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Alero GP52 Foldable Power Wheelchair

Owner’s Manual

401 Bridge Street · Old Forge, PA 18518
Phone: 800-624-6374 · Fax: 800-628-5165

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Summary of Contents for ALERO GP52

Page 1: ...Alero GP52 Foldable Power Wheelchair Owner s Manual 401 Bridge Street Old Forge PA 18518 Phone 800 624 6374 Fax 800 628 5165 ...

Page 2: ...the event you ever need to contact Golden Technologies Inc concerning your power wheelchair Your Alero Serial Number Date of Purchase Additional Options Your Golden representative or dealer Company Name Address Phone Please remember to fill out and send in your Warranty Registration Card Failure to do so may delay or void servicing of your Alero ...

Page 3: ...elease Levers Wheel Locks Armrest Swing Away Footrest Joystick Controller Folding Your Alero GENERAL OPERATION Charging Your Batteries Driving Your Alero Curbs and Other Small Obstacles Slopes and Ramps MAINTENANCE Regular Maintenance Annual Maintenance DIAGNOSTICS WARRANTY REGISTRATION 4 5 8 9 10 11 14 14 14 15 16 17 18 20 20 21 22 22 24 24 24 25 26 28 ...

Page 4: ...r friendly and designed for maximum maneuverability in even the tightest spaces If you feel uncomfortable with your new power wheelchair 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 Alero please contact the home health care dealer you purcha...

Page 5: ...er s capabilities Improper settings may cause injury to the driver bystanders damage to the power wheelchair or to surrounding property Once the power wheelchair has been set up test the power wheelchair s performance to be sure they match the specifications entered during the set up procedure Should the power wheelchair not perform to specifications turn the power off immediately and enter the sp...

Page 6: ...rs Serious bodily injury may occur NEVER attempt to lift your power wheelchair by any of the removable parts Doing so may result in injury to the people lifting the unit or damage to the power wheelchair ALWAYS remain properly seated when operating your power wheelchair DO NOT carry passengers under any circumstances DO NOT operate your power wheelchair on roads streets or highways ALWAYS reduce t...

Page 7: ... malfunction DO NOT cut or remove the grounding prong on the plug used with any Golden Technologies product Always use a three prong receptacle or extension cord Use of a two prong outlet or extension cord may result in electrical shock or fire ALWAYS use the appropriate size batteries for your power wheelchair NEVER try to fit larger batteries into the battery cases provided Forcing a larger batt...

Page 8: ... a certain 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 Technologies Alero is unknown EMI RFI RECOMMEN...

Page 9: ...odel and 28 5 for 20 model Height 39 Weight Base including controller footrests and anti tippers 86 lbs Batteries with cases 2 50 lbs Battery Type 2 U1 Load Capacity 250 lbs Maximum Speed 3 7 mph Range 20 miles Turning Radius 29 5 Wheel Sizes Rear Drive Wheels 12 5 foam filled Front Caster Wheels 8 foam filled Anti Tip Wheels 1 5 solid Maximum Obstacle Height 1 5 in upright seat position Maximum S...

Page 10: ...1 Main Frame The main frame has the following parts attached Motors Gearboxes Front Casters Rear Drive Wheels Foldable Battery Tray Lap Positioning Belt Foldable Back with Cane Handle Grips Battery Charger pouch 2 Foot Rigging with swing away footrest 3 Battery Boxes with U1 Batteries two pieces 4 Battery Charger off board 5 Controller PG VSI 50 amp 6 Rear Anti Tip Wheels two pieces 7 Seat Cushion...

Page 11: ... 2 Push down on seat rails to ensure the seat opens fully and locks into the receivers on the wheelchair side frames Fig 3 Fig 2 Fig 3 3 Raise the folding back and lock it into position Fig 4 4 Attach the bottom of the backrest under the bottom of the seat using the Velcro provided 5 Slide the Power Control Joystick arm into the mounting bracket under the armrest and tighten it The cable should ru...

Page 12: ...battery box with the red and black connectors into the battery tray so the connectors face the arm with the Joystick Controller Fig 6 Please note The battery tray is designed to fold and unfold with the unit On some units the tray may be stiffer than others and may require you to push down on the middle of the tray to fully open the tray it and fit the battery boxes inside 8 Connect power connecti...

Page 13: ...ou will need to face the locking mechanism forward of the seat post and swivel the footrest inward until it locks in place Repeat with other footrest Fig 10 12 Fasten calf strap to the swing away footrest tubes above the foot plates by using the Velcro provided Fig 11 Fig 10 Fig 11 13 Position seat cushion on seat 14 Press power button on joystick controller The LED s should light indicating the p...

Page 14: ...E DOING SO MAY CAUSE THE POWER WHEELCHAIR TO ROLL ON ITS OWN AND MAY RESULT IN BODILY INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE 1 To ENGAGE the brakes on the motors turn the brake release lever rearward Fig 12 2 To DISENGAGE the brakes on the motors turn the brake release lever outward Fig 13 Fig 12 Fig 13 Wheel Locks Wheel locks are fitted to both drive wheels The wheel lock levers are located just in front of t...

Page 15: ...e wheel lock engages to the correct position Please contact your Golden Authorized Dealer should you need assistance Armrest Your Alero is equipped with a height adjustable armrest with a clothing guard Adjustment of the armrest is facilitated by the use of a lock pin Simply pull the lock pin and adjust the arm accordingly Fig 16 Release the lock pin making sure the pin engages into one of the hei...

Page 16: ...ay for easier transfers in and out of your power wheelchair and are detachable for transporting or storing your Alero The foot plates on these footrests are also height adjustable giving you a more comfortable riding experience 1 To swing your footrests to the side of your chair remove calf strap then disengage the locking mechanism on the inside of the footrest extension tube and swing to towards...

Page 17: ...wing features associated with it Power Button Use this button to turn your power wheelchair on or off Press once for on Press again for off Do not use this button to stop your wheelchair except in the case of an emergency Decrease Speed Pushing this button decreases the speed of your Alero The lights on the speed gauge will decrease with each time you press it signifying Increase Speed Pushing thi...

Page 18: ... tire tread for wear Folding Your Alero Your Alero is a fully foldable power wheelchair This feature will help save space when transporting or storing your Alero Please follow the procedures below to fold your Alero 1 Disconnect and remove both batteries 2 Fold up the footplates on both swing away footrests 3 Unlock the footrest and swing them to the side 4 Remove each footrest and place them clea...

Page 19: ... GP52SS Owner s Manual Revised 0807 19 SPECIAL FEATURES cont Folding Your Alero cont 9 Release the lock on the seat back and fold down Fig 24 Fig 24 The Alero power chair folds easily for storage and transportation ...

Page 20: ...10 hours per night to ensure a full return to the batteries storage capacity WARNING ALWAYS MAKE SURE THE POWER IS OFF BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO CHARGE YOUR ALERO WARNING DO NOT PLACE YOUR ALERO NEAR RADIATORS OR OPEN FIREPLACES WHILE CHARGING WARNING DO NOT SMOKE OR PERMIT OPEN FLAMES IN THE IMMEDIATE AREA WHILE CHARGING WARNING NEVER USE BATTERIES OTHER THAN THE RECOMMENDED TYPE FOR YOUR CHAIR WARNIN...

Page 21: ... your Alero Then practice moving around obstacles If you are uncomfortable or not happy with the response of your Alero ask your Golden Authorized Dealer to adjust the programming to a level at which you are comfortable Before sitting in your Alero please make sure 9 the power to your Alero is switched off 9 the wheel locks are in the engaged position Fig 14 9 the brake release levers are in the e...

Page 22: ...and Other Small Obstacles WARNING Golden Technologies strongly advises against climbing curbs or any obstacle over 1 inches in height Failure to adhere to this advice will increase your chances of tipping and may cause bodily injury or property damage At times you will be faced with situations requiring you to climb or descend a curb or traverse over a small obstacle In order to achieve this safel...

Page 23: ...your power wheelchair If the slope or ramp meets the above conditions it is recommended the user approaches the ramp at a reduced speed and head on Once on the slope or ramp the user should maintain a constant but safe speed over the entire length of the slope or ramp If the ramp does not meet the above conditions the user should ask for help from an assistant or find a safer but alternate route ...

Page 24: ...lvents directly to the control box battery charger or any electrical connections 5 Keep wheels free from lint hair sand or carpet fibers 6 Check motor connectors joystick connectors and battery connectors for a tight fit and that they are secured properly Make sure there are no frayed or cut wires See a Golden Authorized Dealer if there is any problem 7 Tighten the controller adjustment arm 8 Char...

Page 25: ...side motor has a bad connection Check the connections to the right side motor If the connections are good call your Golden Authorized Dealer for service Five Bars The right side motor has a short circuit to a battery connection Call your Golden Authorized Dealer for service Six Bars The wheelchair is being prevented from driving by an external signal The exact cause will depend on the type of whee...

Page 26: ... the event if defective materials or workmanship Golden Technologies will repair or replace at our option any of the following drive train components found to be defective by an authorized Golden Technologies representative Motor Gearbox Assembly Brake Assembly electrical function only Note An increase in operating noise of the motor gearbox DOES NOT constitute a defect With normal wear and tear o...

Page 27: ...oduct instructions Acts of God such as lightning strikes earthquakes etc Circumstances beyond the control of Golden Technologies ANY PARTS ALTERED OR REPAIRED BY UNAUTHORIZED PERSONS Warranty Service Warranty Service must be performed by an authorized Golden Technologies representative Golden Technologies reserves the right to replace warranted part s at our discretion All labor charges service ca...

Page 28: ..._____________________________ Address ___________________________________________________ City __________________ State _____ Zip Code ___________ Product Information Serial Number ____________________________________________ Purchased From ____________________________________________ City ________________________ State _____________ Date Purchased _________________ Mail Completed Form To Golden T...

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