Bruno SRE-1550 Installation

SRE-1550 ELECTRA-RIDE

STAIRWAY ELEVATOR

INSTALLATION MANUAL

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1780 EXECUTIVE DR., P.O., BOX 84, OCONOMOWOC, WI 53066 USA

Technical Service

DEALER:

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

email: service@bruno.com Technical Service fax: 262-953-5503

MAN-1550-1 UL

REVISED 06-18-2004

IMPORTANT NOTES

The warranty for the Electra-Ride™ II

Stairway Elevator is

rendered null and void

if the unit is installed by

anyone other than an authorized Bruno dealer.

This stairway elevator is intended

for indoor use only

in a heated, enclosed location

above 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.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

IMPORTANT NOTES................................................................................................ 2

REGULATORY INFORMATION............................................................................... 4

SPECIFICATIONS..................................................................................................... 5

INTRODUCTION........................................................................................................ 7

CARTON CONTENTS........................................................................................ 8

OVERVIEW................................................................................................................ 9-10

INSTALLATION ........................................................................................................ 11-46

Tools Necessary for Installation....................................... 11

Bumper Bracket Installation.............................................. 12

Fitting the Rail...................................................................... 12

Application Guide................................................................ 13-14

Cutting the Rail.................................................................... 15

Rail Joint Assembly............................................................ 16

Positioning Foot Clamp Assemblies.............................. 17-18

Mount the Carriage on the Upper Rail............................. 19

Adjust the Carriage Angle.................................................. 19

Seat, Footrest and Arm Assemblies............................... 20-23

Final Limit Switch and Ramp Actuation.......................... 24-25

Trial Run............................................................................... 2 6

Call/Send Transmitter/IR/Residential............................. 27-31

Circuit Board Diagnostics-Residential........................... 32-33

Conversion to Right-Hand Installation-Residential...... 34

Call/Send Transmitter/RF/Commercial.......................... 3 5

Circuit Board Diagnostics-Commercial.......................... 36-37

Conversion to Right-Hand Installation-Commercial.... 38

Testing the Call/Send Transmitters................................. 39

Upper Bumper Bracket...................................................... 40

Lubrication............................................................................ 40

Charger Mounting and Leads........................................... 41-42

Speed Adjustment.............................................................. 4 4

Mounting the Call/Send Antenna (Commercial Units). 45

Overspeed............................................................................ 46

ELECTRICAL............................................................................................................. 47-48

Circuit Breaker..................................................................... 4 7

Fuse....................................................................................... 47-48

Battery Charger LED's And Fuse...................................... 48

LONG-TERM STORAGE.......................................................................................... 49

YEARLY MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS............................................................... 50

TROUBLESHOOTING.............................................................................................. 51-52

HARDWARE ............................................................................................................. 53-57

WIRING SCHEMATICS............................................................................................ 58-59

EXPLODED VIEW AND BILL OF MATERIALS..................................................... 60-75

LIMITED WARRANTY.............................................................................................. 76

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REGULATORY INFORMATION

FCC REGULATIONS

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate receiving antenna.

Increase separation between equipment and receiver.

Consult your dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician.

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.

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SPECIFICATIONS

SRE-1550 ELECTRA-RIDE™ II

Weight Capacity: 350 lbs. (159 kg)

Variable Speed: 0 to 38 feet per minute (0 to12 m/mn)

Power Source : two (2) 12-volt sealed, maintenance-free batteries

with 24-volt continuous-duty charger

Motor: 24 VDC, 2-pole, 1.02 hp

Drive: self-locking gearbox, rack and pinion drive

Control: constant pressure (armrest and two remotes)

Brake: self-locking worm gear

Maximum Incline: 45 degrees

Rail: steel channel with integral drive gear rack

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

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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing an SRE-1550 Electra-RideTM II Stairway Elevator. Be sure to check carton contents for shipping damage as soon as they are received. 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.

MATERIAL DATA SAFETY SHEET(S) ON

MATERIALS USED ON THIS UNIT CAN BE

REQUESTED THROUGH OUR TECHNICAL SERVICE

DEPARTMENT

This unit is covered by one or more US Patents and/or has U.S. Patents Pending.

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NOTE:

CARTON CONTENTS

The ELECTRA-RIDETM II is shipped in 5 cartons. Check the contents of the cartons to be sure you have all of the components before beginning an installation.

CHECK CARTON

CONTENTS FOR

SHIPPING DAMAGE

IMMEDIATELY UPON

RECEIPT

*MSDS (Material Safety

Data Sheet) available

from Bruno upon request. Contact

Service

Department

Check the carton contents for shipping damage upon receipt. Damage claims must be filed by the dealer, not the manufacturer. Bruno Independent Living Aids cannot be responsible for shipping damage.

CARTON 1

[ ] 1 COMPLETE CARRIAGE ASSEMBLY

CARTON 2

[ ] 1 Tube [ ] 1 FINAL LIMIT SWITCH RAMP ASSEMBLY [ ] 1 BATTERY CHARGER [ ] 2 BUMPER ASSEMBLIES

SRE-K-1553 BUMPER ASSEMBLY PARTS KIT

[ ] 4 M8 EXT. TOOTH WASHER [ ] 4 M8 X 1.25 X 20mm LG. HEX HD. CAP SCREW [ ] 4 M8 X 1.25 METRIC HEX NUT (PLATED)

[ ] 4 VELCRO STRIPS (2.5" EA.) [ ] 10 11" LG WIRE TIES [ ] 32 SHEET METAL SCREWS (M 6.3 X 50 MM)(16' RAIL);

[ ] CLAMP SETS:

UPON REQUEST CLAMPS, ADJUSTABLE, 9 LBS. EA.

[ ]

SRE-K-1501 ELECTRICAL PARTS KIT

[ ] 1 CHARGER HOOKUP WIRE HARNESS [ ] 1 FUSE (MDL3.5A TIME-DELAY)

[ ] 1 SEAT ASSEMBLY [ ] 1 FOOTREST ASSEMBLY [ ] 1 ANTENNA [ ] 2 CALL/SEND TRANSMITTERS [ ] 2 MOUNTING PLATES, CALL/SEND TRANSMITTERS

WHITE LITHIUM GREASE (16' RAIL)

40 FOR (20' RAIL)

• 9 (16' RAIL) • 11 (20' RAIL) • 13 (24' RAIL)

• TBD** (CUSTOM RAIL) **DEPENDS UPON RAIL LENGTH

CARTON 3

[ ] 1 SRE-K-2701 RESIDENTIAL

---OR---

***NOTE:

[ ] 1 SRE-K-0055A COMMERCIAL CALL/SEND KIT

Rail sections must have

matching numbers

[ ] 1 EA. RAIL SECTION ***

stamped on the

sections.

[ ] 1 EA. RAIL SECTION *** [ ] 1 EA. JOINT PLATE

SRE-K-1502 HARDWARE KIT (JOINT PLATE)

[ ] 8 EA. M6 X 16 FLAT HEAD SCREWS [ ] 8 EA. M6 HEX NUTS

CALL/SEND HARDWARE KIT

INSTALLING CAL

CARTON 4

CARTON 5

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OVERVIEW

OVERVIEW OF INSTALLATION

Installation of the ELECTRA-RIDETM II Stairway Elevator consists of the following:

* Determine whether the elevator should be a left- or right-side installation. "Left" or "right"

installation is determined by the side of the stairway on which the rail is installed (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. Instructions for converting the unit for right-hand installation are included later in this manual.

* Identify and locate lower rail section and bumper bracket assembly.

* Assemble and tighten the rail joint. CAUTION: RAILS CANNOT BE MIXED.

CHECK ID NUMBERS STAMPED AT ENDS OF RAILS.

* Determine the correct length for the rail (using Steps 2 & 4 from the APPLICATION

GUIDE), and cut the rail.

* Install lower bumper assembly.

* Position rail on left or right side of stairway using rail clamp assemblies.

* Manually mount the carriage on the upper rail.

* Adjust the carriage angle by loosening the four angle adjustment bolts.

* Install seat assembly and make electrical connections.

* Secure the footrest.

* When installing a right-side ELECTRA-RIDE

Operation.

* Remove one motor cover (right-side installation only). Reverse the motor leads and set

the two switches to reverse the direction of the Elevator.

* Perform a trial run of the ELECTRA-RIDETM II to determine final location of rail.

II, follow instructions for Reversing

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OVERVIEW OF INSTALLATION

OVERVIEW (CON'T.)

* Determine the appropriate location for the remaining mounting clamps and

brackets for attaching the rail to the stairs then loosely assemble the clamps and brackets to the Stairway Elevator Rail.

* Adjust and tighten the rail clamps and mounting brackets.

* Anchor the mounting brackets to the stairs.

* Locate and drill holes for the top bumper bracket.

* Install the top bumper bracket.

* Determine where the charger will be positioned, and install rail wire lead

accordingly.

* Position battery charger at upper or lower landing.

* Route wire to household outlet.

* Mount remote call/send transmitters.

* Test unit for proper operation.

* Train customer in safe and convenient operation of the Stairway Elevator.

REMEMBER:

No installation is complete until the customer has been trained to use the Elevator smoothly and safely. After demonstrating correct operation, have the customer operate the 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.

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Tools Necessary for Installation

[ ] Protractor level, builder's level

[ ] Socket set, metric (10 mm through 22 m)

[ ] Ratchet, with 6" extension

INSTALLATION

NOTE:

THE STANDARD

STAIRWAY ELEVATOR IS

SUITABLE FOR STAIRWAY

ANGLES UP TO

45 DEGREES.

[ ] Combination wrench set, metric (22 mm through 36 mm)

[ ] Phillips screwdrivers

[ ] Slotted screwdrivers

[ ] Allen wrenches, metric (4 mm minimum size)

[ ] Electric drill with letter `O' (.316") and 1/4" bit

[ ] Hacksaw with 2 or 3 blades, or metal cutting bandsaw

[ ] 20' tape measure

[ ] Small rubber mallet

[ ] C-clamp

[ ] Flashlight

[ ] 5/16" open-end wrench

[ ] Needle nose pliers

[ ] Scissors or knife

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[ ] Extension cord

[ ] Double-sided foam tape

[ ] File

[ ] 12" adjustable wrench

BE SURE YOU HAVE ALL NECESSARY

PARTS AND TOOLS BEFORE TRAVELING TO

INSTALLATION SITE.

INSTALLATION

ASSEMBLY-Residential and Commercial Units

[ ] Determine whether a left- or right-side installation is appropriate for the site. "Left" or

"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 ).

[ ] Identify and locate lower rail section appropriate to the installation (left or right).

BUMPER BRACKET INSTALLATION

[ ] Assemble lower rail

[ ] Install bumper bracket.

bumper bracket

FITTING THE RAIL

[ ] Determine the correct length for the rail by measuring along a straight line placed on the

stairs. (SEE STEP 2 IN THE APPLICATION GUIDE) To that amount, add Measurement B (STEP 4 IN THE APPLICATION GUIDE). This process will allow you to custom fit the Elevator to your customer by determining the most comfortable seat-to-floor height within the space available at the top of the stairs.

NOTE: The rail must rest approximately 1/2" to 1" above nosing of the steps and extend from the lower floor to a point beyond the nosing of the top step (see Application Guide Step 4). In some cases where the bottom landing is made of material such as concrete, ceramic tile or slate, the last bracket on the landing may be omitted with a bracket added on the second step from the

bottom and top of stairway.

REMINDER:

THIS RAIL MUST BE INSTALLED 1/2" TO 1" ABOVE STAIR NOSING.

OTHERWISE, FOOTREST WILL HIT THE STEPS, CAUSING

INTERMITTENT OPERATION.

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CUTTING THE RAIL-Residential and Commercial Units

IMPORTANT NOTE!

Under no circumstances should a rail section be cut shorter than

18” (46 cm). There must be at least (2) clamps on a short rail section (1 at the rail joint and 1 at the rail end). Cutting a rail shorter than 18” (46

cm) would not allow enough room for the (2) necessary clamps.

Example:

After measuring the staircase, you determine you need 9 feet of rail. With your (2) 8-foot sections you decide to use (1) 8-foot section and cut the remaining (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. You will have a (1) 7-foot section and

(1) 2-foot section, both of which are long enough to be properly

mounted (2 clamps minimum per short rail).

NEVER CUT OFF THE JOINT END!

The M6 bolts securing the gear rack must remain intact.

Cut off the end with the pre-drilled charge contact mounting holes.

Then, using the provided template, redrill (2) holes on each end of the rail.

1. Use a metal-cutting power saw or manual hacksaw to cut the rail to length. Cut off the end of the rail to be located at the top of the stairway.

2. Use a file or other appropriate tool to deburr the cut end of the rail. Soften any sharp edges which might abrade the insulation of the wiring to be routed to the bumper at the end of the rail.

USE “O” SIZE DRILL

BIT (8.03mm/.316")

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3. Use a C-clamp to hold the upper bumper bracket in place in the cut end of the rail.

4. Use the holes in the bumper bracket as guides to drill mounting holes. Use an O-size (8.03 mm/.316") drill bit in the rail.

INSTALLATION

RAIL JOINT ASSEMBLY-Residential and Commercial Units

[ ] Assemble the rail joint by attaching the bottom plate to the

NOTE: THE RAIL IS ALWAYS INSTALLED WITH THE

GEAR RACK TOWARDS THE

CENTER OF THE STAIRS

AND GEAR TEETH FACING

WALL.

INSTALLATION 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.

rail with the screws, lock washers and hex nuts provided with the unit. Install the bolts, internal-tooth washers and hex nuts through the joint blocks on both sides of the rail. Tighten all bolts securely and make sure screw heads are flush with the surface of the inside of the rail. PLEASE REFER TO

EXPLODED VIEWS AT BACK OF MANUAL.

NOTE: The chamfered edges of the holes must face "up" toward the bottom

of the rail.

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POSITIONING FOOT CLAMP ASSEMBLIES-Residential and Commercial Units

[ ] Install rail mounting foot clamps in the placement pattern as shown below. Be

sure to leave a minimum space of 1-1/2" from the wall.

*bottom landing *first tread up from bottom landing *top landing *first tread down from top landing *closest tread above and below rail joint(s) *minimum of every third tread over the remainder of the staircase.

NOTE: IF TOP OR BOTTOM CLAMP IS OMITTED BECAUSE THE LANDING IS CEMENT OR CERAMIC TILE , OR IN THE EVENT THAT THE OWNER WISHES NOT TO DRILL HOLES IN THE LANDING, A SET OF CLAMPS SHOULD BE ADDED ON THE SECOND-TO- LAST STEP AND AT THE TOP OF STAIRWAY.

[ ] For ease of installation, finger tighten all clamps to rail. The clamp assembly should

be positioned so the nut is closest to the wall.

[ ] Slide top and bottom clamps down until firmly seated on step. When installing on

carpeted stairs, use a rubber mallet on the clamps to compress carpet and cushion before anchoring to steps.

[ ] Securely install one screw near the wall on the top and bottom of foot of clamp

assemblies. This will enable the installer to change the position of the rail if necessary and prevent drilling excess holes.

[ ] Make sure to use the measurements indicated below as a guide for positioning the

clamp assemblies.

RAIL

1/2" TO 1" ABOVE

*SEE NOTE BELOW

NOSING

RAIL MOUNTING FOOT CLAMP ASSEMBLY

*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.

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INSTALLATION

REMINDER:

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.

IF THREADED

FASTENER

EXTENDS

BELOW A

STAIR TREAD

THAT IS EX-

POSED, IT CAN

BE TRIMMED FLUSH WITH

PLIERS.

For installations on hardwood stairs, Bruno recommends drilling a pilot hole before inserting fasteners.

[ ] Once the rail position is determined, place one screw in each

bracket to hold rail in place while tightening to rail. This will prevent mounting feet from rotating while bolt is being tightened.)

[ ] Tighten the rail bolt. Install the rest of the screws in bracket,

then tighten securely.

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INSTALLATION

MOUNTING CARRIAGE ON UPPER RAIL-RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL UNITS

[ ] Turn toggle switch off. When facing the front of the unit, remove the left motor

cover. Slide the carriage into the rail until the spur gear rests on the gear rack. Manually turn the motor pulley to fully engage the entire carriage inside the upper rail.

ADJUSTING THE CARRIAGE ANGLE-RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL UNITS

[ ] Adjust the carriage angle by loosening the angle adjustment bolts. Level the angle

adjustment aracket, using a standard builder's level or protractor level. When the angle adjustment bracket is level, securely tighten all four angle adjustment bolts*.

TORQUE RATING = 70 LB-FT

angle adjustment

bracket

REMINDER:

Recheck with level after tightening

adjustment bolts.

angle adjustment

bolts

(For a more

detailed

view of

safety lock

washer

inserted

with lower

bolt, see

CARRIAGE

ASSEMBLY

DRAWING,

SRE-00060,

at the back

of this

manual.)

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INSTALLING THE SEAT ASSEMBLY-RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL UNITS

[ ] Feed the five-conductor lead through the hollow tube under the seat. Insert the seat

frame post into the outer mounting tube. Determine the correct seat height, then insert the bolt in the corresponding hole. Make sure the head of the bolt protrudes 3/8" from the mounting tube. Fish excess wires into hole on front pivot bolt.

bolt

protrudes

3/8"

outer mounting

tube

front pivot bolt

SEAT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT-RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL UNITS

[ ] 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.

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FOOTREST ASSEMBLY-RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL UNITS

[ ] Connect the wires as shown in the illustration. Tuck the excess wires in the footrest

hanger just above the footrest switch bracket, and below where the outer mounting tube would sit. While holding the wires in place bring the footrest close to the carriage, near the pivot bolt, tilt the footrest slightly while raising it up and over the bolt until it is engaged in the slot. Tighten the bolt, then the (2) set screws at the top of the footrest post (see illustration below) to completely secure the seat post.

NOTE:

BE CAREFUL NOT TO PINCH

THE WIRES WHILE SLIDING

THE FOOTEST OVER THE BOLT.

footrest switch bracket

set screws

outer mounting

tube

footrest

pivot bolt

footrest hanger

safety switch

SAFETY SWITCH-RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL UNITS

[ ] The footrest comes equipped with a safety switch which will stop the Elevator in

the event that something becomes trapped between the footrest and a stair tread.

[ ] 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.

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INSTALLATION

SEAT SWIVEL AND ARM ROTATION-RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL UNITS

Fold the seat up when the Elevator is not in use. The seat latch will automatically keep the seat folded. To unfold the seat when ready to use the Elevator, the rider simply pushes down the seat, or pushes down on the arm rest. The swivel latch located directly

under the seat allows the seat to rotate in 45-degree increments. To disengage the latch, lift up on either the right or left lever found at the front edge of the seat. Releasing the lever locks the seat in place.

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

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ARM ADJUSTMENT-RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL UNITS

The seat arms are set at the narrowest position. To adjust to a wider setting, loosen the Phillips head screws on the bottom of the seat (see illustration). Rotate arm out to desired position. Tighten the screws. Repeat process on other side.

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

arm adjustment screws

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