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Vuelift Mini Owner’s Manual

81375-A-OM-EN

Ride Floor to Floor

Run the car from floor to floor and observe for smooth travel and 

unusual noises. Adjust or repair as needed.

Car Lights and Ventilation

Verify proper operation of the car emergency light and ensure 

adequate ventilation.

Restricted Opening Device Mechanism

Examine the restricted opening device mechanism (if applicable) for 

proper operation and adjust as needed.

OUTSIDE HOISTWAY

Hall Call Stations and Lights

Examine the hall stations for condition and replace all burnt out lights. 

Observe operation of the audible signal when the Emergency Stop is 

activated.

Hoistway Doors

Examine the door panel and clearance between the panel and 

entrance frames. Examine proper interlock functionality and 

operation. Adjust as needed.

Unlocking Device

Examine the hoistway door unlocking device for damage. Repair or 

adjust as needed.

MACHINE ROOM

Housekeeping

Clean the machine room floor to prevent slipping and trip hazards, fire 

hazards and contamination of the equipment. Ensure the machine 

room is not being used for storage and inform the customer of any 

violation.

Trash, Used Parts and Oil

Ensure that all trash is discarded after maintenance is complete.

Controller and Motor Starter

Examine the controller and motor starter for:

Cleanliness

Condition of contacts and remaining contact material

Fuses for correct size and fit in holders and corrosion in fuse holder

Relays for worn shunts and signs of overheating

Evidence of overheating

TOP OF CAR

Stop Switch

Verify the car will not run with the stop switch in the STOP position.

Summary of Contents for Vuelift Mini

Page 1: ...Vuelift Mini Residential Elevator Owner s Manual ...

Page 2: ...he equipment s design manufacture and installation After installation reliable operation and continual safe operation requires regular service and inspection at least twice per year or more frequently where usage environment or local jurisdiction requires As the Owner you are responsible for ensuring that regular service and inspections occur in a timely manner Refer to this manual for specificati...

Page 3: ...IFICATIONS 9 3 OPERATION 11 4 SAFETY FEATURES 12 Safety Brakes 12 Emergency Stop 12 Emergency Operation 12 Battery Lowering System 12 Manual Lowering Device 13 5 CLEANING 14 Washing Acrylic Panels 14 Dusting Acrylic Panels 14 Polishing Acrylic Panels 14 Neutralizing Static Electricity Acrylic Panels 15 Cleaners 15 6 DIAGNOSTICS 16 7 MAINTENANCE 17 Maintenance Procedures 17 Maintenance Schedule 22 ...

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Page 5: ...eand serviceon the unit When replacing parts be sure that only genuine Savaria parts are used This unit is intended for use by a mature person who understands its proper operation as set out in this manual Prior to operation make sure that All doors and gates are locked and secure All areas in and around the lift are clear of any obstructions All lights are functioning properly Test your keys and ...

Page 6: ... vibrations contact Savaria or your local authorized representative At no time should the lift be operated while contacting any surface other than the handrail or control panel At no time should the lift be operated during assembling testing modifying dismantling or any foreseeable breakdowns Failure to follow this instruction can lead to serious injuries and the risk of death due to faulty operat...

Page 7: ...Savaria Unauthorized modifications to load bearing or safety relevant components can lead to life threatening injuries If your Vuelift Mini is modified without authorization the warranty and product liability are void Danger of serious injuries due to incorrect dismantling Have dismantling carried out exclusively by a service technician certified by Savaria Consult the manufacturer for subsequent ...

Page 8: ...anual 81375 A OM EN 1 DESCRIPTION Figure 1 shows the components of the Vuelift Mini Residential Elevator Figure 1 Hoistway Car operating Hoistway door lock Hall call button Cab with manual rotating sliding door door panel COP ...

Page 9: ...alls Full clear acrylic or silica glass Cab interior height 77 75 in 1 97 m Cab weight acrylic models 550 lb 250 kg Cab weight glass models 1000 lb 455 kg Cab floor area 8 25 sq ft 0 76 sq m Floor by others in cab 1 2 in 12 7 mm maximum Footprint 49 75 in 1 26 m diameter Acrylic and glass diameter 42 8 in 1 08 m Hoistway ring diameter 43 75 in 1 11 m Power supply 20A 230 V single phase 50 60 Hz Ca...

Page 10: ...he lift exceed 70 db during operation Safety features Pit run stop switch and car top run stop switch Emergency stop switch Safety brakes Overspeed Manual lowering Emergency battery back up for cab lighting and lowering Options Optional configurations Type 2 cab Optional colors White Texture White PX521W859 Silver Texture Silver PX521S343 Custom powder coat frame Note that Black is the standard co...

Page 11: ...door and exit the elevator 7 Close the car door and then close the hoistway door Notethat you can press the Alarm button at any time in case of an emergency Notethat there is a keypad phone located on the COP for use in an emergency To dial a phone number press the red ON OFF button on the keypad to turn on the phone Dial the phone number Press the blue VOL key on the keypad to raise or lower the ...

Page 12: ...n cable tension keeps the brake up so the cam does not interfere with the hoistway rails If a cable failure occurs the brake mechanism comes down and the brake cam stops movement of the lift Emergency Stop Actuating the red STOP switch during travel will stop the elevator immediately and activate the alarm Pull the switch back to return the elevator to normal operation Emergency Operation Battery ...

Page 13: ...w into the hole in the glass acrylic 4 Turn the manual lowering tool clockwise until the unit is at the desired landing level 5 Make sure the floor of the cab is level with the landing 6 Use the special emergency key to manually open the landing door Do not re enter or attempt to use the lift until building mains power has returned Always test the lift empty after a power failure prior to riding t...

Page 14: ...o the section on Neutralizing Static Electricity on the next page Polishing Acrylic Panels Protect the acrylic panels and maintain their surface gloss by occasional polishing with a good plastic cleaner and polish refer to the section on Cleaners for a list of acceptable cleaners and polishes Apply a thin even coat with a soft clean cloth and polish slightly with cotton flannel or a microfiber tow...

Page 15: ... the acrylic panels dust free between applications of these cleaners Cleaners Cleaners which MAY BE USED for acrylic panels Plexus Anti Static Cleaner Novus 1 Acrylic Cleaner andPolish ATM Mirage Glass and Acrylic Cleaner Zep Commercial Glass Cleaner must state for use on Plexiglas Plexi Clean Anti Static Cleaner Prist Aerospace Anti Static Acrylic Plastic GlassCleaner Cleaners which explicitly st...

Page 16: ... position It is necessary to close the car gate in order to respond to a call to another floor This beep will be heard any time the car gate is in the open position AND a hall call is being pressed at a landing other than where the lift resides To resolve this issue close the car gate and then proceed with calling the lift to the desired floor ...

Page 17: ...or Examine the car interior for damage including the ceiling handrails door panels lighting and floor Tighten all fasteners in the car panel and replace asneeded Car Controls and Panel Examine the condition of the car control panels and check the operation of all lights Replace all burnt out lights Leveling Stopping Acceleration and Deceleration Run the car to each floor in both directions to obse...

Page 18: ...panel and entrance frames Examine proper interlock functionality and operation Adjust as needed Unlocking Device Examine the hoistway door unlocking device for damage Repair or adjust asneeded MACHINE ROOM Housekeeping Clean the machine room floor to prevent slipping and trip hazards fire hazards and contamination of the equipment Ensure the machine room is not being used for storage and inform th...

Page 19: ...salignment Hoistway Cleaning Clean dirt and trash from all horizontal surfaces including the car and entrancesills Other Observe any hoistway problems that should be addressed such as Unauthorized equipment installed in thehoistway Damage to the hoistway enclosure which would affect its fire resistance rating Evidence of intentionalacts Any evidence of unauthorized people entering thehoistway Exam...

Page 20: ...oseness Leaving the Pit Remove all tools and verify operation of theelevator OVERSPEED Overspeed belt Make sure the overspeed belt is in good condition and that it has no frays or cuts Check that the ends are secure Overspeed system Check for any signs of wear in the overspeed system Remove any dust or dirt from the belt and pulleys Do not use harsh chemicals on the overspeed components use only m...

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Page 22: ...oistway doors Unlocking device 6 months MACHINE ROOM Housekeeping Trash used parts etc Controller and starter 6 months TOP OF CAR Stop switch Cleanliness Top car guides Guide rails Traveling cable Doors hangers and locks Hoistway cleaning Other Examine the ropes Leaving car top 6 months PIT IF APPLICABLE Stop switch and light Cleaning Bottom car guides Traveling cable Leaving the pit 6 months OVER...

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Page 24: ...ampton ON L6T 5E1 Canada vuelift com savaria com Part No 001254 2020 Savaria Corporation Vuelift Mini Residential Elevator Owner s Manual For service or questions about this product please contact your installing dealer Dealer Name Dealer Phone ...

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