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- Page 1 Owner’s Manual Companion I, 3-wheel Companion II, 3-wheel Companion II, 4-wheel Golden Technologies · 401 Bridge Street · Old Forge, PA 18518 · Tel: 800-624-6374 · Fax: 800-628-5165 · www.goldentech.com...
- Page 2 We ask that you read this manual completely before operating your new Companion. 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 Companion scooter.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Companion Owner's Manual: GC240, GC340, GC440 CONTENTS I. INTRODUCTION...........................4 Features and Benefits........................5 Accessories for the Companion Scooter................6 II. SAFETY............................7 III. EMI/RFI..........................11 IV. YOUR GOLDEN COMPANION..................12 Specifications..........................13 V. OPERATION...........................14 Controls............................14 Control Options..........................16 Seating Controls..........................16 Power Seat (Optional)..........................18 Freewheel Mode..........................19 VI. RIDING YOUR COMPANION.....................20 Mounting............................20... -
Page 4: Introduction
I. INTRODUCTION Congratulations on the purchase of your new Golden Companion scooter. The Companion, the Companion II, and the four-wheel Companion II all combine cutting edge technology with attractive designs that are also highly functional in today’s world. We at Golden Technologies, Inc. -
Page 5: Features And Benefits
I. INTRODUCTION Features and Benefits Your Golden Companion scooter shipping carton contains an informational DVD that high- lights the features and benefits of your Companion scooter as well as important safety and operating instructions. Please view this video and read the Owner's Manual in its entirety for complete safety and operating instructions. -
Page 6: Accessories For The Companion Scooter
Companion Owner's Manual: GC240, GC340, GC440 I. INTRODUCTION Accessories for the Companion Scooters A variety of accessories are available for your Golden Companion Scooter*. Please contact your Authorized Golden Technologies' Dealer for more information. Amputee Leg Supports • Cane Holder Tube •... -
Page 7: Safety
Your Companion has been rated to a maximum payload (operator and anything else being carried on the Companion) of 300 pounds for the Companion I and 350 pounds for the Companion II. Exceeding the maximum weight rating will void the warranty. Exceeding the maximum weight rating may result in injury to yourself and/or to others. - Page 8 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 9 If it is necessary to back down a slope follow one of two procedures. NOTE: When using either of the following procedures to back down a slope, Golden Technologies, Inc. strongly advises that you have the assistance of another person.
- Page 10 Companion Owner's Manual: GC240, GC340, GC440 II. SAFETY Please use your Golden Companion scooter often and allow it to expand the horizons of your daily life. The more mobility your Golden Companion brings to you, the happier you will be, and the more satisfied we at Golden Technologies, Inc.
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Page 11: Emi/Rfi
If unintended movement or brake release occurs, turn your scooter off as soon as it is • safe to do so. Report all incidents of unintended movement or brake failure to Golden Technologies, • Inc. Technical Service at (800) 624-6374. -
Page 12: Your Golden Companion
FIGURE 4. YOUR GOLDEN COMPANION FOR YOUR RECORDS Please fill in your Companion’s information below. This information will be useful in the event that you ever need to contact Golden Technologies, Inc. concerning your scooter. Your Companion Serial Number (under carpet—right rear) -
Page 13: Specifications
Companion Owner's Manual: GC240, GC340, GC440 IV. YOUR GOLDEN COMPANION Specification GC240 GC340 GC440 Medicare Code K0806 K0807 K0807 Length 42.5 in. 45.5 in. 47.5 in. Width 23.5 in. 23.5 in. 23.5 in. Tires Solid Solid Solid Front 9 in. 9 in. 10 in. Rear 9 in. 10 in. 10 in. Weight capacity 300 lbs. -
Page 14: Operation
Turn the key back to the vertical position to turn off your scooter’s power. • NOTE: Always make certain that the key is removed from the key switch before getting on or off your Golden Companion or before lowering the tiller completely. Companion... - Page 15 Companion Owner's Manual: GC240, GC340, GC440 V. OPERATION Power Indicator LED When the power to your Companion is turned on, the Power Indicator LED (Light Emitting Diode) will light up. See figure 5 on page14. This LED is used for diagnosing operational problems that may arise.
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Page 16: Control Options
• angle. CONTROL OPTIONS Golden Technologies, Inc. has made provision for the individual needs and abilities of the operators of the Golden Companion. Your authorized Golden Technologies, Inc. dealer can reverse the throttle control lever controls so that when you pull on the left side of the lever, your scooter will move in the forward direction, and when you pull on the right side of the lever your scooter will move in the reverse direction. - Page 17 Flip-up Armrests Pull up on the end of either armrest to flip it up for easy transfer on and off your Golden Companion. See figure 9. Armrest Angle To increase the armrest angle, turn the armrest angle screw clockwise. See figure 6.
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Page 18: Power Seat (Optional)
Companion Owner's Manual: GC240, GC340, GC440 V. OPERATION POWER SEAT ADJUSTMENT Your scooter may be equipped with a power seat. The power seat actuator is designed to raise or lower the seat with minimal effort by the user. The power seat switch is located on the tiller below the throttle lever. -
Page 19: Freewheel Mode
Companion Owner's Manual: GC240, GC340, GC440 V. OPERATION Freewheel Mode Your Golden Companion is equipped with a freewheel lever that can set your scooter in or out of freewheel mode. The freewheel lever engages your park brake. To disengage the brake and put your scooter... -
Page 20: Riding Your Companion
10.Rotate the key to the on position. See figure 13. BASIC DRIVING 1. Make certain that you are seated safely and properly on your Golden Companion. 2. Turn the speed control dial fully counterclockwise to its slowest setting. 3. Insert the key into the key switch—if you have not already done so. -
Page 21: Steering In Tight Spots
VI. RIDING YOUR COMPANION Steering Steering your Golden Companion is easy and logical. 1. With both hands on the handgrips of the tiller (see figure 4 on page 12.), turn the tiller to the right to travel to the right. - Page 22 VI. RIDING YOUR COMPANION CONTROL THROUGH TIGHT SPOTS As you use your Golden Companion to greatly 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. Listed with those obstacles are some driving tips that should help you conquer those obstacles.
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Page 23: Disassembly
Companion Owner's Manual: GC240, GC340, GC440 VII. DISASSEMBLY 1. REMOVING THE SEAT NOTE: Pinchless seat hinges are standard on all Golden Companion scooters. 1. Remove the key. 2. Make sure that the scooter brake is engaged. 3. Loosen the adjustment knobs. Slide the... - Page 24 Companion Owner's Manual: GC240, GC340, GC440 VII. DISASSEMBLY 2. Squeeze the locking ear on the connector and disconnect the batteries from the frame. See Figure 17. 3. Remove the batteries one at a time. 4. Lower the tiller, which will automatically lock into place once lowered.
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Page 25: Assembly
Companion Owner's Manual: GC240, GC340, GC440 VIII. ASSEMBLY The Companion scooters are easy to assemble. Make sure the key is out of the key switch before assembling your scooter. 1. Connect the frame sections. 1. Position the front and rear sections of the frame as shown in figure 20 so that they ALIGN align properly. - Page 26 2. Tighten the right arm bracket adjustment SEAT SWIVEL LEVER knob. 3. Insert the left arm into the arm bracket. 4. Tighten the left arm bracket adjustment knob. Your Golden Companion is now successfully assembled. FIGURE 24. SEAT SWIVEL LEVER LOCKED Companion...
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Page 27: Transporting Your Companion
NOTE: All Golden Companion scooters shown above can be equipped with docking devices for loading onto a vehicle by means of a mechanical lift or hoist. Contact your Golden Technologies, Inc. dealer for more information concerning docking devices and scooter lift devices. - Page 28 Companion Owner's Manual: GC240, GC340, GC440 IX. TRANSPORTING YOUR COMPANION SEAT LOCK MECHANISM OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Seat Installation: Place the seat onto the seat post and push down until the seat is locked into place over the seat swivel daisy. See figure 28. Seat Swivel Lock Seat Post...
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Page 29: Care And Maintenance
X. CARE AND MAINTENANCE ROUTINE MAINTENANCE The Golden Companion is virtually maintenance free. All of the bearings on your Golden Companion are permanently lubricated and sealed. No additional lubrication is required. There are, however, several things that you can do to help keep up the appearance and maintain the performance of your scooter. -
Page 30: Batteries And Charging
See figure 28. FIGURE 28. CHARGER PORT Battery Maintenance GEL-cell or AGM and SLA deep-cycle batteries are used for operating Golden Companion scooters. These batteries are maintenance free. • There is no danger of spillage or leakage, so these batteries are safely transportable on •... -
Page 31: If Your Companion Does Not Operate
• Make certain that the key switch is set to the “On” position. • If none of the above procedures solve the problem, contact your authorized Golden Technologies, Inc. dealer. MAIN CIRCUIT BREAKER The 50-amp main circuit breaker reset button is located under the seat on the front of the rear shroud panel. -
Page 32: Diagnostics
Do not keep resetting the main circuit breaker without correcting the underlying electrical problem. DIAGNOSTICS The diagnostics feature of your Golden Companion’s microprocessor based motor control board functions as follows: Any fault condition on the controller or on an associated system will cause the Power •... - Page 33 Set the freewheel lever to the “engaged” position. • Turn the key back to the “On” position. • If the above remedies do not solve the problem, contact your authorized Golden • Technologies, Inc. dealer. 6 Flashes Indicates that the throttle control lever was not in the neutral position when the key •...
- Page 34 • Your scooter will not operate until the problem is corrected. • Remedy: Contact your authorized Golden Technologies, Inc. dealer. 9 Flashes • Indicates other internal errors or faults. • Your scooter will not operate until the problem is corrected.
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Page 35: Warranty
Lifetime Limited Warranty: For the life of the scooter, from the date of purchase from an authorized Golden Technologies’ dealer, in the event of defective materials or workmanship, Golden Technologies will repair or replace at our option any of the following structural components found to be defective by an authorized Golden Technologies representative: ... - 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 parts found to be defective by an authorized Golden Technologies representative: ...
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Page 37: Registration Card
Companion Owner's Manual: GC240, GC340, GC440 WARRANTY/REGISTRATION FORM Golden Technologies Product Registration Form Please fill out this product registration form or you can also register your product online at www.goldentech.com. Failure to register your product could result in significant delays should service be required. - Page 38 PLACE STAMP HERE GOLDEN TECHNOLOGIES 401 BRIDGE ST OLD FORGE, PA 18518...
- Page 40 Companion II, 3-wheel Companion I, 3-wheel Companion II, 4-wheel 401 Bridge Street Old Forge, PA 18518 Tel: 800-624-6374 Fax: 800-628-5165 www.goldentech.com Companion_OM_040813...
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How to desemale to transport
To disassemble the Golden Companion II for transport:
1. Disassemble or fold down the seat and tiller as close as possible to the loading area of the vehicle.
2. The extent of disassembly depends on the size and shape of the vehicle's cargo area.
3. Do not lift the scooter by its plastic body parts or tiller, as they may break and are not covered by the warranty.
4. Do not use the tires or wheels to lift the rear carriage, as it may rotate and cause injury or damage.
5. Use moving blankets or padding to protect the scooter during transportation.
6. Ensure all components are securely stowed to prevent damage during transport.
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