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- Page 1 Wessex Homelift VM RANGE USER MANUAL...
- Page 2 ©Copyright 2021 Wessex Lift Co Ltd All Rights Reserved Except as expressly provided below, no part of this manual (which are the original instructions) may be reproduced, copied, transmitted, disseminated, downloaded or stored in any storage medium, for any purpose without the express prior written consent of Wessex.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS Page 1. INTRODUCTION 2. SAFETY NOTE 2.1 Safe Working Load ……………………………………………………………………..……6 2.2. Sketch of a typical Installation Arrangement ..…………………………………7 3. LIMITED WARRANTY 4. LIFT FEATURES 4.1 Audible Alarm …………………………………………………………………………………. 9 4.2 Vision Panels ………………………………………………………………………………….. 9 4.3 Safety Devices ………………………………………………………………………………… 9 4.3.1 Aperture Board ………………………………………………………………. - Page 4 5. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 5.1 Homelift Control Buttons………………………………………………………………... 15 5.1.1 In-Car Control Buttons……………………………………………………… 15 5.1.2 Call Station Buttons (hard-wired)……………………………………. 15 5.1.3 Call Station Buttons (wireless)…………………………………………. 16 5.1.4 Wireless Call Station Battery Replacement ………………………. 16 5.1.5 Adding a new Wireless Handset to the System ……………….. 16 5.2 Calling and entering the Lift ……………………………………………………………...
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Page 5: Introduction
INTRODUCTION Thank you for deciding to purchase the Wessex Homelift. The Wessex range of Homelifts combines the latest technology and design, making them easy to use and less obtrusive in your home, whilst offering long service and reliability. The Wessex Homelift is a direct acting hydraulic lift designed for single person use internally in a domestic dwelling. -
Page 6: Safety Note
SAFETY NOTES • WARNING! Keep all parts of your body inside the lift at all times, and do not lean out of the lift. WARNING! Do not use the lift during a fire. • • Please always remain seated whilst travelling in the lift. Children must not be allowed to tamper or play with the lift or tracks. -
Page 7: Sketch Of A Typical Installation Arrangement
2.2. HOMELIFT – Sketch of Typical Installation. Ceiling Track Guides Wall mounted call Smoke Alarms Station (Applicable standards dictate if required) Fitted to the ceiling at both levels Power Supply Unit Orange Light on the right hand side Lift Isolator Switch indicates mains power to the lift May be fitted at the lower level... -
Page 8: Limited Warranty
Wessex can be contacted by telephone out of hours, and a member of staff will initiate the necessary actions to resolve the problem. For further information on breakdown cover or servicing please contact Wessex Lifts, or your current service provider. -
Page 9: Lift Features
4. LIFT FEATURES The lift can be configured to include a variety of options to suit your requirements, the following section details the features that are available for this product, and gives a brief overview into their function and operation. Please note some of the options may not be installed on your lift. 4.1. -
Page 10: Door
4.5. Door – The door can be either powered (Optional) or manual (Standard) depending upon the options you have selected. The lift will only function if the door is properly closed and interlocked. It cannot be opened between floors, (except in an emergency). A powered door will open or close automatically when the blue door button is pressed, and stop in the open or closed position. - Page 11 wish by pressing the stop button (one touch controls) releasing the relevant button , followed by (hold to run controls) the desired green button. Once the lift reaches the intended level you will be able to open the door and exit the lift as normal. The lift will then become inoperative to prevent its use. If the lift is parked at the upper level or the lower level and smoke is detected, the lift will remain stationary and become inoperative.
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Page 12: Fire Sealing
4.8. Fire Sealing – All models incorporate a fire seal which is effective when the lift is parked at the first floor level or the ground floor level. Wessex Lift Co Ltd recommends that the lift is parked at either the first floor level or ground floor level when not in use. -
Page 13: Illuminated In-Car Controls
4.10. Illuminated In-Car Controls – For ease of identification all control buttons within the car are illuminated. Each button controls the function/operation of the lift. To aid the user, the buttons that are illuminated are the only buttons that can be operated at that time. -
Page 14: Wall Mounted Call Stations
4.11.1 Call Stations (hard-wired) Hard-wired call stations attach to the wall. They are wired directly to the lift. A two way personal key-switching facility can be provided on hard-wired call stations only, if required. This prevents the up and down push-buttons from operating the lift. (see Figure 4.11.1 below). Please note there is no specific on or off position for the key. -
Page 15: Operating Instructions
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 5.1. Homelift Control Buttons – It is recommended you study the diagrams below to make yourself familiar with the controls. Please note there are two options for the control circuit. ‘One touch’ and ‘hold to run’. This function only applies to the up and down direction buttons. -
Page 16: Call Station Buttons (Wireless)
5.1.3 Call Station Buttons (wireless) Green LED & Red LED Stop Button Up Direction Button Manual Door Lock Release Button Powered Door Open/Close Button Down Direction Button (Powered Door is optional) Fig 5.1.3 – Wireless Call Station Buttons Note 2: The Green LED illuminates only when a button is pressed. When the batteries are low, the Red LED will flash for 5 seconds after a button is pressed. -
Page 17: Calling And Entering The Lift
5.2. Calling and entering the Lift – the following sequence assumes the lift is parked at the upper level, and the key-switch (if fitted) has been turned off, and you are at the lower level. Keep clear of the lift while it is in travel. Keep clear of the door while it is opening and closing. -
Page 18: Travelling To The Desired Floor
5.3. Travelling to the desired floor level. The door must be closed and locked before the lift will travel. The stop button will illuminate to confirm the door is closed and locked. There may be a small time delay after closing the door for this to occur. -
Page 19: 5.6. After Use
5.6. After Use When the lift is not in use, Wessex Lift Co Ltd recommends the lift is parked at the first floor level or ground floor level. This ensures the fire seal is maintained between the lower and upper levels. To do this press the up or down direction button (Green Arrow) from the wall mounted call station. -
Page 20: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING Check the following if the lift will not operate:- • Open and close the door. Ensure it is fully closed and locked. There are no obstructions under the lift. • • There are no obstructions on top of the aperture trap board. •... -
Page 21: 6.2. Emergency Door Opening
6.2. Emergency Door Opening Both manual and powered doors can be opened from the inside or outside of the lift car by using the door release key supplied with the lift. See Figure 6.2. WARNING! The door release key should only be used in the event of an emergency. -
Page 22: Emergency Lowering (Using In-Car Controls)
6.3. Emergency Lowering (Using In-Car Controls). If your Homelift has been rendered inoperable due to a power failure, it can be lowered using the emergency lowering button inside the car. This can be achieved by following the procedure below: - •... -
Page 23: Servicing & Inspection
SERVICING & INSPECTION When installed your lift would have been commissioned and inspected to ensure safety and reliability. The Wessex Homelift should give you many years of service as long as regular maintenance is correctly carried out. Failure to do this could lead to unreliable or unsafe operation. -
Page 24: Routine Care And Maintenance
ROUTINE CARE AND MAINTENANCE To ensure that your Homelift continues to offer reliable service and continues to keep its appearance it is recommended that routine cleaning of the unit is carried out as required. The Homelift can be treated as any other normal household appliance. Before carrying out any cleaning work it is important that the main supply is switched off to the lift. -
Page 25: Change Of Use
CHANGE OF USE During the useable life of the Wessex Homelift it may be possible that circumstances change and hence the function of the lift may not be suitable to the new situation. Examples of this are: - A change of type and weight of wheelchair. •... -
Page 26: Safety Instructions For Maintenance Personnel
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL The Wessex Homelift is a combination of electrical, mechanical and hydraulic systems. All maintenance activities, including the adjustment and resetting of safety-related components, must be carried out by a trained and competent person. Before commencing any maintenance you must adhere to the following instructions. Under no circumstances must the lift be operated with the rear panel removed or any safety device inoperative. -
Page 27: Mechanical Safety
10.1 Mechanical Safety WARNING! Trapping and shearing hazards will be created if the lift is operated with the rear panel removed and/or any safety device inoperative. Before commencing any maintenance you must adhere to the following instructions: 1. Refer to the installation manual for essential health and safety guidelines. -
Page 28: Technical Information
TECHNICAL INFORMATION 11.1 Anchorage and Forces 11.1.1 Mid-Floor - The main force applied to the building structure by the lift is a shear force through a steel structural beam onto two mid-floor joists either side of the lift. The maximum force applied to each of the two joists is 3150N. The structural beam is anchored to the two joists by eight M8 x 60 coach screws. -
Page 29: Appendicies & Quick Start Guide
APPENDICES & QUICK START GUIDE Note: The following appendices are designed to be a step by step guide and can be removed from this manual if required. The pages can be laminated and placed at the upper and lower locations for reference purposes. -
Page 30: Appendix A - 'Calling The Lift' & Travelling Up (With Lift At Upper Floor Level, And User At Ground Floor Level) Step By Step Guide
Appendix A – ‘Calling the Lift’ & travelling up (with lift at upper floor level, and user at ground floor level) step by step guide. 1. If the controls are not working check the key-switch is on (if fitted). See Figure 1. Note: The ON position will change, as both upper and lower call stations can be turned on &... -
Page 31: Appendix B - 'Calling The Lift' & Travelling Down (With Lift At Lower Floor Level, And User At Upper Floor Level) - Step By Step Guide
Appendix B – ‘Calling the Lift’ & travelling down (with lift at lower floor level, and user at upper floor level) - step by step guide. 1. If the controls are not working check the key-switch is on (if fitted). See Figure 1. Note: The ON position will change, as both upper and lower call stations can be turned on &... -
Page 32: Appendix C - Changing Direction During Travel - Step By Step Guide
Appendix C – Changing direction during travel - step by step guide. DURING TRAVEL IN ANY DIRECTION 1. Press and release the Stop Button on the control console. Figure 1 – In-car Control Console 2. Wait for 3 seconds. 3. Press either Green direction arrow button Note:... -
Page 33: Appendix D - Ec Declaration Of Conformity
EC Declaration of Conformity (Original) The manufacturer of the products covered by this declaration is:- ‘Wessex Lift Co Ltd’, Budds Lane, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 0HA, United Kingdom Declare that under sole responsibility that the products ‘Wessex Homelift’ Known as Models VM30, VM31, VM36, VM38, VM50, VM51, VM56, VM58 VM3136, VM3138, VM3638, VM3836, VM5156, VM5158, VM5658, VM5856 Serial No(s)....
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