Owner’s Manual Front Wheel Drive Power Chairs Models GP204/GP215 YOUR LIFE IN MOTION Golden Technologies - 401 Bridge Street - Old Forge, PA 18518 - Tel: 800-624-6374 - Fax: 800-628-5165 - www.goldentech.
Alante DX/LT Owner’s Manual Rev A_011811
Alante DX/LT Owner’s Manual Rev A_011811 Thank you for purchasing your Alante DX/LT™ power chair. We are honored you have chosen Golden Technologies for your mobility needs. Alante DX/LT™ Models GP204/GP215 Standard Packing List: 1 Owner’s Manual Base with Battery Pack 1 Seat 2 Seat Arms 1 Seat Belt 1 Battery Charger Seat Post Nut and Bolt DISCLAIMER We ask that you read this manual completely before operating your new Alante DX/LT. Golden Technologies, Inc.
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Alante DX/LT Owner’s Manual Rev A_011811 CONTENTS I. Introduction........................................................................................................ 5-6 II. Safety……………………………………………………………………………………………… 7-10 III. EMI/RFI………………………………………………………………………………………….. 11 IV. Assembly of your GP204/GP215…………………………………………………………. 12-17 V. Disassembly of your GP204/GP215……………………………………………………...... 18 VI. Comfort Settings……………………………………………………………………………… 19-24 VII.
Alante DX/LT Owner’s Manual Rev A_011811 I. INTRODUCTION Congratulations on the purchase of your new Alante DX/LT™ power chair. The Alante DX/LT, combines cutting edge technology with attractive designs that are also highly functional in today’s world. We at Golden Technologies, Inc. know that you have chosen a power chair that will give you years of dependable operation and also will enhance the quality of your life by providing you with the mobility to experience an active daily lifestyle.
Alante DX/LT Owner’s Manual Rev A_011811 I. INTRODUCTION ACCESSORIES FOR THE Alante DX/LT™ POWER CHAIR: A variety of accessories are available for your Golden Alante DX/LT Power chair. Please contact your Authorized Golden Technologies Dealer for more information or to order. • • • • • • • • Cane Holder Tube Cup Holder Deluxe Pack N’ Go Forearm Crutch Holder Safety Flag Power chair Cover Touch-up Paint Swing-Away Joystick Bracket (Optional) *Some accessories require a mounting bracket or mounting clips.
Alante DX/LT Owner’s Manual Rev A_011811 II. SAFETY Your Golden Alante DX/LT™ is a battery-operated personal mobility vehicle. Please exercise caution and consideration when you are operating it. Driving your Alante DX/LT carefully and thoughtfully will help ensure your personal safety and the safety of other people. Note: Before learning to operate your Alante DX/LT, have your Golden Technologies, Inc.
Alante DX/LT Owner’s Manual Rev A_011811 II. 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 across the face of a gradient. • Do not attempt to negotiate an incline that is covered with snow, ice, cut or wet grass, leaves, or any other potentially hazardous material. • Do not back down an incline.
Alante DX/LT Owner’s Manual Rev A_011811 II. SAFETY SAFETY RULES • Do not attempt to use your Alante DX/LT on an escalator. Always use an elevator. • Do not carry passengers on your power chair. • Do not operate your Alante DX/LT, if it is not functioning properly. • Use caution when driving on soft or uneven surfaces such as grass, gravel and on decks where there is no railing. • Never drive on the roadway, except when you must cross the street.
Alante DX/LT Owner’s Manual Rev A_011811 II. SAFETY Please be sure to follow this important warning when transferring onto or off the Golden Alante DX/LT power wheelchair: DO NOT CONNECT OR ALLOW ANYONE EXCEPT AN AUTHORIZED GOLDEN TECHNOLOGIES REPRESENTATIVE TO CONNECT ANY ELECTRICAL OR MECHANICAL DEVICE TO YOUR ALANTE DX/LT. UNAUTHORIZED ACCESSORIES WILL VOID THE WARRANTY AND MAY CAUSE INJURY. TURNING TOO SHARPLY AROUND A CORNER CAN CAUSE THE POWER CHAIR TO TIP.
Alante DX/LT Owner’s Manual Rev A_011811 III. 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 computer links, microwave transmitters, paging transmitters, etc.
Alante DX/LT Owner’s Manual Rev A_011811 IV. ASSEMBLY Your Alante DX/LT is shipped partially disassembled in order to maximize the protection of all its parts during the shipping process. Please follow the instructions below to quickly and easily assemble the power chair for your use. NOTE: You will need only basic tools. If you do not have the required tools, or if you do not feel capable of safely assembling your power chair, please contact your local Golden Technologies, Inc. representative.
Alante DX/LT Owner’s Manual Rev A_011811 IV. ASSEMBLY Before operating or assembling your Alante DX/LT, be sure to remove the battery contact insulator under the battery box. Your Alante DX/LT will not power up or operate with the insulator in place. 1. Grasp the battery box handle and lift the battery pack from the unit. Figure 2 Figure 3 2. Remove the rectangular black fabric insulator from the unit. 3. Replace the battery pack. Be sure it is securely in place.
Alante DX/LT Owner’s Manual Rev A_011811 IV. ASSEMBLY - cont. 2. Pull up on the seat rotation lever, and while holding the lever; lift the seat and align the seat pin with the hole in the seat post. Figure 5 3. Insert the seat into the seat post and release the lever. Figure 6 4. Move the seat from side to side until it drops into place facing forward. Note: To rotate your seat, pull up on the seat rotation lever and rotate the seat to the desired position.
Alante DX/LT Owner’s Manual Rev A_011811 IV. ASSEMBLY The seat assembly weighs 36 pounds. Please ask for help if you do not feel capable of safely lifting that much weight. Removal of arms will reduce the weight of the seat. Be sure the seat is correctly installed and locked before operating your power chair Arm and Seat Belt Installation 1. Use a 4mm Allen wrench to remove the arm width adjustment screw from the arm receiver tube at the bottom rear of the seat frame. See figure 7. 2.
Alante DX/LT Owner’s Manual Rev A_011811 IV. ASSEMBLY Joystick Installation 1. Insert the joystick mounting tube into one of the mounting tubes under the armrest pads. Battery Charge LED Array Speed Setting LED Array ON-OFF Button Horn Button Speed Setting SLOWER Speed Setting FASTER Joystick mounting tube Mounting tube (Arm) Joystick adjustment screw Top View Bottom View Figure 9 2. Adjust the position of the joystick to a comfortable spot. 3.
Alante DX/LT Owner’s Manual Rev A_011811 IV. ASSEMBLY - cont. 5. Plug the joystick cable into the controller cable. Figure 11 Note: The joystick may be installed on the left or right arm according to your preference. Be sure the joystick cable and controller cables are securely attached to the unit and that the cables are not able to trail on the ground or become entangled on any surrounding objects while the unit is in use.
Alante DX/LT Owner’s Manual Rev A_011811 V. DISASSEMBLY To disassemble your Alante DX/LT ™, simply reverse the assembly process. See pages 13-17. Make certain that the controller power is turned off and that the chair is NOT in freewheel mode before attempting to perform disassembly. Note: The battery pack weighs 30 pounds on the Alante DX and 27 pounds on the Alante LT. Please get help if you do not feel capable of safely lifting that much weight.
Alante DX/LT Owner’s Manual Rev A_011811 VI. COMFORT SETTINGS You may be spending a great deal of time on your Alante DX/LT™. 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 height 2. Headrest height 3. Backrest angle 4. Arm height 5. Arm width 6. Armrest angle 7. Footrest angle 8. Joystick bracket length 9.
Alante DX/LT Owner’s Manual Rev A_011811 VI. COMFORT SETTINGS Headrest Height Adjustment 1. Standing behind the chair, 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 14. 2. The headrest will “click” to a stop in one of the preset positions. 3. Repeat step 1 until the headrest is at the desired height. Figure 14 Backrest Angle Adjustment (Refer to figure 15) 1.
Alante DX/LT Owner’s Manual Rev A_011811 VI. COMFORT SETTINGS Arm Height Adjustment 1. Loosen the arm height adjustment screws located on the back of the arm. Adjustment screw (4mm) Arm Figure 16 2. Lift the arm to the desired height making sure not to exceed the maximum height of the arm. 3. Tighten the arm height adjustment screw to secure the arm. 4. Repeat steps 1-3 to adjust the opposite arm. Adjustment screw (4mm) Figure 17 Arm Width Adjustment 1.
Alante DX/LT Owner’s Manual Rev A_011811 VI. COMFORT SETTINGS - cont. 2. Adjust the arms to the desired width making sure not to exceed 28 inches total outside width at the armrests. 3. Tighten the arm width adjustment screw to secure the arm. See figure 18 on page 21. 4. Repeat steps 1-3 to adjust the opposite arm. Arm Rest Angle Adjustment 1. Lift the armrest. 2. Loosen the stop nut with a 10mm wrench. See figures 19-21. 3. Use a 5mm Allen wrench to turn the armrest angle adjustment screw.
Alante DX/LT Owner’s Manual Rev A_011811 VI. COMFORT SETTINGS- cont. 13 mm lock nut 12 mm stop nut 13 mm bolt Figure 23 Figure 24 Figure 25 2. Loosen the stop nut with a 12mm wrench. See figures 23 and 24. 3. Use two (2) 13mm wrenches to turn the adjustment bolt. Turn the bolt inward to adjust the angle downward, turn it outward to adjust the angle upward to the desired angle. See figure 25. 4. Tighten the stop nut with a 12mm wrench to lock the footrest angle adjustment bolt.
Alante DX/LT Owner’s Manual Rev A_011811 VI. COMFORT SETTINGS- cont. Joystick Position (Refer to figure 26 on page 23) 1. Disconnect the cable connecting the joystick and the controller located under the seat. 2. Loosen the joystick adjustment screw. 3. Loosen the joystick cable retaining straps. 4. Slide the joystick mount forward and remove the joystick. 5. Position the joystick on either the left or right arm of the chair. 6. Adjust the length. 7. Tighten the joystick adjustment screw. 8.
Alante DX/LT Owner’s Manual Rev A_011811 VII. OPERATION Your Alante DX/LT™ 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 operating your Alante DX/LT™ in an area free of any obstacles. Once you have gained confidence in your ability to control your power chair, you will more easily be able to operate it in normal daily conditions.
Alante DX/LT Owner’s Manual Rev A_011811 VII. OPERATION The Joystick The joystick (see Figure 9 on page 16) controls the speed (up to the maximum limit set by the speed control buttons) and direction of your power chair. NOTE: When you are not pushing on the joystick, or when you release the joystick, the joystick will automatically return to the neutral position, the chair will decelerate, as the electromagnetic brakes are applied, and come to a smooth stop.
Alante DX/LT Owner’s Manual Rev A_011811 VII. OPERATION 2. Battery Charge Level The joystick LED array is composed of ten (10) LED’s. ♦Three (3) red ♦Four (4) amber ♦Three (3) green When all ten LEDs are lit continuously, there is a full charge on the batteries. As you use your power chair and the batteries discharge, LEDs in the array will begin to turn off in descending order. A single lit red LED indicates the lowest state of operable charge on the batteries.
Alante DX/LT Owner’s Manual Rev A_011811 VII. OPERATION – cont. 1.4 Battery Gauge Flashes Rapidly (even with the joystick released) The control system safety circuits have operated and the control system has been prevented from moving the wheelchair. This indicates a system trip, i.e. the VR2 has detected a problem somewhere in the wheelchair’s electrical system. Please follow this procedure: • • Switch off the control system.
Alante DX/LT Owner’s Manual Rev A_011811 VII. OPERATION DIAGNOSTICS/TROUBLESHOOTING Below is a list of trouble-shooting actions. Try to use this list before you contact your Golden Technologies representative. Go to the number on the list which matches the number of flashing LEDs and follow the instructions. If the problem persists after you made the checks described, contact your Golden Technologies representative for further assistance.
Alante DX/LT Owner’s Manual Rev A_011811 VII. OPERATION – cont. 1.6 Slow or Sluggish Movement If the wheelchair does not travel at full speed or does not respond quickly enough, and the battery condition is good, check the maximum speed setting. If adjusting the speed setting does not remedy the problem, then there may be a non-hazardous fault. Contact your Golden Technologies representative. 1.
Alante DX/LT Owner’s Manual Rev A_011811 VII. OPERATION – cont. FREEWHEEL MODE ♦ To disengage the brakes and put your power chair in freewheel mode, push the free wheel levers back towards the rear of the power chair. See Figure 28. ♦ To re-engage the brakes and take your chair out of freewheel mode, pull the levers forward towards the front of the power chair. See Figure 29. Freewheel Figure 28 Drive Figure 29 Never put your power chair in freewheel mode when it is on a slope or incline of any type.
Alante DX/LT Owner’s Manual Rev A_011811 VII. OPERATION – cont. THERMAL ROLLBACK Your Alante DX/LT™ is equipped with a safety system. A microprocessor monitors the operating temperatures of the controller. In the event of excessive heat occurring in the controller, the controller will decrease the speed of your chair. This is done to reduce the load on the electrical system and allow the components to dissipate heat.
Alante DX/LT Owner’s Manual Rev A_011811 VIII. BATTERY CHARGING You must use only the charger that is supplied with your Alante DX/LT™. 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. Using the wrong charger may also be a hazard.
Alante DX/LT Owner’s Manual Rev A_011811 VIII. BATTERY CHARGING Alternatively, you may charge the battery pack directly. 1. Remove the battery pack from the power chair. 2. Locate the charger port at the rear side of the battery pack and swing the cover out of the way. 3. Plug the charger into the battery pack socket. Charger port To wall outlet Figure 33 4. Insert the plug at the other end of the charger power cord into a standard electrical wall outlet. 5.
Alante DX/LT Owner’s Manual Rev A_011811 IX. CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your Alante DX/LT ™ 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 representative replace the worn tires. Joystick and Controller: Protect the joystick and controller from adverse weather conditions.
Alante DX/LT Owner’s Manual Rev A_011811 X. RIDING YOUR Alante DX/LT Control through tight spots As you use your Alante DX/LT™ 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 power chair. Listed with those obstacles are some driving tips that should help you conquer those obstacles.
Alante DX/LT Owner’s Manual Rev A_011811 X. RIDING YOUR Alante DX/LT Ramps Because of the American Disabilities Act (ADA), many buildings are fitted with ramps that provide access for power chairs and for other mobility vehicles. Please read and thoroughly understand “Safety Rules” and “Driving On An Incline” sections of this manual.
Alante DX/LT Owner’s Manual Rev A_011811 XI. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Specification Alante DX Alante LT Model Number Medicare Code Weight capacity Drive Wheels Maximum speed GP-204 K0823 300 lbs. Front 3.5 mph GP-215 K0816 300 lbs. Front 3.5 mph Operating Range1 8 miles 6.5 miles 2 5/8 in. 24.5 in. 2-22 AH Red Yes Yes Yes Off Board 2 5/8 in. 24.5 in. 2-18 AH Red Yes Yes Yes Off Board PG VR-2 50 Amp Remote PG VR-2 50 Amp Remote 40.0 in. 24.0 in. 34.5" - 36.5" 41.5" – 43.5 " 20.5" - 22.5" 3 1.
Alante DX/LT Owner’s Manual Rev A_011811 XI. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Specifications Model Number Tires: Front Rear Casters Front Anti-Tip Wheels Standard Seat: Slide Seat Back Height (no headrest) Back Height (with headrest) Width x Depth Color Optional Seat: Back Height (no headrest) Back Height (with headrest) Width x Depth Color Footrest: Height adjustable Angle adjustable Warranty: Frame Alante DX GP-204 Flat Free 9.5 in. N/A 6 in. 4 in. Captain's Seat N/A 18" 24.5" - 26.
Alante DX/LT Owner’s Manual Rev A_011811 XII. WARRANTY Consumer Limited Warranty Power Wheelchairs 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. This warranty supersedes all previous warranties for all power chair models.
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Alante DX/LT Owner’s Manual Rev A_011811 Models GP204/GP215 YOUR LIFE IN MOTION 401 Bridge Street Old Forge, PA 18518 Tel: 800-624-6374 Fax: 800-628-5166 www.goldentech.