Owner’s Manual Companion I Companion II, 3-wheel Companion II, 4-wheel Golden Technologies · 401 Bridge Street · Old Forge, PA · Tel: 800-624-6374 · Fax: 800-628-5165 · www.goldentech.
Thank you for purchasing your Companion Scooter. We are honored you have chosen Golden Technologies for your mobility needs. Please note, unless otherwise specified, the term Companion refers to each of the models listed below: Companion I — 3 wheel scooter GC240 — 300 lb. load capacity Companion II – 3 wheel scooters GC340 – 350 lb. load capacity Companion II – 4 wheel scooters GC440 – 350 lb.
Companion Owner's Manual: GC240, GC340, GC440 CONTENTS I. INTRODUCTION................................................................................................................... 4 Features and Benefits ................................................................................................................. 5 Accessories for the Companion Scooter...................................................................................... 6 II. SAFETY ................................................
Companion Owner's Manual: GC240, GC340, GC440 I. INTRODUCTION Congratulations on the purchase of your new Golden Companion scooter. The Companion, the Companion II, and the four-wheel Companion II all combine cutting edge technology with attractive designs that are also highly functional in today’s world. We at Golden Technologies, Inc.
Companion Owner's Manual: GC240, GC340, GC440 I. INTRODUCTION Features and Benefits Your Golden Companion scooter shipping carton contains an informational DVD that highlights the features and benefits of your Companion scooter as well as important safety and operating instructions. Please view this video and read the Owner's Manual in its entirety for complete safety and operating instructions.
Companion Owner's Manual: GC240, GC340, GC440 I. INTRODUCTION Accessories for the Companion Scooters A variety of accessories are available for your Golden Companion Scooter*. Please contact your Authorized Golden Technologies' Dealer for more information.
Companion Owner's Manual: GC240, GC340, GC440 II. SAFETY Your Golden Companion is a battery-operated personal mobility vehicle. Please exercise caution and consideration when you are operating it. Driving your Companion carefully and thoughtfully will help ensure your personal safety and the safety of other people. NOTE: Before learning to operate your Companion, have your authorized Golden Technologies, Inc.
Companion Owner's Manual: GC240, GC340, GC440 II. SAFETY DRIVING ON INCLINES • • • • • • • • For maximum stability, lean forward in your Companion’s seat while proceeding up ramps, inclines, curbs, or any low rise. See figure 1. Drive with caution when attempting to negotiate any incline, even handicap access ramps. Always climb or descend an incline by driving straight up or straight down the face of the slope. See figure 2. Do not traverse or drive across the face of an incline in any direction.
Companion Owner's Manual: GC240, GC340, GC440 II. SAFETY If it is necessary to back down a slope follow one of two procedures. NOTE: When using either of the following procedures to back down a slope, Golden Technologies, Inc. strongly advises that you have the assistance of another person. Procedure 1 - Under Power 1. 2. 3. 4. Set the key switch to the “Off position. See section V. “Operation.” Dismount your Companion. Set the key switch to the “On” position. See section V. “Operation.
Companion Owner's Manual: GC240, GC340, GC440 II. SAFETY Please use your Golden Companion scooter often and allow it to expand the horizons of your daily life. The more mobility your Golden Companion brings to you, the happier you will be, and the more satisfied we at Golden Technologies, Inc. will be! But as with all things, especially motor operated vehicles, observing a few rules and safety considerations will help ensure safe scooter operation. So please follow the rules below.
Companion Owner's Manual: GC240, GC340, GC440 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.
Companion Owner's Manual: GC240, GC340, GC440 IV. YOUR GOLDEN COMPANION CONTROL PANEL TILLER ADJUSTMENT LEVER ARMREST ANGLE ADJUSTMENT SCREW HANDGRIP ARMREST HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB SEAT SLIDE LEVER ARMREST WIDTH ADJUSTMENT KNOBS BRAKE HANDLE TILLER SEAT ROTATION LEVER HEADLIGHT TIE DOWN REMOVABLE CARPET FIGURE 4. YOUR GOLDEN COMPANION FOR YOUR RECORDS Please fill in your Companion’s information below.
Companion Owner's Manual: GC240, GC340, GC440 IV. YOUR GOLDEN COMPANION Specification Length GC240 42.5 in. GC340 45.8 in. GC440 47.5 in. Width 23.5 in. 23.5 in. 24 in. Tires Solid Solid Solid Front 9 in. 9 in. 10 in. Rear 9 in. 10 in. 10 in. 300 lbs. 350 lbs. 350 lbs. 3.5 in. 3.5 in. 4 in. 22 in./25 in. 23 in./26 in. 23 in./26 in.
Companion Owner's Manual: GC240, GC340, GC440 V. OPERATION SPEED ADJUSTMENT DIAL DC VOLTAGE METER POWER INDICATOR LED KEY SWITCH HORN THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER LIGHT HORN FIGURE 5. CONTROL PANEL CONTROLS Speed Adjustment Dial • The speed adjustment dial allows you to preselect the maximum top speed of your Golden Companion. See figure 5. • Turn the dial counterclockwise to operate your scooter at the lowest speed level. • Turn the dial clockwise to increase the operational speed of your scooter.
Companion Owner's Manual: GC240, GC340, GC440 V. OPERATION Power Indicator LED When the power to your Companion is turned on, the Power Indicator LED (Light Emitting Diode) will light up. See figure 5. This LED is used for diagnosing operational problems that may arise. Please see the Diagnostics section of this manual. Horn Button Press this button to sound the horn. See figure 5. Light Switch Button This button operates your Companion’s lighting system. See figure 5.
Companion Owner's Manual: GC240, GC340, GC440 V. OPERATION DC Voltage Meter This meter (see figure 5) shows the amount of voltage in your Companion’s batteries. • Green indicates a full charge on the batteries. • Yellow indicates caution and approximately a one-half charge of the batteries. • Red indicates that the batteries have less than one-half of a charge remaining. See section X. “Care and Maintenance” for instruction concerning charging the batteries.
Companion Owner's Manual: GC240, GC340, GC440 V. OPERATION Armrest Width Adjustment To adjust the armrest width: 1. Loosen the adjustment knobs at the rear of the seat. See figure 6. 2. Slide the armrests in or out to the desired width. See figure 7. 3. Tighten the adjustment knobs. Seat Height Adjustment To adjust the seat height: 1. Remove the seat by raising the lever and lifting the seat straight up. 2. Set the seat aside. 3.
Companion Owner's Manual: GC240, GC340, GC440 V. OPERATION Freewheel Mode Your Golden Companion is equipped with a freewheel lever that can set your scooter in or out of freewheel mode. The freewheel lever engages your park brake. To disengage the brake and put your scooter in freewheel mode: Push the brake handle in the direction of “disengage” on the label. See figure 11. To engage the brake and take your scooter out of freewheel mode: Push the brake handle in the direction of “engage” on the label.
Companion Owner's Manual: GC240, GC340, GC440 VI. RIDING YOUR COMPANION MOUNTING NOTE: For your first driving sessions, make certain that your Golden Companion starts out on a level surface and that you will continue driving on a level surface. To Get on Your Companion 1. Stand behind your Companion. 2. Make certain that the freewheel lever is in engaged position. See figure 10. 3. Pull up on the seat rotate lever. See figure 4.
Companion Owner's Manual: GC240, GC340, GC440 VI. RIDING YOUR COMPANION Steering Steering your Golden Companion is easy and logical. 1. With both hands on the handgrips of the tiller (see figure 4.), turn the tiller to the right to travel to the right. 2. With both hands on the handgrips of the tiller (see figure 4.), turn the tiller to the left to travel to the left. 3. Make certain to maintain sufficient clearance when turning your scooter so that the rear wheels will clear any obstacle.
Companion Owner's Manual: GC240, GC340, GC440 VI. RIDING YOUR COMPANION CONTROL THROUGH TIGHT SPOTS As you use your Golden Companion to greatly increase your mobility, you will undoubtedly encounter some obstacles that will require practice to negotiate smoothly and safely. Below are some common obstacles that you may meet during the daily use of your scooter. Listed with those obstacles are some driving tips that should help you conquer those obstacles.
Companion Owner's Manual: GC240, GC340, GC440 VII. DISASSEMBLY 1. REMOVING THE SEAT NOTE: Pinchless seat hinges are standard on all Golden Companion scooters. 1. Remove the key. 2. Make sure that the scooter brake is engaged. 3. Loosen the adjustment knobs. Slide the arms off the scooter if you are not able to carry the seat with the weight of the armrests attached. See figure 5. 4. Remove the seat by pulling up and holding the seat lever and lifting the seat straight up and out of the seat post.
Companion Owner's Manual: GC240, GC340, GC440 VII. DISASSEMBLY 2. Squeeze the locking ear on the connector and disconnect the batteries from the frame. See Figure 17. 3. Remove the batteries one at a time. 4. Lower the tiller, which will automatically lock into place once lowered. 5. Wrap the V straps around the Delta tiller to help secure it. See figure 18. FIGURE 17. BATTERY CONNECTORS NOTE: The key must be removed from the key switch to fully lower the tiller.
Companion Owner's Manual: GC240, GC340, GC440 VIII. ASSEMBLY The Companion scooters are easy to assemble. Make sure the key is out of the key switch before assembling your scooter. 1. Connect the frame sections. 1. Position the front and rear sections of the frame as shown in figure 20 so that they align properly. 2. Pull up on the T handle to lift the front section. 3. Once the frame hooks are properly aligned (See figure 21), push down on the seat post to secure the frame together.
Companion Owner's Manual: GC240, GC340, GC440 VIII. ASSEMBLY WARNING: Do not sit in or attempt to move your Companion unless the frame are rear carriage are securely engaged. Accidental separation of the frame from the rear carriage may occur and cause injury of damage. 4. REINSTALL THE SEAT. 1. Make certain that the seat post is mounted in the seat post pedestal and adjusted to the desired height. 2.
Companion Owner's Manual: GC240, GC340, GC440 IX. TRANSPORTING YOUR COMPANION FIGURE 25. COMPANION FIGURE 26. COMPANION II FIGURE 27. FOUR-WHEEL COMPANION II NOTE: All Golden Companion scooters shown above can be equipped with docking devices for loading onto a vehicle by means of a mechanical lift or hoist. Contact your Golden Technologies, Inc. dealer for more information concerning docking devices and scooter lift devices.
Companion Owner's Manual: GC240, GC340, GC440 X. CARE AND MAINTENANCE ROUTINE MAINTENANCE The Golden Companion is virtually maintenance free. All of the bearings on your Golden Companion are permanently lubricated and sealed. No additional lubrication is required. There are, however, several things that you can do to help keep up the appearance and maintain the performance of your scooter. CLEANING YOUR COMPANION Tires • Clean the tires with ordinary kitchen-type cleaners and a damp cloth.
Companion Owner's Manual: GC240, GC340, GC440 X. CARE AND MAINTENANCE BATTERIES AND CHARGING Battery maintenance is the most important part of maintaining your scooter. Keeping the batteries fully charged helps to extend battery life. Use the following guidelines to help keep your batteries in optimum condition. • • • To break-in the batteries, completely run down the batteries 4-5 times. This will increase battery life and help them retain their maximum charge.
Companion Owner's Manual: GC240, GC340, GC440 X. CARE AND MAINTENANCE IF YOUR COMPANION DOES NOT OPERATE • • • • Make certain that the freewheel lever is set to the engaged position. See page 18. Check the main circuit breaker. If necessary, reset the circuit breaker. Make certain that the speed adjustment dial is at the desired setting. Make certain that the key switch is set to the “On” position. If none of the above procedures solve the problem, contact your authorized Golden Technologies, Inc.
Companion Owner's Manual: GC240, GC340, GC440 X. CARE AND MAINTENANCE Resetting the Main Circuit Breaker 1. If the main circuit breaker trips as a result of run-down batteries or because of a temporary overload, reset the circuit breaker: 2. Wait ten minutes or so for the motor control board to return to the normal operating temperature range. 3. Make certain that the key switch is set to the “Off” position. 4. Press in on the main circuit breaker reset button. See figure 30.
Companion Owner's Manual: GC240, GC340, GC440 X. CARE AND MAINTENANCE 3 Flashes Consult your authorized Golden Technologies, Inc. dealer. 4 Flashes • Indicates that the motor control board is overloaded and overheated. • An overload can occur if you have been driving your Companion for an extended period of time up an incline that is steeper than the recommended grade (see “Specifications” on page 13).
Companion Owner's Manual: GC240, GC340, GC440 X. CARE AND MAINTENANCE 7 Flashes • Indicates a problem with the throttle control lever. • May also indicate a problem with the potentiometer (speed control). • Your scooter will not operate until the problem is corrected. Remedy: Make certain that all electrical connectors are firmly and correctly joined. If the connectors are all firmly joined and the problem is not solved, contact your authorized Golden Technologies, Inc. dealer.
Companion Owner's Manual: GC240, GC340, GC440 XI.
Companion Owner's Manual: GC240, GC340, GC440 XI.
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