M. Bartels SA-2 User manual

Operation Manual
Stairclimber SA-2
Bedienungsanleitung
Treppenkuli SA-2
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- If you transfer this machine, be sure to attach this operation manual to the machine. -
Minimum landing space
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. ESSENTIALS OF SAFE OPERATION 4
2. CONFIGURATION AND SPECIFICATIONS 6
2.1 PRODUCT CONFIGURATION 6
2.2 SPECIFICATIONS 6
2.3 MATERIAL 7
3. NAME OF EACH UNIT 7
4. ASSEMBLING THE MACHINE 8
4.1 NAME OF EACH ASSEMBLY 8
4.2 ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE 8
4.3 HEADREST ATTACHMENT 9
5. DESCRIPTION OF EACH UNIT 10
5.1 SWITCHES 10
5.2 BATTERY PACK REMOVAL AND REINSTALLATION 11
5.3 STAIR GAUGE HANDLING PROCEDURE 12
6. BATTERY CHARGE SYSTEM 13
6.1 BATTERY 13
6:2 CHARGER 13
6.3 CHARGING PROCEDURE 14
6.4 MALFUNCTION, INSPECTION, RESOLUTION PROCEDURE 16
6.5 BATTERY REPLACEMENT 17
7. PRE-USE INSPECTION 18
8. OPERATION 22
8.1 WHEELCHAIR SETTING 22
8.2 ASCENDING STAIRS 26
8.3 DESCENDING STAIRS 29
9. DAILY MAINTENANCE AND CARE 31
9.1 BATTERY 31
9.2 RUBBER CRAWLERS 31
9.3 MISCELLANEOUS 31
10. TERMS OF GUARANTEE 31
11. INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE 32
12. REUTILISATION 33
13. AGENTS ABROAD 34
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1. ESSENTIALS OF SAFE OPERATION
Before using STAIRMATE
STAIRMATE cannot be used on spiral staircases, curved staircases, and staircase angles
exceeding 35 degrees, stairs with larger pitch or stairs with rough edges.
Spiral staircase staircase with curve Staircase angles exceeding 35°
35°
or lager
1. Always check STAIRMATE before using it:
• The operator must check STAIRMATE before
using it.
• The initial inspection is necessary for safe
operation.
Stairs with rough edges
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2 Handling of Battery:
• Battery is a sealed type. It is unnecessary to refill
it with water. Never dismantle Battery.
• Never position Battery near flame or short-circuit
Battery.
• If Battery is cracked and its electrolytic solution
contacts skin or clothes, immediately rinse the
contaminated area with plenty of water
• If electrolytic solution splashes into the eye, rinse
the eye with plenty of clean water and consult an
ophthalmologist.
• Use special Battery Charger for charging Battery.
3 Safe operation with proper knowledge:
• The operator needs sufficient training. Be sure
the training is undertaken before the operator
runs this machine for the first time.
• Proper clothes, suitable to machine control, must
be worn.
• The machine can be run only after Wheelchair
is safely secured by Forks, Seat Belt and other
necessary items.
• No operator overworked, sick, taking medicine,
intoxicated, or otherwise inhibited may operate
STAIRMATE.
4 Operation on a staircase:
• Never run the machine on a staircase angle
exceeding 35 degrees, on a curved staircase, an
oily staircase, an icy staircase, a wet or slippery
staircase or any other inappropriate staircase.
• Obliquely ascending or descending the stairswill
result in danger of serious accidentThe operator
must avoid oblique operation on stairs.Always
approach the staircase squarely.
• Whenever running the machine upward, the
operator must always pay attention to the area
behind him/herself. Do not run STAIRMATE if
the stairs is crowded. Whenever running the
machine downward,the operator must always pay
attention to the front of the machine. Do not run
STAIRMATE if the stairs is crowded.
• Never let go of the machine unless unavoidable
circumstances separate the operator from the
machine.
5 Stopping machine
• If the machine gives trouble, malfunctions or
is damaged, immediately stop operating the
machine. Running it with a problem existing can
result in a serious accident.
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2. CONFIGURATION AND SPECIFICATIONS
2.1 PRODUCT CONFIGURATION
STAIRMATE consists of the following assemblies.
• Handle Unit
• Drive Unit
• Wheelchair Mount Unit
• Headrest
• Drive Unit Wheels
• Battery Pack
Stansard
accessories
• Changer (12V) 1 unit
• Parts List 1 copy
2.2 SPECIFICATIONS
Model SA-2
Passenger 1
Operator 1
Rubber Crawler 2 Rubber Crawlers (Width: 51mm)
Stair ascent speed 20 steps (6.45 m) / min.
Stair descent speed 28 steps (8.81 m) / min.
Maximum load 130 kg
Maximum stair angle 35°
Motor Type: permanent-magnet DC motor Rated power: 210 W / 30 min.
Brake Spring loaded electromagnetic brake
Running time (min) / charge Ascending: 600 steps / 30 min. Descending: 840 steps / 30 min.
Battery Maintenance free type sealed lead battery 12V - 20Ah
Charger Input: 100-240VAC, 50/60Hz, 1.0A MAX 0utput: 12VDC, 3A
Weight 54 kg
External dimensions
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3. NAME OF EACH UNIT
Headrest
Kick Bar
Stair Gauge
Operation
Switch
Fork
Wheelchair Mount Unit
Seat Belt
Wheelchair Support Tube
WheelDC Motor, Magnetic BrakeReduction Gear
Rubber Crawler
Battery Pack
Pedal Guard
Key Switch
STAIRMATE´s Wheelchair-capable mount
A: Wheelchair height
760 mm up to 950 mm from the floor
B: Space under the X-frame Center height: 210 mm min
End height: 170 mm min: 170 mm
Crawler under-frame limits
C: Inside width between
base tubes
320 mm or wider
D: Main Wheel diameter 22 inch or larger
22“ or bigger 320 mm or broader
760 - 950 mm
The following wheelchair types cannot be
mounted:
1. Reclining type wheelchair
2. Foldable or detachable handle type wheelchair
3. Detachable armrest type wheelchair
4. Caliper brake installed Wheelchair
5. Any wheelchair that has machine part trouble.
The dimensions shown above are
standard values. Some wheelchairs may
not fit.
2.3 MATERIAL
Frame: steel, powder-coated; Drive chains: rubber; Drive unit: aluminium die casting.
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4. ASSEMBLING THE MACHINE
4.1 NAME OF EACH ASSEMBLY
4.2 ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE
1. Confirm that Key Switch is set to „OFF“.
Set Handle Unit‘s Hook against Guide
Roller Shaft and push it until Hook
reaches its dead-end against Guide Roller
Shaft.
2. Insert two Lock Pins into the two sides of
Handle Hook unit. Then secure each Lock
Pin with its „R“ Pin.
Headrest
Drive Unit Handle Unit
Handle Unit
Drive Unit
Guide Roller
Shaft
Hook
Lock Pins
R Pin
• Before STAIRMATE is assembled, be sure to set Key
Switch to „OFF“.
• After STAIRMATE is assembled, confirm that Lock Pin
is firmly secured by its „R“ Pin to Handle‘s Hook Point.
Insecure Lock Pin attachment can cause passenger to
fall or other serious accident.
CAUTION
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3. Lower Handle Unit to meet Guide Plate and
secure it firmly.
NOTE: Unless Handle Unit is fully locked,
STAIRMATE will not run even when
Switch is pressed UP or DOWN.
4.3 HEADREST ATTACHMENT
Install Headrest to Handle Unit with Velcro
Tape. Velcro Tape must be firmly applied
at specified height in order to support the
passenger.
Handle Unit
Guide Plate
Limit Switch
Headrest
Velcro Tape
Handle Unit
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5. DESCRIPTION OF EACH UNIT
5.1 SWITCHES
1. Key Switch
It turns on/off the power supply. When it is
turned clockwise, the power will be ON and
when turned counter-clockwise, the power
will be off.
NOTE: When STAIRMATE is not to be used
(to be stored, to be charged, to be
transported), turn off Key Switch,
remove Key and keep it in an
appointed place.
2. UP/DOWN Switch
Selects ascent or descent mode. Only while
this Switch is pressed, does the machine
run. If UP Seesaw is pressed, the machine
will ascend. If DOWN Seesaw is pressed,
the machine will descend.When the finger is
released, Switch will automatically return its
neutral position and the machine will stop.
3. Emergency Stop Switch
When this Switch is pressed, the machine
will stop immediately. STAIRMATE won‘t
restart. Even when the other Switch is
pressed.Torelease the emergency stop
condition, turn Emergency Stop Switch in
the „arrow“ indicated direction.
4. Operation Switch on Drive Unit
When Forward or Reverse Switch top
is pressed, the machine will run in the
corresponding direction. When Switch
is released, Switch will return its neutral
position and the machine will stop.
NOTE: This Switch is not to be used for
stair work. Use it only for running
STAIRMATE without Handle Unit.
UP/DOWNSwitch
Ascending
Descending
Emergency Stop Switch
Operation Switch
on Drive Unit
Forward
reverse
Key Switch
Never attach the objects to Key.If any object is attached to Key,
it will be caught in Lock Unit preventing Frame from locking.
This could result in a serious accident
DANGER
• If Key Switch is kept in the ON position, Battery will more
quickly discharge.When the machine is not to be in use, be
sure to turn off Key Switch and remove it.
• Never attach the objects to Key. Doing so may cause the
objects to be caught by Rubber Crawler.
• Pay attention that the operator‘s fingers are not caught in a
Rubber Crawler while the operator pushes Operation Switch
on Drive Uint near floor level.
CAUTION
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