• Superglue (inside the track track only) Note: The installation engineer must check with Minivator for the latest installation manual issue number. Issue No of this manual is 0611-1 ORIGINAL LANGUAGE ENGLISH 2 MINIVATOR 2000 INSTALLATION MANUAL...
• Fitting kit • Stanchions • 17mm Spanner (Figure 1). See Appendix 4 for a • Track • Red cable • Nylon electricians larger version of this example. pull through Figure 1 MINIVATOR 2000 INSTALLATION MANUAL 3...
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(Figure 3). The connection of these will be covered in the Track Electrical Connection section. e Follow the normal track installation procedure Figure 3 from step 2 to complete the installation. 4 MINIVATOR 2000 INSTALLATION MANUAL...
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2 and 3. Note: Gradient and straight sections can now be supplied as single pieces. This is indicated on the drawings provided by an F and L shown respectively, next to the track section numbers. Figure 5 MINIVATOR 2000 INSTALLATION MANUAL 5...
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13 Connect the two sections of track together using the supplied M10 bolts and nuts. To avoid over tightening track bolts it is advised that these bolts only be hand tightened to a Figure 8 torque not exceeding 15Nm (Figures 10/11). 6 MINIVATOR 2000 INSTALLATION MANUAL...
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Note: Apply a small amount of grease to the jointing plug. 14 Continue as per steps 6-11 until you have installed the complete bottom track. DO NOT FIT THE LAST BOLT TO THE Figure 10 TOP STANCHION at this time. MINIVATOR 2000 INSTALLATION MANUAL 7...
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Repeat as necessary for each foot that can be lifted from the riser. 17 Repeat the track installation process (steps 6-11) for the top rail. Figure 15 Figure 13 Figure 16 8 MINIVATOR 2000 INSTALLATION MANUAL...
Connect some more grey cable to this connector block and feed it into the stanchion and out of the top of the stanchion. f Insulate the connector block behind the comms contact and then push it into the track. MINIVATOR 2000 INSTALLATION MANUAL 9...
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8 Terminate the power supply to the available AC supply. Note: All mains wiring must comply with the local standards in force at the time of installation. Do not fix the power supply to the stringer. Figure 19 10 MINIVATOR 2000 INSTALLATION MANUAL...
Note: Ensure that the top and bottom trunnions are correctly engaged to the corresponding Figure 26 teeth on the top and bottom track (Figure 31). 12 MINIVATOR 2000 INSTALLATION MANUAL...
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(Figure 33). 8 Remove the dummy seat toggle looms. 9 Refit the end stop and end cap to the top and bottom tracks (Figure 34). Figure 33 Figure 34 14 MINIVATOR 2000 INSTALLATION MANUAL...
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Note: Ensure that the bolt is parallel to the track (Figure 37). NOTE: THE MAGNETS MUST BE PLACED IN THE CORRECT POSITIONS TO ENSURE THE SAFE TRAVEL OF THE STAIRLIFT. Figure 37 MINIVATOR 2000 INSTALLATION MANUAL 15...
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2 Make the upper seat wiring connections as follows (Figure 42); a Key switch connection: green and orange to green and orange. b Toggle switch: blue, white and brown to blue, white and brown Figure 42 MINIVATOR 2000 INSTALLATION MANUAL 17...
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To use, the lever should be twisted to break the Figure 44 anti-tamper seal. The lever can then be inserted into the swivel lever socket. It must be held in place to operate the swivel mechanism. Figure 45 18 MINIVATOR 2000 INSTALLATION MANUAL...
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2 Fit the main seat cushion. 3 Fit the seat flap cushion. 4 Fit the arm upholstery. Starting at the front, Figure 48 press the upholstery into the arm recess (Figure 48). MINIVATOR 2000 INSTALLATION MANUAL 19...
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Programming is complete. Note: Low energy light bulbs can interfere with the infrared signal causing the lift to stop and start. Reprogramming the handsets with the lights on can resolve this problem. Figure 51 20 MINIVATOR 2000 INSTALLATION MANUAL...
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3 Test that the handsets have programmed correctly by pressing the up and down button on each and check that the lift moves in the corresponding direction. 4 Finally fit the power unit front cover. Figure 53 MINIVATOR 2000 INSTALLATION MANUAL 21...
The RF handsets have a built in signal strength at all points along its travel. Handicare’s drawing indicator; when the signal is strong the green led team will normally be able to determine if RF and...
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Note: The handset MUST be fixed into the holder by screwing through the holder into the handset (Figure 54). 1 Fit the hand control holder to the wall in the required position using the fixings supplied (Figures 55 and 56). MINIVATOR 2000 INSTALLATION MANUAL 23...
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Start from the corner when adjusting the front adjuster screws before fixing to the stairs. 4 When all the stanchions are vertically aligned tighten the screws fully to fasten the foot to the floor or riser. Figure 59 24 MINIVATOR 2000 INSTALLATION MANUAL...
– the lift should stop. c Drive the lift in the up direction. d Press the upside bottom trunnion safety edge – the lift should stop. e Drive the lift in the down direction. Figure 62 MINIVATOR 2000 INSTALLATION MANUAL 25...
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Observe the function of the lift. The lift should: i Drive up the stairs. ii Stop at the top of the track. iii Beep whilst swivelling the seat Figure 63 to the exit position. 26 MINIVATOR 2000 INSTALLATION MANUAL...
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4 Repeat steps 1 and 2 above. 5 Turn the power supply back on. ii Stop at the park position. iii Beep whilst lowering the hinge. iv After a short pause continue to the bottom of the track. MINIVATOR 2000 INSTALLATION MANUAL 27...
Demonstrate the ‘normal’ noise that a stairlift will make in operation. Remote control How to call and send the stairlift. The Minivator 2000 can be parked anywhere on the stairs and will continue to charge. Folding the stairlift How to fold and unfold the stairlift.
When should this be done (overrun, with keyswitch off and winding power on). How to report a stairlift that has overrun repeatedly. Trapped articles Reverse the stairlift away from the trapped article and remove the item before use. MINIVATOR 2000 INSTALLATION MANUAL 29...
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Turn the lift off using the key switch and clean with a damp, not wet, lint free cloth and a small quantity of washing up liquid. Do not use abrasive cleaners, bleach or solvent based cleaners as they can damage the stairlift. 30 MINIVATOR 2000 INSTALLATION MANUAL...
Check for poor ride quality, especially across the spliced joints. 5 Clean the track. 6 Clean the seat. 7 Clean the power pack. If anything does not function correctly further investigation and corrective action should be undertaken. MINIVATOR 2000 INSTALLATION MANUAL 31...
If this does not correct the fault – send engineer. correct the fault – send engineer. On site fault finding action: On site fault finding action: Check end limit circuit and trunnion guards. Check footplate leading edge. 32 MINIVATOR 2000 INSTALLATION MANUAL...
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Telephone fault finding action: Telephone fault finding action: Send engineer. Send engineer. On site fault finding action: On site fault finding action: Re-program handsets. A short circuit has occurred on toggle circuit – check circuit. MINIVATOR 2000 INSTALLATION MANUAL 33...
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Send engineer if permanently showing. Send engineer if persistent fault. On site fault finding action: On site fault finding action: Check reed switches and dipswitch settings. Check motor and track for obstructions. Check battery voltage. 34 MINIVATOR 2000 INSTALLATION MANUAL...
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Drive the lift off the charge contacts. On site fault finding action: Press toggle or handset button to wake lift. Turn the main switch on the unit off for 10 seconds and then back on. MINIVATOR 2000 INSTALLATION MANUAL 35...
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PART NO 000200.52002 YELLOW FOOTPLATE BLACK SPADE TO FOOTPLATE MOTOR CONNECTOR CONTROL SWITCH BROWN FUSED B + YELLOW N/C = FOOTPLATE DOWN N/O = FOOTPLATE UP BLACK BLUE SPADE CONNECTOR SPADE RING CONNECTOR TERMINAL 24VDC BATTERY MINIVATOR 2000 INSTALLATION MANUAL 39...
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NOTE: ON A 1000 LIFT, POWER SUPPLY CAN BE WIRED FROM BOTTOM TRACK SECTION IF REQUIRED. SIMPLY FIT END CAP PRESSING (WITH EARTH CABLE) ON TRACK SECTION DOWNSTAIRS. ON A 2000 LIFT, POWER SUPPLY CAN BE WIRED FROM TOP, BOTTOM OR MIDDLE OF TRACK SECTION IF REQUIRED. 40 MINIVATOR 2000 INSTALLATION MANUAL...
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CONNECTOR NORMALLY OPEN SWITCHES USED FOR HINGE LIMITS FROM BOTTOM LIMIT SWITCHES ARE POWER SUPPLY WIRED IN SERIES BULLET CONNECTOR BLACK 33VDC COMMS COMMS GREY GREY GREY POSITIVE POSITIVE INTERMEDIATE CHARGE CONTACTS TOP CHARGE CONTACTS MINIVATOR 2000 INSTALLATION MANUAL 41...
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DIAGNOSTIC LEARN BUTTON DISPLAY 8 WAY CONNECTOR 9 WAY CONNECTOR JUMPER MUST BE PRESENT ON CONNECTOR IF ANY DIP SWITCHES ARE CHANGED, PLEASE TURN OFF LIFT, WAIT 10 SECONDS, THEN POWER THE LIFT BACK ON. 42 MINIVATOR 2000 INSTALLATION MANUAL...
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DIAGNOSTIC LEARN BUTTON DISPLAY 8 WAY CONNECTOR 9 WAY CONNECTOR JUMPER MUST BE PRESENT ON CONNECTOR IF ANY DIP SWITCHES ARE CHANGED, PLEASE TURN OFF LIFT, WAIT 10 SECONDS, THEN POWER THE LIFT BACK ON. MINIVATOR 2000 INSTALLATION MANUAL 43...
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THIS SETTING WILL ENABLE 2000 HINGE IF ANY DIP SWITCHES ARE CHANGED, PLEASE MODE AND ALSO SET THE CURRENT LIMIT TURN OFF LIFT, WAIT 10 SECONDS, THEN POWER THE LIFT BACK ON. FOR AN RTC HINGE 44 MINIVATOR 2000 INSTALLATION MANUAL...
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9 WAY CONNECTOR JUMPER MUST BE PRESENT ON CONNECTOR THIS SETTING WILL ENABLE POWER SWIVEL MODE IF ANY DIP SWITCHES ARE CHANGED, PLEASE TURN OFF LIFT, WAIT 10 SECONDS, THEN POWER THE LIFT BACK ON. MINIVATOR 2000 INSTALLATION MANUAL 45...
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