Golden Technologies GP620 SS Owner's Manual

Golden Technologies GP620 SS Owner's Manual

Heavy-duty center-wheel drive power chair

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Owner's Manual
Compass HD
Heavy-duty Center-Wheel Drive Power Chair
GP620 SS/GP620 CC
401 Bridge Street, Old Forge PA 18518
Tel: (800) 624-6374 Fax: (800) 628-5165
www.goldentech.com
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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual Compass HD ™ Heavy-duty Center-Wheel Drive Power Chair GP620 SS/GP620 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 HD Owner’s Manual – Model Numbers: GP620 SS, GP620 CC Revised 04/30/08 FOR YOUR RECORDS Please fill in your HD information below. This Compass ™ information will be useful in the event that you ever need to contact Golden Technologies, Inc. concerning your power chair.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Compass HD Owner’s Manual – Model Numbers: GP620 SS, GP620 CC Revised 04/30/08 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

    Compass HD combines cutting-edge technology with an attractive design that 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 HD Owner’s Manual – Model Numbers: GP620 SS, GP620 CC Revised 04/30/08 SAFETY Your Compass HD is a battery-operated personal mobility vehicle. Please exercise ™ caution and consideration when you are operating it. Driving your Compass HD carefully and thoughtfully will help ensure your personal safety and the safety of other people.
  • Page 6 Compass HD Owner’s Manual – Model Numbers: GP620 SS, GP620 CC Revised 04/30/08 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 of ♦...
  • Page 7 Compass HD Owner’s Manual – Model Numbers: GP620 SS, GP620 CC Revised 04/30/08 SAFETY Do not attempt to use your Compass HD on an escalator. Always use an elevator. ♦ ™ Do not carry passengers on your power chair. ♦...
  • Page 8: Safety

    Compass HD Owner’s Manual – Model Numbers: GP620 SS, GP620 CC Revised 04/30/08 SAFETY Please be sure to follow this important warning when transferring onto or off of the Golden Compass HD power wheelchair: NEVER TRANSFER ONTO OR OFF OF THIS POWER WHEELCHAIR USING THE SEAT BACKREST FOR SUPPORT DURING TRANSFER.
  • Page 9: Emi/Rfi

    Compass HD Owner’s Manual – Model Numbers: GP620 SS, GP620 CC Revised 04/30/08 EMI/RFI The rapid development of electronics, especially in the area of communications, has saturated our environment with electromagnetic (radio) waves that are emitted by television transmitters, cellular phones, citizen’s band radios (CBs), amateur radios (ham radios), wireless computer links, microwave transmitters, paging transmitters, etc.
  • Page 10: Specifications

    Compass HD Owner’s Manual – Model Numbers: GP620 SS, GP620 CC Revised 04/30/08 SPECIFICATIONS GP620 SS GP620 CC Weight Base 90 lbs 90 lbs Seat Arms 14 lbs 14 lbs Seat (18 X 18 Solid Pan Seat) 35 lbs Seat (18 X 18 Captain's Chair Seat)
  • Page 11: Assembly

    Compass HD Owner’s Manual – Model Numbers: GP620 SS, GP620 CC Revised 04/30/08 ASSEMBLY Your Compass HD is shipped partially disassembled in order to maximize the protection ™ of all its parts during the shipping process. Please follow the instruction below to quickly and easily assemble the power chair for your use.
  • Page 12 Compass HD Owner’s Manual – Model Numbers: GP620 SS, GP620 CC Revised 04/30/08 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. Insert the 4 Allen-head screws with lock washers through the bracket and into the holes in the joystick.
  • Page 13 Compass HD Owner’s Manual – Model Numbers: GP620 SS, GP620 CC Revised 04/30/08 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 HD Owner’s Manual – Model Numbers: GP620 SS, GP620 CC Revised 04/30/08 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 HD Owner’s Manual – Model Numbers: GP620 SS, GP620 CC Revised 04/30/08 ASSEMBLY BATTERY INSTALLATION Note: The batteries weigh 39 pounds each. Please ask for help if you do not feel capable of safely lifting that much weight. Figure 7...
  • Page 16: Comfort Settings

    Compass HD Owner’s Manual – Model Numbers: GP620 SS, GP620 CC Revised 04/30/08 COMFORT SETTINGS You may be spending a great deal of time on your Compass HD . To provide you with ™ the maximum seating comfort, Golden Technologies, Inc. has designed this power chair to incorporate the following adjustments for operator comfort.
  • Page 17 Compass HD Owner’s Manual – Model Numbers: GP620 SS, GP620 CC Revised 04/30/08 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 HD Owner’s Manual – Model Numbers: GP620 SS, GP620 CC Revised 04/30/08 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.
  • Page 19 Compass HD Owner’s Manual – Model Numbers: GP620 SS, GP620 CC Revised 04/30/08 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 HD Owner’s Manual – Model Numbers: GP620 SS, GP620 CC Revised 04/30/08 COMFORT SETTINGS FOOTREST EXTENDING Refer to the pictures below. 1. Lift the rubber pad from the footrest plate. 2. Loosen the (2) footrest adjustment screws. 3. Slide the footrest plate to the desired position and tighten the adjustment screws.
  • Page 21: Comfort Settings

    Compass HD Owner’s Manual – Model Numbers: GP620 SS, GP620 CC Revised 04/30/08 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 Compass HD Owner’s Manual – Model Numbers: GP620 SS, GP620 CC Revised 04/30/08 OPERATION Your Compass HD 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.
  • Page 23 Compass HD Owner’s Manual – Model Numbers: GP620 SS, GP620 CC Revised 04/30/08 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 HD Owner’s Manual – Model Numbers: GP620 SS, GP620 CC Revised 04/30/08 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 HD Owner’s Manual – Model Numbers: GP620 SS, GP620 CC Revised 04/30/08 OPERATION/DIAGNOSTICS 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 HD Owner’s Manual – Model Numbers: GP620 SS, GP620 CC Revised 04/30/08 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 27 Compass HD Owner’s Manual – Model Numbers: GP620 SS, GP620 CC Revised 04/30/08 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.
  • Page 28: Battery Charging

    Compass HD Owner’s Manual – Model Numbers: GP620 SS, GP620 CC Revised 04/30/08 BATTERY CHARGING You must use only the charger that is supplied with your Compass HD. The use of any other charger on this power chair will void the warranty.
  • Page 29: Care And Maintenance

    Compass HD Owner’s Manual – Model Numbers: GP620 SS, GP620 CC Revised 04/30/08 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your Compass HD 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 30: Disassembly

    Compass HD Owner’s Manual – Model Numbers: GP620 SS, GP620 CC Revised 04/30/08 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 31: Warranty

    WARRANTY FIVE YEAR WARRANTY: ♦ Power chair frame Golden Technologies, Inc. will repair the frame with new or refurbished parts, free of charge, in the USA, in the event of defective materials or workmanship. ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ♦ Electronic controller ♦...
  • Page 32 Compass HD Owner’s Manual – Model Numbers: GP620 SS, GP620 CC Revised 04/30/08 Compass HD GOLDEN ™ Warranty Registration Please type or print. Serial # ___________________________________ Date Purchased ______________ Owner Name ______________________________________________________________ Address __________________________________________________________________ City _________________________________________ State ______ Zip ___________...
  • Page 33 Compass HD Owner’s Manual – Model Numbers: GP620 SS, GP620 CC Revised 04/30/08 401 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...

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