User's Manual

Acorn Stairlifts User Manual
ENGLISH
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• To guard against injury, basic safety precautions should be observed.
• Ensure that the stairway is not being used by others and is clear of articles or obstructions
before using the stairlift.
• Relax and sit well back in the seat with your arms on the armrests and your feet well back
on the footrest.
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• Do not use the appliance for other than intended use.
GENERAL NOTES ON SAFETY
READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
DANGER! The stairlift is designed to carry one person at a time.
Never attempt to carry more than one person.
DANGER! Do not allow children to play with the stairlift. Use by
children should always be supervised. For safety, it is advisable
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tampering by children.
WARNING! Ensure other members of your household or visitors
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potential trip hazards.
DANGER! Ensure that household pets are out of harms way
before using the stairlift.
DANGER! Ensure that there are no articles of your clothing
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 rail and carriage
assemblies before using the stairlift.
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.
WARNING! Disconnecting the power supply will cause the
stairlift batteries to lose their charge, and the stairlift will not
operate (See page 9 - Charging Your Stairlift).
• Do not use the stairlift if you have not been given a demonstration by the installation engineer.
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• To avoid injury do not make contact with moving parts.
• Always consult your Acorn representative if the need for an authorised engineer should arise.
• Keep these safety instructions to hand for ease of reference.