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- Page 1 Buzzaround Lite™ Owner’s Manual – Models GB106 and GB106XR Updated 07/08 GB-106 and GB-106XR Buzzaround Lite™ 401 Bridge Street, Old Forge, PA 18518 Tel: 800-624-6374 Fax: 570-451-7494 www.goldentech.com Y O U R L I F E I N M O T I O N Page 1...
- Page 2 7) Tiller Mounted Basket 8) Buzzaround Lite™ scooter DISCLAIMER 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 Buzzaround Lite™ scooter. Golden Technologies, Inc. specifically...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Updated 07/08 CONTENTS ________________________________________ Introduction………………………………………………………. 4 - 5 Safety…………………………………………………………….. 6 - 8 EMI/RFI…………………………………………………………… Your Golden Technologies Buzzaround Lite™………………. 10 - 11 Operation…………………………………………………………. 12 - 16 Riding Your Buzzaround Lite™………………………………… 17 - 20 Diagnostics ……………………………………………………… General Care and Maintenance ………………………………. 22 - 26 Care and Maintenance of your Buzzaround Lite™…………... -
Page 4: Introduction
Buzzaround Lite, please contact the home health care dealer you purchased this scooter from or contact Golden Technologies technical support services at 800-624-6374. Golden Technologies, Inc. cannot be held responsible for personal injury or property damage resulting from the unsafe or the improper use of any of our broad range of health and personal mobility products. - Page 5 Buzzaround Lite™ Owner’s Manual – Models GB106 and GB106XR Updated 07/08 INTRODUCTION Your Golden Technologies Buzzaround Lite™ is a battery-operated personal mobility vehicle. Please exercise caution and consideration when you are operating it. Driving your Buzzaround Lite carefully and thoughtfully will help ensure your personal safety and the safety of other people.
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Page 6: Safety
Buzzaround Lite™ Owner’s Manual – Models GB106 and GB106XR Updated 07/08 SAFETY DRIVING YOUR BUZZAROUND LITE™ ON AN INCLINE • For maximum stability, lean forward on your seat while proceeding up ramps, slopes, curbs, or any low rise. • Drive with caution when attempting to negotiate any incline, even handicap access ramps. - Page 7 Buzzaround Lite™ Owner’s Manual – Models GB106 and GB106XR Updated 07/08 SAFETY RULES FOR USE AND OTHER SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS MEDICATION Always check with your physician to determine if any of the medications you are taking may affect your judgment and / or your ability to operate your Buzzaround Lite™. Also check with your physician concerning your physical ability to operate a scooter.
- Page 8 Read completely and understand this owner’s manual before assembling, operating, transporting, or disassembling your scooter. • Always operate your Golden Technologies Buzzaround Lite with thought, care and safety. • Do not attempt to use your scooter on an escalator. Always use an elevator.
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Page 9: Emi/Rfi
20 V/M of resistance to EMI/RFI, which would provide useful protection against common sources of interference. The resistance level of the Golden Technologies Buzzaround Lite is unknown. EMI / RFI RECOMMENDATIONS •... - Page 10 Buzzaround Lite™ Owner’s Manual – Models GB106 and GB106XR Updated 07/08 Scooter Information BUZZAROUND LITE™ Drive Control Lever Freewheel Brake Release Tiller Adjustment Knob Circuit Breaker Page 10...
- Page 11 Buzzaround Lite™ Owner’s Manual – Models GB106 and GB106XR Updated 07/08 FOR YOUR RECORDS: Please fill in your Buzzaround Lite™ information below. This information will be useful in the event that you ever need to contact Golden Technologies concerning your scooter. Model ________ Serial Number _____________________...
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Page 12: Your Golden Technologies Buzzaround Lite
Hand Controls Speed Adjustment Dial The speed adjustment dial allows you to pre-select the maximum top speed of your Golden Technologies Buzzaround Lite™. • Turn the dial completely counterclockwise to operate your scooter at the lowest speed. • Turn the dial clockwise to operate your scooter at top speed. -
Page 13: Operation
Buzzaround Lite™ Owner’s Manual – Models GB106 and GB106XR Updated 07/08 OPERATION When the power to your Buzzaround Lite™ is turned on, an LED (Light Emitting Diode) will illuminate. This LED is used in diagnosing operational problems that may arise. See “Diagnostics” section on page 21. Horn Button Press this button to sound the horn. - Page 14 Buzzaround Lite™ Owner’s Manual – Models GB106 and GB106XR Updated 07/08 OPERATION DC Battery Voltage Meter This meter shows the amount of voltage in your Buzzaround Lite™ batteries. • Green indicates a full battery charge • Yellow indicates caution and approximately one-half charge on the batteries.
- Page 15 Buzzaround Lite™ Owner’s Manual – Models GB106 and GB106XR Updated 07/08 OPERATION Armrest Width Adjustment To adjust the armrest width: 1. Loosen the adjustment knobs at the rear of the seat. 2. Slide the armrests in or out to the desired width. 3.
- Page 16 POSITION OTHER THAN FULLY FORWARD. Flip-Up Armrests Pull up on the end of either armrest to flip it up for easy transfer on and off your scooter. Seating The Golden Technologies Buzzaround Lite seat is available in black vinyl. Page 16...
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Page 17: Riding Your Buzzaround Lite
Updated 07/08 RIDING YOUR BUZZAROUND LITE™ MOUNTING Note: For you first driving sessions, make certain that your Golden Technologies Buzzaround Lite™ starts out on a level surface and that you will continue driving on a level surface. To Get On Your Buzzaround Lite WARNING: BE SURE YOUR SEAT IS LOCKED IN THE FORWARD POSITION BEFORE OPERATING. - Page 18 The drive lever automatically returns to the central position if you let go. The scooter automatically brakes using the electric regenerative brake. Steering Steering your Golden Technologies Buzzaround Lite is easy and logical. 1. With both hands on the handgrips of the tiller, turn the tiller to the right to travel to the right.
- Page 19 Buzzaround Lite™ Owner’s Manual – Models GB106 and GB106XR Updated 07/08 RIDING YOUR BUZZAROUND LITE™ cont. Control through tight spots As you use your Buzzaround Lite™ to increase your mobility, you will undoubtedly encounter some obstacles that will require practice to negotiate smoothly and safely.
- Page 20 Buzzaround Lite™ Owner’s Manual – Models GB106 and GB106XR Updated 07/08 RIDING YOUR BUZZAROUND LITE™ cont. When proceeding up any ramp, curb, or incline: • Lean forward in your seat to move your center of gravity forward for maximum stability and safety. RISK OF ACCIDENTS! Negotiating curbs requires practice.
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Page 21: Diagnostics
Buzzaround Lite™ Owner’s Manual – Models GB106 and GB106XR Updated 07/08 DIAGNOSTICS SYSTEM Any fault condition on the controller or scooter will cause the “Power on/diagnostics” LED to flash. The LED light located on the faceplate of the scooter will tell you about the problem in how it flashes. LED Flashes 1 time pause, 1 time, and pause. -
Page 22: General Care And Maintenance
Buzzaround Lite™ fails to operate, your main circuit breaker may have tripped. Circuit Breaker WARNING: DO NOT ATTEMPT ELECTRICAL REPAIRS. CONSULT GOLDEN TECHNOLOGIES OR YOUR AUTHORIZED GOLDEN TECHNOLOGIES DEALER. WARNING: NEVER SOAK YOUR SCOOTER IN ANY LIQUID. THIS MAY CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR DAMAGE TO YOUR SCOOTER. - Page 23 • Over exerting the motor. Possible solutions: • Recharge your batteries. • If the problem persists, have an authorized Golden Technologies dealer “load test” the batteries to assure they are not damaged. • If the problem persists, assure your battery charger is operating properly.
- Page 24 AND ALL DEFECTS REPAIRED IMMEDIATELY! IF NONE OF THE ABOVE PROCEDURES SOLVE THE PROBLEM, CONTACT YOUR AUTHORIZED GOLDEN TECHNOLOGIES DEALER. LUBRICATION All of the bearings on your Golden Technologies Buzzaround Lite are permanently lubricated and sealed. No lubrication is required. Page 24...
- Page 25 Buzzaround Lite™ Owner’s Manual – Models GB106 and GB106XR Updated 07/08 GENERAL CARE AND MAINTENANCE WARNING: THE BATTERIES USED ON YOUR SCOOTER HOLD A SUBSTANTIAL AMOUNT OF POWER. SHORTING OF THE TERMINALS CAN RESULT IN BURNS OR OTHER INJURIES AND IN DAMAGE TO THE BATTERIES AND TO THE ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS OF YOUR BUZZAROUND LITE.
- Page 26 Buzzaround Lite™ Owner’s Manual – Models GB106 and GB106XR Updated 07/08 GENERAL CARE AND MAINTENANCE If the battery terminals become corroded: • Corrosion can cause a poor electrical connection and operational problems. • Clean corroded battery terminals with a stiff brush and a solution of baking soda and water.
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Page 27: Care And Maintenance Of Your Buzzaround Lite
Buzzaround Lite™ Owner’s Manual – Models GB106 and GB106XR Updated 07/08 CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF YOUR ™ BUZZAROUND LITE Charger and Batteries The Buzzaround Lite scooter comes equipped with a 24 Volt rechargeable battery pack. FIRE HAZARD!! Do not cover the battery charger and ventilation slot while charging batteries. Only use the battery charger in well-ventilated areas. - Page 28 Buzzaround Lite™ Owner’s Manual – Models GB106 and GB106XR Updated 07/08 DISASSEMBLING AND TRANSPORTING YOUR ™ BUZZAROUND LITE Your Buzzaround Lite™ scooter is designed to be disassembled easily in order be transported. When disassembling your scooter, please be sure to follow these simple instructions.
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Page 29: Disassembly Of Your Buzzaround Lite
Buzzaround Lite™ Owner’s Manual – Models GB106 and GB106XR Updated 07/08 DISASSEMBLY OF YOUR BUZZAROUND LITE™ cont. Step 4 - Lift the battery box from the scooter. This will unlock the frame latch automatically. “Pull” the battery box. Step 5 - Loosen tiller adjustment knob and fold the tiller down flat. Then tighten the adjustment knob to secure the tiller in its new position. -
Page 30: Disassembly Of Your Buzzaround Lite
Buzzaround Lite™ Owner’s Manual – Models GB106 and GB106XR Updated 07/08 DISASSEMBLY OF YOUR BUZZAROUND LITE Cont. Tighten the knob fully before lifting! WARNING – BE CAREFULL NOT TO PINCH YOUR FINGER BETWEEN THE FRAMES. THIS AREA IS A PINCH POINT AND REQUIRES YOUR FULL ATTENTION. Step 7 - Hold seat post with one hand and push the rear section apart as shown below to disconnect the front and rear frame sections. -
Page 31: Assembly Of Your Buzzaround Lite
Buzzaround Lite™ Owner’s Manual – Models GB106 and GB106XR Updated 07/08 ™ ASSEMBLY OF YOUR BUZZAROUND LITE WARNING: DO NOT SIT ON OR OPERATE YOUR SCOOTER UNLESS BATTERY BOX IS IN PLACE AND THE LOCKING MECHANISM IS ENGAGED. WARNING: BE AWARE OF ANY POSSIBLE PINCH POINTS WHEN CONNECTING THE REAR FRAME TO THE FRONT FRAME. - Page 32 Buzzaround Lite™ Owner’s Manual – Models GB106 and GB106XR Updated 07/08 ™ ASSEMBLING YOUR GB-106 BUZZAROUND LITE WARNING -- INJURY HAZARD DUE TO IMPROPER ASSEMBLY! Ensure that all components in the scooter have been correctly assembled. After assembly, check that all locking devices are holding correctly. BE SURE YOU HAVE ALL THE IMPORTANT PARTS! Line up the front and rear components.
- Page 33 Buzzaround Lite™ Owner’s Manual – Models GB106 and GB106XR Updated 07/08 ™ ASSEMBLING YOUR BUZZAROUND LITE Make certain both the front and rear frames are locked. Install battery pack. Install your seat. Position your tiller WARNING – MAKE SURE YOU TIGHTEN YOUR TILLER TO BE SURE IT IS LOCKED! Unlock your front wheel lock knob.
- Page 34 Buzzaround Lite™ Owner’s Manual – Models GB106 and GB106XR Updated 07/08 INSTALLING THE SEAT 1. Hold the seat on an angle so you can see the seat swivel post underneath 2. Place the seat swivel post into the seat post as shown below. WARNING: Pinch Point! Keep hands and clothing clear of the seat swivel post and seat post.
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Page 35: Transporting Your Buzzaround Lite
Buzzaround Lite™ Owner’s Manual – Models GB106 and GB106XR Updated 07/08 ™ Transporting Your GB-106 Buzzaround Lite Note: Buzzaround Lite™ scooters can be equipped with docking devices for loading into/onto a vehicle by means of mechanical lift or hoist. Golden Technologies does not sell this lifting equipment, however you may contact your local home health care dealer for more information. -
Page 36: Buzzaround Lite™ Specifications
Buzzaround Lite™ Owner’s Manual – Models GB106 and GB106XR Updated 07/08 BUZZAROUND LITE™ SPECIFICATIONS Model GB106 GB106XR Length 36.5” 36.5” Width 21.25” 21.25” Tires Foam Filled NON- Foam Filled NON- PNUEMATIC PNUEMATIC Front 8” 8” Rear 8” 8” Weight Capacity 250 pounds 250 pounds Maximum Speed... -
Page 37: Warranty
For the period of two years from the date of purchase, in the event of defective materials or workmanship, Golden Technologies will repair or replace at our option with any new or reconditioned components any of the following drive train components found to be defective... -
Page 38: Warranty Exclusions
Mechanism Items not 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. Warranty Exclusions:... -
Page 39: Warranty Card
Warranty Registration Office 401 Bridge Street Old Forge, PA 18518 Please fill in your Buzzaround Lite™ information below. This information will be useful in the event that you ever need to contact Golden Technologies concerning your scooter. Model __________ Serial Number _____________________... - Page 40 Buzzaround Lite™ Owner’s Manual – Models GB106 and GB106XR Updated 07/08 Golden Technologies GB106 and GB106 XR Buzzaround Lite™ 401 Bridge Street, Old Forge, PA 18518 Tel: 800-624-6374 Fax: 570-451-7494 www.goldentech.com Y O U R L I F E I N M O T I O N...