4 years later thanks for posting this video! I have the same unit (SL600, 350 pound limit) installed 2011. The person using it passed away in 2012. so the lift has been infrequently used since. I test it on a regular basis and now it is making a thumping noise and shortly therein stalls on the track with a sound like the worm gear is missing the track teeth. Probably will have to disassemble to the motor to see if a retaining clip or something else failed. Your video is very helpful!! I replaced the batteries in 2020 and they are still good. The track teeth are intact. You could have sold yours for some good bucks!!
I'm dealing with almost the exact scenario. Installed 2011, user passed away 2014, replaced batteries around 2022. Recently stopped mid-track with grinding noise. Track gears do not look damaged I haven't yet torn it down to look further.
Update. I was able to fix the problem. Stood below the chair and manually applied strong force in upward direction while pressing "up" switch. The unit dislodged and began operating normally. I then cleaned the track top to bottom from any debris, and the lift now operates normally without problem!
@@Yamoto86 Thanks for the update. I will give this a try. I had no others plans other than to take it apart and that would require time. The unit is not used and I am not going to hire a repair firm.
I'm surprised how big the stairlift motor is as well. I thought it would be quite a small motor just geared down like a cordless drill. It says it's 140 watts at 24 volts, so it is probably well below its limits.
HAHAHA! The polymer tracks and worm gear had white lithium grease all over them! Harmar's SL300/600 a.k.a. "Pinnacle" has been advertised for over 10 years as a GREASE FREE worm gear design! Taking the Chassis off the bottom of the rail was hilarious! Like looking at a cow and thinking it could fit between the eye of the needle! LOL Surprised how big the motor is? An industrial grade that has a weight capacity of 350lbs climbing upward angles ranging from 30-45 degrees.? I guess folks today expect something like that to be the size of cell phone. Great video to help with understanding stair lifts are ASME registered elevators and should be handled carefully.
Indeed. I am considering a stairlift of some kind for my wife to come through the straight stairs, no turns. The stairs cannot accommodate bulky units going up and down, though the stair is not too narrow. This vid gave a good insight on how chairlifts are constructed. Worm gear is a nice insight and is a good alternative for unsightly cables. Btw I am no engineer yet I am running my head into this at a high level design. So to that end this vid is a great eye opener. Thanks heaps. You’re a legend. 🎉
The round device shown at the *_7:25_**_ point in the video_* with the two black wires coming out of it that's attached to the shaft end of the motor is a friction brake. I need one if you still have it I would be interested in buying it.
Here's an example of an old arthritic lady having to disassemble a handicare freecurve myself. No one to help. It needed a battery the co referred me to someone who sent a guy that broke it it sat sitting at bottom of stairs cant get it up to ride off. No one will take responsibility. Someone said they wanted for junk quit after removing stair screws so decided to take apart peace by peace myself. Wish me luck especially since I don't have proper tools. Cut off screws going into concrete so far, now slowly going to work on chair. 🤞🤞🤞
Hi! Can you tell me the exact model of this Stair Lift? I would be more than grateful as I have to make my own stair lift and need dimensions so if I know the model I can try finding them online. If you have the dimensions then it will be really helpful too. Best Regards.
Hello thank you for the tear down o am trying to eliminate all of the safety amd things on my mother's stairlift the mother board fried of course it is no longer available would tou know how to hot wire it to go p and down
We have an AmeriGlide rave2 which was installed in a stairwell too narrow. My wife needs about 7" more clearance for her knees. If I can get the stairlift to run with the chair turned 90 degrees to the left, then she can use it. Unfortunately a safety switch stops this from happening. Has anyone ever figured out how to allow the lift to work with the chair turned 90 degrees? If we can't figure it out,, we'll have to remove the lift.
I just installed one almost identical to this one this weekend and the power swivel is actually optional. Most models just have a mechanical release lever and you use your feet or body momentum to turn. There’s a 45° latch point half way as well.
Do you still have the motor and wheel m'y chair is not capable of lifting a 250 lbs person Gears seems worn out and Would need to change the wheel part can you help me please
Nah the batteries are probably dead. Those things can lift over 400 pounds with a full charge! Get one of those lifepo4 battery packs, and replace the lead acid batteries with them. Also try lubricating the track with graphite
Power connects to the rail that the motor is supposed to ride on. there are metal strips on each side. There are contacts near the motor that are supposed to have constant contact with the rail to charge the batteries.
You should have removed it from the top. Lesson # 1 it comes out the same way it goes in. Read the installation instructions first. ( why did Moses and the Israelites lost in the wilderness for 40 years ? Even Back then men were too proud to ask for directions)
We have an AmeriGlide rave2 which was installed in a stairwell too narrow. My wife needs about 7" more clearance for her knees. If I can get the stairlift to run with the chair turned 90 degrees to the left, then she can use it. Unfortunately a safety switch stops this from happening. Has anyone ever figured out how to allow the lift to work with the chair turned 90 degrees? If we can't figure it out,, we'll have to remove the lift.
4 years later thanks for posting this video! I have the same unit (SL600, 350 pound limit) installed 2011. The person using it passed away in 2012. so the lift has been infrequently used since. I test it on a regular basis and now it is making a thumping noise and shortly therein stalls on the track with a sound like the worm gear is missing the track teeth. Probably will have to disassemble to the motor to see if a retaining clip or something else failed. Your video is very helpful!! I replaced the batteries in 2020 and they are still good. The track teeth are intact. You could have sold yours for some good bucks!!
I'm dealing with almost the exact scenario. Installed 2011, user passed away 2014, replaced batteries around 2022. Recently stopped mid-track with grinding noise. Track gears do not look damaged I haven't yet torn it down to look further.
Update. I was able to fix the problem. Stood below the chair and manually applied strong force in upward direction while pressing "up" switch. The unit dislodged and began operating normally. I then cleaned the track top to bottom from any debris, and the lift now operates normally without problem!
@@Yamoto86 Thanks for the update. I will give this a try. I had no others plans other than to take it apart and that would require time. The unit is not used and I am not going to hire a repair firm.
@DOLRED good luck. Yeah, I only occasionally use mine typically as a caddy to take cumbersome items up/down stairs.
Hysterical. Thanks for sharing. I have two full tracks and it’s sooooo heavy!
I subscribed, I like this guy! Yeah! Scrap that thing like a Real Man!! Hahaha… ☺️😆😊🤣
Parabéns bela demonstração amigo!
I'm surprised how big the stairlift motor is as well. I thought it would be quite a small motor just geared down like a cordless drill. It says it's 140 watts at 24 volts, so it is probably well below its limits.
I’d say the worm gear is very masculine, y’know why? It’s because he does the turning and doesn’t take any back turning!🤠
HAHAHA! The polymer tracks and worm gear had white lithium grease all over them! Harmar's SL300/600 a.k.a. "Pinnacle" has been advertised for over 10 years as a GREASE FREE worm gear design! Taking the Chassis off the bottom of the rail was hilarious! Like looking at a cow and thinking it could fit between the eye of the needle! LOL Surprised how big the motor is? An industrial grade that has a weight capacity of 350lbs climbing upward angles ranging from 30-45 degrees.? I guess folks today expect something like that to be the size of cell phone. Great video to help with understanding stair lifts are ASME registered elevators and should be handled carefully.
Very useful tech details
Indeed. I am considering a stairlift of some kind for my wife to come through the straight stairs, no turns.
The stairs cannot accommodate bulky units going up and down, though the stair is not too narrow.
This vid gave a good insight on how chairlifts are constructed.
Worm gear is a nice insight and is a good alternative for unsightly cables. Btw I am no engineer yet I am running my head into this at a high level design. So to that end this vid is a great eye opener.
Thanks heaps. You’re a legend. 🎉
thanks man. nice information
The round device shown at the *_7:25_**_ point in the video_* with the two black wires coming out of it that's attached to the shaft end of the motor is a friction brake.
I need one if you still have it I would be interested in buying it.
Most interesting my friend.
Here's an example of an old arthritic lady having to disassemble a handicare freecurve myself. No one to help. It needed a battery the co referred me to someone who sent a guy that broke it it sat sitting at bottom of stairs cant get it up to ride off. No one will take responsibility. Someone said they wanted for junk quit after removing stair screws so decided to take apart peace by peace myself. Wish me luck especially since I don't have proper tools. Cut off screws going into concrete so far, now slowly going to work on chair. 🤞🤞🤞
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Hi! Can you tell me the exact model of this Stair Lift? I would be more than grateful as I have to make my own stair lift and need dimensions so if I know the model I can try finding them online. If you have the dimensions then it will be really helpful too. Best Regards.
Pretty sure it's an AmeriGlide Rave II
Hello thank you for the tear down o am trying to eliminate all of the safety amd things on my mother's stairlift the mother board fried of course it is no longer available would tou know how to hot wire it to go p and down
could I use a motor like this to move a person on a level surface and go around corners?
Do you still have the circuit board?
Hi brother can you tell me what is function of electrodes?
Are thy use as brakes?
We have an AmeriGlide rave2 which was installed in a stairwell too narrow. My wife needs about 7" more clearance for her knees. If I can get the stairlift to run with the chair turned 90 degrees to the left, then she can use it. Unfortunately a safety switch stops this from happening. Has anyone ever figured out how to allow the lift to work with the chair turned 90 degrees? If we can't figure it out,, we'll have to remove the lift.
Interesting..liked
I pulled the chairlift off from the top about killed me now I have to stack cookbooks up to get it back up so I can reset it after the new carpet lol
Very cool.
Damn, was hoping you would show the swivel mechanism motor.
I just installed one almost identical to this one this weekend and the power swivel is actually optional. Most models just have a mechanical release lever and you use your feet or body momentum to turn. There’s a 45° latch point half way as well.
Do you still have the motor and wheel m'y chair is not capable of lifting a 250 lbs person Gears seems worn out and Would need to change the wheel part can you help me please
Nah the batteries are probably dead. Those things can lift over 400 pounds with a full charge! Get one of those lifepo4 battery packs, and replace the lead acid batteries with them. Also try lubricating the track with graphite
One motor price
Hey can you show where the power cord connects. I cannot figure it out
Power connects to the rail that the motor is supposed to ride on. there are metal strips on each side. There are contacts near the motor that are supposed to have constant contact with the rail to charge the batteries.
You should have removed it from the top. Lesson # 1 it comes out the same way it goes in. Read the installation instructions first. ( why did Moses and the Israelites lost in the wilderness for 40 years ? Even Back then men were too proud to ask for directions)
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Why wouldn't you give the make and model number?
They're not all the same
So you couldn't figure out why it didn't work??
Can you sell me the motor if you still have it?
We have an AmeriGlide rave2 which was installed in a stairwell too narrow. My wife needs about 7" more clearance for her knees. If I can get the stairlift to run with the chair turned 90 degrees to the left, then she can use it. Unfortunately a safety switch stops this from happening. Has anyone ever figured out how to allow the lift to work with the chair turned 90 degrees? If we can't figure it out,, we'll have to remove the lift.