AmeriGlide Powered Stair Climber Owner's Manual

43, 43 AmeriGlide Stair Climber Owner’s Manual Maintenance Record Date Time Reason for Call Comments Dealer …

5, AmeriGlide Powered Stair Climber 5 AmeriGlide Stair Climber Owner’s Manual TO ENSURE SAFE OPERATION To ensure safe operation of this unit, pay careful attention to the important notes below. WARNING This symbol accompanies a number of essential safety instructions. Compliance with these instructions does not release the owner from their obligation to follow all additional safety regulations. IMPORTANT • Read this manual carefully before using the AmeriGlide Stair Climber.. • To prevent accidents, adhere strictly to the instructions and keep clear of mo ving par…

35, AmeriGlide Powered Stair Climber 35 AmeriGlide Stair Climber Owner’s Manual 2 Press the ascend pushbutton while holding the steering bar firmly with both hands. Travel up the flight until the AmeriGlide Stair Climber reaches the last stair. WARNING The small blocks on the tracks can slide on the step edge during operation and when at a standstill. Sliding can cause the stair climber to tip over forward. Use caution when operating. Hold the steering bar firmly with both hands and do no…

18, 18 AmeriGlide Stair Climber Owner’s Manual Center of Mass The centre of mass is in the lock position between the steering bar and the chassis (Figure 9/a). Figure 9 6.61 in 22.44 in a (17 cm) (57 cm) …

17, 17 AmeriGlide Stair Climber Owner’s Manual 4. TRANSPORT Handling A dismantled AmeriGlide Stair Climber can be transported manually for short trips or for load/unload operations. Transport the chassis using the handles at both ends (Figure 8/a and b), using two people to lift the chassis. Figure 8 a b Chassis weight with battery • 81 lb (37 kg) Steering bar weight • 22 lb (10 kg) Storage 1 Place the machine in a dry room. 2 Cove r the machine. 3 Stor e indoors only. 4 C onnect…

15, 15 AmeriGlide Stair Climber Owner’s Manual 3. PROPER AND IMPROPER USE Proper Use The AmeriGlide stair climber is designed for the transport of persons in manual wheelchairs on staircases. Proper use of the AmeriGlide stair climber includes the features below. Environment Indoor/outdoor Steps Parallel, without coatings Gradient Maximum 35° (Figure 7) Step riser height Minimum 3.94 in (10 cm) to maximum 7.09 in (18 cm); Figure 7 Step nose radius From 0 to …

45, 45 AmeriGlide Stair Climber Owner’s Manual Charging the Battery For every seven or eight partial battery charges, at least one charge should be a complete battery charge (until the LED displays green - after about 11 hours of charge). A complete charge helps prolong battery life. To charge the battery: 1 C onnect the plug to the AmeriGlide Stair Climber (Figure 34). 2 C onnect the other end to a suitable wall outlet. 3 T h…

26, AmeriGlide Powered Stair Climber 26 AmeriGlide Stair Climber Owner’s Manual 6 Loosen each safety clamp assembly (Figure 17/a) by turning the locking handwheel counter-clockwise (Figure 17/b). Slide the safety clamp assembly horizontally (Figure 17/c) until snug against the wheelchair vertical back support posts. Figure 17 a b c …

38, 38 AmeriGlide Stair Climber Owner’s Manual Passenger Release 1 At the end of each travel, lift the red plastic safety protective cover (Figure 12/b). Release the red pedal (Figure 13/b) and push the steering bar forward (Figure 13/a) until the wheelchair touches the floor. 2 P ull up on the safety clamp pistons (Figure 27/a) and swing the red lever (Figure 27/b) outwards. Loosen the safety clamp locking handwheel (Figure 28/a). Figure 27 a b …

21, 21 AmeriGlide Stair Climber Owner’s Manual 6. OPERATION Assembling the Steering Bar Post 1 Insert the post (Figure 10/a) at the u-hooks onto the circular cross-member (Figure 10/b) on the base. Figure 10 a b 2 Incline the steering bar post (Figure 10/a) as shown by the arrow (Figure 10/b) until it locks into the base. 3 Once t he steering bar is locked (Figure 11/a), push the red plastic safety protective cover down onto the post release lever (Figure 11/b). WARNING Ensure that the AmeriGlide Stair …

4, AmeriGlide Powered Stair Climber 4 AmeriGlide Stair Climber Owner’s Manual 7. REVERSING THE SAFETY COUPLINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 8. MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 Maintenance Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 Periodic Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . …

31, AmeriGlide Powered Stair Climber 31 AmeriGlide Stair Climber Owner’s Manual Descent 1 W ith the wheelchair properly attached to the stair climber and the green light lit on the steering bar control panel, put pressure on the steering bar (Figure 20/b) such that the nose of the AmeriGlide Stair Climber rises (Figure 20/d) and the manual auxiliary wheels activate (Figure 20/c). Move the machine to the edge of the first stair of the flight (Figure 20/a). • For staircases with one flight, move the Am…

27, 27 AmeriGlide Stair Climber Owner’s Manual 7 Lift each safety clamp piston (Figure 18/a), swing each metal hook to the wheelchair arm (Figure 18/b), and release the safety clamp piston to ensure each hook can’t open. Tighten each safety clamp locking handwheel (Figure 17/b). NOTE Do not clamp handles or other objects that might slip off the wheelchair. Figure 18 a b 8 Move the steering bar post back to the ho…

46, 46 AmeriGlide Stair Climber Owner’s Manual Unit Does Not Start or Move The following table lists possible causes and solutions in the event that the AmeriGlide Stair Climber does not start or move. If the malfunction persists, contact your Authorized Dealer. Competence Level Required: O - Trained Operator Possible causes Possible solutions Starting key not inserted Insert the ON/OFF key Emergency STOP button pushed in Pull the emergency STOP button out Discharged battery Recharge the battery Battery discharges immediately after …

16, 16 AmeriGlide Stair Climber Owner’s Manual Improper Use Improper Use Result Use on staircases with gradient over 35° Instability, tracks skidding Use on steps with riser height over 7.09 in (18 cm) Instability, tracks skidding Use on steps with riser he ight less than 3.94 in (10 cm) Tracks skidding Use on steps with a step nose radius greater th an 0.79 in (2 cm) Tracks skidding Guided by an untrained or unqualified operator Instabi…

44, 44 AmeriGlide Stair Climber Owner’s Manual Periodic Cleaning Competence Level Required: O - Trained Operator Frequency: Quarterly WARNING Turn off all power before disassembling any electrical component. Clean the following external and internal areas to ensure reliable operation: 1 Remov e the key and the power cable and shut off the power. 2 Unscr ew the cover screws and remove the cover. 3 Clean all dust, dirt, and any accumulated grease. 4 On ce complete, reconne…

3, 3 AmeriGlide Stair Climber Owner’s Manual Table of Contents 1. DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Chassis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Steering Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . …

32, 32 AmeriGlide Stair Climber Owner’s Manual 2 Press the descend pushbutton until the STOP sticker (on the base of the AmeriGlide Stair Climber) is parallel (Figure 21/a) to the edge of the first stair (Figure 21/b). Figure 21 a c b 3 Raise the steering bar (Figure 21/c) until the tracks touch the lower step. Press the descend pushbutton (there is a one second delay) until the AmeriGlide Stair Climber contacts the first stair. Keep the descend pushbutton engaged and travel down the stairs while holding the steering…

24, 24 AmeriGlide Stair Climber Owner’s Manual Attaching a Wheelchair to the Stair Climber 1 Lock the wheelchair brake. Insert the key (Figure 14/a) into the steering bar control panel key slot (Figure 14/b) and release the emergency STOP button. Figure 14 a b 2 Press either the ascend or descend button on the steering bar and move the stair climber under the wheelchair (Figure 15/a). Figure 15 a b c d e …

25, 25 AmeriGlide Stair Climber Owner’s Manual 3 To release the steering bar post (Figure 12/a), lift the red plastic safety protective cover (Figure 12/b), release the red pedal (Figure 13/b), and push the steering bar (Figure 13/a) forward as shown by the arrow (Figure 13/c). 4 P ush the post towards the wheelchair. 5 While holding the crossbar (Figure 16/e), unscrew (Figure 16/b) the vertical height knob (Figure 16/a). Push the metallic central pushbutton (Figure 16/c) and slide the wheelchair clamp assembly (Fig…

37, AmeriGlide Powered Stair Climber 37 AmeriGlide Stair Climber Owner’s Manual Emergency Stop and Passenger Recovery WARNING In the event of an emergency stop on a flight of stairs, NEVER release the steering bar. If you lock the AmeriGlide Stair Climber , ensure it is stable before releasing your hand grip from the steering bar. If the stair climber stops during an ascent due to a discharged battery, there ma y be enough power to descend. Reverse direction to attempt to bring the passenger to a lower level. If it’s not possible to descend to a lower floor …