Golden Technologies Companion II Mobility Aid User Manual
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1. 3 Push down on the seat to make certain that the seat swivel post is fully inserted and locked See figure 37 WARNING Failing to assure proper installation of the seat could result in in jury SEAT SWIVEL SEAT POST PEDESTAL FIGURE 36 INSTALLING THE SEAT 12 ARM INSTALLATION 1 Insert the right arm into the arm bracket See figure 38 2 Tighten the right arm bracket adjustment knob 3 Insert the left arm into the arm bracket 4 Tighten the left arm bracket adjustment knob ADJUSTMENT KNOBS Your Golden Companion is now successfully assembled FIGURE 38 ARM INSTALLATION Companion 25 Companion Owner s Manual GC222 GC223 GC322 GC323 GC325 GC421 TRANSPORTING YOUR COMPANION COMPANION FOUR WHEEL COMPANION II FIGURE 40 FIGURE 41 FIGURE 42 NOTE All Golden Companion scooters see figures 40 41 and 42 can be equipped with docking devices for loading onto a vehicle by means of a mechanical lift or hoist Contact your Golden Technologies Inc dealer for more information con cerning docking devices and scooter lift devices To Transport Your Companion e Disassemble or fold down the seat and tiller see section VII Disassembly as close as possible to the loading area of the vehicle to be used for transporting your scooter e The degree to which you disassemble your Companion or fold the seat and tiller de pends on the size and shape of the cargo area of the transporting vehicle e D2. 4 Use the Allen wrench to reinstall and tighten the two screws NOTE All hardware is metric The use of standard wrenches will strip hardware Allen screws may be painted and sealed You may need to apply force to remove these screws Tools are not included 12 Companion Companion Owner s Manual GC222 GC223 GC322 GC323 GC325 GC421 OPERATION Armrest Width Adjustment To adjust the armrest width 1 Loosen the adjustment knobs at the rear of the seat See figure 6 2 Slide the armrests in or out to the desired width Tighten the adjustment knobs Seat Height Adjustment To adjust the seat height 1 Remove the seat by lifting it straight up 2 Set the seat aside 3 Remove the bolt nut and washer that hold the seat post in the seat pedestal See figure 7 4 Position the seat post at the desired height while aligning the holes in the seat post and the seat pedestal 5 Reinstall and tighten the nut bolt and washer The bolt must be installed from the back of the pedestal with the nut and washer to the front of the scooter Seat Rotation Lever The seat can be rotated through 360 and locked at any 45 position 1 Pull up on the seat rotatation lever and rotate the seat to the desired position See figure 8 2 Release the handle to lock the seat at any 45 position Flip up Armrests Pull up on the end of either armrest to flip it up for easy transfer on and off your Golden Compa
3. 6 Inflate the tire to the proper pressure e Rear pneumatic tires should not exceed 50 psi pounds per square inch This is a maximum tire pressure Tires should never be inflated beyond that pressure e The front tire on the Companion II requires 50 psi e The front tire on the Companion I is a solid tire It does not require air WN NOTE Under inflated tires will cause significant loss of operational range and will also cause the motor control board to overheat Companion 31 Companion Owner s Manual GC222 GC223 GC322 GC323 GC325 GC421 CARE AND MAINTENANCE IF YOUR COMPANION DOES NOT OPERATE e Make certain that the brake handle is set to the engaged position See section VIII figure 32 page 23 Assembly Check the main circuit breaker If necessary reset the circuit breaker Make certain that the speed adjustment dial is at the desired setting Make certain that the key switch is set to the On position If none of the above procedures solve the problem contact your authorized Golden Technologies Inc dealer LUBRICATION All of the bearings on your Golden Companion are permanently lubricated and sealed e No lubrication is required LIGHTING SYSTEM Golden Companion scooters are equipped with a headlight and two taillights These lights are intended to enhance user safety Taillight Replacement 1 Remove the seat See section VII Disassembly 2 Disconnect the taillight connector See se
4. GC222 GC223 GC322 GC323 GC325 GC421 3H3H 1O 3 1 PLACE STAMP HERE A UDAN D DN 4 GOLDEN technologies 401 BRIDGE ST OLD FORGE PA 18518 FOLD HERE SECOND GOLDEN technologies YOUR LIFE IN MOTION CompanionOM 1106 401 Bridge Street Old Forge PA 18518 Tel 800 624 6374 Fax 800 628 5165 www goldentech com
5. model weight capacity An overload can also occur if your Companion s tires are under inflated Underinflated tires cause the motor to draw large amounts of current This high draw overheats the motor control board Your scooter will not operate until the motor control board cools back to its opera tional temperature range Remedy Turn off your Companion s key switch and allow the motor control board to cool to its operational range e Check the tire pressure See section XI Care and maintenance e Have your authorized Golden Technologies Inc dealer perform a battery load test 5 Flashes Indicates a brake problem e The brake handle may be in the disengaged position See section VIII Assembly e The brake or the brake wiring may be damaged e For safety reason your scooter was designed to cease operation until the problem is corrected Remedy e Make certain that the brake handle is in the engaged position See section VIII Assembly e Turn the key switch to the Off position to stop the flash code Set brake to the up engaged position e Turn the key back to the On position e If the above remedies do not solve the problem contact your authorized Golden Technologies Inc dealer 28 Companion Companion Owner s Manual GC222 GC223 GC322 GC323 GC325 GC421 DLAGNOSTICS 6 Flashes e Indicates that the thumb levers see section V Operation were not in the neutral posit
6. 3 Make certain to maintain sufficient clearance when turning your scooter so that the rear wheels will clear any obstacle NOTE Turning your scooter too sharply at too high a speed may create a situa tion where one of the rear wheels will leave the ground and the possibility of tipping the scooter Avoid this danger at all times by decelerating and steering a wide arc around corners and obstacles 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 Companion to a full stop 2 Set speed at a low level 3 Turn the tiller to the direction in which you wish to drive 4 Press gently on the appropriate thumb lever This will make your Companion turn very sharply For more information on dealing with obstacle and tight spots see Control Through Tight Spots on this page Steering in Reverse Backing up your Companion requires attention to what you are doing 1 Use your left thumb to press against the left thumb lever See figure 4 2 Turn the tiller to the left to drive in reverse to the left 3 Turn the tiller to the right to drive in reverse to the right NOTE Your Companion s speed in reverse is fifty percent of the maximum speed set at the speed control dial CONTROL THROUGH TIGHT SPOTS As you use your Golden Companion to greatly increase your mobility you will un doubtedly encounter some obstacles that will require practice to negotiate smoo
7. I0 010115 1 1 A4 2 SAFE Y vosi On enn Tre Er ern err Treen nent 3 eee rei 7 at et dels 8 10 Hand Controls eenaa aE E EE E EEE EEE ee 10 Control O PliOns sssini 7 12 Deal CONTOIST oo 12 D MO tri tri tri here re here ret na rn ne ener 13 RIDING YOUR COMPANION SSSR Sn nn l c 14 MODE Le 14 BASIC DIVNE ia cu aa AAK AKE Te TET rere Trey Te Terre Tre rer rey TT AA NABA NA Aa 14 Control Through Tight 15 DS RSS ME er 17 ns 8 21 TRANSPORTING YOUR COMPANION c 26 1 27 CARE AND 30 Main Circuit Break SSSR EE 30 Wheels and PITeS nine s 31 If Your Companion Does Not Operate 32 1E 0101816218 1910 NT nel 7177071077770 0770 32 Lighting SNS L GER RE A ue 32 Charger and 33 Battery Maintena neos LL LE 34 Battery Cable Installation gt 34 Cleaning Your Companion 35 MARRAINE un 36 Registration Card RES 37 Required Owner Information ss 37 Companion Companion Owner s Manual GC222 GC223 GC322 GC323 GC325 GC421 INTRODUCTION Congratulations on the purchase of your new Golden Companion scooter The Com panion the Companion 11 and the four wheel Companion II all combine cutting edge technology with attractive designs that are also highly functional in today s world We at Golden Technologies Inc know that you have chosen a scooter that will give you years of dependable operation and also will enhance t
8. See figure 45 WARNING Do not attempt electrical AN repairs Consult Golden Technologies Inc or your authorized Golden Tech nologies Inc dealer If for no apparent reason your Com panion stops operating the main circuit breaker may have tripped FIGURE 45 MAIN CIRCUIT BREAKER RESET Possible causes for the main circuit breaker to trip e Low tire pressure can cause the motor to overload and trip the main circuit breaker see Wheels and Tires in this section of this manual and see section X Diagnos tics e Run down batteries As you operate your Companion battery voltages go down and battery current must rise to satisfy the demands of the motor and of other electrical devices operating on your scooter This can cause a heavy current draw that will trip the main circuit breaker Remedy e Recharge your Companion s batteries See Charger and Batteries in this section of this manual e Ifthe problem continues have your authorized Golden Technologies Inc dealer load test the batteries e If the batteries are good the charger may be the problem Consult your authorized Golden Technologies Inc dealer Resetting the Main Circuit Breaker If the main circuit breaker trips as a result of run down batteries or because of a tem porary overload reset the circuit breaker 1 Wait a minute or so for the motor control board to return to the normal operating temperature range 2 Make cer
9. band radios CBs amateur radios ham radios wireless computer links microwave transmitters paging transmitters etc These electromagnetic EM waves are invisible and increase in strength the closer one gets to the source of transmission When these energy waves act upon electrical devices and cause them to malfunction or to function in an erratic or uncontrolled manner they are referred to as Electromagnetic Interference EMI or Radio Frequency Interference RFI EMI RFI AND YOUR COMPANION All electrically powered vehicles including scooters are susceptible to Electromagnetic Interference Radio Frequency Interference EMI RFI This interference could result in abnormal unintended movement of your Golden Companion WARNING Unintended movement or brake release could cause an accident or AN injury The FDA has determined that each make and model of scooter can resist EMI RFI to 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 cur rent 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 Companion to EMI RFI is not known EMI RFI RECOMMENDATIONS e Do not turn on or use hand held personal electronic communication devices such as cellular phones walkie talkies and CB radios while your
10. output falls to or below 17 5 VDC Tiller Adjustment Lever The Tiller on your Companion scooter employs a pneumatic piston to provide you with infinite tiller angle settings for your driving comfort e Use one hand to grasp a handgrip e Use your other hand to push down and hold the tiller adjustment lever see figure 4 e Position the tiller at a comfortable and safe operating angle e Release the tiller adjustment lever It will automatically lock the tiller at the selected angle CONTROL OPTIONS Golden Technologies Inc has made provision for the individual needs and abilities of the operators of the Golden Companion Your authorized Golden Technologies Inc dealer can reverse the thumb lever controls so that when you push on the left lever your scooter will move in the forward direction and pushing on the right lever will move your scooter in reverse The Companion line can be equipped with a 110 amp controller Normally the control ler is rated at 70 amps SEATING CONTROLS Armrest Height Adjustment The armrest height can be adjusted three quarters of an inch or one and one half inches to comfortably fit the operator 1 Use a 5 mm metric Allen wrench to remove the two screws and washers that hold the armrest in place See figure 5 2 Raise or lower the armrest to the desired height while aligning the holes in the arm rest and the armrest L bracket 3 Position a washer on each screw removed in step 1
11. 2 Type U 1 Type U 1 Type U 1 Weight 102 Ibs 102 lbs 131 Ibs with batteries 150 Ibs 150 Ibs 179 lbs Freewheel mode Yes Yes Yes Maximum safe incline Electronic speed control 7 5 degrees 7 5 degrees Yes 6 degrees Brakes Electromechanical Charger Rear wheel drive On board 3 amp Sealed transaxle Motor 24 VDC Limited Life Time Warranty Companion 9 Companion Owner s Manual GC222 GC223 GC322 GC323 GC325 GC421 OPERATION DC VOLTAGE METER POWER ON DIAGNOSTICS LED LIGHTS ON INDICATOR HORN BUTTON LIGHT SWITCH BUTTON THUMB LEVER R VERSE THUMB LEVER FORWARD KEY SWITCH TILLER ADJUSTMENT LEVER FIGURE 4 CONTROL PANEL HAND CONTROLS Speed Adjustment Dial The speed adjustment dial allows you to preselect the maximum top speed of your Golden Companion e Turn the dial completely counterclockwise to operate your scooter at the lowest speed level Turn the dial completely clockwise to increase the operational speed of your scoot er We recommend that you select a speed setting at which you feel comfortable safe and in control of your Companion Key Switch This switch turns the power on and off to your Companion e Insert the key into the key switch e Turn the key 90 degrees clockwise to turn on your scooters power e Turn the key back to the vertical position to turn
12. ComPaNioN amp COMPANION II Companion Companion II Companion II BM GOLDEN technologies Golden Tehcnologies 401 Bridge Street lt Old Forge PA 18518 Tel 800 624 6374 Fax 800 628 5165 e www goldentech com Thank you for purchasing your Companion Scooter We are honored you have chosen Golden Technologies for your mobility needs Please note unless otherwise speci fied the term Companion is to refer to each of the models listed below Companion I 3 wheel scooters GC222 300 lb load capacity GC223 300 lb load capacity Companion II 3 wheel scooters GC323 300 lb load capacity GC322 350 lb load capacity GC325 350 lb load capacity Companion II 4 wheel scooters GC421 350 Ib load capacity Standard Packing List 1 Owner s Manual 2 Battery Cables with Hardware 1 Front Basket 1 Seat with Arms 2 Keys DISCLAIMER We ask that you read this manual completely before operating your new Companion Golden Technologies Inc is not and cannot be held responsible for any damage or in jury incurred due to improper or unsafe use of the GoldenCompanion scooter Golden Technologies Inc specifically disclaimsresponsibility for any bodily injury or property damage that may occur during any use that does not comply with applicable federal state or local laws or ordinances Companion Owner s Manual GC222 GC223 GC322 GC323 GC325 GC421 IL II VII VII XII CONTENTS IN
13. N YOUR COMPANION Check to be certain that the power is turned off See section V Operation in this manual This will eliminate the possibility of accidentally activating the paddle con trols and causing injury to yourself or to others e Check to be certain that your Companion s brake handle is in the engaged position See section VII Disassembly in this manual e Flip up the armrests WARNING When getting on or off your Companion do not put most or all of your A weight on the edge of the deck Doing so may cause the scooter to become unstable GETTING ON YOUR COMPANION e Position the seat for safe and easy mounting See section V Operation e Return tiller to full upright position Carefully place one foot on the approximate center of the deck and seat yourself comfortably and securely on the seat e Fasten the lap belt if your scooter is so equipped e Flip down or replace the armrests GETTING OFF YOUR COMPANION e Make certain that the power is turned off and the key is removed Return tiller to full upright position Flip up or remove the armrests Unfasten the lap belt if your scooter is so equipped Carefully place one foot on the ground transfer your weight to that leg and slowly come to a standing position Step away from the scooter MAXIMUM WEIGHT Your Companion has been rated to a maximum payload operator and anything else being carried on the Companion of 300 pounds for the Com
14. al to set the desired height for the seat 3 Install the bolt through the aligned holes starting at the rear of the pedestal 4 Install the washer 5 Install and tighten the nut 9 INSTALL THE REAR SHROUD 1 Carefully lower the shroud over the seat post See figure 34 2 Align the locating pin with the locating pin hole 3 Align the mounting tabs with their corresponding slots 4 Gently push down on the shroud until it locks into place 10 CONNECT THE TAILLIGHTS 1 Position the taillight connector to fit into the taillight connector socket See figure 35 rear shroud shown with trunk lid opened 2 Push the connector firmly into the socket 24 BOLT NUT AND TRUNK LID NX MOUNTING TABS SLOT LOCATING PIN FIGURE 34 SHROUD INSTALLATION ts FE 0 27T EE TAILLIGHT CON CONNECTOR SOCKET NECTOR FIGURE 35 TAILLIGHT CONNECTOR Companion Companion Owner s Manual GC222 GC223 GC322 GC323 GC325 GC421 ASSEMBLY WARNING Do not sit in or attempt to move your Companion unless the frame A are rear carriage are securely engaged Accidental separation of the frame from the rear carriage may occur and cause injury of damage 11 INSTALL THE SEAT 1 Make certain that the seat post is mounted in the seat post pedestal and adjusted to the desired height See assembly step 6 2 Lift seat and position the seat swivel post into the seat post See figure 36
15. and in any poorly lit area Always be aware of and careful near mechanical pinch points for example when mating the rear carriage to the front frame see the note on page 21 especially when assembling and disassembling your scooter Never sit on your Companion when it is being transported Always fasten down your Companion securely with an approved tie down system while transporting your scooter When your Companion is being transported make certain that it is securely fastened down with an approved tie down system Never operate your vehicle if it is not functioning properly Always use caution when driving on soft or uneven surfaces such as grass gravel Also use caution on decks where there is no railing Never drive on the roadway except when you must cross the street Always cross streets at intersections and use crosswalks or the most direct route making sure that your path is clear and that you are visible to motor traffic Never drive your Companion up or down a step or curb that is higher than three inches Never back up or down a step or curb Never operate your Companion while you are under the influence of alcohol Companion Companion Owner s Manual GC222 GC223 GC322 GC323 GC325 GC421 EMI REI The rapid development of electronics especially in the area of communications has saturated our environment with electromagnetic radio waves that are emitted by tele vision transmitters cellular phones citizen s
16. ase Name Company Address Please remember to fill in and return your warranty registration card page 37 8 Companion Companion Owner s Manual GC222 GC223 GC322 GC323 GC325 GC421 YOUR GOLDEN COMPANION Specifications Length Width Tires Front 7 3 4 7 3 4 9 Rear 8 3 4 8 3 4 10 Weight capacity 300 lbs 300 lbs 350 Ibs Maximum speed 4 1 2 mph 4 1 2 mph 4 mph Ground clearance 31 2 3 1 2 4 Operating range miles up to 32 up to 32 up to 20 Turning radius 37 37 48 Batteries 2 Weight Type U 1 100 Ibs Type Ul 100 Ibs Type 1 102 Ibs with batteries 148 Ibs 148 Ibs 150 lbs Freewheel mode Yes Yes Yes Maximum safe incline 6 degrees 7 5 degrees 6 degrees Electronic speed control Yes Yes Yes Brakes Electromechanical Charger Rear wheel drive On board 3 amp Sealed transaxle Motor 24 VDC Limited Life time Warranty Specifications GC421 Length 49 1 2 Width 24 Tires Front Rear 10 10 9 10 Weight capacity 300 Ibs 350 Ibs 350 lbs Maximum speed 5 1 2 mph 5 1 2 mph 5 1 2 mph Ground clearance 4 4 4 Operating range miles Turning radius up to 25 48 up to 25 48 up to 23 58 1 2 Batteries
17. cked in the fully forward direction 7 Fasten your lap belt if your Companion is so equipped BASIC DRIVING 1 Make certain that you are seated safely and properly on your Golden Companion 2 Turn the speed control dial fully counterclockwise to its slowest setting NOTE Reverse movement of the scooter may not occur when the speed control dial is set fully counterclockwise at its slowest setting 3 Insert the key into the key switch if you have not already done so 4 Turn the key clockwise to the On position See figure 10 5 Place your hands on the handgrips e If you wish to drive forward position your right thumb on the right thumb lever See figure 4 e If you wish to drive in reverse position your left thumb on the left thumb lever See figure 4 Press against the thumb lever to gently accelerate your Companion Release the lever to allow your Companion to come gently to a full stop Practice these two basic functions until you feel that you have control of your scoot er COON O 14 Companion Companion Owner s Manual GC222 GC223 GC322 GC323 GC325 GC421 RIDING YOUR COMPANION Steering Steering your Golden Companion is easy and logical 1 With both hands on the handgrips of the tiller see figure 3 turn the tiller to the right to travel to the right 2 With both hands on the handgrips of the tiller see figure 3 turn the tiller to the left to travel to the left
18. controlling your scooter down the slope request assistance or do not attempt to use this pro cedure Procedure 2 1 Set the key switch to the Off position See section V Operation 2 Dismount your Companion 3 Set the key switch to the On position See section V Operation 4 While standing alongside your scooter carefully operate the controls at the lowest speed setting See section V Operation 5 Slowly and carefully back your scooter down the incline 6 Carefully remount your Companion and resume normal operation MEDICATION Always check with your physician to determine if any of the medications you are taking may affect your judgement and or your ability to operate your Companion Also check with your physician concerning your physical ability to operate a scooter WARNING Do not connect or allow anyone except an authorized Golden Technolo N gies Inc representative to connect any electrical or mechanical device to your Companion Unauthorized accessories will void the warranty and may cause injury Please use your Golden Companion scooter often and allow it to expand the horizons of your daily life The more mobility your Golden Companion brings to you the happier you will be and the more satisfied we at Golden Technologies Inc will be But as with Companion 5 Companion Owner s Manual GC222 GC223 GC322 GC323 GC325 GC421 SAFETY all things especially motor operated ve
19. ction VII Disassembly 3 Remove the rear shroud See section VII Disassembly 4 Turn the shroud upside down 5 Twist the gray rubber part of the light assembly counter es Cee HOLE TWIST THIS 6 Pull the assembly out of the mounting hole PART 7 Pull the old bulb do not twist straight out of the assembly 8 Push do not twist a new bulb into the assembly LIGHT BULB REPLACEMENT 9 Insert the assembly into the mounting hole 10 Twist the assembly clockwise to lock it in place 11 Replace the shroud See section VIII Assembly 12 Connect the taillight connector See VIII Assembly 13 Replace the seat See section VIII Assembly Headlight Replacement To replace the headlight bulb the tiller shroud will need to be removed Consult your authorized Golden Technologies Inc dealer with regard to this bulb replacement 32 Companion Companion Owner s Manual GC222 GC223 GC322 GC323 GC325 GC421 CARE AND MAINTENANCE CHARGER AND BATTERIES To Charge the Batteries 1 5 Make certain that the key switch is in the Off position See figure 9 on page 14 2 Lift the trunk lid See figure 3 on page 8 3 4 Plug the charger AC cord into a working electri Uncoil the charger AC cord cal outlet Two amber LEDs Light Emitting Diode will illuminate See figure 47 6 When the charging cycle is complete a green LED 7 8 will illuminate indicating a complete c
20. d e To stop your Companion release all pressure on the lever The lever will automati cally return to the center neutral position and your scooter will come to a gradual stop The brake will automatically engage NOTE Always bring your Companion to a full stop before changing direction from forward to reverse or from reverse to forward To drive in reverse e Place your hands on the handgrips e Use your thumbs to operate the lever controls e Use your left thumb to press lightly on the R reverse motion lever to move your scooter in reverse A back up beeper will sound to inform others of your movement e Increase the pressure applied by your thumb to increase your reverse speed e To stop your Companion 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 DC Voltage Meter This meter see figure 4 shows the amount of voltage in your Companion s batteries Companion 11 Companion Owner s Manual GC222 GC223 GC322 GC323 GC325 GC421 OPERATION e Green indicates a full charge on the batteries e Yellow indicates caution and approximately a one half charge of the batteries e Red indicates that the batteries have less than one half of a charge remaining See section XI Care and Maintenance for instruction concerning charging the batter ies NOTE Your scooter will automatically turn itself off if the battery
21. e year Warranty e All other parts This warranty excludes the following Battery manufacturer provides a six month limited warranty Tires except that warranty provided by the tire manufacturer ABS plastic shrouds Damage caused by battery fluid spillage or leakage Damage caused by Abuse misuse accident or negligence Improper operation maintenance or storage Commercial use or use other than normal Repairs and or modifications made to any part without specific consent from Golden Technologies Inc e Circumstance beyond the control of Golden Technologies Inc oP WON Roop 6 Labor service calls shipping and other charges incurred in repair of the product unless specifically authorized by Golden Technologies Inc This warranty does not include any labor charges incurred in replacement part installation Implied warranties including those of merchantability and fitness for a particular pur pose are excluded Liabilities for consequential damage are excluded This warranty gives you specific rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state To obtain warranty parts and service you must have a warranty registration card filed with Golden Technologies Inc Contact your Golden Companion dealer for authorized service The warranty period commences on the purchase date from the Seller Dealer If the product is rented or otherwise not sold to the consumer the warranty commences on t
22. ed using it The charger is fully automatic You cannot overcharge the batteries Following this procedure will prepare your Companion for a full day s service each day If you use your scooter sparingly over the course of the day and have not reduced the charge on the batteries by any great amount it may not be necessary to charge the batteries every night Battery Maintenance GEL cell or AGM deep cycle batteries are used for operating Golden Companion scooters These batteries are maintenance free There is no danger of spillage or leakage so these batteries are safely transportable on aircraft busses trains etc By following the procedures set out in this manual you can expect extended life from your Golden Companion s batteries If the battery terminals become corroded Corrosion can cause a poor electrical connection and operational problems Clean corroded battery terminals with a stiff brush and a solution of baking soda and water Battery Cable Installation 1 Use a machine screw a split washer and a nut to attach the red cable ring terminal to the positive battery terminal 2 Use a machine screw a split washer and a nut to attach the black cable ring termi nal to the negative battery terminal 34 Companion Companion Owner s Manual GC222 GC223 GC322 GC323 GC325 GC421 CARE AND MAINTENANCE CLEANING YOUR COMPANION Tires e Clean the tires with ordinary kitchen type cleaners and a damp cl
23. ee figure FIGURE 18 LOCKING EAR DETAIL 17 18 Companion Companion Owner s Manual GC222 GC223 GC322 GC323 GC325 GC421 DISASSEMBLY NOTE The motor and the brake connectors see figure 17 should be disconnected only if you are going to remove the rear electronics enclosure If is not necessary to remove the charger connector while removing the rear elec tronics enclosure 7 PUTTING YOUR COMPANION IN FREE WHEEL MODE Your Golden Companion is equipped with a brake handle see figure 19 that can set your scooter in or out of freewheel mode To disengage the brake and put your scooter in freewheel mode Push down on the brake handle To engage the brake and take your scooter out of freewheel mode Pull up on the brake handle Setting your scooter in freewheel mode dur ing disassembly and assembly helps with the maneuvering of the rear carriage away from the front frame BRAKE BRAKE HANDLE HANDLE DISENGAGED ENGAGED FREEWHEEL MODE Pushing the scooter too quickly in freewheel will cause the motor to act as a generator causing the scooter to become difficult to FIGURE 19 BRAKE HANDLE push Freewheel slowly WARNING JN Never set your Companion in freewheel mode when it is on an incline e Never push down on the brake handle while you are operating your Com panion e Always make certain that your scooter is not in freewheel mode before in serting the key into the key switch WARNING Do not sit in or at
24. gaged Fig 30 22 Companion Companion Owner s Manual GC222 GC223 GC322 GC323 GC325 GC421 ASSEMBLY BATTERY BATTERY CABLE CONNECTORS ala Z 2 M b C7 CHARGER CONNECTORS MOTOR BRAKE MAIN HARNESS CONNECTORS CONNECTORS TAIL LIGHT CONNECTORS FIGURE 31 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS BRAKE BRAKE HANDLE HANDLE DISENGAGED ENGAGED FREEWHEEL MODE FIGURE 32 BRAKE HANDLE Companion 6 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS NOTE The electrical connectors on your Com panion have been designed so that only the correct connector will fit in its ap propriate mating plug receptacle When inserting a connector into its mating plug receptacle make certain that the locking ears see figure 18 page 18 for example of locking ears click into place See figure 31 Connect the motor brake connector if it has been disconnected 7 SET THE BRAKE HANDLE 1 Move the brake handle to the engaged up position See figure 32 NOTE Your Companion will only operate if the brake handle is left in the engaged up position 23 Companion Owner s Manual GC222 GC223 GC322 GC323 GC325 GC421 ASSEMBLY 8 INSTALL THE SEAT POST If the seat post was not removed proceed to step 9 If the seat post was removed 1 Insert the seat post into the seat post pedestal See figure 33 2 Align holes in the seat post with the holes in the seat post pedest
25. ght is 3 e Always use caution when negotiating any curb e Go up or down a curb only at a direct 90 angle e Approach and negotiate the curb so that both back wheels of your scooter go over the curb at the same time e Never negotiate inclines or curbs by traversing them See figure 12 Doing so may cause the scooter to tip over e Go down a curb slowly to avoid a jarring bump Use as little power as possible Grass and Gravel Your Golden Companion performs admirably on grass gravel and hills but you must follow the operational parameters presented in this manual Refer to the Safety sec tion If you are unsure about any situation avoid it Common sense is your best pro tection e Feel free to use your Golden Companion on lawns or in park areas e Avoid long or high grass which may wrap around your scooter s axles a FIGURE 11 ON A RAMP FIGURE 12 DO NOT TRAVERSE INCLINES OR CURBS 16 Companion Companion Owner s Manual GC222 GC223 GC322 GC323 GC325 GC421 DISASSEMBLY 1 REMOVING THE SEAT NOTE Pinchless seat hinges are standard on all Golden Companion scooters Loosen the adjustment knobs See figure 13 Slide the arms off the scooter Remove the seat by lifting it straight up and out of the seat post 4 The seat can be folded for compact storing WN ADJUSTMENT KNOBS TRUNK LID HINGED FIGURE 13 REMOVING THE SEAT 2 DISCONNECTING THE TAILLIGHT CONNEC TOR 1 Open t
26. harge One amber LED will remain illuminated Unplug and stow the charger cord back in the trunk Close the Trunk lid WARNING The batteries used on your scooter hold a substantial amount of power JN Shorting of the terminals can re sult in burns or other injuries and in damage to the batteries and to the electronic components of your Companion Always use care and caution when handling the batter ies Battery Charging Information e If you are not going to use your Companion for an extended time fully charge the batteries before storing your scooter The batteries can be left unmaintained for up to six months if they are first fully charged and kept at room temperature approxi mately 72 F 6 GER CORD HINGED TRUNK LID RE MOVED FOR ILLUSTRA NO TION PURPOSES FIGURE 47 CHARGING THE BAT TERIES Ideally if you are not going to use your Golden Companion for an extended period of time charge the batteries overnight at least once every two weeks Companion 33 Companion Owner s Manual GC222 GC223 GC322 GC323 GC325 GC421 CARE AND MAINTENANCE If you have not used your Golden Companion for more than 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 bat teries If you use your scooter during the day charge the batteries as soon as you are fin ish
27. he invoice date from Golden Technologies Inc 36 Companion Cut on line Companion Owner s Manual GC222 GC223 GC322 GC323 GC325 GC421 GOLDEN COMPANION WARRANTY REGISTRATION Please type or print Serial Date Purchased Owner Name Address City E mail Failure to return warranty registration card could result in significant delays in obtaining service Optional Information Used for Marketing Information Height Weight lt Age e mail How did you hear of Golden If you re satisfied with your scooter let us help other family members and friends Please fill in the following Please type or print Name Address City Additional Required Owner Information Please indicate your understanding of your scooter by completing the following infor mation I have read and fully understand My Golden Companion Owner s Manual especially sections on operating instructions safety guidelines maintenance and battery instructions Scooter Warranty Battery Instructions only sealed lead acid or gel cell type batteries should be used Batteries must also be sealed deep cycle and main tenance free or battery will hinder vehicle performance and void the warranty My golden companion dealer has instructed me on how to operate my scoot er Signature Telephone Comments Please type or print Companion 37 Companion Owner s Manual
28. he quality of your life by providing you with the mobility to experience an active daily life style Even though your new Companion is both user friendly and designed for maximum maneuverability in even the tightest spaces we ask that you please read understand and follow all of the instructions and suggestions in this manual before you operate your Companion for the first time The safe use of your new scooter is very important to us If you feel that you do not understand the instructions and suggestions 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 Companion please contact your local Golden Technologies Inc representative or call Golden Tech nologies Inc Technical Support Services at 800 624 6374 Golden Technologies Inc cannot be held responsible for personal injury or property damage resulting from the unsafe or the improper use of any of our broad range of health and 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 latest product specifications and the latest product design information to produce this ow
29. he trunk lid See figure 13 2 Disconnect the taillight connector See figure 14 Cl a a a Cy 3 REMOVING THE REAR SHROUD 1 Pullupon the right and left sides of the shroud near the front end See arrows in figure 15 2 Lift the shroud up and off the scooter See figure 15A DISCONNECT THIS CONNECTOR FIGURE 14 TAILLIGHT CONNECTOR TRUNK LID REMOVED PULL UP HERE MOUNTING TABS SLOT LOCATING PIN PULL UP ON BOTH SIDES FIGURE 15 REMOVING THE REAR SHROUD FIGURE 15 A Companion 17 Companion Owner s Manual GC222 GC223 GC322 GC323 GC325 GC421 DISASSEMBLY SEAT POST _ REMOVE THIS 4 REMOVING THE SEAT POST BOLT NUT AND WASHERS For es NOTE This step may not be necessary We provide instructions in case you do find it necessary to re move the seat post for storage or for replacement 1 Remove the nut bolt and washer See Figure 16 2 Pull the seat post up and out of the seat post pedestal BATTERY BATTERY CABLE CONNECTORS CHARGER CONNECTORS MOTOR BRAKE MAIN HARNESS TAIL LIGHT CONNECTORS CONNECTORS CONNECTORS FIGURE 17 BATTERY DISCONNECTION 5 REMOVING THE BATTERIES 1 Pull Battery plugs apart 2 Remove the batteries one at a time 6 DISCONNECTING THE MAIN HAR NESS CONNECTOR CONNECTOR 1 Squeeze the locking ear on the connec tor See figure 18 2 Disconnect the main harness connector from the electrical enclosure S
30. hicles observing a few rules and safety consid erations will help ensure safe scooter operation So please follow the rules below NOTE Please remember that while on your Golden Companion you are a motorized pedestrian You must observe and obey all pedestrian rules and regulations for the locale in which you are riding RULES FOR USE AND OTHER SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS Read completely and understand this owner s manual before assembling operating transporting or disassembling your Golden Companion Always operate your Golden Companion with thought care and safety Do not attempt to use your Companion on an escalator Always use an elevator Do not carry passengers under any circumstances Do not mount or dismount your Golden Companion unless the brake is engaged Always make sure that the key switch is set to Of before mounting or dismounting your scooter Do not back your Golden Companion down an incline or across an uneven surface Do not turn your scooter suddenly at full speed Always make sure the seat is locked forward before operating your Companion Always come to a full stop before changing direction from forward to reverse or from reverse to forward Do not operate your Companion 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 Always turn on your scooter s lights when operating near traffic at night
31. ion when the key switch was turned to the On position e May indicate that the PADDLE potentiometer is out of adjustment Remedy Turn the key switch to the Off position e Make certain that the thumb control levers are in the neutral position e Turn the key switch to the On position e Ifthe above procedure does not solve the problem contact your authorized Golden Technologies Inc dealer 7 Flashes e Indicates a problem with the thumb control levers May also indicate a problem with the potentiometer speed control e Your scooter will not operate until the problem is corrected Remedy e Make certain that all electrical connectors are firmly and correctly joined e Ifthe connectors are all firmly joined and the problem is not solved contact your authorized Golden Technologies Inc dealer 8 Flashes e Indicates a motor voltage problem e Your scooter will not operate until the problem is corrected Remedy Contact your authorized Golden Technologies Inc dealer 9 Flashes e Indicates other internal errors or faults e Your scooter will not operate until the problem is corrected e Remedy Contact your authorized Golden Technologies Inc dealer Companion 29 Companion Owner s Manual GC222 GC223 GC322 GC323 GC325 GC421 CARE AND MAINTENANCE MAIN CIRCUIT BREAKER MAIN CIRCUIT BREAKER RESET The 50 amp main circuit breaker reset button is located on the rear electrical enclosure
32. ner s manual Golden Technologies Inc reserves the right to implement changes into our product lines when those changes become desirable or necessary If changes are implemented into our product line there may be minor differences between the product you purchased and the illustrations and instructions in this owner s manual Please fill out and mail the enclosed warranty registration card We at Golden Technolo gies Inc would appreciate hearing about the dependability of your Companion and about the convenience of mobility it has provided for you We would also appreciate hearing about the service you received from your local Golden Technologies Inc dealer or representative Golden Technologies Inc Phone 570 451 7477 401 Bridge Street Fax 570 451 7494 Old Forge PA 18518 Toll free 800 624 6374 Web Site www goldentech com 2 Companion Companion Owner s Manual GC222 GC223 GC322 GC323 GC325 GC421 SAFETY Your Golden Companion is a battery operated personal mobility vehicle Please exercise caution and consideration when you are operating it Driving your Companion carefully and thoughtfully will help ensure your personal safety and the safety of other people NOTE Before learning to operate your Companion have your authorized Golden Technologies Inc dealer determine if it is advisable for you to practice getting on and off your Companion and operating it in the presence of an attendant BEFORE GETTING O
33. nion See figure 8 SEATING OPTIONS The Golden Companion seat is available in a variety of colors and fabrics including vinyl Companion HEIGHT ADJUSTING SCREWS ADJUSTMENT KNOBS FIGURE 6 ARMREST WIDTH HEIGHT AD NUT AND JUSTMENT WASHERS SEAT ROTATION LEVER FIGURE 8 FLIP UP ARMRESTS 13 RIDING YOUR COMPANION MOUNTING NOTE For your first driving sessions make certain that your Golden Companion starts out on a level surface and that you will continue driving on a level surface To Get on Your Companion SN 1 Stand alongside your Compan ion and insert the key into the key switch See figure 4 on page 10 and figure 9 on this page e Do not turn the key switch to the On position FIGURE 9 FIGURE 10 Stand behind your Companion Make certain that the brake handle is in the up engaged position See figure 3 Pull up on the seat rotate lever See figure 8 This lever is normally located on the right hand side of the seat but your Compan ion may be configured to have the lever positioned on either side of the seat e Once the lever is pulled up and held in the up position the seat can be freely rotated Release the lever to lock the seat into one of the eight preset locking positions 4 Make certain that the seat is positioned for safe and easy mounting 5 Position yourself in the seat 6 Use the seat rotate lever to position the seat so that it is lo
34. o not lift your Companion by its plastic body parts Breakage of these parts is not covered by the warranty Do not use the tires or wheels 10 lift the rear carriage The carriage may rotate and cause injury or damage e Moving blankets or other forms of padding may be used to protect your Companion during transportation WARNING If you are using a mechanical lift to load your Companion onto the AN transporting vehicle the batteries must remain installed in the scooter This may cause the scooter to disassemble and cause injury or dam age WARNING If your scooter and its components are not properly and securely stowed AN during transportation the scooter or the components may move or become airborne and cause injury or damage 26 Companion Companion Owner s Manual GC222 GC223 GC322 GC323 GC325 GC421 DLAGNOSTICS The diagnostics feature of your Golden Companion s Rhino microprocessor based motor control board functions as follows Any fault condition on the Rhino controller or on an associated system will cause the Power on diagnostics LED see figure 43 to flash The flashing of the LED occurs as one flash or as a series of flashes separated by a two second pause The number of flashes in each series is referred to as the Flash Code The flash code indicates the nature of the condition or fault THE FLASH CODES 1 Flash Indicates that the battery voltage with the thumb levers in
35. off your scooter s power NOTE Always make certain that the key is removed from the key switch before getting on or off your Golden Companion 10 Companion Companion Owner s Manual GC222 GC223 GC322 GC323 GC325 GC421 OPERATION When the power to your Companion is turned on the Power On Diagnostics LED Light Emitting Diode will light up This LED is used for diagnosing operational problems that may arise See section X Diagnostics Horn Button Press this button to sound the horn Light Switch Button This button operates your Companion s lighting system e Press the button once to turn on your scooter s lights e Press the button a second time to turn off the lights NOTE The lights on your Companion are for safety purposes only They were designed for you to be seen and not for driving at night Lights on LED This LED will illuminate when you have your Companion s lights turned on Thumb Lever Control This self centering lever system controls your Companion s speed up to the maximum speed set by the speed adjustment dial and its forward and reverse direction This control system is also called the wigwag To drive forward e Place your hands on the handgrips e Use your thumbs to operate the lever controls e Use your right 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 spee
36. oth e Do not use solvents on the tires Solvents can cause the tire material to break down or become too soft e Check tire pressure every 3 weeks Body The body rear shroud tiller shroud deck shroud of your Golden Companion is formed ABS plastic and coated with a durable automotive type finish e Clean the body of your scooter as you would clean a car e Use cool water mixed with a mild soap to remove dirt and oils e Use a nonabrasive car wax on the ABS body parts e Buff by hand with a soft cloth Seats Vinyl Seat e Clean with a mild soap or mild detergent and a damp cloth e A vinyl cleaner may also be used Cloth Seat e Clean with a damp cloth e You may also use an upholstery cleaner e Make certain that you do not soak the cloth seats The interior foam rubber will hold water Deck Carpet e Wash in a heavy duty clothes washer e Or spray clean with an automotive type wand after the carpet has been removed from the scooter e The deck carpet is held in place with hook and loop fasteners Simply pull up on the carpet to remove it Companion 35 Companion Owner s Manual GC222 GC223 GC322 GC323 GC325 GC421 WARRANTY LIFE TIME LIMITED WARRANTY Life Time Warranty e Structural frame components including main frame rear frame fork seat post and frame welds Two year Warranty e Drive train transaxle assembly 100 replacement of parts cost e Battery charger 100 replacement of parts cost On
37. panion I and 350 pounds for the Companion II Exceeding the maximum weight rating will void the warranty WARNING Exceeding the maximum weight rating may result in injury to yourself AN and to others Companion 3 Companion Owner s Manual GC222 GC223 GC322 GC323 GC325 GC421 SAFETY DRIVING ON AN INCLINE e For maximum stability lean forward in your Companion s seat while proceeding up ramps slopes curbs or any low rise See figure 1 Drive with caution when attempting to negotiate any incline even handicap access ramps e Always climb or descend a gradient by driving straight up or straight down the face of the slope See figure 1 Do not traverse or drive across the face of the gradient See figure 2 Do not attempt to negotiate an incline that is covered with snow ice cut or wet grass leaves or any other potentially hazardous material e Do not back down an incline e Try to keep your Companion 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 on page 9 TZ FIGURE 1 GOING UP AN FIGURE 2 TRAVERSING INCLINE A SLOPE WARNING If while you are driving down a slope your scooter starts to move faster H than you 1661 is safe release the thumb lever and allow your Companion to come to a stop When you feel that you again have control of you
38. r scooter push the thumb lever forward and continue safely down the remainder of the slope DRIVING DOWN AN INCLINE Lower speed setting e Whenever it is safely possible drive forward down any ramp low rise or incline Golden Technologies Inc does not recommend that you drive your scooter in reverse down any incline ramp curb or low rise Backing down any slope may create a very hazardous situation If it is necessary to back down a slope follow one of two procedures 4 Companion Companion Owner s Manual GC222 GC223 GC322 GC323 GC325 GC421 SAFETY NOTE When using either of the following procedures to back down a slope Golden Technologies Inc strongly advises that you have the assistance of another person Procedure 1 1 Set the key switch to the Off position See section V Operation 2 Dismount your Companion 3 Put your scooter in the freewheel mode See section VII Disassembly 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 free wheel lever in the engaged position See section VII Disassembly 6 Carefully remount your Companion and resume normal operation WARNING When your scooter is in freewheel mode the brake is released The AN weight of the scooter on a slope may cause you to lose control of the scooter If you do not feel capable of manually
39. scooter is turned on e Be aware of any nearby transmitters radio television microwave etc on your in tended route and avoid operating your scooter close to any of those transmitters e Turn off the power if your Companion is going to be in a stationary position for any length of time e Be aware that adding accessories or components or modifying your scooter may make it more susceptible to EMI RFI e If unintended movement or brake release occurs turn your scooter off as soon as it is safe to do so e Report all incidents of unintended movement or brake failure to Golden Technologies Inc Technical Service at 800 624 6374 WARNING Turn off your scooter as soon as it is safely possible if unintended or A uncontrollable motion occurs or if unintended brake release occurs Companion 7 Companion Owner s Manual GC222 GC223 GC322 GC323 GC325 GC421 YOUR GOLDEN COMPANION CONTROL PANEL ANDGRIP TILLER TILLER ADJUSTMENT LEVER ARM REST WIDTH ADJUSTMENT KNOBS REMOVABLE TRUNK LID CARPET HINGED ACCESS TO CHARGER SEAT ROTATION LEVER BRAKE HANDLE FIGURE 3 YOUR GOLDEN COMPANION FOR YOUR RECORDS Please fill in your Companion s information below This information will be useful in the event that you ever need to contact Golden Technologies Inc concerning your scooter Your Companion under carpet Model Serial Number right rear Date of Purchase Body Color Options Place of Purch
40. tain that the key switch is set to the Off position 3 Press in on the main circuit breaker reset button See figure 45 NOTE If the main circuit breaker continues to trip there is probably an underly ing electrical fault that needs attention 30 Companion Companion Owner s Manual GC222 GC223 GC322 GC323 GC325 GC421 CARE AND MAINTENANCE e Contact your authorized Golden Technologies Inc dealer e Do not keep resetting the main circuit breaker without correcting the un derlying electrical problem WHEELS AND TIRES Golden Companion scooters are equipped with split rim wheels with pneumatic and foam filled tires WARNING Golden Technologies Inc does A not recommend that you disas semble the tire from the splitrim wheels Consult your authorized Golden Companion dealer for as sistance with this matter If you must disassemble a pneumatic tire from the split rim the tire must be completely deflated If the tire is not completely de flated serious injury may occur CENTER NUT FIGURE 46 WHEEL REMOVAL To Change a Tire Assembly 1 Completely deflate the tire Failure to do so can cause injury e The front tire on the Companion I is a solid tire Deflation is not possible Remove the center nut See figure 46 Remove the tire assembly from the scooter Install a new tire assembly or a repaired tire assembly see the warning on this page onto the axle 5 Install and tighten the center nut
41. tempt to move your Companion unless the frame A and rear carriage are securely engaged Accidental seperation of the frame from the rear carriage may occur and cause injury or damage Companion 19 Companion Owner s Manual GC222 GC223 GC322 GC323 GC325 GC421 DISSASSEMBLY 8 Locate the Red T Handle and Latch on frame assembly Fig 20 Fig 22 10 The latch will swing open Now simply lift the T handle and the unit comes apart Fig 22 and Fig 23 20 Companion Companion Owner s Manual GC222 GC223 GC322 GC323 GC325 GC421 ASSEMBLY 1 To reconnect the frame lift the T handle and guide the front frame hooks into the rear frame sockets It helps to stabilize the rear frame by holding the seat post Fig 24 and Fig 25 Fig 24 2 Now swing the latch into the locked position You will hear and feel a positive snap when the latch engages Fig 26 and Fig 27 lt i BK Companion 21 Companion Owner s Manual GC222 GC223 GC322 GC323 GC325 GC421 3 You will notice that you cannot place the batteries into the unit unless the latch is fully engaged Fig 28 4 When the left battery is properly placed and secured with hook and loop strap it acts as a secondary securing mechanism for the latch Fig 29 5 The figure above shows the batteries properly placed and secured with hook and loop straps and the latch properly en
42. the neutral posi tion is below 23 3 volts The batteries need to be charged Your Companion will continue to op erate until the voltage falls to 17 5 volts As the voltage drops you will experi ence a power loss Remedy Charge your Companion s bat teries See section XI Care and Maintenance 2 Flashes Indicates that the battery voltage has dropped to 17 5 volts At this voltage your scooter will cease operation If you have charged the batteries and the condition continues one or both of the scooter s batteries may be at fault POWER ON DIAGNOSTICS LED FIGURE 43 CONTROL PANEL DIAGNOSTICS CHARGER LED S FIGURE 44 CHARGER LED S The continuance of this condition after you have charged your Companion s batteries may also indicate a problem with the battery charger Remedy Consult your authorized Golden Technologies Inc dealer Companion 27 Companion Owner s Manual GC222 GC223 GC322 GC323 GC325 GC421 DLAGNOSTICS 4 Flashes e Indicates that the motor control board is overloaded and overheated An overload can occur if you have been driving your Companion for an extended period of time up an incline that is steeper than the recommended grade see Speci fications on page 9 An overload can occur if your Companion is carrying a payload that is higher then the recommended weight capacity See Specifications on page 9 for your Companion
43. thly and safely Below are some common obstacles that you may meet during the daily use of your scooter Listed with those obstacles are some driving tips that should help you conquer those obstacles Learn and follow those tips and with surprising ease you will soon be in control of your Companion as you maneuver it through doors up and down ramps up and over curbs through grass and gravel and up and down inclines Companion 15 Companion Owner s Manual GC222 GC223 GC322 GC323 GC325 GC421 RIDING YOUR COMPANION Ramps When proceeding up any ramp curb or incline Lean forward in your seat to move your center of gravity forward for maximum stability and safety See figure 11 If the ramp has a switchback good cornering ability is required e Maneuver your Companion so that the front wheels take wide swings around the corners of the ramp e Doing this will allow your scooter s back wheels to follow a wide arc around the cor ner staying clear of obstacles If you must stop your Companion while driving up a ramp e Starting up again simply requires that you apply gentle and steady forward power pressure to the forward F thumb lever e Accelerate gently after stopping on any incline Driving down a ramp e Keep your Companion s speed control dial set fully counterclockwise at the slowest speed setting e Ifyou must come to a stop release the thumb control lever slowly and smoothly Curbs e Maximum curb hei
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