Buzzaround Lite™ Owner’s Manual – Models GB106 and GB106XR Updated 07/08 GB-106 and GB-106XR Buzzaround Lite™ 401 Bridge Street, Old Forge, PA 18518 Tel: 800-624-6374 Fax: 570-451-7494 www.goldentech.
Buzzaround Lite™ Owner’s Manual – Models GB106 and GB106XR Updated 07/08 Note: This owner’s manual is for the Golden Technologies Buzzaround Lite™ model numbers GB-106 and GB-106XR. All size specifications, operating procedures, assembly and disassembly instructions are the same for both models. Better performance figures are achieved with the GB-106XR using extended range technology. The use of the term “Buzzaround Lite” is to imply reference to both models unless otherwise noted.
Buzzaround Lite™ Owner’s Manual – Models GB106 and GB106XR Updated 07/08 CONTENTS ________________________________________ Introduction………………………………………………………. 4-5 Safety…………………………………………………………….. 6-8 EMI/RFI…………………………………………………………… 9 Your Golden Technologies Buzzaround Lite™………………. 10 - 11 Operation…………………………………………………………. 12 - 16 Riding Your Buzzaround Lite™………………………………… 17 - 20 Diagnostics ……………………………………………………… 21 General Care and Maintenance ……………………………….
Buzzaround Lite™ Owner’s Manual – Models GB106 and GB106XR Updated 07/08 INTRODUCTION Congratulations on the purchase of your new Golden Technologies Buzzaround Lite™ scooter! The Buzzaround Lite combines cutting edge technology with attractive designs that are also highly functional in today’s world.
Buzzaround Lite™ Owner’s Manual – Models GB106 and GB106XR Updated 07/08 INTRODUCTION Your Golden Technologies Buzzaround Lite™ is a battery-operated personal mobility vehicle. Please exercise caution and consideration when you are operating it. Driving your Buzzaround Lite carefully and thoughtfully will help ensure your personal safety and the safety of other people. Note: Before learning to operate your Buzzaround Lite, have your Golden Technologies, Inc.
Buzzaround Lite™ Owner’s Manual – Models GB106 and GB106XR Updated 07/08 SAFETY DRIVING YOUR BUZZAROUND LITE™ ON AN INCLINE • • • • • • • • For maximum stability, lean forward on your 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 Lite™ Owner’s Manual – Models GB106 and GB106XR Updated 07/08 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 Lite™. Also check with your physician concerning your physical ability to operate a scooter.
Buzzaround Lite™ Owner’s Manual – Models GB106 and GB106XR Updated 07/08 SAFETY RULES FOR USE AND OTHER SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS FOR YOUR BUZZAROUND LITE™ • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Read completely and understand this owner’s manual before assembling, operating, transporting, or disassembling your scooter. Always operate your Golden Technologies Buzzaround Lite with thought, care and safety. Do not attempt to use your scooter on an escalator. Always use an elevator.
Buzzaround Lite™ Owner’s Manual – Models GB106 and GB106XR Updated 07/08 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.
Buzzaround Lite™ Owner’s Manual – Models GB106 and GB106XR Updated 07/08 Scooter Information BUZZAROUND LITE™ Drive Control Lever Key Freewheel Brake Release Tiller Adjustment Knob Circuit Breaker Page 10
Buzzaround Lite™ Owner’s Manual – Models GB106 and GB106XR Updated 07/08 FOR YOUR RECORDS: Please fill in your Buzzaround Lite™ information below. This information will be useful in the event that you ever need to contact Golden Technologies concerning your scooter.
Buzzaround Lite™ Owner’s Manual – Models GB106 and GB106XR Updated 07/08 GB-106 Buzzaround Lite™ Operation DC Battery Voltage Meter Key (On position) Horn Button Speed Adjustment Knob (Reverse) Drive Control Lever (Forward) Hand Controls Speed Adjustment Dial The speed adjustment dial allows you to pre-select the maximum top speed of your Golden Technologies Buzzaround Lite™. • Turn the dial completely counterclockwise to operate your scooter at the lowest speed.
Buzzaround Lite™ Owner’s Manual – Models GB106 and GB106XR Updated 07/08 OPERATION When the power to your Buzzaround Lite™ 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 21. Horn Button Press this button to sound the horn.
Buzzaround Lite™ Owner’s Manual – Models GB106 and GB106XR Updated 07/08 OPERATION DC Battery Voltage Meter This meter shows the amount of voltage in your Buzzaround Lite™ 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 Lite™ Owner’s Manual – Models GB106 and GB106XR Updated 07/08 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. Max arm width: 24” WARNING: BE SURE ADJUSTMENT KNOBS ARE SECURELY TIGHTENED AGAINST THE INSERTED ARM REST TUBE. DO NOT EXCEED MAXIMUM ARM WIDTH. Seat Height Adjustment To adjust the seat height: 1.
Buzzaround Lite™ Owner’s Manual – Models GB106 and GB106XR Updated 07/08 OPERATION cont. WARNING: THIS SCOOTER WILL TIP EASIER WHEN THE SEAT IS IN ITS HIGHEST POSITION. Seat Rotation Lever The seat can be rotated through 360° and locked at any 45° position. 1. Pull up on the Seat Rotation Lever and rotate the seat to the desired position. 2. Release the handle to lock the seat at any 45° position. WARNING: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DRIVE YOUR BUZZAROUND LITE IN ANY SEAT POSITION OTHER THAN FULLY FORWARD.
Buzzaround Lite™ Owner’s Manual – Models GB106 and GB106XR Updated 07/08 RIDING YOUR BUZZAROUND LITE™ MOUNTING Note: For you first driving sessions, make certain that your Golden Technologies Buzzaround Lite™ starts out on a level surface and that you will continue driving on a level surface. To Get On Your Buzzaround Lite WARNING: BE SURE YOUR SEAT IS LOCKED IN THE FORWARD POSITION BEFORE OPERATING. • • • • Make certain that the seat is positioned for safe and easy mounting.
Buzzaround Lite™ Owner’s Manual – Models GB106 and GB106XR Updated 07/08 RIDING YOUR BUZZAROUND LITE™ cont. 7. Release the lever to allow your Buzzaround Lite to come gently to a full stop. 8. Practice these two basic functions until you feel that you have control of your scooter. EMERGENCY BRAKING: LET GO OF THE DRIVE LEVER! The drive lever automatically returns to the central position if you let go. The scooter automatically brakes using the electric regenerative brake.
Buzzaround Lite™ Owner’s Manual – Models GB106 and GB106XR Updated 07/08 RIDING YOUR BUZZAROUND LITE™ cont. Control through tight spots As you use your Buzzaround Lite™ 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 Lite™ Owner’s Manual – Models GB106 and GB106XR Updated 07/08 RIDING YOUR BUZZAROUND LITE™ cont. 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. RISK OF ACCIDENTS! Negotiating curbs requires practice. Please observe the maximum obstacle heights of 2 inches. Please start practicing curb climbing with small curbs. If the ramp has a switchback, good cornering ability is required.
Buzzaround Lite™ Owner’s Manual – Models GB106 and GB106XR Updated 07/08 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, and pause. Batteries are low scooter still operates. LED Flashes 2 times, pause, 2 times, pause. Batteries are very low, scooter will not drive.
Buzzaround Lite™ Owner’s Manual – Models GB106 and GB106XR Updated 07/08 GENERAL CARE AND MAINTENANCE Main Circuit Breaker The 35-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 Lite™ 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 TECHNOLOGIES DEALER.
Buzzaround Lite™ Owner’s Manual – Models GB106 and GB106XR Updated 07/08 Possible causes for the main circuit breaker to trip • • “Run-down” batteries. Over exerting the motor. Possible solutions: • • • Recharge your batteries. If the problem persists, have an authorized Golden Technologies dealer “load test” the batteries to assure they are not damaged. If the problem persists, assure your battery charger is operating properly.
Buzzaround Lite™ Owner’s Manual – Models GB106 and GB106XR Updated 07/08 GENERAL CARE AND MAINTENANCE Wheels and Tires Your Buzzaround Lite™ scooter is equipped with “split-rim” wheels and foamfilled tires. Front Tire Solid/Foam-filled Rear Tire Solid/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 Lite are foam-filled.
Buzzaround Lite™ Owner’s Manual – Models GB106 and GB106XR Updated 07/08 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 LITE. 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.
Buzzaround Lite™ Owner’s Manual – Models GB106 and GB106XR Updated 07/08 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 LITE™ Tires • Clean the tires with ordinary kitchen-type cleaners and a damp cloth. • Do not use solvents on tires.
Buzzaround Lite™ Owner’s Manual – Models GB106 and GB106XR Updated 07/08 CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF YOUR BUZZAROUND LITE™ Charger and Batteries The Buzzaround Lite scooter comes equipped with a 24 Volt rechargeable battery pack. FIRE HAZARD!! Do not cover the battery charger and ventilation slot while charging batteries. Only use the battery charger in well-ventilated areas. To Charge the Battery Pack: 1. Make certain your key is in the “OFF” position. 2. Remove charger and AC cord from back of seat. 3.
Buzzaround Lite™ Owner’s Manual – Models GB106 and GB106XR Updated 07/08 DISASSEMBLING AND TRANSPORTING YOUR BUZZAROUND LITE™ Your Buzzaround Lite™ scooter is designed to be disassembled easily in order be transported. When disassembling your scooter, please be sure to follow these simple instructions. Step 1 - Place your scooter on a level surface. WARNING: BE SURE YOUR KEY IS OUT OF THE KEYHOLE BEFORE YOU BEGIN DISASSEMBLING YOUR BUZZAROUND LITE. Step 2 - (Optional) Remove the arms from the seat.
Buzzaround Lite™ Owner’s Manual – Models GB106 and GB106XR Updated 07/08 DISASSEMBLY OF YOUR BUZZAROUND LITE™ cont. Step 4 - Lift the battery box from the scooter. This will unlock the frame latch automatically. “Pull” the battery box. Step 5 - Loosen tiller adjustment knob and fold the tiller down flat. 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. Loosen this knob to lay tiller flat.
Buzzaround Lite™ Owner’s Manual – Models GB106 and GB106XR Updated 07/08 DISASSEMBLY OF YOUR BUZZAROUND LITE Cont. Tighten the knob fully before lifting! WARNING – BE CAREFULL NOT TO PINCH YOUR FINGER BETWEEN THE FRAMES. THIS AREA IS A PINCH POINT AND REQUIRES YOUR FULL ATTENTION. Step 7 - Hold seat post with one hand and push the rear section apart as shown below to disconnect the front and rear frame sections. “Push” the rear down to separate connections and front from rear.
Buzzaround Lite™ Owner’s Manual – Models GB106 and GB106XR Updated 07/08 ASSEMBLY OF YOUR BUZZAROUND LITE™ WARNING: DO NOT SIT ON OR OPERATE YOUR SCOOTER UNLESS BATTERY BOX IS IN PLACE AND 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.
Buzzaround Lite™ Owner’s Manual – Models GB106 and GB106XR Updated 07/08 ASSEMBLING YOUR GB-106 BUZZAROUND LITE™ WARNING -- INJURY HAZARD DUE TO IMPROPER ASSEMBLY! Ensure that all components in the scooter have been correctly assembled. After assembly, check that all locking devices are holding correctly. BE SURE YOU HAVE ALL THE IMPORTANT PARTS! 1. Line up the front and rear components. WARNING: WATCH FINGER PLACEMENT! BE CAREFUL NOT TO PINCH YOUR FINGERS! 2.
Buzzaround Lite™ Owner’s Manual – Models GB106 and GB106XR Updated 07/08 ASSEMBLING YOUR BUZZAROUND LITE™ 1. 2. 3. 4. Make certain both the front and rear frames are locked. Install battery pack. Install your seat. Position your tiller WARNING – MAKE SURE YOU TIGHTEN YOUR TILLER TO BE SURE IT IS LOCKED! 5. Unlock your front wheel lock knob. WARNING – IF YOU DON’T UNLOCK YOUR TILLER LOCK KNOB, YOUR TILLER WILL NOT TURN! THIS COULD CAUSE INJURY. Set your Tiller angle using the tiller lock knob.
Buzzaround Lite™ Owner’s Manual – Models GB106 and GB106XR Updated 07/08 INSTALLING THE SEAT 1. Hold the seat on an angle so you can see the seat swivel post underneath 2. Place the seat swivel post into the seat post as shown below. WARNING: Pinch Point! Keep hands and clothing clear of the seat swivel post and seat post. Seat Swivel Post Seat Post Accident hazard due to non-engaged seat! Ensure that the seat is properly engaged after getting on by turning the seat slightly left and right.
Buzzaround Lite™ Owner’s Manual – Models GB106 and GB106XR Updated 07/08 Transporting Your GB-106 Buzzaround Lite™ Note: Buzzaround Lite™ 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 Lite You will want to consider the best way for transportation.
Buzzaround Lite™ Owner’s Manual – Models GB106 and GB106XR Updated 07/08 BUZZAROUND LITE™ SPECIFICATIONS Model Length Width Tires Front Rear Weight Capacity Maximum Speed Ground Clearance Operating Range (standard pack) Operating Range (extended range pack) Batteries Turning Radius 3-Point Turn 90 Degree Corridor Turn Weight Seat 15”x15” Seat 16”x16” Standard battery pack Extended range battery pack Front half Rear half Freewheel mode Maximum incline Electronic speed control Brakes Charger Rear wheel driv
Buzzaround Lite™ Owner’s Manual – Models GB106 and GB106XR Updated 07/08 Consumer Limited Warranty Scooters 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 Authorized Golden Technologies’ Provider. The Consumer must have a warranty registration card filed with Golden Technologies to receive service.
Buzzaround Lite™ Owner’s Manual – Models GB106 and GB106XR Updated 07/08 One-Year Limited Warranty: 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 found to be defective by an authorized Golden Technologies representative: Rubber Components (excludes tires) Armrests Bearings Bushings Seat Swivel Mechanism Plastic Components (excludes body) Items not
Buzzaround Lite™ Owner’s Manual – Models GB106 and GB106XR Updated 07/08 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 Lite™ information below. This information will be useful in the event that you ever need to contact Golden Technologies concerning your scooter.
Buzzaround Lite™ Owner’s Manual – Models GB106 and GB106XR Updated 07/08 Golden Technologies GB106 and GB106 XR Buzzaround Lite™ 401 Bridge Street, Old Forge, PA 18518 Tel: 800-624-6374 Fax: 570-451-7494 www.goldentech.