NEO Liftkar SAL I 14
With the support wheels in the descend position the LIFTKAR can be rolled over the step margin and the support
wheels will, under controlled conditions, lower the machine onto the next step down.
When the main wheels land on the lower step, the support wheels automatically rotate to the descend position
for the descent onto the next step down. During this short time, the status indicator lights up red and the swing
arm accelerates to maximum speed.
IMPORTANT
Hold the main wheels back against the step until the status indicator lights up green again. The
descend position is then reached and you can drive again.
If only a lightweight load is being transported, or if the operator holds the LIFTKAR back too much,
the swing arm will only move slowly to the down position.
Just before the suspension arm reaches the descending position, the support wheels reach the
upper edge of the stair and lift the LIFTKAR approximately 10 mm. This is normal and is used as
an advance signal by experienced drivers. As a matter of fact, you may already advance while the
support wheels are in contact with the floor. This results in smooth continuous down- the-stairs
motion.
In the case of closed stairs with short step, for instance on the inside of narrow circular staircases,
the support wheels may touch the stair step and the LIFTKAR can move approximately 8 to 9 cm
forward. This also is normal since the LIFTKAR will then be ready for advancing again anyway.
Unlike all other stairclimbers the operator does not need to control the electrics to descend, as the support
wheels operate automatically.
