Staying Home Corporation

2501 Anaconda Road

Harrisonville, MO 64701
816-380-2427
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Model SL19 Installation Manual

June 25, 2019

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Preliminary Checks
Installation Site Requirements

_____ 115 VAC, 60 Hz, 3-wire grounded outlet within 6' of the top of the staircase.
* Some states may require dedicated outlet.
_____ Stair angle between 25° and 45°.
_____ Indoor installation.

Included with Shipment

Tools Required
_____ Aluminum track with gear rack and splice bars
_____ Set of nut driver bits
____ (4-6) Track mounting brackets _____ Set of screwdrivers (phillips)
_____ Chassis _____ Tape measure
____ (2) Plastic cams _____ 3/8" reversible drill w/8" extension
_____ Footrest _____ Allen wrenches
_____ Seat _____ Portable band saw or hack saw
(for cutting stock track)
_____ Battery Charger with 6’ cord _____ Small level
_____ Header cover _____ Combination wrench (7/16” & 1/2")
_____ Upper and lower track end caps _____ Tools to remove handrail if interferes
____ (2) Wireless call/send key fobs with the travel of the stair lift

_____ Small parts bag

_____ Installation Manual
_____ Owner's Manual

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Typical Components

Folding Armrests

Unit Control
Folding Seat
under Armrest
Limit Cam

Manual Lowering
Access
Track Bracket
Chassis

Folding Footrest
Extruded
Aluminum Track
Safety Pan

Optional Key Switch

Access Panel to
Batteries, Etc.

LED Diagnostic
Indicator
Circuit Breaker / Reset Switch

Install Switch

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Underside of Chassis

Travel Cable inside

Energy Chain

Upper Limit Switch

Final Limit Switch

Overspeed Governor
Pinion Gear

Drive Pinion Gear

Lower Limit Switch

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Identify Track Pieces Upper Track

Red paint on the end of the gear racks indicates Lower Track
that end has been precision machined. Only
butt-up the ends of gear racks that are red. If
the end is not painted, it must be put toward
the end of the track.

60" Gear Rack

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Installation Procedures for Stock Units

Track Installation: Track and rack should be cut before installing them on the staircase

Tracks are packaged in individual boxes. You will generally have 2-3 sections of track with steel gear
rack, (4-6) track mounting brackets located in a small parts box located in seat box, and 1-2 sets of
splice bars already pre-mounted on the track.

Note: The upper and lower ends of the track sections are marked top & bottom. The gear rack is already
inserted in the gear rack channel of the track.

Look up the stairs and determine if the track is to be installed on the left side or right side.
The gear rack should always be located on the right side of the track regardless of which side of the
stairs the track is mounted.
Door Jamb or
Measure the distance from the top nose of the staircase to the Obstruction
bottom floor and add 7” (note: be sure to verify clearance from
top nose to any obstruction at the top such as a door or door
frame that would cause the chair to hit or block the seat from
swiveling.) It may be necessary to ramp the track away from
the obstruction, consult factory for assistance if needed.

Cut the track at the top, leaving the factory cuts at all other
sections. Cut the gear rack flush with the top of track.

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 Right Hand
Left Hand Installation
Installation

Gear rack is always on

the right side as you look
up from the bottom

Apply a light coat of lithium grease on the gear rack and vertical sides of the track .

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Splice Track Pieces Together
Check the edges of the outside C-channels for rough edges. If there are any burrs, file them off before
splicing the track
Position the splice bars so they are half way inserted into one track.
Tighten the set screws in the bars.
Tap the large end of the 3/16" pin half way into one of the tracks.
Slide the other track onto the splice ensuring that the track pieces align on all sides.
Tighten the remaining set screws to lock everything together. Run your finger over the outer edges of
the tracks to assure there are no significant edges protruding. If there are, separate the track slightly
and realign as required to obtain a smooth transition between the track channels.

3/16" Splice Pin

Splice Bars

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Secure the Track to the Stair Treads
When the track is installed, there should be a 1" gap
between the underside of the track and the stair
nosings and 1/4" to 1/2" off the lower landing floor.
The track should be at least 4" away from the wall 1"
or other obstruction.

1/4" to 1/2"

Install rail brackets by loosening the screws and

snapping each bracket edge into the slot or slide
the brackets on from the top of the rail. The rail
brackets are designed to lean the track toward the
wall to offset the weight of the unit and user,
therefore, the nuts on brackets should be on the
staircase side (toward the middle of the stair- Bracket fits
case). into Slot

Place one bracket on first tread, one on the top Nuts go to-
tread, and one bracket immediately above and ward middle
below each splice. Then use the other brackets to of staircase
support any section of track left unsupported and
measuring greater than 48".
Fasten each bracket to the treads with (4) #14 X
2" hex head lag screws.

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Insert the Chassis into the Track
Glide Blocks
Remove the upper most section of gear rack to allow
you to slide the chassis into the track easily.
Ensure the glide blocks and shim spacers are properly
installed on the chassis axles. One shim goes onto
each axle on the gear rack side only. The opposite
side does not need shims.
Failure to have the proper shims in place will
cause the pinion gear not to engage in the gear
rack properly.
The chassis can now be inserted into the top end of the
track.
Feed the travel cable/energy chain inside the track.
Make sure the energy chain does not snap apart.

1 Shim No Shim

Flip the red RESET/OFF switch to the RESET position. The lift will beep and is now ready to be run
down onto the gear rack using the black INSTALLATION SWITCH on top of the chassis.
Run the chassis down the track to the lower limit.
Replace the top piece of gear rack in the track.

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With the chassis parked at the bottom limit, slide the energy chain/travel cable down along the inside of
the track, beneath the gear rack, until there is a small loop under the chassis, beyond the point of where
the travel cable is attached to the chassis.

2-Conductor Cable

Chain Mounting Bracket

Energy Chain is positioned

underneath the Gear Rack

Chassis and Track

shown transparent

Attachment point of Chain of the

bottom side of the Chassis

Loop

Adjust position of travel cable so there is a

small loop in the Chain.
With the chain in position, fasten the chain
mounting bracket to the track with (2) self
-drilling screws.

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Place the upper limit cam inside the track and se-
cure by tightening the phillips head screw.
End Cap
Place the end plate onto the end of the track while
Limit Cam
routing the travel cable through the slot in the bot-
tom of the end plate. Tighten all (6) set screws in
the end plate.
Tighten the gear rack compression screw.
Connect the travel cable to the charger.
Plug the charger into a 120V outlet.
End Plate
Gear Rack
Compression Screw

Loosen the (4) socket head screws on the

sides of the chassis (2 on each side).

Socket Head
Screws

Remove the front cover from the footrest

assembly (two phillips head screws).
Front Cover

Phillips Head
Screws

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Place the footrest assembly onto the two socket
Footrest
head screws on the chassis. Use the keyhole pattern
Assembly
that offsets the footrest assembly toward the top
end of the chassis.
Connect the wire harnesses between the chassis and
footrest assembly.
Level the footrest and tighten the (4) socket head
screws (2 in front and 2 on back). Note that the ETL Wire
listing is valid only when the track installed at maxi- Harness
mum angle of 45°.

Connect the wire harness from the RF receiver to Antennae

the mating connector on the backside of the
chassis. Tuck the excess wiring into the opening
in the chassis and mount the RF receiver to the
chassis with the adhesive foam tape.
Adjust the position of the antennae as necessary.
RF
Wire Harness Receiver

Seat Swivel Stop Screw

The swivel stop is factory set for a left-hand unit. If the (Shown in LH position)
lift is installed on the right-hand side of the staircase,
move the seat swivel stop screw to the opposite hole on
RH
top of the footrest assembly.
position
Place the plastic thrust washer onto the swivel pin.

Swivel Pin Thrust Washer

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Place the seat assembly onto the swivel pin. It
may be necessary to lubricate the swivel pin.
Verify the seat swivels the proper direction.
Route the wire harness from the seat control
through the hole in the back of the footrest verti-
cal plate and connect to the mating connector.
Replace the front cover.
Turn on the red RESET/OFF switch to power up
the chassis located on the top of chassis.
The lift can now be operated by the unit control
and the wireless key fobs. Footrest
Route Seat
Vertical Plate
Harness thru hole

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RF Remote Call-Send Controls
The two key fobs (transmitters) have been factory programmed.
If you are installing two lifts in the same home, it is not necessary to change the program. However, two
lifts cannot be operated from the remote fobs at the same time. Each transmitter and receiver is unique
and has its own rolling code.
If a key fob needs to be programmed:
1. Press the program button on the RF receiver 5 times
until the letter A is displayed. There should now be a
slow flashing dot on the display.
2. Press and hold either button on one of the transmitters
and then release when the dot flashes faster.
3. Repeat step 2 for each additional transmitter.
RF Receiver #74033
After the last transmitter is programmed, the LED display

Antennae
Key Fob Transmitter
#74034

LED
Program Button
Display

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AUDIO/VISUAL STATUS INDICATIONS
The lift is equipped with a chassis mounted 3-color LED display light to indicate the operating condi-
tion of the lift. Accompanying this is an audible alarm that will sound accordingly.

STATUS LIGHT AUDIBLE ALARM CONDITION

RED-YELLOW-GREEN 1 Second beep Power-up Cycle

SOLID GREEN None Ready to Operate

1/4 Second beep Batteries are not being charged

YELLOW BLINK
(30 Seconds) (Beeping repeats every 10 minutes )

1/2 Second beep

YELLOW PULSE Low Battery Voltage (under 22.5 volts)
(5 Minutes)

2 YELLOW FLASHES 1/2 Second beep Seat Swivel Latch Sensor

3 YELLOW FLASHES 1/2 Second beep Footrest Obstruction Sensor

2 RED FLASHES* 3 Second beep Sensor Fault (2 or more sensors engaged)

3 RED FLASHES* 3 Second beep Final Limit

Travel Timeout (Motor running for more than 2-1/2
4 RED FLASHES* 3 Second beep
minutes)

YELLOW SOLID 1/2 Second beep

Overload (Over 22 amps for 3 seconds)
(30 SECONDS) (30 Seconds)

RED SOLID
3 Second beep Key turned off while traveling( Optional)
(3 SECONDS)

Very Low Battery Voltage (Under 20.5 Volts for 5

OFF (SLEEP)* None
minutes)

FLASH = 2 per second

BLINK = 1 per second

PULSE = 1 per 10 seconds

*Requires power to be cycled OFF/ON.

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Completion Procedures SERVICE LINE 877.378.4275
(Mon-Fri 8:00 – 5:00 CST)
Completion Checklist
The following features must be verified as operational before the stair lift can be released for use:
_______ Upper and lower limits: Verify the lift stops automatically at the top and bottom of the track.
_______ Charger: Verify that the light on the charger changes from green to amber when the lift is running.
_______ Running Clearance: Verify the lift clears all obstructions.
_______ Unit Control: Verify control functions in both directions.
_______ Call/Send Remotes: Verify both call/send controls operate the lift up and down in the appropriate direction.
Track:
_______ Important: Top Track End Plate: It is imperative the 6 small set screws under the top track end plate are very tight.
_______ Important: Lower Track End Plate: It is imperative the 6 small set screws under the lower track end plate are very
tight.
_______ Track Mounting Brackets: Verify all track mounting brackets are securely attached to the stair treads, the
track and at the pivot points.
_______ Track Splice: Verify track joints are smooth and free of burrs and gaps.
_______ Verify the rack tension screw is tight.
_______ Verify chassis gear and rack is tight and no excess play.
_______ Verify the gear rack is lubricated with lithium or other all-purpose grease (tube of lubricant is provided)
_______ Verify the top track cover is securely fastened to the track.
_______ Verify the inside of the track is free of foreign objects.
Footrest:
_______ Verify the footrest is level.
_______ Verify the footrest clears all stair nose.
_______ Verify the lift stops when the footrest runs into an obstruction in the up direction.
_______ Verify the lift will run down while the footrest is obstructed.
_______ Verify the footrest folds up and stays in the up position.
Seat:
_______ Verify the seat is level and securely fastened.
_______ Verify seatbelt & buckle are secure and function.
_______ Verify the seat swivels toward the upper landing and locks into position.
_______ Verify the lift will not operate when the seat is not locked in the riding position.
_______ Verify the seat will fold up and stay in the up position.
_______ Verify both arms will fold up and stay in the up position.
_______ Clean Up: Verify the stair lift has all grease, dirt, etc. cleaned off.
Before leaving the jobsite:
_______ Clean up work area.
_______ Assist customer on how to use the unit and ride it properly.
_______ Demonstrate proper operation, seatbelt use, lubrication and maintenance procedures to the user of the lift and
other family members at the residence.
_______ Give customer a copy of the Owner's Manual for reference. Please take time to insert your business card or
write your company name, address and telephone number inside the Owner's Manual in the area provided.

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 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
REVISIONS
REV. DESCRIPTION DATE BY
A RELEASE 10/24/2018 JB

1 BLUE UP LIMIT
D 2 BLUE D
3 GREEN FINAL LIMIT
4 GREEN
5 RED DN LIMIT
6 RED BRAKE
7 BLUE
8 UP 24VDC
YELLOW
9 INSTALL CONTROL RED MOTOR
RED
10 DN
11 12VDC 12VDC
BLUE UP FOOTREST
12 1 4 - + - +
BLUE
13 2 3
BLUE 15AMP
14 3 2
BLUE YELLOW SWIVEL SEAT
15 4 1
16 YELLOW
C OVERSPEED 4 C
17 3 UP
ORG
18 2 SEAT CONTROL
ORG
19 1 DN BLACK
20 RF RX
BLUE WHITE
21
YELLOW N.O.
22
RED
23 N.O.
24 YELLOW B B M M B B
24V 30-PIN CONN
25 YELLOW - + 2 1 K K
1 2
26
27 BROWN
28 GRAY STATUS
LIGHT KEY SWITCH
29 BLACK
30 GRAY
B N.C. B
CONTROLLER

N.O.
CHG

24VDC
2AMP

DIAGNOSTIC LED
- SOLID GREEN - ALL SYSTEMS NORMAL
- AMBER BLINK - 1/4 SECOND BEEP FOR 10 MINUTES, BATTERIES NOT BEING CHARGED 120VAC
UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED: NAME DATE
- AMBER PULSING - LOW BATTERY VOLTAGE Staying Home Corporation
DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES 10/24/18 2501 Anaconda Rd
DRAWN JB
- 2 AMBER FLASHES - SEAT SWIVEL LATCH SENSOR TOLERANCES: Harrisonville, MO 64701
FRACTIONAL 1/16 CHECKED 816-380-2427
- 3 AMBER FLASHES - FOOTREST OBSTRUCTION UPHILL ANGULAR: 0.5°
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A ONE PLACE DECIMAL 0.1 ENG APPR.
- 2 RED FLASHES - TWO OR MORE SAFETY CIRCUITS OPEN TWO PLACE DECIMAL 0.01
THREE PLACE DECIMAL 0.005 MFG APPR. TITLE:
- 3 RED FLASHES - FINAL LIMIT CIRCUIT OPEN
INTERPRET GEOMETRIC Q.A.
- 4 RED FLASHES - TRAVEL TIMEOUT PROPRIETARY AND CONFIDENTIAL TOLERANCING PER:
WIRING DIAGRAM - SL19
COMMENTS:
- 5 RED FLASHES - OVERSPEED DEVICE THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MATERIAL
DRAWING IS THE SOLE PROPERTY OF SIZE DWG. NO. REV
- SOLID AMBER - OVERLOAD STAYING HOME CORPOTATION. ANY
REPRODUCTION IN PART OR AS A WHOLE FINISH B 54103
- SOLID RED - KEY SWITCH TURNED OFF DURING TRAVEL WITHOUT THE WRITTEN PERMISSION OF
A
STAYING HOME CORPORATION IS
PROHIBITED. DO NOT SCALE DRAWING SCALE: 1:1 WEIGHT: SHEET 1 OF 1
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