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Golden Technologies Companion I Owner's Manual
Summary of Companion I
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Owner’s manual companion ii, 4-wheel companion ii, 3-wheel companion i.
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Thank you for purchasing your companion scooter. We are honored you have chosen golden technologies for your mobility needs. Please note, unless otherwise specified, the term companion refers to each of the models listed below: companion i — 3 wheel scooter gc240 — 300 lb. Load capacity companion ii...
Page 3: Contents
Companion owner's manual: gc240, gc340, gc440 companion 3 i. Introduction................................................................................................................... 4 features and benefits ..........................................................................................
Page 4: I. Introduction
Companion owner's manual: gc240, gc340, gc440 companion 5 features and benefits your golden companion scooter shipping carton contains an informational dvd that high- lights the features and benefits of your companion scooter as well as important safety and operating instructions. Please view this v...
Page 5: I. Introduction
Companion owner's manual: gc240, gc340, gc440 companion 6 accessories for the companion scooters a variety of accessories are available for your golden companion scooter*. Please contact your authorized golden technologies' dealer for more information. • amputee leg supports • cane holder tube • cup...
Page 6: II. Safety
Companion owner's manual: gc240, gc340, gc440 companion 7 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...
Page 7: II. Safety
Companion owner's manual: gc240, gc340, gc440 companion 8 driving on inclines • for maximum stability, lean forward in your companion’s seat while proceeding up ramps, inclines, curbs, or any low rise. See figure 1. • drive with caution when attempting to negotiate any incline, even handicap access ...
Page 8: II. Safety
Companion owner's manual: gc240, gc340, gc440 companion 9 if it is necessary to back down a slope follow one of two procedures. 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. Procedu...
Page 9: II. Safety
Companion owner's manual: gc240, gc340, gc440 companion 10 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. Wil...
Page 10: III. Emi/rfi
Companion owner's manual: gc240, gc340, gc440 companion 11 the rapid development of electronics, especially in the area of communications, has saturated our environment with electromagnetic (radio) waves that are emitted by television transmitters, cellular phones, citizen’s band radios (cbs), amate...
Page 11: IV. Your Golden Companion
Companion owner's manual: gc240, gc340, gc440 companion 12 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 model ________________ serial nu...
Page 12: IV. Your Golden Companion
Companion owner's manual: gc240, gc340, gc440 companion 13 specification gc240 gc340 gc440 length 42.5 in. 45.8 in. 47.5 in. Width 23.5 in. 23.5 in. 24 in. Tires solid solid solid front 9 in. 9 in. 10 in. Rear 9 in. 10 in. 10 in. Weight capacity 300 lbs. 350 lbs. 350 lbs. Ground clearance 3.5 in. 3....
Page 13: V. Operation
Companion owner's manual: gc240, gc340, gc440 companion 14 controls speed adjustment dial • the speed adjustment dial allows you to preselect the maximum top speed of your golden companion. See figure 5. • turn the dial counterclockwise to operate your scooter at the lowest speed level. • turn the d...
Page 14: V. Operation
Companion owner's manual: gc240, gc340, gc440 companion 15 power indicator led when the power to your companion is turned on, the power indicator led (light emitting diode) will light up. See figure 5. This led is used for diagnosing operational problems that may arise. Please see the diagnostics se...
Page 15: V. Operation
Companion owner's manual: gc240, gc340, gc440 companion 16 dc voltage meter this meter (see figure 5) shows the amount of voltage in your companion’s batteries. • green indicates a full charge on the batteries. • yellow indicates caution and approximately a one-half charge of the batteries. • red in...
Page 16: V. Operation
Companion owner's manual: gc240, gc340, gc440 companion 17 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. See figure 7. 3. Tighten the adjustment knobs. Seat height adju...
Page 17: V. Operation
Companion owner's manual: gc240, gc340, gc440 companion 18 v. Operation freewheel mode your golden companion is equipped with a freewheel lever that can set your scooter in or out of freewheel mode. The freewheel lever engages your park brake. To disengage the brake and put your scooter in freewheel...
Page 18: VI. Riding Your Companion
Companion owner's manual: gc240, gc340, gc440 companion 19 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 1. Stand behind your companion. 2. Make cer...
Page 19: VI. Riding Your Companion
Companion owner's manual: gc240, gc340, gc440 companion 20 steering steering your golden companion is easy and logical. 1. With both hands on the handgrips of the tiller (see figure 4.), turn the tiller to the right to travel to the right. 2. With both hands on the handgrips of the tiller (see figur...
Page 20: VI. Riding Your Companion
Companion owner's manual: gc240, gc340, gc440 companion 21 control through tight spots as you use your golden companion to greatly increase your mobility, you will undoubtedly encounter some obstacles that will require practice to negotiate smoothly and safely. Below are some common obstacles that y...
Page 21: Vii. Disassembly
Companion owner's manual: gc240, gc340, gc440 companion 22 1. Removing the seat note: pinchless seat hinges are standard on all golden companion scooters. 1. Remove the key. 2. Make sure that the scooter brake is en- gaged. 3. Loosen the adjustment knobs. Slide the arms off the scooter if you are no...
Page 22: Vii. Disassembly
Companion owner's manual: gc240, gc340, gc440 companion 23 vii. Disassembly figure 17. Battery connectors 4. Disconnect the front and rear frame sections. 1. Pull up on the t handle next to the seat post see figure 18. Pulling up on the t handle will separate the front and rear section. 2. Your comp...
Page 23: Viii. Assembly
Companion owner's manual: gc240, gc340, gc440 companion 24 figure 20. Correct frame alignment viii. Assembly the companion scooters are easy to assem- ble. Make sure the key is out of the key switch before assembling your scooter. 1. Connect the frame sections. 1. Position the front and rear section...
Page 24: Viii. Assembly
Companion owner's manual: gc240, gc340, gc440 companion 25 viii. Assembly warning: do not sit in or attempt to move your companion unless the frame are rear carriage are securely engaged. Accidental separation of the frame from the rear carriage may occur and cause injury of damage. 4. Reinstall the...
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Companion owner's manual: gc240, gc340, gc440 companion 26 note: all golden companion scooters shown above 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 concerning docking dev...
Page 26: X. Care And Maintenance
Companion owner's manual: gc240, gc340, gc440 companion 27 x. Care and maintenance routine maintenance the golden companion is virtually maintenance free. All of the bearings on your golden companion are permanently lubricated and sealed. No additional lubrication is required. There are, however, se...
Page 27: X. Care And Maintenance
Companion owner's manual: gc240, gc340, gc440 companion 28 x. Care and maintenance batteries and charging battery maintenance is the most important part of maintaining your scooter. Keeping the batteries fully charged helps to extend battery life. Use the following guidelines to help keep your batte...
Page 28: X. Care And Maintenance
Companion owner's manual: gc240, gc340, gc440 companion 29 if your companion does not operate • make certain that the freewheel lever is set to the engaged position. See page 18. • check the main circuit breaker. If necessary, reset the circuit breaker. • make certain that the speed adjustment dial ...
Page 29: X. Care And Maintenance
Companion owner's manual: gc240, gc340, gc440 companion 30 resetting the main circuit breaker 1. If the main circuit breaker trips as a result of run-down batteries or because of a temporary overload, reset the circuit breaker: 2. Wait ten minutes or so for the motor control board to return to the n...
Page 30: X. Care And Maintenance
Companion owner's manual: gc240, gc340, gc440 companion 31 3 flashes consult your authorized golden technologies, inc. Dealer. 4 flashes • 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 ti...
Page 31: X. Care And Maintenance
Companion owner's manual: gc240, gc340, gc440 companion 32 x. Care and maintenance 7 flashes • indicates a problem with the throttle control lever. • may also indicate a problem with the potentiometer (speed control). • your scooter will not operate until the problem is corrected. Remedy: • make cer...