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- Page 1 Owner’s Manual Alante´ GP201SS and GP201CC ™ 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...
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Page 2: Alante´ Gp201 Manual Revised
Alante´ GP201 Manual Revised 060208 NOTES... - Page 3 FOR YOUR RECORDS Please fill in your Alante´ information below. This ™ information will be useful in the event that you ever need to contact Golden Technologies, Inc. concerning your power chair. Your Alante´ ™ Model: Alanté GP201 Serial Number _______________...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Alante´ GP201 Manual Revised 060208 CONTENTS INTRODUCTION………………………………………………. 5 SAFETY…………………………………………………………. 6-10 EMI/RFI ……………………………………………………….. 11 SPECIFICATIONS……………………………………………. ASSEMBLY…………………………………………………….. 13-18 DISASSEMBLY………………………………………………… 19 COMFORT SETTINGS………………………………………. 20-23 OPERATION…………………… ……………………………… 24-30 DIAGNOSTICS………………. ………………………………. CARE AND MAINTENANCE ………………………………. 32-33 RIDING YOUR ALANTE´ ™........34-35 WARRANTY/REGISTRATION FORM/ADDITIONAL INFORMATION... -
Page 5: Introduction
Golden Technologies technical support services at 800-624-6374. 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 Alante´ Power Chair. Golden Technologies, Inc. specifically... -
Page 6: Safety
Alante´ GP201 Manual Revised 060208 SAFETY Your Golden Alante ´™ is a battery-operated personal mobility vehicle. Please exercise caution and consideration when you are operating it. Driving your Alante´ carefully and thoughtfully will help ensure your personal safety and the safety of other people. Note: Before learning to operate your Alante´, have your Golden Technologies, Inc. - Page 7 DRIVING DOWN AN INCLINE Always drive forward down any ramp, low rise, or incline. Golden Technologies, Inc. does not recommend that you drive your power chair in reverse down any incline, ramp, curb, or low rise. Backing down any slope may create a very hazardous situation.
- Page 8 Alante´ GP201 Manual Revised 060208 SAFETY Cont. Note: Please remember that while on your Golden Alanté , you are ™ a motorized pedestrian. You must observe and obey all pedestrian rules and regulations for the locale in which you are riding. TURNING TOO SHARPLY AROUND A CORNER CAN CAUSE THE POWER CHAIR TO TIP.
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Page 9: Safety Rules
Never sit on your power chair when it is in freewheel mode and on an incline or decline. • Never place your power chair into freewheel mode without a trained attendant present. • Do not modify your power chair in any way that is not authorized by Golden Technologies, Inc. -
Page 10: Safety
Revised 060208 SAFETY RULES Cont. • Do not disassemble the tire. If disassembly is required, have your authorized Golden Technologies dealer perform any necessary maintenance or repair. • Do not attempt to inflate the tires of your Alante´ . Your power chair is ™... -
Page 11: Emi/Rfi
• Report all incidents of unintended movement or brake failure to your Golden Technologies representative or to Golden Technologies. TURN OFF YOUR POWER CHAIR AS SOON AS IT IS SAFELY POSSIBLE IF UNINTENDED OR UNCONTROLLABLE MOTION OCCURS OR... -
Page 12: Specifications
Alante´ GP201 Manual Revised 060208 SPECIFICATIONS Model Alante GP201SS and GP201CC ™ Weight Base 82 Pounds Seat 24 Pounds Overall Dimensions Length 40 Inches Width 25.5 Inches Seat Height 20-23 Inches – adjustable Maximum Speed 6 Miles Per Hour Load Capacity 300 Pounds Turning Radius 29 Inches... -
Page 13: Assembly
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. Tool List 13mm combination wrench... - Page 14 Alante´ GP201 Manual Revised 060208 ASSEMBLY Cont. BATTERY INSTALLATION Note: Each battery weighs 25 to 39 pounds each (depending on type). Please ask for help if you do not feel capable of safely lifting that much weight. Place the batteries in the frame. Be certain that you position the positive (+) terminal of each battery opposite to the negative (-) terminal of the other battery.
- Page 15 Alante´ GP201 Manual Revised 060208 ASSEMBLY Cont. BATTERY REPLACEMENT Should a battery need replacement, please contact your Golden Technologies dealer where you purchased this product. The batteries in your Golden Alante´ are specialized deep cycle batteries. Do not replace ™ the deep cycle batteries with an automotive style battery or serious damage may occur and vehicle performance may be dangerously impaired.
- Page 16 Alante´ GP201 Manual Revised 060208 ASSEMBLY Cont. SEAT INSTALLATION NOTE: The seat assembly weighs approximately 24 lbs. without armrests. Please ask for help if you do not feel capable of safely lifting that much weight. While holding the seat rotation lever (see Fig. 11) in the up position, lift the seat and insert the seat post stem (located on the bottom of the seat) into the seat-post.
- Page 17 Alante´ GP201 Manual Revised 060208 ASSEMBLY Cont. ARM INSTALLATION Loosen (but do not remove) the arm width adjustment knobs at the rear of the seat frame. Insert the lower arm tube into the arm receiver at the rear of the seat frame. (Figure 13) Figure 13 Lower Arm Tube Be sure the arm pad is facing forward when the armrest is...
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Page 18: Assembly
Alante´ GP201 Manual Revised 060208 ASSEMBLY Cont. Route the joystick controller cable to the inside of the armrest and secure into place with the Velcro straps as shown. Figs. 16 & 17. ™ Figure 16 Figure 17... -
Page 19: Disassembly
Alante´ GP201 Manual Revised 060208 DISASSEMBLY Make certain that the joystick controller power is turned off and that the chair is NOT in freewheel mode before attempting to perform disassembly. SEAT REMOVAL Remove the Velcro straps that secure the joystick controller cable. ™... -
Page 20: Comfort Settings
You may be spending a great deal of time on your Alante´ . 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... - Page 21 Alante´ GP201 Manual Revised 060208 COMFORT SETTINGS Cont. ARMREST ANGLE ADJUSTMENT Flip up the armrest. Loosen the jam nut on the armrest upright. See Figure 18. Adjust the screw height upward or downward to reach the desired arm rest angle. Tighten the jam nut.
- Page 22 Alante´ GP201 Manual Revised 060208 COMFORT SETTINGS Cont. FOOTREST HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT Remove the shroud Use an Allen wrench to remove the bolts indicated in Figure 20. ™ Slide the footrest to the desired height. Align the bolt holes in the footrest and the footrest bracket. Install and tighten the bolts.
- Page 23 Alante´ GP201 Manual Revised 060208 COMFORT SETTINGS Cont. FOOTREST EXTENSION OPTION Place the footrest extension onto the footrest as shown below. Install the footrest extension bolt. Install a lock washer and locknut on the bolt and tighten securely. Tighten the set screw. Figure 22 Figure 23 JOYSTICK CONTROLLER BRACKET LENGTH...
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Page 24: Operation
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 Alante´ in an area free ™... - Page 25 Alante´ GP201 Manual Revised 060208 OPERATION Cont. 2. Battery Charge Level The joystick controller LED array is composed of eight (8) LED’s. ♦Two (2) red ♦Two (2) amber ♦Four (4) green When all eight (8) LEDs are lit continuously, there is a full charge on the batter- ies.
- Page 26 Alante´ GP201 Manual Revised 060208 OPERATION Cont. NOTE: To ensure a dependable battery charge, we recommend that you charge the chair’s batteries overnight. Doing this will prolong the life of the batteries and spare you loss of operational power while you are using your chair normally. Do not charge the batteries when all 8 LEDs are lit, indicating that the batteries are at full charge.
- Page 27 Alante´ GP201 Manual Revised 060208 OPERATION Cont. FREEWHEEL MODE ♦ To disengage the gears and put your power chair in freewheel mode, turn the brake release levers outward. See Figure 26. ♦ To re-engage the gears and take your chair out of freewheel mode, turn the levers rearward.
- Page 28 Alante´ GP201 Manual Revised 060208 OPERATION Cont. THE MAIN CIRCUIT BREAKER The main circuit breaker is another safety feature incorporated into your Alante´. This device monitors the amount of current being drawn from the batteries when the chair is in use. When the motors are heav- ily strained and too high a current draw is being placed on the batteries, the main circuit breaker will trip and bring your chair to a stop.
- Page 29 Alante´ GP201 Manual Revised 060208 OPERATION Cont. Do not drive your power chair with the seat in any position other than full forward, locked position. OPERATIONAL RANGE Depending on the use, the terrain, and the driving conditions, the batteries of your Alante´ will provide up to 20 miles of operation.
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Page 30: Operation
Alante´ GP201 Manual Revised 060208 OPERATION Cont. Insert the plug at the other end of the charger power cord into a standard electrical wall outlet. Disconnect the charger power cord from the wall outlet and from the joystick controller charging socket when the batteries are fully charged. NOTE: The batteries will be fully charged in four to eight hours. -
Page 31: Diagnostics
Below is a list of trouble-shooting actions. Try to use this list before you contact your Golden Technologies representative. Go to the number in the list which matches the number of flashing bars and follow the instructions. -
Page 32: Care And Maintenance
Alante´ GP201 Manual Revised 060208 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your Alante´ is designed to require minimal maintenance. ™ recommend that you periodically check the following: Tire Pressure: Your Alante´ is equipped with flat-free, foam-filled tires. There is no need to check tire pressure. Tire Tread: Regularly visually inspect the tire tread. - Page 33 Alante´ GP201 Manual Revised 060208 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Cont. A Word About Motor Noise: The motors on your Golden Alante´ have been selected to give you years ™ of quiet, reliable operation. We strive to make our motors as quiet as possible, but, as with any mechanical device, some noise is normal and acceptable.
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Page 34: Riding Your Alante
Alante´ GP201 Manual Revised 060208 RIDING YOUR ALANTE´ ™ Control through tight spots As you use your Alante´ 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. - Page 35 Alante´ GP201 Manual Revised 060208 RIDING YOUR ALANTE´ Cont. ™ Ramps Because of the American Disabilities Act (ADA), many buildings are fitted with ramps that provide access for power chairs and for other mobility vehicles. Please read and thoroughly understand “Safety Rules” and “Driving On An Incline”...
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Page 36: Warranty/Registration Form/Additional
Compass GP600 and 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 37: Warranty Exclusions
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 38 Alante´ GP201 Manual Revised 060208 Golden Technologies Product Registration Form Alante’ Please fill out this product registration form. Failure to do so could result in significant delays should service be required. Owner Information: Name: ______________________________________________ Address: ____________________________________________ City: ______________ State: ____ Zip Code: __________...
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Page 39: Information
Alante´ GP201 Manual Revised 060208 Additional Required Owner Information ™ Please indicate your understanding of your Golden Alante by completing the following information. _________ I have read and fully understand: _________ My Golden Alante´ Owner‘s Manual, especially the sections on operating instructions, safety guidelines, maintenance and battery instructions.* ™... - Page 40 Alante´ GP201 Manual Revised 060208 AlanteGP201OM.0608...