Golden Compass HD GP620CC, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...er 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 I N M O T I O N ...

Page 2: ...CC Revised 10 27 14 2 CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 3 4 SAFETY 5 8 EMI RFI 9 SPECIFICATIONS 10 ASSEMBLY 11 15 COMFORT SETTINGS 16 21 OPERATION DIAGNOSTICS 22 27 BATTERY CHARGING 28 29 CARE AND MAINTENANCE 30 DISASSEMBLY 31 WARRANTY 32 33 REGISTRATION CARD 34 ...

Page 3: ...d them completely WARNING Indicate s a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury This icon is represented as a black symbol on a yellow triangle with a black border MANDATORY Failure to perform mandatory actions can cause personal injury and or equipment damage This icon is represented as a white symbol on a blue dot with a white border PROHIBITED Indicate s ...

Page 4: ...ewheel mode See the Operation section on pages 22 27 Flip up the armrests If your chair is equipped with leg rests move them to the sides If your chair is equipped with a footrest flip it to the up position GETTING ON YOUR Compass HD While being careful not to entangle yourself in the leg rests or the footrest seat yourself comfortably and securely on the seat Adjust the leg rests or flip down the...

Page 5: ...climb an incline that is greater than the maximum incline stated in the specifications section of this manual If while you are driving down a slope your chair starts to move faster than you feel is safe gently release the joystick and allow your Compass HD to come to a stop When you feel that you again have control of your power chair adjust the speed control to a lower setting then push the joyst...

Page 6: ...n a step or curb Never operate your Compass HD while you are under the influence of alcohol Do not operate or store your power chair where it will be exposed to rain snow mist and below freezing temperatures Do not operate your power chair on slippery icy or salted surfaces Never sit on your power chair when it is in freewheel mode and on an incline or decline Do not modify your power chair in any...

Page 7: ...authorized by Golden Technologies Inc DO NOT CONNECT OR ALLOW ANYONE EXCEPT AN AUTHORIZED GOLDEN TECHNOLOGIES REPRESENTATIVE TO CONNECT ANY ELECTRICAL OR MECHANICAL DEVICE TO YOUR ALANTE SPORT UNAUTHORIZED ACCESSORIES WILL VOID THE WARRANTY AND MAY CAUSE INJURY Please be sure to follow this important warning if you encounter a problem with your mobility device Should you encounter a problem with t...

Page 8: ...ke and model of power chair can resist EMI RFI to a certain level The higher the level of immunity the greater the degree of protection from EMI RFI measured in volts per meter V m The FDA has also determined that current technology is capable of providing 20 V m of immunity to EMI RFI which would provide useful protection against common sources of interference This product has been tested and has...

Page 9: ...t of Unit assembled 223 lbs 226 lbs Base 101 lbs 101 lbs Seat Arms 14 lbs 14 lbs Seat 18 X 18 Solid Pan Seat 34 lbs Seat 18 X 18 Captain s Chair Seat 37 lbs Batteries NF22 37 lbs NF22 37 lbs Tires Flat Free Flat Free Center Drive Wheels 2 10 10 Casters 4 6 6 Standard Seat Captain s Van Pan Captain s Highback Back Height no headrest 23 21 Back Height with headrest 30 5 34 5 28 5 32 5 Width x Depth ...

Page 10: ...ower chair for your use 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 Main Components 1 Frame with power module controller cable connectors for battery cables 2 Battery box cover 3 Seat assembly 4 Joystick 5 Batteries Two NF22 Joystick Batterie...

Page 11: ...ket See figure 1 2 Insert the 4 Allen head screws with lock washers through the bracket and into the holes in the joystick 3 Use an Allen wrench to tighten the screws 4 Connect the joystick cable to the controller cable See figure 2 5 Use the provided Velcro tie wraps and under arm clip to secure the controller cable to the armrest bracket Figure 1 Figure 2 Allen head screws Joystick Bracket Joyst...

Page 12: ...OVAL 1 Disconnect the controller cable from the joystick Unclip from arm and remove Velcro tie wraps See figure 2 on page 12 2 Lift the front and rear seat lock handles and slide the seat until all 4 of the seat guides are out of the receivers INSTALLATION The seat can be installed from either side of the power chair 1 To install the seat align the seat guides front and rear with the seat receiver...

Page 13: ... GP620 CC Revised 10 27 14 14 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 14: ... toward the front of the unit as shown in Figure 7 Secure the batteries in place using the hook and loop straps 2 Use the screws washers and nuts provided to connect the positive red booted connector of each cable to the positive terminal of each battery See figure 8 3 Use the screws washers and nuts provided to connect the negative black booted connector of each cable to the negative terminal of ...

Page 15: ...ngle 8 Armrest height 9 Joystick bracket length 10 Armrest width Make certain that the power to your Compass HD is turned off before making any adjustments to eliminate the risk of the joystick being accidentally bumped and activating the power chair If you do not feel capable of safely making these adjustments please contact your local Golden representative Seat height adjustment The seat frame i...

Page 16: ...in the lowest position and insert the ball detent pins through the towers and seat receiver legs Leave the seat guide adjusting bolts loose Slide the seat into the receivers adjust seat to the desired height and angle using the 4 detent pins Leave the seat in the seat receivers and tighten the seat guide adjusting bolts This process is more easily accomplished with two people Seat Tower Seat Guide...

Page 17: ...reset positions 3 Repeat step 1 until the headrest is at the desired height Figure 10 Figure 11 BACKREST ANGLE ADJUSTMENT NOTE The backrest can be folded down to minimize chair height during transport 1 Pull up on the adjustment lever see figure 11 and push against the backrest until the backrest is in the desired position 2 Release the lever 3 To return the backrest to the upright position pull u...

Page 18: ...kwise to increase the footrest angle 3 Use a wrench to turn the adjustment bolt clockwise to decrease the footrest angle Figure 12 FOOTREST HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT 1 Remove front cover 2 Use an Allen wrench to remove the bolts indicated in figure 13 3 Slide the footrest to the desired height 4 Align the bolt holes in the footrest and the footrest bracket 5 Install and tighten the bolts Figure 13 Footres...

Page 19: ...TE The maximum extended length is not at the end of the slots ARMREST ANGLE ADJUSTMENT Refer to the picture below 1 Lift armrest up 2 Turn jam nut counter clockwise to loosen 3 Turn the adjustment bolt using a 6mm Allen wrench to raise or lower the armrest angle Turning the bolt counter clockwise will raise the angle Turning the bolt clockwise will lower the angle Turn until desired angle is reach...

Page 20: ...ave to raise or lower the armrest until it aligns with the nearest locking position 3 Tighten the height adjustment knob JOYSTICK BRACKET LENGTH ADJUSTMENT 1 Loosen the setscrew that adjusts the joystick position See Figure 15 2 Slide the joystick bracket in or out of the joystick holder to desired position 3 Tighten the setscrew ARMREST WIDTH ADJUSTMENT 1 Loosen the adjustment knobs at the rear o...

Page 21: ...riving we recommend that you select the lowest speed setting For outdoor driving we recommend that you select a speed setting at which you feel comfortable safe and in control of your power chair Familiarize yourself with the features of your Compass HD described below and follow the instructions to safely operate your power chair DRIVING The Joystick On Off Switch Push the on off button to turn o...

Page 22: ...ystick The joystick see figure 17 on previous page controls the speed up to the maximum limit set by the speed control knob and direction of your power chair NOTE When you are not pushing on the joystick or when you release the joystick the joystick will automatically return to the neutral position the chair will decelerate as the electromagnetic brakes are applied and come to a smooth stop Pushin...

Page 23: ...ly there is a full charge on the batteries As you use your power chair and the batteries discharge LEDs in the array will begin to turn off in descending order A single lit red LED indicates the lowest state of operable charge on the batteries The batteries should be charged immediately NOTE To ensure a dependable battery charge we recommend that you charge the chair s batteries overnight Doing th...

Page 24: ...ight park brake fault Check the right park brake connections and cabling 6 Left park brake fault Check the left park brake connections and cabling 7 SHARK Control Unit Fault Check the SHARK Communications Bus con nections and wiring Replace the Control Unit 8 SHARK Power Module Fault Check SHARK connections and wiring Replace the Power Module 9 SHARK Communications Fault Check SHARK connections an...

Page 25: ...croprocessor monitors the operating temperatures of the controller In the event of excessive heat occurring in the controller the controller will decrease the speed of your chair This is done to reduce the load on the electrical system and allow the components to dissipate heat The controller will automatically set the chair s speed back to full normal when the operating temperature returns to nor...

Page 26: ...e power to the chair and wait for five minutes when the chair suddenly loses speed or power Doing so will allow the overheated electrical components to cool to their normal operating temperatures SWING AWAY DESK ARM Your Compass HD is equipped with a swing away desk arm that provides you with the convenience of positioning your chair close to a work surface such as a table or desk To swing the des...

Page 27: ...s in optimum condition IMPORTANT New batteries MUST be fully charged prior to the initial use of your power chair Charge new batteries for 12 hours even if the battery gauge already shows a full charge This is to condition your new batteries for maximum performance For daily use keep batteries fully charged We recommend that you plug in the off board charger after each use and charge 6 8 hours For...

Page 28: ...s located at the front of the joystick See figure 25 NOTE MAKE SURE THE STANDARD ELECTRICAL OUTLET YOU ARE USING IS NOT CONTROLLED BY A LIGHT SWITCH CAUSING THE CHARGER TO SHUT OFF WHEN IT IS ACTIVATED 5 Insert the plug at the other end of the charger power cord into a standard electrical wall outlet 6 Disconnect the charger power cord from the wall outlet and from the joystick charging socket whe...

Page 29: ... certain that they are not corroded Also check to see that the terminals are securely tightened Cleaning Use only a water dampened soft cloth to clean the ABS shroud The shroud has a protective coat that is very easy to maintain Do not use free flowing water to clean your Compass HD Water and extreme temperatures are the main elements that can adversely affect your power chair and its performance ...

Page 30: ...cover 1 Disconnect the battery connectors and unfasten battery straps See figures 7 and 9 on page 15 2 Use the battery handles to lift the batteries out one at a time The batteries weigh 37 pounds each Please get help if you do not feel capable of safely lifting that much weight For Replacement After removing the seat and battery box cover 1 See pages 10 and 11 2 Disconnect the battery connectors ...

Page 31: ...nty For the period of thirteen months 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 defective by an authorized Golden Technologies representative Caster Beam Anti Tip Forks Caster Forks Armrests Footrest For the period of thirteen months from the date...

Page 32: ...ration maintenance or storage Commercial use or use other than normal Repairs and or modifications made to any part without the specific consent of Golden Technologies Exceeding the specified weight capacity of the unit Accessories other than those supplied or approved by Golden Technologies Failure to adhere to the product instructions Acts of Nature such as lightning strikes earthquakes etc Circ...