Golden Technologies GA 531 User Manual

Avenger Owner’s Manual

Model GA 531 Model GA 541

Y O U R L I F E I N M O T I O N

401 Bridge Street, Old Forge, PA 18518
Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]

www.goldentech.com

Avenger Owner’s Manual

Your Avenger™ package should include the following items. If your package
arrived without any of the following items, please contact us right away!

1) Owners Manual

2) Battery Charger

3) Batteries (If ordered)

4) Seat Arm Rests

5) Keys

6) Avenger™ Scooter

DISCLAIMER
Golden Technologies, Inc. is not and cannot be held responsible for any damage

or injury incurred due to improper or unsafe use of the Golden Aveng er™ scooter.
Golden Technologies Inc. specifically disclaims responsibility for any bodily injury
or property damage that may occur during any use that does not comply with
applicable federal, state, or local laws or ordinances.

Avenger Owner’s Manual

CONTENTS

________________________________________

I. Introduction……………………………………………………… 4
II. Safety……………………………………………………………. 6
III. EMI/RFI…………………………………………………………. 9
IV. Your Golden Avenger™…….………………………………….. 10
V. Operation………………………………………………………… 12

Hand Controls
Seat Controls

VI. Riding Your Avenger™……………………………………………16

Mounting
Basic Driving

Control Through Tight Spots
VII. Disassembly………………………………………………………… 20
VIII. Assembly……………………………………………………………. 25
IX. Transporting Your Avenger™…………………………………. …..27
X. Diagnostics………………………………………………………….. 28
XI. Care and Maintenance…………………………………………….. 29

Main Circuit Breaker

Wheels and Tires

If your Avenger™ does not operate

Lubrication

Charger and Batteries

Battery Maintenance

Battery Cable Installation

Cleaning your Avenger™
XII. Warranty……………………………………………………………. 35

Avenger Owner’s Manual

Congratulations on the purchase of your new Golden Avenger™ scooter! The
Avenger™ 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.

Please read, understand and follow all of the instructions and suggestions in this
manual before you operate your Avenger™ for the first time. The safe use of
your new scooter is very important and starts with you. Your new Avenger™ is
user-friendly and designed for maximum maneuverability in even the tightest
spaces.

If you feel uncomfortable with your new Avenger™ 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 Avenger™, please contact the home health care dealer
you purchased this scooter 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
Avenger™ scooter!

Please mail your warranty card to:
Golden Technologies Inc

Warranty Registration Office
401 Bridge Street
Old Forge, PA 18518

Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

Stop by our website 24 hours a day!!!

www.goldentech.com

Avenger Owner’s Manual

Your Golden Avenger™ is a battery-operated personal mobility vehicle. Please
exercise caution and consideration when you are operating it. Driving your

Avenger™ carefully and thoughtfully will help ensure your personal
safety and the safety of other people.

Note: Before learning to operate your Avenger™, have your Golden
Technologies, Inc. representative determine if it is advisable for you to practice

getting on and off your Avenger™ and operating it in the presence of an
attendant.

BEFORE GETTING ON YOUR AVENGER™

• Check to be certain that the power is turned off. See “Operation” section

in this manual. This will eliminate the possibility of accidentally activating
the thumb lever controls and causing injury to you or to others.

• Check to be certain that your Avenger™ brake handle is in the engaged

position. See the “Disassembly” section in this manual.

• Flip up the armrests.

WARNING: WHEN GETTING ON OR OFF YOUR AVENGER™, DO NOT PUT MOST OR ALL
OF YOUR WEIGHT ON THE EDGE OF THE DECK. DOING SO MAY CAUSE THE SCOOTER
TO TIP.

GETTING ON YOUR AVENGER™

• Position the seat for safe and easy mounting. See: “Operation” section.

• Carefully place one foot on the approximate center of the deck and seat

yourself comfortably and securely on the seat.

• Fasten the lap belt, if your scooter is so equipped.

• Flip down the armrests.

GETTING OFF YOUR AVENGER™

• Make certain that the power is turned off and key is removed!

• Flip up the armrest.

• Unfasten the lap belt, if your scooter is so equipped.

• Carefully place one foot on the ground, transfer your weight to that leg,

and slowly come to a standing position.

• Step away from the scooter.

MAXIMUM WEIGHT
Your Avenger™ has been rated to a maximum payload ( includes operator and

any other carry on baggage ) of 500 pounds. Exceeding the maximum weight
rating will void the warranty.

WARNING: EXCEEDING THE MAXIMUM WEIGHT RATING MAY ALSO RESULT IN INJURY
TO YOURSELF AND TO OTHERS.

Avenger Owner’s Manual

SAFETY

DRIVING ON AN INCLINE

• For maximum stability, lean forward in your Avenger™ 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.

• 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.

• Try to keep your Avenger™ moving when climbing an incline. If you do

come to a stop, restart and accelerate slowly and carefully.

• Do not try to descend or climb a slope whose gradient is greater than

recommended. See “Specifications” section.

WARNING: IF, WHILE YOU ARE DRIVING DOWN A SLOPE, YOUR SCOOTER STARTS TO
MOVE FASTER THAN YOU FEEL IS SAFE, RELEASE THE THUMB LEVER AND ALLOW

YOUR AVENGER
CONTROL OF YOUR SCOOTER, PUSH THE THUMB LEVER FORWARD AND CONTINUE
SAFELY DOWN THE REMAINDER OF THE SLOPE.

TO COME TO A STOP. WHEN YOU FEEL THAT YOU AGAIN HAVE

™

DRIVING DOWN AN INCLINE

• Whenever it is safely possible, drive forward down any ramp, low rise, or

incline.

Golden Technologies Inc. does not recommend that you drive your scooter in
reverse down any incline, ramp, curb, or low rise. Backing down any slope may
create a very hazardous situation.

If it is necessary to back down a slope follow one of two procedures.

Avenger Owner’s Manual

SAFETY

Note: When using either of the following procedures to back down a slope,
Golden Technologies strongly advises that you have the assistance of another
person.

Procedure 1

1. Set the key switch to the “Off” position. See “Operation” section.

2. Dismount your Avenger™.

3. Put your scooter in the freewheel mode. See “Disassembly” section.

4. While standing alongside the scooter, carefully manually maneuver it

down the slope.

5. When you have reached a level surface at the bottom of the slope,

position the free-wheel lever in the engaged position. See “Disassembly”
section.

6. Carefully remount your Avenger™ and resume normal operation.

WARNING: WHEN YOUR SCOOTER IS IN FREEWHEEL MODE, THE BRAKE IS RELEASED.
THE WEIGHT OF THE SCOOTER ON A SLOPE MAY CAUSE YOU TO LOSE CONTROL OF
THE SCOOTER. IF YOU DO NOT FEEL CAPABLE OF MANUALLY CONTROLLING YOUR
SCOOTER DOWN THE SLOPE, REQUEST ASSISTANCE OR DO NOT ATTEMPT TO USE
THIS PROCEDURE.

Procedure 2

1. Set the key switch to the “Off” Position. See “Operation” section.

2. Dismount your Avenger™

3. Set the key switch to the “On” position. See “Operation” section.

4. While standing alongside your scooter, carefully operate the controls at

the lowest speed setting. See “Operations” section.

5. Slowly and carefully back your scooter down the incline.

6. When you have reached a level surface at the bottom of the slope,

position the free-wheel lever in the engaged position. Carefully remount
your Avenger™ and resume normal operation.

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 Avenger™.
Also check with your physician concerning your physical ability to operate a
scooter.

WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT OR ALLOW ANYONE EXCEPT AN AUTHORIZED GOLDEN
TECHNOLOGIES REPRESENTATIVE TO CONNECT ANY ELECTRICAL OR MECHANICAL
DEVICE TO YOUR AVENGER. UNAUTHORIZED ACCESSORIES WILL VOID THE
WARRANTY AND MAY CAUSE INJURY.

Please use your Golden Avenger
life. But as with all things, especially motor operated vehicles, observing a few rules and safety
considerations will help ensure safe scooter operation. So please follow the rules below.
Note: Please remember that while on your Golden Avenger
You must observe and obey all pedestrian rules and regulations for the locale in which you are
riding.

™

scooter often and allow it to expand the horizons of your daily

™

, you are a motorized pedestrian.

Avenger Owner’s Manual

SAFTEY

RULES FOR USE AND OTHER SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS

• Read completely and understand this owner’s manual before assembling,

operating, transporting, or disassembling your Golden Avenger™.

• Always operate your Golden Avenger™ with thought, care and safety.

• Do not attempt to use your Avenger™ on an escalator. Always use in an

elevator.

• Do not carry passengers under any circumstances.

• Do not mount or dismount your Golden Avenger™ unless the brake is

engaged.

• Make certain that the key switch is set to “off” before mounting or

dismounting your scooter.

• Do not back your Golden Avenger™ down an incline or across an uneven

surface.

• Do not turn your scooter suddenly at full speed.

• Make certain that the seat is locked in the forward position before

operating your Avenger™.

• Always come to a full stop before changing direction from forward to

reverse or from reverse to forward.

• Do not operate your Avenger™ where you could not safely or legally walk.

• Do not climb ramps or curbs that exceed your scooter’s capacity.

• Always approach curbs and inclines straight on.

• Be aware of and careful near mechanical pinch points (for example, when

mating the rear carriage to the front frame, especially when assembling
and disassembling your scooter. See Assembly/Disassembly section.

• Never sit on your Avenger™ when it is being transported.

• When your Avenger™ is being transported, make certain that it is securely

fastened down with an approved tie-down system.

• Do not operate your vehicle if it is not functioning properly.

• Use caution when driving on soft or uneven surfaces such as grass and

gravel.

• Also use caution on decks where there is no railing.

• Never drive on the roadway, except when you must cross the street.

• Do not attempt to drive your Avenger™ up or down a step or curb that is

higher than three inches.

• Never back up or down a step or curb.

• Never operate your Avenger™ while you are under the influence of alcohol

or any other controlled substance.

WARNING: TURNING TOO SHARPLY AROUND A CORNER CAN CAUSE THE SCOOTER
TO TIP. AVOID THIS DANGER AT ALL TIMES BY STEERING A WIDE ARC AROUND
CORNERS AND OBSTACLES. ALSO, TO AVOID THE RISK OF TIPPING, REDUCE SPEED
BEFORE NEGOTIATING ANY TURNS.

Avenger Owner’s Manual

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. These electromagnetic (EM) waves are invisible and
increase in strength the closer one gets to the source of transmission. When
these energy waves act upon electrical devices and cause them to malfunction or
to function in an erratic or uncontrolled manner, they are referred to as
Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) or Radio Frequency Interference (RFI).
EMI / RFI AND YOUR AVENGER™
All electrically powered vehicles, including scooters are susceptible to EMI / RFI.
This interference could result in abnormal, or unintended movement of your
Golden Avenger™.

WARNING: UNINTENDED MOVEMENT OR BRAKE RELEASE COULD CAUSE AN
ACCIDENT OR INJURY.

The FDA has determined that each make and model of scooter can resist EMI /
RFI to a certain level. The higher the level of resistance, the greater the degree
of protection from EMI / RFI – measured in volts per meter (V/M). The FDA has
also determined that current technology is capable of providing 20 V/M of
resistance to EMI/RFI, which would provide useful protection against common
sources of interference. The resistance level of the Golden Avenger™ is not
known.

EMI / RFI RECOMMENDATIONS

• Do not turn on or use hand-held personal electronic communication

devices such as cellular phones, walkie-talkies, or CB radios while your
scooter is turned on.

• Be aware of any nearby transmitters (radio, television, microwave, etc.) on

your intended route and avoid operation your of scooter close to any of
those transmitters.

• Turn off the power if your Avenger™ is going to be in a stationary position

for any length of time.

• Be aware that adding accessories or components or modifying your

scooter may make it more susceptible to EMI / RFI.

• If unintended movement or brake release occurs, turn your scooter off as

soon as it is safe to do so.

• Report all incidents of unintended movement or brake failure to your

Golden Technologies representative or to Golden Technologies.

WARNING: TURN OFF YOUR SCOOTER AS SOON AS IT IS SAFELY POSSIBLE IF
UNINTENDED OR UNCONTROLLABLE MOTION OCCURS OR IF UNINTENDED BRAKE
RELEASE OCCURS.

Avenger Owner’s Manual

SCOOTER INSTRUCTIONS

Key

Wig-Wag Control

Tiller Adjustment Knob

Adjustable Seat Post

Circuit Breaker
Reset

FOR YOUR RECORDS:

Please fill in your Avenger™ information below. This information will be useful in
the event that you ever need to contact Golden Technologies concerning your
scooter.

Model _____________________ Serial Number _____________________
Date of Purchase _________________ Body Color _____________
Options______________________________________________________
Your Golden representative or dealer
Name________________________________________________________
Company _____________________________________________________
Address ______________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
Please remember to fill in and return your warranty registration card.

Avenger Owner’s Manual

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS INFORMATION

Specification Name Three-wheel model Four-wheel model

Length 51.5” 57.5”
Width 24.5” 24.5”
Tires Pneumatic Pneumatic
Front 10”x3.5” 13”x4”
Rear 13”x4” 13”x4”
Weight Capacity 500 pounds 500 pounds
Maximum Speed 7.5 mph 7.5 mph
Ground Clearance 5” 4.5”
Operating Range 10-15 miles 10-15 miles
Turning Radius 41” 48”
Batteries (2) 12 VDC – 55AH Nf22 12 VDC – 55Ah Nf22
Weight
Seat 62.5 pounds 62.5 pounds
Seat w/o arms pounds pounds

Front half 45.5 pounds 70 pounds
Rear half 54.4 pounds 58.4 pounds
Freewheel mode Yes Yes
Maximum incline 8 degrees 8 degrees
Electronic speed control Yes Yes
Brakes Electro-mechanical Electro-mechanical
Charger Off board 5 amp Off board 5 amp
Rear wheel drive Sealed transaxle,

motor 24 VDC 4-pole

Controller 110 amp

programmable P/G
EGIS

Flashers/Turn indicators Rear flashers/turn

indicators
Wa rranty – Motor /
Electronics
Electronics warranty
excludes batteries
Warranty – Frame Limited Lifetime Limited Lifetime

2 Years 2 Years

Sealed transaxle, motor 24
VDC 4-pole
110 amp/programmable P/G
EGIS

Forward and rear
flashers/turn indicators