Installation &
Service
STAIR LIFT
WARNING! STRICT ADHERENCE TO THESE INSTALLATION INSTUCTIONS is required and will promote safety of those installing this
product, as well as those who will ultimately use the lift for its intended purpose. Any deviation from these instructions will void the
LIMITED WARRANTY that accompanies the product. Additionally, any party installing the product who deviates from the INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS shall be taken to agree to INDEMNIFY, SAVE AND HOLD HARMLESS the manufacturer from any and all loss, liability or
damage including attorney fees, that might arise out of or in connection with such deviation.
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INTRODUCTION
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This stair lift installation manual has
been written to provide clear and precise
instructions for proper installation
procedures for Rave stair lifts. Please refer
to the Owner’s Manual for Limited Warranty
information and operating instructions. The
Owner’s Manual must be given to the owner
of the lift before it is put into service.
Any alterations to the equipment without
written authorization by the manufacturer
may void the warranty. AmeriGlide lifts are
designed to install with as little assembly
by the installer as possible. If you have
questions, concerns or comments, please
contact AmeriGlide’s Technical Service
Department at 1-866-378-6648.
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Important!
It is imperative that this manual be read and
understood prior to attempting installation of
the stair lift. Please observe all cautions and
warnings in this manual, as well as on labels
on the equipment.
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TABLE OF CONTENT
I. PRELIMINARY CHECKS _______________________________ 4
A. Tools required _________________________________ 4
B. Included parts _________________________________ 4
II. INSTALLATION PROCEDURES ________________________ 5
A. Determine rail length _________________________ 5
B. Rail installation _______________________________ 6
C. Chassis installation____________________________ 8
D. Final rail installation ___________________________ 9
E. Footrest and seat installation _________________ 10
III. REMOTE CALL/SEND CONTROL OPERATION ________ 12
A. Remote control operation ____________________12
B. Remote control reprogramming _______________12
IV. COMPLETION PROCEDURES _______________________ 13
A. Test armrest control switch ___________________13
B. Tighten brackets _____________________________13
C. Set upper and lower travel limits ______________ 14
D. Test safety stop switches _____________________ 14
E. Additional System Checks ____________________15
V. FOLDING RAIL INSTALLATION _______________________ 19
VI. FOLDING RAIL CONVERSION _______________________ 20
INDICATIONS OF USE STATEMENT
The Rave stairway chairlift assists with the transfer of patients or mobility impaired
persons, up and down between levels of a residential or private facility.
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PRELIMINARY CHECKS
TOOLS REQUIRED
The following is a suggested list of basic tools to have on hand during installation.
□ Cordless drill
□ Allen wrench (
□ Phillips screwdriver (#3)
□ Nut driver (
□ 6-10" driver extension
□ T30 Torx bit (included)
□ Level
□ Hack saw or chop saw
□ Voltmeter
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INCLUDED PARTS
Before beginning installation, please inspect and check the box contents. Report any damage
to your dealer.
Chassis Box: Rail Box:
• Chassis • Bottom rail pre-installed with:
• Call/send parts • Bottom end plate
• 2 Call/send hand controls • Charge strip wire harness
• Velcro® fasteners • Bottom limit cam
• Battery charger • Joint pins and joint brackets (two-piece rail only)
• Manual hand crank • Plastic gear rack
• Installation manual • Top rail pre-installed with:
• Owner’s manual • Charge strip wire harness
• Rail Brackets (2, 3, 4 or 6 per set) • Rail accessories (plastic bag):
• Wood screws #14 x 2"(4 per rail bracket) • Top end plate
• Compression bolts (2 sizes)
Chair and Footrest Box:
• Self-cutting screws (
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"-20 x 1")
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• Chair and seat belt • Torx T30 driver bit
• Footrest complete with: • Rail Parts (plastic bag)
• Adjustable seat height frame • Extra plastic racks (2 or 3)
• Plastic vertical cover • Top limit cam
• Nylon plugs
• Seat swivel post with fasteners
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INSTALLATION PROCEDURES
II. INSTALLATION PROCEDURES
A. DETERMINE OVERALL RAIL LENGTH (Only if track did not come pre-cut to length)
Step 1: Determine any obstructions that will affect the position and length of the rail. These
may include walls, doors, hallway orientation, etc.
Step 2: First, measure the overall length of the stairs from the nose at the top landing of the
stairs to the oor at the bottom (nose to oor measurement, e.g., 128", see image below).
Step 3: For a normal stairway where there is adequate space for a landing, add 7" to the nose
to oor measurement. This will provide enough rail length to allow the stair lift to be adjusted
so that the oor-to-seat height will be the same at both the top and bottom (e.g., 135").
Step 4: If the top landing has restrictions (i.e., a wall or doorway), use the chart below to
determine the length of extension needed.
Step 5: To cut the rail, use a standard 12" chop saw, with a blade designed to cut aluminum.
Do not cut rail inside the house (aluminum chips are very hard to remove from carpets).
Tip!
DO NOT cut the end of the rail that contains
the joint holes. Remove the charger strips
and wire harness before cutting.
Extension
7" 9" 11" 13"
3.9" 5" 6.1" 7.2"
Horizontal intrusion on top landing
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INSTALLATION PROCEDURES
B. RAIL INSTALLATION
Step 1: Open the rail box and remove the contents.
Step 2: Position the bottom rail (the rail with end plate attached)
directly on the stairs with the end plate towards the bottom of the stairs
and the plastic rack facing up. Place an object that measures between
3
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" and 1" between end plate and the oor.
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Tip!
Use the chair box or another heavy object,
like a toolbox, at the bottom to prevent
the rail from sliding down the stairs.
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Step 3: Position the two ends of the track close together. Locate and
connect the plug on the ends of the two charger harnesses inside the
two track pieces.
Step 4: With the plastic rack facing up, slide the top rail into the bottom
rail and guide them together using the pre-installed pins. Gently tap the
top rail if necessary to get them close together. Be cautious not to pinch
the charger harness.
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Step 5: Install two (2) joint fasteners and rmly tighten with
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" Allen
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wrench. Then slide rack pieces down to cover joint.
Step 6: Turn over joined rails and install the remaining two (2) joint
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fasteners and rmly tighten with
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" Allen wrench. Then slide rack
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pieces down to cover joint.
Step 7: Install rail brackets by loosening the screws and snapping each
bracket edge into the slot, or slide the brackets on from the top of the rail.
When in nal position, the nuts will be on the wall side.
Step 4
Step 5
Wall
Side
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A. For double rails, tighten the rst rail bracket in place so that,
Step 8:
when turned over, the back of the bracket touches the rear of the
A. For double rails, tighten the rst rail bracket in place so that,
rst step from the bottom landing. Place and tighten the second
when turned over, the back of the bracket touches the rear of
and third brackets on the steps on each side of the rail joint,
the rst step from the bottom landing. Place and tighten the
again
second and third brackets on the steps on each side of the rail
so the back of the bracket touches the rear of the step. Then
joint, again so the back of the bracket touches the rear of
place the fourth and nal bracket on the last step before the top
the step. Then place the fourth and nal bracket on the last step
landing, again tightening it so it touches the front of the rear of
before the top landing, again tightening it so it touches the
the last step.
front of the rear of the last step.
B. For single rails, tighten the rst rail bracket in place so that,
B. For single rails, tighten the rst rail bracket in place so that,
when turned over, the back of the bracket touches the rear of the
when turned over, the back of the bracket touches the rear of
rst step from the bottom landing. Place the other rail bracket on
the rst step from the bottom landing. Place the other rail
the last step before the top landing, again tightening it so it
bracket on the last step before the top landing, again tightening
touches the rear of the last step.
it so it touches the rear of the last step.
Step 9: Turn the rail right side up (plastic side facing up).
Step 9: Turn the rail right side up (plastic side facing up).
Step 10: Measure any obstruction from the wall (this may include
Step 10: Measure any obstruction from the wall (this may include
handrails,molding, light switches, etc.) and adjust the edge of the
handrails,molding, light switches, etc.) and adjust the edge of the
brackets an equal distance from the wall.
brackets an equal distance from the wall.
Step 11: The underside of the rail must be at least 2" above the stair
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Step 11
tread nose to provide clearance for the footrest. To achieve this 2"
Step 11: The underside of the rail must be at least 2" above the stair
clearance move the railand bracket forward. Once the clearance is 2"
tread nose to provide clearance for the footrest. To achieve this 2"
tighten all bracket nuts to hold the brackets in position. To maintain
clearance move the rail and bracket forward. Once the clearance is
the 2" clearance, and to hold the rail in place,secure the bottom
2" tighten all bracket nuts to hold the brackets in position. To maintain
bracket to the rst step from the oor with 2-2" wood screws, using a
the 2" clearance, and to hold the rail in place,secure the bottom
3/8" nut driver on a 6-10” extension of a cordless drill.
bracket to the rst step from the oor with 2-2" wood screws, using a
3
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" nut driver on a 6-10" extension of a cordless drill.
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C. CHASSIS INSTALLATION
Step 1: Remove plastic bag from chassis box. Lift the chassis with the
manual override hole (on bottom) facing the downhill side of the stairs
and gently slide the chassis onto the rail until it makes contact with the
plastic rack. Do not let the chassis free fall down the rail.
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CAUTION!
Be careful not to trap ngers between the rail and the chassis.
Step 2: Remove the safety tie and turn the red
“ON/OFF” switch to the “ON” position (I).
Step 2
Step 3: Use the installation switch (the black switch on the top of the
chassis) to move the chassis at least two (2) feet down the rail, pushing
gently on the chassis to ensure the chassis does not pull any rack to the top.
Step 4: Loosen, but do not remove, the four (4) seat-leveling bolts two (2) on each side of the chassis — and then align them vertically
using a level. Firmly tighten the two (2) bolts on the side of the chassis
facing the wall.
Step 1
Step 3
CAUTION!
Do not ride on the chassis or lift until the install is complete.
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INSTALLATION PROCEDURES
D. FINAL RAIL INSTALLATION
Step 1: Install the remaining plastic rack pieces in the upper rail.
Step 2: Use a hacksaw or chop saw to cut the last plastic rack piece ush
with the rail end. Place something on the oor to catch debris or mark and
cut the rack outside.
The exposed, cut end of the plastic rack should be facing the top end of
the rail (the factory-cut side should butt against the lower rack).
Step 3: Slide the top limit cam into one of the cam slots (it doesn’t matter
which side), and tighten the pre-inserted Allen screw with a
wrench. This will be used to set the nal upper limits for the stair lift.
Step 4: Remove charging strip from the rail box. Connect charging strip
connector to the charger wire that runs through the center of the rail from
the lower charging strips.
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Step 1
" Allen
Step 2
Insert the two (2) charger strips into the keyed slots at the top of the rail
(while standing on the top landing looking down). The charging strip with
the red wire should be inserted into the left slot with the metal strip facing
out. The charging strip with the black wire should be inserted into the right
slot with the metal strip pointing out.
Bend the red and black wire tabs in toward the center of the rack.
Insert excess cable into the rail, leaving the pigtail with the Molex
connector.
Step 5: Install the end plate to the top of the rack with the four (4) self-
cutting Torx screws using the supplied T30 Torx bit.
Tip!
Too much torque applied to these screws may result in damage. Take
your time and apply grease to threads.
Step 6: Install one of the rack pre-compression screws in the threaded
hole in the top plate of the rail, and tighten it as rmly as possible by hand
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with a
There are three (3) kinds of pre-compression screws:
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" Allen wrench.
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" for tracks up to 12'
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Step 9
Step 5
Step 6
Step 6
2. 1" for tracks over 12'
Step 7: Plug in the battery charger at either end of the rail, depending on
the closest or most convenient location of a wall power supply. Minimize
wire length and intrusion.
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E. FOOTREST & SEAT INSTALLATION
Step 1: Remove footrest from box and use the installation switch to
drive the chassis downward to a position about 6" clear of the oor. This
will provide a safe area to install and adjust the footrest. Do not drive the
unit into bottom stop.
Step 2: Turn the red “ON/OFF” switch located on the top of the chassis
to the “OFF” position (0).
Step 3: Position the footrest onto the two (2) seat-leveling bolts on the
outside of the chassis by aligning the large opening at the slot ends of the
footrest.
Step 4: Ensure the footrest is fully engaged.
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Step 5: Check that the height of the seat base is correctly set for
the intended user. A seat height guide is provided behind the plastic
footrest shroud. Consult with the client and use an existing chair or
walker with armrests as a guide.
If the height of the seat needs to be adjusted, loosen and remove the
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four (4) bolts on the sides of the seat base using a
/
" Allen wrench.
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Adjust the seat base up or down relative to the footrest structure until
the holes align, then replace and securely tighten the four (4) bolts.
Step 6: Connect the footrest cable to the 6-pin connector on the
chassis.
Step 7: Position the keyed seat swivel post in the hole in the seat base hole
closest to the top of the stairs. Securely tighten the two (2) bolts on the sides
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of the hold using a
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Step 8: Use the supplied white plastic plugs to secure the vertical
footrest shroud to the main footrest cover plate.
Step 9: Position the seat directly aligned over the carriage and place onto
the seat swivel post. Depress the swivel lever until the seat is fully engaged
with the swivel post. Check the swivel lever to test the locking mechanism.
The system will not function if proper engagement is not achieved.
Step 5
Step 5
Step 6
Step 10: Connect the seat cable to the 8-pin connector on the chassis.
Tip
When the 6-pin footrest and the 8-pin chair cables are both
connected to the chassis, the black installation switch on the
chassis is disabled and will not function.
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Ste p 11: The armrest control is factory set
for right-hand operation. If the user prefers
to operate the armrest controls with their left
hand, loosen the single screw on the underside
of each armrest and slide each armrest
upwards. Disconnect the plug on the armrest
control, switch the armrests, and reconnect the
plug. Replace armrests and tighten screws.
Step 12: If the lift is equipped with the optional key lock, ensure that
the key switch on the armrest control is in the locked position (with
the key in the vertical position).
Step 13: Turn the red “ON/OFF” switch located on the top of the
chassis to the “ON” (I) position. You should hear a single beep and
the LED indicator light on the armrest control should cycle through a
test sequence, showing red, yellow and green respectively. If any of
the system controls or safety sensors are engaged the LED indicator
light will turn to yellow.
Step 11
Step 11
Step 12
Step 14: If the LED indicator light is not green, check the safety
sensors:
1. Seat swivel sensor (seat should be in the locked
position)
2. Footrest lower sensor (check by pushing in on the
safety pan on the footrest)
3. Upper foot pan safety sensor (check by pushing on
the safety pan on the footrest).
4. Front foot pan safety sensor (check by pushing on the
safety pan on the footrest).
5. Uphill safety sensor (ensure nothing is blocking
upward passage)
6. Downhill safety sensor (ensure nothing is blocking
downward passage)
If the LED indicator light is still not green after testing sensors, turn
the unit off and recheck all wire plugs. Turn the unit on again and
recheck the LED indicator light cycle. When the LED indicator light
remains green the lift is ready to operate.
Step 13
Step 14
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REMOTE CALL / SEND CONTROL OPERATION
III. REMOTE CALL/SEND CONTROL OPERATION
A. REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION
The optional key switch on the arm of the chair must be in the “ON”
position to use the remote call/send control.
Step 1: Press and hold the appropriate directional button on the front of
the hand control. The LED indicator light will turn green when a signal is
being sent.
The chair lift will operate with or without a rider. All safety sensors on the
chair lift are designed to continue to operate in their normal mode. The
LED light indicator on the armrest will also display the appropriate color.
Step 2: If the chair lift fails to respond, this may be an indication that
the batteries are discharged and need to be replaced. Remove the back
cover of the control and replace with commonly available AAA batteries,
ensuring that the polarity is correct.
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B. REMOTE CONTROL RE-PROGRAMMING
All call/send controls are factory programmed. Re-programming is not
normally necessary during installation. In the event that the remote call/
send control needs to be re-programmed, it is essential to program
BOTH controls in one programming cycle. Do so by completing the
following:
1. Start with the red “ON/OFF” switch in the “OFF” position (0).
2. Disconnect the 6-pin footrest and 8-pin chair wire harnesses
from the chassis.
3. Press and hold the install switch (located on the top of the
chassis) in either direction.
4. Turn the red “ON/OFF” switch to the “ON” position (I), and
then release the install switch.
5. The lift will begin to beep rapidly (this means the rst remote
control is ready to program).
6. Press and release the “UP” or “DOWN” button of the rst
remote control (the rst remote control is now programmed).
7. Press and release the “UP” or “DOWN” button of the second
remote control (the second remote control is now programmed).
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COMPLETION PROCEDURES
8. Upon completion, two beeps will indicate that both remote controls have been
programmed.
9. Turn the “ON/OFF” switch to the “OFF” position (0).
10. Connect the 6-pin footrest and 8-pin chair wire harnesses to the chassis and
then turn the red “ON/OFF” switch to the “ON” position (I).
11. Test each remote control in both the up and down directions.
IV. COMPLETION PROCEDURES
A. TEST ARMREST CONTROL SWITCH
The optional key switch on the arm of the chair must be in the “ON” position to use the
remote call/send control.
Step 1: Ensure that the unit travels correctly by operating the armrest control switch
while standing in front of the unit.
Step 2: Depress the switch in the upstairs direction to move up. The lift will beep, wait
three (3) seconds and begin to smoothly accelerate upwards. The lift will continue to
move upwards as long as the switch is depressed.
Step 3: Release the switch and the lift will come to an immediate stop.
Step 4: Depress the switch in the downstairs direction to move down. The lift will beep,
wait three (3) seconds and begin to smoothly accelerate downwards.
Step 5: Release the switch and the lift will come to an immediate stop.
Step 6: Run the chair all the way up and down the rail to ensure that the top of the seat
back has at least a 1/2" clearance from the wall and any obstructions.
Caution!
Do not ride on the chassis or lift until the install is complete.
B. TIGHTEN BRACKETS
Step 1: Install and fully tighten the rail bracket mounting screws — four (4) screws per
bracket. For hardwood stairs, a pilot hold should be drilled rst. For plywood or particle
board stairs care must be taken to prevent stripping.
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C. SET UPPER AND LOWER TRAVEL LIMITS
Step 1: Test the lower travel limit by operating the lift downward, keeping the switch
depressed. The unit should begin to decelerate about 3" from its nal resting position and
stop clear of the oor.
Step 2: The nal stopped position can be adjusted to accommodate the height of the user
by repositioning the limit cam located in a slot in the rail.
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Step 3: Use a
/
" Allen wrench to loosen the set screw in the limit cam. Adjust the limit
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cam up or down and retighten the set screws. Repeat the above Steps until the lift stops in
the desired position.
Step 4: Repeat the above Steps to set the upper limits. For safety, the footrest should be
set at least level with the upper landing.
Step 5: The optimum position is met when the seat height above the oor is the same at
the top and bottom of the stairs.
D. TEST SAFETY STOP SWITCHES
Step 1: Safety stop switches are located in both the upward and downward ends of the
chassis providing protection from obstructions on the rail.
Step 2: Safety stop switches are located in the footrest bottom pan providing protection
from obstructions and trapping hazards on the stairs.
Step 3: Safety stop switch is part of the swivel seat mechanism and prevents the lift from
operating when the swivel is in use.
Step 4: Test all the safety stop switches by driving the lift down and touching the
downward end of the chassis, the lower edge of the footrest, and the underside of the
footrest in both its folded and unfolded positions.
Step 5: In each of the above cases the unit should come to an immediate halt. The LED
indicator light on the armrest control should turn to orange and the unit should beep
intermittently.
Step 6: When the control switch is released, the unit should NOT be able to be driven in the
direction that the lift initially engaged the obstacle. Test this condition.
Step 7: Test to ensure that the lift can only be driven away from the obstruction. The LED
indicator light will turn to green and stop beeping indicating a safe operating condition.
Step 8: Repeat the above tests while driving the lift in opposite direction.
Step 9: If any safety condition does not function properly, carefully review all installation
instructions, reset the “ON /OFF” switch and check that the LED indicator light is green.
Repeat the above tests.
Step 10: If any safety stop switch fails to immediately stop the lift and/or a red LED
indicator light appears, remove the key to prevent further use of the lift and immediately
call the manufacturer for assistance in diagnosing and repairing the problem.
Do not use the lift until repaired.
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E. ADDITIONAL SYSTEM CHECKS
Step 1: After the successful testing of all safety switches, sit on the lift and operate to
the top of the stairs. Keeping the control switch depressed continuously, the lift should
gently decelerate and then stop at the top of the track.
Step 2: As a nal adjustment, sit on the lift and do two (2) complete up trips and stop
with the chair at the bottom. Then tighten the compression screw in the top end plate,
then run the chair to the top and again tighten the compression screw. Run the chair to
the middle and do a nal tightening of the compression screw.
Step 3: Drive the lift to the bottom, keeping the control switch depressed all the time,
and check that the lift gently decelerates and stops so the footrest pan is clear of the
oor. If necessary adjust the limit cams with a
Step 4: Move the lift about three (3) feet from either the top or bottom of the rail. After
30 seconds the armrest LED indicator light will show orange and beep indicating that
the lift is not positioned on a charge point. The beep will stop after 30 seconds, but the
armrest LED indicator light will continue to ash orange.
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" Allen wrench.
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Step 5: Test the seat swivel at the top by using the levers and swiveling the seat towards
the landing and stop the seat at 35° and 85°. The seat swivel levers will release into a
locked position at each of these angles. The lift will not operate in any of these positions
if the control switch is depressed, and the LED indicator light will turn orange. Return the
seat to its normal position and the LED indicator light will turn green and the lift will now
operate normally.
Step 6: Drive to the top or bottom and check the battery charging light. If the light is
orange or red, the batteries are being charged.
THE LIFT IS NOW
READY TO USE!
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FOLDING RAIL INSTALLATION
Note!
The photos in this section show a ‘left’ folding rail, assembled to be
installed on the left side of the stairway. If you’re assembling a ‘right’
side, please complete all of these steps in mirror-image to what’s
shown. The rail can be disassembled and switched from a ‘left’ or a
‘right’ if necessary. Instructions for this procedure can be found on page
20 of this book. As always, if you encounter any diculty, please call
Ameriglide Technical Support toll free at 866-378-6648.
A. RAIL INSTALLATION PREPARATION
TOOLS REQUIRED
The following is a suggested list of basic tools to have on hand during installation.
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q Wrenches
q High torque drill
q Allen wrenches (standard SAE set)
q Carpenter’s square
q Pencil
q Tape measure
INCLUDED PARTS
Before beginning folding rail installation, please inspect and check the box
contents. Please note that the Rave Parts Box is omitted on new units since
these parts are factory installed on the stair lift. Report any damage to
Ameriglide or the freight carrier.
Rail Box:
• Assembled Folding Rail
Track Bracket Box:
• Two (or more) assembled short track brackets, rack pieces, two adjustable feet
Rave Parts Box:
• Folding track side-plate
• Screw
• Modied front and rear Rave safety switch bumpers. For new units, this box is
omitted and these parts are already installed on the stair lift.
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B. FOLDING RAIL INSTALLATION PROCEDURES
STEP 1: Orient the two track brackets onto the folding rail
as shown at right, with the nuts on the same side as the
folding mechanism (for either left or right folding).
STEP 2: Expand and snap the two brackets over the track,
so the top is in the bracket-groove.
STEP 3: Tighten partially the two whiz nuts that position these
on the track, using a
they won’t slide when you’re test-tting the position.
1
/
" wrench (deep socket preferred), so
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Step 1
STEP 4: Place the track onto the stairway with the bottom
bracket on the second step, as shown. Note that the bottom
feet should approximately rest on the oor with the rail
straight, but they will be adjusted later. If you’re adding the
folding rail to an existing stairway, run the Rave all the way
to the top of the stairs so it is out of the way. Note that the
track brackets install with the roundhead of the carriage
bolts facing the stairs, the nuts are toward the wall. In this
position, they are designed to lean the track slightly
toward the wall.
STEP 5: Measure to verify that the underside of the rail is
more than 2 inches from the stair noses, both at the second
step bracket and at the upper bracket. If not, reposition
the brackets as needed. This clearance is required for the
stair lift footrest. In some installations, you may not be able
to get 2 or more inches with the standard stair-bracket.
Contact Ameriglide to get higher brackets.
STEP 6: Retrots: FIT THE RAIL: If this is a new-install,
the upper rail will be pre-cut at the factory to the correct
length. If this installation is a retrot to an existing stair lift,
use a carpenter’s square to match-mark from the top of the
folding rail to the point on the existing rail where it will have
to be cut to splice.
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Step 4
STEP 7: Retrots to existing stair lifts, measure how much
you’ve marked to cut from the upper section, but don’t cut
it at the splice because you’ll need to keep the countersunk
holes. Instead, remove the very top cap and cut it from
the top of the very top track piece. Loosen the remaining
brackets and slide the tracks all up so the new
cut part is at the top where the old part was.
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STEP 8: Retrot to existing track, saw the track following the usual
procedure, described in the installation manual.
STEP 9: Measure from the side of the rail to the wall. The minimum
clearance that will work with a folding stair lift rail is 3". Set the folding
section of the stair lift rails to a distance of 3" from the wall or more.
1
This will leave about
/
" of clearance at the ball of the gas-spring.
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STEP 10: Fasten down the near corner
of the lower bracket using a drill that has
extensions at least ten-inches long and
3
/
a
" socket.
8
Step 10
STEP 11: Measure from the side of the rail at the upper bracket of the
folding rail. Also set this at 3" or more. Screw down one corner of the
bracket.
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STEP 12: Install new or join to existing upper rail, following regular
procedures (this procedure is detailed in the Rave Installation Manual
(not shown). This procedure includes plugging the battery charging
wire harness for the folding rail into the charging harness from the
upper track. The charger itself can be plugged into
either the top rail (for the top of the stairs), or to the charge plug
from the folding rail, which comes out just higher than the folding
mechanism for the bottom of the stairway.
STEP 13: Fasten down the other three bolts of both track brackets
3
using the power drill and long extension with the
/
" socket.
8
STEP 14: Install and adjust the height of
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the two feet using a
/
" open end wrench.
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Set them so that both rest on the oor with
the rail fully straight. The foot farther from
Step 14
the wall should be set a little taller than the
inside one to get it to seat at on the oor,
since the Rave track brackets intentionally lean the track toward the
wall just a little.
STEP 15: If you’re installing the feet onto carpet, you may want to
screw-down a piece of wood or metal to make the feet seat reliably.
Otherwise, you can set the lift at the bottom of the rail and let it
compress the carpet for a day, and then re-adjust the feet.
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STEP 16: Carefully move the fork with your hand (don’t get pinched!) To make sure it operates
smoothly. Watch it go to the oor. Make sure both feet sit fully on the oor. Make sure the
hinge-joint is going fully straight.
STEP 17: Follow the normal procedure for installing track brackets and tightening them. This
procedure (not shown here) is detailed in the Rave Installation Manual.
STEP 18: Begin to install the folding rail parts onto the Rave chassis.
Shown here is just a bare Rave chassis, to make the pictures more clear.
First, with a
the wall-side of the unit, then install the folding rail side-plate, but don’t
tighten them yet.
5
/
" Allen wrench, remove the two large black cap screws from
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STEP 19: Install the #8 screw, then tighten it and the two Allen head bolts.
If your Rave stair lift is still installed on the track, you’ll have to use a short
wrench and maybe a right-angle screwdriver.
STEP 20: Remove both the front and the rear ‘bumpers’ from the Rave
chassis. Switch them for the ones in the parts box. They both are attached
with Phillips screws.
STEP 21: Test ride the unit a couple of times to verify that the folding rail
is operating properly.
STEP 22: This completes this procedure. We recommend you use a
household cleaner and paper towels to clean it before turning it over to the
end user.
Note!
The Ameriglide folding rail for Rave is
designed so that all of the parts are
‘ambidextrous’ and can be switched
from one side to another in about 15
minutes by a skilled technician. Also,
these pictures show the changes to the
Rave being made to a chassis that are
not installed on a rail. There’s no reason
that these changes cannot be made on
a Rave that is already mounted on a rail,
but you may have to remove more items
than are shown here.
If you encounter any problems or
questions, call Ameriglide Technical
Support toll free at 866-378-6648.
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FOLDING RAIL CONVERSION
VI. FOLDING RAIL CONVERSION
A. WHERE YOU SHOULD WORK
Ensure that you have a sucient amount of space. This process can be done on a
workbench or on the oor. Choose a work surface that isn’t going to damage the nish,
such as carpet or a large piece of cardboard.
B. TOOLS REQUIRED
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q Wrenches (
/
" deep socket,
2
q Allen wrenches (
3
1
/
/
",
16
", and
4
9
/
" open end and 13mm wrench or socket
16
5
/
")
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q Pencil
q Phillips screwdriver, size #2 (the “medium” size)
TOOLS Optional
q White lithium grease
q Spray cleaner
q Paper Towels
C. FOLDING RAIL CONVERSION PROCEDURES
STEP 1: Remove the gas strut from the
right-hand stair rail’s two ball mounts.
Step 1
These two
To remove the ball mounts, remove the wire retainer clips that hold
them on. Pull the ball-ends straight-up to remove.
Step 1
Use a 13mm wrench to remove both ball mounts from the link arm
and fork. Take both ball-ends out and set them aside. Leave the
jam-nuts on them.
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STEP 2: Remove the shoulder bolts for the link
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arm. Use a
/
" Allen wrench to remove the link
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bolt from the lift arm.
STEP 3: Catch the link and set it aside. Be careful not to damage
the paint.
Step 3
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STEP 4: Use a
/
" Allen wrench to remove the shoulder bolt that
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the lift-arm pivots from.
These two
Step 2
Step 4
Step 5
Step 8
STEP 5: Remove the shoulder bolt that the
fork pivots from.
STEP 6: To remove the lift arm from the slider shoulder-bolt, insert
3
/
a
" Allen wrench into the shoulder bolt of the lower bracket.
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STEP 7: Remove the shoulder bolt and jam-nut from the lift arm.
STEP 8: Flip the lift-arm over and reinstall
the shoulder bolt with its jam-nut.
1
STEP 9: Use a
/
" socket to loosen the two nuts that hold the
2
lower slide-bracket tothe lower track. Don’t remove them, only
loosen about two turns.
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STEP 10: With the ‘elbow’ of the folding track ‘bent,’ slide the hole
lower slide-bracket off the lower track out of the opening from the
‘elbow.’ Flip it over so the black plastic is toward the oor.
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STEP 11: Reinstall it back on the track. Slide it to about the same
position where it was. Don’t tighten it yet.
STEP 12: Turn the whole assembly over to allow you to reach the
other side.
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STEP 13: Use a pencil to mark where the upper bracket is mounted on
the track.
Step 13
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STEP 14: Use a
/
" wrench to loosen the two bolts on the upper
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bracket. Loosen each about 2 turns.
STEP 15: Slide the upper bracket off the upper track out of the open
‘elbow.’
Step 15
STEP 16: Flip the upper bracket over.
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STEP 17: Slide it back onto the upper track section.
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STEP 18: Line it up with your pencil mark and move the lift arm
until the pivot aligns with the new position of the upper bracket.
STEP 19: Install the pivot shoulder-bolt. Get it tight, ref about
15'-lb of torque.
Step 19
STEP 20: Position the fork on the other pivot. Install the fork pivot
shoulder bolt and tighten.
STEP 21: Position the link arm as shown at right between the
tracks and the two pivoting arms.
Step 21
STEP 22: Start both shoulder bolts on the ends of the link arm.
Don’t tighten both until both are started.
Step 22
Step 20
STEP 23: Put the two ball-studs for the gas strut, with their two jamnuts, into their holes and tighten them.
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STEP 24: Make sure the wire-retainers aren’t in the gas strut,
then snap the gas strut onto the ball ends. You have to compress
the strut a little to t both ends.
STEP 25: Push the ends of the gas strut onto the ball-studs.
STEP 26: Put the wire-retainers into both ends of the gas strut.
Step 26
STEP 27: Unfold the rail so it is straight.
1/4" Gap
STEP 28: Position bottom bracket so there is about a
the shoulder bolt and the forward end of the slot.
Step 24
1
/
" gap between
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STEP 29: Tighten the two nuts with a
/
" socket wrench, ref. tighten to
2
about 10' lb.
Step 29
STEP 30: Now begin the changes necessary for the Rave unit. The
changes are shown here on the bar chassis for clarity here.
Use a #2 (medium size) Phillips screwdriver to remove the screw
toward the up-side of the Rave side-plate.
5
STEP 31: Use a
/
" Allen wrench to remove the two large bolts that
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hold the side-plate onto the Rave unit.
Step 30
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STEP 34: Remove the two large bolts from the other side and
install the side-plate. Align and start the Phillips screw and the
two large bolts before you tighten any of them.
STEP 33: Reinstall both of the large Allen bolts in the unit and
tighten them.
Step 34
STEP 35: Use a #2 Phillips screwdriver to remove the lower
safety switch bumper from the Rave unit. It has four screws.
Step 35
STEP 36: On the back side of the bumper, remove the two
screws that hold the angled metal arm. This arm is to prevent
the Rave from being able to travel down if the rail is already
folded down.
STEP 37: Flip the arm to the other side and reinstall it. The
necessary holes should already be in the safety bumper.
Step 37
STEP 38: Reinstall the bumper onto the Rave.
STEP 39: You may now spray the unit with a household cleaner
and wipe it clean.
Step 36
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