Golden Technologies Companion Mobility Aid User Manual


 
Companion 11
When the power to your Companion is turned on, the Power On/Diagnostics LED (Light
Emitting Diode) will light up. This LED is used for diagnosing operational problems that
may arise. See section X. “Diagnostics.”
Horn Button
Press this button to sound the horn.
Light Switch Button
This button operates your Companion’s lighting system.
Press the button once to turn on your scooter’s lights.
Press the button a second time to turn off the lights.
NOTE: The lights on your Companion are for safety purposes only! They were
designed for you to be seen and not for driving at night.
Lights-on LED
This LED will illuminate when you have your Companion’s lights turned on.
Thumb Lever Control
This self-centering lever system controls your Companion’s speed (up to the maximum
speed set by the speed adjustment dial) and its forward and reverse direction. This
control system is also called the “wigwag.”
To drive forward:
Place your hands on the handgrips.
Use your thumbs to operate the lever controls.
Use your right thumb to press lightly on the “F” (forward motion) lever to move your
scooter forward.
Increase the pressure applied by your thumb to increase your forward speed.
To stop your Companion, release all pressure on the lever. The lever will automati
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cally return to the center (neutral) position and your scooter will come to a gradual
stop. The brake will automatically engage.
NOTE: Always bring your Companion to a full stop before changing direction from
forward to reverse, or from reverse to forward.
To drive in reverse:
Place your hands on the handgrips.
Use your thumbs to operate the lever controls.
Use your left thumb to press lightly on the “R” (reverse motion], lever to move your
scooter in reverse. A back-up beeper will sound to inform others of your movement.
Increase the pressure applied by your thumb to increase your reverse speed.
To stop your Companion, release all pressure on the lever. The lever will automatically
return to the center (neutral) position and your scooter will come to a gradual stop.
DC Voltage Meter
This meter (see figure 4) shows the amount of voltage in your Companion’s batteries.
OPERATION
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