TABLE OF CONTENS TABLE OF CONTENS TABLE OF CONTENTS ESSENTIALS OF SAFE OPERATION CONFIGURATION AND SPECIFICATIONS PRODUCT CONFIGURATION SPECIFICATIONS MATERIAL NAME OF EACH UNIT ASSEMBLING THE MACHINE NAME OF EACH ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE HEADREST ATTACHMENT DESCRIPTION OF EACH UNIT SWITCHES BATTERY PACK REMOVAL AND REINSTALLATION STAIR GAUGE HANDLING PROCEDURE BATTERY CHARGE SYSTEM...
1. ESSENTIALS OF SAFE OPERATION 1. ESSENTIALS OF SAFE OPERATION 1. ESSENTIALS OF SAFE OPERATION Before using STAIRMATE STAIRMATE cannot be used on spiral staircases, curved staircases, and staircase angles exceeding 35 degrees, stairs with larger pitch or stairs with rough edges. 35°...
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2 Handling of Battery: • Battery is a sealed type. It is unnecessary to refi ll it with water. Never dismantle Battery. • Never position Battery near fl ame or short-circuit Battery. • If Battery is cracked and its electrolytic solution contacts skin or clothes, immediately rinse the contaminated area with plenty of water •...
1 unit • Wheelchair Mount Unit accessories • Parts List 1 copy • Headrest 2.2 SPECIFICATIONS Model SA-2 Passenger Operator Rubber Crawler 2 Rubber Crawlers (Width: 51mm) Stair ascent speed 20 steps (6.45 m) / min. Stair descent speed 28 steps (8.81 m) / min.
STAIRMATE´s Wheelchair-capable mount A: Wheelchair height 760 mm up to 950 mm from the fl oor B: Space under the X-frame Center height: 210 mm min End height: 170 mm min: 170 mm Crawler under-frame limits C: Inside width between 320 mm or wider base tubes D: Main Wheel diameter...
4. ASSEMBLING THE MACHINE 4. ASSEMBLING THE MACHINE 4. ASSEMBLING THE MACHINE 4.1 NAME OF EACH ASSEMBLY Headrest Drive Unit Handle Unit 4.2 ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE • Before STAIRMATE is assembled, be sure to set Key CAUTION Switch to „OFF“. • After STAIRMATE is assembled, confirm that Lock Pin CAUTION CAUTION is firmly secured by its „R“...
3. Lower Handle Unit to meet Guide Plate and secure it firmly. Handle Unit NOTE: Unless Handle Unit is fully locked, STAIRMATE will not run even when Switch is pressed UP or DOWN. Guide Plate Limit Switch 4.3 HEADREST ATTACHMENT Install Headrest to Handle Unit with Velcro Headrest Tape.
5. DESCIPTION OF EACH UNIT 5. DESCIPTION OF EACH UNIT 5. DESCRIPTION OF EACH UNIT 5.1 SWITCHES UP/DOWN Switch 1. Key Switch Ascending It turns on/off the power supply. When it is turned clockwise, the power will be ON and when turned counter-clockwise, the power will be off.
5.2 BATTERY PACK REMOVAL AND REINSTALLATION 1. Unscrew Battery Plug‘s Screw and Battery Pack then release Plug from Battery Pack‘s Receptacle. Never disconnect Plug by Receptacle pulling Cord. Be sure to hold Battery Plug itself to remove it. Battery Plug 2.
5.3 STAIR GAUGE HANDLING PROCEDURE 1. Detach Stair Gauge from the rear of Handle Unit Handle Unit. Screw Stair Gauge Stair Gauge 2. Set Stair Gauge against the edge of Pointer the neighboring stair. Observe Pointer Red Color Range position. If Pointer settles within Green Color Range, it is possible to use STAIRMATE.
6. BATTERY CHARGE SYSTEM 6.1 BATTERY A Sealed Lead Battery is used in STAIRMATE. It is a maintenance-free and non water requiring Battery. Whenever Battery is handled, be sure to follow the cautions shown below. NOTE: Immediately after Battery is used, Battery must be charged using special Battery Charger.
6.3 CHARGING PROCEDURE 100-240V AC outlet Charger Battery Pack Charger‘s Plug 1. Connect Battery Charger’s Plug to Battery Pack’s Receptacle. Battery Pack Receptacle Receptacle 100-240V AC outlet 2. Connect AC Adapter to outlet (AC100 to 240V). Connect Power Plug. AC Adapter Power Plug Prepare an area-specific AC conversion Adapter for installation CAUTION...
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3. When Power Plug is inserted, the charging process immediately starts. The charging progress is indicated by LED’s colors. Red . . . Power is supplied. Orange . Charging. Green . . Fully charged. NOTE: To confirm a fully charged Battery Pack, be sure to check it via Charger‘s full charge indication (green illuminated LED).Do not...
6.4 MALFUNCTION, INSPECTION, RESOLUTION PROCEDURE TROUBLE CAUSE COUNTERMEASURE Insufficient insertion of Power Check outlet and securely Plug into outlet. connect Power Plug. Check power and other relevant No power is supplied. parts. Arrange its repair or Power Cord is broken. replacement.
6.5 BATTERY REPLACEMENT Screw 1. Unscrew the screw mounting Battery Cover Case and Cover. Battery Case Battery Case Black 2. Disconnect cables from Battery Terminals, remove exhausted Batteries, and install new ones. 3. Connect cables to Battery Terminals as shown in the figure below. Confirm that cables are properly connected to proper terminals.
7. PRE-USE INSPECTION 7. PRE-USE INSPECTION 7. PRE-USE INSPECTION Before using the machine, be sure to carry out the daily inspection. The daily inspection will prevent trouble. It is essential before handling STAIRMATE. SWITCH INSPECTION UP/DOWN Switch Operation Switch on Drive Unit Ascending Forward Descending...
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PEDAL GUARD AND KICK BAR INSPECTION Pedal Guard Control Cable Kick Bar Check that there is no crack or other damage to Control Cable, Pedal Guard or Kick Bar and that they function normally. LOCK UNIT INSPECTION MOTOR, REDUCTION GEAR INSPECTION Handle Unit Motor...
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BATTERY GAUGE INSPECTION Check that the right end lamp of Battery Gauge is illuminated. When the charge level decreases, the illuminating point will shift to the left. If Battery Gauge is not illuminated at the right end, it means Battery is not fully charged or battery capacity is reduced due to its deterioration.
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RUBBER CRAWLER INSPECTION SCREWS INSPECTION Check that no Screw has dropped out and that all Screws are tightly attached. Rubber Crawler Slip Mark Check that there is no crack, wear or pitch error garding Rubber Crawlers. The pitch error can be confirmed from Slip Mark deviation.
8. OPERATION 8. OPERATION 8. OPERATION 8.1 WHEELCHAIR SETTING 1.Confirm that Key Switch is set to „OFF“ 2. Set Wheelchair from the front of STAIRMATE. 3. Move Wheelchair until Wheelchair‘s rear Wheelchair‘s rear wheels wheels lightly contact Wheelchair Support Tubes.Then set Wheelchair‘s parking brakes.
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4. Pull Control Cable and raise Pedal Guard. Control Cable Push Kick Bar with a toe and release Handle Lock. Pedal Guard Kick Bar 5. Raise Handle Unit until it lightly contacts Raise Handle Unit Wheelchair. until it contacts Wheelchair 6.
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7. While pulling Stopper Pin, set Fork so that Wheelchairʻs handle it secures Wheelchair‘s handle, and then the release Stopper Pin to lock Fork firmly. Stopper Pin Fork Stopper Pin is locked Stopper Pin is not locked Stopper Pin • The projected Stopper Pin locks •...
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10. Pull down Handle Unit along its guide plate Lock Pin and lock it securely. Handle Unit R Pin NOTE : Check that Battery Gauge shows Battery Pack charged enough. (Refer to P17 „Battery Gauge indication“) Unless Handle Unit is fully locked, Battery Gauge will not illuminate.
8.2 ASCENDING STAIRS 1. Position STAIRMATE at the stairs: Position STAIRMATE at the base of the stairs, at a right angle (90˚) to the stairway with the passenger’s back towards the stairs. • If STAIRMATE is run on the wooden stairs, some rubber marks may remain.
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Stable 3. Stopping STAIRMATE in the middle of (Contacting three stair noses) the stairs Once the finger is released from Switch, Electromagnetic Brake will function immediately and STAIRMATE will immediately stop. Because the lugs rest on the stair noses, STAIRMATE will not slide down the stairs.
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4. STAIRMATE reaches the top of the stairs: 1. When STAIRMATE reaches a landing or, the top of the stairs, be sure to stop STAIRMATE for a moment when Stop Mark is just on the edge of top stair. NOTE: Stop Mark is only an approximate point.
8.3 DESCENDING STAIRS 1. Start descending: Position STAIRMATE at the top of the stairs, at a right angle (90˚) to the stairway with the passenger facing toward the stairs. 2. Press the lower side of UP/DOWN Switch to set STAIRMATE. When STAIRMATE‘s Stop Mark reaches the top edge of the stairs, be sure to stop STAIRMATE for a moment.
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3. Slowly push Handle until Rubber Crawlers contac the second stair while keeping STAIRMATE balanced at the same position. Stop Mark 4. When Rubber Crawlers contact the lower stair and STAIRMATE becomes stable, press UP/DOWN Switch DOWN Switch Descending While STAIRMATE runs on the stairs, the operator must be positioned upward of STAIRMATE.
9. DAILY MAINTENANCE AND CARE 9. DAILY MAINTENANCE AND CARE 9. DAILY MAINTENANCE AND CARE 9.1 BATTERY • When STAIRMATE is not to be used or its Battery Pack is to be charged, turn off Key Switch and remove Key. If Key Switch is kept in the ON position, Battery will quickly discharge and it may not have capacity to run STAIRMATE the following day.
11. INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE It is important that the unit keep a good condition through the following check items on daily basis. Neglecting this procedure may cause an accident or may shorten the life of unit. • Required checking before operation. CHECK ITEM WHAT SHOULD BE CHECKED FREQUENCY REMARK...
12. REUTILISATION measures are no longer applicable or other regulations apply. Clean and disinfect the unit in accordance with Point 9 prior to reutilisation. An inspection must be carried out by an authorised dealer prior to reutilisation.