Liftkar PT-S 130 Instruction Manual page 5

A safety belt must always been used when transporting people with Liftkar
stairclimbers.
The safety belt must always be closed while the stairclimber is in operation,
regardless of whether a person is being transported or not. Never allow the
safety belt to hang over the side to the left or right. Risk of jamming the
wheels – danger of falling. Risk of damaging the stairclimber.
For transporting people using Liftkar stairclimbers, only use wheelchairs
fitted with a safety belt or other personnel retention system.
Passengers who are not able to sit securely will need to wear a belt.
Make sure you always wear closed, non-slip shoes when operating
the Liftkar PT.
Do not use the Liftkar PT with a passenger until you have practised
operating it perfectly without a payload. Next, try operating it again with
somebody as lightweight as possible who is not disabled. The test
passenger should hold onto a handrail or a second person during the
climb.
Always start by using the lowest speed first (setting 1). Do not switch from
single step mode to continuous mode.
Never reach into the transport mechanism with your hands while the
battery pack is connected. (Risk of snagging/squashing).
When transporting the Liftkar PT itself, Sano recommends undoing the
lever screw (stays on handle, so there is no risk of losing it) and taking the
stairclimber apart. 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. If, for whatever reason, the battery pack should run out of
power while in operation on stairs, move the stairclimber down the stairs
and replace or recharge the battery. It is always possible to move down at
least one flight of stairs, even with an empty battery pack. The first sign of
the battery pack running out is indicated by the stairclimber's performance.
The Liftkar PT becomes slower and appears to be struggling.
Inexperienced operators are warned by the LED display: if the battery pack
needs to be recharged the LED display starts flashing, alternating between
red and green and an intermittent acoustic warning signal.
Do not use the stairclimber if unusual noises and/or vibrations occur while
the Liftkar stairclimber is in operation. Withdraw the stairclimber from use
and have it inspected by an authorised specialist.
Please observe the following instructions regarding storing and operating
your Liftkar stairclimber:
Avoid exposing the stairclimber to high temperatures such as direct
sunlight and high humidity, e.g. due to use in saunas, etc, because there is
a risk of overheating, burning and damaging the stairclimber. Avoid
exposing the stairclimber to very low temperatures below 5°C.
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