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Operating Manual PLK8
6.4
Access to lift platform
The operation of the platform lift, its access ramps and safety bars are fully automated (electro-mechanical)
and occurs as follows:
LIFT LOCATION: Lower station
Push and hold
platform
OPEN button
The platform folds down, and both safety bars open to vertical position.
LIFT LOCATION: Upper station
Push and hold
platform
OPEN button
The platform is lowered into the open position and the safety bars move into the following positions:
The upstairs safety bar opens to a vertical position; the downstairs safety bar stops in a horizontal position.
Keep the button pressed until the platform automatically stops.
Do not load the platform until it is fully opened!
Before opening the platform, make sure that there are no objects lying either on the floor or in
the near vicinity which will restrict operation!
6.5
Travelling with the stair lift
LIFT LOCATION: Lower station
Push and hold TRAVEL UP button
.
Both safety bars are lowered into horizontal position, the ramps are raised and the lift travels upstairs.
Once the lift has reached the upper station continue to hold the button pressed until the upstairs safety bar
has been raised to the vertical position and the access ramp has been completely lowered.
The passenger may now move onto the platform.
LIFT LOCATION: Upper station
Push and hold TRAVEL DOWN button
.
The upstairs safety bar is lowered into horizontal position, the upstairs ramp is raised and the lift travels
downstairs.
Once the lift has reached the lower station continue to hold the button pressed until both safety bars have
been raised to their vertical positions and the access ramps have completely opened.
As soon as the travel sequence is complete, release the button and the passenger may leave the platform.
6.6
Moving the lift into parked position
VERY IMPORTANT!
- The operator must ensure that there are no objects left on the platform and
that the folding seat (if fitted) is first properly stowed before closing the platform with the
handheld remote control.
LOCATION: upper or lower station
Push and hold
platform
CLOSE button
.
Both safety bars swing down and the platform folds away into the parking position.
