ThyssenKrupp HomeGlide User manual
HomeGlide stairlift
User Manual
HomeGlide stairlift
User Manual
© 2009 ThyssenKrupp Accessibility B.V.
1000537 V1.1
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Nothing in this document may be reproduced and/or published by means of printing,
photocopy, microfilm or any other means whatsoever without the prior written permission
of ThyssenKrupp Accessibility B.V.
ATTENTION
READ THIS USER MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE USING
THE STAIRLIFT
PAY SPECIAL ATTENTION TO THE CHAPTER ‘SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS’
KEEP THIS MANUAL IN THE VICINITY OF THE STAIRLIFT
SO THAT YOU WILL ALWAYS HAVE THE INFORMATION
YOU NEED AVAILABLE
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Table of Contents
Preface 3
Safety instructions 6
1. Introduction 9
2. Operation 11
2.1 Operating parts 11
2.1.1 Call and send stations 11
2.1.2 Control unit 12
2.1.3 Main switch 12
2.2 Use of the stairlift 13
2.2.1 Calling the stairlift 13
2.2.2 Unfolding the chair 14
2.2.3 Sitting down on the chair 15
2.2.4 Driving the stairlift 15
2.2.5 Rising from the chair 17
2.2.6 Folding up the chair 17
2.3 Signals during normal use 17
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3. Warning signals 18
3.1 Warning and alarm signals 18
3.2 Examples 19
3.2.1 Stopping during the ride 19
3.2.2 Obstacle on the staircase 19
3.2.3 Batteriesnotsufcientlycharged 19
4. Maintenance and service 20
4.1 Cleaning 20
4.2 Changing the batteries of the call and send station 20
4.3 Preventive maintenance 21
4.4 Technicalspecications 22
4.5 Contact 23
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Preface
Congratulations!
YouhavechosenastairliftproducedbyThyssenKruppAccessibility.
Amodern,user-friendlyandsafeproductthatwillgiveyouyearsofservice.
Wewilldoeverythingpossibletojustifythecondenceyouhaveplacedin
us. To make the best possible use of the stairlift, it is important to read these
instructionscarefullybeforerstusingtheHomeGlide.
These instructions
TheseinstructionsaremeantforyouastheuseroftheHomeGlidestairlift.
Theinstructionscontainallnecessaryinformationforthecorrectandsafe
use of the stairlift.
In the instructions the words “left”, “right”, “front” and “back” are used to
indicateacertainpartofthestairlift.Herethebasicpremiseisalwaysthe
positionofyouastheuser,sittingonthestairlift.
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Symbols
Inthisusermanualthefollowingsymbolswillbeused:
TIP
Tips for and advice about the correct performance of a
procedure.
CAUTION
Riskofdamageto(partsof)thestairliftand/orminorphysical
injuryintheeventoffailuretocomplywiththeinstructionsin
full.
WARNING
Riskofseverephysicalinjuryintheeventoffailuretocomply
with the instructions in full.
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Stairlifts and the environment
Batteries
Thestairliftcontainstwobatteriesforthesupplyoftheelectrical
motor,12V(7Ah).Thesebatteriesmayonlybereplacedby
authorisedengineers.Theusermayreplacethebatteriesinthecall
and send stations.
Do not deposit old batteries with household wastes but turn them in
whenyoubuythenewbatteries.Ifthisisnotpossible,consultyour
LocalAuthoritytodeterminetherecommendeddisposal.
Disposing of the stairlift
Stairliftsthatarenolongerinuseareoftentakenbackbyyourdealer
afterconsultation.Ifthisisnotpossible,consultyourLocalAuthority
todeterminethepossibilityofrecyclingthemorotherenvironmentally
friendlywaysofprocessingthematerials.
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Safety instructions
General
Your HomeGlide stairlift has been designed for maximum user-friendliness
indomestichouseholds.Toensurethatthestairliftisoperatedcorrectly,it
isimportantthateveryuserisawareoftheinstructionsinthisusermanual.
You,asenduserofthestairlift,arealwayscompletelyresponsiblefor
compliancewithlocalsafetyrequirementsanddirectives.
ThyssenKruppAccessibilityisthereforenotresponsiblefordamageor
injurycausedbyfailuretocorrectlyobservethesafetyrequirementsand
directives as described in the user manual, or improper use during the use
or maintenance of the stairlift.
Warning stickers on the stairlift
The warning stickers on the HomeGlide stairlift are an important part
ofoursafetymeasures.Thestickersmaythereforenotbecoveredor
removedandmustalwaysbevisibleandlegible.Ifthewarningstickers
areunreadableordamaged,theymustbereplacedimmediately.Youcan
contactyoursupplierforthis.
Users
- Onlyadultswhoareawareofthecontentsoftheinstructionsare
permitted to use the stairlift.
- Minorsandthementallyhandicappedmayonlyusethestairliftunder
supervision.
- Thestairliftisexclusivelyintendedforthetransportationofone
person per ride.
- Neverexceedthemaximumcapacityallowed(permissibleweight:
300 lb North America / 127 - 138 kg Europe).
- Do not use the stairlift to transport animals or goods.
- Neverchangethesequenceoftheactionstobeperformed!
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- Keepchildrenawayfromthestairlift.Donotletthemplaywiththe
stairlift.
Use
- Before use, inspect both the stairs and the stairlift. Use the stairlift
onlywhenthestairsarefreefromobstruction.Besurethereareno
obstacles in or on the rail.
- In case of an automatic hinge rail make sure that the moveable part
willnotbeobstructedbyanyobjects.
- Practicewiththestairliftuntilyouarefullyabletoexecuteall
procedures.
- Becarefuloflooselyhangingarticlesofclothing(shawls,belts,
jackets,wideskirts,etc.).Besuretheydonotbecomecaughtinthe
moving parts of the stairlift.
- Neverstandonthestairlift.Sitontheseatandalwaysusethesafety
belt.
- Remain seated upright during travel. Do not lean back or forward.
Donotmakeanyunnecessarymovements.
- Duringtravelkeepyourhandsonthearmrests.
- Keepyourfeetneatlyonthefootrest.Donotletthemprotrudeoutside
the footrest.
- Donotfoldorunfoldanypartsofthestairliftviolently.
- Reportunusualsoundsorvibrationsimmediatelytoyoursupplier.
- Protect the stairlift against water or moisture.
- Keep the control units free of dirt and grease.
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Technical specications
Themajorpartsthatcanbefoundinchapter1.2shouldnotbealtered.
Maintenance
- Neverdorepairsonthestairliftyourself.Changesorreplacementsof
partsofthestairliftareonlypermittedbyThyssenKruppAccessibility
authorised/trained personnel.
- Onlycarryoutmaintenancethatisdescribedintheseinstructions.
- ForN.Americaitisrequiredtocarryoutregularinspectionsandtests
to Standard A18.1.10.
- Tocomplywiththeserequirementspleasecontactyoursupplier/
installation engineer (see 4.5 for details).
WARNING
Neverremovethemainpowersupplycablefromthewalloutlet,
or switch off the power since the charging of the batteries will
then not occur.
Donotremoveanylabelsthatbelongtothestairlift.
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