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:
THIS ELEVATOR INSTALLATION IS TO BE COMPLETED BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL
ONLY.
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.
Thank you for purchasing a Bruno SRE-2000 ELECTRA-RIDETM ELITE STAIRWAY
ELEVATOR. Be sure to check the carton contents for shipping damage as soon as the
cartons are received. Also, verify the contents against the packing list BEFORE leaving the
shop for the installation site. Report any discrepancies to Bruno Independent Living Aids
immediately by calling 1-800-882-8782.
Reading through the installation manual before installing the Stairway Elevator will help you
install the unit more quickly and avoid the frustration of arriving at the installation site only to
discover that you are missing a critical tool or piece of equipment.
CHECK TO BE SURE THAT YOU HAVE ALL OF THE COMPONENTS BEFORE
BEGINNING AN INSTALLATION.
CHECK CARTON CONTENTS FOR SHIPPING DAMAGE IMMEDIATELY UPON RECEIPT. Damage
claims must be filed within 21 days by the Dealer, not the Manufacturer. Bruno Independent Living Aids
cannot be responsible for shipping damage.
The ELECTRA-RIDETM ELITE is shipped in 5 or 6 cartons (depending upon the number of rails ordered).
For specific part numbers and quantities of the components indicated below, please refer to the pertinent
exploded view and bill of materials at the back of this manual.
CARTON 1
complete carriage assembly with jumper
CARTON 2
battery charger assembly
BOX A-CARTON 2
front clamps, clamp spacers and shims, screws, nuts/bolts/washers, rail joint hardware kit
BOX B-CARTON 2
rear clamps, grease tube, charge cable kit
bumper assembly #1
bumper assembly #2
final limit assembly
right rail end cap and left rail end cap
charger mounting strap, plate and screws
CARTON 3
seat assembly
footrest assembly
remote control box
front cover assembly
TO _____Chop saw (or other power saw with metal-cutting blade suitable for
aluminum and steel)
_____Torpedo level
_____20-foot tape measure
_____Flashlight
_____Metric sockets(10 mm, 13 mm, 17mm,and 22 mm)
_____Metric and U.S. open ended box wrenches (10 mm, 13 mm, 17mm,and
22 mm, plus 5/16 in., 9/16 in., 5/8 in., 3/8 in., 3/4 in., 7/16 in.)
_____Soft-faced or dead-blow hammer, or hard rubber or rawhide mallet
_____Ratchet, 3/8 in. with 6 in. extension
_____Phillips screwdrivers, including snub-nose
_____Flat-head screwdriver
_____Metric Allen wrenches (#2.5, #5 and #6)
_____Magnetic socket, 3/8 (Bruno recommends use withan 18 extension)
_____Nut driver, 5/16 in.
_____Drill driver with MINIMUM 18 in. extension
_____Extension cords
_____File
_____12 in. adjustable wrench
_____Scratch awl
Installation of the ELECTRA-RIDETM ELITE Stairway Elevator at a glance:
Determine whether the installation is a right-side or a left-side
installation, as viewed from the bottom of the stairs. For a
left-side installation, the rail will be installed on the left side of the stairs.
Unless otherwise specified, the Electra-Ride
TM
Elite is factory set
for left-side installation. It is easily converted to right-side installation,
however. Instructions for the conversion appear later in this manual.
Determine the correct length for the rail. Use Steps 2 and 4 from the APPLICATION
GUIDE sent with the rail.
Cut the BOTTOM end of the rail using a chop saw or other power metal-cutting saw.
Drill (2) holes for mounting bumper assembly (see photo in Installation section).
Mount the lower bumper assembly and lower end plate.
Loosely assemble the clamp halves.
Place the clamp assemblies on the stairs in the locations specified in the installation
instructions.
NOTE: There is no clamp on the top step/landing. Consult the charts shown
in the Application Guide for proper dimensions of the B top rail extension.
Place the lower rail section in the clamps and tighten clamps enough to hold the
section immobile. Do not fully tighten at this time.
Place the upper rail section in the clamps. Make sure the upper and lower sections
mount flush.
Tighten the clamps enough to hold the section immobile. Do not fully tighten at this
time.
Check the rail-to-step nose clearance: MUST BE AT LEAST 1-1/4 IN.
Verify that the upper and lower rail sections are straight and level.
Rail sections MUST
be vertical, or must
lean slightly toward
the back.
Rail must NEVER
LEAN FORWARD.
Feed the charge harness into the channel on the back of the rail
section.
Mount the carriage assembly.
Adjust the carriage angle by loosening the (2) adjustment bolts.
Secure the footrest to the carriage.
Install the seat assembly between the footrest mounting plate and
the seat lever.
Install the upper bumper assembly.
Route wire to household outlet.
Test unit for proper and safe operation.
Train customer in safe operation of the Stairway Elevator.
REMEMBER:
No installation is comlete until the customer has been instructed in the safe use of the
Electra-RideTM Elite Stairway Elevator. 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 OFUSING THE ELEVATOR. Patience and thoroughness in this phase of the installation
are often rewarded with repeat business and customer referrals.
1.Determine whether the stairway elevator will be installed on the right or left side of
the stairs, as viewed from the bottom of the stairs.
NOTE: Unless otherwise specified, Bruno Stairway Elevators are shipped from the
If you wish to convert to right-side
installation, please refer to the instructions appearing later in this manual.
2.Determine the exact rail length by placing a tape measure in a straight line on
the stairs (see STEP 2 in the APPLICATION GUIDE). To this number, add
Measurement B (see STEP 4 in the APPLICATION GUIDE).
NOTE: If the unit is equipped with an overspeed brake, add 5 to the rail length.
This calculation will allow you to precisely fit the Stairway Elevator to your customer
by determining the most comfortable seat-to-floor height within the space available
at the top of the stairs.
3.Mark the length on the rail, as determined in the previous step.
NOTE: Be sure that excess length is cut off of the LOWER end of the rail.
4.After marking, and BEFORE cutting the rail, cut the cable channel back approx.
3 inches from the mark to avoid having to cut through the channel.
Cutting the rail and installing the lower bumper (cont.)
1.BE SURE TO WEAR PROTECTIVE GLOVES AND EYEWEAR. During the
cutting process, sparks will fly and the metal rail will become very hot.
2.Place flat side of the rail on the saw bed. Carefully align the saw to the line marking
the desired finished length of the rail.
flat side of rail to saw bed align saw with mark up and down motion
3.For a precise and efficient cut, Bruno recommends the use of a chop saw*. A
down-up motion during the cutting process helps avoid overheating the saw
motor.
4.Once the rail is cut, deburr the cut end using a file or other appropriate tool. Soften any sharp
edges which might abrade the insulation of the wiring routed to the bumper at the rail end.
5.Place the metal template (provided - see Box B of Carton 2) on rail as shown. Hold in place.
Using a 1/8 in. bit, drill two pilot holes. Switch to a 5/16 in. bit and re-drill the (2) holes.
(normally black,
template has
been lightened for
illustration purposes)
template on rail
6.Install the lower bumper assembly and end cap using the hardware provided. You
may wish to place a piece of cardboard or a non-skid rug under the end of the bottom
rail to protect the floor and to keep the rail section from sliding off the stairs.
1. Place rail clamps on the stairs in the following pattern
(LONGER-footed clamp to the outside).
bottom landing
first tread up from bottom landing
two at the bottom
two in the middle (one on
each side of rail joint)
two at the top*
top landing
first tread down from top landing*
(NO CLAMP ON TOP STEP/LANDING FOR UNIT WITH
STANDARD EXTENSION)
closest tread above and below rail joint(s), then
minimum of every third tread over the remainder of
the staircase.
2. Mount the bottom rail section in between the clamp
halves. Tighten the hardware enough to render the
rail immobile. Do not fully tighten at this time.
3.Once the bottom rail section is mounted in the clamp
assemblies, rest the bottom of the rail against the step
noses at a distance from the wall of approx. 6 in.
4.Place the upper section of the rail in the clamps placed in Step 1. When the rail is
inserted between the clamp halves, it will rest on the clamp spacer (see illustration,
previous page).
5.Slightly loosen the (3) M8 hex
head screws and the (2) M6
Allen head screws securing
the joint plate to the rail.
slightly
loosen
x 5
This makes it easier to align
the screws and the holes on
the mating rail section.
6.Gently slide the upper rail section up or down the stairs until it mates with the lower
section so that the mating ends fit flush.
7. From the kit provided, insert the (2) M6x1x45 mm Allen head and the (3) M8x1.25x16 mm
hex head screws into the appropriate holes in the joint plate. DO NOT TIGHTEN.
8.Before tightening the hardware:
check that the screw and rail/gear rack threads are properly engaged;
make sure the rail sections are flush.
Itmay behelpfultoapply a
smallamountofsilveranti-seize
materialtothehardwarethreads
beforeinserting.
9.Order of tightening hardware is important!
FIRST tighten the (4) M6 Allen head screws engaging the gear rack.
Then tighten the (6) M6 hex head screws.
Stair profiles do vary, so it is critical to ensure
proper clearance between the step nose and the
bottom of the rail.
Failure to install the rail at the specified 1-1/4 in.
distance from the step nose will cause the footrest
to contact to steps, thus provoking intermittent
operation of the stairway elevator. If necessary,
gently slide rail and clamps toward or away from the
stair riser to adjust the clearance to the 1-1/4 in.
recommanded distance.
Rail section MUST be
at a 90-degree angle
to the stairs, OR
leaning BACK slightly.
The rail section must
NEVER lean forward.
11. Tighten the clamp hardware enough
to render the upper rail immobile.
Do not fully tighten at this time.
12. Once the rail sections are installed,
tighten the clamps. BEFORE mounting
the carriage, check the straightness of
the rail over all of the stairs by using a
level, or a plomb line along the rail. If
the rail bows or leans forward, insert
shims or readjust the clamps.
13. Secure 2 or 3 of the rail clamps to the stairs. Secure the back half of the clamps
first. The rail should be located 2-5/8 in. from the closest obstruction and the back of
the rail.
BACK FOOT OF CLAMP
(3 HOLES)
NOTE FOR
INSTALLATION ON CARPET
Before securing the rail clamps with
hardware, seat them using a deadblow
hammer. Use a rubber mallet to
compress the rug and pad before
Bruno ships the Stairway Elevator with fasteners appropriate for WOODEN STAIR
TREADS ONLY. Installation of the Stairway Elevator on surfaces made of materials
other than wood may require different fasteners specific to the material. If you are
unsure as to which fastener applies to the installation, please contact Bruno at 1-800882-8768.
IMPORTANT MEASUREMENT:
TAKE BEFORE AND AFTER SECURING EACH CLAMP:
DISTANCE
BETWEEN BACK OF RAIL
AND
THE CLOSEST OBSTRUCTION
(for example, WALL, RAILING,LIP OF
BANNISTER, WINDOWSILL, HANDRAIL)
MUST BE AT LEAST 2-5/8 IN.
2-5/8 IN. FROM
CLOSEST OBSTRUCTION
14. For installation on hardwood stairs, Bruno recommends drilling a pilot hole for the
clamp fastener before inserting the fastener.
15. Do not secure the remaining clamps until the carriage is on the rail, and all
Once the clamps are in place, and secure, and after verifying that the rail bottom is at least 1-1/4
in. from the bottom of the rail, and that the rail is straight, insert the power cable into the channel
that runs along the back of the rail (side closest to the wall). Determine the location of the wall
outlet. Start inserting the cable (i.e., pigtail of the charge harness) at the end (top or bottom)
closest to that outlet. Be sure to position the battery charger at this end. When routing the cable
around the joint plate, make sure that the cable rests snugly flat against the rail.
cable flat against rail
routing the cable
rib to
smooth to
red (+)
female
Notice that the end of the cable opposite the pigtail harness has been split slightly, and includes
one male and one female connector.The sheathing of one lead is ribbed (finger is pointing to
ribbed sheathing). The other leads sheathing is smooth.
The ribbed lead attaches, via FEMALE connector, to the RED positive charge lead. The smooth
lead attaches, via the MALE connector, to the BLACK negative charge lead.
Increase the split
Cut off approximately the length shown below.
Discard the old connectors.
Strip the freshly cut wire ends.
Install the new connectors provided in the kit.
Connect the two wires to the charger bracket.
Gently tuck the wires in the bumper assembly.
Mounting the carriage, upper bumper and upper end cap
Lift and tilt the carriage as you guide the carriage wheels onto the rail. The newlydesigned rail features a recessed gear rack to facilitate feeding the carriage onto the rail.
RECESSED GEAR
RACK FOR EASIER
MOUNTING OF CARRIAGE
ONTO RAIL
Turn on the circuit breaker. Once you feel the carriage begin to engage the gear rack,
USE THE REMOTE to finish feeding the carriage onto the rail.
Make sure the remote is pointed at the sensor.
The remote will feed the carriage smoothly onto the rail , and at the proper speed to
ensure that the gear rack and carriage mesh correctly.
sensor
USE THE REMOTE TO FULLY
ENGAGE THE CARRIAGE ON
THE GEAR RACK
****MOUNT THE UPPER BUMPER ASSEMBLY AND THE UPPER END CAP.****
Using the remote, verify that the carriage travels smoothly down and back up the rail.
When the carriage is at the top of the stairs, check that it is level using a builders or
protractor level. To adjust the carriage angle to make the unit level, loosen the two (2)
M14 bolts on the carriage subassembly with a 22mm open-ended wrench. To access
the second bolt, remove the back main carriage cover. Gently apply downward pressure
on the right or left side of the carriage, as needed to return the carriage to a level condition. RETIGHTEN THE 2 BOLTS. Recheck with the level.
Adjusting the carriage angle
Checking the wall clearance
Now that the carriage is securely mounted on the rail, check the clearance between the
antenna and the closest obstruction (wall, handrail, windowsill, base of railing).
LH and RH
are burned
into the carriage
plate to indicate
correct location
of longer bolts for
footrest installation
INSTALLATION
Mounting the footrest assembly
L R
H H
longer bolts here for
left-hand installation
Longer M14 bolts must be used to install the footrest. The extra length is needed to
accommodate the plate thickness. For left-hand installations, the longer bolts are in the
holes closest to the LH. For right-hand installations, the longer bolts are in the holes
closest to the RH.
Unscrew the two (2) longer M14 x 25 mm bolts illustrated above.
Insert the bottom M14 bolt in the footrest support plate. For ease of bolt insertion in
the footrest slot, tip the footrest assembly in its folded position (see photo).
longer bolts here for
right-hand installation
Insert the top M14 bolt in the footrest support plate.
NOTE:There are (2) holes above the slotted opening. Inserting the M14 bolt in the
Tighten the two (2) bolts.
SRE-2000 RES UL 08-16-2004
UPPER hole positions the footrest about 3-1/2 above the floor. Inserting the
bolt in the LOWER hole positions the footrest about 5 above the floor.
seat post assembly
outlined in black for
illustration purposes
1. Slide the seat post assembly between the footrest assembly
mounting plate and the footrest lever.
2. Secure the seat post assembly:
UPPER HOLES: Secure with two (2) M10 x 1.50 x 20mm lg hex
head cap screws, (2) flat washers and (2) lockwashers.
LOWER HOLES: Install the front cover mount with two
(2) M10 x 1.50 x 20 mm lg head head cap screws and
(2) lockwashers (no flat washers).
3. Route the wire harness of the carriage contact assembly through
the front cover mount as shown.
5. Mount the seat mount cover using the pre-attached Velcro strips.
6. Mount the side cover to cover the unused opening, using the pre-attached Velcro strips
R
R
(cover the hole on the right for left-side installations, and the hole on the left for right-side
installations).
7. Position the front cover as shown below and secure with the black bumpers and
#8 x .75 in. lg Phillips head sheet metal screws.
secure front cover
8. RUN THE CARRIAGE UP AND DOWN THE RAIL TO VERIFY ALL CLEARANCES.
9. Finish mounting and securing all rail clamps.
SEAT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
Remove all (4) M10 x 20mm bolts. Slide the seat up or down. Line up the holes on the
seat post with the holes on the footrest mounting plate at the desired height. Reinsert the
M10 x 20 mm bolts and corresponding washers. Tighten.
The final limit ramp kit is a safety feature which enhances the stopping capability of the
Electra-RideTM Elite. It mounts on the top rail section, on the side facing away from the
stairs.
Before installing the final limit ramp kit, run the carriage down a foot or two to provide
greater access to the mounting hardware.
Mount the final limit ramp kit on the bottom side of the rail as shown below.
FINAL LIMIT
ADJUSTMENT
FINAL LIMIT
ADJUSTMENT BAR
BLOCK
Using the holes for the ramp and/or the slotted adjustment bar and block allows for fine
adjustment of the position of the final limit ramp kit in relation to the clamp on the top
step.
ADJUSTMENT
SLOT
To attach the block to the rail, tighten the (2) M6x1x30mm bolts ONLY.
To secure the adjustment bar, tighten the (2) M6 nuts on the M6x1x30mm bolts.