Acorn 180 User manual

User Manual
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Manual del Usuario
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User Manual
Acorn 180
Curved Stairlift
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Before using your stairlift, please read
through these instructions carefully.
Thank you for choosing Acorn.
You can rest assured that your stairlift will provide many years of reliable service
and allow you to enjoy the full use of your home.
Your stairlift is covered by a manufacturer’s warranty for 12 months
that covers the cost of replacement parts.
USA / CANADA ONLY
Some States require that permits are obtained prior to installation,
and that a licensed engineer completes the installation.
Check your local regulatory requirements.
IMPORTANT
Ensure that only an authorized and qualied Acorn trained engineer installs and services the
stairlift. Under no circumstance should anyone other than an engineer trained and authorized
to install, adjust, service or modify any mechanical or electrical device on this product. Failure
to follow this warning may result in safety system compromises which could result in serious
injury or death. Acorn accepts no liability for property damage, warranty claims or personal
injury, including death, in this circumstance.
After installation, reliable operation and continual safe operation requires regular service
and inspection. As the owner, you are responsible for ensuring that regular service and
inspections occur in a timely manner.
MAINTENANCE
The Stair lift owner is required to inspect the following functions every 2 months:
General operation of the Stair lift.
The operation of the safety sensors.
Rail and carriage are free of debris.
Once a year, it is mandatory to call your Acorn/authorized dealer to perform the
annual inspection, that includes all maintenance and safety inspections and repairs
where necessary.
Regular maintenance is essential for keeping your stairlift in proper operating condition.
We strongly recommend that you only use authorized engineers to perform all
required maintenance, service and repair work.
Acorn, in keeping with its policy of continual development, reserves the right to change
specication without prior notice. All measurements are approximate. All images are
shown for illustrative purposes only. Product may vary slightly.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTES
IMPORTANT!
Always wear the seatbelt,
ensure it is fastened securely
at all times during operation.
DANGER!
Do not allow children
to play with the stairlift.
Use by children should
always be supervised.
WARNING!
Ensure other members of your
household or visitors are aware that
the stairlift is installed. Make them
aware of any potential trip hazards
(rail, hinge, footplate).
DANGER!
The stairlift is designed to carry
one person at a time. Never
attempt to carry more than
one person.
Do NOT exceed published
weight capacity. Operating
any lifting device exceeding
weight capacity could result
in serious injury.
DANGER!
Ensure that household pets
are out of harm’s way before
using the stairlift.
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PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING BEFORE USE
WARNING!
Do not transport food, animals,
laundry or any other items. Do
not use the stairlift for anything
other than its intended use.
WARNING!
Ensure that the stairway is not
being used by others and is
clear of articles or obstructions
before using the stairlift.
WARNING!
To avoid injury do not make
contact with moving parts.
IMPORTANT!
Please ensure that you can
alert others in case you
encounter diculties when
using the stairlift
IMPORTANT!
To guard against
injury, important
safety precautions
should be observed.
IMPORTANT!
Relax and sit well back
in the seat with your
arms on the armrests
and your feet well
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IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTES
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PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING BEFORE USE
WARNING!
If a standard top nish rail is
installed, the seat will be required to
swivel to enter and exit the stairlift.
Always ensure the seat is rotated
and locked in position at a 45
or 88 angle when entering and
exiting the stairlift.
WARNING!
Do not disconnect the power
supply. This will make the stairlift
batteries lose their charge, and the
stairlift will not operate.
WARNING!
The stairlift must not be used
for reghting or for evacuation
during a re.
WARNING!
Ensure that the swivel seat
is in the locked position
before and during travel and before
getting on or o the stairlift.
DANGER!
Ensure that there are no articles
of your clothing (scarves, dressing
gowns, cardigans) that could
become trapped in the stairlift
mechanism, as this could result in
personal injury and/or damage to
the equipment. Always check that
your clothing is clear of the stairlift
and rail before operation.
CAUTION!
It is possible for small items to
be dropped onto the stairlift rail and
then slide down the rail and into the
stairlift mechanism. If you suspect
that any foreign object has become
trapped in the equipment, consult
your Acorn representative before
further use.
DANGER!
Always consult your Acorn
representative if the need
for an authorized engineer
should arise.
WARNING!
Do not operate the stairlift if
under the inuence of alcohol
or drugs. If unsure, ask your
physician for advice.
WARNING!
Do not use the stairlift if you
have not been given a
demonstration by the
installation engineer.
PLEASE KEEP THESE SAFETY NOTES TO HAND
FOR EASE OF REFERENCE

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YOUR STAIRLIFT
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YOUR STAIRLIFT
The Acorn 180 Curved Stairlift is an electrically powered stairlift designed
for domestic use. If used correctly, it will provide many years of safe,
reliable service. It is designed to carry one person weighing no more than
120kg (264lbs/18.8 stone).
It is important for your safety that you study this manual to
completely familiarise yourself with your stairlift.
The pictures in this manual show a stairlift on the left hand side
of the stairs. Stairlifts on the opposite side of the stairs operate
in exactly the same way.
Seat
Armrest
Status indicator
Safety Edges
Footrest
Charging points
Rail
Carriage
Seat swivel release paddle
Seatbelt
Direction controller
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This is a quick start reference guide to help get you started using your
Acorn 180 curved stairlift. It is important for your safety that you study
this manual to completely familiarise yourself with your stairlift.
QUICK USER GUIDE
TURNING THE LIFT ON
1 Insert and turn key clockwise.
2 Push switch until green
light shows.
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OPERATING THE LIFT
1Press the switch towards
the stairs to go up.
2Press the switch away
from the stairs to go
down. 2
SEAT BELT
1Retract the seatbelt and
pull over lap.
2Push seatbelt into the
buckle until it clicks.
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IMPORTANT - SEAT BELT MUST BE WORN DURING OPERATION
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QUICK USER GUIDE
REMOTE
CONTROLS
1Press the up
arrow for the
stairlift to go
up.
2Press the
down arrow
for the stairlift
to go down.
SWIVEL SEAT
If a standard top nish rail is
installed, the seat will be required
to swivel to enter and exit the
stairlift.
At the top of the stairs push down
on the lever to swivel the seat 45°
and 88° to exit the lift.
The seat must be swivelled back
and lock into position before
operating the stairlift.
FOLDING ARMS, SEAT & FOOTREST
Fold down the arms, seat and footrest.
Both arms of the seat must be
completely down for the stairlift to
operate.
The stairlift can still be called with the
remote controls with the arms in any
position.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR USERS WITH A POWERED HINGE
Using the arm control will start the lift in motion. When the lift reaches or leaves the programmed hinge zone the stairlift
will stop and the powered hinge will be automatically raised or lowered at the bottom of the staircase. This will allow the
user to operate the hinge whilst in a line of sight. Once you are nished using the stairlift; pressing the up button on the
remote handset will automatically run the lift to either, an intermediate charge point if tted or the top charge point.
It is important that the stairlift is moved to the nearest charge point to ensure battery drain does
not occur. Images shown for illustrative purposes only and may change.
Before operating the powered hinge, ensure that the area is clear
SEAT BELT
1Retract the seatbelt and
pull over lap.
2Push seatbelt into the
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The stairlift is moved up and down the stairs by the user operating the direction
controller on the armrest. Arms must be completely in the down position
for the stairlift to operate. The stairlift can still be called with the remote
controls with the arms in any position.
STAIRLIFT OPERATION
GENERAL OPERATION
When not in use, please ensure that the seatbelt
is kept clear of the stairlift rail.
Make sure the seat is locked into position before
getting on or o the stairlift.

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STAIRLIFT OPERATION
CHARGING YOUR STAIRLIFT
The stairlift batteries are recharged from charging points when the stairlift is in its
parked position at the top and the bottom of the stairs or parking on an intermediate
point if a hinge is tted. The charging points are connected to the mains electricity
supply through a DC power supply.
If there is a mains electricity supply failure, or if the supply
to your stairlift is switched o, it will continue to operate for
several journeys. However, the batteries will eventually lose
their charge and the stairlift will not operate.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
It is imperative to ensure there is a continual supply of power
to the stairlift. The stairlift batteries can cover short-term
interruptions to the power supply, but without a supply of
power, will eventually become too low to be recharged. If this
happens, the batteries will have to be replaced by an engineer,
which is not covered by the manufacturer’s warranty, and is
a chargeable service.
If the batteries are not being recharged, you will see A1 ashing on the
fault indicator, and hear a beep alarm. The stairlift will beep intermittently
for 60 seconds and stop entering hibernation mode. The stairlift will beep
intermittently every 20 seconds and the fault indicator will go blank..
To ensure that the batteries are kept fully charged, the mains electricity
supply should always be switched on and the stairlift parked on its
charge points. The symbol will display C1 when charging or C4 when fully
charged.
If the batteries have lost their charge because the mains electricity supply
has been switched o, or interrupted, allow them to recharge before using
the stairlift.
NOT CHARGING
CHARGING
CHARGED
If the stairlift has not been charging due to lack of mains power (during a
power interruption), or the lift has been used frequently enough to show
a low battery sign (E7) on the digital display, the stairlift will allow the
user to bring the unit DOWN to the nearest charging station. The unit will
not allow the user to travel in the UP direction until the batteries are
suciently charged.
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STAIRLIFT OPERATION
SAFE OPERATION
Before operating your stairlift, ensure that there are no obstructions on the
staircase. The stairlift is tted with ve safety edges.
1 & 2: Each side of the carriage.
3 & 4: Each side of the footrest.
5: Under the footrest.
If these encounter any obstruction, the stairlift will stop immediately. Move the
stairlift back in the opposite direction and remove the obstruction.
Do not allow children to play with the stairlift. Do not exceed the
safe weight limit (see label under seat). Always use the seatbelt.
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STAIRLIFT OPERATION
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The Acorn 180 Curved Stairlift is a modular system, designed for easy assembly
and maintenance utilising the rack and pinion method of travel along the rail,
which is still the most reliable system available. This method is used with
customer safety paramount throughout design and manufacture. You may
experience some small bumps or jolts during use of the stairlift; this is normal
for this type of technology
Lower the footrest.
Lower the seat and arms.
Hold down one of the swivel paddles
and swivel the seat until it locks into its
operating position as shown. (At the top
of the stairs only). See Page 14
Sit in the seat and fasten the seatbelt.
The arms are tted with safety interlocks
and must be completely down in position
for the stairlift to work.
Press the direction controller in the
direction of travel. There will be an audible
beep to signal that a command has
been received.
After a short delay, the stairlift will begin
to move, slowly at rst, until it reaches
full speed. Keep the controller pressed
down continually throughout the journey.
The stairlift will slow down around certain
bends for your comfort and safety.
The stairlift will automatically slow down
and stop when it reaches the end of its
travel.
To swivel the seat, hold down one of the
seat paddles and rotate the seat. Release
the paddle and keep rotating until it locks
into position, partly or fully around. (At the
top of the stairs only).
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It is now safe to undo the seatbelt and
leave the stairlift.
You may at this point swivel the seat
back into its locked position and fold the
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STAIRLIFT OPERATION
SWIVEL SEAT
POWERED SWIVEL SEAT
POWERED HINGE
If a powered seat is tted, (at the top of the stairs only), release
the direction controller on the arm rest and press again in the
UP direction. The seat will begin to swivel round automatically.
It is important that the seatbelt is undone ONLY when
the seat has fully swivelled and it is safe to leave the stairlift.
If a Powered hinge is tted, the Stairlift will operate the hinge automatically.
When the lift reaches or leaves the programmed hinge zone, the Stairlift will stop
and the powered hinge will be automatically raised or lowered. This will allow the
user to operate the hinge whilst in a line of sight. At the bottom of the stairs, once
you have nished using the stairlift, pressing the up button on the remote handset
will automatically run the lift to either an intermediate charge point if tted or the
top of charge point.
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If a standard top nish rail is installed, the seat will be required to swivel
to enter and exit the stairlift.
When the unit reaches the upper end of the track, it will stop automatically.
The seat must now be turned to make getting on and o the stairlift safe.
To turn the seat, depress and
hold down the seat swivel lever
at the side of the seat pad.
This will then allow the seat to
be rotated to face the staircase
landing. The seat will lock
in position at 45º and 88º.
Make sure the seat is locked into position
before getting on or o the stairlift.
It is important that the seatbelt is undone
ONLY when the seat has fully swivelled and
it is safe to leave the stairlift.
45swivel is
used on a
narrow size
landing.
88swivel is
used on a
standard size
landing.
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LANDING LANDING
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REMOTE CONTROLS
The stairlift must be in its correct operating condition, with the seat
facing forward and switched on before using the remote controls.
The direction controls can be used to call the stairlift. Press the up or
down buttons continuously until the stairlift stops at the end of its
travel. Do not leave the stairlift parked part way up the stairs unless an
intermediate charge point is tted then it can be sent to this point
for re-charging.
Press the up button to send the stairlift to its autopark position.
It is recommended that remote control batteries are replaced annually.
STAIRLIFT OPERATION
9v PP3
BATTERY
Slide the battery cover
o the reverse of the
remote control.
Remove the battery. Please take old
batteries to a recycling centre or a
collection point at your local electrical
store or supermarket.
Insert the new battery
base rst and push down
rmly to make. Slide the
cover on.
HOW TO CHANGE THE REMOTE BATTERY
POWERED FOOTREST
If a Powered Footrest is tted, at the top
or bottom of the stairs, after the stairlift
comes to a stop, undo the seat belt and
leave the stairlift. Using the buttons located
along both sides of the seat, lower or raise
the footrest as required. Alternatively, the
Powered Footrest can be raised by
pressing both buttons of the remote
handset at the same time.
Please ensure that the battery is connected correctly. If the battery is
connected wrong it could damage the remote and may require replacing.

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OPERATIONAL PROBLEMS
DIAGNOSTIC DISPLAY
When the stairlift is switched on, the diagnostic display underneath the
seat is illuminated. During normal operation it will display these symbols:
The stairlift is switched o or in sleep mode, see page 20 .
The stairlift is ready to use but the batteries are not being charged - Check mains
electricity supply is switched on and the stairlift is parked on its charge points.
Moving Up (arm switch control)
Moving Down (arm switch control)
Moving Up (Remote control)
Moving Down (Remote control)
Lift waiting for hinge to operate
Batteries are charging
Batteries are fully charged
Down side foot sensitive safety edge has been activated - Check for obstructions.
Up side foot sensitive safety edge has been activated - Check for obstructions.
Under foot plate sensitive safety edge has been activated - Check for obstructions.
Down side sensitive safety edge has been activated - Check for obstructions.
Up side sensitive safety edge has been activated - Check for obstructions.
The seat is swivelled away from its operating position.
Battery low – Bring the unit down to the nearest charging station. The unit won’t allow the user to
travel in the UP direction until the batteries are suciently charged and the code has cleared.
Battery at – Audible alarm – Press the arm switch control or the remote control once
to stop the alarm. Bring the unit down to the nearest charging station.
If this symbol is displayed, DO NOT use the hand winder in the down direction as
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In the unlikely event that a problem should occur, contact your authorised dealer for assistance.
DEALER STAMP
OPERATIONAL PROBLEMS
HAND WINDING
In an emergency, the stairlift may be hand wound to clear any obstruction.
If this symbol is displayed, DO NOT hand-wind the stairlift
in the down direction because this could damage it.
Ensure the stairlift is switched o with the on/o holding switch.
Remove the round cover on top of the carriage (marked with an Emergency
Handwind label).
Fit the hand winder onto the hexagonal spindle and follow the instructions on
the label inside the round cover.
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User Manual
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Contents
1 Introducing Your Stairlift.................................. 2
2 Main Components ............................................. 2
3 Description of Operation .................................. 3
3.1 Charging Your Stairlift .................................. 3
3.2 Safe Operation ............................................... 4
4 Using Your Stairlift............................................ 5
5 Optional Items ................................................... 6
5.1 Powered Swivel Seat..................................... 6
5.2 Remote Direction Controls ........................... 6
5.3 Remote Auto- Parking Control ..................... 6
6 Problems during Operation.............................. 7
6.1 Diagnostic Display ........................................ 7
6.2 Hand Winding ................................................ 8
7 Maintenance ...................................................... 8
7.1 Cleaning ......................................................... 8
7.2 Remote Control.............................................. 8
7.3 Servicing ........................................................ 8
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OPERATIONAL PROBLEMS
LIFT OPERATION INTERRUPTED DURING USE
IMPORTANT!
OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING POINTS BEFORE USING THE STAIRLIFT
• Please ensure that you can alert others in
case you encounter diculties when using
the stairlift
• Ensure that the stairway is not being used by others
and is clear of articles or obstructions
• Remain calm on the stairlift, ensuring that
both arms are in the down position.
• Release the direction controller on the arm
rest and press again in the DOWN direction.
In the unlikely event that you need to disembark the stairlift
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OPERATIONAL PROBLEMS
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88°
DISEMBARKING THE STAIRLIFT IN
CASE OF EMERGENCY
IMPORTANT!
In the unlikely event that you need to disembark the
stairlift mid travel, always attempt to swivel the seat
towards the stairs.
Turn the seat, depressing an holding the seat
swivel lever at the side of the seat pad. (Powered
swivel units can be rotated manually without the
need of depressing the seat pads).
This will then allow the seat
to be rotated to face
the staircase.
The seat will lock at a 45oor 88oangle.
IMPORTANT!
MAKE SURE THE SEAT IS LOCKED INTO POSITION BEFORE
ATTEMPTING TO DISEMBARK THE STAIRLIFT
IMPORTANT!
IT IS IMPORTANT THAT THE SEATBELT IS UNDONE ONLY
WHEN THE SEAT HAS BEEN FULLY SWIVELLED TO FACE THE
STAIRCASE AND LOCKED INTO POSITION.

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Wipe the seat, carriage and rail down with a dry cloth.
CLEANING
Replace the remote control batteries annually. See Page 15.
REMOTE CONTROLS
SERVICING
SLEEP MODE
Acorn promotes responsible recycling.
Do not attempt to dispose of the stairlift yourself
It is recommended that your Acorn 180 Stairlift be serviced every 12
months by your stairlift supplier to ensure it remains safe and reliable.
The equivalent continuous A-Weighted sound pressure level of
this equipment does not exceed 70db (A).
For safety reasons, only Acorn specied parts should be used. Use
of parts that are not Acorn approved could aect the safety
of your stairlift.
If the stairlift is not parked on a charge point, or in the event of a
power failure, the stairlift will ‘beep’ continuously for approximately
60 seconds, after which the stairlift will enter SLEEP MODE. The
Stairlift will beep intermittently every 20 seconds and the fault
indicator will go blank. The user can ‘wake’ the stairlift at any time
by using the paddle controls or remote control handset. Once
woken, park the stairlift on a charge point as normal.
FCC
The equipment has been tested and complies fully with Class A of 47CFR 2011 part 15 certication.
If not installed correctly by an Acorn Qualied Technician there may be some interference with
other household equipment (i.e TV and Radio reception). This can be rectied by moving this
equipment to a dierent location.

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SERVICE RECORD
Service Date:
Next Service Due:
Engineer Signature:
Customer Signature:
Service Date:
Next Service Due:
Engineer Signature:
Customer Signature:
Service Date:
Next Service Due:
Engineer Signature:
Customer Signature:
Service Date:
Next Service Due:
Engineer Signature:
Customer Signature: