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
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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
7
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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18a
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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