Mortuary Lift Stepper ERGO User manual

Operator Manual
2020 Edition

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Contents
1 Introduction and Features ---------------------------------------- 4
1.1 General safety instructions --------------------------------------- 5
1.2 Technical data of The Stepper® standard model ------------ 6
1.3 Technical data of the snap-on battery ------------------------- 6
2 Controls ---------------------------------------------------------------- 7
2.1 Diagram Front -------------------------------------------------------- 7
2.2 Diagram Back --------------------------------------------------------- 8
2.3 The swivel joint ------------------------------------------------------ 9
2.4 Control box ---------------------------------------------------------- 10
2.4.1 Button (P) for ascending/descending ------------------------- 10
2.4.2 Indicator light ------------------------------------------------------- 10
2.4.3 Speed switch -------------------------------------------------------- 11
2.5 Ascend button in upper handle -------------------------------- 11
2.6 Safety flap ----------------------------------------------------------- 12
2.7 Main switch --------------------------------------------------------- 12
2.8 Switching off -------------------------------------------------------- 12
3 Fitting and Removing the Battery ----------------------------- 13
3.1 Fitting the battery ------------------------------------------------- 13
3.2 Removing the battery -------------------------------------------- 13
4 Operation------------------------------------------------------------ 14
4.1 Ascending stairs ---------------------------------------------------- 14
4.2 Descending stairs -------------------------------------------------- 15
4.3 Please pay attention to ------------------------------------------ 17
4.3.1 Shift of balance ----------------------------------------------------- 17
4.3.2 Hooking in underneath the step ------------------------------- 17
4.3.3 Overload ------------------------------------------------------------- 18
4.3.4 The Stepper is not a rubber pad ------------------------------- 18
4.3.5 Inadvertent battery ejection ------------------------------------ 19
4.3.6 Failure to negotiate steps “square-on” ---------------------- 19

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4.3.7 Driving on a winding staircase ---------------------------------- 20
5 Charging the Battery ---------------------------------------------- 20
5.1 Battery charger ---------------------------------------------------- 21
5.1.1 Testing --------------------------------------------------------------- 21
5.1.2 Charging ------------------------------------------------------------- 22
5.1.3 Protective features, technical data ---------------------------- 23
5.1.4 Safety rules ---------------------------------------------------------- 25
6 Accessories and Liability ----------------------------------------- 26
6.1 QuickStand----------------------------------------------------------- 26
6.2 Pouch (Body Bag) -------------------------------------------------- 29
6.3 Straps------------------------------------------------------------------ 31
7 Warranty and Liability -------------------------------------------- 32
7.1 Warranty ------------------------------------------------------------- 32
7.2 Liability --------------------------------------------------------------- 32
8 CE Declaration of Conformity ----------------------------------- 33
9 Design Protection by Patents ----------------------------------- 33

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1. Introduction and Features
Congratulations!
With The Stepper® you have purchased a handy modular-
designed hand truck with an unladen weight of only 55 lbs.
Once you fit the snap-on battery, this simple hand truck becomes
a versatile all-a-rounder: a normal hand truck for general use on
level ground and a powered stair climber for use on steps and
stairs.
With The Stepper® climbing stairs has been reduced to the
essential: The Stepper® pulls itself up onto the step above and
lifts only to the necessary step height.
During descent the motor acts like an electric brake and the load
is brought down without “bumping”. It is also ideal for winding
staircases and across tight landings.
The Stepper® has a mechanical clutch, which will prevent damage
if the unit is used to descend the stairs with the controls in the
ascent position.
The unit also features electronic overload protection preventing
ascent with too heavy of a load.
The Stepper® has two ascending speed settings (slow and fast –
with a speed of up to 29 stairs per minute), plus additional
accessories.
In other words, an extra set of hands for the professionals!

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1.1 General safety instructions
In order to ensure that this product is used safely,
be sure that you read and understand the following
precautions fully and use the product only as
directed. Be sure to read these Safety Instructions
carefully before installing, connecting, operating,
maintaining, or inspecting this product. Follow all
the precautions and directions given here.
•Always ensure that there is no one beneath the load
•Always secure the load with the appropriate
straps/body bag
•Always wear skid-proof shoes –some stairs can be
extremely slippery
•Always wear shoes with steel caps
•Never reach into the lifting mechanism with your hands
if the battery is inserted
•At first practice using The Stepper® either unladen or
with a light load of 40-60 lbs.
•For all transportation remove battery to lighten the unit
and to prevent accidental operation in transit.
•Always use two attendants to stabilize the load while
tipping back while loading into a vehicle. Caution: The
Stepper is very unstable when balancing on the Quick
Stand wheels and is prone to tipping.

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1.2 Technical data of The Stepper®
Model
ERGO/UNI/FOLD
Capacity
375 lbs.
Maximum climbing
speed
29 steps/min
Weight
55 lbs.
Maximum step
height
8.5”
1.3 Technical data of the snap on battery
Fuse: Internal blow-out fuse (30 amps)
Plug-socket for charger: DC jack ø 2.1 x 9.5
Weight: 9 lbs.
Capacity: 5 Ah
Voltage: 24 VDC (2 x 12 VDC –5 Ah)
Battery cells: Sealed lead acid maintenance-free
and approved for air travel by DOT
and IATA

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2. Controls
2.1 Diagram –Front
Body board
Locking handle
Holes for straps
Main wheels
Folding foot plate
Control box

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2.2 Diagram –Back
Snap on battery
Back handles
Upper handle
(Swivel)
Ascending button (R)
Swing arm with
secondary wheels
Plug socket for charger
Main power switch
Safety flap
Drive unit
Ascending button (Q)

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2.3 The Swivel Joint
The necessary friction for the rotary joint is obtained
through multiple friction disks, which are compressed
simultaneously on the left and right sides. The lock must
be tightened sufficiently to avoid movement in use.
As a rule: The lock will be sufficiently tightened if a single
operator can tilt back the load from the upright position
without any handle movement.
Safety instruction: With heavy loads (over 200 lbs.) ensure
the lock is tightened especially firmly.
Locking handle
Swivel joint

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2.4 Control Box
2.4.1 Button (P) for ascending/descending
•Briefly press the push button to switch The
Stepper® to ascent mode or descent mode. See
section 4.1 Operation.
•If the button is pressed for more than 3 seconds,
The Stepper® will switch off.
2.4.2 Indicator light
•Shines green: The Stepper® is in ascent mode. (In
the ascent mode the push button Q or R in the
upper or lower handlebar is active. The lifting
mechanism operates when the push buttons Q or R
is pressed and stops when released (refer also to
chapter Operation [4.1])
•Flashing green: The Stepper® is in descent mode.
(The push buttons Q and R are not active now –
refer also to chapter Operation [4.2])
On/Off/Ascend/Descend/
button (P)
Indicator light
Speed switch