Safety Features - Savaria omega Owner's Manual

Safety Features

The lift has the following safety features:
• Safety arms
• Platform ramps
• Obstruction sensors
• Drive with self-locking gear and safety brake
• Overspeed governor
• Limit switches
• Audio visual alarm (running buzzer and light)
Safety Arms and Platform Ramps
While in motion, the platform is protected by two safety arms. The platform is
also protected by two ramps which have the dual function of facilitating access
to the lift at the landings and of retaining the wheelchair while the lift is in
motion.
Before the lift leaves the floor, the safety arms must be down and the platform
access ramps must be up.
If the safety arms or platform ramps encounter an obstacle as they move into
position, a microswitch is tripped, preventing operation of the lift until the
obstacle is removed.
Obstruction Sensors
During travel, the edges of the platform ramps and the carriage are protected
by sensors which stop the lift if it touches any obstacle. There are also safety
underpan sensors to detect any obstacle underneath the platform and carriage
and stop the lift.
Safety Brake (Overspeed)
The lift is equipped with a mechanical safety brake. It engages if a drive
component fails or if the normal downward travel speed is exceeded by a
preset amount. Application of the brake slows the lift to a stop.
When the safety brake engages, the lift remains locked
out of use. Contact your authorized dealer to release the
brake and return the lift to normal operation.
Part No. 000825, 03-m12-2013
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