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- Page 1 Garaventa STAIR-TRAC SA-2 Owner’s Manual Item 05116 Rev C Printed in Canada...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents 1. Safety First .......................... 2 2. Terminology ......................... 4 3. Operating Instructions ......................5 Introduction .......................... 5 Stair Slope Indicator ......................5 Attaching Wheelchair Support Handle ................. 5 Attaching Wheelchairs ......................6 Detaching Wheelchairs ......................8 Horizontal Travel ......................... 9 Emergency Stop Button ....................... - Page 3 Trac is operated only by someone who has been properly trained. Your Garaventa dealer is knowledgeable about the servicing requirements and safe operation of your Stair-Trac. If you have any questions consult your dealer, or contact Garaventa by phoning 604-594- 0422, email customerrelations@garaventa.ca, or by writing:...
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Page 4: Safety First
1 Safety First! This symbol is used throughout this manual to draw your attention to instructions that must be carefully followed to avoid possible dangers. The following procedures are important to ensure the safe operation of Stair- Trac: CHECK THE STAIRWAY Do not use Stair-Trac on curved or spiral stairs, irregular or insecure stairs or stairs with loose carpeting. - Page 5 DO NOT OVERLOAD Do not use Stair-Trac when the total load being carried (passenger and wheelchair) is more than 130 kg (285 Ibs). DOUBLE-CHECK ALL ATTACHMENTS BEFORE OPERATING Ensure the wheelchair is securely attached to the Wheelchair Support Handle. Refer to step 6 on page 7. Ensure the Wheelchair Support Handle is locked on the Drive Frame.
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Page 6: Terminology
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Page 7: Operating Instructions
3 Operating Instructions INTRODUCTION To ensure the safety of the passenger and operator, read these operating instructions carefully and view the Operator Training video. Practice sessions should be held on a regular basis (monthly is recommended) to maintain operator proficiency. In addition, building occupants for whom the Stair-Trac is provided should be familiar with and comfortable in using Stair-Trac. -
Page 8: Attaching Wheelchairs
2. Tilt the Support Handle backwards until the Locking Teeth latch under the Locking Bar 3. To disconnect the Support Handle, pull the black Release Handle located just below the controls on the Support Handle. This lifts the Safety Bar. Then push the red Sliding Catch forward, raise the handle upright. - Page 9 5. Raise the Wheelchair Support Handle Note and position the Holding Clamp Blocks Page 13 under the curve in the wheelchair Item 2 handle. Ensure that the wheelchair handle rests in the hollow of the Clamp Block. Adjust the Clamp Blocks side to side by sliding them on their mounting bars. Adjust their height by pulling out the Clamp Height Adjusting Pins and raising or lowering the entire clamp...
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Page 10: Detaching Wheelchairs
Since the weight of the passenger is tilted backwards at this point, always keep both hands on the Support Handle Hand Grips for stability. Do not leave the passenger unattended in this position. DETACHING WHEELCHAIRS 1. To lower the wheelchair to a horizontal position for detaching, firmly grip the Support Handle and press down slightly, but not enough to raise the front... -
Page 11: Horizontal Travel
HORIZONTAL TRAVEL Note To move Stair-Trac on flat surfaces, push Page 14 down on the Support Handle until the Item 3 tracks are raised from the surface, then push Stair-Trac along on its Auxiliary Wheels. EMERGENCY STOP BUTTON In the unlikely event that the motor does not stop after the Operating Switch has been released, power to the motor can be disconnected by pressing and holding the... - Page 12 1. Use the Slope Indicator to determine if Stair-Trac can be used on the stairway. 2. Position Stair-Trac at the base of the Note stairs, at a right angle (90 } to the Page 14 Item 4 stairway with the passenger's back towards the stairs.
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Page 13: Descending Stairs
DESCENDING STAIRS Practice descending stairs without a passenger until you feel confident of your ability to use Stair-Trac. Practice ascending before you practice descending. Note: Stair-Trac must travel “forward” when descending stairs. (Refer to Terminology on page 4) 1. Use the Slope Indicator to determine if Stair-Trac can be used on stairway. Note 2. -
Page 14: Storage
5. As you descend, ensure that Stair-Trac remains at a right angle to the stairs. 6. On the lower landing, move Stair-Trac as required using the procedures described under “Horizontal Travel” (page 9). STORAGE Stair-Trac occupies a minimal amount of space when stored as shown. -
Page 15: Operating Tips
4 Operating Tips Throughout this manual, the note symbol has been used to indicate areas where additional operating tips may be helpful. Following are these tips. Note 1. When attaching a small wheelchair, the chair’s cross-frame may contact the tracks of Stair-Trac. The Wheelchair Attachment Ramp (optional item) can be used to raise the wheelchair slightly and facilitate attachment and detachment. - Page 16 3. Curbs or ridges higher than 50 mm (2 in) should be crossed by backing Stair- Trac over them, powered by the tracks. For ridges less than 50 mm (2 in) that Stair-Trac cannot easily rollover, simply lift upward on the handle and press the left side of the Operating Switch while moving forward over the obstacle.
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Page 17: Optional Equipment
5 Optional Equipment WHEELCHAIR ATTACHMENT RAMP On small wheelchairs the cross-frame of the chair may be too low to clear the tracks of the Stair-Trac, making it difficult to roll the wheelchair over the Drive Frame. This problem can be eliminated by positioning the Wheelchair Attachment Ramp as shown and backing the wheelchair onto the Ramp. -
Page 18: Vehicle Loading Ramp
VEHICLE LOADING RAMP Stair-Trac can easily be loaded into a van or a car trunk by using the Vehicle Loading Ramp. The Ramp was designed to support the Drive Frame only, and is not capable of supporting Stair-Trac with a passenger. 1. -
Page 19: Service
6 Service BATTERIES General Stair-Trac is powered by two 6-volt sealed batteries. These cells are spill-proof, maintenance-free and rechargeable. Power capacity under a full load while travelling upstairs is about 650 stairs or approximately 30 minutes on a full charge. Charging Batteries The Battery Charger is used to charge the Stair-Trac batteries from the mainline (120 VAC) supply. -
Page 20: Extending Battery Life
4. The lamp will glow AMBER when the battery is charging and will change to GREEN when the battery is fully charged. Extending Battery Life Battery life can be increased greatly by frequent charging. If a battery is totally discharged before being recharged it might be cycled (charged and discharged) only 180 times before it becomes unusable. -
Page 21: Holding Clamp Block
Remove the battery pack from the equipment if it will not be used for more than six months. To store the battery pack, disconnect it from the charger and store it in as dry and cool a location as possible. IMPORTANT: The self-discharge rate increases dramatically as temperature increases. -
Page 22: Tracks
TRACKS Alignment It is important that tracks are aligned with each other to ensure that the track lugs on both tracks contact a stair nose at the same time. Incorrectly aligned tracks will cause Stair-Trac to ascend stairways at an angle, reducing stability. -
Page 23: Tension Adjustment
At a point halfway between the Idler Roller and the Drive Roller, press down firmly with your hand. At the closest point the track cogs should be 70mm 3mm (2 3/4 in 1/8 in) away from the flat part of the Drive Frame. You'll note that tracks will touch the motor housing, but this is taken into consideration in the... -
Page 24: Cleaning
To remove a track, remove the four screws that attach the Wheel Flange to the Wheel, then remove the Flange. Use chalk or a felt pen to mark the position of the track relative to its toothed wheel, then slide the track off the wheel. When re-installing the track, ensure the chalk mark you've made on the track lines up with the chalk mark on the wheel. -
Page 25: Lubrication
LUBRICATION Bearings used in the motor, gearbox and drive wheels are sealed and require no lubrication. All other moving parts except for the Locking Teeth should be lightly oiled with a medium weight oil such as automotive type SAE 30. Use care when applying oil as excessive oil could drip on the tracks, causing a safety hazard on stairs. -
Page 26: Specifications
7 Specifications Load Capacity .............. 130 kg/285 Ibs Power capacity (loaded) ............650 stairs Speed: Up stairs ............6.45 m(21.2 ft)/min Down stairs ...........8.81 m(28.9 ft)/min Motor ..................12 V dc Batteries .................2 x 6V, 20 AH Charge rate (max) ..............4 Amps Maximum stair angle .............. -
Page 27: Trouble-Shooting
8 Trouble Shooting If the remedies shown below do not resolve your operating problem, contact your authorized Stair- Trac dealer for service. SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Motor won't operate Key not turned on Refer to page 4 Battery not connected Connect battery Battery low Recharge battery... -
Page 28: Clearances
9 Clearances To determine if a wheelchair can be attached to Stair-Trac, measure the height and width of the wheelchair handles and measure the clearances under the wheelchair. If they fall within the limits shown below and no special modifications have been made which might hinder its attachment, the chair should be able to be attached to Stair-Trac. -
Page 29: Warranty
Garaventa's liability hereunder is limited to repair and replacement only. Transportation and labor charges are not covered. Garaventa accepts no liability for any loss or damage resulting from the use or misuse of Stair-Trac, whether such loss or damage is direct, indirect or consequential. All other express or implied warranties, statutory or otherwise, are excluded.
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