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DELTA
Straight Inclined Platform Lift
INSTALLATION GUIDE
Part No. 000818, Rev. 047
08-m03-2024

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  • Page 1: Step

    DELTA Straight Inclined Platform Lift INSTALLATION GUIDE Part No. 000818, Rev. 047 08-m03-2024...
  • Page 2 ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD • 25' tape measure • Carpenter’s level and square Savaria Concord Lifts, Inc. is not responsible for any • Metal and wood stud finder modifications of the product made by the user. Do not • Reversible hand drill allow unqualified personnel to use the equipment.
  • Page 3 • January 15, 2020 - Added Appendix E, Savaria Link Option - page 54 • April 17, 2013 - Revised step to adjust, test and reset overspeed • April 8, 2020 - Added note on page 33 governor on page 20;...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    10 Ensure there are no fire and safety issues. Contact Start up lift and program remotes Savaria Technical Support if there are any fire and safety Install control cams issues. Adjust lower and upper limits...
  • Page 5: Warning

    (see below). Check the condition of the shipment for any damage; installing damaged parts can lead to safety violations and void the limited warranty. Contact Savaria’s Technical Support if any parts are damaged. NOTE If possible, take a photograph of any damaged parts.
  • Page 6: Create Arc

    Refer to the job specific plan drawings and note the END OF RAIL and NOSE TO RAIL. Ensure the rail brackets are plumb which sets the top rail position. Figure 4 Position rail DELTA IPL Installation Guide Part No. 000818, 08-m03-2024...
  • Page 7: Place Carriage At Bottom Of Stairs

    Two people are required to lift it. Remove the carriage/rail assembly from the wooden shipping pallet (5 screws - 3 on one side and 2 on the motor side). Figure 5 Carriage with yellow handles Part No. 000818, 08-m03-2024 DELTA IPL Installation Guide...
  • Page 8: Align Carriage

    DO NOT pull too much on the bumper cover as it can damage the spring. If damaged, it MUST be replaced. Figure 8 Remove lower bumper cover WARNING DO NOT remove the bolts as the carriage can fall down. DELTA IPL Installation Guide Part No. 000818, 08-m03-2024...
  • Page 9 (see below). Figure 12 Remove and reinstall bolt in lower carriage left slot (if required) Part No. 000818, 08-m03-2024 DELTA IPL Installation Guide...
  • Page 10: Splice Rail

    Make sure the set screws are tightened into the notched-out section so the splices cannot shift. Repeat for the rest of the rail. Figure 13 Install alignment dowels Rail splice Next rail section Lower rail section DELTA IPL Installation Guide Part No. 000818, 08-m03-2024...
  • Page 11: Mount Rail

    IMPORTANT Railing Note that the anchors provided by Savaria are standard/ typical anchors and are not suitable for all site conditions. Always make sure the anchors used are proper for the Base plate type of steps/wall/floor on site.
  • Page 12 IMPORTANT Figure 19 Note that the anchors provided by Savaria are standard/ Install lag bolts typical anchors and are not suitable for all site conditions. Always make sure the anchors used are proper for the type of steps/wall/floor on site.
  • Page 13 Thread a locking bar onto the bolt and insert the lock bar through the slot in the post. Leave the hardware loose until all posts are attached to the rail. LOCKING Part No. 000818, 08-m03-2024 DELTA IPL Installation Guide...
  • Page 14: Install Batteries

    (yellow and blue) (shown below). NOTE Figure 25 Cap battery wires if using only two batteries OPTIONAL: If you have a longer rail, you can install two additional batteries into the holder in the lower carriage. DELTA IPL Installation Guide Part No. 000818, 08-m03-2024...
  • Page 15: Install Platform

    Ensure the hole in the pin near the end with the grease nipple is facing the rear of the unit so the securing screw goes into it. The grease nipple is pointing out at all times (see the top photo below). Part No. 000818, 08-m03-2024 DELTA IPL Installation Guide...
  • Page 16 Remove the platform jumper and connect the platform cable at the right-hand side of the carriage, as viewed from the front of the unit (see below). Figure 30 Connect platform cable DELTA IPL Installation Guide Part No. 000818, 08-m03-2024...
  • Page 17 Side access ramp unfolded harness supplied with the ramp and a battery. b. Obtain the harness and connect it to the platform as shown below. Figure 32 Side access ramp harness Part No. 000818, 08-m03-2024 DELTA IPL Installation Guide...
  • Page 18 Be sure to tighten all carriage nuts and bolts BEFORE running the unit up and down the rail. 14 Reinstall the lower bumper cover. 15 You will install and adjust the platform ramps and adjust the platform later in this manual. DELTA IPL Installation Guide Part No. 000818, 08-m03-2024...
  • Page 19: Install Arms

    Insert the bolt through the holes from the rear of the Figure 42 holder. Secure in place with the Nylok nut. Attach seat Figure 40 Attach arm Part No. 000818, 08-m03-2024 DELTA IPL Installation Guide...
  • Page 20: Connect And Adjust Platform Ramps

    Attach retractable part of seat belt SHORT TUBE LONG TUBE Linkage connection on ramp When ramp adjustment is complete, ensure the knuckle joint is set at a 90 degree angle to the ramp DELTA IPL Installation Guide Part No. 000818, 08-m03-2024...
  • Page 21: Install Limit Assemblies

    Remove the platform front handles. 10 Attach the 90 degree opposite side guard to the platform. Secure in place with the bolts provided. If not already done, install the rubber on the top of the guard. Part No. 000818, 08-m03-2024 DELTA IPL Installation Guide...
  • Page 22: Install Battery Charger And Connect To

    • BLACK to H • WHITE to N Connect WHITE (positive) here Charging plate • GREEN to GND BLACK (negative) goes to the rail DELTA IPL Installation Guide Part No. 000818, 08-m03-2024...
  • Page 23 Battery charger connections to charging stations Main Disconnect Butt splice BLK - Battery Charger WHT + BLK - BLK - To rail To rail WHT + WHT + Lower Charging Station Upper Charging Station Part No. 000818, 08-m03-2024 DELTA IPL Installation Guide...
  • Page 24: Start Up Lift And Program Remotes

    “learn” a remote. d. Press both the up and down arrow buttons on the remote at the same time until the LED on the remote comes on solid and then release the arrow buttons. DELTA IPL Installation Guide Part No. 000818, 08-m03-2024...
  • Page 25 If they change at all, the remotes are sending the signal but the board is dropping it, likely due to the LD 24/25/26 lights not being lit. Part No. 000818, 08-m03-2024 DELTA IPL Installation Guide...
  • Page 26: Install Control Cams

    Step 16 Install control cams Install the control cams. Procedure Refer to the following photos and assemble the pieces of each control cam assembly using the hardware provided. Figure 57 Control cam assembly DELTA IPL Installation Guide Part No. 000818, 08-m03-2024...
  • Page 27 Figure 60 Arm lock cams NOTE The unit must activate the bypass switch on the charger before activating the arm cams. Part No. 000818, 08-m03-2024 DELTA IPL Installation Guide...
  • Page 28: Adjust Lower And Upper Limits

    Safety bumper Tension spring e. Run the carriage up and then down again to confirm the desired lower stop position. If the lift does not stop in the correct position, readjust as necessary. DELTA IPL Installation Guide Part No. 000818, 08-m03-2024...
  • Page 29: Install And Set Final Limit Cams

    UP removing power from the safety circuit. Figure 67 Slide final limit cam along rail Part No. 000818, 08-m03-2024 DELTA IPL Installation Guide...
  • Page 30 At the mark on the rail, drill and tap the hole for the M5 bolt (drill bit = 4.2 mm, tap = M5 x 0.8). Figure 71 Mark rail for final limit cam attachment Repeat the above steps for the upper final limit cam. DELTA IPL Installation Guide Part No. 000818, 08-m03-2024...
  • Page 31: Test Overspeed Governor

    Run the unit up to reset the OSG off the mechanical brake. Run the unit to the lower landing. Turn off the main power switch and remove the pendant control. Do not reinstall the carriage front covers yet. Part No. 000818, 08-m03-2024 DELTA IPL Installation Guide...
  • Page 32: Adjust Platform

    Platform adjusting screws c. Ensure that S11P (platform open limit switch, bottom left on auto unit) is pressed when the platform is opened. If it is not, re-adjust as required (see the next page). DELTA IPL Installation Guide Part No. 000818, 08-m03-2024...
  • Page 33 For an automatic unit, adjust each arm separately. Limit switch S11o Loosen the screws (shown below), adjust the arm as required and then tighten the screws. Figure 81 Adjust screws for arms (automatic unit) Part No. 000818, 08-m03-2024 DELTA IPL Installation Guide...
  • Page 34: Adjust Motor And Actuator Current

    Figure 82 Potentiometers R40 and R50 NOTE For 90-degree ramps, BE SURE to adjust the linkages and the potentiometer on the board to ensure there is enough power to raise the platform. DELTA IPL Installation Guide Part No. 000818, 08-m03-2024...
  • Page 35: Check Installation And Test Operation

    If you have any issues with operation of the unit Actuator current after installation, there is a Troubleshooting Guide located in the Delta IPL section on the Savaria NOTE Dealers website. If the actuator current is not adjusted correctly, this could cause damage to the actuator.
  • Page 36: Install Optional Handrail

    Reinstall the rail brackets. NOTE: If the rail is mounted on posts, attach the handrail directly to the posts. Drill and tap or use self-tapping screws. DELTA IPL Installation Guide Part No. 000818, 08-m03-2024...
  • Page 37: Work By Others

    Upper landing INFILL PANEL Carriage (install between support posts on back of rail) Lower landing Upper landing Carriage BARRIER/WALL (install behind rail to prevent access during operation) Lower landing Part No. 000818, 08-m03-2024 DELTA IPL Installation Guide...
  • Page 38: Lock Out System (Public Units)

    During normal operation of the unit, the lockout pin must Owner’s Manual. be stored in the storage hole provided as shown below. Figure 85 Pin in lockout position Figure 86 Pin in stored position DELTA IPL Installation Guide Part No. 000818, 08-m03-2024...
  • Page 39: Appendix A Electrical Schematics

    This appendix provides the following adjustment procedures: • Carriage • Platform • Platform ramp • Limit assemblies • Arms • Motor and actuator current This appendix provides the following replacement procedures: • Y-shaped auto stopper Part No. 000818, 08-m03-2024 DELTA IPL Installation Guide...
  • Page 40: Adjustment Procedures

    Ensure the carriage is plumb and the carriage rollers are solidly on the rail with no gap. When locking down the rail from the end, ensure there are no gaps. DELTA IPL Installation Guide Part No. 000818, 08-m03-2024...
  • Page 41: Platform Adjustment

    Ensure that S11P (platform open limit switch, bottom left on auto unit) is pressed when the platform is opened. If it is not, re-adjust as required. Figure 91 Platform adjusting screws Part No. 000818, 08-m03-2024 DELTA IPL Installation Guide...
  • Page 42 Adjust linkage bar as far out as possible When adjustment is complete, check that the loading ramp operates properly. Ensure the ramp linkage bolts are tightened at a 45 degree angle to the ramp. DELTA IPL Installation Guide Part No. 000818, 08-m03-2024...
  • Page 43 (loosen screws and then tighten once adjustment is done). NOTE The unit must hit the charge station before it hits the arm cams. They are adjusted together. Figure 98 Screw to adjust lower limit switch position Part No. 000818, 08-m03-2024 DELTA IPL Installation Guide...
  • Page 44: Arm Adjustment

    S11p must still be active. For an automatic unit, adjust each arm separately. Loosen the screws (shown below), adjust the arm as required and then tighten the screws. Figure 101 Adjust screws for arms (automatic unit) DELTA IPL Installation Guide Part No. 000818, 08-m03-2024...
  • Page 45 Turn potentiometer R40 back just slightly to the left (1/8 of a turn). d. Run the lift up the stairs several times with a full load; the lift should not stop. Readjust if required. Part No. 000818, 08-m03-2024 DELTA IPL Installation Guide...
  • Page 46: Replacement Procedures

    DO NOT manually force the platform to fold up or down. Check that switch S11o is adjusted properly as described in the Delta Installation Guide. Note that if the platform is not heavy enough by itself when it’s unfolding (for example, if the platform floor is off ), this can cause damage to the auto stopper.
  • Page 47: Appendix C Reference Drawings

    Page 47 Appendix C Reference drawings This appendix provides the following reference drawings: • PCB layout • PCB LED layout • Underpan switches • Carriage switches Part No. 000818, 08-m03-2024 DELTA IPL Installation Guide...
  • Page 48: Pcb Layout

    Page 48 PCB layout DELTA IPL Installation Guide Part No. 000818, 08-m03-2024...
  • Page 49 Page 49 PCB LED layout Part No. 000818, 08-m03-2024 DELTA IPL Installation Guide...
  • Page 50 Page 50 Underpan switches Underpan - Circuit C1 Left Directional Circuit - C2 (RED wires) (WHITE wires) Safety Circuit - C4 Right Directional Circuit - C3 (BLACK wires) (BLUE wires) DELTA IPL Installation Guide Part No. 000818, 08-m03-2024...
  • Page 51 S22u S22o (S22o) (S22u) Rear view lower trolley (NOTE: The view below shows the old location of the final limit switches; they are now located on the upper trolley as shown above) Part No. 000818, 08-m03-2024 DELTA IPL Installation Guide...
  • Page 52 Page 52 Carriage switch functions (manual shown here) DELTA IPL Installation Guide Part No. 000818, 08-m03-2024...
  • Page 53: Appendix D Maintenance

    Ensure clear access to the drive and main power switch in the external control box. As required As required ITEM TO BE CHECKED BY AUTHORIZED DEALER Verify proper operation of all limit switches. Normal: Every Year Heavy: Every Year Every 6 months Excessive: Every 6 months Part No. 000818, 08-m03-2024 DELTA IPL Installation Guide...
  • Page 54 Excessive: Every 6 Check the grounding. months NOTE To prevent possible corrosion on outdoor units, all metal surfaces (for example, stainless steel) should be cleaned and waxed regularly with the appropriate cleaner and wax. DELTA IPL Installation Guide Part No. 000818, 08-m03-2024...
  • Page 55: Appendix E Savaria Link Option

    Page 55 Appendix E Savaria Link Option For information on the Savaria Link option, refer to the following document: • Savaria Link Installation and Setup Guide, P/N 001180 Part No. 000818, 08-m03-2024 DELTA IPL Installation Guide...
  • Page 56 DELTA Inclined Platform Lift INSTALLATION GUIDE Part No. 000818, Rev. 047 Copyright 2024 Savaria Concord Lifts, Inc. www.savaria.com Support 2 Walker Drive Brampton, Ontario L6T 5E1 Canada Toll free: (800) 791-7999 Fax: (905) 791-2222...

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