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Buzzaround Lite™ 

Owner’s Manual – Models GB106 and GB106XR 

Updated 06/08 

Page 11

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concerning your scooter. 
 
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Date of Purchase _________________   

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Summary of Contents for GB-106 Buzzaround Lite

Page 1: ...Owner s Manual Models GB106 and GB106XR Updated 06 08 Page 1 GB 106 and GB 106XR Buzzaround Lite 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: ...ite package should include the following items If your package arrived without any of the following items please contact us right away 1 Owner s Manual 2 Battery Charger 3 Battery Pack 4 Seat w adjustable Arm Rests 5 Seat Post Hardware nut bolt pin and washers 6 2 Keys 7 Tiller Mounted Basket 8 Buzzaround Lite scooter DISCLAIMER Golden Technologies Inc is not and cannot be held responsible for any...

Page 3: ... Golden Technologies Buzzaround Lite 10 11 Operation 12 16 Riding Your Buzzaround Lite 17 20 Diagnostics 21 General Care and Maintenance 22 26 Care and Maintenance of your Buzzaround Lite 27 Disassembly of your Buzzaround Lite 28 30 Assembly of your Buzzaround Lite 31 34 Transporting your Buzzaround Lite 35 Buzzaround Lite Specifications 36 Warranty 37 Warranty Card 39 ...

Page 4: ...y in even the tightest spaces If you feel uncomfortable with your new scooter 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 Lite please contact the home health care dealer you purchased this scooter from or contact Golden Technolog...

Page 5: ...Check to be certain that your scooter 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 LITE 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 LITE Make certain that the key is removed Position the seat for safe and easy m...

Page 6: ...not back down an incline Try to keep your Buzzaround Lite moving 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 A...

Page 7: ... in which you are riding Please use your Buzzaround Lite 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 ...

Page 8: ...ch 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 Lite when it is being transported Do not operate your vehicle if it is not functioning properly Use caution when driving on soft or uneven surfaces such as grass and gravel Also use caution on decks where ther...

Page 9: ...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 Technologies Buzzaround Lite is unknown EMI RFI RECOMMENDATIONS Do not tur...

Page 10: ...Buzzaround Lite Owner s Manual Models GB106 and GB106XR Updated 06 08 Page 10 Scooter Information BUZZAROUND LITE Circuit Breaker Tiller Adjustment Knob Freewheel Brake Release Key Drive Control Lever ...

Page 11: ..._______________ Date of Purchase _________________ Body Color _____________ Options______________________________________________________ Your Golden Technologies representative or dealer Name________________________________________________________ Company _____________________________________________________ Address ______________________________________________________ __________________________...

Page 12: ...Turn the dial completely counterclockwise 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 your scooter Key Switch This switch turns the power of your Buzzaround Lite on and off Insert the key into the keyhole and push until fully inserted Notice...

Page 13: ... thumb to press lightly 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 Lite 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 Lite to a full stop before changi...

Page 14: ...See Care and Maintenance section for instruction concerning charging the batteries Note Your scooter will automatically turn itself off if the battery output falls to 18 VDC or lower Tiller Adjustment The tiller on your Buzzaround Lite 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...

Page 15: ...E SECURELY TIGHTENED AGAINST THE INSERTED ARM REST TUBE DO NOT EXCEED MAXIMUM ARM WIDTH Seat Height Adjustment To adjust the seat height 1 Remove the seat by holding the Seat Rotation Lever up and lifting the seat straight up 2 Set the seat aside 3 Remove ball detent pin or the bolt nut and washers that hold the seat post in the seat pedestal 4 Position the seat post at the desired height while al...

Page 16: ...any 45 position 1 Pull up on the Seat Rotation Lever and rotate the seat to the desired position 2 Release the handle to lock the seat at any 45 position WARNING DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DRIVE YOUR BUZZAROUND LITE IN ANY SEAT POSITION OTHER THAN FULLY FORWARD Flip Up Armrests Pull up on the end of either armrest to flip it up for easy transfer on and off your scooter Seating The Golden Technologies Buzza...

Page 17: ...unterclockwise to its slowest setting RISK OF ACCIDENTS Never touch the freewheel brake release lever while driving Never switch the scooter to the freewheel mode when somebody is sitting on it For proper operation the freewheel brake release lever should always be securely engaged Do not disengage the motor when on an incline NOTE Reverse movement of the scooter may not occur when the speed contr...

Page 18: ...RPLY 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 Lite to a full stop 2 Turn the speed control dial to the s...

Page 19: ...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 ...

Page 20: ...r staying clear of obstacles If you must stop your scooter while driving up a ramp Starting up again simply requires that you apply gentle and steady forward power pressure to the right hand thumb lever Accelerate gently after stopping on any incline Driving down a ramp Keep your Buzzaround Lite speed control dial set fully counterclockwise at the slowest speed setting If you must come to a stop r...

Page 21: ...drive LED Flashes 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 t...

Page 22: ...e front of the battery cover The button is visible through the battery cover If your Buzzaround Lite fails to operate your main circuit breaker may have tripped WARNING DO NOT ATTEMPT ELECTRICAL REPAIRS CONSULT GOLDEN TECHNOLOGIES OR YOUR AUTHORIZED GOLDEN TECHNOLOGIES DEALER WARNING NEVER SOAK YOUR SCOOTER IN ANY LIQUID THIS MAY CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY AND OR DAMAGE TO YOUR SCOOTER Circuit Breaker ...

Page 23: ...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 temperature 2 Press in on the main circuit breaker reset button WARNING BE SURE YOU REMOVE THE KEY FROM THE KEY RECEPTACLE BEFORE RESETTING YOUR SCOOTER NOTE If the main circuit breaker continues to tri...

Page 24: ... you will never have a flat tire even if you puncture the tire IF YOUR BUZZAROUND LITE 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 receptacle and the scooter is ON no...

Page 25: ...mperature approximately 72 F Note if you have not used your scooter for more then three days make certain that you charge the batteries on the night before you 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 fu...

Page 26: ... become too soft Body The body rear shroud deck shroud of your scooter is formed ABS plastic and is painted for style and durability Each Buzzaround Lite comes standard with three sets of quick snap color shrouds in Red Blue and Sahara Colors can be changed by gently snapping off the pieces Do not use a sharp object when removing shroud pieces Clean the body of your scooter with a damp cloth Do no...

Page 27: ...ack and into a working electrical 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 and cord into the AC cord pack Troubleshooting Tips If batteries fail to charge within 12 hours Check the battery connections It may be necessary to h...

Page 28: ...tions Step 1 Place your scooter on a level surface WARNING BE SURE YOUR KEY IS OUT OF THE KEYHOLE BEFORE YOU BEGIN DISASSEMBLING YOUR BUZZAROUND LITE Step 2 Optional Remove the arms from the seat This will reduce the weight of the seat making it easier to lift Step 3 While holding the seat rotation lever up grip the seat and remove from the scooter Your seat will pull out of the post Grip the seat...

Page 29: ...knob and fold the tiller down flat Then tighten the adjustment knob to secure the tiller in its new position Once the tiller is flat you may use it as a handle for easy transportation Loosen this knob to lay tiller flat Turn this knob to lock the front wheel Step 6 Lock tiller lock This knob is found just above the front wheel Push in and turn clockwise 90 degrees You should lock the front wheel t...

Page 30: ...fully before lifting WARNING BE CAREFULL NOT TO PINCH YOUR FINGER BETWEEN THE FRAMES THIS AREA IS A PINCH POINT AND REQUIRES YOUR FULL ATTENTION Step 7 Hold seat post with one hand and push the rear section apart as shown below to disconnect the front and rear frame sections Push the rear down to separate connections and front from rear ...

Page 31: ...e to the component weight such as batteries during preparation for transport and maintenance work Always carry out any work to be done with great care Always try to get help from a second person especially when stowing parts for transport Pinch Point A pinch point is an area where you MUST consider your fingers to be sure your fingers DO NOT become pinched between two metal areas The greatest chan...

Page 32: ... have been correctly assembled After assembly check that all locking devices are holding correctly BE SURE YOU HAVE ALL THE IMPORTANT PARTS 1 Line up the front and rear components WARNING WATCH FINGER PLACEMENT BE CAREFUL NOT TO PINCH YOUR FINGERS 2 Connect the front and rear frame sections and connect the components WARNING WATCH YOUR FINGERS Notice how the front component connects to the rear co...

Page 33: ...all battery pack 3 Install your seat 4 Position your tiller WARNING MAKE SURE YOU TIGHTEN YOUR TILLER TO BE SURE IT IS LOCKED 5 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 Unlock front wheel lock knob Engage your brake Install your Seat Set your Tiller angle using the tiller lock knob ...

Page 34: ...r of the seat swivel post and seat post Accident hazard due to non engaged seat Ensure that the seat is properly engaged after getting on by turning the seat slightly left and right Accident hazard due to incorrect seat position Always turn the seat to face forwards and engage it before driving If the seat is in any other position the possibility of tipping is increased Before turning the seat alw...

Page 35: ...at and tiller to easily load into your vehicle Do not lift your Buzzaround Lite 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 or other forms of padding to protect your GB 106 Buzzaround L...

Page 36: ...A 3 Point Turn 39 39 90 Degree Corridor Turn 28 28 Weight Seat 15 x15 18 pounds 18 pounds Seat 16 x16 27 7 pounds 27 7 pounds Standard battery pack 21 pounds Extended range battery pack 25 pounds Front half 32 pounds 32 pounds Rear half 24 pounds 24 pounds Freewheel mode Yes Yes Maximum incline 6 degrees 7 5 degrees Electronic speed control Yes Yes Brakes Electro mechanical Electro mechanical Char...

Page 37: ...nd to be defective by an authorized Golden Technologies representative Steel Frame Frame Welds Tiller Frame Front Fork Seat Post Two Year Warranty For the period of two years from the date of purchase in the event of defective materials or workmanship Golden Technologies will repair or replace at our option with any new or reconditioned components any of the following drive train components found ...

Page 38: ... Commercial use or use other than normal Repairs and or modifications made to any part without the specific consent of Golden Technologies Exceeding the specified weight capacity of the unit Accessories other than those supplied or approved by Golden Technologies Failure to adhere to the product instructions Acts of Nature such as lightning strikes earthquakes etc Circumstances beyond the control ...

Page 39: ...__________________ Your Golden Technologies representative or dealer Name________________________________________________________ Company _____________________________________________________ Address ______________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ I have read and fully understand ____ My Golden Technologies Buzzaround Lite owner ...

Page 40: ...6 and GB106XR Updated 06 08 Page 40 Y O U R L I F E I N M O T I O N BuzzLite GB106 GB106XR OWN 0608 Golden Technologies GB106 and GB106 XR Buzzaround Lite 401 Bridge Street Old Forge PA 18518 Tel 800 624 6374 Fax 570 451 7494 www goldentech com ...

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