liftup FlexStep Compact User manual

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FlexStep Compact
User guide
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User guide for FlexStep Compac
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Fig. 1Fig. 2 Fig. 3
Fig. 6
Fig. 4. Lift Fig. 5. Staircase
Fig. 3
The FlexStep Compact stair lift is a wheelchair lift and a staircase in one. The FlexStep Com-
pact is normally in function as a staircase. See fig. 1. If at lower or at upper level; to change
from staircase mode to lift mode (fig. 2 and fig. 3), simply press and hold the button with the
lift symbol.
General Operation.
Flex Step Compact operated by the two operating panels respectively above and below
stairs, or via remote control * (see fig. 3). The button with the lift symbol modifies Compact
Flex Step from the staircase to a wheelchair lift. The button with the staircase symbol, mod-
ifies Compact Flex Step from the wheelchair lift to the staircase. (See fig. 4 and 5).
Movement of Flex Step Compact as a wheelchair lift is done by using the joystick mounted
on the railings. (see fig. 6).
Operating panel
Joystick on railings
*Optional

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To avoid squeezing injuries do not operate the FlexStep Compact
from u
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er or lower level while someone is on the staircase
To avoid squeezing injuries do not operate the FlexStep Compact
while someone is standing near or underneath the lift/staircase.
To avoid squeezing injuries do not operate the FlexStep Compact
while someone is standing near to or in front of the lift/staircase.
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IMPORTANT
Installation and service
Installation
•Do NOT attempt to install the FlexStep Compact by yourself; the installation MUST be
done by certified service engineers.
•Do NOT remove any protection covers or safety covers as this may cause the FlexStep
Compact to operate unintentionally and may cause personal injury.
Service
•All service MUST be done by certified service engineers, please contact your local dis-
tributor for more information.
Safety
IR Sensors mounted avoid squeezing between the steps. If the IR Sensors are activated
when the FlexStep Compact is moving from stair to lift, movement will stop and an acoustic
alarm will sound.
Underneath the FlexStep Compact there are pressure zones to avoid squeezing objects un-
derneath the lift. If someone or something is underneath the lift, it will automatically stop
when it touches something, and an acoustic alarm will sound.
Although the safety facilities mounted on the lift is very advanced, be aware of the following:

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Elevating the ramp Driving onto the lift Leaving the lift
Fig. 7
Fig. 8 Fig. 9
Operating the FlexStep Compact from UPPER level
From the upper level, push and hold the button. The staircase starts by ele-
vating the ramp to an interlocked roll-off protection (fig. 7). The staircase moves down
turning into a lifting platform which is then elevated to the upper level (fig. 8). Move onto
the platform slowly, (in wheelchair: lock the wheel brakes), push and hold the joystick
DOWN and the lifting platform moves down to the lower level and lowers the ramp. Leave
the lifting platform carefully (fig. 9).
Operating the FlexStep Compact from LOWER level
From the lower level, push and hold the button. The operation starts by
elevating the ramp (fig. 7). The staircase moves down turning into a lifting platform at the
lower level. The ramp lowers (fig. 10). Move onto the platform slowly, (in wheelchair: lock
the wheel brakes) (fig. 11), push and hold the joystick UP and the lift moves up after the
ramp is elevated to an interlocked roll-off protection. The lifting platform stops automati-
cally at the top level. Leave the lifting platform carefully (fig 12).
Lowering the ramp Driving onto the lift Leaving the lift
Fig. 10
Fig. 11 Fig. 12

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Auto return
Fig. 12
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The lift can be returned to stair position by activating the
button.
If the lift has not been activated for 60 seconds, the lift will automati-
cally return to staircase mode. (Acoustic alarm will sound before and
during movement)
Emergency stop
If the lift makes an unintended movement or if you need to stop all activity regarding to the
movement of the lift/staircase, push the EMERGENCY STOP button (fig. 13).
To release the emergency stop, turn he button clockwise, and the system is ready for use.
Battery back up.
In case of power failure (230v) the system automatically turn into “Back up mode”, means
that the systems functionality will continue as normal. The system gets its power from the
back up batteries.
As a warning of power failure the system starts beeping continually as soon as the power is
missing. When the power is back, the system automatically goes back to normal run mode,
and the beeping stops.
If you are not able to turn back the power, and want the beeping to stop, then push the
emergency stop.
IMPORTANT ! If both the 230v power supply and emergency stop has been deacti-
vated at the same time, the system automatically goes into a “safe mode”, and the
system need to be calibrated, see bellow.
Calibration after power failure
If both the 230v power supply and emergency stop has been deactivated at the same time,
or the system register other unintended statements, the system automatically goes into a
“safe mode”, and the system need to be calibrated.
When the system is in “safe mode”, it only allows you to move the FlexStep down, and It runs
very slow. The FlexStep will regarding to safety aspects, stop after max. 10 cm.
To run the FlexStep further down, push the emergency stop again and release it. Now push
down button ect. ect.
When the FlexStep is at the button and the ramp has gone down, the system has been cali-
brated. The system goes automatically to normal run mode, and are ready for use.
IMPORTANT ! If you observe that the FlexStep is running unintended, or not running
as expected something might be wrong. That might regard technical help. Cal your
local supplier for help.
Fig. 13
EMERGENCY STOP

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Important Notice – Safety precautions
Installation and Maintenance.
•Do NOT attempt to install or maintain the FlexStep Compact yourself. This MUST be
done by certified service engineers.
•Do NOT remove any protection covers or safety covers as this may cause the FlexStep
Compact to operate unintentionally and may cause personal injury.
Malfunction of the FlexStep Compact.
•In case of any malfunction in the movement of the FlexStep Compact or part hereof,
other than described in this manual, immediately stop operating the unit and call for
service assistance.
•In case the FlexStep Compact runs unaligned in lift mode the unit must be calibrated by
lowering the FlexStep Compact into lift mode in the lower level.
•In case the ramp/roll-off protection does not move as intended, press and release the
emergency stop button and lower the FlexStep Compact to lift mode in lower level.
Movement of the FlexStep Compact.
•The clearance underneath the FlexStep Compact must be kept clear of any objects that
could obstruct movement in downward direction at all times. Otherwise the FlexStep
Compact will not be able move to lower level and therefore not operate as a wheelchair
lift.
•If an object is obstructing the movement of the FlexStep Compact when moving down-
wards, the FlexStep Compact will immediately stop moving and an acoustic alarm will
sound. The object must be removed before operation can be continued.
Protection from personal injury.
•Do NOT operate the FlexStep Compact from staircase mode to lift mode when someone
or something is on the staircase.
•To avoid any personal injury on the user or others it is strictly forbidden to operate the
FlexStep Compact when anyone or anything is in danger of squeezing, falling, tripping
or in any other way getting hurt when the FlexStep Compact is moving. It is the full re-
sponsibility of the user/operator to ensure that any movement of the FlexStep Compact
can be done without hurting or injuring anyone.
Please pay extra attention to children or disabled people that may not foresee the possi-
ble consequences of the movement of the FlexStep Compact.
Overload on the FlexStep:
To prevent overload damage, the FlexStep is supported by a overload safety procedure,
means that if the load on the FlexStep exceeds 250 kg. (evenly spread) the system
stops and an acoustic alarm will sound. Hereafter it is only possible to operate the sys-
tem downwards.

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IR sensors to avoid squeezing between the steps.
The EasyLift is equipped with battery backup, to
avoid unpleasant situations in case of power
failure.
Battery
backu
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The FlexStep Compact automatically returns to
Staircase mode when neither buttons nor
safety sensors have been activated for 60
seconds.
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Auto return
Speciel features
Local distributor.
Warning
Although the FlexStep is equipped with advanced
safety features, do not operate the FlexStep if there
are people or animals near or underneath the stair-
case to avoid squeezing or dangerous situations
Don’t ever let children
p
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with the Eas
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Lift.
Technical specifications:
Supply: 230V/50 Hz 10A.
Max. load: 250kg or 2 persons
Safety: IR sensors, pressure zones
Platform size: 900x1240 mm. (may vary)
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Made by
Liftup APS
Tingager 2
9530 Støvring
Denmark
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