Table of Contents Introduction Operation Standard delivery schedule General instructions Technical data Upstairs Downstairs Control Components Single step switch On/Off button Special feature soft step Direction of travel switch Operation on winding stairs Horizontal axle Operating feature for scalacombi Driving switch Battery Care and Maintenance Control compartment...
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Congratulations, with the acquisition of the you chose a powerful, dependable and multifunctional stairclimbing device of superior technology. With the help of the highly flexible scalamobil you will experience an entirely new dimension of mobility. In this respect you will have great pleasure with the scalamobil, and, appropriately operated, it will soon prove indispensable to you.
Please note the following safety instructions! In the interest of your safety, the scalamobil may only be The efficiency of the scalamobil may be affected by used by people who: electromagnetic fields, generated for example, by mobile telephones. The scalamobil, therefore, should be switched ·...
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Delivery Package · standard scalamobil S30 IQ Optional Accessories: · -charger BC 2401A · X6-scalaport · Operating instructions · X3-scala-chair · upper bolt · headrest · lower bolt · anti tippers It is standard that the upper bolt [15] and the lower bolt ·...
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Essential Parts (Please open out the overview diagram in the front cover) Gripping loop Driving switch On/Off button Display element Lock for the horizontal axle Helix cable plus plug Plug Adjustment knobs for the height of the handlebars Fastening screws for the handlebars Electronic unit Connecting socket for the charger Single step switch...
Technical Data scalamobil S30 Technical data – battery Height of the power unit: 445 mm Type of battery: Sealed lead gel battery (with the clamping device) Battery capacity: 3,3 Ah Height of the power unit: 360 mm Battery dimensions: 134 x 67 x 61 mm (without the clamping device) Maximum current: 15 A...
Note the following indications: Control Components Arrow forwards, steady green light: ”Descending staircase” mode is activated. (To change over to “Ascending staircase” mode On/Off button move the direction of travel switch [22] on the left handle cover; see chapter 2.2) Arrow backwards, steady green light: ”Ascending staircase”...
Direction of travel switch With the direction of travel switch [22] you choose the Always keep an eye on the level of charge of direction in which you want to go on the staircase. the batteries in the display element [4] and re-charge them in good time.
Lock For the Horizontal Axle [5] The lock for the horizontal axle is essential for climbing Handle in the middle extremely spiral staircases with the scalamobil. The handle- (normal position). bars can be shifted from their regular position either completely to the right or to the left. ·...
Driving Switch [2] After switching on and selecting the desired direction of · Through constant pressure on the driving switch [2] the travel (see chapter 2.1 and 2.2) the scalamobil is set in scalamobil moves in the selected direction. motion with the driving switch [2] . ·...
2.5 Battery 2.5.1 Charging the battery Your scalamobil is equipped with a set of high-performance batteries, that permit up to 300 steps to be traveled. After each use of the scalamobil the batteries should be re-charged, however, to avoid an unintentional standstill on the staircase due to empty batteries.
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2.5.2 Removing the battery Normally the battery integrated into the scalamobil housing does not need to be removed. If, however, you wish to re-charge the battery during a trip in the car, for example, then you can take it out entirely. ·...
2.6.1 Control compartment Single Step Switch [12] In the control compartment underneath the battery are the To activate the single step mode you press the single step button for activating the single-step switch [12], the switch. Read more about this function in chapter 4.4. rotation regulator [13] and a driving program selection switch [26].
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2.6.3 Driving program selection switch [26] When it is delivered to you, the scalamobil is individually set to meet your requirements by an representative. Amongst other things, parameters such as the height of the steps on the staircase that you use is permanently stored as “Home staircase mode”.
Initial Operation · In principle every climbing process has to be completed. Safety of the wheelchair occupant However, if the situation arises and you must interrupt the climbing process, lay the scalamobil with the attached The first priority while climbing stairs is always the safety wheelchair backwards on the stairs.
Safety Instructions Make sure that no extraneous particles (e.g. pebbles) get · Only persons who participated in a training session may into the power unit or the brakes. operate the scalamobil. If the wheelchair with additional scalamobil is subsequently · The scalamobil may only be used with specially adjusted equipped with an e·fix or viamobil it must be noted that wheelchairs and/or accessories.
Performance Check Before Operation Due to operating safety, you should check the scalamobil’s brakes before each use, (the check is done without the wheelchair). Further, you should only use the scalamobil with fully charged batteries. · Please check whether the adjustment knobs [8] to adjust the height of the handlebars are tightly fastened.
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· Place the direction of travel switch [22] in the position “Down” (arrow symbol ) · Place the scalamobil on the inner pair of wheels by pressing the driving switch [2] during deactivated single- step switching. · Push the scalamobil to the edge of the stairs’ again. The safety brakes at the inner wheels must lock now;...
Mounting to the Wheelchair In order to mount the scalamobil to your wheelchair, it has to be equipped with a special -holding device. If this device has not been attached to your wheelchair yet, your dealer, or the -representative delivering the scalamobil will do so.
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· lock the upper holding device [20] with the locking pin [19]. Unlock the locking pin by pushing in its center with your thumb, then drive the locking pin all the way into the holding device. In order to begin climbing stairs, you need to unlock the brakes of your wheelchair’s back wheels and remove the wheels.
Height Adjustment of the Handlebars In order to use the scalamobil comfortably, the height of the handlebars can be adjusted. · Turn the adjustment knobs [8] approximately one rotation counter clockwise. · Put the handles into the desired position. · Retighten the adjustment knobs [8]. The adjustment range above ground lies between 1.15 m and 1.55 m.
Removal from the Wheelchair To remove the scalamobil from the wheelchair you first need to attach its big wheels again. · Turn the rotation regulator [13] to the lowest climbing speed (position 1). · Place the direction of travel switch [22] in the position “Downwards”...
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· Place all 4 scalamobil wheels in a parallel position by pressing the driving switch [2] (The unit lowers itself, the wheelchair comes to rest on its wheels). · Remove the scalamobil from underneath the wheelchair. · Re-insert the locking pins [19] into the mounting fork of the upper bracket [20].
Removal of the Handlebars If necessary, for instance when transporting the scalamobil in your car, the handlebars can be completely removed. · Push the grips together (see chapter 3.5), so that they take up a minimum of space. · Unplug the plug [7] on top of the housing. ·...
Mounting the Handlebars Carrying handle · Push the handlebars into their fixtures. · Screw on the fastening screws [9], and make sure that they are tight. · Put the plug [7] into its socket on top of the housing. · Adjust the height of the handlebars so that the person operating the scalamobil can easily handle the device (see chapter 3.5 height adjustment of the handlebars).
Operation travel is then only allowed if you reset the correct angle General instructions of inclination (by going to the next step up, for example). Depending on the programming undertaken by the When it is delivered to you, the scalamobil is individually representative, further movement may then occur either by set by the representative to meet your requirements,...
Upstairs (single step switch is not activated) Before each climbing process there must be a · Move up two steps above the level of the wheelchair. performance check (see chapter 3.3). · Pull the scalamobil against the lowest step. In order to climb stairs, you need to remove the back wheels of your wheelchair.
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Once you have reached the top of the stairs, pull the scalamobil plus wheelchair as far back that the wheelchair’s front wheels are securely on the floor. In no instance are they to jut out of the step’s edge! The wheels of the scalamobil are now in parallel position. In this combination, scalamobil plus wheelchair, you may cross short distances within your house.
Downstairs (the single step switch is not activated) Before each climbing process there must be a · Advance slowly to the edge of the stairs until the automatic performance check (see chapter 3.3) brakes grip blocking any further advancement. When you climb downstairs, you also need to remove the ·...
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While descending stairs always push the scalamobil slightly forward, away from you, until the brakes grip on the edge of the following step. Also the scalamobil needs to remain tilted approximately in the same angle. Finally, never release the grips of the scalamobil! When you reached the end of the stairs, push the scalamobil with the attached wheelchair away from the stairs.
Climbing Stairs in Single Step Mode In chapters 4.2 and 4.3 you have been introduced in detail When you need to climb spiral stairs, the single step mode to the individual steps to climb stairs safely. By pushing is particularly useful. As stated in chapter 4.6, there it is the driving switch [2] continuously the scalamobil’s wheels indispensable to advance the scalamobil’s outer wheels to begin moving;...
Special Soft Step Function Operation on Winding Stairs The Soft Step feature is integrated into the scalamobil In principle the operation of the scalamobil climbing or control program and activated in the factory settings. If descending winding stairs follows the analogous steps desired, your representative can deactivate the described in chapter 4.2 and 4.3.
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4.6.1 Upstairs · If you have not done so already, turn on the scalamobil by pressing the On/Off button [3]. · Advance the scalamobil’s four wheels so that they touch the edge of the step. · Place the direction of travel switch [22] in the “Up” position (arrow symbol ) and press the driving switch [2].
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4.6.2 Downstairs · If you have not done so already, turn on the scalamobil Recommendation: by pressing the On/Off button [3]. since the climbing process must be interrupted on each step, we recommend to activate the single step switch (see ·...
Diverging operating feature for scalacombi The following information relates exclusively to the scalacombi S31 with integrated seating unit, not to the scalamobil S30 The scalacombi possesses almost identical technical features to the scalamobil S30, but differs from it in the one staircase climbing function.
The batteries regain their full capacity not Care and Maintenance before charging and discharging them three to four times. · Incorrect handling of the battery may result in Information Concerning the Batteries the leakage of electrolytic liquid. The batteries of your scalamobil are maintenance-free and ·...
Care 5.2.1 Charging the Battery Your scalamobil uses up energy each time you employ it. If the battery is fully charged, you can climb approximately 300 steps. However, you should never totally discharge your battery because it may be damaged by it. We, therefore, recommend to recharge the battery after each time you use the scalamobil.
5.2.2 Cleaning Maintenance The outside of the scalamobil’s 4 big wheels where the Your scalamobil is a low-maintenance device. However, in brakes are located must be cleaned regularly with alcohol the interest of your safety, have the scalamobil thoroughly to ensure the efficient functioning of the brakes. checked every two years, even if there aren’t any outward If your scalamobil is in use daily, you need to clean said signs of damage or malfunction.
-representative recharged repaired at Ulrich Alber GmbH the scalamobil cannot be remove the charger turned on the scalamobil still cannot be turned your -representative...
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What to do if... Remedy Contact... The scalamobil comes to a standstill Lay the scalamobil to the back. The automatic A second person who can assist during staircase climbing and safety brakes will prevent it rolling off the edge you in lifting the scalamobil step correcting the angle of inclination of the step.
· Device inspection when no defects are found. · Devices whose serial number has been changed, disfigured or removed. For more details please see the General Standard Terms and Conditions of Ulrich Alber GmbH.
Disposal The scalamobil and its optional accessories are products with a long working life. At the end of their useful life they may be returned to your representative who will ensure that they are properly disposed of in an environment- friendly manner.
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