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Electric-powered stairclimbers for 
people with walking difficulties 

 

Liftkar 

PT-S 

130/160 

Liftkar 

PT-Outdoor 

120/150 

Liftkar 

PT-Uni 

130/160

 

Liftkar 

PT-Fold 

130/160

 

Liftkar 

PT-Plus 

115 

Liftkar 

PT-Adapt 

130/160

 

 
 
 

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 
[email protected]

 

www.sano.at 

 
 
issued: 04/2011  -   subject to updates   -    en 

Summary of Contents for PT-Outdoor 120

Page 1: ...oor 120 150 Liftkar PT Uni 130 160 Liftkar PT Fold 130 160 Liftkar PT Plus 115 Liftkar PT Adapt 130 160 Instruction manual SANO Transportgeraete GmbH Am Holzpoldlgut 22 4040 Linz Lichtenberg Austria T...

Page 2: ...of supply for model PT Adapt 15 3 7 Technical data applying to all models 15 3 8 Technical data for battery pack 17 3 9 Names of main parts 18 3 9 1 Handle unit 18 3 9 2 Battery pack 19 3 9 3 Climber...

Page 3: ...ing DOWN a ramp 42 7 2 Moving UP a ramp 42 8 Charging the battery pack 42 8 1 Charger unit 43 8 1 1 Technical data 44 8 1 2 Safety guidelines 44 8 1 3 Use only for the purpose intended 44 8 2 Mobile c...

Page 4: ...how to operate your Liftkar PT 2 General safety guidelines Read these instructions carefully Make sure you comply with all instructions in this manual and on signs fitted to the equipment Climbing sta...

Page 5: ...g 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 PT is supplied with a powerful repla...

Page 6: ...for a passenger weight of 130 kg and 160 kg Highly suitable for very steep and narrow spiral staircases because there is plenty of clearance with the compact design of seat and main wheels just 200 mm...

Page 7: ...ke PT S see 3 1 but with 260 mm diameter wheels and 430 mm track width Robust 100 mm diameter automatic step edge brake wheels within main wheels moves quietly effortlessly negotiates steps up to a he...

Page 8: ...upplied the stairclimber 3 3 PT Universal model for a wide range of wheelchairs This model enables you to transportany wheelchair including sports wheelchairs up stairs without any modifications to th...

Page 9: ...e necessary to raise or remove any anti tip devices If the anti tip devices are fixed then they will need to be modified to the removable or foldable type Liftkar PT Universal 130 item no 045 727 Lift...

Page 10: ...al 27 6 kg Weight climber unit 16 7 kg incl side platforms Overall height 1130 mm Overall width 760 mm with side platforms down 395 mm with side platforms up 482 mm handle unit Overall length 385 mm 3...

Page 11: ...and removed by simply undoing a zip While you are not using the Liftkar PT it can be simply folded away Saves space at work and on the road Liftkar PT Fold 130 item no 045 731 Liftkar PT Fold 160 ite...

Page 12: ...pter The stairclimber can be attached and detached Can be used on the level as a normal wheelchair even with the stairclimber unit still attached To move up stairs the wheelchair wheels which feature...

Page 13: ...430 mm withoutwheelchair Overall length 385 mm withoutwheelchair Wheelchair Width of seat 450 mm Diameter ofwheels 610 mm Weight of wheelchair 18 kg 3 5 2 Scope of supply for model PT Plus On delivery...

Page 14: ...130 item no 045 721 Liftkar PT Adapt 160 item no 045 722 3 6 1 Technical data for PT Adapt model Safe working load 130 kg PT Adapt 130 incl wheelchair 160 kg PT Adapt 160 Minimum wheelchair width ins...

Page 15: ...ster I 10 steps per minute II 14 steps per minute III 18 steps per minute Maximum step height 205 to 220 mm the maximum is achieved by tilting the stairclimber at a steeper angle Range per recharge de...

Page 16: ...C 61000 4 11 Reduction to Reduction to 5 for 10ms positive amplitude Battery operation not applicable 5 for 10ms negative amplitude Battery operation not applicable 40 for 100ms Battery operation not...

Page 17: ...fails These could be negatively affected under certain conditions and trouble free operation of the stairclimber may be impaired If you notice the stairclimber malfunctioning or behaving strangely nea...

Page 18: ...parts 3 9 1 Handle unit Handle unitcolumn 1 Adjustable handle 2 Clamping nutfor adjusting handle 3 control feature Crossbar 4 Lever screw 5 Control cluster 6 control feature UP DOWN switch 7 control f...

Page 19: ...outlet 2 Carrying handle 3 3 9 3 Climber unit Lifting frame 1 Supportwheels on lifting frame 2 Main wheels 3 Automatic step edge brakes 4 Spring loaded contacts to battery power outlet 5 Mounting soc...

Page 20: ...itch the stairclimber on via 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...

Page 21: ...ssing one of the UP DOWN switches causes the LED to display red If the transport angle is too steep the sensor switches off the climbing function and the LED displays red as long as the UP DOWN switch...

Page 22: ...the handle while moving on steps since the stairclimber is balanced while in operation The only time slight pressure is needed is while tilting the unit during loading and unloading Loosening the clam...

Page 23: ...it with the recess pointing towards the handle mounting socket photo 1 2 Insert the handle unit column into the battery pack recess photo 2 and into the mounting socket Press the handle unitdown into...

Page 24: ...e is not engaged properly only a very slight movement 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 fo...

Page 25: ...hata headrestis fitted to supportthe neck muscles while the stairclimber is in the tilted position The passenger should be relaxed and keep still while the stairclimber is in operation It is essential...

Page 26: ...ied to the removable or foldable type The following preparations need to be made before starting Assemble climber unit battery pack and handle unitas described in 5 1 Fold down side platforms photo5 p...

Page 27: ...ide of the handle unit column If a headrest is fitted this will need to be removed while the retention bar is fitted Note 4 Make sure that the wheelchair s parking brake is properly adjusted and in fu...

Page 28: ...mpsreach backrest Retract the lifting frame push button down Adjust headrest Without motor tilt PT forwardsuntil backrest clampsreach backrest Engage clampswith backrest and tighten knob slightly to s...

Page 29: ...PT back into balancedposition andoff you go Apply brakes to wheelchair wheels Tilt PT backwardswhile passenger reverses wheelchair ontoplatforms Tilt PT backwards Pull wheelchair ontoplatformswith bot...

Page 30: ...ith motor gradually raise PT on liftingframe push button down until clampsreach backrest Retract the lifting frame push button down Adjust headrest Without motor tilt PT forwards until clampsreach bac...

Page 31: ...forwardswith one hand and release backrest clamp on one side with the other hand Now release backrest clamp on the other side Tilt PT backuntil it rests on the ground Release wheelchair brakes and mo...

Page 32: ...n the ground Tilt PT forwardswith one hand and release backrest clamp on one side with the other hand Tilt PT forwards until front wheels of transport chair touch the ground Release wheelchair brakes...

Page 33: ...to each side of the climber unit for anchoring axles with adjusting rings PT Adapt photo 1 or with fixed axles PT Plus photo 2 How to attach the stairclimber to the wheelchair 1 Lock the wheelchair wh...

Page 34: ...right photo 5 Note 3 quick release pins are often used because they are self securing due to spring pressure applied by an inside cone and three small balls which press outwards Hold the mushroom head...

Page 35: ...wheelchair wheels Since the automatic step edge brake wheels are not able to clear obstacles higher than 15 mm in the forwards direction Sano recommends using the unit in reverse as much as possible...

Page 36: ...mber does not 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 thatyou always have one hand on the handle ev...

Page 37: ...hat 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...

Page 38: ...d 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 8 Now you c...

Page 39: ...e 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 selector switch to the lowest speed I Do not se...

Page 40: ...he height of the step moves forward and lowers the climber gradually and in a controlled manner and stops in the neutral position in single step mode 7 Now you can move the Liftkar PT forward to the n...

Page 41: ...nit turns red as long as one of the UP DOWN switches is pressed The climbing mechanism cannotbe activated again until the angle has been corrected If the angle of the stairclimber is too steep the ang...

Page 42: ...n available to assist 8 Charging the battery pack The lead gel cells inside the battery pack are maintenance free gas tight and rechargeable Their service life depends largely on the number of chargin...

Page 43: ...splayed it can be assumed that the battery pack is at least 90 full The charge status is displayed as follows by a red LED If the LED is lit continuous red the battery pack is being charged quickly in...

Page 44: ...y guidelines Protect againstdamp Only charge in a well ventilated room Do not pull the plug out of the socketby its cord 8 1 3 Use only for the purpose intended The charger unit is designed exclusivel...

Page 45: ...ing of the charger unit provide a clear indication ofthe charging status the heightof the bars show how full the battery pack is 8 2 1 Technical data Inlet voltage 12 30 V DC Power draw no load approx...

Page 46: ...y pack The battery pack can be charged separatelyor while it is mounted on the stairclimber see the two pictures below The Liftkar PT is not ready for operation if the battery pack is being recharged...

Page 47: ...aintenance products However Sano recommends you have a check carried out at least once every two years on all moving components electrical and mechanical connections the quick change battery pack and...

Page 48: ...2 years Check single step mode and continuousmode every 2 years Check function of LED displays every 2 years Return stairclimber to manufacturer if defective Check battery pack battery pack holder an...

Page 49: ...that the brake components and rims are checked regularly for cracks or damage and cleaned if necessary Please check the brakes after each cleaning The easiestand mostreliable method ofchecking the bra...

Page 50: ...mpatible The printed circuit boards and battery pack must be handed over to specialist recyclers Do not simply dispose of the battery pack in a household dustbin however Sano can organise professional...

Page 51: ...3 until the lifting frame stops in the neutral position 11 Warranty and product liability 11 1 Warranty The warranty period for the climbing unit and handle unit on all Liftkar PT stairclimbers is 24...

Page 52: ...of the EU directive for medical products 93 42 EWG Appendix I the guidelines 2004 108 EWG relating to electromagnetic compatibility the applicable basic safety and health requirements of the EU guidel...

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