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Looking after your stairlift Model: 600 Siena...
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Ask any one in our team and they’ll say they’re committed to providing the best stairlifts. And they’re true to their word. Here at Stannah, our people are at the heart of everything we do. No matter what their role, they share our passion for making world class stairlifts.
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Service Log It is important to us that our stairlifts always help you travel up and down your stairs in the safest possible way. With this in mind, we recommend our stairlifts are serviced every year by a Stannah trained service engineer. Installed by Position of wall switch Date...
Welcome to your Siena User Guide. To help you get the most from your new stairlift, please take a few minutes to read this guide. Then, please keep this guide in a safe place in case you need to check any details in the future. If you feel unsure about any aspect of your stairlift, please do not hesitate to get in touch with your stairlift supplier,...
Getting to know your stairlift On/Off switch & power light Safety edges The power light comes on when The safety edges are there to the switch is in the on position. stop the stairlift if they come into contact with any obstacles. Power key This stops anything from The keyhole is on the side of the...
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Getting to know your stairlift Remote calling controls Positioned at the top and bottom of the staircase, the remote calling controls let you call the stairlift if it is at the opposite end of the staircase to you. The controls will not work unless the on/off switch is turned to the on position. The controls are battery powered.
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Options Master power switch and wall switch You may have chosen from the range of options we provide for The master power switch is on the Siena stairlift. the back of the base of the chair and should normally be left on. The options we’ve listed below are all covered in this guide, but The stairlift will not work...
Using your stairlift 1. Turn on the power To turn on the power Insert the key into the keyhole on the side of the chair. Make sure the key is fully pushed in. The stairlift and the remote controls will not work unless you have inserted the power key.
Using your stairlift Using the remote calling controls Use these when you want to move the stairlift to the opposite end of the stairs. To move the stairlift along the rail Press and hold the arrow button on the remote calling control to move the stairlift in the direction you want.
Using your stairlift 2. Unfold the chair Your chair can be folded away when it is not in use to give you more space around the top and bottom of your stairs. To unfold the chair Lower the seat. The footrest will unfold with the seat.
Using your stairlift Using the retractable rail (optional) Your stairlift may be fitted with a retractable rail that will automatically raise so the rail does not obstruct any doorways or passageways. To use the retractable rail The retractable rail will automatically move when you are travelling on the stairlift.
Using your stairlift 3. Settle into the seat and start the stairlift Make sure the on/off switch is in the off position and the power light is pulsing. Then, settle yourself into the seat, and put your seatbelt on. When you are ready to travel up or down the stairs, switch the on/off switch to the on position, and use the arm control to start the stairlift.
Using your stairlift To use the arm control Move and hold the arm control in the direction you want to travel – after a few seconds the stairlift will start. The delayed start is a safety feature. When the stairlift has reached the top or bottom of the stairs, it will stop. If you release the arm control at any point, the stairlift will stop.
Using your stairlift 4. Swivel the seat At the top of the stairs you can swivel the seat to the side to help you get off the stairlift. You can also swivel the seat to make it easier to get on the stairlift when you want to go back down.
Using your stairlift 5. Get off the stairlift Make sure the on/off switch is in the off position and the power light is pulsing. Carefully, get off the stairlift and swivel the seat back to its travelling position. You can fold the chair away if you wish. To get off Unfasten the seatbelt.
Cleaning your stairlift If there are any aspects To clean the rail Use a damp cloth to remove of cleaning your stairlift any dust or dirt. that you are unsure To clean the upholstery about, please call your Use a damp cloth to remove Stannah supplier.
Changing the battery on the remote calling control The remote calling control batteries will last about one year with average use. When you press one of the arrow buttons, the light around the buttons will tell you how much power is in the battery. Lights rotating Batteries OK Lights on constantly Batteries low on power...
Technical and Safety It is very unlikely that your stairlift will stop whilst travelling. However, if it does and is causing an obstruction, we have provided you with instructions on how to move your stairlift out of the way. Operating the emergency drive Open access door to reveal emergency stairlift controls.
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Technical and Safety Follow these points to make sure you always use your stairlift safely. Make sure no one else is using the stairlift before you call it using the remote calling controls. You can remove the power key to stop others from using your stairlift. Stand with your feet clear of the footrest when you lower the seat.
Help The following checklist is here to help identify possible faults and what can be done to overcome them. If the checklist doesn’t help you to solve the problem, contact your stairlift supplier, details on the back page. Code Why? What should I do? Charging / battery fault.
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Help If your stairlift still does not move (1) remove and insert the power key - see page 10. (2) move and hold the control in the downward direction – after a few seconds the stairlift will start. Then call your Stannah supplier. If the stairlift stops during the above, repeat steps 1 and 2 until you reach the bottom of the stairs.
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Product warning label Located on the carriage Andover England 160kg Weight limit. This is the maximum user weight that can safely use the stairlift. Address details. This is the contact information for you stairlift supplier. Model. This identifies the stairlift model that you have.
EC DECLARATION OF INCORPORATION Stannah Stairlifts Limited Watt Close, East Portway, Andover, Hampshire, England SP10 3SD We hereby declare that the machinery listed below complies with all the applicable essential health and safety requirements with Annex I of the Machinery directive 2006/42/EC and the relevant technical documentation is compiled in accordance with part B of Annex VII of this directive:- The machinery also complies with the following directives...
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We’re here to help, everyday and everywhere. At Stannah we know our business isn’t just about stairlifts - it’s about you, too. That’s why if you ever need help, we’re right there. In the unlikely event that you need help with your stairlift, we’re never more than a phone call away.
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Contact Details Stannah Stairlifts, Watt Close, East Portway, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 3SD, United Kingdom www.stannah.com Issue 3 January 2013 English Original Instructions...
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