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- Page 1 & Owner’s Manual Companion I Companion II, 3-wheel 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 Thank you for purchasing your Companion Scooter. We are honored you have chosen Golden Technologies for your mobility needs. Please note, unless otherwise specified, the term Companion refers to each of the models listed below: Companion I – 3 wheel scooters GC222 –...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Companion Owner's Manual: GC222, GC223, GC322, GC323, GC325, GC422 CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ..................2 SAFETY ....................3 III. EMI/RFI ....................7 YOUR GOLDEN COMPANION ..............8 OPERATION ..................10 Hand Controls .................. 10 Control Options ................12 Seat Controls ..................12 Seating Options ................ -
Page 4: Introduction
We at Golden Technologies, Inc. know that you have chosen a scooter 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 life-style. -
Page 5: Safety
Your Companion has been rated to a maximum payload (operator and anything else being carried on the Companion) of 300 pounds for the Companion I and 350 pounds for the Companion II. Exceeding the maximum weight rating will void the warranty. - Page 6 • 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 7 Please use your Golden Companion scooter often and allow it to expand the horizons of your daily life. 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 Companion...
- Page 8 Companion Owner's Manual: GC222, GC223, GC322, GC323, GC325, GC422 SAFETY all things, especially motor operated vehicles, observing a few rules and safety consid- erations will help ensure safe scooter operation. So please follow the rules below. NOTE: Please remember that while on your Golden Companion, you are a motorized pedestrian.
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Page 9: 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. -
Page 10: Your Golden Companion
FIGURE 3. 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 (under carpet: Model... - Page 11 Companion Owner's Manual: GC222, GC223, GC322, GC323, GC325, GC422 YOUR GOLDEN COMPANION Specifications GC221 / GC222 GC223 GC321 / GC322 Length 41.7" 41.7" 46" Width 24" 24" 24" Tires Front 7 3/4" 7 3/4" 9" Rear 8 3/4" 8 3/4" 10"...
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Page 12: Operation
Companion Owner's Manual: GC222, GC223, GC322, GC323, GC325, GC422 OPERATION DC VOLTAGE METER POWER-ON/DIAGNOSTICS LED LIGHTS ON INDICATOR HORN BUTTON LIGHT SWITCH BUTTON THUMB LEVER (RE- THUMB LEVER VERSE) (FORWARD) SPEED ADjUSTMENT DIAL KEY SWITCH TILLER ADjUSTMENT LEVER FIGURE 4. CONTROL PANEL HAND CONTROLS Speed Adjustment Dial The speed adjustment dial allows you to preselect the maximum top speed of your... - Page 13 Companion Owner's Manual: GC222, GC223, GC322, GC323, GC325, GC422 OPERATION When the power to your Companion is turned on, the Power On/Diagnostics LED (Light Emitting Diode) will light up. This LED is used for diagnosing operational problems that may arise. See section X. “Diagnostics.” Horn Button Press this button to sound the horn.
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Page 14: 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 thumb lever controls so that when you push on the “left”... -
Page 15: Seating Options
Companion Owner's Manual: GC222, GC223, GC322, GC323, GC325, GC422 OPERATION Armrest Width Adjustment To adjust the armrest width: 1. Loosen the adjustment knobs at the rear of HEIGHT the seat. See figure 6. ADjUSTING SCREWS 2. Slide the armrests in or out to the desired width. -
Page 16: Riding Your Companion
Companion Owner's Manual: GC222, GC223, GC322, GC323, GC325, GC422 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. -
Page 17: Control Through Tight Spots
Companion Owner's Manual: GC222, GC223, GC322, GC323, GC325, GC422 RIDING YOUR COMPANION Steering Steering your Golden Companion is easy and logical. 1. With both hands on the handgrips of the tiller (see figure 3), turn the tiller to the right to travel to the right. 2. - Page 18 Companion Owner's Manual: GC222, GC223, GC322, GC323, GC325, GC422 RIDING YOUR COMPANION Ramps 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. See figure 11. If the ramp has a switchback, good cornering ability is required.
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Page 19: Disassembly
Companion Owner's Manual: GC222, GC223, GC322, GC323, GC325, GC422 DISASSEMBLY 1. REMOVING THE SEAT NOTE: Pinchless seat hinges are standard on all Golden Companion scooters. 1. Loosen the adjustment knobs. See figure 13. 2. Slide the arms off the scooter. 3. - Page 20 Companion Owner's Manual: GC222, GC223, GC322, GC323, GC325, GC422 DISASSEMBLY SEAT POST 4. REMOVING THE SEAT POST REMOVE THIS BOLT, NUT, AND WASHERS PEDESTAL NOTE: This step may not be necessary. We provide instructions in case you do find it necessary to re- move the seat post for storage or for replacement.
- Page 21 Companion Owner's Manual: GC222, GC223, GC322, GC323, GC325, GC422 DISASSEMBLY NOTE: The motor and the brake connectors (see figure 17) should be disconnected only if you are going to remove the rear electronics enclosure. If is not necessary to remove the charger connector while removing the rear elec- tronics enclosure.
- Page 22 Companion Owner's Manual: GC222, GC223, GC322, GC323, GC325, GC422 DISSASSEMBLY 8. Locate the Red "T" Handle and Latch on frame assembly. (Fig. 20) Fig. 20 Fig. 21 9. Grasp the handle and pull it toward the front of the scooter to release the latch. (Fig. 21) Fig.
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Page 23: Assembly
Companion Owner's Manual: GC222, GC223, GC322, GC323, GC325, GC422 ASSEMBLY 1. To reconnect the frame, lift the "T" handle and guide the front frame hooks into the rear frame sockets. It helps to stabilize the rear frame by holding the seat post. - Page 24 Companion Owner's Manual: GC222, GC223, GC322, GC323, GC325, GC422 3. You will notice that you cannot place the batteries into the unit, unless the latch is fully engaged. (Fig. 28) Fig. 28 Fig. 29 4. When the left battery is properly placed, and secured with hook and loop strap, it acts as a secondary securing mechanism for the latch.
- Page 25 Companion Owner's Manual: GC222, GC223, GC322, GC323, GC325, GC422 ASSEMBLY BATTERY BATTERY CABLE CONNECTORS CHARGER CONNECTORS MOTOR/BRAKE MAIN HARNESS TAIL LIGHT CONNECTORS CONNECTORS CONNECTORS FIGURE 31. ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS 6. ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS NOTE: The electrical connectors on your Com- panion have been designed so that only the correct connector will fit in its ap- propriate mating/plug receptacle.
- Page 26 Companion Owner's Manual: GC222, GC223, GC322, GC323, GC325, GC422 ASSEMBLY 8. INSTALL THE SEAT POST SEAT POST If the seat post was not removed, BOLT, NUT, AND proceed to step 9. WISHERS SEAT POST PED- ESTAL If the seat post was removed: 1.
- Page 27 Companion Owner's Manual: GC222, GC223, GC322, GC323, GC325, GC422 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. 11.
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Page 28: Transporting Your Companion
NOTE: All Golden Companion scooters (see figures 40, 41, and 42) 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 con- cerning docking devices and scooter lift devices. To Transport Your Companion: •... -
Page 29: Diagnostics
• If you have charged the batteries and the condition continues, one or both of the scooter’s batteries may be at fault. • The continuance of this condition after you have charged your Companion’s batteries may also indicate a problem with the battery charger. Remedy: Consult your authorized Golden Technologies, Inc. dealer. Companion... - Page 30 • Turn off your Companion’s key switch and allow the motor control board to cool to its operational range. • Check the tire pressure. See section XI. “Care and maintenance.” • Have your authorized Golden Technologies, Inc. dealer perform a battery load test. 5 Flashes •...
- Page 31 8 Flashes • 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 32: Care And Maintenance
• 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 33: Wheels And Tires
Tires should never be inflated beyond that pressure. • The front tire on the Companion II requires 50 psi. • The front tire on the Companion I is a solid tire. It does not require air. NOTE: Under-inflated tires will cause significant loss of operational range and will also cause the motor control board to overheat. -
Page 34: If Your Companion Does Not Operate
12. Connect the taillight connector. See VIII “Assembly.” 13. Replace the seat. See section VIII. “Assembly.” Headlight Replacement To replace the headlight bulb, the tiller shroud will need to be removed. Consult your authorized Golden Technologies, Inc. dealer with regard to this bulb replacement. Companion... -
Page 35: Charger And Batteries
Companion Owner's Manual: GC222, GC223, GC322, GC323, GC325, GC422 CARE AND MAINTENANCE CHARGER CORD CHARGER AND BATTERIES HINGED TRUNK LID RE- MOVED FOR ILLUSTRA- TION PURPOSES To Charge the Batteries: 1. Make certain that the key switch is in the “Off” position. -
Page 36: Battery Maintenance
Companion Owner's Manual: GC222, GC223, GC322, GC323, GC325, GC422 CARE AND MAINTENANCE • If you have not used, your Golden Companion for more than three days, make certain that you charge the batteries on the night before you are going to use your scooter. This will ensure that you start operating your scooter with a full charge on the bat- teries. -
Page 37: Cleaning Your Companion
Companion Owner's Manual: GC222, GC223, GC322, GC323, GC325, GC422 CARE AND MAINTENANCE CLEANING YOUR COMPANION Tires • Clean the tires with ordinary kitchen-type cleaners and a damp cloth. • Do not use solvents on the tires. Solvents can cause the tire material to break down or become too soft. -
Page 38: Warranty
E. Circumstances beyond the control of Golden Technologies, Inc. 6. Labor, service calls shipping and other charges incurred in repair of the product unless specifically authorized by Golden Technologies, Inc. This warranty does not include any labor charges incurred in replacement part installation. -
Page 39: Registration Card
GOLDEN COMPANION WARRANTY REGISTRATION Please type or print clearly. Serial # Date Purchased: Owner’s Name: Address: City: State: Zip: Email: Failure to return warranty registration card could result in significant delays in obtaining service. Additional Required Owner Information Please indicate your understanding of your scooter by completing the following informa- tion. - Page 40 Companion Owner's Manual: GC222, GC223, GC322, GC323, GC325, GC422 FIRST HERE FOLD PLACE STAMP HERE 401 BRIDGE ST OLD FORGE PA 18518 FOLD HERE SECOND Companion...
- Page 41 Companion I Companion II, 3-wheel Companion II, 4-wheel Golden Technologies 401 Bridge Street Old Forge, PA Tel: 800-624-6374 Fax: 800-628-5165 YOUR LIFE IN MOTION www.goldentech.com CompanionOM.12208...
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