Pride Go-Chair User manual

Go-Chair
32 Wedgwood Road • Bicester, Oxon OX26 4UL

SAFETY GUIDELINES
Copyright©2008
PrideMobilityProductsLtd.
INFMANU2903/RevD/April2008
AuthorisedPrideDealer:_____________________________________________________________________
Address:________________________________________________________________________________
Phone Number:___________________________________________________________________________
PurchaseDate:____________________________________________________________________________
NOTE: This owner’s manual is compiled from the latest specifications and product information available
at the time of publication. We reserve the right to make changes as they become necessary. Any changes to
our products may cause slight variations between the illustrations and explanations in this manual and the
product you have purchased. The latest/current version of this manual is available on our website.
Thesymbolsbelowareused throughout this owner's manual and on the Go-Chair to identifywarningsandimportant
information.Itisveryimportant foryouto readthemand understandthemcompletely.
WARNING! Indicates a potentially hazardous condition/situation. Failure to follow designated
procedures can cause either personal injury, component damage or malfunction. On the product,
this icon is represented as a black symbol on a yellow triangle with a black border.
MANDATORY! These actions should be performed as specified. Failure to perform mandatory
actions can cause personal injury and/or equipment damage. On the product, this icon is
represented as a white symbol on a blue dot with a white border.
PROHIBITED! These actions are prohibited. These actions should not be performed at any time
or in any circumstances. Performing a prohibited action can cause personal injury and/or
equipment damage. On the product, this icon is represented as a black symbol with a red circle
and red slash.
Quick Reference Information
088 609 661
WARNING! An authorised Pride Dealer or a qualified technician must perform the initial setup of
this power chair and must perform all of the procedures in this manual.

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I. INTRODUCTION....................................................................................................................................4
II. SAFETY....................................................................................................................................................5
III. YOUR GO-CHAIR.................................................................................................................................17
IV. ASSEMBLY/DISASSEMBLY...........................................................................................................20
V. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS...........................................................................................................23
VI. BATTERIES AND CHARGING .......................................................................................................26
VII. CARE AND MAINTENANCE ...........................................................................................................31
VIII.WARRANTY...........................................................................................................................................36
APPENDIX I - SPECIFICATIONS ..........................................................................................................37
CONTENTS

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I. INTRODUCTION
SAFETY
WELCOMEtoPride Mobility Products Corporation (Pride).Thetravel chair you have purchasedcombinesstate-of-
the-artcomponentswithsafety,comfortandstylinginmind.Weareconfidentthatthesedesign featureswillprovideyou
withtheconveniencesyouexpectduringyourdailyactivities.Onceyouunderstandhowtosafely operateandcarefor
yourtravel chair,itshouldgiveyou yearsoftroublefree operation andservice.
Readandfollowallinstructions, warningsandnotes inthismanualbefore attemptingtooperate yourtravelchairfor the
firsttime.Youmustalsoreadallinstructions,warningsandnotescontainedinanysupplementalinstructionalbookletsfor
thecontroller thataccompanied yourtravelchair beforeinitialoperation.Your safety dependsupon you,aswell asyour
provider,caretakerorhealthcareprofessional inusinggoodjudgement.
Ifthereisanyinformationinthismanualwhichyoudonotunderstand,orif you require additional assistance for setup
or operation, please contact your authorised Pride Dealer. Failure to follow the instructions in this manual and
those located on your travel chair can lead to personal injury and/or damage to the travel chair, including
voidingthewarranty.
PURCHASER’S AGREEMENT
Byaccepting delivery of this product, youpromise that you will not change, alter or modify this productor remove or
renderinoperableorunsafe anyguards,shields orothersafetyfeaturesof thisproduct;fail, refuseorneglecttoinstall any
retrofitkitsfromtime to time provided by Pride to enhance or preserve the safe use of thisproduct.
SHIPPING AND DELIVERY
Beforeusingyourtravelchair,makesureyourdeliveryiscompleteassomecomponentsmay beindividuallypackaged.If
youdo not receive a complete delivery, please contact your authorised Pride Dealer immediately.Where damagehas
occurredduring transport, either tothepackagingor content, please contactthedeliverycompany responsible.
INFORMATION EXCHANGE
Wewanttohearyourquestions,commentsandsuggestionsaboutthismanual.Wewouldalsoliketohearaboutthesafety
andreliability ofyournewtravel chair,andaboutthe serviceyoureceived from yourauthorisedPride Dealer.
Please notify us of any change of address, so we can keep you apprised of important information about safety, new
productsand newoptionsthatcan increaseyourabilityto useandenjoyyour travelchair.Pleasefeel free tocontactus at
theaddress below:
PrideMobility ProductsLtd.
32 Wedgwood Road
Bicester,Oxon OX26 4UL
NOTE: If you ever lose or misplace your product registration card or your copy of this manual, contact us and
we will be glad to send you a new one immediately.

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II. SAFETY
PRODUCT SAFETY SYMBOLS
Thesymbols below areusedonthe travel chairtoidentifywarnings, mandatory actionsandprohibited actions. Itisvery
importantfor youtoreadand understand themcompletely.
Maximum seating weight.
Read and follow the information in the owner’s manual.
Do not allow unsupervised children to play near the travel chair while the batteries are
charging.
Keep your hands away from the tyres when driving. Be aware that loose fitting clothing
can become caught in drive tyres.
Use correct tie-down points for controller harness to prevent the harness from getting
caught in the drive tyres, pinched in the seat frame or damaged when passing through
doorways.
Do not use a cell phone, walkie/talkie, laptop or other radio transmitter while operating.
Avoid exposure to rain, snow, ice, salt or standing water whenever possible. Maintain and
store in a clean and dry condition.

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Removal of grounding prong can create electrical hazard. If necessary, properly install
an approved 3-pronged adapter to an electrical outlet having 2-pronged plug access.
Do not lift the mobility product while seated in it.
EMI-RFI - This product has been tested and passed at an immunity level of 20 V/m.
Corrosive chemicals contained in battery.
Do not remove anti-tip wheels.
Do not connect an extension lead to the AC/DC converter or the battery charger.
Wear safety goggles.
Do not lift the mobility product while seated in it.

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Explosive conditions exist!
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Keep tools and other metal objects away from battery terminals.
Disposal and Recycling - Contact your authorised Pride Dealer for information on proper
disposal and recycling of your Pride product and its packaging.
Do not use batteries with different amp-hour (Ah) capacities. Do not mix old and new
batteries. Always replace both batteries at the same time.
Use only AGM or Gel-Cell batteries to reduce the risk of leakage or explosive conditions.
Battery charger for indoor use only.
Contains Lead.

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Do not place your travel chair in freewheel mode while on a decline.
Locked and in drive mode.
Place unit on level ground and stand to one side when changing from drive mode to
freewheel mode or freewheel mode to drive mode.
Unlocked and in freewheel mode.
Do not place your travel chair in freewheel mode while on an incline.
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II. SAFETY
GENERAL GUIDELINES
MANDATORY! Do not operate your new Go-Chair for the first time without completely reading and
understanding this owner’s manual.
YourGo-Chair is a state-of-the-art life-enhancement devicedesignedtoincreasemobility. Pride provides anextensive
variety of products to best fit the individual needs of the Go-Chair user. Please be aware that the final selection and
purchasingdecision regardingthetype oftravelchair tobeusedistheresponsibilityof theGo-Chairuser,whoiscapable
ofmaking suchadecision, and his/herhealthcareprofessional (i.e.,medicaldoctor,physical therapist,etc.).
Thecontents ofthismanualare basedonthe expectation thatamobility deviceexperthasproperly fittedtheGo-Chairto
the user and has assisted the prescribing healthcare professional and/or the authorised Pride Dealer in the instruction
processfor the use of the product.
Thereare certainsituations,includingsome medical conditions,wheretheGo-Chair userwillneedto practice operating
the Go-Chair in the presence of a trained attendant.Atrained attendant can be defined as a family member or care
professionalspeciallytrainedinassistingaGo-Chairuserinvariousdailylivingactivities.
Asyou begin usingyourGo-Chairduring daily activities,youwillprobably encounter situationsinwhichyou will need
somepractice. Simply takeyourtime and youwillsoonbe infullandconfident control asyoumanoeuvrethrough door-
ways,onandoffoflifts,upanddownrampsand over moderate terrain.
Belowaresomeprecautions,tipsand othersafetyconsiderationsthatwill helpyoubecomeaccustomedtooperatingyour
Go-Chairsafely.
Modifications
Pridehasdesignedandengineered yourGo-Chairtoprovidemaximummobilityandutility.Awiderangeofaccessoriesis
availablefromyourauthorisedPrideDealer to further customise your Go-Chair to better suit your needs and/or prefer-
ences.However,undernocircumstancesshould you modify,add,remove or disableanyfeature,part orfunctionofyour
Go-Chair.
WARNING! Do not modify your Go-Chair in any way not authorised by Pride. Do not use accessories
if they have not been tested or approved for Pride products.
Pre-Ride Safety Check
Gettoknowthe feelofyourGo-Chairand itscapabilities.Priderecommendsthat youperformasafetycheck beforeeach
usetomake sure your Go-Chair operates smoothly and safely.
Performthefollowinginspectionsprior to using your Go-Chair:
!Check for proper tyre inflation. Maintain but do not exceed thepsi/bar/kPa airpressureratingindicated oneach
tyre if equipped with pneumatic tyres.
!Checkallelectrical connections. Make sure they are tight and not corroded.
!Checkallcontrollerconnections to the power base. Make sure they aresecuredproperly.
!Checkthe brakes. See VII. “Care andMaintenance.”
!Checkbatterycharge. See VI. “Batteries and Charging.”
NOTE: If you discover a problem, contact your authorised Pride Dealer for assistance.

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Weight Limitations
Your Go-Chairisrated foramaximum weightcapacity.Pleaserefer tothespecifications tableforthis limit.
MANDATORY! Stay within the specified weight capacity of your Go-Chair. Exceeding the weight
capacity voids your warranty. Pride will not be held responsible for injuries and/or property damage
resulting from failure to observe weight limitations.
WARNING! Do not carry passengers on your Go-Chair. Carrying passengers on your Go-Chair may
affect the centre of gravity, resulting in a tip or a fall.
Tyre Inflation
IfyourGo-Chair is equipped with pneumatic tyres, youshouldcheckorhavetheair pressure checked regularly. Proper
inflationpressures willprolongthe lifeofyour tyresandhelp ensurethesmooth operationofyourGo-Chair.
WARNING! It is important that the psi/bar/kPa air pressure rating indicated on each tyre be
maintained in pneumatic tyres at all times. Do not underinflate or overinflate your tyres. Low
pressure may result in loss of control, and overinflated tyres may burst. Failure to maintain the
psi/bar/kPa air pressure rating indicated on the pneumatic tyres at all times may result in tyre and/
or wheel failure.
WARNING! Inflate your Go-Chair drive tyres from a regulated air source with an available pressure
gauge. Inflating your tyres from an unregulated air source could overinflate them, resulting in a
burst tyre.
NOTE: If the tyres on your travel chair list the psi rating only, use the following conversion formulas to find
the bar or kPa rating: bar = psi x 0.06895; kPa = psi x 6.89476.
Incline Information
Moreandmorebuildingshaverampswithspecifieddegreesofinclination,designedforeasyandsafeaccess.Someramps
mayhave turning switchbacks(180-degreeturns)that require youtohavegood cornering skillsonyourGo-Chair.
!Proceedwithextremecaution as you approach the downgrade of a ramp or other incline.
!Takewide swings with yourGo-Chair’s front wheels aroundany tight corners. If you do that, the Go-Chair’s rear
wheelswill follow a widearc,notcut the corner shortandnotbump into or gethunguponany railing corners.
!Whendriving down aramp,keeptheGo-Chair’s speed adjustmentsettothe slowest speedsettingtoensurea safely
controlleddescent.
!Avoid sudden stops and starts.
Whenclimbing an incline,trytokeep yourGo-Chairmoving.If you muststop,startup again slowlyandthenaccelerate
cautiously.Whendrivingdownanincline,setyourGo-Chairtotheslowest speedsettinganddriveintheforwarddirection
only.IfyourGo-Chairstartstomovedowntheinclinefasterthanyouanticipatedor desired,allow ittocometoacomplete
stopby releasingthejoystick,then pushthejoystickforward slightly toensurea safely controlleddescent.
WARNING! When on any sort of an incline or decline, never place the Go-Chair in
freewheel mode while seated on it or standing next to it.
WARNING! When climbing an incline, do not zigzag or drive at an angle up the face of
the incline. Drive your Go-Chair straight up the incline. This greatly reduces the possibility
of a tip or a fall. Always exercise extreme caution when negotiating an incline.
WARNING! You should not travel up or down a potentially hazardous incline (i.e., areas
covered with snow, ice, cut grass or wet leaves).
WARNING! Never travel down an incline rearward. Doing so may cause the Go-Chair to
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WARNING! If your Go-Chair is equipped with a reclining seatback, do not attempt to negotiate
inclines with the seat in a reclined position. Do not attempt to negotiate obstacles with the seat
in a reclined position unless an attendant is present to help stabilise the chair. Failure to heed
may result in the Go-Chair tipping over.
WARNING! Even though your Go-Chair is capable of climbing slopes greater than those illustrated
in figure 1, do not, under any circumstances, exceed the incline guidelines or any other
specifications presented in this manual. Doing so could cause instability in your Go-Chair.
Priderecommends thatthemaximumslope ofaninclineyou attempttosafelyascend ordescendonyour Go-Chair does
notexceed 8.7% (5°). See figure 1.
WARNING! Any attempt to climb or descend a slope steeper than 8.7% (5°) may put your Go-Chair
in an unstable position and cause it to tip.
Freewheel Mode
YourGo-Chairisequippedwithtwomanualfreewheelleverstoallowformanualmanoeuvreabilitybyatrainedattendant.
Formoreinformation about how to place your Go-Chair into and outoffreewheelmode,seeIII.“YourGo-Chair.”
WARNING! Do not use your Go-Chair in freewheel mode without an attendant present.
WARNING! Do not attempt to personally place your Go-Chair in freewheel mode while
seated on it. Ask an attendant for assistance if necessary.
WARNING! Do not place your Go-Chair in freewheel mode while on an incline or decline.
This could cause the chair to roll uncontrollably on its own.
Braking Information
YourGo-Chair is equippedwithtwopowerful brake systems:
!Regenerative— useselectricitytorapidly slowthevehicle when thejoystickreturns tothecentre/stopposition.
!DiscParkBrake—activatesmechanically afterregenerativebrakingslowsthevehicleto nearstop,orwhenpoweris
removedfrom the systemforanyreason.
Cornering Information
WhileyourGo-Chairisequippedwithtwofrontcastorwheelsandtworearanti-tipwheels,excessivelyhighcorneringspeeds
canstillcreatethepossibilityoftipping.Factorswhichaffectthepossibilityoftippinginclude,butarenotlimitedto:cornering
speed,steeringangle(howsharplyyouareturning),unevenroadsurfaces,inclinedroadsurfaces,ridingfromanareaoflow
tractiontoanareaofhightraction(suchaspassingfromagrassyareatoapavedarea–especiallyathighspeedwhileturning)
andabruptdirectionalchanges. Highcorneringspeedsarenot recommended.Ifyoufeelthatyoumay tipoverinacorner,
reduceyourspeedandsteeringangle(i.e.,lessenthesharpnessoftheturn)topreventyour Go-Chairfromtipping.
WARNING! When cornering sharply, reduce your speed and maintain a stable centre of gravity.
This greatly reduces the possibility of a tip or fall.
Figure 1. Maximum Safe Angle (Ascending and Descending)

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Outdoor Driving Surfaces
YourGo-Chair isdesignedtoprovideoptimumstabilityundernormaldrivingconditions—dry,levelsurfacescomposedof
concrete,blacktoportarmac.However, Pride recognises that there will be times when you will encounter other surface
types.For this reason,yourGo-Chair isdesigned to performadmirablyonpacked soil, grassandgravel.Feel free touse
yourGo-Chairsafely on lawns and in park areas.
!Reduceyour Go-Chair’sspeedwhendriving on uneven terrainand/orsoftsurfaces.
!Avoidtall grassthatcanentangletherunninggear.
!Avoidloosely packed gravel and sand.
!Ifyou feelunsureabout adrivingsurface,avoid thatsurface.
Inclement Weather Precautions
ExposureofyourGo-Chair toinclementweatherconditionsshould beavoidedwheneverpossible.Ifsuddenlycaughtup
inrain,snow,severe coldorheatwhileoperatingyourGo-Chair, proceedtoshelterattheearliestopportunity.Thoroughly
dryyour Go-Chair beforestoring, charging or operatingyourGo-Chair .
PROHIBITED! Operating in rain, snow, salt, mist/spray conditions and on icy/slippery surfaces can
have an adverse effect on the electrical system. Maintain and store your Go-Chair in a dry and
clean condition.
WARNING! Prolonged exposure to hot or cold conditions may affect the temperature of upholstered
and non-upholstered items on the travel chair, possibly resulting in skin irritation. Exercise caution
when using your travel chair in extremely cold conditions or when exposing your travel chair to
direct sunlight for prolonged periods of time.
Stationary Obstacles (Steps, Kerbs, etc.)
Proceedwithextreme caution when driving near raised surfaces, unprotectedledgesand/or drop-offs (kerbs, porches,
stairs,etc.).Be sure your Go-Chair is traveling perpendicular toanykerbyoumayberequired to navigate. See figure 2.
WARNING! Do not attempt to have your Go-Chair climb or descend an obstacle that is higher than
5 cm (2 in.) unless you have the assistance of an attendant.
WARNING! If your travel chair is equipped with a kerb climber, do not attempt to climb any kerb in
excess on 5 cm (2 in.) in height. Do not approach kerbs at an angle; instead approach any kerb
you intend to ascend or descend in the forward position.
WARNING! Do not attempt to have your Go-Chair proceed rearward down any step, kerb or other
obstacle. This may cause the travel chair to tip.
Figure 2. Correct Kerb Approach Figure 3. Incorrect Kerb Approach
Public Streets and Roadways
WARNING! You should not operate your Go-Chair on public streets and roadways. Be aware that it
may be difficult for traffic to see you when you are seated on your Go-Chair. Obey all local pedestrian
traffic rules. Wait until your path is clear of traffic, and then proceed with extreme caution.

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Stairs and Escalators
Go-Chairsarenotdesignedtotravelupordownstairs or escalators.Always use a lift.
WARNING! Never use your Go-Chair to negotiate steps or escalators.
Doors
!Determineifthe door opens toward or away from you.
!Driveyour Go-Chair gently and slowly forward to push the door open. Or drive your Go-Chair gently and slowly
rearwardto pull the door open.
Lifts
Modernlifts have a door edgesafetymechanismthat,when pushed, reopens theliftdoor(s).
!Ifyouareinthe doorway of a lift when the door(s) begin toclose,pushon the rubber door edge or allow the rubber
dooredge to contact the Go-Chairand the door willreopen.
!Usecarethathandbags,packagesortravelchairaccessories do not become caught in lift doors.
Lift/Elevation Products
IfyouwillbetravelingwithyourGo-Chair,youmayfinditnecessarytousealift/elevationproducttoaidintransportation.
Priderecommendsthat youcloselyreviewtheinstructions,specificationsandsafetyinformationsetforth bythemanufac-
turerofthelift/elevationproductbeforeusingthatproduct.
WARNING! Never sit on your Go-Chair when it is being used in connection with any
type of lift/elevation product. Your Go-Chair was not designed with such use in mind
and any damage or injury incurred from such use is not the responsibility of Pride.
Motor Vehicle Transport
Priderecommendsthat you do not remain seatedinyour Go-Chair while traveling in amotorvehicle. The travel chair
shouldbe stowed in the bootof a car or in the back of atruck or van with batteries removed and properly secured.
WARNING! Do not sit on your Go-Chair while it is in a moving vehicle.
WARNING! Always be sure your Go-Chair and its batteries are properly secured when it is being
transported. Batteries should be secured in an upright position and protective caps should be
installed on the battery terminals. Batteries should not be transported with any flammable or
combustible items.
Positioning Belts
YourauthorisedPrideDealer,therapist(s)andotherhealthcareprofessionals areresponsible fordetermining yourrequire-
mentfor apositioningbeltin ordertooperate your Go-Chairsafely.Typically, thepositioningbelt isnotdesignedfor use
asa restrainingdevicein amotorvehicle.
Positioningbeltsshouldbeinstalled as detailed in this manual. See V.“ComfortAdjustments.” Once installed, thebelt
shouldbeplacedacross the pelvis as determined by the user’shealthcare dealer.Anchorpointsofthe positioning belts
shouldbe located so that a projected side-view angle of the pelvis is between30°–75° of horizontal depending on the
user’s weight, postureandseatcushion thickness.
WARNING! If you require a positioning belt to safely operate your Go-Chair, make sure it is fastened
securely in order to reduce the possibility of a fall from the Go-Chair.
WARNING! The positioning belt is not designed for use as a seat belt in a motor vehicle.

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Batteries
In addition to following the warnings below, be sure to comply with all other battery handling information. For more
informationabout yourtravelchair’s batteries,seeVI.“BatteriesandCharging.”
MANDATORY! Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead
compounds. Wear goggles and gloves when handling batteries and wash hands after
handling.
WARNING! Go-Chair batteries are heavy. See specifications table. If you are unable to
lift that much weight, be sure to get help. Use proper lifting techniques and avoid
lifting beyond your capacity.
WARNING! Always protect the batteries from freezing and never charge a frozen battery.
Charging a frozen battery may result in damage to the battery.
WARNING! Connect your battery harnesses in the proper manner. RED (+) cables must
be connected to positive (+) battery terminals/posts. BLACK (-) cables must be
connected to negative (-) battery terminals/posts. Protective caps should be installed
over all battery terminals. REPLACE cables immediately if damaged.
Removable Parts
WARNING! Do not attempt to lift or move a Go-Chair by any of its removable parts, including the
armrests, seat, front riggings, controller and shrouds.
Preventing Unintended Movement
WARNING! If you anticipate being seated in a stationary position for an extended period of
time, turn off the power. This will prevent unexpected motion from inadvertent joystick contact.
This will also eliminate the possibility of unintended chair movement from electromagnetic
(EM) sources.
Reaching and Bending
Neverreach, leanorbend whiledrivingyour Go-Chair.Ifitis absolutelynecessaryto reach,leanor bendwhileseated on
yourGo-Chair,itisimportanttomaintainastablecentreofgravityandkeeptheGo-Chairfromtipping.Priderecommends
that the Go-Chair user determine his/her personal limitations and practice bending and reaching in the presence of a
qualifiedhealthcareprofessional.
WARNING! Do not bend, lean or reach for objects if you have to pick them up from the
floor by reaching down between your knees or if you have to reach over the back of
the seat. Movements such as these may change your centre of gravity and the weight
distribution of the Go-Chair. This may cause your Go-Chair to tip.
WARNING! Keep your hands away from the tyres when driving. Be aware that loose
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Figure 4.IdealTransfer Position
Transfers
TransferringontoandoffofyourGo-Chairrequiresagoodsenseof
balance.Alwayshaveanattendantorhealthcareprofessionalpresent
whilelearningtoproperlytransferyourself.
To eliminatethe possibilityof injury,Priderecommendsthatyouor
atrained attendantperformthe followingtasksbeforeattempting a
transfer:
!Turnoffthepower to thecontroller.
!Ensureyour Go-Chairisnotin freewheelmode.SeeIII. “Your
Go-Chair.”
!Turn the castor wheels toward the transfer destination to im-
proveGo-Chairstabilityduringtransfer.
!Makesurebotharmrestsare flipped up or removed from your
Go-Chair.
!Flipup the foot platform or move theleg rests aside; this will
helptokeepyour feet from getting caught on the front rigging
duringthetransfer.
!Reduce the distance between your Go-Chair and the object
youaretransferringonto.
WARNING! Before transferring, position yourself as far back as possible in the Go-Chair seat to
prevent the Go-Chair from tipping forward during transfer.
WARNING! Avoid putting all of your weight on the Go-Chair armrests and do not use the armrests
for weight bearing purposes, such as transfers. Such use may cause the Go-Chair to tip, resulting
in a fall from the Go-Chair and personal injury.
WARNING! Avoid putting all of your weight on the front riggings. Such use may cause the Go-
Chair to tip.
User Positioning
Priderecommendsthatallusersbeseatedinanupright position with their pelvis positioned as far rearward as possible
in the power chair seat.All users need to discuss pelvic positioning with their authorised Pride Dealer, therapist(s) or
healthcare professional to determine appropriate pelvic position when seated on the power chair based on the user’s
individualmedicalneeds.
Prescription Drugs/Physical Limitations
Usersmust exercise care andcommonsensewhenoperating a Go-Chair.Thisincludesawarenessof safety issues when
takingprescribed orover-the-counterdrugs orwhentheuser hasspecificphysical limitations.
WARNING! Consult your physician if you are taking prescribed or over-the-counter medication or
if you have certain physical limitations. Some medications and limitations may impair your ability
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Alcohol/Smoking
TheGo-Chair user must exercise care andcommonsensewhenoperating his/her Go-Chair.Thisincludesawarenessof
safetyissueswhileundertheinfluenceofalcoholorwhilesmoking.
WARNING! Do not operate your Go-Chair while you are under the influence of alcohol, as this may
impair your ability to operate your Go-Chair in a safe manner.
WARNING! Pride strongly recommends that you do not smoke cigarettes while seated in your Go-
Chair, although the travel chair has passed the necessary testing requirements for cigarette
smoking. You must adhere to the following safety guidelines if you decide to smoke cigarettes
while seated in your Go-Chair.
!Do not leave lit cigarettes unattended.
!Keep ashtrays a safe distance from the seat cushions.
!Always make sure cigarettes are completely extinguished before disposal.
Electromagnetic and Radio Frequency Interference (EMI/RFI)
WARNING! Laboratory tests have shown that electromagnetic and radio frequency waves can
have an adverse affect on the performance of electrically-powered mobility vehicles.
Electromagneticand Radio FrequencyInterference can comefrom sources suchas cellular phones,mobile two-way
radios(such as walkie-talkies), radio stations, TVstations,amateurradio(HAM)transmitters, wireless computer links,
microwavesignals,pagingtransmittersandmedium-rangemobiletransceiversusedbyemergencyvehicles.Insomecases,
thesewavescancauseunintendedmovementordamagetothecontrolsystem.Everyelectrically-poweredmobilityvehicle
hasanimmunity(orresistance)toEMI.Thehighertheimmunitylevel,thegreatertheprotectionagainstEMI.Thisproduct
hasbeentested and has passed at an immunity level of20V/m.
WARNING! Be aware that cell phones, two-way radios, laptops and other types of radio transmitters
may cause unintended movement of your electrically-powered mobility vehicle due to EMI.
Exercise caution when using any of these items while operating your mobility vehicle and avoid
coming into close proximity of radio and TV stations.
WARNING! The addition of accessories or components to the electrically-powered mobility vehicle
can increase the susceptibility of the vehicle to EMI. Do not modify your Go-Chair in any way not
authorised by Pride.
WARNING! The electrically-powered mobility vehicle itself can disturb the performance of other
electrical devices located nearby, such as alarm systems.
NOTE: For further information on EMI/RFI, go to the Resource Center on www.pridemobility.com. If
unintended motion or brake release occurs, turn your Go-Chair off as soon as it is safe to do so. Call your
authorised Pride Dealer to report the incident.
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CONTROLLER
III. YOUR GO-CHAIR
THE GO-CHAIR
TheGo-Chair has twomainassemblies:the seat assemblyandthepower base assembly.Seefigure5. Typically,theseat
assemblyincludes the armrests, seatbackand seat base. The power base assembly includes the two motors,two drive
wheels,twocastorwheels,twoanti-tipwheels,twobatteriesand a foot platform. See figures 5 and 6.
SEATBACK
DRIVE WHEEL
Figure 5.The Go-Chair
POWERBASE
ASSEMBLY
SEAT ASSEMBLY
JOYSTICK
FOOT PLATFORM
SEATBASE
ARMRESTS
CASTOR WHEEL
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III. YOUR GO-CHAIR
Electrical Components
Theelectricalcomponentsarelocatedon the power base. The main circuit breaker is located on the frontofthebattery
box.Thecontroller connector is located ontheback of the power base.Seefigure 6.
ControllerConnector:This iswherethecontrollerconnectsto the power base. Eachcontrollerusesadifferenttype of
cable.Regardlessof which type of controller is used, the cable must be secured to theassemblyandnotallowedtodrag
onthe floor.
BatteryBoxChargerPort:Thisenablesyoutochargethebatterieseitheron theunit orwhenthebatteryboxisremoved
fromthepower base. See VI. “Batteries and Charging.”
MainCircuitBreaker:The main circuitbreakerisasafety feature built intoyourGo-Chair.When the batteriesandthe
motorsareheavilystrained(e.g.,fromexcessiveloads),themain circuitbreaker tripstopreventdamagetothemotorsand
theelectronics. If the circuit trips, allowyourGo-Chairto“rest” for approximately one minute. Next,pushinthecircuit
breakerbutton,turnonthecontrollerandcontinuenormaloperation.Ifthemaincircuitbreakercontinuestotriprepeatedly,
contactan authorised Pride Dealer.
Figure 6.The Go-Chair Power Base
FRONT SECTION
BATTERY BOX
CIRCUITBREAKER
REAR SECTION
SEAT PEDESTAL
CONTROLLER CONNECTOR
MANUALFREEWHEELLEVERS
BATTERY BOX CHARGER PORT
XLROFF-BOARDCHARGERHARNESSCONNECTOR

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Manual Freewheel Levers
Foryourconvenience,yourGo-Chairhasamanualfreewheel leveron eachmotor.Manualfreewheelleversenableyouto
disablethedrivesysteminordertomanoeuvrethechairmanually.Thisiscalled freewheelmode.
WARNING! Do not use the travel chair while the drive motors are disengaged! Do not
disengage the drive motors when the travel chair is on an incline or decline, as the
unit could roll on its own! Only engage the freewheel mode when on a level surface.
WARNING! It is important to remember that when your Go-Chair is in freewheel mode,
the braking system is disengaged.
NOTE: The batteries will not charge in freewheel mode unless the battery box is removed from the power base.
NOTE: You must turn off the power before disabling the drive systems, otherwise you may get an error code on
the controller. To clear this code, turn off the controller and place the Go-Chair in drive mode. Then turn on
the controller. The error message should be cleared. If not, contact an authorised Pride Dealer.
To engage or disengage the drive system:
1. Locatethe levers on the rear sectionof the power base. Seefigure 7.
2. Pushthetwo levers forward to engage the drive motors(drivemode).
3. Pullthetwolevers rearward todisengagethedrivemotors (freewheel mode).
Ifaleverisdifficulttomoveineitherdirection,rockyourtravelchairbackandforthslightly.Thelevershouldthenmoveto
thedesired position.
WARNING! Do not use the freewheel lever handles as tie-down points to secure this product
Anti-Tip Wheels
Theanti-tip wheels areanintegraland importantsafetyfeatureof your Go-Chair.Theyarebolted to theframeatthe rear
ofthe chair. See figure7.
PROHIBITED! Do not remove the anti-tip wheels or modify your travel chair in any way that is not
authorised by Pride.
III. YOUR GO-CHAIR
Figure 7. Back of Power Base
ANTI-TIP WHEELS
FREEWHEELMODE FREEWHEELMODE
DRIVEMODE DRIVEMODE
MANUALFREEWHEELLEVERS

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INITIAL ASSEMBLY
YourGo-Chairmayrequiresomeassemblyeitherbeforeinitialuseoraftertransportation.Itmayalsorequiredisassemblyto
make somecomfort adjustments. Figure 8 details thoseparts of theGo-Chair that aredesigned to be disassembledand
assembledbyanenduserorbyaqualifiedcarerbeforeusingtheproductormakingcomfortadjustments.There aretwohex
keysprovidedforuse withcontrollerinstallationandadjustment andfootplatformadjustment.
IV. ASSEMBLY/DISASSEMBLY
SEAT INSTALLATION
ARMREST WIDTH ADJUSTMENT
Figure 8.Go-Chair AssemblyView
FOOT PLATFORM DEPTH ADJUSTMENT
BATTERY REPLACEMENT
CONTROLLER POSITION
SEAT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
NOTE: Any nylon insert lock nut removed during the disassembly or adjustment of the travel chair must be
replaced with a new nut. Nylon insert lock nuts should not be reused as it may cause damage to the nylon
insert, resulting in a less secure fit. Replacement nylon insert lock nuts are available at local hardware stores
or through your authorised Pride Dealer.