Atlas AC-105 User manual

AC - 105
AC-105 RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL
INSTALLATION GUIDE
Please read this installation guide carefully to ensure
correct installation of the AC-105 Vertical Platform Lift.
Rev. 12D142018
p/n: 999355-0084

ATLAS AC-105 INCLINED PLATFORM LIFT
This guide describes how to install the Atlas AC-105 Inclined Platform Lift.
The Atlas AC-105 Model offers a smoother and more stable ride due to it’s unique
c-shaped rail system design. The platform fits most staircases and can be folded
when not in use. Additionally, it doesn’t require a mechanical room - everything fits
into the sleek and slim upper landing column.
Refer to the Atlas AC-105 Inclined Platform Lift Owner’s Manual for details regarding
operation and maintenance. The Owner’s Manual can be found on our website:
www.atlasacces.com
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Load Capacity 550 LBS 249 KG
Rated Travel Speed 15 FPM 0.08 M/S
Drive Type SPROCKET & CHAIN
Motor 24 VDC
Maximum Travel CUSTOM TRAVEL
Codes and Standards CSA B613-00, B355-15, ASME 17.1 & ASME 18.1
Advantages COMPACT AND QUIET

DISCLAIMER
Les Escalateurs Atlas 1991, Inc. (Collectively, “Les Escalateurs Atlas”, “Atlas” and
“Manufacturer”) shall not be held responsible or liable for any personal injury or
property damage caused by or resulting from inappropriate operation of original
product or of a product that has been modified or altered from the original AC-105
design. No person or company is authorized to change the AC-105 design without
authorization and the express written consent of Les Escalateurs Atlas 1991, Inc.
IMPORTANT
Do not throw away, destroy, or lose this installation guide. The instructions included in
this guide must be followed to prevent product malfunction, property damage, injury,
or death to the user or other people. Incorrect operation due to ignoring instructions
found in this guide can cause harm, damage, injury or death. A summary of safety
precautions is found below.
For more technical materials such as drawings and specification, end user support,
and manuals, visit www.atlasacces.com
WARNING
Read all instructions contained in this installation guide before installing the Atlas
AC-105 Inclined Platform Lift. It is highly recommended to observe and adhere to all
governing codes and ordinances in the job site locale. This includes ensuring all work
and materials comply and conform with all authorities having jurisdictions. Proper
installation is the responsibility of the installer and failure to follow all instructions
renders the Atlas Limited Warranty null and void.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Safety of personnel is the primary concern during all procedures. Before beginning
installation, read and understand the installation guide and containing procedures
carefully to ensure correct and safe installation. Use the appropriate tools, accessories
and safety protection during the installation process. Plan your work and do not work
alone, if possible. Know how to obtain emergency medical and fire fighting assistance.
Be sure to follow all the precautions below as they are important for ensuring safety.
This installation guide classifies the safety precautions into DANGER, WARNING,
CAUTION and NOTE.
DANGER Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.
WARNING Failure to follow any of WARNING is likely to result in such grave
consequences as death or serious injury
CAUTION Failure to follow any of CAUTION may in some cases result in grave
consequences.
NOTE Provides information such as reminders and guidelines and do not fit
into the preceding text.

The Atlas AC-105 Inclined Platform Lift shall be installed and serviced only by an
authorized Les Escalateurs Atlas, INC. dealer only. The authorized dealer should refer
to this guide for installation and servicing. For Care & Troubleshooting, please refer to
the AC-105 Inclined Platform Lift Owner’s Manual.
Please carefully read and follow the instructions found in this guide BEFORE installing
and/or operating the Atlas AC-105 Inclined Platform Lift. Improper installation,
adjustment, service, use or maintenance can cause personal injury or property
damage. If you have any problems or need assistance please contact your dealer
immediately.
Failure to comply the these Installation Safety Instructions could render the Atlas
Limited Warranty null and void. If you have any question or concerns that are not
covered in this installation guide, please contact your dealer immediately.
NOTE
WARNING - To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, personal injuries, and/or death,
obey the following precautions:
• Never exceed the maximum rated lift
capacity.
• Never use the Atlas AC-105 Inclined
Platform Lift to lift freight or other
materials than intended by design.
• Read and understand the installation
guide prior to installing the Atlas
AC-105 Inclined Platform Lift.
• Wear appropriate safety protection
equipment for your head, eyes, hands
and feet during all phases of the
installation.
• Use extreme caution when lifting
components into position to avoid
personal injury and damage to the
equipment.
• Keep panels and protective coverings
in place to avoid potentially fatal injury.
• Disconnect power from the unit before
performing any electrical or mechanical
service operations.
• Never bypass sensor switches which
prevent accidental start up when
protective panels are removed.
• Be aware of the location of others in
the work zone.
• Do not wear jewelry or loose clothing.
• Lock the wheels of any mobility device
riding on the platform.
• Use only recommended anchor
fasteners.
• Check and verify for applicable local
codes and regulations.
INSTALLATION DISCLAIMER
INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS
CODES AND STANDARDS 6
SITE REQUIREMENTS 6
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS 6
BEFORE YOU GET STARTED 6
INTENTIONAL BLANK PAGE 7
AC-105 INSTALLATION 8
1. RAIL INSTALLATION 8
2. LOWER RAIL INSTALLATION 9
2. INSTALL THE LOWER RAIL CONT. 10
3. UPPER RAIL INSTALLATION 11
3. UPPER RAIL INSTALL CONT. 12
4. MIDDLE RAIL INSTALLATION 13
4. MIDDLE RAIL CONT 14
5. INSTALL THE UPPER TOWER COLUMN 15
6. PREPARE THE PLATFORM 16
7. INSTALL UPPER ROLLERS TO UPPER RAIL 17
8. INSTALL THE CARRIAGE 18
9. INSTALL THE RR .50 CHAIN 19
10. INSTALL DRAG CHAIN CABLE CARRIER 20
11. WIRE MAIN POWER/DRIVE MOTOR/BATTERIES 21
12. INSTALL SAFETY ARMS & CALIBRATE CAMS 22
13. CALIBRATE FLOOR CAMS 23
14. INSTALL RAIL CAMS AND ADJUST LIMIT SWITCHES 24
15. MOUNT UPPER TOWER AND CARRIAGE COVERS 25

The AC-105 Inclined Platform Lift has been designed to meet CSA B613-00 & B355-15
standards. Code requirements and standards for vertical platform lifts vary depending
on location and region. It is the installer’s responsibility to contact their local code
enforcement office and determine all of the regulations they are subject to before
installing the AC-105 Inclined Platform Lift.
The AC-105 Inclined Platform Lift requires a 110VDC-15 AMP grounded electrical
circuit and a GFCI protected circuit. Depending on local covdes and regulations, this
connection may need to be routed in electrical conduit and hard-wired.
1. Understand your client’s intended use of the lift.
2. Determine the local code and regulations requirements.
3. Upon receipt of the AC-105 Inclined Platform Lift, verify the lift for shipping damage
immediately. Report any discrepancies or damage claims to your dealer.
4. Verify all the site paramters, technical drawings and all preparatory work prior to
installation.
5. Plan and preapre for all electrical requirements.
The AC-105 must be installed on a Supporting Wall, Supporting Posts and Floor that
is capable of supporting the minium load and standards as laid out in the Technical
Drawings. Please refer to and verify with the Technical Drawings before beginning the
installation of the AC-105.
CODES AND REGULATIONS
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
BEFORE YOU GET STARTED CHECKLIST
SITE REQUIREMENTS
DO NOT OPERATE OR RIDE ON THE AC105 UNTIL IT HAS BEEN ANCHORED TO AN APPROVED PAD OR
FLOOR.
WARNING
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PROCEDURE
1. You will be provided a Unique Lower Rail Measurement, please refer to technical
drawings.
2. Take a moment to review the diagram below to become familiar with the
terminology of your rail system.
AC-105 INSTALLATION
1. RAIL INSTALLATION
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UNIQUE LOWER RAIL MEASUREMNT
Upper Rail
Middle Rail
Straight
Edge Line
Lower Rail
FIG 1.1
POSTERIOR VIEW
The distance between the 3 rails are
constant the length of the run. Take
note of these measurements as they
will be used in the next steps.
FIG 1.2

PROCEDURE
Align and mount the Lower Rail to the wall studs or posts.
INSTALL
1. Using your Unique Boom Rail Measurement, measure from the Stair Edge Line to
the bottom of the Lower Rail.
2. Align and mount the Lower Rail to the wall studs using Lag Screws through the
Lower Rail’s Mounting Slots. ENSURE THE RAIL IS SQUARED 90° TO THE TOP
LANDING FLOOR.
AC-105 INSTALLATION
2. LOWER RAIL INSTALLATION
Wall Stud/Post
[What screw/size?]Mounting Slot
Detailed View of
Lower Rail
90°
UNIQUE BOTTOM RAIL MEASUREMNT
STRAIGHT EDGE LINE
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FIG 2.1
FIG 2.2
FIG 2.3

(2. INSTALL THE LOWER RAIL CONT.)
Rail Joint & Bolts
Assembled
3. If requried, join subsequent Lower Rails together using Rail Joints and Hex Bolts .
DO NOT allow the Lower Rail to touch the Lower Landing floor/ground.
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STRAIGHT EDGE LINE
WARNING
DO NOT allow the Lower Rail to touch
the Lower Landing floor/ground.
FIG 2.4
FIG 2.5

PROCEDURE
Align and mount Upper Rail to the wall studs/posts.
INSTALL
1. Measure 18” from the Bottom Rail to the Upper Rail. Refer to Fig 3.2 and 3.3
2. Mount the Upper Rail to the wall studs/posts using Lag Screws through the Upper
Rail’s Mounting Slots. Refer to Fig 3.1
3. UPPER RAIL INSTALLATION
Wall Stud
Mounting Slot Lag Screw [Size]
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90°
18”
POSTERIOR VIEW
The 18” distance between the UPPER
AND LOWER RAIL must remain constant
the length of the run.
UPPER RAIL
LOWER RAIL
FIG 3.3
FIG 3.1
FIG 3.2
UPPER RAIL
LOWER RAIL

(3. UPPER RAIL INSTALL CONT.)
Rail Joint & Bolts
Assembled
3. If requried, join subsequent Upper Rails together using provided Rail Joints and
Hex Bolts.
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FIG 3.5
FIG 3.4

PROCEDURE
Align and mount the Middle Rail to the wall studs.
INSTALL
1. Measure 5-1/4” from the Bottom Rail to the Middle Rail. Refer to Fig 4.2 and 4.3
2. Mount the Middle Rail to the wall studs/posts using Lag Screws through the Middle
Rail’s Mounting Slots. Refer to Fig 4.1
4. MIDDLE RAIL INSTALLATION
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MIDDLE RAIL
LOWER RAIL
FIG 4.3
FIG 4.2
POSTERIOR VIEW
The 5-1/4” distance between the Middle
and Lower Rail must remain constant the
length of the run.
Mounting Slot
FIG 4.1
5-1/4”

Adjecent Middle Rail
3. Join subsequent Middle Rails adjacently and mount to wall studs, see Fig 4.5
Middle Rails DO NOT require rail joints.
(4. MIDDLE RAIL CONT.)
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FIG 4.5
FIG 4.4

5. INSTALL THE UPPER TOWER COLUMN
PROCEDURE
Remove the Tower Cover and mount the Tower Column.
INSTALL
1. Remove the Tower Column Cover by unscrewing the
#10-24 screws and put aside in a safe place. Fig 5.1
2. Mount the Tower Column to the Upper and Lower Rails
using the provided brackets and hardware. Fig 5.2
3. Screw in the Tower to the wall/post at the Upper and
Lower Screw Entry Points. Fig 5.3
Tower Side View
with Hardware
Lower Screw Entry Points
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FIG 5.1
FIG 5.4
FIG 5.2
FIG 5.3
Tower Cover
Tower Column

6. PREPARE THE PLATFORM
PROCEDURE
Before unfolding the Platform install the Platform Piston.
1. Snap in the Lower Ball Joint House Body to the Bottom Ball Stud.
2. Snap in the Upper Ball Joint Housing Body to the Ball Stud on the Platform.
3. Insert the Locking Clip into the Upper Ball Joint Housing Body.
3. Remove the Upper and Lower Carriage Covers by unscrewing the 4 (#10-24) Screws
on each side of the Upper and Lower Covers.
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PLATFORM PISTON LOWER BALL
JOINT HOUSING
MIDDLE RAIL
ROLLER
FOLDED
PLATFORM
PLATFORM PISTON
BALL STUD
LOCKING CLIP
Upper Carriage Cover
Screw Entry Point
Upper Carriage Cover
PLATFORM PISTON
WITH BALL JOINT AND
LOCKING PIN INSTALLED
NOTE
Keep the cover hardware
in a safe place.
FIG 6.2
FIG 6.3
FIG 6.4
FIG 6.1

Upper Roller 1 (With Brake)
Roller Brake
Upper Roller 2
NOTE
Take note of the rollers
orientation and positioning
FIG 7.1
PROCEDURE
Unmount both Upper Rollers from the Carriage by unfastenting the 1/2” Hex Bolts.
TAKE NOTE OF THE HARDWARE CONFIGURATION. If not already installed, install the
Middle Roller with the included spacer. See Page 16 Fig 6.1
7. INSTALL UPPER ROLLERS TO UPPER RAIL
INSTALL
1. Using the same orientation and position in the previous step, slide the Upper Roller
1 (with brake) onto the Upper Rail. Fig 7.2
2. Slide the Upper Roller 2 (without the brake) onto the Upper Rail.
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FIG 7.2

8. INSTALL THE CARRIAGE
PROCEDURE
Mount and install the Carriage onto the Rail Assembly.
INSTALL
1. Position the Carriage at the bottom landing and slide it towards the rails ensuring
all rollers slide into position. See Fig 8.1
2. Ensure the Lower Rollers have a 1/4” gap between the top of the roller and the
underside of the Lower Rail. See Fig 8.3
3. Mount the Carriage to the Upper Rollers using the same bolt configuration from
Step 7. ENSURE ALL ROLLERS ARE IN POSITION BEFORE FASTENING THE UPPER
ROLLERS REFER TO FIG 7.1
4. Position the Carriage at the Lower Landing. v
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WARNING
ENSURE ALL ROLLERS ARE IN
POSITION BEFORE FASTENING
THE UPPER ROLLERS.
CAUTION
Ensure the Lower
Rollers have a 1/4” gap
between the roller and
the underside of the
Lower Rail. See Fig 8.2
1/4” Gap
Lower Roller
Lower Rail
FIG 8.1
FIG 8.2 FIG 8.3

9. INSTALL THE RR .50 CHAIN
PROCEDURE
Install the RR .50 Chain.
INSTALL
1. Ensure the Carriage is at the Bottom Landing position.
1. With the Tower Cover already removed, use the Manual Lowering Device to decend
the RR .50 Chain from the Tower
2. Run the RR .50 Chain the length of the Middle Rail runway and attach the Chain to
the Upper Roller Brake using the RR .50 Connecting Link.
3. Tighten the RR .50 Chain to remove any slack.
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WARNING
ENSURE .50 CHAIN PROPERLY
EXITS FROM BEHIND THE PANEL
AND TOWER COLUMN.
RR .50 Chain stored
behind panel
RR .50 Chain
FIG 9.1
RR .50 Chain
RR .50 Connecting Link
Upper Roller Brake
FIG 9.2
FIG 9.3

PROCEDURE
Install the Drive Motor Cable and Drag Chain Cable Carrier
INSTALL
1. Run the Drive Motor Power Cable through the Drag Chain Cable Carrier. Fig 10.2
2. Attach the Drag Chain Cable Carrier to the Upper Roller underside with the provded
phillips screw. See Fig 10.3
3. Run the Cable Assembly the length of the Middle Rail and screw in the Drag Chain
Cable Carrier to the Middle Rail at it’s fully-extended length. Fig 10.4 Wire and
connect the Drive Motor Power Cable using the provided Electrical Diagram.
4. Run and wire the Drive Motor Power Cable into the Tower and wire using the
provided electrical diagram.
10. INSTALL DRAG CHAIN CABLE CARRIER
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Upper Roller Brake Upper Roller
Phillips
Screw
Drag Chain
Cable Carrier
FIG 10.4
FIG 10.2
FIG 10.3
Drag Chain Cable Carrier
Drive Motor Power Cable
FIG 10.1
Drive Motor Power Cable entry point