Atlas Rave 2 User manual

RAVE 2
STAIR LIFT
Installation Manual

Table of Contents
SAFETY ...................................................................................
Safety Denition .....................................................................
Environmental Cautions ........................................................
INTRODUCTION .....................................................................
Device Name: Rave II Series .................................................
Read and Understand ............................................................
Warranty ..................................................................................
Technical Specications .......................................................
Code Statement .....................................................................
PREPARATION .......................................................................
Required Tools ........................................................................
Included Parts .........................................................................
Rail Box Content .....................................................................
Rail Bracket Box ......................................................................
Chair and Footrest Box ..........................................................
INSTALLATION ......................................................................
Determine Overall Rail Length ..............................................
Installation Site Electrical Requirements .............................
Rail Installation .......................................................................
Zero Intrusion Installation .....................................................
Chassis Installation ................................................................
Final Rail Installation ..............................................................
Footrest and Seat Installation ...............................................
Procedure to Switch Armrest Control
From Right to Left Hand ........................................................
Folding Rail Installation ......................................................... 046_Atlas_Rave2_InstallManual_0821
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COMPLETION PROCEDURES ..............................................
Remote Control Re-Programming ........................................
Test Armrest Control .............................................................
Tighten Brackets ....................................................................
Set Upper and Lower Travel Limits ......................................
Test Safety Stop Switches ....................................................
Additional System Check ......................................................
TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................
Major Faults ............................................................................
Minor Faults ............................................................................
Pulsing Beep ...........................................................................
Manual Override Operation ...................................................
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safety statements. It means attention,
become alert, your safety and the
safety of others are involved! Please
read and abide by the message that
follows the safety alert symbol.
SAFETY DEFINITIONS
safety
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NOTE: Indicates a condition that should be followed in order for
the lift to function in the manner intended.
The technician shall assess the surrounding conditions
and verify that the location is acceptable before
performing installation and/or servicing tasks. If you do
not understand any portion of the installation or operation
procedures, please consult Atlas' Technical Service
Department at 866-378-6648. Do not attempt to install
or use this lift if you have any hesitation or question.
Serious injury or damage can result if proper procedures
are not followed.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONs
Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided,
could result in minor or moderate injury.
Indicates a situation which can cause damage to the
lift and / or the environment, or cause the lift to operate
improperly.
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DEVICE NAME: RAVE II SERIES
INTRODUCTION
Visit atlasacces.com for specications on the lift model.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Indications of Use: The Atlas Rave II is to assist the
transfer of patients or mobility impaired persons up and
down levels of a residence.
READ AND UNDERSTAND
This manual provides instructions for proper installation
and maintenance of the Rave II stair lift. Please refer to the
owner’s manual for operating instructions. Any alterations
to the equipment without written authorization by the
manufacturer is prohibited and will void the warranty.
WARRANTY
Please ensure that you advise the owner of the Rave II stair
lift to ll out the separate warranty form and return it within
ten (10) days of purchase to register the lift.
CODE STATEMENT
Code requirements for Rave II may vary depending on
location. It is the installer’s responsibility to contact their
state, city or local code enforcement oce and determine
all the regulations the lift and installation are subject to.
This must be done before installing the Rave II.
Intertek (ETL) Certied to ASME A18.1-2017 section 4
and section 7.
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PREPARATION
Before beginning installation, inspect and check the box
contents and report any damage or missing items to Atlas.
INCLUDED parts
Installations may vary to some degree, but below are the basic tools to have on hand for a Rave II stair lift installation.
If you have any questions, concerns or comments, please contact our Technical Service Department at 866-378-6648.
REQUIRED TOOLS
• Cordless drill
• Allen wrenches (5/64",
(5/32", 3/16", 5/16")
• Phillips screwdriver (#3)
• Nut driver (3/8", 5/16")
• 6" - 10" driver extension
RAIL BOX CONTENT
• Chassis
• 2 wireless call/send hand controls
• Manual override tool (optional)
• Level
• Hack saw or chop saw
• SAE socket set
• SAE wrenches
• Tape measure
• Volt meter
• Rail accessories
(plastic bag) with:
− Top end plate
− Compression bolts
(2 sizes)
− Self-cutting screws
1/4"-20 x 1"
− Torx T30 driver bit
− Extra plastic racks
(2 or 3)
− Top limit cam
• Bottom rail pre-installed with:
− Bottom end plate
− Charge strip wire harness
• Bottom limit cam
• Joint pins (two-piece rail only)
• Plastic gear rack
• Top rail pre-installed with
charge strip wire harness
RAIL bracket box
• Rail brackets (2, 3, 4, or 6 per set)
• Wood screws #14 x 2" (4 per rail bracket)
CHAIR AND FOOTREST BOX
• Chair with retractable seatbelt
• Footrest complete with adjustable seat height frame
• Plastic vertical cover
• 5 nylon plugs
• Seat swivel post with fasteners
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DETERMINE OVERALL RAIL LENGTH
INSTALLATION
NOTE: Use this only if the rail did NOT come precut to length)
1. Determine any obstructions that will affect the position
and length of the rail. These may include walls, doors,
hallway orientation, etc.
2. Measure the overall length of the stairs from the nose
at the top landing of the stairs to the oor at the bottom
(nose to oor measurement). See Figure 4-1.
3. For a normal stairway with adequate space for a landing,
add 7" to the nose to oor measurement. This will
provide enough rail length to allow the stair lift to be
adjusted so that the oor-to-seat height will be the
same at both the top and bottom.
4. If the top landing has restrictions (i.e. a wall or
doorway), use the chart to determine the length of
extension that should be used. See Figures 4-2 and 4-3.
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NOTE: Do not cut rail inside the house (aluminum chips are
very difcult to remove from carpets).
5. To cut the rail, use a standard chop saw with a 12"
blade designed to cut aluminum.
INSTALLATION SITE ELECTRICAL
REQUIREMENTS
The lift must be connected to a dedicated 120V AC 15A
electrical circuit.
RAIL INSTALLATION
1. Open the rail box and remove its contents.
2. Position the bottom rail (the rail with the end plate
attached directly on the stairs with the end plate
towards the bottom of the stairs and the plastic rack
facing up.
Place and object that measures 1/2" between end plate
and the oor. See Figure 4-4.
Do not cut the end of the rail that contains the joint
holes. Remove the charger strips and wire harness
before cutting.
Atlas offers a rail jig that allows holes to be drilled
in the end of a rail.
Contact [email protected]
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NOTE: Use the chair box, or another heavy object, like a toolbox,
at the bottom of the rail to prevent it from sliding down the stairs.
3. Install two (2) splice bars into the end of the track
containing the splice pins. They will each be secured
by the "joint fasteners" (5/16" athead screws).
4. Position the two ends of the rail
close together. Locate and connect
the plug on the ends of the two
power harnesses inside the two
rail pieces. See Figure 4-5.
5. With the plastic rack facing up,
slide the top into the bottom rail
and guide them together using
the pre-installed pins. Gently tap
on the top rail if necessary to
get them close together.
Be careful not to pinch the
power harness. See Figure 4-6.
6. Install two (2) joint fasteners and rmly tighten with
3/16" Allen wrench. See Figure 4-7.
7. Turn rail over and install the remaining two (2) joint
fasteners and rmly tighten with 3/16" Allen wrench.
See Figure 4-8.
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8. Install rail brackets with
label facing the staircase
side by loosening the screws
and snapping each bracket
edge into the slot, or slide
the brackets on from the
top of the rail.
See Figure 4-9.
NOTE: When installing the track brackets, if the rail is upside-down,
the nut side should be facing the middle of the staircase, then if the
rail is ipped over, the nut side will face the wall and so will the label.
For double rails, the rst rail bracket should be
tightened in place so when turned over the back of
the bracket touches the riser of the rst step from
the bottom landing. The second and third brackets
should be placed and tightened on the steps on each
side of the rail joint, again so the back of the bracket
touches the riser of the step. The fourth and nal
bracket should be placed on the last step before the
top landing, again tightening it so it touches the front
of the riser of the last step.
Tighten the rst rail bracket in place so when turned
over the back of the bracket touches the riser of the
rst step from the bottom landing. Place the other
bracket on the last step before the top landing,
again tightening it so it touches the riser of the
last step.
9. Turn the rail right side up (gear rack facing up).
See Figure 4-10.
10. Measure any obstruction form the wall (this may
include handrails, molding, light switches, etc.)
and adjust the edge of the brackets and equal distance
from the wall. The minimum distance will be 1" from
the wall or any other obstruction.
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11. The underside of the rail must be at least 2" above the
stair tread nose to provide clearance for the footrest.
To achieve this 2" clearance move the rail and bracket
bracket forward. Once the clearance is 2", tighten all
bracket nuts to hold the brackets in position.
To maintain the 2" clearance, and to hold the rail in
place, secure the bottom bracket to the rst step
from the oor with 2" wood screws, using a 3/8" nut
driver on a 6"-10" extension of a cordless drill.
See Figure 4-11.
ZERO INTRUSION INSTALLATION
The lift must be connected to a dedicated 120V AC 15A
electrical circuit.
1. Measure (A) top landing to (B) bottom landing.
See Figure 4-12.
2. 7" of overrun should be added for a normal overrun
with no obstructions within 3.9" of the nose of the top
step. See Figure 4-12.
NOTE: The top rail is normally cut unless the length of travel is short,
less than the length of the bottom rail when the bottom rail will need
to be cut.
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3. Remove the zip tie on the power switch and turn the
unit on. The unit will beep once indicating it is ready
for use.
4. Use the installation switch (the black switch on the top
of the chassis) to move the chassis at least 24" down
the rail, pushing gently on the chassis to ensure the
chassis does not pull any rack to the top.
See Figure 4-16.
5. Loosen, but do not remove, the four (4) seat-leveling
bolts (two (2) on each side of the chassis), and then
align them vertically using a level. Firmly tighten the
two (2) bolts on the side of the chassis facing the wall.
See Figure 4-17.
Do not ride on the chassis or lift until the
installation is complete.
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FINAL RAIL INSTALLATION
1. Install the remaining plastic rack pieces in the upper
rail. See Figure 4-18.
2. Use a hacksaw or chop saw to cut the last plastic rack
piece ush with the rail end. Place something on the
oor to catch debris or mark and cut the rack outside.
The exposed, cut end of the plastic rack should be
facing the top end of the rail (the factory-cut side should
butt against the lower rack). See Figure 4-19.
3. Slide the top limit cam into one of the cam slots on
either side, and tighten the pre-inserted Allen screw with
a 5/64" Allen wrench. This will be used to set the nal
upper limit for the stair lift. See Figure 4-20.
4. Remove the charging strips from the rail box.
Connect the charging strip connector to the power wire
that runs through the center of the rail from the lower
charging strips.
Insert the two (2) charging strips into the keyed slots
at the top of the rail (while standing on the top landing
looking down). The charging strip with the red wire
should be inserted into the left slot with the metal strip
facing out. The charging strip with the black wire should
be inserted into the right slot with the metal strip
pointing out. See Figure 4-21.
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Bend the red and black wire tabs in toward the center
of the track.
Insert excess cable into the rail, leaving the pigtail with the
Molex connector on the outside.
5. Install the end plate to the top of the track with the four
(4) self-cutting Torx screws using the supplied T30 Torx
bit. Making sure not to pinch the wires on the pigtail.
Too much torque applied to these screws may
result in damage. Take your time and apply grease
to threads.
6. Install one of the rack precompression screws in the
threaded hole in the top plate of the rail, and tighten it
as rmly as possible by hand with a 5/32" Allen wrench.
Make sure to use the 1 1/4" precompression screw.
See Figure 4-22.
7. Plug in the power supply at either end of the rail,
depending on the closest or most convenient location
of a wall power supply. Minimize wire length
and intrusion.
Use care in routing the charger lead. If possible,
secure along or inside wall to avoid the creation
of a tripping hazard.
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FOOTREST AND SEAT INSTALLATION
1. Remove the footrest from the
box and use the installation
switch to drive the chassis
downward to a position about
6" clear off the oor. This will
provide a safe area to install
and adjust the footrest.
Do not drive the unit into
bottom stop. See Figure 4-23.
2. Turn the red "On/Off" switch located on the top of the
chassis to the "Off" position.
3. Position the footrest onto the two (2) seat-leveling bolts
on the outside of the chassis by aligning the large
opening at the slot ends of the footrest.
See Figure 4-24.
4. Ensure that the footrest is fully engaged.
5. Check that the height of the seat base is correctly set for
the intended user. A seat height guide is provided behind
the plastic footrest shroud. Consult with the client and
use an existing chair or walker with armrest as a guide.
If the height of the seat needs to be adjusted, loosen and
remove the four (4) bolts on the sides of the seat base
using a 7/16" socket. Adjust the seat base up or down
relative to the footrest structure until the holes align, then
replace and securely tighten the four (4) bolts.
See Figure 4-25.
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7. Position the keyed seat swivel post in the seat base
hole closest to the top of the stairs. Securely tighten the
two (2) bolts on the sides of the post housing using a
5/32" Allen wrench. See Figure 4-27.
9. Position the seat directly aligned over the chassis and
place onto the seat swivel post. Press the swivel lever
until the seat is fully engaged with the swivel post.
Check the swivel lever to test the locking mechanism.
The system will not function if proper engagement is
not achieved. See Figure 4-28.
10. Connect the seat cable to the 8-pin connector on the
chassis that is opposite the foot plate and closest to
the wall. See Figure 4-29.
6. Connect the footrest cable to the 6-pin connector on
the chassis. See Figure 4-26.
8. Use the supplied white plastic plugs to secure the
vertical footrest shroud to the main footrest cover plate.
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PROCEDURE TO SWITCH ARMREST CONTROL
FROM RIGHT TO LEFT HAND
1. Turn the red "On / Off" switch located on the top of the
chassis to the "Off" position.
2. Flip up armrests and remove
the screws on both armrests.
See Figure 4-30.
3. Once the screws are removed,
fold the armrests to the down
position and slide the pad
assembles forward until they
come off, then unplug each
connector. See Figure 4-31.
4. Rotate the pad assembles to
the opposite sides and plug
in the connectors on each
armrest. See Figure 4-32.
5. Snap both armrests into place and replace the
screws. See Figure 4-33.
If the wrong set of connectors are used, the unit
will work backwards.
When the 6-pin footrest and/or the 8-pin chair
cables are connected to the chassis, the black
installation switch on the chassis is disabled and
will not function.
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FOLDING RAIL INSTALLATION
1. Orient the two(2) rail brackets onto the folding rail, with
the nuts on the same side as the folding mechanism.
See Figures 4-35 and 4-36.
2. Expand and snap the two (2)
brackets over the rail, so the
top is in the bracket-groove.
See Figure 4-37.
NOTE: The photos in this section shows a left folding rail, assembled
to be installed on the left side of the stairway. Contact Atlas Technical
Support at 866-378-6648 for instructions on how to switch a folding rail
from the left side to the right side.
6. Flip the armrests back down, turn the red "On / Off
switch located on the top of the chassis to the "On"
position. You should hear a single beep. Test the
control switch on the armrest. See Figure 4-34.
NOTE: It may be necessary to locate the retractor portion of the
seatbelt on the downward side of the lift to maintain close distance
to the wall.
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5. Measure to verify that the underside of the rail is more
than 3" from the stair nose, both at the second step
bracket and at the upper bracket. If not, reposition the
brackets as needed. This clearance is required for the
stair lift footrest. In some installations, you may not be
able to get 3" or more with the standard stair-bracket,
Contact Atlas to get tall brackets.
See Figures 4-40 and 4-41.
6. Measure from the side of
the rail to the wall.
The minimum clearance
that will work with a
folding stair lift rail is 3".
Set the folding section of
the stair lift rails to a
distance of 3" from the
wall or more. This will
leave about 1/2" of
clearance at the ball of
the gas-spring.
See Figure 4-42.
3. Partially tighten the two nuts that position these on the
rail, using 1/2" wrench (deep socket preferred), so they
won't slide when you're test-tting the position.
See Figure 4-38.
4. Place the rail onto the stairway with
the bottom bracket on the second
step, as shown.
NOTE: The bottom feet should approximately
rest on the oor with the rail straight, but they
will be adjusted later. See Figure 4-39.
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11. Adjust the height of the two feet using a 9/16" open
end wrench. Set them so that both rest on the oor
with the rail fully straight. The foot furthest from the
wall should be set a little taller than the inside one to
get it to sit at on the oor, since the Rave II rail
brackets intentionally lean the rail toward the wall.
See Figure 4-46.
7. Fasten down the near corner of the lower bracket using
a drill that has extensions at least 10" and a 3/8" socket.
See Figures 4-43 and 4-44.
8. Measure from the side of the rail at the upper bracket
of the folding rail. Set this at 3" or more. Screw down
one corner of the bracket.
9. Connect to upper rail, following regular procedures
(see page 8). This procedure includes plugging the
battery charging wire harness for the folding rail into
the charging harness from the upper rail. The power
supply itself can be plugged into either the top rail
(for the top of the stairs), or to the charge plug from
the folding rail, which comes out just higher than the
folding mechanism for the bottom of the stairway.
10. Fasten the other screws of both rail brackets using
the power drill and long extension with the 3/8"
socket. See Figure 4-45.
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12. Reinstall the two (2) plastic caps on the feet to cover
the threads. See Figure 4-47.
13. Carefully move the fork with your hand to make sure
it operates smoothly. Allow it to go all the way to the
oor. Conrm that both feet sit level on the oor and
the hinge-joint is fully straight. See Figure 4-48.
Be careful not to pinch your ngers when
moving the fork.
14. Follow the normal procedure for installing the rail
brackets and tighten them. See page 9, step 8.
15. Test ride the unit a couple of times to verify that the
folding rail is operating properly.
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