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Summary of Contents for AmeriGlide Powered Stair Climber
- Page 1 AmeriGlide Powered Stair Climber OWNER’S MANUAL (To Be Retained by Owner)
- Page 2 IMPORTANT Ensure that only an authorized AmeriGlide Dealer services the AmeriGlide Powered Stair Climber. Under no circumstances is anyone other than a Dealer with AmeriGlide training and authorization to adjust, service or modify any mechanical or electrical device on this machine. Failure to follow this warning can result in safety system compromises or defeat;...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Passenger Release ..........38 AmeriGlide Stair Climber Owner’s Manual... - Page 4 9. DETAILED DRAWINGS ..........47 AmeriGlide Stair Climber Owner’s Manual...
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Page 5: To Ensure Safe Operation
Trained operator Trained operator with specific skill Skilled operator authorized by the manufacturer • The AmeriGlide Stair Climber is intended for use by an adult that understands its proper operation as set out in this manual. AmeriGlide Stair Climber Owner’s Manual... -
Page 6: Description
The chassis (Figure 1/a) is a light skeleton type that includes plastic protection and contains the following components: • Motor • Transmission gears • Tracks • Wheels for fast manual movement on the floor • Electrical • Battery Figure 1 AmeriGlide Stair Climber Owner’s Manual... - Page 7 Steering bar release lever (Figure 2/a) • Battery charger plug (Figure 2/b) • Bipolar electrical connector for the controls on the steering bar (Figure 1/b) • Pushbutton for base forward/backward control (Figure 2/c) Figure 2 AmeriGlide Stair Climber Owner’s Manual...
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Page 8: Steering Bar
Wheelchair safety clamp assembly (Figure 3/c) • Wheelchair crossbar clamp with height adjustable lock (Figure 3/d) • Manual auxiliary wheels cross-member (Figure 3/e) • Adjustable headrest (Figure 3/b) • Bipolar chassis electrical connector (Figure 3/f ) Figure 3 AmeriGlide Stair Climber Owner’s Manual... -
Page 9: Control Panel
Battery charge condition indicator LED (Figure 4/d) • “ON/OFF” key (Figure 4/e) Figure 4 Battery Charger The battery charger recharges the battery after stair climber use and maintains the battery charge condition when the AmeriGlide is not being used. AmeriGlide Stair Climber Owner’s Manual... -
Page 10: Mechanical Safety Features
Safety clamp locking handwheel (Figure 5/b) Figure 5 Electrical Safety Features The optical indicator displays the maximum gradient (Figure 4/c). Warning and Caution Plates The AmeriGlide Stair Climber includes the following warning and cautions plates that are visible during operation: • Fasten safety belts •... -
Page 11: Work Position
Work Position WARNING The driver must stand behind the stair climber and firmly hold the handle bars (Figure 4/f) while operating the AmeriGlide Stair Climber. AmeriGlide Stair Climber Owner’s Manual... -
Page 12: Specifications
32° F to 113° F (0° C to 45° C) Humidity Maximum 90% Noise Less than 70 db Vibration The AmeriGlide Stair Climber can induce passenger vibration and sound by the following means: - Low frequency and moderate acceleration - Brief exposure cycles for the exposed... - Page 13 T3A250 Controls Timed start pushbutton 1 second delay (forward/backward) Emergency STOP button On steering bar control panel Signals Battery charge condition indicator LED On steering bar control panel Gradient indicator On steering bar control panel AmeriGlide Stair Climber Owner’s Manual...
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Page 14: Dimensions
Machine dimensions are shown in Figure 6 below. Figure 6 37.4 in (95 cm) 43.3 in (110 cm) 54.7 in 12.2 in 27.6 in (139 cm) (31 cm) (70 cm) 37.4 in (95 cm) 15.8 in (40 cm) AmeriGlide Stair Climber Owner’s Manual... -
Page 15: Proper And Improper Use
3. PROPER AND IMPROPER USE Proper Use The AmeriGlide stair climber is designed for the transport of persons in manual wheelchairs on staircases. Proper use of the AmeriGlide stair climber includes the features below. Environment Indoor/outdoor Steps Parallel, without coatings Gradient Maximum 35°... -
Page 16: Improper Use
Use on wet surfaces or in the rain Electric installation failure Use on staircases without parallel steps Instability, lateral tilting WARNING Never make modifications to the stair climber. Use the stair climber only as intended. AmeriGlide Stair Climber Owner’s Manual... -
Page 17: Transport
4. TRANSPORT Handling A dismantled AmeriGlide Stair Climber can be transported manually for short trips or for load/unload operations. Transport the chassis using the handles at both ends (Figure 8/a and b), using two people to lift the chassis. Figure 8 Chassis weight with battery •... -
Page 18: Center Of Mass
Center of Mass The centre of mass is in the lock position between the steering bar and the chassis (Figure 9/a). Figure 9 22.44 in (57 cm) 6.61 in (17 cm) AmeriGlide Stair Climber Owner’s Manual... -
Page 19: Setup
2 Cut the protective film with a knife; do not break it and consequently scratch or damage the finish. 3 Clean the outside of the AmeriGlide Stair Climber.. Remove any and all residual packaging and dust. Disposal of Packing Material Dispose of all packing material at a local facility. -
Page 20: Environmental Conditions
Temperature: 32°F to 113° F (0°C to 45°C) • Humidity: Max. 90% Electrical Connection • Connect the battery charger to the AmeriGlide Stair Climber (Figure 2/b) and plug the charger cord into a wall outlet. Battery Charger Data • Voltage rating (IN): 120 VAC •... -
Page 21: Operation
3 Once the steering bar is locked (Figure 11/a), push the red plastic safety protective cover down onto the post release lever (Figure 11/b). WARNING Ensure that the AmeriGlide Stair Climber safety protective cover is in its proper position. In this configuration, the electrical contact outlet is engaged and the steering bar is locked in the work position. - Page 22 Figure 11 AmeriGlide Stair Climber Owner’s Manual...
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Page 23: Steering Bar Release
To release the steering bar (Figure 12/a), lift the red plastic safety protective cover (Figure 12/b). Release the red pedal (Figure 13/b) and push the steering bar (Figure 13/a) forward as shown by the arrow (Figure 13/c). Figure 12 Figure 13 AmeriGlide Stair Climber Owner’s Manual... -
Page 24: Attaching A Wheelchair To The Stair Climber
(Figure 14/b) and release the emergency STOP button. Figure 14 2 Press either the ascend or descend button on the steering bar and move the stair climber under the wheelchair (Figure 15/a). Figure 15 AmeriGlide Stair Climber Owner’s Manual... - Page 25 (Figure 16/a). Push the metallic central pushbutton (Figure 16/c) and slide the wheelchair clamp assembly (Figure 16/d) up/down on the post until the crossbar is just under the vertical height of the wheelchair handgrips (Figure 15). Figure 16 AmeriGlide Stair Climber Owner’s Manual...
- Page 26 6 Loosen each safety clamp assembly (Figure 17/a) by turning the locking handwheel counter-clockwise (Figure 17/b). Slide the safety clamp assembly horizontally (Figure 17/c) until snug against the wheelchair vertical back support posts. Figure 17 AmeriGlide Stair Climber Owner’s Manual...
- Page 27 11 Press downward on the steering bar to activate the manual auxiliary wheels. Maneuver the AmeriGlide Stair Climber to the leading edge of either stair-flight to perform a descent or an ascent (see Figure 27 and 30).
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Page 28: Travel Preparation
Manual Operation on a Level Floor To move or turn in manual mode: 1 Using the steering bar as a lever, raise the front side of the AmeriGlide Stair Climber to utilize the manual auxiliary wheels. 2 Move the AmeriGlide Stair Climber towards you and turn in the desired direction. -
Page 29: Stair Gradient Check
(gradient above 35°), it is not possible to travel on that staircase. Headrest Adjustment To adjust the headrest (Figure 19/a), remove it and adjust as required using the two Velcro strips (Figure 19/b). Figure 19 AmeriGlide Stair Climber Owner’s Manual... -
Page 30: Operation On A Staircase
The person who uses the stair climber determines the stability of the AmeriGlide Stair Climber. To avoid unstable conditions, adhere to the following guidelines at all times. Always place the AmeriGlide Stair Climber so that the transported passenger’s shoulders are towards the ascent side. - Page 31 1 With the wheelchair properly attached to the stair climber and the green light lit on the steering bar control panel, put pressure on the steering bar (Figure 20/b) such that the nose of the AmeriGlide Stair Climber rises (Figure 20/d) and the manual auxiliary wheels activate (Figure 20/c). Move the machine to the edge of the first stair of the flight (Figure 20/a).
- Page 32 2 Press the descend pushbutton until the STOP sticker (on the base of the AmeriGlide Stair Climber) is parallel (Figure 21/a) to the edge of the first stair (Figure 21/b). Figure 21 3 Raise the steering bar (Figure 21/c) until the tracks touch the lower step.
- Page 33 6 If there is another flight of stairs to descend, follow this step. Push and turn the AmeriGlide Stair Climber and place it on the edge of the first stair of the next flight (see Figure 22). Press the descend pushbutton until the STOP sticker (on the base of the AmeriGlide Stair Climber) is parallel (Figure 21/a) to the edge of the first stair (Figure 21/b).
- Page 34 (Figure 23/b) such that the nose of the AmeriGlide Stair Climber rises and the manual auxiliary wheels activate. Guide the machine to the edge of the first stair (Figure 23/a).
- Page 35 Hold the steering bar firmly with both hands and do not release your grip. 3 At the last stair, release the ascend pushbutton to stop the AmeriGlide Stair Climber when the STOP sticker on the base is parallel with the stair (Figure 24/a and b).
- Page 36 (see Figure 25). Ensure that the back edge of the AmeriGlide Stair Climber is parallel with the stairs. Press the ascend pushbutton and rise to the next flight or, if the final destination is reached, release the wheelchair.
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Page 37: Emergency Stop And Passenger Recovery
In the event of an emergency stop on a flight of stairs, NEVER release the steering bar. If you lock the AmeriGlide Stair Climber, ensure it is stable before releasing your hand grip from the steering bar. If the stair climber stops during an ascent due to a discharged battery, there may be enough power to descend. -
Page 38: Passenger Release
2 Pull up on the safety clamp pistons (Figure 27/a) and swing the red lever (Figure 27/b) outwards. Loosen the safety clamp locking handwheel (Figure 28/a). Figure 27 Figure 28 3 Lower the steering bar and reattach it to the chassis. 4 Move the AmeriGlide Stair Climber manually. AmeriGlide Stair Climber Owner’s Manual... -
Page 39: Reversing The Safety Couplings
(which is equipped with a second hole - Figure 31/b) 90° so that the red hook (Figure 31/c) grasps the horizontal bar from downwards and not laterally. This clamps the wheelchair to the steering bar with the same safety of traditional wheelchairs. AmeriGlide Stair Climber Owner’s Manual... - Page 40 2 Extract the safety clamp (Figure 31/a) toward the outside (Figure 13/f ). 3 Rotate the safety clamp (Figure 32/a) 90° (Figure 32/b) to the left for the left-side clamp and to the right for the right-side clamp. Figure 32 AmeriGlide Stair Climber Owner’s Manual...
- Page 41 6 Lock the safety clamp assembly by turning the handwheel (Figure 33/f ). 7 Lift the crossbar (Figure 33/g) until the point at which the red hook (Figure 33/e) is placed in contact with the horizontal bar (Figure 33/d) is reached. AmeriGlide Stair Climber Owner’s Manual...
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Page 42: Maintenance
8. MAINTENANCE The AmeriGlide Stair Climber maintenance schedule is listed in the table below. Competence Level Required: O - Trained Operator MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Component Frequency Rubber tracks Monthly Wheelchair safety clamp assembly Monthly Wheelchair crossbar clamp Monthly Steering bar connector... -
Page 43: Maintenance Record
Maintenance Record Date Time Reason for Call Comments Dealer AmeriGlide Stair Climber Owner’s Manual... -
Page 44: Periodic Cleaning
1 Remove the key and the power cable and shut off the power. 2 Unscrew the cover screws and remove the cover. 3 Clean all dust, dirt, and any accumulated grease. 4 Once complete, reconnect the general connector and reassemble the cover. AmeriGlide Stair Climber Owner’s Manual... -
Page 45: Charging The Battery
3 The LED will be orange while the battery is charging. Wait until the LED is green before unplugging the charger. 4 Unplug the charger from the wall outlet and from the AmeriGlide Stair Climber. 5 Use the AmeriGlide Stair Climber as per the instructions in this manual. -
Page 46: Unit Does Not Start Or Move
Unit Does Not Start or Move The following table lists possible causes and solutions in the event that the AmeriGlide Stair Climber does not start or move. If the malfunction persists, contact your Authorized Dealer. Competence Level Required: O - Trained Operator... -
Page 47: Detailed Drawings
9. DETAILED DRAWINGS Figures 35 and 36 provided detailed drawings of the AmeriGlide Stair Climber. Figure 35 AmeriGlide Stair Climber Owner’s Manual... - Page 48 Figure 36 AmeriGlide Stair Climber Owner’s Manual...
- Page 50 Authorized Dealer AmeriGlide Stair Climber OWNER’S MANUAL...
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