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Golden Alero GP52SS Owner’s Manual 
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GENERAL OPERATION (cont.) 
 
Driving Your Alero (cont.) 
 
5.  Turn power on by pushing the power button once. 
 
6.  Set the speed control of your power wheelchair to slow. 
 
 
7.  Release the wheel locks. 
 
8.  Push the joystick gently forward, applying a steady even pressure.  The further you 
push the joystick the faster the power wheelchair will go.  To STOP, release the 
joystick so as to return it to the neutral or vertical position. 
 
9.  Directional control is achieved by gently moving the joystick in the direction you want 
to go.  Push to the right to go right; push left to go left; and pull back to go in reverse. 
 
 
WARNING! 
NEVER DRIVE AT A SPEED GREATER THAN YOUR ABILITY 
TO SAFELY CONTROL YOUR POWER WHEELCHAIR.  
REMEMBER THAT WET OR LOOSE SURFACES NEED 
GREATER CARE AND CONTROL. 
 
 
WARNING! 
AVOID JERKY STOP / START MOTIONS.  THIS MAY RESULT IN 
INCREASED BATTERY WEAR,  TIRE WEAR AND THE RAPID 
WEARING OF THE MOTOR / GEARBOX. 
 
Curbs and Other Small Obstacles 
 
 
WARNING! 
Golden Technologies strongly advises against climbing curbs 
or any obstacle over 1½ inches in height.  Failure to adhere to 
this advice will increase your chances of tipping and may 
cause bodily injury or property damage. 
 
At times, you will be faced with situations requiring you to climb or descend a curb or traverse 
over a small obstacle.  In order to achieve this safely, approach the curb or obstacle head on 
making sure both front casters go over the curb or obstacle at the same time.   
 
 
WARNING! 
Never traverse a curb or an obstacle at an angle.  Failure to 
adhere to this advice will increase your chances of tipping and 
may cause bodily injury or property damage. 
 
Slopes or Ramps 
 
 
WARNING! 
Never traverse a slope or ramp greater than 6
o
.  Failure to 
adhere to this advice will increase your chances of tipping and 
may cause bodily injury or property damage. 
 
When operating you Alero on slopes or ramps, it is recommended the user: 
 
1.  Visually inspect the angle of the slope or ramp is less than 6 degrees. 
 
2.  Makes sure the slope or ramp is wide enough to allow the tires of your wheelchair to 
pass freely along the ramp.