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Owner’s Manual 

 MODELS GL111/GL141 

 
 

 

 
 

 
 
 
 

 

Golden Technologies - 401 Bridge Street - Old Forge, PA 18518 - Tel: 800-624-6374 - Fax: 800-628-5165 - www.goldentech.com

 

GL141 

GL111 

Summary of Contents for LiteRider GL111

Page 1: ...Owner s Manual MODELS GL111 GL141 Golden Technologies 401 Bridge Street Old Forge PA 18518 Tel 800 624 6374 Fax 800 628 5165 www goldentech com GL141 GL111 ...

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Page 3: ...ery Charger Seat Post Nut and Bolt DISCLAIMER We ask that you read this manual completely before operating your new Golden LiteRider 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 LiteRider scooter Golden Technologies Inc specifically disclaims responsibility for any bodily injury or property damage that m...

Page 4: ...rol Options 18 Seating 19 Freewheel Mode 20 VI RIDING YOUR LiteRider 21 24 Mounting 21 Basic Driving 22 Steering in Tight Spots 23 24 VII DISASSEMBLY 25 26 VIII ASSEMBLY 27 29 IX TRANSPORTING YOUR LiteRider 30 X CARE MAINTENANCE 31 Routine Maintenance 31 Cleaning Your LiteRider 31 Batteries and Charging 32 If Your LiteRider Does Not Operate 33 Diagnostics 34 36 XI WARRANTY 37 38 Warranty Registrat...

Page 5: ...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 the lates...

Page 6: ...Swivel A standard feature the seat can swivel to the left or right for easy transfers or to sit more comfortably at a table or desk Adjustable Armrests Your LiteRider scooter features width and angle adjustable armrests to find the most comfortable position as well as to make transfers easier Easy Access Battery Pack Located under the seat the battery pack has a wireless connector system for easy ...

Page 7: ... 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 prod...

Page 8: ...he engaged position See section V Operation in this manual Flip up the armrest s When getting on or off your LiteRider keep your weight toward the middle of the deck Putting most or all of your weight on the edge of the deck may cause an unstable condition GETTING ON YOUR LITERIDER Position the seat for safe and easy mounting Ensure that the seat is facing forward See section V Operation Return ti...

Page 9: ...erate slowly and carefully Do not try to descend or climb a slope whose gradient is greater than recommended LiteRider maximum recommended incline is 6 Figure 2 Going Up an Incline Figure 3 Traversing an Incline If while you are driving down a slope your scooter starts to move faster than you feel is safe release the throttle control lever and allow your Buzzaround XL to come to a stop When you fe...

Page 10: ... to the Off position See section V Operation 2 Dismount your LiteRider 3 Set the freewheel lever to Disengaged 4 While standing alongside the scooter carefully manually maneuver it down the slope 5 When you have reached a level surface at the bottom of the slope position the freewheel lever in the engaged position See section V Operation 6 Carefully remount your LiteRider and set the key switch to...

Page 11: ...ATIONS Read completely and understand this owner s manual before assembling operating transporting or disassembling your Golden LiteRider Always operate your Golden LiteRider with thought care and safety Do not attempt to use your LiteRider on an escalator Always use an elevator Do not carry passengers under any circumstances Do not mount or dismount your Golden LiteRider unless the brake is engag...

Page 12: ... up or down a step or curb that is higher than the ground clearance on the spec page Never back up or down a step or curb Do not drive your LiteRider in icy or salted conditions Never operate your LiteRider while you are under the influence of alcohol Do not or store your LiteRider where it will be exposed to rain snow mist and below freezing temperatures Should you encounter a problem with the op...

Page 13: ... 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 This product has been tested and has passed an immunity level of 20 V m EMI RFI RECOMMENDATIONS PROHI...

Page 14: ...___________ Date of Purchase __________________ Body Color_______________ Provider Name___________________________________________________________________ Company________________________________________________________________________ Address_________________________________________________________________________ City ____________________________________ State________ Zip_______________________ P...

Page 15: ...nical Brakes Yes Yes Charger Off board Off board Controller 90 Amp 90 Amp Length 41 5 in 43 25 in Width 22 in 22 in Height ground to top of back of seat 37 39 in 37 39 in Ground to top of Seat 23 5 25 5 in 23 5 25 5 in Ground to top of Deck 6 in 6 in Deck to top of Seat 18 20 in 18 20 in Number of Seat Height Adjustments 3 3 Size of Increments 1 0 in 1 0 in Front axle to Rear axle 30 in 30 in Weig...

Page 16: ... time Specifications GL 111 GL 141 Standard Seat Stadium Style Stadium Style Seat Back Height no headrest 16 0 in 16 0 in Width x Depth 17 x 16 17 x 16 Color Black Vinyl Black Vinyl Optional Seat Stadium Style Stadium Style Seat Back Height no headrest 16 in 16 in Width x Depth 20 x 18 20 x 18 Color Black Vinyl Black Vinyl Warranty Frame Lifetime Warranty Lifetime Warranty Drive Train 2 Year Warra...

Page 17: ... switch Turn the key 90 degrees clockwise to turn on your scooter s power The DC Battery Voltage Meter will light up and the needle will move to indicate that power is on Turn the key back to the vertical position to turn off your scooter s power Always make certain that the key is removed from the key switch before getting on or off your Golden LiteRider or before lowering the tiller completely H...

Page 18: ...verse to forward To drive in reverse use either of the following Use your left hand fingers to pull back on the left side of the throttle control lever Use your right thumb to push the right side of the throttle control lever When the throttle control lever is completely released it automatically returns to the center stop position and engages your scooter s brakes bringing you to a complete stop ...

Page 19: ...w counterclockwise See 2 on figure 7 To decrease the armrest angle turn the armrest angle screw clockwise Seat Rotation Lever The seat can be rotated through 360 and locked at any 45 position 1 Push down on the seat rotation lever and rotate the seat to the desired position See 1 on figure 8 2 Release the handle to lock the seat at any Figure 7 Flip up Angle Adjustment 45 position Seat Height Adju...

Page 20: ...in freewheel will cause the motor to act as a generator causing the scooter to become difficult to push Freewheel slowly Figure 9 Freewheel Mode Brake Disengaged Figure 10 Drive Mode Brake Engaged Do not sit in or attempt to move your LiteRider unless the frame and rear carriage are securely engaged Accidental separation of the frame from the rear carriage may occur and cause injury or damage Neve...

Page 21: ...wheel Mode on page 19 of section V Operation in this manual 3 Flip up the armrest s When getting on or off your LiteRider keep your weight toward the middle of the deck Putting most or all of your weight on the edge of the deck may cause an unstable condition GETTING ON YOUR LITERIDER 1 Position the seat for safe and easy mounting Ensure that the seat is facing forward See figure 4 on page 13 2 Re...

Page 22: ...ently move your LiteRider 7 Release the throttle control lever to allow your LiteRider to come gently to a full stop 8 Practice these two basic functions until you feel that you have control of your scooter Steering Steering your Golden LiteRider is easy and logical 1 With both hands on the handgrips of the tiller see figure 4 on page 13 turn the tiller to the right to travel to the right 2 With b...

Page 23: ...ention to what you are doing Use extreme caution when operating your scooter in reverse Plan your route to avoid getting into a difficult situation Make sure your proposed route is clear of people pets and obstacles 1 Use your right fingers to push the throttle control lever or use your left fingers to pull back on the throttle control lever See figure 5 on page 16 2 Turn the tiller to the left to...

Page 24: ...while driving up a ramp Starting up again simply requires that you apply gentle and steady forward power pressure to the throttle control lever Accelerate gently after stopping on any incline Driving down a ramp Keep your LiteRider s speed control dial set fully counterclockwise at the slowest speed setting If you must come to a stop release the throttle control lever slowly and smoothly Prevent i...

Page 25: ...ll reduce the weight of the seat making it easier to lift Never pull on the arms or use them as a handle to move the scooter as they could inadvertently pull out of the receiver bar causing injury 3 Grip the seat on opposite sides and with a firm grip pull the seat straight up towards you See figure 13 Figure 13 Removing the Seat Figure 14 Removing the Battery Pack Remove the Battery Pack 4 Lift t...

Page 26: ...ob to secure the tiller in its new position Once the tiller is lowered and locked and the scooter is disassembled you may use it as a handle for easy transportation See 3 on figure 16 Separate the Drivetrain from the Frame WARNING Be careful not to pinch your fingers between the frames This area is a pinch point and requires your full attention 8 Pull up on the drivetrain release lever See figure ...

Page 27: ...t help from a second person especially when stowing parts for transport WARNING Pinch Point A pinch point is an area where you MUST consider your fingers to be sure they DO NOT become pinched between two metal or hard plastic areas The greatest chance of pinch points becomes possible during the assembly of the LiteRider scooter INJURY HAZARD DUE TO IMPROPER ASSEMBLY Ensure that all components in t...

Page 28: ...ry Pack Installation Install the Battery Pack 3 Gently lower the battery pack onto the frame See figure 21 When installing the battery pack for the first time you must first remove the two blocks located underneath the battery pack The scooter will not power on if the deactivate blocks are installed Raise the Tiller 4 Loosen the tiller adjustment knob and raise the tiller See 1 on figure 22 5 Tigh...

Page 29: ...h Point Keep hands and clothing clear of the seat swivel post and seat post Accident hazard due to non engaged seat Ensure that the seat is properly engaged by turning the seat slightly left and right Unlock the Tiller 10 Turn the tiller lock knob counterclockwise 90 degrees to the unlocked position See 2 on figure 22 on page 27 IF YOU DON T UNLOCK YOUR TILLER LOCK KNOB YOUR TILLER WILL NOT TURN T...

Page 30: ... may be used to protect your LiteRider during transportation Do not lift your LiteRider by its plastic body parts or dash Breakage of these parts is not covered by the warranty Do not use the tires or wheels to lift the rear carriage The carriage may rotate and cause injury or damage If your scooter and its components are not properly and securely stowed during transportation the scooter or the co...

Page 31: ...s and sharp metal parts wear gloves Keep all the electrical components charger console panel and electronics free from moisture If any of these items do become exposed to moisture let them dry thoroughly before attempting to operate your scooter again All bearings are permanently lubricated and sealed No additional lubrication is required CLEANING YOUR LiteRider Tires Clean the tires with ordinary...

Page 32: ...matic off board charger supplied for all routine charging Never use an automotive or wet type charger Avoid deep discharges and never drain the batteries completely Do not leave batteries in a low state of charge for extended periods Charge a discharged battery as soon as possible Fully recharge batteries regularly Always store batteries fully charged Check stored batteries once a month and rechar...

Page 33: ...ogies Inc provider If for no apparent reason your LiteRider stops operating the main circuit breaker may have tripped Figure 27 Main Circuit Breaker Possible causes for the main circuit breaker to trip Driving up a long steep hill Driving over a curb Run down batteries Exceeding the maximum weight capacity of the scooter As you operate your LiteRider battery voltages go down and battery current mu...

Page 34: ...associated system will cause the scooter to beep The beep codes will occur as a series of beeps after one long beep The number of beeps in each series is referred to as the Beep Code The beep code indicates the nature of the condition or fault Beep Codes 1 Beep Indicates that the battery voltage with the throttle control lever in the neutral position is below the required operating voltage of the ...

Page 35: ...may be in the disengaged position See page 19 The brake or the brake wiring may be damaged For safety reasons your scooter was designed to cease operation until the problem is corrected Remedy Make certain that the freewheel lever is in the engaged position See page 19 Turn the key switch to the Off position to stop the beep code Set the freewheel lever to the engaged position Turn the key back to...

Page 36: ...Beeps Indicates a motor voltage problem Your scooter will not operate until the problem is corrected Remedy Contact your authorized Golden Technologies Inc provider 9 Beeps Indicates other internal errors or faults Your scooter will not operate until the problem is corrected Remedy Contact your authorized Golden Technologies Inc provider FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE THESE DIAGNOSTIC BEEP CODES CAN BE FOUN...

Page 37: ...with any new or reconditioned components 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 transaxle DOES NOT constitute a defect With normal wear and tear operating noise is expected to increase For the period of two years from the date of purchase in the event of defective materials or ...

Page 38: ...s Failure to adhere to the product instructions Acts of Nature such as lightning strikes earthquakes 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 refurbishe...

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