Garaventa Accessibility

Installation Manual
This manual covers:

Garaventa Stair-lift Model GSL Artira

Part Number 15528 Rev D

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Table of Contents

Safety First! 4
Receiving the lift 5
Unpacking the Lift 5
Spare Parts 5
Before the installation 6
Beginning the installation 7
Locating the Tubes 8
Fitting Splices 9
Positioning the Drive Box 10
Anchoring the Lift 13
Installing the Ropes (Standard Drive) 15
Installing the Ropes (Compact Drive) 17
Wiring the system 20
Mounting the Conveyance 22

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Lower Conical Rollers 23
Installing the Call Stations 28
Turning on the Power 30
Setup procedure 32
Resetting Landings 38
Checking the Loading Ramps 40
Checking the Overspeed Arrestor 40
Lift Inspection 41
Installation Completion & Hand-over 41
Tool List (Appendix “A”) 43
Specifications (Appendix “B”) 44
Revision History (Appendix “C 45
Drawing Conventions (Appendix “D”) 46
Operation lights explanation (Appendix “E”) 47
Fasteners reference Guide (Appendix “F”) 52

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Safety First!

Pay special attention to this symbol. It indicates important safety

information for preventing serious injury or equipment damage.
Always use proper safety procedures when working on this lift!

WARNING: LOCK IT OFF BEFORE SERVICING!

General:
✔ Use proper safety equipment at all times when installing and servicing this
equipment. Remember to use:
1 Eye protection
2 Ear protection
y Dust masks
K Steel toe boots
✔ Gloves and face shields as necessary
✔ Do not wear Jewelry.
✔ Do not wear loose clothing while working. Button up shirt cuffs and tuck in bottoms.

Electrical:
a This lift contains high voltage within the control box and the mains harness running to
it. Remember to:
± Lock out electrical mains with a tag and a personal padlock for which you possess
the only key
a Shut off power while working on lift
a Try to use one hand only for high-voltage measurements
a Do not take high voltage measurements if the ground is wet or very damp

Mechanical:
± Keep your hands and clothing away from the Drive area (around the motor and
gearbox). If you must service the Drive area of the lift, make sure that it is turned off
and locked off before servicing.
✔ Watch for gears and moving parts
✔ Use at least two people to lift the Drive Box, Conveyance and Tube Sections. Use
caution while moving heavy components to avoid injury. Refer to installation manual
for approximate weights of components.
✔ Tie up the platform before commencing work beneath it.

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Receiving the Lift:

Your equipment leaves the factory in excellent condition after passing through several
levels of inspection. When receiving the lift, inspect it in the presence of the carrier.
Carefully note any signs of damage to the product, wrapping or crating and record on the
shipping documents. This means opening packages on the receiving dock if necessary
to check for hidden damage. Save or photograph any damaged packing or crating.
Immediately report any such damage to both the carrier and Garaventa (Canada) Ltd.

Check to ensure that all required parts were received and in good condition. It is
recommended that you uncrate all parts and verify that your lift is complete with all
options and special requirements as noted on your production drawing.

It is your right to refuse freight-damaged equipment; but once you sign for the equipment
as “received in good condition” you jeopardize your ability to follow up with the carrier for
damages that are their responsibility.

It is your responsibility to file freight claims against the carrier for damage
done to your equipment while in transit. Garaventa (Canada) Ltd. is NOT
liable or responsible for damage to the equipment by the carrier.

RECEIVING THE LIFT

Unpacking the Lift:
When undoing the wrapping take extra care not to damage the equipment inside.

WARNING: Always use two people to unpack the lift. Use caution when
removing the shrink-wrap and banding.

Spare Parts:
The most valuable element of a Technician’s tool set is a spare parts kit. The GSL Artira
Spare Parts Kit includes spares of all critical moving parts and common electrical
components. All technicians should have one of these kits in their vehicle and bring it on
site for any GSL Artira installation or service.

Spare parts will help you diagnose and fix problems faster, and eliminate the need for
return trips after waiting for replacement parts. You may also utilize low-priority (and
cheaper) shipping options when replenishing a spare parts kit, saving money all around.

The GSL Artira spare parts kit is available through Garaventa Field Service and
Technical Support.

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Before the Installation:

To save time and effort, it is wise to be properly prepared before you install a lift. The
following points will help you complete your installation on schedule.

Ensure that you have a complete tool kit. Refer to the list at the end of this Manual. You
must also know the equipment you are installing. Make sure that you have been training
to the appropriate level to ensure a safe and reliable installation. This manual, on it’s own
is not sufficient to complete an installation effectively.

Look in the sales information about the lift. Know all of the options that are supplied and
how they work. Pay particular attention to any options that may cause the lift to operate
automatically. These include some variations of Fire Service, Homing, or Self storage.
Always ask about the options supplied with your lift. You may also contact Garaventa
Technical Support if you need more information. Be sure to have the Lift Serial number
handy when you call.

Check the packages for shipping damage and missing parts before you bring the lift to
the site. Also ensure that the serial numbers on the packages are the same as the serial
numbers on the packing list.

Figure 1. Check the contents of

all packages against the packing
list.
Note: You will have to refer to the
reference guide in Appendix F at
the back of this Manual for the
correct mounting Hardware.

If boxes are damaged, check for

missing parts.

Open the installation package, which is in the box of fasteners on GSL Artira lifts. Review
the enclosed Installation Note(s), if supplied.

Contact the facility and arrange a time for installation. Ensure that the new lift owner is
aware of your plans and that the mains power will be supplied on time. Schedule a time
for the inspection, preferably several days after the installation. It is wise to have extra
time in case a problem is encountered during the installation.

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Always use a team of two technicians to install a lift. Two or more technicians
make an installation safer than one. Also, two people will complete the
installation quicker and more efficiently than one. Allow two to three days for a
GSL Artira.
.
Find out about the optional equipment supplied with the lift, before you start the
installation. The more you know about the installation beforehand, the better your
chances of completing on time. Review the site layout drawing so that you know what to
expect before you go to the site.

Inform the building owner once you arrive that you will be occupying the stairway, and
that you may need to rope it off. It is better to arrive early so that you are able to set up
without interference from the morning rush

Note: If your lift was supplied without fasteners, refer to Appendix F in the back for
details and obtain the required hardware before you go to the site.

Beginning the Installation:

BEGINNING THE INSTALLATION

There may be special installation notes enclosed with your particular lift. Read these
instructions thoroughly before proceeding.

Refer to the tube layout drawing and familiarize yourself with the tube configuration.

Check the options supplied with the lift. Make sure that you know the lift you are
installing to eliminate any surprises during the installation.

Ensure that the Mains Power hook up will be completed before the end of the
installation.

Bring the Drive Cabinet to its installation location and check that the main switch is
turned off. Caution: The Drive Cabinet is heavy, it weighs approximately 280 lbs. You
will need assistance and some sort of dolly to move the drive into its location.

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Tube location:
Check the tubes for fit, starting with the bottom section.

Use a shim to achieve the correct elevation at the lower landing. Refer to the diagram
below and the details on your lift layout drawing.

Figure 2. A piece of
wood of the
appropriate
thickness is
positioned under the
bottom tube to give
the correct
clearance in
accordance with the
lift layout drawing.

Note: If you rest the lower tube with the splice block on a shim, you’ll need a shim
equal to the lower tube elevation minus 41mm (16+25) as shown in Fig 3.

Figure 3. Using a shim at the lower landing. X is the lower

tube elevation shown on the lift layout drawing.

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Wall Mounted Unit: Place the tube sections on the stairway, using wooden posts to
hold them in place. Take steps to ensure stairway pedestrians stay clear of the
tubes while they have temporary supports. You may also use small woodscrews to
temporarily support the lift while you assemble and position it in the stairway.

Tower Mounted Unit: First, place the tubes on the floor and loosely bolt each odd
tower to the struts. Line up the top of each tower with the top of the strut. Ensure that
the Support Tower number corresponds with the number on your tube layout drawing.
Lift the tube section into place on the stairway and lean it against the wall.

Note: The Support Towers have the serial numbers stamped on the base.

Figure 4. Wood may be

used to provide temporary
support during installation.
Wood-screws are also
used to provide a

FITTING THE SPLICES

temporary means of fixing
the lift, once the fit is
confirmed.

Repeat this operation for each tower-mounted section until you come to a turnback or a
corner. Now the system will support itself without leaning it against the wall. Continue to
work your way up the system until all of the tube sections are in their approximate
location. Do not fix the unit in place yet.
Fitting the Splices:
Check each splice for damage or paint and lightly grease both ends before joining the
tube sections. Also, check for over-spray and debris inside the tubes. It is easiest to
remove this before installing the tubes. If you find paint, it must be completely removed
or the lift will have signal communication failure. A pencil grinder is one of the best ways
of removing paint from the inside of the tubes.

Figure 5.1 Figure 5.2

Incorrect Correct

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Figure 5.3. The paint on this splice

must be removed before assembly.

Figure 6. The
splices must
be brought
together
evenly to
prevent
distortion.

Figure 7.Here the splices are drawn

together using vice clamps

Figure 8. Attach the splices using the

fasteners provided. The screw is usually
installed from the topside of the splice block.

Draw the splices together using a pair of vice clamps (or channel locks). Cover the
splice lugs with a rag to prevent damaging the paint while closing the splices together.
Fasten the splices with the splice bolts, nuts and lock washers provided. If the splice
blocks do not line up, don’t force them together. Check that the tubes are in the right
position. If the blocks still don’t line up, use a drill to open the hole until the fastener will
slide through.

If the lift is supplied with mounting brackets, install them with the corresponding tube
section. Refer to the tube layout drawings for bracket locations

Positioning the Drive Box:

Put the Drive Cabinet into position, but do not bolt it down. Place the upper tube ends in
the side of the Drive Cabinet, but do not fasten them in place.
Check the clearance dimensions. During fabrication at the factory, small dimples are
made with a center punch on the tube in front of the landing cam plate to use as a point
of reference for landing clearances. Ensure that the actual measurements correspond

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within plus or minus 5mm of the clearance dimensions on the layout drawing. If they do
not meet the required clearances, have the lift serial number on hand and call
Garaventa.

Figure 9. Check the landing clearances Figure 10. Confirm the vertical
in accordance with the lift drawings. landing clearance point. This is
measured to the dimple on the tube.

LANDING CLEARANCE

Photo courtesy Ricardo Hummel

This is a simple tool used to check clearances

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Remember: Landing clearances are measured from the centerline of the tube
(dimple) to the stair nose. This represents the center of the lower carriage. Its location,
relative to the stair nose, is given on the lift layout drawing a horizontal and vertical
dimension.

Cam

Figure 11. Typical landing

clearance check point.

On longer lifts some discrepancies may occur. Try to average them out while making a
final check for landing clearances, splice alignment and fit. There is a tolerance in
clearance at each landing of around plus or minus 5mm. This tolerance is NOT
accumulative as you build the lift. Try to get the best fit possible throughout the system.

Install the rest of the towers if you are installing a tower-mounted lift. Remember to
check the tower numbers with those shown on the tube layout drawing.

With the tubes in position, check all splice connections for alignment. Note that the
proper fit of the splices is critical to ensure smooth lift operation. When fixing the lift in
place, smooth out any misalignment using shims behind the mounting struts.

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Anchoring Towers:
Drill and fasten each hole in turn; this will prevent the tower from shifting.
Drill the mounting holes, starting at the bottom working up the system. A good quality
Hammer Drill is needed when drilling into concrete. Use the approved size masonry bit
for the anchors you are using. Refer to the Fastener/Anchor reference guide at the back
of this manual. Withdraw the drill periodically to remove dust from the cutting area.

Pass a lag bolt through a washer, and screw it into the end of a plug anchor by a few
turns. The anchor can then be tapped into position using a small hammer. Avoid spilling
dust into the hole.

MOUNTING THE LIFT

Figures 12, 13, & 14. Mounting a tower on a stair tread. Drill anchor holes carefully
and well away from the edge of the tread to avoid breaking the stair.

Note: Lag bolts used for mounting into concrete are longer than those used for wood.
Do not use plug anchors when mounting into wood.

When mounting a lift on wood, use a standard 6mm (1/4-inch) wood drill. Apply grease to
the threads of the anchors to make their insertion easier and faster. When the tube
system is anchored in place and you are satisfied that everything is as it should be, mark
the position of the anchor holes for the Drive Cabinet.
Move the Drive Cabinet out of the way, drill the mounting holes and tap the anchor plugs
in place. Do not anchor the Drive Cabinet in place yet. There are several ways to
proceed with installation of the drive on GSL Artira lifts. This is because the drive box
may be separated from the drive base. This is particularly useful if you prefer to anchor
the base with the drive box out of the way. If you prefer not to separate them, the base
anchor holes are accessible through the bottom of the drive box while they are still
joined.

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Note: If your lift has been supplied without mounting fasteners, refer to the fasteners
reference guide in Appendix F at the back of this manual for recommended mounting
hardware.

Backing
Plate

Figure 15. Typical mounting

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With the system in place, check that all struts and support towers are plumb.
When a lift is supplied with wall spacers that must be located in core-drilled holes, it will
be necessary to mark the holes and remove the tubes for core drilling at this stage of the
installation. The lift can then be remounted in place.

Installing the Drive and Rope Systems (Standard Drive system):

Remove the Arrestor section (at the bottom of the system). Then feed in the upper rope
(with the plastic balls), starting with the splice end (the end without the lever) and move it
up from the bottom to the top of the system.
To pull the rope up through the system, insert a wrench handle into the upper slot behind
the splice piece or tie a rag onto the rope and pull it through. A rag has the added
advantage of removing any debris from the inside of the tubes. Lubricate each ball as it
goes into the tube. Pull the rope out of the top end of the system until the rope lever
(now at the bottom end of the system) is in the proper position for mounting the
conveyance.

INSTALLING DRIVE & ROPE SYSTEMS

Note: It is particularly important to lubricate long lifts.
As shown in the diagram below, remove the rope lever from the lower rope (with the
plastic knuckles or cones), and pass that end of the rope into the upper end of the lower
tube.

Figure 16. Lower Rope

Lever assembly

Install the lower rope by feeding it down through the system from the top, while greasing
each knuckle at the same time. On longer lifts, you may need to attach a fish wire to the
end of the lower rope before you start.
Continue to feed the lower rope into the tube until you are left with around 2 m (7 ft.) of
rope at the upper landing.
It is easiest to make the upper to lower rope connection outside the Drive Cabinet. Note
that the Drive Cabinet is moved out of position and the Drive Anchor Holes have been
drilled and plugged.
Move the Drive Cabinet close to the tubes. Pass the upper rope through the upper side
of the Drive Cabinet, around the drive cog and back out of the lower hole of the box.

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Connect the splice in the rope between the Drive Cabinet and the upper end of the
tubes. Using a screwdriver, push the C-ring into place. The diagram below shows the
splice connection inside the tube.

Retaining ring
Figure 17. The rope splice is shown as it sits inside the tube.
Notice the position of the retaining ring at the extreme right side of
the upper rope crimp inside the splice body.

After making the rope splice connection, slide the remaining rope into the tubes while
moving the Drive Cabinet back into position.
Fasten the tube end plate to the Drive Cabinet and connect the tube grounding wire to
the spade connection in the Drive Cabinet.
Anchor the Drive Cabinet in place and install the tube to drive mounting fasteners.
At the bottom of the system, pull the upper rope down as far as it will go and install the
sliding contact into the tube below the upper rope lever.
Feed the lower rope through the Arrestor and attach the lower rope lever, as shown in
Figure 16 on page 16. Pull the lower rope up into the upper tube.
The sliding contact will then be positioned between rope levers, as shown in the
following diagram.

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Figure 18. The rope levers

are shown in position to be
connected to the upper
carriage (superimposed in
dotted lines). Notice the
sliding contact between the
rope levers.

Upper carriage Positive (Power) connection

Bosses
Negative (ground) connection

connected to the carriage. To achieve this, move the drive motor and gearbox assembly

INSTALLING DRIVE & ROPE SYSTEMS (COMPACT DRIVE)

closer to the tube entry side of the drive box by adjusting the rope tensioning system
using a 3/8” ratchet. NOTE: Always loosen the lock nuts on the drive adjustment screw
first. Place a 3/8” ratchet in the socket on the outside of the Drive Cabinet and move the
drive closer to the tubes. It may then be necessary to lock the Arrestor in place and turn
the hand-crank in the down direction to gain a little more.

Installing the Drive and Rope systems (Compact Drive):

We recommend that the rope systems for the Artira Compact Drive be installed before
mounting the Drive on the end of the tubes. The ropes can be installed with the Drive in
place however, this makes it more difficult to guide the ropes into the tube. There is also
a higher risk that you may contaminate the signal systems with grease.

Install the upper rope splice-end first into the bottom end of the upper tube. Use a
screwdriver or wrench to pull the rope all the way up the tube system by inserting it
behind the splice connection through the slot in the upper tube and using it as a handle.
Keep an extra screwdriver and a small quick clamp in your tool belt for later. Get help to
guide the rope into the tube. Once the rope reaches the end of the slot, take the extra
screwdriver out of your tool belt and insert it through the slot in the upper tube further
down the system. Pull more of the upper rope up the system until it comes out of the
tube at the upper end. Continue to pull the rope up until there is about 1.5 meters
protruding outside the tube. Use the quick clamp to hold it there while you secure the
rope from siding back out again.

Tie the upper rope in place with string or use some other method to prevent it from
sliding back down into the tubes.

Remove the rope lever from the lower rope and pass the lever end into the top end of the
lower tube. Push the whole rope into the tube. Allow it to slide into the tube carefully. Do
not let it go. When you reach the splice end, connect it to the upper rope and allow the

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rope to go into the tube until there is approximately 1.5 meters of the lower rope
protruding out of the lower tube.

After putting in the ropes, remove the Drive cog cover from the Drive assembly. Use an
8mm X 20mm (or longer) screw and thread it into the hole in the center of the cover after
removing the plastic plug. Use this screw to force the cover off the Drive assembly. This
prevents damage to the paint by prying the cover off. Remove the cover.

Figure 19.
Removing the
cog cover using
an M10 screw.
This eliminates
the need to pry
the cover off.

Once the cover is removed, insert the two M8 X 75mm socket head screws into the
welded brackets ready to attach the Drive. Secure the Drive onto the upper end of the
tubes as shown in the layout drawings supplied with the lift. If you wish to change the
mounting of the Drive to the tubes, you must check it for fit first. Make sure you know
where the mounting holes are.

Figure 20. Compact

Drive shown before wiring
is completed. Covers are
in place over the Drive
cog.
The first fasteners are
arrowed.

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Loop the rope around the cog. Mount the cog cover in place and secure using the
screws provided. The two counter M8 counter-sunk screws provide additional support to
the Drive/Tube brackets. Make sure that the wiring is not in the way when the cover is
secured.

Figure 21. Here you

can see the underside
of the Junction box. The
rope signal brushes are
visible at the top and
part of the upper final
limit at the bottom.

COMPACT DRIVE
Install the wiring between the Drive and the control box in accordance with the
schematics. Size the main conductors so that they can accommodate the 1.5 Hp Drive.
Use Armored flexible conduit cut to the appropriate length and with enough room to
accommodate the rope signal, Ground and upper final limit conductors. These are wired
into the junction box under the cog cover plate. It’s not a regular box, but rather an
irregular shaped enclosure with room to allow you to make the connections and attach
the conduit.

Connect the wiring between the upper Drive and the controller. A terminal Strip is
provided inside the box under the Motor cover. The terminals are the Push-and-insert
type. When completing the wiring, make sure that the three Motor phases and the
Sensor wires are connected the right way to prevent a sensor error from being detected.
Refer to the Trouble-shooting section on Sensor errors.

Figure 22. The

terminal block for
the Drive to
controller wiring is
shown inside the
box located under
the motor cover.

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You will need to cut holes in the controller box and the Motor cover for the conduit. The
holes must be sized ¾ inch conduit. Avoid cutting the holes in the top or sides of the
control box and the Motor cover in outdoor applications. Do not allow metal fragments
onto any part of the controller components under any circumstances. Remove the entire
controller mounting plate out of the controller box by undoing the four 13mm nuts that
secure it. Don’t forget to disconnect the grounding strap. This provides access into the
box for wiring and removing the metal fragments. After installing the necessary wiring
and conduit, mount the controller panel back inside the Box and reconnect the grounding
strap.

At the bottom of the tube system you will mount the rope tensioning assembly. Unlike the
Standard Drive, the Compact Drive design uses the expansion of the tube system to
tension the rope. You may have to re-tap the holes in the tensioner lugs before installing
the tensioner screw. They are both M12 with a right-hand thread on one side and a left-
hand thread on the other. Apply grease to the screw before threading it in.

Install the Sliding contact into the Run the Lower rope through the Arrestor section and to
a position close to the upper rope.

Pull the end of the lower rope through the Arrestor and bring the Arrestor assembly into
place on the end of the tube system. Slide the sleeves of the Arrestor section onto the
tubes while guiding the adjustment screws into the threaded blocks. Make sure that the
adjusting screws are fully extended before you start to thread them into the blocks. Once
the screws are threaded in, a screw them all the way. This will bring the rope ends close
enough together to allow you to attach them to the carriage when it is mounted in place.

Stair-Lift Wiring:
Instruct the person who will be supplying the main power to connect the Drive Cabinet
main leads. Refer to the diagram next page.

Note: Artira requires a 15-20 Amp, 200-250V, 50-60 Hz dedicated service

Supply a two-pole 15-20A fused, lockable disconnect and wired in a dedicated circuit to
the fuse panel in the building. Connect the hot wires from the mains panel to the L1 and
L2 connections on the field wiring terminal. Where the mains is supplied as “line –to-
neutral”, connect the line to L1 and the neutral to L2. Connect the ground or bond wire
straight through to the PE terminal in the control box. Feed the mains through one of the
electrical entrance plates on either side of the drive box or through any of the knock-outs
in the bottom of the box. Use proper sized conduit and fixtures.

Confirm that the main disconnect at the lift is off. Measure and record your mains supply
at the panel. Shut the mains off at the panel. Switch on your mains at the panel and then
at the lift and measure the incoming voltage across terminals L1 & L2. Shut off and lock
out the mains supply until you are ready to test the lift.

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Use minimum 20AWG (0.5mm2) stranded conductors to wire in the lifts safety
circuits and call stations. Use color or numbered wires and run a few spares if
possible. Wire the mains and call stations in accordance with all local and federal
building and fire codes. A licensed electrician may be required.
Complete the field wiring in accordance with the electrical drawings supplied in the
installation package. The following diagram shows a typical arrangement, but note that
no two systems are the same; you must choose the most effective method of wiring in
your situation. To make the connections, press a small, ⅛” screwdriver into the access
hole on top of the terminal, insert the conductor and release. Ensure that the terminal
clamps onto the wire, not the insulation.

Figure 19 shows a typical field wiring system for an Artira. No two field arrangements are
the same, so this is an example only. Check the lift for extra options and any special
requirements. Wire the lift in accordance with local electrical codes. Use appropriate
sized conduit and fittings. Route wiring away from mounting systems such as towers and
mounting brackets. Always color code or number the wiring and note the details on the

Wiring The Lift

lift schematic. Leave the schematic in the drive box for future reference.

Figure 23. Typical wiring

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Mounting the Conveyance onto the tubes:

When you have the tube system securely in place and the ropes installed, it is time to
mount the conveyance on the tubes. The rope levers must be positioned slightly above
the lower landing limit plate before you proceed. Then, complete the following steps:

Bring the conveyance to the bottom of the tube system, unwrap it and rest it on some
wood.
Remove the shoulder bolts for the conical rollers and the rope liners.
Before attempting to mount the conveyance, place some cardboard over the lower tube
to protect it. There are some products, which are available and can be used as
temporary protection for the tubes. Special temporary tape is used for protection of
vulnerable surfaces on new automobiles and other products. They tend to be expensive,
however only a small amount is needed and it will reduce paint damage at this critical
stage of the installation. Remember to remove any tape from the tubes at the earliest
opportunity after hanging the conveyance.
Turn the carriages to line up with the tubes. You will need assistance to mount the
conveyance on the tubes. Rehearse the procedure to make sure that both of you know
each step. A third person is also helpful at this point. They are responsible for lining up
the carriages with the tubes, guiding the levers into position and installing the rope lever
bolts. Have the bolts ready on the levers with a very small amount of thread locking
compound on the end of the threads. Do not allow thread locking compound onto any
other surfaces of the levers. Check that the shoulder bolts will fit into the holes into the
rope levers. Use emery paper to remove any rough areas of the bolts so that they slide
easily into the levers. Apply grease to the shoulder surfaces of the bolts.

Do not attempt to lift the conveyance by the arms. They are not fixed to the unit. If you
want to lift the unit by the arms, tie a strap around them to hold them in place.
Carefully lift the conveyance into position, guiding the upper carriage rollers onto the
upper tube. The conveyance will have to be tipped slightly to “hook” the upper carriage
on the upper tube. The lower carriage is then carefully swung down onto the lower tube.
Make sure that the rope levers fit between the bosses of the upper carriage (refer to
figure 18 on page 17). Remember; be careful not to scratch the paint on the tubes.

Note: The conveyance weighs 220 lbs. (100 Kg), so you will need at least two
people to install it safely and without damage. The position of the rope levers is
critical. Keep the as low as possible. The less you have to lift the unit, the less
damage will be done to the tubes.

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INSTALLING THE LOWER CONICAL ROLLERS

Figure 24. Conveyance PCB showing the main
conveyance board indicators (Detailed).

Installing the Lower Carriage Conical Rollers:

Install the conical rollers on the lower carriage. Use a SMALL amount of
removable thread locking compound on the threads of the shoulder bolts. Put
some grease on the area of the shoulder bolt on which the conical rollers will
rotate. Don’t let any thread locking compound get on the plastic rollers.

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25 Grease
26

28
27

Thread
lock

Figures 25, 26, 27, & 28. Installation of the lower conical rollers.

Figures 21 to 24 show the lower carriage arrangement on the lower tube. To install the
lower conical rollers, 1 -lubricate the shaft of the shoulder-bolt, 2 –put the bolt through
the roller, 3 -apply a small amount of thread-locking compound to the end of the
shoulder-bolt threads, and 4 -install the roller.

The conveyance is shipped with the platform manually folded up. This is done in the
factory by simply lifting the platform up. This releases the “clutch” from the folding
mechanism. You may lower the platform by simply pulling it down carefully. Once it
reaches the horizontal position, the clutch should re-engage with a snap. If it does not re-
engage by itself, it will do so when you operate the fold system later.

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If your lift has been supplied with a Platform Lock, you will se a small hole in the sensing
Plate. Use a 2 mm Allen wrench to open the lock before unfolding the platform as shown
below.

Insert the Allen wrench….. …and move to the right to release the
platform lock.

Note that the Artira Platform cannot be manually lowered if it is electrically

LOADING RAMPS
folded up unless the following procedure is used.
To unfold an electrically folded platform on the Artira without power, you must disengage
the platform fold mechanism from the platform hinge on the left rear of the platform.
Earlier models used a “keeper” on a keyway while later models use a single bolt that
runs through the hinge and the fold shaft.
In the former case, mark the position of the keeper and remove the two socket head
screws that secure it to the left-hand hinge of the platform and to the keyed axle. These
screws, if removed, allow you detach the keeper so that the platform can be lowered. It is
important to remember this for trouble-shooting.
In the case of the latter design, simply remove the bolt to unfold the platform.

Use care not to drop the Platform.

Once you have unwrapped the platform, manually unfold it and the release mechanism
will engage. Remove the front covers on the Hanger. You can now proceed with finishing
the conveyance installation.
The two ramp linkages are disconnected to prevent damage during shipping. Reconnect
them on the in-board side of the connection plate on the back of the ramps. The Linkage
must allow full rotation in all directions once it is tightened.

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Use Serviceable Thread-locking compound to make sure it does not come

undone during operation.

Connect to
the inside!

Figure 29. Ramp linkage installed as viewed from

the back of the platform. Improper connection of the
ramp will cause damage to the linkage.

Install the Arms onto their shafts using the fasteners provided in the installation kit. They
will install into the horizontal (run) position. They must be installed to make the lift run
properly. If you what to remove the arms permanently, complete the installation with the
arms in place first and then consult Garaventa Technical Support for instructions to allow
the lift to work without the arms.

Pass the red wire for rope connection into the conveyance through the center of the
upper carriage. There is a rubber grommet that the wires must be pushed through.
Remove the grommet and push the wires through one at a time and then reinstall the
grommet.

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Push the sliding contact wire into the conveyance. Connect the conveyance power wires
to the rope and sliding contact connections. Connect the red wire from the rope to the
red wire in the conveyance. Then connect the black sliding contact wire to the black wire
in the conveyance.

CONNECTING THE CONVEYANCE

The conveyance connection wires are routed through the grommet in the
upper carriage cover plate. Remove the grommet to thread the conductors
through it, then reinstall it.

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Installing the Call Stations:

Mount the Call Stations, they can be installed in any order.

When mounting the Call Station, remember to allow enough clearance for the
conveyance at the lower landing. The height of each Call Station must be 1 m (3.1/4 ft),
measured from the floor to the center of the Call Station. Consult your local code
requirements for correct call station location.

Note: The upper landing Call Station and the instruction label is usually mounted to the
upper end of the tubes next to the Drive Box. If it is not, choose a location in
consideration of local code requirements, and ease of use for lift passengers.

Connect the stations in accordance with the electrical drawings for the lift. Each station
requires three conductors for control. Two more are required for the stop switch, if
supplied. Follow the appropriate schematic. Artira lifts come with a Generic schematic
package, SO IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO IDENTIFY AND FOLLOW THE
APPROPRIATE SCHEMATIC. Compact Drive lifts must be wired using the Drawing with
the letters “CD” in the title. Standard Drives use the drawing WITHOUT “CD” in the title.

If the Call Station is supplied with a pedestal, ensure that the pedestal is plumb before
mounting the Call Station.

Field Terminals

Power
supply
Safety Inverter
Contactors

Figure 30 Drive controller layout.

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TURNING ON THE POWER

Figure 31. Call Station PCB showing the field

terminal strip down the center. Notice the Board
Rev number (arrowed) written in ink, this must be
noted if you need to replace a PCB. Also shown
are the Trouble-shooting indicators in detail.

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Installation of Audio Video (AV) Alarm:

Care must be exercised in finding the best location for the Audio Visual Alarms. They
must be placed where they will draw attention to the fact that the lift is in operation. The
attention should be drawn TO the lift and not AWAY from it. This is especially important
in school stairways were there are frequent high-traffic periods.

The AV may be wired to any Call Station or, where it is more convenient, into the Drive
Box. Be sure to check the setting of the Jumpers on the AV PCB so that it operates
properly. Generally speaking, all jumpers are open when connecting to a Call Station.
When connected to the Drive in “Single-Autonomous” mode, W1 and W2 are closed and
W3 is open. Check the information supplied with the AV and the Drive wiring schematic
for more details.

Turning on the Power:

Before you turn on the power to the system, check the following items:

Ensure that the rope is tensioned properly. If it is too loose, it may short against the
tube. Make sure that the rope guides are in place in the Drive box. Use the hose clamps
provided. Note: You may have to remove the cover plate on the unused tube insertion
holes.

All station boards must be wired and plugged in. Do not hang the Call Stations from the
wiring. Mount the Station or support it on a strap. LOOSE WIRES THAT CONTACT THE
PCB WILL DESTROY IT AND VOID THE BOARD WARRANTY. Make sure that all of
the wires are secured. DO NOT WIRE THE SYSTEM WITH THE POWER TURNED ON.
Turn the power off and then complete the wiring in accordance with the drawings
supplied with the lift.

All safety and final limit circuits must be wired.

The wires to the conveyance must be properly connected and the conveyance
emergency stop switch must be released. The Drive Cabinet door interlock must be
engaged.
All Support Towers (if supplied) must be secure and the strut fasteners secured, but not
tightened. Note: The strut fasteners will be fully tightened once the conveyance landing
locations and stair clearances are checked. Caution: Do not ride on the lift or load it until
all of the fasteners have been fully tightened.

Now, switch on the building breaker and the main switch on the unit.

Observe the condition of the indicator lights on the Drive PC Board and the front panel of
the Call Stations. You will see the Transfer and learning lights on the Drive PCB and the
Call Station front panel will show a counter-clockwise rotation of the control lights. After
20 to 30 seconds, the unit will settle down showing what can be regarded as the normal
running mode. However, as it sits, the lift is set up with the factory test program that must

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be erased so that the lift can be set up for the site. Follow the Setup procedure to
program the lift for it’s intended application.

Do not operate the lift controls.

DRIVE INDICATORS

Figure 32. The drive PCB showing the system at rest and ready to operate.
If you encounter problems, refer to the appropriate trouble-shooting guide in this manual.
If all indicators are good, proceed as follows:

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Lift Setup Procedure:

During the Set-up procedure, the call stations will not provide the “Smart light” (operator
assistance lights) feature, until the system is Set-up. In fact, as you will read, the Station
lights behave very different from normal operation while the lift in is the Set-up process.
While completing this procedure, you will notice that the “CALL COM FLT” light will be lit.
This is normal and will continue until you finish the lift Setup.

Remember, while running the lift with an unfolded platform, watch for
clearance problems on stairs and outside walls or other obstructions. Also
watch for any possible overhead clearance problems.

Do not ride on the unit yet. Wait until the fasteners are tightened after clearances have
been checked.

Refer also to the “operation light explanation” in Appendix E at the back of this Manual
for further information and as a quick reference to the indications of these lights during
the Setup sequence.

1. Start Conditions. To start the Set-up Procedure make sure the following items
are completed:

a) All systems are wired and connected. All safety circuits must be wired and in the
closed position. Installation must be complete except for the Setup. Also, if the
arms and ramps are not in the “run” mode, refer to the Repair Manual for
instructions on how to complete the Setup procedure with safety circuits in the
open position (Arms and Ramps out of run position).
Figure 32 shows the Drive PCB conditions for Set-up. All three Drive safety lights
must be lit and the Conveyance direction button lights will also be lit.

b) Lift is powered on for at least 1 minute

c) Platform is unfolded.

d) Conveyance is close to, but not in, the lower landing (landing # 1).

e) Make sure that the limit pins in back of hanger are not engaged on limit cam.

f) The Cam is in place on the lower landing and lined up with the appropriate button
on the hanger. (Some units have two cams at lower landing).

h) Control the area around the lift to prevent interference from others during this
procedure.

i) The arms must be installed and the ramp linkages PROPERLY connected (refer
to figure 29 above) on the conveyance before you begin the Setup procedure.

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Note:
* When the lift is powered on, the Station lights will flash in counter-clockwise rotation
and the Conveyance lights flash for 20-30 seconds. The Drive PCB “TRANSFER”
(Yellow) LED will flash. Do not operate any controls. This is the 1st transfer mode.

* Once lights stop flashing in rotation, the lift is ready for learning and assigning. At this
point, the “TRANSFER” LED on the Drive PCB is off and the “NORMAL” LED is on.

2. Learning & assigning:

Press the Setup button for 6 seconds and release.

* The Drive PCB “LEARNING” (Yellow) LED will flash while the Set up Button is
pressed, and will come on steady when the button is released.

* Station lights flash in counter clockwise rotation and the Conveyance lights flash for
20-30 seconds. This is the second transfer stage.

ASSIGNING CALL STATIONS

* After 20-30 seconds rotating lights change to rapid flashing, conveyance lights are on
steady.

* You are now ready to set the lower landing position.

* Note: During lower landing assignment, the lift runs at medium speed, until the lower
landing is established. After the lower landing is established, the lift will travel at the
normal speeds. Please remember, it is normal for the CALL COM FLT LED to light or
flash during the Setup procedure. This is because the lift is learning how many Stations it
will be required to communicate with in the system.

Make sure the lower landing interlock cam is in the approximate location to activate the
appropriate interlock on the back of the hanger in accordance with the site requirements.
Refer to site layout drawings for correct ramp designation. The upper interlock pin on the
back of the hanger opens the left ramp (facing the conveyance), and the lower pin opens
the right ramp. If both ramps are required to unfold, two cams must be installed. Install
the cams so that they follow the same angle as the tubes. Refer to the Maintenance and
repair section of this manual for limit cam adjustment. It is critical that the limit cams are
correctly positioned and that their positions are checked to ensure consistent stopping at
landings.

Using the conveyance controls, operate the down direction control until the correct pin in
the back touches the cam at the landing.

Do not go any further otherwise you may damage the interlock pin if the
cam does not activate it properly.

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Make further adjustments to the cam to engage the correct pin on the back of the
hanger. Move the conveyance back up if you have to. Once you are satisfied that the
cam is in the right place, bring the conveyance down into the landing. It will stop close to
the center point of the cam. Do not anticipate the lift stop position. Hold the direction
button until the lift stops itself. It is now in the desired loading position. If the lift bottoms
on the floor, move the cam up until the lift stops on the cam without hitting the floor. This
is critical for proper landing positions.

Caution: Watch the conveyance as it reaches the lower landing. Do not

allow it to bottom out on the floor.

The Conveyance will stop at the center of the interlock cam. This should be at the point
where, the platform sensing plate is just slightly pressing on the floor. Move the cam up if
necessary. The final adjustments can be made later without having to reset the landings,
as long as you do not move the cams by more than 30 mm.

Repeat this step by running off the cam and back onto it a second time to finally set the
lower landing position. At this point, the lower landing position is established. The arm(s)
will raise and the ramp(s) will lower after you release the direction control confirming that
you have set the landing properly. If this does not occur, run the conveyance off the cam
and back on for a third time and observe the arm(s) and Ramp(s). If the landing cannot
be set, go to the Trouble-shooting section of this manual under “CONVEYANCE
INDICATORS “ and “LANDING SW” light. Once the lower landing is set, the approximate
locations of all other landings, and all speed change positions, are also set. Their final
position must be established in the following steps. If a lower storage position option has
been supplied with your lift, it is not necessary to run the lift down to set that position.
This is also true of upper landing storage options. Both of these positions will set
automatically once all other landing positions have been set.

Remember, while establishing the lower landing position:

* Do not anticipate the stop position, the lift must stop by itself.

* Do not bottom lift out on lower landing. (Bring cam up if necessary).

* Conveyance will stop in the approximate center of the cam.

* Up direction button on conveyance will be lit and the Arm and ramp will open when the
lower landing is established and you release the direction control.

Assigning the Call Station:

Go to the lower Station. All four lights on the Station will be flashing at this point. Assign
the station to the bottom landing by pressing any button once while the conveyance is
still in the lower landing. You will hear it beep then it will change its flashing mode.

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* Station direction buttons will stop flashing and instead will pulse on and off (the lights
flash briefly once every second) and indicate that the fold command is now available. Do
not fold the platform.

* That Station is now assigned to the lower landing.

* The lights on all other (unassigned) Stations will continue to flash rapidly. Do not
assign those Stations.

If required, you may assign any number of call Stations to the lower landing, or any other
landing, by pressing any button on the additional Stations, while the Conveyance in that
landing. However, you must remember, all Stations assigned to a particular landing will
allow folding and unfolding at that landing only.

Run the lift to the next landing using the Conveyance controls. Once the conveyance
leaves the lower landing cam, the remaining UNASSIGNED Call Stations in the system
will stop flashing. This is normal and simply means that they cannot be assigned until the
lift reaches the next landing. The lift will speed up to normal running speed after it leaves
the lower landing zone. As it approaches the approximate position of the next landing, It

SETUP PROCEDURE
will slow down in anticipation of engaging the interlock cam. Do not allow it to hit the cam
yet. Go to the cam and make any final adjustments required to allow it to properly
engage the appropriate pin on the back of the hanger. Check that the cam is in the
approximate location so that the uphill or stair side ramp interlock will open.

Once you are satisfied that the cam is lined up, run into the landing until the lift stops. Do
not release the direction control until the lift stops. Bring the conveyance into the landing
while watching its progress to the stop point. When the conveyance stops it sets the
landing loading/unloading position. Unlike the lower landing, a second entry into the
landing is not necessary. Check this by releasing the direction control and allowing the
ramp to lower and the arm to open. The ramp should be slightly angled down to the
landing. If more adjustment is required, you may do this by moving the cam. Each time
the cam is moved, the lift automatically re-establishes that landing position. Remember
that adjustments greater than plus or minus 30mm will require that you complete the
Landing Reset or the Setup procedure again.

Go to the adjacent Station and push any button to assign that Station to that landing.
Also, see note 9 below when assigning more than one Station to a landing.

* Station Lights change from rapid Flash to slow, short, pulse. You will have the option
to fold the Platform. Do not fold the Platform.

You may assign additional Stations to this landing at this time if you wish.

Repeat last operation for all remaining Landings and Stations.

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* When all Stations and Landings are assigned, the Station lights will pulse. This is the
end of the Learning and assigning stage.

3. Final Transfer Stage:

Go to the Drive PCB and press the Setup button briefly and release it to terminate the
learning mode. Do not press the Setup button for more than 2 seconds.

* The third and last transfer mode will start and continue for 20-30 seconds indicated by
counter-clockwise rotating lights on the Call Stations.

* The “LEARN” LED will go off and the “TRANSFER” LED will be on during the transfer
mode.

When the lights stop flashing, the lift will change to normal operating mode.

The CALL COM FLT (red) light will extinguish.

* The Drive PCB “NORMAL” (Green) LED will be lit and the Station lights will begin the
“Smart Light” operating mode.

Completing the Setup Procedure on a unit with the safety circuit open:

In many cases it will become necessary to do the Setup procedure after a board failure
or some other circumstance which leaves the conveyance in a condition where the
safeties are not engaged. This makes it difficult to complete the Setup procedure
because the lift will not travel with the safety circuits open. If this is the case, follow these
instructions:

After powering the lift up and waiting until the first transfer mode is completed, look at the
conveyance trouble-shooting indicators and identify those safeties that are not closed.
Usually the Arm safeties are the main concern. However, the side load safeties, if
supplied, as well as under-hanger sensing switches may need your attention in order to
start the Setup procedure. You must close all safety switches both external and internal
to the conveyance. Remember, if you bypass safeties to allow the lift to move, you are
creating a potential hazard to yourself and others as well as to the equipment. Always
exercise extreme caution under these circumstances. If you run the lift temporarily with
the arms in the raised position, make sure that they do not hit any overhead structures
during travel.

After you have identified the safety circuits that are open, refer to the conveyance
schematics. The schematics will give you the board terminations for each safety switch.
Use a jumper wire to bypass the relevant safeties so that all safety lights are on.

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Follow the Setup procedure until the lower landing has been established and then
remove the jumpers so that the various folding mechanisms can be operated. Fold and
unfold the lift to re-synchronize the arms and ramps.

Continue the Setup procedure to set all other landings and Stations. Once you have
finished, check the lift to confirm that all sensing switches are working properly. Don’t
forget to remove any jumpers you installed earlier.

Notes on setting up the lift:

1) The Set-up procedure must be completed under any of the following conditions:
a) The lift is being installed.
b) A Drive PCB is replaced.
c) A Call Station PCB is replaced or a Call Station is being added or
removed.
d) The options of the lift (Program) are changing.
e) The lift parameters (layout) are changing.

2) During each transfer stage, the station lights flash in a counterclockwise rotation
for 20 to 30 seconds. This is normal. If any Station does not flash in a
counterclockwise rotation during the transfer stage, repeat the procedure. If the

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problem continues, call Garaventa Technical Support for help.

3) If any single Station does not respond as noted, do not assign that Station.
Continue the process of Learning and assigning until it is completed, then follow
the trouble shooting procedures as shown in the trouble-shooting section of the
Service Manual to correct the Station error. The Set-up procedure must then be
repeated to add that Station when the problem is resolved.

4) If the lift is powered off, it will go through the transfer mode again when it is
powered on. This is normal. The lift will complete the transfer in 20-30 seconds,
after which, it will operate normally. Do not try to operate the lift during the transfer
stage. Do not switch the lift off and on again during the transfer stage. After a lift is
powered off, it will travel in slow speed until it confirms its location in the lift
system. This is normal and is a fail-safe feature of the Artira. Lifts that are
powered down when stopped at or near a storage location must be moved to the
nearest landing position to confirm its location in the lift system. This again is
normal. Once the lift reaches the landing location, and provided it has not been
hand-cranked more than 30 mm with the power off, it will return to normal
operating mode.

5) Adjustments of the limit cams of plus or minus 30mm will be accommodated by

the self-learning feature in the Artira. Therefore, as long as adjustments do not
exceed 30mm, the Set-up or Landing Reset procedure does not have to be
completed.

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6) The rapid flashing (about three times a second) on the unassigned Stations will
only be visible while the conveyance is in a landing.

7) Do not operate Stations while setting the lift up except to assign them to a landing.
The lift may be Set-up using the Call Stations. If this is necessary, call Garaventa
Technical Support for help.

8) Start with the conveyance at the lowest landing or position Zero (0). This is NOT
the lower Storage position (position # -1, if supplied), it is the lowest position at
which the lift users will load and unload the platform. If the conveyance has been
installed above an intermediate landing, it must be moved to the bottom landing
(position #0) to establish that landing position first. In this case, run the lift past the
intermediate landing with the interlock cam removed, and proceed to a point close
to the lower landing. Do not enter the landing or bottom the lift out on the floor.

9) The Artira is flexible enough to allow you to assign any number of Call Stations to
any given landing. At the Station assigning stage of the Setup procedure, simply
select the additional Stations by pushing any button on those Stations with the
Conveyance in the adjacent landing.

This is the end of the Set-up Procedure. The Set-up Procedure may be repeated if
necessary by starting with item 1 above, or read the following section regarding resetting
landings.

Resetting Landings:

In some cases, it may be necessary to reset the position of the landings in an Artira lift.
This is if the lift is moved using the Hand-crank system for more than 30mm distance
with the power turned off. The following procedure allows you to change the landing
positions without having to re-assign all of the landings and Stations.
Remember that you cannot use this procedure to reset a system when changing a PCB.
PCB replacement requires that the Setup procedure be completed. See also note #1
above.
Lifts that detect an error in the landing positions will stop operating and indicate a RED
“SENSOR FLT” light on the Drive PCB.

To initiate the Landing Reset procedure, locate the “LANDING RESET” button on the top
right hand side on the Drive PCB, BELOW the Setup button. Press the button for SIX
seconds. If the “SENSOR FLT” is on, it will start to flash. This engages the LANDING
Setup mode of the Setup procedure. All of the Stations and conveyance controls work as
normal except that the lift will only travel at medium speed and all landing positions will
be ignored.

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LANDING RESET
Figure 33. This shows the SETUP and LANDING RESET
buttons on the Drive PCB. Do not confuse the two.

Run the conveyance to the lower landing. CAUTION: DO NOT RUN THE LIFT INTO
THE LOWER FLOOR. The lift will not stop on the lower limit cam by itself while it is in
this mode. This is because the Proximity Sensors and the landing positioning systems
are disabled. You will notice that the Sensor light is flashing indicating that the lift
position system is not operating.
If there are landing cams between you and the lower landing, don’t worry, they will be
ignored. Simply continue to hold the direction button to travel to the lowest landing
(position zero). Bring the conveyance into the desired lower landing position and stop it
there. Double-check this position, because you will be setting it as the new lower landing
location. This position does not have to be exact. However, the conveyance ramp
interlock pin must be on the landing cam.
Once you are happy with the landing position, go to the “LANDING RESET” button on
the Drive PCB and press it briefly (for less than 2 seconds). This establishes the new
lower landing stopping position and the positions of all the other landings and corners in
the system. The lift will now return to normal operating mode. If the “SENSOR FLT” light
comes on again, refer to the Trouble-shooting section of this manual under “Drive
indicators” and “SENSOR FLT”.

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Checking the Loading Ramps:

Check the platform, ramps, and arms power folding functions at each landing in the
system. Run the lift both folded and unfolded and check that it slows in corners and
stops at all landings while checking the conveyance travel clearances. Check the storage
positions by carefully running the lift to those locations. Do not allow the lift to pass the
storage position. A dimple on the lower tube represents the position of the center of the
lower carriage in the storage location. If you run into any difficulties with clearances or
setting the landings, call Garaventa Field Service and Technical Support Center.

Refer to the Maintenance and Repair section of this manual for limit cam adjustment. It is
critical that the limit cams are correctly positioned and that their positions are checked to
ensure consistent stopping at landings.

In some cases, it will be necessary to adjust the loading ramps. If the actuator lowers the
wrong ramp, refer to the lift order form to confirm the required ramp designation or to the
electrical schematics in your installation package or call Garaventa and ask for technical
support. Ramp designation cannot be changed in the field. To change the ramp
designation, the configuration chip in the lift must be changed.

Caution: Remember to check the conveyance’s travel clearances and, do

not let the unit run past the upper limit position.

Caution: Do not ride on the unit until the mounting fasteners are tightened.

When you are satisfied that the lift clearances are correct, tighten all strut fasteners.

If the landing is uneven and the loading ramp does not rest properly on the floor, adjust
the unfolded position of the platform.

Turn the two adjustment bolts on the inside edge of the bottom of the hanger. Both bolts
must be adjusted together to ensure that the platform is properly supported. On
Automatic Type Platforms, adjust the Power-Fold mechanism as well as these same
bolts. Refer to the Repair section in this Manual. If adjustment of the Conveyance
internal cams and switches is necessary, contact Garaventa Technical support for help.
Do not adjust switches or cams unless you mark their original position first.
Test all lift options and safeties. Make sure that the lift will pass all required local
inspection procedures. Do not wait until the day of inspection to check the lift systems.

Checking the Overspeed Arrestor:

One important safety device, which is frequently misunderstood, is the Overspeed

Arrestor. This is located at the bottom end of the system under the triangular cover. The
Arrestor must be checked before inspection. It must also be “tuned” to keep noise to a
minimum. This must be done with extreme care otherwise the lower rope will be
damaged.

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Refer to the Maintenance and repair section of this manual for full details of
Overspeed Arrestor testing and tuning.

Lift Inspection

Basic inspection procedures range from load tests to motor stall tests. Before you begin
a test, make sure that you fully understand the requirements. Also, make sure that you
are completely familiar with the operational procedures for the lift you are testing. This
includes all optional functions.

If you are unsure about how to perform a particular test, call the Garaventa technical
help center for instructions. Have the lift serial number and the details of the test
requirements at hand before you call.

Installation Completion and Hand Over

Once the installation is complete, clear all tools and debris from the area. Clean the lift
and the site of all dust and grease. Touch up any scratches and cover all fasteners as
necessary.

Provide the lift owner and all other available interested parties with operational training.

COMPLETION
Give the lift keys to the owner along with the owner’s manual and warranty information.
Ask the owner to complete and sign the Warranty registration form and mail it.
Remember, failing to return the warranty registration, may affect the lift warranty period.
It is the responsibility of the lift owner to register the lift’s installation date as the warranty
start date. We recommend that you complete the warranty information for the lift owner
and have the owner sign it. Offer to mail the warranty registration.

MAKE SAFETY THE FIRST PRIORITY. In your instructions to the lift owner(s)
emphasize the importance of observing safety precautions when operating or doing any
of the approved owner’s maintenance on the lift. Remind them that failure to follow safety
precautions may lead to death or injury to themselves or lift users. The lift is not a toy
and must be used for the transport of seated single passengers only. Never open
the Drivebox door without first disconnecting the Main Switch and locking it off.
Tell the owner to keep the users manual in a safe place. If they need another copy, it
may be downloaded from the Garaventa website www.garaventa.ca in PDF format. If they
do not understand the operation of the lift make sure you explain it to them. This is a
critical phase of the installation. Unless the lift users are familiar with every characteristic
of lift operation, they will not enjoy complete satisfaction of their new investment. Take
the time to do the hand-over right. Some Technicians and Dealers use a script that they
follow to make sure that they do not miss any of the important instructions.

Complete the feedback documents provided with the lift and return them in the envelope
provided. This information is vital in giving us information about the installation. We
encourage you to use it.

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Installation is complete

You may now take some satisfaction in the knowledge of a job well done. Whatever your
plans, have a safe journey to your next assignment.

A well-installed lift that looks good and operates properly speaks volumes
about the professionalism of the dealership that sold and installed it.

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Appendix A: Tools
Flash Light Pliers – 12”, Channel Lock
Utility Knife Pliers – 7”, Needle-Nose
Garaventa Key Set Pliers – Locking, Needle-Nose
Fused Jumper Wire Plumbob
(1m or 3 ft long with 3 amp Fuse) Plumbob Line
20 Amp Digital Multimeter or Punches –3/32” 5/32” 3/16”, 5/16”
Multimeter with clamp function for Ratchet – 3/8” Drive
current readings Scissors
Cellphone with extra Battery Screwdriver, Robertson
Spare Parts Kit Screwdriver, Right Angle, Slot
Set of Schematics Screwdriver, Right Angle, Phillips
Allen Wrench Set (Metric) Screwdriver, Phillips #1
Multi-bit Screwdriver (including Robertson) Screwdriver, Phillips #2
Pen and paper Mirror with Handle
Service Manual(s) Multi-bit Screwdriver, “Stubby”
Adapter – 3/8” to 1/2” Socket Screwdriver, Slot
Alligator Clips – Set Screwdriver, Slot, 1/8”
Carpenters Pencil (2) Scriber
Chisel Socket, 9/16” x 1/2”

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Crimping Tool – Wire Socket Set - Metric
Crowbar Soldering Iron
Drill Bit – Masonry, 12mm *** Tap - Taper, 4mm
Drill Bit – 3.2mm Tap - Taper, 5mm
Drill Bit set – 1.13mm Tap - Taper, 6mm
Emery Paper – Fine Tap - Taper, 8mm
Extension – 10”, 1/2 Drive Tap – Taper 10mm
Extension – 5”, 1/2” Drive Tape - Metric
External Snap Ring Pliers Tool Box – 24”
File – Rotary, Power Drill Tweezers
File – 10”, Mill Bastard Vernier Calipers – 6” Metric/Std.
File – 10”, Flat Bastard Vise Grips
Fish Tape – Electrical Conduit Wire Cutters, Set (Side Cutters)
Hammer Drill Wrench – 8mm, Open
Hammer – Wood, 16 Oz. Wrench – 20mm, Open
Hammer – Plastic, l Lb. Wrench – 13mm, Open
Handle for above files (2) Wrench – 17mm, Open
Hacksaw Wrench – 19mm Open
Hole Saw – 2” Wrenches –Tap, General
Level “T” Handle
Level – 9” Torpedo Wrench – Adjustment, 6”
Magnetic Retriever Padlock
Mandrel for above Hole Saw Quick Clamps –various sizes

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Appendix B: Specifications

Platform: Large ADA compliant, mid-size, compact and residential sizes.

Rated Load: 250 kg (550 lbs.)Speed: 6 m/min (20 ft/min), slowing prior to corners and
when approaching or departing landings.

Drive System: 1.5 H.P. Drive Box (Roped Sprocket Drive), located at the upper landing
(can be remotely located). Optional Compact Drive system available.

Power Requirements: The mains power requirement for both drive systems is 208-240
VAC, 50/60 HZ on a 20 or 15 Amp circuit. Auxiliary power system available.

Finishes: Durable electrostatically applied and baked textured Satin Grey paint. Stainless
Steel and custom RAL colors are optional. Outdoor lifts have a zinc coat under the paint
to resist corrosion.

Curved Safety Arms: Fully automatic safety arms are located 925mm (36 1/2") above the
platform deck.

Pedestrian Safety Lights: Illuminated amber tube lighting located at the both ends of the
platform deck.

Call Station Operating Controls (standard): Keyed with constant pressure switches,
24VDC, equipped with Garaventa Smart-Lite Technology(tm).

Platform Operating Controls (standard): Keyless with constant pressure directional

switches, 24VDC, equipped with Emergency Stop Switch.

Overspeed Safety: Located at the bottom of the tube assembly. Contains mechanical
Overspeed sensor and brake, with electrical drive cutout protection.

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Appendix C: Revision History

Initial Release Rev A, 1 November, 2002

Rev B, 1 January, 2003

Rev C, 1 May, 2003

Manual Rev D, 1 August, 2004. Covers Release of Rev “J” Software.

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Appendix D: Garaventa Conventions on Electrical

Drawings
About the conventions used on
these schematics:

ƒ A box with a number within it

indicates a terminal. The letters
beside it describe which terminal
strip it is associated with. For
example, TB 2 indicates terminal
number two on the “TB” terminal
strip.
ƒ Numbers with a “C” indicate
the terminal of the gray plastic plug-
type connector for that harness.
When looking at the back of the
connector, a small ring of numbers
can be seen where the wires enter
the waterproof rubber grommet.
That number corresponds to the
number next to the “C”.
ƒ A hollow rectangle with a “K”
number beside it indicates the coil
of a contactor, relay or timer. Thus,
K1 describes the coil of the K1
safety contactor.
ƒ All switches and contacts are
shown in the rest position, i.e.
drawn as they would look without
being powered, pushed,
mechanically engaged, etc. This is
important to note because it will
differentiate between normally open
and normally closed switches.

Figure 29: Component symbols

used in schematics

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Appendix E: Operation light explanation

This document details the operation of the lamps on a Call Station.
The Call Station has four buttons. Under each button a lamp may be turned on or off by
the software, to inform the user of possible operations, to show errors or indicate
miscellaneous call station states.

Call Station Lights

2. LAMP OPERATIONS:

The call station lamps may operate in various modes:

• Initialization (Learning, Assignment and EE Transfer)
• Normal (Run)
• Errors

2.1 Initialization:

During initialization, when lights are circulating counterclockwise, an EE transfer occurs.

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After the EE transfer is finished (while still is learning mode), all the lights are flashing
ON/OFF about 3 times a second, indicating a call station could be assigned.

Flash: 3/sec

By pressing a flashing button, this call station is associated to the current landing.

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If this was the first call station and the key is on (for keyed units), both direction lamps
are ON, indicating the SEEK operation. SEEK refers to setting the lower landing.

ON

During SEEK, the conveyance may be driven by either this call station or the
conveyance direction buttons. SEEK ends when the conveyance finds a landing twice.
The rest of the call stations are still flashing ON/OFF, while this call station is pulsing.
If it is operational, this call station shows the possible FOLD or UNFOLD lights ON
(steady), while the rest are pulsing.

Pulse: 1/sec

ON

After the first call station has been assigned, the conveyance is driven to the next landing
where call stations need assignment. All assigned call stations have their lamps pulsing
once every second,

Pulse: 1/sec

while the rest of unassigned call stations continue to flash.

The conveyance must be in a landing to allow call stations to flash ON/OFF. When the
conveyance is not in a landing, all call station lights are off.

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When all call stations are assigned, the user must press the button (on the drive board)
and finish learning. The drive will then start a new EE transfer, and all call lamps will
rotate counterclockwise. When EE is transferred, the Call stations leave the learning
mode and start operating normally.
2.3 Normal Operations:
In normal mode, the call station shows the possible travel (if platform is folded, the
direction button which brings the conveyance in its landing) or the possible FOLD/
UNFOLD commands (if platform is in its landing).
After a FOLD/UNFOLD operation has started, the specific lamp flashes to indicate the
progress. When the FOLD/UNFOLD has finished, the lamp is turned OFF and the
opposite light becomes ON.
While calling the conveyance (folded) in a landing, when a safety is violated or E-Stop is
pressed, the call station active direction light is flashing.
2.3 Errors:
A call station error is signaled by clockwise rotating lights at the call station, associated
with the landing, at which:

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• The cam is missing when the conveyance is at a position where a landing should be
located,
• The cam switch is not sufficiently depressed,
• There is a failure in the cam switch mechanical or electrical mechanism.

Conveyance Lights

This document details the operation of the lamps on the

Conveyance.
The Conveyance has two direction buttons on the control module and a string of orange
moulded lamps around the platform. Under each button a lamp may be turned on or off
by the software, to inform the user of possible operations, to show errors or indicate
various conveyance states. An optional light (DEKLITE) shows when the platform is
unfolded.

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2. LAMP OPERATIONS:

When the conveyance is UNFOLDED, the lamps may operate in various modes:
• Initialization (SEEK, Learning, Assignment and EE Transfer)
• Normal (Run)
• Errors

3.1 Initialization:

During initialization, when both direction lights are flashing, an EE transfer occurs. On

Flash: 3/sec

After the first transfer, the system is in a SEEK mode. During SEEK the conveyance has
to find the bottom landing CAM twice. On a keyed conveyance, a key is required to
operate the conveyance.

If conveyance was outside any landing, both direction lights are ON, allowing it to travel
in both directions.

When the SEEK is finished, the conveyance is in the bottom landing. Only the UP
direction (LEFT or RIGHT) lamp is ON, depending on LEFT/RIGHT system.

OR

After all Call Stations have been assigned, the drive transfers EE again and both
conveyance direction lights are flashing, signaling an EE transfer.

2.3 Normal Operations:

In a normal mode, the unfolded conveyance shows the possible travel direction lights.

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A safety violation or E-Stop pressed, the lights are turned OFF. If a conveyance direction
control button is pressed and its direction is not valid, the corresponding light flashes.

Flash: 3/sec
OR
Flash: 3/sec

The orange moulded lamps are flashing (once a second) when:

• Conveyance is moving
• Conveyance is folding
• Conveyance is unfolding
• Conveyance is unfolded

The orange moulded lamps are flashing faster (3 times a second) when:
• Conveyance E-stop was pressed or safeties were violated.

OPERATION LIGHTS

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Appendix F: Fasteners reference guide

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