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6.5.3 In sert the s-max into the lo wer bracket on the wheel chair

1.

Plea se use the lo cking bra kes of your wheel chair to avoid any mo ve -

ment of the chair whi le the s-max is being moun ted.

2.

Pull in the s-max's clim ber en ti re ly.

3.

Tilt the s-max slight ly bac kwards and dri ve the de vi ce in the middle

of the wheelchair’s back.

4.

At this point push the s-max for ward un til the lo wer rod 

Œ

  is in ser -

ted all the way into the lo wer bra cket 



 on the wheel chair.

6.5.4 In sert the s-max into the up per bracket on the wheel chair

1.

Se lect the lo west clim bing speed.

2.

Push the UP/DOWN switch, di rec ti on UP (ne ver DOWN) so that the

clim ber mo ves in the di rec ti on of the at ten dant bac kward and

downward.

3.

As soon as the clim ber tou ches the ground the de vi ce is lif ted. If the

s-max is po si tio ned in the middle, the up per rod mo ves into the

claws of the up per bra cket 

Ž

. The rings are now at the in ner si des of

the bra ckets.

F

Please note the in for ma ti on re gar ding the bra ckets with anti-tilt

sup port in chap ter 6.5.1

4.

As soon as the rod is all the way in the bra cket, the wheel chair is lif -

ted. Re lea se the UP/DOWN switch when the wheechair’s wheels are

ap pro xi ma te ly  1cm  off  the  ground.

6.5.5 Fix the s-max to the wheel chair

1.

Take one of the quick pins 



 and with your thumb push down the lo -

cking bolt in the middle.

2.

Put the quick pin all the way into the dril led hole 



 of one of the up -

per bra ckets on the wheel chair and re lea se the lo cking bolt.

3.

Now take the ot her lo cking pin and put it into the ot her bra cket on

the wheel chair as des cri bed in point 2.

Only by using quick pins a strong con nec ti on bet ween s-max and wheel chair

is  se cu red.

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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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