Handicare Freecurve Alliance, User Manual

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16 | USER MANUAL
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FOREWORD
Your stairlift is a sophisticated stairlift, specifically developed to carry one person sitting on
the chair up to a maximum weight of 125 kg (275 lbs). The information provided in
properties and working methods known to us at the time of publication; alterations and any
improvements are therefore excepted. Before using the stairlift read this manual thoroughly
and familiarise yourself with the working and operation of the stairlift. Users who can not
see and hear should receive assistance when using the stairlift. Your stairlift has been
constructed in accordance with state-of-the-art technology and satisfies recognized safety
regulations. Nevertheless during the wrong use of the stairlift risk to the user or third
parties, or damage to your stairlift or other goods, can arise. So use your stairlift only when
it is in good working order, in accordance with the intended use described above and with
due attention to this manual. Always keep this manual in the vicinity of the stairlift.
The strength and the suitability in general of wall, staircases, terraces, upper
floors,banisters, plinths etc. which are to support or surround the installation have been
verified and ensured by the customer, who therefore accepts all relative responsibilities.
Neither Handicare nor its authorized dealers may be held responsible for the suitability of
the structures which surround and support the installation. All tests, except for the
operating test, shall be performed by the customer.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
Should problems occur that are not dealt with in this document, contact your supplier. The
Service department staff will always be pleased to help you. For quick handling it is
important that you keep the following items/particulars to hand:
• this manual;
• your name, address, postcode, town and telephone number;
• lift number.
GUARANTEE AND LIABILITY
As the user of this stairlift, you are always fully responsible for the observance of locally
prevailing safety regulations and guidelines.
Term of warranty – this warranty is valid for a period of 24 months from the date that the
product ships from our factory. The purchase price for the product must be paid in full in
order for the manufacturer to release parts under this warranty.
Coverage – this warranty applies to the repair or replacement, at the manufacturer’s
discretion, of parts that fail due to defective material or workmanship. The manufacturer
may, at its discretion, provide factory reconditioned parts. This warranty is provided to the
Authorised Handicare Dealer on behalf of the final purchaser of the product and is not
transferable. The manufacturer’s warranty does not cover labour charges for the removal,
repair or replacement of warranty parts.
Excluded from guarantee: damage caused by normal wear and tear, overloading or
misuse, the replacement of batteries in the remote control. Under no circumstances can
the manufacturer accept responsibility for death, personal injury, damage to property, or
incidental, unforeseen consequences and/or costs or damage resulting from the use of
your stairlift. The carrying out of alterations to the product is not permitted. The
manufacturer is not liable for damage resulting from such alterations. The manufacturer
accepts no liability for damage or injury caused by the non-observance, or inadequate
observance, of the safety regulations and safety instructions in this manual, or by
negligence during the installation, use, maintenance and repair or this stairlift. Installation
and servicing may