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Wheelchair users can now move around more freely and helpers no longer need to strain their backs on the stairs. The Liftkar PTR can quickly be dismantled into two handy parts by shifting two levers: the base unit including rechargeable battery weighs approx. 28 kg, the handle unit approx. 11 kg.
CONTENTS (1) GENERAL SAFETY GUIDELINES (2) PRODUCT DESCRIPTION LIFTKAR TR - INDIVIDUAL COMPONENTS TECHNICAL DATA MAIN DIMENSIONS 14-15 DC CHARGER (3) START-UP FIRST STEPS 16-17 (4) OPERATION ATTACHING THE WHEELCHAIR 18-19 OPERATION ON STAIRS 20-22 REMOVING THE WHEELCHAIR USING THE TRACKED STAIRCLIMBER ON LEVEL SURFACES TILTING ANGLE SENSOR BATTERY STATUS WARNING SAFETY RELEASE SYSTEM...
– Children are not permitted to use the tracked stairclimber Never operate the Liftkar PTR on surfaces that are wet, slippery, polished or waxed, smooth, icy or generally do not give the operator sufficient stability, and impair the adhesion of the stairclimber tracks. Rugs and carpets can also present a risk.
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For transporting people using Liftkar PTR tracked stairclimbers, only use wheelchairs fitted with a safety belt or other personnel retention system. Passengers who are not able to sit securely will need to wear a belt. Make sure you always wear closed, non-slip shoes when operating the Liftkar.
(2) PRODUCT DESCRIPTION HEADREST* WHEEL CHAIR RETENTION CLIP HANDLE UNIT BASE UNIT * options LIFTKAR® PTR...
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CONTROLS - HANDLE UNIT BACKREST CUSHION* RETENTION BOLT CONTROLS - BASE UNIT FOLDABLE WHEELCHAIR BRACKETS* LIFTKAR® PTR...
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Flashes green in DOWN mode Changes to red if the stairs are too steep (36 - 40°). The speed of the LIFTKAR PTR is reduced automatically. A red light and an accoustic warning go on when the unit is overloaded, or the stairs are too steep. PTR stops.
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EMERGENCY STOP Stops the LIFTKAR PTR tracked stairclimber. Reset the Emergency STOP by pulling or rotating the switch. CONTROLS - BASE UNIT The key protects the LIFTKAR PTR against unauthorised use. ON/OFF WARNING Same function as on handle unit Use only for loading purposes (e.g.
FRONT VIEW DC CHARGER WARNING Your Liftkar PTR tracked stairclimber is supplied including the 24V charger required to charge the Use this charger only! installed batteries. Using any other charger can cause severe damage to the tracked stairclimber! LIFTKAR® PTR...
(3) START-UP FIRST STEPS (3.1) CHARGE BATTERY Use the original charger provided to fully charge the 24V/12Ah battery pack installed in the base unit. This can take up to 6 hours depending on the residual charge. The charging socket is located on the back of the base unit.
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(3.3) LOCKING THE HANDLE UNIT Pivot the handle unit unto the operating position and lock in place using the rear retention lever. (3.4) DETACHING THE HANDLE UNIT Press the safety lug forwards (figure 4a), subsequent- ly draw the retention lever backwards into its lower limit position (figure 4b).
(4) OPERATION (1) ATTACHING THE WHEELCHAIR (4.1.1) PLACE WHEELCHAIR ON STAIRCLIMBER Roll the wheelchair along the centreline of the base unit until the tyres of the wheelchair wheels touch the wheelchair support. (4.1.2) PIVOT HANDLE UNIT TOWARDS WHEELCHAIR Release the handle unit and picot it towards the wheelchair until the handle unit is approximately vertical (parallel to the wheelchair backrest).
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(4.1.3) ADJUST POSITION OF WHEELCHAIR RETENTION BRACKET Position the wheelchair retention bracket directly underneath the bend in the wheelchair handle. By pulling on both locking pins you can adjust the vertical position of the retention bracket to the height of the wheelchair. (4.1.4) SECURING THE WHEELCHAIR Adjust the position of the two slide blocks (to the left and right of the bracket) and fix them in place by...
(4) OPERATION (2) OPERATION ON THE STAIRS (4.2.1.) SWITCHING ON Switch on the tracked stairclimber using the keyswitch and the ON/OFF button. The tracked stairclimber is automatically set to move UP. The LED is illuminated permanently green. (4.2.2) MOVING UP Position the tracked stairclimber (figure 2a) so that it...
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WARNING Never move on stairs with an inclination of more than 35° and during operation the handle unit must always be held with both hands. Always move on stairs at an angle of 90° (length of tracked stairclimber to steps) The integrated angle sensor (angle LED) is designed merely as an indicator and does represent a safety feature.
(4) OPERATION (2) OPERATION ON THE STAIRS (4.2.5) SAFETY CHECK Although the tracked stairclimber is equipped with an angle warning LED, we recommend checking the precise inclination of the stairs before climbing them for the first time. (3) REMOVING THE WHEELCHAIR (4.3.1) RELEASING Release the safety lug (figure 1a)
(4) USING THE TRACKED STAIRCLIMBER ON LEVEL SURFACES (4.4.1) MOVING ON LEVEL SURFACES In order to move the wheelchair on the tracked stairclimber or to turn the combination on landings, push the handle unit slightly downwards (figure This raises the stairclimber tracks so that the tracked stairclimber can be shifted on the rear left-hand and right-hand side wheel units.
TILTING ANGLE SENSOR Your Liftkar PTR is equipped with a tilting angle sensor, which detects the inclination of the Liftkar PTR on stairs. In the case that the stair angle exceeds 35°, the device clearly reduces its driving speed and the LED on the handle unit illuminates permanently red.
(such as Sagrotan®). DISPOSAL The Liftkar PTR tracked stairclimber is a durable product. At the end of their useful life, the tracked stairclimber components and charger should be disposed of properly. The tracked stairclimber does not contain any hazardous materials and is fully recycling-compatible.
RECOMMENDED BY SANO! In order to ensure an extended service life of the tracked stairclimber, we recommend having the tracked stairclimber serviced at regular intervals by an authorised SANO dealer. Please contact your SANO dealer for more information. LIFTKAR® PTR...
SANO Transportgeräte GmbH is not liable as manufacturer for any damages, if: the Liftkar PTR is used for a purpose for which it is not intended. the LIFTKAR PTR is not serviced regularly (at least once in two years) by SANO or one of our authorised specialists.
(8) DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY SANO Transportgeraete GmbH takes sole responsibility in declaring that LIFTKAR stairclimbers comply with the following principle requirements The medical device directive 93/42/EEC, Annex I The electromagnetic compatibility directive 2004/108/EC The health and safety specifications in the machinery directive 2006/42/EC, Annex IIA.