Vesta Stair Lift INSTALLATION MANUAL AmeriGlide
Page 2 Hazard and Warnings Do not connect/disconnect wiring while the power is on. Before servicing, disconnect all power to the equipment. SUDDEN MOVEMENT HAZARD System may start unexpectedly upon application of power. Stay clear of moving parts to avoid injury. • • • • Measuring Tape Box cutter, Pocket Knife, or Scissors Level Pencil, Marker, or Sharpie - Sharpie marks on the track can be removed with hand sanitizer.
Page 3 List of installation steps Follow the steps provided to ensure your safety during installation. Failure to follow instructions renders the Limited Warranty null and void. In addition, any party installing the product who deviates from the installation instructions agrees to indemnify, save, and hold harmless the manufacturer from any and all loss, liability, or damage that may occur as a result of the deviation.
Page 4 BOX 1 Step 2 Figure 1 Unpack and verify your shipment Unpack the Vesta stair lift boxes and confirm that you have all pieces and that all pieces are undamaged. Procedure 1. Check the contents of the shipment against your order receipt and the bill of materials. 2. Check the condition of the parts for damage. Do not install damaged parts. Although it’s a large inconvenience to request new parts, using damaged parts can lead to safety problems in the future and void the Vesta’s warranty.
Page 5 BOX 3 Figure 3 Side Bus Line Metal Ribbon Rack Track Power Cables Top Bus Line 1 6 1. 2. 3. 4. 2 8 7 Foot rest cover Rail bracket Seat post Remotes 3 12 5. 6. 7. 8. Remote holders Electrical connectors Limit switch cam End caps 4 9 10 5 11 13 9. Mechanical stop 13. Rail bracket bolts 10. Key 11. Batteries 12.
Page 6 Step 3 Confirm the stair lift’s handing Step 4 Connect the track sections together Confirm that you are installing the stair lift on the proper side of the staircase and that this matches what you ordered. Connect the track sections together using the splice bars provided. NOTE: If your Vesta installation requires only one section of track, you may skip this section. Procedure 1.
Page 7 track will go into (Figure 8). 7. Carefully line up the two sections of track and Step 5 Track assembly Install the track mounting brackets on the track to form a track assembly and then mount the track assembly to the stair treads. Figure 8 insert the top section into the bottom section of track. It will take a little bit of work to get the track sections together – this is normal. If the top section does not fit onto the splice bars, confirm that the set screws are loose. 1.
Page 8 the measurement from the wall that must be maintained. UNEVEN WALLS NOTE: Most walls are not perfectly even. It’s important to just maintain a minimum clearance of 3 ½” from the wall or obstacle to the back of track. Larger clearances are okay. d. Finally, a mounting bracket must be installed on the first step from the bottom and top landings and immediately before and after any track splice. The remaining mounting brackets should be placed at even intervals between the required brackets. 2.
Page 9 can access the lower nut. Tighten the lower nut. Swing the track assembly back to the wall and confirm the 4” clearance. If you measure less than 4”, repeat the procedure until you get a 4” clearance. 8. Place the track assembly so there is a 3 ½” gap between the wall or obstacle and the back of the track. For most installations that are against a flat wall with no obstacles, this simply means placing the bracket against the wall. Figure 16 9.
Page 10 the track splice. The other brackets should be placed at even intervals between the required brackets. If you feel you need extra brackets, please contact your AmeriGlide provider before continuing. Step 6 Install the bus lines Install the bus lines inside the track to provide power for the stair lift. 18. As you add the brackets, just finger tighten the nuts. Once all brackets are in place, swing the track back against the wall.
Page 11 6. SIDE BUS LINE: The side bus line is a bare metal ribbon that is inserted down the plastic channel already in side the track. It is the ground connection to the charger. Feed the side bus line down the side plastic channel until only a 1 1/2” metal strip of the metal ribbon is outside the track, at either the top or bottom of the track. Diagram 1 3. TOP LANDING CHARGER: The charger attaches to the metal strips at the end of the bus lines with quick connect female terminals.
Page 12 Step 7 Install the motor housing on track Prepare the motor housing (also referred to as the base or carriage) for installation and then install the motor housing on to the track. b. Is the drive sprocket in good condition? If it has broken teeth or is not flush to the drive shaft, please contact your AmeriGlide provider. (Figure 22). Drive Socket Procedure 1. Before beginning, check the condition of the motor housing one more time.
Page 13 5. Once the fuse and battery are connected, you should see a green LED on the front of the unit. It will flash a few times and emit an audible beep (16 times) before staying solid. It flashes because the charger is not connected yet. You do not need to connect the charger at this time. It will be installed later. (Figure 24). Figure 24 onto the track, be sure to guide the roller wheels into their proper channels and that the drive sprocket is in line with the rack in the track.
Page 14 make sure to hold the control switch for at least 5 seconds before considering that there may be a problem with the stair lift. 9. Run the Vesta using the temporary rocker switch until there is a 12” gap from the end of the track at the top landing to the motor housing. 10. Remove the temporary rope handle from the motor housing by removing the nuts from where it is attached and taking the rope handle off. Replace the nuts, but do not tighten them at this point. (Figure 29).
Page 15 Step 8 Adjust the motor housing post angle The motor housing post must be adjusted so that it’s level. This ensures the footrest sensor works properly and that passengers sit comfortably in the seat. rotate the plate as needed until the level shows that the motor housing post is level. 3. Firmly tighten the three nuts. Confirm that the motor housing post is still level. If the post’s position has changed, repeat the above steps until the post is level. Procedure 1.
Page 16 Step 9 Install the seat post and cover 4. Attach the front cover diagnostic LED cable connector to the front cover. (Figure 34) Install the seat post onto the motor housing post so that the seat can be installed and then install the front cover. Procedure 1. Remove the nuts again from where the temporary rope handle was attached. 2. Install the seat post with the half-moon shaped section facing the wall where the stair lift is attached. You have two height choices for installing the seat post.
Page 17 Step 10 Install the seat Install the seat onto the seat post and make any seat adjustments necessary. Procedure 1. Slide the seat onto the seat post. It should be a fairly tight fit. (Figure 36). OPTIONAL: 3-8 Do the following steps ONLY if you need to adjust for a wider seat. 3. You can adjust the width of the seating area by adjusting the arms in or out. If you do not need to adjust the width of the seating area, please skip the rest of this section. 4.
Page 18 6. To adjust the width of the seating area, flip up the seat and locate the hex bolts and nuts on each side of the seat support. Remove the bolts and nuts and set them aside. (Figure 40). Figure 40 7. Adjust the arms in or out as required. The tubes holding the arms may be snug. Please be patient. 8. Reinstall the hex bolts and nuts on the seat support and the seat backrest. Make sure the seat is vertical before locking the lower nuts and bolts in place. 9.
Page 19 Step 11 Install the limit switch cams Install the limit switch cams into the top and bottom of the track to prevent the stair lift from overrunning the track. Procedure 1. You will install the upper and lower limit switch cams into the top bus line that you installed previously. The cams fit by sliding into the plastic section of the top bus line over top of the metal ribbon running throughout the bus line.
Page 20 Left-Hand Unit Diagram 2 Right-Hand Unit Diagram 3 AmeriGlide Vesta Installation Guide
Page 21 Step 12 Install the upper mechanical stop Step 13 Install the chargers Install the upper mechanical stop. This prevents the motor housing from overrunning the track should the limit switches fail to operate. Install the charger at the upper or lower landing as you previously determined. Procedure Procedure 1. The lower mechanical stop is factory installed. (Figure 44) The upper mechanical stop cannot be installed until the motor housing is put onto the track. 1.
Page 22 Step 14 Check the remotes Check that the included call-send remotes work and install their holders on the wall. Figure 47 installation. Using the bracket and two screws provide, secure the charger to the wall (drill holes as required) (Figure 48). 1. Call-send remotes come pre-programmed from your AmeriGlide provider. Customers with double stair lift installs will have the call-send remotes programmed on different frequencies so that each set of controls works with only one unit.
Page 23 3. Vesta call-send remotes are Infrared (IR) remotes. This means they must be pointed at the sensors located on either side of the motor housing. Point each call-send remote at the motor housing and confirm that it works. As noted before, all Vesta controls operate on a 3-5 second delay as a safety feature. Please make sure to press and hold the button for at least 5 seconds before considering that there may be a problem with the stair lift. 4.
Page 24 Step 16 Check the installation Step 17 Test the stair lift’s operation Do a visual check of the installation before beginning testing. Test the operation of your Vesta stair lift. Procedure 1. Verify that all electrical connections have been made properly. This includes the charger connections and the wire running from the switch on the seat to the motor housing. 2. Verify that all nuts and screws are firmly tightened. 3. Verify that all track mounting brackets are stable.
Page 25 Seat Position - 0o 5. Does the seat belt slide in and out easily? Does it buckle and unbuckle easily (Figure 58)? Figure 58 Figure 55 Seat Position - 45o 6. Does the footrest sensor work properly? The stair lift should stop when it comes in contact with an obstacle on the stairs. Please use a piece of wood or other object for testing. (Figure 59) DO NOT USE YOUR ARM OR LEG FOR TESTING. Figure 59 Figure 56 Seat Position - 90o 7.
Page 26 9. Inspect the rack and gear and ensure that the motor housing travels smoothly along the rail. Only apply white lithium grease if there is squeaking during operation. 10. Does the LED on the front cover of the motor housing light up green? It should be a steady green light. If it’s flashing, there is an issue with the charger. Please check that the charger is plugged in and on. You will see a green light on the charger itself. 11.
Page 27 Step 18 Install optional flip-up rail (as required) 3. Screw in the foot plate according to the tracing on the floor (Figure 63). Follow these steps if the unit has the optional flip-up rail section. Refer to STEP 5 earlier in this guide for the standard track installation procedure. This section provides information on the optional flip-up rail section only. 1. Attach the special mounting bracket to the flipup rail section (Figure 61). Face Plate Figure 63 Bracket Foot Plate Figure 61 2.
Page 28 Electrical Diagrams and Troubleshooting Flowchart AmeriGlide Vesta Installation Guide
Page 29 Connections to MS125 PCB Terminal block (pins 1 to 17) Refer to diagram on previous page for signal details LEDs CN6 and CN7 Infrared receiver Charger input (CONN18) Motor 1 (red) and Motor 2 (black) GND Vbatt B- AmeriGlide Vesta Installation Guide
AmeriGlide Vesta Installation Guide Replace PCB. 0 VDC 0 VDC Check if terminal pins are shorted together. If not, replace PCB. Short circuit in wires connected in terminals 1 to 17 or infrared sensors. Test motor directly on battery (VBatt, GND). Replace motor if necessary. 0 VDC Check charger operation. Check for charger voltage (33 VDC) between GND and the PCB charger input terminal when the lift is parked at either landing. Green LED flashing 33 VDC PCB is in sleep mode.
Page 31 Diagnostic Codes For codes displayed on the diagnostic display, refer to the following table to help diagnose and correct any faults. If the recommended corrective action provided in the table does not solve the problem, contact your authorized dealer for assistance. Code Status/Fault No display. - On when the stairlift is okay; ready to use. Flashing when the stairlift is running. Recommended Corrective Action Press the UP/DOWN rocker switch and see if the display comes on.
Page 32 7 Batteries approaching critical level and need charging. Check that the charger is plugged in and charging. 9 Rocker switch is activated in UP/DOWN direction. No action required. A Hinge is open. Contact your authorized dealer. B A switch is active at power on (toggle up, toggle down, IR up, IR down, or learn. Contact your authorized dealer. C IR address (DIP switch) does not match. Contact your authorized dealer. D Main power relay is welded. Contact your authorized dealer.
Page 33 Remote Troubleshooting Remote not functioning no lights 1. Check and replace the 9v battery. Remote not functioning w/lights 1. Confirm the lift is functioning by operating the onboard control. 2. Remove the stair lift’s cover panel to access the main circuit board. 3. Press and hold the red button located next to the 17 pin plug on the circuit board (Figure 58). 4. Press and hold the up or down button on the remote control. 5. Release the red button on the circuit board.
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