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ELITE Straight Rail Stairlift Operator’s Manual Technical Service email: service@homeadapt.com www.homeadapt.com Keep this manual in a safe and readily accessible place for future reference. Unit 5, Millennium Court, Clayhill Industrial Park Neston, Wirral CH64 3UZ United Kingdom Tel: 0151 559 0732...
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• Be certain the seat swivel is locked in place before attempting to get on or off the stairlift. • Remove the key after turning off the Elite to prevent accidental operation due to someone or something coming in contact with the key.
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Your Elite Stairlift is battery powered and will continue to operate for some time during a power failure. The length of operation will depend on the battery condition, the length of the stairs and the weight of the rider.
• Have unit serviced by a qualified technician. Any change in the use of the stairlift should be discussed with Homeadapt to determine if alterations are necessary. Changes in use include, but are not limited to: • change of user disability;...
CIRCUIT BREAKER The Elite includes an ON/OFF switch with a built-in circuit breaker located on the back side of the carriage. The circuit breaker protects the battery, controller and motor circuits in the stairlift carriage. It is unlikely that this circuit breaker will trip during normal use.
SEATING The seat assembly on the Elite is designed to swivel 90 degrees (with standard armrests), and to lock in one of the following positions: 0, 60, and 90 degrees at the top, and (optional) 45 degrees at the bottom*.
A safety switch prevents operation of the to begin the gentle acceleration of the Elite unless the seat is locked in keyswitch stairlift to operating position at right angles to the rail (the speed.
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(with your back to the stairway wall). A safety switch prevents operation of the Elite unless the seat is locked in position at right angles to the rail (the “riding” position). 3. Position both feet securely on the footrest and place your arms on the armrest cushions.
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MAINTENANCE Your Elite Stairlift is designed to provide many years of reliable service with minimal maintenance. For best service life: • Keep the rail clean and free of debris. • Always park the carriage at one end of the rail so that the batteries charge when the stairlift is not in use.
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TROUBLESHOOTING Your Elite Stairlift is not operating correctly. What should you do? Before calling your Homeadapt dealer, refer to the solutions listed below. This could save you an unnecessary service call! • Seat swivel. Is the seat locked in the riding position? •...
• Visual check. Do you notice anything about your stairlift that is different or out of place? If your Elite continues to function improperly or not at all after completing the preceding checklist, contact an authorized Homeadapt dealer to perform all required service, repair and maintenance operations.
HOLIDAY AND LONG-TERM STORAGE If the Elite will remain unused for an ex- tended period of time, turn off the circuit breaker (ON/OFF switch) located on the stairlift carriage (see left), then unplug the battery charger from the wall outlet.
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◊ All MAJOR COMPONENTS are free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of fi ve years after the date of installation. ◊ All labor to address any product defect by a Homeadapt Authorized Dealer is covered for the fi rst 30 days after installation.
(including negligence, strict liability or product liability). ◊ Homeadapt reserves the right to replace, repair or, if not commercially practical and/or feasible, to elect to refund the purchase price at its sole discretion.
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