Alero GP52 Foldable Power Wheelchair Owner’s Manual 401 Bridge Street · Old Forge, PA 18518 Phone: 800-624-6374 · Fax: 800-628-5165
Golden Alero GP52SS Owner’s Manual Revised 0807 FOR YOUR RECORDS Please fill in your Alero information below. This information will be useful in the event you ever need to contact Golden Technologies, Inc. concerning your power wheelchair. Your Alero: Serial Number: Date of Purchase: Additional Options: Your Golden representative or dealer: Company Name: Address: Phone: Please remember to fill out and send in your Warranty Registration Card. Failure to do so may delay or void servicing of your Alero.
Golden Alero GP52SS Owner’s Manual Revised 0807 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION………………………………………………………….......... 4 SAFETY…………………………………………………………………………... 5 EMI/RFI…………………………………………………………………………... 8 SPECIFICATIONS………………………………………………………………. 9 UNPACKING……………………………………………………………………... 10 ASSEMBLY………………………………………………………………………. 11 SPECIAL FEATURES…………………………………………………………... 14 Brake Release Levers…………………………………………………………..
Golden Alero GP52SS Owner’s Manual Revised 0807 INTRODUCTION Congratulations on the purchase of your new Golden Technologies Alero power wheelchair! The Alero combines cutting edge technology with attractive designs that are also highly functional in today’s world. Every component of your Alero is produced using extensive research and evaluation to ensure durability, reliability and efficiency to surpass industry standards.
Golden Alero GP52SS Owner’s Manual Revised 0807 SAFETY Safety is the most important consideration when using your Alero power wheelchair. Golden Technologies has taken every consideration to provide you with a safe and reliable power wheelchair. It is your responsibility to read and understand these safety instructions before attempting to assemble or operate your power wheelchair. Failure to do so may result in personal injury or may cause property damage.
Golden Alero GP52SS Owner’s Manual Revised 0807 SAFETY (cont.) Operating Safety (cont.) When turning, ALWAYS shift your weight in the direction you are turning. NEVER shift your weight in the opposite direction of the turn. Doing so may cause your power wheelchair to tip over. To maintain lateral stability, NEVER reach further than the length of your arm. NEVER lean out of the chair as this may cause instability.
Golden Alero GP52SS Owner’s Manual Revised 0807 SAFETY (cont.) Operating Safety (cont.) DO NOT attempt to drive over curbs or obstacles greater than 1 ½ inches as this may cause your power wheelchair to tip over or cause damage to your power wheelchair. DO NOT back down a curb or step. NEVER operate your power wheelchair without the provided anti-tippers. Failing to do so may increase your chances of tipping over while operating your power wheelchair.
Golden Alero GP52SS Owner’s Manual Revised 0807 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 computers links, microwave transmitters, paging transmitters, etc.
Golden Alero GP52SS Owner’s Manual Revised 0807 SPECIFICATIONS Model Alero – GP52SS Seat Dimensions Seat Width 18” standard; also available in 16” and 20” widths Seat Depth 16” Seat Height Front – 20” ; Rear – 19 3/8” Overall Dimensions 47” for 16” and 18” models, 49” for 20” model 24.5” for 16” model, 26.5” for 18” model and 28.
Golden Alero GP52SS Owner’s Manual Revised 0807 UNPACKING After removing your Alero GP52SS power wheelchair from the carton, please make sure you have been supplied the following main parts as standard specification: 1. Main Frame – The main frame has the following parts attached: • Motors/Gearboxes • Front Casters • Rear Drive Wheels • Foldable Battery Tray • Lap Positioning Belt • Foldable Back with Cane Handle Grips • Battery Charger pouch 2. Foot Rigging with swing-away footrest 3.
Golden Alero GP52SS Owner’s Manual Revised 0807 ASSEMBLY Your Golden Alero is a fully foldable power wheelchair. It has been designed to be assembled with minimal effort or difficulty. Should you not understand the procedures outlined below or have difficulty assembling your Alero, please contact your Golden Authorized Dealer for assistance. 1. Unfold your Alero by holding the two arm rests with your hands and pushing outwards to extend frame. (Fig. 2) 2.
Golden Alero GP52SS Owner’s Manual Revised 0807 ASSEMBLY (cont.) 6. Connect the motor cables underneath the seat to the motor connectors on the cable coming from the joystick controller. The motor connectors and cables are marked left and right. Plug in the left to the left and the right to the right. NEVER plug the right motor connector into the left motor and NEVER plug the left motor connector into the right motor. Doing so may cause your power wheelchair to operate in an abnormal fashion.
Golden Alero GP52SS Owner’s Manual Revised 0807 ASSEMBLY (cont.) 11. Next, install the swing-away footrests. Taking one of the footrest, align the holes of the hinge plate over the pivot hinge pins on the seat frame above the caster wheels. Note you will need to face the locking mechanism forward of the seat post and swivel the footrest inward until it locks in place. Repeat with other footrest. (Fig. 10) 12.
Golden Alero GP52SS Owner’s Manual Revised 0807 SPECIAL FEATURES Brake Release Levers For your convenience, your Alero is equipped with two brake release levers. The brake release lever can be located on the rear of each motor. (Fig. 12) These levers allow you to disengage the drive motors and maneuver the power wheelchair manually.
Golden Alero GP52SS Owner’s Manual Revised 0807 SPECIAL FEATURES (cont.) Wheel Locks (cont.) 1. To ENGAGE your wheel locks, push the hand lever forward as shown below. (Fig. 14) 2. To DISENGAGE your wheel locks, push the hand lever rearward as shown below. (Fig. 15) Fig. 14 Fig. 15 Please note: Wheel Locks can be adjusted as tire wear increases. To adjust your wheel locks, loosen the frame mounting clamp and slide the wheel lock upward.
Golden Alero GP52SS Owner’s Manual Revised 0807 SPECIAL FEATURES (cont.) Armrest (cont.) The arms of your Alero can also be flipped back to aid in transferring in or out of your power wheelchair. To flip back the arm, disengage the lock by pressing on the locking lever and lift the arm up and back. (Fig. 18 & Fig. 19) Fig. 18 WARNING! Fig. 19 NEVER DRIVE YOUR ALERO WHILE THE ARMS ARE FLIPPED UP AND/OR BACK . DOING SO MAY CAUSE BODILY INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMGE.
Golden Alero GP52SS Owner’s Manual Revised 0807 SPECIAL FEATURES (cont.) Footrest (cont.) DO NOT STAND ON THE FOOT PLATES OF YOUR ALERO. WARNING! WARNING! NEVER LIFT YOUR ALERO BY THE FOOTRESTS OR ANY OTHER DETACHABLE PART OR ACCESSORY. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN BODILY INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. Joystick Controller Your Alero is equipped with a joystick controller using proportional drive control. This means the further you push the joystick from the neutral position, the faster you will go.
Golden Alero GP52SS Owner’s Manual Revised 0807 SPECIAL FEATURES (cont.) Joystick Controller (cont.) Joystick This controls the direction your wheelchair will move. Gently push the joystick in the direction you would like to travel. The further you push from center or neutral, the faster the wheelchair will move. Releasing the joystick stops the wheelchair and automatically applies the brakes. Tires Your Alero has been fitted with flat free tires. It will not be necessary to check tire pressure.
Golden Alero GP52SS Owner’s Manual Revised 0807 SPECIAL FEATURES (cont.) Folding Your Alero (cont.) 9. Release the lock on the seat back and fold down. (Fig. 24) Fig. 24 The Alero power chair folds easily for storage and transportation.
Golden Alero GP52SS Owner’s Manual Revised 0807 GENERAL OPERATION Before operating your Alero for the first time, we advise you to fully charge your batteries. Most batteries are not fully charged when shipped from the manufacturer. While in storage, batteries can lose some of their charge. Charging your batteries will ensure you get peak performance from your Alero from the very first time you use it. Charging Your Batteries The battery charger is an automatic current limiting device.
Golden Alero GP52SS Owner’s Manual Revised 0807 GENERAL OPERATION (cont.) Charging Your Alero (cont.) 5. Push receiver end of charger cord into charger. (Fig. 27) 6. Push plug end of the charger cord into a standard wall outlet. 7. Align prongs of charging plug on charger with the holes in the charging socket on front of your Joystick controller and insert charging plug. (Fig. 28) Fig. 28 Fig. 27 8. Make sure all connections are secure. 9.
Golden Alero GP52SS Owner’s Manual Revised 0807 GENERAL OPERATION (cont.) Driving Your Alero (cont.) 5. Turn power on by pushing the power button once. 6. Set the speed control of your power wheelchair to slow. 7. Release the wheel locks. 8. Push the joystick gently forward, applying a steady even pressure. The further you push the joystick the faster the power wheelchair will go. To STOP, release the joystick so as to return it to the neutral or vertical position. 9.
Golden Alero GP52SS Owner’s Manual Revised 0807 GENERAL OPERATION (cont.) Slopes or Ramps (cont.) 3. Makes sure the ramp is free of any debris or obstacles that may interfere with the safe passage of your power wheelchair. If the slope or ramp meets the above conditions, it is recommended the user approaches the ramp at a reduced speed and head on. Once on the slope or ramp, the user should maintain a constant but safe speed over the entire length of the slope or ramp.
Golden Alero GP52SS Owner’s Manual Revised 0807 MAINTENANCE Your Alero needs some basic attention to ensure it provides reliable service. We recommend your power wheelchair is checked regularly for maintenance requirements and also receives a thorough annual check up by your Golden Authorized Dealer. Regular Maintenance 1. Make sure power is off before performing any maintenance. 2. Check the joystick to make sure it is not bent or damaged and that it returns to center when you release it.
Golden Alero GP52SS Owner’s Manual Revised 0807 DIAGNOSTICS The PG VSI controller on your Alero will provide you with information should a malfunction happen with your power chair. The LED lights on the controller will flash in a certain sequence to inform you of a malfunction. If more than one fault exists, then the fault having the highest priority is indicated. All faults disable the controller and require the controller to be turned off then on again if the source of the fault is removed.
Golden Alero GP52SS GOLDEN TECHNOLOGIES CONSUMER LIMITED WARRANTY ALERO The following is granted only to the INITIAL CONSUMER who has purchased our product and COMMENCES on the Date of Purchase by the Consumer from the Merchant. The Consumer must have a warranty registration card filed with Golden Technologies to receive service.
Golden Alero GP52SS GOLDEN TECHNOLOGIES CONSUMER LIMITED WARRANTY ALERO Warranty Exclusions: Golden Technologies does not provide warranty on any of the following items which may require replacement due to the normal wear and tear of day to day usage.
Golden Alero GP52SS Golden Technologies Product Registration Form Alero Please fill out this product registration form. Failure to do so could result in significant delays should service be required.
