AAT Escalino 120 kg Stair Climbing System - Escalino
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Safety instructions
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For a safe operation of the
escalino it is important that you observe
and adhere to all warning signs and instructions in this user’s manual
as well as the warning signs and instructions on the device itself.
4.1
Special information concerning the operation: Due to safety rea-
sons the stair climber
escalino may not be used on escalators and moving
walkways!
4.1.1 Environmental conditions, electro-magnetic compatibility:
Elec-
tro-magnetic compatibility means that an electric device functions properly
in its electro-magnetic environment without influencing other devices in the
same environment.
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Nevertheless, always check whether the device’s electronic functions
work properly before each use. This is particularly important if there
is an aerial mast nearby
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Please note that the
escalino may interfere with other electronic
devices’ sensitive electro-magnetic fields (e.g. anti-theft systems in
department stores). This may also happen if you connect other devi-
ces.
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Also make sure that the
escalino is not operated in close proximity to
medical devices with a high potential for danger and/or life-suppor-
ting functions as well as diagnostic devices.
4.1.2 Climate:
To ensure proper functioning it is not advisable to expose
the
escalino to freezing conditions. Should this be unavoidable, always put
the device in a non-freezing environment for at least one hour before using it
.
4.2
Instruction: The
escalino may only be operated by trained person-
nel.
In addition, the operator should be capable of lifting 1/3 of his or her
own weight. Minors are not allowed to use the
escalino; exempt from the abo-
ve are adolescents over 16 years of age who have been trained under supervi-
sion to operate the
escalino. While using the escalino you should always wear
good shoes that do not slip
.
4.3
Safety brakes: Please check the safety brakes each time before
using the
escalino (see 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 or after contamination with spirit to ensure the optimum braking ef-
fect
.
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Never smoke during the cleaning of the device as well as keep it away
from ignition source.
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Please consider the danger warning of the manufacturer previous
cleaning the device with spirit.
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Never use suds or greasy cleaners.
After cleaning the safety brakes must be checked as described in chapter
6.4.
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