User Manual
A Division of ThyssenKrupp Access Ltd.
© 2014 ThyssenKrupp Accessibility BV
Version 2.0
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Table of contents
1.
Introduction ....................................................................................................................... 5
1.1
Manual ...................................................................................................................... 5
1.2
Symbols .................................................................................................................... 5
1.3
Intended use .............................................................................................................. 5
2 Safety ............................................................................................................................... 6
2.1
Safety warnings .......................................................................................................... 6
2.1.1
User ................................................................................................................... 6
2.1.2
Stairs and chairlift ................................................................................................ 6
2.1.3
Maintenance ........................................................................................................ 7
3 Description ........................................................................................................................ 8
3.1
Chairlift ...................................................................................................................... 8
3.2
Controls ..................................................................................................................... 8
3.2.1
Armrest control unit .............................................................................................. 8
3.2.2
Call-and-park stations .......................................................................................... 9
3.2.3
Electronic lowering device / Main switch ................................................................ 10
3.3
Optional features ...................................................................................................... 12
3.3.1
Attendant control station ..................................................................................... 12
3.3.2
Swivel seat ........................................................................................................ 13
3.3.2.1
Manual swivel seat ......................................................................................... 13
3.3.2.2
Automatic swivel seat ..................................................................................... 13
3.3.3
Leg belt for disabled persons .............................................................................. 14
4 Use ................................................................................................................................. 15
4.1
Unfolding the seat and sitting down ............................................................................. 15
4.2
Travelling with the chairlift .......................................................................................... 16
4.3
Emergency stop ........................................................................................................ 16
4.4
Standing up and folding the seat ................................................................................ 17
4.5
Resetting the chairlift ................................................................................................. 17
5 Maintenance .................................................................................................................... 18
5.1
Cleaning the chairlift .................................................................................................. 18
5.2
Replacing the batteries .............................................................................................. 18
5.2.1
Armrest control unit (RF models only) ................................................................... 18
5.2.2
Call-and-park stations ........................................................................................ 19
5.3
Maintenance timer .................................................................................................... 19
6 Signals ............................................................................................................................ 20
6.1
Signals on motor housing .......................................................................................... 20
6.2
Signals on armrest control unit ................................................................................... 20
6.3
Signals on call-and-park station .................................................................................. 21
7 Technical data ................................................................................................................. 22
8 EC Declaration of conformity .............................................................................................. 23
9 Contact ........................................................................................................................... 24
1.
Introduction
1.1
Manual
The manual describes all equipment that is available for the Flow2 chairlift. Not all features may be available for the model installed in your home.
The terms “left”, “right”, “front” and “rear” are used to identify specific parts of the chairlift. The reference point is always your position as user, sitting on the chairlift.
The terms “parking point” and “charging point” commonly refer to the same item. When the action of parking is referred to, the term “parking point” is used. When the action of charging is referred to, the term “charging point” is used.
1.2
Symbols
WARNING
“WARNING” means that injury or death is possible if the instructions are not obeyed.
CAUTION
“CAUTION” means that damage to equipment is possible if the instructions are not obeyed.
NOTE “NOTE” is used to give additional information.
1.3
Intended use
The chairlift has been designed to transport one mobility-impaired person up and down the stairs. The chairlift can be used for straight stairs and curved stairs. The chairlift is intended for indoor use only.
The chairlift operates with an electric motor that is powered by rechargeable batteries in the motor housing. The batteries are charged at the charging points at the top and bottom of the stairs or at intermediate floors. As an option, the batteries can also be charged at any additional charging point.
NOTE
RF models only: The armrest control unit uses 2 C/R14 batteries which must be replaced from time to time. Refer to section 5.2 “Replacing the batteries”.
The chairlift can be operated in two ways:
While you are seated on the chairlift, use the armrest control unit in one of the armrests.
If the chairlift is not in the required place, use the call-and-park stations at the top and bottom of the stairs.
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2 Safety
2.1
Safety warnings
ThyssenKrupp Accessibility BV is not responsible for injury or damage caused by not obeying the safety warnings in the manual.
2.1.1
User
Before you use the chairlift, read the manual carefully. Only use the chairlift if you know the safety warnings and the operating instructions.
An authorised technician will demonstrate how the chairlift operates. Do not hesitate to ask the technician all your questions. Before you use the chairlift, make sure that you understand all procedures.
Keep the manual near the chairlift for easy reference. Save the phone number of the service centre in or near your phone.
The chairlift is only intended for use by adults who have fully read and understood the manual.
Minors and users with an intellectual disability can only use the chairlift under supervision.
Keep children away from the chairlift. Do not let children play with the chairlift.
Do not use the chairlift for the transport of more than one person at the same time.
Do not use the chairlift when your weight is more than the maximum permitted weight: 125 kg
(275 lbs).
2.1.2
Stairs and chairlift
Do not use the chairlift in case of fire or near explosive materials.
Keep water and moisture away from the chairlift.
Do not use the chairlift to transport animals. Keep animals away from the stairs and the chairlift.
Do not use the chairlift to transport goods. Keep goods away from the stairs and the chairlift.
Before use, inspect the stairs and the chairlift. Only use the chairlift when the stairs are free of obstacles. Make sure that there are no obstacles on the rail.
Make sure that loose clothing cannot become caught in the moving parts of the chairlift.
Do not stand, but always sit on the seat.
Always wear the safety belt.
Remain seated upright during the ride. Do not lean back or forward. Do not make any unnecessary movements.
Keep your arms and hands on the armrests.
Keep your feet on the footrest. Do not let your feet protrude outside the footrest.
Do not get off the chairlift on the stairs, not even in case of a breakdown. Only get off the chairlift at the parking points.
Carefully fold or unfold any parts of the chairlift.
Do not physically force the chairlift to start moving.
Park the chairlift at a parking point to make sure that the batteries remain charged. The chairlift stops when it arrives at a parking point. If you do not park the chairlift at a parking point, a continuous sound indicates that the batteries can become empty.
Report unusual sounds or vibration to your supplier immediately.
The joystick is also an emergency device: In case of an emergency, remove the joystick from the armrest control unit. The chairlift will not operate when the joystick is removed from the armrest control unit.
Keep the mains cable connected to the wall outlet to make sure that the batteries remain charged and the chairlift is ready for use.
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2.1.3
Maintenance
Only carry out maintenance which is described in the manual.
Refer to chapter 5 “Maintenance”.
An authorised technician must carry out maintenance and repair which is not described in the manual.
Do not disassemble or repair the chairlift yourself. Have chairlift parts repaired and replaced by an authorised technician.
Do not modify the chairlift in any way.
Do not remove stickers, labels, data plates and warning plates from the chairlift.
If you think that the chairlift has a defect which can cause injury or death, do not use the chairlift and immediately contact ThyssenKrupp Accessibility BV.
For North America: Do regular tests and inspections according to “ASME A18.1 - 2005: Safety
Standard for Platform Lifts and Stairway Chairlifts”.
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3 Description
3.1
Chairlift
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3
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1 Seat
2 Backrest
3 Armrest
4 Armrest control unit
5 Footrest
18 Electronic lowering device / Main switch
(Refer to section 3.2.3 “Electronic lowering device / Main switch”.)
3.2
Controls
3.2.1
Armrest control unit
Use the armrest control unit to move the chairlift while you are seated in the chair. The armrest control unit is mounted on the armrest that is closest to the bottom of the stairs.
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11 Joystick
1. Insert the joystick into the armrest control unit.
2. Push and hold the joystick to the left or to the right to move the chairlift.
3. Release the joystick to stop the chairlift.
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Status indicator
The status indicator shows the status of the chairlift.
Refer to chapter 6 “Signals”.
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NOTE
Use only the large joystick in the armrest control unit. Do not use the small joysticks in the armrest control unit.
The chairlift will only move if the joystick is activated in the armrest control unit.
The armrest control unit has priority over the call-and-park stations (if the joystick is inserted in the armrest control unit).
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3.2.2
Call-and-park stations
Use the call-and-park stations to move the chairlift while you are not seated in the chair. The call-andpark stations are located at the top and the bottom of the stairs. As an option, the call-and-park stations can also be located at intermediate floors with a parking point.
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14
13 Call-and-park station
14 Key
Insert the key into the call-andpark station.
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16
Call button
Park button
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Status indicator
1. Push and hold the button to move the chairlift to you.
2. After the chairlift stops, release the button.
1. Push and hold the button to move the chairlift to the nearest parking point.
2. After the chairlift stops, release the button.
The status indicator shows the status of the chairlift.
Refer to chapter 6 “Signals”.
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NOTE
The chairlift will only move if the key is placed in the call-and-park station.
The armrest control unit has priority over the call-and-park stations (if the joystick is inserted in the armrest control unit).
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3.2.3
Electronic lowering device / Main switch
The electronic lowering device and the main switch are the same item with two different functions.
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A
Electronic lowering device
Use the electronic lowering device to let the chairlift descend if a malfunction occurs and the chairlift stops halfway along the rail.
1. Pull and hold the electronic lowering device to activate the descent system.
2. Hold the electronic lowering device until the chairlift has arrived at the parking point.
3. Release the electronic lowering device to stop the chairlift.
CAUTION
Do not apply force when pulling the electronic lowering device.
Hold the electronic lowering device until it is fully located in the motor housing.
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18B
Use the main switch to switch the chairlift off when it is not used for two weeks.
1. Push the main switch to switch off the chairlift.
2. Pull the main switch to switch on the chairlift.
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B
Main switch
CAUTION
Do not apply too much force when pushing or pulling the main switch.
Use only the main switch to switch the chairlift on or off. Do not remove the mains plug from the wall socket.
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Status indicator
The status indicator shows the status of the chairlift.
Refer to chapter 6 “Signals”.
CAUTION
Only use the electronic lowering device in case of an emergency (e.g. when the batteries in the armrest control unit are empty).
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3.3
Optional features
3.3.1
Attendant control station
The attendant control station can be used to let an attendant move the chairlift while the user is seated in the chair.
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21 Key
Press and hold the buttons to raise or lower the lift while the user is seated in the chair.
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Ascend button
Press and hold the buttons to raise the lift while the user is seated in the chair.
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23
Descend button
Press and hold the buttons to raise or lower the lift while the user is seated in the chair.
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Status indicator
The status indicator shows the status of the chairlift.
Refer to chapter 6 “Signals”.
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3.3.2
Swivel seat
To sit down and stand up safely and easily, the chairlift can be installed with a manual or an automatic swivel seat.
3.3.2.1
Manual swivel seat
Before you sit down or stand up, you can turn the chair to face the landing at the top floor level. With the manual swivel seat, you can turn the chair 70° while the chairlift is at a landing. You cannot move the chairlift until the chair is back into the ride position (i.e. at a 90° angle with the stairs).
WARNING
Before you sit down or stand up, lock the swivel seat.
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Manual swivel seat
1. Pull up the handle to unlock the seat.
2. Turn the seat to face the landing at the top floor level.
3. Push down the handle to lock the seat.
3.3.2.2
Automatic swivel seat
The chairlift is equipped with the patented ASL technology. “ASL”, standing for
“Advanced Swivel and Leveling”, makes the chair rotate while travelling up and down the stairs. The technology offers the user maximum comfort. The swivels of the chair are individually programmed in such a way that the user is always in the best possible seating position. The simultaneous movement of the swivel and leveling module keeps the chair in a horizontal position, independent of the angle the rail is inclining or declining. Additional stops and swivel moments during the ride are avoided. The chair rotation at the bottom or top of the staircase makes it easier to get on and off the chairlift. With the ASL technology, the chairlift can be installed in small and narrow staircases while making sure that other persons can still walk the stairs. Remodeling works at the staircase are not necessary.
Before you sit down or stand up, the chair will automatically turn into the required direction when you control the chairlift with the armrest control unit or the call-and-park station. The chair can also turn backward when you go upstairs and forward when you go downstairs.
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Examples:
Sitting down
1. Push the call button on the call-and-park station to park the chairlift and turn the chair into the required position.
2. Unfold the seat.
3. Sit down on the seat.
4. Fasten the safety belt.
5. Push and hold the joystick on the armrest control unit to the left or to the right to move the chairlift. The chair will turn back into the ride position and start moving.
Arriving at the top or the bottom of the stairs
1. Push and hold the joystick on the armrest control unit to the left or to the right until you have arrived at the top or the bottom of the stairs. The chair will turn automatically.
2. When you hear an audio signal, release the joystick on the armrest control unit.
3. Release the safety belt.
4. Stand up from the seat.
5. Fold the seat.
6. Push the park button on the call-and-park station to park the chairlift at a parking point.
3.3.3
Leg belt for disabled persons
The chairlift can be equipped with a leg belt for disabled persons.
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Leg belt for disabled persons
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4 Use
4.1
Unfolding the seat and sitting down
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4.2
Travelling with the chairlift
CAUTION
Do not remove the joystick from the armrest control unit for normal use. Only remove the joystick from the armrest control unit in case of an emergency. The chairlift will not operate when the joystick is removed from the armrest control unit.
1.
Push and hold the joystick on the armrest control unit to the left or to the right to move the chairlift.
The status indicator on the armrest control unit shows the status of the chairlift.
Refer to chapter 6 “Signals”.
NOTE
If you release the joystick, the chairlift will stop immediately. The status indicator on the armrest control unit goes off. You can start the chairlift again only after a short delay.
2.
The chairlift will stop at all parking points. To start moving again, release the joystick and then push and hold it to the left or to the right to move the chairlift.
3.
Release the joystick to stop the chairlift.
4.3
Emergency stop
WARNING
Do not get off the chairlift on the stairs, not even in case of a breakdown. Only get off the chairlift at the parking points.
CAUTION
Do not remove the joystick from the armrest control unit for normal use. Only remove the joystick from the armrest control unit in case of an emergency. The chairlift will not operate when the joystick is removed from the armrest control unit.
To stop the chairlift in case of an emergency, remove the joystick from the armrest control unit.
To start the chairlift again, insert the joystick back in the armrest control unit
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4.4
Standing up and folding the seat
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4.5
Resetting the chairlift
Depending on the frequency of use, you must reset the chairlift once every 20 months. When the chairlift must be reset, the status indicator on the armrest control unit flashes green.
To reset the chairlift, remove the joystick from the armrest control unit and insert it back into the armrest control unit again.
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5 Maintenance
5.1
Cleaning the chairlift
Regularly clean the chairlift – seat, backrest, armrest, footrest, safety belt, motor housing – with a soft, damp cloth. If necessary, use a mild detergent.
Keep the armrest control unit and the call-and-park stations free of dirt.
Regularly remove dust from the stairs and the rail with a vacuum cleaner.
5.2
Replacing the batteries
WARNING
Replace the batteries in time to make sure that the chairlift does not come to a standstill unexpectedly.
Only use the specified batteries.
If necessary, contact the dealer to replace the batteries.
5.2.1
Armrest control unit (RF models only)
The armrest control unit uses 2 C/R14 batteries. After approximately 12 months (or sooner if used more than average), the chairlift will give a low-battery warning. Replace the batteries.
If the battery is low and you activate the joystick, the status indicator will flash green, then flash red
(with fast intermittent beeps) and finally light green continuously. You can finish the ride with the chairlift. The chairlift will stop at a parking point. You can use the chairlift until the chairlift reaches the pre-programmed parking point.
If you activate the joystick with the chairlift at the pre-programmed parking point, the status indicator will flash red (with fast intermittent beeps). You cannot further use the chairlift.
WARNING
If the chairlift comes to a standstill halfway the stairs, immediately replace the batteries.
The armrest opposite to the armrest with the armrest control unit contains spare batteries.
When you replace the batteries, put new spare batteries in the spare-battery compartment.
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5.2.2
Call-and-park stations
The call-and-park stations use 2 C/R14 batteries. After approximately 12 months, replace the batteries.
If the battery is low and you push one of the buttons, the status indicator will flash green, then flash red (with fast intermittent beeps) and finally light green continuously. You can finish the ride with the chairlift. The chairlift will stop at a parking point. You can use the chairlift until the battery is empty.
1.
Open the cover of the battery compartment.
2.
Replace the batteries.
3.
Close the cover of the battery compartment.
WARNING
If the batteries are empty and if spare batteries are not available, do not get off the chairlift on the stairs, not even in case of a breakdown. Always use the electronic lowering device.
NOTE
After you replace the batteries, purchase new spare batteries as soon as possible.
5.3
Maintenance timer
The chairlift is equipped with a maintenance timer to guarantee optimum safety. After approximately
20 months (or sooner if used more than average), the maintenance timer will operate.
If you give a command using one of the controls, the status indicator will flash green, then flash red
(with fast intermittent beeps) and finally light green continuously. The chairlift will start moving with a
1-second delay.
1.
Remove the joystick from the armrest control unit.
2.
Wait for at least 1 second.
3.
Insert the joystick back into the armrest control unit.
CAUTION
If you do not do these steps after approximately 24 months of average use, a continuous beep will sound and the status indicator of the used control will flash red. You can finish the ride with the chairlift. The chairlift will stop at a safe place.
1.
Remove the joystick from the armrest control unit.
2.
Wait for at least 1 second.
3.
Insert the joystick back into the armrest control unit.
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6 Signals
6.1
Signals on motor housing
SIGNAL MEANING
Constant blue light The chairlift is switched on.
No light The chairlift is switched off.
ACTION
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Switch on the chairlift using the electronic lowering device.
6.2
Signals on armrest control unit
SIGNAL MEANING ACTION
Constant green light
The joystick has been operated and the chairlift is moving or will move.
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Flashing green light
The flashing green light will change into a flashing red light within seconds. The batteries are empty.
Replace the batteries in the armrest control unit. Refer to section 5.2 “Replacing the batteries”.
If the situation occurs while the chairlift is moving, descend with the electronic lowering device.
Constant red light
Flashing red light
Flashing red light + fast intermittent beeps
Malfunction.
The chairlift is switched off.
The chairlift has encountered an obstacle and has stopped.
Switch the chairlift off and on again.
If the chairlift does not respond, contact your supplier.
If the situation occurs while the chairlift is moving, descend with the electronic lowering device.
Switch on the chairlift using the electronic lowering device.
Move the chairlift in the opposite direction to a parking point. Before you use the chairlift, make sure that the stairs are free of obstacles.
2-tone beeps during
3 seconds, repeated every 13 seconds
The chairlift is not on a charging point.
Move the chairlift to a charging point.
Constant orange light
Radio frequency interference by a foreign device.
Switch off the device that causes radio frequency interference and attempt to move the chairlift again.
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6.3
Signals on call-and-park station
SIGNAL MEANING
Constant green light
+ slow beeps
The chairlift has been operated by another control unit earlier.
Flashing red light
The chairlift is already being operated from another control unit.
ACTION
Wait as the chairlift is about to move in 10 seconds.
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7 Technical data
Maximum permitted weight
Driving speed (nominal)
Sound pressure level
Electrical system
Power supply
Environmental conditions
Ambient temperature
Relative humidity
Batteries (chairlift)
Battery type
Capacity
Batteries (armrest control unit)
Battery type
Batteries (call and-park station)
Battery type
125 kg (275 lbs)
0,1 m/s (20 ft/min)
67 dB(A)
Class 2
Input:
Output:
Input:
Output:
230
35 V
120
35 V
AC
DC
DC
, 0.35 A, 50 Hz
, 1700 mA
AC
, 70 W, 60Hz
, 1700 mA
5 - 40 °C (41 - 104 °F)
20 - 80%
NP7-12LFR / NP7-12TFR: 12 V
2
16 hours
(125 kg (275 lbs), 1 floor height, vertical start downstairs, horizontal stop upstairs)
C/R14: 1.5 V
2 (+ 2 batteries in spare-battery compartment)
C/R14: 1.5 V
2
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8 EC Declaration of conformity
ThyssenKrupp Accessibility BV declares that: the Flow2 chairlift (commercial name: Swing), with serial number 340000 to 999999, complies with the relevant EC directives:
Machine Directive 2006/42/EC
Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC
EMC Directive 2004/108/EC
Radio Equipment Directive 1999/5/EC
RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU
Authorized person to compile the file:
Notified Body
Harmonized standard
Other standards and specifications
W.L.A. van Engelen
ThyssenKrupp Accessibility BV
Liftinstituut BV
Buikslotermeerplein 381
1025 XE Amsterdam
(The Netherlands)
EC-type examination certificate:
NL06-400-1001-061-03 Rev.3
EN 81-40 2008
EN 81-1/2A1 2006, EN 300-220-1V2.1.1 2006-04,
EN 61001-3-2, EN 61001-3-3 A1 2001,
EN 61001-6-1, EN 61001-6-3 A11 2004,
EN-IEC 61508-1/7 2001, EN-IEC 60204-1 2006,
ISO 9386-2 / ISO 14121-1 (Risk Assessment)
Krimpen aan den IJssel, 3 June 2013
Managing Director
H.R. Dreesch
ThyssenKrupp Accessibility BV
Van Utrechtweg 99, 2921 LN
P.O. Box 754, 2920 CB
Krimpen aan den IJssel
(The Netherlands)
Phone:
Fax:
E-mail: lnternet:
+31 (0)180 530 900
+31 (0)180 530 901 [email protected]
www.tkacc.nl
Bank: The Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS)
Account: 49.77.69.395
CoC number: 24324608
VAT number: NL8000.57.788.B08
All our offers and agreements are subject to the General Terms and Conditions of the Dutch Association of
Elevator and Escalator Engineering (Nederlandse Vereniging voor Lift- en Roltraptechniek) in Zoetermeer, as they were last registered at the Chamber of Commerce of The Hague.
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9 Contact
For information which is not in the manual, contact your dealer.
Phone number:
To support you as quickly as possible, please have the below details available when you contact our service department staff: of …………………………………………………..
Type of chairlift:
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Manufacturer
ThyssenKrupp Accessibility BV
Van Utrechtweg 99, 2921 LN
P.O. Box 754, 2920 CB
Krimpen aan den IJssel
(The Netherlands)
Phone:
Fax:
E-mail: lnternet:
+31 (0)180 530 900
+31 (0)180 530 901 [email protected]
www.tkacc.nl
