AmeriGlide Vesta User manual

Amer
iGlide
AmeriGlide Vesta Stair Lift
Owner’s Manual

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IMPORTANT
Passenger safety is the result of countless details in the equipment’s design, manufacture,
and installation. After installation, reliable operation and continual safe operation requires
regular service and inspection at least twice per year, or more frequently where usage, envi-
ronment, or local jurisdiction requires. As the Owner, you are responsible for ensuring that
regular service and inspections occur in a timely manner.
Refer to this manual for specications, operating instructions and maintenance of the Ameri-
Glide Vesta Stair Lift.
WARRANTY
All new AmeriGlide Vesta Stair Lifts are warranted to the original purchaser to be free from
defects in material and workmanship for a 5-year period on the drive train and a 2-year pe-
riod on all component parts of the lift.
Exceptions to all warranty’s listed above:
• Damage resulting from improper installation or operation.
• Negligence, alterations, abuse or misuse of the equipment.
• Fire, ood, acts of God.
• Torn or dirty upholstery.
• Shipping damage.
• Parts used that are not supplied by AmeriGlide.
• Labor fees for installation work or service calls.
Details applying to all warranty’s listed above:
No warranty is extended, express or implied, whether of merchantability or tness for a
particular purpose, after expiration of 5 years from the date of original purchase of the unit.
AmeriGlide and its dealers shall not be liable for any consequential, special or incidental
damages arising out of the purchase or use of the unit or resulting from the breach of this
Limited Warranty, or any implied warranty. The limit of liability of AmeriGlide and its dealers
hereunder shall be the unit’s purchase price. Some states do not allow limitations on how
long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential
damages, or legal remedies, so these above limitations may not apply to you. This Limited
Warranty gives you specic legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary from state
to state.

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Making warranty claims:
All warranty claims must be reported to the dealer from whom the lift was purchased as they
have responsibility for handling your warranty claim. The dealer is to contact the Service
Department of AmeriGlide and provide the serial number of the lift along with a descrip-
tion of the events leading to the warranty claim. Dealers may charge for labor, service, travel,
or other associated costs to make repairs, and such charges are not covered by this Limited
Warranty. It is permissible to have any repairs or replacement work done as a result of any
defects in material and workmanship by someone other than the Dealer under this Limited
Warranty. However, the Limited Warranty does not cover any charges or expenses assessed
by any such other person or company performing such repairs or replacement work. All
parts used to replace defective materials must be genuine AmeriGlide parts to be covered by
this Limited Warranty.
1. To Ensure Safe Operation 4
2. Description 5
3. Specications 7
4. Features 8
5. Operation 9
6. Safeguards 10
7. Maintenance Schedule 11
8. Maintenance Notes 12
9. Diagnostics 13
10. Remote TroubleShooting 15
Table of Contents

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1. TO ENSURE SAFE OPERATION
To ensure safe operation of this equipment, pay careful attention to the important notes
below.
• Read this manual carefully before using the AmeriGlide Vesta Stair Lift.
• To prevent accidents, adhere strictly to the instructions and keep clear of moving parts
at all times.
• Follow instructions on all equipment labels at all times. Replace any damaged labels
immediately.
• Ensure that only qualied personnel perform maintenance.

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FIGURE 1
2. DESCRIPTION
Figure 1 shows the exterior components of the AmeriGlide Vesta Stair Lift.
Backrest
Flip-up
armrests
UP/DOWN
rocker switch
(Please note that
you have to hold
it down for at
least 3 seconds
for the unit to
start moving.)
Folding
Seat
Seat swivel
handle
Folding
footrest
Rail
Motor
Housing
Seat
belt
ON/OFF
key switch
(optional)

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Figure 2 shows the AmeriGlide Vesta Stair Lift in its folded up position.
FIGURE 2
ON/OFF
key switch
(optional)

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3. SPECIFICATIONS
Applications Indoor, straight-run stairway
Load Capacity 300 lb (136 kg)
Maximum travel 32 ft (9.75 m)
Travel speed 20 ft/min (0.10 m/s)
Angle of incline 25° to 50°
Drive system Rack and pinion
Operator controls Constant pressure buttons (UP/DOWN rocker switch
on chair and remote control call/send units)
Motor 1/2 HP, 24 VDC
Fold-up width 17.3” (439 mm) between wall and folded footrest
Rail
Aluminum extruded
For stairs with a door or hall at the bottom, optional
ip-up rail is available (constant charge system not
available with this option)
Charging
Charges on standard household power (110 VAC)
Constant charge system along the rail ensures the
stair lift is always charged
Emergency operation Battery-powered operation allows use even through a
power failure
AmeriGlide Stair Lift Specications

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4. FEATURES
Seating Features
Seating Features
Safety Switches
Footrest and Motor Housing Sensors
The seat assembly is designed to swivel and lock in position. Lift up and hold the swivel
handle to swivel the seat to a convenient position for transfer into or out of the seat. For your
safety, do not swivel the seat until the unit has stopped.
You can ip the armrests up and backwards to allow easier transfer into or out of the seat.
To raise the armrest, grasp the end of the armrest and ip it backwards. Be sure to lower the
armrest back to its original position whenever you are seated in the chair.
When the stair lift is not in use, you can fold up the seat, footrest and armrests to allow for
more space on the stairway.
Always use the seat belt to ensure that you are safely secured in the chair during travel.
There are upper and lower limit switches on the Vesta to stop the stair lift when it reaches the
top or bottom of the stairway.
There is also a safety switch for the swivel seat that will prevent the unit from running if the
seat is not locked in a normal riding position.
There are edge sensors on the sides of the footrest and an underpan sensor on the bottom
of the footrest. There are also edge sensors on the sides of the motor housing. These sensors
will stop the unit if an obstruction is encountered on the stairway.
If you encounter an obstruction, press the opposite side of the UP/DOWN rocker switch to
run the stair lift in the opposite direction. Remove the obstacle from the pathway and then
proceed in the original direction of travel.

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5. OPERATION
Safeguards Before Operating the Stair Lift
Operating the Stair Lift
1. Ensure the stairway is clear of any obstructions.
2. Fasten your seat belt before operating the stair lift.
3. Check that the seat is locked in the riding position for up/down travel.
1. If you have the optional key switch, insert the key into the key switch located under-
neath the seat and turn it a quarter turn clockwise.
2. If the stair lift is not at the required end of the stairway, use one of the remote control
CALL/SEND units to call or send the stair lift to the appropriate end of the rail. Be sure to
point the remote at the lift.
3. If necessary, fold down the seat, armrests, and footrest.
4. Position yourself in the seat and fasten the seat belt.
5. Lift up and hold the seat swivel handle, and then rotate the seat so that you are parallel
to the rail (with your back to the stairway wall).
6. Release the seat swivel handle to secure the seat in the riding position.
7. Position both feet securely on the footrest and place your arms on the armrests.
8. Press and hold one end of the UP/DOWN rocker switch (located on the front end of the
right arm) to move the stair lift in the desired direction. You must hold for at least 3
seconds for the motion to start.
9. The stair lift will stop automatically at the upper or lower end of the rail, or when the
rocker switch is released.
10.Once the stair lift has come to a complete stop, swivel the seat as required, unfasten the
seat belt, and get out of the chair.
11.To allow for more room on the stairway, you can fold up the seat, armrests, and footrest
when the stair lift is not in use (as shown in Figure 2).
Do not unplug the unit from the wall or the batteries will not charge.

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6. SAFEGUARDS
Safeguards Before Operating the Stair Lift
If your stair lift will not operate, check the basic items listed below rst.
1. Check that the stair lift is plugged in to the wall outlet.
2. Check the swivel seat. Is the seat locked in the riding position?
3. Check around the footrest and motor housing. Is there an obstruction on the stairway?
4. Check the residence main circuit breaker (or fuse) panel. Has a breaker tripped or a fuse
blown?
5. Make a visual check. Do you notice anything about your stair lift that is dierent or out
of place?
If the stair lift does not operate after checking the above items, contact your Authorized
AmeriGlide Dealer.
Safety Switches

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7. MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Verication by owner Frequency
Verify that the swivel seat switch is working.
To do this, ensure the unit will not travel until the swivel seat is
locked in a riding position.
Every 3 months
Verify that the footrest and motor housing sensors are working.
To do this, ensure the unit stops when it contacts an obstacle. Every 3 months
Verify that the upper and lower limit switches are working.
To do this, ensure the unit stops at the required position at the
top and bottom of the stairway.
Every 6 months
Visually inspect the rack and gear. Every 6 months
If the rack begins to make noise, apply a moderate amount of
white lithium grease As required

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8. MAINTENANCE NOTES
Date Time Reason for call Comments Dealer

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9. DIAGNOSTICS
For codes displayed on the diagnostic display, refer to the following table to help diagnose
and correct any faults.
If the recommended corrective action provided in the
table does not solve the problem, contact your authorized
dealer for assistance.
Code Status/Fault Recommended Corrective Action
No display.
Press the UP/DOWN rocker switch and
see if the display comes on. Check that
the key switch and ON/OFF switch are
turned on.
-
On when the stairlift is okay; ready
to use.
Flashing when the stairlift is run-
ning.
No action required.
0Final limit switch is activated or
swivel seat switch is activated.
Check that the key switch is ON and the
seat is fully swivelled to the riding posi-
tion.
1 Batteries require charging. Check that the charger is plugged in
and charging.
2 Batteries not charging. Check that the charger is plugged in
and charging.
3Upper limit safety switch is acti-
vated.
You have reached the upper limit. Run
the unit in the down direction.
4Safety edge switch (bumper) in up
direction is activated.
Remove any obstacle that may have
activated the switch.

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5 Underpan switch is activated. Remove any obstacle from underneath
the footrest.
6
Safety edge switch (bumper) in
down direction is activated.
Lower limit safety switch is acti-
vated
Remove any obstacle that may have
activated the switch.
You have reached the lower limit. Run
the unit in the up direction.
7Batteries approaching critical level
and need charging.
Check that the charger is plugged in
and charging.
9Rocker switch is activated in UP/
DOWN direction. No action required.
A Hinge is open. Contact your authorized dealer.
B
A switch is active at power on
(toggle up, toggle down, IR up, IR
down, or learn.
Contact your authorized dealer.
CIR address (DIP switch) does not
match. Contact your authorized dealer.
D Main power relay is welded. Contact your authorized dealer.
E Main power relay did not close. Contact your authorized dealer.
G Brake not connected. Contact your authorized dealer.
H Main power relay has closed early. Contact your authorized dealer.
L Current limit exceeded. Contact your authorized dealer.
N Stairlift is running at half speed. Contact your authorized dealer.
OMain control board has a memory
problem. Contact your authorized dealer.
P Powered swivel did not respond. Contact your authorized dealer.
R No charging current. Check that the charger is plugged in
and charging.

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10. REMOTE TROUBLESHOOTING
Remote not functioning no lights
1. Check and replace the 9v battery.
Remote not functioning w/lights
1. Conrm the lift is functioning by operating the
onboard control.
2. Remove the stair lift’s cover panel to access the
main circuit board.
3. Press and hold the red button located next to the
17 pin plug on the circuit board (Figure 3).
4. Press and hold the up or down button on the re-
mote control.
5. Release the red button on the circuit board.
The unit at this time should beep and start moving.
If the unit is at one of the end stops, you may nd the
lift does not beep when you release the red button on the circuit
board, if that is the case then press the other button on the remote.
If one or both remotes do not work after this procedure, then un-
screw the back cover of the remote (4 screws - 2 are located be-
neath the battery cover) and reverse the dip switch set-
tings (Figure 4), and repeat the steps described above.
FIGURE 4
FIGURE 3

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AmeriGlide Vesta Stair Lift
OWNER’S MANUAL
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