Savaria omega User manual

Omega
Curved Inclined
Platform Lift
Owner’s
Manual

IMPORTANT – READ FIRST
Ensure that only an authorized Savaria mechanic installs and services your
Lift. Under no circumstances is anyone other than a mechanic 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 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 as per the
manufacturer’s recommendations and maintenance schedule.
Refer to this owner’s manual for unit description, setup, operating instructions,
and a maintenance schedule for your Lift. Upon completion of installation, the
Savaria mechanic must provide you with the information for the box below
and ensure it is recorded in this owner’s manual. In addition, either you or the
Savaria mechanic must keep any service and/or maintenance records in the
Maintenance Record section of this owner’s manual.
At all times, your Lift must be maintained in compliance with the applicable
standard to which it has been built and installed.
United States: A18.1–Safety Standard for Platform Lifts and Stairway Chairlift
Canada: CSA B355/613–Platform lifts and stair lifts for barrier-free access
Europe: EN-81-40–Stairlifts and inclined lifting platform intended for persons
with impaired mobility
Europe: 2006/42/EC–Machinery Directive
Depending on your country or region, the local authority code variant
may apply. To ensure safe operation of your Lift, pay careful attention to
the important notes, and follow the instructions and any additional safety
regulations in this manual.
FOR OWNER’S RECORDS
Customer Name:
Installing Dealer:
Dealer’s Telephone Number:
Date Installed:
Serial/Job Number:

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WARRANTY
Ensure your Savaria Dealer provides you with acopy of the manufacturer’s
limited parts warranty and documentation relating to any Dealer labour
warranty.
CONTENTS
1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
To Ensure Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Proper Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Improper Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2. DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Exterior View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Guide Rails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Safety Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
3. SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
4. USING THE DEVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Manual Operation in an Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
5. TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
6. MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Maintenance Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
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1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
To ensure safe operation of this unit, pay careful attention to the important
notes below.
To Ensure Safety
•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 amature person who understands its
proper operation as set out in this manual.
WARNING
At no time should children under the age of 16 use the lift
while unsupervised.
•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
Wheelchair users must ALWAYS ride facing in the
direction of travel. Users without a wheelchair must ride
sitting down on the seat and wearing the safety belt.
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Proper Use
The OMEGA lift is an accessibility device used to provide access over
straight-run stairs with aconstant gradient. The lift will transport apassenger
either sitting in awheelchair or on the manual folding seat. The lift is designed
for use by aself-sufficient person with knowledge of the unit’s operation and
general maintenance instructions.
NOTE
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.
WARNING
Wheelchair users on the platform must ALWAYS ride
facing in the direction of travel.
Users without a wheelchair must ride sitting down on the
seat and wearing the safety belt.
Improper Use
•Do not transport objects on the platform.
•Do not transport more than one person at atime.
•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.
WARNING
For your safety, use the lift only as intended
and read this manual before using the lift.
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2. DESCRIPTION
Exterior View
The lift unit is comprised of the components shown in Figure 1below.
•Platform control panel which has akey switch, an emergency STOP
button, an alarm button and arunning light (see Figure 4on page 7) to
indicate that the unit is in use
•Drive unit
•Safety arms
•Pendant control
•Carriage (behind cover)
•Platform access ramps
•Manual folding seat (not shown below)
•Main power switch (located on external control box)
Figure 1
Alarm button
Key switch Emergency STOP button
Drive unit
Safety arms
Pendant
control
Carriage
(behind cover)
Platform access
ramps
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The drive unit contains the components shows in Figure 2below.
Figure 2
Handwheel (removable)
Motor
Gear box
Brake release lever
The pendant control (shown in Figure 3below) has UP and DOWN buttons to
move the lift up and down the stairway and ared 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
Emergency Stop
UP
DOWN
Alarm button
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Control Buttons
The control buttons on the pendant and at the landing call 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 akey to activate the controls on the platform control panel
and at the landing call station (if the call station is equipped with akey switch).
WARNING
Never use the lift if the control buttons do not work in
constant-pressure mode.
The landing call/send stations are hard-wired with up, down, fold and unfold
control buttons.
Emergency STOP Button
When you press the red Figure 4
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.
WARNING
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.
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Guide Rails
The platform lift travels up and down the stairway along two guide rails –an
upper rail and alower rail. If the gradient is less than 20 degrees, athird rail
(horizontal rail) is required to stabilize the platform. Horizontal rail sections may
be required at half-landings or stop positions. Asample installation layout is
shown below.
Figure 5
Landing
call station
Landing
call station
Landing
call station
Upper landing
stop position
Intermediate landing
stop position
Carriage
Lower rail
Upper rail
Horizontal
rail
Drive
Lower landing
stop position
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Safety Features
The lift has the following safety features:
•Safety arms
•Platform ramps
•Obstruction sensors
•Drive with self-locking gear and safety brake
•Overspeed governor
•Limit switches
•Audio visual alarm (running buzzer and light)
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, amicroswitch is tripped, preventing operation of the lift until the
obstacle is removed.
Obstruction Sensors
During travel, the edges of the platform ramps and the 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 amechanical safety brake. It engages if adrive
component fails or if the normal downward travel speed is exceeded by a
preset amount. Application of the brake slows the lift to astop.
WARNING
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.
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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.
WARNING
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
abuzzer and ared running light that flashes when the unit is in use.
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3. SPECIFICATIONS
Performance
Travel direction Forward/backward
Travel length Up to 164 feet (50 metres)
Speed (up/down) 14 feet/minute (0.07 metres/second)
Daily cycle Normal: 10
Heavy: 30
Excessive: 50
Maximum starts in 1hour on standard installation: 5
Capacity 1person in awheelchair or sitting on the manual
folding seat; seat capacity is 330 lb (150 kg)
Maximum load 550 lb (250 kg)
Gradient Variable up to 55°
Environmental Conditions
Temperature -31°F to +113°F (-35°C to +45 °C)
Noise Less than 70 db
Power supply 240V (+/-5%), single-phase, 60 Hz
Motor 1hp (0.75 kW), 2.2 kW over 30 m
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 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 use
Options Exterior package (For outdoor applications, consult
your local Savaria dealer as not all climates may be
suitable for outdoor installations)
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4. USING THE DEVICE
IMPORTANT
Prior to operating the lift, amanual wheelchair MUST have the wheels
locked and any power-operated device MUST have the power
turned off. If using the provided fold-down seat, ensure that the
seat belt is securely fastened.
NOTE
Position the wheelchair, scooter or walker CENTRAL on the platform.
WARNING
DO NOT drive against the fold-up ramp.
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 asafe 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 atrained 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 located on the
side wall of the carriage body (see
Figure 6). If not, unscrew the cap and
plug it in.
2Turn on the main power switch on the
external control box. 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 7shows acall
station for an 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.
5Press and hold either the UP or DOWN
button to move the lift towards you.
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.
Figure 6
PENDANT JACK
Figure 7
UP
DOWN
UNFOLD
FOLD
KEY SWITCH
(OPTIONAL)
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.
7Press and hold the UNFOLD button on the call station to lower the platform
and raise the safety arm. The access ramp will lower automatically. Be
careful of the moving parts.
8If using the manual folding seat, fold down the seat.
9Turn off and remove the key from the call station key switch (if equipped).
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10 Drive the wheelchair onto the platform 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 manual folding seat, be sure to fasten the seat belt.
11 Lower the safety arm and the access ramp will lift up automatically.
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:
Figure 8
•Press either the UP or DOWN drive
button on the pendant control (shown in
Figure 8) 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
traveling 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.
14 When the lift reaches the desired landing, it stops automatically.
15 Keep the drive button pressed until the safety arm is raised and the exit
ramp is lowered.
NOTE: If there is an acoustic signal 5seconds 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 manual folding seat was used, release the seat belt.
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18 Press the FOLD button on the call station Figure 9
to fold down the safety arms and fold up
the platform (see Figure 9). Fold up the
seat by hand.
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 asafe place to avoid
unauthorized use.
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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 apower failure or equipment breakdown.
WARNING
Before proceeding with manual operation, you MUST
switch off the main power switch on the external control
box.
Moving the Lift in an Emergency
1Switch off the main power switch on the external control box.
2Push back the small lever protruding from the handwheel access hole in the
bottom of the drive unit cover. Install the handwheel on the motor shaft
(see Figure 10 below). NOTE that you can also use an electric drill with the
provided adapter for faster lowering.
3Turn the handwheel in the desired direction until the closest landing has
been reached. Note that this process is very slow.
4Remove the handwheel. Store the handwheel in an easily accessible place.
Figure 10
Handwheel
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5Lift 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.
6Lock the platform with the padlock on the carriage.
7Contact your authorized dealer if repair to the lift is required.
8To operate the lift again, turn on the main power switch on the external
control box.
NOTE
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 asafety 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 aleft- or aright-hand unit.
WARNING
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.
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Figure 11
SIDE VIEW
TOP VIEW
EXPLODED VIEW
Arm release
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.
WARNING
Only qualified technicians are authorized to perform
repairs and maintenance. DO NOT manipulate, modify or
remove any safety feature of the lift. If any issues persist,
please contact your authorized Savaria Dealer
Problem Action
Call station is not working - 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.
Lift will not move - 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.
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