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MANUAL PART NO.
000623
11-m11-2008
Savaria Concord Lifts Inc. reserves the right to make modifications and changes to its products at any time in response to
technological developments.
ROBY STAIRCLIMBER

© Copyright 2008 Savaria Concord.

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CONTENTS
1. ROBY and manufacturer identification Page 4
2. Service Page 4
3. ROBY description Page 5
4. Technical data Page 7
5. Proper and improper usage Page 8
6. Transport Page 9
7. Setup Page 9
8. Daily usage Page 10
9. Maintenance Page 14
10. Vibrations and noise Page 15
11. Information about ROBY parts and materials elimination Page 15
12. Ascent and descent operations Page 16
13. Reversing the safety couplings Page 18
15. Battery charging Page 21
16. Parts Page 23
USAGE AND MAINTENANCE
TO ENSURE SAFE OPERATION
WARNING
This symbol accompanies a number of essential safety instructions.
Compliance with these instructions does not release users from their obligation to follow all additional
safety regulations.
Read this manual carefully before assembly, use and maintenance of the ROBY.
To prevent accidents, strictly adhere to the instructions and keep clear of moving parts at all times.
Follow instructions on all labels on ROBY at all times.
Replace any damaged labels on ROBY immediately.
In case of unusual performance, contact a skilled technician.
Ensure only qualified technicians perform ROBY maintenance.
Use the following symbols to ensure only qualified technicians perform the activities in this guide:
OTrained operator
OCTrained operator with specific skill
OSSkilled operator authorised by the manufacturer
The ROBY is intended for use by an adult that understands its proper operation as set out in this guide.

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107 Alfred Kuehne blvd.
Brampton, Ontario, Canada L6T 4K3
Telephone: [phone]
TYPE Stairclimber
SERIAL NUMBER __ _ _
YEAR _ _ _ _
LOAD 285 Lbs / 130 Kg
POWER North American 120V 3A 60Hz
International 230V 3A 50Hz
BASE 37 Lbs
Handle 10 Lbs
Serial No.
_ _ _ _ Serial No.
_ _ _ _
Load
285 Lbs / 129 Kg
1) ROBY AND MANUFACTURER IDENTIFICATION
2) AFTER SALES SERVICE
RETAILER STAMP AND REFERENCE FOR AUTHORIZED AFTER - SALES SERVICE

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3) ROBY DESCRIPTION
3.1) Description
The chassis - Fig. 1/a is of a light allow skeleton type
that inludes plastic protections and contains the
following components:
motor•
transmission gears•
tracks•
wheels for fast manual movement on floor•
electrical•
battery•
battery charger on ROBY•
The control panel on the chassis includes the
following components:
steering-bar release lever (Fig. 2\a)•
battery charger plug (Fig. 2\b)•
bipolar electrical connector for the controls on the•
steering-bar (Fig. 1/c)
pushbutton for base forward/backward•
control (Fig. 2/d)
battery charge condition indicator led• (Fig. 2/c).
Steering-bar - Fig. 3/a
The steering-bar includes wheelchair clamping and
control functions.
The main controls for the stairclimber are on the
steering-bar and include the following components:
wheelchair hook mechanical safety system (Fig. 3/c)•
wheelchair crossmember clamp with height•
adjustable lock (Fig. 3/d)
stairclimber manual auxiliary wheels•
crossmember (Fig. 3/e)
adjustable headrest (Fig. 3/b)•
bipolar chassis electrical connector (Fig. 3/f).•
The control panel location is between the
two handles (Fig. 4/f) and includes the
following components:
ascend /descend push buttons (Fig. 4\a)•
emergency stop (red head) (Fig. 4\b)•
gradient indicator (Fig. 4\c)•
battery discharge indicator (Fig. 4\d)•
 Exausted battery blinks;

Motor high temperature blinks at
twice the rate;
 Motor jammed blinks at twice the
rate.
“ON/OFF” key (Fig. 4/e).•
Battery charger
Recharges the battery after stairclimber use and
it maintains the battery charge condition when the
ROBY is not used.
3.2) Mechanical safety features
Wheelchair clamping to the steering-bar
lock knobs clamping levers with return•
spring (Fig. 6\a)
wheelchair handwheel clamping cross member with•
return spring (Fig. 6\c)
handwheel clamping (Fig. 6/b).•
3.3) Electrical safety features
The optical indicator displays the maximum
gradient (Fig. 4\c).
FIG. 1
FIG. 3
FIG. 2

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3.4) Warning and obligation plates
The ROBY includes the following warning and
cautions plates that are visible during operations:
fasten safety belts•
grasp steering-bar with both hands while operating•
never leave the ROBY loaded•
wheelchair attachment instructions.•
3.5) Work position
The driver must stand behind the stairclimber and
firmly hold the handle bars (Fig. 4/f) while operating
the ROBY.
3.6) Components
chassis (Fig. 1\a)•
steering-bar (Fig. 3\a)•
FIG. 6
FIG. 4

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4) TECHNICAL DATA
Traction gear
irreversible worm screw reduction gear Ratio 1/50
toothed belt with rubber tracks HTD-8M
driving pulley z=40
backstand mechanical system
idle wheels for transfer on floor n° 4 wheels on ball bearings
Performances
running direction Forward/Backward
speed (upwards/downwards) 16,4 fpm
capacity 1 person with wheelchair
rated load North American 285 Lbs / International 130 Kg
maximum stair gradient and rise See Fig. 8
Environmental conditions
temperature North American 32° F ÷ + 113° F
International 0° C ÷ + 45° C
humidity max. 90%
Overall dimensions
machine body See Fig. 7
steering-bar See Fig. 7
Weight
machine body North American 81 Lbs / International 37 Kg
steering-bar North American 22 Lbs / International 10 Kg
Electrical installation
D.c. Motor Brushless 24V
electrical input 25 A
battery charger North American 100-240VAC 50-60 Hz, 3A
International 110V a.c. 50 Hz 24V d.c. 1A
sealed battery with electrolyte 2x12 V 12 Ah
battery recharge time 8 hours if battery is totally exhausted
fuse T3A250~
Controls
timed start push button (forward/backward) 1 second delay
emergency stop push button
Signals
battery charge display
gravity gradient visual signal

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5.1) Proper usage
The ROBY stairclimber design is for the transport of disabled persons in manual wheelchairs on staircases;The
Roby stairclimber includes the following features:
Environment Indoor/outdoor
- Steps: Parallel, without coatings
- Gradient: Maximum 35° (Fig. 8/α)
- Step-riser height: Maximum 7.09 (in), min. 3,94 (in) (Fig. 8/A)
- Step nose radius: From 0 to 0.79 (in) (Fig. 8/R)
- Attendant: Alwayspresentandwiththefollowingcharacteristics:a
physicallyandmentallysuitableadultwhounderstands
howtooperatetheequipmentandwhounderstandsthe
maintenance instructions.
5.2) Improper usage Result
Use on staircases with gradient over 35°: Instability, tracks skidding
Use on steps with riser height over 7.09 (in): Instability, tracks skidding
Use on steps with riser less than 3.94 (in): Tracks skidding
Use on steps with a fillet radius of stair edge higher than 0.79 (in) : Tracks skidding
Guided by an untrained or unqualified operator: Instability
Transport of electrically powered wheelchairs:
Transport of people or things not seated on the wheelchair
Utilization on the stair in presence of water, snow or ice: Instability, tracks skidding
Utilization on wet surfaces or in case of rain: Electric installation failure
Use on staircases without parallel steps: Instability, lateral tilting
WARNING: NEVER MAKE MODIFICATIONS TO THE STAIRCLIMBER AND USE ONLY AS INTENDED.
5) PROPER AND IMPROPER USAGE
FIG. 7

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RMax 0,79 (inc)
3,94 ÷
7,09 (inc)
 Max 35°
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FIG. 8
FIG. 9
6) TRANSPORT
6.1) Handling
Dismantled ROBYs can be manually transported
for short passages or for load/unload operations;
transport the chassis using the handles at both ends
(Fig. 9\a and b).
Chassis weight with battery
81 Lbs / 37 Kg•
Use two people to lift the chassis.
Steering-bar weight
22 Lbs / 10 Kg•
6.2) Storage
place the machine in a dry room•
cover machine•
store indoors only•
connect charger to an electrical source•
6.3) Center of mass (Fig. 10\a)
In lock position between the steering-bar and
the chassis.
7) SETUP
7.1) Preinstallation
Read the manual carefully before installation.
Open the shipping contents
unpack in a warm, dry area•
cut the protective film with a knife; do not break•
and consequently scratch or damage the finish
clean the outside of the ROBY; remove any and all•
residual packaging and dust.
7.2) Disposal of package material
Dispose of packaging material at a local facility.
7.3) Preliminary checks
Checks to carry out before setup.
Competence: OS - skilled operator authorized by
the manufacturer.
CHECK MACHINE COMPONENTS
RESULT OF CHECK
Steering-bar
steering-bar safety clamp (Fig. 11)•
knobs (Fig. 6/b)•
safety belts (Fig. 21)•
FIG. 10

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check the efficiency of the clamping/releasing•
machine component.
Controls
check the motion of the controls such that they•
move as intended
check the control timing•
check the emergency stop (Fig. 4/b) efficiency•
Signals
check the battery charger signal efficiency (Fig. 4\d)•
check the• gradient visual signal (Fig. 4\c) efficiency .
ROBY body
battery charger•
voltage and net frequency complying with the provi-•
ded values of section 7.5.
7.4) Environmental conditions
temperature : from 32° F to +113° F / 0° C to + 45°•
humidity: max 90%•
7.5) Electrical connection
Battery charger input cable is 3 x 18 AWG (poles
number each section).
Connect the battery charger to a wall outlet.
Battery charger data
voltage rating (IN): 120V a.c.•
frequency (IN): 60 Hz•
voltage rating (OUT): 24 V d.c./3A•
8) DAILY USAGE
8.1) Steering and control bar post assembly
a) Insert the post (Fig. 11/a) at the u-hooks onto the
circular cross member (Fig. 11/b) on the base.
b) Incline the steering-bar post (Fig. 12/a) as shown by
the arrow (Fig. 11/b) until it locks into the base.
c) Once the steering-bar is locked (Fig. 12/a), push the
red plastic safety protective cover down onto the
post release lever (Fig. 12/b).
WARNING: Ensure that the ROBY cover is in
its proper position. In this configuration, the
electrical contacts outlet is engaged and the steering-
bar is locked in the work position. Switch the machine
on by inserting the key (Fig. 4/e); the push buttons
(Fig. 4/a) on the steering-bar allow the tracks to move
forward and backwards. If the safety protective cover
is not in its proper position, the ROBY does not run.
8.2) Steering-bar release
To release the steering-bar (Fig. 13/a) lift the red
plastic safety protective cover (Fig. 13/b); release the
red pedal (Fig. 14/b); push the steering-bar (Fig. 14/a)
forward as shown by the arrow (Fig. 14/c).
8.3) Attach a wheelchair
to the stairclimber
a) Lock the wheelchair brake. Insert the key
(Fig. 15/a) into the ROBY steering-bar control
panel key slot (Fig. 15) and release the emergency
stop button.
b) Press either the ascend or the descend button on
the steering-bar; move the stairclimber under the
wheelchair (Fig. 16/a).
c) To release the steering-bar post (Fig. 13/a) lift the
red plastic safety protective cover (Fig. 13/b);
release the red pedal (Fig. 14/b); push the
FIG. 11
FIG. 13
FIG. 12
FIG. 14