savaria K2 Straight Stairlift Owner’s Manual

savaria K2 Straight Stairlift

Specifications:

• Applications: Stairlift
• Operator controls: Toggle switch, key switch
• Seat belt: Retractable for indoor unit, non-retractable for outdoor unit

Product Usage Instructions

1. Safety Instructions:
   To ensure safe operation, follow these important notes:

   • Read and understand the manual.
   • Ensure proper operation as outlined in the manual.

2. Description:
   Exterior View:
   The K2 Stairlift comes with various components including adjustable armrests, backrest, flip-up seat, toggle switch, key switch, retractable seat belt, diagnostic LEDs, seat swivel handle, ON/OFF switch, folding footrest, and carriage.
   Seating Features:

   • Safety Belt: Use the seat belt for safety. Adjust as needed for a proper fit.

Key Switch and Power Switch:

• Key Switch: Insert and turn a quarter turn clockwise to the on position for operation.
• Power Switch: Flip the ON/OFF switch to the ON position after turning on the key switch.

Specifications :
The specifications for this stairlift are not provided in the manual.

FAQ :

• Q: How do I adjust the seat belt for the proper fit?
  A: Use the buckles on either side of the seat belt fastener to adjust it as needed for a proper fit.

K2 Stairlift
Owner’s Manual

IMPORTANT – READ FIRST

• Ensure that only an authorized Savaria mechanic installs and services your Lift. Under no circumstances is anyone other than a mechanic with Savaria training and authorization to install, adjust, service or modify any mechanical or electrical device on this equipment.

• Failure to follow this warning can result in safety system compromises or defeat; this can result in serious injury or death. Savaria accepts no liability
  for property damage, warranty claims or personal injury, including death, in this circumstance.

• Passenger safety is the result of countless details in the equipment design, manufacture, and installation. After installation, reliable operation and continual safe operation requires regular inspection and maintenance as outlined in this manual, or more frequently where usage, environment, or local jurisdiction requires. As the Owner, you are responsible for ensuring that regular inspections and maintenance occur in a timely manner as per the manufacturer’s recommendations and maintenance schedule.

• Refer to this owner’s manual for unit description, setup, operating instructions, and a maintenance schedule for your Lift. Upon completion of installation, the Savaria mechanic must provide you with the information for the box below and ensure it is recorded in this owner’s manual. In addition, either you or the Savaria mechanic must keep any service and/or maintenance records in the Maintenance Record section of this owner’s manual.

• At all times, your Lift must be maintained in compliance with the applicable standard to which it has been built and installed.

• United States: A18.1–Safety Standard for Platform Lifts and Stairway Chairlift

• Canada: CSA B355/613–Platform lifts and stair lifts for barrier-free access

• Europe: EN-81-40–Stairlifts and inclined lifting platform intended for persons with impaired mobility

• Europe: 2006/42/EC–Machinery Directive

• Depending on your country or region, the local authority code variant may apply. To ensure safe operation of your Lift, pay careful attention to the important notes, and follow the instructions and any additional safety regulations in this manual.

FOR OWNER’S RECORDS

• Customer Name:
• Installing Dealer:
• Dealer’s Telephone Number:
• Date Installed:
• Serial/Job Number:

WARRANTY

Ensure your Savaria Dealer provides you with a copy of the manufacturer’s limited parts warranty and documentation relating to any Dealer labour warranty.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

To ensure safe operation of this unit, pay careful attention to the important notes below.

To Ensure Safety

• Read this manual carefully before using the equipment.
• To prevent accidents, adhere strictly to the instructions and keep clear of moving parts at all times.
• Follow instructions on all equipment labels at all times. Replace any damaged labels immediately.
• Ensure that only qualified personnel perform maintenance and service on the unit.
• When replacing parts, be sure that only genuine Savaria parts are used.
• This unit is intended for use by a mature person who understands its proper operation as set out in this manual.

WARNING
At no time should children under the age of 16 use the lift while unsupervised.

• This lift is to be used ONLY for the transport of a person up/down the stairway. Do NOT use the lift for any other purpose (such as the transport of items).
• Do NOT use the lift for firefighting purposes or for evacuation during a fire.
• Prior to operation, make sure that all areas in and around the lift are clear of any obstructions.
• Be very careful of others using the stairs while the lift is in operation as there is a potential risk of collision.
• Test your keys and emergency stop button (if equipped) every month.

DESCRIPTION

Exterior View
Figure 1 shows the exterior components of the K2 Plus Stairlift.

Below shows the exterior components of the K2 Stairlift (with V-seat).

Seating Features

• The seat assembly swivels in one direction only for transfer in/out of the seat. For your safety, do not swivel the seat until the unit has stopped. If you have a manual swivel seat, lift up and hold the swivel handle to swivel the seat. Release the handle to lock the seat in place. If you have the optional powered swivel seat, continue holding the toggle switch once you have reached the landing to power swivel the seat. Release the switch to lock the seat in place. You can also use the up/down arrow buttons on the remote to swivel the seat.
• When the stairlift is not in use, the seat, armrests, and footrest can be folded up to allow for more space on the stairway. If you have the optional powered footrest, when you lift up the arm that has the toggle switch on it, the footrest will fold up also.
• Always use the seat belt to ensure that you are safely secured in the chair during travel.

Safety Features

• Seat Belt
  For an indoor unit, the seat belt is retractable. For an outdoor unit, the seat belt is non-retractable (see below). To adjust the non-retractable seat belt for the proper fit, use the buckles on either side of the seat belt fastener as needed.

WARNING
Always use the seat belt to ensure that you are safely secured in the chair during travel.

• Footrest and Carriage Sensors
  • There are safety edge sensors on the sides of the footrest and the carriage, and an underpan sensor on the bottom of the footrest. These sensors will stop the stairlift if an obstruction is encountered on the stairway.
  • If you encounter an obstruction, press the opposite side of the toggle switch to run the stairlift in the opposite direction. Remove the obstacle from the pathway and proceed in the original direction of travel.
• Safety Switches
  • There are upper and lower safety limit switches to stop the stairlift when it reaches the top or bottom of the stairway. There are also mechanical stops at the top and bottom of the rail to stop the lift from running off the rail.
  • There is also a safety switch for the swivel seat that will prevent the stairlift from running if the seat is not locked in the riding position.
• Emergency Stop Button (Optional)
  • There may be an optional emergency stop button located on the left arm. Pressing this button will stop the unit immediately.
• Overspeed Brake
  • The overspeed brake that will engage and stop the lift if the normal downward travel speed is exceeded.
• Key Switch and Power Switch
  • The stairlift is equipped with a key switch and cannot be operated unless the key is inserted and turned a quarter turn clockwise to the on position. Once the key switch is turned on, flip the ON/OFF power switch (located on the top of the carriage) to the ON position.
• NOTE
  Do NOT turn off the power switch after each trip. Turning off the power switch stops the batteries from charging and this action will eventually drain the batteries.

 SPECIFICATIONS

Load capacity

| 300 lb (136 kg) – when flip-up rail is used, when extended rail brackets are used or when staircase angle exceeds 45° 350 lb (159 kg) – up to a maximum staircase angle of 45°
Maximum travel| 32 ft (9.75 m)
Travel speed| 15 ft/min (0.08 m/s)

Daily cycle

|

• Normal: 10 Heavy: 25 Excessive: 40
• Maximum starts in 1 hour on standard installation: 5

Range of incline| 30° to 55°
Temperature range| 14° F to 104 °F (-10 °C to 40 °C)
Drive system| Rack and pinion
Operator controls| Constant-pressure type (rocker switch and remote control call/send units)
Seat belt| Retractable (indoor unit) Non-retractable (outdoor unit)
Motor| 24 VDC, 1/3 HP, 2500 RPM
Fold-up width| L-seat: 10 3/4” (27.3 cm) V-seat: 12” (30 cm)
Fold-out width| L-seat: 20 1/2” (52 cm) V-seat: 22” (56 cm)
Rail| Aluminum extrusion
Charging| Charges on standard household power (110 VAC) Charge stations positioned at top and bottom of rail
Emergency operation| Full up and down travel on power interruption (full battery backup)

Options

| Power  folding  rail Power  swivel  seat Power folding footrest Savaria Link remote monitoring
Warranty| 36 months

USING THE DEVICE

Before Operation

1. Ensure the stairway is clear of any obstructions and the stairlift charger is plugged in at the wall.
2. Insert the key and turn it a quarter turn clockwise. Flip the ON/OFF power switch (located on the top of the carriage) to the ON position.
3. Check that the seat is locked in the riding position for up/down travel.

NOTE
If the chair has not been used for over an hour, press the remote button twice to wake it from sleepmode. If the chair has not been used for over 24 hours, run the chair from the arm toggle switch for a second to wake it from sleep mode. You can then use the remotes for normal operation.

Operating the Stairlift

1. If necessary, use the remote control to call the stairlift to the required end of the rail for boarding. Be sure to point the remote at the lift when pressing the button.

2. If you have the optional manual folding rail, manually fold down the rail at  the bottom of the stairs.
   If you have the optional power folding rail, your remote will have two power- fold buttons on it. Press the “fold down” button on the remote control unit to fold down the rail at the bottom of the stairs.

3. If necessary, fold down the seat, armrests, and footrest. Note that if you have the optional powered footrest, raising/lowering the arm that has the toggle switch on it will raise/lower the footrest.

4. If you have a manual swivel seat, lift up the seat swivel handle, rotate the seat to a comfortable boarding position, and then release the swivel handle to lock the seat in place.
   If you have the optional powered swivel seat, use the up/down arrow buttons on the remote to swivel the seat to a comfortable boarding position. Note that you can also use the toggle switch on the arm to swivel the seat. Ensure the seat is locked in place before boarding.

5. Position yourself in the seat and fasten the seat belt.

6. 6 If you have a manual swivel seat, lift up and hold the seat swivel handle and rotate the seat so you are parallel to the rail (with your back against the wall). Release the swivel handle to lock the seat in the riding position.
   If you have the optional powered swivel seat, use the toggle switch on the arm to rotate the seat so you are parallel to the rail (with your back against the stairway wall). Release the toggle switch to lock the seat in the riding position. Note that you can also use the up/down arrow buttons on the remote to swivel the seat.

7. 7 Place your feet securely on the footrest and your arms on the armrests.

8. Press and hold the toggle switch to move the stairlift in the desired direction.
   If you have the optional powered swivel sat and the seat begins to swivel for any reason while traveling up/down the stairs, the unit will stop. Release the toggle switch and press it in the down direction to cause the seat to return to its proper riding position. You can then resume travel in the required direction.

9. The stairlift will stop automatically at the upper or lower end of the rail, or if the toggle switch is released.

10. When the stairlift has come to a complete stop, swivel the seat as required  to exit the chair.

    • If you have a manual swivel seat, lift up the seat swivel handle, rotate the seat to a comfortable exit position, and then release the swivel handle to lock the seat in place.
    • If you have the optional powered swivel seat, use the toggle switch on the arm to rotate the seat to a comfortable exit position, and then release the toggle switch to lock the seat in place. Note that you can also use the up/down arrow buttons on the remote to swivel the seat.

11. When the seat is locked in place, unfasten the seat belt and get out of the
    chair.

12. To allow for more room on the stairway when the stairlift is not in use, swivel  the seat back to the riding position, and then fold up the seat, armrests, and footrest.
    If you have the optional powered footrest, when you lift up the arm that has the toggle switch on it, the footrest will fold up also.

13. If you have the optional manual folding rail at the bottom of the stairs, run the stairlift up so it is positioned ABOVE the fold in the rail. You can then manually fold up the rail.
    If you have the optional power folding rail at the bottom the stairs, run the stairlift up so it is positioned ABOVE the red auto stop bar in the rail (shown below). You can then press the “fold up” button on the remote control unit to fold up the power rail.
    Figure 3

Emergency Stop (Optional)
In the event of an emergency, you can press the optional red Emergency Stop button located on the arm of the chair. The stairlift will stop immediately. Once the emergency is dealt with, release the button to restore normal operation.

Emergency Manual Operation
If necessary, you can operate the lift manually using the manual operation tool (handwheel) as described here.

1. Turn OFF the main power switch.
2. Remove the access cover on the lower side of the unit. To do this, place a flat blade screwdriver carefully under the corner of the cover and gently pry out to pop the cover off. 
3. Fit the shaft of the manual operation tool (shown above) onto the motor shaft which is located below the battery tray in the carriage (circled below). 
4. For a left-hand unit, turn the handle clockwise for the unit to travel up the stairs and counter-clockwise for the unit to travel down the stairs.
5. For a right-hand unit, turn the handle clockwise for the unit to travel down the stairs and counter-clockwise for the unit to travel up the stairs.
6. When movement of the carriage is complete, call your Authorized Dealer for service assistance. DO NOT turn the main power back on.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Follow through the items below to determine a possible reason for the problem before contacting your authorized dealer. If any issues persist, please contact your authorized Savaria dealer

WARNING
Only qualified technicians are authorized to perform repairs and 6-month maintenance. DO NOT manipulate, modify or remove any safety feature of the lift. Contact your authorized dealer as necessary.

• Make sure the stairlift charger is plugged in at the wall.
• Make sure the key switch is turned ON and the power switch is ON.
• Check the residence main circuit breaker (or fuse) panel for a tripped breaker tipped or blown fuse.

If your stairlift does not operate and all lights are on|

• Make sure the seat is swiveled and locked in the riding position.
• Check around the footrest and carriage for any obstructions.

Stairlift is beeping|

• If the stairlift beeps for approximately 20 seconds while not moving, this means the stairlift is not charging.
• Check that the stairlift cord is plugged in to the wall outlet.

Stairlift stops and won’t restart| – If the stairlift runs to either end of the stairway and then stops and won’t restart, this means that the battery charge is low. Charge the stairlift.

Diagnostic LEDs
There are three diagnostic LEDs located on the carriage front panel.

LED Status

MAINTENANCE

The K2 Plus is subject to wear and tear from use. You must perform the checks and actions in the following tables to ensure safety and proper operation.

IMPORTANT

• Savaria products are only to be installed, adjusted, serviced, or maintained by Savaria licensed dealers and technicians. Your Savaria product will have the warranty voided if a non-Savaria approved technician performs work on the Savaria product.
• For units with high or excessive daily cycles, outdoor use, or use in harsh environments, inspection and maintenance should be conducted more frequently to ensure optimal performance.

Maintenance Schedule

: Every Year Heavy : Every Year Excessive : Every 6 months
Check that the swivel seat switch is working. Ensure the unit will not travel until the swivel seat is locked in the riding position.| Every 6 months| Every 6 months
Check that the footrest and carriage sensors are working. Ensure the unit stops when it contacts an obstacle.| Every 6 months| Every 6 months
Check that the emergency stop button is working (if equipped). Ensure the unit stops immediately when the button is pressed.| Every 6 months| Every 6 months
Check that the seatbelt connects and holds securely.| Every 6 months| Every 6 months
Check that the seat and arm fold hinge points are secure.| Every 6 months| Every 6 months
Check the operation of the limit switches. Ensure the unit stops at the required position at the top and bottom of the stairway.| Every 6 months| Every 6 months
Check the operation of the overspeed brake.| Every 6 months| Every 6 months
Lubricate the angle and straight rollers with synthetic grease (super lube) or wet graphite grease.| Every 6 months| Every 6 months
Verification| Frequency (Outdoor)| Frequency (Residential)
---|---|---
Check that the top mechanical limits are tight.| Every 6 months| Every 6 months
Check that the rail brackets are tight.| Every 6 months| Every 6 months
Check that the gear rack is tight and pitched properly.| Every 6 months| Every 6 months
Check that the footrest is level and tight.| Every 6 months| Every 6 months
Check for any damaged or worn covers or components and replace as needed.| Every 6 months| Every 6 months
Check the wiring connections at all points.| Every 6 months| Every 6 months
Check for excessive motor, gear or roller noise.| Every 6 months| Every 6 months
Check for excessive motor temperature.| Every 6 months| Every 6 months
Replace the angle rollers and inspect the vertical rollers for wear (replace if wear is showing).| Every 3 years| Every 3 years
Lubricate all rollers with synthetic grease (super lube) or wet graphite grease.| Every 3 years| Every 3 years

Maintenance Record

K2
Stairlift
Owner’s Manual

• For service or questions about this product, please contact your installing dealer.

• Dealer Name:

• Dealer Phone:

• Authorized Savaria Dealer

• Savaria Concord Lifts, Inc.
  2 Walker Drive Brampton ON L6T 5E1 Canada
  Part No. 001022 REV 034

• savaria.com

• ©2024 Savaria Corporation

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