Escort Stair Lift Installation Manual
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TEC0016 20160714 P/N: 630-00039 Rev C
PREPARING THE RAIL
Preparation
PREPARING THE RAIL
IMPORTANT!
Each section of rail must be mounted with two mounting brackets.
A mounting bracket must be placed on the next step directly above and below the rail splice joint.
The teeth of the gear rack must face toward the wall nearest to where the lift will be installed.
The rail should be installed 5 in. away from walls or obstructions.
The following sections are instructions 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 of rail has the gear rack protruding out of the lower end. The gear rack is protected by a three (3)
inch piece of rail. This rail can be removed and discarded.
TIP
It is easiest to prepare the rail in an
open environment such as a room or
outdoors unless maneuverability of
the full rail will be cumbersome.
