Scalamobil S27 User manual

Operator‘s Manual
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The scalamobil S27 is classified as a
device type B.

Table of Contents
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1.1
1.2
2
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
2.6
2.7
2.8
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3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
3.6
3.7
3.8
Introduction
Delivery Package Standard
Technical Data
Control Elements
On/Off Press Switch
LED Control Lights
Horizontal Axle
Rocker Switch
Connecting Socket for the Charger
Single Step Switch
Speed Control
Compartment for the User’s Manual
Initial Operation
Safety of the Patient
Safety Instructions
Performance Check Before Operation
Mounting to the Wheelchair
Height Adjustment
Removal from the Wheelchair
Removing the Handlebars
Mounting the Handlebars
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4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
4.5
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5.1
5.2
5.3
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6.1
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7.1
7.2
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Operation
Upstairs
Downstairs
Single Step Switch
Special Soft Step Function
Operation on Winding Stairs
Care and Maintenance
Information on the Battery
Care
Maintenance
Help in Case of Malfunction
What If...
Warranty and Liability
Warranty
Liability
-Representatives
Index
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with the acquisition of the ,
you chose a powerful, dependable and multifunctional stairclimbing device of superior technology.
With the help of the highly flexible scalamobil you will experience an entirely new dimension of
mobility. In this respect you will have great pleasure with the scalamobil, and, appropriately
operated, it will soon prove indispensable to you.
Please read the user’s manual carefully to get to know the scalamobil and its variety of
functions. Some steps of operation may look complicated at first, but you will see that after
a free of charge training session by your -representative the operation will turn out to
be effortless and easy.
Your -representative is going to walk you through each step of operation and will
answer all further questions that may arise. In addition, your dealer or the alber
representatives listed in chapter 8 will be happy to help you with any problems you might
have.
The -team wishes you a lot of fun with the .
Congratulations,
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In the interest of your safety, the scalamobil
may only be used by people who:
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The training session on how to operate the
scalamobil properly is part of the delivery
package and free of charge. It is done at your
convenience by your -representative or
one of the distributors.
Please note the following
safety instructions!
have been trained to use the scalamobil
appropriately,
are capable of climbing stairs backwards,
are capable of lifting at least 20% of their
own weight
are in good physical shape and psychologically
stable.
The efficiency of the additional drive may be
affected by electromagnetic fields, generated for
example, by mobile telephones. The additional
drive therefore, should be switched off if mobile
telephones are being used in the close vicinity of
the wheelchair.
The additional drive can also affect other equipment
such as theft-proof cabinets in departmental stores.
Do not use the scalamobil
before you participated in the
training session.
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It is standard that the upper bolt [16] and the
lower bolt [17] are attached to the
scalamobil and already adjusted to the wheelchair
by .
Optional Accessories:
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Your wheelchair must be equipped
with special fixtures to attach the
scalamobil. If this is not the case,
please contact your dealer or one of the -
representatives.
1.1
Delivery Package
standard scalamobil S27
-charger BC 2401
brief instructions
user’s manual
upper bolt
lower bolt
X6-scalaport
X3-scala-chair
X2-scala-chair
-charging cable 12V/230V for the vehicle
headrests
anti tippers
safety belt
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Essential Parts
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17
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18b
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Gripping loop
Rocker switch Up/Down
On/Off press switch
LED control light
Lock for the horizontal axle
Helix cable plus plug
Plug
Adjustment knobs for the height of the handlebars
Fastening screws for the handlebars
Electronic unit
Connecting socket for the charger
Single step switch
Speed control
Compartment for the user’s manual
Housing
Upper bolts
Lower bolts
Outer wheels
Inner wheels
Brakes
Locking pin
Upper holding device
Lower holding device
Soft Step (optional)
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scalamobil S27
Height of the power unit: 445 mm (with the clamping device)
Height of the power unit: 360 mm (without the clamping device)
Width of the power unit: 375 mm
Total height,
stowed handlebars: 1140mm
Total width: 480 mm
Weight with batteries: 26,5 kg
Weight with batteries,
without handlebars: 21,7 kg
Load: 120 kg
Voltage: 24 V
Climbing speed: adjustable, 6-16 steps/minute
Capacity with a
fully charged battery: approximately 300 steps
Technical data - battery
Type of battery: Sealed lead acid battery
Battery capacity: 3,4 Ah
Battery dimensions: 134 x 67 x 61 mm
Maximum current: 15 A
1.2
Technical Data
Technical data - charger
Designation/type: BC 2401A
Input voltage: 100-240 V
Nominal output voltage: 24 V
Charging current: 1 A
Charging process: IU0U
Use: Only in conjunction with the above
mentioned battery
All of the scalamobil’s electrical components are
protected against dampness, humidity, and water
splashes.
Due to continuous development, we reserve the
right for design changes.
The scalamobil complies to the guidelines for medical
products of the European Community 93/42/EWG.
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2.2
LED Control Light [4]
The LED control light continuously indicates the
operating state of the scalamobil.
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When the LED control light turns
red, it indicates general failure.
If it goes on after you charged the
battery, please contact the -service
center.
green - the device is ready to use
green, flashing - warning! The battery will be
empty soon. Finish the started ascent or
descent. Do not use the scalamobil any more
before the batteries aren’t recharged, since
the device could possibly stop on the stairs.
red - warning! The battery is completely empty
and must be charged; all of the scalamobil’s
functions are blocked.
2.1
On/Off Press Switch [3]
When you turn on the scalamobil, the LED control
light [4] lights up in green. When you turn it
off, the green light extinguishes. If the charger
is connected to the scalamobil, the latter cannot
be turned on.
If the scalamobil has not been used
for more than 5 minutes, it turns
itself off automatically in order to
spare the battery. At the same time the green
LED control light [4] goes out. If you want to
continue using the scalamobil at this point,
turn the device off and on again.
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Control Elements
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2.3
Lock For the Horizontal Axle [5]
The lock for the horizontal axle is essential for
climbing extremely spiral staircases with the
scalamobil. The handlebars can be shifted from
their regular position either completely to
the right or to the left.
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Before operation, please make sure
that the lock has fastened.
pull the adjustment knob upward to unlock
the safety mechanism.
push the grips in the desired position; the
adjustment knob locks automatically.
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2.4
Rocker Switch [2]
After turning on the scalamobil, you can control
the following functions with this switch:
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If the single step switch is activated
(see chapter 2.6), the scalamobil
completes one climbing cycle, i.e.
it climbs or descends one step, when the
rocker switch is pressed.
The wheels stop automatically after one
complete rotation. The next climbing cycle
begins when you press the rocker switch anew.
If the single step switch is not activated, the
scalamobil climbs or descends continuously
until you release the rocker switch.
constant pressure forward -
the device climbs downstairs
constant pressure backward -
the device climbs upstairs
releasing the switch -
the device comes to an immediate standstill
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2.5
Connecting Socket For the Charger[11]
Put the plug of the -charger into this
socket. After the battery is fully charged, the
charger turns off automatically, so that the
battery cannot be overcharged. Therefore, never
use another charger.
Please make sure to charge the
maintenance-free battery after each
use of the scalamobil.
2.6
Single Step Switch [12]
To activate the single step mode you press the
single step switch. Read more about this
function in chapter 3.
inward position:
single step switch turned on
outward position:
single step switch turned off
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2.7
Speed Control [13]
With the speed control you can adjust the
climbing speed to your liking. The lowest speed
is 6 steps per minute at position 1 of the switch;
the highest speed comes to 16 steps per
minute at position 6.
New users should avoid the highest
speed when they first learn how to
operate the scalamobil until they
are used to handle the device safely.
2.8
Compartment For the User’s Manual [14]
To have the user’s manual handy at all times,
please always keep it in its compartment [14]
on the scalamobil.
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3.1
Safety Of the Patient
The first priority while climbing stairs is always
the safety and comfort of the patient.
Therefore, please follow the safety instructions
listed in chapter 3.2 and the recommendations
made in the training session carefully.
In addition, the following situations may arise
occasionally:
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Initial Operation
in case the patient feels ill while climbing
stairs, stop climbing and take care of the
patient.
in case the patient has back problems, reduce
the climbing speed. The scalamobil’s wheels
touch down more softly and the entire climbing
process becomes more agreeable to the patient’s
needs.
during the climbing process some patients may
feel a tension in the neck. In such cases it is
advisable to attach an additional headrest to
the scalamobil.
·In principle every climbing process has to be
completed. However, if the situation arises
and you must interrupt the climbing process,
lay the scalamobil with the attached
wheelchair backwards on the stairs. Due to
the safety brakes, it is impossible that the
scalamobil rolls over the edge of the step.
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3.2
Safety Instructions
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only persons who participated in a training
session may operate the scalamobil.
the scalamobil may only be used with specially
adjusted wheelchairs and/or accessories.
never use the scalamobil inside on wet, slippery,
waxed surfaces or on loose rugs or
carpets.
never use the scalamobil outside on wet, slick
or icy grounds.
do not use the scalamobil on steps exceeding
a maximum height of 20 cm.
please wear dry, non-skidding, closed footwear
when climbing stairs with the scalamobil.
never release the handlebars while operating
the scalamobil on stairs.
never touch the turning wheels when you climb
stairs or clean the device.
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You may never use the scalamobil
in the vicinity of inflammable
gases.
Make sure that no extraneous particles (e.g.
pebbles) get into the power unit or the brakes.
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3.3
Performance Check Before Operation
Due to operating safety, you should check the
scalamobil’s brakes before each use, (the
check is done without the wheelchair). Further,
you should only use the scalamobil with
fully charged batteries
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The safety brakes at the outer wheels must lock
now; the scalamobil is not supposed to go
over the edge of the stairs.
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please check whether the adjustment knobs [8]
to adjust the height of the handlebars are
tightly fastened.
turn on the device as described in chapter 2.1.
put the scalamobil on the outer set of wheels
by pressing the rocker switch [2], (the
single step mode is not activated).
push the scalamobil to the edge of the stairs.
pull the scalamobil back from the stairs’ edge.
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The safety brakes at the inner wheels must lock
now; the scalamobil is not supposed to go
over the edge of the stairs.
If all four brakes work correctly, you may attach
the scalamobil to the wheelchair as
described in chapter 3.3.
In case not all four brakes lock, do
not use the scalamobil. Please
contact the - service center
immediately.
put the scalamobil on the inner set of wheels
by pressing the rocker switch [2], (the
single step mode is not activated).
push the scalamobil to the edge of the stairs
again.
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3.4
Mounting to the Wheelchair
In order to mount the scalamobil to your
wheelchair, it has to be equipped with a special
-holding device. If this device has not
been attached to your wheelchair yet, your
dealer, or the -representative delivering
the scalamobil will do so.
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make sure that the wheels of your wheelchair
are locked with their brakes so that the
wheelchair does not move.
set the speed control [13] at the lowest
climbing speed (position 1).
align the wheels of the scalamobil in a parallel
position by pushing the rocker switch
[2].
move the lower bolts [17] into the lower hooks
of the holding device; make sure that
the scalamobil is in the middle of the
wheelchair.
now push the rocker switch [2] backward until
the upper bolts [16] lock into the forks
of the holding device [21].
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In order to begin climbing stairs, you need to
unlock the brakes of your wheelchair’s back
wheels and remove the wheels. See chapter 4
on how to climb stairs.
If you want to continue driving with your
wheelchair on level ground, once more align the
wheels of the scalamobil in a parallel position
by pushing the rocker switch [2]. Then unlock
the brakes of the wheelchair. The scalamobil is
attached to the wheelchair and ready to use,
but it does not hinder the wheelchair’s regular
operation.
Use only the original -locking
pins, tested for their safety, to
secure the upper holding device.
The locking pins are part of the delivery
package. If you lose them, never replace the
locking pins by nails, screws or the like. Do
not touch the wheels of the scalamobil ever
when the latter is in operation.
lock the upper holding device [21] with the
locking pin [20]. Unlock the locking pin by
pushing in its center with your thumb, then
drive the locking pin all the way into the
holding device.
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3.5
Height Adjustment Of the Handlebars
In order to use the scalamobil comfortably, the
height of the handlebars can be adjusted.
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The adjustment range above ground
lies between 1.15m and 1.55m.
Ideally the grips should be at
breast-height of the person operating the
scalamobil. Only use the scalamobil with the
locking grips tightly fastened.
turn the adjustment knobs [8] approximately
one rotation counter clockwise.
put the handles into the desired position.
retighten the adjustment knobs [8].
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