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Golden Technologies Compass GP600 SS Owner's Manual

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GP600 SS/GP601 SS
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401 Bridge Street, Old Forge PA 18518
Tel: (800) 624-6374 Fax: (800) 628-5165
www.goldentech.com
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  • Page 1 Compass ™ Owner’s Manual Compass ™ Center-Wheel Drive Power Chair GP600 SS/GP601 SS GP600 CC/GP601 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...
  • Page 2 Compass ™ Model __________________ Serial Number _______________ Date of Purchase _______ Body Color __________________ Options ________________ Your Golden Technologies, Inc. representative or dealer Name ____________________________________ Company ________________________________ Address _________________________________ Please remember to fill in and return your warranty registration card.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Compass Onwer’s Manual – Models GP600 SS, GP600 CC, GP601SS, GP601 CC Revised 060208 CONTENTS INTRODUCTION …………………………………………………… SAFETY..............……….. 5-8 EMI/RFI ............…….…….. 9 SPECIFICATIONS…………………………………………………… 10 ASSEMBLY…………………………………………………………… 11-15 COMFORT SETTINGS…………………………………………….. 16-21 OPERATION/DIAGNOSTICS ……………………………………. 22-28 BATTERY CHARGING ……………………………………………. 29 CARE AND MAINTENANCE …………………………………….. 30 DISASSEMBLY ………………………………………………………...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    ™ 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.

  • Page 5: Safety

    Compass Onwer’s Manual – Models GP600 SS, GP600 CC, GP601SS, GP601 CC Revised 060208 SAFETY Your Compass is a battery-operated personal mobility vehicle. Please exercise caution ™ and consideration when you are operating it. Driving your Compass carefully and ™ thoughtfully will help ensure your personal safety and the safety of other people.
  • Page 6 Compass Onwer’s Manual – Models GP600 SS, GP600 CC, GP601SS, GP601 CC Revised 060208 SAFETY DRIVING ON AN INCLINE Drive with caution when attempting to negotiate any incline, even handicap access ♦ ramps. Always climb or descend a gradient by driving straight up or straight down the face ♦...
  • Page 7 Compass Onwer’s Manual – Models GP600 SS, GP600 CC, GP601SS, GP601 CC Revised 060208 SAFETY Do not attempt to use your Compass on an escalator. Always use an elevator. ♦ ™ Do not carry passengers on your power chair. ♦ Do not operate your Compass if it is not functioning properly.

  • Page 8: Safety

    Compass Onwer’s Manual – Models GP600 SS, GP600 CC, GP601SS, GP601 CC Revised 060208 SAFETY Please be sure to follow this important warning when transferring onto or off of the Golden Compass power wheelchair: NEVER TRANSFER ONTO OR OFF OF THIS POWER WHEELCHAIR USING THE SEAT BACKREST FOR SUPPORT DURING TRANSFER.

  • Page 9: Emi/Rfi

    Report all incidents of unintended movement or brake failure to your Golden repre- ♦ sentative 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...

  • Page 10: Specifications

    (2) U1 or Battery Types (recommended) (2) NF22 (2) NF22 (2) NF22 (2) NF22 Candy Apple Red, Artic Blue, Hunter Green or Onyx Shroud Colors (all models) Note: Golden Technologies reserves the right to alter or change any specification without prior notice.

  • Page 11: Assembly

    NOTE: 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.
  • Page 12 Compass Onwer’s Manual – Models GP600 SS, GP600 CC, GP601SS, GP601 CC Revised 060208 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.
  • Page 13 Compass Onwer’s Manual – Models GP600 SS, GP600 CC, GP601SS, GP601 CC Revised 060208 ASSEMBLY SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION Note: The seat assembly weighs about 48 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.

  • Page 14: Accessing The Batteries

    Compass Onwer’s Manual – Models GP600 SS, GP600 CC, GP601SS, GP601 CC Revised 060208 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.
  • Page 15 Compass Onwer’s Manual – Models GP600 SS, GP600 CC, GP601SS, GP601 CC Revised 060208 ASSEMBLY BATTERY INSTALLATION Note: The batteries weigh 24 to 39 pounds each (depending on type). Please ask for help if you do not feel capable of safely lifting that much weight. Figure 7 Figure 8 Figure 9a...

  • Page 16: Comfort Settings

    You may be spending a great deal of time on your Compass . 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.
  • Page 17 Compass Onwer’s Manual – Models GP600 SS, GP600 CC, GP601SS, GP601 CC Revised 060208 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.
  • Page 18 Compass Onwer’s Manual – Models GP600 SS, GP600 CC, GP601SS, GP601 CC Revised 060208 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.
  • Page 19 Compass Onwer’s Manual – Models GP600 SS, GP600 CC, GP601SS, GP601 CC Revised 060208 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.
  • Page 20 Compass Onwer’s Manual – Models GP600 SS, GP600 CC, GP601SS, GP601 CC Revised 060208 COMFORT SETTINGS EXTENDING THE FOOTREST Refer to the pictures below. 1. Lift the rubber pad from the footrest plate. 2. Loosen the (2) footrest adjustment screws. 3.
  • Page 21 Compass Onwer’s Manual – Models GP600 SS, GP600 CC, GP601SS, GP601 CC Revised 060208 COMFORT SETTINGS Joystick Holder Joystick Bracket Joystick Position Armrest Height Set Screw Adjustment Knob Figure 14 Figure 15 Armrest Width Adjustment Knobs Figure 16 ARMREST HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT 1.
  • Page 22 Your Compass 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 in an area free of any obstacles. Once you have gained confidence in your ™...
  • Page 23 Compass Onwer’s Manual – Models GP600 SS, GP600 CC, GP601SS, GP601 CC Revised 060208 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).
  • Page 24 Compass Onwer’s Manual – Models GP600 SS, GP600 CC, GP601SS, GP601 CC Revised 060208 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.

  • Page 25: Operation/Diagnostics

    Compass Onwer’s Manual – Models GP600 SS, GP600 CC, GP601SS, GP601 CC Revised 060208 OPERATION/DIAGNOSTICS For Compass 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.
  • Page 26 Compass Onwer’s Manual – Models GP600 SS, GP600 CC, GP601SS, GP601 CC Revised 060208 OPERATION/DIAGNOSTICS For Compass Units with the A-SERIES Controller Flash codes indicate the nature of an abnormal condition directly from the A – Series Information Gauge. Without the use of any servicing tools, the condition can be simply diagnosed.
  • Page 27 Compass Onwer’s Manual – Models GP600 SS, GP600 CC, GP601SS, GP601 CC Revised 060208 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. ♦...
  • Page 28 Compass Onwer’s Manual – Models GP600 SS, GP600 CC, GP601SS, GP601 CC Revised 060208 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.

  • Page 29: Battery Charging

    Compass Onwer’s Manual – Models GP600 SS, GP600 CC, GP601SS, GP601 CC Revised 060208 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. ™...

  • Page 30: Care And Maintenance

    Compass Onwer’s Manual – Models GP600 SS, GP600 CC, GP601SS, GP601 CC Revised 060208 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your Compass 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.

  • Page 31: Disassembly

    Compass Onwer’s Manual – Models GP600 SS, GP600 CC, GP601SS, GP601 CC Revised 060208 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.
  • Page 32 Alanté GP202 Compass GP600/GP601 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:...
  • Page 33 Warranty is for the replacement of the parts only and does not include freight for the replacement parts. Consumers are not to return any item(s) to Golden Technologies without prior written authorization.

  • Page 34: Warranty

    Compass ™ _________ My Golden dealer has instructed me on how to operate my power chair. Signature ___________________________________________________________ Telephone (__________) _______________________________________________ Please Mail Completed Registration Form To: Golden Technologies Warranty Registration Department 401 Bridge Street Old Forge, PA 18518...
  • Page 35 Compass Owner’s Manual – Models # : GP600 SS, GP600 CC, GP601 SS, GP601 CC Revised 02/20/08 401 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 CompassOwner’sManual.060208...

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