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ThyssenKrupp Accessibility
A ThyssenKrupp
Elevator company
TK

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  • Page 1 The Flow2 stairlift User Manual ThyssenKrupp Accessibility A ThyssenKrupp Elevator company...
  • Page 2 THAT YOU WILL ALWAYS HAVE THE INFORMATION YOU NEED AVAILABLE NEED AVAILABLE © 2006 ThyssenKrupp Accessibility B.V. All rights reserved. Nothing in this document may be reproduced and/or published by means of printing, photocopy, microfilm or any other means whatsoever without the prior written permission...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Flow2 stairlift Table of contents Foreword Safety instructions 1. Introduction General description Stairlift components 2. Controls Controls 2.1.1 Call and park stations 2.1.2 Control unit in armrest 2.1.3 Main switch 2.1.4 Optional attendant control unit Using the stairlift 2.2.1 Charging contacts 2.2.2 Folding out the seat and sitting down...
  • Page 4 Flow2 stairlift Table of contents 4. Maintenance Cleaning Replacing the batteries Preventive maintenance Technical data 5. Contact 6. EC Certificate...

  • Page 5: Foreword

    This manual The instructions in this user manual are intended for you, the user of The Flow2 stairlift. The instructions contain all the information needed for a correct and safe use of the stairlift. All sections and subsections are numbered. The page number is shown at the bottom of each page. In this manual, the terms “left”, “right”, “front”...
  • Page 6 Flow2 stairlift Foreword Symbols The following symbols are used in this manual: NOTE NOTE Tips and advice to make it easier to carry out the associated Tips and advice to make it easier to carry out the associated action. action.
  • Page 7 Flow2 stairlift Stairlifts and the environment Batteries The stairlift contains two batteries, each 12 V (7 Ah), to provide the motor with power. These batteries may only be replaced by authorized maintenance technicians. There are also 'C' cell batteries in the call and park stations and the control unit. You may replace these batteries yourself (see Chapter 4).

  • Page 8: Safety Instructions

    Warning stickers on the stairlift The warning stickers on The Flow2 stairlift are an important part of our safety measures. The stickers may therefore not be covered or removed and must always be visible and legible. If the warning stickers are unreadable or damaged, they must be replaced immediately.
  • Page 9 Flow2 stairlift Keep children away from the stairlift; do not allow them to play with the stairlift. Before use, inspect both the stairway and the stairlift. Only use the stairlift if the stairway and rail are completely free of any obstacles.
  • Page 10 Never carry out maintenance work yourself. Modifications to or replacement of the stairlift may only be carried out by personnel who have been trained by ThyssenKrupp Accessibility BV. Only carry out maintenance when it is specified in this user manual.

  • Page 11: Introduction

    1. Introduction 1.1 General description Flow2 is a custom-made stairlift with which you can safely, comfortably and ascend and descend the stairs without any physical exertion. The stairlift is suitable for the transportation of a maximum of one person per journey.

  • Page 12: Stairlift Components

    Flow2 stairlift Introduction 1.2 Stairlift components NOTE NOTE In figure 1 the standard assembly is shown for a right- In figure 1 the standard assembly is shown for a right- handed user, where the joystick is positioned on the right.

  • Page 13: Controls

    Secondly, it describes the operation of the stairlift, whereby all the procedures are dealt with that are part of the daily use. 2.1 Controls The most important controls of The Flow2 stairlift are: The call and park stations. The control unit in one of the armrests.

  • Page 14: Call And Park Stations

    Flow2 stairlift Controls 2.1.1 Call and park stations The call and park stations are located at the top and bottom of the stairs and possibly at each intermediate floor with a stopping position. With the call and park stations you can bring the stairlift to you or sent it to a parking position.

  • Page 15: Control Unit In Armrest

    Flow2 stairlift 2.1.2 Control unit in armrest As soon as you insert the joystick in the hole in the control unit, you can, while sitting on the seat, control the stairlift with a single hand movement. The control unit is mounted on the left or right armrest.
  • Page 16 Flow2 stairlift Controls Descent system for emergencies: With the main switch you can also let the stairlift descend in the unlikely even that a malfunction occurs and the stairlift stops halfway along the rail. Pull out the main switch on the rear of the motor cover as far as possible to activate the descent system.

  • Page 17: Optional Attendant Control Unit

    Flow2 stairlift 2.1.4 Optional attendant control unit With the optional attendant control unit, an attendant can easily send the stairlift upwards and downwards while the user sits on the stairlift (fig. 2/7). Fig. 2/7: Attendant control unit Fig. 2/7: Attendant control unit...

  • Page 18: Charging Contacts

    Flow2 stairlift Controls 2.2.1 Charging contacts Your stairlift works on batteries. Therefore, always park the stairlift on a charging contact. The stairlift stops automatically when it arrives at a charging contact. If you do not park the stairlift on a charging contact, the batteries can become empty and you cannot move the stairlift.
  • Page 19 Flow2 stairlift Fig. 2/9: Fold up the seat Fig. 2/9: Fold up the seat Fig. 2/10: Sit down Fig. 2/10: Sit down Fig. 2/11: Fold out the footplate Fig. 2/11: Fold out the footplate Fig. 2/12: Fasten the safety belt Fig.

  • Page 20: Optional: Manual Or Automatic Swivel Seat

    Flow2 stairlift Controls 2.2.3 Optional: manual or automatic swivel seat To be able to sit down safely and comfortably, you may have opted for a manual or an automatic swivel seat. Option 1: Manual swivel seat: Before you sit down or stand up, you can turn the seat in the required direction.
  • Page 21 Flow2 stairlift Option 2: Automatic swivel seat: Before sitting down and standing up, the seat will automatically turn in the required direction when you control the stairlift with the call and park box or the control unit. It is also possible for your stairlift to go up the stairs rotated backwards, and go down the stairs rotated forwards (see fig.

  • Page 22: Traveling In The Stairlift

    Flow2 stairlift Controls 2.2.4 Traveling in the stairlift 1. Check that the stairs are free of any obstacles. 2. Place the joystick in the hole in the control unit (fig. 2/17). 3. Push the joystick to the left or right to move the stairlift upwards or downwards (fig.
  • Page 23 Flow2 stairlift NOTE NOTE The stairlift keeps moving until you release the joystick, or The stairlift keeps moving until you release the joystick, or until the end of the rail is reached. until the end of the rail is reached.

  • Page 24: Standing Up And Folding Up The Seat

    Flow2 stairlift Controls 2.2.5 Standing up and folding up the seat If your stairlift is equipped with a manual or automatic swivel seat, you can stand up easily and safely by first turning the seat in the required direction (see § 2.2.3).
  • Page 25 Flow2 stairlift Fig. 2/19: Unfasten the safety belt Fig. 2/19: Unfasten the safety belt Fig. 2/20: Remove the joystick, if Fig. 2/20: Remove the joystick, if required required Fig. 2/21: Fold up the armrests Fig. 2/21: Fold up the armrests Fig.

  • Page 26: Using The Call And Park Stations

    Flow2 stairlift Controls 2.2.6 Using the call and park stations 1. Check that the stairs are free of any objects that could cause an obstruction. 2. Place the joystick in the hole in the call and park box (fig. 2/25).

  • Page 27: Recognizing And Resolving Signals

    Flow2 stairlift 3. Recognizing and resolving signals When you move the joystick in the call and park box or the control unit, the lamp on these controls, in combination with an audio signal from the stairlift, indicate the status of the stairlift. The following table gives an overview of the possible signals.

  • Page 28: Warning Signals While Operating The Stairlift

    Flow2 stairlift Recognizing and resolving signals 3.3 Warning signals while operating the stairlift Signal on control Meaning Action Flashing green lamp The batteries of this Replace the batteries (see §4.2) control are (almost) of the control concerned. empty and must be replaced.

  • Page 29: Maintenance

    Flow2 stairlift 4. Maintenance 4.1 Cleaning Clean the stairlift regularly with a clean, slightly moist cloth and possibly a light cleaning agent. You can remove the dust particles that collect under the rail during the running-in period of your stairlift with a vacuum cleaner.

  • Page 30: Preventive Maintenance

    Flow2 stairlift Maintenance 3. Replace the batteries with the spare batteries located in the other armrest. 4. Refit the cover by pushing it forwards and clicking it into place (see fig. 4/3 ). Fig. 4/3: Refit the cover Fig. 4/3: Refit the cover...

  • Page 31: Technical Data

    Flow2 stairlift 4.4 Technical data General Permissible weight 125 kg Driving speed (max.) 0.15 meter per second Decibel (max.) 67 dBA Fire resistance according to EN81-40 Charging time 12 V batteries 24 hours (less is possible for 1 journey) Capacity 12 V batteries 10 journeys (1 floor, vertical landing,...

  • Page 32: Contact

    Flow2 stairlift Contact 5. Contact For information about settings, service or other matters not dealt with in this manual, you can contact your dealer. The telephone number is: [ENTER THE SERVICE TELEPHONE NUMBER HERE] [ENTER THE SERVICE TELEPHONE NUMBER HERE]...

  • Page 33: Ec Certificate

    Flow2 stairlift 6. EC Certificate...
  • Page 35 Product Management ThyssenKrupp Accessibility B.V. Van Utrechtweg 99 2921 LN Krimpen aan den IJssel T: +31 (0)180 – 530 990 F: +31 (0)180 – 530 998 www.ThyssenKruppAccessibility.nl ProductManagement@TKAccess.nl Flow2/Tab03/NL/V2006.09.11...

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