Operating Manual PLK8
Version 2.08
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6.
Operating the lift
The Ascendor
platform stair lift is fitted with a “dead man’s handle”.
The operating principle ensures that the stair lift will only remain in motion as long as the travel button on the
lift or the remote controls is pressed. This feature is designed to avoid panic and provide the user with the
feeling of security when the lift is in use.
6.1
Wireless remote control
The remote-control unit allows the operator the greatest amount of freedom when using the lift.
You are no longer dependent on the controls mounted directly on the lift or at the upper or lower stations.
You are free to control the lift via the handheld remote-
control unit which can be carried around on one’s
person. The receiver is mounted inside the frame of the lift unit and transmits the commands from the remote
control to the lift.
Please note; that it is the sole responsibility of the operator to ensure that during remote control
operations the path of travel of the lift is visible to the user at all times.
6.2
Controls fitted to the lift unit
6.2.1
Operation by remote controls
For further information regarding both the lift mounted and remote controls please refer to:
Views of Operating Controls
and
List of parts and controls
.
The following controls can be found on all the remote-control units (external controls):
a)
Push buttons to control
UP
and
DOWN
function (Pages 6-7,
Pos. 1
&
2
)
b)
Push buttons to control platform
OPEN
and
CLOSE
functions (Pages 6-7,
Pos. 5
&
6
)
6.2.2
Controls mounted directly on the lift unit
The following controls are mounted directly on the lift unit (internal controls):
a)
Touch sensitive buttons control the
UP
and
DOWN
functions (Pages 6-7,
Pos. 1
&
2
).
b)
Red push button, with yellow surround controls the
Emergency stop function
(Pages 6-7,
Pos. 3
).
c)
Emergency assistance
call button (Pages 6-7,
Pos. 4
).
6.3
Calling and returning the lift unit
The Ascendor platform stair lift can be summoned to or sent from its stationary position with the assistance of
the remote-control unit.
6.3.1
Calling or returning the lift unit from the upper station:
Please make sure before calling or returning the lift that the complete travel route is free of
obstructions or people!
Push and hold
the
DOWN button
.
After a short delay the lift will start to move downstairs.
6.3.2
Calling or returning the lift unit from the lower station:
Push and hold
the
UP button
.
After a short delay the lift will start to move upstairs.