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. 2 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………………………………………………………….. 14 Wheel Locks…………………………………………………………………… 14 Armrest………………………………………………………………………… 15 Swing-Away Footrest………………………………………………………….. 16 Joystick Controller……………………………………………………………... 17 Folding Your Alero……………………………………………………………. 18 GENERAL OPERATION……………………………………………………….. 20 Charging Your Batteries……………………………………………………….. 20 Driving Your Alero……………………………………………………………. 21 Curbs and Other Small Obstacles………………………………………............ 22 Slopes and Ramps………………………………………………………............ 22 MAINTENANCE…………………………………………………………............ 24 Regular Maintenance…………………………………………………………... 24 Annual Maintenance………………………………………………………........ 24 DIAGNOSTICS………………………………………………………………....... 25 WARRANTY………………………………………………………………........... 26 REGISTRATION…………………………………………………………............ 28 3 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. We at Golden Technologies know that you have chosen a power wheelchair 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. Please read, understand and follow all of the instructions and suggestions in this manual before you operate your Alero for the first time. The safe use of your new power wheelchair is very important and starts with you. Your new Alero is user-friendly and designed for maximum maneuverability in even the tightest spaces. If you feel uncomfortable with your new power wheelchair or do not understand the instructions presented in this owner’s manual, or if, for any reason, you do not feel capable of performing the activities necessary to assemble, disassemble, operate, or maintain your Alero, please contact the home health care dealer you purchased this power wheelchair from or contact Golden Technologies technical support services at 800-624-6374. Golden Technologies, Inc. cannot be held responsible for personal injury or property damage resulting from the unsafe or the improper use of any of our broad range of health and personal mobility products. Please fill out and mail the enclosed warranty registration card. We at Golden Technologies, Inc. would appreciate hearing about your experience with your new Alero power wheelchair! Please mail your warranty registration card to: Golden Technologies, Inc. Warranty Registration Office 401 Bridge Street Old Forge, PA 18518 Phone: 570-451-7477 Fax: 570-451-7494 Stop by our website 24 hours a day!!! 4 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. Your Alero is a battery-operated power wheelchair. Please exercise caution and consideration when you are operating it. Driving your Alero carefully and thoughtfully will help ensure your personal safety and the safety of other people. Please note, throughout this manual you will see the following warning symbol: WARNING! Please pay particular attention to these warnings. Doing so will help make riding your Alero a safe and pleasurable experience. Operating Safety Adjustment to performance parameters should only be made by healthcare professionals or people fully knowledgeable with this process and the driver’s capabilities. Improper settings may cause injury to the driver, bystanders, damage to the power wheelchair or to surrounding property. Once the power wheelchair has been set-up, test the power wheelchair’s performance to be sure they match the specifications entered during the set-...