Golden Technologies ALERO GP52 - Manual (Page 17)

Golden Alero GP52SS Owner’s Manual Revised 0807
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SPECIAL FEATURES (cont.)
Footrest (cont.)
WARNING!
DO NOT STAND ON THE FOOT PLATES OF YOUR ALERO.
WARNING!
NEVER LIFT YOUR ALERO BY THE FOOTRESTS OR ANY
OTHER DETACHABLE PART OR ACCESSORY. FAILURE TO
DO SO MAY RESULT IN BODILY INJURY OR PROPERTY
DAMAGE.
Joystick Controller
Your Alero is equipped with a joystick controller using proportional drive control. This means
the further you push the joystick from the neutral position, the faster you will go. However, the
top speed you can go is limited by the speed control buttons and the programmed settings of
the unit.
Your joystick controller has the following features associated with it:
Power Button
Use this button to turn your power wheelchair on or off.
Press once for on. Press again for off. Do not use this
button to stop your wheelchair except in the case of an
emergency.
Decrease Speed
Pushing this button decreases the speed of your Alero.
The lights on the speed gauge will decrease with each
time you press it signifying
Increase Speed
Pushing this button decreases the speed of your Alero.
The lights on the speed gauge will decrease with each
time you press it signifying
Horn
Push this button to operate the horn.
Battery Gauge
This is a 10 segment display which
indicates your power is on and gives the
state of the charged battery. The more
segments that are lit, the stronger the
battery charge.
Maximum Speed Indicator
This is a 5 segment display which
indicates the maximum speed setting