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Curved Stairs Model 260 User Guide: English Using your Stannah 260 Stairlift...
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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 technician.
If you feel unsure about any aspect of your stairlift, please do not hesitate to get in touch with your stairlift supplier. You will find their phone number on the back of this guide. Thank you for choosing Stannah Contents Getting to know your stairlift 4-7...
On/off switch Swivel levers These are on both sides of the Master power switch seat. The seat will swivel towards This should normally be left on. the landing at the top of the See page 7 for more information. stairs to help you get on or off the stairlift.
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 power key is turned to the on position. The controls are battery powered.
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– perhaps if you go away covered, please contact your on vacation – you can switch off local Stannah supplier. the master power switch. Swivel seats Remember to switch the master Manual swivel seat power switch back on when you Powered swivel seat.
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Using your stairlift 1. Turn on the power key To turn on the power key Put the key into the keyhole on the underside of the chair arm and turn it to the on position. Switch the on/off switch to the on position.
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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 To lower the footrest, use the lever on the side of the chair.
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 off. Then, settle yourself into the seat, and fasten 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 control to start the stairlift.
Using your stairlift To start the stairlift Your stairlift may be fitted with a push button or joystick depending on which you chose. To use the push button: press and hold the button in the direction you want to travel. To use the joystick: move and hold the joystick in Control Push button the direction you want to travel.
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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.
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Using your stairlift 5. Get off the stairlift Make sure the on/off switch is in the off position and the power light is off. Carefully, get off the stairlift and swivel the seat back to its travelling position. You can fold the chair away if you wish. If you want to call the stairlift using the remote controls, make sure the on/off switch is in the on position.
Further Information The maximum weight limit for the Stannah 260 Stairlift is 265Ibs Maximum sound emissions 70dB Battery charger input: 100 - 240V AC 50/60 Hz Output to stairlift: 24V DC 750mA.
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“To conform with the provisions of the Machinery directive the machinery must not be put into service until the product has been installed and commission tested in accordance with Stannah Stairlifts Ltd installation instructions” The Technical Documentation has been compiled by...
Changing the batteries 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 batteries. Lights rotating Batteries OK Lights on constantly Batteries low on power –...
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Changing the batteries on the remote calling control To change the batteries Remove screw, slide down and open the battery cover, then insert the new batteries. Each remote calling control takes three AA batteries. For the ‘HELP’section see page 21...
21. If the checklist does not help you to solve the problem, please follow the instructions below. If in any doubt, please contact your Stannah supplier for help. Details are on the back page.
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You can then fold the chair up and swivel it back to its travelling position. You should then make your way to the nearest end of the stairs. Report breakdown to your Stannah supplier.
Leave it to recharge overnight at the bottom of the stairs. If this does not work, call your Stannah supplier. Even with flat batteries the Stairlift should have enough power to get down to the bottom of the stairs.
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– see page 7. Then, please call your Stannah supplier. Multi-user environments Switch off the power key before getting into and out of the chair.
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Help Product Labelling 265 Ibs Weight Limit Model Number Model 260 Stairlift Stannah Supplier...
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Contact Details Stannah Stairlifts Inc, 20 Liberty Way, Unit A, Franklin, MA, USA 02038 www.StannahStairlifts.com Issue 3 November 2010 *600093* Original Instructions 600093...
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