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7 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.
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.
7.2 Moving UP a ramp
To move up a ramp you need to hold the Liftkar PT facing backwards; 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. The step edge brakes act like a
reversing brake.
Note: because the Liftkar PT is tilted backwards during operation it will not be possible to
balance the unit. We recommend lengthening the adjustable handle beforehand so that the
extra weight is easier to handle. Depending on the weight of the passenger and the length of
the ramp it may be a good idea to have a second person available to assist.
8 Charging the battery pack
The lead gel cells inside the battery pack are maintenance-free, gas-tight and
rechargeable.
Their
charging/discharging cycles. For example, it is possible to partially discharge lead
batteries 1000 times, drawing more than 200 times the full capacity of the battery,
providing the battery is never fully discharged.
Avoid discharging the battery completely. Charge the battery pack as often as
possible.
Lead batteries are susceptible to self-discharging. It is therefore necessary to
recharge the battery pack after 3 weeks, even if it has not been in use.
The charger unit supplied switches over automatically to trickle charging so it
is not possible to over-charge the battery.
Do not leave the battery pack discharged or half discharged. Always recharge
the battery immediately.
If the batteries should become damaged it is possible to have them replaced
in any reputable mechanical workshop. The old lead batteries are fully
recyclable and are not to be disposed of.
The ideal temperature for charging is between 20 and 25° C. Temperatures
that are too cold or too hot will affect the battery's capacity.
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