STAIRMAX
User Manual
Edition Jul 2006
Stairmax
– mobile stair lift Page 3 out of 18
Good arm and finger functionality of the user
Mental capability, e.g. : such as is necessary to obtain a car drivers licence
A thorough training of the wheelchair driver which should be done by the delivery
company or the rehabilitation centre
Only stable wheelchairs (active-wheelchairs) are to be used. The adaptation has to
comply with the adaptation instructions as shown in this manual.
Stairs where the
Stairmax
is used need to have at least one stable handrail
The maximal loading capacity is 130 kg (wheelchair driver plus wheelchair) and must
not be exceeded
It is not allowed to drive on:
Spiral Staircases
Stairs with gradients greater than 35 °
Landings that are less than 1100 mm wide
Stairs that are not non-slip (e.g. wet or icy stairs)
The adaptation of the wheelchair has to be done by a competent person. The installation of
the 2 adaptation pipes delivered together with the
Stairmax
, which are to be mounted on
the wheelchair is the most important aspect of the adaptation work. Depending on the
constructive characteristics of the wheelchair the adaptation has to fulfil the safety and
technical standards. The stability of the wheelchair may not be impaired.
2. Preconditions for the safe use of
Stairmax
3. Restrictions for the use of the
Stairmax
4. Adaptation of the wheelchair for the
Stairmax
