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Owner’s Manual

Rear Wheel Drive Power Chair

Model GP164

Golden Technologies - 401 Bridge Street - Old Forge, PA 18518 - Tel: 800-624-6374 - Fax: 800-628-5165 - www.goldentech.com

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Page 1: ...Owner s Manual Rear Wheel Drive Power Chair Model GP164 Golden Technologies 401 Bridge Street Old Forge PA 18518 Tel 800 624 6374 Fax 800 628 5165 www goldentech com ...

Page 2: ...__ Options ______________________________________________________________________________ Your Golden representative or provider Name ________________________________________________________________________________ Company ____________________________________________________________________________ Address ______________________________________________________________________________ Please rememb...

Page 3: ...NTENTS I Introduction 4 5 II Safety 6 9 III EMI RFI 10 IV Assembly of your GP164 11 15 V Disassembly and Battery Replacement 16 VI Comfort Settings 17 20 VII Operation Diagnostics Troubleshooting 21 28 VIII Battery Charging 29 30 IX Care and Maintenance of your GP164 31 X Riding Your BUZZTMABOUT 32 33 XI Technical Specifications GP164 34 35 XII Warranty 36 37 Warranty Registration Card 38 ...

Page 4: ... from the unsafe or the improper use of any of our 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 Department have used the late...

Page 5: ... Failure to adhere can 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 fr...

Page 6: ...ck to be certain that your BUZZTMABOUT is not in the freewheel mode See the Operation section on pages 21 28 Flip up the armrests Flip up the footrest Never stand on the footrest when getting on or off your BUZZTMABOUT This action can result in a loss of balance and or an injury Getting ON your BUZZTMABOUT Carefully seat yourself comfortably and securely on the seat Flip down the footrest Flip dow...

Page 7: ...s material Do not back down an incline Do not try to descend or climb a slope whose gradient is greater than the recommended maximum incline of 6 degrees If while you are driving down a slope your power chair starts to move faster than you feel is safe release the joystick lever and allow your BUZZTMABOUT to come to a stop When you feel that you again have control of your power chair push the joys...

Page 8: ...hair 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 way that is not authorized by Golden Technologies Inc Do not disassemble the tire If disassembly is required have your authorized Golden Technologies provider perform any necessary maintenance or repair Do not attempt to inflate the t...

Page 9: ...one except an authorized Golden Technologies representative to connect any electrical or mechanical device to your BUZZTMABOUT 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 the operation of your mobility device such as a mechanical or elect...

Page 10: ...y 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 passed an immunity level of 20 V m EMI RFI RECOMMENDATIONS PROHIBITED Do not turn on or use hand...

Page 11: ...Technologies Inc representative Never use your BUZZTMABOUT s wheels or arm assemblies as a handle The wheels may rotate and or the arms may pull out of the seat which can cause an injury and or damage to the power chair Main Components 1 Base Unit Front Section and Drivetrain 2 Drivetrain 3 Battery Pack 4 Seat Assembly 5 Joystick 6 Foot Plate Seat Assembly Joystick Footplate Drivetrain Battery Pac...

Page 12: ...GERS 2 Lower the frame onto the drivetrain until the drivetrain release lever engages You should hear an audible click See figure 2 3 Gently lower the battery pack onto the frame See figure 3 Figure 2 Figure 1 Figure 3 For BUZZTMABOUT individual component weights refer to the Technical Specifications section in this manual Please ask for help if you do not feel capable of safely lifting that much ...

Page 13: ...of safely lifting that much weight 3 Insert the seat into the seat post 4 Push down on the seat to lock into place Move the seat from side to side to make sure it is locked into place To rotate your seat pull up on the seat rotation lever and rotate the seat to the desired position Release the handle to lock the seat in position Be sure the seat is correctly installed and locked before operating y...

Page 14: ...of the flag by sliding them together 2 Locate the flag holder which is sewn into the seat pocket on the left side of the seat back See figure 5 3 Slide the flag down into the sewn flag holder Seat Belt Installation Optional Equipment 1 Remove the arm width adjustment screw from the arm receiver tube at the bottom rear of the seat frame See figure 5 2 Insert the armrest adjustment screw through one...

Page 15: ...adjustment screw to secure the joystick 5 Connect the joystick cable and secure it by placing it into the Velcro loop on the side of the arm assembly The joystick may be installed on the left or right arm according to your preference Be sure the joystick cable is securely attached to the unit and that the cable is not able to trail on the ground or become entangled on any surrounding objects while...

Page 16: ...isassembly 1 Disconnect the joystick cable from the power module cable Note The joystick can be removed to reduce weight 2 Fold the seat back down Note Seat arms can be removed to reduce weight 3 Grasp the seat firmly on each side and lift up to remove 4 Remove the battery pack by pulling up on the handle 5 Grasp the frame and locking handle lift the handle to unlock and lift the frame up and off ...

Page 17: ...r BUZZTMABOUT is turned off before making any adjustments to eliminate the risk of the joystick being accidentally bumped and activating the power chair Seat Height Adjustment The seat is a center post design that is easily adjusted for height See figure 8 To adjust the height to a comfortable level 1 Remove the seat 2 Remove the battery pack 3 Place a 13mm wrench on the lock nut and insert an 6mm...

Page 18: ...own to minimize chair height during transport Armrest Angle Adjustment 1 Lift armrest up See figure 10 WARNING WATCH FINGER PLACEMENT BE CAREFUL NOT TO PINCH YOUR FINGERS 2 Turn the adjustment bolt to raise or lower the armrest angle Turning the bolt clockwise will lower the angle Turning the bolt counter clockwise will raise the angle Turn until desired angle is reached 3 Repeat steps 1 3 to adju...

Page 19: ...ment bolt counter clockwise will decrease the footrest angle Turning the adjustment bolt clockwise will increase the footrest angle Turn until desired angle is reached Joystick Bracket Length Adjustment 1 Loosen the adjustment screw See figure 12 2 Slide the joystick holder in or out to the desired position 3 Tighten the adjustment screw Figure 11 Figure 12 Angle Adjustment Bolt 6mm Allen Adjustme...

Page 20: ...e armrest See figure 13 7 Place the joystick bracket on the opposite armrest align the two bolts with the two holes in the armrest and tighten to secure the bracket to the armrest 8 Insert the joystick mount into the joystick bracket and adjust to a comfortable position 9 Tighten the joystick adjustment screw to secure the joystick 10 Reinsert the two bolts removed in step 6 and tighten for future...

Page 21: ... power of your BUZZTMABOUT take note of your environment and set your speed control accordingly See The Speed Control Buttons figure 14 For indoor driving 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 BUZZTMABO...

Page 22: ...n LED on the right hand side and one by one each LED will switch on then off When the sequence completes at the left most red LED it begins again at the right hand side The light sequence continues until the error condition has been cleared Drive Inhibit Light Sequence OONAPU OONAPU Out Of Neutral At Power Up is a safety feature that prevents accidental movement of the wheelchair either when power...

Page 23: ...peed acceleration and deceleration in proportion to the speed control setting 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 Controlling Maximum Speed The speed dial allows you to limit the maximum speed of the power...

Page 24: ...n and the green LEDs flashing This occurs when the battery voltage level has risen above the high voltage warning set point Low voltage warning A low voltage warning is indicated with the left most LED flashing This occurs when the battery voltage level has dropped below its low voltage warning set point Charge the batteries immediately Cut off voltage When the battery voltage drops below the batt...

Page 25: ...h Code Description 1 Remote joystick error Check LiNX connections and wiring Replace the LiNX Control Unit 2 Network or configuration error Check LiNX connections and wiring Replace the LiNX Control Unit 3 Left motor error Check the left motor connections and cabling 4 Right motor error Check the right motor connections and cabling 5 Left park brake error Check the left park brake connections and ...

Page 26: ... to repair LiNX modules FREEWHEEL MODE To disengage the brakes and put your power chair in freewheel mode push the freewheel levers down See figure 15 To re engage the brakes and take your chair out of freewheel mode pull the freewheel levers up See figure 15 Never put your power chair in freewheel mode when it is on a slope or incline of any type Never put your power chair in freewheel mode while...

Page 27: ... being driven When the joystick is released the power chair will come to a stop and both the headlight and taillight will automatically shut off If for any reason you do not want the automatic headlight and tail light to function you can disable them by simply pressing the bypass switch located on the front of the battery pack to o the off position See figures 16 and 16A Figure 16 Bypass Switch Fi...

Page 28: ...ice monitors the amount of current being drawn from the batteries when the chair is in use When the motors are heavily strained and too high a current draw is being placed on the batteries the main circuit breaker will trip and bring your chair to a stop The main circuit breaker is located under the battery box handle RESET BUTTON If the main circuit breaker trips please wait for approximately 1 m...

Page 29: ...eries 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 best results please charge your batterie...

Page 30: ...identally shut off when it is activated 5 Disconnect the charger power cord from the wall outlet and then from the joystick s charger port or battery pack when the batteries are fully charged The batteries should be fully charged in eight hours A full charge is indicated when the charge LED turns green and all 10 joystick LEDs are lit when the joystick is turned on Alternatively you may charge the...

Page 31: ... electronics free from moisture If any of these items do become exposed to moisture let them dry thoroughly before attempting to operate your power chair again Periodically check all fasteners for tightness wear and corrosion If any of these are present turn off the power chair and contact your provider Be careful of pinch points and sharp metal parts wear gloves All wheel bearings are permanently...

Page 32: ...ou If the door opens away from you 1 Use one hand to turn the door knob or to operate the push bar 2 Use your other hand to control the power chair by gently operating the joystick to move your power chair 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 power ...

Page 33: ...rican Disabilities Act ADA many buildings are fitted with ramps that provide access for power chairs and for other mobility vehicles MANDATORY Please read and thoroughly understand Safety Rules and Driving On An Incline sections of this manual BUZZTMABOUT ...

Page 34: ...el Mode Yes Electronic Speed Control Yes Electro Mechanical Brakes Yes Charger Off Board Controller 40 Amp Remote Length 36 Width 23 at front casters Height ground to top of back of seat 36 75 38 75 Ground to top of Seat 21 5 23 5 Number of Seat Height Adjustments 3 Size of Increments 1 Weight of Unit assembled 155 35 lbs Front Half 29 2 lbs Rear Half 33 85 lbs Seat with Arms 34 8 lbs Batteries 28...

Page 35: ...the right to make changes to the product or literature at any time XI TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Specifications BUZZTMABOUT Model Number GP164 Standard Seat Captain s Seat Slide Seat N A Back Height no headrest 18 Width x Depth 17 x 16 Color Black Vinyl Footrest Yes Height adjustable No Angle adjustable Yes Warranty Frame Five Years Drive Train 13 Month Warranty Electronics 2 13 Month Warranty Batte...

Page 36: ...e at our option 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 motor gearbox DOES NOT constitute a defect With normal wear and tear operating noise is expected to increase For the period of thirteen months from the date of purchase in the event of defective materials or workmanship Gol...

Page 37: ...thquakes 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 refurbished or new part s at our discretion All labor charges service calls transportation costs or an...

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Page 40: ...40 401 Bridge Street Old Forge PA 18518 Tel 800 624 6374 Fax 800 628 5165 www goldentech com BUZZTMABOUT_OM_11 17 2021 Model GP164 ...

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