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Test running the stairlift fully laden (with someone in it) ensures the lift is working correctly, and that
it clears any obstacles. It also begins the bedding in process. Please ensure that the rack is lubricated
with the supplied silicone or synthetic PTFE based grease at this point. We recommend that you
lubricate three teeth every 6” on the rack.
To test run the stairlift (fully laden):
Move the stairlift to the bottom of the track, fold down the armrests and footrest, and have a person
get in the chair. Using one of the remote controls, send the stairlift to the top of the rail.
To test manual swivel, push down on swivel levers, and ensure chair will swivel into correct entry/exit
position. Press direction control in downwards direction to ensure swivel interlock switch is working,
and stairlift will not decend in this position. Push down swivel levers and ensure chair swivels back to
correct travel position.
Use remote control to send stairlift down the stairs, stop part way along the rail and then reverse
direction to bring stairlift back to the top, ensuring the stairlift stops correctly.
Use the remote control to travel down the stairs. Ensure the stairlift stops correctly.
Make sure the stairlift comes to a stop quickly, if you do any of the following actions:
Let go of the direction control.
Encounter an obstruction with the footrest.
Encounter an obstruction with the safety pads on the carriage.
Swivel the seat.
Run the stairlift from one end of the track to the other; then return it to its original position. For both
trips make sure it runs freely and smoothly, and proceeds clear of stair treads and any other fixed
obstructions. At one end of the track, stop the stairlift at one end of the track, undo the seatbelt and
make sure the plug part of the lock retracts into its housing.
Lift up the seat, footrest and arm rests and make sure they all stay upright.
Run the stairlift to the middle of the track, then stop it.
Use the hand-winding procedure to make sure the chair can be hand-wound both up and down the
track with the power off.
STAIRLIFT TEST RUN PT. 2
TEST RUNNING STAIRLIFT - FULLY LADEN
