GOLDEN LITERIDER Envy Lite GP161 Owner'S Manual Download

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Owner’s Manual

Rear Wheel Drive Power Chair

Model GP161

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 GP161 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 3: ..._______ Your Golden representative or provider Name ________________________________________________________________________________ Company ____________________________________________________________________________ Address ______________________________________________________________________________ Please remember to fill in and return your warranty registration card Tools Required The follow...

Page 4: ...e hand control CONTENTS I Introduction 5 6 II Safety 7 10 III EMI RFI 11 IV Assembly 12 16 V Disassembly and Battery Replacement 17 VI Comfort Settings 18 21 VII Operation Diagnostics Troubleshooting 22 29 VIII Battery Charging 30 31 IX Care and Maintenance 32 X Riding Your LiteRider Envy Lite 33 34 XI Technical Specifications 35 36 XII Warranty 37 38 Warranty Registration Card 39 ...

Page 5: ...esulting 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 ...

Page 6: ... 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 from the p...

Page 7: ...tivating the joystick and causing injury to you or to others Check to be certain that your LiteRider Envy Lite is not in the freewheel mode See the Operation section on pages 22 29 Flip up the armrests Flip up the footrest Getting ON your LiteRider Envy Lite Carefully seat yourself comfortably and securely on the seat Flip down the footrest Flip down the armrests Fasten the seat belt if your chair...

Page 8: ...terial 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 LiteRider Envy Lite to come to a stop When you feel that you again have control of your power chair push the ...

Page 9: ... 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 tires of...

Page 10: ...except an authorized Golden Technologies representative to connect any electrical or mechanical device to your LiteRider Envy Lite 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 e...

Page 11: ...unity 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 ...

Page 12: ...ols or if you do not feel capable of safely assembling your power chair please contact your local Golden Technologies Inc representative Never use your LiteRider Envy Lite 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 with Under the Seat Basket 2 Battery Pack 3 ...

Page 13: ...ower the battery pack back onto the frame 4 Connect the joystick control to the nVR2 power module See figure 2B 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 the unit is in use The LiteRider Envy Lite battery pack weighs 25 pounds The standard 17 x 16 seat with arms weighs 23 po...

Page 14: ... place Move the seat from side to side to make sure it is locked into place To rotate your seat push down 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 your power chair Never pull on the arms or use them as a handle to move the power chair as they could inadv...

Page 15: ...ves 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 4 3 Slide the flag down into the sewn flag holder Seat Belt Installation Optional Equipment 1 Use a 4mm Allen wrench to remove the arm width adjustment screw from the arm receiver tube at the bottom rear of the seat frame See figure 4 2 Insert one of the...

Page 16: ...Tighten the joystick adjustment screw to secure the joystick 5 Connect the power module cable to the joystick and secure it by placing it into the clip on the side of the joystick bracket 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 enta...

Page 17: ...t feel capable of safely lifting that much weight Disassembly 1 Fold the seat back down Note Seat arms can be removed to reduce weight 2 Grasp the seat firmly on each side and lift up to remove 3 Remove the battery pack by pulling up on the handle See figure 2 on page 13 4 Grasp the frame and locking handle lift the handle to unlock and lift the frame up and off the drive train See figure 6 Note T...

Page 18: ...o 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 7 To adjust the height to a comfortable level 1 Remove the seat 2 Place a 17mm wrench on the lock nut and insert an 8mm Allen wrench into the bolt 3 Loosen and remove the bolt washer and lock nut noting t...

Page 19: ...minimize chair height during transport Armrest Angle Adjustment 1 Lift armrest up See figure 9 2 Turn jam nut clockwise to loosen 3 Turn the adjustment bolt to raise or lower the armrest angle Turning the bolt clockwise will raise the angle Turning the bolt counter clockwise will lower the angle Turn until desired angle is reached 4 Retighten jam nut by turning it counter clockwise 5 Repeat steps ...

Page 20: ...ustment bolt clockwise to decrease the footrest angle 4 When the desired footrest angle is reached retighten the jam nut Footrest Height Adjustment 1 Remove front body shroud by lifting it up and off of the power chair base 2 Use a 10mm socket and 4mm Allen wrench to remove the bolts indicated in figure 11 3 Slide the footrest to the desired height 4 Align the bolt holes in the footrest and the fo...

Page 21: ...p up the armrest 5 Remove the two bolts connecting the joystick bracket to the armrest See figure 13 6 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 7 Insert the joystick mount into the joystick bracket and adjust to a comfortable position 8 Tighten the joystick adjustment screw to secure th...

Page 22: ...nvy Lite described below and follow the instructions to safely operate your power chair DRIVING The Joystick On Off Switch Push the on off button to turn on the power to your LiteRider Envy Lite See figure 14 on page 25 The 10 LEDs will flash once and a number of LEDs will remain depending on the state of the battery charge The LED Light Emitting Diode array that functions as the battery charge ga...

Page 23: ... you push the joystick the faster your power chair will go To operate your power chair gently push the joystick in the direction in which you want to travel Gentle operation of the joystick will provide you with smoother changes in speed and direction Sharp or jerky operation of the joystick will result in quick and drastic changes in direction and speed The Joystick Display The joystick display s...

Page 24: ...ur power chair The LED array does this by flashing on and off in a coded sequence The battery gauge and maximum speed profile indicator show the status of the control system Battery Gauge is Steady This indicates that all is well Battery Gauge Flashes Slowly The control system is functioning correctly but you should charge the battery as soon as possible Battery Gauge Steps Up The wheelchair batte...

Page 25: ...ol system Disconnect and reconnect all connectors on the wheelchair and the control system to make sure they are mated securely Check the condition of the battery If you can t find the problem go to the Self Help Guide section below Switch on the control system again and try to drive the wheelchair If the safety circuits operate again switch off and do not try to use the wheelchair Contact your Go...

Page 26: ...ion Contact your Golden Technologies representative 4 LEDs The right hand motor has a bad connection Check the connections to the right hand motor 5 LEDs The right hand motor has a short circuit to a battery connection Contact your Golden Technologies representative 6 LEDs The wheelchair is being prevented from driving by an external signal One possibility is the battery charger is connected Disco...

Page 27: ...profile For example if drive profile 4 is selected then the fourth LED from the left will be illuminated Maximum Speed Profile Indicator Ripples Up and Down This indicates the control system is locked Unlock the control system Locking Unlocking the Wheelchair The nVR2 control system can be locked to prevent unauthorized use The locking method is via a sequence of key presses and joystick movements...

Page 28: ...odules 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 you are operatin...

Page 29: ... Lite This device 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 app...

Page 30: ...NT New 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 yo...

Page 31: ...ch causing the charger to accidentally shut off when it is activated 5 Disconnect the charger power cord from the wall outlet and from the joystick charging socket 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 c...

Page 32: ... 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 33: ...or you 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 po...

Page 34: ...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 LiteRider Envy Lite ...

Page 35: ...reewheel Mode Yes Electronic Speed Control Yes Electro Mechanical Brakes Yes Charger Off Board Controller 50 Amp Remote Length 33 25 in Width 22 5 in Height ground to top of back of seat 34 0 35 0 Ground to top of Seat 21 5 22 5 Number of Seat Height Adjustments 2 Size of Increments 1 0 in Weight of Unit assembled 113 lbs Front Half 34 5 lbs Rear Half 30 5 lbs Seat with Arms 23 lbs Batteries 25 lb...

Page 36: ...he right to make changes to the product or literature at any time XI TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Specifications LiteRider Envy Lite Model Number GP161 Standard Seat Stadium Style Slide Seat N A Back Height no headrest 16 Width x Depth 17 x 16 Color Black Vinyl Footrest Yes Height adjustable Yes Angle adjustable Yes Warranty Frame Five Years Drive Train 13 Month Warranty Electronics 2 13 Month Warrant...

Page 37: ... 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 Golden ...

Page 38: ...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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