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AmeriGlide Vesta Owner’s Manual
5. OPERATION
Safeguards Before Operating the Stair Lift
Operating the Stair Lift
1. Ensure the stairway is clear of any obstructions.
2. Fasten your seat belt before operating the stair lift.
3. Check that the seat is locked in the riding position for up/down travel.
1. If you have the optional key switch, insert the key into the key switch located under-
neath the seat and turn it a quarter turn clockwise.
2. If the stair lift is not at the required end of the stairway, use one of the remote control
CALL/SEND units to call or send the stair lift to the appropriate end of the rail. Be sure to
point the remote at the lift.
3. If necessary, fold down the seat, armrests, and footrest.
4. Position yourself in the seat and fasten the seat belt.
5. Lift up and hold the seat swivel handle, and then rotate the seat so that you are parallel
to the rail (with your back to the stairway wall).
6. Release the seat swivel handle to secure the seat in the riding position.
7. Position both feet securely on the footrest and place your arms on the armrests.
8. Press and hold one end of the UP/DOWN rocker switch (located on the front end of the
right arm) to move the stair lift in the desired direction.
You must hold for at least 3
seconds for the motion to start.
9. The stair lift will stop automatically at the upper or lower end of the rail, or when the
rocker switch is released.
10. Once the stair lift has come to a complete stop, swivel the seat as required, unfasten the
seat belt, and get out of the chair.
11. To allow for more room on the stairway, you can fold up the seat, armrests, and footrest
when the stair lift is not in use (as shown in Figure 2).
Do not unplug the unit from the wall or the batteries will not charge.
