Golden Technologies Compass GP600 SS User manual

Compass
™
Owner’s Manual
Compass ™
Center-Wheel Drive Power Chair
GP600 SS/GP601 SS
GP600 CC/GP601 CC
401 Bridge Street, Old Forge PA 18518
Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]
www.goldentech.com
YOUR LIFE IN MOTION

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FOR YOUR RECORDS
Please fill in your Compass™information below. This information
will be useful in the event that you ever need to contact Golden
Technologies, Inc. concerning your power chair.
Your Compass ™
Model __________________ Serial Number _______________
Date of Purchase _______ Body Color __________________
Options ________________
Your Golden Technologies, Inc. representative or dealer
Name ____________________________________
Company ________________________________
Address _________________________________
Please remember to fill in and return your warranty registration
card.

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

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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on the purchase of your new Compass™ power chair. The Center-
wheel drive Compass™combines cutting-edge technology with an attractive design that
is also highly functional in today’s world. We at Golden Technologies, Inc. know that
you have chosen a power chair that will give you years of dependable operation and
also will enhance the quality of your life by providing you with the mobility to
experience an active daily lifestyle.
Even though your new Compass™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 Compass™for the first time. The safe use of your new power chair 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 Compass™
please contact your local Golden Technologies, Inc. representative or call Golden
Technologies, Inc. Technical Support Services at [phone].
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. 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
owner’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 on page 32. We at
Golden Technologies, Inc. would appreciate hearing about the dependability of your
Compass™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. representative.
Golden Technologies, Inc. Phone: [phone]
401 Bridge Street Fax: [phone]
Old Forge, PA 18518 Toll free: [phone]
Web Site: www.goldentech.com

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SAFETY
Your Compass™ is a battery-operated personal mobility vehicle. Please exercise caution
and consideration when you are operating it. Driving your Compass™carefully and
thoughtfully will help ensure your personal safety and the safety of other people.
NOTE: Before learning to operate your Compass™, have your Golden
Technologies, Inc. representative determine if it is advisable for you to
practice getting on and off your Compass™and operating it in the
presence of an attendant.
BEFORE GETTING ON YOUR Compass™
♦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™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™
♦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™
♦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™has been rated to a maximum payload (passenger and anything else
being carried on the Compass™)of 300 pounds. Exceeding the maximum weight
rating will void the warranty.
Exceeding the maximum weight rating may result in injury to yourself and to
others. This will also void your warranty.

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SAFETY
DRIVING ON AN INCLINE
♦Drive with caution when attempting to negotiate any incline, even handicap access
ramps.
♦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.
♦Try to keep your Compass™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 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™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™.
Do not connect or allow anyone except an authorized Golden
Technologies, Inc. representative to connect any electrical or
mechanical device to your Compass™. Unauthorized accessories will
void the warranty and may cause injury.

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SAFETY
♦Do not attempt to use your Compass™on an escalator. Always use an elevator.
♦Do not carry passengers on your power chair.
♦Do not operate your Compass™ 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.
♦Never drive your Compass™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™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.
♦Never place your power chair into freewheel mode without a trained assistant
present.
♦Do not sit on your power chair when it is freewheel mode without the presence of a
trained assistant.
♦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 dealer perform any necessary maintenance or repair.
♦Do not attempt to inflate the tires of your Golden Compass™. Your Golden
Compass™ is equipped with foam-filled flat free tires that do not require inflation.

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SAFETY
Please be sure to follow this important warning when transferring onto or off of the
Golden Compass 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.

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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™
All electrically powered vehicles, including power chairs are susceptible to EMI/RFI.
This interference could result in abnormal, unintended movement of a power
wheelchair.
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.
Based on that determination, the FDA has written to the manufacturers of power
wheelchairs and asked them to test their new products to be certain that they provide a
reasonable degree of immunity to EMI/RFI. The FDA suggests that power chairs
should have an immunity level of 20 V/m.
The immunity level of the Compass™ is unknown.
EMI/RFI RECOMMENDATIONS
♦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 in-
tended route and avoid operating your chair close to any of those transmitters.
♦Turn off the power if your Compass™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.
♦Report all incidents of unintended movement or brake failure to your Golden repre-
sentative or to Golden Technologies, Inc. at [phone].
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
GP600 SS GP600 CC GP601 SS GP 601 CC
Weight
Base 88 lbs 88 lbs 88 lbs 88 lbs
Seat Arms 14 lbs 14 lbs 14 lbs 14 lbs
Seat (18 X 18 Solid Pan Seat) 30 lbs 30 lbs
Seat (18 X 18 Captain's Chair Seat) 32 lbs 32 lbs
Batteries (each)
. 2 needed to operate Compass U1 - 24 lbs NF22 - 39 lbs U1 - 24 lbs NF22 - 39 lbs U1 - 24 lbs NF22 - 39 lbs U1 - 24 lbs NF22 - 39 lbs
Total Weight with U1 Batteries 182 lbs 184 lbs 182 lbs 184 lbs
Total Weight with NF22 Batteries 212 lbs 214 lbs 212 lbs 214 lbs
Dimensions
Length 38 1/2" 38 1/2" 38 1/2" 38 1/2"
Width (outside of tires) 24 1/2" 24 1/2" 24 1/2" 24 1/2"
Maximum Incline 6 degrees 6 degrees 6 degrees 6 degrees
Maximum Speed 5 mph 5 mph 5 mph 5 mph
Maximum Load Capacity 300 lbs 300 lbs 300 lbs 300 lbs
Turning Radius 19 " 19 " 19 " 19 "
Wheel Sizes
Drive Wheels (2) 10" X 3.5" 10" X 3.5" 10" X 3.5" 10" X 3.5"
Casters (4) 6" X 2" 6" X 2" 6" X 2" 6" X 2"
Maximum Seat Back Angle 115 degrees 115 degrees 115 degrees 115 degrees
Armrest Width (Adjustable) Width of Seat
+6" Width of Seat +6" Width of Seat +6" Width of Seat +6"
Armrest Height (Adjustable)
.(Measured from seat cushion) 8", 9". & 10" 8", 9". & 10" 8", 9". & 10" 8", 9". & 10"
Seat Heights (Ground to Top of Seat)
Minimum Seat Height (U1 Batteries) 18" 18" 18" 18"
(NF22 Batteries) 20" 20" 20" 20"
Maximum Seat Height (U1 Batteries) 23" 23" 23" 23"
(NF22 Batteries) 23" 23" 23" 23"
Seat Back Heights (Ground to Top of Headrest)
Headrest Not Extended (Solid Pan or Captain's Chair)* 37" - 41" 37" - 41" 37" - 41" 37" - 41"
Headrest Extended (Solid Pan or Captain's Chair)* 42" - 46" 42" - 46" 42" - 46" 42" - 46"
Without Headrest (Solid Pan or Captain's Chair)* 30" - 34" 30" - 34" 30" - 34" 30" - 34"
*Note: Add 2 inches to lowest seat back height lowest position when usning NF22 batteries.
Footrest (Adjustable Height)
.(Measured from top of footrest to ground)
5", 5 5/8",
6 1/4", 6 7/8",
7 1/2"
5", 5 5/8",
6 1/4", 6 7/8",
7 1/2"
5", 5 5/8",
6 1/4", 6 7/8",
7 1/2"
5", 5 5/8",
6 1/4", 6 7/8",
7 1/2"
Footrest (Adjustable Angle) -4 degrees to
17 degrees -4 degrees to 17 degrees -4 degrees to 17 degrees -4 degrees to 17 degrees
Controller - Programmable Dynamic A-Series
50 Amp
Dynamic
A-Series
50 Amp
Dynamic
A-Series
50 Amp
Dynamic
A-Series
50 Amp
Charger - Off Board 110 VAC 60
Hz, 5 Amp 110 VAC 60
Hz, 5 Amp 110 VAC 60 Hz, 5 Amp 110 VAC 60 Hz, 5 Amp
Battery Types (recommended) (2) U1 or
(2) NF22 (2) U1 or (2) NF22 (2) U1 or (2) NF22 (2) U1 or (2) NF22
Shroud Colors (all models) Candy Apple Red, Artic Blue, Hunter Green or Onyx
Note: Golden Technologies reserves the right to alter or change any specification without prior notice.

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ASSEMBLY
Your Compass™ 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.
NOTE: 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 (Two – one for U1 batteries, one for NF22 batteries)
3. Seat assembly
4. Joystick
5. Batteries (Two – U1 or 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 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
Note: The seat assembly weighs about 48 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.
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the controller cable from the joystick. “Unclip” from arm and
remove Velcro®tie-wraps.
See figure 2 on page 11.
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.
BE SURE THE SEAT IS CORRECTLY INSTALLED AND
LOCKED BEFORE OPERATING YOUR POWER CHAIR.
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 Height &
Angle
Adjustment Pins 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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ASSEMBLY
BATTERY INSTALLATION
Note: The batteries weigh 24 to 39 pounds each (depending on type). Please ask
for help if you do not feel capable of safely lifting that much weight.
Figure 7 Figure 8
Figure 9a Figure 9b
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 9a for NF22, figure 9b for U-1.
5. Cover the battery terminals with the protective caps provided. See figure 9a for
NF22, figure 9b for U-1.

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COMFORT SETTINGS
You may be spending a great deal of time on your Compass™.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 4. Footrest angle 7. Seat Angle
2. Headrest height 5. Footrest height
3. Backrest angle 6. Joystick bracket length
Make certain that the power to your Compass™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. Note: seat receivers must be 2” higher when
using NF22 battery cover.
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
j
ustment Leve
r
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
j
ustment Bol
t
Footrest Height
Ad
j
ustment Bolts

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COMFORT SETTINGS
EXTENDING THE FOOTREST
Refer to the pictures below.
1. Lift the rubber pad from the footrest plate.
2. 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.
FOOTREST EXTENSION ADJUSTMENT
1. Place the footrest extension onto the footrest as shown below.
2. Install the footrest extension bolt.
3. Install a lock washer and locknut on the bolt and tighten securely.
4. Tighten the set screw.