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6

Instructions for operation

Be fo re we get to the ac tu al in struc tions for ope ra ti on, we would like to in tro -

du ce the s-max’s most im por tant com po nents to you.

6.1

Control unit

The con trol unit is si tua ted on the right hand le and con sists of an UP/DOWN

switch 

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, a speed con trol 

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,  a  sa fe ty  chip  for  the  en gi ne  im mo bi li ser 

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 and

an ON/OFF switch 

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.

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It is pos si ble to supp ly you with a left-hand ed con trol for ad di tio nal

char ge.

6.1.1 ON/OFF switch

If the s-max is not in ope ra ti on, plea se turn the de vi ce off.

F

The s-max is equip ped with a turn off fea tu re: if the de vi ce is on and

has not been used for 5 mi nu tes, the turn off fea tu re swit ches the

s-max off au to ma ti cal ly. In such case you can only use the s-max

again by pres sing the ON/OFF switch.

F

To as su re safe ope ra ti on of the s-max in dark stair ways we equip ped

each s-max with 2 LEDs (lights). The se lights are au to ma ti cal ly ac ti -

vat ed when you turn on the s-max. 

F

Should you have op ted for the in cli na ti on in di ca tor, it will also be

au to ma ti cal ly  ac ti vat ed  when  you  turn  on  your  s-max  (chap ter

6.1.2).

6.1.2 Inclination indicator (optional)

If you wish the s-max can be equip ped with an in cli na ti on sen sor. Should

you hold the de vi ce at an an gle that is too high or too low, you will feel a vi -

brat ion in the hand le. The vi brat ion in crea ses the more you di ver ge from the

ideal an gle

.

If the hand le does not vi bra te you are wit hin the ideal in cli na ti on an gle to

ope ra te the s-max with ease

If your s-max has been equip ped with this fea tu re at your choi ce, it will vi -

bra te for a few se conds every time you turn on the de vi ce. This is to tell you

that  the  in cli na ti on  in di ca tor  is  ac ti ve.  Should  this  in iti al  vi brat ion  not  oc -

cur, plea se con tact your aut ho ri zed  dea ler or AAT Al ber An triebs tech nik

GmbH

.

6.1.3 UP/DOWN switch

With the UP/DOWN switch  you ac ti va te the clim bing me cha nism up- or

downs tairs.

F

Wait a few se conds (ap prox. 2 sec.) af ter tur ning on the de vi ce be fo -

re you push the UP/DOWN switch.

6.1.4 Speed control

The speed con trol en ab les you to ad just the speed con ti nu ous ly.
When you use the s-max for the first time, plea se choo se the lo west speed.

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Summary of Contents for S-max

Page 1: ...Translation of the original user s manual Stair Climbing System S max GB...

Page 2: ...l tered without the consent of Alber Antriebstechnik GmbH Signature of the manufacturer Markus Alber Managing shareholder AAT Alber Antriebstechnik GmbH The stair climbing system s max has been succes...

Page 3: ...11 3 1 Handle 11 3 2 Attach the battery pack 12 3 3 Detach the battery pack 12 3 4 Adjust the handle 13 3 5 Functional check 13 4 Safety instructions 14 4 1 Special information concerning the operati...

Page 4: ...ion on slopes 26 6 11 Climbing upstairs 27 6 12 Climbing downstairs 29 6 13 Laying the s max down on the stairs 30 6 14 Transport 30 6 15 Trouble shooting 31 7 Accessories 32 7 1 Battery pack 32 7 2 V...

Page 5: ...number 1 1 How to use this user s manual The user s manual is part of the delivery package and instruct you step by step about the safe and adequate use of the s max Operating the s max ta kes a cert...

Page 6: ...est of your safety you may not use the stair climbing devi ce s max on escalators or moving belts F Transporting other kinds of loads is explicitly prohibited F Only authorized operators may use the s...

Page 7: ...htening knob for the handles horizontal adjustment 4 tightening knob for the handles height adjustment 5 column 6 tightening knob for the column Climbing unit 7 upper rod 8 battery pack 9 main wheel 1...

Page 8: ...minute continually adjustable range with one charge of the batteries on average load of 75 kg approx 26 levels equates 390 steps range with one charge of the batteries on maximum load approx 11 levels...

Page 9: ...2 4 Dimensioned sketch 9 S max...

Page 10: ...3 handle unit 4 climbing unit plus the user s manual 2 6 Optional accessories 1 anti tilt support 2 tipping bar 3 transportation adapter 4 bracket 5 inclination indicator 6 increase of climbing height...

Page 11: ...tightening knobs Disassembly is just as easy 3 1 Handle First connect the handle with the climbing unit by inserting the column into the holding device on the climbing unit A 9 pin Sub D socket conne...

Page 12: ...s should never be connected F Clean and dry the Sub D socket connector with a regular cleaning cloth F You may not connect other devices to the Sub D socket connector This could destroy the s max or t...

Page 13: ...rive on such stairs the handle can be adjusted horizontally Release the tightening knob counter clockwise and adjust the handle horizontally to the desired position Then retighten the tightening knob...

Page 14: ...e s max is turned ON F Be aware of nearby transmitter such as radio or TV stations and try to avoid coming close to them F If unintended movement or brake release occurs turn the powered s max OFF as...

Page 15: ...leaning of the device as well as keep it away from ignition source F Please consider the danger warning of the manufacturer previous cleaning the device with spirit F Never use suds or greasy cleaners...

Page 16: ...ng downstairs is unlimited If the battery is totally discharged you hear a cons tant acoustic signal 4 9 Climbing mechanism The climber is for the most part covered by the housing However please make...

Page 17: ...e fore you use the s max for the first time extensive instructions you find in chapter 8 3 5 3 Safety brakes Before operating the s max check the safety brakes every single time Extensive instructions...

Page 18: ...n indicator it will also be automatically activated when you turn on your s max chapter 6 1 2 6 1 2 Inclination indicator optional If you wish the s max can be equipped with an inclination sensor Shou...

Page 19: ...red area LED is blinking you hear a signal that recurs every 12 seconds F Once you hear the first signal the batteries capacity is sufficient for a maximum of 20 35 steps depending on the weight of t...

Page 20: ...he correct position The climbing mechanism cannot unintentionally be activated You can take your time to move the main wheels to the next step s edge To continue climbing you simply release the UP DOW...

Page 21: ...anufacturer immediately F Should the brake not kick in you may under no circumstances use the device Please contact your authorized dealer or an AAT repre sentative immediately 6 4 2 Test the required...

Page 22: ...ust be attached to the up per jaw of the bracket on the wheelchair F If you have a narrow wheelchair i e seat width of less than 40 cm please consult with AAT Alber Antriebstechnik GmbH whether it is...

Page 23: ...the ground the device is lifted If the s max is positioned in the middle the upper rod moves into the claws of the upper bracket The rings are now at the inner sides of the brackets F Please note the...

Page 24: ...is ready to use If your wheelchair is equipped with anti tilt supports they must be removed before climbing stairs 6 5 7 Remove the s max from the wheelchair Push the UP DOWN switch in direction UP n...

Page 25: ...hoose the lowest climbing speed for practicing see chapter 6 1 4 F Please do not exceed the maximum lifting capacity see chapter 5 1 F In the interest of your safety please always operate the s max fr...

Page 26: ...you until you feel that the device is balanced 4 The s max is balanced if you feel neither pull nor push in the handle 5 In order to drive on level ground the climber must be pulled in enti rely If y...

Page 27: ...6 8 2 Turn the s max on by pressing the ON OFF switch 3 Deactivate the single step mode if necessary see chapter 6 2 3 4 Pull in the climber to its topmost position by pressing the UP DOWN switch see...

Page 28: ...ause the s max is always pulled slightly backward it rolls automatically to the next step and reaches the initial position again both main wheels touch the next step Since the single step mode is acti...

Page 29: ...ee chapter 3 4 and 6 8 2 Turn the s max on by pressing the ON OFF switch 3 Deactivate the single step mode if necessary see chapter 6 2 3 4 Pull in the climber to its topmost position by pressing the...

Page 30: ...ain di rection DOWN At this point the climbing process repeats itself as described in point 7 6 13 Laying the s max on the stairs In an emergency the s max may tilt backwards and lay down on the stair...

Page 31: ...s max If so disconnect the charging cable Is the battery pack empty If so charge the batteries Are the fuses of the battery pack damaged If so exchange the fuses If there is still a problem turning o...

Page 32: ...mbing unit s housing until it disengages Now you pull out the battery pack at its handle from its housing 3 Push the other fully charged battery pack into its housing This establishes the power connec...

Page 33: ...eed any particular maintenance The scope of deli very includes the AAT Alber Antriebstechnik GmbH charger Plug is in serted into the wall outlet and plug into the socket on the device or the battery p...

Page 34: ...Before using the voltage converter please read and follow all in structions and warning notes included with the voltage converter F Exclusively use the AAT Alber Antriebstechnik GmbH voltage con verte...

Page 35: ...teries 12 V 3 3 Ah in the battery pack of the s max These batteries are sealed maintenance free rechargeable and of top quality They are considered as safe as dry cells and admitted for air travel acc...

Page 36: ...if pulled out by means of the battery pack s socket it self 8 3 3 Charging with the automatic charger 1 Plug in the connector of the automatic charger to the socket on the s max or on the battery pack...

Page 37: ...onverter 8 4 Fuses battery pack The battery pack is equipped with a 30 A fuse protected by a cover F You may not mend or by pass a defect fuse Always replace it with an identical one of the same amper...

Page 38: ...ou replacements of the fuses F Before you exchange the fuses please remove the charger from the battery pack To change the fuse push the fuse holder in while turning it anticlockwise Pull out the fuse...

Page 39: ...ebstechnik GmbH or your authorized dealer 8 8 Cleaning All parts of the s max except the safety brakes and the knurled brake drums see chapter 4 3 can be cleaned with a moist cloth please use regular...

Page 40: ...stirp housing and climber tread plate climbing rollers improper and insufficient maintenance unauthorized constructional changes or inappropriate use of the de vice or its accessories using the s max...

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