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5.2.2 Loading a wheelchair onto a Liftkar PT-U (general information)
The Liftkar PT-U enables you to transport any wheelchair up to a maximum width of
495 mm/ 19.4 inches, measured at the back of the wheelchair
(including sports and
children’s wheelchairs)
upstairs without any modifications to the wheelchair.
The track width of the wheelchair should not exceed 730 mm/ 28.74 inches
(measured on the outside of the wheels)
.
Note 1:
with some wheelchairs it may be 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.
The following preparations need to be made before starting:
•
Assemble climber unit, battery pack and handle unit as described in 5.1.
•
Fold down side platforms
(photo 5, part A)
•
Fold up rear stoppers
(photo 5, part B)
•
Adjust side platforms to the track width of the wheelchair
•
Make sure that the retention bar with the clamps for the backrest of the
wheelchair is properly mounted on the handle 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 stairclimber. The retention bar is locked in place while it rests on the
column. As soon as it is lifted the bar is unlocked and you can move it freely up and down the
column (
photo 6 -7, see below
).
Note 3:
If the retention bar is retrofitted to the handle unit column note that the inside sliding
arms need to be rotated in a way so there is sufficient clearance to fit the bar to the rails
down the side of the handle unit column. The headrest will need to be removed while the
retention bar is fitted.
Note 4:
Make sure that the wheelchair's parking brakes are properly adjusted and in full
working order. Especially on self-propelled wheelchairs (large wheels) Wheelchair should not
be used if brakes are not in working order. Brakes should always be set when Liftkar PT-U is
in use.
MAKE SURE THAT TIRE PRESSURE ON THE WHEELCHAIRS MAIN WHEELS ARE SET
CORRECTLY. NEVER ATTACH A WHEELCHAIR TO A STAIRCLIMBER WITHOUT
HAVING VERIFIED GOOD FUNCTION OF THE WHEELCHAIR PARKING BRAKES AS
WELL AS CORRECT TIRE PRESSURE.
