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7) CORRECT USE OF THE STAIRLIFT IN INDEPEN-
DENT ARM AND RETRACTABLE ARM VERSIONS
WARNING: READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY
BEFORE USING THE LIFT. The lift must only be
used in accordance with the intended uses descri-
bed in section 5.
7.1) Starting position
Lift parked at one end of the staircase with the platform
raised (Fig. 8/a) and the arms in the rest position (Fig. 8/
b) with the master and power switches turned to ON.
7.2) Using the stairlift
WARNING: Always keep the access to the
platform and master switch unobstructed.
NEVER overload the lift.
1) For lifts with manual platform (standard)
- Move the arm on the descent side into the working
position by pressing the button (Fig. 9/e) on the con-
trol panel on the lift or at the floor (optional).
- Lower the platform by hand.
- If the lift is at the bottom floor, return the descent side
arm to the rest position (Fig. 9/b) to allow the wheel-
chair to move onto the platform.
1) For lifts with motor-operated platform (optional)
- Insert the key (Fig.9/a) on the control panel on the lift or
at the floor (optional) and turn it to (1) ON. - Fig.9/g.
- Open the platform by pressing the button provided
(Fig. 9/e).
The flap sets in the embarkation position with the de-
scent side arm in the working position.
If the lift is at the bottom floor, return the descent side
arm to the rest position to allow the wheelchair to move
onto the platform.
2) Get onto the platform, facing in the travel direction
and positioning yourself centrally (Fig.10) to allow the
flap to provide its pressure-sensitive safety function.
Engage the wheelchair’s brakes; if it is electric, switch
it off.
WARNING: When positioning the wheelchair
on the platform, make sure that no part of the body
or wheelchair can project beyond its edge. When
the lift is motion remain seated and do not move
or rock.
3) Insert the key (Fig.9/a) on the control panel on the
lift (Fig. 9/g) and turn it to (1) ON.
4) Press the up button (Fig. 9/c); the flaps and arms
automatically locate in the safety position and the lift
starts.
N.B.: Press the button (Fig. 9/f) to select the floor
(e.g. press once to select the first intermediate floor,
press twice for the second).
In stairlifts with an intermediate stop, the green led on
the pushbutton panel (Fig. 9h) and the one on the ca-
sing in a central position (Fig. 8c), blink when the stop
is reached. Therefore, if the intermediate stop is not
preselected, and you wish to stop there, release the
button when you see the green light blinking.
5) The lift stops at the destination floor; keep the up
button pressed and the arm and flap on the up side
automatically move to the disembarkation position. The
flap and arm on the down side are now locked in the
safety position, ensuring safety during disembarkation
and when the next passenger embarks.
FIG.8
FIG.9
FIG.10
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e
d
c
g
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b
a
h
c