Minivator 2000 series User manual

Minivator 2000 Series
Installation Manual
000137.5411 issue 01 - 07 2003

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Contents
Special installation tools required 3
Electrical power supply 3
Recommended lubricant 3
Round the corner stairlift infra red handset installation 4
Deluxe seat 4
To install the power supply and handsets 5
To install multiple (3 ) handsets 6
Button combinations 8
Fitting the track to wooden stairs 9
Wiring the charge contacts 11
Earth bonding - Track 12
Heavy duty requirements 12
To fit the track to concrete steps 12
Installing inside rails 13
Wire the hinge enable switches 16
Fitting the powered hinge track top handset and PCB 16
Fitting a hinged track 16
Schematic wiring - hinge track PCB 17
Hinge track DIP switch setting - LH 17
Hinge track DIP switch setting - RH 17
DIP switch access 17
Ping operation for hinge track 17
Fitting the stairlift chassis 18
DIP switch setting - outside rail RH 22
DIP switch setting - outside rail LH 22
To change the hand required for control deluxe seat 23
Fit upholstery to the seat 24
Appendix 1 Block electrical diagram - classic seat - Infra red system 25
Appendix 2 Block electrical diagram - deluxe seat - Infra red system 26
Appendix 3 Main PCB - Infra red system 27
Appendix 4 Charging circuit 27
Appendix 5 Handset wiring schematic - Infra red system, non hinged track 28
Appendix 6 Handset wiring details - Infra red system, hinged track 28
Appendix 7 DIP switch settings main controller PCB 29
Appendix 8 Hinge control box battery connections 29
Appendix 9 Hinge controller connections 30
Appendix 10 Hinge enable switch connections 30
Appendix 11 Hinge track controller connections 31
Appendix 12 Hinge track block diagram 31
Appendix 13 Hinge status L.E.D. connections 32
Appendix 14 Interface PCB - jumper settings - Inductive loop systems 32
Appendix 15 Overall electrical installation circuit - Inductive loop - UK 33
Appendix 16 Inductive loop installation 34
Appendix 17 Inductive loop overide jumper settings 34
Appendix 18 Electrical diagram - overall electrical installation circuit - CANADA 35
Appendix 19 Typical installation sheet (1) 36
Appendix 19B Typical installation sheet (2) 37
Appendix 20 Fault Finding 38
Appendix 21 Minivator RTC 2000 Test Certificate - How to test 39

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Electrical power supply
In order to meet the requirements of BS
5776:1996, the electrical supply for mains
powered Stairlifts must be sin le phase with an
effective earth connection conformin to BS
7671:1992 (IEC 16th edition), dedicated solely
to the Stairlift, ori inatin at the household
consumer unit and terminatin at a double pole
fused spur conformin to BS 7671:1992 (IEC
16th edition).
If the Stairlift is battery operated and charged
from the mains supply, then the supply must
be single phase with an effective earth
connection conforming to BS 7671:199 (IEC
16th edition), but the supply to the lift may be
dedicated from a switched spur unit on a ring
main circuit.
Recommended lubricant
Copaslip or Gleitmo 350
Check that all the components are available
against the supplied installation plan:
1Track
2Feet
3Stanchions
Please note: Before assembly ensure the track
is the correct len th, all curves are correct, and
all feet and stanchions are available and are
correctly cross referenced to the supplied
drawin s.
(Refer to the installation drawin s supplied with
the lift, Appendix 19A and 19B illustrate typical
drawin s.)
4Power unit
5Seat
6Handset fittin kit:-
Infra red handsets (Required number
assessed by the survey)
Handset decals
Handset holders
4 Core cable, 30m len th
Char e ne ative to track loom
5 Volt power supply with battery back up
Lift installation drawin , Installation Manual,
User Manual and Test Certificate.
Wirin dia rams supplied:-
Handset wirin detail
Char e ne ative to track connection
Main stairlift controller DIP switch settin s
With an inside curve track the followin will also
be included:-
Ma nets
Reed switch connections to main stairlift
controller
Note:
The installation engineer must check with Minivator for the latest Installation Manual issue No.
Special installation tools required
1Feeder tracks (Power pack to track).
2Drivin seat to le loom.
3Spirit Level.
4Battery powered screwdriver/percussion drill.
5T bar / 6mm Allen key.
6Multimeter.
7Current Clampmeter.
85.5mm Masonry Drill - extra lon .
Note:
The information given in the main text is for
the assembly of the Infra Red operated
stairlift.
Information for assembling the Inductive
Loop system is given in Appendix Nos. 15-17

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Deluxe seat
Fig. 1
Unless otherwise specified text and illustrations
throu hout this manual refer to the deluxe seat,
but the stairlift can be supplied with the classic
seat.
Fi ure 1 shows the deluxe seat
Round The Corner Stairli t in ra red handset installation
The Minivator 2000 operates usin infra red
si nals transmitted from the handsets. The seat
houses sensors in the armrests to detect these
si nals which control the operation of the stairlift.
The stairlift can be run onto the track without any
need of jumper settin etc.
The power to the handsets is supplied by a 5
Volt power supply/battery backup pack. In the
event of a power failure, the battery will provide
power to the handsets until mains power is
restored. Up to 6 handsets can be connected
to ether (if necessary) to cover any blind spots
in a staircase.
If there is a situation where only 2 handsets are
necessary and there is a clear line of si ht
between both handsets in their user positions
and the infra red sensors on the seat (i.e. when
the seat is at the top of the stairs and you are callin
it from the bottom of the stairs - and vice versa),
there is no need to hardwire the handsets usin
the 4 core cable. Simply use 2 stand-alone
handsets with 3 AAA cells in each handset.
Where there is no clear line of si ht 2 handsets
must be hard wired.
For details of the Inductive Loop system refer to
Appendices 15 - 17.

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Fig. 2
To install the power supply and handsets
Assess the most appropriate position for the
power supply(ies), and the handset battery back
up box, where it (they) will cause the least
inconvenience for a pedestrian user of the
staircase, and agree the siting with the client.
(This is typically in a corner of the staircase,
where it (they) will be protected by the track
curvature).
Note: Ensure that all components are checked
off against the supplied assembly drawings
before commencing the installation.
Handsets are pre-pro rammed at Minivator as
stand alone units. If only 2 are to be used they
do not require hard wirin , simply fit the 3
batteries into each unit. (Show the client how to
chan e the batteries).
Note: Where multiple handsets are to be
installed (more than ) a separate handset
power supply has to be installed.
Typical schematic drawin s are shown in
Appendix 5 and 6.
Note: It is recommended that a fused mains
spur should be used as a power supply.
If one is not available a connection will have to
be made via an appropriate wall socket, usin
a fused plu .
1Where multiple handsets are used fit all
cables in the most unobtrusive position,
usin 4 core cable, and daisy-chain the
wirin . (Refer to Appendix 5 and 6).
Note: Minivator recommend the use of
16mm self adhesive cable trunkin for a
neater and more secure fittin .
2Where trunkin is bein used, notch or drill
cable entrances/exits as close as possible
to handsets, power supplies, etc, for the
neatest installation (Fi . 2,3).
3Mark the positions required for the stairlift
power supply, and if required the handset
power supply. Use the mountin plate and/
or bracket to act as a template (Fi . 4).
Note: If the handset power supply has
mounting lugs, use the lugs as your template.
Notch out
trunking
for cable
installation
to power
supplies
Fig. 3
Notch out trunking for
cable installation
to charge points and
handsets.
ONLY CLIP COVER IN
PLACE WHEN CABLING I
ATI FACTORY
Fig. 4
tairlift power
supply bracket
Handset power supply
(With lugs)
Fused
spur
4 core handset
cable

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Fig. 6
4. Where only two handsets are used they can
be placed on a suitable table, or wall
holders can be positioned to the clients
choice.
5. Fit the supplied decals on to the handsets.
(Fi . 5)
6. Fit the handset receptacles, by usin the
keyhole slot on the rear face to fit over
suitable rawlplu ed screws, (Fi . 5) and
lock into place usin the lower location
holes with an additional screw.
(See Fi . 6 and Fi . 7 pa e 7 for details of
lockin handsets into their holders.)
Note: Locate the power supplies, and
handsets cables in the least obtrusive
position and secure to the surface, with
the clips supplied, or use snap fit trunking.
Note: Refer to the wiring diagrams in
Appendices 1 - 18, pages 5 - 35, for all
circuit information.
Fused
mains
spur
REMOVE
THE
FUSE
Handset
power
supply
battery
backup
To install multiple (3+) handsets
1 Prepare the locations for the multiple
handsets at the most appropriate positions
and hei ht. i.e. accessible to all users of
the stairlift, and so that the infra red sensors
in the armrests can detect the si nals from
the handsets.
2Usin the pre wired DIN plu /4 core cable,
plu into the power supply and run to the
first handset. Remove the 4 screws and
remove the rear cover of the handset.
tairlift power
supply
Handset
holder
Fig. 5
7. Fit the power supply(ies) (Fi . 6) usin the
fastenin s supplied (Rawplu s and screws
to a masonry wall).
8. Connect the power supply(ies) to the fused
spur. (Fi . 6A shows a bottom cable entry).
Handset rear view showing keyhole slot
Handset DIN
socket
Fit the handsets
decal
IT IS ADVISABLE TO ISOLATE THE
SYSTEM FROM THE MAINS
DURING THE WIRING PROCESS,
AND TO RECONNECT ONLY WHEN
THE WIRING IS COMPLETE.
Lower location
hole
Fig. 6A
Alternative
fused spur
with bottom
cable entry

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1Power on the system, pro rammin mode
is only available for 4 minutes after the
power is turned on. After 4 minutes all
handsets must be powered off and then
on to enable pro ram mode a ain.
2Press and hold both the Up and Park
buttons for approximately 2 seconds until
the LED (Fi . 11) comes on. All the
handsets should illuminate their LEDs.
Fig. 8
Fig. 9
When ready to
program the
handsets fit
the fuse to the
spur to
reconnect the
system to the
mains
Fig. 7
Remove
the rear
cover
of the
handset
Cut a notch in this position to
feed the 4 core cable through
AVOID THE CREW HOLE!
CREW
HOLE
Handset locating
screw
and boss
3Cut a small notch in the rear of the handset
holder and feed the 4 core cable throu h,
as shown in Fi . 7.
4Connect the cable as shown in Fi . 8. Run
another len th of 4 core cable from the first
handset to the next handset. Carry on
linkin handsets until all handsets are
hardwired, and replace the rear covers. Up
to 6 handsets can be linked.
5Connect the handset power supply wirin
to the the mains.
6. Locate the handsets in their respective
holders.
The handsets can be made removable or
locked into place.
To enable the handsets to be removed
screw the locatin screw fully home (Fi .
7 shows the screw).
To lock the handsets into place partially
drive the screw into its boss so that the
screw head is proud of the rear face of the
holder.
When you are ready to pro ram the handsets
replace the fuse in the spur (Fi . 9).
Note:
YOU HAVE 4 MINUTES TO PROGRAM ALL
THE HANDSETS FROM THE MOMENT YOU
CONNECT THE 5 VOLT POWER SUPPLY
TO POWER UP THE HANDSETS.
After this time period no pro rammin will be
possible to prevent accidental pro rammin by the
user. If re-pro rammin is necessary, disconnect
the 5 pin DIN plu from the power supply, wait
approximately 5 seconds and reconnect.
Disconnecting from the mains will NOT work ,
since the power supply has a battery back up.
You now have a further 4 minutes to re-
pro ram the handsets.

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Fig. 11
Fig. 12
Hinge
Down
Hinge
Up
Park
Down
Up
LED
Note: The handsets are pre-programmed at
Minivator in the Straight mode.
Example: 3 handsets are installed and need to
be pro rammed. After the 5 Volt power supply
and battery backup pack are connected PRESS
AND HOLD both the UP and PARK buttons for
approximately 2 seconds until the LEDs on the
handsets come on (Fi 11, 12).
Press UP on the handset at the bottom - No 1
(LED should extin uish only on this handset)
Press DOWN on the handset in the middle - No 2
(LED should extin uish only on this handset)
Press PARK on the handset at the top - No 3
(LED should extin uish only on this handset)
The handsets are now pro rammed.
No 1 No 2 No 3
Fig. 10
Red button on main PCB 3If any handset fails to illuminate its LED press
and hold both the Up and Park buttons on the
handset until the LED li hts, if the handset fails
to illuminate its LED power off the system for
5 seconds and start a ain.
4Each handset must now be individually
pro rammed. Fi . 11 shows the button layout.
5The button combinations must be held down
for approximately one second until the LED is
extin uished. One handset must be allocated
as Handset Number 1.
6Pro ram the stairlift and handset by pressin
the red button on the main control board
(adjacent to the reen connectors at the bottom
of the board) and keep it held down (Fi . 10).
7If the lift is at the top of the stairs press the
DOWN button on the remote control (Fi . 11).
8If the lift is at the bottom of the stairs press the
UP button on the remote control (Fi . 11).
9Release the red button.
The lift and remote control are now pro rammed
for normal operation.
Button Combinations
Buttons Handset No. Mode
Up 1 RTC
Down 2 RTC
Park 3 RTC
Hinge Up 4 RTC
Hinge Down 5 RTC
Up and Down RTC
Hinge Up and N/A Straight
Hinge Down

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Do not bolt these
positions.
Fig. 15
Fitting the track to wooden stairs
Note: It is advisable initially to assemble the
track without tightly bolting together the
components to assess the fit of all the
components in situ (Fig. 13).
This also assists with final wirin of the char e
points.
When you are satisfied with the fit of the track
on the staircase:
1Remove the upper and lower track end
stops, and end caps (Fi . 14).
Fig. 13
Fig. 14
3Bolt the components to ether - ensurin
that all joints are secure (Fi . 15).
Do not fit the end caps and stops at this sta e.
Note: It may be advisable at this stage to fit
the power unit to the track and very carefully
run it down and up the stairs, with the
footrest in the down position, to check for
any interference between the footrest and
stairtreads.
Ensure that the lift assembly does not tip
over, and remove the power supply once
the sequence is complete.
2Carefully clean off the paint from the end
of the bottom stanchion horizontal le which
will be usedto connect the char e rin
terminal to. Also ensure the rear screw hole
in the bottom track will provide a ood
contact by carefully removin paint from the
area immediately around the hole,
(approximately 1mm around the hole.)
Fit the char e rin terminal between the
stanchion le and the track.
Shown as a broken line in Fi . 14.
Remove the
end stops,
and end
caps
Charge ring
terminal

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Lock nut
crew the adjusters
up or down to
achieve the correct
stanchion alignment
Fig. 18
Fig. 17
Fig. 16 Lock nut
6When the stanchion(s) are ali ned lock the
adjuster with the lock nut, and ti hten the
screw(s) to fasten the foot to the floor or
stairtread (Fi . 18).
4Screw the stanchion feet to the floor and
stairtreads (Fi . 16), but do not ti hten the
screws until the track stanchions are ali ned
vertically.
Note: Take care not to damage adjustment
screws when marking foot positions.
5Ali n the stanchions, by screwin the three
adjusters on each foot up or down (Fi . 17)
as required.