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    Compass ™ Owner’s Manual Compass ™ Center-Wheel Drive Power Chair GP600 SS/GP600 CC 401 Bridge Street, Old Forge PA 18518 Tel: (800) 624-6374 Fax: (800) 628-5165 www.goldentech.com YOUR LIFE IN MOTION[...]

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    Compass Owner’s Manual – Models GP600 SS, GP600 CC Revis ed 052313 1[...]

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    Compass Owner’s Manual – Models GP600 SS, GP600 CC Revis ed 052313 2 Thank you for purchasing your Compass GP600 power chair. We are honored you have chosen Golden Technologies for your mobility needs. Compass Model GP600 Standard Packing List: 1 Owner’s Manual Base unit 1 Seat 2 Seat Arms 1 Joystick Control 1 Seat Belt 1 Battery Charger FOR [...]

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    Compass Owner’s Manual – Models GP600 SS, GP600 CC Revis ed 052313 3 CONTENTS INTRODUCTION …… ……………………………………………… 4-5 SAFETY.................... ............................ ..............……….. 5-9 EMI/RFI ............... ........................... ..............…….…….. 10 SPECIFICATIONS…?[...]

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    Compass Owner’s Manual – Models GP600 SS, GP600 CC Revis ed 052313 4 INTRODUCTION Congratulations on the purchase of your new Compass ™ power chair. The Center-wheel drive Comp ass ™ 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 hav[...]

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    Compass Owner’s Manual – Models GP600 SS, GP600 CC Revis ed 052313 5 INTRODUCTION ACCESSORIES for the Co mpass POWER CHAIR: A variety of accessories are available for your Golden Compass power chair. Please contact your Authorized Golden Technologies Dealer for more information or to order. • Cane Holder Tube • Oxygen Tank Holder • Cup Ho[...]

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    Compass Owner’s Manual – Models GP600 SS, GP600 CC Revis ed 052313 6 SAFETY Your Comp ass ™ 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. MANDATORY! R[...]

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    Compass Owner’s Manual – Models GP600 SS, GP600 CC Revis ed 052313 7 SAFETY DRIVING ON AN INCLINE  Drive with caution when attempting to negotiate any incline, even handicap access ramps.  Try to keep your Compass ™ moving when climbing an incline. If you do come to a stop, restart and accelerate slowly and carefully.  Always climb o[...]

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    Compass Owner’s Manual – Models GP600 SS, GP600 CC Revis ed 052313 8 SAFETY SAFETY RULES  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 surfac[...]

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    Compass Owner’s Manual – Models GP600 SS, GP600 CC Revis ed 052313 9 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 T[...]

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    Compass Owner’s Manual – Models GP600 SS, GP600 CC Revis ed 052313 10 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), w[...]

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    Compass Owner’s Manual – Models GP600 SS, GP600 CC Revis ed 052313 11 SPECIFICATIONS Model GP600 SS GP600 CC Medicare Code K0822 K0823 Maximum Incline 6 degrees 6 degrees Weight Capacity 300 lbs. 300lbs. Maximum Speed 5 mph 5 mph Operating Range 1 20 miles 20 miles Ground Clearan ce 3.5” 3.5” Turning Radius 20 " 20 " Type Batterie[...]

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    Compass Owner’s Manual – Models GP600 SS, GP600 CC Revis ed 052313 12 ASSEMBLY Your Comp ass ™ is shipped partially disassembled in order to maximize the protection of all its parts during the shipping process. Please follow the instruction below to quickly and easily assemble the power chair for your use. You will need only basic tools. If y[...]

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    Compass Owner’s Manual – Models GP600 SS, GP600 CC Revis ed 052313 13 ASSEMBLY 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 [...]

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    Compass Owner’s Manual – Models GP600 SS, GP600 CC Revis ed 052313 14 Seat Height & Angle Adjustm ent Pins ASSEMBLY SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION The standard (18x18) seat assembly weighs about 49 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 se[...]

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    Compass Owner’s Manual – Models GP600 SS, GP600 CC Revis ed 052313 15 ASSEMBLY 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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    Compass Owner’s Manual – Models GP600 SS, GP600 CC Revis ed 052313 16 ASSEMBLY BATTERY INSTALLATION 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 Make certain that the controller power is turned off and that t[...]

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    Compass Owner’s Manual – Models GP600 SS, GP600 CC Revis ed 052313 17 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 hei[...]

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    Compass Owner’s Manual – Models: GP600 SS, GP 600 CC Revised 05/23 /13 18 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[...]

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    Compass Owner’s Manual – Models: GP600 SS, GP 600 CC Revised 05/23 /13 19 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 s[...]

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    Compass Owner’s Manual – Models: GP600 SS, GP 600 CC Revised 05/23 /13 20 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 cl[...]

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    Compass Owner’s Manual – Models: GP600 SS, GP 600 CC Revised 05/23 /13 21 COMFORT SETTINGS EXTENDING THE FOOTREST Refer to the pictures below. 1. Insert a 5mm Allen wrench from the top side into the (2) adjustment screws. 2. Place a 10mm wrench on the backside onto the (2) nuts and loosen the (2) footrest adjustment screws. 3. Slide the footres[...]

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    Compass Owner’s Manual – Models: GP600 SS, GP 600 CC Revised 05/23 /13 22 COMFORT SETTINGS Figure 14 Figure 15 Figure 16 ARMREST HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT 1. Loosen “Armrest Height Adjustment Knob” (Figure 14) until you can pull it outward. Note: The knob is retained in its housing with a spring. 2. While keeping the knob pulled, raise or lower the[...]

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    Compass Owner’s Manual – Models: GP600 SS, GP 600 CC Revised 05/23 /13 23 OPERATION Your Comp ass ™ is simple to operate. However, for yo ur safety and the safety of others, Golden Technologies, Inc. recommends that you carefully read and understand the following operating instructions. We also recommend that you practice operating your Compa[...]

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    Compass Owner’s Manual – Models: GP600 SS, GP 600 CC Revised 05/23 /13 24 OPERATION The Speed Control Buttons These buttons provide you with a way to control the maximum speed of your Compass ™ . ♦ Press the “turtle” button repeatedly to set your chair’s speed to the slowest setting (recommended for indoor operation). Slowest speed is[...]

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    Compass Owner’s Manual – Models: GP600 SS, GP 600 CC Revised 05/23 /13 25 OPERATION The Joystick Display The joystick display (see figure 17 on page 23) is a multifunctional visual display. This display provides three types of information. 1. On/Off status 2. Battery charge level 3. Fault diagnostics 1. On/Off Status When you turn on the power [...]

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    Compass Owner’s Manual – Models: GP600 SS, GP 600 CC Revised 05/23 /13 26 OPERATION/DIAGNOSTICS For Compass Units with the SHARK Controller Flash codes indicate the nature of an abnormal condition directly from the SHARK Information Gauge. Without the use of any servicing tools, the condition can be simply diagnosed. Flash Code Description Reco[...]

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    Compass Owner’s Manual – Models: GP600 SS, GP 600 CC Revised 05/23 /13 27 OPERATION Figure 18 Figure 19 FREEWHEEL MODE ♦ To disengage the gears and put your power chair in freewheel mode, turn the freewheel levers as shown. See figure 18. ♦ To re-engage the gears and take your chair out of freewheel mode, turn the levers as shown. See figur[...]

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    Compass Owner’s Manual – Models: GP600 SS, GP 600 CC Revised 05/23 /13 28 OPERATION Figure 20 Reset Button If the main circuit breaker trips, please wait for approximately 1 minute and then push the reset button to reset the main circuit breaker. See figure 20. NOTE: Usually, the thermal rollback feature is more sensitive than the main circuit [...]

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    Compass Owner’s Manual – Models: GP600 SS, GP 600 CC Revised 05/23 /13 29 OPERATION POWER SEAT ( Requires an opt ional 75 am p controller/joystick w ith seat cont rol ) Your power chair may be equipped with a power seat. The power seat actuator is designed to raise or lower the seat with minimal effort by the user. The power seat switch is loca[...]

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    Compass Owner’s Manual – Models: GP600 SS, GP 600 CC Revised 05/23 /13 30 BATTERY CHARGING You must use only the charger that is supplied with your Compass ™ . The use of any other charger on this power chair will void the warranty. Using unauthorized chargers may also result in severe damage to the batteries and/ or damage to the chair. Usin[...]

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    Compass Owner’s Manual – Models: GP600 SS, GP 600 CC Revised 05/23 /13 31 BATTERY CHARGING CHARGING THE BATTERIES Your Comp ass’s charging system is designed for your safety and for your convenience. Follow the steps below to recharge the batteries. 1. Position your Compass ™ close to a standard wall electrical outlet. 2. Turn off the power[...]

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    Compass Owner’s Manual – Models: GP600 SS, GP 600 CC Revised 05/23 /13 32 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your Comp ass ™ is designed to require minimal maintenance. We recommend that you periodically check the following: Tire Tread: Regularly visually inspect the tire tread. If the remaining tread is less than 1/32 of an inch, have your local Golden re[...]

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    Compass Owner’s Manual – Models: GP600 SS, GP 600 CC Revised 05/23 /13 33 DISASSEMBLY Make certain that the controller power is turned off and that the chair is NOT in freewheel mode before attempting to perform disassembly. SEAT REMOVAL 1. Disconnect the joystick cable from the joystick. See figure 2 on page 13. 2. See page 14 to complete the [...]

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    Compass Owner’s Manual – Models: GP600 SS, GP 600 CC Revised 05/23 /13 34 Consumer Limited Warranty Power Wheelchairs The following wa rranty is granted onl y to the INITIAL Consumer who has purchased our product and commences on t he Date of Purchase b y the Consumer from an Aut horized Golden Tec hnologies’ Provider. The Consum er must have[...]

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    Compass Owner’s Manual – Models: GP600 SS, GP 600 CC Revised 05/23 /13 35 Consumer Limited Warranty Power Wheelchair (continued) For the peri od of thir teen months from th e date of purch ase, in the ev ent of def ective materials or workmanship, Golden Technologies will repair or replace at our option any of the following parts foun d to be d[...]

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    Compass Owner’s Manual – Models: GP600 SS, GP 600 CC Revised 05/23 /13 36 Golden Technologies Product Registration Form Please fill out this product registration form or you can also register your product online at www.goldentech.com. Failure to register your product may result in significant delays should service be required. Name: ___________[...]

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    Compass Owner’s Manual – Models: GP600 SS, GP 600 CC Revised 05/23 /13 37 Fold Here First Golden Technologies 401 Bridge St. Old Forge, PA 18518 Fold Here Second Place Stamp Here[...]

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    Compass Owner’s Manual – Models: GP600 SS, GP 600 CC Revised 05/23 /13 38[...]

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    Compass Owner’s Manual – Models: GP600 SS, GP 600 CC Revised 05/23 /13 39 401 Bridge Street, Old Forge PA 18518 Tel: (800) 624-6374 Fax: (800) 628-5165 www.goldentech.com YOUR LIFE IN MOTION CompassOwner’sManual.052313[...]