Compass HD GP620 SS User manual

Owner’s Manual
Compass HD ™
Heavy-duty Center-Wheel Drive Power Chair
GP620 SS/GP620 CC
401 Bridge Street, Old Forge PA 18518
Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]
www.goldentech.com
YOUR LIFE IN MOTION

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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION …………………………………………………… 3-4
SAFETY..............................................................……….. 5-8
EMI/RFI ........................................................…….…….. 9
SPECIFICATIONS…………………………………………………… 10
ASSEMBLY…………………………………………………………… 11-15
COMFORT SETTINGS…………………………………………….. 16-21
OPERATION/DIAGNOSTICS ……………………………………. 22-27
BATTERY CHARGING ……………………………………………. 28-29
CARE AND MAINTENANCE …………………………………….. 30
DISASSEMBLY ……………………………………………………… 31
WARRANTY …………………………………………………………. 32-33
REGISTRATION CARD …………………………………………… 34

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INTRODUCTION
ACCESSORIES for the Compass HD POWER CHAIR:
A variety of accessories are available for your Golden Compass HD power chair. Please
contact your Authorized Golden Technologies Dealer for more information or to order.
• Cane Holder Tube
• Oxygen Tank Holder
• Cup Holder
• Quad Cane Holder
• Rear Basket
• Walker Holder
• Crutch Holder
• Safety Flag
• Power Chair Cover
• Touch-up Paint
• Deluxe Pack N’ Go
• Swing-Away Joystick
Bracket (Optional)
• Swing-Away Footrests
(Optional)
• Stump Support
(Optional)
• Elevating Leg Rests
(Optional)
*Some accessories require a mounting bracket or mounting clips. Please check with
your dealer to find out if the accessory you would like to order requires a mounting
bracket or mounting clips.
Safety Guidelines
The symbols below are used in the owner's manual and/or on the product to identify
warnings and to notify you of important safety information. Make sure you read and
understand them completely.
WARNING! Indicate(s) a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury. This icon is represented as a black symbol on
a yellow triangle with a black border.
MANDATORY! Failure to perform mandatory actions can cause personal
injury and/or equipment damage. This icon is represented as a white symbol
on a blue dot with a white border.
PROHIBITED! Indicate(s) an action(s) that should not be performed under any
circumstance. Failure to 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
product.
Read and follow the Explosive conditions exist! Indoor use only!
owner’s manual!
Use only AGM or
Gel-Cell batteries! Avoid transmitters! Hot surface!
Pinch/Crush Hazard! Do not place into trash! Electrical hazard!
Corrosive chemicals Recycle Do not use
inside battery! personal
electronic devices!

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SAFETY
Your Compass HD™ is a battery-operated personal mobility vehicle. Please exercise
caution and consideration when you are operating it. Driving your Compass HD™
carefully and thoughtfully will help ensure your personal safety and the safety of other
people.
MANDATORY! Read and follow the owner’s manual before operating your
power chair.
NOTE: Before learning to operate your Compass HD™, have your Golden Technologies,
Inc. representative determine if it is advisable for you to practice getting on and off your
Compass HD™and operating it in the presence of an attendant.
BEFORE GETTING ON YOUR Compass HD™
Check to be certain that the power is turned off. See “Operation” on pages 22-27.
This will eliminate the possibility of accidentally activating the joystick and causing
injury to yourself or to others.
Check to be certain that your Compass HD™is not in freewheel mode. See the
“Operation” section on pages 22-27.
Flip up the armrests.
If your chair is equipped with leg rests, move them to the sides.
If your chair is equipped with a footrest, flip it to the “up” position.
GETTING ON YOUR Compass HD™
While being careful not to entangle yourself in the leg rests or the footrest, seat
yourself comfortably and securely on the seat.
Adjust the leg rests or flip down the footrest.
Flip down or replace the armrests.
Fasten the lap belt, if your chair is so equipped.
GETTING OFF YOUR Compass HD™
Make certain that the power is turned off.
Unfasten the lap belt, if your chair is so equipped.
Flip up the armrests.
Flip up the footrest, or move the leg rests to the sides.
While being careful not to entangle yourself in the leg rests or the footrest, carefully
stand and step away from the chair.
MAXIMUM WEIGHT
Your Compass HD™has been rated to a maximum payload (passenger and anything
else being carried on the Compass HD™)of 450 pounds. Exceeding the maximum
weight rating will void the warranty.
Exceeding the maximum weight capacity will void your
warranty and may result in injury to yourself and/or others.

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SAFETY
DRIVING ON AN INCLINE
Drive with caution when attempting to negotiate any incline, even handicap access
ramps.
Try to keep your Compass HD™moving when climbing an incline. If you do come to
a stop, restart and accelerate slowly and carefully.
Always climb or descend a gradient by driving straight up or straight down the face
of the slope.
Do not traverse or drive across the face of a gradient.
Do not attempt to negotiate an incline that is covered with snow, ice, cut or wet
grass, leaves, or any other potentially hazardous material.
Do not back down an incline.
Do not try to descend or climb an incline that is greater than the maximum incline
stated in the specifications section of this manual.
If, while you are driving down a slope, your chair starts to
move faster than you feel is safe, gently release the joystick and allow your
Compass HD™to come to a stop. When you feel that you again have control of
your power chair, adjust the speed control to a lower setting then push the
joystick forward and continue safely down the remainder of the slope.
MEDICATION
Always check with your physician to determine if any of the medications you are taking
may affect your judgment and/or your ability to operate your Compass HD™.
Do not connect or allow anyone except an authorized
Golden Technologies, Inc. representative to connect any electrical or mechanical
device to your Compass HD™. Unauthorized accessories will void the warranty
and may cause injury.

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SAFETY
SAFETY RULES
Do not attempt to use your Compass HD™on an escalator. Always use an elevator.
Do not carry passengers on your power chair.
Do not operate your Compass HD™ if it is not functioning properly.
Use caution when driving on soft or uneven surfaces such as grass, gravel, and 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 the most direct route, making sure
that your path is clear and that you are visible to motor traffic.
It is not recommended to drive your Compass HD™up or down a step or curb that
is higher than 1 1/2 inches.
Never back up or down a step or curb.
Never operate your Compass HD™while you are under the influence of alcohol.
Do not operate or store your power chair where it will be exposed to rain, snow,
mist, and below freezing temperatures.
Do not operate your power chair on slippery, icy or salted surfaces.
Never sit on your power chair when it is in freewheel mode and on an incline or
decline.
Do not modify your power chair in any way that is not authorized by Golden
Technologies.
Do not disassemble the tire. If disassembly is required, have your authorized
Golden Compass HD dealer perform any necessary maintenance or repair.
Do not attempt to inflate the tires of your Golden Compass HD™. Your Golden
Compass HD™ is equipped with foam-filled flat free tires that do not require inflation.
Never sit on your Compass HD when it is being transported.
Always fasten down your Compass HD securely with an approved tie-down system
while transporting your power chair.

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SAFETY
Please be sure to follow this important warning when transferring onto or off of the
Golden Compass HD power wheelchair:
NEVER TRANSFER ONTO OR OFF OF THIS POWER WHEELCHAIR USING THE
SEAT BACKREST FOR SUPPORT DURING TRANSFER. THE SEAT BACK MAY FOLD
DOWN AND MAY CAUSE YOU TO LOSE YOUR BALANCE AND COULD RESULT IN
PERSONAL INJURY.
Do not modify your power chair in any way that is not authorized by Golden
Technologies, Inc.
DO NOT CONNECT OR ALLOW ANYONE EXCEPT AN
AUTHORIZED GOLDEN TECHNOLOGIES REPRESENTATIVE TO CONNECT ANY
ELECTRICAL OR MECHANICAL DEVICE TO YOUR ALANTE SPORT.
UNAUTHORIZED ACCESSORIES WILL VOID THE WARRANTY AND MAY CAUSE
INJURY.
Please be sure to follow this important warning if you encounter a problem with your
mobility device.
Should you encounter a problem with the operation of your
mobility device such as a mechanical or electrical problem immediately stop
using the product. Disconnect the batteries then contact the dealer from whom
you purchased your mobility device for evaluation of the problem and repair if
needed.

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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 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 Compass HD™
All electrically powered vehicles, including power chairs are susceptible to EMI/RFI.
This interference could result in abnormal, unintended movement of a power
wheelchair.
Unintended movement or brake release could cause an accident
or injury.
The FDA has determined that each make and model of power chair can resist EMI/RFI
to a certain level. The higher the level of immunity, 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 immunity 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
PROHIBITED! Do not turn on or use hand-held personal electronic
communication devices such as cellular phones, walkie-talkies, and CB
radios while your power chair is turned on.
Be aware of any nearby transmitters (radio, television, microwave, etc.) on your
intended route and avoid operating your chair close to any of those transmitters.
Turn off the power if your Compass HD™is going to be in a stationary position for
any length of time.
Be aware that adding accessories or components or modifying your power chair may
make it more susceptible to EMI/RFI.
If unintended movement or brake release occurs, turn your power chair off as soon
as it is safe to do so.
Turn off your power chair as soon as it is safely possible if
unintended or uncontrollable motion occurs or if unintended brake release
occurs.

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SPECIFICATIONS
Model GP620 SS GP620 CC
Medicare Code K0824 K0825
Maximum Incline 6 degrees 6 degrees
Weight Capacity 450 lbs. 450lbs.
Maximum Speed 4 mph 4 mph
Operating Range112 miles 12 miles
Ground Clearance 3.5” 3.5”
Turning Radius 20 " 20 "
Type Batteries 2-NF22 2-NF22
Colors Red, Blue Red, Blue
Charger Off Board Off Board
Controller Dynamic Shark
75 Amp
Remote
Dynamic Shark
75 Amp
Remote
Dimensions:
Length 40" 40"
Width (outside of tires) 25" 25"
Height (ground to top of back of seat) 38.25” – 42.75” 38.25” – 42.75”
Height (ground to top of back of headrest) 47.25” – 53.75” 47.25” – 53.75”
Ground to Top of Seat 19.75” – 22.25” 21.25” – 24.25”
Number of Seat Height Positions 5 5
Size of Increments 0.5” 0.5”
Weight of Unit: (assembled) 223 lbs. 226 lbs.
Base 101 lbs 101 lbs
Seat Arms 14 lbs 14 lbs
Seat (18 X 18 Solid Pan Seat) 34 lbs
Seat (18 X 18 Captain's Chair Seat) 37 lbs
Batteries NF22 - 37 lbs NF22 - 37 lbs
Tires: Flat Free Flat Free
Center Drive Wheels (2) 10” 10”
Casters (4) 6” 6”
Standard Seat: Captain’s Van/Pan Captain’s Highback
Back Height-no headrest 23” 21”
Back Height with headrest 30.5” – 34.5” 28.5” – 32.5”
Width x Depth 20” x 20” 20” x 20”, 22” x 20”, 24” x 20”
Color Coffee/Sand, Charcoal/Gray Coffee/Sand, Charcoal/Gray
Electric Rise Seat (Option) N/A N/A
Footrest:
Height adjustable 3" - 7” 3" - 7”
Angle adjustable 0 – 35 degrees 0 – 35 degrees
Warranty:
Frame 5 Years 5 Years
Drive Train 13 months 13 months
Electronics213 months 13 months
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ASSEMBLY
Your Compass HD™ is shipped partially disassembled in order to maximize the
protection of all its parts during the shipping process. Please follow the instruction
below to quickly and easily assemble the power chair for your use.
You will need only basic tools. If you do not have the required tools,
or if you do not feel capable of safely assembling your power chair, please contact
your local Golden Technologies, Inc. representative.
Main Components
1. Frame with power module, controller cable & connectors for battery cables
2. Battery box cover
3. Seat assembly
4. Joystick
5. Batteries (Two – NF22)
Joystick Batteries
Caster Wheel
Fenders
Seat Assembly
Battery Box Cover
Motor Shroud
Caster Arm Shroud

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JOYSTICK INSTALLATION
1. Position the joystick on the joystick bracket. Match the holes in the joystick with the
holes in the bracket. See figure 1.
2. Insert the 4 Allen-head screws with lock washers through the bracket and into the
holes in the joystick.
3. Use an Allen wrench to tighten the screws.
4. Connect the joystick cable to the controller cable. See figure 2.
5. Use the provided Velcrotie-wraps and under arm clip to secure the controller cable
to the armrest bracket.
Figure 1
Figure 2
Allen-head screws
Jo
y
stick Bracket
Jo
y
stick Cable

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Seat Height & Angle
Adjustment Pins
ASSEMBLY
SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
The standard (20 x 20) seat assembly weighs about 51 pounds.
Please ask for help if you do not feel capable of safely lifting that much weight.
Removal of arms will significantly reduce the weight of seat.
Be sure the seat is correctly installed and locked before operating
your power chair.
Never pull on the arms or use them as a handle to move the power
chair as they could inadvertently pull out of the receiver bar causing injury.
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the controller cable from the joystick. “Unclip” from arm and remove
Velcrotie-wraps. See figure 2 on page 12.
2. Lift the front and rear seat lock handles and slide the seat until all (4) of the seat
guides are out of the receivers.
INSTALLATION
The seat can be installed from either side of the power chair.
1. To install the seat, align the seat guides (front and rear) with the seat receivers
(front and rear).
2. Slide the seat towards the center of the power chair until the seat locks securely
in place. The front and rear locks must engage.
3. Reconnect the controller cable to the joystick cable.
Figure 3 Figure 4
Figure 5 Figure 6
Front Seat
Lock Handle
Rear Seat
Lock Handle Front Seat
Lock Handle
Rear Seat
Lock Handle
Seat Locking
Handle
Seat Receiver
Seat Guides

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Accessing the batteries
After removing the seat, locate the (2)
“Battery Box Cover Locks”.
Depress both locks and lift the cover.
Note: On the inside of the battery box
cover there is a battery connection
diagram.

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BATTERY INSTALLATION
The batteries weigh 37 pounds each. Please ask for help if you do
not feel capable of safely lifting that much weight.
Figure 7 Figure 8
Figure 9
Make certain that the controller power is turned off and that the chair
is NOT in freewheel mode before attempting to perform assembly or disassembly.
1. Place the batteries in the battery box. Be certain to position the terminals on each
battery toward the front of the unit as shown in Figure 7. Secure the batteries in
place using the hook and loop straps.
2. Use the screws, washers, and nuts provided to connect the positive (red booted)
connector of each cable to the positive (+) terminal of each battery. See figure 8.
3. Use the screws, washers, and nuts provided to connect the negative (black booted)
connector of each cable to the negative (-) terminal of each battery.
4. Connect the connectors of each battery cable to the corresponding connector on the
main wire harness. See figure 9.
5. Cover the battery terminals with the protective caps provided. See figure 9.
Nut
Lock Washe
r
Flat Washe
r
Batter
y
Terminal
Rin
g
Terminal
Flat Washe
r
Bolt
Batter
y

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COMFORT SETTINGS
You may be spending a great deal of time on your Compass HD™.To provide you with
the maximum seating comfort, Golden Technologies, Inc. has designed this power chair
to incorporate the following adjustments for operator comfort.
COMFORT SETTINGS
1. Seat height
2. Headrest height
3. Backrest angle
4. Footrest angle
5. Footrest height
6. Extending the footrest
7. Armrest angle
8. Armrest height
9. Joystick bracket length
10. Armrest width
Make certain that the power to your Compass HD™is turned off
before making any adjustments, to eliminate the risk of the joystick being
accidentally bumped and activating the power chair.
If you do not feel capable of safely making these adjustments, please
contact your local Golden representative.
Seat height adjustment
The seat frame is a 4-post design that is adjustable in height and seating angle.
Adjustment is made by removing ball detent pins, raising or lowering seat posts to
desired height/angle and re-installing the ball detent pins.
*Front/Rear height difference can be 3 inches.

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COMFORT SETTINGS
Adjusting the seat with a front to rear angle
Loosen seat guide adjusting bolts using a 6mm Allen wrench provided in the charger bag
and a pair of pliers or a 13mm open end wrench. Place the seat receivers in the lowest
position and insert the ball detent pins through the towers and seat receiver legs. Leave
the seat guide adjusting bolts loose. Slide the seat into the receivers, adjust seat to the
desired height and angle using the (4) detent pins. Leave the seat in the seat receivers
and tighten the seat guide adjusting bolts. This process is more easily accomplished with
two people.
Seat
Tower
Seat Guides
Front Seat Locking
Handle
Bottom of
Seat
Seat
Guide
Adjusting
Bolts
Seat Angle
Adjusting Pins

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COMFORT SETTINGS
HEADREST HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
1. Push and then release the clamp on the left post of the headrest while you are pulling
up or pushing down on the head rest. See figure 10.
2. The headrest will “click” to a stop in one of the preset positions.
3. Repeat step 1 until the headrest is at the desired height.
Figure 10 Figure 11
BACKREST ANGLE ADJUSTMENT
NOTE: The backrest can be folded down to minimize chair height during transport.
1. Pull up on the adjustment lever (see figure 11) and push against the backrest until the
backrest is in the desired position.
2. Release the lever.
3. To return the backrest to the upright position, pull up on the lever and move the
backrest to the desired position.
Backrest Angle
Ad
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ment Leve
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Headrest Clamp

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COMFORT SETTINGS
FOOTREST ANGLE ADJUSTMENT
1. Fold the footrest upward for easy access to the angle adjustment bolt. See figure 12.
2. Use a wrench to turn the adjustment bolt counter-clockwise to increase the footrest
angle.
3. Use a wrench to turn the adjustment bolt clockwise to decrease the footrest angle.
Figure 12
FOOTREST HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
1. Remove front cover.
2. Use an Allen wrench to remove the bolts indicated in figure 13.
3. Slide the footrest to the desired height.
4. Align the bolt holes in the footrest and the footrest bracket.
5. Install and tighten the bolts.
Figure 13
Footrest Angle
Ad
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ustment Bol
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Footrest Height
Adjustment Bolts

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COMFORT SETTINGS
EXTENDING THE FOOTREST
Refer to the pictures below.
1. Insert a 5mm Allen wrench from the top side into the (2) adjustment screws.
2. Place a 10mm wrench on the backside onto the (2) nuts and loosen the (2) footrest
adjustment screws.
3. Slide the footrest plate to the desired position and tighten the adjustment screws.
NOTE: The maximum extended length is not at the end of the slots.
ARMREST ANGLE ADJUSTMENT
Refer to the picture below.
1. Lift armrest up.
2. Turn jam nut counter-clockwise to loosen.
3. Turn the adjustment bolt using a 6mm Allen wrench to raise or lower the armrest-
angle. Turning the bolt counter-clockwise will raise the angle. Turning the bolt
clockwise will lower the angle. Turn until desired angle is reached.
4. Re-tighten jam nut by turning clockwise.
5. Repeat steps 1-4 on the other armrest.
Footrest
Adjustment
Nuts
(
10mm
)
Footrest
Adjustment
Sc
r
ews
(5
mm
)
Bottom View
Top View
Jam Nut
Adjustment Bolt
(6mm Allen)

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Figure 14 Figure 15
Figure 16
ARMREST HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
1. Loosen “Armrest Height Adjustment Knob” (Figure 14) until you can pull it outward.
Note: The knob is retained in its housing with a spring.
2. While keeping the knob pulled, raise or lower the armrest to the desired position then
release the knob. After releasing the knob, you may have to raise or lower the armrest
until it aligns with the nearest locking position.
3. Tighten the height adjustment knob.
JOYSTICK BRACKET LENGTH ADJUSTMENT
1. Loosen the setscrew that adjusts the joystick position. See Figure 15.
2. Slide the joystick bracket in or out of the joystick holder to desired position.
3. Tighten the setscrew.
ARMREST WIDTH ADJUSTMENT
1. Loosen the adjustment knobs at the rear of the seat. See Figure 16.
2. Slide the arms in or out.
3. Tighten the adjustment knobs. See Figure 16.
Armrest Height
Ad
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ustment Knob
Joystick Holder
Joystick Bracket
Joystick Position
Set Screw
Armrest Width
Adjustment Knobs