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Electric-powered stairclimbers for
people with walking difficulties
Liftkar PT-S 130/160
Liftkar PT-Outdoor 120/150
Liftkar PT-Uni 130/160
Liftkar PT-Fold 130/160
Liftkar PT-Plus 115
Liftkar PT-Adapt 130/160
Instruction manual
SANO Transportgeraete GmbH
Am Holzpoldlgut 22
4040 Linz/Lichtenberg
Austria
Tel.: +43 (0) 7239 / 510 10
Fax: +43 (0) 7239 / 510 10 14
office@sano.at
www.sano.at
issued: 04/2011 - subject to updates - en
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Summary of Contents for Liftkar PT-S 130
- Page 1 Electric-powered stairclimbers for people with walking difficulties Liftkar PT-S 130/160 Liftkar PT-Outdoor 120/150 Liftkar PT-Uni 130/160 Liftkar PT-Fold 130/160 Liftkar PT-Plus 115 Liftkar PT-Adapt 130/160 Instruction manual SANO Transportgeraete GmbH Am Holzpoldlgut 22 4040 Linz/Lichtenberg Austria Tel.: +43 (0) 7239 / 510 10 Fax: +43 (0) 7239 / 510 10 14 office@sano.at...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
5.1.1 Adjust handle 5.1.2 Headrest (optional) Additional preparations (depending on model) 5.2.1 Adjust seat position on Liftkar PT-S and PT-Outdoor models 5.2.2 Loading a wheelchair onto a Liftkar PT-Universal (general information) 5.2.3 How to load a self-propelled wheelchair (PT-Universal) 5.2.4 How to load a transport wheelchair (PT-Universal) - Page 3 5.2.5 How to unload a self-propelled wheelchair (PT-Universal) 5.2.6 How to unload a transport wheelchair (PT-Universal) 5.2.7 Loading a wheelchair onto a Liftkar PT-Plus and PT-Adapt 5.2.8 Detaching the Liftkar PT-Plus and PT-Adapt from the wheelchair Operation on stairs General instructions for operating on stairs...
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Page 4: Introduction
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 5 This will prevent it from being switched on inadvertently and in this form the 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.
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Page 6: Description / Technical Data
045 723 Liftkar PT-S 160 item no. 045 724 3.1.1 Technical data for PT-S model • Safe working load: 130 kg (PT-S 130) (passenger weight) 160 kg (PT-S 160) • Wheel diameter: 200 mm • Track width (outside): 297 mm •... -
Page 7: Scope Of Supply For Model Pt-S
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... -
Page 8: Technical Data For Pt-Outdoor Model
3.2.1 Technical data for PT-Outdoor model • Safe working load: 120 kg (PT-Outdoor 120) (passenger weight) 150 kg (PT-Outdoor 150) • Wheel diameter: 260 mm • Track width (outside): 430 mm • Weight (total): 34,3 kg • Weight (climber unit + seat): 22,3 kg Space requirements •... - Page 9 Note: with some wheelchairs it may b e necessary to raise or remove any anti-tip devices. If the anti-tip devices are fixed then they will need to b e modified to the removab le or foldab le type. Liftkar PT-Universal 130 ……………………...………..…………….. item no. 045 727 Liftkar PT-Universal 160 .…………….…………….………………… item no. 045 728...
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Page 10: Technical Data For Pt-Universal Model
3.3.1 Technical data for PT-Universal model • Safe working load: 130 kg (PT-Universal 130) (incl. wheelchair) 160 kg (PT-Universal 160) • Maximum width of backrest: 495 mm • Maximum track width of wheelchair: 730 mm (measured on outside of wheels) •... -
Page 11: Pt-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. -
Page 12: Scope Of Supply For Model Pt-Fold
The wheelchair itself is very stable, and yet can easily be folded away compactly. 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 115 …..…….……………………………………………item no. 045 729... -
Page 13: Technical Data For Pt-Plus Model
3.5.1 Technical data for PT-Plus model • Safe working load: 115 kg (passenger weight) • Wheel diameter: 200 mm • Track width (outside): 297 mm • Weight (total): 23,5 kg • Weight (climb er unit): 14 kg Space requirements on landings •... -
Page 14: Pt-Adapt Model
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 3.6.1 Technical data for PT-Adapt model • Safe working load: 130 kg (PT-Adapt 130) (incl. -
Page 15: Scope Of Supply For Model Pt-Adapt
Important: 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. 3.7 Technical data applying to all models •... - Page 16 Data for electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) EMV-Allgem eine Daten Emission Übereinstimmung RF-Emission according group 1 EN 55011 RF-Emission according Class B EN 55011 Generation of mains harmonics Battery operation, not applicable follow ing IEC 61000-3-2 Generation of mains harmonics Battery operation, not applicable follow ing IEC 61000-3-3 EMV-Tabelle 202 Susceptibility...
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Page 17: Technical Data For Battery Pack
Note on electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) The electric motors corresponds with the protection requirements laid down in the European Council Directive on the legal regulations of the member states concerning electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) (2004/108/EC). However, it can not be completely excluded that under certain conditions an electrical malfunction occurs, especially in connection with the use of mobile phones. -
Page 18: Names Of Main Parts
3.9 Names of main parts 3.9.1 Handle unit Handle unit column 1 Adjustable handle 2 Clamping nut for adjusting handle 3 (control feature) Crossbar 4 Lever screw 5 Control cluster 6 (control feature) UP/DOWN switch 7 (control feature) -
Page 19: Battery Pack
3.9.2 Battery pack Charging socket 1 Power outlet 2 Carrying handle 3 3.9.3 Climber unit Lifting frame 1 Support wheels on lifting frame 2 Main wheels 3 Automatic step edge brakes 4 Spring-loaded contacts to battery power outlet 5 Mounting socket for handle unit column 6... -
Page 20: Control Features
4.1.1 Main switch (1) Use this switch to switch the stairclimber on via a safety circuit. Press it again to switch off. The Liftkar PT switches itself off automatically after 10 minutes. 4.1.2 Speed selector switch (2) Use this switch to choose the climbing speed of the lifting frame mechanism. (See section 3.7 for ab solute figures) -
Page 21: Mode Switch
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. -
Page 22: Up/Down Switch Left And Right On Handle
4.2 UP/DOWN switch left and right on handle The UP/DOWN switch is labelled with a neutral position (0) and two triangles DOWN pointing away from the operator (forwards) and towards the operator (b ackwards). Down: press triangle pointing forwards press triangle pointing backwards 4.3 Clamping nut on adjustable handle The clamping nut is captive (cannot be lost) and is designed to clamp the height-... -
Page 23: Preparations To Be Made Before You Start
Preparations to be made before you start 5.1 Climber unit, battery pack and handle unit The following preparations need to be made to the Liftkar PT as a base unit: 1. Fit battery pack over the brown contact housing on the climber unit... -
Page 24: Adjust Handle
(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 25: Additional Preparations (Depending On Model)
5.2.1 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 26: Loading A Wheelchair Onto A Liftkar Pt-Universal (General Information)
5.2.2 Loading a wheelchair onto a Liftkar 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) up stairs without any modifications to the wheelchair, and without removing its wheels. - Page 27 Note 4: Make sure that the wheelchair's parking brake is properly adjusted and in full working order. Especially on self-propelled wheelchairs (large wheels), safety is greatly increased when operating the Liftkar PT-Universal on stairs if the parking brake works effectively.
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Page 28: How To Load A Self-Propelled Wheelchair (Pt-Universal)
5.2.3 How to load a self-propelled wheelchair (PT-Universal) Pull backrest clamps apart Align centrally with wheels touching platforms (not on platforms) Without motor: tilt PT forwards until backrest With motor: gradually raise PT on lifting clamps reach backrest frame (push button „up“) until clamps reach backrest Engage clamps with backrest and tighten Engage clamps with backrest and tighten... - Page 29 Tilt PT backwards Tilt PT backwards while passenger reverses wheelchair onto platforms Pull wheelchair onto platforms with both hands Apply brakes to wheelchair wheels Tilt PT back (into balanced position), and off you go...
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Page 30: How To Load A Transport Wheelchair (Pt-Universal)
5.2.4 How to load a transport wheelchair (PT-Universal) Open backrest clamps Align centrally and move onto platforms Without motor: tilt PT forwards With motor: gradually raise PT on lifting frame (push button until clamps reach backrest „down“) until clamps reach backrest Apply brakes (if fitted) to transport chair wheels... -
Page 31: How To Unload A Self-Propelled Wheelchair (Pt-Universal)
5.2.5 How to unload a self-propelled wheelchair (PT-Universal) Tilt PT forwards until front wheels of wheelchair touch the ground Tilt PT forwards with one hand and release backrest clamp on one side with the other hand Now release backrest clamp on the other side Tilt PT back until it rests on the ground Release wheelchair... -
Page 32: How To Unload A Transport Wheelchair (Pt-Universal)
5.2.6 How to unload a transport wheelchair (PT-Universal) Tilt PT forwards until front wheels of transport chair touch the ground Tilt PT forwards with one hand and release backrest clamp on one side with the other hand Now release backrest clamp on the other side Tilt PT back until it rests on the ground... -
Page 33: Loading A Wheelchair Onto A 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). - Page 34 Note 2: if the wheelchair had been folded for transport, make sure that it has been set up properly by simply pressing down sharply on the seat. Otherwise it is possible that the side frames will not be far enough apart to allow the climber unit to fit between the lower mountings.
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Page 35: Detaching The Liftkar Pt-Plus And Pt-Adapt From The Wheelchair
(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 6) describ es the stair climb ing procedure in detail.) -
Page 36: Operation On Stairs
• 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 37: Climbing Up Stairs
1. Set the adjustable handle to the correct height (see 5.1.1 and 4.3) 2. Switch on the Liftkar PT with the main switch (if it is not already switched on). 3. Set speed selector switch to the lowest speed (I). (Do not select a higher speed until you have had some practice.) - Page 38 7. 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.
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Page 39: Climbing Down Stairs
1. Set the adjustable handle to the correct height (see 5.1.1 and 4.3) 2. Switch on the Liftkar PT with the main switch (if it is not already switched on). 3. Set speed selector switch to the lowest speed (I). (Do not select a higher speed until you have had some practice.) -
Page 40: Operation On Spiral Staircases
7. Now you can move the Liftkar PT forward to the next step edge and repeat the same procedure. 6.4 Operation on spiral staircases... -
Page 41: Parking The Liftkar Pt On The Stairs
6.6. Ideal transport angle The Liftkar PT is equipped with an electronic transport angle supervision system. As soon as the stairclimber is no longer at the ideal angle the angle supervision system stops the climbing mechanism. If the angle is too low in relation to the steps then the LED in the control unit turns red as long as one of the UP/DOWN switches is pressed. -
Page 42: Operation On A Ramp
7.1 Moving DOWN a ramp To move down a ramp you need to hold the Liftkar PT facing forwards; using the step edge brakes you can control the descent of the Liftkar PT (with wheelchair) by leaning the unit back until the brakes take effect. -
Page 43: Charger Unit
Note: 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 w ith a relatively light load. -
Page 44: Technical Data
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 45: Mobile Charger (Optional)
8.2 Mobile charger (optional) This extremely powerful charger features an automatic 3-stage system using digital control technology. The first stage is quick charging and the second stage is for maintaining the charge. With a 3-stage system it is even easier to see how full the battery pack is. -
Page 46: Use Only For The Purpose Intended
8.3 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 b elow) The Liftkar PT is not ready for operation if the battery pack is being recharged on the stairclimber. -
Page 47: Care, Maintenance And Transport
Care, maintenance and transport 9.1 Maintenance Liftkar PT stairclimbers are durable, low-maintenance products. However, Sano recommends you have a check carried out at least once every two years on all moving components, electrical and mechanical connections, the quick-change battery pack and the charger unit. Please contact us for... - Page 48 Checklist of safety checks for Liftkar PT stairclimbers Liftkar PT safe ty checks Check Interv al Comments cked Motor and casing Check/adjust tension of drive chain every 2 years max. play 2-3mm Return stairclimber to manufacturer if cracks are Check casing for cracks...
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Page 49: Cleaning
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. Please test each brake separately by trying to free a brake on one side by turning the stairclimber sharply to the left or right. -
Page 50: Disposal
9.7 Disposal Liftkar PT stairclimbers are durable products. At the end of their useful life the stairclimber components and charger should be disposed of properly. Make sure the materials are separated carefully for disposal in line with the material codes relating to each component. -
Page 51: Troubleshooting
11 Warranty and product liability 11.1 Warranty 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 52: Product Liability
SANO Transportgeraete GmbH is not liable as manufacturer for any damage to the LIFTKAR PT: the Liftkar PT is used for a purpose for which it is not intended. the Liftkar PT is not maintained regularly by an authorised mechanical workshop, or by Sano.