Operating Manual PLK8
Version 2.08
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To allow the maximum amount of clearance and thereby the greatest access to the stairs and to
the upper travel rail, which can be also used as handrail,
it’s recommended that the lift is parked
downstairs as often as possible.
6.7
What should I do in the case of an unforeseen stoppage?
In the event of the lift stopping, please remain calm and do not panic!
You are not in any danger and nothing untoward can happen to you.
Summon assistance by pushing the
emergency call button
.
We nonetheless
recommend that all users carry a cordless or cellular phone
with them at all times.
For further information’s regarding the
, please refer to
Chapter 9.1
in this manual.
6.7.1
Emergency travel
Following a technical fault, it is still possible to move the Ascendor platform stair lift into a safe position.
PLEASE NOTE:
The following emergency travel operation procedure is only to be used in the event of a true emergency!
The lift, with a passenger onboard is positioned between stations and refuses to function and no other
possibility remains to set the lift in motion.
We would like to make the operator / user aware that during emergency travel all the safety features of the
lift will no longer function!
Emergency travel operations should only be undertaken by trained personnel!
(i.e.: the
“
Lift Attendant
”
Please follow this procedure to move the lift in an emergency:
Push and hold both the
Emergency-Travel-Button
and either
the
UP or DOWN button
(on the remote or onboard control
panel). The lift will move very slowly in the desired direction.
NOTE:
The
Emergency-Travel-Button
is located at the
rear of the lift
,
on the
lower
(i.e.
downstairs facing
) side of the unit, between
the crush protection panel and vertical brush strip.
WARNING: There is an Increased risk of entanglement and crushing!
Please take all possible precautions to prevent accidents and injury!
We recommend
moving the lift
in the
direction of the next nearest station
.
Upon reaching the station, the lift should under no circumstances be used again.
Please inform your Ascendor service partner immediately!
During the emergency travel operation,
the emergency limit switches, emergency brake and
safety switches for the safety bars are no longer in operation
. Please take extra care and
attention especially when bringing the lift into its final position in the station.
ATTENTION:
After the release of the emergency brake, the lift may only be moved in the
direction of the upper station!
Possible causes of breakdown or operational stoppage:
•
Excessive speed causes release of emergency brake.
•
Icing up of the platform motor (by outdoor installation).
For further information refer to
–
“
Trouble Shooting Guide
”
.
