Savaria DELTA User manual

OWNER’S MANUAL
(To Be Retained by Owner After Installation by Authorized Savaria Dealer)
Part No. 000820
29-m08-2018
DELTA
Straight Inclined Platform Lift

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IMPORTANT
Ensure that only an authorized Savaria Dealer installs and services the DELTA
Straight Incline Platform Lift. Under no circumstances is anyone other than a
Dealer with Savaria training and authorization to install, adjust, service or
modify any mechanical or electrical device on this equipment. Failure to follow
this warning can result in safety system compromises or defeat; this can result
in serious injury or death. Savaria Concord Lifts, Inc. accepts no liability for
property damage, warranty claims or personal injury, including death, in this
circumstance.
Passenger safety is the result of countless details in the equipment design,
manufacture, and installation. After installation, reliable operation and
continual safe operation requires regular inspection and maintenance as
outlined in this manual, or more frequently where usage, environment, or local
jurisdiction requires. As the Owner, you are responsible for ensuring that
regular inspections and maintenance occur in a timely manner.
Refer to this manual for unit description, setup, operating instructions, and a
maintenance schedule for the DELTA Straight Incline Platform Lift.
Upon completion of installation, the Dealer must provide you with the
following information and ensure it is recorded in this manual. In addition,
either the Dealer or yourself must keep any service and/or maintenance records
in the Maintenance Record section of this manual.
WARRANTY
Ensure your Savaria Dealer provides you with a copy of the manufacturer’s
limited parts warranty and documentation relating to any Dealer labour
warranty.
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FOR OWNER’S RECORDS
Customer Name: _______________________________________
Installing Dealer: _______________________________________
Dealer’s Telephone Number: _____________________________
Date Installed: _________________________________________
Serial/Job Number: _____________________________________

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CONTENTS
TO ENSURE SAFE OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
1. DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Lift Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Guide Rails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Battery Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Safety Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
2. SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
3. PROPER AND IMPROPER USE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Proper Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Improper Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
4. OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Manual Operation in an Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
5. TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Diagnostic LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
6. MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Maintenance Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

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TO ENSURE SAFE OPERATION
To ensure safe operation of this unit, pay careful attention to the important
notes below.
This symbol accompanies essential safety instructions.
Follow these instructions and any additional safety
regulations.
IMPORTANT
• Read this manual carefully before using the platform lift.
• To prevent accidents, adhere strictly to the instructions and keep clear
of moving parts at all times.
• Never exceed the maximum load capacity as indicated on the side of
the carriage.
• Passengers must remain in the wheelchair or seated while the lift is
operating.
• Follow instructions on all equipment labels at all times. Replace any
damaged labels immediately.
• Ensure that only qualified personnel perform maintenance and service
on the unit.
• When replacing parts, be sure that only genuine Savaria parts are used.
• This unit is intended for use by a mature person who understands its
proper operation as set out in this manual.
• Prior to operation, make sure that:
• All areas in and around the lift are clear of any obstructions.
• All lights are functioning properly.
• Test your keys and emergency stop button every month.
WARNING

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1. DESCRIPTION
Lift Unit
The lift unit is comprised of the components shown in Figure 1 below.
• Platform control panel which has a key switch, an emergency STOP
button, an alarm button and a running light (see Figure 4 on page 7) to
indicate that the unit is in use
• Safety arms
• Pendant control
• Carriage (behind cover)
• Platform access ramps
•Mainpowerswitch
Figure 1
Safety arms
Platform access
Key switch Emergency STOP button
Pendant control
Carriage
(behind cover)
ramps
Green lamp
Main power switch
Open cap and
plug in pendant

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The drive unit (shown in Figure 2 below) has the following components:
•Gearbox
•Motor
•Handwheel
• Brake release lever
Note that the lower guide rail shown in Figure 2 is not part of the drive unit; it
is shown for reference only.
Figure 2
The pendant control (shown in Figure 3 below) has UP and DOWN arrow
buttons to move the lift up and down the stairway, an alarm button and a red
emergency STOP button to stop the lift in an emergency. When not in use, hang
the pendant control on the safety arm using the hook at the back of the control.
Figure 3
Gear box
Lower guide rail
Brake release
lever
Motor
Handwheel
(removable)

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Control Buttons
The control buttons on the pendant and the call/send stations are
constant-pressure type. This means you must press and hold the button to
operate it. Release the button to stop the function.The emergency STOP button
is push/pull.
Note that you need a key to activate the controls on the platform control panel
and at the landing call station (if the call station is equipped with a key switch).
Never use the lift if the control buttons do not work in
constant-pressure mode.
The landing call/send station controls are powered by a 9-volt battery. Under
normal operation the green light on the call station will flash when the key
switch is turned on and a control button is pressed. If the green light does not
flash, this indicates that it’s time to change the battery.
Emergency STOP Button
When you press the red
emergency STOP button on
the platform control panel
(shown in Figure 4), the lift
will stop immediately. To
release the emergency STOP
button, press and turn it
slightly clockwise.
Running Light
The red running light flashes
to indicate that the unit is in
use.
Check the emergency STOP button operation weekly. If
the lift does not stop when the button is pressed, DO NOT
use the lift. Contact your authorized dealer.
WARNING
Figure 4
Running light
Alarm button
WARNING

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Guide Rails
The platform lift travels up and down the stairway along two guide rails – an
upper rail and a lower rail. A sample installation layout is shown in Figure 5.
Figure 5
Battery Charging
The lift motor is powered by batteries that are charged at the upper and lower
landing stop positions. When you are not using the lift, be sure to park it at one
of the stop positions. If the lift is not parked at a stop position, a warning beeper
will sound.
If the lift is not parked at a stop position after 5 minutes of use, then the beeper
will sound every second. Move the lift to a stop position to charge the batteries.
If the lift is parked at a stop position and the beeper still sounds, the lift is not
charging. Turn off the main power switch of the lift and check for any power
outages in the building or for blown fuses. If the beeper continues to sound
after checking these items, contact your authorized dealer.
If the battery charge is too weak for normal operation, the beeper will sound
every 2.5 seconds. Move the lift to a stop position to charge the batteries. If the
beeper continues to sound after charging, contact your authorized dealer. In
the case of weak batteries, the control system is programmed so the lift is
always able to reach the lower stop position with the remaining battery charge.
Lower landing
stop position
Upper landing
stop position
Carriage
with
drive
Lower
rail
Upper
rail
Landing
call station
Charger
Landing
call station

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Safety Features
Safety Arms and Platform Ramps
While in motion, the platform is protected by two safety arms. The platform is
also protected by two ramps which have the dual function of facilitating access
to the lift at the landings and of retaining the wheelchair while the lift is in
motion. Before the lift leaves the floor, the safety arms must be down and the
platform access ramps must be up. If the safety arms or platform ramps
encounter an obstacle as they move into position, a microswitch is tripped,
preventing operation of the lift until the obstacle is removed.
Obstruction Sensors
During travel, the edges of the platform ramp and carriage are protected by
sensors which stop the lift if it touches any obstacle. There are also safety
underpan sensors to detect any obstacle underneath the platform and carriage
and stop the lift.
Safety Brake (Overspeed)
The lift is equipped with a mechanical safety brake. It engages if a drive
component fails or if the normal downward travel speed is exceeded by a
preset amount. Application of the brake slows the lift to a stop.
When the safety brake engages, the lift remains locked
out of use. Contact your authorized dealer to release the
brake and return the lift to normal operation.
Limit Switches
The upper and lower limit switches allow the lift to stop automatically in the
correct position at the upper or lower end of the staircase. If the upper or lower
limit switch fails, the final safety limit switch stops the unit.
If the lift is unable to move after it stops, contact your
authorized dealer to return the lift to normal operation.
Audio Visual Alarm
There is an audio visual alarm to indicate that the unit is running. This includes
a buzzer and a red running light on the platform control panel that flashes
when the unit is in use. See Figure 4 on page 7.
WARNING
WARNING

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2. SPECIFICATIONS
Performance
Travel direction Forward/backward
Travel length Up to 82 feet (25 metres)
Speed (up/down) 20 feet/minute (0.1 metres/second)
Daily cycle Normal: 10
Heavy: 20
Excessive: 30
Maximum starts in 1 hour on standard installation: 5
Capacity 1 person in wheelchair or sitting on the optional
manual folding seat; seat capacity is 330 lb (150 kg)
Maximum load 550 lb (250 kg); 660 lb (300 kg) optional
Refer to the data label on the unit
Gradient Constant, 15° to 45°
Duty cycle 3 minutes on/7 minutes off
Environmental Conditions
Temperature 32°F to 104 °F (0 °C to 40 °C)
Humidity Maximum 70%
Noise Less than 70 db
Power supply 24V DC (battery system); 120VAC for charger
Motor 0.66 hp (0.5 kW)
Controls
Pendant control buttons Two drive buttons used to move the lift up or down
the stairway and one emergency STOP button
Call station controls Used to call/send the lift, fold/unfold the platform
(for optional automatic platform); has an optional
key switch to enable controls
Platform control panel Emergency STOP button to bring the lift to an
immediate stop
Key switch to enable controls
Alarm button to signal for help
Running light that flashes to indicate the unit is in
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3. PROPER AND IMPROPER USE
Proper Use
The DELTA lift is an accessibility device used to provide access over straight-run
stairs with a constant gradient. The lift will transport a passenger either sitting
in a wheelchair or on the optional manual folding seat. The lift is designed for
use by a self-sufficient person with knowledge of the unit’s operation and
general maintenance instructions.
If the person using the lift is not self-sufficient, it must be
operated by an attendant.
Always remain still while the lift is in motion.
Do not use the lift when someone else is using the stairway.
Improper Use
• Do not transport objects on the platform.
• Do not transport more than one person at a time.
• Do not stand on the platform.
• Do not overload the lift.
• Do not spray any liquids onto the lift or rails.
• Do not make any modifications to the lift.
For your safety, use the lift only as intended.
NOTE
WARNING

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4. OPERATION
For your safety, read this manual before using
the lift and always use the lift only as intended.
Warnings
• Ensure there is unrestricted access to the platform and main
power switch.
• Never overload the platform.
• While on board the lift, always remain seated with the
wheelchair brakes on. If the wheelchair is electric, turn it off as
long as the lift is moving. Keep your feet on the wheelchair
footrest.
• Note that in some installations where there is low overhead,
you may have to reposition yourself on the platform to avoid
contacting the ceiling.
• If using the optional manual folding seat, make sure the seat
belt is securely fastened. Be sure to fold up the seat after use.
• While on board the lift, always look in the direction of travel
and stop the lift immediately if there is anyone on the travel
route.
• During operation of the lift, the landings and travel route
must always be illuminated.
• Keep the platform key in a safe storage place for access by
authorized personnel only. Be sure to remove the key after
each use.
• Never leave the lift halfway up the staircase.
• Never use the lift unless a trained person is available to
operate it in manual mode in an emergency situation.
• Never place your hands or any objects close to the rails or the
platform while the lift is in motion.
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Operation
1Make sure the pendant control is plugged
into the jack on the left side wall of the
carriage body (see Figure 6). If not, open
the cap and plug in the pendant.
2Turn on the main power switch located on
the right side wall of the carriage body (see
Figure 6). Note that when the main power
switch is turned off, you cannot run the lift
using any of the controls.
3If the lift is not at the desired landing,
you can call the lift using the call
station controls (Figure 7 shows a call
station for an optional automatic
platform). Note that the call station
controls will only control the lift when
the platform is folded up.
4To call the lift, first insert the key into
the call station key switch (if
equipped) and turn it on. The green
light on the call station will turn on.
5Press and hold either the UP or DOWN
button to move the lift towards you.
The green light on the call station will
flash while the lift is moving.
NOTE: Make sure you can see the lift at all times when it is moving; stop it
immediately if there is an obstacle in the way.
6The lift will stop automatically at the desired landing.
In the event that the lift does not stop after releasing the control button, you
can turn off the call station key switch (if equipped) to stop travel.
7For lifts with a manual platform, lower the platform by hand. The safety arm
will rise up and the access ramp will lower automatically. Be careful of the
moving parts.
For lifts with an optional automatic platform, press and hold the UNFOLD
button on the call station to lower the platform and raise the safety arm. The
access ramp will lower automatically.
Figure 6
POWER
PENDANT
SWITCH
JACK
DOWN
UP
Figure 7
FOLD
UNFOLD
KEY SWITCH
(OPTIONAL)

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8If the optional manual folding seat is to
be used, fold down the seat.
9Turn off and remove the key from the call
station key switch (if equipped).
10 Drive the wheelchair onto the platform
(Figure 8 - top) and park it so that no part
of the passenger’s body or the wheelchair
projects from the platform. Engage the
wheelchair brakes. If the wheelchair is
electric, turn it off.
If using the optional manual folding seat,
be sure to fasten the seat belt.
11 Lower the safety arm and the access ramp
will lift up automatically (Figure 8 -
bottom).
12 Insert the key into the platform key
switch and turn it on to activate the
platform controls.
13 To travel up or down the stairs:
• Press either the UP or DOWN drive
button on the pendant control
(shown in Figure 9) to drive the lift to
the desired landing. Note that the
safety arms remain down and the
access ramps remain up in the locked
position as long as the lift is in motion.
• The lift will stop automatically at all
landings. If you keep the drive
button pressed at an intermediate
stop, the lift will stop briefly and
then continue travelling towards the
next landing.
• If you need to stop the lift along the
travel route for any reason, release the drive button. If this does not
work, press the red emergency STOP button on the platform control
panel or the handheld pendant.
Figure 8
Figure 9

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14 When the lift reaches the desired landing, it
stops automatically.
15 For lifts with a manual platform, release the
drive button. Lift up the safety arm and the
exit ramp will lower automatically (see
Figure 10).
For lifts with an optional automatic
platform, keep the drive button pressed
until the safety arm is raised and the exit
ramp is lowered.
NOTE: If there is an acoustic signal 5
seconds after releasing the drive button,
then the lift is probably not in the exact
recharging position. Reactivate the drive
button to bring the lift to the exact
position.
16 Turn off and remove the key from the
platform key switch.
17 Disengage the wheelchair brakes and drive
off the platform.
If the optional manual folding seat was
used, release the seat belt.
18 For lifts with a manual platform, lower the
safety arms and fold up the platform and
seat by hand.
For lifts with an optional automatic platform,
press the FOLD button on the call station to
fold down the safety arms and fold up the
platform, and then fold up the seat by hand
(see Figure 11).
NOTE: When you fold up the platform, the
call station controls are reactivated so you
can send the lift to the desired parking
station if needed.
19 When the lift is not in use, be sure to switch
if off with the platform key and keep the key in a safe place to avoid
unauthorized use.
Figure 10
Figure 11

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Manual Operation in an Emergency
You can use manual operation to bring the lift to the next landing in the event
of a battery failure or equipment breakdown.
Before proceeding with manual operation, you MUST
switch off the main power switch.
Moving the Lift in an Emergency
1Switch off the main power switch.
2Remove the plug from the motor cover and insert the handwheel on the
motor shaft (see Figure 12 below).
3Tighten the brake lever to release the motor brake and turn the handwheel
until the closest landing has been reached. This process is very slow.
Figure 12
WARNING
Handwheel
Brake lever
Location of handwheel
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4Lift up the safety arm and assist the passenger off the platform.
NOTE: If you are unable to drive the lift to the next landing, you will need to
release the safety arms as described in the procedure below.
5If the lift has a manual platform, fold up the platform as the safety arms
lower.
6Lock the platform with the padlock on the carriage.
7Remove the handwheel and store it in an easily accessible place.
8Reinstall the plug in the motor cover.
9Contact your authorized dealer if repair to the lift is required.
After use of any emergency function (access key or manual lowering
device), ensure that all doors/gates are secure and locked. While the
emergency function is in use, DO NOT leave the area unattended.
Releasing the Safety Arms in an Emergency
1To release a safety arm, press and hold the upper landing arm release lever
located at the back of the carriage (see Figure 11 on the next page).
• To release the left safety arm (as viewed from the front of the unit),
press the upper lever.
• To release the right safety arm (as viewed from the front of the unit),
press the lower lever.
• Note that this is the same for a left- or a right-hand unit.
Be very careful not to release the downside safety arm
and put the passenger in danger.
2While pressing and holding the appropriate lever, release the safety arm by
pulling abruptly.
NOTE
WARNING

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Figure 13
Arm release
SIDE VIEW
TOP VIEW
EXPLODED VIEW
levers at back
of platform
Upper lever for left arm
Lower lever for right arm

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5. TROUBLESHOOTING
For safety reasons, the lift is equipped with several electrical and mechanical
locking devices. The lift will not work if any of these devices is tripped or if the
order of events is incorrect. 
Only qualified technicians are authorized to perform
repairs and 6-month maintenance. DO NOT manipulate,
modify or remove any safety feature of the lift. Contact
your authorized dealer as necessary.
Follow through the items below to determine a possible reason for the problem
before contacting your authorized dealer.
1If you’re having a problem with a call station, note the following:
• When the controls at one call station are activated, all other call
stations are automatically deactivated. The lift can only be controlled
by one control at a time.
• The platform must be folded up for the call station controls to function.
• Check that the key switch (if equipped) on the call station is turned on.
• Check the batteries in the call station and replace if necessary.
2If the lift is emitting an acoustic signal, check the lift batteries as described
in the section, “Battery charging”.
3If the lift will not move, check the following:
• Check that the main power switch on the lift is turned on. Turn on the
platform key switch and make sure the green lamp on the platform
turns on.
• Check that there are no blown fuses in the building power distribution
box.
• Check that all emergency STOP buttons are released.
• Check for obstacles underneath the access ramps and platform.
If the problem persists, contact your authorized dealer for assistance.
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Diagnostic LEDs
There are five LEDs located on the left-hand side of the platform control panel
(see below).
Figure 14
LED Status
3 LED Panel Meaning
Middle and right LEDs on Left-hand obstruction (or ready to run right)
Middle and left LEDs on Right-hand obstruction (or ready to run left)
Middle LED on Obstruction, both right-hand and left-hand
All 3 LEDS off Safety circuit fault
All 3 LEDs on Ready to run left or right
2 LED Panel Meaning
Platform folded LED on Platform is folded up
Platform unfolded LED on Platform is unfolded