Minivator Simplicity 950 User Manual
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1. Self help action Press the toggle switch and see if display comes on Check that the main power switch on the lift is turned on If this does not clear the fault contact your dealer or Minivator p Code Meaning 1 Requires charge Self help action The stairlift batteries require charging Drive the lift to the charge contacts if the Okay code does not show contact your dealer or Minivator Code Meaning 4 Safety edge up down direction activated footplate Self help action Contact your dealer or Minivator Code Meaning 7 Batteries approaching critical level Self help action The stairlift batteries require charging Drive the lift to the charge contacts if the Okay code does not show contact your dealer or Minivator Code Meaning A Hinge open Self help action Contact your dealer or Minivator Code Meaning Okay Okay Self help action Contact your dealer or Minivator Code Meaning 2 Off charge Self help action The stairlift is not parked on a charging position Drive the lift to the charge contacts if the Okay code does not show contact your dealer or Minivator Code Meaning 5 Ends limit activated Self help action Contact your dealer or Minivator Code Meaning 8 Shows when toggle switch is activated in up down direction Self help action N A Code Meaning b A switch is active at power on i e Toggle Up Toggle Down IR Up IR Down2. lift has passed the hinged track section it will stop KEEP THE TOGGLE PRESSED IN THE UP DIRECTION At this time the hinged track will automatically fold itself away When the hinge is fully folded the stairlift will continue to the top of the stairs Going down the stairs Mount the stairlift as previously directed and push the operating toggle in the down direction The stairlift will after a short delay move down the stairs Before the lift has reached the hinged track section it will stop KEEP THE TOGGLE PRESSED IN THE DOWN DIRECTION At this time the hinged track will automatically open itself When the hinge is fully open the stairlift will continue to the bottom of the stairs Parking the Stairlift WHEN THE STAIRLIFT IS NOT IN USE IT SHOULD BE MOVED TO ITS PARK POSITION SO THAT IT DOES NOT CAUSE AN OBSTRUCTION THE STAIRLIFT DOES NOT CHARGE WHEN IT IS PARKED AT THE BOTTOM OF THE STAIRS To park the stairlift press and hold the P button on the handset Figure 10 The lift will travel up the stairs to its park position and the hinge will automatically fold itself WARNING BEFORE YOU OPERATE THE HINGED TRACK PLEASE CHECK FOR OBSTACLES Hinged track manual optional Before raising the manual hinged track park the stairlift on the charge points above the hinge or at the top of the stairs Your stairlift will not work unless the track has been lowered Operating your Minivator Simplicity 950 Fig
3. of the lift A Ensure that this is left in the ON position The fault diagnosis display panel will be illuminated to indicate this If you intend to be away from home for a long period and decide to switch off the mains supply it is important that you also switch off the lift from this on off switch This will ensure that the lift batteries will remain charged while you are away Diagnostic display The stairlift is fitted with a diagnostic display Figure 3 that displays a code to help diagnose faults Refer to Appendix 3 for an explanation of the diagnostic codes If you should experience a problem with your lift please examine the display and make a note of any codes that are displayed Please inform the customer services operator of these codes when reporting any faults Operating your Minivator Simplicity 950 WA Figure 5 Operating lever Before using your stairlift MOST IMPORTANTLY please ensure the stairs are clear of other people pets or any objects which may obstruct your stairlift Then next ensure that the arms footplate and seat are folded down for use to ensure your safety Figure 4 44 BEFORE OPERATING YOUR STAIRLIFT ALWAYS FASTEN YOUR LAP BELT Your Minivator stairlift is operated by simply pressing and holding the operating lever in the direction you wish to travel Figure 5 The stairlift will automatically stop when the switch is released or the stairlift has reached the e
4. or Learn Self help action Contact your dealer or Minivator mH Code Meaning 0 Final limit activated Self help action Check that the keyswitch is on and seat is fully swivelled to the drive position If this does not clear the fault contact your dealer or Minivator Code Meaning 3 Ends limit activated Self help action Contact your dealer or Minivator Code Meaning 6 A switch is active at power on i e Toggle Up Toggle Down IR Up IR Down or Learn Self help action Contact your dealer or Minivator Code Meaning 9 Shows when toggle switch is activated in down up direction Self help action N A C Code Meaning C The IR address dip switch does not match Self help action Contact your dealer or Minivator Code Meaning d The main power relay is welded closed Self help action Contact your dealer or Minivator Code Meaning g Brake not connected Self help action Contact your dealer or Minivator A Code Meaning n Half speed Self help action If permanently showing contact your dealer or Minivator Code Meaning r No charge current Self help action Make sure that power supply is switched on from mains If it is contact your dealer or Minivator NOTE If the display is showing anything but the fault codes above it requires resetting Drive the lift off the charge contacts Turn the main switch on the unit off for 10 seconds and then back
5. Minivator Limited 82 First Avenue Pensnett Estate Kingswinford West Midlands DY6 7F England Tel 44 0 1384 405710 Fax 44 0 1384 408719 Email saleseminivator co uk www minivator co uk mini icity 950 Series My Features of your Minivator Simplicity 950 i Page Introduction Folding seat Simple to operate key switch control Thank you for choosing a Minivator Introduction 1 O Swivel seat O Folding armrests stairlift Please read these operating Infra red remote control Diagnostic display instructions carefully Your Minivator British Standards 1 O Folding footrest with safety edges stairlift has been designed and built with careful attention to detail In order Features of young 2 A to obtain many years of trouble free use Minivator Simplicity 950 am please follow the instructions paying particular attention to the care and Operating A 3 maintenance requirements Minivator Minivator Simplicity 950 recommend that you do not undertake Key switch 3 any maintenance tasks other than the l routine care and cleaning explained in this on off switch 3 handbook Diagnosic display 3 Please contact your Minivator dealer or our pai lesa a Customer Service Department in the United Hand control 5 Kingdom on 01384 408700 if your stairlift Folding your stairlift 5 requires attention and we would be l l pleased to help you Operating the swivel 6 Hinged track powered optional 7 o Emergency hand winding instruct
6. airlift at any one time The maximum carrying capacity is 120kg 19 stone 265lb NEVER Allow children to play on or with the stairlift NEVER Allow water to come into contact with the components in the stairlift If you have to transport liquids DO SO WITH CARE NEVER Place objects in the track or leave objects on the stairs where they could come into contact with the lift in operation Your stairlift is fitted with sensitive side edges and undertray on the footplate which will automatically stop the lift if it detects any obstructions NEVER Use the stairlift without using the lap belt or any other safety belts or harnesses fitted NEVER Use the stairlift in a standing position ALWAYS Keep your FEET ON THE FOOTPLATE whilst the stairlift is in motion and try to avoid your feet hanging over the edges of the footplate NEVER Swivel the seat until the lift has come to a stop at the top or bottom of the staircase ALWAYS Fold the chair when it is not in use to avoid obstructing exits Routine care and cleaning Battery care and charging Your Minivator stairlift is battery powered and will continue to work for a period of time even if you have a power cut You should normally be able to travel up and down the stairs at least 10 times without needing to charge the batteries however you should always ensure that there is sufficient lighting to allow safe travel especially at each end of the track where y
7. ions 8 British Standards E i Minivator has been accredited as Safety and servicing 9 conforming to the international standard Warnings and precautions 9 of manufacturing recognised by the award of ISO 9001 Routine care and cleaning 10 Battery care and charging 10 All Minivator stairlifts are built and tested to conform to the British Standard Care and cleaning 10 for stairlifts BS5776 1996 as well as ISO 9386 2 They also carry the CE mark Appendix 1 11 Wiring diagram Minivator are audited regularly to Appendix 2 12 ensure we continue to conform to ISO 9001 and this provides you with the assurance of using a high quality Appendix 3 and well manufactured product Diagnostic display Certificate of conformity 13 Figure 1 Operating your Minivator Simplicity 950 Figure 2 p Key switch Your Minivator stairlift is fitted with a key switch Figure 2 The stairlift cannot be operated unless the key is inserted and turned to the on position A The keyswitch is provided to enable you to lock the stairlift to prevent it being used by others for example children However it can be left in the on position if desired A If you remove your key for safety reasons please ensure you put it in a safe place If the keyswitch is turned off the lift will continue to charge Figure 3 On off switch As well as a key switch your stairlift is fitted with an on off switch Figure 3 on the bottom side panel
8. n as aasnnn Minivator Ltd dV LSY4 m dINVE MOTS NOILDJYIG Cs NOILDJYIA of 319VN3 39NIH 318VSIO JONIH 82 First Avenue Pensnett Estate Kingswinford West Midlands e oda Hava DNId DY6 7FJ England 2 NO d33dS T1N4 NO da4ddS JIVH ART an qdddsdivH Declare under our sole responsibility that the product Minivator Simplicity 950 Stairlift INFRARED RADIO LEARN BUTTON NO CONNECTION REQUIRED BRAKE CONNECTOR DIP SWITCH 2 CHARGE has been manufactured in conformity with the following standards and specification BATTERY POSITIVE BS5776 1996 Powered Stairlifts To which this declaration relates is in conformity with the following national standards 8 WAY CONNECTOR Q OI ON Electro Magnetic Compatibility Directive 89 336 EEC Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC 9 WAY CONNECTOR Simplicity Left Hand and Right hand Standard IF ANY DIP SWITCHES ARE CHANGED PLEASE TURN OFF LIFT WAIT 10 SECONDS THEN POWER THE LIFT BACK ON Er Machinery Directive 98 37 EEC Om E E EE Es E w A es ee nse gt a a a a ac T tow uw O Lu pre E g Pes 53 5 E g4 2 Name G Welch ag QS g y f E a E oc m oc oc N E o 5 Z 85 8 E DS 96 565 UG E 090 vez 22 u 32 a e 3 Position Engineering Manager f 2 2 2 2 Iminvato Y Pad Appendix 3 Diagnostic display Code Meaning None No display
9. nd of its travel PLEASE NOTE In the interest of safety initial activation of the stairlift is delayed by 1 second from pressing and holding the operating lever to avoid accidental operation If the switch is released while the lift is in motion the lift will stop and a delay of 1 second will occur before the switch will re start the lift When changing the direction of travel the delay will be 3 seconds before the lift begins to move A CT Operating your Minivator Simplicity 950 A Figure 5 Hand control The hand control Figure 6 is used to call the lift to either the top bottom of the stairs or to operate a powered folding hinge where fitted The control may also be used by an attendant control where the user is unable to operate the stairlift themselves The attendant should always remain off the staircase until the stairlift is stationary Figure 7 Folding your stairlift Your Minivator Simpicity 950 seat armrests and footrest can be folded to allow easier passage up and down stairs when it is not in use Figure 7 Ay SAFETY PRECAUTION ALWAYS RETURN THE STAIRLIFT TO ITS STOWED POSITION I E WITH ARMRESTS SEAT AND FOOTREST FOLDED AND THE CHAIR PARALLEL TO THE TRACK AS SHOWN IN FIGURE 7 SO THAT EXITS ARE NOT OBSTRUCTED Figure 8 p Operating your Minivator Simplicity 950 aw a p DS Figure 9 Operating the swivel A swivel seat is provided to enable you
10. on Code Meaning E The main power relay did not close Self help action Contact your dealer or Minivator HI Code Meaning H The main power relay has closed early Self help action Contact your dealer or Minivator ol Code Meaning 0 The main control board has a memory problem Self help action Contact your dealer or Minivator ul Code Meaning U Faulty power supply Self help action Contact your dealer or Minivator Code Meaning F Brake semi conductor failed Self help action Contact your dealer or Minivator N Code Meaning L Current limit exceeded Self help action Contact your dealer or Minivator g Code Meaning P Powered swivel did not respond Self help action Contact your dealer or Minivator Code Meaning N A Over current Self help action Contact your dealer or Minivator Important information about your stairlift which should be completed by the installation engineer MVS AUN ET iiis Company Name SiN ae Sa Date of installation cc First service QUe srsti Dealer Stamp minivator
11. ou get on and off the lift Your stairlift is fitted with a continuous charging system such that the batteries will charge at any point that it is parked at If the stairlift makes a beeping noise when it is not in use IT IS NOT CHARGING Please check that the power supply for the stairlift is switched on If it is switched on and the beeping continues please contact your dealer or the Minivator Service Department on 01384 408700 Care and cleaning Before cleaning any part of your Minivator stairlift please ensure you have removed the key The Minivator stairlift is manufactured from a variety of materials all with easy wipe clean surfaces The seat and body covers can be wiped over with a damp NOT WET cloth and a small quantity of washing up liquid PLEASE DO NOT use abrasive cleaners bleach or solvent based cleaners as these will damage the seat To clean the track first send the stairlift to the top of the stairs The track can be cleaned with a damp cloth When most of the track is clean move the stairlift to the bottom of the stairs and finish cleaning the track making sure that none of the cleaning debris falls on to it To maintain your Minivator stairlift in good mechanical order it is recommended that regular services are carried out by qualified service engineers minivator Appendix 1 Wiring diagram Appendix 2 Certificate of conformity N o We a casnn
12. to mount dismount the seat more easily at the top of the stairs by swivelling you on to the landing A To operate the seat swivel wait until the stairlift has stopped To swivel the seat hold the swivel lever down Figure 8 When the seat reaches 90 degrees it will lock in position You should not attempt to leave the seat until it has firmly clicked into its locked position Figure 9 To swivel in the opposite direction follow the same procedure 44 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS NEVER Swivel the seat without the lap belt fastened NEVER Mount or dismount the swivel seat unless it is locked in position NEVER Try to operate the swivel seat whilst the stairlift is in motion As a safety precaution should you try to use it whilst the lift is in motion it will cause the lift to stop ALWAYS Use the swivel seat to travel up or down the staircase in the correct position i e facing directly across the staircase PM minivator Operating your Minivator Simplicity 950 Hinged track powered optional In some installations a hinged track option may be necessary usually to move the track out of the way of the doorway at the foot of the stairs The hinged track is fully automatic in operation and will function as follows Going up the stairs Mount the stairlift as previously directed and push the operating toggle in the up direction The stairlift will after a short delay move up the stairs Once the
13. ure 11 Emergency hand winding instructions In the unlikely event that the lift has a total power failure or runs on to the final track stops there is an emergency hand winding procedure Please follow these steps 1 Switch off the stairlift with the key 2 Insert the emergency hand winding knob Figure 11 3 Turn the knob in the direction indicated for the required movement 4 When the desired position is reached remove the hand winder and switch the lift on If in any doubt contact your local Minivator approved dealer or ring Minivator direct on 01384 408700 Figure 12 Trapped articles Your stairlift is fitted with safety edges on the bottom of the footrest and on the lift itself that will stop the stairlift should any article become trapped by the footrest Figure 12 To remove the article reverse the stairlift away from the object then have the object removed from the staircase Proceed on your stairlift as normal Safety and servicing We advise that your stairlift is serviced after the first 12 months and thereafter AT LEAST EVERY 12 MONTHS This work must be carried out by a competent person i e a Minivator approved dealer If in doubt please contact the Minivator Service Department on 01384 408700 If you own your stairlift and no longer require it your dealer or Minivator may be interested in purchasing it Warnings and precautions NEVER Allow more than one person to use the st
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