SANO LIFTKAR PT Instruction Manual
  1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. SANO Manuals
  4. Mobility Aid
  5. Liftkar PT
  6. Instruction manual

SANO LIFTKAR PT Instruction Manual

Electric-powered stairclimbers for people with walking difficulties
Hide thumbs Also See for LIFTKAR PT:
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

Download this manual
LIFTKAR PT
ELECTRIC-POWERED STAIRCLIMBERS FOR PEOPLE WITH WALKING
DIFFICULTIES
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
English

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading

Related Manuals for SANO LIFTKAR PT

Summary of Contents for SANO LIFTKAR PT

  • Page 1 LIFTKAR PT ELECTRIC-POWERED STAIRCLIMBERS FOR PEOPLE WITH WALKING DIFFICULTIES INSTRUCTION MANUAL English...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    4.4 Remove wheelchair from LIFTKAR PT UNIVERSAL ..................... 4.5 Fit wheelchair to LIFTKAR PT-Plus and PT-Adapt ....................... 4.6 Detaching the LIFTKAR PT-Plus and PT-Adapt from the wheelchair ................5 OPERATION ON STAIRS ..............................5.1 General instructions for operating on stairs ......................

  • Page 3: Introduction

    STAIRS WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF AN ACCOMPANYING PERSON TO OPERATE THE STAIRCLIMBER. The Liftkar PT is a mobile stairclimber, meaning you can take it with you to use on any stairs. Liftkar gives you more freedom as a result. At the same time, helpers no longer need to strain their backs on the stairs.

  • Page 4: General Safety Guidelines

    WARNING – POSSIBLE IMPENDING DANGER If it is not avoided, death or serious physical injury could be the result! DANGER – IMMEDIATE THREAT OF DANGER If it is not avoided, death and serious physical injury are the result! Liftkar PT I 4...
  • Page 5 The size of the operator also influences the optimal driving angle. Usually, the optimal driving angle is achieved when the LIFTKAR PT is in balance. Liftkar PT I 5...
  • Page 6 Liftkar PT is easier to transport. The Liftkar PT is supplied with a powerful, replaceable 5 Ah / 24 Volt battery pack, which should always be fully charged before using the stairclimber. If, for whatever reason, the battery pack should run out of power while in operation on stairs, move the stairclimber down the stairs and replace or recharge the battery.

  • Page 7: Description / Technical Data

    Under no circumstances may you let go of the handle while operating the stairclimber on the stairs (danger of falling!). Make sure that nobody is below the Liftkar PT while in operation on stairs (danger of collision!). Always use te safety belt when transporting people with LIFTKAR stairclimbers. (Risk of injury...
  • Page 8 On delivery the box should contain the following components: Climber unit Handle unit incl. seat, backrest and folding armrests Battery pack Charger Instruction manual If one of these components is missing or damaged, please contact the dealer who supplied the stairclimber. Liftkar PT I 8...
  • Page 9 2.1.3 ATTACH THE FOOTREST (OPTIONAL) TO A LIFTKAR PT-S To attach the footrest, hook it onto the rear cross strut from above. The footrest can be set to three different heights to match the lower leg length of each user. To do this,...

  • Page 10: Outdoor Model With Integral Seat

    Thanks to its large diameter main wheels this unit operates very well outdoors on uneven ground. Extra stability on slopes is provided by the wider track width. LIFTKAR PT Outdoor 120..item no. 045 725 LIFTKAR PT Outdoor 150..item no. 045 726 DANGER Always use the safety belt when transporting people with Liftkar stairclimbers.

  • Page 11: Universal Model For A Wide Range Of Wheelchairs

    This model is also highly suitable for transporting children's wheelchairs. LIFTKAR PT Universal 130..item no. 045 727 LIFTKAR PT Universal 160..item no. 045 728 NOTE With some wheelchairs it may be necessary to raise or remove any anti-tip devices. If the anti-tip devices are fixed then they will need to be modified to the removable or foldable type...
  • Page 12 Weight (total): 27,6 kg Weight (climber unit): 16,7 kg (incl. side platforms) Overall height: 1130 mm Overall width: 760 mm (with side platforms down), 395 mm (with side platforms up), 482 mm (handle unit) Overall length: 385 mm Liftkar PT I 12...

  • Page 13: Fold Model

    The washable seat cover can be wiped clean and removed by simply undoing a zip. While you are not using the Liftkar PT it can be simply folded away! Saves space at work and on the road. LIFTKAR PT Fold 130..item no. 045 731 LIFTKAR PT Fold 160..item no.

  • Page 14: Plus Model (Plus Wheelchair)

    As a result there is sufficient clearance for climbing the stairs and the wheels remain with the wheelchair. The wheelchair itself is very stable, and yet can easily be folded away compactly. Liftkar PT I 14...
  • Page 15 Features: Removable feet supports with footplates that are height- and angle-adjustable. Removable folding armrests Seat cushion 457 mm wide and 430 mm deep LIFTKAR PT Plus 125..item no. 045 729 DANGER For transporting people using Liftkar stairclimbers, only use wheelchairs fitted with a safety...

  • Page 16: Adapt Model

    Stairclimber for accommodating wheelchairs using adapters. Two versions available with safe working loads of 130 kg and 160 kg including wheelchair. LIFTKAR PT Adapt 130..item no. 045 721 LIFTKAR PT Adapt 160..item no. 045 722 The structure of the wheelchair is not changed when the adapters are attached and removed.
  • Page 17 If one of these components is missing or damaged, please contact the dealer who supplied the stairclimber. NOTE Your wheelchair must be fitted with special adapters before it can be transported using the Liftkar PT stairclimber. Please contact your dealer immediately if this is not the case. Liftkar PT I 17...

  • Page 18: Technical Data Applying To All Models

    Protection against the effects pf temporary submersion in water. Test requires 30 minutes at 1-meter IPX7 depth. Protection against the effects of temporary submersion. Customer specification applies and specific IPX8 testing may be required. IPX9 Protection against high-pressure associated with steam cleaning. Liftkar PT I 18...
  • Page 19 Output power of transmitter W 150kHz to 80MHz 80MHz to 800MHz 800MHz to 2,5 GHz 0,01 0,12m 0,12m 0,24m 0,37m 0,37m 0,74m 1,17m 1,17m 2,34m 3,69m 3,69m 7,38m 11,67m 11,67m 23,34m Specifications subject to change without notice. Liftkar PT I 19...

  • Page 20: Technical Data For Battery Pack

    DOT and IATA for air freight) Fuse: internal fuse (30 Amp) and electronic cut-out at charging contact Charging contact: DC jack ø 2,1 x 9,5 mm Power outlet: via 2 robust flat contacts to two spring-loaded contacts on the climber unit Liftkar PT I 20...

  • Page 21: Names Of Main Parts

    2.9 NAMES OF MAIN PARTS 2.9.1 HANDLE UNIT Handle unit column Adjustable handle Clamping nut for adjusting handle (control feature) Crossbar Lever screw Control cluster (control feature) UP/DOWN switch (control feature) 2.9.2 BATTERY PACK Charging socket Power outlet Carrying handle Liftkar PT I 21...
  • Page 22 2.9.3 CLIMBER UNIT Lifting frame Support wheels on lifting frame Main wheels Automatic step edge brakes Spring-loaded contacts to battery power outlet Mounting socket for handle unit column Safety lock (optional) Safety key (optional) Liftkar PT I 22...

  • Page 23: Control Features

    For safety reasons, single-step mode is always selected first each time A: Single-step mode B: Continuous mode the main switch on the Liftkar PT is switched on. In this mode the lifting frame and support wheels come to a halt in a neutral position between the main wheels after each complete step cycle has been completed.

  • Page 24: Up/Down Switch Left And Right On Handle

    Flashing green: Warning! Continuous mode is switched on. Otherwise normal. Red (not flashing): The Liftkar PT is at too flat an angle to the rear or leaning too far forward. If the angle is not upright enough the angle sensor blocks operation of the climbing mechanism. Pressing one of the UP/DOWN switches causes the LED to display red.

  • Page 25: Clamping Nut On Adjustable Handle

    It is not necessary to tighten the nut with force. To find out how far the clamping nut should be tightened, Sano recommends rotating the nut clockwise with the handle positioned low down so that the operator can attempt to push the handle downwards using the weight of the upper body.

  • Page 26: Preparations To Be Made Before You Start

    4 PREPARATIONS TO BE MADE BEFORE YOU START 4.1 CLIMBER UNIT, BATTERY PACK AND HANDLE UNIT The following preparations need to be 1 made to the Liftkar PT as a base unit: 1. Fit battery pack over the brown contact housing on the climber unit...
  • Page 27 As a result there is no electrical connection to the control cluster (plug is disconnected between socket and column) and the Liftkar PT can no longer be switched on. The spring may not be strong enough to push the column upwards in all situations, but if the spindle is not engaged properly only a very slight movement of the column will cause the plug to disconnect so that the unit cannot be used on steps.

  • Page 28: Additional Preparations (Depending On Model)

    4.2.1 ADJUST SEAT POSITION ON LIFTKAR PT-S AND PT-OUTDOOR MODELS On Liftkar PT models with an integral seat such as the PT-S and PT-Outdoor you just need to pull the seat up into place. The stairclimber is immediately ready for operation thanks to the self-locking scissor design.
  • Page 29 Leaving the Liftkar PT NOTE Make sure the power is switched off before getting on or off the stairclimber to make sure it does not start up accidentally. Liftkar PT I 29...

  • Page 30: Fit Wheelchair To Lifktar Pt Universal

    4.3 FIT WHEELCHAIR TO LIFKTAR PT UNIVERSAL GENERAL INFORMATION The LIFTKAR PT-Universal enables you to transport any wheelchair up to a maximum width of 495 mm, measured at the back of the wheelchair (including sports wheelchairs) upstairs without any modifications to the wheelchair, and without removing its wheels.
  • Page 31 Gerät bedient, zu schonen. Durch die Verwendung des Antriebes kann dieser Vorgang zusätzlich vereinfacht werden. Mit dem Steigsystem langsam hochfahren (Taster Aufwärts) bis Klammer angelegt werden kann. Klammer auseinanderziehen. Den Treppensteiger nach vorne kippen, bis Klammer angelegt werden kann. Liftkar PT I 31...
  • Page 32 (Steigsystem zuerst langsam einfahren Ausleger ziehen, hierbei kann der (Taster Abwärts) Rollstuhlfahrer, wenn möglich mithelfen Für den Personentransport mit LIFTKAR PT Treppensteigern dürfen nur Rollstühle verwendet werden, die über einen Sicherheitsgurt oder ein anderes Personenrückhaltsystem verfügen! Optional Rückhaltegurt als Zubehör erhältlich! PT zurück kippen (bis ins Gleichgewicht)

  • Page 33: Remove Wheelchair From Liftkar Pt Universal

    4.4 REMOVE WHEELCHAIR FROM LIFTKAR PT UNIVERSAL 4.4.1 HOW TO UNLOAD A SELF-PROPELLED WHEELCHAIR Tilt PT forwards until front wheels of Tilt PT forwards with one hand and Now release backrest clamp on the other wheelchair touch the ground release backrest clamp on one side with...

  • Page 34: Fit Wheelchair To Liftkar Pt-Plus And Pt-Adapt

    On both these models the stairclimber unit is secured to the wheelchair using an adapter mounting. (With the PT-Plus the adapter mounting is already fitted to the wheelchair supplied with the LIFTKAR PT and you just need to attach and detach the stairclimber as required). With the Adapt model the customer needs to get a workshop to fit a special adapter mounting to the wheelchair.
  • Page 35 (photo 6 - 7). Press DOWN on the UP/DOWN switch to lower the wheelchair plus stairclimber onto the LIFTKAR PT wheels. The unit is now ready for climbing stairs. (The next section (chapter 5) describes the stair climbing procedure in detail.)

  • Page 36: Detaching The Liftkar Pt-Plus And Pt-Adapt From The Wheelchair

    If the wheelchair wheels have been removed then it is also possible to move the wheelchair around on the LIFTKAR PT wheels. Note though that the handling is quite different from the large wheelchair wheels. Since the automatic step edge brake wheels are not able to clear obstacles higher than 15 mm in the forwards direction Sano recommends using the unit in reverse as much as possible.

  • Page 37: Operation On Stairs

    Do not operate the stairclimber with a passenger on stairs unless you have received sufficient training and have practised using a Liftkar PT without a passenger, and then with a payload, such as a 20 litre water canister. Keep practicing until you no longer make any mistakes. Practise using continuous mode, but not until you have had some practice transporting a passenger in single- step mode.
  • Page 38 NOTE If the passenger has a problem with their back it is recommended that the slowest climbing speed is used. The Liftkar PT lands more gently at this speed. NOTE Due to the tilted angle of the stairclimber during operation some passengers may need a headrest.

  • Page 39: Climbing Up Stairs

    "SWL: xxx kg" ​ ​ - is not exceeded. NOTE The crossbar is better than the handle for adjusting the angle of the Liftkar PT. We therefore recommend that you have one hand on the crossbar and the other hand on the left or right handle (with UP/DOWN switch).
  • Page 40 The Liftkar PT now lifts upwards and the first thing you notice is a slight pull forwards which lasts for a few seconds. When the highest point is reached the Liftkar PT is balanced again. After the highest point has been passed the Liftkar PT moves backwards and gradually places its main wheels on the next step.

  • Page 41: Climbing Down Stairs

    To get around this problem it is necessary to tilt the Liftkar PT forwards - out of balance - so there will be a slight pull forwards.

  • Page 42: Operation On Spiral Staircases

    The lifting frame with its support wheels now extends to contact the next step down. As soon as the lifting frame touches the step with its support wheels the Liftkar PT raises slightly (depending on the height of the step), moves forward and lowers the climber gradually and in a controlled manner and stops in the neutral position in single-step mode.

  • Page 43: Getting On And Off The Stairclimber

    6 OPERATION ON A RAMP If you use the Liftkar PT stairclimber to move up and down ramps, you can increase safety by activating the step edge brakes. 6.1 MOVING DOWN A RAMP To move down a ramp you need to hold the Liftkar PT facing forwards;...

  • Page 44: Charging The Battery Pack

    If the battery pack is not fully charged, or it looses its charge suddenly, not only will the speed of the Liftkar PT be slower, but its capacity is reduced as well. This means that overload mode may be reached even with a relatively light load.

  • Page 45: Mobile Charger (Optional)

    7.1.3 USE ONLY FOR THE PURPOSE INTENDED The charger unit is designed exclusively for charging lead-acid batteries containing liquid, gel-type and fabric-type electrolyte (such as the battery pack supplied with the Liftkar PT). It is not permissible to charge NiCd or NiMH batteries or primary cells.
  • Page 46 The charger unit is designed exclusively for charging lead cell batteries containing liquid, gel-type and fabric-type electrolyte (such as the battery pack supplied with the Liftkar PT). It is not permissible to charge NiCd or NiMH batteries or primary cells.

  • Page 47: Connecting Charger Unit To Battery Pack

    The battery pack can be charged separately or while it is mounted on the stairclimber. (see the two pictures below) The Liftkar PT is not ready for operation if the battery pack is being recharged on the stairclimber. If you recharge the battery pack on the stairclimber, make sure you disconnect it from the charger before operating the Liftkar PT.

  • Page 48: Care, Maintenance And Transport

    The tyres on the main wheels are made of high-quality polyurethane and can be best cleaned of grease with brake cleaner or spirit. The LIFTKAR PT is built mainly using high-quality aluminium. Surfaces (casing, climbing unit, handle unit, etc.) which are exposed to environmental influences have an additional powder coating or anodised layer.
  • Page 49 CHECKLIST OF RECOMMENDED SAFETY CHECKS FOR LIFTKAR PT STAIRCLIMBERS Recommended safety checks for the LIFTKAR PT Check Interval Comments Checked by Motor and casing Play at the crank max. 3 mm or function Check/adjust tension of drive chain every 2 years...

  • Page 50: Product Lifetime

    The easiest and most reliable method of checking the brakes is to tilt the Liftkar PT backwards at an extreme angle (the LED is then red). In this position it must not be possible to move the Liftkar PT forwards.

  • Page 51: Spares And Repairs

    8.6 TRANSPORT / DISPOSAL / RE-USE AND SECOND-HAND 8.6.1 TRANSPORT The Liftkar PT can be dismantled into three parts (battery pack, climber unit, handle unit), or transported as a complete unit. Please make sure it is secured properly during transport.

  • Page 52: Troubleshooting

    (see section 3.1.3) until the lifting frame stops in the neutral position. 9.1 SAFETY INSPECTION NOTE Safety tests may only be performed by the manufacturer, SANO field service or authorized dealers. NOTE We recommend a safety inspection every two years. The inspection sticker informs about the latest date for an inspection.

  • Page 53: Recalls And Corrective Actions

    If your LIFTKAR PT is affected by a product recall, you will then be informed about all further procedures.

  • Page 54: Warranty And Liability

    These warranty claims expire 24 months after delivery of the LIFTKAR PT. The warranty period for the climbing unit and handle unit on all Liftkar PT stairclimbers is 24 months. Battery packs have a warranty period of 6 months. In both cases the warranty period starts on the day the product is handed over to the Customer.

  • Page 55: Declaration Of Conformity

    11.2 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY SANO Transportgeraete GmbH takes sole responsibility in declaring that LIFTKAR stairclimbers comply with the following principal requirements: the EC Directive for Medical Devices Class I EU2017/745 (MDR) compliance. Conformity assessment procedure according to Annex IX (MDR).

  • Page 56: Registered Patents / Please Note

    The manual was created carefully. We do not safeguard the validity of the images, graphics, engineering datas and electrical datas. We are not liable for typographical errors. Every copy of the manual must be approved by us. Technical changes and errors excepted. Liftkar PT I 56...
  • Page 57 NOTE Liftkar PT I 57...
  • Page 58 Liftkar PT I 58...
  • Page 59 Liftkar PT I 59...

  • Page 60: Contact

    SANO UK Powered Stairclimbers Bristol Court, Betts Avenue Martlesham Heath Ipswich, Suffolk / IP5 3RY, England Tel. +44 1473 / 333 889 Fax +44 1473 / 333 742 info@sano-uk.com www.sano-uk.com Subject to updates / LIFTKAR PT 2022-06 Liftkar PT I 60...

This manual is also suitable for:

Liftkar pt s 130Liftkar pt s 160045 723045 724

Table of Contents