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.