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Avenger Owner's Manual
Revised 09/29/09
Model GA 541
401 Bridge Street, Old Forge, PA 18518
Tel: 800-624-6374 Fax: 570-451-7494
www.goldentech.com
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  • Page 1 Avenger Owner’s Manual Revised 09/29/09 Model GA 541 401 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 2 7) Basket 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 Avenger™ scooter. Golden Technologies Inc. specifically disclaims responsibility for any bodily injury or property damage that may occur during any use that does not comply with applicable federal, state, or local laws or ordinances.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Avenger Owner’s Manual Revised 09/29/09 CONTENTS ________________________________________ Introduction…………………………………………………… 4 Safety………………………………………………………….. 6 III. EMI/RFI………………………………………………………… 9 Your Golden Avenger™…….………………………………...10 Operation……………………………………………………… 12 Hand Controls Seat Controls Riding Your Avenger™………………………………………...16 Mounting Basic Driving Control Through Tight Spots VII. Disassembly……………………………………………………. 20 VIII. Assembly………………………………………………………...25 Transporting Your Avenger™………………………………… 27 Diagnostics………………………………………………………28 Care and Maintenance…………………………………………...
  • Page 4 Congratulations on the purchase of your new Golden Avenger™ scooter! The Avenger™ combines cutting edge technology with attractive designs that are also highly functional in today’s world. We at Golden Technologies know that you have chosen a scooter that will give you years of dependable operation and will also enhance the quality of your life by providing you with the mobility to experience a more active daily lifestyle.
  • Page 5 Avenger Owner’s Manual Revised 09/29/09 Your Golden Avenger™ is a battery-operated personal mobility vehicle. Please exercise caution and consideration when you are operating it. Driving your Avenger™ carefully and thoughtfully will help ensure your personal safety and the safety of other people. Note: Before learning to operate your Avenger™, have your Golden Technologies, Inc.

  • Page 6: Safety

    • 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 Revised 09/29/09 SAFETY Note: When using either of the following procedures to back down a slope, Golden Technologies strongly advises that you have the assistance of another person. Procedure 1 1. Set the key switch to the “Off” position. See “Operation” section.
  • Page 8 Avenger Owner’s Manual Revised 09/29/09 SAFETY RULES FOR USE AND OTHER SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS • Read completely and understand this owner’s manual before assembling, operating, transporting, or disassembling your Golden Avenger™. • Always operate your Golden Avenger™ with thought, care and safety. •...

  • Page 9: Emi/Rfi

    • Report all incidents of unintended movement or brake failure to your Golden Technologies representative or to Golden Technologies. WARNING: TURN OFF YOUR SCOOTER AS SOON AS IT IS SAFELY POSSIBLE IF UNINTENDED OR UNCONTROLLABLE MOTION OCCURS OR IF UNINTENDED BRAKE RELEASE OCCURS.
  • Page 10 Tiller Adjustment Knob FOR YOUR RECORDS: Please fill in your Avenger™ information below. This information will be useful in the event that you ever need to contact Golden Technologies concerning your scooter. Model _____________________ Serial Number _____________________ Date of Purchase _________________...
  • Page 11 Avenger Owner’s Manual Revised 09/29/09 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS INFORMATION Specification Name Three-wheel model Four-wheel model Length 51.5” 57.5” Width 24.5” 24.5” Tires Pneumatic Pneumatic Front 10”x3.5” 13”x4” Rear 13”x4” 13”x4” Weight Capacity 500 pounds 500 pounds Maximum Speed 7.5 mph 7.5 mph Ground Clearance 5”...

  • Page 12: Your Golden Avenger

    Avenger Owner’s Manual Revised 09/29/09 AVENGER OPERATION ™ TruCharge Meter Headlight Switch Speed Adjustment Knob Horn Button Turn Indicator Switch Emergency Flashers (Reverse) Thumb Lever (Forward) Hand Controls Speed Adjustment Dial The speed adjustment dial allows you to pre-select the maximum top speed of your Golden Avenger™.

  • Page 13: Operation

    Avenger Owner’s Manual Revised 09/29/09 OPERATION When the power to your Avenger™ is turned on the TruCharge volt meter/ diagnostics gauge will illuminate. This gauge is used for battery condition and diagnosing operational problems that may arise. See “Diagnostics” section. Horn Button Press this button to sound the horn.
  • Page 14 Avenger Owner’s Manual Revised 09/29/09 OPERATION The TruCharge volt meter/ diagnostics gauge. This meter shows the amount of voltage in your Avenger™ batteries and is also the diagnostics gauge. • 10 bars lit indicates full battery charge. • 6 or 7 bars lit, charge your batteries. Note: Your scooter will automatically turn itself off if the battery output falls to 18 V DC or lower.

  • Page 15: Seat Controls

    Avenger Owner’s Manual Revised 09/29/09 OPERATION SEAT CONTROLS Armrest Height Adjustments can be made by removing the 2 screws on the back of the armrest and raising to a comfortable position and resetting the screws. The armrest can be raised 3” and by replacing only 1 screw.

  • Page 16: Riding Your Avenger

    Avenger Owner’s Manual Revised 09/29/09 RIDING YOUR AVENGER ™ MOUNTING Note: For you first driving sessions, make certain that your Golden Avenger™ starts out on a level surface and that you will continue driving on a level surface. To get on Your Avenger™ 1.
  • Page 17 Avenger Owner’s Manual Revised 09/29/09 b. If you wish to drive in reverse, position your left thumb on the left thumb lever and push forward. 6. Press against the thumb lever to gently accelerate your Avenger™. 7. Release the lever to allow your Avenger™ to come gently to a full stop. 8.Practice these two basic functions until you feel that you have control of your scooter.

  • Page 18: Control Through Tight Spots

    Avenger Owner’s Manual Revised 09/29/09 RIDING YOUR AVENGER™ Control through tight spots As you use your Avenger™ 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 scooter.
  • Page 19 Avenger Owner’s Manual Revised 09/29/09 RIDING YOUR AVENGER™ 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. If the ramp has a switchback, good cornering ability is required. •...

  • Page 20: Disassembly

    Avenger Owner’s Manual Revised 09/29/09 DISASSEMBLY Your Avenger™ scooter is designed to be disassembled in order to be transported. When disassembling your Avenger™, please be sure to follow these simple instructions. Step 1 - Place your scooter on a level surface. You will be disengaging your brake during disassembly;...

  • Page 21: Assembly

    Avenger Owner’s Manual Revised 09/29/09 DISASSEMBLY Step 4 - Remove the battery cover – This will give you access to the batteries, wire connections, and the main connection pin. Step 5 - Unplug the following connections (see photos on the following pages). 1.
  • Page 22 Avenger Owner’s Manual Revised 09/29/09 DISASSEMBLY Step 5, Number 2: Undo the two Velcro retaining straps and remove the batteries. Step 5, Number 3: Unplug the large white main cable connector. Step 5, Number 4: Unplug the small white charger connector. Step 5, Number 5: Unplug the gray rear lights connector.
  • Page 23 Avenger Owner’s Manual Revised 09/29/09 DISASSEMBLY Step 6: Remove the safety retaining clip from the ball detent pin and pull the pin out. Step 7: With one hand, grab the top of the seat post, with your other hand grab the curved rear support member.
  • Page 24 Avenger Owner’s Manual Revised 09/29/09 DISASSEMBLY Now you are ready to load the scooter into your vehicle. Please note the Avenger will not fit into the trunk of a compact car. WARNING: DO NOT SIT ON YOUR AVENGER UNLESS THE BALL DETENT PIN IS INSERTED AND THE RETAINING CLIP IS RE-INSTALLED IN THE BALL DETENT PIN.
  • Page 25 Avenger Owner’s Manual Revised 09/29/09 ASSEMBLING YOUR AVENGER ™ Summary Sheet Before you begin to assemble your Avenger, make certain you have all of the parts in front of you, including the seat with armrests attached, the front component, rear component, and battery pack. Below are instructions with photos of how to assemble your Avenger’s frame.
  • Page 26 Avenger Owner’s Manual Revised 09/29/09 ASSEMBLING YOUR AVENGER ™ Notice how the front component connects easily to the rear component. Step 3: Connect the ball detent pin. Make certain the ball detent pin is fully installed and tightened. Additional Steps to Re-assembling your Avenger™: Once you’ve joined the front and rear components and connected the ball detent pin, you must: 1.

  • Page 27: Transporting Your Avenger

    Transporting Your AVENGER™ Note: Avenger™ 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 28: Diagnostics

    Avenger Owner’s Manual Revised 09/29/09 DIAGNOSTICS SYSTEM TruCharge Battery Display Diagnostics NOTE: When the display is down to two (2) bars, the batteries must be charged before driving your Avenger.™ Fault Description Bars Self Help Guide Type Show if reaching low 1 bar The battery needs charging or there is a voltage...

  • Page 29: Care And Maintenance

    If your Avenger™ 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 DEALER. Found on the rear of the unit next to the...
  • Page 30 NOTE: If the main circuit breaker continues to trip, there is an underlying electrical fault that needs professional attention. Please contact your local Golden Technologies Dealer. Note: Do not reset your main circuit breaker repeatedly. You must correct the underlying problem. Failure to correct the problem could cause injury or damage...

  • Page 31: Wheels And Tires

    • Be sure that the key is all the way in the key receptacle and the scooter is “ON” (note, the green “LED” light is illuminated) IF NONE OF THE ABOVE PROCEDURES SOLVE THE PROBLEM, CONTACT YOUR AUTHORIZED GOLDEN TECHNOLOGIES DEALER. LUBRICATION All of the bearings on your Golden Avenger™ are permanently lubricated and sealed.

  • Page 32: Charger And Batteries

    Avenger Owner’s Manual Revised 09/29/09 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Charger and Batteries The Batterys are under the rear shroud. The charger is located in the pocket on the back of the scooter seat. To charge the batteries, plug the charger into the tiller and the other end into a standard wall outlet.

  • Page 33: Battery Maintenance

    Avenger Owner’s Manual Revised 09/29/09 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 AVENGER.

  • Page 34: Cleaning Your Avenger

    Avenger Owner’s Manual Revised 09/29/09 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. CLEANING YOUR AVENGER™...

  • Page 35: 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 36: Warranty Exclusions

    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. Any damages incurred while warranted part(s) are in transport are the sole responsibility of the consumer.
  • Page 37 Old Forge, PA 18518 Please fill in your Avenger™ information below. This information will be useful in the event that you ever need to contact Golden Technologies concerning your scooter. You may also register your product through our website, www.goldentech.com.
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