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OWNER'S MANUAL
Exeter, PA
St. Catharines, ON
1-800-800-8586
www.pridemobility.com

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  • Page 1 OWNER’S MANUAL Exeter, PA St. Catharines, ON 1-800-800-8586 www.pridemobility.com...
  • Page 2 G U I D E L I N E S The symbols below are used throughout this owner's manual and on the Go-Chair to identify warnings and important information. It is very important for you to read them and understand them completely.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    C O N T E N T S INTRODUCTION............................ 4 SAFETY ..............................6 III. YOUR GO-CHAIR..........................15 IV. ASSEMBLY/DISASSEMBLY ......................19 COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS......................22 VI. BATTERIES AND CHARGING ....................... 24 VII. OPERATION ............................28 VIII. CARE AND MAINTENANCE ......................32 IX.

  • Page 4: Www.pridemobility.com

    I N T R O D U C T I O N SAFETY WELCOME to Pride Mobility Products Corporation (Pride). The product you have purchased combines state of the art components with safety, comfort, and styling in mind. We are confident the design features will provide you with the conveniences you expect during your daily activities.

  • Page 5: I. Introduction

    These message boards invite you to communicate with other Pride customers as well as Pride represen- tatives who are available to assist you with any questions or concerns. Quick Reference Information: Authorized Pride Provider:_________________________________________________________________ Address:______________________________________________________________________________ Phone Number:_________________________________________________________________________ Purchase Date:__________________________________________________________________________ Go-Chair www.pridemobility.com...
  • Page 6 S A F E T Y PRODUCT SAFETY SYMBOLS The symbols below are used on the Go-Chair to identify warnings, mandatory actions, and prohibited actions. It is very important for you to read and understand them completely. Corrosive chemicals contained in battery.

  • Page 7: Ii. Safety

    Prevent personal injury and equipment damage. Do not connect an extension cord to the AC/DC converter or the battery charger. Contact with tools can cause electrical shock. Do not remove anti-tip wheels. Go-Chair www.pridemobility.com...
  • Page 8 Your Go-Chair is a state-of-the-art life-enhancement device designed to increase mobility. Pride provides an extensive variety of products to best fit the individual needs of the Go-Chair user. Please be aware that the final selection and purchasing decision regarding the type of Go-Chair to be used is the responsibility of the Go-Chair user, who is capable of making such a decision.
  • Page 9 When driving down an incline, set your Go-Chair to the slowest setting and drive in the forward direction only. If your Go-Chair starts to move down the incline faster than you anticipated or desired, allow it to come to a complete stop by releasing the joystick, then push the joystick forward slightly to ensure a safely controlled descent.
  • Page 10 High cornering speeds are not recommended. If you feel that you may tip over in a corner, reduce your speed and steering angle (i.e., lessen the sharpness of the turn) to prevent your Go-Chair from tipping.
  • Page 11 However, Pride recognizes that there will be times when you will encounter other surface types. For this reason, your Go-Chair is designed to perform admirably on packed soil, grass, and gravel. Feel free to use your Go-Chair safely on lawns and in park areas.
  • Page 12 Lift/Elevation Products If you will be traveling with your Go-Chair, you may find it necessary to use a lift/elevation product to aid in transportation. Pride recommends that you closely review the instructions, specifications, and safety information set forth by the manufac- turer of the lift/elevation product before using that product.
  • Page 13 Reaching and Bending Never reach, lean, or bend while driving your Go-Chair. If it is absolutely necessary to reach, lean, or bend while seated on your Go-Chair, it is important to maintain a stable center of gravity and keep the Go-Chair from tipping. Pride recommends that the Go-Chair user determine his/her personal limitations and practice bending and reaching in the presence of a attendant.
  • Page 14 I I . S A F E T Y Removable Parts WARNING! Do not attempt to lift or move a Go-Chair by any of its removable parts. Personal injury and/or damage to the Go-Chair may result. Preventing Unintended Movement WARNING! If you anticipate being seated in a stationary position for an extended period of time, turn off the power.
  • Page 15 THE GO-CHAIR The Go-Chair has two main assemblies: the seat assembly and the power base assembly. See figure 5. Typically, the seat assembly includes the armrests, seatback, and seat base. The power base assembly includes the two motors, two drive wheels, two caster wheels, two anti-tip wheels, two batteries, and a foot platform.

  • Page 16: Iii. Your Go-Chair

    I I I . Y O U R G O - C H A I R GO-CHAIR SPECIFICATIONS Suspension: Limited Drive Wheels: 8 in., solid Front Caster Wheels: 5 in., solid Rear Anti-tip Wheels: 2 in., solid Maximum Speed: Up to 3.5 mph* Brakes: “Intelligent Braking”...
  • Page 17 See VI. “Batteries and Charging. NOTE: The Go-Chair battery box can be charged on or off of the power base. The battery box charger port should only be used when the battery box has been removed from the power base.
  • Page 18 G O - C H A I R MANUAL FREEWHEEL LEVERS The Go-Chair has a manual freewheel lever on each motor. Manual freewheel levers enable you to disable the drive system in order to push the chair. WARNING! Do not use the Go-Chair while the drive system is disabled! Do not disable the drive system when the Go-Chair is on an incline, as the unit could roll on its own, causing injury! NOTE: The batteries will not charge in freewheel mode unless the battery box is removed from the power base.
  • Page 19 INITIAL ASSEMBLY Your Go-Chair may require some assembly either before initial use or after transportation. It may also require disassembly to make some comfort adjustments. Figure 8 details those parts of the Go-Chair that are designed to be disassembled and assembled by an end user or by a qualified caregiver before using the product or making comfort adjustments.

  • Page 20: Iv. Assembly/Disassembly

    See figure 10. To disassemble the Go-Chair: 1. Turn off power to the controller. See VII. Operation. 2. Place the Go-Chair in drive mode. See III. “Your Go-Chair.” 3. Disconnect the controller from the power base. 4. Remove the seat.
  • Page 21 4. Secure the toggle latch to the locked position. See figure 11. WARNING! Prevent product damage! Ensure that the toggle latch buckle is securely fastened to the retainer before operating the Go-Chair. 5. Grasp the foot platform and lower the assembled frame sections to the floor.
  • Page 22 WARNING! Some Go-Chair components are heavy. You may need assistance to lift or carry them. Please refer to the specifications table for specific component weights before you disassemble the Go-Chair.
  • Page 23 Armrest Width Adjustment You can change each armrest’s width independently of the other. NOTE: Changing the armrest width may increase the overall width of your Go-Chair. To change the armrest width: 1. Locate the two armrest knobs on each side of the armrest receiver bracket.
  • Page 24 Wash hands after handling. Charging the Batteries The battery charger is essential in providing long life for your Go-Chair batteries. It is designed to optimize your travel chair’s performance by charging the batteries safely, quickly, and easily. WARNING! You must recharge your travel chair’s batteries with the supplied battery charger. Do not use an automotive-type battery charger.
  • Page 25 2. Operate your Go-Chair throughout the house and yard. Move slowly at first, and don’t travel too far until you become accustomed to the controls and break in the batteries. 3. Give the batteries another full charge of 8 to 14 hours and operate your Go-Chair again. The batteries will now perform at over 90% of their potential.
  • Page 26 A fully charged deep-cycle battery will provide reliable performance and extended battery life. Keep your travel chair’s batteries fully charged whenever possible. Batteries that are regularly and deeply discharged, infrequently charged, or stored without a full charge may be permanently damaged, causing unreliable Go-Chair operation and limited battery life. www.pridemobility.com...
  • Page 27 We suggest you contact the carrier’s ticket counter in advance to determine that carrier’s specific requirements. What about shipping? If you wish to use a freight company to ship your Go-Chair to your final destination, repack your Go-Chair in the original shipping container and ship the batteries in separate boxes. Go-Chair...
  • Page 28 VSI CONTROLLER The electronic controller is what you use to operate your Go-Chair. It takes the battery voltage and sends it to the appropriate system. The electronic controller enables you to move the Go-Chair, as well as monitor battery charge, electronic controller functions, and the condition of your electrical system.

  • Page 29: Vii. Operation

    The speed setting is displayed on the maximum speed indicator. NOTE: We recommend that the first few times you operate your Go-Chair, you set the speed to the slowest setting until you become familiar with your new Go-Chair.
  • Page 30 Off-board Charger Socket You may use an off-board charger to charge the Go-Chair batteries through the 3-pin socket located on the front of the VSI. The off-board charger current should not exceed 5 amps. Contact an authorized Pride Provider for more information.
  • Page 31 100 times per second. If the VSI detects a problem either in its own circuits or in the travel chair’s electrical system, it may decide to stop the Go-Chair, depending on the severity of the problem.

  • Page 32: Care And Maintenance

    (e.g., AGM or Gel-Cell). ! Temperatures above 122° F may cause your Go-Chair to operate at a reduced speed. This reduced speed is a safety feature built into the controller that helps prevent damage to the motor and other electrical components. See VII. “Operation.”...
  • Page 33 ! Ensure that all parts of the controller system are securely fastened to your Go-Chair. Do not overtighten any screws. ! Calibrate the joystick if a noticeable difference in performance is detected or if the joystick does not operate properly.
  • Page 34 Wear goggles and gloves when handling batteries and wash hands after handling. WARNING! Go-Chair batteries are heavy. See specifications table. If you are unable to lift that much weight, be sure to get help. Lifting beyond your capacity can result in personal injury.
  • Page 35 If either one of the batteries fails the load test, replace both Figure 25. Go-Chair Battery Box of them. If your Go-Chair still does not power up, contact an authorized Pride Provider. Go-Chair...
  • Page 36 ! Circumstances beyond the control of Pride ! Labor, service calls, shipping, and other charges incurred for repair of the product, unless specifically authorized by Pride Mobility Products Corporation ! Repairs and/or modifications made to any part without specific consent from Pride...

  • Page 37: Ix. Warranty

    This warranty gives you specific rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. Please fill out and return the product registration card to Pride. This will aid Pride in providing the best possible technical and customer service. Go-Chair www.pridemobility.com...
  • Page 38 N O T E S www.pridemobility.com Go-Chair...
  • Page 39 Quality Control - Go-Chair Thank you for making the Go-Chair your choice in travel mobility. Quality Control- Model 1400 We have thoroughly inspected your Go-Chair. The following checkmarks indicate that it has been test driven and inspected. Joystick Serial #...

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