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AmeriGlide STRATOS Installation Manual

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STRATOS
VERTICAL
PLATFORM
LIFT
INSTALLATION
MANUAL
04DEC2020 | 630-00147 REV A

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  • Page 1 STRATOS VERTICAL PLATFORM LIFT INSTALLATION MANUAL 04DEC2020 | 630-00147 REV A...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Installing the Platform Control Guard Panel ..13 INTRODUCTION ................5 Installing a Platform Gate (If Equipped) ..... 14 Device Name: Ameriglide Stratos VPL ....5 Installing the Platform Front Guard Panel ..14 Read and Understand .......... 5 Installing the Auto-Folding Ramp ...... 14 Technical Specifications ........

  • Page 4: Safety

    If you do not understand any portion of the installation or operation procedures, please consult CAUTION Ameriglide's Technical Service Department at 866-378-6648. Do not attempt to install or use this lift if you have any hesitation or question. Serious Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, injury or damage can result if proper procedures are could result in minor or moderate injury.

  • Page 5: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION DEVICE NAME: AMERIGLIDE CODE STATEMENT STRATOS - The Ameriglide Stratos lift has been designed to VERTICAL PLATFORM LIFT meet ASME A18.1 “Safety Standard for Platform Lifts and Stairway Chairlifts” under section 2 or section 5 and has been certified to CAN/CSA-B44.1/ Indications of Use: The Ameriglide Stratos Vertical ASME A17.5 “Elevator and Escalator Electrical...

  • Page 6: Requirements Under Asme A18.1

    STATEMENT OF USE 2.1.1 Runway Enclosure Provided • Stratos units with lift heights below 101" (VPL400- 800) are intended for a maximum operation of 2.1.2 Partial Runway Enclosure Provided • 24-cycles per hour. Units with lift heights above 2.1.3 Runway Enclosure Not Provided (code...

  • Page 7: Key Vertical Platform Lift Elements

    Top Cap Lift Status Indicator Lights Data Serial Tag Platform Platform Side Panel Grab Rail (if supplied) Platform Controls Platform Safety Pan Platform Folding Ramp/ Platform Fixed Ramp 10. Tower Install Manual STRATOS VERTICAL PLATFORM LIFTS: 04DEC2020 | 630-00147 REV A...

  • Page 8: Key Internal Vertical Platform Lift Elements

    9. Tower Frame 10. Tower Legs 11. Wire Channel 12. Over-Speed Safety Assembly 13. Motor Contactors 14. Carriage 15. Trailing Cable 16. Cable Tensioning Pulley 17. Main Power Supply Hook-up Install Manual STRATOS VERTICAL PLATFORM LIFTS: 04DEC2020 | 630-00147 REV A...

  • Page 9: Preparation

    • 3/4" • Hard Hat • Allen Wrench: • 1/8" Shop Vacuum • • 3/16" • Shop Towels and General Purpose Cleaner • 5/16" • Torx Wrench • • Install Manual STRATOS VERTICAL PLATFORM LIFTS: 04DEC2020 | 630-00147 REV A...

  • Page 10: Box Content

    Inspect all of the boxes for damage or missing parts. If you see any damage contact the freight carrier to file a damage claim and contact Ameriglide. Verify the products match those described on the packing list attached to the exterior packaging.

  • Page 11: Concrete

    Ameriglide’s recommendation for the concrete slab. The size NOTE: Do not shim more than 1/2". of the concrete slab must be large enough for the lift and the approach for the mobility device.

  • Page 12: Installation

    Incorrect wiring or lack of ground could NOTE: Tower frame should only be lifted by the cause unit malfunction. rectangular tubes below the top plate. Install Manual STRATOS VERTICAL PLATFORM LIFTS: 04DEC2020 | 630-00147 REV A...

  • Page 13: Installing The Platform Control Guard Panel

    6. Place the platform on a support object strong the panel. enough to handle the weight of the platform. Position the platform on the support located near the bottom of the VPL. Install Manual STRATOS VERTICAL PLATFORM LIFTS: 04DEC2020 | 630-00147 REV A...

  • Page 14: Installing A Platform Gate (If Equipped)

    3. Use shoulder bolts to attach the ramp to the pivot tabs. 4. To install the ramp roller guide, remove the inside top and bottom side panel screws. See Figure 4-6. Install Manual STRATOS VERTICAL PLATFORM LIFTS: 04DEC2020 | 630-00147 REV A...

  • Page 15: Installing The Top Landing Gate

    The gate is not designed to Post slots be freestanding. Wire routing slots 1. Determine the direction and routing of the wires going to the landing gate. Sill mounting slots Figure 4-7 Install Manual STRATOS VERTICAL PLATFORM LIFTS: 04DEC2020 | 630-00147 REV A...

  • Page 16: Fascia Panel Installation

    11. Reinstall interlock, gate post covers and hole 4. Open landing gate door and remove 4X hole plugs. plugs. NOTE: Gates are field reversible (contact Ameriglide 5. Place the gate at the upper landing and center Technical Service for instructions). the gate opening with the platform.

  • Page 17: Doors / Gates By Others

    For details, please refer to the 6. Mount back cover to wall using appropriate supplemental guide "Stratos Wiring Schematics". fasteners through four (4) holes in the back surface of back cover. NOTE: A wiring diagram with part number 640-00025 is placed in a packet with your shipment.

  • Page 18: Final Positioning And Anchoring

    (2) tower cross braces. This is to ensure 2. Anchor the ramp to the concrete pad. running clearances remain constant. There are two options for anchoring the top of the tower. See Figure 4-13. Install Manual STRATOS VERTICAL PLATFORM LIFTS: 04DEC2020 | 630-00147 REV A...

  • Page 19: Installation Tower Check

    Verify that the E-Stop is functional and all 4-LED lights are solid red with no lift  movement. Verify the screws securing the tower skins  have a plastic washer and are tight. Install Manual STRATOS VERTICAL PLATFORM LIFTS: 04DEC2020 | 630-00147 REV A...

  • Page 20: Operational Check

    Indicator lights one (1) and (2) are flashing AMBER.  Pit switch (if equipped) prevents UP and DOWN travel. Indicator lights 1, 2 and 3 are solid RED Figure 4-14 Install Manual STRATOS VERTICAL PLATFORM LIFTS: 04DEC2020 | 630-00147 REV A...

  • Page 21: Operator Familiarization

    EACH KEY  Call/Send  Entrance and positioning  Door/Gate interlocks and safety pan Status lights and color key  Ascend/Descend  Use of handrail (if equipped)  Emergency lowering Install Manual STRATOS VERTICAL PLATFORM LIFTS: 04DEC2020 | 630-00147 REV A...

  • Page 22: Installation Quick Start

    Pre-run Wiring  Insert permanent power installation  Reattach Top Cap and Front Cover  Operator Familiarization  Complete Warranty Form  Write Date/Info on Lift * If required/included Install Manual STRATOS VERTICAL PLATFORM LIFTS: 04DEC2020 | 630-00147 REV A...

  • Page 23: Troubleshooting

    Lift is on AC power and battery is Low. If lift transfers Amber Amber Amber to backup power it will only operate for at least one full lift cycle. Service or replace batteries. Install Manual STRATOS VERTICAL PLATFORM LIFTS: 04DEC2020 | 630-00147 REV A...
  • Page 24 *If battery is not replaced promptly after this warning, the battery will further degrade to the point that unit will shut off completely when AC power is lost. Install Manual STRATOS VERTICAL PLATFORM LIFTS: 04DEC2020 | 630-00147 REV A...
  • Page 25 *If battery is not replaced promptly after this warning, the battery will further degrade to the point that unit will shut off completely when AC power is lost. Install Manual STRATOS VERTICAL PLATFORM LIFTS: 04DEC2020 | 630-00147 REV A...

  • Page 26: Control Electronics

    The Control Electronics Tray contains the Control PCBA, power elements and fuses. See Figure 6-2. Bridge Power Transfer Transformer Motor Current Rectifier Relay Sensor AC In and Ground Screw Terminal 3A Circuit Breaker 15A Circuit Breaker Figure 6-2 Control Board Install Manual STRATOS VERTICAL PLATFORM LIFTS: 04DEC2020 | 630-00147 REV A...

  • Page 27: Control Board

    Thermocouple Connector Brake Connector Board Programming Connector Gate and Call (NOT USED) Down Contactor Up Contactor Trailing Cable Landing Switch Station Screw Connector Connector Connector Connectors Terminals Figure 6-3 Install Manual STRATOS VERTICAL PLATFORM LIFTS: 04DEC2020 | 630-00147 REV A...
  • Page 28 LED ON indicates processor is getting power. 24V Power Green LED ON indicates all 24V circuits are getting power. E-Stop Green LED ON indicates the E-stop is not depressed (lift can run) Install Manual STRATOS VERTICAL PLATFORM LIFTS: 04DEC2020 | 630-00147 REV A...
  • Page 29 LED ON indicates the Down button in the Top Call Station is being Down Top Green depressed. Top Gate Green LED ON indicates the Top Gate/Door interlock is closed. Install Manual STRATOS VERTICAL PLATFORM LIFTS: 04DEC2020 | 630-00147 REV A...
  • Page 30 Possible causes: Top Landing switch failure, connector open or wire break. LED ON indicates the Top Landing switch is closed. The switch should be Top Land Green closed only when platform is at that landing. Install Manual STRATOS VERTICAL PLATFORM LIFTS: 04DEC2020 | 630-00147 REV A...
  • Page 31 “Out of Service Mode” flag is not cleared by pressing the RESET switch. WARNING Pressing and holding this switch could result in the platform slowly drifting down. Install Manual STRATOS VERTICAL PLATFORM LIFTS: 04DEC2020 | 630-00147 REV A...

  • Page 32: Gearmotor

    Do not reset the "Out of Service Mode" flag until after temperatures fall below hot temperature required service has been performed. Unsafe thresholds. See STATUS CODES section for the codes operation could result. displayed. Install Manual STRATOS VERTICAL PLATFORM LIFTS: 04DEC2020 | 630-00147 REV A...

  • Page 33: Contactor Tray

    If the VPL is equipped with a Battery Backup System, it will be located inside the tower below the top plate. See Figure 6-7. Install Manual STRATOS VERTICAL PLATFORM LIFTS: 04DEC2020 | 630-00147 REV A...
  • Page 34 Service must be performed in order to restore functionality. Install Manual STRATOS VERTICAL PLATFORM LIFTS: 04DEC2020 | 630-00147 REV A...

  • Page 35: Emergency Evacuation Procedure

    4X side screws 5X front screws Figure 6-8 Remove the two wingnuts holding down the manual lowering tools (1/4" wrench and 1/4" x 3/8" drive socket). See Figure 6-9. Install Manual STRATOS VERTICAL PLATFORM LIFTS: 04DEC2020 | 630-00147 REV A...
  • Page 36 1/4" socket for lowering. Power the drill in the forward direction - rotating clockwise to WARNING lower the platform. See Figure 6-11. Wait for a Ameriglide dealer to service and inspect the lift prior to using it again. Install Manual STRATOS VERTICAL PLATFORM LIFTS:...

  • Page 37: Maintenance & Inspection

    If for any reason the safety pan does condition and that there are no cracks or gaps not move as intended, please contact your dealer. in conduit. Install Manual STRATOS VERTICAL PLATFORM LIFTS: 04DEC2020 | 630-00147 REV A...

  • Page 38: Maintenance Schedule

    Check for any rust that may be developing. Replace batteries (if equipped) • • Rust is expected in outdoor applications (especially in coastal areas), but with proactive maintenance or quick repair, this can be minimized. Install Manual STRATOS VERTICAL PLATFORM LIFTS: 04DEC2020 | 630-00147 REV A...
  • Page 39 STRATOS NOTES Install Manual STRATOS VERTICAL PLATFORM LIFTS: 04DEC2020 | 630-00147 REV A...
  • Page 40 866.378.6648 | ameriglide.com...

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