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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 is a 4-post design that is adjustable in height and seating angle.          
Adjustment is made by removing ball detent pins, raising or lowering seat posts to       

desired height/angle and re-installing the ball detent pins. 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 

 
 

 

 
 

 

 

 

*Front/Rear height difference can be 3 inches. 

COMFORT SETTINGS  

 

You may be spending a great deal of time on your 

Compass HD

™. To provide you with 

the maximum seating comfort, Golden Technologies, Inc. has designed this power chair 
to incorporate the following adjustments for operator comfort. 

 

COMFORT SETTINGS

 

1. Seat height     
2. Headrest height  

3. Backrest angle 
4. Footrest angle 

5. Footrest height 
6. Extending the footrest 

7.  Armrest angle 
8.  Armrest height 

9. Joystick bracket length 
10. Armrest width

 

Summary of Contents for Compass HD GP620 CC

Page 1: ...Owner 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 ...

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Page 3: ..._______________ Company ________________________________ Address _________________________________ Please remember to fill in and return your warranty registration card DISCLAIMER We ask that you read this manual completely before operating your new Golden Compass HD Golden Technologies Inc is not and cannot be held responsible for any damage or injury incurred due to improper or unsafe use of the...

Page 4: ... to a sitting position and have the capability to operate a simple hand control CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 4 5 SAFETY 6 9 EMI RFI 10 SPECIFICATIONS 11 ASSEMBLY 12 16 COMFORT SETTINGS 17 22 OPERATION DIAGNOSTICS 23 29 BATTERY CHARGING 30 31 CARE AND MAINTENANCE 32 DISASSEMBLY 33 WARRANTY 34 35 REGISTRATION CARD 36 ...

Page 5: ...Inc representative or call Golden Technologies Inc Technical Support Services at 800 624 6374 Golden Technologies Inc cannot be held responsible for personal injury or property damage resulting from the unsafe or the improper use of any of our personal mobility products Our Research and Development Department our Quality Control Department and our Engineering Department have used the latest produc...

Page 6: ... 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 and follow the Explosive conditions exist Indoor use ...

Page 7: ...ion on pages 23 28 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 footrest Flip down or replace the...

Page 8: ... is greater than the recommended maximum incline of 6 degrees 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 joystick forward and continue safely down the remaind...

Page 9: ...ot 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 way that is not authorized by Golden Technologies Do not disassemble the tire If disassembly is required have your authorized Golden Compass HD provider perform any necessary maintenance or repair Do not attempt...

Page 10: ...NECT 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 the operation of your mobility device such as a m...

Page 11: ... 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 held...

Page 12: ... top of back of seat 38 25 42 75 38 25 42 75 Height ground to top of back of headrest 47 25 53 75 47 25 53 75 Ground to Top of Seat 19 75 22 25 21 25 24 25 Number of Seat Height Positions 5 5 Size of Increments 0 5 0 5 Weight 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 l...

Page 13: ...eed 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 Compo nents 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 Batteries Caster Wheel Fenders Battery Bo...

Page 14: ...len 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 Joystick Cable ...

Page 15: ...om arm and remove Velcro tie wraps See figure 2 on page 13 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 receivers front and rear 2 Slide the seat towards the center of the power ...

Page 16: ...BLY 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 di agram ...

Page 17: ...own 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 posi tive 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 each battery 4 Connect the connect...

Page 18: ...s made by removing ball detent pins raising or lowering seat posts to desired height angle and re installing the ball detent pins Front Rear height difference can be 3 inches COMFORT SETTINGS You may be spending a great deal of time on your Compass HD To provide you with the maximum seating comfort Golden Technologies Inc has designed this power chair to incorporate the following adjustments for o...

Page 19: ...he 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 Towers Seat Guides Front Seat Locking Handle Seat G...

Page 20: ...til 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 up on the lever and move the backre...

Page 21: ...le 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 Footrest Angle Adjustment Bolt Footrest H...

Page 22: ...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 reached 4 Re tighten jam nut by turning...

Page 23: ...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 of the seat See Figure 16 2 Slide t...

Page 24: ...wer of your Compass HD take note of your environment and set your speed control accordingly See The Speed Control Buttons Figure 17 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 Compass HD de...

Page 25: ...ED 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 powering...

Page 26: ...d 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 ch...

Page 27: ... 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 battery cut o...

Page 28: ...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 cabling...

Page 29: ... 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 normal levels THE MAIN CIRCUIT BREAKER...

Page 30: ...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 desk arm simply push on the side of t...

Page 31: ...ew 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 best results please charge your b...

Page 32: ...nd 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 or the battery pack for alternative charging method when the batteries are fully charged The batteries should be fully charged in approximately eight hours A full charge is indicated when the battery charger LED is green and the 5 batter...

Page 33: ...hese 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 lubricated and sealed No additional lubrication is required We recommend that you check the following Tire Tread Regularly visually inspect the tire tread If the remaining tread is less than 1 32 of an inch have your local Golden repres...

Page 34: ...nectors and unfasten battery straps See figures 7 and 9 on page 16 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 and unfasten battery straps 3 Use ...

Page 35: ... replace 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 workmans...

Page 36: ...quakes 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 any ...

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