SANO LIFTKAR SAL User manual

LIFTKAR SAL
SAL UNI / SAL ERGO / SAL FOLD / SAL FOLD-L
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
English

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INTRODUCTION 3 .....................................................................................................................................................................
1 SAFETY GUIDELINES / TECHNICAL DATA 3 ........................................................................................................................
1.1 General safety guidelines 3 ............................................................................................................................................
1.2 Technical data of the LIFTKAR SAL 4 ..............................................................................................................................
1.3 Technical data of the snap on battery 4 .........................................................................................................................
2 CONTROLS 5 ..........................................................................................................................................................................
2.1 Model ERGO 5 ................................................................................................................................................................
2.2 Model FOLD / FOLD-L 6 ..................................................................................................................................................
2.3 Model UNI 6 ....................................................................................................................................................................
2.4 Control box 7 ..................................................................................................................................................................
2.5 Ascend button in upper handle 8 ...................................................................................................................................
2.6 Safety flap 8 ...................................................................................................................................................................
2.7 Main switch 8 .................................................................................................................................................................
2.8 Switching off 8 ...............................................................................................................................................................
3 FITTING AND REMOVING THE BATTERY 9 .........................................................................................................................
3.1 Fitting the battery 9 .......................................................................................................................................................
3.2 Removing the battery 10 ...............................................................................................................................................
4 OPERATION 10 ......................................................................................................................................................................
4.1 Ascending stairs 10 ........................................................................................................................................................
4.2 Descending stairs 11 ......................................................................................................................................................
4.3 Please pay attention to 12 .............................................................................................................................................
5 CHARGING THE BATTERY 15 ...............................................................................................................................................
5.1 Battery charger 15 .........................................................................................................................................................
6 ACCESSORIES AND OPTIONS 16 .........................................................................................................................................
7 DISPOSAL 17 .........................................................................................................................................................................
8 WARRANTY AND LIABILITY 17 ............................................................................................................................................
8.1 Warranty 17 ...................................................................................................................................................................
8.2 Liability 18 .....................................................................................................................................................................
9 CE DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY / DESIGN PROTECTION BY PATENTS 18 ..............................................................
CONTACT 19 ..............................................................................................................................................................................

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INTRODUCTION
CONGRATULATIONS!
With the new LIFTKAR SAL you have purchased a handy modular–designed sack truck with an unladen weight of
only 16kg. Once you fit the snap-on battery, this simple sack truck becomes a versatile all- rounder: a normal
sack truck for general use on level ground and a powered stair climber for use on steps and stairs. Additional
features, such as the wide pneumatic tyres (also available in puncture proof), make this equal to any
conventional hand truck for use outdoors and for professional deliveries but with the added bonus of going up
steps and stairs as well.
With the SAL Series climbing stairs has been reduced to the essential: The LIFTKAR pulls itself up onto the step
above and lifts to only 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 LIFTKAR SAL 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 a load.
The Liftkar SAL has two ascending speed settings (slow and fast – with a speed of up to 48 stairs per minute),
plus a wide variety of model options, lifting capacities and additional accessories.
In other words, a professional for professionals!
In order to update you about product news as well as technical changes (e.g. options, accessories) we ask you
to register your product online.
https://www.sano-stairclimbers.com/product-registration
1 SAFETY GUIDELINES / TECHNICAL DATA
1.1 GENERAL SAFETY GUIDELINES
Always ensure that there is no one beneath the load
Always secure the load with the appropriate straps or other accessories
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 Liftkar SAL either unladen or with a light load of 20 – 30 kgs
For transportation remove battery to lighten the unit and to prevent accidental operation in transit

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1.2 TECHNICAL DATA OF THE LIFTKAR SAL
Model ... ERGO/UNI/FOLD/FOLD-L SAL 110 SAL 140 SAL 170
Capacity 110 kg 140 kg 170 kg
Maximum climbing speed 48 steps/min 35 steps/min 29 steps/min
Weight 16 kg
Maximum step height 210 mm
1.3 TECHNICAL DATA OF THE SNAP ON BATTERY
Fuse: internal blow-out fuse (30 Amp)
Plug-socket for charger: DC-Jack ø 2,1 x 9,5
Weight: 4 kg
Capacity: 5 Ah
Voltage: 24 VDC (2x 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 MODEL ERGO
1: Upper handle - 2: Control box (see chapter 2.4) - 3: Ascending button (Q) - 4: Lower handle - 5: Main switch -
6: Snap on battery - 7: Plug socket - 8: Drive unit - 9: Safety flap - 10: Swing arm with support wheels braked in
forward direction - 11: Main wheels

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2.2 MODEL FOLD / FOLD-L
1: Ascending button (Q) - 2: Handle - 3: Swivel joint - 4: Control box (see chapter 2.4) - 5: Locking handle -
6: Main switch - 7: Snap on battery - 8: Plug socket - 9: Drive unit - 10: Safety flap - 11: Swing arm with support
wheels braked in forward direction - 12: Main wheels
2.2.1 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 100 kg) ensure the lock is tightened especially firmly.
2.3 MODEL UNI
1: Upper handle - 2: Control box (see chapter 2.4) - 3: Ascending button (Q) - 4: Lower handle - 5: Main switch -
6: Snap on battery - 7: Plug socket - 8: Drive unit - 9: Safety flap - 10: Swing arm with support wheels braked in
forward direction - 11: Main wheels

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2.4 CONTROL BOX
1: Indicator light - 2: On/Off/Ascend/ Descend button (P) - 3:
Speed switch
2.4.1 BUTTON (P) FOR ASCENDING / DESCENDING
Briefly press the push button to switch the LIFTKAR SAL to ascent mode or descent mode. See section 4.1.
If the button is pressed for more than 3 seconds, the LIFTKAR SAL will switch off.
2.4.2 INDICATOR LIGHT
Shines green: The LIFTKAR SAL is in ascent mode. (In the ascent mode the push button Q in the handle bar
is active. The lifting mechanism operates when the push button Q is pressed and stops when released (refer
also chapter 4.1)
Flashing green: The LIFTKAR is in descent mode. (The push button Q is not active now – refer also to
chapter 4.2)
Constantly red: The LIFTKAR is in descent mode and the support wheels move (fast) to the descend position
(takes a max. of 0.5 seconds – refer also to chapter 4.2)
Flashing red: The LIFTKAR is overloaded. (Flashes for 3 seconds and goes out – see also chapter 4.3.3)
Alternating red and green: the battery pack is running low and urgently needs to be recharged. The
stairclimber will certainly manage another flight of stairs, but it is recommended that you move down stairs
and either change the battery pack or recharge it with the quick charger supplied.
2.4.3 BEEP FEATURE
This is a people warning feature for transports in public areas.
How to activate the Beep feature: Turn on the device and hold down the On-/Off- /Ascend-/Descend – button
(P) for about 30 seconds until you can hear a beep signal. Now the recurring beep signal is available while you
are driving with the SAL.
How to disable the Beep feature: Turn on the device and hold down the On-/Off- /Ascend-/Descend – button
(P) for about 30 seconds until you can hear a beep signal. Afterwards you can drive without the recurring beep
signal.
2.4.4 SPEED SWITCH
Use the speed switch to select either high or low speed – this can only be used in ascent mode. (In descent
mode the descending speed is permanently set so that optimum braking will always be secured – refer also
chapter 4.2)
Low speed is advisable for: training, heavy loads and in awkward locations.

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2.5 ASCEND BUTTON IN UPPER HANDLE
This button [Q] is only active in the ascent mode and switches the lifting mechanism on and off.
2.6 SAFETY FLAP
To start tilting a load, it may be necessary to use your foot to assist in tilting. The axle of the conventional sack
truck is normally used for this purpose. With the LIFTKAR SAL, the swing arm with the support wheels, a wheel,
or the drive unit may be used to support by foot. The safety flap is installed to prevent your foot getting jammed
in by the swing arm. If you press onto the lower part of the flap with your foot all functions will be stopped.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS:
You avoid all risk if you switch on only after tilting the load.
2.7 MAIN SWITCH
The main switch is situated on the battery cover. The power supply is switched on or off by way of the main
switch.
2.8 SWITCHING OFF
Battery power is removed:
By switching off the main switch on the battery unit
By removing the battery
By pressing button (P) for 3 seconds
Automatically after 10 minutes
The main switch or removal of the battery provide a higher degree of safety than switching off
with the button P or with the timer cut-out, as button P may be touched inadvertently.

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3 FITTING AND REMOVING THE BATTERY
3.1 FITTING THE BATTERY
Locate corner "A" on both sides into hook "B" on frame 1.
Snap battery forward to engage locking hooks2.
Main switch on the battery to 1 and your LIFTKAR is ready for use.3.
C: Locking hook

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3.2 REMOVING THE BATTERY
Battery must be lifted vertically to disengage locking
hook. Do not hinge back.
4 OPERATION
4.1 ASCENDING STAIRS
Fit the battery, put main switch on 1 and press button (P) briefly until the indicator light shines green
continuously. The LIFTKAR is now in the UP MODE.
Pressing button (Q) in the upper handle, will operate the support wheels and will lift the LIFTKAR over the step
continuing until the button is released.
IMPORTANT
On each cycle, immediately the main wheels rest on the tread, pull the LIFTKAR back to touch the
rise of the next step up.