Golden Technologies GP204 Control through tight spots, Doors, If the door opens away from you

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Alante DX/LT Owner’s Manual

Rev A_011811

X. RIDING YOUR Alante DX/LT

Control through tight spots

As you use your Alante DX/LT™ to increase your mobility, you will undoubtedly encounter some obstacles that will require practice to negotiate smoothly and safely. Below are some common obstacles that you may meet during the daily use of your power chair. Listed with those obstacles are some driving tips that should help you conquer those obstacles. Learn and follow those tips, and with surprising ease you will soon be in control of your power chair as you maneuver it through doors, up and down ramps, up and over curbs, through grass and gravel, and up and down inclines.

Doors

•Approach any unfamiliar door slowly.

•Notice if the door has a door knob or a push bar.

•Determine if the door opens towards you or away from you.

•Do not try to use your own strength to open the door. Learn to use the power of your power chair to do the majority of the work for you.

If the door opens away from you:

1.Use one hand to turn the door knob or to operate the push bar.

2.Use your other hand to control the power chair by gently operating the joystick to move your power chair slowly forward.

3.Use your arm to push the door gently open.

4.Drive through the doorway.

5.If it is a self-closing door, it will close behind you.

6.If it is not a self-closing door, stop your power chair when it is clear of the door and use your hand to push the door closed.

If the door opens towards you:

1.Use one hand to turn the door knob or to pull the handle.

2.Keep your grip on the door knob or on the handle.

3.Use your other hand to control the power chair by gently operating the joystick to move your power chair slowly backward.

4.Allow the power of your Alante DX/LT to pull the door completely open.

5.When the door is completely open, stop your power chair.

6.Drive through the doorway while keeping your hand on the door to prevent it from hitting or blocking your power chair.

7.If it is a self-closing door, it will close behind you.

8.If it is not a self-closing door, pull it closed behind you.

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Contents Front Wheel Drive Power Chairs Models GP204/GP215 Rev A011811 Disclaimer Your Golden representative or dealer Your Alante DX/LTTools Required Contents Introduction Accessories for the Alante DX/LT Power Chair Maximum Weight II. SafetyBefore getting on your Alante DX/LT Getting on your Alante DX/LTDriving on AN Incline Safety Rules II. Safety EMI/RFI and Your Alante DX/LT III. EMI/RFIEMI/RFI Recommendations Main Components IV. AssemblySeat Installation IV. Assembly Repeat steps 1 4 for the opposite side Top View Joystick InstallationIV. Assembly Battery Replacement DisassemblyBattery Pack Comfort Settings VI. Comfort SettingsSeat Height Adjustment Backrest Angle Adjustment Refer to figure Headrest Height AdjustmentArm Width Adjustment Arm Height AdjustmentFootrest Angle Adjustment Arm Rest Angle AdjustmentVI. Comfort SETTINGS- VI. Comfort SETTINGS- VII. Operation Driving The Joystick On/Off SwitchWord of Caution Speed Control ButtonsJoystick Display JoystickOn/Off Status Battery Gauge Steps Up Battery Charge LevelSelf-Help Guide VII. OperationDIAGNOSTICS/TROUBLESHOOTING Slow or Sluggish Movement Maximum Speed/Profile Indicator is SteadyMaximum Speed Indication Profile IndicationFreewheel Drive Freewheel ModeThermal Rollback Reset ButtonMain Circuit Breaker Operational Range VIII. Battery ChargingCharging the Batteries Charger port To wall outlet Temperature IX. Care and MaintenanceWater, Rain, Sleet, and Snow Doors Control through tight spotsIf the door opens away from you If the door opens towards youRamps Specification Alante DX Alante LT XI. Technical SpecificationsWeight of Unit assembled Warranty Specifications Alante DXTires Standard SeatPower Wheelchairs XII. WarrantyPower Wheelchair Mail Completed Form to WARRANTY/REGISTRATION FormRev A011811 Rev A011811 Alante DX/LTOM011811
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