD that high- lights the features and benefits of your Companion scooter as well as important safety and operating instructions. Please view this video and read the Owner's Manual in its entirety for complete safety and operating instructions. -
Page 6: Accessories For The Companion Scooter
Companion Owner's Manual: GC240, GC340, GC440 I. INTRODUCTION Accessories for the Companion Scooters A variety of accessories are available for your Golden Companion Scooter*. Please contact your Authorized Golden Technologies' Dealer for more information. • Amputee Leg Supports • Cane Holder Tube •... -
Page 7: Safety
Companion Owner's Manual: GC240, GC340, GC440 II. SAFETY Your Golden Companion is a battery-operated personal mobility vehicle. Please exercise caution and consideration when you are operating it. Driving your Companion carefully and thoughtfully will help ensure your personal safety and the safety of other people. NOTE: Before learning to operate your Companion, have your authorized Golden Technologies, Inc. - Page 8 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 situation.
- Page 9 If it is necessary to back down a slope follow one of two procedures. NOTE: 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.
- Page 10 The more mobility your Golden Companion 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. So please follow the rules below.
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Page 11: Emi/Rfi
If unintended movement or brake release occurs, turn your scooter off as soon as it is safe to do so. • Report all incidents of unintended movement or brake failure to Golden Technologies, Inc. Technical Service at (800) 624-6374. WARNING: Turn off your scooter as soon as it is safely possible if unintended or uncontrollable motion occurs or if unintended brake release occurs. -
Page 12: Your Golden Companion
FIGURE 4. YOUR GOLDEN COMPANION FOR YOUR RECORDS Please fill in your Companion’s information below. This information will be useful in the event that you ever need to contact Golden Technologies, Inc. concerning your scooter. Your Companion Model ________________ Serial Number (under carpet—right rear) -
Page 13: Specifications
Companion Owner's Manual: GC240, GC340, GC440 IV. YOUR GOLDEN COMPANION Specification GC240 GC340 GC440 Length 42.5 in. 45.8 in. 47.5 in. Width 23.5 in. 23.5 in. 24 in. Tires Solid Solid Solid Front 9 in. 9 in. 10 in. Rear 9 in. -
Page 14: Operation
Companion Owner's Manual: GC240, GC340, GC440 V. OPERATION SPEED ADJUSTMENT DIAL DC VOLTAGE METER POWER INDICATOR LED KEY SWITCH LIGHT HORN HORN THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER FIGURE 5. CONTROL PANEL CONTROLS Speed Adjustment Dial • The speed adjustment dial allows you to preselect the maximum top speed of your Golden Companion. - Page 15 Companion Owner's Manual: GC240, GC340, GC440 V. OPERATION Power Indicator LED When the power to your Companion is turned on, the Power Indicator LED (Light Emitting Diode) will light up. See figure 5. This LED is used for diagnosing operational problems that may arise.
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Page 16: Control Options
Release the tiller adjustment lever. It will automatically lock the tiller at the selected angle. CONTROL OPTIONS Golden Technologies, Inc. has made provision for the individual needs and abilities of the operators of the Golden Companion. Your authorized Golden Technologies, Inc. dealer can reverse the throttle control lever... - Page 17 Companion Owner's Manual: GC240, GC340, GC440 V. OPERATION Armrest Width Adjustment To adjust the armrest width: ARMREST ADJUSTMENT 1. Loosen the adjustment knobs at the KNOBS rear of the seat. See figure 6. 2. Slide the armrests in or out to the desired width.
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Page 18: Freewheel Mode
Companion Owner's Manual: GC240, GC340, GC440 V. OPERATION Freewheel Mode Your Golden Companion is equipped with a freewheel lever that can set your scooter in or out of freewheel mode. The freewheel lever engages your park brake. To disengage the brake and put your scooter in freewheel mode: Push the brake handle in the direction of “disengage”... -
Page 19: Riding Your Companion
Companion Owner's Manual: GC240, GC340, GC440 VI. RIDING YOUR COMPANION MOUNTING NOTE: For your first driving sessions, make certain that your Golden Companion starts out on a level surface and that you will continue driving on a level surface. To Get on Your Companion 1. -
Page 20: Steering In Tight Spots
Companion Owner's Manual: GC240, GC340, GC440 VI. RIDING YOUR COMPANION Steering Steering your Golden Companion is easy and logical. 1. With both hands on the handgrips of the tiller (see figure 4.), turn the tiller to the right to travel to the right. 2. - Page 21 Companion Owner's Manual: GC240, GC340, GC440 VI. RIDING YOUR COMPANION CONTROL THROUGH TIGHT SPOTS As you use your Golden Companion to greatly 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 scooter.
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Page 22: Disassembly
Companion Owner's Manual: GC240, GC340, GC440 VII. DISASSEMBLY 1. REMOVING THE SEAT NOTE: Pinchless seat hinges are standard on all Golden Companion scooters. 1. Remove the key. 2. Make sure that the scooter brake is en- gaged. 3. Loosen the adjustment knobs. Slide the arms off the scooter if you are not able to carry the seat with the weight of the arm- rests attached. - Page 23 Companion Owner's Manual: GC240, GC340, GC440 VII. DISASSEMBLY 2. Squeeze the locking ear on the connector and disconnect the batteries from the frame. See Figure 17. 3. Remove the batteries one at a time. 4. Lower the tiller, which will automatically lock into place once lowered.
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Page 24: Assembly
Companion Owner's Manual: GC240, GC340, GC440 VIII. ASSEMBLY The Companion scooters are easy to assem- ble. Make sure the key is out of the key switch before assembling your scooter. 1. Connect the frame sections. 1. Position the front and rear sections of the frame as shown in figure 20 so that they ALIGN align properly. - Page 25 Companion Owner's Manual: GC240, GC340, GC440 VIII. ASSEMBLY WARNING: Do not sit in or attempt to move your Companion unless the frame are rear carriage are securely engaged. Accidental separation of the frame from the rear carriage may occur and cause injury of damage. 4.
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Page 26: Transporting Your Companion
NOTE: All Golden Companion scooters shown above can be equipped with docking devices 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. -
Page 27: Care And Maintenance
Companion Owner's Manual: GC240, GC340, GC440 X. CARE AND MAINTENANCE ROUTINE MAINTENANCE The Golden Companion is virtually maintenance free. All of the bearings on your Golden Companion 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 28: Batteries And Charging
Companion Owner's Manual: GC240, GC340, GC440 X. CARE AND MAINTENANCE BATTERIES AND CHARGING Battery maintenance is the most important part of maintaining your scooter. Keeping the batteries fully charged helps to extend battery life. Use the following guidelines to help keep your batteries in optimum condition. -
Page 29: If Your Companion Does Not Operate
Recharge your Companion’s batteries. See “Charger and Batteries” in this section of this manual. • 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. -
Page 30: Diagnostics
NOTE: If the main circuit breaker continues to trip, there is probably an underlying electrical fault that needs attention. • Contact your authorized Golden Technologies, Inc. dealer. • Do not keep resetting the main circuit breaker without correcting the underlying electrical problem. - Page 31 Turn off your Companion’s key switch and allow the scooter to sit for 10 minutes. • Check the tire pressure. • Have your authorized Golden Technologies, Inc. dealer perform a battery load test. 5 Flashes • Indicates a brake problem.
- Page 32 Indicates a motor voltage problem. • Your scooter will not operate until the problem is corrected. Remedy: Contact your authorized Golden Technologies, Inc. dealer. 9 Flashes • Indicates other internal errors or faults. • Your scooter will not operate until the problem is corrected.
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Page 33: Warranty
Companion Owner's Manual: GC240, GC340, GC440 XI. WARRANTY Companion... - Page 34 Companion Owner's Manual: GC240, GC340, GC440 XI. WARRANTY Companion...
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Page 35: Registration Card
Companion Owner's Manual: GC240, GC340, GC440 WARRANTY/REGISTRATION FORM 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 could result in significant delays should service be required. - Page 36 FIRST HERE FOLD PLACE STAMP HERE GOLDEN TECHNOLOGIES 401 BRIDGE ST OLD FORGE PA 18518 FOLD HERE SECOND...
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