s-max - Manual Handling Solutions
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1. 6 1 1 ON OFF switch If the S max is at a standstill for some time please turn the device off i e the switch must be on O I The S maxis equipped with an electronic turn off mechanism i e if you forget to turn off the The S maxand the device is not used for 5 minutes it turns itself off automatically In such case you need to turn the device first OFF and then ON again 6 1 2 UP DOWN switch With the UP DOWN switch you activate the climbing mechanism up or downstairs 6 1 3 Speed control The speed control enables you to adjust the speed continuously 6 1 4 Control light to indicate malfunction After turning on the S max the green control light lights up and remains lit which indicates that the stair climbing system is in or der and ready to use Potential malfunction is indicated by a light diode After a period of 3 seconds each time a blinking signal is repeated Manual Handling Solutions 58 Paige Close Watlington Kings Lynn Norfolk PE33 0TQ UK Tel 0044 1553 811977 Fax 0044 1553 811004 sales manualhandlingsolutions co uk www manualhandlingsolutions com 13 S Max In case of malfunction turn the device first off and then on again If there is still an indication of malfunction charge the batteries in case of low battery charge For all other cases of malfunction plea se Call your local dealer Number of flashes Indicated malfunction 1 overload of the device battery pack unde2. Norfolk PE33 OTQ UK Tel 0044 1553 811977 Fax 0044 1553 811004 sales manualhandlingsolutions co uk www manualhandlingsolutions com 8 Secure the connection with the tightening knob O IS Please always make sure that the handle is safely connected to the climbing unit 3 2 Attach the battery pack Push the battery pack sideways into the climbing unit once con nected it is automatically locked 3 3 Detach the battery pack Push down the locking lever on the climbing unit and take out the battery pack Manual Handling Solutions 58 Paige Close Watlington Kings Lynn Norfolk PE33 0TQ UK Tel 0044 1553 811977 Fax 0044 1553 811004 sales manualhandlingsolutions co uk www manualhandlingsolutions com 9 S Max 3 4 Adjust the handle 3 4 1 Adjust the height of the handle Release the tightening knob by turning counter clockwise Pull out the handles to the appropriate height maximum shoulder height Then retighten the tightening knob IS Please always make sure that the tightening knob is secure 3 4 2 Adjust the handle horizontally In very narrow staircases or on winding stairs the handles may hit the wall To be able to drive on such stairs the handles can be adjus ted horizontally Release the tightening knob counter clockwise and adjust the handles O horizontally to the desired position Then retighten the tightening knob IS Please make sure that the tightening knob is secure Ma
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4. Solutions 58 Paige Close Watlington Kings Lynn Norfolk PE33 0TQ UK Tel 0044 1553 811977 Fax 0044 1553 811004 sales manualhandlingsolutions co uk www manualhandlingsolutions com 18 S Max 6 6 Transporting a person with the S max IS Please practice driving with the S maxon level ground slopes and climbing up and downstairs at first without a person sit ting in the chair We suggest that you practice climbing up and downstairs with the single step mode activated see chapter 6 2 Also choose the lo west climbing speed for practicing see chapter 6 1 3 IS Please do not exceed the maximum lifting capacity see chap ter 5 1 6 6 1 Operation on level ground After the person has been properly seated you may transport him or her effortlessly on level ground Make sure that the climber is pul led in entirely Passing over thresholds pulling the S max backwards is much easier than pushing it forwards over them y 6 6 2 Adjust the handle For climbing stairs or driving on slopes comfortably and safely ad just the height of the handle approximately to the level of the ope rator s shoulders Release the tightening knob counter clockwise and adjust the handle as desired IS After adjusting the handle always make sure that it is secu rely fastened Manual Handling Solutions 58 Paige Close Watlington Kings Lynn Norfolk PE33 0TQ UK Tel 0044 1553 811977 Fax 0044 1553 811004 sales manualhandlingsoluti
5. on the stairs ss be 24 6 11 Transportation 4 44 24 Manual Handling Solutions 58 Paige Close Watlington Kings Lynn Norfolk PE33 OTQ UK Tel 0044 1553 811977 Fax 0044 1553 811004 sales manualhandlingsolutions co uk www manualhandlingsolutions com 3 y AAT S Max 7 Accessories a mo 25 7 1 Batterypack 2D 7 2 Automatic Charger 25 7 3 Voltage converter for your vehicle 25 8 Care and maintenance ees 26 8 1 Stair climber S max 26 8 2 Charger ike x 4 cs EHR 40 8 3 Batterypack Bee 27 8 4 Electrical fuse 4 29 8 5 Brake lining eet a SO 8 6 Check exchange the climber s rollers 30 8 7 Cleaning 4 2 6 aa a GO 9 Warranty and liability 31 9 1 Warranty asas aa 31 9 2 Liability he SR we ae Bw ee 31 Manual Handling Solutions 58 Paige Close Watlington Kings Lynn Norfolk PE33 OTQ UK Tel 0044 1553 811977 Fax 0044 1553 811004 sales manualhandlingsolutions co uk www manualhandlingsolutions com 4 1 General information Congratulations With the acquisition of this stair climbing system you have a device that will quickly become a reliable and indispensable partner in transporting physically disabled people With the S max y
6. the socket of the supply system The auto matic charger s 230 V connector is plugged into the socket of the converter Manual Handling Solutions 58 Paige Close Watlington Kings Lynn Norfolk PE33 OTQ UK Tel 0044 1553 811977 Fax 0044 1553 811004 sales manualhandlingsolutions co uk www manualhandlingsolutions com 25 S Max 8 Care and maintenance 8 1 Stair climber S max To guarantee the safety of the S maxthe device must be inspected every two years even if there are no outer signs of damage or mal function IS n the interest of your safety repairs of any kind may only be done by personnel authorized by AAT Alber Antriebstechnik GmbH We are happy to inform you about the contact ad dress of the dealer closest to you The device itself las opposed to the batteries does not need any particular maintenance except for an occasional cleaning See chap ter 8 7 8 2 Charger Please exclusively use the AAT Alber charger to charge your battery packs 8 2 1 Automatic charger The charger does not need any particular maintenance IS Please adhere to the special safety instructions supplied with the charger SS 8 2 2 Voltage converter for the vehicle The voltage converter does not need particular care or maintenan ce Nevertheless check your voltage converter regularly and pro tect it from oil grease aggressive cleaners diluting agents and or damage due to sharp edges etc Service an
7. to the wheelchair with the quick pins if neces sary push the UP DOWN switch in direction UP until the device plus chair is lifted accordingly by the climber 1 The axles of the wheelchair s wheels are equipped with a quick release system With your index finger push in the locking bolt in the middle of the quick release system which releases the connection to the wheel so that the wheel can be removed 2 Please remove the wheelchair s wheels one by one according ly Finally pull in the climber 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 downward in the direction of the user Device plus wheechair is lifted as soon as the climber touches the ground Release the UP DOWN switch as soon as the wheelchair is lifted high enough to mount the big wheels this is already possible at 3 4 of the highest position as you can See in the picture on the right Insert the wheels and employ the locking brakes Remove both quick pins from the upper brackets remember pushing in the locking bolts Now push the UP DOWN switch direction DOWN pull in the climber entirely and drive the S max backwards away from the wheelchair In case the S max ever gets caught at the lower bracket while driving backwards push the handle slightly down and forward then try again Manual Handling
8. Charging your batteries is taking good care of them If fully charged batteries run empty faster as usual then they are probably used up In such case please have them checked and if nes sesary replaced by Alber Antriebstechnik or its representative 8 3 2 Charging the battery pack The battery pack may be charged either by means of the charging socket 1 on the device or if pulled out by means of the battery pack s socket 2 itself Manual Handling Solutions 58 Paige Close Watlington Kings Lynn Norfolk PE33 0TQ UK Tel 0044 1553 811977 Fax 0044 1553 811004 sales manualhandlingsolutions co uk www manualhandlingsolutions com 27 S Max 8 3 3 Charging with the automatic charger 1 Plug in the connector of the automatic charger to the so cket on the S max O or on the battery pack O 2 Plug in the connector to the the wall outlet and the batte ries are being charged The LED on the automatic charges indicates the charging process Yu Signals of the charger LED batteries red are being charged green are charged retaining of the charge 8 3 4 Charging with the voltage converter for the vehicle 1 Put the charger s plug either into the socket on the batte ry pack or the socket on the S max please see chapter 1 8 3 2 2 Then put the plug of the automatic charger into the 230 V socket of O the voltage converter 3 Put the 12 V connector into the
9. General information 5 1 1 Instruction 5 1 2 Care and maintenance 5 1 3 Warranty and liability 5 2 Description of the product 6 2 1 Adequate use 6 2 2 Features of the s max 7 2 3 Technical data 7 3 Assembly s e s the sacs bw ea we a e m a 8 3 1 Handle ni 8 3 2 Attach the battery pack 9 3 3 Detach the battery pack oe a 9 3 4 Adjust the handle 10 4 Safetyinstructions 11 4 1 INSTRUCCION x gt La Sits asa 11 4 2 Safety brakes eee ae es E E 4 3 Lining of the climber s rollers O 4 4 Lifting Capacity 11 4 5 Care and maintenance E E 4 6 Condition of paths walkways etc as as UA 4 7 Charge of the batteries 11 5 Operation ee ww 12 5 1 Maximum lifting Capacity 12 ore Battery pack 62 ok Pee a Te 5 3 Control lights aaa Te 5 4 Safety brakes ia kaos Te 5 5 Rollers attached to climber A 8 8 ee 6 Instructions for operation oa oaoa oaa 13 6 1 Operational components 13 6 2 Single step control 14 6 3 Climber s s so s somo ro sariranta 8 x 14 6 4 Safety brakes 19 6 5 Attach S maxto or detach it from the wheelchair 16 6 6 Transporting a person with the S max 19 G 7 Operationonaslope 20 6 8 Climbing upstairs a 21 6 9 Climbing downstairs See ees Be 2O 6 10 Laying the S max
10. Stair Climbing System S max User s Manual Manual Handling Solutions 58 Paige Close Watlington Kings Lynn Norfolk PE33 OTQ UK Tel 0044 1553 811977 Fax 0044 1553 811004 sales manualhandlingsolutions co uk www manualhandlingsolutions com S max CE Declaration of conformity The company AAT Alber Antriebstechnik GmbH herewith declares that the products of the stair climbing system S max were develo ped and manufactured in concordance with the current regulations of the European Union EEC Guidelines 93 42 EWG This declaration becomes void if the above mentioned devices have been altered without the consent of Alber Antriebstechnik GmbH CE Signature of the manufacturer Ala el Markus Alber Managing shareholder AAT Alber Antriebstechnik GmbH The stair climbing system S max has been tested successfully according to the ISO FDIS 7176 23 by the Technical University Berlin GE TESTED AND MONITORED AAT Alber Antriebstechnik GmbH Postfach 10 05 60 72426 Albstadt Tel 49 74 31 12950 Fax 49 74 31 1295 35 se th D120 GB 7 04 Manual Handling soll 2445 991 phh Close Watlington Kings Lynn Norfolk PE33 0TQ UK Tel 0044 1553 811977 Fax 0044 1553 811004 sales manualhandlingsolutions co uk www manualhandlingsolutions com 2 y AAT S Max Table of contents CE Declaration of conformity s s 2 Table of contents a a oao oaoa oa a a a 3 1
11. andlingsolutions co uk www manualhandlingsolutions com D 2 Description of the product 2 1 Adequate use Please use the s maxexclusively for the transportation of physically disabled persons Said persons should be able to sit properly without help otherwise you should secure them with a safety belt The latter is an accessory avallable at AAT Alber Antriebstechnik GmbH IS In the interest of your safety you may not use the stair clim bing device S max on escalators or moving belts I Transporting other kinds of loads is explicitly prohibited IS Please do not use the s max in the rain or generally in wet conditions due to the following potential safety hazards e g danger of slipping restricted braking effect etc A Mastering stairs Driving on slopes Driving on level ground Manual Handling Solutions 58 Paige Close Watlington Kings Lynn Norfolk PE33 0TQ UK Tel 0044 1553 811977 Fax 0044 1553 811004 sales manualhandlingsolutions co uk www manualhandlingsolutions com 6 2 2 Features of the S max 1 control unit 2 locking knob for horizontal adjustment 3 handle 4 locking knob for hight adjustment 5 column 6 locking knob for column 7 handle unit 8 single step switch and control lights Q upper rod 10 lower rod 11 main wheel with safety brakes on both sides 12 battery pack 13 climber 14 climbing unit 3 Technical data height 1200 mm m
12. ax 1650 mm measurements width handle 520 mm climbing unit 330 mm depth climbing unit 320 mm handle 220 mm climbing unit 14 5 kg 32 lbs j handle 4 kg 8 8 lbs weight battery pack 3 5 kg 7 7 lbs total weight 22 kg 48 5 Ibs maximum lifting capacity 120 kg 264 6 lbs batteries 2 x 12 V 3 3 Ah sealed lead acid direct current motor 24 V climbing speed 8 23 steps minute continuously adjustable capacity with one battery pack up to 300 steps depending on the load Maximum height of step 22 cm noise level the device s A weighted noise level lies typically below 70 dB A the weighted RMS value of acceleration the upper body is exposed to lies vibrations typically below 2 5 m s Manual Handling Solutions 58 Paige Close Watlington Kings Lynn Norfolk PE33 0TQ UK Tel 0044 1553 811977 Fax 0044 1553 811004 sales manualhandlingsolutions co uk www manualhandlingsolutions com 7 3 Assembly In a few quick steps you can assemble the S maxby means of several fixtures and 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 connector O located in the climbing unit s hol ding devicemakes the electrical connection Manual Handling Solutions 58 Paige Close Watlington Kings Lynn
13. ber Antriebstechnik GmbH or your local dealer Is Please check the safety brakes before each use of the S max see also chapter 4 2 and 6 4 The safety brakes particularly the knurled surface of the brake drums in the wheel rims must be cleaned weekly with alcohol to en sure the optimum braking effect IS Never use suds or greasy cleaners After cleaning the safety brakes must be checked as described in chapter 6 4 8 6 Check exchange the climber s rollers Please also check the roller s lining on a regular basis IS If the lining is worn or broken please have both rollers ex changed 8 7 Cleaning All parts of the S max except the safety brakes see chapter 4 2 can be cleaned with a moist cloth please use regular mild household cleaners IS Please always use a merely moist cloth to clean the device to avoid water penetrating the S max IS For safety reasons please do not use a high pressure clea ning device Manual Handling Solutions 58 Paige Close Watlington Kings Lynn Norfolk PE33 0TQ UK Tel 0044 1553 811977 Fax 0044 1553 811004 sales manualhandlingsolutions co uk www manualhandlingsolutions com 30 y AAT S max 9 Warranty and liability 9 1 Warranty AAT Alber Antriebstechnik GmbH grants a warranty of two years for all its products of type S max including all its accessory parts with the exception of the sealed lead acid batteries The warranty begins at the date of purchase an
14. ccessory In such case one batte ry pack is in use while the other is being recharged at the same time IS The battery packs should always be connected to the charger to extend its durability see chapter 8 3 IS Please exclusively use the AAT Alber charger to charge your battery pack 7 1 1 Exchange battery pack 1 Turn off the S max using the ON OFF switch 2 Press the release button on top of the battery pack until it disengages Now you pull out the battery pack at its grip from its housing Push the other fully charged battery pack into its housing This establishes the power connection and locks the battery pack 7 2 Automatic charger The S max comes with the automatic charger The charging cable s plug fits into the wall outlet socket connect the other plug O to the appropriate socket on the battery pack or on the S max This automatic charger recharges your batteries 100 As soon as the charging process is completed it switches to a retaining mode thus overcharging is impossible 7 3 Voltage converter for your vehicle We recommend the voltage converter for your vehicle if you trans port the stairclimber S maxin your car The Alber voltage converter is designed for a 12 V electrical system This voltage converter transforms 12 V 24 V direct current D C into 230 V alternating current A C The plug of the voltage converter is plugged into the cigarette lighter in your car or into
15. cigarette lighter 4 Turn on the voltage converter by pushing the switch and the battery pack is being charged A control light LED on the charger and a beeper in the voltage con O WU verter allow the charging process to be monitored Signals of the charger and the voltage converter Charger LED red batteries are being charged Charger LED green batteries are charged retaining of the charge Voltage converter beeping 12 V supply is low Manual Handling Solutions 58 Paige Close Watlington Kings Lynn Norfolk PE33 0TQ UK Tel 0044 1553 811977 Fax 0044 1553 811004 sales manualhandlingsolutions co uk www manualhandlingsolutions com 28 8 4 Electrical fuse The battery pack is equipped with a 30 A fuse protected by a cover O IS You may not mend or by pass a defect fuse Always replace it with an identical one of the same amperage To exchange the fuse remove the cover and pull out the fuse insert the new one and replace the cover Manual Handling Solutions 58 Paige Close Watlington Kings Lynn Norfolk PE33 0TQ UK Tel 0044 1553 811977 Fax 0044 1553 811004 sales manualhandlingsolutions co uk www manualhandlingsolutions com 29 8 5 Brake lining Please check the thickness of the safety brakes lining O regularly The minimum thickness is 1 mm In case the lining is thinner than 1 mm 6 the lining must be exchanged on both sides Please contact AAT Al
16. d covers failure of material and errors in manufacturing For the sealed lead acid batteries always assuming correct main tenance AAT Alber Antriebstechnik GmbH grants a warranty of six months from the date of purchase The warranty of the S max does not cover damage or failure caused by inadequate and insufficient maintenance by the client inadmissible changes or improper use e improper use extending the maximum loading capacity of the S max inappropriate charging of the sealed lead acid batteries bat teries 9 2 Liability AAT Alber Antriebstechnik GmbH manufacturer of the S max is not responsible for eventual damage done by the following e S max was used inappropriately e repair work assembly and the like was done by unauthorized personnel e S maxwas not operated in accordance with this user s manu al e extraneous parts were attached to or used with the S max parts of the S max were removed lower and upper rods as well as the rings of the S max were not adapted correctly to the wheel chair e the S max was loaded extending the maximum loading capaci ty Manual Handling Solutions 58 Paige Close Watlington Kings Lynn Norfolk PE33 OTQ UK Tel 0044 1553 811977 Fax 0044 1553 811004 sales manualhandlingsolutions co uk www manualhandlingsolutions com 31 AAT Alber Antriebstechnik GmbH Postfach 10 05 60 D 72426 Albstadt AAT Tel 49 74 31 12950 Fax 49 74 31 12 95 35 info aat gmbh com
17. d repairs on the voltage converter may only be done by authorized personnel Please adhere closely to the enclosed voltage converter s opera tor s manual Manual Handling Solutions 58 Paige Close Watlington Kings Lynn Norfolk PE33 0TQ UK Tel 0044 1553 811977 Fax 0044 1553 811004 sales manualhandlingsolutions co uk www manualhandlingsolutions com 26 S Max 8 3 Battery pack The battery pack s sealed lead acid batteries should be recharged after each use Technical details for the sealed lead acid batteries you find in chapter 8 3 1 Is lf the S maxis at a standstill for some time please connect it to the charger to retain the charge This does not damage the sealed lead acid batteries on the contrary it increases their durability 8 3 1 Sealed lead acid batteries There are 2 sealed lead acid batteries 12 V 3 3 Ah in the battery pack of the S max These batteries are sealed maintenance free re chargeable and of top quality The durability of sealed lead acid batteries depends primarily on the charge discharge cycle For instance you may discharge them partially more than 1000 times and use up the entire capacity more than 200 times if you avoid a total discharge entirely IS Please avoid a total discharge A total discharge does not only lead to a loss of the batteries capacity but also shortens their durability Thus do avoid a total discharge by recharging the batteries whenever possible IS
18. e until the sensitive rolls of the security brakes stop the S max If you activated the single step mode the climbers are pulled in enti rely and then the descending process ends at this point To continue descending you need to press the UP DOWN switch again direction DOWN Climbing downstairs now repeats itself as explained in point and following 6 10 Laying the s max on the stairs In an emergency you may lay down the S maxon the stairs The secu rity brakes prevent the S max from rolling down 6 11 Transportation For transportation you may remove the handle see assembly chap ter 3 1 and carry the climbing unit at the upper rod Please make sure that the S max is safely stored in the boot of the car The sealed lead acid batteries used in the S max are not considered dangerous according to the IATA special guidelines AG7 and GGVS Rn Nr 2801 A Abs 2 and admitted to air travel by DOT and IATA Manual Handling Solutions 58 Paige Close Watlington Kings Lynn Norfolk PE33 0TQ UK Tel 0044 1553 811977 Fax 0044 1553 811004 sales manualhandlingsolutions co uk www manualhandlingsolutions com 24 7 Accessories 7 1 Battery pack The S max works with batteries and is delivered with one battery pack with charging electronics and safety latch If you use the S max often i e if there are not sufficient breaks for the batteries to be recharged we recommend you obtain an additio nal battery pack available as an a
19. eed 2 Push the UP DOWN switch direction UP never DOWN so that the climber moves in the direction of the attendant backward and downward 3 As soon as the climber touches the ground the device is lif ted If the S maxis positioned in the middle the upper rod mo ves into the claws of the upper bracket The rings are now at the inner sides of the brackets 4 As soon as the rod is all the way in the bracket the wheel chair is lifted Release the UP DOWN switch when the whee chair s wheels are approximately 1cm off the ground 6 5 5 Fix the S max to the wheelchair 1 Take one of the quick pins O and with your thumb push down the locking bolt in the middle 2 Put the quick pin all the way into the drilled hole of one of the upper brackets on the wheelchair and release the locking bolt 3 Now take the other locking pin and put it into the other bra cket on the wheelchair as described in point 2 Only by using quick pins a strong connection between S max and wheelchair is secured Manual Handling Solutions 58 Paige Close Watlington Kings Lynn Norfolk PE33 OTQ UK Tel 0044 1553 811977 Fax 0044 1553 811004 sales manualhandlingsolutions co uk www manualhandlingsolutions com 17 6 5 6 Remove the wheelchair s wheels To move the wheelchair with the s maxup and downstairs you need to remove the wheelchair s big wheels The wheels must be lifted approximately 1 cm off the floor After mounting the S max
20. handlingsolutions com 11 5 Operation 5 1 Stay within the maximum lifting capacity Please make sure that the maximum lifting capacity of 120 kg 264 6 lbs including the chair is not exceeded 5 2 Battery pack Please make sure that the sealed lead acid batteries O are fully charged before you use the S max for the first time extensive in structions you find in chapter 8 3 5 3 Control light After turning on the device the control light should light up and stay on A flashing control light indicates malfunction Further information on malfunction you find in chapter 6 1 4 5 4 Safety brakes Before operating the S max check the safety brakes O every single time Extensive instructions you find in chapter 6 4 5 5 Rollers attached to climber Please check regularly whether the linings on both rollers atta ched to the climber are intact You find further information in chapter 8 6 Manual Handling Solutions 58 Paige Close Watlington Kings Lynn Norfolk PE33 OTQ UK Tel 0044 1553 811977 Fax 0044 1553 811004 sales manualhandlingsolutions co uk www manualhandlingsolutions com 12 6 Instructions for operation Before we get to the actual instructions for operation we would like to introduce the S max s most important components to you 6 1 Operational components The control unit is situated on the right handle and consists of an ON OFF switch an UP DOWN switch O and a speed control
21. he required brake effect Pull in the climber to its upmost position and tilt the S max back wards approximately to a 45 degree angle of the column If the S max cannot be pushed forward by the handles in said posi tion but merely rolls backwards O then the required brake effect for the safe operation of the S maxis granted I Ifthe required brake effect is not guaranteed you may under no circumstances use the S max any more Please contact your local AAT Alber dealer or the manufacturer immediately 6 4 2 Test the required brake effect at the top edge of the stairs Pull in the climber to its upmost position and tilt the device back wards to its regular climbing position Drive forward to the first step s edge If you cannot push the device over the edge of the step the required braking effect for a safe operation of the S maxis gran ted IS Ifthe required brake effect is not guaranteed you may under no circumstances use the S max any more Please contact your local AAT Alber dealer or the manufacturer immediately Manual Handling Solutions 58 Paige Close Watlington Kings Lynn Norfolk PE33 OTQ UK Tel 0044 1553 811977 Fax 0044 1553 811004 sales manualhandlingsolutions co uk www manualhandlingsolutions com 15 6 5 Attach the S max to or detach it from the wheelchair 6 5 1 Bracket on the wheelchair The wheelchair must be equipped with a bracket in order to attach the S max to the wheelchair AAT Alber An
22. l 0044 1553 811977 Fax 0044 1553 811004 sales manualhandlingsolutions co uk www manualhandlingsolutions com 21 The first interval is finished when the main wheels touch down on the next higher step and resume the load of the climber The second interval begins by pulling in the climber It is finished when the climber reaches its topmost position and both main wheels touch the next step Because the S max is always pulled slightly backward it rolls auto matically to the next step and reaches the initial position again both main wheels touch the next step If you activated the single step mode the climbing process ends at this point 7 To resume climbing you need to press the UP DOWN switch once again direction UP At this point the climbing process repeats itself as described in point 6 Z NO lt AE EA A dm a E a ae 4 J Add ba oe ho L o o a RR Pet be a A Manual Handling Solutions 58 Paige Close Watlington Kings Lynn Norfolk PE33 OTQ UK Tel 0044 1553 811977 Fax 0044 1553 811004 sales manualhandlingsolutions co uk www manualhandlingsolutions com 22 6 9 Climbing downstairs You may only transport a person with the S max if you have been trained in using the device Please always practice climbing stairs without a person and by activating the single step mode plus the lo west climbing speed IS Please always check the safety brakes before using the S max see chapter 6 4 a
23. nd 8 5 IS Adjust the handle to the appropriate height see chapter 6 6 2 Turn on the S max by pressing the ON OFF switch 2 f appropriate activate the single step mode see chapter 6 2 3 Tilt the S max slightly see chapter 6 6 9 4 Pull in the climber completely by means of the UP DOWN switch see chapter 6 3 5 Drive the S max forward to the edge of the stairs O The sensitive brake wheels of the brakes keep the S max from rolling over the edge 6 Press the UP DOWN switch direction DOWN and the des cending process begins The power unit moves the climber down O When the climber reaches the next lower step it resumes the load of the main wheels while those plus the climbing frame are lif ted off the higher step O Z hiia TPP a 779 a Fan 8 a gt gt a i AE 3 Manual Handling Solutions 58 Paige Close Watlington Kings Lynn Norfolk PE330TQ UK Tel 0044 1553 811977 Fax 0044 1553 811004 sales manualhandlingsolutions co uk www manualhandlingsolutions com 23 Now the main wheels and the climbing frame are moved forward T Then the device is lowered by pulling up the climber You will feel a slight pull forward in the handle Counteract this movement by brief ly holding the S max somewhat lower The main wheels touch down on the next step and resume the load of the climber O 7 Again push the S max all the way to the edge of the step i
24. nual Handling Solutions 58 Paige Close Watlington Kings Lynn Norfolk PE33 0TQ UK Tel 0044 1553 811977 Fax 0044 1553 811004 sales manualhandlingsolutions co uk www manualhandlingsolutions com 10 y AAT S max 4 Safety instructions IS For the safe operation of the S maxit is highly important that you pay close attention to all instructions regarding operati on and safety stressed in this user s manual 4 1 Instruction The sS mmax may only be operated by trained per sonnel In addition the operator should be capable of lifting 1 3 of his or her own weight Minors are not allowed to use the S max exempt from the above are adolescents over 16 years of age who have been trained under supervision to operate the S max While using the S max you should always wear good shoes that do not slip 4 2 Safety brakes Please check the safety brakes each time before using the S max see also chapter 6 4 and 8 5 The safety brakes particularly the knurled surface of the brake drums in the wheel rims must be cleaned weekly with alcohol to ensure the opti mum braking effect IS Never use suds or greasy cleaners After cleaning the safety brakes must be checked as described in chapter 6 4 4 3 Lining of the climber s rollers Please check regularly whether the lining of each roller is undamaged 4 4 Lifting capacity The stated maximum lifting capacity of 120 kg 264 6 lbs chair included may not be exceeded Please also read cha
25. ons co uk www manualhandlingsolutions com 19 6 6 3 Tilting the stair climbing system To drive on slopes or to climb stairs you must tilt the S max 1 Turn on the S max by pressing the ON OFF switch Press the UP DOWN switch direction DOWN until the climber lifts the main wheels at least 1 2 cm off the floor 2 Put your foot on the power unit s housing and tilt the S max slightly toward you until you feel that the device is balanced 3 The S max is balanced if you feel neither pull nor push in the handle If you tilt the S maxfurther or too much the safety brakes engage and the S max can t be moved forward any more 6 7 Operation on a slope To drive on a slope make sure the handle is adjusted appropriately see chapter 6 6 2 Now tilt the S max slightly backwards see chapter 6 6 3 and pull in the climber entirely 6 7 1 Downhill Drive forward to the edge of the slope In order to slow down you need to tilt the S max a bit more 6 7 2 Uphill Please drive backwards up a slope In order to slow down you need to tilt the S max a bit more Ss In the interest of your safety an additional person should assist Manual Handling Solutions 58 Paige Close Watlington Kings Lynn Norfolk PE33 0TQ UK Tel 0044 1553 811977 Fax 0044 1553 811004 sales manualhandlingsolutions co uk www manualhandlingsolutions com 20 6 8 Climbing upstairs You may only transport a person with the S max if you have been t
26. ou are able to transport persons safely and effort lessly up and downstairs even winding stairs are no problem for the S max Driving on slopes is also possible The safety brakes on both sides of the S max ensure your safety Naturally the S maxis also suitable to drive on level ground The devi ce is lightweight flexible and does not take up much space 1 1 Instruction This user s manual will instruct you step by step about the safe and adequate use of the S max Operating the S maxtakes a certain skill In the interest of your safety only trained personnel may use the S max IS Please read this user s manual carefully and particularly take note of the safety instructions before you use the S max for the first time 1 2 Care and maintenance One of the most important aspects concerning the maintenance of the S max charging the sealed lead acid batteries They are part of the battery pack and must be charged every time after using the de vice Other than that your S max does not need much care or maintenan ce More extensive instructions you find in chapter 8 1 3 Warranty and liability For damage that was caused by inadequate use disregarding this manual we assume no liability whatsoever Please read chapter 9 for more detailed information concerning warranty and liability Manual Handling Solutions 58 Paige Close Watlington Kings Lynn Norfolk PE33 OTQ UK Tel 0044 1553 811977 Fax 0044 1553 811004 sales manualh
27. pter 5 1 IS You may under no circumstances use the S max to transport goods 4 5 Care and maintenance Please make sure that you charge the battery pack after each use of the s max When the S maxis at a standstill for a while please turn the device off e the ON Off switch needs to be on O If the working elements of the device block turn the S max off immediately IS Repairs may be done by authorized dealers or the manufactu rer only Please exclusively use AAT Alber parts and accesso ries Please note the extensive care and maintenance instructions in chapter 8 4 6 Condition of paths walkways etc Please make sure that the paths and walkways you use with the S maxare free of obstacles and not slippery Avoid operation on damaged stair linings snow ice etc IS The S max may not be used in wet and rainy conditions 4 7 Charge of the batteries You should only use the S max with fully charged batteries In case the batteries run low on the stairs a sequence of 2 flashes repeated every 2 5 seconds the available charge of the batteries is sufficient to transport the per son Safely to the bottom of the stairs Driving downstairs the motor works as a generator thus recharging the batteries The potential steps downward therefore are not limited Manual Handling Solutions 58 Paige Close Watlington Kings Lynn Norfolk PE33 0TQ UK Tel 0044 1553 811977 Fax 0044 1553 811004 sales manualhandlingsolutions co uk www manual
28. rained in using the device Please always practice climbing stairs without a person and by activating the single step mode plus the lo west climbing speed IS Please always check the safety brakes before using the S max see chapters 6 4 and 8 5 IS Adjust the handle to the appropriate height see chapter 6 6 2 Turn on the S max by pressing the ON OFF switch Activate the single step mode if necessary see chapter 6 2 Tilt the S max slightly toward you see chapter 6 6 3 gt WO MN gt Pull in the climber to its topmost position by pressing the UP DOWN switch see chapter 6 3 5 Drive backwards to the stairs and move up 2 to 3 steps O IS Make sure that both main wheels touch the lowest step Now the S max is in its initial position for climbing upstairs IS During the climbing process always pull the s max slightly to wards you so that the device automatically moves to the next higher step G The climbing process takes place in two intervals The first in terval starts by pressing the UP DOWN switch direction UP The climbing process begins here with the power unit initiating the climber s movement downward O After the climber reaches the floor it assumes the load of the main wheels while the main wheels and the frame are lifted at the same IR gt time io NR Ett Sar e T ss aT Sor T a A MM Manual Handling Solutions 58 Paige Close Watlington Kings Lynn Norfolk PE33 OTQ UK Te
29. rvoltage overvoltage UP DOWN switch or its supply line is damaged defective electromagnetic brake aoa OIM malfunction of electronics 6 2 Single step control The single step switch is located on the climbing unit To practice and particularly to master winding stairs please use the single step mode switch position I down ON If you activate the UP DOWN switch in that mode the device will climb only one step at a time The climbing system stops in the cor rect position even if you keep pressing the UP DOWN switch You can take your time to move the main wheels to the next step s edge I To continue climbing you first need to release the UP DOWN switch before pressing it again 6 3 Climber The climber must be pulled in to topmost position by means of the UP DOWN switch if you want to e drive on level ground and on slopes e check the safety brakes e begin climbing upstairs or downstairs Manual Handling Solutions 58 Paige Close Watlington Kings Lynn Norfolk PE33 0TQ UK Tel 0044 1553 811977 Fax 0044 1553 811004 sales manualhandlingsolutions co uk www manualhandlingsolutions com 14 6 4 Safety brakes There are safety brakes O located on the climbing unit on both sides IS Please check the safety brakes each time before you use the S max You may check the brake effect either on top of the stairs or on level ground as described in 6 4 1 and 6 4 2 6 4 1 Test t
30. triebstechnik GmbH offers a universally applicable mounting system At your local Alber dealership or directly at Alber an upper and lower bracket is affixed to both sides of your wheelchair s frame 6 5 2 Bracket on the S max On your s maxyou find an upper and lower O rod To adjust the lo wer rod s height there are several vertical holes drilled into the hou sing of the S max Your local AAT Alber dealership or the company AAT Alber Antriebs technik GmbH adjusts the height at which the S maxis mounted to your type of wheelchair On both sides of the upper rod there are rings The position of said rings are also adjusted to your type of wheelchair Manual Handling Solutions 58 Paige Close Watlington Kings Lynn Norfolk PE33 0TQ UK Tel 0044 1553 811977 Fax 0044 1553 811004 sales manualhandlingsolutions co uk www manualhandlingsolutions com 16 6 5 3 Insert the S max into the lower bracket on the wheelchair 1 Please use the locking brakes of your wheelchair to avoid any movement of the chair while the S max is being mounted 2 Pull in the S max s climber entirely 3 Tilt the S max slightly backwards and drive the device in the middle of the wheelchair s back 4 At this point push the S max forward until the lower rod is inserted all the way into the lower bracket on the wheel chair 6 5 4 Insert the S max into the upper bracket on the wheelchair 1 Select the lowest climbing sp
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