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VI. RIDING YOUR AVENGER™

 

 

Control through tight spots 

 

As  you  use  your 

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 scooter.  Listed with those obstacles are 
some driving tips that should help you conquer those obstacles.  Learn and follow those tips, and 
with surprising ease you will soon be in control of your scooter as you maneuver it through doors, 
up and down ramps, up and over curbs, through grass and gravel, and up and down inclines. 

 

Doors 

 

Approach any unfamiliar door slowly. 

 

Notice if the door has a knob or a push bar. 

 

Determine if the door opens towards you or away form you. 

 

Do not try to use your own strength to open the door.  Learn to use the power of your 
scooter to do the majority of the work for you. 

 

If the door opens away from you: 

1.   Use one hand to turn the doorknob or to operate the push bar. 
2.   Use your other hand to steer the scooter and to gently press on the thumb lever that will 

move your scooter slowly forward. 

3.   Use your arm to push the door gently open. 

4.   Drive through the doorway. 

5.  If it is a self-closing door, it will close behind you. 

6.  If it is not a self-closing door, stop your scooter when it is clear of the door and use your 

hand to push the door closed. 

 

If the door opens towards you: 

1.   Use one hand to turn the doorknob or to pull the handle. 

2.   Keep your grip on the knob or on the handle. 

3.   Use your other hand to steer your scooter and to gently press the thumb lever that will 

move your scooter slowly in reverse. 

4.   Allow the power of your 

to pull the door completely open. 

5.  When the door is completely open, stop your scooter. 

6.   Drive through the doorway while keeping your hand on the door to prevent it from hitting 

or blocking your scooter. 

7.  If it is a self-closing door, it will close behind you. 

8.  If it is not a self-closing door, pull it closed behind you. 

 

Ramps 

Because  of  the  American  Disabilities  Act  (ADA),  many  buildings  are  fitted  with  ramps  that  

provide access for scooters and for other mobility vehicles. 

Summary of Contents for Avenger GA541

Page 1: ...Owner s Manual Model GA541 Golden Technologies 401 Bridge Street Old Forge PA Tel 800 624 6374 Fax 800 628 5165 www goldentech com ...

Page 2: ...del GA541 Owner s Manual Battery Charger Batteries If ordered Seat with Arm Rests Safety Flag Keys Front Basket SC E We ask that you read this manual before operating your new Avenger Golden Inc is not and cannot be held responsible for any damage injury incurred due to improper or unsafe use of the Golden A v e n g e r s Golden Inc disclaims for any bodily injury property damage that may occur du...

Page 3: ... V Operation 15 Hand Controls Seat Controls VI Riding Your Avenger 19 Mounting Basic Driving Control Through Tight Spots VII Disassembly 23 VIII Assembly 28 IX Transporting Your Avenger 30 X Diagnostics 31 XI Care and Maintenance 32 Main Circuit Breaker Wheels and Tires If your does not operate Lubrication Charger and Batteries Battery Maintenance Battery Cable Installation Routine Maintenance Cle...

Page 4: ...injury or property damage resulting from 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...

Page 5: ...an cause personal injury and or equipment damage This icon is represented as a black symbol with a red circle and red slash Safety Symbols The symbols below identify warnings mandatory actions and prohibited actions They can be found in the owner s manual and or on the product Make sure you understand all safety labels before operating the product Do not remove safety labels from the product Read ...

Page 6: ... ON OR OFF YOUR DO NOT PUT MOST OR ALL OF YOUR WEIGHT ON THE EDGE OF THE DECK DOING SO MAY CAUSE THE SCOOTER TO TIP GETTING ON YOUR AVENGER Position the seat for safe and easy mounting See Operation section Carefully place one foot on the approximate center of the deck and seat yourself comfortably and securely on the seat Fasten the lap belt if your scooter is so equipped Flip down the armrests G...

Page 7: ...ur Avenger Always come to a full stop before changing direction from forward to reverse or from reverse to forward Do not operate your where you could not safely or legally walk Do not climb ramps or curbs that exceed your scooter s capacity Always approach curbs and inclines straight on Always be aware of and careful near mechanical pinch points for example when mating the rear carriage to the fr...

Page 8: ...the edge of the deck may s an unstable GETTING ON YOUR AVENGER Position the seat for safe and easy mounting See section V Operation Return tiller to full upright position Carefully place one foot on the approximate center of the deck and seat yourself comfortably and securely on the seat Fasten the lap belt if your scooter is so equipped Flip down or replace the armrests GETTING OFF YOUR AVENGER M...

Page 9: ...tart and accelerate slowly and carefully Do not try to descend or climb a slope whose gradient is greater than recommended See Specifications section GOING UP AN INCLINE TRAVERSING AN INCLINE Maximum recommended incline is 8 0 WHILE YOU ARE DRIVING DOWN A SLOPE YOUR SCOOTER STARTS TO MOVE FASTER THAN YOU FEEL IS SAFE RELEASE THE THUMB LEVER AND ALLOW YOUR TO COME TO A STOP WHEN YOU FEEL THAT YOU A...

Page 10: ... IS RELEASED THE WEIGHT OF THE SCOOTER ON A SLOPE MAY CAUSE YOU TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE SCOOTER IF YOU DO NOT FEEL CAPABLE OF MANUALLY CONTROLLING YOUR SCOOTER DOWN THE SLOPE REQUEST ASSISTANCE OR DO NOT ATTEMPT TO USE THIS PROCEDURE Motor Braking S s Your scooter is equipped with a system that uses the motor to aid in braking This Motor Brake system is designed to work when the key is in either th...

Page 11: ...he level of resistance 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 resistance to EMI RFI which would provide useful protection against common sources of interference The resistance level of the Golden is not known EMI RFI RECOMMENDATIONS PROHIBITED Do not turn on or use hand ...

Page 12: ...__ Options Your Golden representative or provider Name Company Address Please remember to fill in and return your warranty registration card Key Switch Thumb Lever Control Adjustable Seat Post Circuit Breaker Reset Tiller Adjustment Knob Front Basket Anti tip Wheels Drive Wheels Freewheel Lever Head Light Front Turn Hazard Signal Lights Front Bumper Seat Assembly Seat Swivel Lever Hand Grips Batte...

Page 13: ...ical Brakes Yes Charger Off board Controller PG S 140 Amp Length 57 5 Width 24 5 Height ground to top of back of seat 42 5 45 5 Height ground to top of back of headrest 50 56 Ground to top of Seat 25 28 Ground to top of Deck 6 5 Deck to top of Seat 18 75 21 75 Number of Seat Height Positions 4 Size of Increments 1 Front Axle to Rear Axle 38 5 Weight of Unit assembled 265 lbs Front Half 68 lbs Rear...

Page 14: ...ectronics warranty excludes batteries Literature is current at the time of printing Golden Technologies reserves the right to make changes to the product or literature at any time Specifications GA541 Standard Seat Captain s Seat Back Height no headrest 21 Back Height with headrest 27 5 31 5 Width x Depth 20 x 17 Color Black Vinyl Warranty Frame Lifetime Drive Train 2 Years Electronics 3 2 Years B...

Page 15: ...commend that you select a speed setting at which you feel comfortable safe and in control of your Avenger Key Switch This switch turns the power of your on and off Insert the key into the key hole and turn clockwise Notice the TruCharge volt meter diagnostics gauge will illuminate Once illuminated your scooter is powered On Always make certain that the key is removed from the key switch before get...

Page 16: ...n the F forward motion lever to move your scooter forward Increase the pressure applied by your thumb to increase your forward speed To stop your release all pressure on the lever The lever will automatically return to the center neutral position and your scooter will come to a gradual stop Always bring your to a full stop before changing direction from forward to reverse or from reverse to forwar...

Page 17: ...ent lever to provide you with infinite tiller angle settings To set the tiller to your liking follow these directions Use one hand to grasp a handgrip Use your other hand to loosen the adjustment lever Position the tiller to a comfortable driving position Tighten adjustment lever BE SURE THE TILLER ADJUSTMENT LEVER IS FULLY TIGHTENED BEFORE OPERATING THE SCOOTER Adjustment Lever The length of your...

Page 18: ...e seat height Lift up on seat rotate lever and turn seat either left or right lift seat straight up Holding rotate lever in the up position while lifting seat may make this task easier Remove 17mm machine screw and place seat post at the desired height and re insert screw Seat Rotation Lever The seat can be rotated through 360 and locked at any 90 position 1 Pull up on the seat rotate lever and ro...

Page 19: ...ORWARD POSITION BEFORE OPERATING Make certain that the seat is positioned for safe and easy mounting Position yourself in the seat Use the seat rotate lever to position the seat in the fully forward direction Fasten your lap belt if your is so equipped BASIC DRIVING 1 Make certain that you are seated safely and properly on your Avenger 2 Turn the speed control dial fully counterclockwise to its sl...

Page 20: ...HIS DANGER AT ALL TIMES BY STEERING A WIDE ARC AROUND CORNERS AND OBSTACLES ALSO TO AVOIDE THE RISK OF TIPPING REDUCE SPEED BEFORE NEGOTIATING ANY TURNS Steering in a tight spot If you must steer in a tight spot such as entering a doorway or when turning around 1 Bring your to a full stop 2 Turn the speed control dial to the slowest setting Fully counter clockwise 3 Turn the tiller to the directio...

Page 21: ...rate the push bar 2 Use your other hand to steer the scooter and to gently press on the thumb lever that will move your scooter slowly forward 3 Use your arm to push the door gently open 4 Drive through the doorway 5 If it is a self closing door it will close behind you 6 If it is not a self closing door stop your scooter when it is clear of the door and use your hand to push the door closed If th...

Page 22: ...y counterclockwise at the slowest speed setting If you must come to a stop release the thumb control lever slowly and smoothly Prevent injury Do not drive down an incline in reverse Curbs Always use caution when negotiating any curb Go up or down a curb only at a direct angle Approach and negotiate the curb so that both back wheels of your scooter go over the curb at the same time Never negotiate ...

Page 23: ...BEFORE YOU BEGIN DISASSEMBLING YOUR AVENGER Step 2 Optional 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 Step 3 Remove the seat from the scooter Your seat must be turned to either the left or right position to b...

Page 24: ...SASSEMBLY DO NOT SIT ON YOUR AVENGER UNLESS BALL DETENT PIN IS INSERTED AND RETAINING CLIP RE INSTALLED IN BALL DETENT PIN PINCH CRUSH HAZARD BE CAREFUL NOT TO PINCH YOUR FINGER S BETWEEN FRAME HALVES DURING RE ASSEMBLY Step 5 Number 1 Unplug the two gray battery connectors Step 5 Unplug the following connections see photos on the following pages 1 Unplug the two gray battery connectors 2 Undo the...

Page 25: ...2 Undo the two Velcro retaining straps and remove the batteries Step 5 Number 3 Unplug the large white main cable connector Step 5 Number 4 Unplug the small white charger connector Step 5 Number 5 Unplug the gray rear lights connector ...

Page 26: ... Remove the safety retaining clip from the ball detent pin and pull the pin out Step 7 With one hand grab the top of the seat post with your other hand grab the curved rear support member Lift and separate front half from rear ...

Page 27: ...AND THE RETAINING CLIP IS RE INSTALLED IN THE BALL DETENT PIN PINCH CRUSH HAZARD BE CAREFUL NOT TO PINCH YOUR FINGER S BETWEEN FRAME HALVES DURING RE ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLE IN REVERSE ORDER INJURY HAZARD DUE TO IMPROPER ASSEMBLY ENSURE THAT ALL COMPONENTS IN THE SCOOTER HAVE BEEN CORRECTLY ASSEMBLED DURING ASSEMBLY PLEASE CHECK THAT ALL CONNECTING LOCKING DEVICES ARE HOLDING IN PLACE BE CAREFUL OF PINC...

Page 28: ... front component rear component and battery pack Below are instructions with photos of how to assemble your Avenger s frame Step 1 Line up the front and rear components PINCH CRUSH HAZARD Watch finger placement Be careful not to pinch your fingers Look here to find your units serial number Step 2 Connect the front and rear sections and the components PINCH CRUSH HAZARD WATCH YOUR FINGERS ...

Page 29: ...ected the ball detent pin you must 1 Check to be certain that your brake handle is in the engaged position 2 the Install the battery pack in the proper location 2 Connect the motor brake battery and charger connections 3 Replace the battery cover 4 Install the seat 5 Position the tiller Make sure you tighten your tiller to be sure it is locked 6 Unlock your front wheel lock knob If you do not unlo...

Page 30: ...your by its plastic body parts These parts are not designed to be used as handles Also damage to these parts is NOT covered in any warranty Do not use 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 THE SCOOTER OR COMPONENTS MAY SHIFT WHILE DRIVING CAUSING INJURY OR DAMAGE Never sit...

Page 31: ...nection Contact your service agent 4 Parking brake off 4 bars The freewheel switch or manual brake disengagement mechanism is operated Check the position of the switch or lever 5 Not used 5 bars Not used 6 Inhibit active 6 bars The controller is being inhibited from driving this may be caused because the battery charge is still connected or the seat is not in the proper driving position 7 Throttle...

Page 32: ...ues to trip there is an underlying electrical fault that needs professional attention Please contact your local Golden Technologies Provider Do not reset your main circuit breaker repeatedly You must correct the underlying problem Failure to correct the problem could cause injury or damage and will void the warranty XI CARE AND MAINTENANCE This is the LED light that will flash in the event of a pr...

Page 33: ... clockwise to secure it 4 Repeat steps 1 3 for each tire Do not exceed the maximum tire pressure recommended by the tire manufacturer How to change a tire assembly 1 Remove the center nut 2 Remove the tire assembly from the scooter 3 Install a new tire assembly onto the axle 4 Install and tighten the center nut IF YOUR DOES NOT OPERATE Make certain that the brake handle is set to the engaged forwa...

Page 34: ...es fully charged helps to extend battery life Use the following guidelines to help keep your batteries in optimum condition 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 best results please charge your batteries overnight after every use If you are not going to use the scooter for more than a week fully charge...

Page 35: ...e the batteries load tested by your provider It may be necessary to have the charger tested Note Your scooter will not move while the charger remains connected Battery Maintenance MANDATORY Use only AGM or GEL cell SLA deep cycle batteries for operating Golden Avenger scooters These batteries are maintenance free There is no danger of spillage or leakage so these batteries are safely transportable...

Page 36: ... scooter and contact your provider Be careful of pinch points and sharp metal parts wear gloves Keep all the electrical components charger console panel and electronics free from moisture If any of these items do become exposed to moisture let them dry thoroughly before attempting to operate your scooter again All bearings are permanently lubricated and sealed No additional lubrication is required...

Page 37: ... reconditioned components any of the following drive train components found to be defective by an authorized Golden Technologies representative Note An increase in operating noise of the transaxle DOES NOT constitute a defect With normal wear and tear operating noise is expected to increase For the period of two years from the date of purchase in the event of defective materials or workmanship Gol...

Page 38: ...s 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 ALTERED OR REPAIRED BY UNAUTHORIZED PERSON Warranty Service Warranty Service must be performed by an authorized Golden Technologies representative Golden Technologies reserves the right to replace warranted part s with refurbishe...

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Page 40: ...40 Fold Here First Golden Technologies 401 Bridge Street Old Forge PA 18518 Fold Here Second Place Stamp Here ...

Page 41: ...41 Model GA541 Avenger 401 Bridge Street Old Forge PA 18518 Tel 800 624 6374 Fax 800 628 5165 www goldentech com ...

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