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Escort Stair Lift Installation Manual

Table of Contents

READ AND UNDERSTAND
THIS MANUAL PRIOR TO
INSTALLATION OR OPERATION.

Please read, follow, and fully understand the

installation section of this manual before beginning.

Knowing the lift's adjustments and becoming

familiar with tips for proper installation will not only

save you time and energy, but also help you avoid

possible injury. If you do not understand any portion

of installation or operation, please consult our

technical service department at 866-294-4460.

INSTALLATION & APPLICATION NOTES

PREPARATION 4-11

Tool Checklist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

What's In the Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Getting to Know the Rail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Preparing the Rail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-11

INSTALLATION 12-21

Installing the Rail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Installing the Chassis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-15

Installing the Chair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-17

Re-installing the Charging Strips . . . . . . . . 18

Installing the Upper Limit Cam . . . . . . . . . . 19

Installing the End Cap/Bracket Cap Option 20

Charging System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Completion Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

VERIFYING OPERATION

REQUIRED MAINTENANCE

24-25

AUDIO ALERT

REMOTE CONTROL PROGRAMMING

MANUAL LOWERING TOOL

APPENDIX I

Measuring the Rail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Flight Angle Charts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Cutting the Rail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32-34

APPENDIX II

35-38

Cutting the Gear Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Adjusting the Gear Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37-38

SERVICE NOTES

INDICATIONS OF USE STATEMENT

The Escort Stair Lift assists with the transfer of

patients or mobility impaired persons, up and down

between levels of a residential or private facility.

SYMBOLS USED IN THIS MANUAL

READ MANUAL

Pay close attention to

the instructions in the manual.

CAUTION

Hazardous situation. If not

avoided, could result in serious damage
to property.

WARNING

Hazardous situation. If not

avoided, could result in serious injury to
installer or user.

SHOCK HAZARD

Disconnect from

power source to avoid personal injury.

HEAVY

Be sure to have help available to

avoid back injury.

TIP

Helpful tips that will facilitate ease

of installation.

CHECK

Reminder to check certain

portions of installation before continuing.

Summary of Contents for Escort

Page 1: ... attempting to install or operate the lift If you have any questions please contact your Authorized AmeriGlide Dealer or AmeriGlide s Technical Service Department at 866 294 4460 P 866 294 4460 www ameriglide com Escort Stair Lift Installation Manual ...

Page 2: ...he End Cap Bracket Cap Option20 Charging System 21 Completion Checklist 22 VERIFYING OPERATION 23 REQUIRED MAINTENANCE 24 25 AUDIO ALERT 26 REMOTE CONTROL PROGRAMMING 27 MANUAL LOWERING TOOL 28 APPENDIX I 29 Measuring the Rail 30 Flight Angle Charts 31 Cutting the Rail 32 34 APPENDIX II 35 38 Cutting the Gear Rack 36 Adjusting the Gear Rack 37 38 SERVICE NOTES 39 INDICATIONS OF USE STATEMENT The E...

Page 3: ... shall be certified to the requirements of CAN CSA B44 1 ASME A17 5 ASME 18 1 REQUIREMENTS INSTALLATION REGULATIONS The Escort lift is an incline stairway chair lift for private residence use only Installation of this lift must comply to the following American Society of Mechanical Engineers ASME 18 1 2011 safety standard for platform lifts and stairway chair lifts 7 1 1 The structure on which the...

Page 4: ... Combination Wrench 3 8 Ratchet with 1 4 3 8 1 2 9 16 inch and 7mm hex sockets 3 8 Drive torque Wrench 6 inch long Ratchet extension Stub Screwdriver 2 size phillips tip Slotted Screwdriver 1 or 2 size Set of Hex Wrenches Measuring tape or ruler Level 3 8 power drill Metal cutting saw hacksaw Square Safety Glasses Volt meter Hammer Utility knife ...

Page 5: ... 9 64 Hex Wrench 1 14 End Stop 1 15 Tube of Calcium Base Lubricant 1 16 End Covers 2 17 End Cover Screws 4 18 Flat Washers 2 19 Thrust Roller Bearing 1 20 Copper Based Antisieze Lubricant 1 Box 2 21 Seat Assembly 1 Escort shown Box 3 not shown 22 2 Aluminum Rails Installations over 16 feet will be shipped with 3 or 4 rails depending on installation requirements 23 2 Splice Bars Installations over ...

Page 6: ...Wire Channel Used for running wiring up and down the rail 10 Splice Bar Channels Slide splice bars into these channels when connecting two or more sections of rail 11 Rail Bracket Channels Rail brackets attach to the rail using these channels 2 Pinion Gear Channels These channels allow for the gear rack and pinion gear to interact 3 Guide Wheel Channel The lower portion is where the Guide wheels w...

Page 7: ...s for installing the rail and adjusting the gear rack for lifts that have been shipped with pre cut rails and gear rack If your rail and gear rack require customization you MUST read and follow the instructions in Appendix I and II before continuing NOTE These steps are for connecting two rails If you have more than two rails follow steps 1 4 for each rail before moving onto step 5 The top piece o...

Page 8: ...l and onto rail Figure 8 2 TIP The position of the limit cam can be adjusted later if needed 1 Assemble the limit cams by placing the supplied screws into the open side of the cam and loosely screwing the square nuts onto the screws Figure 8 1 NOTE Both cams may be prepared at this time Save one for later Figure 8 1 3 Position the end of the cam at 1 3 4 within the end of the rail Figure 8 3 Secur...

Page 9: ...Move the end stop to the end of the gear rack and tighten with a 9 64 hex wrench 2 Install the rail end cap onto the top end of the rail The wire with the connector should be routed out of the end cap on the wall side if charging from the top Otherwise excess wire can be tucked into the inside of the rail Figure 9 1 INSTALLING THE END CAP END CAP SCREW CHANNELS Figure 9 1 ...

Page 10: ...Be careful not to pinch wires when sliding rails together Figure 10 4 SPLICE BAR CHANNELS S C S C MAIN INTERIOR WIRE CHANNEL Figure 10 3 Figure 10 2 1 Each section of rail is shipped with the gear rack and the charging strips installed with a short piece of rail covering the protruding rail for protection With the rail turned upside down loosen the four 4 allen screws attaching the two sections of...

Page 11: ...rging strips 2 Slide rail mounting brackets onto rail to the approximate locations shown Figure 11 2 and 11 3 Exact positions of brackets will be determined later BOTTOM SECTION SPLICE JOINT TOP SECTION RAIL BRACKETS 17 4 12 9 Figure 11 1 NOTE The nut side of bracket goes toward the wall RAIL BRACKET CHANNELS MAIN INTERIOR WIRE CHANNEL TIP The brackets will fit tightly on the rail Loosening the br...

Page 12: ... use a 7 32 diameter drill bit Figure 12 2 For The Escort Position the rail 5 Figure 12 2 from the wall or any protruding object Figure 12 3 For The Escort Plus Position the rail 6 Figure 12 3 from the wall or any protruding object For The Escort Plus 3 Verify each segment of rail is 6 from the wall or any protruding obstruction and secure the remaining rail brackets to the staircase steps with th...

Page 13: ... are not pinched when installing the chassis PINION CHANNEL CHASSIS GUIDE WHEEL CHANNELS CHAS ASS S E ELS L Figure 13 1 HEAVY The chassis is quite heavy and can be difficult to install on the rail by one person NOTE The chassis may not slide into the rail far enough to allow for the wheels to be fully inside the rail If this is the case follow the instructions in this section to lower the chassis ...

Page 14: ... on the seat support using a 9 16 socket Figure 14 1 The top bolt goes through the chassis and has a nut on the back which may need to be held for loosening Figure 14 2 3 Rotate the seat support until the top plate is level and tighten the bolts with ratchet Figure 14 2 4 With a torque wrench and 9 16 socket tighten each bolt to between 35 and 50 ft lb of torque INSTALLING THE CHASSIS CON T Figure...

Page 15: ... 20160714 P N 630 00039 Rev C INSTALLING THE CHAIR Installation WARNING Three star washers must be located between chassis and seat support and bolts must be torqued as specified to prevent serious bodily injury Figure 15 1 Star Washers s Figure 15 1 ...

Page 16: ...he bearing between the washers The lube will help to keep the parts together and aligned Apply a moderate amount of lube to the top and sides of the post Center the bearing assembly on the top of the post again using the lube to hold the parts in place Figure 16 2a 16 2b 16 2c 16 2d Figure 16 1 LATCH SPRING LOOP LATCH SCREW WARNING Escort stair lifts are configured as a left or right handed unit a...

Page 17: ...5 Plug the 3 pin wire connector from the seat into the mating connector from the chassis Figure 17 3 6 On the backside of the chassis there is an on off switch Cut off and discard the shipping tie on the switch Figure 17 4 7 Turn the switch to the on position The unit should beep once when it has completed booting 8 Use the armrest control switch to run the lift down the rail approximately 30 Figu...

Page 18: ... 1 Carefully re insert the charging strips back into the rail Figure 18 1 2 Slide the charging strips all the way into the rail Tucking extra charging wire into the Main Interior Wire Channel as you go Be sure the wire is all the way in leaving only the end piece with the 2 pin connector outside the rail Figure 18 2 CHARGING STRIP CHANNELS Figure 18 2 Figure 18 1 ...

Page 19: ...the end of the cam at 1 3 4 from the top of the rail Secure the limit cams with 2 10 24 screws and square nuts provided Figure 19 3 IMPORTANT LUBRICATETHE GEAR RACK A tube of lubricant is provided in the chassis box Lightly lubricate the entire gear rack by squeezing the tube onto the gear rack LIMIT CAM CHANNEL CAUTION Align end cap screw holes precisely Do not overtighten INSTALLING THE UPPER LI...

Page 20: ...arging from the top Otherwise excess wire can be tucked into the inside of the rail Figure 20 1 INSTALLING THE END CAP END CAP SCREW CHANNELS Figure 19 1 INSTALLING THE BRACKET CAPS OPTION 1 The bracket covers will cover the outside of the bottom piece of the brackets in order to hide the lag bolt and swivel assembly 2 Place the bracket cover over the outside of the bottom piece of the bracket and...

Page 21: ...with a 2 pin connector that mates to a cable from the charging strips Connect the power supply at either the top or bottom end of the rail 2 Plug the power supply into a dedicated 120VAC 15A outlet NOTE The power supply should be connected to an outlet at all times and the switch on the back of the chassis must remain on for the batteries to charge Figure 20 1 ...

Page 22: ...e secure and torqued to specified value The chair locks in all positions when rotated Lift does not operate when chair is rotated from the normal ride position Rail mounting bracket and mounting feet bolts and nuts are secure The spacing of the gear rack at each end of the rail is correct The footrest safety pan stops lift when obstructed in each direction The lift stops when it comes in contact w...

Page 23: ...ted control and two wireless remote controls All controls are constant pressure To prevent accidental movement the lift has a programmed delay before moving When using the remote control aim the remote toward the lift s receiver eye located on side of the lift FOOTREST SAFETY PAN The lift is equipped with a safety pan mounted on the bottom of the footrest Should the safety pan encounter an obstruc...

Page 24: ...an cloth and wipe across the gear teeth Do not apply too much lubricant Over lubrication will attract dirt and debris Ensure all rail footrest and seat support fasteners are tight The seat post and thrust roller bearings should be lubricated once a year or sooner if used frequently TIP The seat post and thrust roller bearing should be lubricated with a copper based antisieze lubricant DO NOT use a...

Page 25: ...ure 25 1 b Unplug three pin wire connector from the seat out of the mating connector from the chassis Figure 25 2 c Return seat to normal position d While depressing swivel lever lift seat vertically off the seat post Rotating the seat back and forth while lifting may be helpful in removal of the seat Figure 25 3 4 Refer back to the INSTALLING THE CHAIR section page 16 for applying the lubrication...

Page 26: ...d for 30 seconds after a 30 second delay indicates the lift has been stopped off the charging station It is recommended that the lift be immediately moved to a charging station located either end of the rail Two beeps every 60 seconds indicates a major fault with the circuit board Turn unit off and back on to reset Three beeps every 60 seconds indicate a major fault with the footrest sensor Turn u...

Page 27: ...switch 5 Turn the ON OFF switch to OFF 6 Swivel the seat toward the upper landing 7 Press and hold the footrest safety pan to simulate an obstruction 8 Turn the ON OFF switch to ON Fast beeping should occur indicating the circuit board is in the IR learning mode 9 Release the footrest safety pan and swivel the seat back to the normal riding position 10 Aim the first IR remote at the chassis press ...

Page 28: ... the round plastic plug on the end of the chassis to access the end of the motor shaft Figure 28 1 3 Place the manual lowering tool onto the end of the motor shaft and rotate until the final limit switch becomes disengaged 4 Re install the plastic plug and turn the lift ON MANUAL LOWERING TOOL CAUTION If the lift is inoperable because it has driven onto the final limit switch or has run out of pow...

Page 29: ...t Installation Manual 29 TEC0016 20160714 P N 630 00039 Rev C CUTTING THE RAIL Appendix I APPENDIX I Measuring and Cutting the Rail The following section is for installations where the rail has not been ordered pre cut ...

Page 30: ...ht angle and the corresponding overrun Enter the overrun into BOX 2 of the Rail Length Worksheet below RISE RUN RISE RUN RISE RUN 3 Add BOX 1 and BOX 2 Enter the value into BOX 3 This is the overall length of the rail Figure 30 2 NOTE Seat Height Compensation The Rail length shown in BOX 3 of the Rail Length Worksheet will position the footrest level with the upper floor The seat height will be 18...

Page 31: ...32 2 33 1 34 0 34 8 35 7 36 5 37 3 38 0 11 75 27 1 28 0 29 0 29 9 30 8 31 7 32 6 33 4 34 2 35 1 35 9 36 7 37 5 12 26 6 27 5 28 4 29 4 30 3 31 1 32 0 32 9 33 7 34 5 35 3 36 1 36 9 12 25 26 1 27 0 28 0 28 9 29 7 30 6 31 5 32 3 33 1 34 0 34 8 35 5 36 3 12 5 25 6 26 6 27 5 28 4 29 2 30 1 31 0 31 8 32 6 33 4 34 2 35 0 35 8 12 75 25 2 26 1 27 0 27 9 28 8 29 6 30 5 31 3 32 1 32 9 33 7 34 5 35 2 13 24 8 2...

Page 32: ...talled on the right or left side of the staircase Figure 32 1 When deciding on which side of the staircase to install the lift consider Which side offers access to an electrical outlet Which side has protruding obstructions such as handrails or wall or window trim Is there a doorway at the top or bottom 2 Determine top and bottom of rail The teeth of the gear rack must face toward the wall nearest...

Page 33: ...doorway at the top or bottom 2 Determine top and bottom of rail The teeth of the gear rack must face toward the wall nearest to where the lift will be installed 3 Remove the charging strip gear rack and wiring from the rail 4 Cut the rail to length at the top end 5 Replace charging strip in the top end of the rail routing the wire through the main interior channel Figure 33 2 CAUTION Before cuttin...

Page 34: ...ll or window trim Is there a doorway at the top or bottom 2 Determine top and bottom of rail The teeth of the gear rack must face toward the wall nearest to where the lift will be installed 3 Remove the charging strip gear rack and wiring from the rail 4 Cut the rail to length at the top and bottom ends 5 Replace charging strips into both ends of the rail routing the wire through the main interior...

Page 35: ...allation Manual 35 TEC0016 20160714 P N 630 00039 Rev C CUTTING THE GEAR RACK Appendix II APPENDIX II Cutting and Adjusting the Gear Rack The following section is for installations where the rail has not been ordered pre cut ...

Page 36: ...ngth of the gear racks Total Rail Length minus 10 5 inches Total gear Rack Needed Smallest Possible Length minus 22 inches working inches divided by 46 number of full gear rack pieces Remainder If remainder is or 24 inches add this to the 22 inch cut You will only need to make one cut If remainder is 24 inches cut one piece at remainder and one piece at 22 inches You will be making two cuts READ M...

Page 37: ...ews Figure 37 1 BOTTOM GEAR SPACING Left hand installation 9 in Maximum Right hand installation 1 1 2 in Maximum Figure 37 2 Left Hand Install Shown TOP GEAR SPACING Left hand installation 1 1 2 in Maximum Right hand installation 9 in Maximum Figure 37 3 Left Hand Install Shown TIP DO NOT remove the screws from the gear rack If you do the fastening plate will become lost within the channel and the...

Page 38: ...in the gear rack 5 After securing the lower gear rack slide the next gear rack against the lower gear rack Bridge the mating ends of each gear with the timing tool 6 With the timing tool engaged in teeth of both gear sections tighten the upper gear rack to the rail Figure 38 1 and 38 2 7 Repeat with remaining gear rack pieces 8 Retighten all the splice bars screws 9 Move the end stop to the end of...

Page 39: ...ift Installation Manual 39 TEC0016 20160714 P N 630 00039 Rev C Service Notes Service Description Service Date Performed By Service Description Service Date Performed By Service Description Service Date Performed By ...

Page 40: ...Escort Stair Lift Installation Manual TEC0016 20160714 P N 630 00039 REV C ...

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