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User manual

Minivator82 First AvenuePensnett EstateKingswinfordWest Midlands DY6 7FJEngland

User support: 08700 118282Fax: +44 (0)1384 408719Email: [email protected]

www.minivator.co.uk

Minivator1000 Series

Thank you for choosing a Minivatorstairlift. Please read these operatinginstructions carefully. Your Minivatorstairlift has been designed and builtwith careful attention to detail. In orderto obtain many years of trouble free useplease follow the instructions, payingparticular attention to the care andmaintenance requirements. Minivatorrecommend that you do not undertakeany maintenance tasks other than theroutine care and cleaning explained in thishandbook.

Please contact your Minivator dealer or ourCustomer Service Department in the UnitedKingdom on 08700 118282 if your stairliftrequires attention and we would bepleased to help you.

British StandardsMinivator has been accredited asconforming to the international standardof manufacturing, recognised by theaward of ISO 9001.

All Minivator stairlifts are built andtested to conform to the British Standardfor stairlifts (BS5776):1996 as well as ISO9386-2. They also carry the CE mark.

Minivator is audited regularly toensure we continue to conform to ISO 9001 which ensures you have a high quality, wellmanufactured product.

Introduction 1

British Standards 1

Features of your 2Minivator 1000

Operating your 3Minivator 1000

Key switch 3

On/off switch 3

Diagnosic display 4

Before use 4

Operating toggle 5

Remote control 5

Folding your stairlift 6

Operating the swivel 7

Hinged track – powered (optional) 8

Emergency hand winding instructions 9

Trapped articles 9

Safety and servicing 10Warnings and precautions 10

Routine care and cleaning 11Battery care and charging 11

Care and cleaning 11

Disposal of your stairlift 11

Appendix 1 13– Wiring diagrams

Appendix 2 15– Diagnostic display

Appendix 3 17– Certificate of Conformity

Introduction Page

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Features of your Minivator 1000

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Folding seat

Swivel seat

Infra red remote control

Folding footrest with safety edges

Simple to operate key switch control

Folding armrests

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Operating your Minivator 1000

Your Minivator stairlift is fitted with a keyswitch (Figure 2).The stairlift cannot be operated unlessthe key is inserted and turned to the onposition.

The key switch is provided to enableyou to lock the stairlift to prevent itbeing used by others (for examplechildren).

However, it can be left in the on positionif desired.

If you remove your key for safetyreasons, please ensure you put it in asafe place.

If the key switch is turned off the lift willcontinue to charge.

As well as a key switch your stairlift is fittedwith an on/off switch (Figure 3) on thebottom, front panel of the lift.

Ensure that this is left in the ‘ON’position. The fault diagnosis displaypanel will be illuminated to indicate this.

If you intend to be away from home for along period, and decide to switch off themains supply, it is important that you alsoswitch off the lift from this on/off switch.

This will ensure that the lift batteries willremain charged while you are away.

Key switch On/Off switch

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Diagnostic display

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The stairlift is fitted with a diagnosticdisplay (Figure 4) that displays a code tohelp diagnose faults. Refer to Appendix 3for an explanation of the diagnosticcodes. If you should experience aproblem with your lift please examine thedisplay and make a note of any codes thatare displayed. Please inform the customerservices operator of these codes whenreporting any fault.

Before useBefore using your stairlift, MOSTIMPORTANTLY please ensure the stairs areclear of other people, pets or any objectswhich may obstruct your stairlift. Then ensure that the arms, footplate andseat are folded down for use to ensureyour safety (Figure 5).

BEFORE OPERATING YOUR STAIRLIFT ALWAYS FASTEN YOUR LAP BELT.

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The remote control (Figure 7) is used tocall the lift to either the top/bottom ofthe stairs or to operate a powered foldinghinge where fitted. This control may alsobe used by an attendant where the user isunable to operate the stairlift themselves.

The attendant should always remain offthe staircase until the stairlift isstationary.

Your Minivator 1000 seat, armrests andfootrest can be folded (when not in use)to allow easier passage up and downstairs (Figure 8).

SAFETY PRECAUTION!

ALWAYS RETURN THE STAIRLIFT TO ITSSTOWED POSITION. I.E. WITH ARMRESTS,SEAT AND FOOTREST FOLDED AND THECHAIR PARALLEL TO THE TRACK ASSHOWN IN FIGURE 8, SO THAT EXITS ARENOT OBSTRUCTED.

Manual footplate link (optional)

If your stairlift is fitted with a manualfootplate link the footplate willautomatically fold away when the frontseat squab is lifted. It will also lower thefootplate when the front seat squab islowered.

Power footplate link – seat squaboperated (optional)

If your stairlift is fitted with a powerfootplate link operated from the seatsquab it will automatically fold away thefootplate when the front seat squab islifted. It will also lower the footplatewhen the front seat squab is lowered.

Power footplate link – arm operated(optional)

If your stairlift is fitted with a powerfootplate link operated from the arm itwill have an additional switch under thearm (Figure 9). To lower the footplate, usethe rocker switch under the arm.To lift the footplate move the rockerswitch to its alternate position.

NB If moving the footplate while seated onthe stairlift please ensure your feet do notobstruct the footplate whilst it is in motion.

Remote control Folding your stairlift

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Your Minivator stairlift is operated bysimply pressing and holding the operatingtoggle in the direction you wish to travel(Figure 6). The stairlift will automaticallystop when the toggle is released or thestairlift has reached the end of its travel.

PLEASE NOTE:In the interest of safety, initial activationof the stairlift is delayed by 1 second frompressing and holding the operating toggle,to avoid accidental operation. If the toggleis released while the lift is in motion, thelift will stop and a delay of 1 second willoccur before the toggle will re-start the lift.

When changing the direction of travel thedelay will be 3 seconds before the liftbegins to move.

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Operating the swivel

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A swivel seat is provided to enable you tomount/dismount the seat more easily atthe top of the stairs by swivelling you onto the landing.

To operate the seat swivel, wait untilthe stairlift has stopped.

To swivel the seat hold either (there isone both sides of the seat) swivel leverdown or pull it up. This will release theseat lock and allow you to move the seatround by pushing away from thefootplate. When the seat reaches 90degrees it will lock in position.

You should not attempt to leave the seatuntil it has firmly ‘clicked’ into its lockedposition.

To swivel in the opposite direction followthe same procedure, but push away fromthe landing.

Power operated swivel (optional)

If your stairlift is fitted with an optionalpower operated swivel there will be noswivel levers fitted. In order to swivel theseat hold the operating toggle in the updirection. When the stairlift reaches thetop of the stairs continue to hold theoperating toggle in the up direction.The stairlift will beep three times andthen the seat will swivel. When the seat is fully swivelled to 90 degrees the seatwill stop.

You should not attempt to leave the seatuntil it is fully rotated.

To swivel in the opposite direction followthe same procedure in reverse. Push theoperating lever in the down direction.The seat will beep three times and thenafter a short pause it will rotate to thedriving position. Continue to hold theoperating lever in the down direction.The stairlift will then again beep threetimes before beginning its descent.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONSNEVERSwivel the seat without the lap beltfastened.

NEVERMount or dismount the swivel seat unlessit is locked in position.

NEVERTry to operate the swivel seat whilst thestairlift is in motion. (As a safety precaution,should you try to use it whilst the lift is inmotion, it will cause the lift to stop).

NEVERAttempt to travel up or down the staircaseunless the seat is in the correct position(i.e. facing directly across the staircase).

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In some installations a hinged track optionmay be necessary: usually to move the trackout of the way of a doorway at the foot ofthe stairs. The hinged track is fully automaticin operation and will function as follows:

Going up the stairsMount the stairlift as previously directedand push the operating toggle in the updirection. The stairlift will, after a shortdelay, move up the stairs. Once the lift haspassed the hinged track section it will stop– KEEP THE TOGGLE PRESSED IN THE UP DIRECTION. At this time the seatwill beep three times whilst the hingetrack automatically folds itself away.When the hinge is fully folded the stairliftwill continue to the top of the stairs.

Going down the stairsMount the stairlift as previously directedand push the operating toggle in the downdirection. The stairlift will, after a shortdelay, move down the stairs. Before the lifthas reached the hinged track section it willstop (Figure 11) – KEEP THE TOGGLEPRESSED IN THE DOWN DIRECTION.

Hinged trackpowered (optional)

At this time the seat will beep three timeswhilst the hinge track automatically folds openitself. When the hinge is fully open the stairliftwill continue to the bottom of the stairs.

Parking the StairliftWHEN THE STAIRLIFT IS NOT IN USE IT SHOULDBE MOVED TO ITS PARK POSITION SO THATIT DOES NOT CAUSE AN OBSTRUCTION.

THE STAIRLIFT DOES NOT CHARGE WHEN ITIS PARKED AT THE BOTTOM OF THE STAIRS.

To park the stairlift, press and hold the P buttonon the handset (Figure 12). The lift will travelup the stairs to its park position and the hingewill automatically fold itself. If you releasethe P button the lift or track will stop moving.To continue, press and hold the P button again.After a short delay movement will start again.

WARNINGBEFORE YOU OPERATE THE HINGED TRACKPLEASE REMOVE ANY OBSTACLES WHICHMAY OBSTRUCT THE TRACK.

Before raising the manual hinged trackpark the stairlift on the charge points,above the hinge, or at the top of the stairs.

Your stairlift will not work unless the trackhas been lowered.

Hinged trackmanual (optional)

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Safety and servicingWe advise that your stairlift is serviced after the first 12 months and thereafter AT LEAST EVERY12 MONTHS.

This work must be carried out by a competent person, i.e. a Minivator approved dealer.

If in doubt, please contact the Minivator Service Department on 08700 118282.

If you own your stairlift and no longer require it your dealer or Minivator may be interested inpurchasing it.

Warnings and precautionsNEVERAllow more than one person to use the stairlift at any one time.

The maximum carrying capacity is 137kg (211⁄2 Stone / 300lb). If you have a heavy dutyversion the maximum capacity is 160kg (25 Stone / 350lb).

NEVERAllow children to play on or with the stairlift.

NEVERAllow water to come into contact with the components in the stairlift. If you have totransport liquids DO SO WITH CARE.

NEVERPlace objects in the track or leave objects on the stairs, where they could come intocontact with the lift in operation. Your stairlift is fitted with pressure sensitive side edgesand undertray on the footplate, which will automatically stop the lift if it detects anyobstructions.

NEVERUse the stairlift without using the lap belt, or any other safety belts or harnesses fitted.

NEVERUse the stairlift in a standing position.

ALWAYSKeep your FEET ON THE FOOTPLATE whilst the stairlift is in motion, and try to avoid yourfeet hanging over the edges of the footplate.

NEVERSwivel the seat until the lift has come to a stop at the top or bottom of the staircase.

ALWAYSFold the chair when it is not in use to avoid obstructing exits.

WARNINGIf the overspeed governor is activated it should only be reset by a competent person, i.e. aMinivator approved dealer. Activation of the overspeed governor is indicated by the liftnot being able to be driven down the stairs and the diagnostic display showing 0.

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In the unlikely event that the lift has atotal power failure or runs on to the finaltrack stops there is an emergency handwinding procedure. Please follow thesesteps:

1. Switch off the stairlift with the key.

2. Insert the emergency hand windingknob (Figure 13).

3. Turn the knob in the directionindicated for the required movement.

4. When the desired position is reachedremove the hand winder and switchthe lift on.

If in any doubt contact your localMinivator approved dealer or ringMinivator direct on 08700 118282.

Your stairlift is fitted with safety edges on the bottom of the footrest and on thelift itself that will stop the stairlift shouldany article become trapped by the footrest (Figure 14).

To remove the article reverse the stairliftaway from the object then have theobject removed from the staircase.Proceed on your stairlift as normal.

Emergency handwinding instructions

Trapped articles

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Your Minivator stairlift is battery poweredand will continue to work for a period oftime even if you have a power cut. Youshould normally be able to travel up anddown the stairs at least 10 times withoutneeding to charge the batteries. Particularlyin the event of a power cut, however youshould always ensure that there is sufficientlight to allow safe travel, and especially ateach end of the track where you get on andoff the lift.

Your stairlift track is fitted with chargingpoints, normally at the top and bottom of thestaircase. Your stairlift should be left on oneof these charging points when not in use toensure that the batteries are charged. If thestairlift makes a beeping noise and/or thedisplay show a "2" when it is left on acharging point and it is not in use IT IS NOTCHARGING. Please check that the powersupply for the stairlift is switched on. If it isswitched on and the beeping continues pleasecontact your dealer or the Minivator ServiceDepartment on 08700 118282.

Before cleaning any part of your Minivatorstairlift, please ensure you have removed thekey.

The Minivator stairlift is manufactured from avariety of materials, all with easy “wipeclean” surfaces. The seat and body covers canbe wiped over with a damp, NOT WET, clothand a small quantity of washing up liquid.

Battery care and charging

There are no user serviceable parts fitted toyour stairlift. If any damage is visible or yourstairlift sounds or behaves unusually contactMinivator or your approved dealerimmediately. We advise that your stairlift isserviced after the first 12 months andthereafter AT LEAST EVERY 12 MONTHS.

Maintenance

Disposal ofyour Stairlift

Care and cleaning

Routine care and maintenance

Your Stairlift has been manufactured usinghigh quality materials and components, whichcan be recycled and reused.

The crossed-out wheeled bin symbol indicatesthat your Stairlift is covered by the European

Directive 2002/96/EC, whichgoverns the disposal of wasteelectrical and electronicequipment.

This means that your Stairliftshould not be disposed of as household wastebut should be appropriately disposed of for recycling.

Recycling this product will help to protect theenvironment by ensuring that all materialscontained in the Stairlift are appropriatelyhandled.

Please contact Minivator on 08700 118282,your dealer or your local Civic office forfurther disposal information.

PLEASE DO NOT use abrasive cleaners, bleachor solvent based cleaners, as these willdamage the seat.

To clean the track, first send the stairlift tothe top of the stairs. The track can be cleanedwith a damp cloth. When most of the track isclean, move the stairlift to the bottom of thestairs and finish cleaning the track makingsure that none of the cleaning debris falls onto it.

To maintain your Minivator stairlift in goodmechanical order, it is recommended thatregular services are carried out by qualifiedservice engineers.

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HALF SPEED UPHALF SPEED DNPING DISABLEPLATFORM DISABLE

ON

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FULL SPEED UPFULL SPEED DN

PING ENABLEPLATFORM ENABLE

ON

AUTO HINGE DISABLELEFT HAND LIFTSLOW RAMPUNUSED

AUTO HINGE ENABLERIGHT HAND LIFT

FAST RAMPUNUSED

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PUSH

-ON

CO

NN

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DIP

1D

IP 2

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LTI-P

IN C

ON

NEC

TOR

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Appendix 2 – Diagnostic display

Code:None

Meaning:No display.

Self help action:Press the toggle switch and see if

display comes on. Check that the main

power switch on the lift is turned on. If

this does not clear the fault, contact

your dealer or Minivator.

Code:1

Meaning:Requires charge.

Self help action:The stairlift batteries require charging.

Drive the lift to the charge contacts –

if the 'Okay' code does not show

contact your dealer or Minivator.

Code:Okay

Meaning:Okay.

Self help action:Contact your dealer or Minivator.

Code:0

Meaning:Final limit activatedor cable short circuit.

Self help action:Check that the keyswitch is on and

seat is fully swivelled to the drive

position. If this does not clear the

fault, contact your dealer or Minivator.

0

1

Code:4

Meaning:Safety edge (up/downdirection) activated –footplate.


4Code:5

Meaning:Ends limit activated.


5

Code:7

Meaning:Batteries approachingcritical level.

Self help action:The stairlift batteries require charging.

Drive the lift to the charge contacts -

if the 'Okay' code does not show


7Code:9

Meaning:Shows when toggleswitch is activated indown/up direction.

Self help action:N/A.

Code:6

Meaning:A switch is active at

power on i.e. Toggle

Up, Toggle Down, IR

Up, IR Down or Learn.


6

Code:2

Meaning:Off charge.

Self help action:The stairlift is not parked on a charging position or is

not charging. Drive the lift to the charge contacts – if

the 'Okay' code does not show or the lift is already on

the charge contacts check the power supply is on.

Failing this contact your dealer or Minivator.

Code:3

Meaning:Ends limit activated.


2 3

Code:A

Meaning:Hinge open.


Code:8

Meaning:Shows when toggleswitch is activated inup/down direction.

Self help action:N/A.

8

ACode:b

Meaning:A switch is active at

power on i.e. Toggle

Up, Toggle Down, IR

Up, IR Down or Learn.


Code:C

Meaning:The IR address (dip switch) does notmatch.


C

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Code:d

Meaning:The main power relayis welded closed.


Code:E

Meaning:The main powerrelay did not close.


ECode:F

Meaning:Brake semi-conductorfailed.


f

Code:g

Meaning:Brake not connected.


Code:H

Meaning:The main power relay

has closed early.


HCode:L

Meaning:Current limitexceeded.


l

Code:n

Meaning:Half speed.

Self help action:If permanently showing contact your

dealer or Minivator.

Code:o

Meaning:The main controlboard has a memoryproblem.


Code:P

Meaning:Powered swivel didnot respond.


P

Code:r

Meaning:No charge current.

Self help action:Make sure that power supply is

switched on from mains. If it is


Code:N/A

Meaning:Over current.


Code:N/A

Meaning:Lift is in "sleepmode" to conservebattery power.

Self help action:Press toggle or handset button to

wake lift.

Code:U

Meaning:Faulty power supply.


uCode:Y

Meaning:The main controlboard has a softwarefault.


NOTE: If the display isshowing anything but thediagnostic codes listed itrequires resetting.

Drive the lift off the charge

contacts. Turn the main switch on

the unit off for 10 seconds and

then back on.

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Important information about your stairlift whichshould be completed by the installation engineer.

Installed by (Company Name)

Serial No

Date of installation

First service due

Dealer Stamp

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Appendix 3 – Certificate of Conformity

We

Minivator Ltdof

82 First AvenuePensnett EstateKingswinford

West MidlandsDY6 7FJ, England.

Declare under our sole responsibility that the product

Minivator 1000 Stairlift

has been manufactured in conformity with the following standards and specification:

BS5776:1996 Powered StairliftsISO 9386-2 2000-11-01

To which this declaration relates is in conformity with the following national standards:

Electro Magnetic Compatibility Directive 89/336/EECLow Voltage Directive – 73/23/EECMachinery Directive – 98/37/EEC

Signed:

Name: G. Welch

Date:

Position: Engineering Manager

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