Garaventa STAIR-TRAC SA-2, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...Garaventa STAIR TRAC SA 2 Owner s Manual Item 05116 Rev C Printed in Canada...

Page 2: ...Ascending Stairs 9 Descending Stairs 11 Storage 12 4 Operating Tips 13 5 Optional Equipment 15 Wheelchair Attachment Ramp 15 Vehicle Loading Ramp 16 6 Service 17 Batteries 17 General 17 Charging Batte...

Page 3: ...have any questions consult your dealer or contact Garaventa by phoning 604 594 0422 email customerrelations garaventa ca or by writing In Canada Garaventa Accessibility In USA Garaventa Accessibility...

Page 4: ...use Stair Trac on stairs that have not been checked by using the Stair Slope Indicator Refer to page 5 ENSURE THE WHEELCHAIR CAN BE PROPERLY ATTACHED Stair Trac is not designed to be used with electri...

Page 5: ...step 6 on page 7 Ensure the Wheelchair Support Handle is locked on the Drive Frame Refer to step 8 on page 7 Ensure the Safety Belt is securely fastened and that it passes under the arms of the passe...

Page 6: ...2 Terminology 4...

Page 7: ...tion in this manual containing additional operating tips Note STAIR SLOPE INDICATOR The Stair Slope Indicator is used to assess whether the angle of the stairway is within the optimum operating range...

Page 8: ...s the Safety Bar Then push the red Sliding Catch forward raise the handle upright ATTACHING WHEELCHAIRS 1 Refer to page 26 to determine the types and sizes of wheelchairs that can be attached to Stair...

Page 9: ...ing the entire clamp assembly Note Page 13 Item 2 6 Close the Holding Clamps over the wheelchair handle ensuring the Retaining Pin is on the outside of the Holding Clamp To ensure side to side stabili...

Page 10: ...the Support Handle and press down slightly but not enough to raise the front of Stair Trac off the ground 2 Pull the black Release Handle located just below the controls on the Support Handle This lif...

Page 11: ...een released power to the motor can be disconnected by pressing and holding the Emergency Stop Button If it is necessary to use the Emergency Stop Button ensure that Stair Trac is examined by a qualif...

Page 12: ...As you ascend ensure that Stair Trac remains at a right angle to the stairs Note Page 14 Item 5 Note Page 14 Item 6 5 Stop Stair Trac at the top of the stairs when the leading edge of the red STOP mar...

Page 13: ...Trac at the top of the stairs at a right angle 90q to the stairway with the passenger facing toward the stairs 3 Keeping both hands on the hand grips use your thumb to press the left side of the Opera...

Page 14: ...rocedures described under Horizontal Travel page 9 STORAGE Stair Trac occupies a minimal amount of space when stored as shown Simply remove the Wheelchair Support Handle and place it upside down on th...

Page 15: ...th the clamp assembly under the curve of the handle you can almost but not quite lift the Clamp Assembly up to its next highest locked position Since it is important to have as close a fit as possible...

Page 16: ...dle while Stair Trac is moving backwards This will provide added traction between the tracks and the floor allowing the Wheels to ride over the first stair nose 6 On some stairways Stair Trac may bump...

Page 17: ...lchair onto the Ramp Attach the wheelchair as described under Attaching Wheelchairs on page 6 back the Stair Trac away from the Ramp and proceed to the stairway The Ramp can now be carried to the dest...

Page 18: ...perating Switch to make the Drive Frame crawl up the Ramp until it is balanced over the top edge of the Ramp 5 a Cars Tilt the front of the Drive Frame into the car trunk When the tracks rest on the t...

Page 19: ...a trickle charge rate when the batteries are close to fully charged At this point the Charger may be left connected indefinitely without damaging the batteries The trickle charge feature is important...

Page 20: ...to full charge by cycling it several times To do this charge the battery about ten hours then use it for a few minutes but not long enough to totally discharge it Then charge the battery again for abo...

Page 21: ...lowed to reach 100 F 38 C will become totally discharged within five months If kept at 50 F 10 C they would have lost only 8 of their charge during the same period Batteries can be kept for storage in...

Page 22: ...he track lines up with the same point on the straight edge To adjust alignment reposition one of the tracks on the cogs of the Drive Wheel so that the alignment indicators on both tracks are exactly o...

Page 23: ...rench and a 5 mm allen key to loosen the Tension Locking Nuts and turn the Tension Adjusting Screw clockwise to increase tension or counter clockwise to decrease tension When decreasing tension after...

Page 24: ...must be kept clean and free of oil and dirt In some cases wax applied to floor surfaces can be spread to the stairs by pedestrian traffic Over a period of time this wax will build up on the tracks ca...

Page 25: ...ing parts except for the Locking Teeth should be lightly oiled with a medium weight oil such as automotive type SAE 30 Use care when applying oil as excessive oil could drip on the tracks causing a sa...

Page 26: ...s 6 45 m 21 2 ft min Down stairs 8 81 m 28 9 ft min Motor 12 V dc Batteries 2 x 6V 20 AH Charge rate max 4 Amps Maximum stair angle 35 q Dimensions Height 922 mm 36 3 in Length 1468 mm 57 8 in Width 6...

Page 27: ...Charger defective Batteries worn out or defective Check and tighten Contact dealer Contact dealer Goes up or down stairs at an angle Tracks out of alignment Refer to page 20 or contact dealer Tracks...

Page 28: ...chair is raised by 63 mm 2 1 2 in This increased clearance enables some small wheelchairs to be attached to Stair Trac Stair Trac can be used only with wheelchairs that are fitted with push handles an...

Page 29: ...in violation of the instructions furnished nor units repaired or altered by other than an authorized dealer Garaventa s liability hereunder is limited to repair and replacement only Transportation and...