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escalino 120 kg
Stair Climbing System
Translation of the original user's manual
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  • Page 1 120 kg Stair Climbing System Translation of the original user's manual...
  • Page 2: Ce Declaration Of Conformity

    CE-Declaration of conformity The company AAT Alber Antriebstechnik GmbH herewith declares that the products of the stair climbing system escalino were developed and manufac- tured in concordance with the current regulations of the European Union, EEC Guidelines 2007/47/EG and 2006/42/EG.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    escalino Table of contents CE Declaration of conformity ... . Table of contents ....General information .
  • Page 4 escalino Care, maintenance and recycling....New user ..... Charger .
  • Page 5: General Information

    10 cm for manoeuvring. The minimum platform size of u-shaped stairs depends on factors such as the attendant's height, etc. Your AAT representatives or your authorized dea- ler are happy to advise you. The sticker with the device's serial number is located on the left side of the housing.
  • Page 6: Description Of The Product

    Said persons should be able to sit properly without help, otherwise you should secure them with a safety belt. The latter is an accessory available at AAT Alber Antriebstechnik GmbH. In addition, the arms of the person to be transported should not protrude over the arm rests during the transportation process.
  • Page 7: Features Of The Escalino

    escalino Features of the escalino 1 = handle 2 = safety chip for the engine immobiliser 3 = up/down switch 4 = back rest (foldable) 5 = arm rest, swivelling 6 = C-part plus seat (removable) 7 = main wheel 8 = safety brake 9 = climber and climbing foot 10 = climbing unit...
  • Page 8: Technical Data

    escalino Technical data height = 1357 mm height (folded) = 760 mm measurements width without arm rests = 458 mm width with arm rests attached = 518 mm depth with the foot rest = 723 mm climbing frame = 28.2 kg, c-part plus seat = 4.0 kg, weight both arm rests = 1.5 kg, total weight = 33.7 kg maximum lifting capacity...
  • Page 9: 2.4 Dimensioned Sketch

    escalino 2.4 Dimensioned sketch...
  • Page 10: Standard Scope Of Delivery

    escalino Standard scope of delivery 1 = charger including instructions 2 = arm rests 3 = climbing unit incl. back rest 4 = C-part plus the user's manual Optional accessories 1 = adjustable foot rest 2 = voltage converter 3 = hip belt 4 = seat belt system incl.
  • Page 11: Assembly

    escalino Assembly With a few movements you can assemble the escalino by means of several fixtures and tightening knobs. Disassembly is just as easy. Unfold the back part The back part can be unfolded and put in a vertical position by means of toothed wheels.
  • Page 12: Arm Rests

    escalino Arm rests Insert the arm rests on both sides. Please make sure that the arm rests are completely inserted into their respective holding devices. Depending on the person's size the arm rests may be switched from right to left and vice versa allowing for a wider or narrower seat. Functional check Please check the safety brakes each time before using the device (see chapter 6.4 and 8.5)!
  • Page 13: Safety Instructions

    escalino Safety instructions For a safe operation of the escalino it is important that you observe and adhere to all warning signs and instructions in this user’s manual as well as the warning signs and instructions on the device itself. Special information concerning the operation: Due to safety rea- sons the stair climber escalino may not be used on escalators and moving walkways!
  • Page 14: Lining Of The Climbing Foot

    If the working elements of the device block, turn the escalino off immediate- Repairs may be done by authorized dealers or the manufacturer only. Please exclusively use AAT Alber parts and accessories. Please note the extensive care and maintenance instructions in chapter Condition of paths, walkways etc.: Please make sure that the paths...
  • Page 15: Operation

    escalino Operation Maximum lifting capacity Please make sure that the maximum lifting capacity of 120 kg is not excee- ded. Membrane keypad With the membrane keypad Œ you can turn the device on and off. Check the batteries' capacity and turn the single step mode on or off. Safety brakes Before operating the escalino check the safety brakes Ž...
  • Page 16: Instructions For Operation

    escalino Instruction for operation Before we get to the actual instructions for operation, we would like to intro- duce the escalino's most important components to you. Membrane keypad 6.1.1 ON/OFF key The ON/OFF key Πon the membrane keypad is the power key to turn the escalino on or off.
  • Page 17: Climbers

    escalino 6.2.2 Control light to indicate malfunction Potential malfunction is indicated by a light diode. In case of malfunction, turn the device first off and then on again. If there is still an indication of malfunction, charge the batteries in case of low battery charge.
  • Page 18: Safety Brakes

    Please contact your authorized AAT Alber dealer or the manufacturer immediately. Should the brake not kick in, you may under no circumstances use the device. Please contact your authorized dealer or an AAT repre- sentative immediately. 6.4.2...
  • Page 19: Transportation Of A Person With The Escalino

    escalino Transportation of a person with the escalino Please note that the escalino was developed to be operated by one person. Always use both hands when using the device. Only one person may be transported with the escalino! Please practise driving with the escalino on level ground, slopes and climbing up- and downstairs at first without a person sitting in the chair.
  • Page 20: Operation On Level Ground

    escalino Operation on level ground After the person has been properly seated, you may transport him or her ef- fortlessly on level ground (see picture). Make sure that the climbers are pul- led in entirely. You overcome a threshold by pulling the escalino backwards over it. Tilting the stair climbing system To drive on slopes or to climb stairs you must tilt the escalino, which can be done easily by means of the climbers.
  • Page 21: Operation On Slopes

    escalino Operation on slopes Tilt the escalino slightly backwards and pull in the climbers entirely. For safety reasons we recommend you to ask another person to assist when driving on a slope. 6.8.1 Downhill Drive forward to the edge of the slope. In order to slow down you need to tilt the escalino a bit more, so that the safety brakes are activated.
  • Page 22: Climbing Upstairs

    escalino Climbing upstairs You may only be permitted to transport a person with the escalino, if you have been properly trained in the device’s operation. Please always practice climbing stairs without a person and by acti- vating the single step mode. Please always check the safety brakes before each use (see chapter 6.4) The climbing process can be accomplished quickly and without problems if...
  • Page 23 escalino The climbing process takes place in two intervals. Pressing the UP/DOWN switch, direction "UP" to begin the climbing process by moving the climbers downward . Always keep the device under tension during the entire climbing pro- cess, i.e. always pull it slightly backward toward you. After the climbers reach the floor , they assume the load of the main wheels, while the main wheels and the frame ‘...
  • Page 24 escalino The first interval is finished when the main wheels touch down on the next higher step ’ and resume the load of the climbers. The second interval begins by pulling in the climbers “. It is finished when the climbers reach their topmost position. Because the escalino is always pulled slightly backward, it rolls automatical- ly to the next step and reaches the initial position again - both main wheels touch the next step.
  • Page 25: Climbing Downstairs

    escalino 6.10 Climbing downstairs escalino, if You may only be permitted to transport a person with the you have been properly trained in the device’s operation. Please always practice climbing stairs without a person and by acti- vating the single step mode. Please always check the safety brakes before each use (see chapter 6.4 and 8.6) The climbing process can be accomplished quickly and without problems if...
  • Page 26 escalino Press the UP/DOWN switch, direction "DOWN" and the descending process begins. The drive retracts the climbers Ž downward and touch down on the next lo- wer step. When the climbers reach the next lower step  they assume the load of the main wheels, while those plus the climbing frame are lifted off the higher step ...
  • Page 27: Laying The Escalino On The Stairs

    escalino Now the main wheels and the climbing frame are moved forward ‘ - away from the operator. Afterwards the main wheels and the frame are lowered ’ by retracting the climbers “. This results in a small shift in load distribution, which you will feel at the handle by a slight pull forward.
  • Page 28: Transport

    escalino 6.12 Transport To transport the escalino, please remove the C-part, and the arm rests as described in chapter 3.2. Then you activate the UP/DOWN switch, direction "DOWN", until the climbers touch the floor. At this point you can fold the es- calino as described in chapter 3.1.
  • Page 29: Accessories

    Voltage converter for your vehicle We recommend the voltage converter for your vehicle, if you transport the stairclimber escalino in your vehicle. The AAT voltage converter is designed for a 12 V electrical system. This voltage converter transforms 12 V / 24 V di- rect current (D.C.) into 230 V alternating current (A.C.)
  • Page 30: Care, Maintenance And Recycling

    Automatic charger The charger does not need any particular maintenance. The scope of delivery includes the AAT Alber Antriebstechnik GmbH charger. Plug Œ is inserted into the wall outlet and plug  into the socket on the device or the battery pack.
  • Page 31 Exclusively use the AAT Alber Antriebstechnik GmbH voltage conver- ter! Check the voltage converter regularly and protect it from oil, grease, aggressive cleaning agents, thinners and/or damage by sharp edges, etc. Repairs and service check-ups may only be performed by AAT Alber Antriebstechnik GmbH or their authorized personnel.
  • Page 32: Sealed Lead Acid Batteries

    In such case please have them checked and, if nessesary, replaced by AAT Alber Antriebstechnik or its representative. Damaged batteries you can turn in at designated places for proper recycling. You may also return them to you authorized AAT representative.
  • Page 33: Fuses

    12 V supply is low Fuses Within the housing there is a 30 A fuse. If this fuse must be exchanged plea- se contact your authorized dealer. Should your fuses burn out frequently, please contact AAT Alber An- triebstechnik GmbH or you authorized dealer.
  • Page 34: Check Brake Lining

    Πis 1 mm. In case the lining is thinner than 1 mm, the li- ning must be exchanged on both sides. Please contact AAT Alber Antriebstechnik GmbH or your authorized dealer. Please check the safety brakes before each use of the escalino (see also chapter 4.3 and 6.4).
  • Page 35: Cleaning

    Recycling Your escalino and its battery pack are long-lasting products. However, once they are old, you can return the components to AAT Alber Antriebstechnik GmbH or your authorized dealer for recycling. The law concerning electronic devices (ElektroG) and their recycling has been issued on March 24, 2005.
  • Page 36: Warranty And Liability

    Warranty and liability Warranty AAT Alber Antriebstechnik GmbH grants a warranty of two years for all its products of type escalino including all its accessory parts (with the exception of the sealed lead acid batteries). The warranty begins at the date of purcha- se and covers failure of material and errors in manufacturing.
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  • Page 40 AAT Alber Antriebstechnik GmbH Postfach 10 05 60 · D-72426 Albstadt Tel.: +49.74 31.12 95-0 · Fax.: +49.74 31.12 95-35 Email: info@aat-online.de · www.aat-online.de...

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