Ascendor PLK8, Original User Manual

Page 1: ...dor at www ascendor at Platform stair lift PLK8 ORIGINAL user manual Part 1 Operating manual English Version 2 08 ASCENDOR GMBH Drautendorf 48 4174 Niederwaldkirchen Austria Tel 43 7231 40040 Fax 43 7231 40040 590 ...

Page 2: ...Page 2 Version 2 08 Operating Manual PLK8 Operating Manual Platform stair lift PLK8 Date of issue March 2019 Version 2 08 Part 1 3 of the original user manual My ASCENDOR partner is ...

Page 3: ...ntrols fitted to the lift unit 15 6 2 1 Operation by remote controls 15 6 2 2 Controls mounted directly on the lift unit 15 6 3 Calling and returning the lift unit 15 6 3 1 Calling or returning the lift unit from the upper station 15 6 3 2 Calling or returning the lift unit from the lower station 15 6 4 Access to lift platform 16 6 5 Travelling with the stair lift 16 6 6 Moving the lift into parke...

Page 4: ... operated remote control 21 9 5 Front mounted access ramp 21 9 6 Stainless steel folding seat 22 9 7 Wall mounted box for recharger 22 10 EC Declaration of conformity 23 11 Trouble shooting guide 24 12 Dismantling and disposal 26 13 Transport 26 14 Installation and commissioning of lift 26 14 1 Installation of travel rails 26 15 Service notes 27 15 1 General maintenance 27 15 2 Check emergency fea...

Page 5: ...are now at your disposal Please observe both national and international health and safety regulations thereby ensuring the safety of yourself and other users at the place of use of this product Please note This part of the user manual is intended for those persons who are responsible for operating the lift IMPORTANT Please read the operating manual before you use the stair lift Also ensure that al...

Page 6: ...e operating controls Onboard controls fitted to the lift Handheld remote control Wall mounted remote controls Key switch positions ON OFF 2 2 Views of the Ascendor platform stair lift Front view Rear view 1 2 3 4 2 5 1 6 1 2 5 6 9 9 10 12 13 14 15 11 19 16 20 19 21 22 21 17 18 23 8 7 ...

Page 7: ...Chapter 9 5 15 Contact tray see Chapter 8 3 16 Service hatch for Fuse box Main ON OFF switch 17 Arresting device Emergency brake see Chapter 8 2 18 Emergency travel button 19 Anti pinch entrapment protection sensor panels see Chapter 8 5 20 Contact sensor panel for shearing points see Chapter 8 6 21 Curve speed sensors 22 Limit switches 23 Nylon brushes as intrusion protection see Chapter 8 9 2 4 ...

Page 8: ...the purpose of transporting unstable goods transporting more than one person at a time IMPORTANT In the case of fire the lift may be used only once to evacuate the building Ascendor platform lifts are manufactured in accordance with the standards governing such appliances However these standards alone are no guarantee for a secure and safe operation We have therefore provided this operation manual...

Page 9: ...etween 140cm and 200cm tall Persons who do not meet these criteria are not allowed to operate the lift and must be supported by an assistant Before they operate the lift all users must first have received instruction in its use or have thoroughly read and understood the contents of this operation manual 3 2 2 Assembly Fitter Must be trained by an Ascendor approved partner Must be capable of assess...

Page 10: ...ng capacity is clearly indicated on the identification plate The operational load is supported on the travel rails by two set of rollers two diagonal rollers the gear wheel and opposing bearing The supporting rollers are fixed onto two parallel mounted stainless steel tubes An electrical motor propels the unit by means of a gear wheel via a self locking form fitting connection to a worm gear which...

Page 11: ...ber of the lift unit Year of manufacture Address and telephone number of the manufacturer Maximum load capacity Only 1 Person incl wheel chair maximum weight kg Keep travel area in sight at all times when operating lift ATTENTION Stair Lift Type PLK8 Service load kg Nominal power 0 5 KW Net weight 145 kg Ser Nr PLK8 Year of manufacture 20 Manufacturer Ascendor GmbH Drautendorf 48 A 4174 Niederwald...

Page 12: ...n this manual shall be observed at all times Make sure that the complete travel route is free of obstructions or other people before setting the lift in motion The travel route must be visible at all times when the lift is in operation Do not operate the lift when any form of obstruction person or object is on the staircase Do not allow other people to use the staircase when the lift is travelling...

Page 13: ...rrespective of whether the lift is stationary or in use Do not remove cut deform or handle any parts of the lift with force Do not use force during normal operations when opening or closing the safety bars or while the lift is in motion Excepting an emergency when it is necessary to release a passenger after an unexpected malfunction of the lift The lift operation must be immediately stopped if an...

Page 14: ...nd fitting an emergency call device see Chapter 9 Optional Extras or that passengers always carry a cordless or cellular telephone with them at all times when using the lift It is important that the recharger is connected to a permanent electrical supply As soon as the lift is stationary and parked at the upper or lower station recharging will automatically begin Only with the batteries fully char...

Page 15: ...rmation regarding both the lift mounted and remote controls please refer to Chapter 2 1 Views of Operating Controls and Chapter 2 3 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 Contro...

Page 16: ...o 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 ba...

Page 17: ...ravel operations should only be undertaken by trained personnel i e the Lift Attendant see Chapter 3 2 4 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...

Page 18: ...Lift Attendant see Chapter 3 2 4 Do not underestimate the risks involved when carrying out an emergency rescue Injuries due to uncontrolled movement of lift i e fingers trapped or crushed in mechanism passenger falling from platform etc To ensure that the lift does not block access to the stairs the platform should be folded away by hand and secured with the tension belt provided The tension belt ...

Page 19: ...rs an acoustical signal will sound and a message is visible in the display To restart the lift the operator must press the RESET button see Chapter 2 4 to return the lift to operation 7 2 Recharging unit The lift is supplied with a battery charger of the type Soneil 2403SRL This has a charging voltage of 24V DC and a nominal power of 48W The mains voltage supply must be between 90V 264V AC and the...

Page 20: ...guarantee safety when the lift negotiates corners and ensure that neither people nor foreign objects can get trapped between the lift and the hand or drive rails as the lift swings through the curved section of its travel route 8 6 Contact sensor strip for shearing points This contact sensor strip see Chapter 2 2 Pos 20 is mounted along the top edge of the lift and is fitted when shearing points e...

Page 21: ... which is required to turn it ON and OFF This feature ensures that the lift is secure against operation by unauthorized persons 9 3 Handheld remote control This option offers the user the greatest freedom of movement when using the lift All the functions travel UP and DOWN platform OPEN and CLOSE are included on the handheld remote control and the user can carry it conveniently on their person at ...

Page 22: ...g space of 38 x 38 cm and will carry a maximum load of 100kg When it is not in use it can be simply folded away IMPORTANT The user must be physically capable of grasping and holding on to the safety bars in case of an unforeseen stopping of the lift 9 7 Wall mounted housing for recharger The wall mounted plastic housing is designed to protect the recharger from physical and environmental hazards a...

Page 23: ...quirements in acc with Machinery guidelines and directives 2006 42 EG The product has been placed on the market in accordance with Article 12 3 b of the Machinery Directive The machine is included in Annex IV of the Machinery guidelines and directives EC type examination according to Annex IX as well as internal production control according to Annex VIII The EC type examination was carried out by ...

Page 24: ...moved easily Fault 3 Low voltage or no charge in batteries Lift is not parked at charging station Move the lift with UP or DOWN button to a charging station Recharger is not plugged in or is broken Check power supply Empty or low charge in batteries Move the lift with UP or DOWN button to a charging station Fault 4 Platform or Safety bars are overloaded Obstacle blocks movement of safety bar or pl...

Page 25: ...nsor is broken Call a service technician Adjust or replace roll monitoring sensor Fault C Platform is still open Platform is not completely closed Press FOLD Platform button and hold for at least 2 seconds Fault D Onboard UP DOWN travel controls permanently activated Onboard control button is operating continuously Check if dirt or water is activating the sensor button Lift does not work No prompt...

Page 26: ...ommissioning may only be carried out by qualified personnel who have been trained and approved by Ascendor or its partners A prior examination of the load bearing capabilities of the walls and supporting elements to which the lift and its equipment will be attached must first be made by installation fitters or a qualified structural engineer During installation special care and attention must be p...

Page 27: ... aid of a damp cloth or mop and drying thoroughly afterwards before resuming operation WARNING There is an increased risk of being cut by sharp edges when working on the drive rail We recommend that personnel wear safety gloves while carrying out maintenance work 15 2 Check emergency features In addition all emergency and safety features should be regularly checked for functionality as follows Eme...

Page 28: ...erformed by Ascendor partners or qualified service technicians using original Ascendor replacement parts Damages which can be proven to have occurred due to failure to observe the checks outlined above neglect or faulty maintenance or repair work are not covered by guarantee For further information refer to Chapter 3 1 Warranty Conditions 15 5 Annual inspection by Lift Inspector In addition to the...

Page 29: ...x 700 800 x 650 900 x 800 900 x 750 1000 x 900 1000 x 800 1000 x 700 1210 x 830 1250 x 800 1300 x 800 Load capacity 225 kg Standard 300 kg optional Operating angle 0 47 Operating speed 0 11 0 15 m s Acceleration The maximum effective acceleration under load does not exceed 2 5 m s Noise level The operational noise level of the lift does not exceed 63 dB A Remote control options Radio remote contro...