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3. Operation on a staircase
During your initial instruction session, you have already learnt how to climb stairs with
the scalacombi. You also had the opportunity to complete your first climb under the
supervision of the authorised dealer or agent of Ulrich Alber GmbH. Before transporting a
person on the scalacombi, you should, however, read the instructions below and practice
the individual steps with the empty stair climber on a staircase.
To safely transport a person, you might need to use a lap belt or foot belt (optional
accessories). It is the responsibility of the operator to check whether such equipment is
necessary.
3. Climbing up a staircase
The passenger must take his/her place on the scalacombi while it is standing on firm
level ground.
Ensure that the two drive wheels [5] and the brakes [4] are in pushing position (see
chapter 2.2).
Check again that the person is properly seated on the scalacombi.
If the scalacombi is not yet switched on, do this by actuating the ON/OFF button [8]
(see chapter 2.4).
Tilt the scalacombi towards you until it is at an optimum angle so that the stair
climber with the passenger is well balanced. Maintain this angle during the entire
climb up the stairs.
To tilt the scalacombi, you can place a foot against the panel between the two wheels
(see diagram to the left).
Carefully move the scalacombi towards the stair until both wheels of the climber
touch the first step (see diagram to the left).
To move up one step, press the driving switch [17] into its upper position and hold
it there until the first step has been climbed. Simultaneously pull the scalacombi
slightly towards you.
After the first step has been climbed, the climbing function is automatically switched
off. You can now release the driving switch.
The scalacombi is now standing on the outer edge of the first step of the staircase
and must be pulled by you towards the next step.
Press the driving switch [17] again into its upper position and climb the next step.
Repeat the above steps until all steps of the staircase have been climbed.
After the last step has been climbed, move the scalacombi to a firm and level surface
(do not leave it at the edge of the step!).
To do this, place the two drive wheels [5] and the brakes [4] in their pushing position
(see chapter 2.2).
Switch the scalacombi off.
The person transported up the stairs can now exit the stair climber.
If the driving switch [7] is released during climbing operation, the
wheels are immediately stopped in their position.
Do not release the driving switch when climbing up a step, unless in
an emergency situation (see chapter 3.4).
Use the scalacombi only on staircases that are not wet, waxed or
otherwise slippery. Ensure that carpets are properly secured to the
floor. The step height may not exceed 20 cm. The minimum step
depth should not be below 4 cm.
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