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RAVE II STAIR LIFT:

 

Install Manual

04DEC2020  |  630-00078 REV G

5

INTRODUCTION

RAVE II STAIR LIFT: SECTION 2

SECTION 2

INTRODUCTION

DEVICE NAME:  

RAVE II SERIES

Indications of Use: The Ameriglide Rave II is to assist 

the transfer of patients or mobility impaired persons 

up and down levels of a residence. 

READ AND UNDERSTAND

This manual provides instructions for proper 

installation and maintenance of the Rave II stair lift. 

Please refer to the owner’s manual for operating 

instructions. Any alterations to the equipment 

without written authorization by the manufacturer 

is prohibited and will void the warranty.

WARRANTY

Please ensure that you advise the owner of the Rave 

II stair lift to fill out the separate warranty form and 

return it within ten (10) days of purchase to register 

the lift.

TECHNICAL 

SPECIFICATIONS

Visit Ameriglide.com for specifications on the lift 

model.

CODE STATEMENT

Code requirements for Rave II may vary depending 

on location. It is the installer’s responsibility to 

contact their state, city or local code enforcement 

office and determine all the regulations the lift and 

installation are subject to. This must be done before 

installing the Rave II. Intertek (ETL) Certified to 

ASME A18.1-2017 section 4 and section 7.

Summary of Contents for Rave 2

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Page 3: ...STALLATION 7 Determine Overall Rail Length 7 Installation Site Electrical Requirements 8 Rail Installation 8 Zero Intrusion Installation 10 Chassis Installation 11 Final Rail Installation 12 Footrest and Seat Installation 13 Procedure to Switch Armrest Control From Right to Left Hand 15 Folding Rail Installation 16 COMPLETION PROCEDURES 19 Remote Control Re Programming 19 Test Armrest Control 19 T...

Page 4: ... and verify that the location is acceptable before performing installation and or servicing tasks If you do not understand any portion of the installation or operation procedures please consult Ameriglide s Technical Service Department at 866 378 6648 Do not attempt to install or use this lift if you have any hesitation or question Serious injury or damage can result if proper procedures are not f...

Page 5: ...ithout written authorization by the manufacturer is prohibited and will void the warranty WARRANTY Please ensure that you advise the owner of the Rave II stair lift to fill out the separate warranty form and return it within ten 10 days of purchase to register the lift TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Visit Ameriglide com for specifications on the lift model CODE STATEMENT Code requirements for Rave II ma...

Page 6: ...ation inspect and check the box contents and report any damage or missing items to Ameriglide Chassis 2 wireless call send hand controls Manual override tool optional RAIL BOX CONTENT Bottom rail pre installed with Bottom end plate Charge strip wire harness Bottom limit cam Joint pins two piece rail only Plastic gear rack Top rail pre installed with charge strip wire harness Rail accessories plast...

Page 7: ...1 Figure 4 1 3 For a normal stairway with adequate space for a landing add 7 to the nose to floor measurement This will provide enough rail length to allow the stair lift to be adjusted so that the floor to seat height will be the same at both the top and bottom 4 If the top landing has restrictions i e a wall or doorway use the chart to determine the length of extension that should be used See Fi...

Page 8: ...te towards the bottom of the stairs and the plastic rack facing up Place and object that measures 1 2 between end plate and the floor See Figure 4 4 Figure 4 4 NOTE Use the chair box or another heavy object like a toolbox at the bottom of the rail to prevent it from sliding down the stairs 3 Install two 2 splice bars into the end of the track containing the splice pins They will each be secured by...

Page 9: ...er of the first step from the bottom landing The second and third brackets should be placed and tightened on the steps on each side of the rail joint again so the back of the bracket touches the riser of the step The fourth and final bracket should be placed on the last step before the top landing again tightening it so it touches the front of the riser of the last step Tighten the first rail brac...

Page 10: ...USION INSTALLATION 1 Measure A top landing to B bottom landing See Figure 4 12 Figure 4 12 2 7 of overrun should be added for a normal overrun with no obstructions within 3 9 of the nose of the top step See Figure 4 12 NOTE The top rail is normally cut unless the length of travel is short less than the length of the bottom rail when the bottom rail will need to be cut 3 If there is an obstruction ...

Page 11: ...on the power switch and turn the unit on The unit will beep once indicating it is ready for use 4 Use the installation switch the black switch on the top of the chassis to move the chassis at least 24 down the rail pushing gently on the chassis to ensure the chassis does not pull any rack to the top See Figure 4 16 Figure 4 16 5 Loosen but do not remove the four 4 seat leveling bolts two 2 on each...

Page 12: ...rted Allen screw with a 5 64 Allen wrench This will be used to set the final upper limit for the stair lift See Figure 4 20 Figure 4 20 4 Remove the charging strips from the rail box Connect the charging strip connector to the power wire that runs through the center of the rail from the lower charging strips Insert the two 2 charging strips into the keyed slots at the top of the rail while standin...

Page 13: ... and intrusion Use care in routing the charger lead If possible secure along or inside wall to avoid the creation of a tripping hazard WARNING FOOTREST AND SEAT INSTALLATION 1 Remove the footrest from the box and use the installation switch to drive the chassis downward to a position about 6 clear off the floor This will provide a safe area to install and adjust the footrest Do not drive the unit ...

Page 14: ... a 5 32 Allen wrench See Figure 4 27 Figure 4 27 8 Use the supplied white plastic plugs to secure the vertical footrest shroud to the main footrest cover plate 9 Position the seat directly aligned over the chassis and place onto the seat swivel post Press the swivel lever until the seat is fully engaged with the swivel post Check the swivel lever to test the locking mechanism The system will not f...

Page 15: ...rward until they come off then unplug each connector See Figure 4 31 Figure 4 31 4 Rotate the pad assembles to the opposite sides and plug in the connectors on each armrest See Figure 4 32 Figure 4 32 5 Snap both armrests into place and replace the screws See Figure 4 33 Figure 4 33 6 Flip the armrests back down turn the red On Off switch located on the top of the chassis to the On position You sh...

Page 16: ... with the nuts on the same side as the folding mechanism See Figures 4 35 and 4 36 Figure 4 35 Figure 4 36 2 Expand and snap the two 2 brackets over the rail so the top is in the bracket groove See Figures 4 37 Figure 4 37 3 Partially tighten the two nuts that position these on the rail using 1 2 wrench deep socket preferred so they won t slide when you re test fitting the position See Figure 4 38...

Page 17: ...is will leave about 1 2 of clearance at the ball of the gas spring See Figure 4 42 Figure 4 42 7 Fasten down the near corner of the lower bracket using a drill that has extensions at least 10 and a 3 8 socket See Figures 4 43 and 4 44 Figure 4 43 Figure 4 44 8 Measure from the side of the rail at the upper bracket of the folding rail Set this at 3 or more Screw down one corner of the bracket 9 Con...

Page 18: ...l toward the wall See Figure 4 46 Figure 4 46 12 Reinstall the two 2 plastic caps on the feet to cover the threads See Figure 4 47 Figure 4 47 13 Carefully move the fork with your hand to make sure it operates smoothly Allow it to go all the way to the floor Confirm that both feet sit level on the floor and the hinge joint is fully straight See Figure 4 48 Figure 4 48 Be careful not to pinch your ...

Page 19: ... or Down button on the second remote The second remote is now programmed 8 Upon completion two beeps will indicate that both remotes have been successfully programmed 9 Turn the On Off switch to the Off position 10 Connect the 6 pin and 8 pin chair wire harness to the chassis and then turn the red On Off switch back to the On position 11 Test each remote in both the up and down directions TEST ARM...

Page 20: ...the same at the top and bottom of the stairs TEST SAFETY STOP SWITCHES 1 Safety stop switches are located in both the upward and the downward ends of the chassis providing protection from obstructions on the rail 2 Safety stop is located in the footrest providing protection from obstructions and tripping hazards on the stairs 3 A safety stop switch is part of the swivel seat mechanism and prevents...

Page 21: ...a final tightening of the compression screw 3 Drive the lift to the bottom keeping the control switch pressed all the time and check that the lift gently decelerates and stop so the footrest pan is clear of the floor If necessary adjust the limit cams with a 5 64 Allen wrench 4 Move the lift about 3 from either the top of bottom of the rail After 30 seconds the beep indicating that the lift is not...

Page 22: ...ULSING BEEP An intermittent beep for 30 seconds indicates that the lift has been stopped off the charge station This repeats every 5 minutes until the lift is returned to the charge station It is recommended that the lift be immediately moved to a charge strip station located at either end of the rail MANUAL OVERRIDE OPERATION If your lift fails to operate and the operator is unable to exit the li...

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