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Buzzaround Owner’s Manual -

Updated 092605

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Scooter Warranty Card

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Golden Technologies, Inc.
Warranty Registration Office
401 Bridge Street
Old Forge, PA 18518

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Summary of Contents for GB 101

Page 1: ...Owner s Manual Updated 092605 Page 1 Model GB 101 shown with optional seating Model GB 104 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 570 451 7494 www goldentech com ...

Page 2: ...r is located in battery box 3 Batteries 4 Seat arm rests 5 2 Keys 6 Buzzaround scooter DISCLAIMER 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 scooter Golden Technologies Inc specifically disclaims responsibility for any bodily injury or property damage that may occur during any use that does ...

Page 3: ...ur Buzzaround 15 18 Diagnostics 19 General Care and Maintenance 20 23 Care and Maintenance of your GB 101 24 Disassembly of your GB 101 25 28 Assembly of your GB 101 29 31 Transporting your GB 101 32 GB 101 Specifications 33 Care and Maintenance of Your GB 104 34 Disassembling Your GB 104 35 38 Assembling Your GB 104 39 40 Technical Specifications GB 104 41 Warranty 42 Warranty Card 43 ...

Page 4: ...s If you feel uncomfortable with your new Buzzaround or do not understand the instructions presented in this owner s manual or if for any reason you do not feel capable of performing the activities necessary to assemble disassemble operate or maintain your Buzzaround please contact the home health care dealer you purchased this scooter from or contact Golden Technologies technical support services...

Page 5: ...und brake handle is in the engaged position See the disassembly section in this manual Flip up the armrests WARNING WHEN GETTING ON OR OFF YOUR BUZZAROUND 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 BUZZAROUND Make certain that the key is removed Position the seat for safe and easy mounting See Operation section Carefully plac...

Page 6: ...oving when climbing an incline If you do come to a stop restart and accelerate slowly and carefully Do not try to descend or climb a slope whose gradient is greater than recommended See specifications section WARNING IF 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 BUZZAROUND TO COME TO A STOP WHEN YOU FEEL THAT Y...

Page 7: ...ding Please use your Golden Buzzaround scooter often and allow it to expand the horizons of your daily life But as with all things especially motor operated vehicles observing a few rules and safety considerations will help ensure safe scooter operation So please follow the rules below Do not turn your scooter while on an incline or decline Always keep all your body parts within the confines of th...

Page 8: ...zaround 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 Be aware of and careful near mechanical pinch points for example when mating the rear carriage to the front frame especially when assembling and disassembling your scooter See Assembly Disassembly section Never sit on your Buzzaround when...

Page 9: ...level The higher the 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 Buzzaround is unknown EMI RFI RECOMMENDATIONS Do not turn...

Page 10: ...ons______________________________________________________ Your Golden representative or dealer Name________________________________________________________ Company _____________________________________________________ Address ______________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ Please remember to fill in and return your warranty regis...

Page 11: ...wise to operate your scooter at the lowest speed Turn the dial clockwise to operate your scooter at top speed We recommend that you select a speed setting at which you feel comfortable safe and in control of you Buzzaround Key Switch This switch turns the power of your Buzzaround on and off Insert the key into the keyhole and push until fully inserted Notice a green LED light illuminate Once illum...

Page 12: ... on 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 Buzzaround 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 Note Always bring your Buzzaround to a full stop before changing direction from forward to reve...

Page 13: ...urn itself off if the battery output falls to 18 VDC or lower Tiller Adjustment The tiller on your Buzzaround scooter employs an adjustment knob 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 adjustment knob Position the tiller to a comfortable driving position Tighten adjust...

Page 14: ...l the nut bolt and washers and tighten securely or the ball detent pin WARNING WHEN RAISING SEAT TO ITS HIGHEST POSITION REFERENCE TIPPING ANGLE ON PAGE 6 THIS SCOOTER WILL TIP EASIER WHEN THE SEAT IS IN ITS HIGHEST POSITION Seat Rotation Lever The seat can be rotated through 360 and locked at any 45 position 1 Pull up on the seat rotate lever and rotate the seat to the desired position 2 Release ...

Page 15: ... eight preset locking positions WARNING BE SURE YOUR SEAT IS LOCKED IN THE FORWARD 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 Buzzaround is so equipped BASIC DRIVING 1 Make certain that you are seated safely and ...

Page 16: ...ear any obstacle WARNING TURNING TOO SHARPLY AROUND A CORNER CAN CAUSE THE SCOOTER TO TIP AVOID THIS DANGER AT ALL TIMES BY STEERING A WIDE ARC AROUND CORNERS AND OBSTACLES ALSO TO AVOID 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 Buzzaround to a full stop 2 T...

Page 17: ... 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 pus...

Page 18: ... your Buzzaround speed control dial set fully counterclockwise at the slowest speed setting If you must come to a stop release the thumb control lever slowly and smoothly 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 inclines or...

Page 19: ... 3 times pause 3 times pause Over voltage to controller LED Flashes 5 times pause 5 times pause Brake in freewheel or brake connection problem LED Flashes 6 times pause 6 times pause Paddle or speed potentiometer problem LED Flashes 7 times pause 7 times pause Paddle or speed potentiometer problem LED Flashes 8 times pause 8 times pause Motor disconnected or faulty LED Flashes 9 times pause 9 time...

Page 20: ...o assure they are not damaged If the problem persists assure your battery charger is operating properly Resetting the Main Circuit Breaker If the main circuit breaker trips as a result of run down batteries or because of a temporary overload reset the circuit breaker using the following directions 1 Wait 5 minutes to allow the motor and electronics board to cool or return to normal operating tempe...

Page 21: ...he tires are filled with foam This means you will never have a flat tire even if you puncture the tire IF YOUR BUZZAROUND DOES NOT OPERATE Make certain that the brake handle is set to the engaged forward position Check the main circuit breaker If necessary reset the circuit breaker Make certain that the speed adjustment dial is at the desired setting Be sure that the key is all the way in the key ...

Page 22: ... are going to use your scooter This will ensure that you start operating your scooter with a full charge on the batteries Note If you use your scooter during the day charge the batteries as soon as you are finished using it The charger is fully automatic Following this procedure will prepare you scooter for a full day s service each day Note If you use your scooter sparingly over the course of the...

Page 23: ...mp cloth Do not use solvents on tires Solvent can cause the tire material break to down or become too soft Body The body rear shroud deck shroud of your scooter is formed ABS plastic and is color through plastic not paint Clean the body of your scooter with a damp cloth Do not hose down your scooter Dry with a clean soft cloth Use cool water mixed with a mild soap to remove dirt and oils Use a non...

Page 24: ...ger AC cord from back of seat 3 Plug the charger AC cord into a working electric outlet Note A red LED light should now Illuminate showing the batteries are charging 4 When the charging cycle is complete a green LED light will illuminate indicating a complete charge 5 Unplug and stow the charger cord into the AC cord pack Simple Tips Check the battery connections It may be necessary to have the ba...

Page 25: ...u will be disengaging your brake during disassembly therefore it is very important to assure that your scooter will not roll WARNING BE SURE YOUR KEY IS OUT OF THE KEYHOLE BEFORE YOU BEGIN DISASSEMBLING YOUR BUZZAROUND Step 2 Optional Remove the arms from the seat This will reduce the weight of the seat making it easier to lift Step 3 Remove the seat from the scooter Your seat will pull out of the...

Page 26: ...around Owner s Manual Updated 092605 Page 26 DISASSEMBLY OF YOUR GB 101 BUZZAROUND Step 4 Loosen battery box ring knob Raise ring as far as possible Tighten knob Step 5 Lift the battery box from the scooter ...

Page 27: ... knob to lay tiller flat Step 7 Lock tiller lock This knob is found just above the front wheel You should lock the front wheel to keep it from turning side to side to help control while carrying Step 8 Switch the brake lever to the freewheel position Back for Freewheel Forward for Drive Tighten knob fully before lifting DUE TO CHANGES IN OUR MANUFACTURING PROCESS THE FREEWHEEL LEVER MAY WORK DIFFE...

Page 28: ...IDE of the battery tray WARNING BE CAREFULL NOT TO PINCH YOUR FINGER BETWEEN THE FRAMES THIS AREA IS A PINCH POINT AND REQUIRES YOUR FULL ATTENTION Step 10 Pull back with your right hand and pull upwards with your left hand This movement will separate the back and the front of the scooter Can be used as a handle Now you re ready to load the scooter into your vehicle Be sure to Lock ...

Page 29: ...T become pinched between two metal areas The greatest chance of pinch points become possible during the assembly of the Buzzaround scooter See photo below to become knowledgeable with this area WARNING Be sure not to position a finger between the metal frames This can cause injury Look very carefully before assembling To fold the Buzzaround Lite to a flat position please follow these steps Remove ...

Page 30: ...ents WARNING WATCH FINGER PLACEMENT BE CAREFUL NOT TO PINCH YOUR FINGERS 2 Connect the front and rear frame sections and connect the components WATCH YOUR FINGERS Battery Pack Front Component Seat w arms Rear Component WARNING Pinch Point WATCH YOUR FINGERS Notice how the front component connects to the rear component 1 2 ...

Page 31: ...ll your Seat Set your Tiller angle Engage your brake 5 7 5 Install your seat 6 Position your tiller WARNING Make sure you tighten your tiller to be sure it is locked 7 Unlock your front wheel lock knob WARNING If you don t unlock your tiller lock knob your tiller will not turn This could cause injury Make certain both the front and rear frame are locked Installing the Seat ...

Page 32: ...l store your scooter while driving Disassemble or fold down the seat and tiller to easily load into your vehicle Do not lift your Buzzaround 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 Use moving blankets ...

Page 33: ...75 3 Point Turn 39 90 Degree Corridor Turn 28 Batteries 2 12 VDC 12Ah Weight Overall weight 108 pounds Seat 20 pounds Battery pack w charger 22 pounds Front half 24 pounds Rear half 42 pounds Freewheel mode Yes Maximum incline 6 degrees Electronic speed control Yes Brakes Electro mechanical Charger Onboard off board 2 amp Rear wheel drive Sealed transaxle motor 24 VDC Controller 70 amp programmabl...

Page 34: ...hown above 3 Plug the charger AC cord into a working electric outlet Note The charger LED light should now illuminate a red color after a few seconds the LED will change to yellow This indicates that the batteries are being charged 4 When the charging cycle is complete the LED will change to green 5 Unplug and stow the charger cord Trouble Shooting Tips If batteries fail to charge within 24 hours ...

Page 35: ...KEYHOLE BEFORE YOU BEGIN DISASSEMBLING YOUR BUZZAROUND Step 1 Place your scooter on a level surface You will be disengaging your brake during disassembly therefore it is very important to assure that your scooter will not roll Step 2 Optional Remove the arms from the seat This will reduce the weight of the seat making it easier to lift Step 3 Remove the seat from the scooter Your seat will pull ou...

Page 36: ...ry box by grabbing the handle pull toward the front of the scooter and lift Step 5 Unplug the main cable connector located under the battery box Step 6 Lift the handle on the mainframe locking mechanism to the fully vertical position Step 8 OPTIONAL Loosen the tiller adjustment knob and fold the tiller down flat Then tighten the adjustment knob to secure the tiller in its new position Once the til...

Page 37: ...t and your other hand on the tiller Push towards the rear of the scooter with your hand that is on the seat post Keep the scooter from simply rolling backwards with your other hand DUE TO CHANGES IN OUR MANUFACTURING PROCESS THE FREEWHEEL LEVER MAY WORK DIFFERENTLY THAN IN THE IMAGES SHOWN ABOVE PLEASE REFER TO THE FREEWHEEL LEVER DECAL LOCATED NEXT TO THE FREEWHEEL LEVER FOR THE PROPER POSITION F...

Page 38: ...ES THIS AREA IS A PINCH POINT AND REQUIRES YOUR FULL ATTENTION Step 11 While keeping your hand on the seat post use your other hand to grab the locking handle and lift the front of the frame This will separate the frames Disassembled Frame Now you are ready to load the scooter into your vehicle Front Frame Front Component Rear Frame Rear Component ...

Page 39: ...THE REAR FRAME TO THE FRONT FRAME PLEASE NOTE WARNING LABLES AT PINCH POINTS WHEN ASSEMBLING Pinch Point A pinch point is an area where you MUST be sure your fingers DO NOT becomes pinched between two metal areas The greatest chance of pinch points become possible during the assembly of the Buzzaround scooter See photo below to become knowledgeable with this area 1 Line up the front and the rear c...

Page 40: ... the rear component Fig 2 WATCH YOUR FINGERS 3 Remove your hand from the locking handle and keep it clear of all moving components Using your hand that is on the seat post slowly lower the rear component 4 Press the locking handle down to a fully horizontal position to lock the frames together 5 Connect the main cable 6 Install the battery box seat adjust the tiller and engage the brake WARNING Pi...

Page 41: ... 12Ah Weight 124 pounds Seat 21 pounds Battery Box 23 pounds Front half 38 7 pounds Rear half 42 pounds Seat Heights Adjustable 20 21 22 23 Seat to ground Seat to deck 17 18 19 20 Top of backrest to ground 34 5 Min to 37 5 Max Freewheel mode Yes Maximum incline 6 degrees Electronic speed control Yes Brakes Electro mechanical Charger Onboard off board 1 8 amp Rear wheel drive Sealed transaxle motor...

Page 42: ...e calls shipping and other charges incurred in repair of the product unless specifically authorized by Golden Technologies This warranty does not include any labor charges incurred in replacement part installation Implied warranties including those of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are excluded Liabilities for consequential damage are excluded This warranty gives you specific...

Page 43: ...tative or dealer Name________________________________________________________ Company _____________________________________________________ Address ______________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ Please indicate your understanding of your Golden Buzzaround by completing the following information ______________ I have read and ful...

Page 44: ...Buzzaround Owner s Manual Updated 092605 Page 44 Golden Buzzaround GB101 shown with optional seating Golden Buzzaround GB104 BuzzaroundOM 092605 ...

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