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1 Introduction
Congratulations!
Your new Sano Liftkar PT provides you with an easy method of conveying
wheelchair users up and down stairs safely. The Liftkar PT is a mobile
stairclimber, meaning you can take it with you to use on any stairs. Liftkar
gives you more freedom as a result. At the same time, helpers no longer need
to strain their backs on the stairs.
Releasing a lever that is easily accessible without the operator having to bend
down lets the Liftkar PT be dismantled into 3 handy parts: the climber unit
(15 kg) and the battery pack and handle unit (4 kg each). All parts are easy to
stow away because they are lightweight and compact.
On stairs the Liftkar PT is remarkably smooth to operate and safe to handle.
As a mobility provider, partner, relative or friend, Sano wishes you all the best
in using this stairclimber. We hope you will find this instruction manual useful
in finding out 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
stairs presents a risk in itself and not complying with these instructions
could cause accidents.
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The stairclimber may only be used for the purpose for which it has been
designed – transporting people on stairs.
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The Liftkar PT may only be operated by people who
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have proof of having been trained in how to operate the stairclimber
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can walk up stairs backwards
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are both physically and mentally sound
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are able to maintain balance without great physical strain.
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Never operate the Liftkar PT on surfaces that are wet, slippery, polished or
waxed, smooth, icy or generally do not give the operator sufficient stability,
and impair the braking performance of the brakes on the transport wheels.
Rugs and carpets can also present a risk.
Under no circumstances may you let go of the handle while operating the
stairclimber on the stairs.
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Make sure that nobody is below the Liftkar PT while in operation on stairs.
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