Stannah PICCOLO User Handbook Manual
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Before using your Stannah Piccolo lift, please ensure that you
read and familiarise yourself with these instructions.
Stannah Service Branches
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CONTENTS
Important — please read
Thank you and congratulations on purchasing a Stannah Piccolo lift.
Before using your lift, you should read this User Handbook to provide an understanding of
the correct and safe use of the lift.
Your platform lift has been manufactured and installed to comply with the Essential Safety
Requirements of the Machinery Directive 2006/42.
It is important that you arrange for the lift to receive regular inspection and servicing by a
competent person at intervals every six months, after the guarantee period. A Service Log
Card will be completed after each service visit. Failure to ensure servicing is carried out
could lead to unreliable or unsafe operation.
For all enquiries regarding servicing, please contact your local Stannah Service Branch.
INTRODUCTION
For your records:
LIFT SAFETY—YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
Am I legally obliged to have my lift maintained?
Yes. The general duties imposed by The Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 supported
by Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER)
regulations 5&10) mean that you are obliged to keep your lift in safe working order. This
means you must arrange for regular maintenance of your lift.
Am I legally obliged to have my lift Thoroughly Examined?
Yes. Regulation 9 of the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998
(LOLER) requires that a lift undergoes an inspection/thorough examination by a competent
person at regular intervals (twice a year for passenger lifts, once for goods lifts or
according to the lifts’ situation) and applies to all lifts and lifting equipment used at work.
I have a lift in my building. What do I need to do?
You should arrange for the lift to be maintained (regularly serviced and kept in good
repair) and, if the lift is in a place of work, thoroughly examined at intervals in line with
legislation.
What is the difference between ‘Maintenance’ and ‘Thorough Examination’?
Maintenance is the regular servicing of the lift, encompassing the routine adjustment to
components, replacement of worn or damaged parts, topping up of fluids and so on, and
should be carried out by an experienced and competent lift company, such as Stannah Lift
Services. Maintenance is carried out to ensure the lift runs efficiently and safely.
Thorough Examination is the systematic and detailed visual inspection of the lift and all its
associated equipment and would usually be carried out by a third party, or an appointed
‘competent person’. Thorough Examination provides a good check that maintenance is
being carried out properly. It focuses entirely on the safety of the equipment.
Authoritative guidance on Thorough Examination as required by Lifting Operations and
Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER) can be found in The Guidelines for
Supplementary Testing of In-Service Lifts published by SAFed. Thorough Examination may
also be referred to as Form 54 or F54 inspection – the code given to the form prescribed
by repealed Factories Acts. Although no longer prescribed, the term remains in use. Other
common terms used are: periodic inspection, statutory inspection (because it is required by
law) or insurance inspection (inspections were often on behalf of insurance companies).
Do I have a responsibility for trapped passengers?
Advice on this can be sought from your local Stannah Service Branch.
PRODUCT LIFE EXPECTANCY
Product life expectancy depends largely on the environment, usage and the undertaking of
proper scheduled maintenance. Our platform lift products are designed and life tested for
a full life cycle of 10 years without major intervention. In most cases, we would expect our
lifts to last far beyond this, providing they are properly cared for and maintained.
We have a number of platform lifts on our service portfolio that were installed from the late
1990s. The earliest of platform lifts installed are approaching 20 years in service.
Actual life expectancy of a lift depends on a number of factors, including:
•
The load the lift actually carries on each journey
•
The actual lift travel, as this determines the journey time and hence wear on the drive
system
•
The number of floors served by the lift
•
The level of usage of the lift and whether this changes over time
•
The environmental conditions that it operates within
•
The quality of the servicing and maintenance
We ensure that spare components are available for at least 10 years following the
installation of any lift but many will be available far beyond this. There are a number of
component parts that may require replacement during its life cycle and you will be advised
of this as part of your lift servicing schedule.
The lift must not be overloaded. The maximum rated load is displayed in the cabin, on
the operating panel.
•
These lifts are designed primarily for the transportation of people with impaired
mobility, including wheelchair users. They are not designed to move large numbers of
people quickly and frequently. The maximum duty rating recommendation for the
Piccolo is:
Hydraulic Drive
0.15m/s
30 journeys per hour (300 journeys per day)
•
The lift can also be used by people with pushchairs and, subject to the owner carrying
out a satisfactory risk assessment, the accompanied transportation of light goods, e.g.
stationery, luggage, etc.
•
The lift is not designed for electric scooters due to them generally being significantly
heavier and/or larger than a conventional wheelchair. Stannah cannot accept any
responsibility for any damage or injury should the lift be used in any way other than for
its intended design purpose. Such misuse would also invalidate the warranty provided
with the lift.
•
No goods or materials to be placed on or near the lift power pack unit. Access to this
unit is required for lift service/maintenance and in the event of an emergency.
•
Children should not be allowed to tamper or play with the lift.
•
The lift shall not be used for fire fighting or evacuation during fire.
•
The emission sound pressure level for lift users is not expected to exceed 70dB(A).
• A ‘Lock Release’ key will have been left by our installers, it is for use by trained lift
engineers only - do not attempt to use it yourself.
Whenever a landing door is unlocked with the carrier not stationary or not at the level
of the landing then persons on the landing will be at risk. It is therefore essential that
any emergency door keys supplied are kept securely and only provided to a fully
trained and authorised person (for example a trained lift engineer), who have the
knowledge to use the key safely to open the door and to check the door has
satisfactorily locked after it has been closed.
•
Daily checks should be carried out by a person who is competent to do so ensure that
•
Landing doors cannot be opened when the platform is not at the same level
and;
•
The platform cannot travel without the doors closed and locked.
•
You should not attempt to dismantle or remove any parts of the platform lift. Such work
should be entrusted only to competent personnel with the relevant expert knowledge
and training.
Call buttons - Push buttons are pressed to
automatically call the lift to a landing. These requests
are logged and serviced by the lift. If any safety
feature is activated the calls will be removed. If the
lift is at the required floor level press the call button
to open the door.
•
Landing Digital Display Unit (DDU) - Displays lift
information, e.g. lift position, direction of lift
movement and lift overload.
•
Landing doors - Upon lift arrival the landing doors
will automatically open and stay open for up to
twenty seconds. If the doors are required to re-open
after this time the landing call button can be
pressed again.
Security key switches
Your lift incorporates up to three key switches which
isolate the associated controls:
•
A key switch at the bottom landing disables all lift controls, to disable these turn the key
switch to the ‘Lift Isolated’ location. The battery backup system will continue to charge.
• An optional key switch in the upper landing control station; this isolates the upper
landing “CALL” station.
•
An optional call isolation function at the lower landing (incorporated in the key switch).
Turning the key to ‘Call Off’ will isolate the lower landing “CALL” station.
TO USE THE LANDING CONTROLS
Note: The lift will only run when all doors on the lift are closed and in the locked position.
1.
Ensure the key switch on the landing control station is in the ‘ON’ position.
2.
Call the lift by pushing the call button.
Call
button
Key
switch
DDU
Landing control panel
• Alarm button - Activates the communication option fitted to the lift.
• Cabin Digital Display Unit (DDU) - Displays lift information, e.g. lift
position, direction of lift movement and lift overload.
• Logo light - Will act as emergency lighting (for one hour) if power is
cut to the lift.
•
Cabin push buttons - Push buttons are pressed by the user to
automatically send the lift to the selective floor.
•
Lift name plate - Indicates the serial number, product name and
manufacturer.
•
Speaker - Annunciates lift information to the user, informing them
of the lift direction, lift level and lift overload.
•
Door re-open button - Operation of the button will cause the doors
to re-open and remain open for up to 20 seconds before closing.
Cabin control panel
The following provides an overview of the features on your lift.
AUTOMATIC DOORS
The lift is supplied with automatic sliding cabin and landing doors. The doors are opened
automatically by the lift when arriving at floor level or by the user pressing a landing or
cabin ‘door open’ button when the lift is already at floor level.
The doors have an infrared beam that checks for any obstructions when closing. Should an
obstruction be detected, the doors will re-open before trying to close again. If a mechanical
force is used to stop the doors closing, the doors will re-open but when closing next time
will remember where the obstruction was and slow in operation as they reach that point.
The doors are an integral part of the lift safety and must be treated as such. If doors are
not operating correctly the Service branch must be contacted immediately.
COMMUNICATION DEVICES
AUTODIALLER (OPTION) - When the alarm push button is pressed in the cabin the
autodialler will automatically phone out to the programmed emergency numbers. The
autodialler is situated on the cabin operating panel. If requested, the autodialler can be
installed with an induction loop for the hard of hearing.
INTERCOM - The intercom allows the user to connect with someone within the building in
the event of an emergency.
TELEPHONE (OPTION) - A dedicated phone line will be situated on the cabin operating
panel, enabling the user to phone out in an emergency.
DOORS PARKED CLOSED
The cabin and landing doors are normally arranged to park closed. On each occasion the
doors are opened, there is a delay before closing.
DOOR OPEN TIME
The time for the doors to remain open can be adjusted to suit your application; this adjust-
ment can be made by a Stannah Service engineer.
DOOR SAFETY EDGE (FULL HEIGHT INFRA-RED)
Incorporated on the lift cabin is a full door height infra-red electronic safety detection de-
vice, which automatically re-opens the doors if it detects a person or an obstruction whilst
closing. The doors will remain open until the obstruction or person is removed from the
detection area.
EMERGENCY BACK-UP SUPPLY
The lift is fitted with a battery back-up supply ensuring that the logo light remains lit during
any mains power failure.
If power failure occurs whilst the lift is travelling in either direction then the lift will stop. The
passenger should press the lowest floor button which will flash to allow the lift to lower to
the next floor down, where the lift doors will automatically open.
FIRE ALARM SHUT DOWN (option)
In the event of a fire alarm, the lift will automatically travel to a designated floor, all calls
will be disabled and the lift will park with doors open.
POWER PACK UNIT
The power pack contains a pump motor to drive the lift and contains relevant controls to
enable manual lowering of the lift in the event of an emergency. The power pack is on the
lowest floor level and typically within a 5m radius of the lift shaft.
Your lift is equipped with an emergency back-up power supply which in the event of a mains
power failure will enable the trapped passengers to lower the lift, automatically open the
doors and exit. (Refer to the Emergency Back-up supply on page 10 of the User Manual). If
the passengers remain trapped please follow the instructions below for emergency manual
release.
FOR USE BY COMPETENT AND AUTHORISED PERSONNEL ONLY
To be used only in an emergency by competent and authorised persons who have received
the necessary training. It is dangerous for any other persons to attempt this procedure.
Important: No goods or materials to be placed on or near the lift power pack. Access to this
unit is required for lift service/maintenance and in the event of an emergency.
MANUAL LOWERING OF THE CABIN
There are two manually operated valves (located on the power pack) that need to be operat-
ed simultaneously to allow the cabin to be lowered to the lowest entrance even during total
power failure. Following this, any trapped passengers can be released.
Lift Lowering Procedure
1. Switch OFF the lift mains electrical supply.
2. Ensure the lift doors are closed and locked.
3. Using the key provided, unlock and remove the front panel on the power pack enclosure
to enable access.
4. Locate the 2 RED manual lowering knobs within the enclosure. These knobs can be
pushed directly, twisted or operated by a lever depending on the unit supplied.
Locate the 2 RED manual lowering knobs which will
look similar to that shown in the pictures above.
5. Inform the passengers in the lift that you are going to lower the cabin.
6. Operate and hold red manual lowering knob 1 first and then operate red manual
lowering knob 2 simultaneously to lower the cabin. The cabin will stop if either knob is
released. Release the knobs when the cabin is at the lower level floor.
7. Once the lift is at lowest floor level, follow the passenger release procedure.
PASSENGER RELEASE PROCEDURE
1. Locate the lift at the lowest landing level and
open the landing door using the release key
located in the socket positioned in the door
architrave. Rotate the key until the door can
be opened by hand. This may require a
‘double push’.
2. The cabin and landing doors can be opened
manually by pulling the door sideways. The
passengers may now be released from the lift
car.
3. Leave the lift switched off and ensure cabin
doors and landing doors are closed and positively locked.
4. The lift machine power pack should be closed and locked to prevent entry by
unauthorised personnel.
The following lift care procedures carried out regularly will help to keep your lift in good
condition:
•
Painted surfaces and panels should be cleaned with a damp soft cloth and mild
detergent. Ensure that excess water is squeezed out prior to cleaning.
•
Vinyl skin plate and laminate boards should be cleaned with a soft cloth using a
furniture polish aerosol.
•
Stainless steel components should be cleaned with a soft cloth, using baby oil or a
propriety stainless steel cleaner and then wiped off with a dry, lint-free cloth.
•
Mirrors should be cleaned with a soft cloth and any glass cleaning fluid.
•
Flooring should be cleaned with a damp cloth and mild detergent. Ensure that
excess water is squeezed out prior to cleaning.
•
Never leave objects resting against the doors, door frames or car finishes.
Take note of any fault codes displayed on
the digital displays to assist fault finding.
NO
LIFT NOT WORKING
Are the halo’s around the landing call
buttons flashing?
Is the main supply to the lift switched
OFF?
Is the lift isolation key switch (located
on the lower landing call station) in
the ‘OFF’ position?
Is the landing door open?
Are the passengers activating any
safety edges?
Reset lift by turning ‘OFF’ lift isolation
key switch. Wait for 5 seconds and
turn back to the ‘ON’ position.
Has the lift reset to the bottom floor
level and returned to normal service?
If there are passengers trapped in the
lift carry out the emergency release
procedure .
If the lift is still not operational contact
your service branch for assistance.
NO
NO
NO
NO
Switch the mains supply to ‘ON’ and
allow the lift to reset.
Turn the lift isolation key switch to the
‘ON’ position.
Ensure that the landing door is closed
before operating the lift.
Ensure passengers move to the mid-
dle of the platform and away from the
edge sensors.
NO
Monitor for future occurrences. We
recommend that a Stannah service
engineer attends if the fault repeats.
NO
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
NO
If your lift fails to operate check the following list before contacting your local service office
- it could save you time and the cost of an unnecessary service call:
Stannah Lifts Ltd are pleased to guarantee our materials and workmanship, and
provide a maintenance and breakdown service, supplied by our sister company
Stannah Lift services, for a period of 12 months from completion of installation and
handover of the lift, as follows:
• We will provide regular planned maintenance visits at the frequency agreed in the
contract, subject to suitable access to the lift within normal working hours.
• We will provide a full breakdown service within normal working hours, unless
caused by misuse, abuse, accidental damage or other matters outside of our
control, in which case it will be chargeable. Normal working hours are Monday to
Thursday 8.00am to 4.45pm, Friday 8.00am to 3.45pm. Evening and weekend
breakdowns will be charged at a premium rate, unless included within the contract.
• Should any defect in workmanship or material become evident within such period
or in any part delivered under this contract, we undertake to repair or replace the
defective part, as soon as possible during normal working hours.
• Our Guarantee does not cover repairs, replacements or adjustment which may be
required as a result of ordinary wear and tear, wilful or accidental damage,
misuse, neglect or any other cause beyond our control.
• Lifting platforms must be regularly serviced by a technically competent Lift
Engineer.
• The address and telephone number of your nearest Service Branch is on the
‘Completion Notice’ and a full list of all service branches is included in this User
Manual and on our website www.stannahlifts.co.uk. .
Stannah Lifts Ltd
Anton Mill, Andover, Hampshire
SP10 2NX
Tel: 01264 339090
The Warranty Promise is subject to the following conditions:
• The lift has been formally handed over and the ‘Completion Notice’ is signed.
• All outstanding monies have been paid to us.
• No other lift company has worked on the lift, e.g. carrying out a maintenance visit,
attending a breakdown or attempting a repair.
• Stannah are not prevented from carrying out planned maintenance for any reason
outside of our control, including but not limited to, the safety of our employees
engaged in activities under this warranty.
• The lift well and machine room or machine space must be freely accessible, free
from damp, properly ventilated and maintained in line with any requirements
detailed within the user manual.
Stannah reserve the right to change the terms of any warranty provided subject to any
such change being notified to the beneficiary in writing.
STANNAH SERVICE BRANCHES
SCOTLAND
45 Carlyle Avenue,
Hillington Industrial Estate,
Glasgow G52 4XX
Tel: 0141 882 9946
Fax: 0141 882 7503
NORTH & NORTH EAST
ENGLAND
6b Delta Bank Road, Metro
Riverside Park, Gateshead,
NE11 9DJ
Tel: 0191 460 0010
Fax: 0191 460 1143
NORTH WEST ENGLAND
& NORTH WALES
6850 Daresbury Park,
Daresbury, Warrington
WA4 4GE
Tel: 01928 703170
Fax: 01928 714824
MIDLANDS EAST
48 Bleak Hill Way,
Mansfield, Nottinghamshire
NG18 5EZ
Tel: 01623 631010
Fax: 01623 636182
WEST MIDLANDS &
MID WALES
Unit A6, Coombswood Way,
Halesowen B62 8BH
Tel: 0121 559 2260
Fax: 0121 559 8171
SOUTH MIDLANDS &
HOME COUNTIES
Unit 4, Boundary Road,
Buckingham Road Industrial
Estate, Brackley, Northants
NN13 7ES
Tel: 01280 704600
Fax: 01280 701187
EAST ANGLIA
Unit 27/28, Morgan Way,
Bowthorpe Industrial Estate,
Norwich, Norfolk NR5 9JJ
Tel: 01603 748021
Fax: 01603 743097
SOUTH WEST ENGLAND
& SOUTH WALES
Unit 2 Brook Office Park,
Emersons Green, Bristol,
BS16 7FL
Tel: 0117 906 1380
Fax: 0117 955 5993
LONDON & THE SOUTH
EAST
No.1 Ravensquay Business
Centre, Cray Avenue,
Orpington, Kent, BR5 4BQ
Tel: 01689 822117
Fax: 01689 883230
SOUTHERN ENGLAND
6 Ambassador Park Estate,
Airfield Road, Christchurch,
Dorset BH23 3TQ
Tel: 01202 476781
Fax: 01202 485424
NATIONAL CONTRACTS
No. 1 Ravensquay Business
Centre, Cray Avenue,
Orpington,Kent BR5 4BQ
Tel: 01689 883240
Fax: 01689 883241
CONTACT STANNAH LIFT SERVICES LIMITED AT:
Whilst every effort has been used to ensure the clarity and
accuracy of this Handbook, we cannot be held responsible
for damage or injury resulting from negligence or misuse of
this lift equipment.
We are continually developing and improving our range and we therefore reserve the right
to alter or amend the specification without prior notice.
Stannah Lifts Ltd
Anton Mill, Andover, Hampshire SP10 2NX
Telephone: 01264 339090
Piccolo UM—Aug 20