Affordable Wheelchair Lifts KCSPM3648 User manual
AFFORDABLE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS
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Introduction
Congratulation on your purchase of a new wheelchair lift from
Affordable Wheelchair Lifts! This lift has been quality
engineered with design features to assure safety and reliability
when operated properly. We sincerely hope that this lift will
help you accomplish the things that are important to you and
those you love.
This manual is designed to help you understand how to operate
your lift safely.
For more information you may wish to also consult the Installation
Manual and the Assembly Instructions.
Note: Throughout this document this is used as a caution symbol:
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SAFETY
Safety is paramount. If you have a question or concern about safe
installation or operation please give Affordable Wheelchair Lifts
a call at (757) 524-3420
Use common sense when installing or operating this equipment.
The installer and operator are responsible for the safe operation of this
equipment.
It is your responsibility to know and comply with all applicable
legal codes and regulations regarding your wheelchair lift.
Misuse of this equipment can cause serious injury or even death.
WARRANTY WARNING
Do not open any control boxes, motors, or hand control devices. The
product warranty will be void if these components are tampered
with. Do not attempt to alter component wiring or adjust or
modify the structure of the product in any way or the warranty
will be void. Any repair or replacement of wheelchair lift parts
must be performed by authorized personnel.
LUBRICATION
This product is designed to be maintenance free. The lift motors are
permanently lubricated and sealed – no additional lubrication is
required. The anti-friction pads need no lubrication.
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ORIENTATION
Front, Back, Right and Left - The Column is located on the back side
of the lift. The side of the lift opposite the back is the front. Right
and left are determined when you face the lift from the front.
If you have any questions concerning the installation, operation, or maintenance
requirements of your lift, please contact our Service Department at (757) 524-3420.
WARNINGS
This lift is to be used only by persons who are capable of operating it safely, or,
otherwise, under the supervision of another person, duly trained in its safe and
proper use.
We strongly recommend that minors be prevented from using the lift or supervising
its operation.
While in use, always maintain a correct position according to the lift use instructions,
and always look in the direction of travel.
Once aboard the lift, you must remain in the correct position. Ensure that you have
stability on the lift platform before moving the lift platform.
Check that no items such as clothing, umbrellas, canes, hair, etc. can be become
tangled with the moving portions of the lift.
During travel, the user must pay particular attention that no persons or objects are
in the path of the lift platform.
Safety devices are installed to neutralize any dangerous situations. However, do not
create fictitious danger situations to test them, abuse their utilization, and do
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not tamper with them for any reason. Testing of the correct operation of these
devices is done solely by the manufacturer.
The maximum capacity of our standard lift is 500 lbs. unless customized to 750 lbs.
or indicated otherwise on the lift itself. Do not exceed this value for any reason
whatsoever.
If your lift is equipped with multiple wireless control buttons, be aware these devices
work over a 50-foot radius. Someone with a wireless controller who is out of
sight of the lift can activate it. Always unplug your lift before cleaning or
maintaining it to prevent someone inadvertently using a call button to
activate the lift and accidently causing injury or death.
The lift must be properly maintained in order to work well over time. See the
Maintenance Section of this Guide.
Use extra caution if there is ice or snow on the platform. Ice and snow not only make
the platform slippery but could also push the weight of the platform over its
limits. Remove ice and snow before using the lift.
If the wire cable should jump out of the spool and wrap itself around the hoist axle,
call for assistance. Do not attempt to fix this without our assistance.
Excerpt from Order Confirmation Email:
The customer understands that he/she is responsible for this wheelchair lift's proper
and safe installation and operation. This includes but is not limited to:
●Making sure the lift is installed in a safe location by personnel adequate to the
task.
●Making sure that the electrical power is adequate and supplied in a safe
manner. Outdoor and garage lifts need to use a GFI circuit.
●Making sure the lift and its installation complies with any applicable
regulations and that any lift operators are properly trained.
●Recognizing that Affordable Wheelchair Lifts' delivery technicians will deliver
the lift and are not necessarily qualified or licensed to do related electrical,
masonry, carpentry or other contractor type work.
●Addressing any applicable taxes.
●Inspecting the lift periodically to insure that it is safe to operate.
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Regarding lift operators and users, the customer understands
that:
●The customer is responsible for making sure that the person(s) operating the
lift has/have been instructed in its use pursuant to the Owner's Manual and
are mentally capable of safely operating the lift.
●This may mean restricting access to the lift controller(s) to prevent unqualified
persons from operating the lift.
●Persons with dementia or who are susceptible to mental confusion are not
qualified to operate the lift, though a qualified caregiver may operate it for
them.
●Persons incapable of recognizing that the lift has reached ground level are
not qualified to operate the lift, though a qualified caregiver may operate it
for them.
●The manufacturer is not responsible for injuries or damages of any sort
resulting from operator error.
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LIFT COMPONENTS ILLUSTRATION
This photo might not exactly match your particular lift.
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LIFT COMPONENTS TABLE
Base
U-Shaped bars that support the entire unit.
Platform
The platform is the metal, gated enclosure that
carries the passenger up and down
Gate(s)
A removable and reversible gate is attached to each
side of the platform. Each gate has a latch.
Bridge(s)
A bridge is the flat diamond plate metal surface
attached to each side of the platform.
Column
The column supports the hoist and the
Self-Retracting Line (SRL)
Landing
The level area from which you enter and exit the lift
platform when the platform is at its designated rise
height.
Collar
The collar attaches to the platform and slides up
and down the column. A safety guard covers the
collar.
Hoist
The hoist raises and lowers the platform. AC and
DC powered hoists are available. In exterior
applications, a rain shield protects the hoist from
weather.
Controller
The controller houses the Up and Down switches
for the lift.
Ramp
This is an optional diamond plate metal surface to
provide a smooth entrance to the platform.
Rain Shield
The rain shield keeps rain from the hoist motor.
Tether
Connect the controller to the hoist.
SRL (Self-Retracting
Line)
Serves as a safety backup in case the lifting
mechanism fails.
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OPERATING YOUR LIFT
Step 1
Ensure the lift platform is completely level with the floor or landing where you reside.
Refer to the Installation Manual to adjust the platform to the Landing height as
needed. Only proceed when the platform is completely level to the floor or landing
on which you reside.
Step 2
Lift the latch to unsecure and open the gate and proceed to enter the lift platform
area.
Step 3
Be sure to re-secure the latch to lock the gate. For a wheelchair, make sure the
wheelchair is completely within the platform area and that all wheels are locked. If
you are standing, make sure your body is completely within the lift platform area,
stand still, and hold firmly onto the platform rails.
Step 4
Press the appropriate UP or DOWN button on the controller to raise or lower the lift
until it is completely level with the landing or floor onto which you wish to exit.
Step 5
Unlock the wheels on the wheelchair, unsecure the latch and open the gate, and exit
the lift platform onto your destination floor or landing.
Step 6
Re-secure the lift gate in the closed position.
A COMMON ADJUSTMENT
➔If your lift platform will not go down under only its own weight, OR
➔if you have more platform side-to-side wobble than you would like,
then please read the following:
It is critical that the four (4) adjustment bolts across the back of the collar are
adjusted properly. These adjustments bolts require 9/16" wrenches.
These bolts have self-locking nuts. These self-locking nuts do NOT need to be tight in
order to stay on. If any these four nuts are too tight the platform may not descend as
the hoist pays out the wire rope. If this happens, the hoist may produce several
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inches (or feet) of slack, and the platform may then fall until the slack is used up or
until the anti-fall device engages and stops the platform. Either conditions is
undesirable.
Therefore do the following:
1) Adjust the top three bolts on the back of the platform collar so that they (the bolts
and the nuts) may be rotated by just with finger pressure.
2) Adjust the single bolt on the back, near the bottom of the collar so that side to
side wobble is acceptable and the unit descends smoothly with no weight on the
platform. A good way to accomplish this is to loosen the bottom bolt until it can
barely be turned by finger pressure. Then run the platform up and down several
times, tightening the nut half a turn each time, until the platform will not come
down under its own weight. Then loosen the nut a quarter turn until the platform
can again descend under its own weight.
It is better to be too loose than too tight.
Adjusting these bolts in this manner will minimize side-to-side wobble while
allowing the platform to move freely.
OPERATING PRECAUTIONS
Although covered in the Warnings Section previously, a few safety precautions are
worth repeating:
●Ensure that you have stability on the lift platform before setting the
platform in motion.
●Make sure no items such as clothing, umbrellas, canes, hair, etc. can be
become tangled with the moving portions of the lift.
●Pay particular attention that no persons or objects are in the path of
the lift platform.
●Do not exceed the maximum lift capacity of 500 lbs. unless customized
to 750 lbs. or indicated otherwise on the lift itself.
MAINTENANCE
NOTE: If your lift is equipped with multiple wireless control buttons, be aware
these devices work over a 50-foot radius. Always unplug your lift before
cleaning or maintaining it to prevent someone inadvertently using a call
button to activate the lift and accidently causing injury or death.
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Hoist Cable
The cable is a critical piece of your wheelchair lift. Visually inspect it monthly to
make sure it is not kinked, frayed or showing signs of wear. If it is, contact
Affordable Wheelchair Lifts for assistance.
SRL
The SRL is important to the safety of your lift. Visually inspect its cable monthly
to make sure it is not kinked, frayed or showing signs of wear. Make sure
the cable extends and retracts smoothly. While wearing gloves, jerk the
cable quickly from the SRL body and insure that it automatically engages.
If it fails inspection contact Affordable Wheelchair Lifts for assistance.
Paint
Most lifts are painted using Rust-oleum® Flat Black. You can apply more paint to
repair scratches or cover rust at any time. You should not paint the
column.
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AFFORDABLE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS
Owner’s Manual
© Affordable Wheelchair Lifts
2884 Hidden Lake Drive
Williamsburg, Virginia 23185-8020
Phone (757) 524-3420 • Fax 708.253.1632
www.AffordableWheelchairLifts.com
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