AAT S-max, Translation Of The Original User Manual

Page 1: ...Translation of the original user s manual Stair Climbing System S max GB...

Page 2: ...ave been al tered without the consent of Alber Antriebstechnik GmbH Signature of the manufacturer Markus Alber Managing shareholder AAT Alber Antriebstechnik GmbH The stair climbing system s max has b...

Page 3: ...10 3 1 Handle 10 3 2 Attach the battery pack 11 3 3 Detach the battery pack 11 3 4 Adjust the handle 12 3 5 Functional check 12 4 Safety instructions 13 4 1 Special information concerning the operatio...

Page 4: ...25 6 10 Operation on slopes 25 6 11 Climbing upstairs 26 6 12 Climbing downstairs 28 6 13 Laying the s max down on the stairs 29 6 14 Transport 29 6 15 Trouble shooting 30 7 Accessories 31 7 1 Batter...

Page 5: ...number 1 1 How to use this user s manual The user s manual is part of the delivery package and instruct you step by step about the safe and adequate use of the s max Operating the s max ta kes a certa...

Page 6: ...st of your safety you may not use the stair climbing devi ce s max on escalators or moving belts F Transporting other kinds of loads is explicitly prohibited F Only authorized operators may use the s...

Page 7: ...ght climbing unit 14 4 kg handle 3 0 kg battery pack 3 1 kg total weight 20 5 kg maximum lifting capacity 120 kg batteries 2 x 12 V 3 3 Ah sealed lead acid direct current motor 24 V 178 W climbing spe...

Page 8: ...2 4 Dimensioned sketch 8 S max...

Page 9: ...t 4 climbing unit plus the user s manual 2 6 Optional accessories 1 anti tilt support 2 tipping bar 3 transportation adapter 4 bracket 5 inclination indicator 6 increase of climbing height 7 seat belt...

Page 10: ...tightening knobs Disassembly is just as easy 3 1 Handle First connect the handle with the climbing unit by inserting the column into the holding device on the climbing unit A 9 pin Sub D socket conne...

Page 11: ...s should never be connected F Clean and dry the Sub D socket connector with a regular cleaning cloth F You may not connect other devices to the Sub D socket connector This could destroy the s max or t...

Page 12: ...rive on such stairs the handle can be adjusted horizontally Release the tightening knob counter clockwise and adjust the handle horizontally to the desired position Then retighten the tightening knob...

Page 13: ...e s max is tur ned ON F Be aware of nearby transmitter such as radio or TV stations and try to avoid coming close to them F If unintended movement or brake release occurs turn the powered s max OFF as...

Page 14: ...e manufacturer previous cleaning the device with spirit F Never use suds or greasy cleaners After cleaning the safety brakes must be checked as described in chapter 6 4 4 4 Lining of the climber s rol...

Page 15: ...hanism The climber is for the most part covered by the housing However please make sure that during the climbing process no hands or feet get into the vicinity of the rotating areas Always keep a safe...

Page 16: ...harged be fore you use the s max for the first time extensive instructions you find in chapter 8 3 5 3 Safety brakes Before operating the s max check the safety brakes every single time Extensive inst...

Page 17: ...s max F Should you have opted for the inclination indicator it will also be au tomatically activated when you turn on your s max chapter 6 1 2 6 1 2 Inclination indicator optional If you wish the s m...

Page 18: ...red area LED is blinking you hear a signal that recurs every 12 seconds F Once you hear the first signal the batteries capacity is sufficient for a maximum of 20 35 steps depending on the weight of th...

Page 19: ...he correct position The climbing mechanism cannot unintentionally be activated You can take your time to move the main wheels to the next step s edge To continue climbing you simply release the UP DOW...

Page 20: ...anufacturer immediately F Should the brake not kick in you may under no circumstances use the device Please contact your authorized dealer or an AAT repre sentative immediately 6 4 2 Test the required...

Page 21: ...air F If you have a narrow wheelchair i e seat width of less than 40 cm please consult with AAT Alber Antriebstechnik GmbH whether it is possible to mount the device The running wheels could possibly...

Page 22: ...the ground the device is lifted If the s max is positioned in the middle the upper rod moves into the claws of the upper bracket The rings are now at the inner sides of the brackets F Please note the...

Page 23: ...r entirely At this point the wheelchair plus s max is ready to use 6 5 7 Remove the s max from the wheelchair Push the UP DOWN switch in direction UP never DOWN so that the climber moves backward and...

Page 24: ...oose the lowest climbing speed for practicing see chapter 6 1 4 F Please do not exceed the maximum lifting capacity see chapter 5 1 F In the interest of your safety please always operate the s max fro...

Page 25: ...you until you feel that the device is balanced 4 The s max is balanced if you feel neither pull nor push in the handle 5 In order to drive on level ground the climber must be pulled in enti rely If yo...

Page 26: ...the appropriate height see chapter 3 4 and 6 8 2 Turn the s max on by pressing the ON OFF switch 3 Deactivate the single step mode if necessary see chapter 6 2 3 4 Pull in the climber to its topmost...

Page 27: ...ause the s max is always pulled slightly backward it rolls automatically to the next step and reaches the initial position again both main wheels touch the next step Since the single step mode is acti...

Page 28: ...ee chapter 3 4 and 6 8 2 Turn the s max on by pressing the ON OFF switch 3 Deactivate the single step mode if necessary see chapter 6 2 3 4 Pull in the climber to its topmost position by pressing the...

Page 29: ...ain di rection DOWN At this point the climbing process repeats itself as described in point 7 6 13 Laying the s max on the stairs In an emergency the s max may tilt backwards and lay down on the stair...

Page 30: ...otential solution s max cannot be turned on Is the charger connected to the s max If so disconnect the charging cable Is the battery pack empty If so charge the batteries Are the fuses damaged If so e...

Page 31: ...ing unit s housing until it disengages Now you pull out the battery pack at its handle from its housing 3 Push the other fully charged battery pack into its housing This establishes the power connecti...

Page 32: ...need any particular maintenance The scope of delivery includes the AAT Alber Antriebstechnik GmbH charger Plug is inserted into the wall outlet and plug into the socket on the device or the battery p...

Page 33: ...efore using the voltage converter please read and follow all in structions and warning notes included with the voltage converter F Exclusively use the AAT Alber Antriebstechnik GmbH voltage con verter...

Page 34: ...teries 12 V 3 3 Ah in the battery pack of the s max These batteries are sealed maintenance free rechargeable and of top quality They are considered as safe as dry cells and admitted for air travel acc...

Page 35: ...if pulled out by means of the battery pack s socket itself 8 3 3 Charging with the automatic charger 1 Plug in the connector of the automatic charger to the socket on the s max or on the battery pack...

Page 36: ...ge converter 8 4 Fuses The battery pack is equipped with a 30 A fuse protected by a cover F You may not mend or by pass a defect fuse Always replace it with an identical one of the same amperage F AAT...

Page 37: ...ebstechnik GmbH or your authorized dealer 8 7 Cleaning All parts of the s max except the safety brakes and the knurled brake drums see chapter 4 3 can be cleaned with a moist cloth please use regular...

Page 38: ...tirp housing and climber tread plate climbing rollers improper and insufficient maintenance unauthorized constructional changes or inappropriate use of the de vice or its accessories using the s max e...

Page 39: ...Notes 39 S max...

Page 40: ...40 S max AAT Alber Antriebstechnik GmbH Postfach 10 05 60 D 72426 Albstadt Tel 49 74 31 12 95 0 Fax 49 74 31 12 95 35 www aat online de info aat online de...