BROOKS Stair Lift US - Stair Lift Installation Instructions

Please select the stairlift diagnostic code below.

Code: BLANK

Status

Stairlift Powered Down

Description

Battery is disconnected or completely drained.

Solution

Check that the red isolator plug on the carriage is in.
[ Instructions for fitting new batteries ]

Code: 4

Status

Seat swivel switch

Description

The stair lift has a safety feature so that when the seat is not in the correct position for travelling it will not move. This code indicates that the seat is not in the corrct postion to operate.

Solution

Check the seat is locked in the ride position (the back of the seat should be against the wall the lift runs up).

Note: Models with perch or standon option require the arm to be in the fully down position before operating.

Seat in ride position
Sit on the lift, press the swivel lever and turn the seat a few degrees then twist the seat back into the correct position.

Seat not in ride position
Press the seat swivel lever and turn seat so it is in the ride position (as stated above).

If you have attempted the above and the code is still showing the micro switch which senses the position of the seat may be jammed or needing adjustment - [Click here for adjustment instructions].

Code: 7

Status

Footrest Safety edge and / or Footrest Safety Pad (Underside of footrest) - Switch - down side

Description

The Stair Lift is fitted with five different safety surfaces to stop the lift if it hits any object. There are three on the footrest and two on the carriage itself. The code will tell you which one has been activated.

Solution

The lifts location determines which edges have been activated. Check for obstructions and if none, check the safety edges are moving freely.

Lift at top
To check down safety edges, depress footrest safety edge furthest from stair nose with the heel of the hand then fold the footrest up and depress the center of the underside. Next, run hand up the track until it touches the carriage and depress safety edge found at this point. All safety edges are spring loaded and should move freely.

Lift at bottom
To check up safety edges, depress footrest safety edge closest to stair with the heel of the hand, then run hand down the track until it touches the carriage and depress the safety edge found at this point. All safety edges are spring loaded and should move freely.

Lift mid track
Check all safety edges.

Code: 8

Status

Foot-Switch - up side

Description

The Stair Lift is fitted with five different safety surfaces to stop the lift if it hits any object. There are three on the footrest and two on the carriage itself. The code will tell you which one has been activated.

Solution

The lifts location determines which edges have been activated. Check for obstructions and if none, check the safety edges are moving freely.

Lift at top
To check down safety edges, depress footrest safety edge furthest from stair nose with the heel of the hand then fold the footrest up and depress the center of the underside. Next, run hand up the rail until it touches the carriage and depress safety edge found at this point. All safety edges are spring loaded and should move freely.

Lift at bottom
To check up safety edges, depress footrest safety edge closest to stair with the heel of the hand, then run hand down the rail until it touches the carriage and depress the safety edge found at this point. All safety edges are spring loaded and should move freely.

Lift mid track
Check all safety edges.

Code: 9

Status

Carriage Safety Pad Switch - up side

Description

The Stair Lift is fitted with five different safety surfaces to stop the lift if it hits any object. There are three on the footrest and two on the carriage itself. THe code will tell you which one has been activated.

Solution

The lifts location determines which edges have been activated. Check for obstructions and if none, check the safety edges are moving freely.

Lift at top
To check down direction safety edges, depress footrest safety edge furthest from stair nose with the heel of the hand then fold the footrest up and depress the center of the underside of the footrest safety pad. Next, run your hand up the track rail until it touches the carriage and depress the safety edge found at this point. All safety edges are spring loaded and should move freely.

Lift at bottom
To check the up direction safety edges, depress the footrest safety edge closest to stair with the heel of the hand, then run your hand down the track rail until it touches the carriage and depress the safety edge found at this point. All safety edges are spring loaded and should move freely.

Lift mid track
Check all safety edges.

Code: A

Status

Carriage Safety Pad Switch - down side

Description

The Stair Lift is fitted with five different safety surfaces to stop the lift if it hits any object. There are three on the footrest and two on the carriage itself. The code will tell you which one has been activated.

Solution

The lifts location determines which edges have been activated. Check for obstructions and if none, check the safety edges are moving freely.

Lift at top
To check down direction safety edges, depress footrest safety edge furthest from stair nose with the heel of the hand then fold the footrest up and depress the center of the underside of the footrest safety pad. Next, run your hand up the rail until it touches the carriage and depress the safety edge found at this point. All safety edges are spring loaded and should move freely.

Lift at bottom
To check up safety edges, depress footrest safety edge closest to stair with the heel of the hand, then run hand down the rail until it touches the carriage and depress the safety edge found at this point. All safety edges are spring loaded and should move freely.

Lift mid track
Check all safety edges.