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Owner's Manual
Alante II´
II GP202SS and GP202CC
™
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 1 Owner’s Manual Alante II´ II GP202SS and GP202CC ™ 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 Alante´ II GP202 Owner’s Manual Revised 06/04/08 NOTES...
  • Page 3 FOR YOUR RECORDS Please fill in your Alante II´ 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 II´ ™ Model: Alanté II GP202...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Alante´ II GP202 Owner’s Manual Revised 06/04/08 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 II´ ™........34-35 WARRANTY …………………………………………………… REGISTRATION FORM/ADDTL.

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Congratulations on the purchase of your new Golden Alante II´™ power chair! The Alante II´ 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 power chair that will give you...

  • Page 6: Safety

    Alante´ II GP202 Owner’s Manual Revised 06/04/08 SAFETY Your Golden Alante II ´™ is a battery-operated personal mobility vehicle. Please exercise caution and consideration when you are operating it. Driving your Alante II´ carefully and thoughtfully will help ensure your personal safety and the safety of other people.
  • 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 BUTTON ON THE CONTROLLER ONCE AND THE POWER CHAIR WILL STOP. Please use your Golden Alante´ II power chair often and allow it to expand the horizons of your daily life. But as with all things, especially motor operated vehicles, observing a few rules and safety considerations will help ensure safe power chair operation.

  • 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 Revised 06/04/08 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 II´ . Your power chair ™...

  • Page 11: Emi/Rfi

    EMI/RFI. The FDA suggests that power chairs should have an immunity level of 20 V/m. The resistance level of the Golden Alante II´ is unknown. EMI / RFI RECOMMENDATIONS • Do not turn on or use hand-held personal electronic communication devices such as cellular phones, walkie-talkies, or CB radios while your power chair is turned on.

  • Page 12: Specifications

    Alante´ II GP202 Owner’s Manual Revised 06/04/08 SPECIFICATIONS Model Alante II GP202SS and GP202CC ™ Weight Base 91 Pounds Seat 48 Pounds Overall Dimensions Length 40 Inches Width 27 Inches Seat Height 20-23 Inches Maximum Speed 5 Miles Per Hour Load Capacity 450 Pounds Turning Radius...

  • 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´ II GP202 Owner’s Manual Revised 06/04/08 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´ II GP202 Owner’s Manual Revised 06/04/08 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 II´ are specialized deep cycle batteries. Do not ™...
  • Page 16 Alante´ II GP202 Owner’s Manual Revised 06/04/08 ASSEMBLY Cont. SEAT INSTALLATION NOTE: The seat assembly weighs approximately 48 lbs. with 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´ II GP202 Owner’s Manual Revised 06/04/08 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.

  • Page 18: Assembly

    Alante´ II GP202 Owner’s Manual Revised 06/04/08 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´ II GP202 Owner’s Manual Revised 06/04/08 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 II´ . 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´ II GP202 Owner’s Manual Revised 06/04/08 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´ II GP202 Owner’s Manual Revised 06/04/08 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´ II GP202 Owner’s Manual Revised 06/04/08 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.

  • Page 24: Operation

    Your Alante II´ 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. We also recommend that you practice operating your Alante II´...
  • Page 25 Alante´ II GP202 Owner’s Manual Revised 06/04/08 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´ II GP202 Owner’s Manual Revised 06/04/08 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.
  • Page 27 Alante´ II GP202 Owner’s Manual Revised 06/04/08 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´ II GP202 Owner’s Manual Revised 06/04/08 OPERATION Cont. THE MAIN CIRCUIT BREAKER The main circuit breaker is another safety feature incorporated into your Alante II´. This device monitors the amount of current being drawn from the batteries when the chair is in use. When the motors are heavily 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´ II GP202 Owner’s Manual Revised 06/04/08 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 II´...
  • Page 30 Alante´ II GP202 Owner’s Manual Revised 06/04/08 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

    Tire Pressure: Your Alante II´ is equipped with flat-free, foam-filled tires. There is no need to check tire pressure. 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. Motor Brushes: Have your local Golden representative inspect the motor brushes once a year.

  • Page 33: Care And Maintenance

    Alante´ II GP202 Owner’s Manual Revised 06/04/08 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Cont. A Word About Motor Noise: The motors on your Golden Alante II´ 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.

  • Page 34: Riding Your Alante

    Alante´ II GP202 Owner’s Manual Revised 06/04/08 RIDING YOUR ALANTE´ II ™ Control through tight spots As you use your Alante II´ 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: Riding Your Alante Ii

    Alante´ II GP202 Owner’s Manual Revised 06/04/08 RIDING YOUR ALANTE II´ 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”...
  • Page 36 One-Year Limited Warranty: For the period of one year from the date of purchase, 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...
  • Page 37 Power Wheelchair (continued) For the period of one year from the date of purchase, in the event of defective materials or workmanship, Golden Technologies will repair or replace at our option any of the following parts found to be defective by an authorized...

  • Page 38: Product Registration Form

    Alante´ II GP202 Owner’s Manual Revised 06/04/08 Golden Technologies Product Registration Form Alante II’ Please fill out this product registration form. Failure to do so could result in significant delays should service be required. Owner Information: Name: ______________________________________________ Address: ____________________________________________...

  • Page 39: Warranty

    Alante´ II GP202 Owner’s Manual Revised 06/04/08 Additional Required Owner Information ™ Please indicate your understanding of your Golden Alante II by completing the following information. _________ I have read and fully understand: _________ My Golden Alante II´ Owner‘s Manual, especially the...
  • Page 40 Alante´ II GP202 Owner’s Manual Revised 06/04/08 AlanteIIGP202OM.0608...

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