Garaventa Super-Trac TRE-52, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...ie down straps Release the seatbelt Roll wheelchair off platform one person on each side Refasten seatbelt behind the operating handle Secure the tie down straps Operating on flat surfaces Do not roll...

Page 2: ...om on the landing make sure that the warning mark on the bright yellow labels on the platform does not protrude over the edge of the stairs Press the Up Down selection switch to DOWN and then press th...

Page 3: ...Garaventa Super Trac TRE 52 Portable Wheelchair Lift Owner s Manual 14195 Revision C...

Page 4: ...per Trac Serial Number _______________________________________________ Date of Purchase ______________________________________________________ Super Trac has been designed to provide years of service...

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Page 6: ...nformation 1 Safety First 1 2 Specifications 3 3 Component Identification 4 4 Component Function 5 5 Batteries Recharging 9 6 Loading and Unloading 17 7 Operating on Flat Surfaces 23 8 Ascending Stair...

Page 7: ...gible should be replaced Safety labels can be ordered from the local dealer The labels contain the following key safety warnings SAFETY WARNINGS Maximum Load Capacity is 440 lbs 200 kgs Load includes...

Page 8: ...tor wheel will contact the floor well away from the stair edge Do not reach under the platform Do not touch any moving parts Turn off the key switch and remove the key when Super Trac is not in use Le...

Page 9: ...ngth 49 5 in 1258 mm Width 29 8 in 757 mm Platform Size Length 35 1 in 892 mm Width 27 4 in 690 mm Wheelchair Attachment 4 x quick release tie down strap Electrically interlocked seatbelt Parking Brak...

Page 10: ...3 Component Identification 4...

Page 11: ...ilted so it is horizontal when going up or down stairs The tilting is done by a hydraulic actuator that is activated by a rocker switch on the control panel This is the Platform Tilt Switch Press and...

Page 12: ...stairs Emergency Stop Button Push to stop the Super Trac if other controls fail to function To cancel turn to the right PARKING BRAKE Parking Brake Switch Used to lower the tracks to the ground so tha...

Page 13: ...BELT To ensure the safety of the passenger the Seatbelt must always be fastened around the passenger Trouble Shooting Tip The Seatbelt contains an electrical interlock The controls including the parki...

Page 14: ...Tightening the Tie Down Straps Pull strap towards you to fasten Releasing the Tie Down Straps Push the flap on the buckle 1 and push in the direction of the arrow 2 to release Storage of Tie Down Stra...

Page 15: ...tools or metal items Batteries should only be recharged with the special battery charger provided Check batteries and replace if you notice any damage such as cracks or deformities or any leaking flui...

Page 16: ...f the batteries Therefore once battery voltage reaches a certain level during recharging it will stop charging Batteries that are completely used up take about 5 hours to recharge SET CHARGER FOR LOCA...

Page 17: ...ging 11 HOW TO READ THE BATTERY CHARGE INDICATOR When the key switch is in the ON position the light on the battery charge indicator may move to a position to the left of where it was when the Super T...

Page 18: ...latform deck of the Super Trac Pull out the ramp until the battery pack can be removed Hold the handles on the battery pack with both hands and lift out To put the battery pack back in place simply re...

Page 19: ...c lift up the flap over the charging socket on the battery pack and insert the battery charger plug Insert the battery charger plug into the building electrical outlet Put the charging switch in the O...

Page 20: ...battery charger should be used and stored indoors in a dry place away from direct sunlight Otherwise it could cause electric shocks or the unit could be damaged When the batteries are near the end of...

Page 21: ...ir life etc Replace fuse Replace batteries Bad connection between charging socket and charging plug or no connection at all Check connections and connect securely Either the power cord at the output e...

Page 22: ...y pack and remove the case Disconnect the wires from the battery terminals and put in new batteries Connect wires to batteries as before Refer to the wiring diagram below BATTERY LIFE TIP The batterie...

Page 23: ...feet 1 8m in front and behind the Super Trac Turn the key switch to ON Set the parking brake so that the Super Trac will not move during boarding To do this push the parking brake switch on the contro...

Page 24: ...NG Check that the wheels of the wheelchair fit into the ramp channels Watch for interference from anti tip bars These may need to be removed WARNING The angle of the ramp may cause the passenger s upp...

Page 25: ...ront wheels of the wheelchair must fit behind the blue line on the platform deck SECURE THE WHEELCHAIR Ensure the wheelchair brakes are ON Check that the power is turned off on electric wheelchairs To...

Page 26: ...is comfortable for the passenger Remember that the passenger will be reclined before climbing the stairs To adjust the height of the headrest loosen the height adjustment control and tighten once you...

Page 27: ...Set the parking brake so that the Super Trac will not move To do this push the parking brake switch on the control panel This will lower the tracks to the ground Pull out the loading ramp RELEASE TIE...

Page 28: ...N STRAPS Place the wheelchair tie down straps in the red storage rings and tighten UNLOAD PASSENGER Gently roll the wheelchair off the platform and down the ramp with one person on each side WARNING B...

Page 29: ...ove Super Trac back to a flat area OPERATING ON FLAT SURFACES Push the parking brake switch to the OFF position The tracks will retract and Super Track will be free to roll on the auxiliary wheels Pus...

Page 30: ...if the stair slope is 35 or less This is the green zone on the stair slope indicator WARNING Do not use Super Trac on stairs with slopes greater than 350 Stability of Super Trac will decrease as the...

Page 31: ...rive thumb buttons will not work unless the floor is tilted as far as it can go WARNING When the platform is tilted weight will shift to the operating handle Be sure to grip it firmly and be prepared...

Page 32: ...airs make sure that the tracks are in contact with at least 3 stair noses This ensures maximum stability STOP AT TOP OF STAIRS Continue to ascend the stairs When you get to the top of the stairs stop...

Page 33: ...handles Once the tracks are level resting on the landing press the drive thumb buttons and continue to drive backwards until the Super Trac is at least 1 foot 0 3 m from the edge of the stairs If the...

Page 34: ...urn the platform to the horizontal position MOVE AWAY FROM STAIRS Use the auxiliary wheels to move the Super Trac to the next stair flight or the unloading area The Super Trac cannot operate on a flat...

Page 35: ...rs The Super Trac will not go down when the drive thumb buttons are pressed unless the floor is tilted as far as it will go When there is not much room on the landing make sure that the warning mark o...

Page 36: ...p stair nose WARNING Always stop the Super Trac when the STOP MARK is aligned with the top stair nose Never drive Super Trac past this point This could result in a sudden weight shift forward The oper...

Page 37: ...each the landing at the bottom of the stairs continue to press the drive thumb buttons and crawl Super Trac forward about 3 feet 0 9 m from the base of the stairs before stopping WARNING When you craw...

Page 38: ...t switch to return the platform to the horizontal position MOVE AWAY FROM STAIRS Use the drive wheels to operate the Super Trac on a flat surface The Super Trac cannot operate on a flat surface unless...

Page 39: ...ies should still be recharged at least once a month even if they are fully charged before the Super Trac is put away RUBBER CRAWLER TRACKS If any oil or slippery fluids gets on the tracks it should be...

Page 40: ...attery indicator Whether it is working normally Replace Control panel Emergency stop button Whether it is working normally Replace Drive thumb buttons Whether it is working normally Replace Seatbelt W...

Page 41: ...case That the socket is not damaged Replace Battery pack Batteries For any cracks or damage Replace LED lamps Whether they are working normally Replace Charging plug That it is not damaged Replace Cha...

Page 42: ...e the ground when a force of approximately 4 4 lbs 2 kg is applied to a point approximately 18 5 inches 470mm from the center of the driving sprocket shaft Force applied 4 4 lbs 2 kgs After adjusting...

Page 43: ...he platform in the horizontal position and with the parking brake OFF loosen the idler shaft nuts and tension shaft nuts on both sides Loosen the adjusting bolts and align the tracks so that the ID ma...

Page 44: ...e screws to remove the side rings Then with the platform tilted let the track go completely slack and take it off sideways Follow the same procedure in reverse to fit new tracks Align and tension the...

Page 45: ...nsure prompt supply of the correct parts or materials please reference the part numbers and descriptions shown below Refer to the Component Identification table on page 4 of this Manual for further as...

Page 46: ...or damage resulting from the use or misuse of Super Trac whether such loss or damage is direct indirect or consequential All other express or implied warranties statutory or otherwise are excluded WAR...