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Stairfriend Stairlift Owner’s Manual (To Be Retained by Owner After Installation by Authorized Savaria Dealer) Part No. 000914 08-m06-2015...
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IMPORTANT Ensure that only an authorized Savaria Dealer installs and services the Savaria Stairfriend Stairlift. Under no circumstances is anyone other than a dealer with Savaria training and authorization to install, adjust, or service any mechanical or electrical device on this equipment. Failure to follow this warning can result in safety system compromises or defeat;...
Prior to operation, make sure that all areas in and around the lift are clear of any obstructions. • We recommend that you test your keys and emergency stop button (if equipped) every month. Part No. 000914, 08-m06-2015 Stairfriend Owner’s Manual...
2. SPECIFICATIONS Stairfriend Specifications Residential, indoor, curved stairs Applications Commercial - varies by region; contact your authorized Savaria dealer for details Load capacity 350 lb (160 kg) Maximum travel 32 ft (9.75 m) Travel speed 20 ft/min (0.1 m/s); 12 ft/min (0.06 m/s) at bends Range of incline 0°...
There is an optional emergency stop button that may be located on the arm. Pressing this button will stop the unit immediately. Overspeed Brake (Optional) There is an optional overspeed brake that will engage and stop the lift if the normal downward travel speed is exceeded. Part No. 000914, 08-m06-2015 Stairfriend Owner’s Manual...
Once the key switch is turned on, flip the red ON/OFF power switch located on the front top left of the carriage to the ON position. Figure 3 Key switch (under seat) Stairfriend Owner’s Manual Part No. 000914, 08-m06-2015...
In the event of an emergency, you can press the optional red Emergency Stop button located on the arm of the chair. The stairlift will stop immediately. Once the emergency is dealt with, release the button to restore normal operation. Part No. 000914, 08-m06-2015 Stairfriend Owner’s Manual...
4 Rotate the tool clockwise for the unit to travel up the stairs and counter-clockwise for the unit to travel down the stairs. 5 When complete, remove the tool and insert the rubber plug back into the hole. Figure 4 Manual lowering tool Stairfriend Owner’s Manual Part No. 000914, 08-m06-2015...
2 Using an Allen key, tighten the set-screw in each lock-nut as shown below. 3 After tightening the set-screws, move the seat to ensure it will remain in the folded position. 4 Tighten the two lock-nuts. Figure 5 Lock-nuts Set-screw in lock-nut Part No. 000914, 08-m06-2015 Stairfriend Owner’s Manual...
Make sure the stairlift is either all the way up or all the way down at the charging contact. It will beep continuously if it is not at a charging contact. If the beeping continues, contact your authorized Savaria dealer. Stairlift stops and won’t restart If the stairlift runs to either end of the stairway and then stops and won’t restart,...
Middle and left LEDs on Right-hand obstruction (or ready to run left) Middle LED on Obstruction, both right-hand and left-hand All LEDS off Safety circuit fault All LEDs on Ready to run left or right Part No. 000914, 08-m06-2015 Stairfriend Owner’s Manual...
Maintenance NOTE The owner can perform the 3-month checks; 6-month checks must be performed by a qualified technician. Contact your Savaria dealer Units installed in adverse environments will require additional maintenance on a monthly basis. Maintenance Schedule Verification by owner Frequency Check that the swivel seat switch is working.
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