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Operating Manual PLK8
5.
Safety guidelines
! A T T E N T I O N !
The Ascendor platform stair lift is manufactured in accordance with international safety regulations.
Nevertheless, operating errors and misuse can result in heavy injury for the user and/or third parties and
cause damage to the lift, its surroundings and property of the operator!
KEY SYMBOLS:
The following symbols are used throughout this manual
This symbol indicates a step, whereby the
failure to observe the instructions
in this
manual will
result in a dangerous situation
where
injury or material damage
will
become
unavoidable
.
This symbol indicates a step, whereby the
failure to observe the instructions
in this
manual will
result in a dangerous situation
where there is an
increased chance of injury
or material damage
occurring.
This symbol indicates
an operational step where additional references or explanations
are included in this manual
.
The lift should only be put into operation after the operating manual has been read thoroughly. The
instructions in this manual shall be observed at all times.
Make sure that the complete travel route is free of obstructions or other people
before setting
the lift in motion.
The travel route must be visible at all times when the lift is in operation.
Do not operate the lift when any form of obstruction (person or object) is on the staircase.
Do not allow other people to use the staircase when the lift is travelling
as the space available will
become restricted especially where the lift swings through corners.
Never exceed the maximum recommended load.
The operator is responsible for ensuring that the lift cannot be used for any purpose other than
that for which it is designed (e.g. unaccompanied children playing on the lift).
When driving onto the platform with an electric wheelchair, do not drive against the raised ramps,
as these can be overloaded by the forces.
In the case of fire, the lift may be used only once to evacuate the building!
Ensure that no items of clothing, handbags or other material or personal property are hanging on
the travel rails before and during the operation of the lift.
The intention of this chapter is to highlight these dangers. We cannot place enough
emphasis on how important it is that this information is read and understood!
