Liftkar HD I 17
5.2 DEACTIVATING AND BLOCKING THE EDGE BRAKING
SYSTEM
The edge braking system is blocked if the LIFTKAR is switched off using the "ON/OFF" switch
(
figure 5
- LED is no longer green or flashing) and the unit is parked on its toe plate.
The LIFTKAR then no longer stops automatically at the edge of a step.
NOTE
It is a good idea to deactivate the brake system on uneven ground because bumps or dips in the
ground would otherwise cause the main wheels to be stopped if one of both of the edge brakes
were activated.
IMPORTANT
Make sure that the system is switched on again before starting each movement downwards to the
next step.
This is indicated by the LED changing to green or flashing green (see section
2.5.1.
for operating
modes). Only then is the edge braking system enabled.
5.3 AUTOMATIC SWITCH-OFF AFTER EXTENDED PERIOD OF
NO OPERATION
Please note that the LIFTKAR switches off automatically to save the battery pack after approx. 10 min without
the UP/DOWN switch being pressed). The edge braking system is also deactivated (providing the unit is parked
on the toe plate).
IMPORTANT
Always check the status of the LED when starting moving again after a pause (LED must be green
or flashing green). Only then is the edge braking system engaged.
NOTE
Do I have to make sure the edge braking system is activated on every step? No, you only have to
approach the edge of the step.
Hand width rule: It is enough to position the LIFTKAR roughly one hand width away from the
edge of the step (distance between point main wheels contact step and edge of step, i.e. approx.
7 – 8 cm). Now you can start the next lifting cycle and the LIFTKAR will land safely on the next
step.
