AAT Escalino 120 kg User guide

Translation of the original user's manual
Stair Climbing System escalino 120 kg
GB

CE-Declaration of conformity
The company AAT Alber Antriebstechnik GmbH herewith declares that the
products of the stair climbing system escalino were developed and manufac-
tured in concordance with the current regulations of the European Union,
EEC Guidelines 2007/47/EG and 2006/42/EG.
This declaration becomes void if the above mentioned devices have been al-
tered without the consent of AAT Alber Antriebstechnik GmbH.
Signature of the manufacturer:
Markus Alber
Managing shareholder
AAT Alber Antriebstechnik GmbH
The stair climbing system escalino has been
successfully tested and certified according to
the standard design for stair climbing vehi-
cles ISO 7176-23 and DIN EN 12182 at the
Technical University of Berlin, Berlin-Cert.
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AAT Alber Antriebstechnik GmbH
Postfach 10 05 60 · D-72426 Albstadt
Tel. +49.74 31.12 95-0 · Fax +49.74 31.12 95-35
[email protected] · www.aat-online.de

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Table of contents
CE Declaration of conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Table of contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1 General information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.1 How to use this user's manual . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.2 Instruction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.3 Care and maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.4 Warranty and liability. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2 Description of the product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.1 Adequate use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.2 Features of the escalino . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.3 Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.4 Dimensioned sketch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.5 Standard scope of delivery . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2.6 Optional accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3 Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3.1 Unfold the back part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3.2 Attach the C-part plus seat to the climbing unit . . . 11
3.3 Arm rests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3.4 Functional check. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
4 Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
4.1 Special information concerning the operation . . . . 13
4.2 Instruction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
4.3 Safety brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
4.4 Lining of the climbing foot . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
4.5 Lifting capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
4.6 Care and maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
4.7 Condition of paths, walkways etc . . . . . . . . . . 14
4.8 Charge of the batteries.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
4.9 Climbing mechanism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
4.10 Transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
5 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
5.1 Maximum lifting capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
5.2 Membrane keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
5.3 Safety brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
5.4 Lining of the climbing foot . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
6 Instructions for operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
6.1 Membrane keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
6.2 UP/DOWN switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
6.3 Climbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
6.4 Safety brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
6.5 Transportation of a person with the escalino . . . . . 19
6.6 Operation on level ground . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
6.7 Tilting the stair climbing system . . . . . . . . . . 20
6.8 Operation on slopes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
6.9 Climbing upstairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
6.10 Climbing downstairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
6.11 Laying the escalino on the stairs ........... 27
6.12 Transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
6.13 Trouble shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
7 Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
7.1 Voltage converter for your vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 29
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8 Care, maintenance and recycling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
8.1 New user . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
8.2 Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
8.3 Sealed lead acid batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
8.4 Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
8.5 Check brake lining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
8.6 Check the lining of the climbing foot . . . . . . . . 34
8.7 Cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
8.8 Recycling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
9 Warranty and liability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
9.1 Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
9.2 Liability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
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1 General information
Congratulations! With the acquisition of this stair climbing system you have
a device that will quickly become a reliable and indispensable partner in
transporting physically disabled people.
With the escalino you are able to transport one person safely and effortlessly
up- and downstairs; even winding stairs are no problem for the escalino. Dri-
ving on slopes is also possible. The safety brakes on both sides of the escali-
no ensure your safety.
Naturally the escalino is also suitable to drive on level ground. The device is
lightweight, flexible and does not take up much space.
The escalino is capable of climbing stairs up to a step height of 21 cm. The
minimum depth of step's surface must be 14 cm regardless of the type of
stairs (regular straight stairs or winding stairs).
The necessary step width concerning straight stairs is the width of the escali-
no an extra 10 cm for manoeuvring.
The minimum platform size of u-shaped stairs depends on factors such as
the attendant's height, etc. Your AAT representatives or your authorized dea-
ler are happy to advise you.
The sticker with the device's serial number is located on the left side of the
housing. Read the number here.
1.1 How to use this user's manual
The user’s manual is part of the delivery package and instruct you step by
step about the safe and adequate use of the escalino. Operating the escalino
takes a certain skill.
Please read this user’s manual carefully and particularly take note of the sa-
fety instructions before you use the escalino for the first time.
After reading, please store this user’s manual at an appropriate place for
further reference.
1.2 Instruction
In the interest of your safety the escalino may only be operated by trained
personnel.
Instruction on how to operate the device is part of the delivery package and
takes place with your authorized dealer or an AAT representative.
FPlease read this user’s manual carefully and particularly take note of
the safety instructions before you use the escalino for the first time.
1.3 Care and maintenance
One of the most important aspect concerning the maintenance of the escali-
no is charging the sealed lead acid batteries. They are integrated into the de-
vice and must be charged every time after using the device.
Other than that your escalino does not need much care and maintenance.
More extensive instructions you find in chapter 8.
1.4 Warranty and Liability
For damage that was caused by inadequate use disregarding this manual we
assume no liability whatsoever. (Please read chapter 9 for more detailed in-
formation concerning warranty and liability).
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2 Description of the product
2.1 Adequate use
Please use the escalino exclusively for the transportation of physically disab-
led persons.
Said persons should be able to sit properly without help, otherwise you
should secure them with a safety belt. The latter is an accessory available at
AAT Alber Antriebstechnik GmbH.
In addition, the arms of the person to be transported should not protrude
over the arm rests during the transportation process.
FIn the interest of your safety you may not use the stair climbing devi-
ce escalino on escalators or moving belts!
FTransporting other kinds of loads is explicitly prohibited!
FOnly authorized operators may use the escalino. Therefore, never
leave the escalino unattended.
FPlease do not use the escalino in rain, slippery and wet conditions,
snow or ice due to the following potential safety hazards, e.g. danger
of slipping, restricted braking effect etc.
FDue to safety reasons the escalino may only be operated by trained
personnel who are physically and intellectually capable to handle the
device in all situations of operation.
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Mastering stairs
Driving on level ground
Driving on slopes

2.2 Features of the escalino
1 = handle
2 = safety chip for the engine immobiliser
3 = up/down switch
4 = back rest (foldable)
5 = arm rest, swivelling
6 = C-part plus seat (removable)
7 = main wheel
8 = safety brake
9 = climber and climbing foot
10 = climbing unit
11 = membrane keypad
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2.3 Technical data
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measurements
height = 1357 mm
height (folded) = 760 mm
width without arm rests = 458 mm
width with arm rests attached = 518 mm
depth with the foot rest = 723 mm
weight climbing frame = 28.2 kg, c-part plus seat = 4.0 kg,
both arm rests = 1.5 kg, total weight = 33.7 kg
maximum lifting capacity 120 kg
batteries 2 x 12 V / 5 Ah (sealed)
direct current motor 24 V / 200 W
climbing speed approximately 12 steps / minute
capacity with one battery charge 8 - 12 levels (approximately 120 - 180 steps), depending on the load
maximum height of step 21 cm
storing/operating temperature, device 0° C up to + 60° C / - 30° C up to + 50° C
storing/operating temperature, batteries 0° C up to + 60° C / - 30° C up to + 50° C
degree of protectio IP 54 (protected against dust and splash water allover)
noise level the device's A weighted noise level lies typically below 70 dB (A)
vibrations the weighted RMS value of acceleration the upper body is exposed to
lies typically under 2.5m/s²

2.4 Dimensioned sketch
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2.5 Standard scope of delivery
1 = charger including instructions
2 = arm rests
3 = climbing unit incl. back rest
4 = C-part
plus the user's manual
2.6 Optional accessories
1 = adjustable foot rest
2 = voltage converter
3 = hip belt
4 = seat belt system incl. hip belt
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