Golden Technologies GA 541 Owner's Manual

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    Model ga 541 y o u r l i f e i n m o t i o n 401 bridge street, old forge, pa 18518 tel: 800-624-6374 fax: 570-451-7494 www.Goldentech.Com.

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    Avenger owner’s manual revised 10/27/14 0

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    Avenger owner’s manual revised 10/27/14 1 thank you for purchasing your golden avenger scooter. We are honored you have chosen golden technologies for your mobility needs. Your avenger™ package should include the following items. If your package arrived without any of the following items, please con...

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    Avenger owner’s manual revised 10/27/14 2 contents i. Introduction...............................................……………… 3 ii. Safety……………………………………………………….. 6 iii. Emi/rfi……………………………………………………...10 iv. Your golden avenger™….………………………………...11 technical specifications v. Operation…………………………………………………… 13...

  • Page 5: I. Introduction

    Avenger owner’s manual revised 10/27/14 3 i. Introduction congratulations on the purchase of your new golden avenger scooter. The avenger, the avenger ii, and the four-wheel avenger ii all combine cutting edge technology with attractive designs that are also highly functional in today’s world. We at...

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    Avenger owner’s manual revised 10/27/14 4 i. Introduction accessories for the avenger scooters a variety of accessories are available for your golden avenger scooter*. Please contact your authorized golden technologies' dealer for more information. • amputee leg supports • cane holder tube • cup hol...

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    Avenger owner’s manual revised 10/27/14 5 i. Introduction your golden avenger™ is a battery-operated personal mobility vehicle. Please exercise caution and consideration when you are operating it. Driving your avenger™ carefully and thoughtfully will help ensure your personal safety and the safety o...

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    Avenger owner’s manual revised 10/27/14 6 ii. Safety please use your golden avenger™ scooter often and allow it to expand the horizons of your daily life. The more mobility your golden avenger brings to you, the happier you will be, and the more satisfied we at golden technologies, inc. Will be! But...

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    Avenger owner’s manual revised 10/27/14 7 ii. Safety your golden avenger is a battery-operated personal mobility vehicle. Please exercise caution and consideration when you are operating it. Driving your avenger carefully and thoughtfully will help ensure your personal safety and the safety of other...

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    Avenger owner’s manual revised 10/27/14 8 ii. Safety driving on an incline • for maximum stability, lean forward in your avenger™ seat while proceeding up ramps, slopes, curbs, or any low rise. • drive with caution when attempting to negotiate any incline, even handicap access ramps. • always climb ...

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    Avenger owner’s manual revised 10/27/14 9 ii. Safety if it is necessary to back down a slope follow one of two procedures. When using either of the following procedures to back down a slope, golden technologies strongly advises that you have the assistance of another person. Procedure 1 – under powe...

  • Page 12: III. Emi / Rfi

    Avenger owner’s manual revised 10/27/14 10 iii. Emi / rfi 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) amateur...

  • Page 13: IV. Your Golden Avenger

    Avenger owner’s manual revised 10/27/14 11 w iv. Your golden avenger key wig-wag control adjustable seat post circuit breaker reset tiller adjustment knob for your records: please fill in your avenger™ information below. This information will be useful in the event that you ever need to contact gold...

  • Page 14: Technical Specifications

    Avenger owner’s manual revised 10/27/14 12 technical specifications specification avenger ( model ga541) length 57.5” width 24.5” tires pneumatic front 13”x4” rear 13”x4” weight capacity 500 pounds maximum speed 7.5 mph ground clearance 4.5” operating range 10-15 miles turning radius 48” batteries (...

  • Page 15: V. Operation

    Avenger owner’s manual revised 10/27/14 13 v. Operation trucharge meter headlight switch speed adjustment knob key horn button turn indicator switch emergency flashers hand controls (reverse) thumb lever (forward) speed adjustment dial the speed adjustment dial allows you to pre-select the maximum t...

  • Page 16: V. Operation

    Avenger owner’s manual revised 10/27/14 14 v. Operation when the power to your avenger™ is turned on the trucharge volt meter/ diagnostics gauge will illuminate. This gauge is used for battery condition and diagnosing operational problems that may arise. See “diagnostics” section. Horn button press ...

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    Avenger owner’s manual revised 10/27/14 15 v. Operation the trucharge volt meter/ diagnostics gauge. This meter shows the amount of voltage in your avenger™ batteries and is also the diagnostics gauge. • 10 bars lit indicates full battery charge. • 6 or 7 bars lit, charge your batteries. Note: your ...

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    Avenger owner’s manual revised 10/27/14 16 v. Operation seat controls armrest height adjustments can be made by removing the 2 screws on the back of the armrest and raising to a comfortable position and resetting the screws. The armrest can be raised 3” and by replacing only 1 screw. You can raise t...

  • Page 19: VI. Riding Your Avenger

    Avenger owner’s manual revised 10/27/14 17 vi. Riding your avenger ™ mounting for you first driving sessions, make certain that your golden avenger™ starts out on a level surface and that you will continue driving on a level surface. To get on your avenger™ 1. Stand behind your avenger™ 2. Make cert...

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    Avenger owner’s manual revised 10/27/14 18 b. If you wish to drive in reverse, position your left thumb on the left thumb lever and push forward. 6. Press against the thumb lever to gently accelerate your avenger™. 7. Release the lever to allow your avenger™ to come gently to a full stop. 8. Practic...

  • Page 21: VI. Riding Your Avenger™

    Avenger owner’s manual revised 10/27/14 19 vi. Riding your avenger™ control through tight spots as you use your avenger™ to increase your mobility, you will undoubtedly encounter some obstacles that will require practice to negotiate smoothly and safely. Below are some common obstacles that you may ...

  • Page 22: VI. Riding Your Avenger™

    Avenger owner’s manual revised 10/27/14 20 vi. Riding your avenger™ 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. If the ramp has a switchback, good cornering ability is required. • maneuver your sc...

  • Page 23: Vii. Disassembly

    Avenger owner’s manual revised 10/27/14 21 vii. Disassembly your avenger™ scooter is designed to be disassembled in order to be transported. When disassembling your avenger™, please be sure to follow these simple instructions. Step 1 - place your scooter on a level surface. You will be disengaging y...

  • Page 24: Vii. Disassembly

    Avenger owner’s manual revised 10/27/14 22 . Vii. Disassembly step 4 - remove the battery cover – this will give you access to the batteries, wire connections, and the main connection pin. Step 5 - unplug the following connections (see photos on the following pages). 1. Unplug the two gray battery c...

  • Page 25: Vii. Disassembly

    Avenger owner’s manual revised 10/27/14 23 vii. Disassembly step 5, number 2: undo the two velcro retaining straps and remove the batteries. Step 5, number 3: unplug the large white main cable connector. Step 5, number 4: unplug the small white charger connector. Step 5, number 5: unplug the gray re...

  • Page 26: Vii. Disassembly

    Avenger owner’s manual revised 10/27/14 24 vii. Disassembly step 6: remove the safety retaining clip from the ball detent pin and pull the pin out. Step 7: with one hand, grab the top of the seat post, with your other hand grab the curved rear support member. Lift and separate front half from rear..

  • Page 27: Vii. Disassembly

    Avenger owner’s manual revised 10/27/14 25 vii. Disassembly now you are ready to load the scooter into your vehicle. Please note the avenger will not fit into the trunk of a compact car. Do not sit on your avenger unless the ball detent pin is inserted and the retaining clip is re-installed in the b...

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    Avenger owner’s manual revised 10/27/14 26 viii. Assembling your avenger ™ summary sheet before you begin to assemble your avenger, make certain you have all of the parts in front of you, including the seat with armrests attached, the front component, rear component, and battery pack. Below are inst...

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    Avenger owner’s manual revised 10/27/14 27 viii. Assembling your avenger ™ notice how the front component connects easily to the rear component. Step 3: connect the ball detent pin. Make certain the ball detent pin is fully installed and tightened. Additional steps to re-assembling your avenger™: on...

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    Avenger owner’s manual revised 10/27/14 28 ix. Transporting your avenger™ avenger™ scooters can be equipped with docking devices for loading into/onto a vehicle by means of mechanical lift or hoist. Golden technologies does not sell this lifting equipment, however you may contact your local home hea...

  • Page 31: X. Diagnostics System

    Avenger owner’s manual revised 10/27/14 29 x. Diagnostics system trucharge battery display diagnostics when the display is down to two (2) bars, the batteries must be charged before driving your avenger.™ fault type description bars self help guide 1 reaching low voltage 1 bar the battery needs char...

  • Page 32: Xi. Care and Maintenance

    Avenger owner’s manual revised 10/27/14 30 xi. Care and maintenance this is the “led” light that will flash in the event of a problem. Main circuit breaker circuit breaker the 50-amp circuit breaker and exposed reset button are located under the battery cover. The button is visible through the batte...

  • Page 33: Xi. Care and Maintenance

    Avenger owner’s manual revised 10/27/14 31 xi. Care and maintenance wheels and tires your avenger™ scooter is equipped with pneumatic tires with “split-rim” wheels. Never disassemble wheels unless all of the air has been released through valve stems. How to change a tire assembly: 1. Remove the cent...

  • Page 34: Xi. Care and Maintenance

    Avenger owner’s manual revised 10/27/14 32 xi. Care and maintenance charger and batteries the batteries are under the rear shroud. The charger is located in the pocket on the back of the scooter seat. To charge the batteries, plug the charger into the tiller and the other end into a standard wall ou...

  • Page 35: Xi. Care and Maintenance

    Avenger owner’s manual revised 10/27/14 33 xi. Care and maintenance the charger for the avenger is an off-board charger. To charge the batteries: 1. Make certain your key is in the “off” position. 2. Remove charger from pouch on the back of the seat. 3. Plug the charger ac cord into a working electr...

  • Page 36: Xi. Care and Maintenance

    Avenger owner’s manual revised 10/27/14 34 xi. Care and maintenance 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. Cleaning your aven...

  • Page 37: Xii. Warranty

    Avenger owner’s manual revised 10/27/14 35 xii. Warranty consumer limited warranty scooters effective june 1, 2008 the following warranty is granted only to the initial consumer who has purchased our product and commences on the date of purchase by the consumer from an authorized golden technologies...

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    Avenger owner’s manual revised 10/27/14 36 xii. Warranty golden technologies’ consumer limited warranty scooters (continued) one-year limited warranty: for the period of one year from the date of purchase, in the event of defective materials or workmanship, golden technologies will repair or replace...

  • Page 39: Warranty/registration Card

    Avenger owner’s manual revised 10/27/14 37 warranty/registration card golden technologies product registration form please fill out this product registration form or you can also register your product online at www.Goldentech.Com. Failure to register your product may result in significant delays sho...

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    Avenger owner’s manual revised 10/27/14 38 fold here first golden technologies 401 bridge st. Old forge, pa 18518 fold here second place stamp here.

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    Avenger owner’s manual revised 10/27/14 39.

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    Avenger owner’s manual revised 10/27/14 40 owner’s manual avenger om.102714.