Operating Instructions
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1. Eee wie aa f S 4 The wheelchair grip may now be slid out from under seat 5 The up button can now be pressed to return the carriage to its stowed position A sequence of five longer beeps will be heard when the carriage has reached the fully stowed position 6 Once the operation is complete be sure to switch off power to the Autochair Liberty Nhen power is off the beeping will cease Autochair Ltd Wood Street North Meadow Lane Industrial Estate Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 7JR UK Tel 44 1773 830222 Fax 44 1773 830444 6 Technical Information Weight of the Autochair Liberty 92lbs 42kgs Maximum current draw 20 Amps Maximum lifting capacity SWL 77lbs 35kgs Power supply 12V Product Material RTM Moulded GRP Aluminium Frame Material finish Resin Gel Coat 2 tone grey colour Autochair Zi4erfy Status Code Information The Autochair Lerty has a series of beeps to denote its current status or progress Below is a table to explain each beep kl ll i Serta emia Unit is ready for servicing Contact dealer Trouble Shooting and Frequently Asked Questions Suggestions My Autochair Liberty is making an See the Beep guide Check for similar beeps or noises unrecognised sound Check for obstructions overhanging foliage etc and clear them if possible Check to make sure the unit is securely mounted If the sound is unrecognised not a beep or obstruction contact your inst2. Meadow Lane Industrial Estate Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 7JR UK Tel 44 1773 830222 Fax 44 1773 830444 Autochair 247 Owner s Manual Autochair Liberty Emergency Wheelchair Carriage Drive Release In the unlikely event that the Autochair Liberty s electrics fail to operate the wheelchair carriage can be disengaged from its drive allowing for free movement on its rails This will enable you to operate the lifting unit by hand Before carrying out the Drive Release Procedure the Autochair Liberty s doors will need to be manually opened Please see page 8 for Emergency Door Release Procedures The Drive Release is activated by pulling a Drive Release Ring which is connected to the main drive gear via a cable Pulling the ring will disengage the gear allowing the lifting unit to move freely Wheelchair Tray X Approach the Autochair Liberty from the side and look beneath the wheelchair tray for the release ring NA The release ring will be fastened to the lifting unit frame with a cable tie This will need to be cut to use the release ring Once the release ring has been cut free pull it straight towards you Keep the release ring pulled out to keep the drive disengaged Releasing the ring will re engage the drive With the ring pulled out you can now extend the lifting unit and retrieve the wheelchair Autochair Ltd Wood Street North Meadow Lane Industrial Estate Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 7JR UK Tel 44 177
3. 3 830222 Fax 44 1773 830444 Autochair Zy Owner s Manual Autochair Zi4erfy Emergency Hand Control Operation The Autochair erty features a built in emergency hand control in the event that the main hand control unit fails to operate If the unit doors are closed the emergency door release will have to be used in order to access the backup hand control See page 8 The emergency hand set is located towards the front right hand side of the unit and is secured to the bottom of the box with Velcro It is hardwired directly into the electronics of the Autochair Lerty via a telephone style lead The emergency hand control operates in the same fashion as the regular hand control It has two buttons UP for raising the lifting unit and DOWN for lowering the lifting unit Please ensure all lifting lowering procedures are followed as per standard operating instructions See pages 4 6 Autochair Ltd Wood Street North Meadow Lane Industrial Estate Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 7JR UK Tel 44 1773 830222 Fax 44 1773 830444 10 Autochair 247 Owner s Manual Guarantee Repair The guarantee period for Autochair Liberty is 12 months from the date of delivery This guarantee will cover any defects of workmanship or function of the Autochair Liberty The guarantee does not cover any incorrectly installed Autochair Liberty or one whose mechanical or electrical components have been damaged due to incorrect use or accident Th
4. AUTOCHAIR World Leading Vehicle Adaptations Autochair Liberty Automatic Wheelchair Carrier Operating Instructions Autochair 247 Owner s Manual Congratulations on the purchase of your Autochair Liberty manufactured by Autochair Ltd Please read through these instructions thoroughly before operating your Autochair Liberty The Autochair Liberty is designed to lift folding manual wheelchairs and folding electrically assisted wheelchairs and stow them on the rooftop of a vehicle They should be fitted to the vehicle by a competent professional fitter who will also ensure that the correct adjustments are made to the unit to ensure it is safe and simple to use with your particular wheelchair The installer will also demonstrate the operation of your Autochair Lerty to you so that you know the basics of how to use one Please note that your Autochair Li4erty comes complete with a 12 month guarantee Contents HMDOKANt Sally Noles E cee ct etree ces teeces ere eccansrceereeneces 3 Operation of your Autochair Liberty ccccceseeccesesseeensesneneeeneeensesenneesesseneeeenseneneeneeneees 4 6 Troubleshooting amp Technical Data cccccceeeeeeeeeeeeneeeneeeeeeeeneeeeneeeneeeeneeeneeees 7 Using the Hand Controler a re e a a E EE aaa 8 Emergency Door Release Procedure 0cccseceeeeeeeeeeeceeeeeenneeeneeenneeeneneeeeneeeens 8 Emergency Wheelchair Carriage Drive Release ccccecseeeseeeeeeeeeeeneeeneeeeneeeee
5. Hoye jar ah ea RELL ELMAR NAAL i 8 The wheelchair grip may now be slid under seat as demonstrated Ensure that the wheelchair grip is correctly positioned 9 Pressing the up button will lift the seat and fold the chair simultaneously If the chair has a locking folding system or is stiff care must be taken to ensure the chair folds correctly Damage to the wheelchair vehicle or Autochair Liberty may occur if the wheelchair does not fold correctly 10 The lift will then continue to rise until it is in the fully stowed condition five longer beeps indicate that this has been completed _ _ a Note When lifting a chair it is advisable to apply light control with your hand to prevent the chair coming into contact with your vehicle Autochair Ltd Wood Street North Meadow Lane Industrial Estate Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 7JR UK Tel 44 1773 830222 Fax 44 1773 830444 5 Autochair 247 Owner s Manual Unloading Your Wheelchair 1 Switch on your Autochair Liberty with the conveniently located power switch 2 Press the down button on the handset the wheelchair will be lowered to approximately 30 60 centimetres from the ground Ensure the wheelchair is controlled when lowering to prevent contact with the vehicle RECEA ION and Office au 3 Once the wheelchair has stopped press the down button on the handset again to lower the chair to the ground E7 Se ee
6. aller or local agent Autochair 247 won t operate Check to make sure the unit is switched on It will beep when switched on Turn the unit off and then on again Check the fuse This is next to the car battery Check the car battery Is it flat Try to start the car and operate the unit If unit still fails to operate contact your installer or local agent can t open the Autochair Liberty You can open the main doors by using the emergency door doors release chords located on the bottom of the box See guide on next page Autochair Liberty lifts slowly or Make sure vehicle battery is in good condition lowers very quickly Starting the car should boost the battery and improve lifting performance Your wheelchair may be close to the weight limit of the Autochair Liberty Ensure all operating procedures are followed correctly Servicing We recommend a service at least every year to ensure the safety reliability and performance of your Autochair Liberty The in built service reminder will count the number of operations and alert you when the unit has reached a pre set number of operations requiring a service This may be earlier than a year depending on the frequency of use What if my vehicle is involved in As with all of our adaptations if your vehicle has been involved in an accident a road traffic accident please contact your installer or local agent so they can assess the Autochair Liberty for damage or stress if any and decide upon the best c
7. any Service Date Notes Action Engineer Company Service Date Notes Action Engineer Company Autochair Ltd Wood Street North Meadow Lane Industrial Estate Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 7JR UK Tel 44 1773 830222 Fax 44 1773 830444 Autochair 247 Owner s Manual Service Date Notes Action Engineer Company Service Date Notes Action Engineer Company Service Date Notes Action Engineer Company 12 Autochair Ltd Wood Street North Meadow Lane Industrial Estate Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 7JR Tel 01773 830222 Fax 01773 830444 You info autochair co uk www autochair co uk ao
8. as visible or audible signs of damage or excess wear e tis recommended that your Autochair Liberty is serviced regularly to ensure continued safe operation A minimum 12 month service is essential Contact your local dealer for servicing details e Any adjustments or reinstallation of the unit settings or equipment must only be carried out by an authorised dealer e Take care when operating in windy or adverse conditions on steep slopes adverse cambers or in the dark Make sure the wheelchair is under control when lowering or raising e Do not take your vehicle through an automatic car wash Damage could be caused to the Autochair Liberty the vehicle or the car wash e Do not use abrasive materials or solutions to clean the Autochair Z4w as there could be permanent damage to the exterior e Never use water to clean inside the Autochair Lary e Do not use a power washer to clean the Autochair Z rt e Always refer to the combined height of your vehicle and Autochair Zez when entering a height restrictive area See page 10 e Do not exceed 70mph Depending on the make and model of roof bars this limit may be further reduced please refer to your roof bar handbook e Wheelchair must be unoccupied Autochair Ltd Wood Street North Meadow Lane Industrial Estate Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 7JR UK Tel 44 1773 830222 Fax 44 1773 830444 3 Autochair 247 Owner s Manual Loading Your Wheelchair 1 The main power switch will be
9. e guarantee does not cover consequential loss unless regional law requires otherwise The guarantee is invalidated if the seal on either the actuator or control box is broken These contain no user serviceable components No alteration should be made to the Autochair Liberty by anyone other than a qualified person as defined by Autochair Ltd NO cables must be cut as they are fitted with connectors that must be correctly removed before repairs commence In the event of any malfunction of the electrical circuit box or handset which requires replacement they should be removed and returned as a set Your Autochair Liberfy has been supplied in keeping with our standard Terms amp Conditions as previously provided A copy of our Terms amp Conditions are available on our website You can also fill in your guarantee form online at www autochair co uk quarantee Please keep a note of the following 1 Serial Number 9 Combined Weight 2 Date supplied 10 Weight Margin 3 Details of supplier Stamp 4 Vehicle Roof Capacity 5 Combined Vehicle Height 5 Roof Bar Weight 6 Roof Bar Capacity 7 Wheelchair Weight 8 Combined Capacity Postcode Zip Tel Notes ee Autochair Ltd Wood Street North Meadow Lane Industrial Estate Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 7JR UK Tel 44 1773 830222 Fax 44 1773 830444 11 Please complete service notes once service has been carried out Service Date Notes Action Engineer Comp
10. fitted in a convenient location by your installer To switch the unit on flip the switch so the red face is showing A regular slow beep 1beep sec will be heard to warn that power is on 2 When the down button on the handset is depressed to activate the unit the beep will become faster 3 beeps sec to indicate that operation has commenced 3 The front right hand side door will begin to open when it is approximately half open the rear left hand side door will begin to open 3 Continued Both doors open rr 4 When both doors have reached the fully open position the Autochair LiBerty will begin deploying the lifting unit 5 The wheelchair carrier will automatically tilt to place the lifting unit in a vertical attitude ready for the hoist to lower to approximately 30 60 centimetres from the ground gt gt See hand control operation on page 8 Autochair Ltd Wood Street North Meadow Lane Industrial Estate Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 7JR UK Tel 44 1773 830222 Fax 44 1773 830444 4 Autochair 24 Owner s Manual 6 Note Be sure to guide the wheelchair grip as it lowers in order to prevent contact with the bodywork of your vehicle 7 The rapid beep will revert to slow beep once the wheelchair grip has stopped moving The down button should then be pressed once more and held in order to lower the wheelchair grip to the required height
11. ourse of action Autochair Ltd Wood Street North Meadow Lane Industrial Estate Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 7JR UK Tel 44 1773 830222 Fax 44 1773 830444 7 Autochair 24 Owner s Manual Autochair Li4erfy Emergenc Door Release Procedure 1 Locate the red emergency release tab on the bottom of the Autochair Liberty shell 2 This tab is connected by a length of chord to a retaining clip on the back of the door actuator 3 Pulling down on the release tab will allow the chord to fully extend 4 A sharp tug will pull the retaining clip off of the actuator allowing the door to open freely Using the Hand Controller The default setting for button operation is Button depressed Operate Button released No Operation Auto mode can be selected as an option by your installer if you prefer Auto mode buiton operation will be Button depressed and then released The unit will automatically operate until either the fully stowed position or the unloaded position is reached A second depression of the button at any point will cause operation to cease a third depression will resume operation Note Please let your installer know if you require auto mode as the settings will need to be adjusted when installing your unit WARNING DO NOT DRIVE WITH THE DOOR ACTUATOR DISCONNECTED THIS WILL CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE AUTOCHAIR LIBERTY AND COULD CAUSE INJURY Autochair Ltd Wood Street North
12. s 9 Emergency Hand Control Operation cccccseeseeeeeeeneeeeceneeeneeeneeeneeeneeeneennees 10 GWA AIIC Greets cerecaes T T S T 11 DEN VIC CTR OCCORG acres roee ese E E te cre acer scanme yeteacmeaseyts 12 Autochair Ltd Wood Street North Meadow Lane Industrial Estate Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 7JR UK Tel 44 1773 830222 Fax 44 1773 830444 Autochair 247 Owner s Manual Autochair Liberty Safety Points The function of the Autochair Liberty is to lift and store a folding manual wheelchair or electrically assisted wheelchair It should not be used for any other purpose e Please read all instructions prior to use e The Autochair Liberty has been adjusted specifically to your wheelchair by your installer Using another wheelchair may result in malfunction or damage to the unit or the vehicle If you change your wheelchair please contact your local dealer to arrange for the necessary adjustments to be made and to confirm compatibility e Ensure the wheelchair is positioned securely on the wheelchair grip before attempting to load your wheelchair e Do not operate the unit whilst the vehicle is in motion e Be sure to control the wheelchair as it is raised or lowered to prevent contact with the bodywork of your vehicle e Please make sure that you are completely familiar with the operation of your Autochair Liberty before operating it yourself Misuse of the product could result in injury e Never use a system that h
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