Pride Mobility GC2 User Manual

BASIC OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
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GC2 Controller
ACN# 088 609 661

SAFETY GUIDELINES

WARNING! An authorized Pride Provider or a qualified technician must perform the initial setup of this product and must perform all of the instructions in this manual.
WARNING! Indicates a potentially hazardous condition/ situation. Failure to follow designated procedures can cause either personal injury, component damage, or malfunction. On the product, this icon is represented as a black symbol on a yellow triangle with a black border.
MANDATORY! These actions should be performed as specified. Failure to perform mandatory actions can cause personal injury and/or equipment damage. On the product, this icon is represented as a white symbol on a blue dot with a white border.
PROHIBITED! These actions are prohibited. These actions should not be performed at any time or in any circumstances. Performing a prohibited action can cause personal injury and/or equipment damage. On the product, this icon is represented as a black symbol with a red circle and a red slash.
NOTE: These instructions are compiled from the latest specifications and product information available at the time of publication. We reserve the right to make changes as they become necessary. Any changes to our products may cause slight variations between the illustrations and expla­nations in this manual and the product you have purchased. The latest/ current version of this manual is available on our website.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

LABEL INFORMATION ....................................................................4
INTRODUCTION .................................................................................5
GC2 CONTROLLER ...........................................................................7
PRECAUTIONARY GUIDELINES ...............................................7
OPERATING THE GC2 CONTROLLER .................................. 11
CONTROLLER COMMUNICATION CONNECTOR .............14
LOCK MODE .......................................................................................14
SLEEP MODE .....................................................................................15
THERMAL ROLLBACK ..................................................................15
FAULT CODES ..................................................................................16
CARE AND MAINTENANCE ........................................................17
WARRANTY ........................................................................................17
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LABEL INFORMATION

PRODUCT SAFETY SYMBOLS

The symbols below are used on the controller to identify warnings, manda­tory actions, and prohibited actions. It is very important for you to read and understand them completely.
Read and follow the information in the owner’s manual.
Avoid exposure to rain, snow, ice, salt, or standing water whenever possible. Maintain and store in a clean and dry condition.
EMI-RFI — This product has been tested and passed at an immunity level of 20 V/m.
Disposal and recycling — Contact your authorized Pride Provider for information on proper disposal and recycling of your Pride product and its packaging.
Use correct tie-down points for controller harness to prevent the harness from getting caught in the drive tires, pinched in the seat frame, or damaged when passing through doorways.
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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.
Read and follow all instructions, warnings, and notes in this manual before attempting to operate your product for the first time. You must also read all instructions, warnings, and notes contained in any supplemental instructional booklets for the controller, front riggings, and/or seating system that accompanied your power chair before initial operation. Your safety depends upon you, as well as your provider, caretaker, or healthcare professional, in using good judgement.
This manual is to be used in addition to the power base owner’s manual that came with your power chair. If there is any information in this manual which you do not understand, or if you require additional assistance for setup or operation, please contact your authorized Pride Provider. Failure to follow
the instructions, warnings, and notes in this manual and those located on your Pride product can result in personal injury and/or product damage and will void Pride’s product warranty.

PURCHASER’S AGREEMENT

By accepting delivery of this product, you promise that you will not change, alter, or modify this product or remove or render inoperable or unsafe any guards, shields, or other safety features of this product; fail, refuse, or neglect to install any retrofit kits from time to time provided by Pride to enhance or preserve the safe use of this product.

INFORMATION EXCHANGE

We want to hear your questions, comments, and suggestions about this manual. We would also like to hear about the safety and reliability of your new Pride product, and about the service you received from your authorized Pride Provider. Please notify us of any change of address, so we can keep you apprised of important information about safety, new products, and new options that can increase your ability to use and enjoy your Pride product.
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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:
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GC2 CONTROLLER

The GC2 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. The program is set using either a personal computer with software provided by the controller manufacturer or with a hand-held programmer, also provided by the controller manufacturer.
WARNING! The controller program can affect speed, acceleration, deceleration, dynamic stability, and braking. If it is programmed incorrectly or outside of the safe limits as determined by your healthcare professional, it can create a dangerous situation. Only the power chair manufacturer, an authorized representative of the manufacturer, or a trained service technician should program the controller.

PRECAUTIONARY GUIDELINES

Before operating the GC2 controller, please read the following. These guidelines are provided for your benefit and will aid you in the safe opera­tion of the control system. Turn off the power to the controller when transferring to or from your
power chair.
Follow all of the procedures and heed the warnings as explained in your
power chair owner’s manual.
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Electromagnetic and Radio Frequency Interference (EMI/RFI)
WARNING! Laboratory tests have shown that electromagnetic and radio frequency waves can have an adverse effect on the performance of electrically-powered mobility vehicles.
Electromagnetic and Radio Frequency Interference can come from sources such as cellular phones, mobile two-way radios (such as walkie-talkies), radio stations, TV stations, amateur radio (HAM) transmitters, wireless com­puter links, microwave signals, paging transmitters, and medium-range mobile transceivers used by emergency vehicles. In some cases, these waves can cause unintended movement or damage to the control system. Every electrically-powered mobility vehicle has an immunity (or resistance) to EMI. The higher the immunity level, the greater the protection against EMI. This product has been tested and has passed at an immunity level of 20 V/m.
WARNING! Be aware that cell phones, two-way radios, laptops, and other types of radio transmitters may cause unintended movement of your electrically-powered mobility vehicle due to EMI. Exercise caution when using any of these items while operating your mobility vehicle and avoid coming into close proximity of radio and TV stations.
WARNING! The addition of accessories or components to the electrically-powered mobility vehicle can increase the susceptibility of the vehicle to EMI. Do not modify your power chair in any way not authorized by Pride.
WARNING! The electrically-powered mobility vehicle itself can disturb the performance of other electrical devices located nearby, such as alarm systems.
NOTE: For further information on EMI/RFI, go to the Resource Center on www.pridemobility.com. If unintended motion or brake release occurs, turn your power chair off as soon as it is safe to do so. Call Pride or your authorized Pride Provider to report the incident.
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GC2 Controller Features
Figure 1 provides information on the GC2 components and connections. Use this diagram to familiarize yourself with the function and location of each component before using the GC2 controller.
The following functions are available with the GC2 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.
Sleep Mode
This feature is designed to preserve battery charge and can be disabled through programming.
Thermal Rollback
A safety feature designed to prevent the power chair from overheating and causing damage to the motors or controller.
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Joystick
A multi-functional tool used to control speed and direction.
Speed Dial
Turn to increase or decrease maximum speed.
Battery Condition Meter
Series of five colored LEDs which display the battery condition and fault codes.
On/Off Key
Press to power on or off the power chair and controller.
Horn Key
Activates a warning horn.
Off-board Charger/ Programming Port
Used to charge or program the power base.
Figure 1. GC2 Components and Connections
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OPERATING THE GC2 CONTROLLER

The GC2 controller is used to operate your power chair and all of its components.
The GC2 controller system consists of (see figure 2):
1. Joystick
2. Control panel
3. Joystick module
4. Off-board charging/programming socket
5. Power module
6. Controller communication connector
Figure 2. GC2 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. In order to drive the chair, the joystick must be taken out of neutral. Moving the joystick in any direction will switch the chair from neutral to drive, and the chair will move in the direction indicated by joystick position. The farther away from the neutral position the joystick is, the faster the chair will move in that direction. To stop chair movement, simply release the joystick or move it back to the neutral position. The chair’s electromagnetic brakes will engage after the chair has come to a controlled stop.
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BATTERY CONDITION METER
ON/OFF KEY HORN KEY

SPEED DIAL

JOYSTICK
Figure 3. Control Panel
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 3.
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. This will cause the power chair to stop abruptly.
WARNING! Always turn the power off when you are stationary to prevent unexpected movement.
Horn Key
The horn key activates a warning horn.
Speed Dial
The GC2 controller provides a speed dial to control the speed of the power chair. See figure 3.
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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.
NOTE: We recommend that the first few times you operate your power chair, you set the speed to the slowest setting until you become familiar with your new power chair.

Battery Condition Meter

The battery condition meter consists of five LEDs arranged in an arc over the on/off and horn keys. See figure 1. When functioning as the battery con­dition meter, this indicates the status of the electrical system using LED codes. For example, as the battery voltage drops, the number of LEDs reduces from right to left. When the battery capacity drops to 10% or below, the left red LED will flash.
Battery condition meter codes are as follows:
Left Red LED Flashing Slowly or Steady: Battery charge is low;
charge the batteries as soon as possible.
Red and Yellow LEDs Flashing: Battery charge is low; charge the
batteries overnight.
LEDs Scroll From Left to Right: The controller is in inhibit or
charging mode.
LEDs Ripple Side-to-Side Twice, then All LEDs Flash Quickly:
joystick was not in the center position when the power was switched on, or the controller system detected a fault; refer to “Fault Codes.”
The
NOTE: Your GC2 controller may be equipped with a battery charge reminder feature. This feature will be activated if your power chair is turned off AND it has been driven for 8 hours without being charged. If equipped, the red LED on the battery condition meter will flash four (4) times in 0.5-second intervals until the batteries are charged.
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CONTROLLER COMMUNICATION CONNECTOR

The controller communications connector provides the GC2 with a connec­tion to the power module.
MANDATORY! Prevent controller harness damage! Avoid routing the controller harness on the outside of the armrest pad. Route the harness under the armrest or toward the inside of the armrest pad. Use correct tie-down points for the controller harness to prevent the harness from getting caught in the drive tires, pinched in the seat frame, or damaged when passing through doorways.

LOCK MODE

The controller is equipped with a feature that enables you to “lockout” unau­thorized users.
To lock the controller:
1. While the power is on, press and hold the on/off key until it beeps (approximately 1 second).
2. Release the on/off key.
3. Move the joystick to the full forward position until it beeps.
4. Move the joystick to the full rearward position until it beeps.
5. Release the joystick. There will be one long beep. The controller system is now locked.
NOTE: The battery condition meter will be stepping up from left to right. The sequence will continue to step up for two full cycles and then turn off.
To unlock the controller:
1. Press the on/off key to turn on the controller. The battery condition meter will ripple the “locked” sequence.
2. Move the joystick to the full forward position until it beeps.
3. Move the joystick to the full rearward position until it beeps.
4. Release the joystick. There will be one long beep. The controller system is now unlocked.
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SLEEP MODE

Your GC2 Controller has a sleep mode feature. Sleep mode is a built-in circuit that automatically shuts off the main power if the joystick is not moved in any direction for a period of time predetermined by the controller program. When the programmed period of time is reached, the joystick will beep and then power off. To restore power, push the on/off key.

THERMAL ROLLBACK

The GC2 controller is equipped with a thermal rollback circuit that monitors the temperature of the chair’s motors and controller. If either exceeds the safe operating temperature, the controller reduces the output to 50% of full operation level. This reduces the chair’s speed and allows a cool down period. Once the temperature returns to a safe level, the chair will resume normal operation.
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FAULT CODES

The battery condition meter will flash fault codes when the controller system detects an abnormal condition in the electrical system. All of the battery con­dition meter LEDs will flash a number of times quickly, then pause, then flash again. The battery condition meter will continue to flash the fault codes until the problem is fixed. The table below identifies the individual fault codes. If any of these fault codes persist, contact your authorized Pride Provider.
Fault Codes
1 Flash The batteries need charging.
2 Flashes
3 Flashes The left motor has a short to
4 Flashes
5 Flashes
Scroll Left to Right
7 Flashes
8 Flashes
9 Flashes
Probable Causes Possible Solutions
There is a bad connection to the batteries.
There is a bad connection on the left motor.
the battery connection.
There is a bad connection on the right motor.
The right motor has a short to a battery connection.
The charge inhibit has been activated.
There is a joystick fault. Make sure the joystick is in the cen-
There is a control system fault. Check power module and joystick
The park brakes have a bad connection.
Check the battery connections. If the battery connections are good, then try charging the batteries.
Check the left motor connections and wiring harnesses.
Contact your authorized Pride Pro­vider.
Check the right motor connections and wiring harnesses.
Contact your authorized Pride Pro­vider.
Make sure that the battery charger is not connected to the power base.
ter position and then power off and on again.
module connections and wiring.
Check the left and right motor con­nections and wiring.
10 Flashes
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An excessive voltage has been applied to the control system.
Check the battery connections.
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Refer to your power chair owner’s manual for proper cleaning and disposal instructions.

WARRANTY

Refer to your power chair owner’s manual for specific information on controller warranty.
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