Gebrauchsanweisung scalamobil S30/scalacombi S31 Operating Instructions for the scalamobil S30/scalacombi S31 Instructions d'utilisation du scalamobil S30/scalacombi S31 Instrucciones de manejo del scalamobil S30/scalacombi S31 Istruzioni per l'uso del scalamobil S30/scalacombi S31 Instruktionsbok scalamobil S30/scalacombi S31 D US/GB F ES I S Service Center 35.0001.4.99.02 Ulrich Alber GmbH Vor dem Weißen Stein 21 72461 Albstadt-Tailfingen Telefon (07432) 2006-0 Telefax (07432) 2006-299 www.
13 4 5 3 12 26 1 22 8 23 6 9 14 27 20 19 21 15 25 16 7 24 11 10 17b 18 17a Ihre -Vertretung / Your representative / Votre représentation / / Su representación / Din representant / Vostra rappresentanza
Table of Contents 1 Introduction 1.1 Standard delivery schedule 1.2 Technical data 4 6 2 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 Control Components On/Off button Direction of travel switch Horizontal axle Driving switch Battery Control compartment 7 8 9 10 11 13 3 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.
Congratulations, with the acquisition of the 2 , you chose a powerful, dependable and multifunctional stairclimbing device of superior technology. With the help of the highly flexible scalamobil you will experience an entirely new dimension of mobility. In this respect you will have great pleasure with the scalamobil, and, appropriately operated, it will soon prove indispensable to you. Please read the user’s manual carefully to get to know the scalamobil and its variety of functions.
Please note the following safety instructions! In the interest of your safety, the scalamobil may only be used by people who: · have been trained to use the scalamobil appropriately, · are capable of climbing stairs backwards, · are capable of lifting at least 20 % of their own weight · are in good physical shape and psychologically stable. The efficiency of the scalamobil may be affected by electromagnetic fields, generated for example, by mobile telephones.
1.1 Delivery Package 4 · standard scalamobil S30 IQ Optional Accessories: · · X6-scalaport -charger BC 2401A · Operating instructions · X3-scala-chair · upper bolt · headrest · lower bolt · anti tippers It is standard that the upper bolt [15] and the lower bolt [16] are attached to the scalamobil and already adjusted to the wheelchair by . · safety belt · spare batteries the Your wheelchair must be equipped with special fixtures to attach the scalamobil.
Essential Parts (Please open out the overview diagram in the front cover) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17a 17b 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 Gripping loop Driving switch On/Off button Display element Lock for the horizontal axle Helix cable plus plug Plug Adjustment knobs for the height of the handlebars Fastening screws for the handlebars Electronic unit Connecting socket for the charger Single step switch Rotation regulator Housing Upper bolts Lower bolts Outer wheels Inner wheels Brakes Locki
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2 Control Components Note the following indications: Arrow forwards, steady green light: ”Descending staircase” mode is activated. (To change over to “Ascending staircase” mode move the direction of travel switch [22] on the left handle cover; see chapter 2.2) 2.1 On/Off button 22 4 3 Arrow backwards, steady green light: ”Ascending staircase” mode is activated. (To change over to “Descending staircase” mode move the direction of travel switch [22] on the left handle cover; see chapter 2.
2.2 Direction of travel switch With the direction of travel switch [22] you choose the direction in which you want to go on the staircase. Pushing the direction of travel switch [22] forwards activates “Descending staircase”. At the same time the selected direction of travel is shown on the display element [4] by a green arrow (forwards). 22 8 4 Pushing the direction of travel switch [22] backwards activates “Ascending staircase”.
2.3 Lock For the Horizontal Axle [5] The lock for the horizontal axle is essential for climbing extremely spiral staircases with the scalamobil. The handlebars can be shifted from their regular position either completely to the right or to the left. Handle in the middle (normal position). · pull the adjustment knob [5] upward to unlock the safety mechanism. 9 · push the grips in the desired position; the adjustment knob locks automatically.
2.4 Driving Switch [2] After switching on and selecting the desired direction of travel (see chapter 2.1 and 2.2) the scalamobil is set in motion with the driving switch [2] . · Through constant pressure on the driving switch [2] the scalamobil moves in the selected direction. · Releasing the driving switch [2] causes the scalamobil to stop instantly. 10 · When single-step switch is activated (see chapter 2.6.1), the scalamobil travels one complete climbing cycle over a single step and then stops.
2.5 Battery 2.5.1 Charging the battery 11 23 Your scalamobil is equipped with a set of high-performance batteries, that permit up to 300 steps to be traveled. After each use of the scalamobil the batteries should be re-charged, however, to avoid an unintentional standstill on the staircase due to empty batteries. 11 · First insert the plug from the charger [23] into the socket [11] of the battery pack. · Then connect the charger to a mains socket in the wall.
2.5.2 Removing the battery Normally the battery integrated into the scalamobil housing does not need to be removed. 24 If, however, you wish to re-charge the battery during a trip in the car, for example, then you can take it out entirely. 12 · Press the locking mechanism [24] on the battery housing downwards. · Pull the battery out of the scalamobil housing. · When the battery is re-inserted into the scalamobil housing, the locking mechanism [24] engages automatically.
2.6 Control compartment 2.6.1 Single Step Switch [12] In the control compartment underneath the battery are the button for activating the single-step switch [12], the rotation regulator [13] and a driving program selection switch [26]. In order to access the control elements you just need to swing the cover [25] downwards. To activate the single step mode you press the single step switch. Read more about this function in chapter 4.4.
2.6.3 Driving program selection switch [26] When it is delivered to you, the scalamobil is individually set to meet your requirements by an representative. Amongst other things, parameters such as the height of the steps on the staircase that you use is permanently stored as “Home staircase mode”. 14 If you travel up or down a staircase other than the one stored in the device, then you can temporarily deactivate the programmed setting by pressing the driving program selection switch [26].
3 Initial Operation 3.1 Safety of the wheelchair occupant The first priority while climbing stairs is always the safety and comfort of the occupant. Therefore, please follow the safety instructions listed in chapter 3.2 and the recommendations made in the training session carefully. In addition, the following situations may arise occasionally: · In case the occupant feels ill while climbing stairs, stop climbing and take care of the occupant.
3.2 Safety Instructions 16 · Only persons who participated in a training session may operate the scalamobil. Make sure that no extraneous particles (e.g. pebbles) get into the power unit or the brakes. · The scalamobil may only be used with specially adjusted wheelchairs and/or accessories.
3.3 Performance Check Before Operation Due to operating safety, you should check the scalamobil’s brakes before each use, (the check is done without the wheelchair). Further, you should only use the scalamobil with fully charged batteries. · Please check whether the adjustment knobs [8] to adjust the height of the handlebars are tightly fastened. · Switch the unit on as described in chapter 2.1 and place the direction of travel switch [22] in the position “Up” (arrow symbol ).
· Place the direction of travel switch [22] in the position “Down” (arrow symbol ) 18 · Place the scalamobil on the inner pair of wheels by pressing the driving switch [2] during deactivated singlestep switching. · Push the scalamobil to the edge of the stairs’ again. The safety brakes at the inner wheels must lock now; the scalamobil is not supposed to go over the edge of the stairs. If all four brakes work correctly, you may attach the scalamobil to the wheelchair as described in chapter 3.4.
3.4 Mounting to the Wheelchair In order to mount the scalamobil to your wheelchair, it has to be equipped with a special -holding device. If this device has not been attached to your wheelchair yet, your dealer, or the -representative delivering the scalamobil will do so. 20 19 21 19 · Remove the locking pins [19] from the upper bracket [20]. · Make sure that the wheels of your wheelchair are locked with their brakes so that the wheelchair does not move.
· lock the upper holding device [20] with the locking pin [19]. Unlock the locking pin by pushing in its center with your thumb, then drive the locking pin all the way into the holding device. 20 In order to begin climbing stairs, you need to unlock the brakes of your wheelchair’s back wheels and remove the wheels. See chapter 4 on how to climb stairs.
3.5 Height Adjustment of the Handlebars In order to use the scalamobil comfortably, the height of the handlebars can be adjusted. · Turn the adjustment knobs [8] approximately one rotation counter clockwise. 21 · Put the handles into the desired position. · Retighten the adjustment knobs [8]. The adjustment range above ground lies between 1.15 m and 1.55 m. Ideally the grips should be at breast-height of the person operating the scalamobil. Only use the scalamobil with the locking grips tightly fastened.
3.6 Removal from the Wheelchair To remove the scalamobil from the wheelchair you first need to attach its big wheels again. · Turn the rotation regulator [13] to the lowest climbing speed (position 1). 22 · Place the direction of travel switch [22] in the position “Downwards” (see chapter 2.1) and press the driving switch [2] so long until the outer wheels of the scalamobil lift the wheelchair. · Insert the wheelchair’s wheels into their fittings.
· Place all 4 scalamobil wheels in a parallel position by pressing the driving switch [2] (The unit lowers itself, the wheelchair comes to rest on its wheels). · Remove the scalamobil from underneath the wheelchair. · Re-insert the locking pins [19] into the mounting fork of the upper bracket [20]. Please make sure that the wheelchair’s wheels are securely locked into their fittings.
3.7 Removal of the Handlebars If necessary, for instance when transporting the scalamobil in your car, the handlebars can be completely removed. · Push the grips together (see chapter 3.5), so that they take up a minimum of space. 24 · Unplug the plug [7] on top of the housing. · Loosen the fastening screws [9] located on the side; turn them until they nearly come loose. · Lift out the entire handlebars.
3.8 Mounting the Handlebars 3.9 Carrying handle · Push the handlebars into their fixtures. · Screw on the fastening screws [9], and make sure that they are tight. 27 · Put the plug [7] into its socket on top of the housing. 25 · Adjust the height of the handlebars so that the person operating the scalamobil can easily handle the device (see chapter 3.5 height adjustment of the handlebars).
4 Operation 4.1 General instructions 26 When it is delivered to you, the scalamobil is individually set by the representative to meet your requirements, particularly to the staircase on which you will be using it. Please make sure that you allow your representative to explain all the possible scalamobil settings to you when you are being instructed in the operation of the device. If required, you may also change the driving speed (see chapter 2.6.
4.2 Upstairs (single step switch is not activated) Before each climbing process there must be a performance check (see chapter 3.3). · Move up two steps above the level of the wheelchair. · Pull the scalamobil against the lowest step. In order to climb stairs, you need to remove the back wheels of your wheelchair. First you attach the scalamobil to your wheelchair as described in chapter 3.4. Then you do as follows: · Push the direction of travel switch [22] back (also see chapter 2.1).
Once you have reached the top of the stairs, pull the scalamobil plus wheelchair as far back that the wheelchair’s front wheels are securely on the floor. In no instance are they to jut out of the step’s edge! The wheels of the scalamobil are now in parallel position. In this combination, scalamobil plus wheelchair, you may cross short distances within your house. However, for further distances or for use outside, we recommend that you attach the wheelchair’s big wheels (see chapter 3.6).
4.3 Downstairs (the single step switch is not activated) Before each climbing process there must be a performance check (see chapter 3.3) · Advance slowly to the edge of the stairs until the automatic brakes grip blocking any further advancement. When you climb downstairs, you also need to remove the wheels of your wheelchair (see chapter 3.4). Then do as follows: · Push the driving switch [2]; the scalamobil begins to descend the stairs.
30 While descending stairs always push the scalamobil slightly forward, away from you, until the brakes grip on the edge of the following step. Also the scalamobil needs to remain tilted approximately in the same angle. Finally, never release the grips of the scalamobil! When you reached the end of the stairs, push the scalamobil with the attached wheelchair away from the stairs. The scalamobil’s wheels are still in parallel position.
4.4 Climbing Stairs in Single Step Mode In chapters 4.2 and 4.3 you have been introduced in detail to the individual steps to climb stairs safely. By pushing the driving switch [2] continuously the scalamobil’s wheels begin moving; releasing the switch results in the immediate standstill of the wheels. A continuous use is also possible simply by keeping the driving switch [2] pressed.
32 4.5 Special Soft Step Function 4.6 Operation on Winding Stairs The Soft Step feature is integrated into the scalamobil control program and activated in the factory settings. If desired, your representative can deactivate the function. In principle the operation of the scalamobil climbing or descending winding stairs follows the analogous steps described in chapter 4.2 and 4.3. Also the same safety instructions apply.
4.6.1 Upstairs · If you have not done so already, turn on the scalamobil by pressing the On/Off button [3]. · Advance the scalamobil’s four wheels so that they touch the edge of the step. · Place the direction of travel switch [22] in the “Up” position (arrow symbol ) and press the driving switch [2]. The scalamobil descends one step. · Release the driving switch [2] when all four wheels of the scalamobil are in a parallel position; the climbing process is interrupted.
4.6.2 Downstairs · If you have not done so already, turn on the scalamobil by pressing the On/Off button [3]. · Advance the scalamobil to the edge of the step so that all four wheels touch the latter. 34 · Place the direction of travel switch [22] in the “Down” position (arrow symbol ) and press the driving switch [2]. The scalamobil descends one step. · Release the driving switch [2] when all four wheels of the scalamobil are in a parallel position; the climbing process is interrupted.
4.7 Diverging operating feature for scalacombi The following information relates exclusively to the scalacombi S31 with integrated seating unit, not to the scalamobil S30 13 12 The scalacombi possesses almost identical technical features to the scalamobil S30, but differs from it in the one staircase climbing function. The driving program selection switch (see chapter 2.6) situated in the control compartment does not exist on the scalacombi.
5 Care and Maintenance 36 The batteries regain their full capacity not before charging and discharging them three to four times. 5.1 Information Concerning the Batteries · Incorrect handling of the battery may result in the leakage of electrolytic liquid. The batteries of your scalamobil are maintenance-free and rechargeable. Their durability depends largely on the charging/discharging cycle.
5.2 Care 5.2.1 Charging the Battery Your scalamobil uses up energy each time you employ it. If the battery is fully charged, you can climb approximately 300 steps. However, you should never totally discharge your battery because it may be damaged by it. We, therefore, recommend to recharge the battery after each time you use the scalamobil. To charge the battery only use the -charger included in the delivery package. The charger automatically switches itself off as soon as the battery is fully charged.
38 5.2.2 Cleaning 5.3 Maintenance The outside of the scalamobil’s 4 big wheels where the brakes are located must be cleaned regularly with alcohol to ensure the efficient functioning of the brakes. If your scalamobil is in use daily, you need to clean said parts weekly, otherwise once a month is sufficient. The powered wheels and the brakes are checked during the biannual safety check, and if necessary substituted by new parts. All other components can be cleaned with regular, mild household cleaners.
6 Quick help in case of faults What to do if...
40 What to do if... Remedy Contact... The scalamobil comes to a standstill during staircase climbing and correcting the angle of inclination does not help Lay the scalamobil to the back. The automatic safety brakes will prevent it rolling off the edge of the step.
7 Warranty and Liability 7.1 Warranty The warranty period for the scalamobil is 24 months (12 months for the batteries) from the date that it is handed over to the purchaser. Excluded from the warranty are · Parts subject to wear. · Maintenance work necessary as a result of normal daily use. · Defects caused by natural wear and tear, improper use, in particular non-observance of operating instructions, accidents, negligent damage, fire or water damage, acts of god and other causes beyond the control of .
8 Disposal The scalamobil and its optional accessories are products with a long working life. At the end of their useful life they may be returned to your representative who will ensure that they are properly disposed of in an environmentfriendly manner. 42 Used batteries may also be returned to at the end of representative.
9 Index A Attaching the handlebars B Batteries Brakes 25 6, 12, 36, 37 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 22, 29, 30, 33, 34, 38 F Fastening screws for the height adjustment Functional problems G Gripping loop C Care 36, 38, 41 Charging the battery 7, 8, 11, 36, 37 Cleaning 38 Connecting socket for the charger 11 Control components 7, 8, 13 H Height adjustment Horizontal axle D Delivery package Display element Disposal Downstairs Driving switch L Liability Lock for the horizontal axle Locking pins for the handlebar
O On/Off button Operation Optional Accessories 44 7, 26, 27, 29, 33, 34 26, 27, 29, 31, 32, 35 4 P Performance check Plug R Removal of the handlebars Removal from the wheelchair Rotation regulator 17, 27, 29 24, 25 24 22 13, 19, 22, 35 S Safety instructions 16 Single step switch 10, 13, 17, 27, 29, 31 Socket for the charger 11 Spiral stairs 31, 32, 34 Socket on top of the housing 25 T Technical data Transport 6 12, 24, 25, 36 U Up/Down Upper bolts Upstairs User’s manual W Warranty 7, 8, 27, 4, 19, 7
Gebrauchsanweisung scalamobil S30/scalacombi S31 Operating Instructions for the scalamobil S30/scalacombi S31 Instructions d'utilisation du scalamobil S30/scalacombi S31 Instrucciones de manejo del scalamobil S30/scalacombi S31 Istruzioni per l'uso del scalamobil S30/scalacombi S31 Instruktionsbok scalamobil S30/scalacombi S31 D US/GB F ES I S Service Center 35.0001.4.99.02 Ulrich Alber GmbH Vor dem Weißen Stein 21 72461 Albstadt-Tailfingen Telefon (07432) 2006-0 Telefax (07432) 2006-299 www.
