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RAVE 2

STAIR LIFT

Installation Manual

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Summary of Contents for Rave 2

Page 1: ...RAVE 2 STAIR LIFT Installation Manual ...

Page 2: ...ion Zero Intrusion Installation Chassis Installation Final Rail Installation Footrest and Seat Installation Procedure to Switch Armrest Control From Right to Left Hand Folding Rail Installation 046_Atlas_Rave2_InstallManual_0821 4 4 4 5 5 5 5 5 5 6 6 6 6 6 6 7 7 8 8 10 11 12 13 15 16 COMPLETION PROCEDURES Remote Control Re Programming Test Armrest Control Tighten Brackets Set Upper and Lower Trave...

Page 3: ...r servicing tasks If you do not understand any portion of the installation or operation procedures please consult Atlas 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 followed ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONs Indicates a hazardous situation that if not avoided co...

Page 4: ...nt 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 CODE STATEMENT Code requirements for Rave II may vary depending on location It is the installer s responsibility to contact th...

Page 5: ...nual override tool optional Level Hack saw or chop saw SAE socket set SAE wrenches Tape measure Volt meter Rail accessories plastic bag with Top end plate Compression bolts 2 sizes Self cutting screws 1 4 20 x 1 Torx T30 driver bit Extra plastic racks 2 or 3 Top limit cam Bottom rail pre installed with Bottom end plate Charge strip wire harness Bottom limit cam Joint pins two piece rail only Plast...

Page 6: ...the stairs to the floor at the bottom nose to floor measurement See 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 cha...

Page 7: ...move its contents 2 Position the bottom rail the rail with the end plate attached directly on the stairs with the end plate 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 Do not cut the end of the rail that contains the joint holes Remove the charger strips and wire harness before cutting Atlas offer...

Page 8: ... ends of the two power harnesses inside the two rail pieces See Figure 4 5 5 With the plastic rack facing up slide the top into the bottom rail and guide them together using the pre installed pins Gently tap on the top rail if necessary to get them close together Be careful not to pinch the power harness See Figure 4 6 6 Install two 2 joint fasteners and firmly tighten with 3 16 Allen wrench See F...

Page 9: ... 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 bracket in place so when turned over the back of the bracket touches the riser of the first step from the bottom landing Plac...

Page 10: ...oor with 2 wood screws using a 3 8 nut driver on a 6 10 extension of a cordless drill See Figure 4 11 ZERO INTRUSION INSTALLATION The lift must be connected to a dedicated 120V AC 15A electrical circuit 1 Measure A top landing to B bottom landing See 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 ...

Page 11: ... pushing gently on the chassis to ensure the chassis does not pull any rack to the top See Figure 4 16 5 Loosen but do not remove the four 4 seat leveling bolts two 2 on each side of the chassis and then align them vertically using a level Firmly tighten the two 2 bolts on the side of the chassis facing the wall See Figure 4 17 Do not ride on the chassis or lift until the installation is complete ...

Page 12: ...e pre inserted 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 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 standing ...

Page 13: ...Take your time and apply grease to threads 6 Install one of the rack precompression screws in the threaded hole in the top plate of the rail and tighten it as firmly as possible by hand with a 5 32 Allen wrench Make sure to use the 1 1 4 precompression screw See Figure 4 22 7 Plug in the power supply at either end of the rail depending on the closest or most convenient location of a wall power sup...

Page 14: ...ning the large opening at the slot ends of the footrest See Figure 4 24 4 Ensure that the footrest is fully engaged 5 Check that the height of the seat base is correctly set for the intended user A seat height guide is provided behind the plastic footrest shroud Consult with the client and use an existing chair or walker with armrest as a guide If the height of the seat needs to be adjusted loosen...

Page 15: ...ully engaged with the swivel post Check the swivel lever to test the locking mechanism The system will not function if proper engagement is not achieved See Figure 4 28 10 Connect the seat cable to the 8 pin connector on the chassis that is opposite the foot plate and closest to the wall See Figure 4 29 6 Connect the footrest cable to the 6 pin connector on the chassis See Figure 4 26 8 Use the su...

Page 16: ...orward until they come off then unplug each connector See Figure 4 31 4 Rotate the pad assembles to the opposite sides and plug in the connectors on each armrest See Figure 4 32 5 Snap both armrests into place and replace the screws See Figure 4 33 If the wrong set of connectors are used the unit will work backwards When the 6 pin footrest and or the 8 pin chair cables are connected to the chassis...

Page 17: ...led on the left side of the stairway Contact Atlas Technical Support at 866 378 6648 for instructions on how to switch a folding rail from the left side to the right side 6 Flip the armrests back down turn the red On Off switch located on the top of the chassis to the On position You should hear a single beep Test the control switch on the armrest See Figure 4 34 NOTE It may be necessary to locate...

Page 18: ...ce that will work with a folding stair lift rail is 3 Set the folding section of the stair lift rails to a distance of 3 from the wall or more This will leave about 1 2 of clearance at the ball of the gas spring See Figure 4 42 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...

Page 19: ...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 Connect to upper rail following regular procedures see page 8 This procedure includes plugging the battery charging wire harness for the folding rail into the charging harness from the upper rail The power supply itself can be plugged into either the top rail for the top of th...

Page 20: ...e floor Confirm that both feet sit level on the floor and the hinge joint is fully straight See Figure 4 48 Be careful not to pinch your fingers when moving the fork 14 Follow the normal procedure for installing the rail brackets and tighten them See page 9 step 8 15 Test ride the unit a couple of times to verify that the folding rail is operating properly RAVE 2 INSTALLATION MANUAL INSTALLATION ...

Page 21: ...the install switch 5 The lift will begin to beep rapidly advising that the first remote is ready to be programmed 6 Making sure that the remote is pointed at one of the IR sensors on the chassis press and release the Up or Down button of the first remote The first remote is now programmed 7 Press and release the Up or Down button on the second remote The second remote is now programmed 8 Upon comp...

Page 22: ...Do not ride on the chassis or lift until the installation is complete TEST ARMREST CONTROL SWITCH Install and fully tighten the rail bracket mounting screws four 4 screws per bracket For hardwood stairs a pilot hole should be drilled first For plywood or particle board stairs care must be taken to prevent stripping SET UPPER AND LOWER TRAVEL LIMITS 1 Test the lower travel limit by operating the li...

Page 23: ...the footrest in both its folded and unfolded positions 5 In each of the above cases the unit should come to an immediate halt and should beep intermittently 6 When the control switch is released the unit should not be able to be driven in the direction that the lift initially engaged the obstacle Test this condition 7 Repeat the above tests while driving the lift in the opposite direction 8 If any...

Page 24: ...sful testing of all safety switches sit on the lift and operate to the top of the stairs Keeping the control switch pressed continuously the lift should gently decelerate and then stop at the top of the rail 2 As a final adjustment sit on the lift and do two 2 complete up trips and stop with the chair at the bottom Then tighten the compression screw in the top end plate then run the chair to the t...

Page 25: ...OBSTRUCTION UP and OBSTRUCTION DOWN Conflicting switches FOOTREST DOWN and OBSTRUCTION UP Conflicting switches FOOTREST UP and OBSTRUCTION DOWN Conflicting switches STOP UP and STOP DOWN switches both detected Conflicting switches STOP UP and STOP DOWN switches both NOT detected 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 RAVE 2 INSTALLATION MANUAL TROUBLESHOOTING ...

Page 26: ... of the rail MANUAL OVERRIDE OPERATION If your lift fails to operate and the operator is unable to exit the lift on the stairway another person may use the optional manual override tool to lower or raise the lift to a landing However please follow the instructions on the bottom safety flap of the lift and turn the on off switch to Off Insert the manual override tool into the hole in the lower safe...

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