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- Page 1 ASCENSION PROTEGE ASCENSION MAESTRO PORTABLE WHEELCHAIR LIFT PORTABLE WHEELCHAIR LIFT MODEL 5442P MODEL 2040T OPERATING MANUAL OPERATING MANUAL Patented – see www.ascension-lift.com/patents...
- Page 3 ASCENSION PROTEGE PORTABLE WHEELCHAIR LIFT MODEL 5442P OPERATING MANUAL...
- Page 4 Copyright © 2018 Ascension, a Division of AGM, Tucson, Arizona This document, or parts thereof, may not be reproduced in any form, by any method, for any purpose, without the written permission of Ascension.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ......................1 About This Manual ....................... 1 Additional Information ....................2 Getting Help ......................... 2 Contacting Ascension ....................3 SECTION 1 ........................4 Product Information ..................... 4 Terminology ......................... 5 Important Safety Information ..................6 Description of Operation ....................7 SECTION 2 ........................ -
Page 7: Introduction
In response to this requirement, the Ascension PROTEGE portable wheelchair lift provides the means for individuals who cannot negotiate stairs to gain access to a moderate vertical floor elevation change, such as a stage, riser, or platform. -
Page 8: Additional Information
The serial number can be found on the data plate located inside the platform on the upper right rail. Also, it is recommended that you contact Ascension while in the immediate vicinity of your lift, as this will reduce the time required to properly diagnose the problem. -
Page 9: Contacting Ascension
Operating Manual Introduction PROTEGE 5442P Contacting Ascension Ascension's business hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mountain Standard Time, Monday through Friday. Telephone: 800-459-0400 Mailing Address: Ascension Fax: 520-881-4983 Customer Service Email: sales@ascension-lift.com PO Box 40020 Website: www.ascension-lift.com Tucson, AZ 85717-0020... -
Page 10: Section 1
Operating Manual SECTION 1 PROTEGE 5442P SECTION 1 Product Information Operational VERTICAL TRAVEL DISTANCE: 4" to 42" [100mm to 1060 mm], infinitely adjustable OCCUPANCY: 1 person MAXIMUM PASSENGER LOAD: 900 pounds [408 kg]. AVERAGE SPEED: 5 feet per minute [25 mm/s]. -
Page 11: Terminology
Operating Manual SECTION 1 PROTEGE 5442P Terminology To get the maximum benefit from this manual, you should be familiar with the following terms. Refer to Figure 1 as necessary. Dock Plate The plate that bridges the gap between the platform floor and the upper landing surface when the platform is at the upper landing. -
Page 12: Important Safety Information
Operating Manual SECTION 1 PROTEGE 5442P Important Safety Information When using the lift, the following basic safety precautions and practices must be observed: 1. Read and understand all of the information contained in this manual. 2. Do not expose any part of the lift to a direct liquid stream or spray, such as a water hose. -
Page 13: Description Of Operation
Operating Manual SECTION 1 PROTEGE 5442P Description of Operation Two hydraulic cylinders raise and lower the platform. When the "Up" circuit is energized, an electric motor operates a hydraulic pump which provides pressurized hydraulic fluid to the cylinders, causing the cylinder rods to extend and raise the platform. - Page 14 Operating Manual SECTION 1 PROTEGE 5442P The dock plate is tethered to the bottom of the upper landing gate by a cable that lowers the dock plate as the gate opens. When the upper landing gate is closed, the dock plate is raised by its tether.
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Page 15: Section 2
Operating Manual SECTION 2 PROTEGE 5442P SECTION 2 Setup Instructions 1. Prior to operation, position the upper landing end of the lift 1 to 3 inches [25 to 75 mm] from and approximately parallel to the edge of the upper landing (stage). This space should be flat, level, and free of any debris or obstructions (including the lift’s... - Page 16 Operating Manual SECTION 2 PROTEGE 5442P 4. Use an operating switch to lower the platform to the floor. 5. Enter the platform and use the operating switch located inside the platform to move the platform upward until it stops. 6. Open the inner access panel on the left-hand machinery cabinet and remove the height adjustment tool from its storage bracket.
- Page 17 Operating Manual SECTION 2 PROTEGE 5442P 9. Open the upper landing gate completely. Verify that the dock plate rests securely on the upper landing, and provides a smooth, level, and safe transition to and from the platform. See Figure 4.
- Page 18 Operating Manual SECTION 2 PROTEGE 5442P Figure 5 12. Lower the platform several inches and then raise it again until it stops automatically. Repeat Step 9 to verify that the height is correct. Re-position the optical reflector if necessary until the platform stops at the correct height.
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Page 19: Section 3
Operating Manual SECTION 3 PROTEGE 5442P SECTION 3 Operation The disconnect switch in the lift cord must be set to ‘ON’ for the lift to operate. The casters must be removed for the lift to operate. See Section 2. -
Page 20: Section 4
Operating Manual SECTION 4 PROTEGE 5442P SECTION 4 Installing the Casters for Portability WARNING! Always close and lock all access panels and remove all keys before leaving the lift unattended. WARNING! Never leave the lift unattended while performing the following procedures. - Page 21 Operating Manual SECTION 4 PROTEGE 5442P Figure 7 CAUTION! Stay clear of the edge of the platform floor while performing the following step. Lower the platform until the casters are on the ground and the base is raised about 5 inches [125 mm] off the ground. To do so, turn the barrel key in the setup key switch on the front of the platform, then hold an operating switch ‘down’, OR use...
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Page 22: Operating The Lift Without Power
Operating Manual SECTION 4 PROTEGE 5442P Operating the Lift Without Power The hydraulic hand pump can be used to move the platform manually when facility power is unavailable. It may be operated from either the inner or the outer access panel of the right-hand machinery cabinet. -
Page 23: Manual Transportation
Operating Manual SECTION 4 PROTEGE 5442P To move the platform downward, pump the handle while depressing the black valve button located beside the hand pump. Return the hand pump handle to its bracket in the right-hand machinery cabinet. To manually override the lower gate lock, insert a 7/64” Allen Wrench into the triangular recess in the hole below the lower gate stop bracket on the front of the lift, then turn it about 1/8 turn counterclockwise. -
Page 24: Storage
Operating Manual SECTION 4 PROTEGE 5442P Storage The lift should be stored indoors with the power cord unplugged and coiled inside the platform. The storage temperature should be between 20ºF and 100ºF [-7°C to 38ºC]. Outdoor Use The lift is weatherized for use in outdoor conditions, including rain. -
Page 25: Section 5
If these conditions are satisfied but the lift does not operate, refer to the comprehensive troubleshooting section in the Maintenance & Repair Manual. If the problem cannot be resolved with the help of the Maintenance & Repair Manual, call Ascension. 112509 Rev G... - Page 26 Operating Manual SECTION 5 PROTEGE 5442P NOTES: 112509 Rev G...
- Page 28 A DIVISION OF AGM Printed in the U.S.A. 112509 Rev G...
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