Golden Buzzaround XL GB117, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ... MODELS GB117 GB147 Y O U R L I F E I N M O T I O N Golden Technologies 401 Bridge Street Old Forge PA 18518 Tel 800 624 6374 Fax 800 628 5165 www goldentech com GB117 GB147 Shown with optional upgraded battery pack ...

Page 2: ...Buzzaround XL RevD_091015 ...

Page 3: ...ys Battery Charger Seat Post Nut and Bolt DISCLAIMER We ask that you read this manual completely before operating your new Buzzaround XL 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 Buzzaround XL scooter Golden Technologies Inc specifically disclaims responsibility for any bodily injury or property damag...

Page 4: ... Options 17 Seating 18 19 Freewheel Mode 20 VI RIDING YOUR Buzzaround XL Scooter 21 Mounting 21 Basic Driving 22 Steering in Tight Spots 23 24 VII DISASSEMBLY 25 26 VIII ASSEMBLY 27 30 IX TRANSPORTING YOUR Buzzaround XL 31 X CARE AND MAINTENANCE 32 Routine Maintenance 32 Cleaning Your Buzzaround XL Scooter 32 Batteries and Charging 33 If Your Buzzaround XL Does Not Operate 34 Diagnostics 35 37 XI ...

Page 5: ...rom the unsafe or the improper use of any of our broad range of health and personal mobility products Also Golden Technologies Inc cannot be held responsible for personal injury or property damage resulting from attempts to follow instructions suggestions and guidelines presented in this owner s manual Our Research and Development Department our Quality Control Department and our Engineering Depar...

Page 6: ...a table or desk Adjustable Armrests Your Buzzaround XL scooter features width and angle adjustable armrests to find the most comfortable position as well as to make transfers easier Easy Access Battery Pack Located under the seat the battery pack has a wireless connector system for easy disassembly and reassembly The battery pack can be removed and brought indoors for charging with its off board c...

Page 7: ...ded 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 an action s that should not be performed under any circumstance Failure to a...

Page 8: ...tion See section V Operation in this manual Flip up the armrests When getting on or off your Buzzaround XL keep your weight toward the middle of the deck Putting most or all of your weight on the edge of the deck may cause an unstable condition GETTING ON YOUR BUZZAROUND XL Position the seat for safe and easy mounting Ensure that the seat is facing forward See Section V Operation Return tiller to ...

Page 9: ... stop restart and accelerate slowly and carefully Do not try to descend or climb a slope whose gradient is greater than recommended Buzzaround XL maximum recommended incline is 6 Figure 2 Going Up an Incline Figure 3 Traversing an Incline If while you are driving down a slope your scooter starts to move faster than you feel is safe release the throttle control lever and allow your Buzzaround XL to...

Page 10: ...rgency No Power 1 Set the key switch to the Off position See section V Operation 2 Dismount your Buzzaround XL 3 Set the freewheel lever to Disengaged 4 While standing alongside the scooter carefully manually maneuver it down the slope 5 When you have reached a level surface at the bottom of the slope position the freewheel lever in the engaged position See section V Operation 6 Carefully remount ...

Page 11: ...mpletely and understand this owner s manual before assembling operating transporting or disassembling your Golden Buzzaround XL Always operate your Golden Buzzaround XL with thought care and safety Do not attempt to use your Buzzaround XL on an escalator Always use an elevator Do not carry passengers under any circumstances Do not mount or dismount your Golden Buzzaround XL unless the brake is eng...

Page 12: ...step or curb that is higher than the ground clearance listed on the specifications chart see pages 14 15 Never back up or down a step or curb Do not drive your Buzzaround XL in icy or salted conditions Never operate your Buzzaround XL while you are under the influence of alcohol Do not operate or store your Buzzaround XL where it will be exposed to rain snow mist and below freezing temperatures Sh...

Page 13: ...n 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 resistance to EMI RFI which would provide useful protection against common sources of interference This product has been tested and has passed an immunity level of 20 V m EMI RFI RECOMMENDATIONS PROHIBITED Do not turn on or use hand held personal electronic communica...

Page 14: ...Name___________________________________________________________________ Company______________________________________________________________________ Address_______________________________________________________________________ City ____________________________________ State_______ Zip______________________ Please remember to fill in and return your warranty registration card in the back of this ...

Page 15: ...er Off board Off board Controller 50 Amp Dynamic R Series 50 Amp Dynamic R Series Length 42 5 in 41 5 in Width 21 5 in 21 5 in Height ground to top seat back 33 35 in 33 35 in Ground to Top of Seat 21 23 in 21 23 in Ground to Top of Deck 4 75 in 4 75 in Deck to Top of Seat 16 18 in 16 18 in Number of Seat Height Positions 3 3 Size of Increments 1 0 in 1 0 in Front Axle to Rear Axle 33 5 in 32 in W...

Page 16: ...Off board Off board Controller 50 Amp Dynamic R Series 50 Amp Dynamic R Series Length 42 5 in 41 5 in Width 21 5 in 21 5 in Height ground to top seat back 33 35 in 33 35 in Ground to Top of Seat 21 23 in 21 23 in Ground to Top of Deck 4 75 in 4 75 in Deck to Top of Seat 16 18 in 16 18 in Number of Seat Height Positions 3 3 Size of Increments 1 0 in 1 0 in Front Axle to Rear Axle 33 5 in 32 in Weig...

Page 17: ...l of your Buzzaround XL Key Switch This switch turns the power on and off to your Buzzaround XL See figure 5 Insert the key into the key switch Turn the key 90 degrees clockwise to turn on your scooter s power The DC Battery Voltage Meter will light up and the needle will move to indicate that power is on Turn the key back to the vertical position to turn off your scooter s power Always make certa...

Page 18: ...m reverse to forward To drive in reverse use either of the following Use your left hand fingers to pull back on the left side of the throttle control lever Use your right thumb to push the right side of the throttle control lever When the throttle control lever is completely released it automatically returns to the center stop position and engages your scooter s brakes bringing you to a complete s...

Page 19: ...ment knobs Be sure adjustments knobs are securely tightened against the inserted armrest tube Do not overextend the armrest Flip up Armrests Pull up on the end of either armrest to flip it up for easy transfer on and off your Golden Buzzaround XL See 1 on figure 7 Armrest Angle Loosen the locknut by turning it counter clockwise To increase the armrest angle turn the armrest angle screw countercloc...

Page 20: ...grasp the seat on both sides and lift the seat up and off of the seat pedestal See Figure 9 Note Seat arms can be removed to reduce the seat weight 2 Remove the battery box by lifting it up See figure 10 3 Remove the nut and bolt that holds the seat post in the seat pedestal 4 Position the seat post at the desired height while aligning the holes in the seat post and the seat pedestal 5 Reinstall t...

Page 21: ... switch and turning it to the on position FREEWHEEL MODE Your Buzzaround XL is equipped with a freewheel lever that can set your scooter in or out of freewheel mode Figure 11 Freewheel Lever Drive Position To disengage the park brake and put your scooter in freewheel mode Push forward on the freewheel lever towards the letter N Neutral Position See figure 11 To engage the brake and take your scoot...

Page 22: ...ed position See section V Operation in this manual 3 Flip up or remove the armrests When getting on or off your Buzzaround XL keep your weight toward the middle of the deck Putting most or all of your weight on the edge of the deck may cause an unstable condition GETTING ON YOUR BUZZAROUND XL 1 Position the seat for safe and easy mounting Ensure that the seat is facing forward See Section V Operat...

Page 23: ... to gently your Buzzaround XL 7 Release the throttle control lever to allow your Buzzaround XL to come gently to a full stop 8 Practice these two basic functions until you feel that you have control of your scooter Steering Steering your Golden Buzzaround XL is easy and logical 1 With both hands on the handgrips of the tiller see figure 4 on page 13 turn the tiller to the right to travel to the ri...

Page 24: ...L requires attention to what you are doing Use extreme caution when operating your scooter in reverse Plan your route to avoid getting into a difficult situation Make sure your proposed route is clear of people pets and obstacles 1 Use your right fingers to push the throttle control lever or use your left fingers to pull back on the throttle control lever See figure 5 on page 16 2 Turn the tiller ...

Page 25: ...zzaround XL while driving up a ramp Starting up again simply requires that you apply gentle and steady forward power pressure to the throttle control lever Accelerate gently after stopping on any incline Driving down a ramp Keep your Buzzaround XL s speed control dial set fully counterclockwise at the slowest speed setting If you must come to a stop release the throttle control lever slowly and sm...

Page 26: ...l Loosen the armrest adjustment knobs and remove the arms from the seat This will reduce the weight of the seat making it easier to lift Never pull on the arms or use them as a handle to move the scooter as they could inadvertently pull out of the receiver bar causing injury 3 Grip the seat on opposite sides and with a firm grip pull the seat straight up See figure 14 Figure 14 Removing the Seat F...

Page 27: ...b to secure the tiller in its new position Once the tiller is lowered and locked you may use it as a handle for easy transportation Grab it by the plastic on the tiller See 3 on Figure 16 Separate the Drivetrain from the Frame WARNING Be careful not to pinch your fingers between the frames This area is a pinch point and requires your full attention 7 Pull up on the drivetrain release lever with on...

Page 28: ... try to get help from a second person especially when stowing parts for transport WARNING Pinch Point A pinch point is an area where you MUST consider your fingers to be sure they DO NOT become pinched between two metal or hard plastic areas The greatest chance of pinch points becomes possible during the assembly of the Buzzaround XL scooter INJURY HAZARD DUE TO IMPROPER ASSEMBLY Ensure that all c...

Page 29: ...EFUL NOT TO PINCH YOUR FINGERS 2 Lower the frame onto the drivetrain until the drivetrain release lever engages You should hear an audible click See figure 20 Install the Battery Pack 3 Gently lower the battery pack onto the frame See figure 21 Figure 19 Drivetrain Alignment Figure 20 Connecting Frame and Drivetrain Figure 21 Battery Pack Installation 28 ...

Page 30: ...tment knob at the desired position Figure 22 Tiller Raised MAKE SURE YOU TIGHTEN YOUR TILLER ADJUSTMENT KNOB TO BE SURE IT IS SECURED IN THE DESIRED POSITION Install the Tiller Basket 6 Place the basket onto the tiller bracket and push down to lock it in place See figure 22 29 Tiller Adjustment Knob Tiller Basket Tiller Lock Knob Headlight On Off Switch ...

Page 31: ...ent hazard due to non engaged seat Ensure that the seat is properly engaged by turning the seat slightly left and right Unlock the Tiller 10 Turn the tiller lock knob counterclockwise 90 degrees to the unlocked position See figure 22 on page 29 IF YOU DON T UNLOCK YOUR TILLER LOCK KNOB YOUR TILLER WILL NOT TURN THIS COULD CAUSE INJURY Accident hazard due to incorrect seat position Always turn the ...

Page 32: ... may be used to protect your Buzzaround XL during transportation Do not lift your Buzzaround XL by its plastic body parts or dash Breakage of these parts is not covered by the warranty Do not use the tires or wheels to lift the rear carriage The carriage may rotate and cause injury or damage If your scooter and its components are not properly and securely stowed during transportation the scooter o...

Page 33: ...fender shrouds 2 nose piece 1 and the console shroud of your scooter is formed ABS plastic and is painted for style and durability Each Buzzaround XL comes standard with two sets of quick snap color shrouds in Red and Blue Colors can be changed by gently snapping off the pieces Do not use excess water or pressure when cleaning your scooter Never take your scooter through a car wash Never use a hig...

Page 34: ...Never use an automotive or wet type charger Avoid deep discharges and never drain the batteries completely Do not leave batteries in a low state of charge for extended periods Charge a discharged battery as soon as possible Fully recharge batteries regularly Always store batteries fully charged Check stored batteries once a month and recharge as necessary To Charge the Batteries The charger for al...

Page 35: ... a long steep hill Driving over a curb Run down batteries Exceeding the maximum weight capacity of the scooter As you operate your Buzzaround XL battery voltages go down and battery current must rise to satisfy the demands of the motor and of other electrical devices operating on your scooter This can cause a heavy current draw that will trip the main circuit breaker Remedy Recharge your Buzzaroun...

Page 36: ...n or fault Beep Codes 1 Beep Indicates that the battery voltage with the throttle control lever in the neutral position is below the required operating voltage of the scooter The batteries need to be charged Your Buzzaround XL will continue to operate at reduced speeds As the voltage drops you will experience a power loss Remedy Charge your Buzzaround XL s batteries See Batteries and Charging in t...

Page 37: ...aged position See page 20 The brake or the brake wiring may be damaged For safety reasons your scooter was designed to cease operation until the problem is corrected Remedy Make certain that the freewheel lever is in the engaged position See page 20 Turn the key switch to the Off position to stop the beep code Set the freewheel lever to the engaged position Turn the key back to the On position If ...

Page 38: ...ps Indicates a motor voltage problem Your scooter will not operate until the problem is corrected Remedy Contact your authorized Golden Technologies Inc dealer 9 Beeps Indicates other internal errors or faults Your scooter will not operate until the problem is corrected Remedy Contact your authorized Golden Technologies Inc dealer FOR YOUR CONVENIANCE THESE DIAGNOSTIC BEEP CODES ALONG WITH THE SER...

Page 39: ...ost The GR575 is warranted for FIVE YEARS Two Year 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 by an authorized Golden Technologies representative Transaxle Motor Bra...

Page 40: ...l 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 Circumstances beyond the control of Golden Technologies ANY PARTS ALTERE...

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Page 44: ...Buzzaround XL RevD_091015 Models GB117 GB147 Y O U R L I F E I N M O T I O N 401 Bridge Street Old Forge PA 18518 Tel 800 624 6374 Fax 800 628 5166 www goldentech com Buzzaround XL_OM_REVD_091015 ...