Assembly Manual Platform Stair Lifts “Straight” & “Curve” Issued: June 2024 Version 4.00 Part 2 / 3 of the translated Original User Manual ASCENDOR GMBH Pürnstein 43 4120 Neufelden Austria Tel.: +43 7282 21900 office@ascendor.com www.ascendor.com Assembly Manual Stairlift Straight & Curve Version 4.00...
Preparations before commencing with installation..................9 Check Lift Unit and ancillaries are undamaged ..................9 Check on-site dimensions with installation drawing ................10 Adjusting the travel rails – lift type “Straight” ..................11 Adjusting the travel rails – lift type “Curve” ..................11 4.4.1 Welded travel rails ........................
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Installing the recharger ..........................24 10.1 Drilling template for wall mounted housings ..................25 Fitting the limit switches ........................... 26 11.1 For Lift type – “Straight” ........................26 11.2 For Lift type – “Curve” ........................... 27 Teach speed “CURVE” ..........................28 12.1 Execute the speed teach ride ........................
1.2 Notes for installation • The installation of the platform stair lift may only be carried out by the trained personal of an Ascendor partner. • This manual is designed to assist you during the installation and especially with the mounting of the travel rails of the platform stair lift.
The travel rail of the stair lift consists of one or more parts that can vary from 1 to 5 meters in length. In case of uncertainty or should questions arise, please refer to your Ascendor partner or call our customer service directly at +43 (0)7282/21900-525.
3 Tools required for installation Ascendor recommends the following installation tools are available: • Additional light sources for installation work • Suitable attaching material for existing walls or mounting surfaces • Tape measure • Spirit level, short, with digital display •...
If any damage is found, take photos and record this immediately. Please register the details with the haulage company responsible for the delivery of the lift unit and also with Ascendor - without delay! Open the wooden crate with the aid of a cordless screwdriver.
Should you discover any major deviations in dimensions or angle of inclination DO NOT proceed with installation! Please contact the dealer or Ascendor directly. Check for possible underfloor heating, other piping or electrical wiring in walls and floors!
4.3 Adjusting the travel rails – lift type “Straight” Before installing the runway, set dimension A between the handrail and the toothed rack (tolerance +/- 1 mm). Please take the dimension "A" from the installation drawing supplied. The A dimension is measured 90°...
5.1 Choosing the correct attaching parts Link to fastener guidelines The fastening guide from Ascendor can be used as an aid for selecting the correct fastening material (see link) The screws marked red are NOT included in the accessory box (see paragraph 4.1) as standard.
5.2 Auxiliary assembly material Ascendor spacers help to compensate for structural unevenness and obstacles during installation. These parts are fitted between the track brackets and the wall or supports and are supplied to order. You can find an overview of the available installation...
Recommendation: Before fixing the guide rail with all the fixing holes, we recommend attaching the drive unit as described in paragraph 8 and carrying out a test run without a load with a collision check. Page 14 Version 4.00 Assembly Manual Stairlift Straight & Curve...
For parts without base plate, please note that the marking must be at the lower end. part A4 part A2 marking bottom lateral side marking bottom lateral sid part A1 marking on base plate part A3 marking bottom lateral side Assembly Manual Stairlift Straight & Curve Version 4.00 Page 15...
Select the correct fastener depending on the nature of the substrate. The appropriate fastening technique must be decided and applied on site by the fitter. Ascendor GmbH accepts no liability for this fastening. IMPORTANT - Ensure that the supports are aligned vertically and fixed flush with the stairs.
7.4 Drilling templates for stanchion mounting The Ascendor drilling templates can be held in place with one hand. They can be quickly positioned over the stanchions and are fitted with durable bushings located in the positions to match the holes on the...
Compensation plates are available in 1mm, 2mm & 5mm thicknesses and are cut to match the size of the baseplate under which they are to be fitted. Page 18 Version 4.00 Assembly Manual Stairlift Straight & Curve...
If all preparations have been taken, you can now insert the lift onto the travel rails with the assistance of a second person. Assembly Manual Stairlift Straight & Curve Version 4.00 Page 19...
(handrail). The tapered shape helps to ease fitting the lift unit onto the handrail thereby reducing the physical effort, which would otherwise be required. Page 20 Version 4.00 Assembly Manual Stairlift Straight & Curve...
8.2 Installation transport trolley The Ascendor installation trolley has been designed to help avoid unnecessary physical strain or injury and to simplify the transport of our platform lifts from delivery vehicle to installation site. With the help of the installation trolley, the lift unit can be installed onto the travel rails from the lower station.
M8 for the folding board 9.2 Clamp and attach the toe protection Remove the bracket on the luster terminal Plug in the pre-assembled plug of the toe guard and screw it tight Page 22 Version 4.00 Assembly Manual Stairlift Straight & Curve...
When the toe guard is actuated, the downward travel command must be interrupted and an error message must appear on the display. Error indication on the display: Contact strip drive unit below Assembly Manual Stairlift Straight & Curve Version 4.00 Page 23...
This ensures the recharger can remain permanently connected without causing any damage to the batteries. If the battery voltage drops below 27,6 V the recharging cycle will repeat stages 2 and 3 Page 24 Version 4.00 Assembly Manual Stairlift Straight & Curve...
Installing wall mounted operating units. The wall switch control units can be mounted precisely in a similar way using the appropriate drilling template. The Ascendor drilling templates are available immediately, simply contact our sales department to order. Assembly Manual Stairlift Straight & Curve Version 4.00...
11 Fitting the limit switches 11.1 For Lift type – “Straight” Pull the brown charging cable with a draw wire or tape through the inside of the upper travel rail between the two stations and out again at the limit switch positions.
53 mm the brass bar on the white plastic holder. The brass bar can be moved up or down the plastic bracket depending on the required final stopping position. 38 mm Assembly Manual Stairlift Straight & Curve Version 4.00 Page 27...
The emergency stop button must be bridged by connecting the cable to the plug which hangs loosely at the end of the ribbon cable Do not forget to reconnect this cable when replacing the front cover! Page 28 Version 4.00 Assembly Manual Stairlift Straight & Curve...
Then mount the bracket with the cage nut on the panel and align it. 3. Then fix the other brackets in place. 4. All panels should be placed at the same height to create a uniform overall appearance. Assembly Manual Stairlift Straight & Curve Version 4.00 Page 29...
Fit the plastic caps provided onto the top of the baseplate hex-head screws • Drive plastic caps into the top of each support (and also into the bottom of side-mounted supports as shown in the illustration below) Page 30 Version 4.00 Assembly Manual Stairlift Straight & Curve...
Then hand over the keys, remote controls and documents to the lift owner and train the responsible personnel and elevator attendant. Assembly Manual Stairlift Straight & Curve Version 4.00 Page 31...
15 Sample drawings 15.1 Lift type “Straight” (With descriptions of important details and information) Page 32 Version 4.00 Assembly Manual Stairlift Straight & Curve...
Access ramps OPEN and CLOSE completely Safety bars OPEN and CLOSE completely Platform OPEN and CLOSE completely Check battery charger function __________________________________ ____________________________________ Date, Name Signature Assembly Manual Stairlift Straight & Curve Version 4.00 Page 41...
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