Access FLOW X User manual

FLOW X
USER MANUAL
V E R S iO N 1.0

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 Introduction __________________________________________________________1
1.1 Manual ___________________________________________________________________________ 1
1.2 Symbols___________________________________________________________________________ 1
1.3 Intended use_______________________________________________________________________2
2 Safety________________________________________________________________3
2.1 Safety warnings ___________________________________________________________________3
3 Description __________________________________________________________ 6
3.1 Stairlit ___________________________________________________________________________6
3.2 Controls___________________________________________________________________________8
3.3 Optional features _________________________________________________________________ 11
4 Use ________________________________________________________________ 19
4.1 Unfolding the seat and sitting down_________________________________________________19
4.2 Adjusting the safety belt ___________________________________________________________28
4.3 Travelling with the stairlit ________________________________________________________29
4.4 Emergency stop___________________________________________________________________30
4.5 Communication Module (optional)__________________________________________________ 31
4.6 Standing up and folding the seat___________________________________________________ 34
5 Maintenance _______________________________________________________ 40
5.1 Cleaning the stairlit _____________________________________________________________ 40
5.2 Regular maintenance ____________________________________________________________ 40
5.3 Replacing the batteries of the call-and-park stations/attendant control ________________41
6 Signals_____________________________________________________________ 42
6.1 Signals on motor housing _________________________________________________________ 42
6.2 Sound signals from motor housing _________________________________________________ 42
6.3 Signals on joystick user interface __________________________________________________ 42
6.4 Signals on call-and-park station ___________________________________________________ 46
7 Technical data ______________________________________________________ 47
8 Contact ____________________________________________________________ 48
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1 INTRODUCTiON
1.1 MANUAL
The manual describes all equipment that is available for the Flow X stairlit. Not all
features may be available for the model installed in your home.
The terms “let”, “right”, “front” and “rear” are used to identify specific parts
of the stairlit. The reference point is always your position as user, sitting on the
stairlit.
The terms “parking point” and “charging point” commonly refer to the same item.
When the action of parking is referred to, the term “parking point” is used. When
the action of charging is referred to, the term “charging point” is used.
1.2 SYMBOLS
WA R NI NG
“WARNING” means that (fatal) injury is possible if the instructions are
not obeyed.
CAUTION
“CAUTION” means that damage to equipment is possible if the
instructions are not obeyed.
NOTE
“NOTE” is used to give additional information.
CRUSH HAZARD
“CRUSH HAZARD” means finger entrapment is possible if the
instructions are not obeyed.
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1.3 INTENDED USE
The stairlit has been designed to transport one person up and down the stairs.
The stairlit can be used for straight stairs and curved stairs. The stairlit is
intended for indoor use only.
The stairlit operates with an electric motor that is powered by rechargeable
batteries in the drive. The batteries are charged at the charging points at the top
and bottom of the stairs or at intermediate floors. As an option, the batteries can
also be charged at any additional charging point.
The stairlit can be operated in three ways:
- While you are seated on the stairlit, use the joystick user interface in one of the
armrests.
- If the stairlit is not in the required place, use the call-and-park control stations on
each floor to call the stairlit.
- In case the chair user is not capable of operating the stairlit themself, use an
attendant control (optional).
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2 SAFETY
2.1 SAFETY WARNiNGS
Thyssenkrupp Stairlits B.V. is not responsible for injury or damage caused by not
obeying the safety warnings in the manual.
2.1.1 USER
- Before you use the stairlit, read the manual carefully. Only use the stairlit if you
know and understand the safety warnings and the operating instructions.
- An authorised technician will demonstrate how the stairlit operates. Do not
hesitate to ask the technician all your questions. Before you use the stairlit, make
sure that you understand all procedures.
- Keep the manual near the stairlit for easy reference. Save the phone number of the
service centre in or near your phone.
- Make sure you carry a call device with you when using the stairlit.
- The stairlit is only intended for use by adults who have fully read and understood
the manual.
- Make sure that there is enough illumination at the surroundings of the halt points
for safe step-on and step-o the stairlit.
- Minors and users with an intellectual disability can only use the stairlit under
supervision.
- Keep children away from the stairlit. Do not let children play with the stairlit.
- Do not use the stairlit for the transport of more than one person at the same time.
- Do not use the stairlit when your weight is more than the maximum permitted
weight: 125 kg (275 lbs).
- Do not stand on the footrest when getting on or of the stairlit.
- When getting on or o the stairlit make sure the armrest are in a locked position.
- Do not get o the stairlit in between halt points.
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2.1.2 STAiRS AND STAiRLiFT
- Do not use the stairlit in case of fire or near explosive materials.
- Keep water and moisture away from the stairlit.
- Do not use the stairlit to transport animals. Keep animals away from the stairs and
the stairlit.
- Do not use the stairlit to transport goods. Keep goods away from the stairs and the
stairlit.
- Before use, inspect the stairs and the stairlit. Only use the stairlit when the stairs
are free of obstacles. Make sure that there are no obstacles on the rail.
- Make sure that loose clothing cannot become caught in the moving parts of the
stairlit.
- Do not stand, but always sit on the seat.
- Always wear the safety belt.
- Remain seated upright during the ride. Do not lean back or forward. Do not make
any unnecessary movements.
- Keep your arms and hands on the armrests.
- Keep your feet on the footrest. Do not let your feet protrude outside the footrest.
- Do not get o the stairlit on the stairs, not even in case of a breakdown. Only get o
the stairlit at floor positions.
- In case of a breakdown, use the emergeny lowering button. In case this fails, use the
Communication Module (optional), or call device.
- Carefully fold or unfold any parts of the stairlit.
- Do not physically force the stairlit to start moving.
- Park the stairlit at a parking point to make sure that the batteries remain charged.
The stairlit stops when it arrives at a parking point. If you do not park the stairlit
at a parking point, a continuous sound indicates that the batteries may run out.
- Report unusual sounds or vibrations to your supplier immediately.
- In case of an emergency, press the emergency stop button in the joystick user
interface. The stairlit will not operate when the emergency stop button is
activated. Only de-activate the emergency stop button when the dangerous
situation has been resolved.
- Keep the mains cable connected to the wall outlet to make sure that the batteries
remain charged and the stairlit is ready for use.
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2.1.3 MAiNTENANCE
- Only carry out maintenance which is described in the user manual.
See chapter 5 “Maintenance”.
- An authorised technician must carry out maintenance and repairs which are not
described in the manual.
- In order to keep your lit safe and reliable, it is recommended to have it serviced
annually by an authorised technician.
- Do not disassemble or repair the stairlit yourself. Have stairlit parts repaired and
replaced by an authorised technician.
- Do not modify the stairlit in any way.
- Do not remove stickers, labels, data plates and warning plates from the stairlit.
- If you think that the stairlit has a defect which can cause injury or death, do not
use the stairlit and immediately contact your supplier (see chapter 9).
- For North America: Do regular tests and inspections according to “ASME A18.1 -
2005: Safety Standard for Platform Lits and Stairway Chairlits”.
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3 DESCRiPTiON
3.1 STAiRLiFT
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3
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1. Seat
2. Backrest
3. Armrest with joystick user
interface, emergency stop button
and emergency lowering button
4. Armrest with options user interface
(optional)
Available buttons depend on
configuration.
5. Footrest
6. Safety belt
7. Motor housing
8. Warning plate
9. Emergency lowering button
10. Key lock (optional)
11. Call & Park control unit
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12. Main switch
Use the main switch to switch o the stairlit
when it will not be used for two weeks.
- Operate the main switch to switch o the
stairlit.
- Operate the main switch to switch on the
stairlit.
NOTE
If the lit is switched o with the on / o switch, the lit will still consume
power and the battery will be empty ater 2 days.
CAUTION
Only use the main switch to switch the stairlit on or o. Do not remove the
mains plug from the wall socket. Ater use, the drive unit should always be
parked at a charging point.
13. Status indicator
The status indicator shows the status of the
stairlit.
See chapter 6 “Signals”.
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3.2 CONTROLS
3.2.1 JOYSTiCK USER iNTERFACE
Use the joystick to move the stairlit while you are seated in the chair.
14. Joystick
- Pull the joystick in upright position.
- Push and hold the joystick to the let
or to the right to move the stairlit.
- Release the joystick to stop the
stairlit.
- Fold down the joystick.
15. Emergency stop button
- See chapter 4.5 “Emergency stop”
16. Status indicator
- The status indicator shows the status of the stairlit.
See chapter 6 “Signals”.
NOTE
The attendant control has priority over the joystick user interface.
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3.2.2 CALL-AND-PAR K C O NTROL STATiO NS
Use the call-and-park control stations to move the stairlit while you are not seated
in the chair. The call-and-park control stations are located at the top and the
bottom of the stairs. As an option, the call-and-park control stations can also be
located at intermediate floors with a parking point.
17. Call-and-park control station
18. Call button
- Push and hold the button to move the
stairlit to you.
- Ater the stairlit stops, release the button.
19. Park button
- Push and hold the button to move the
stairlit to the nearest parking point.
- Ater the stairlit stops, release the button.
20.Automatic seat folding button (optional)
- Press and hold the button for 1 sec. to fold or unfold the seat.
21. Status indicator
- The status indicator shows the status of the stairlit.
See chapter 6 “Signals”.
CAUTION
When the key lock is active the lit can still be operated via the call and
park units.
NOTE
The stairlit will not move with the call-and-park-control stations if the
emergency stop button is activated. The joystick user interface has priority
over the call-and-park control stations.
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22. Emergency lowering button
The emergency lowering button is located
underneath the same armrest that holds the
joystick user interface.
Use the emergency lowering button to let the
stairlit descend if a malfunction occurs and
the stairlit stops halfway along the rail.
- Push and hold the emergency lowering
button to activate the descent system.
- The stairlit wil start moving downwards at
a reduced speed.
- Keep the emergency lowering button
pressed until the stairlit has arrived at the
nearest halt point to safely step-o.
- Release the emergency lowering button to
stop the stairlit.
CAUTION
Only use the emergency lowering
button in case of an emergency.
Immediately contact your supplier/
service provider to have your
stairlit checked and repaired.
NOTE
In case the emergency lowering
button doesn’t function, any other
call device carried by the user or our
optional Communication Module
can be used to call for help.
Do not get o the stairlit in
between halt points.
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3.3 OPTiONAL FEATURES
3.3.1 ATTENDANT CONTR OL STATiON
The Attendant Control Station can be used to
have an attendant to move the stairlit while the
user is seated in the chair.
23. Ascend button
Press and hold the button to raise the lit while
the user is seated in the chair.
24.Descend button
Press and hold the button to lower the lit
while the user is seated in the chair.
25. Status indicator
The status indicator shows the status of the
stairlit.
See chapter 6 “Signals”.
NOTE
When the key lock is active the attendant control station is blocked.
3.3.2 S W iVEL SEAT
To sit down and stand up safely and easily, the stairlit can be fitted with an
automatic swivel seat.
3.3.2.1 AUTOMATiC PARKiNG SWiVEL SEAT
The automatic parking swivel will make the chair rotate at the bottom and/or top
of the staircase, to make it easier to get on and o the stairlit.
Before you sit down or stand up, the chair will automatically turn into the required
direction when you control the stairlit with the joystick user interface or the call-
and-park control station.
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3.3.2.2 FULL ENROUTE SWiVEL SEAT
The stairlit is equipped with the patented ASL (Advanced Swivel and
Leveling) technology that makes the chair rotate and stay level. The
technology oers the user maximum comfort. The swivel points of the
chair are individually programmed in such a way that the user is
always in the best possible seating position. The simultaneous movement of the
swivel and leveling module keeps the chair in a horizontal position, independent of
the angle the rail is inclining or declining.
Additional stops and swivel moments during the ride are avoided. The chair
rotation at the bottom or top of the staircase makes it easier to get on and o
the stairlit. With the ASL technology, the stairlit can be installed in small and
narrow staircases while making sure that other persons can still walk the stairs.
Remodeling work at the staircase is not necessary.
Before you sit down or stand up, the chair will automatically turn into the required
direction when you control the stairlit with the joystick user interface or the call-
and-park station. The chair can also turn backwards when you go upstairs and
forward when you go downstairs.
Instructions
Sitting down
1. Push the call button on the call-and-park control station to call the chair to the
Halt position and turn the chair into the boarding position.
2. Turn both armrests to the open position (position 3, see 4.1.1) until you hear
and feel that the armrests are locked.
3. Unfold the seat.
4. Sit down on the chair.
5. Unfold the footrest.
6. Fasten the safety belt.
7. Put the armrests in position 2 (45 degrees inwards (depending on configuration)
see 4.1.1).
8. Pull the joystick in upright position, then push and hold it to the let or to the
right to move the stairlit. The chair will turn into the riding position and start
moving.
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Arriving at the top or the bottom of the stairs
1. Push and hold the joystick to the let or to the right until you have arrived
at the top or the bottom of the stairs. The chair will stop driving and turn
automatica lly.
2. When you hear an audio signal, release the joystick and fold it down.
3. Release the safety belt.
4. Put the armrests in position 3 (straight forward) see 4.1.1).
5. Fold the footrest.
6. Stand up from the seat.
7. Fold the seat.
The footrest will automatically fold up as well.
8. Put the armrests in position 1 (closed).
9. Push the park button on the call-and-park control station to park the stairlit at
a parking point.
3.3.3 AUTO MATiC SEAT FOLDiN G
Pressing the corresponding button on the
armrest for more than 1 second will cause the
green light on the joystick user interface to
flash and a beep will sound. This will fold the
seat in or out automatically.
10. Options user interface
11. Automatic seat folding button
Pressing the button for more than 1
second will cause the green light on the
joystick user interface to flash and a beep
will sound.
CAUTION
Ensure that:
The armrest is locked in position 3 (see 4.1.1).
The seat belt is unbuckled (see 4.1.1).
The chair is parked at a halt point.
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3.3.4 AUTOMATiC FOOTREST FOLDiNG
By pressing the corresponding button on the armrest for more than 1 second will
cause the green light on the joystick user interface to flash and a beep will sound.
This will fold the footrest in or out automatically.
NOTE
When folding the seat, the footrest will always be folded as well.
However, unfolding the seat will not automatically unfold the footrest.
Unfolding the footrest will always require a user action.
12. Options user interface
13. Automatic footrest folding button
Press the button for more than 1 sec. to fold or
unfold the footrest.
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3.3.5 COMMUNiCATiON MODULE
To answer an incoming telephone call or to call for help in case of an emergency,
the stairlit can be fitted with a Communication Module.
The Communication Module is connected to a DECT telephone base station and is
operated by 1 button, located in the armrest opposite the joystick user interface. It
works on a rechargeable battery that is charged by the drive unit.
An incoming call can be answered by shortly pressing the alarm button (+/- 1sec.).
In addition, 3 telephone numbers can be pre-programmed in the Communication
Module. When the alarm button is pressed for more than 4 seconds, the first
programmed number will be dialled. To dial the next number, press the alarm
button once again shortly (+/- 1sec.). Pressing the alarm button for more than 4
seconds will end the emergency call loop.
The button’s LED indicators indicate the status of
the Communication Module.
14. Communication Module
15. Alarm button
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3.3.6 KEY LOCK (OPTiONAL)
The key lock makes it possible to put the stairlit in and out of operation with a
key, e.g. when the stairlit is installed in a public area or to prevent children from
playing with the stairlit.
Using key lock
The key lock is a pulse switch. Ater use, it returns to its original position. The key
must be removed ater use.
1. Insert the key.
2. Turn the key clock wise to unlock the stairlit (3 seconds green led + warning
sound).
3. Turn the key clock wise again to lock the stairlit (3 seconds of orange led +
Warning sound).
4. Remove the key ater use. (to prevent unauthorized usage or damage to the
stairlit).
NOTE
When operated, the key lock switches ON the stairlit. Ater 5 minutes of
inactivity, the sleep mode is activated and the stairlit is locked.
CAUTION
When the key lock is active the lit can still be
operated via the Call-and-park control station.
On/OOn/O
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