Golden Technologies GB106 manual

Buzzaround Li te™ Owner’s Manual – Models GB106 and GB106 XR Updated 07/08 Page 1 GB-106 and GB-106XR Buzzaround Lite™ Y O U R L I F E I N M O T I O N 401 Bridge Street, Old Forge, PA 18518 Tel: 800-624-6374 Fax: 570- 451-7494 www.goldentech.c om[...]

Buzzaround Li te™ Owner’s Manual – Models GB106 and GB106 XR Updated 07/08 Page 2 Note: This owner’s manual is for the Golden Technologies Buzzaround Lite ™ model numbers GB-106 and GB- 106XR. All size specifications, operating procedures, assembly and di sassembly instructions are the same for both models. Better performance figures are [...]

Buzzaround Li te™ Owner’s Manual – Models GB106 and GB106 XR Updated 07/08 Page 3 CONTENTS ________________________________________ Introduction………………………………………………………. 4 - 5 Safety…………………………………………………………….. 6 - 8 EMI/RFI………………………………?[...]

Buzzaround Li te™ Owner’s Manual – Models GB106 and GB106 XR Updated 07/08 Page 4 INTRODUCTION Congratulations on the purchase of y our new Golden Technologies Buzzaround Lite ™ scooter! The Buzzaround Lite co mbines cutting edge technology with attractive designs that are also highly func tional in today’s world. We at Golden Technologie[...]

Buzzaround Li te™ Owner’s Manual – Models GB106 and GB106 XR Updated 07/08 Page 5 INTRODUCTION Your Golden Technologies Buzzaround Lite ™ is a battery-operated personal mobility vehicle. Please exercise caution and consideration when yo u are operating it. Driving your Buzzaround Lite carefully and thoughtfully will help ensure your persona[...]

Buzzaround Li te™ Owner’s Manual – Models GB106 and GB106 XR Updated 07/08 Page 6 SAFETY DRIVING YOUR BUZZAROUND LITE™ ON AN INCLINE • For maximum stability, lean forward on your seat while proceeding up ramps, slopes, curbs, or any low rise. • Drive with caution when attempting to negotiate any incline, even handicap access ramps. • [...]

Buzzaround Li te™ Owner’s Manual – Models GB106 and GB106 XR Updated 07/08 Page 7 SAFETY RULES FOR USE AND OTHER SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS 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 Buzzaround Lite ™ . Also check with your physi[...]

Buzzaround Li te™ Owner’s Manual – Models GB106 and GB106 XR Updated 07/08 Page 8 SAFETY RULES FOR USE AND OTHER SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS FOR YOUR BUZZAROUND LITE™ • Read completely and understand this owner’s manual before assembling, operating, transporting, or disassembling your scooter. • Always operate your Golden Technologies Buzza[...]

Buzzaround Li te™ Owner’s Manual – Models GB106 and GB106 XR Updated 07/08 Page 9 EMI / RFI The rapid development of electronics, es pecially in the area of communications, has saturated our envir onment with electromagnetic (radio) waves that are emitted by television transmitters, cellu lar phones, citizen’s band radios (CBs) amateur radi[...]

Buzzaround Li te™ Owner’s Manual – Models GB106 and GB106 XR Updated 07/08 Page 10 Scooter Information BUZZAROUND LITE™ Circuit Breake r Tiller Adjustment Knob Freewheel Brake Release Ke y Drive Control Leve r[...]

Buzzaround Li te™ Owner’s Manual – Models GB106 and GB106 XR Updated 07/08 Page 11 FOR YOUR RECORDS : Please fill in your Buzzaround Lite ™ 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 Purc[...]

Buzzaround Li te™ Owner’s Manual – Models GB106 and GB106 XR Updated 07/08 Page 12 GB-106 Buzzaround Lite ™ Operation DC Battery Voltage Meter K e y (On position) Horn Button Speed Adjustment Knob (Reverse) Drive Control Lever (Forward) Hand Controls Speed Adjustment Dial The speed adjustment dial allows you to pre-select the maximum top sp[...]

Buzzaround Li te™ Owner’s Manual – Models GB106 and GB106 XR Updated 07/08 Page 13 OPERATION When the power to your Buzzaround Lite ™ is turned on, an LED (Light Emitting Diode) will illuminate. This LED is used in diagnosin g operational problems that may arise. See “Diagnos tics” section on page 21. Horn Button Press this button to so[...]

Buzzaround Li te™ Owner’s Manual – Models GB106 and GB106 XR Updated 07/08 Page 14 OPERATION DC Battery Voltage Meter This meter shows the amount of voltage in your Buzzaround Lite ™ batteries. • Green indicates a full battery charge • Yellow indicates caution and app roximately one-half charge on the batteries. • Red indicates that t[...]

Buzzaround Li te™ Owner’s Manual – Models GB106 and GB106 XR Updated 07/08 Page 15 OPERATION Armrest Width Adjustment To adjust the armrest width: 1. Loosen the adjustment knobs at the rear of the seat. 2. Slide the armrests in o r out to the desired width. 3. Tighten the adjustment knobs. Max arm width: 24” WARNING: BE SURE ADJUSTMENT KNO [...]

Buzzaround Li te™ Owner’s Manual – Models GB106 and GB106 XR Updated 07/08 Page 16 OPERATION cont. WARNING: THIS SCOOT ER WILL TIP EASIER WHEN TH E SEAT IS IN ITS HIGHEST POSITION. Seat Rotation Lever The seat can be rotated through 360 ° and locked at any 45 ° position. 1. Pull up on the Seat Rotation Lever and rotate the seat to the desir[...]

Buzzaround Li te™ Owner’s Manual – Models GB106 and GB106 XR Updated 07/08 Page 17 RIDING YOUR BUZZAROUND LITE™ MOUNTING Note: For you first driving sessions, make certain that your Golden Technologies Buzzaround Lite ™ starts out on a level surface and that you will continue driving on a level surface. To Get On Your Buzzaround Lite WARN[...]

Buzzaround Li te™ Owner’s Manual – Models GB106 and GB106 XR Updated 07/08 Page 18 RIDING YOUR BUZZAROUND LITE ™ cont. 7. Release the lever to allow your Buzza round Lite to come gently to a full stop. 8. Practice these two basic functions until you feel that you have control of your scooter. EMERGENCY BRAKING: LET GO OF THE DRIVE LEVER! Th[...]

Buzzaround Li te™ Owner’s Manual – Models GB106 and GB106 XR Updated 07/08 Page 19 RIDING YOUR BUZZAROUND LITE ™ cont. Control through tight spots As you use your Buzzaround Lite ™ to increase your mobility, you will undoubtedly encounter some obstacles that will require practice to negotiate smoothly and safely. Below are some common obs[...]

Buzzaround Li te™ Owner’s Manual – Models GB106 and GB106 XR Updated 07/08 Page 20 RIDING YOUR BUZZAROUND LITE ™ cont. When proceeding up any ramp, curb, or incline : • Lean forward in your seat to move your center of gravity forward for maximum stability and safety. RISK OF ACCIDENTS! Negotiating curbs requires practice. Please observe t[...]

Buzzaround Li te™ Owner’s Manual – Models GB106 and GB106 XR Updated 07/08 Page 21 DIAGNOSTICS SYSTEM Any fault condition on the controller or scooter will cause the “Power on/diagnostics” LED to flash. The LED light located on the faceplate of the scooter will tell you about the problem in how it flashes. LED Flashes 1 time pause, 1 time[...]

Buzzaround Li te™ Owner’s Manual – Models GB106 and GB106 XR Updated 07/08 Page 22 GENERAL CARE AND MAINTENANCE Main Circuit Breaker The 35-amp circuit breaker and exposed rese t button are located on the front of the battery cover. The button is visibl e through the battery cover. If your Buzzaround Lite ™ fails to operate, your main ci rc[...]

Buzzaround Li te™ Owner’s Manual – Models GB106 and GB106 XR Updated 07/08 Page 23 Possible causes for the main circuit breaker to trip • “Run-down” batteries. • Over exerting the motor. Possible solutions: • Recharge your batteries. • If the problem persists, have an aut horized Golden Technologies dealer “load test” the batt[...]

Buzzaround Li te™ Owner’s Manual – Models GB106 and GB106 XR Updated 07/08 Page 24 GENERAL CARE AND MAINTENANCE Wheels and Tires Your Buzzaround Lite ™ scooter is equipped with “split-rim” wheels and foam- filled tires. Front Tire Rear Tire Solid/Foam-filled Solid/Foam-filled How to change a tire assembl y: 1. Remove the center nut. 2. [...]

Buzzaround Li te™ Owner’s Manual – Models GB106 and GB106 XR Updated 07/08 Page 25 GENERAL CARE AND MAINTENANCE WARNING: THE BATTERIES USED ON YOU R SCOOTER HOLD A SUBSTANTI AL AMOUNT OF POWER. SHORTI NG OF THE TERMINALS CAN RESULT IN BURNS OR OTHER INJURIES AND IN DAMAGE TO THE BATTERIES AN D TO THE ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS OF YOUR BUZZ AROUND [...]

Buzzaround Li te™ Owner’s Manual – Models GB106 and GB106 XR Updated 07/08 Page 26 GENERAL CARE AND MAINTENANCE If the battery terminals become corroded: • Corrosion can cause a poor electrical connection and operational problems. • Clean corroded battery terminals with a stiff brush and a solution of baking soda and water. CLEANING YOUR [...]

Buzzaround Li te™ Owner’s Manual – Models GB106 and GB106 XR Updated 07/08 Page 27 CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF YOUR BUZZAROUND LITE ™ Charger and Batteries The Buzzaround Lite scooter comes equipped with a 24 Volt rechargeable battery pack. FIRE HAZARD!! Do not cover the battery charger and ventilation slot while charging batteries. Only use th[...]

Buzzaround Li te™ Owner’s Manual – Models GB106 and GB106 XR Updated 07/08 Page 28 DISASSEMBLING AND TRANSPORTING YOUR BUZZAROUND LITE ™ Your Buzzaround Lite ™ scooter is designed to be di sassembled easily in order be transported. When disassembling your scooter, please be sure to follow these simple instructions. Step 1 - Place your sco[...]

Buzzaround Li te™ Owner’s Manual – Models GB106 and GB106 XR Updated 07/08 Page 29 DISASSEMBLY OF YOUR BUZZAROUND LITE™ cont. Step 4 - Lift the battery box from the sc ooter. This will unlock the frame latch automatically. “Pull” the battery box. Step 5 - Loosen tiller adjustment knob and fo ld the tiller down flat. Then tighten the adj[...]

Buzzaround Li te™ Owner’s Manual – Models GB106 and GB106 XR Updated 07/08 Page 30 DISASSEMBLY OF YOUR BUZZAROUND LITE Cont. Tighten the knob fully before lifting! WARNING – BE CAREFULL NOT T O PINCH YOUR FINGER BETWEEN TH E FRAMES. THIS AREA IS A PINCH POINT AND REQ UI RES YOUR FULL ATTENTION. Step 7 - Hold seat post with one hand and push[...]

Buzzaround Li te™ Owner’s Manual – Models GB106 and GB106 XR Updated 07/08 Page 31 ASSEMBLY OF YOUR BUZZAROUND LITE ™ WARNING: DO NOT SIT ON OR OPERATE YOUR SCOOTER UNLESS BATTERY BOX IS IN PLACE AND THE LOCKIN G MECH ANISM IS ENGAGED. WARNING: BE AWARE OF ANY POSSIBLE PINCH POINTS WHEN CONNECTING T HE REAR FRAME TO THE FRONT FRAME. PLEASE [...]

Buzzaround Li te™ Owner’s Manual – Models GB106 and GB106 XR Updated 07/08 Page 32 ASSEMBLING YOUR GB-106 BUZZAROUND LITE ™ WARNING -- INJURY H AZARD DUE TO IMPROPER ASS EMBLY! Ensure that all components in the scooter have been correctly assembled. After assembly, check that all locking devices are holding correctly. BE SURE YOU HAVE ALL T[...]

Buzzaround Li te™ Owner’s Manual – Models GB106 and GB106 XR Updated 07/08 Page 33 ASSEMBLING YOUR BUZZAROUND LITE ™ 1. Make certain both the front and rear frames are locked. 2. Install battery pack. 3. Install your seat. 4. Position your tiller WARNING – MAKE SURE YOU TIGHT EN YOUR TILLER TO BE SURE IT IS LOCKED! 5. Unlock your front wh[...]

Buzzaround Li te™ Owner’s Manual – Models GB106 and GB106 XR Updated 07/08 Page 34 INSTALLING THE SEAT 1. Hold the seat on an angle so you can see the seat swivel post underneath 2. Place the seat swivel post into the seat post as shown below . WARNING: Pinch Point! Keep hands and clothing clear of the seat swivel post and seat post. Accident[...]

Buzzaround Li te™ Owner’s Manual – Models GB106 and GB106 XR Updated 07/08 Page 35 Transporting Your GB-106 Buzzaround Lite ™ Note : Buzzaround Lite ™ scooters can be equipped with docking devices for loading into/onto a vehicl e by means of mechanical lift or hoist. Golden Technologies does not sell this lifting equ ipment, however you m[...]

Buzzaround Li te™ Owner’s Manual – Models GB106 and GB106 XR Updated 07/08 Page 36 BUZZAROUND LITE™ SPECIFICATIONS Model GB106 GB106XR Length 36.5” 36.5” Width 21.25” 21.25” Tires Foam Filled NON- PNUEMATIC Foam Filled NON- PNUEMATIC Front 8” 8” Rear 8” 8” Weight Capacity 250 pounds 250 pounds Maximum Speed 4 mph 4 mph Groun[...]

Buzzaround Li te™ Owner’s Manual – Models GB106 and GB106 XR Updated 07/08 Page 37 Consumer Limited Warranty Scooters Effective June 1, 2008 The following warran t y is gr anted only to the INITIAL Consumer who has purchased our product and c ommences on the Date of Purchase by the Consumer from an Authorized Golden Technologies’ Provide r.[...]

Buzzaround Li te™ Owner’s Manual – Models GB106 and GB106 XR Updated 07/08 Page 38 One-Year Limited Warranty: For the period of one year fr om the date of pu rchase, in the event of defective m aterials or workmanship, Gol den Technologies will repair or replace at our option any of the following parts found to be defective by an autho r ized[...]

Buzzaround Li te™ Owner’s Manual – Models GB106 and GB106 XR Updated 07/08 Page 39 Scooter Warranty Card Please mail this document to: Golden Technologies, Inc. Warranty Registration Office 401 Bridge Street Old Forge, PA 18518 Please fill in your Buzzaround Lite ™ information below. This information will be useful in the event that you eve[...]

Buzzaround Li te™ Owner’s Manual – Models GB106 and GB106 XR Updated 07/08 Page 40 Y O U R L I F E I N M O T I O N BuzzLite GB106/GB106XR-OWN-0708 Golden Technologies GB106 and GB106 X R Buzzaround Lite™ 401 Bridge Street, Old Forge, PA 18518 Tel: 800-624-6374 Fax: 570- 451-7494 www.goldentech.c om[...]