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Basic Operation Instructions INFORMATION LABELING The symbols below are used throughout this owner's manual and on the power chair to identify warnings and important information. It is very important for you to read them and understand them completely. WARNING! Indicates a potentially hazardous condition/ situation. Failure to follow designated procedures can cause either personal injury, component damage, or malfunction.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Basic Operation Instructions 3 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................. 4 GC CONTROLLER ............................................................................. 6 PRECAUTIONARY GUIDELINES ................................................. 6 OPERATING THE GC CONTROLLER ...................................... 10 LOCK MODE ....................................................................................... 12 THERMAL ROLLBACK ....
Basic Operation Instructions INTRODUCTION WELCOME to Pride Mobility Products Corporation (Pride). The product you have purchased combines state-of-the-art components with safety, comfort, and styling in mind. We are confident that the design features will provide you with the conveniences you expect during your daily activities. Understanding how to safely operate and care for this product should bring you years of trouble free operations and service.
Basic Operation Instructions 5 NOTE: If you ever lose or misplace your product registration card or your copy of this manual, contact us and we will be glad to send you a new one immediately. My authorized Pride Provider Is: Name: _____________________________________________________ Address: ____________________________________________________ Phone Number: ______________________________________________ Purchase Date: _______________________________________________ www.pridemobility.
Basic Operation Instructions GC CONTROLLER The GC Controller is a fully-programmable, modular electronic controller system that allows you to operate your power chair. It is designed to allow the user to have complete control over chair movement and speed. The controller has been pre-programmed to meet a typical user’s needs.
Basic Operation Instructions 7 Electromagnetic and Radio Frequency Interference (EMI/RFI) WARNING! Laboratory tests have shown that electromagnetic and radio frequency waves can have an adverse affect on the performance of electrically-powered mobility vehicles.
Basic Operation Instructions GC Controller Features Figure 1 provides information on the GC components and connections. Use this diagram to familiarize yourself with the function and location of each component before using the GC Controller. The following functions are available with the GC Controller: ! Joystick Control The joystick is used to control the direction and speed of the power chair. ! Speed Adjustment The user can increase or decrease the maximum speed of the power chair.
Basic Operation Instructions 9 Horn Key Activates a warning horn. Battery Condition Meter Series of five colored LEDs which display the speed setting and/or battery condition. On/Off Key Press to power on or off the power chair and controller. Speed Dial Turn to increase or decrease maximum speed. Joystick A multi-functional tool used to control speed & direction. Figure 1. GC Components and Connections www.pridemobility.
Basic Operation Instructions OPERATING THE GC CONTROLLER The GC controller is used to operate your power chair and all of its components. The GC Controller system consists of (see figure 2): 1. joystick 2. control panel 3. joystick module 4. power module 1 2 3 4 Figure 2. GC Controller Joystick Control The joystick controls the driving speed and direction of the power chair. When the joystick is at rest, it is in the neutral (center) position, and the chair is stationary.
Basic Operation Instructions 11 Maximum Speed Indicator/ Battery Condition Meter On/Off Key Horn Key Speed Dial Joystick Figure 3. Controller Keypad Control Panel The control panel is located directly in front of the joystick. It contains keys and a dial that you will use to control your power chair. See figure 2. On/Off Key The on/off key turns the system on and off. WARNING! Unless faced with an emergency situation, do not use the on/off key to stop the chair.
Basic Operation Instructions Speed Dial The GC Controller provides a speed dial to control the speed of the power chair. See figure 3. To change the speed: 1. Push the on/off key to power on the chair and the controller. 2. To increase your speed, turn the speed dial clockwise. 3. To decrease your speed, turn the speed dial counterclockwise.
Basic Operation Instructions 2. 3. 4. 5. 13 Release the on/off key. Move the joystick to the full forward position until it beeps. Move the joystick to the full rearward position until it beeps. Release the joystick. There will be one long beep. The controller system is now locked. NOTE: The maximum speed indicator/battery condition meter will be rippling from side to side. The sequence will continue until the power is turned off or until the controller is unlocked. To unlock the controller: 1.
Basic Operation Instructions Fault Code Probable Cause(s) Possible Solution 1 Flash The batteries need charging. Check the battery connections. If the There is a bad connection battery connections are good, then to the batteries. try charging the batteries. There is a bad connection on Check the left motor connections and 2 Flashes the left motor. 3 Flashes 4 Flashes wiring harnesses. The left motor has a short to Contact your authorized Pride a battery connection. Provider.
Basic Operation Instructions NOTES www.pridemobility.
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