_____________________________________________________________________________________ SAFETY Safety is paramount. If you have a question or concern about safe installation or operation please give Affordable Wheelchair Lifts a call at ( 757) 524-3420 Use common sense when installing or operating this equipment. ...
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_____________________________________________________________________________________ Lift Components Illustration This photo might not exactly match your particular lift. ORIENTATION Front, Back, Right and Left - The Column is located on the back side of the lift. The side of the lift opposite the back is the front. Right and left are determined when you outside of the lift facing it ...
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_____________________________________________________________________________________ Lift Components Table Base U-Shaped bars that support the entire unit. Platform The platform is the metal, gated enclosure that carries the passenger up and down Gate(s) A removable and reversible gate is attached to each side of the platform. Each gate has a latch. Bridge(s) ...
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● Making sure the lift and its installation complies with any applicable regulations and that any lift operators are properly trained. ● Recognizing that Affordable Wheelchair Lifts' delivery technicians will deliver the lift and are not necessarily qualified or licensed to do related electrical, ...
_____________________________________________________________________________________ ● Persons with dementia or who are susceptible to mental confusion are not qualified to operate the lift , though a qualified caregiver may operate it for them. ● Persons incapable of recognizing that the lift has reached ground level are not qualified to operate the lift...
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_____________________________________________________________________________________ Toe shear protection should be installed if it has not already been done. Before Toe Sheer Protection With Toe Sheer Protection Children and pets should be excluded from the area during installation. The amount of electrical power needed to run the lift depends upon which hoist motor you have chosen.
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_____________________________________________________________________________________ We recommend that, if possible, the Column side of the lift be placed closest to a nearby wall. If bracing is desired (or required) then this positioning will make bracing easier. Generally speaking, your lift will not require bracing if it is rising to a landing of 48 inches or less in height, although you may ...
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For positioning the lift in a tight space, it might be helpful to invest in some detachable wheels for moving the platform base. (Contact Affordable Wheelchair Lifts for wheels.) Regardless of your method, it’s time to move your lift to its final position. Don’t worry about ...
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_____________________________________________________________________________________ Secondly, we want to set the maximum Platform height for the lift – the height level with your landing. This adjustment is made by raising or lowering the nut on the metal rod of the Limit Switch Actuator. (See Below) ...
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_____________________________________________________________________________________ If the Platform stops higher than you want, then lengthen the limit switch actuator to force the Platform to stop lower: ● Determine how many inches lower you want the Platform to actually go. ● Lower the platform a bit to give you some slack to work with. ●...
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Wall mounted lifts and lifts of more than 6’ require a bracket cap to support more robust bracing. Affordable Wheelchair Lifts sells a bracing kit that is customized for your situation. Contact us. ...
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_____________________________________________________________________________________ Anchoring Your Lift (Optional) Anchoring your lift to the floor or to a concrete pad is optional. There are four anchor points built in to the lift base should you desire to anchor your lift. Do not anchor the lift down until you are sure of the final lift locations. Make sure the gates are properly working, the unit is level and ...
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