c)
Release the drive button, and lower the Control Handle slowly (Fig.22/c).
If the staircase comprises two or more flights, operate manually and
approach the second flight. Repeat the previous operation.
WARNING: The lugs on the tracks can slide on the step
nose during operation and while resting on the staircase. In
extreme circumstances, this could cause the mobile
stairclimber to tip forward. For this reason, firmly hold the
Control Handle firmly, even when stationary, whenever a
passenger is transported.
8.8.2) Stair descent operation
a)
Operate manually as in section 8.5.
Approach the first step (Fig. 22/b) of
the flight you must travel on, until the
mobile stairclimber has arrived with
the message STOP at the beginning
of the flight (Fig.22/a).
-
Stair with one flight:
Locate
at
the
centre
of
the
staircase, with the machine placed
in axis to the staircase.
- Stair with more flights:
Place the unit towards the stair well
inner edge, taking care of being in
square with the staircase (see
8.8.1a).
WARNING: The machine
should be always perpendicular to the step.
b)
Raise the Control Handle (Fig. 22/d) until the tracks have
touched the lower step, press the downwards push button and travel down
the stairs taking care to hold the Control Handle firmly in both hands.
c)
At the end of each flight, the side mobile wheels (Fig.23/a) will
automatically position for the next manual operation.
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WARNING: there is the possibility that the track lugs may
slide on the nose of the stair during the operation of the
mobile stair climber.
This could cause the mobile stairclimber to tip forward. For
this reason, firmly hold the Control Handle, even when on
level ground, when the user is transported.
8.9) Emergency stop on the
staircase
In
case
of
an
emergency stop on a
staircase flight, do not
release
the
control
handle
When the unit is locked,
make
sure
of
the
vehicle stability before leaving the Control Handle.
If the track mobile stairclimber stops in the upward
direction due to discharged battery, it is possible to rescue
the passenger by reversing the direction and bringing him
to the lower level.
8.10) Passenger release
a) At the end of the journey, release the Control Handle.
b) Push the Control Handle forwards until the wheelchair touches the
ground.
c) Raise plunger (Fig. 24/a) and retract red lever (Fig. 24/b) outwards.
Loosen handwheels (Fig. 25/a).
d) Lower the Control Handle and re-clamp it to the chassis.
e) Remove the mobile stairclimber manually from under the wheelchair.
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