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    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: (800) 624-6374 Fax: (800) 628-5165 www.goldentech.com YOUR LIFE IN MOTION[...]

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    Compass Onwer’s Manual – Models GP600 SS, GP600 CC, GP601SS, GP601 C C Revised 060208 2 FOR YOUR REC ORDS Please fill in your Compa ss ™ 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 __________________ Seri al Number _[...]

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    Compass Onwer’s Manual – Models GP600 SS, GP600 CC, GP601SS, GP601 C C Revised 060208 3 CONTENTS INTRODUCTION …………………………………………………… 4 SAFETY.................... ............................ ..............……….. 5-8 EMI/RFI ............... ........................... ..............…….…….. 9 SPE[...]

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    Compass Onwer’s Manual – Models GP600 SS, GP600 CC, GP601SS, GP601 C C Revised 060208 4 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[...]

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    Compass Onwer’s Manual – Models GP600 SS, GP600 CC, GP601SS, GP601 C C Revised 060208 5 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 p[...]

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    Compass Onwer’s Manual – Models GP600 SS, GP600 CC, GP601SS, GP601 C C Revised 060208 6 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 acros[...]

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    Compass Onwer’s Manual – Models GP600 SS, GP600 CC, GP601SS, GP601 C C Revised 060208 7 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 [...]

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    Compass Onwer’s Manual – Models GP600 SS, GP600 CC, GP601SS, GP601 C C Revised 060208 8 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 [...]

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    Compass Onwer’s Manual – Models GP600 SS, GP600 CC, GP601SS, GP601 C C Revised 060208 9 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 radi[...]

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    Compass Onwer’s Manual – Models GP600 SS, GP600 CC, GP601SS, GP601 C C Revised 060208 10 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 [...]

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    Compass Onwer’s Manual – Models GP600 SS, GP600 CC, GP601SS, GP601 C C Revised 060208 11 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. NOTE: You will ne[...]

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    Compass Onwer’s Manual – Models GP600 SS, GP600 CC, GP601SS, GP601 C C Revised 060208 12 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 j[...]

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    Compass Onwer’s Manual – Models GP600 SS, GP600 CC, GP601SS, GP601 C C Revised 060208 13 ASSEMBLY 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 co[...]

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    Compass Onwer’s Manual – Models GP600 SS, GP600 CC, GP601SS, GP601 C C Revised 060208 14 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 Onwer’s Manual – Models GP600 SS, GP600 CC, GP601SS, GP601 C C Revised 060208 15 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 [...]

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    Compass Onwer’s Manual – Models GP600 SS, GP600 CC, GP601SS, GP601 C C Revised 060208 16 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 S[...]

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    Compass Onwer’s Manual – Models GP600 SS, GP600 CC, GP601SS, GP601 C C Revised 060208 17 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 [...]

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    Compass Onwer’s Manual – Models GP600 SS, GP600 CC, GP601SS, GP601 C C Revised 060208 18 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 positio[...]

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    Compass Onwer’s Manual – Models GP600 SS, GP600 CC, GP601SS, GP601 C C Revised 060208 19 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 adj[...]

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    Compass Onwer’s Manual – Models GP600 SS, GP600 CC, GP601SS, GP601 C C Revised 060208 20 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: T[...]

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    Compass Onwer’s Manual – Models GP600 SS, GP600 CC, GP601SS, GP601 C C Revised 060208 21 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, rai[...]

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    Compass Onwer’s Manual – Models GP600 SS, GP600 CC, GP601SS, GP601 C C Revised 060208 22 OPERATION Your Comp ass ™ is simple to operate. However, for your 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 operat[...]

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    Compass Onwer’s Manual – Models GP600 SS, GP600 CC, GP601SS, GP601 C C Revised 060208 23 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). S[...]

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    Compass Onwer’s Manual – Models GP600 SS, GP600 CC, GP601SS, GP601 C C Revised 060208 24 OPERATION The Joystick Display The joystick display (see figure 17 on page 22) 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 tur[...]

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    Compass Onwer’s Manual – Models GP600 SS, GP600 CC, GP601SS, GP601 C C Revised 060208 25 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 D[...]

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    Compass Onwer’s Manual – Models GP600 SS, GP600 CC, GP601SS, GP601 C C Revised 060208 26 OPERATION/DIAGNOSTICS For Compass Units with th e A-SERIES Controller Flash codes indicate the nature of an abnorm al condition directly from the A – Series Information Gauge. Without the use of an y servicing tools, the condition can be simply diagnosed.[...]

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    Compass Onwer’s Manual – Models GP600 SS, GP600 CC, GP601SS, GP601 C C Revised 060208 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 s[...]

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    Compass Onwer’s Manual – Models GP600 SS, GP600 CC, GP601SS, GP601 C C Revised 060208 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 th[...]

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    Compass Onwer’s Manual – Models GP600 SS, GP600 CC, GP601SS, GP601 C C Revised 060208 29 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 [...]

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    Compass Onwer’s Manual – Models GP600 SS, GP600 CC, GP601SS, GP601 C C Revised 060208 30 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 [...]

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    Compass Onwer’s Manual – Models GP600 SS, GP600 CC, GP601SS, GP601 C C Revised 060208 31 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 controller cable. 2. See page 12 to complete the [...]

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    Compass Onwer’s Manual – Models GP600 SS, GP600 CC, GP601SS, GP601 C C Revised 060208 32 Consumer Limited Warranty Power Wheel chairs Effective June 1, 2008 The following warranty is granted only to the INITIAL Consumer who has purchased our product and commences on the Date of Purchase by the Consumer from an Authorize d Golden Technologies’[...]

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    Compass Owner’s Manual – Models # : GP600 SS, GP600 CC, GP 601 SS , GP601 CC Revised 02/20/08 33 Consumer Limited Warranty Power Wheelchair (continued) For the period of one year from the date of purchase, in the event of defective materials or workmanship, Golden Technologies will repair or replace at our option any of the following parts foun[...]

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    Compass Owner’s Manual – Models # : GP600 SS, GP600 CC, GP 601 SS , GP601 CC Revised 02/20/08 34 GOLDEN Compass ™ Warranty Registration Please type or print. Serial # _______________________ ____________ Date Purch ase d ______________ Owner Name __________ _______________ _______________ ___ _______________ ____ Address ___________ _________[...]

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    Compass Owner’s Manual – Models # : GP600 SS, GP600 CC, GP 601 SS , GP601 CC Revised 02/20/08 35 401 Bridge Street, Old Forge PA 18518 Tel: (800) 624-6374 Fax: (800) 628-5165 www.goldentech.com YOUR LIFE IN MOTION CompassOwner’sManual.06020 8[...]