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HANDICARE 1000 U S E R M A N U A L Smart seat Smart XL seat Smart XXL seat...
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FOREWORD CONTENT USER MANUAL Thank you for choosing a Handicare stairlift. This manual is for the HANDICARE 1000 lift OPTIONS type, and includes instructions for the standard features and optional upgrades. IMPORTANT INFORMATION FAULT FINDING ATTACHMENTS A. Reminders B. Emergency operation C.
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SMART / SMART / SMART SEAT OPTIONS Automatic Swivel Powered Footrest Folding hinge Folding hinge (manual) [1]Diagnostic Display The illustration above shows the features used to operate [2]Joystick the SMART seat. The SMART seat can be upgraded with the [3]Emergency stop Automatic Swivel seat, Powered Footrest and the Folding [4]Seat belt hinge, options to create even more seat comfort and...
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FOLD DOWN Ensure that the on/off switch is set in the 'ON' position. The diagnosic display will be illuminated when switched on. Fold down the footplate, the armrests and seat. page 10 > OPTIONAL POWERED FOOTREST PLACE FEET Place your feet on the footplate. Ensure that both feet are completely on the plate.
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SAFETY FIRST CLICK! Fasten the seat belt securely, ensuring that it clicks into the holder. Put the key in the switch and turn it ninety degrees clockwise. Check that the chair is in the locked position. RIDE Move and hold the joystick in the desired direction of travel. The display shows a “8/9”, the lift will beep 3 times and start slowly after 1 second.
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EMERGENCY STOP In an emergency, press the emergency stop once. The lift stops straight away. The emergency stop can be released by turning the emergency button. SWIVEL CLICK! The lift stops automatically at the end of the rail. You should now swivel the seat manually, making it easier to get on and off.
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LOOSEN BELT Unfasten the seat belt. STAND UP Stand up from the seat. 6 USER MANUAL...
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FOLD UP CLICK! Fold up the armrests, footplate and seat {A}. Push the handle, located to the left or right under the seat, downwards {B}. Swivel the seat until you hear a 'click'. The seat is now in the locked position. PARK Press and hold the up or down button on the remote control until the lift reaches a charge point.
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CHARGE 15 sec. There are charge points for recharging the lift's batteries at the top and bottom of the rail (there may be additional charge points). If the lift is not in the correct position at the charge point, the lift beeps for 15 seconds and the display shows a “2”.
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OPTIONS AUTOSWIVEL page 9 POWERED FOOTREST page 10 HINGED RAIL page 10 HINGED RAIL manual) page 11 AUTOSWIVEL CLICK! The AUTOMATIC SWIVEL SEAT option lets you swivel the seat automatically to face the direction you are going to walk. To do this, push and hold the joystick in the direction of travel.
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OPTION POWERED FOOTREST To operate a POWERED FOOTREST move the switch under the armrest[1] or fold up the seat[2].The stairlift should beep whilst folding the footrest. Always ensure the footplate is in the down position during travel. HINGED RAIL (powered) With the FOLDING HINGE option, the seat stops just above the hinged rail.
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HINGED RAIL [CHARGING] Do not leave the lift on the hinged rail after use. Use the remote control to move the lift to a charge point and recharge the batteries. The first stopping point is a charge point. HINGED RAIL manual) Before raising the manual hinged track{B} park the stairlift on the charge points, above the hinge, or at the top of the stairs{A}.
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FOREWORD Your Handicare 1000 stairlift is a sophisticated product that has been specifically developed to carry one person (max 137 kg/21.5 stone/301 lbs) sitting on the seat (a heavy duty type XL: max 160 kg/25.3 stone/352 lbs and heavy duty type XXL: max 200 kg/31.5 stone/441 lbs).
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Neither Handicare nor its authorised dealers may be held responsible for the suitability of the structures which surround and support the installation.
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Installation and servicing should only be carried out by dealers or installers/service engineers authorised by the manufacturer in accordance with local regulations. The wall mounted remote controls operate on a radio frequency; Handicare is unable to accept responsibility for system inoperability in the unlikely event of interference from signals external to this stairlift.
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FAULTFINDING DIAGNOSTIC DISPLAY page 17 CHAIR POSITION page 18 EMERGENCY STOP page 18 ARMREST page 19 page 19 BATTERIES RC page 20 POWER page 20 OBSTACLE page 21 SWITCH page 21 DIAGNOSTIC DISPLAY The stairlift is fitted with a diagnostic display that displays a code to help diagnose faults.
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CHAIR POSITION CLICK! C A U S E S O L U T I O N Problem: the lift does not travel in either direction and the display shows a “0”. Cause: the seat is not locked and is in a swivelled position. Solution: swivel the seat using the handle located to the left or right under the seat, until it “clicks”...
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ARMREST C A U S E S O L U T I O N Problem: the lift does not travel in either direction and the display shows a “-”. Cause: an armrest has not been folded down. Solution: fold down the armrest fully. C A U S E S O L U T I O N Problem: the lift does not travel in either direction and the display shows a “0”.
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FAULTFINDING BATTERIES RC RED light C A U S E S O L U T I O N Problem: the lift does not travel in either direction and the light on the remote control shines red when the remote control is operated. Cause: the batteries in the remote control are flat.
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OBSTACLE C A U S E S O L U T I O N Problem: the lift travels in one direction only and the display shows a “4/6”. Cause: there is an obstacle between the lift and the stairs. Solution: move the lift in the opposite direction {A} and remove the obstacle {B}. SWITCH C A U S E S O L U T I O N...
ATTACHMENTS REMINDERS page 22 EMERGENCY OPERATIONS page 23 DIAGNOSTIC CODES page 25 SPAREPARTS page 28 REMINDERS POWERED FOOTREST [A]Remove the key from the switch whenever you leave the lift. [B]Never remove the lift plug from the wall socket. [C]It is recommended that the keys be stored close to the stairlift by hanging a key on the handset wall bracket.
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EMERGENCY OPERATION >TRACK STOP [B.1]When the stairlift stops unexpectedly and no longer moves any further, the hand winder can be used to move the lift to a charging point. [B.2]Turn off the lift. [B.3]Remove the cap from the unit with a screwdriver. [B.4]Turn the hand winder as indicated on the winder.
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EMERGENCY OPERATION >SEAT EMERCENCY ONLY ! CLICK! [C.1]If the power swivel is not functioning it can be swivelled manually. Do this only in an emergency. [C.2]Insert a coin in the button on the side of the seat. [C.3]Swivel the seat manually. [C.4]The seat must be returned to the start position.
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DIAGNOSTIC If the mentioned action does not help, call Handicare. CODES Display Action Display Action Write down the diagnostic code when you call Handicare for help. No display Charging, but the lift does not drive F A U L T...
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Display Action Display Action Display Action Low battery voltage Joystick activated Joystick activated F A U L T Display Action Display Action Display Action IR address fail The main power relay not The main power not closed open F A U L T F A U L T F A U L T Display...
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Display Action Display Action Display Action Power supply fault during Power supply fault during Power supply fault when charging charging battery on float F A U L T F A U L T F A U L T Display Action Display Action Display...
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