Operating Manual PLK8
Version 2.08
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3.1
Warranty conditions
The guarantee is deemed to have become invalid in such cases where damage or injury has occurred as a
result of the improper use and failure to maintain and repair the lift and its ancillaries and due to failure to
read and observe the instructions included in this operating manual.
Batteries are guaranteed for 6 months from date of delivery.
3.2
Essential operator qualifications
3.2.1
User
All users of an Ascendor platform lift must be in possession of the necessary mental and physical abilities and
must have adequate eyesight to be able to recognise a hazard or an obstacle and be able to respond and act
accordingly.
This applies especially to users with electric powered wheelchairs who intend to use the platform lift.
They must be in complete control of the powered wheelchair and able to bring it to a halt in good time when
mounting the platform.
The user must also be at least 15 years old and possess the required motor skills to be able to handle the
operating elements and engage the emergency stop at all times during travel.
The lift is intended for operation by a person in a seared position. Standing operation is only allowed for
people who are between 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 assessing on site the load bearing capabilities of the walls and supporting elements to
which the lift and its equipment will be attached.
•
Must be capable of reading and understanding the installation drawings provided.
Ascendor accepts no responsibility or liability for this work.
3.2.3
Maintenance and Service Technician:
Any maintenance work required must be executed by Ascendor approved partners.
These persons must have experience in the field of electro-mechanical engineering and be familiar with the lift
and its ancillaries.
3.2.4
Lift Attendant
The lift attendant shall be trained by the Lift Inspector and is responsible for ensuring the operational safety of
the lift and carrying out the checks outlined in
–
“
Check emergency features
.”
If an
emergency call option
is fitted (see
.)
it must be checked every 3 days
.
The lift attendant is also responsible for assisting and freeing lift passengers.
See
–
“
Emergency travel
”
and
–
“
Emergency rescue procedure
”
for further details
and information.
