USER MANUAL SIMPLICITY SERIES MINIVATOR 1000 MINIVATOR 2000
Introduction Contents Thank you for choosing a Minivator stairlift from Handicare. Please read these operating instructions carefully. Your Minivator stairlift has been designed and built with careful attention to detail. Features of your Minivator stairlift . . . . 3 In order to obtain many years of trouble free use please follow the instructions, paying particular attention to the care and maintenance requirements.
Features of your Minivator stairlift 1 Folding seat base 5 Simple to operate key switch control 2 Swivel seat 6 Folding armrests 3 Remote control 7 Diagnostic display 4 Folding footrest with safety edges 3 6 6 2 5 1 7 4 USER MANUAL 3 3
Operating your Minivator stairlift Figure 1 Before use Before using your stairlift, MOST IMPORTANTLY please ensure the stairs are clear of other people, pets or any objects which may obstruct your stairlift. Then ensure that the arms, footplate and seat are folded down for use to ensure your safety (Figure 1). For your safety the stairlift will not operate from the operating lever unless both arms are in the down position.
Operating your Minivator stairlift Figure 3 Key switch Your Minivator stairlift is fitted with a key switch (Figure 3). The stairlift cannot be operated unless the key is inserted and turned to the on position. The key switch is provided to enable you to lock the stairlift to prevent it being used by others (for example children). However, it can be left in the on position if desired. If you remove your key for safety reasons, please ensure you put it in a safe place.
Operating your Minivator stairlift Figure 5 Remote control The remote control (Figure 5) is used to call the lift to either the top/bottom of the stairs or to operate a powered folding hinge where fitted. The control may also be used by an attendant where the user is unable to operate the stairlift themselves. The attendant should always remain off the staircase until the stairlift is stationary.
Operating your Minivator stairlift Figure 7 Emergency stop Figure 8 Operating the swivel In the event of an emergency the Stairlift and all its powered features can be stopped by pressing the emergency stop button. A swivel seat is provided to enable you to mount/dismount the seat more easily at the top of the stairs by swivelling you on to the landing. The emergency stop button is the red button located on the upside of the seat base, or the control arm on a Simplicity or SimplicityL (Figure 7).
Operating your Minivator stairlift Power operated swivel (optional) In order to swivel the seat hold the operating toggle in the up direction. When the stairlift reaches the top of the stairs continue to hold the operating toggle in the up direction. The stairlift will beep three times and then the seat will swivel. When the seat is fully swivelled to 90 degrees the seat will stop. You should not attempt to leave the seat until it is fully rotated.
Operating your Minivator stairlift Figure 10 Figure 11 Folding your stairlift Your Minivator stairlift seat, armrests and footrest can be folded to allow easier passage up and down stairs when it is not in use (Figure 10). SAFETY PRECAUTION ALWAYS RETURN THE STAIRLIFT TO ITS STOWED POSITION. I.E. WITH ARMRESTS, SEAT AND FOOTREST FOLDED AND THE CHAIR PARALLEL TO THE TRACK AS SHOWN IN FIGURE 10, SO THAT EXITS ARE NOT OBSTRUCTED.
Operating your Minivator stairlift Minivator Slide Track or Hinged track In some installations a hinged track or Minivator Slide Track may be necessary, usually to move the track out of the way of the doorway at the foot of the stairs. The Minivator powered hinged track and Slide Track are fully automatic in operation and will function as follows: Minivator Slide Track (optional) Going up the stairs Mount the stairlift as previously directed and push the operating toggle in the up direction.
Operating your Minivator stairlift Locking bolt Figure 13 Emergency Manual Override Your Slide Track is fitted with a manual override that allows the track to be moved in case of an emergency. This is positioned towards the bottom of the track (Figure 12). To move the Slide Track manually you must first loosen the locking bolt (Figure 13). Use the spanner supplied (Figure 14) as shown in (Figure 13) to move the Slide Track.
Operating your Minivator stairlift Figure 15 At this time the seat will beep three times whilst the hinge track automatically folds open (Figure 15). When the hinge is fully open the stairlift will continue to the bottom of the stairs. Parking the Stairlift WHEN THE STAIRLIFT IS NOT IN USE IT SHOULD BE MOVED TO ITS PARK POSITION SO THAT IT DOES NOT CAUSE AN OBSTRUCTION. THE STAIRLIFT DOES NOT CHARGE WHEN IT IS PARKED AT THE BOTTOM OF THE STAIRS.
Operating your Minivator stairlift Figure 17 Emergency hand winding instructions In the unlikely event that the lift has a total power failure or runs on to the final track stops there is an emergency hand winding procedure. Please follow these steps: 1 Switch off the stairlift with the key. 2 Insert the emergency hand winding knob (Figure 17). The position of the hand winding hole will always be on the downside main body panel, regardless of the model that you have.
Safety and servicing Annual service We advise that your stairlift is serviced after the first 12 months and thereafter AT LEAST EVERY 12 MONTHS. The service history log must be filled in regularly as a proof of specified maintenance. Failure to do so may invalidate the product warranty. This work must be carried out by a competent person, i.e. a Handicare approved dealer. If in doubt, please contact the Handicare Service Department on +44 (0) 8700 118282.
Routine care and maintenance Battery care and charging Your Minivator stairlift is battery powered and will continue to work for a period of time even if you have a power cut. You should normally be able to travel up and down the stairs at least 10 times without needing to charge the batteries. Particularly in the event of a power cut, however you should always ensure that there is sufficient light to allow safe travel, and especially at each end of the track where you get on and off the lift.
Appendix 1 Diagnostic Display Code: None Description: 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 Handicare. Code: Okay Meaning: Charging. Self help action: If lift does not drive check that the arms are down. If this does not clear the fault, contact your dealer or Handicare. 1 Code: 1 Meaning: Requires charge.
Appendix 1 5 Code: 5 Meaning: Ends limit activated. 6 Code: 6 Self help action: Contact your dealer or Handicare. Meaning: Safety edge (up/down direction) activated – footplate. Self help action: Contact your dealer or Handicare. 7 Code: 7 Meaning: Batteries approaching critical level. 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 Handicare.
Appendix 1 Code: d Meaning: The main power relay is welded closed. Self help action: Contact your dealer or Handicare. F Code: F Meaning: Brake semi-conductor failed. Self help action: Contact your dealer or Handicare. H Code: H Meaning: The main power relay has closed early. Self help action: Contact your dealer or Handicare. L Code: L Meaning: Current limit exceeded. Self help action: Contact your dealer or Handicare. 18 USER MANUAL E Code: E Meaning: The main power relay did not close.
Appendix 1 Code: o Meaning: The main control board has a memory problem. Self help action: Contact your dealer or Handicare. Code: r Meaning: No charge current. Self help action: Make sure that power supply is switched on from mains. If it is contact your dealer or Handicare. Code: y Meaning: The main control board has a software fault. Self help action: Contact your dealer or Handicare. .8. Code: N/A Meaning: Lift is in “sleep mode” to conserve battery power.
NO CONNECTION NO CONNECTION NO CONNECTION COM HINGE INTERLOCK CONNECTOR ALL CONTACTS NORMALLY CLOSED EXCEPT DIRECTION FINAL LIMIT END STOP END STOP SAFE EDGE SAFE EDGE NO CONNECTION COM 4 3 DIRECTION ON DIAGNOSTIC DISPLAY 2 1 EXTERNAL DIAGNOSTIC FRONT PANEL LED CONNECTION CHARGE POSITIVE (33VDC) MOTOR 1 HINGE HINGE INFRARED/ RADIO ON BATTERY NEGATIVE BATTERY POSITIVE (24VDC) CREEP TO PARK CONNECTOR FUNCTION OF SWITCHES 1 ON 4 3 DIP 2 2 1 4 3 DIP 1 2 PING ENABLE ON PLATF
END LIMITS 3 4 DIP-SWITCH 1 2 ON M2 (USE ANY CONNECTION) NEGATIVE M1 SWIVEL MOTOR COMMS 1 (USE ANY CONNECTION) CSE126 POWER SWIVEL PCB 2 3 4 2 3 4 2 3 4 2 3 4 1 ON 2 3 4 POWER SWIVEL - SMART SEAT 1 ON POWER SWIVEL - LUX/SS 1 ON 2000 HINGE 1 ON 1000 HINGE 1 ON DIP SWITCH SETTINGS: POWER FOOTPLATE - SMART SEAT MS 126 Power Swivel PCB Appendix 2 – Wiring diagrams USER MANUAL 21 21
Appendix 3 – Declaration of conformity We Handicare of 82 First Avenue, Pensnett Estate, Kingswinford West Midlands DY6 7FJ, England.
Installation information Important information about your stairlift which should be completed by the installation engineer.
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