Buzzaround Owner’s Manual - Updated 092605 Model GB 101 shown with optional seating Model GB 104 401 Bridge Street, Old Forge, PA 18518 Tel: 800-624-6374 Fax: 570-451-7494 www.goldentech.
Buzzaround Owner’s Manual - Updated 092605 Your Buzzaround™ package should include the following items. If your package arrived without any of the following items, please contact us right away! 1) Owner’s Manual 2) Battery Cord is located in bag on back of seat; charger is located in battery box 3) Batteries 4) Seat arm rests 5) 2 Keys 6) Buzzaround™ scooter DISCLAIMER Golden Technologies, Inc.
Buzzaround Owner’s Manual - Updated 092605 CONTENTS ________________________________________ Introduction……………………………………………………….4 – 5 Safety……………………………………………………………..6 - 8 EMI/RFI……………………………………………………………9 Your Golden Buzzaround™…….……………………………….10 Operation………………………………………………………….11 - 14 Riding Your Buzzaround™………………………………………15 - 18 Diagnostics ……………………………………………………….19 General Care and Maintenance ………………………………..20 - 23 Care and Maintenance of your GB 101………………………...24 Disassembly of your GB 101..………………………………….
Buzzaround Owner’s Manual - Updated 092605 INTRODUCTION Congratulations on the purchase of your new Golden Buzzaround™ scooter! The Buzzaround combines cutting edge technology with attractive designs that are also highly functional in today’s world. We at Golden Technologies know that you have chosen a scooter that will give you years of dependable operation and will also enhance the quality of your life by providing you with the mobility to experience a more active daily lifestyle.
Buzzaround Owner’s Manual - Updated 092605 INTRODUCTION Your Golden Buzzaround™ is a battery-operated personal mobility vehicle. Please exercise caution and consideration when you are operating it. Driving your Buzzaround carefully and thoughtfully will help ensure your personal safety and the safety of other people. Note: Before learning to operate your Buzzaround, have your Golden Technologies, Inc.
Buzzaround Owner’s Manual - Updated 092605 SAFETY DRIVING ON AN INCLINE • • • • • • • • For maximum stability, lean forward in your Buzzaround™ seat while proceeding up ramps, slopes, curbs, or any low rise. 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 across the face of a gradient.
Buzzaround Owner’s Manual - Updated 092605 SAFETY RULES FOR USE AND OTHER SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS MEDICATION Always check with your physician to determine if any of the medications you are taking may affect your judgment and / or your ability to operate your Buzzaround™. Also check with your physician concerning your physical ability to operate a scooter.
Buzzaround Owner’s Manual - Updated 092605 SAFETY RULES FOR USE AND OTHER SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Read completely and understand this owner’s manual before assembling, operating, transporting, or disassembling your Golden Buzzaround™. Always operate your Golden Buzzaround with thought, care and safety. Do not attempt to use your Buzzaround on an escalator. Always use an elevator. Do not carry passengers under any circumstances.
Buzzaround Owner’s Manual - Updated 092605 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 (AM radios), wireless computers links, microwave transmitters, paging transmitters, etc.
Buzzaround Owner’s Manual - Updated 092605 Scooter Information Key Key Wig Wag Control Access. Bracket Wig Wag Control Tiller Adjustment Knob Circuit Breaker Reset Adjustable Seat Post Freewheel Brake Release GB 101 GB 104 FOR YOUR RECORDS: Please fill in your Buzzaround™ information below. This information will be useful in the event that you ever need to contact Golden Technologies concerning your scooter.
Buzzaround Owner’s Manual - Updated 092605 Buzzaround™ Operation DC Battery Voltage Meter Key (On position) Horn Button Speed Adjustment Knob (Reverse) Thumb Lever (Forward) Hand Controls Speed Adjustment Dial The speed adjustment dial allows you to pre-select the maximum top speed of your Golden Buzzaround™. • Turn the dial completely counterclockwise to operate your scooter at the lowest speed. • Turn the dial clockwise to operate your scooter at top speed.
Buzzaround Owner’s Manual - Updated 092605 OPERATION When the power to your Buzzaround™ is turned on, an LED (Light Emitting Diode) will illuminate. This LED is used in diagnosing operational problems that may arise. See “Diagnostics” section on page 19. Horn Button Press this button to sound the horn. Thumb Lever Control This self-centering thumb lever system controls your Buzzaround speed (up to the maximum speed set by the speed adjustment dial) as well as the forward and reverse direction.
Buzzaround Owner’s Manual - Updated 092605 OPERATION DC Battery Voltage Meter This meter shows the amount of voltage in your Buzzaround™ batteries. • Green indicates a full battery charge • Yellow indicates caution and approximately one-half charge on the batteries. • Red indicates that the batteries have less than one-half of a charge remaining. See “Care and Maintenance” section for instruction concerning charging the batteries.
Buzzaround Owner’s Manual - Updated 092605 OPERATION Armrest Width Adjustment To adjust the armrest width: 1. Loosen the adjustment knobs at the rear of the seat. 2. Slide the armrests in or out to the desired width. 3. Tighten the adjustment knobs. Seat Height Adjustment To adjust the seat height: 1. Remove the seat by lifting it straight up. 2. Set the seat aside. 3. Remove the bolt, nut, and washers that hold the seat post in the seat pedestal or ball detent pin. 4.
Buzzaround Owner’s Manual - Updated 092605 RIDING YOUR BUZZAROUND™ MOUNTING Note: For you first driving sessions, make certain that your Golden Buzzaround™ starts out on a level surface and that you will continue driving on a level surface. To Get on Your Buzzaround 1. Stand behind your Buzzaround 2. Make certain that the brake handle is in the “Reverse” position. 3. Pull up on the seat rotate lever. • This lever is normally located on the right-hand side of the seat.
Buzzaround Owner’s Manual - Updated 092605 RIDING YOUR BUZZAROUND™ 5. Place your hands on the handgrips. • If you wish to drive forward, position your right thumb on the right thumb lever and push forward. • If you wish to drive in reverse, position your left thumb on the left thumb lever and push forward. 6. Press against the thumb lever to gently accelerate your Buzzaround™. 7. Release the lever to allow your Buzzaround to come gently to a full stop. 8.
Buzzaround Owner’s Manual - Updated 092605 RIDING YOUR BUZZAROUND™ Control through tight spots As you use your Buzzaround™ to 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.
Buzzaround Owner’s Manual - Updated 092605 RIDING YOUR BUZZAROUND™ When proceeding up any ramp, curb, or incline: • Lean forward in your seat to move your center of gravity forward for maximum stability and safety. If the ramp has a switchback, good cornering ability is required. • Maneuver your scooter so that the front wheels take wide swings around the corners of the ramp. • Doing this will allow your scooter’s back wheels to follow a wide arc around the corner, staying clear of obstacles.
Buzzaround Owner’s Manual - Updated 092605 DIAGNOSTICS SYSTEM Any fault condition on the controller or scooter will cause the” Power on/diagnostics” LED to flash. The LED light located on the faceplate of the scooter will tell you about the problem in how it flashes. LED Flashes 1 time, pause, 1 time, pause. Batteries are low scooter still operates. LED Flashes 2 times, pause, 2 times, pause. Batteries are very low, scooter will not drive. LED Flashes 3 times, pause, 3 times, pause.
Buzzaround Owner’s Manual - Updated 092605 GENERAL CARE AND MAINTENANCE Model GB 101 Main Circuit Breaker The 70-amp circuit breaker and exposed reset button are located on the front of the battery cover. The button is visible through the battery cover. If your Buzzaround™ fails to operate, your main circuit breaker may have tripped. Circuit Breaker WARNING: DO NOT ATTEMPT ELECTRICAL REPAIRS. CONSULT GOLDEN TECHNOLOGIES OR YOUR AUTHORIZED GOLDEN DEALER.
Buzzaround Owner’s Manual - Updated 092605 GENERAL CARE AND MAINTENANCE Wheels and Tires Your Buzzaround™ scooter is equipped with “split-rim” wheels and foam-filled tires. Front Tire Foam-Filled Rear Tire Foam-Filled How to change a tire assembly: 1. Remove the center nut. 2. Remove the tire assembly from the scooter 3. Install a new tire assembly onto the axle. 4. Install and tighten the center nut. NOTE: All tires on your Buzzaround are foam-filled. This means that there is NO air in any tire.
Buzzaround Owner’s Manual - Updated 092605 GENERAL CARE AND MAINTENANCE WARNING: THE BATTERIES USED ON YOUR SCOOTER HOLD A SUBSTANTIAL AMOUNT OF POWER. SHORTING OF THE TERMINALS CAN RESULT IN BURNS OR OTHER INJURIES AND IN DAMAGE TO THE BATTERIES AND TO THE ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS OF YOUR BUZZAROUND. ALWAYS USE CARE AND CAUTION WHEN HANDLING THE BATTERIES. Battery Charging Information Note: Your scooter may be equipped with either “GEL”, “Lead Acid”, or “AGM” batteries. These batteries do NOT have “memory”.
Buzzaround Owner’s Manual - Updated 092605 GENERAL CARE AND MAINTENANCE If the battery terminals become corroded: • Corrosion can cause a poor electrical connection and operational problems. • Clean corroded battery terminals with a stiff brush and a solution of baking soda and water. CLEANING YOUR BUZZAROUND™ Tires • Clean the tires with ordinary kitchen-type cleaners and a damp cloth. • Do not use solvents on tires. Solvent can cause the tire material break to down or become too soft.
Buzzaround Owner’s Manual - Updated 092605 CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF YOUR GB 101 BUZZAROUND™ Charger and Batteries The Buzzaround scooter comes equipped with two 12-volt rechargeable batteries. To Charge the Batteries: 1. Make certain your key is in the “OFF” position. 2. Remove charger AC cord from back of seat. 3. Plug the charger AC cord into a working electric outlet. Note: A red “LED” light should now Illuminate, showing the batteries are charging. 4.
Buzzaround Owner’s Manual - Updated 092605 DISASSEMBLING YOUR GB 101 BUZZAROUND™ Your Buzzaround™ scooter is designed to be disassembled easily in order be transported. When disassembling your Buzzaround, please be sure to follow these simple instructions. Step 1 - Place your scooter on a level surface. You will be disengaging your brake during disassembly; therefore it is very important to assure that your scooter will not roll.
Buzzaround Owner’s Manual - Updated 092605 DISASSEMBLY OF YOUR GB 101 BUZZAROUND™ Step 4 - Loosen battery box ring knob. Raise ring as far as possible. Tighten knob.
Buzzaround Owner’s Manual - Updated 092605 DISASSEMBLING YOUR GB 101 BUZZAROUND™ Step 6 - Loosen tiller adjustment knob and fold the tiller down flat. Be careful not to scratch the tiller head on the locking mechanism. Then tighten the adjustment knob to secure the tiller in its new position. Once the tiller is flat, you may use it as a handle for easy transportation.
Buzzaround Owner’s Manual - Updated 092605 DISASSEMBLING YOUR GB 101 BUZZAROUND™ Step 9 - Position your right hand on the seat post and your left hand UNDER metal frame on the INSIDE of the battery tray. WARNING – BE CAREFULL NOT TO PINCH YOUR FINGER BETWEEN THE FRAMES. THIS AREA IS A PINCH POINT AND REQUIRES YOUR FULL ATTENTION. Step 10 - Pull back with your right hand and pull upwards with your left hand. This movement will separate the back and the front of the scooter.
Buzzaround Owner’s Manual - Updated 092605 ASSEMBLY OF YOUR GB 101 BUZZAROUND™ WARNING: DO NOT SIT ON OR OPERATE YOUR SCOOTER UNLESS THE LOCKING MECHANISM IS ENGAGED. WARNING: BE AWARE OF ANY POSSIBLE PINCH POINTS WHEN CONNECTING THE REAR FRAME TO THE FRONT FRAME. PLEASE NOTE WARNING LABLES AT PINCH POINTS WHEN ASSEMBLING. Pinch Point : A pinch point is an area where you MUST consider your fingers to be sure your fingers DO NOT become pinched between two metal areas.
Buzzaround Owner’s Manual - Updated 092605 ASSEMBLING YOUR GB 101 BUZZAROUND™ Rear Component Front Component Seat w/ arms Battery Pack #1 1. Line up the front and the rear components! WARNING: WATCH FINGER PLACEMENT! BE CAREFUL NOT TO PINCH YOUR FINGERS! WARNING Pinch Point! WATCH YOUR FINGERS! 2. Connect the front and rear frame sections and connect the components! WATCH YOUR FINGERS! #2 Page 30 Notice how the front component connects to the rear component.
Buzzaround Owner’s Manual - Updated 092605 ASSEMBLING YOUR GB 101 BUZZAROUND™ 3. Install the battery pack. Make certain both the front and rear frame are locked. Set your Tiller angle 4. Tighten the knob on the collar at the base of the tiller. Install your Seat 5. 6. Engage your brake Install your seat. Position your tiller WARNING: Make sure you tighten your tiller to be sure it is locked! 7. Unlock your front wheel lock knob.
Buzzaround Owner’s Manual - Updated 092605 Transporting Your Buzzaround™ Note: Buzzaround™ scooters can be equipped with docking devices for loading into/onto a vehicle by means of mechanical lift or hoist. Golden Technologies does not sell this lifting equipment, however you may contact your local home health care dealer for more information. To Transport your Buzzaround You will want to consider the best way for transportation.
Buzzaround Owner’s Manual - Updated 092605 GB 101 SPECIFICATIONS Specification Name Length Width Tires Front Rear Weight Capacity Maximum Speed Ground Clearance Operating Range Turning Radius Pivot Turn 3-Point Turn 90 Degree Corridor Turn Batteries (2) Weight Seat Battery pack w/ charger Front half Rear half Freewheel mode Maximum incline Electronic speed control Brakes Charger Rear wheel drive Controller Warranty – Frame Warranty – Electronics warranty excludes batteries Warranty – Drive train Specifica
Buzzaround Owner’s Manual - Updated 092605 CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF YOUR GB 104 BUZZAROUND™ CHARGING You can charge your Buzzaround™ batteries while the battery box is on the scooter or it can be removed and charged at another location. See the “Disassembly” section for information on how to remove the battery box. To Charge the Batteries: 1. Make certain your key is in the “OFF” position 2. Uncoil the charger AC cord and plug it into the “Charger Power Receptacle”(shown above). 3.
Buzzaround Owner’s Manual - Updated 092605 DISASSEMBLING YOUR GB 104 BUZZAROUND™ Your Buzzaround™ scooter is designed to be disassembled easily in order to be transported. When disassembling your Buzzaround, please be sure to follow these simple instructions. WARNING: BE SURE YOUR KEY IS OUT OF THE KEYHOLE BEFORE YOU BEGIN DISASSEMBLING YOUR BUZZAROUND. Step 1 - Place your scooter on a level surface.
Buzzaround Owner’s Manual - Updated 092605 DISASSEMBLY OF YOUR GB 104 BUZZAROUND™ Step 4 - Remove the battery box – loosen the collar bolt and slide the collar up the seat receiver. Tighten the collar bolt so the collar doesn’t slide back down the seat receiver. Remove battery box by grabbing the handle, pull toward the front of the scooter and lift.
Buzzaround Owner’s Manual - Updated 092605 DISASSEMBLING YOUR GB 104 BUZZAROUND™ Step 9 - Switch the “brake” lever to the “freewheel” position. Back for Freewheel Forward for Drive DUE TO CHANGES IN OUR MANUFACTURING PROCESS, THE FREEWHEEL LEVER MAY WORK DIFFERENTLY THAN IN THE IMAGES SHOWN ABOVE. PLEASE REFER TO THE FREEWHEEL LEVER DECAL LOCATED NEXT TO THE FREEWHEEL LEVER FOR THE PROPER POSITION FOR LOCKING AND UNLOCKING THE BRAKE LEVER.
Buzzaround Owner’s Manual - Updated 092605 DISASSEMBLING YOUR GB 104 BUZZAROUND™ WARNING – BE CAREFULL NOT TO PINCH YOUR FINGER BETWEEN THE FRAMES. THIS AREA IS A PINCH POINT AND REQUIRES YOUR FULL ATTENTION. Step 11 - While keeping your hand on the seat post, use your other hand to grab the locking handle and lift the front of the frame. This will separate the frames. Rear Frame Front Frame (Front Component) (Rear Component) Disassembled Frame Now you are ready to load the scooter into your vehicle.
Buzzaround Owner’s Manual - Updated 092605 ASSEMBLING YOUR GB 104 BUZZAROUND™ WARNING: DO NOT SIT ON OR OPERATE YOUR SCOOTER UNLESS THE LOCKING MECHANISM IS SECURELY LOCKED. ACCIDENTAL SEPARATION OF THE FRAME FROM THE REAR CARRIAGE MAY OCCUR AND CAUSE INJURY OR DAMAGE. WARNING: BE AWARE OF ANY POSSIBLE PINCH POINTS WHEN CONNECTING THE REAR FRAME TO THE FRONT FRAME. PLEASE NOTE WARNING LABLES AT PINCH POINTS WHEN ASSEMBLING.
Buzzaround Owner’s Manual - Updated 092605 ASSEMBLING YOUR GB 104 BUZZAROUND™ WARNING Pinch Point! WATCH YOUR FINGERS! 2. Place one hand on the upper portion of the seat post and tilt the rear component to the position shown. While keeping your hand on the seat post, lift the front component (using the locking handle) with your other hand and place the connector brackets on the pins of the rear component (Fig. 2). #2 WATCH YOUR FINGERS! 3.
Buzzaround Owner’s Manual - Updated 092605 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS INFORMATION GB 104 BUZZAROUND™ Specification Name Length Width Tires Front Rear Weight Capacity Maximum Speed Ground Clearance Operating Range Turning Radius Batteries (2) Weight Seat Battery Box Front half Rear half Seat Heights (Adjustable) Seat to deck Top of backrest to ground Freewheel mode Maximum incline Electronic speed control Brakes Charger Rear wheel drive Controller Warranty – Frame Warranty – Electronics warranty excludes Batt
Buzzaround Owner’s Manual - Updated 092605 WARRANTY Lifetime Warranty The lifetime warranty includes the structural frame components listed below. • Main metal frame • Rear frame • Fork • Seat post • Frame welds Two Year Warranty The following parts are covered by Golden Technologies two year warranty • Battery charger • Controller One Year Warranty • Drive train This warranty excludes the following parts: • Batteries* • Tires* • ABS plastic shrouds.
Buzzaround Owner’s Manual - Updated 092605 Scooter Warranty Card Please mail this document to: Golden Technologies, Inc. Warranty Registration Office 401 Bridge Street Old Forge, PA 18518 Please fill in your Buzzaround™ information below. This information will be useful in the event that you ever need to contact Golden Technologies concerning your scooter.
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