Acorn Superglide 130
Straight Stairlift
PCB T700
Acorn 130 Stairlift.
You can rest assured that your stairlift will provide many years of reliable service and allow you to enjoy the full use of your home.
Welcome
Regain the freedom of your home
please read through these instructions carefully.
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IMPORTANT
Your stairlift is covered by a manufacturer’s warranty for 12 months that covers the cost of replacement parts.
Ensure that only an authorized and qualified Acorn trained engineer installs and services the stairlift. Under no circumstance should anyone other than an engineer trained and authorized to install, adjust, service or modify any mechanical or electrical device on this product.
Ensure the stairlift is only used in accordance with the user manual instruction. Failure to follow these warnings may result in safety system compromises which could result in serious injury or death. Acorn accepts no liability for property damage, warranty claims or personal injury, including death, in this circumstance.
MAINTENANCE
After installation reliable operation and continual safe operation requires regular service and inspection. As the owner you are responsible for ensuring that regular service and inspections occur in a timely manner.
The Stair lift owner is required to inspect the following functions every 2 months: General operation of the Stair lift.
The operation of the safety sensors. Rail and carriage are free of debris.
Once a year, it is mandatory to call your Acorn/authorized dealer to perform the annual inspection, that includes all maintenance and safety inspections and repairs where necessary. Regular maintenance is essential for keeping your stairlift in proper operating condition.
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We strongly recommend that you only use authorized engineers to perform all required maintenance, service and repair work.
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Some States require that permits are obtained prior to installation, and that a licensed engineer completes the installation.
Check your local regulatory requirements
Acorn, in keeping with its policy of continual development, reserves the right to change specification without prior notice. All measurements are approximate. All images are shown for illustrative purposes only. Product may vary slightly.
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IMPORTANT!
Always wear the seatbelt, ensure it is fastened securely at all times during operation.
DANGER!
The stairlift is designed to carry one person at a time. Never attempt to carry more than
one person.
Do NOT exceed published weight capacity. Operating any lifting device exceeding weight capacity could result in serious injury.
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WARNING!
Do not transport food, animals, laundry or any other items. Do not use the stairlift for anything other than its intended use.
IMPORTANT!
To guard against injury, important safety precautions should be observed.
IMPORTANT!
Relax and sit well bach in the seat with your arms on the armrests and your feet well back on the footrest.
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DANGER!
Do not allow children to play with the stairlift. Use by children should always be supervised.
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WARNING!
Ensure that the stairway is not being used by others and is clear of articles or obstructions
before using the stairlift.
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DANGER!
Ensure that household pets are out of harm’s way before using the stairlift.
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WARNING!
To avoid injury do not make contact with moving parts.
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WARNING!
Ensure other members of your household or visitors are aware that the stairlift is installed. Make them aware of any potential trip hazards (rail, hinge, footplate).
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WARNING!
At the top of the stairs, always ensure the seat is rotated and
locked in at a 45º or 90º angle when mounting and dismounting.
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WARNING!
Do not disconnect the power supply. This will make the stairlift batteries lose their charge, and the stairlift will not operate.
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WARNING!
The stairlift must not be used for firefighting or for evacuation during a fire.
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WARNING!
Ensure that the swivel seat is in the locked position
before and during travel and before
getting on or off the stairlift.
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DANGER!
Always consult your Acorn representative if the need for an authorized engineer
should arise.
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IMPORTANT!
Please ensure that you can alert others in case you encounter diflculties when using the stairlift
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WARNING!
Do not use the stairlift if you have not been given a demonstration by the installation engineer.
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CAUTION!
It is possible for small items to be dropped onto the stairlift rail and then slide down the rail and into the stairlift mechanism. If you suspect that any foreign object has become trapped in the equipment, consult
your Acorn representative before further use.
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WARNING!
Do not operate the stairlift if under
the influence of alcohol or drugs.
If unsure, ask your physician for advice.
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DANGER!
Ensure that there are no articles of your clothing (scarves, dressing gowns, cardigans) that could become trapped in the stairlift mechanism, as this could result in personal injury and/or damage to the equipment. Always check that your clothing is clear of the stairlift and rail before operation.
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PLEASE KEEP THESE SAFETY NOTES TO HAND FOR EASE OF REFERENCE
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The Acorn Stairlift is an electrically powered stairlift designed for domestic use. If used correctly, it will provide many years of safe, reliable service.
It is designed to carry one person weighing no more than 127kg (300lbs)* or 159kg (350lbs)* HD model
The Acorn Stairlift is powered by an internal battery pack that is charged from the residential mains supply/wall outlet via a transformer that reduces the voltage to a safe level. This means that there is no risk of electric shock and also that the stairlift will continue to function even if the mains electricity supply is interrupted.
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Folding armrest
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Status display panel
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Paddle control
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Seat swivel lever
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Key switch
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Folding seat base
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Safety sensor down
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Footrest anti-slip surface
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Folding footrest
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Safety sensor up
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Seat belt
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Infra-red sensor
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*300lbs / 350lbs reference applies to the USA / CANADA certification ONLF.
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This is a quick start reference guide to help get you started using your Acorn Superglide 130 straight stairlift.
SEATBELT
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Retract the seatbelt and pull over lap
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Push seatbelt into the buckle until it clicks
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IMPORTANT - Seatbelt must be worn during operation
POWER OPERATION
Insert and turn key clockwise
It is important for your safety that you study this manual to completely familiarize yourself with your stairlift.
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FOLDING ARMS, SEAT & FOOTREST
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Fold down the arms, seat and footrest.
The downside arm of the seat must be completely down for the stairlift to operate.
The stairlift will still operate with the remote control when the arms, seat and footrest are raised.
SWIVEL SEAT
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At the top of the stairs push down
on the lever to swivel the seat 45° and 90° to exit the lift.
The seat must be swivelled back and locked into position before operating the stairlift.
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HINGE OPERATION
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Disembark/mount the lift at the bottom of the stairs.
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Using the remote control, move the lift up to an intermediate charge point if fitted, or the top charge point
MANUAL HINGE:
Manually lift the hinge to allow access through the doorway that was obstructed.
AUTO HINGE:
The hinge will fold automatically to allow access through the doorway that
was obstructed.
ARM CONTROL
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Press the switch towards the stairs to go up
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Press the switch away from the
stairs to go down
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IMPORTANT - Do not disembark Until the Stairlift has reached the top or bottom of the Stairs
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REMOTE CONTROL
Aim the remote at the stairlift in line with the rail.
1 Press the up arrow for the lift to go up.
2 Press the down arrow for the lift to go down.
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IMPORTANT - When operating the Lift for others, make sure that the user’s arms are kept inside the armrests at all times and you keep a clear line of sight with the Stairlift
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This battery isolation switch can be found on the wall side
edge / rear of the carriage cover.
Important - The switch should remain ON at all times. Failing to do so will result in the batteries losing their charge.
Please be aware this will not be covered under the warranty terms and conditions.
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BATTERY ISOLATION SWITCH
BATTERY ISOLATION SWITCH
This battery isolation switch can be found on the wall side
edge / rear of the carriage cover.
Important - The switch should remain ON at all times. Failing to do so will result in the batteries losing their charge.
Please be aware this will not be covered under the warranty terms and conditions.
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