Golden Technologies GP162 User manual

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Owner’s Manual
Rear Wheel Drive Power Chair
Model GP162
Y O U R L I F E I N M O T I O N
Golden Technologies - 401 Bridge Street - Old Forge, PA 18518 - Tel: [phone] - Fax: [phone] - www.goldentech.com

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Socket/Wrenches - 17mm, 14mm, 10mm, and 8mm.
Allen Wrenches
–
8mm
,
5mm
,
and 4mm.
Thank you for purchasing your LiteRider PTC (Personal Transport Chair). We are honored
you have chosen Golden Technologies for your mobility needs.
LiteRider PTC Model GP162
Standard Packing List:
1 Owner’s Manual
Base with Under-the-Seat Basket
1 Battery Pack
1 Seat
2 Seat Arms
1 Joystick Control
1 Battery Charger
Seat Post Nut and Bolt
FOR YOUR RECORDS
Please fill in your LiteRider PTC information below. This information will be useful in the
event that you ever need to contact Golden Technologies, Inc. concerning your power chair.
Your LiteRider PTC
Model ____________________ Serial Number _____________________________
Date of Purchase ________________________ Body Color __________________
Options _______________________________________________________________
Your Golden representative or dealer
Name _________________________________________________________________
Company _____________________________________________________________
Address _______________________________________________________________
Please remember to fill in and return your warranty registration card.
Tools Required:
The following tools will allow you to make all comfort adjustments to your power chair.
DISCLAIMER
We ask that you read this manual completely before operating your new LiteRider PTC.
Golden Technologies, Inc. is not and cannot be held responsible for any damage or injury
incurred due to improper or unsafe use of the Golden LiteRider PTC. Golden Technologies,
Inc. specifically disclaims responsibility 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.
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 CONTENTS
I. Introduction……………………………………………………………………………………… 4-5
II. Safety…………………………………………………………………………………………….. 6-9
III. EMI/RFI………………………………………………………………………………………….. 10
IV. Assembly of your GP162…………………………………………………………………... 11-15
V. Disassembly and Battery Replacement…………………………………………………... 16
VI. Comfort Settings……………………………………………………………………………… 17-20
VII. Operation/Diagnostics/Troubleshooting………………………………………………. 21-28
VIII. Battery Charging……………………………………………………………………………. 29-30
IX. Care and Maintenance of your GP162….…………………………………………………. 31
X. Riding Your LiteRider PTC.………………………………………………………………….. 32-33
XI. Technical Specifications GP162…………………………………………………………… 34-35
XII. Warranty…………………………………………………………………………………….... 36-37
Warranty/Registration Card……………………………………………………………………… 38
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I. INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on the purchase of your new LiteRider PTC (Personal Transport Chair). The
LiteRider PTC, combines 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
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 LiteRider PTC 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 power
chair 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 LiteRider PTC, please
contact your local Golden Technologies, Inc. dealer 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. 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 manufacture your LiteRider PTC. 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. Registration is also
available @ www.goldentech.com. We at Golden Technologies, Inc. would appreciate hearing
about the dependability of your LiteRider PTC 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: [phone]
401 Bridge Street Fax: [phone]
Old Forge, PA 18518 Toll free: [phone]
For more information about our products and services or to send us your comments, please
visit our website at www.goldentech.com.
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I. INTRODUCTION
ACCESSORIES for the LiteRider PTC: (Personal Transport Chair)
A variety of accessories are available for your Golden LiteRider PTC. Please contact your
Authorized Golden Technologies Dealer for more information or to order.
• Cane Holder Tube
• Oxygen Tank Holder
• Cup Holder
• Quad Cane Holder
• Walker Holder
• Crutch Holder
• Safety Flag
• Power Chair Cover
• Touch-up Paint
• Deluxe Pack N’ Go
• Seat Belt (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.
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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 personal
inside battery! electronic devices!
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II. SAFETY
Your Golden LiteRider PTC is a battery-operated personal mobility vehicle. Please exercise
caution and consideration when you are operating it. Driving your LiteRider PTC 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 LiteRider PTC, have your Golden Technologies, Inc.
representative determine if it is advisable for you to practice getting on and off your power
chair and operating it in the presence of an attendant.
BEFORE getting on your LiteRider PTC
• Check to be certain that the power is turned OFF. See “Operation” section on pages 21-
28. This will eliminate the possibility of accidentally activating the joystick and causing
injury to you or to others.
• Check to be certain that your LiteRider PTC is not in the freewheel mode. See the
“Operation” section of pages 21-28.
• Flip up the armrests.
• Flip up the footrest.
Getting ON your LiteRider PTC
• Carefully seat yourself comfortably and securely on the seat.
• Flip down the footrest.
• Flip down the armrests.
• Fasten the seat belt if your chair is equipped with one.
Getting OFF your LiteRider PTC
• Make certain that the power is turned off.
• Unfasten the seat belt if your chair is equipped with one.
• Flip up the armrests.
• Flip up the footrest.
• Carefully stand and step away from the chair.
MAXIMUM WEIGHT
Your LiteRider PTC has been rated to a maximum payload (passenger and anything else
being carried on the power chair) of 300 pounds. Exceeding the maximum weight rating
will void your warranty.
Exceeding the maximum weight capacity will void your warranty
and may result in injury to yourself and/or others.
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II. SAFETY
DRIVING ON AN INCLINE
• Drive with caution when attempting to negotiate any incline, even handicap access
ramps.
• Try to keep your LiteRider PTC 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 a slope whose gradient is greater than the recommended
maximum incline of 6 degrees.
IF, WHILE YOU ARE DRIVING DOWN A SLOPE, YOUR POWER
CHAIR STARTS TO MOVE FASTER THAN YOU FEEL IS SAFE, RELEASE THE
JOYSTICK LEVER AND ALLOW YOUR LITERIDER PTC TO COME TO A STOP. WHEN
YOU FEEL THAT YOU AGAIN HAVE CONTROL OF YOUR POWER CHAIR, PUSH THE
JOYSTICK LEVER 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 LiteRider PTC. Also check
with your physician concerning your physical ability to operate a power chair.
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II. SAFETY
SAFETY RULES
• Do not attempt to use your LiteRider PTC on an escalator. Always use an elevator.
• Do not carry passengers on your power chair.
• Do not operate your LiteRider PTC, 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 LiteRider PTC, 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 LiteRider PTC, 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, Inc.
• Do not disassemble the tire. If disassembly is required, have your authorized Golden
Technologies dealer perform any necessary maintenance or repair.
• Do not attempt to inflate the tires of your LiteRider PTC. Your power chair is equipped
with foam-filled flat free tires that do not require inflation.
• Never sit on your LiteRider PTC when it is being transported.
• Always fasten down your LiteRider PTC securely with an approved tie-down system while
transporting your power chair.
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II. SAFETY
Please be sure to follow this important warning when transferring onto or off the Golden
LiteRider PTC: (Personal Transport Chair)
NEVER TRANSFER ON 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 LITERIDER PTC. UNAUTHORIZED ACCESSORIES
WILL VOID THE WARRANTY AND MAY CAUSE INJURY.
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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 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 LiteRider PTC
All electrically powered vehicles, including power chairs are susceptible to EMI/RFI. This
interference could result in abnormal or unintended movement of your Golden LiteRider
PTC.
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, or 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 operation your of power chair close to any of those transmitters.
• Turn off the power if your LiteRider PTC 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 Technologies
representative or to Golden Technologies.
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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IV. ASSEMBLY
Your LiteRider PTC is shipped partially disassembled in order to maximize the protection of
all its parts during the shipping process. Please follow the instructions 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. Base with Under-the-Seat Basket
2. Battery Pack
3. Seat Assembly
4. Joystick
5. Foot Plate
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IV. ASSEMBLY
Before operating or assembling your LiteRider PTC, be sure to remove the battery deactivate
strip and connect the joystick cable to the VR2 controller. Your LiteRider PTC will not power
up or operate without completing these steps.
1. Remove the battery pack by pulling up on the handle and remove the battery deactivate
strip. See figure 2.
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2. Connect the joystick control to the VR2 power module. See figure 3.
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Be sure the joystick cable is securely attached to the unit and
that the cable is not able to trail on the ground or become entangled on any
surrounding objects while the unit is in use.
The LiteRider PTC battery pack weighs 25 pounds. The standard
(17 x 16) seat with arms weighs 22 pounds. Removal of arms will reduce the weight of
the seat. Please ask for help if you do not feel capable of safely lifting that much
weight.
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IV. ASSEMBLY
Seat Installation
1. Fold the seat back down.
2. Grasp the seat firmly on each side, lift the seat and align the seat pin with the hole in the
seat post receiver. See figure 4.
3. Insert the seat into the seat post.
4. Push down on the seat to lock into place. Move the seat from side to side to make sure it
is locked into place.
To rotate your seat, push down on the seat rotation lever and rotate the seat
to the desired position. Release the handle to lock the seat in position.
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.
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IV. ASSEMBLY
Arm Installation
1. Loosen the arm width adjustment screw from the arm receiver tube at the bottom rear of
the seat frame with a 4mm Allen wrench. See figure 5.
2. Insert the arm into the arm receiver tube, so that the arm pad faces toward the front of
the unit.
3. Adjust the width of the arm.
4. Tighten the arm width adjustment screw to secure the arm in place.
5. Repeat steps 1 – 4 for the opposite side.
Seat Belt Installation (Optional Equipment)
1. Use a 4mm Allen wrench to remove the arm width adjustment screw from the arm
receiver tube at the bottom rear of the seat frame. See figure 5.
2. Insert one of the screws provided with the seat belt through one of the seat belt anchors,
reinsert the screw into the receiver tube, and tighten to secure.
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the opposite side of the seat belt.
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IV. ASSEMBLY
Joystick Installation
1. Loosen the joystick bracket adjustment screw located under the armrest. See figure 6.
2. Insert the joystick mounting tube into the joystick bracket under the armrest.
3. Adjust the position of the joystick to a comfortable spot.
4. Tighten the joystick adjustment screw to secure the joystick.
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Note: The joystick may be installed on the left or right arm according to your preference.
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V. DISASSEMBLY and BATTERY REPLACEMENT
To disassemble your LiteRider PTC, follow the instructions listed below.
Make certain that the controller power is turned off and that the
chair is NOT in freewheel mode before attempting to perform disassembly.
Disassembly
1. Fold the seat back down. Note: Seat arms can be removed to reduce weight.
2. Grasp the seat firmly on each side, and lift up to remove.
3. Remove the battery pack by pulling up on the handle. See figure 2 on page 12.
4. Grasp the frame and locking handle; lift the handle to unlock, and lift the frame up and
off the drive train. See figure 7.
Note: To reassemble the power chair, simply reverse the process.
Battery Replacement
Should your batteries need replacement; please contact your Golden Technologies
representative. Battery replacement requires disassembly of the battery pack and must be
performed by a qualified technician.
MANDATORY! Use only
AGM or GEL-cell batteries.
The battery pack weighs 25 pounds on the LiteRider PTC. Please
get help if you do not feel capable of safely lifting that much weight.
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Battery Pack
GP162 Shown Disassembled
25 lbs.
22 lbs.
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 VI. COMFORT SETTINGS
You may be spending a great deal of time on your LiteRider PTC. 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 5. Footrest Height
2. Arm Width 6. Joystick Bracket Length
3. Armrest Angle 7. Joystick Position
4. Footrest Angle
Make certain that the power to your LiteRider PTC is turned off
before making any adjustments, to eliminate the risk of the joystick being
accidentally bumped and activating the power chair.
Seat Height Adjustment
The seat is a center post design that is easily adjusted for height. See figure 8.
To adjust the height to a comfortable level:
1. Remove the seat.
2. Place a 17mm wrench on the lock nut, and insert an 8mm Allen wrench into the bolt.
3. Loosen and remove the bolt, washer and lock nut, noting their placement.
4. Set the seat post to one of the two adjustment positions.
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5. Reinsert the bolt, washer and lock nut in the same order you remove them and tighten
securely.
Note: The seat stop must be positioned on the left side of the seat post as shown.
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VI. COMFORT SETTINGS
Arm Width Adjustment
1. Loosen the adjustment screw at the rear of the seat with a 4mm Allen wrench.
See figure 9.
2. Slide the arm in or out to the desired width.
3. Tighten the adjustment screw to secure the arm.
4. Repeat steps 1-3 to adjust the opposite arm.
Note: The backrest can be folded down to minimize chair height during transport.
Armrest Angle Adjustment
1. Lift armrest up. See figure 10.
2. Turn jam nut counter-clockwise to loosen.
3. Turn the adjustment bolt using a 5mm 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 opposite armrest.
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VI. COMFORT SETTINGS
Footrest Angle Adjustment
1. Fold the footrest upward for easy access to the angle adjustment bolt. See figure 11.
2. Turn the jam nut counter-clockwise with a 17mm wrench to loosen.
3. Use an 8mm Allen wrench to turn the adjustment bolt. Turn the adjustment bolt
counter-clockwise to increase the footrest angle. Turn the adjustment bolt clockwise to
decrease the footrest angle.
4. When the desired footrest angle is reached, re-tighten the jam nut.
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Footrest Height Adjustment
1. Remove front body shroud by lifting it up and off of the power chair base.
2. Use a 10mm socket and 4mm Allen wrench to remove the bolts indicated in figure 12.
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.
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Figure 11
Angle Adjustment Bolt
(8mm Allen)
Jam Nut
(17mm)
Figure 1
2
Lock Nuts
(10mm)
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