“carriage” platform. This carriage platform glides on a high strength, low friction rail system. The carriage platform is also electro-mechanically driven by rack and pinion gearing powered by an electric motor and gear box. FENTON MOBILITY PRODUCTS, 26 Center Street, Randolph NY 14772 - Shift N Step Operators Manual...
Do not move the vehicle with the lift obstructing the stairway. FENTON MOBILITY PRODUCTS, 26 Center Street, Randolph NY 14772 - Shift N Step Operators Manual...
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The carriage will move again only when the obstruction is removed from the path of the beam and a button is being pressed. (CAUTION - Operator override key switch disregards these sensors). FENTON MOBILITY PRODUCTS, 26 Center Street, Randolph NY 14772 - Shift N Step Operators Manual...
If it ever becomes necessary to use either the electronic OR manual bypass to move the “carriage”, it indicates a problem with the Shift N Step unit that requires immediate service and / or repair. It should never be considered “normal” to operate the Shift-N-Step unit by use of the key operated override or the manual back-up handle.
In the event of an emergency situation in which the carriage must be stopped or reversed, immediately release the button to stop movement or press the opposite button to reverse movement. FENTON MOBILITY PRODUCTS, 26 Center Street, Randolph NY 14772 - Shift N Step Operators Manual...
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The carriage will move again only when the obstruction is removed from the path of the beam and a button is being pressed. (CAUTION - Operator override key switch disregards these sensors). FENTON MOBILITY PRODUCTS, 26 Center Street, Randolph NY 14772 - Shift N Step Operators Manual...
To activate this mode, insert the key into the switch Rotate the switch clockwise to move the carriage right or counter-clockwise to move the carriage left. FENTON MOBILITY PRODUCTS, 26 Center Street, Randolph NY 14772 - Shift N Step Operators Manual...
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Sudden and violent movement of the tool will occur. As a precaution, remove the key from the switch before using the manual override tool. FENTON MOBILITY PRODUCTS, 26 Center Street, Randolph NY 14772 - Shift N Step Operators Manual...
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Once the handles have been rotated as desired, allow them to drop back down so that they re-engage. Loosen both handles so that the motor mounting plate is free to slide in and out. FENTON MOBILITY PRODUCTS, 26 Center Street, Randolph NY 14772 - Shift N Step Operators Manual...
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DO NOT use the Manual Override Tool or any other tool when re-tightening the handles as damage may result. Gently hand tighten only. FENTON MOBILITY PRODUCTS, 26 Center Street, Randolph NY 14772 - Shift N Step Operators Manual...
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Engage the “bird’s beak” into the notch in the edge of the motor slide plate. Rotate the lever clockwise, sliding the plate backward to disengage the pinion from rack or counter– clockwise to re-engage the pinion. FENTON MOBILITY PRODUCTS, 26 Center Street, Randolph NY 14772 - Shift N Step Operators Manual...
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If the lift cannot be moved, check to make sure that the pinion gear is completely disengaged from the rack gear. If movement is still not possible, a mechanical failure has occurred and professional service will be required. FENTON MOBILITY PRODUCTS, 26 Center Street, Randolph NY 14772 - Shift N Step Operators Manual...
Do NOT leave the slide locking handles pointed outward as interference with the lift and/or door may occur. FENTON MOBILITY PRODUCTS, 26 Center Street, Randolph NY 14772 - Shift N Step Operators Manual...