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Never release the handlebar when climbing up a staircase!
The person transported on the scalacombi must only exit the climber
after it has been placed on a firm surface away from the edge of the
top step.
3.2 Climbing down a staircase
The passenger must take place on the scalacombi while it is standing on firm level
ground. Do not allow the stair climber to be accessed when it is standing near the
upper staircase edge.
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 down 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 edge of the top step of the staircase until
the brakes of both wheels engage (see diagram to the left).
To move down one step, press the driving switch [17] into its lower position and hold
it there until the stair climber has been lowered to the next step. Simultaneously
move the scalacombi slightly forward.
After the stair climber has been lowered down the step, the climbing function is auto-
matically switched off. You can now release the driving switch.
The scalacombi is now positioned on the next lower step of the staircase and must be
moved again carefully towards the edge (see diagram on next page).
Press the driving switch [17] again into its lower position and lower the stair climber
down one step.
Repeat the above steps until you reach the bottom of the stairs.
After the stair climber has been lowered down the last step, move the scalacombi to a
firm and level surface.
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 down 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 down 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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