Please not understand any portion of the installation or operation read and abide by the message that procedures, please consult Atlas' Technical Service follows the safety alert symbol. Department at 866-378-6648. Do not attempt to install or use this lift if you have any hesitation or question.
INTRODUCTION DEVICE NAME: RAVE II SERIES TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Indications of Use: The Atlas Rave II is to assist the Visit atlasacces.com for specifications on the lift model. transfer of patients or mobility impaired persons up and down levels of a residence.
INCLUDED parts (2 or 3) − Top limit cam Before beginning installation, inspect and check the box contents and report any damage or missing items to Atlas. CHAIR AND FOOTREST BOX • Chassis • Chair with retractable seatbelt • 2 wireless call/send hand controls •...
RAVE 2 INSTALLATION MANUAL INSTALLATION INSTALLATION DETERMINE OVERALL RAIL LENGTH 4. If the top landing has restrictions (i.e. a wall or NOTE: Use this only if the rail did NOT come precut to length) doorway), use the chart to determine the length of extension that should be used.
Remove the charger strips and wire harness Place and object that measures 1/2" between end plate before cutting. and the floor. See Figure 4-4. Atlas offers a rail jig that allows holes to be drilled in the end of a rail. Contact techservices@atlasacces.com INSTALLATION SITE ELECTRICAL...
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RAVE 2 INSTALLATION MANUAL INSTALLATION 6. Install two (2) joint fasteners and firmly tighten with NOTE: Use the chair box, or another heavy object, like a toolbox, 3/16" Allen wrench. See Figure 4-7. at the bottom of the rail to prevent it from sliding down the stairs.
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RAVE 2 INSTALLATION MANUAL INSTALLATION 8. Install rail brackets with 9. Turn the rail right side up (gear rack facing up). label facing the staircase See Figure 4-10. side by loosening the screws and snapping each bracket edge into the slot, or slide the brackets on from the top of the rail.
RAVE 2 INSTALLATION MANUAL INSTALLATION 11. The underside of the rail must be at least 2" above the ZERO INTRUSION INSTALLATION stair tread nose to provide clearance for the footrest. To achieve this 2" clearance move the rail and bracket The lift must be connected to a dedicated 120V AC 15A bracket forward.
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RAVE 2 INSTALLATION MANUAL INSTALLATION 3. Remove the zip tie on the power switch and turn the unit on. The unit will beep once indicating it is ready for use. 4. Use the installation switch (the black switch on the top of the chassis) to move the chassis at least 24"...
RAVE 2 INSTALLATION MANUAL INSTALLATION FINAL RAIL INSTALLATION 1. Install the remaining plastic rack pieces in the upper 3. Slide the top limit cam into one of the cam slots on rail. See Figure 4-18. either side, and tighten the pre-inserted Allen screw with a 5/64"...
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RAVE 2 INSTALLATION MANUAL INSTALLATION 6. Install one of the rack precompression screws in the threaded hole in the top plate of the rail, and tighten it as firmly as possible by hand with a 5/32" Allen wrench. Make sure to use the 1 1/4" precompression screw.
RAVE 2 INSTALLATION MANUAL INSTALLATION FOOTREST AND SEAT INSTALLATION 4. Ensure that the footrest is fully engaged. 5. Check that the height of the seat base is correctly set for 1. Remove the footrest from the the intended user. A seat height guide is provided behind box and use the installation the plastic footrest shroud.
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RAVE 2 INSTALLATION MANUAL INSTALLATION 6. Connect the footrest cable to the 6-pin connector on 9. Position the seat directly aligned over the chassis and the chassis. See Figure 4-26. place onto the seat swivel post. Press the swivel lever until the seat is fully engaged with the swivel post.
RAVE 2 INSTALLATION MANUAL INSTALLATION 3. Once the screws are removed, fold the armrests to the down position and slide the pad If the wrong set of connectors are used, the unit assembles forward until they will work backwards. come off, then unplug each connector.
NOTE: The photos in this section shows a left folding rail, assembled control switch on the armrest. See Figure 4-34. to be installed on the left side of the stairway. Contact Atlas Technical Support at 866-378-6648 for instructions on how to switch a folding rail from the left side to the right side.
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This clearance is required for the stair lift footrest. In some installations, you may not be able to get 3" or more with the standard stair-bracket, Contact Atlas to get tall brackets. See Figures 4-40 and 4-41. 4. Place the rail onto the stairway with the bottom bracket on the second 6.
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RAVE 2 INSTALLATION MANUAL INSTALLATION 7. Fasten down the near corner of the lower bracket using a drill that has extensions at least 10" and a 3/8" socket. See Figures 4-43 and 4-44. 8. Measure from the side of the rail at the upper bracket 11.
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RAVE 2 INSTALLATION MANUAL INSTALLATION 12. Reinstall the two (2) plastic caps on the feet to cover 14. Follow the normal procedure for installing the rail the threads. See Figure 4-47. brackets and tighten them. See page 9, step 8.
RAVE 2 INSTALLATION MANUAL COMPLETION PROCEDURES COMPLETION PROCEDURES REMOTE CONTROL RE-PROGRAMMING All call/send controls are factory programmed. In the 7. Press and release the "Up" or "Down" button on the event that the remote call/send controls need to be second remote. The second remote is now programmed.
RAVE 2 INSTALLATION MANUAL COMPLETION PROCEDURES TEST ARMREST CONTROL SWITCH TEST ARMREST CONTROL SWITCH 1. Ensure that the stair lift travels correctly by operating Install and fully tighten the rail bracket mounting screws the armrest control switch while standing in front of it.
RAVE 2 INSTALLATION MANUAL COMPLETION PROCEDURES 4. Repeat the above steps to set the upper limit. 5. In each of the above cases the unit should come to an For safety, the footrest should be set at least level with immediate halt and should beep intermittently.
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RAVE 2 INSTALLATION MANUAL COMPLETION PROCEDURES ADDITIONAL SYSTEM CHECK 1. After the successful testing of all safety switches, 4. Move the lift about 3' from either the top of bottom of sit on the lift and operate to the top of the stairs.
RAVE 2 INSTALLATION MANUAL TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING MAJOR FAULTS NUMBER OF BEEPS Runaway No Power Conflicting switches FOOTREST UP and FOOTREST DOWN Conflicting switches OBSTRUCTION UP and OBSTRUCTION DOWN Conflicting switches FOOTREST DOWN and OBSTRUCTION UP Conflicting switches FOOTREST UP and OBSTRUCTION DOWN...
RAVE 2 INSTALLATION MANUAL TROUBLESHOOTING MINOR FAULTS MANUAL OVERRIDE OPERATION Single long beep. Will reset once the fault is cleared. If your lift fails to operate and the operator is unable to exit the lift on the stairway, another person may use the...
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