Operation On Stairs; General Instructions For Operating On Stairs - Liftkar PT-S 130 Instruction Manual

6 Operation on stairs

6.1 General instructions for operating 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.
• On PT-Adapt and PT-PLUS models it is essential you remove the wheelchair
wheels, otherwise there is a risk of causing an accident. On PT-PLUS models
the wheels can be slotted into holes higher up so they can be transported with
the wheelchair. Try leaning the crossbar on your leg, hip or stomach (see also
6.2). Your body cushions the force that is applied when there is a change of
load. You only need to use your arms and hands to stabilise and ensure that
the stairclimber does not tilt forwards. Hardly any force is required if the
operator is able to apply this method of operation. Please note though that it is
essential that you always have one hand on the handle, even while the weight
is leaning against you.
• 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).
• 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.
• Due to the tilted angle of the stairclimber during operation some passengers
may need a headrest. This is available as an accessory (see also section
5.1.2) and is easy to fit.
• Normally, each flight of steps should be climbed without stopping. However, if
it necessary to take a break, the stairclimber can be tilted backwards on the
step. The safety brakes prevent the stairclimber from rolling down the stairs.
• Please check that the automatic step edge brakes function properly every time
before using the Liftkar PT (see section 9.4).
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