Stairs Climbers Jacob, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...Jacob Instruction Manual Wheelchair Stair Lift 1 ...

Page 2: ...Initial Operation 7 3 1 Turning the Unit On 7 3 2 Checking the Battery Charge 7 4 Operation 8 4 1 Loading a Wheelchair User 8 4 2 Climbing Stairs 12 4 3 Descending Stairs 14 4 4 Folding the Unit 15 5 Maintenance 17 5 1 Charging the battery pack 17 5 2 Cleaning 18 5 3 Recycling 18 6 Troubleshooting 19 2 ...

Page 3: ...ironment before operating the unit Wear non slip footwear and always operate with both hands Practice operating without a load and at low speed initially The hand truck should not be used for the transportation of cargo Ensure the passenger is safely secured with the attached safety belts Do not use in rain wet conditions or on snow or ice Do not use if the wheels or climbing track is broken or if...

Page 4: ...perating the Unit Never change settings while climbing or descending stairs Never put any part of a body especially feet under the climbing tracks If the drive elements lock up turn off the unit immediately 4 ...

Page 5: ...2 Description 2 1 Features 5 ...

Page 6: ...3kg Gross Weight 49kg Height adjustment 112cm to 171cm with three height positions Overall depth 111cm Overall width 50cm Motor output power 120w Motor output voltage 20 29 4v Motor adaptable voltage 110 240v Motor current 13 9A Battery voltage 24v Service life 3 5 years Climbing Track Angle Three selectable angles to suit different floor types 6 ...

Page 7: ...wer switch is located on the lifting pallet close the main frame Turn the switch to the ON position 3 2 Checking the Battery Charge Press the red button on the battery charge indicator panel The green lights will illuminate if there is a charge 1 light 25 charge 2 lights 50 charge 3 lights 75 charge 4 lights 100 charge Ensure the unit is charged prior to use 7 ...

Page 8: ...operated with two hands at all times Note The battery should be fully charged prior to using the unit for the first time 4 1 Loading a Wheelchair User Position the unit close to the stairs but far enough away to allow the wheelchair user to be loaded safely Lock the wheels on the unit Extend the operating handle by pressing the lower of the red buttons on the back of the frame as shown and pulling...

Page 9: ...e button released Adjust the headrest by depressing the upper of the red buttons on the back of the frame and sliding the headrest to the desired position Release the button and ensure the headrest is locked into position Adjust each locking catch to the appropriate size for the wheelchair by pulling the locking ring upwards and sliding the locking catch out or in as required 9 ...

Page 10: ...ust the lock catch Adjust the position of each wheel loading tray by pulling the locking ring away from the unit and sliding the loading tray to the desired width The loading trays each have scales marked on their support bars for your convenience 10 ...

Page 11: ...g trays The locking catches should secure the back of the wheelchair The headrest should be in a comfortable position for the wheelchair user Make any adjustments required before moving the chair Secure the wheelchair and user in place using the safety belts Lock the main wheels of the wheelchair 4 2 Climbing Stairs 11 ...

Page 12: ...bing tracks before climbing stairs Position the unit at the base of the stairs Lock the wheels on the unit Visually inspect the stairs to ensure that there are no safety hazards including debris ice or water Deploy the climbing tracks by firmly pressing the grey tab above the red tab Ensure the climbing tracks are as close to the stairs as possible and firmly locked in position 12 ...

Page 13: ... manoeuvre the unit completely onto the landing and return the unit to an upright position Press the red POWER button to turn off the climbing tracks Move the unit far enough away from the stairs to allow the wheelchair user to be safely unloaded Lock the wheels on the unit Unstrap the safety belts and disengage the wheelchair wheel locks and the locking catches on the unit Push the wheelchair for...

Page 14: ...ely locked into place especially the stair climbing tracks before descending stairs Position the unit at the top of the stairs Lock the wheels on the unit Visually inspect the stairs to ensure that there are no safety hazards including debris ice or water Deploy the climbing tracks as described above and ensure they are positioned at an appropriate angle 14 ...

Page 15: ...OWN button on the control unit to begin moving When you have reached the bottom of the stairs return the unit to an upright position Press the red POWER button to turn off the climbing tracks Move the unit far enough away from the stairs to allow the wheelchair user to be safely unloaded Lock the wheels on the unit Unstrap the safety belts and disengage the wheelchair wheel locks and the locking c...

Page 16: ...ng the locking ring away from the unit and sliding the tray completely free of the unit Lay the unit on the ground Under the loading pallet are two screws Remove these screws and then press lightly on the loading pallet The unit will fold 16 ...

Page 17: ...maging liquids Notice Always keep sockets dry Notice Follow the operating instructions to charge the battery Notice The new battery will reach its optimum state after several charging and discharging cycles Turn off the main switch The charging port is located next to the power switch Unscrew the charging port cover Connect the charging cable to the charging port Plug the charging cable into a mai...

Page 18: ...h and warm soapy water Rinse with warm water and air dry Do not clean with products comprising of bleach or phenol A stiff bristled brush can be used if necessary 5 3 Recycling Stair Climbers products are designed to have a long service life However if your unit is near the end of its life you can return the unit to the manufacturer for recycling 18 ...

Page 19: ...switch on the loading pallet is in the ON position The indicator light should glow red Check the battery charge If it shows low power 25 charge the unit If the battery has 25 charge remaining and the unit is unable to start please contact the manufacturer The battery can t be recharged Please contact the manufacturer 19 ...

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