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Page 1: ...ar PT U Liftkar PT S Liftkar PT A INSTRUCTION MANUAL SANO Transportgeraete GmbH Am Holzpoldlgut 22 4040 Linz Lichtenberg Austria Tel 43 0 7239 510 10 Fax 43 0 7239 510 10 14 office sano at www sano at...
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Page 3: ...pack 14 3 6 Names of main parts 14 3 6 1Handle unit 14 3 6 2Battery pack 15 3 6 3Climber unit 15 4 Control features 16 4 1 Control cluster at top end of handle unit column 16 4 1 1Main switch 1 16 4 1...
Page 4: ...rking the Liftkar PT on the stairs 39 6 6 Ideal transport angle 39 6 7 Getting on and off the stairclimber 39 7 Operation on a ramp 40 7 1 Moving DOWN a ramp 40 7 2 Moving UP a ramp 40 8 Charging the...
Page 5: ...8 Second Hand Usage 47 10 Trouble shooting 47 11 Warranty and product liability 48 11 1 Warranty 48 11 2 Product liability 48 11 3 Declaration of conformity 48 11 4 Registered patents 49 11 5 Please n...
Page 6: ...ding out how to operate your Liftkar PT In order to update you about product news as well as technical changes e g options accessories we ask you to register your product online http www sano at en pr...
Page 7: ...handle so there is no risk of losing it and taking the stairclimber apart This will prevent it from being switched on inadvertently and in this form the Liftkar PT is easier to transport The Liftkar P...
Page 8: ...and a handy easy to use adjustable retainer which clamps the backrest in place maximum width 495 mm 18 inches Suitable for professional mobility providers and private users Takes up slightly more spa...
Page 9: ...ms Overall height 1130 mm 44 49 in Overall width 760 mm 29 92 in platforms down 395 mm 15 55 in with side platforms up 482 mm 18 98 in handle unit Overall length 385 mm 15 15 in without wheelchair Any...
Page 10: ...ct design of seat and main wheels with a diameter of just 200 mm 7 87 inches allows for plenty of clearance Liftkar PT S item no 045 724 3 2 1 Technical data for PT S model Safe working load passenger...
Page 11: ...y pack Safety Belt Headrest Charger Instruction manual If one of these components is missing or damaged please contact your dealer 3 3 PT A model This model is designed to accommodate all Quick Releas...
Page 12: ...Overall length 385 mm 15 16 in without wheelchair Any Stair Depth 6 inches Riser Height 8 26 inches Manueverability on stairs is the width of Liftkar plus 4 inches NEVER LEAVE A PERSON UNATTENDED ON...
Page 13: ...on Electrical data Protection class IPX4 Nominal voltage 24 VDC Max current 30 A Note on electromagnetic compatibility EMC The electric motors corresponds with the protection requirements laid down in...
Page 14: ...t at charging contact Charging contact DC jack 2 1 x 9 5 mm 8 x 37 inches Power outlet via 2 robust flat contacts to two spring loaded contacts on the climber unit BATTERIES CAN ONLY BE REPLACED BY A...
Page 15: ...ing socket 1 Power outlet 2 Carrying handle 3 3 6 3 Climber unit Lifting frame 1 Support wheels on lifting frame 2 Main wheels 3 Automatic step edge brakes 4 Spring loaded contacts to battery power ou...
Page 16: ...a safety circuit Press it again to switch off The Liftkar PT switches itself off automatically after 10 minutes 4 1 2 Speed selector switch 2 Use this switch to choose the climbing speed of the liftin...
Page 17: ...us mode is switched on Otherwise normal Red not flashing The Liftkar PT is at too flat an angle to the rear or leaning too far forward If the angle is not upright enough the angle sensor blocks operat...
Page 18: ...is now off Repeat the procedure to reactivate this function WARNING Deactivating this function eliminates audio notification of incorrect angle and could be a hazard Deactivate at your own risk 4 2 U...
Page 19: ...while tilting the unit during loading and unloading Loosening the clamping nut by one turn is quite sufficient for the handle to slide easily The clamping range setting is adjusted using a concealed s...
Page 20: ...column into the battery pack recess photo 2 and into the mounting socket Press the handle unit down into the mounting socket until the lever screw on top of the control cluster is pressed upwards phot...
Page 21: ...vement of the column will cause the plug to disconnect so that the unit cannot be used on steps 5 1 1 Adjust handle The following general rule applies for setting the height of the handle The upper ed...
Page 22: ...s essential that sudden jolts are avoided during operation If the stairclimber is in an upright position pressing one of the DOWN switches causes the climbing unit to extend in creep mode This functio...
Page 23: ...23 52 When carrying grab the crossbar and the bottom of the backrest for the handle unit hold battery by the handle and the climbing unit by the black handle and footrest 1 2 4 3...
Page 24: ...andle unit column The stickers with arrows on the retention bar should point upwards Note 2 The retention bar locks in place so that it does not slide downwards while no wheelchair is on the stairclim...
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Page 26: ...lly raise PT on lifting frame push button up until clamps reach backrest Retract the lifting frame push button down Adjust headrest Without motor tilt PT forwards until backrest clamps reach backrest...
Page 27: ...T back into balanced position and off you go Apply brakes to wheelchair wheels Tilt PT backwards while passenger reverses wheelchair onto platforms Tilt PT backwards Pull wheelchair onto platforms wit...
Page 28: ...ith backrest and tighten knob slightly to secure With motor gradually raise PT on lifting frame push button down until clamps reach backrest Retract the lifting frame push button down Adjust headrest...
Page 29: ...until front wheels of wheelchair touch the ground Tilt PT forwards with one hand and release backrest clamp on one side with the other hand Now release backrest clamp on the other side Tilt PT back u...
Page 30: ...clamp on the other side Tilt PT back until it rests on the ground Tilt PT forwards with one hand and release backrest clamp on one side with the other hand Tilt PT forwards until front wheels of trans...
Page 31: ...PT under the wheelchair from behind as close to its centreline as possible and slide the lower rods into the lower mountings photo 2 arrow A on photo 3 Note 1 the lifting frame with support wheels sho...
Page 32: ...ss DOWN on the UP DOWN switch so that the lifting frame retracts the single step control stops it in the right place automatically 7 If you want to use the wheelchair stairclimber on the stairs then p...
Page 33: ...wheelchair cannot roll away while the stairclimber is being detached 3 Now you can remove the quick release pins from the upper mountings hold the mushroom head between forefinger and middle finger a...
Page 34: ...our arms and hands to stabilize and ensure that the stairclimber does not tilt forwards Hardly any force is required if the operator is able to apply this method of operation Please note though that i...
Page 35: ...y 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 5 Move backwards...
Page 36: ...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...
Page 37: ...ame starting procedure 1 4 applies 1 Set the adjustable handle to the correct height see 5 1 1 and 4 3 2 Switch on the Liftkar PT with the main switch if it is not already switched on 3 Set speed sele...
Page 38: ...to the next step edge and repeat the same procedure 6 4 Operation on spiral staircases Please observe the following points when operating the stairclimber on spiral staircases For moving UP start on...
Page 39: ...control unit turns red as long as one of the UP DOWN switches is pressed The climbing mechanism cannot be activated again until the angle has been corrected If the stair climber is in an upright posit...
Page 40: ...p To move up a ramp you need to hold the Liftkar PT facing backwards using the step edge brakes you can control the descent of the Liftkar PT with wheelchair by leaning the unit back until the brakes...
Page 41: ...is possible to have them replaced by and authorized service center The old AGM batteries are fully recyclable and are not to be disposed of The ideal temperature for charging is between 68 77 C Temper...
Page 42: ...ry should be avoided since the service life of the batter pack will be greatly reduced As a rule deep discharges only happen if the battery pack is not recharged regularly between uses and the battery...
Page 43: ...ng of the charger unit provide a clear indication of the charging status the height of the bars show how full the battery pack is 8 2 1 Technical data Inlet voltage 12 30 V DC Power draw no load appro...
Page 44: ...attery pack The battery pack can be charged separately or while it is mounted on the stairclimber see photos below The Liftkar PT is not ready for operation if the battery pack is being recharged on t...
Page 45: ...raking power Step edge brakes verify after every usage that brakes are free of dirt and the lifting mechanism is clear of any foreign materials The tires on the main wheels are made of high quality po...
Page 46: ...is position 9 5 Spares and repairs If a repair is necessary then please contact your dealer or service center All centers have a list of replacement parts and identification numbers 9 6 Transport The...
Page 47: ...and operating normally at first sight 10 Troubleshooting Problem LED is red and stairclimber does not switch on Cause The stairclimber is at too flat an angle and the level switch is preventing it fr...
Page 48: ...tion faults occurring due to incorrect operation and or failure to comply with the instruction manual accidents negligent or violent damage damage due to fire and water force majeure and other causes...
Page 49: ...methods DIN EN ISO 14971 Risk analysis DIN EN 1041 Information supplied by the manufacturer of medical Attachment 1 devices ISO 7176 28 Wheelchairs Part 28 Requirements and test methods for stair clim...
Page 50: ...s A patent is also registered for the wheelchair loading system featured on the Universal model 11 5Please note The manual was created carefully We do not safeguard the validity of the images graphics...
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