Liftkar 045 723, Instruction Manual

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Liftkar PT I 36
NOTE
hold the crossbar with one hand, and the left or right
handle next to the UP/DOWN switch with the hand that
operates the switch. Normally right-handed operators
operate the UP/DOWN switch with their right hand and
have their left hand on the crossbar. For left-handed
operators it is usually the other way round (
photo 1 ).
Move backwards to the stairs and stand on the second or third step, or 5.
stand with one foot on the second step and the other on the third
step. Stand at a slight angle so that you can support the crossbar
against the side of your body (
photo 2 ). Pull the wheel of the
climber unit right up to the step.
Now press on the UP/DOWN switch (on the arrow pointing towards the 6.
stairs, i.e. towards you). Make sure that you have one hand on the
crossbar and the other hand free to operate the switch. (You only need
to press one of the switches.)
The Liftkar PT now lifts upwards and the first thing you notice is a slight pull forwards which lasts for a few 7.
seconds. When the highest point is reached the Liftkar PT is balanced again. After the highest point has been
passed the Liftkar PT moves backwards and gradually places its main wheels on the next step. Keep pressing
the switch until the single-step mode control switches off the unit when the lifting frame and support wheels
are fully retracted.
NOTE
When the Liftkar PT moves backwards, shortly before it
lands on the next step, the change in load applies a force
to the rear, i.e. towards the operator. Try to cushion this
pressure with the crossbar on your leg or hip. Your body
cushions the weight. You only need to use your arms and
hands to stabilise and ensure that the stairclimber cannot
tilt forwards. Hardly any force is required if the operator is
able to apply this method of operation. Please note though
that it is essential that you always have one hand on the
handle, even while the weight is leaning against you.
Now you can move the Liftkar PT back to the next step and repeat the same procedure. 8.
When you reach the last step the handle continues to rise because, although you have reached the end of the 9.
stairs, the stairclimber is still ascending. In places where there is not much space, on small landings for
example, it is not always possible to keep the unit balanced because there may not be enough space behind
you. To get around this problem it is necessary to tilt the Liftkar PT forwards - out of balance - so there will be
a slight pull forwards. In such a situation Sano recommends placing the crossbar under your arm (
photo 3 ) or
sticking your elbow as a block through the handle uprights ( photo 4 ). Using your arm as support you can draw
the Liftkar PT very close to your body. Then you only need a very small area to turn and continue to the next
flight of steps.
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