Access HomeGlide User manual

HomeGlide stairlift
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Access Business Development Division

User Manual
© 2010 Access Business Development Division.
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ATTENTION
READ THIS USER MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE USING
THE STAIRLIFT
PAY SPECIAL ATTENTION TO THE CHAPTER ‘SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS’
KEEP THIS MANUAL IN THE VICINITY OF THE STAIRLIFT
SO THAT YOU WILL ALWAYS HAVE THE INFORMATION
YOU NEED AVAILABLE

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Table of Contents
Preface 3
Safety instructions 6
1. Introduction 9
2. Operation 11
2.1 Operating parts 11
2.1.1 Call and send stations 11
2.1.2 Control unit 12
2.1.3 Main switch 12
2.2 Use of the stairlift 13
2.2.1 Calling the stairlift 13
2.2.2 Unfolding the chair 14
2.2.2.1 Unfolding Comfort chair 14
2.2.3 Sitting down on the chair 15
2.2.4 Driving the stairlift 15
2.2.5 Rising from the chair 17
2.2.5.1 Rising from the Comfort chair 17
2.2.6 Folding up the chair 17
2.3 Signals during normal use 17

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3. Warning signals 18
3.1 Warning and alarm signals 18
3.2 Examples 19
3.2.1 Stopping during the ride 19
3.2.2 Obstacle on the staircase 19
3.2.3 Batteriesnotsufcientlycharged 19
4. Maintenance and service 20
4.1 Cleaning 20
4.2 Changing the batteries of the call and send station 20
4.3 Preventive maintenance 21
4.4 Technicalspecications 22
4.5 Contact 23

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Preface
Congratulations!
You have chosen a stairlift produced by Access BDD.
A modern, user-friendly and safe product that will give you years of trouble
freeservice.Wewilldoeverythingpossibletojustifythecondenceyou
have placed in us. To make the best possible use of the stairlift, it is
importanttoreadtheseinstructionscarefullybeforerstusingthestairlift.
These instructions
These instructions are meant for you as the user of the stairlift.
The instructions contain all necessary information for the correct and safe
use of the stairlift.
In the instructions the words “left”, “right”, “front” and “back” are used to
indicate a certain part of the stairlift. Here the basic premise is always the
position of you as the user, sitting on the stairlift.

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Symbols
In this user manual the following symbols will be used:
NOTE
Tips and advice to make it easier to carry out the associated
action.
WARNING
Actions that could result in damage to the lift, the surroundings
or the environment if they are not carried out with care.
CAUTION
Subjects and actions for which extra attention and/or caution is
required.

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Stairlifts and the environment
Batteries
The stairlift contains two batteries for the supply of the electrical
motor, 12 V (7 Ah). These batteries may only be replaced by
authorised engineers. The user may replace the batteries in the call
and send stations.
Do not deposit old batteries in with the household waste but return
them to the battery supplier when you buy new batteries. If this is not
possible, consult your Local Authority to determine the recommended
disposal.
Disposing of the stairlift
Stairlifts that are no longer in use are often taken back by your dealer
after consultation. If this is not possible, consult your Local Authority
to determine the possibility of recycling them or other environmentally
friendly ways of processing the materials.

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Safety instructions
General
Your stairlift has been designed for maximum user-friendliness in domestic
households. To ensure that the stairlift is operated correctly, it is important
that every user is aware of the instructions in this user manual. You, as end
user of the stairlift, are always completely responsible for compliance with
local safety requirements and directives.
Access BDD is therefore not responsible for damage or
injury caused by failure to correctly observe the safety requirements and
directives as described in the user manual, or improper use during the use
or maintenance of the stairlift.
Warning stickers on the stairlift
The warning stickers on the stairlift are an important part of our safety
measures. The stickers may therefore not be covered or removed and
must always be visible and legible. If the warning stickers are unreadable
or damaged, they must be replaced immediately. You can contact your
supplier for this.
Users
Only adults who are aware of the contents of the instructions are
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permitted to use the stairlift.
Minors and the mentally handicapped may only use the stairlift under
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supervision.
The stairlift is exclusively intended for the transportation of one
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person per ride.
Never exceed the maximum capacity allowed (permissible weight:
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275 lb North America / 125 kg Europe)
(Comfort heavy duty 322 lb / 146 kg on stairs less than
45 degrees).

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Do not use the stairlift to transport animals or goods.-
Never change the sequence of the actions to be performed!
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Keep children away from the stairlift. Do not let them play with the
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stairlift.
Use
Before use, inspect both the stairs and the stairlift. Use the stairlift
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only when the stairs are free from obstruction. Be sure there are no
obstacles in or on the rail.
In case of an automatic hinge rail make sure that the moveable part
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will not be obstructed by any objects.
Practice with the stairlift until you are fully able to execute all procedures.
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Be careful of loosely hanging articles of clothing (shawls, belts,
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jackets, wide skirts, etc.). Be sure they can not become caught in the
moving parts of the stairlift.
Never stand on the stairlift. Sit on the seat and always use the safety
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belt.
Remain seated upright during travel. Do not lean back or forward.
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Do not make any unnecessary movements.
During travel keep your hands on the armrests.-
Keep your feet neatly on the footrest. Do not let them protrude outside
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the footrest.
Do not fold or unfold any parts of the stairlift violently.
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Report unusual sounds or vibrations immediately to your supplier.
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Protect the stairlift against water or moisture.
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Keep the control units free of dirt and grease.
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Technical specications
The major parts that can be found in chapter 1.2 should not be altered.
Maintenance
Never do repairs on the stairlift yourself. Changes or replacements of
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parts of the stairlift are only permitted by Access BDD
authorised/trained personnel.
Only carry out maintenance that is described in these instructions.
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For N.America it is required to carry out regular inspections and tests
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to Standard A18.1.10.
To comply with these requirements please contact your supplier/
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installation engineer (see 4.5 for details).
WARNING
Never remove the main power supply cable from the wall outlet,
or switch off the power because the batteries will not be charged
and the lift will not work after a few more rides.
Do not remove any labels that belong to the stairlift.

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1. Introduction
1.1 General description
The stairlift is a custom made stairlift with which you can safely and
comfortably use a staircase without any physical exertion. The stairlift can
transport one person per ride.
The stairlift is driven by an electrical motor that is supplied by means of
rechargeable batteries. The charging of the batteries takes place at the stop
places (top and bottom of the stairs).
The stairlift can be operated in two ways:
Seated on the stairlift you operate the lift by means of the control unit,
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situated in one of the armrests.
If the stairlift is not at the place where you want it to be, you can bring
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the lift to the desired place using the optional call and send stations.
These call and send stations are kept in a holder on the wall, at the
top and bottom of the stairs.
To limit loss of space when the stairlift is not in use, the armrests, the seat
and the footrest can be folded up.
If the rail forms an obstruction at the lower landing (like blocking a doorway),
therailcanbettedwithanautomatichingedsectionofrail.

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1.2 Major parts
Ingure1.1youseeaschematicoverviewofthestairlift.Themajorparts
are indicated with arrows. Appearance of the stairlift varies according to
model.
TIP
Figure 1.1 shows the standard arrangement for a right-handed
user with the control unit on the right hand armrest.
Descriptiongure1.1:
a. folding seat
b. rail
c. control unit
d. backrest
e. folding armrest
f. safety belt
g. swivel seat handle
h. drive unit
i. folding footrest
Fig. 1.1: Major parts stairlift
c
e
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ag
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b
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d
Fig. 1.2: Comfort stairlift

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1.2 Major parts
Ingure1.1youseeaschematicoverviewofthestairlift.Themajorparts
are indicated with arrows. Appearance of the stairlift varies according to
model.
TIP
Figure 1.1 shows the standard arrangement for a right-handed
user with the control unit on the right hand armrest.
Descriptiongure1.1:
a. folding seat
b. rail
c. control unit
d. backrest
e. folding armrest
f. safety belt
g. swivel seat handle
h. drive unit
i. folding footrest
Fig. 1.1: Major parts stairlift
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e
f
ag
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b
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d
2. Operation
Thischapterrstgivesadescriptionofthecontrolsforoperation.
Then the operation of the lift is described, with all the procedures that occur
in daily use.
2.1 Operating parts
The most important controls are:
The remote call and send stations.-
The remote control unit in the armrest.-
2.1.1 Call and send stations (Optional)
Theremotecallandsendstations(gure2.1)arekeptinaholderonthe
wall at the top and bottom of the stairs. With the aid of these stations you
can move the stairlift up or down.
TIP
All buttons on the call and send station and the joystick on
the control unit are hold to run. This means that only by holding
a button or joystick will the stairlift move. The lift will make
an audible sound prior to any movement (also see chapter 2.3).

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2.1.2 Control unit
As soon as you insert the joystick in the control unit, you can, while sitting
on the seat, control the stairlift with a single hand movement. The control
unit is mounted on the right armrest in the factory.
2.1.3 Main switch
With the main switch you can turn the stairlift on and off (for instance when
you will go on a holiday, or when you are not at home for a long time).
Fig. 2.1: Call and send station
a. Call and send buttons
b. Holder
Fig. 2.2: Control unit
TIP
The stairlift will not move if the joystick is not placed in the
control unit.
a
b
Fig. 2.3: Main switch

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2.2 Use of the stairlift
2.2.1 Calling the stairlift
Before you push the call button, check if the staircase is free from obstacles.
Thenpushthecallbuttonofthecallandsendstation(seegure2.1)and
keep it pushed until the stairlift has arrived at the stop place.
CAUTION
Before use read the safety instructions carefully.
TIP
In case of an automatic hinge rail the stairlift will automatically
stop on a special contact before it reaches or leaves the hinged
part. Keep the call button pushed, the hinged part will fold down
or up and the stairlift will continue.
Fig. 2.3: Main switch
TIP
Keep in mind that the buttons on the Call and Send stations
are hold to run. As soon as you release the buttons, the stairlift
stops.

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2.2.2 Unfolding the chair
The stairlift can be folded up as it is
parked(gure2.3).
You can unfold the stairlift as follows:
- Fold down the footrest (a).
- Fold down the seat (b).
- Fold down the two armrests (c).
2.2.2.1 Unfolding Comfort chair
When folding down the Comfort
chair, the footrest folds down automatically.
Wait with folding down the armrests
until you are seated with the seatbelt on.
Fig. 2.3: Folded stairlift
CAUTION
The swivel seat of the stairlift must only be swivelled upstairs.
TIP
The chair can only be swivelled to one side. When the chair
has been swivelled, the stairlift is electrically disabled.
This means that you cannot drive the lift up or down untill
the chair is swivelled back into the ride position, facing across
the staircase.
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a
Fig.2.3A: Unfolding Comfort chair

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2.2.3 Sitting down on the chair
To easily and safely be seated, you can turn the chair to face the correct
direction(facingacrossthestaircaseattheloweroorlevel,facingontothe
landingattheupperoorlevel).
1. Unlock the chair by pulling the swivel handle upwards (only upstairs).
2. The chair can now be turned to the correct position for sitting onto the seat.
3. Sit down on the chair, with your back against the backrest.
4. If you have swivelled the chair, swivel the chair back into the ride
position facing across the staircase with the aid of the swivel handle.
Otherwise the chair will not move.
5. Put your feet carefully on the footrest.
6. Fit the safety belt for your own safety.
7. In case of the Comfort, fold down the armrests after these steps.
2.2.4 Driving the stairlift
1. Check if the staircase is free from obstacles.
2. Push the joystick over on the control unit left or right to send the
stairlift up or down.
3. In case of an automatic hinge rail the stairlift will automatically stop
just before it reaches or as it leaves the hinged part. Keep the joystick
pushed over, the hinged part will fold down/up and the stairlift will
continueitsjourney(gure2.4).
TIP
The swivel of the stairlift will allow the chair to turn 70 degrees.
When you pull the swivel handle upwards you can turn
the chair to face the top landing (The Comfort chairlift with
powered swivel turns automatically at the top landing when
you push the joystick in the up direction).

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TIP
The joystick on the control unit is hold to run. The stairlift
continues driving until you release the joystick or until you have
arrived at the end of the ride.
TIP
A built-in safety feature makes sure that you cannot switch
over from one direction of driving to another direction too
quickly. Also after a stop, for example halfway up the stairs,
the lift starts after a short delay.
CAUTION
Always park your stairlift on a charging contact. If you do
not park the stairlift on a charging contact, the batteries will
become empty and you will not be able to use the stairlift.
Fig. 2.4: Stairlift with automatic hinge

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2.2.5 Rising from the chair
To easily and safely rise from the chair, you can turn the chair to the desired
position. Unlock the chair by pulling the swivel handle upwards, rotate the
chair and release the handle to lock the chair in the swivelled position.
1. Undo the safety belt.
2. Rise out of the chair.
2.2.5.1 Rising from the Comfort chair
Lift up the armrests before getting out of the chair.
2.2.6 Folding up the chair
If you have swivelled the chair, swivel the chair back to its initial position
with the aid of the swivel handle or in case of a powered swivel, by operating
the remote down push button or joystick on the lift.
1. Fold up the two armrests.
2. Fold up the seat.
3. Fold up the footrest. (In case of Comfort the footrest will fold up
automatically with the seat.)
2.3 Signals during normal use
Signal Meaning
A short beep. The stairlift is driving away.
Or the call and send station is activated.
Two short beeps. The stairlift reached the end stop and is
on a charging contact.
Continuous slow beeps
(only in case of automatic
hinge and/or automatic
swivel).
The automatic hinge rail is folding or
unfolding or the chair is swivelling at the
top (only chair with powered swivel).

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3. Warning signals
Failures may occur. If the stairlift does not work (properly), and you can
not solve the problem with this user manual, then call in the help of your
supplier. (see chapter 4.5).
3.1 Warning and alarm signals
Signal Meaning Solution
Fast beeps that
repeat every ten
seconds.
The stairlift is not on
a charging contact,
or the power supply
is disconnected.
Drive the stairlift to a charging
contact.
Connect the power supply.
Fast beeps that
continuously
repeats.
The stairlift,
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automatic hinge
or powered swivel
has encountered
an obstruction
and stopped.
The seat is
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not positioned
correctly.
There is a
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malfunction in the
stairlift.
Drive away from the-
obstacle and remove it.
Turn the seat in its driving
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position.
Contact your supplier.
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CAUTION
Never try to repair the stairlift yourself.