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Test Running the Stairlift, Unladen and Unprogrammed.
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Important:
If there any issues with the stairlift, the system may display System Status
Codes. Refer to the System Status Codes section for more details of what
these codes mean.
To test run the stairlift (unladen):
Make sure the area covered by the movement of the stairlift is free of
obstructions.
Fold down the footrest and swivel the seat into correct travel position.
Leave the armrests in the upright position. Do not allow any weight to rest
on the carriage as yet.
Run the unladen stairlift to the very bottom of the track. While the stairlift is
travelling check:
1. Footrest to riser, especially on fanning staircases
2. Armrest and seat back, especially on staircases with low bulkheads.
3. Seat back to wall/newel, especially on internal staircases
4. Back of armrest mounting to wall, especially on external bends
At the bottom check that the stairlift is charging correctly and the footrest is
at the correct height to allow the user to easily access the stairlift.
Run the stairlift to the top of the track while checking all above points.
At the top check that the stairlift is charging correctly and the footrest is at
the correct height to allow the user to easily access the stairlift. Also check
the swivel radius to ensure that the downside armrest does not come into
contact with the opposite side of the staircase.
Programming the Carriage
The lift must now be programmed for the rail. All programmable features
are accessed and set throught the menu system of the control system. The
speed, hand and swivel type now need to be set. The menu also contains
settings for intermediate charge point behaviour and audiable travel
warnings.
The lift can travel at one of two speeds, Half speed and Full speed. Half
speed
must be used at either end of the stairlift travel to ensure that the
stairlift comes to a safe and gentle stop. This will also ensure that the
stairlift does not “over-run”. Half speed
must also be used on a small
radius “internal bends”. This is for the users comfort as travel around these
bends at full speed can feel as though you are being pushed forward, out of
the seat. It will also ensure that the carriage does not cause excessive wear
on the rail racking.
The lift uses an encoder to create a map of the rail and the program defines
what speed the lift will travel at different points on the rail. The lift uses the
bottom skate, metal paddle activation to signify it’s datum “0” point,
therefore the lift must always be programmed from bottom to top.
The half-speed and full-speed sections can only be programmed when the
lift has been installed and the batteries at least partially charged. The
charge circuit also needs to be connected
The lift will run at half-speed when it is in learning mode.
If you need to re-start the learning process, power the lift off, power it back
on again and run the lift to the bottom stop.