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ACN# 088 609 661
ACN# 088 609 661
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2 Basic Operation Instructions INFORMATION LABELING The symbols below are used throughout this owner's manual and on the power chair to identify warnings and important information. It is very important for you to read them and understand them completely. 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 yellow tri
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Basic Operation Instructions 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ................................................................................. 4 GC CONTROLLER ............................................................................. 6 PRECAUTIONARY GUIDELINES ................................................. 6 OPERATING THE GC CONTROLLER ...................................... 10 LOCK MODE ....................................................................................... 12 THERMAL ROLL
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4 Basic Operation Instructions 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
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Basic Operation Instructions 5 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: _______________________________________________ www.pridemobility.com GC Contr
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6 Basic Operation Instructions GC CONTROLLER The GC 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
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Basic Operation Instructions 7 Electromagnetic and Radio Frequency Interference (EMI/RFI) WARNING! Laboratory tests have shown that electromagnetic and radio frequency waves can have an adverse affect 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, micro
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8 Basic Operation Instructions GC Controller Features Figure 1 provides information on the GC components and connections. Use this diagram to familiarize yourself with the function and location of each component before using the GC Controller. The following functions are available with the GC 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. ! Therma
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Basic Operation Instructions 9 Horn Key Activates a warning horn. Battery Condition Meter Series of five colored LEDs which display the speed setting and/or battery condition. On/Off Key Press to power on or off the power chair and controller. Speed Dial Turn to increase or decrease maximum speed. Joystick A multi-functional tool used to control speed & direction. Figure 1. GC Components and Connections www.pridemobility.com GC Controller
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10 Basic Operation Instructions OPERATING THE GC CONTROLLER The GC controller is used to operate your power chair and all of its components. The GC Controller system consists of (see figure 2): 1. joystick 2. control panel 3. joystick module 4. power module 1 2 3 4 Figure 2. GC 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 t
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Basic Operation Instructions 11 Maximum Speed Indicator/ Battery Condition Meter On/Off Key Horn Key Speed Dial Joystick Figure 3. Controller Keypad 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 2. 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 t
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12 Basic Operation Instructions Speed Dial The GC Controller provides a speed dial to control the speed of the power chair. See figure 3. 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 ne
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Basic Operation Instructions 13 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 maximum speed indicator/battery condition meter will be rip- pling from side to side. The sequence will continue until the power is turned off or until the controller is unlocked. To unlock the controller: 1
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14 Basic Operation Instructions Fault Probable Cause(s) Possible Solution Code 1 Flash The batteries need charging. Check the battery connections. If the There is a bad connection battery connections are good, then to the batteries. try charging the batteries. 2 Flashes There is a bad connection on Check the left motor connections and the left motor. wiring harnesses. 3 Flashes The left motor has a short to Contact your authorized Pride a battery connection. Provider. 4 Flashes There is a bad co
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Basic Operation Instructions NOTES 15 www.pridemobility.com GC Controller
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www.pridemobility.com www.prideservice.com www.quantumrehab.com Pride Mobility Products Corporation 182 Susquehanna Avenue Exeter, PA 18643-2694 USA Pride Mobility Products Company 380 Vansickle Road Unit 350 St. Catharines, Ontario L2R 6P7 Canada Pride Mobility Products Ltd. Unit 106, Heyford Park Camp Road Upper Heyford, Oxfordshire OX25 5HA Pride Mobility Products Australia Pty. Ltd. 21 Healey Road Dandenong, 3175 Victoria, Australia Pride Mobility Products Italia S.r.l. Via del Progresso -
