Bruno SRE-1550 Electra-Ride II Installation Manual

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Scott Moore

April 7, 2025

Do you cut the rail to the specific length I provide you or do I adjust the rail to the length of the stairs? Is the rail shipped in multiple sections to be assembled on site?

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Mr. Anderson

April 9, 2025

The Bruno SRE-1550 Electra-Ride II rail is adjusted to the length of the stairs by measuring along a straight line placed on the stairs and adding a specific measurement to custom fit the installation. The rail is shipped in multiple 8-foot sections that are cut and assembled on-site to fit the stairway.

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Page 1 1780 EXECUTIVE DR., P.O., BOX 84, OCONOMOWOC, WI 53066 USA TEL.: (262) 567-4990 FAX: (262) 953-5501 Toll free number valid throughout the U.S. and Canada Bruno invites your calls at: 1-800-882-8183 Technical Serviceemail: service@bruno.com Technical Service fax: 262-953-5503 DEALER:...
Page 2: Important Notes
35 F (2 C). ™ ™ Electra-Ride is a trademark of Bruno Independent Living Aids, Inc.® . The Electra-Ride II, #5,230,405 is covered by one or more U.S. Patents and/or U.S. Patents Pending. ©2004,1996 BRUNO INDEPENDENT LIVING AIDS, INC.®...
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Circuit Breaker..............Fuse..................47-48 Battery Charger LED's And Fuse........LONG-TERM STORAGE..................YEARLY MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS............... TROUBLESHOOTING....................51-52 HARDWARE ......................53-57 WIRING SCHEMATICS.................... 58-59 EXPLODED VIEW AND BILL OF MATERIALS............. 60-75 LIMITED WARRANTY....................SRE-1550 UL 06-18-2004 ©2004,1996 BRUNO INDEPENDENT LIVING AIDS, INC.®...
Page 4: Regulatory Information
Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. Regulations: Installation of this lift is intended to be conducted in Accordance with ANSI ASME A17.5; A17.1, Part XX (Commercial) or Part XXI (Residential); and the National Electric Code NFPA 70. ©2004,1996 BRUNO INDEPENDENT LIVING AIDS, INC.® SRE-1550 UL 06-18-2004...
Page 5: Specifications
Seat Swivel: 0, 45, and 90 degrees, both directions, at top and at bottom of rail Power Supply: 24 VDC battery charger powered by 120V wall outlet SRE-1550 UL 06-18-2004 ©2004,1996 BRUNO INDEPENDENT LIVING AIDS, INC.®...
Page 7: Introduction
Also, check the carton contents against the packing list before leaving the shop to install product on site. Report any discrepancies to bruno independent living aids immediately. Reading through the installation manual before installing this unit will enable you to install the elevator more quickly and will help you avoid the frustration of getting to the job site only to discover that you are missing a critical tool or piece of equipment.
Page 8: Carton Contents
Check the carton contents for shipping damage upon receipt. CHECK CARTON Damage claims must be filed by the dealer, not the manufacturer. CONTENTS FOR Bruno Independent Living Aids cannot be responsible for shipping SHIPPING DAMAGE damage. IMMEDIATELY UPON RECEIPT...
Page 9: Overview
(viewed from the bottom of the stairs). THE GEAR RACK WILL BE TOWARD THE CENTER OF THE STAIRS. Unless specified otherwise, Bruno Stairway Elevators are set up for left-side installation when shipped, but can easily be converted to right-side installation.
Page 10: Overview
Elevator several times while you are available to answer questions. BE SURE THE CUSTOMER UNDERSTANDS ALL SAFETY ASPECTS OF USING THE ELEVATOR. Patience and thoroughness in this phase of the installation are often rewarded with repeat business and customer referrals. ©2004,1996 BRUNO INDEPENDENT LIVING AIDS, INC.® SRE-1550 UL 06-18-2004...
Page 11: Installation
5/16" open-end wrench Needle nose pliers Scissors or knife Extension cord Double-sided foam tape File 12" adjustable wrench BE SURE YOU HAVE ALL NECESSARY PARTS AND TOOLS BEFORE TRAVELING TO INSTALLATION SITE. SRE-1550 UL 06-18-2004 ©2004,1996 BRUNO INDEPENDENT LIVING AIDS, INC.®...
Page 12: Bumper Bracket Installation
"right" refers to the side of the stairway on which the rail is installed (as viewed from the bottom of the stairs). Unless otherwise specified Bruno Stairway Elevators are shipped from the factory in the left-side configuration. Conversion to right-side installation is easy (instructions included later in this manual ).
Page 15: Cutting The Rail
(1) foot from the second 8-foot section. Doing this could yield a rail piece with insufficient weld. Instead, Bruno recommends cutting at least one foot off one of the 8-foot sections (leaving 7 feet of rail) and then cutting 2 feet from the second 8-foot section.
Page 16: Rail Joint Assembly
SUGGESTION Once two sections of rail are installed, and before installing the carriage, run a plomb line along the rail. If the rail bows, insert shims or readjust clamps. ©2004,1996 BRUNO INDEPENDENT LIVING AIDS, INC.® SRE-1550 UL 06-18-2004...
Page 17: Positioning Foot Clamp Assemblies
*INSTALL FOOT CLAMPS AT LEAST 1-1/2” FROM WALL. PROVIDE ADDITIONAL CLEARANCE IF SEAT NEEDS TO SWIVEL AGAINST WALL. BEFORE SECURING ALL CLAMPS, RUN CARRIAGE ASSEMBLY UP AND DOWN STAIRWAY TO CHECK SEAT CLEARANCE OVER THE ENTIRE TRAVEL LENGTH. SRE-1550 UL 06-18-2004 ©2004,1996 BRUNO INDEPENDENT LIVING AIDS, INC.®...
Page 18 INSTALLATION Bruno ships the Stairway Elevator with fasteners appropriate for WOODEN STAIR TREADS ONLY. Other stair material may require different fasteners. Please contact Bruno Independent Living Aids, Inc. for information. REMINDER: For installations on hardwood stairs, Bruno recommends drilling a IF THREADED pilot hole before inserting fasteners.
Page 19: Mount The Carriage On The Upper Rail
(For a more detailed view of safety lock washer inserted with lower bolt, see CARRIAGE REMINDER: ASSEMBLY DRAWING, Recheck with level after tightening adjustment bolts. SRE-00060, at the back of this manual.) SRE-1550 UL 06-18-2004 ©2004,1996 BRUNO INDEPENDENT LIVING AIDS, INC.®...
Page 20: Seat, Footrest And Arm Assemblies
Remove footrest assembly, then gently pull the extra wire from the hole in the pivot bolt. Remove the bolt in the outer mounting tube. Adjust seat height, replace bolt and secure. Reinsert extra wire in the pivot bolt. Replace the footrest assembly. ©2004,1996 BRUNO INDEPENDENT LIVING AIDS, INC.® SRE-1550 UL 06-18-2004...
Page 21 Confirm correct operation of this feature by moving the sliding tray (BOTH SIDES) while operating the Elevator. The Elevator will stop if this feature is operating correctly. SRE-1550 UL 06-18-2004 ©2004,1996 BRUNO INDEPENDENT LIVING AIDS, INC.®...
Page 22 Push the arm lock lever to rotate the arm up to 90 degrees for easy transfer. The arm then can be rotated back to its original position. The arm is locked in place automatically when the latch re-engages. PUSH UP LATCH TO SWIVEL SEAT ©2004,1996 BRUNO INDEPENDENT LIVING AIDS, INC.® SRE-1550 UL 06-18-2004...
Page 23 NOTE: IF EXTENDING THE ARMS TO MAXIMUM WIDTH, BE SURE TO ADJUST THE RAIL-TO-WALL DISTANCE TO COMPENSATE FOR THE INCREASED ANGLE OF ROTATION. arm lock release arm adjustment screws Arm Adjustment SRE-1550 UL 06-18-2004 ©2004,1996 BRUNO INDEPENDENT LIVING AIDS, INC.®...
Page 24: Final Limit Switch And Ramp Actuation
• Shorten the switch on the upper end of the carriage. the lower end of the carriage. REVERSING CARRIAGE NOTE: FAILURE TO ADJUST LIMIT SWITCHES WILL NOT AL- LOW UNIT TO CHARGE. ©2004,1996 BRUNO INDEPENDENT LIVING AIDS, INC.® SRE-1550 UL 06-18-2004...
Page 25 Replace unit on rail and perform a test to make sure unit will charge correctly. CHARGE CONTACT LIMIT SWITCH ADJUSTMENT MAKE SURE CONTACTS ARE SECURELY TOUCHING WHEN CARRIAGE STOPS AGAINST RAIL END SRE-1550 UL 06-18-2004 ©2004,1996 BRUNO INDEPENDENT LIVING AIDS, INC.®...
Page 26: Trial Run
The carriage comes equipped with a safety switch panel. As the carriage ap- proaches the end of the rail, the panel is depressed, which activates the switch, and stops the carriage. SAFETY SWITCH PANEL ©2004,1996 BRUNO INDEPENDENT LIVING AIDS, INC.® SRE-1550 UL 06-18-2004...
Page 27 INSTALLATION RESIDENTIAL INFRARED CALL/SEND TRANSMITTER The call/send system on the Bruno SRE-1550 is based on infrared (IR) controls, the same type of control used for televisions and stereos. Like a television remote, the SRE-1550 hand-held transmitter may experience certain types of interference. Receivers are mounted on both sides of the SRE-1550 carriage to minimize interference.
Page 28: Call/Send Transmitter/Ir/Residential
CALL/SEND TRANSMITTER-RESIDENTIAL The 9V battery is inserted upside down in the IR transmitter when shipped from the Bruno factory. Prior to operating the SRE-1550, the installer must remove the battery and reinsert it so that the (+) and (-) poles are properly connected.
Page 29 (not necessary when installing unit for the first time)R The operating channel of the two (2) infrared transmitters included with the SRE-1550 is pre-set at the Bruno factory. Should it become necessary to re-learn the transmitters (for example, if there are multiple units in the same location, or in the event you have to replace transmitters) proceed as follows: 1) Turn off the circuit breaker.
Page 30 11) Reassemble and secure the carriage cover. NOTE: While using the remote call/send, you may experience some intermittent operation. This will not harm the unit. However, while using the rocker switch, operation should NOT be intermittent. ©2004,1996 BRUNO INDEPENDENT LIVING AIDS, INC.® SRE-1550 UL 06-18-2004...
Page 31 Transmitter Battery 9V battery is inserted upside down in the IR transmitter when shipped from the Bruno factory. Prior to operating the SRE-2000, the installer must remove the battery and reinsert it so that the (+) and (-) poles are properly connected.
Page 32: Circuit Board Diagnostics-Residential
Repeats once every 4 minutes until the seat safety switch is disengaged or the battery voltage increases. * Battery Voltage Critical: 5 Beeps (2 short and 3 long) Repeats once a minute until voltage is above 16 V. ©2004,1996 BRUNO INDEPENDENT LIVING AIDS, INC.® SRE-1550 UL 06-18-2004...
Page 33: Circuit Board Diagnostics-Residential
The normal setting is 600 mSec. of coast. Should the unit lose the remote call/send signal, this can be increased to 900 mSec. by moving Switch No. 4 to the `ON' position. SRE-1550 UL 06-18-2004 ©2004,1996 BRUNO INDEPENDENT LIVING AIDS, INC.®...
Page 34: Conversion To Right-Hand Installation-Residential
9. Remove the seat hinge nut, and install the harness guide on the opposite side. 10. Fasten the switch housing on the left arm. Slide the trim over the harness on the backside of the arm. ©2004,1996 BRUNO INDEPENDENT LIVING AIDS, INC.® SRE-1550 UL 06-18-2004...
Page 35: Call/Send Transmitter/Rf/Commercial
Controls From Right to Left Armrest" if the unit will be installed on the right side of the stairway (as viewed from the bottom of the stairs). INSTALLLING COMMERCIAL CALL/SEND TRANSMITTER SRE-1550 UL 06-18-2004 ©2004,1996 BRUNO INDEPENDENT LIVING AIDS, INC.®...
Page 36: Circuit Board Diagnostics-Commercial
Repeats once every 4 minutes until the seat safety switch is disengaged or the battery voltage increases. * Battery Voltage Critical: 5 Beeps (2 short and 3 long) Repeats once a minute until voltage is above 16 V. ©2004,1996 BRUNO INDEPENDENT LIVING AIDS, INC.® SRE-1550 UL 06-18-2004...
Page 37 600 mS seconds of coast, should the unit lose the remote call/send signal, this can be increased to 900mS seconds by moving switch # 2 on S1 to the `ON' position. SRE-1550 UL 06-18-2004 ©2004,1996 BRUNO INDEPENDENT LIVING AIDS, INC.®...
Page 38: Conversion To Right-Hand Installation-Commercial
9. Remove the seat hinge nut, and install the harness guide on the opposite side. 10. Fasten the switch housing on the left arm. Slide the trim over the harness on the backside of the arm. ©2004,1996 BRUNO INDEPENDENT LIVING AIDS, INC.® SRE-1550 UL 06-18-2004...
Page 39: Testing The Call/Send Transmitters
Be sure to have the customer operate the unit while you are there to answer any questions or concerns. Remind the customer to always use the seat belt. SRE-1550 UL 06-18-2004 ©2004,1996 BRUNO INDEPENDENT LIVING AIDS, INC.®...
Page 40: Upper Bumper Bracket
These instructions apply to carriages with nylon wheels. 1 TUBE PER 16-FOOT UNIT If you are lubricating a carriage with steel wheels, apply the grease to the rail and the gear rack teeth. ©2004,1996 BRUNO INDEPENDENT LIVING AIDS, INC.® SRE-1550 UL 06-18-2004...
Page 41: Charger Mounting And Leads
Phillips pan head sheet metal screws. CHARGER MOUNTING BRACKET CHARGER LEAD CONNECTIONS CONNECTORS WALL Install wiring harness on Elevator rail. Connect harness to charger. RAIL BUMPER NOTE: GEAR RACK TEETH RAIL BUMPER FACE WALL OF STAIRWAY SRE-1550 UL 06-18-2004 ©2004,1996 BRUNO INDEPENDENT LIVING AIDS, INC.®...
Page 42 SHOULD BE RUN TO THE OTHER END OF THE RAIL WITH LOCKS ARE AVAILABLE THE REMOTE CALL/SEND TRANSMITTER WHEN NOT IN AT HARDWARE AND USE. THIS WILL ENSURE THAT THE BATTERIES REMAIN DEPARTMENT STORES. FULLY CHARGED. ©2004,1996 BRUNO INDEPENDENT LIVING AIDS, INC.® SRE-1550 UL 06-18-2004...
Page 43 ALWAYS "PARK" THE CARRIAGE AT THE UPPER OR LOWER END OF THE RAIL TO KEEP BATTERIES FULLY CHARGED PILOT LAMP INDICATES "CHARGING CONTACT" AND CORRECT POLARITY. BE SURE CHARGER IS PLUGGED INTO A "LIVE" OUTLET. SRE-1550 UL 06-18-2004 ©2004,1996 BRUNO INDEPENDENT LIVING AIDS, INC.®...
Page 44: Speed Adjustment
4.) When the speed has been set satisfactorily, retighten the collet nut. 5.) Recheck the speed. COLLET NUT SPEED ADJUSTMENT POTENTIOMETER CW = faster CCW = slower TURN CLOCKWISE, ALIGNING SLOT- TURN POTENTIOMETER THEN TED SHAFT WITH WEIGHT RANGE OF COUNTERCLOCKWISE CUSTOMER ©2004,1996 BRUNO INDEPENDENT LIVING AIDS, INC.® SRE-1550 UL 06-18-2004...
Page 45: Mounting The Call/Send Antenna (Commercial Units)
This action ensures that the necessary contact is made for proper operation of the Stairway Elevator. SRE-1550 UL 06-18-2004 ©2004,1996 BRUNO INDEPENDENT LIVING AIDS, INC.®...
Page 47: Electrical
Turn “OFF” the unit using the “ON” / “OFF” switch on the back of the unit. Disconnect the battery charger from the rail charge lead. Remove carriage cover. Determine and repair any short circuit which may have caused the fuse to blow. SRE-1550 UL 06-18-2004 ©2004,1996 BRUNO INDEPENDENT LIVING AIDS, INC.®...
Page 48: Battery Charger Led's And Fuse
FLASHING GREEN LED = Possible battery fault detected after battery has failed to reached the end of the first stage of charging (continuous yellow LED) after approx. 18 hours. Consult an authorized Bruno dealer. BATTERY CHARGER FUSE REPLACEMENT If the charger is subject to a power line surge, the AC input fuse...
Page 49: Long-Term Storage
`off ' position for an extended period of time. To do so, simply move the unit to the LOWER charge contacts, and reconnect the charger to the wall outlet (circuit breaker `on'). SRE-1550 UL 06-18-2004 ©2004,1996 BRUNO INDEPENDENT LIVING AIDS, INC.®...
Page 50: Yearly Maintenance Operations
Examine exposed wiring. Are there any cuts or abrasions? Verify operation of seat swivel mechanism. Does it move easily and lock in place correctly? Check that all hardware is properly tightened. ©2004,1996 BRUNO INDEPENDENT LIVING AIDS, INC.® SRE-1550 UL 06-18-2004...
Page 51: Troubleshooting
(or vice versa). WARDS AND UNIT GOES "UP" SLOWLY AND "DOWN" Make correct connections according to instructions in the FAST installation manual, section on Reversing Operations. SRE-1550 UL 06-18-2004 ©2004,1996 BRUNO INDEPENDENT LIVING AIDS, INC.®...
Page 52: Troubleshooting
Consult installation manual for diagram of correct wiring configuration. Verify correct operation of limit switch in carriage assembly. ROUGH OR Wipe down rail. CHATTERING RIDE gear rack only Apply a small amount of grease to the ©2004,1996 BRUNO INDEPENDENT LIVING AIDS, INC.® SRE-1550 UL 06-18-2004...
Page 53 CALL/SEND HARDWARE-RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL SRE-1550 UL 06-18-2004 ©2004,1996 BRUNO INDEPENDENT LIVING AIDS, INC.®...
Page 58: Wiring Schematics
WIRING SCHEMATIC-RESIDENTIAL ©2004,1996 BRUNO INDEPENDENT LIVING AIDS, INC.® SRE-1550 UL 06-18-2004...
Page 60: Exploded View And Bill Of Materials
EXPLODED VIEW AND BILL OF MATERIALS ©2004,1996 BRUNO INDEPENDENT LIVING AIDS, INC.® SRE-1550 UL 06-18-2004...
Page 75: Exploded View And Bill Of Materials
EXPLODED VIEW AND BILL OF MATERIALS SRE-1550 UL 06-18-2004 ©2004,1996 BRUNO INDEPENDENT LIVING AIDS, INC.®...
Page 76: Limited Warranty
The exclusive remedy for a defect in a Bruno Stairlift shall be the repair or replacement, at the option of Bruno, of the defective part or component. After the first 30 days of this warranty, only parts and components are covered.