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Item Details
Alber Scalamobil Portable Stair Climber
ILC Reference NO 44:49:001
Item sourced from ILC TAS database
Short Description
A battery powered unit designed to carry a person in a manual, rear wheel drive wheelchair up and down stairs. It climbs the stairs on two sets of wheels with the wheelchair attached to the unit. Will travel up and down straight or curved stairs. Dismantles into 2 pieces.
Price Guide
Refer to supplier details for pricing.
More Details
The stairclimber consists of a motor and two sets of wheels at the base and adjustable height handles for the attendant and an adjustable height headrest for the occupant.
The climbing action is by two wheels going up one stair, followed by the other pair with the wheelchair. The wheels have automatic brakes, so they will not roll and will stop wheels when reaching the stair's edge. The upright struts have clamps to secure the machine to the backrest of the wheelchair.
Options
Head rest, safety belt
Voltage transformer for charging the battery in the car
Mounting bracket for wheelchair
Anti-tip bracket
Axel variations
Increase in capacity
Attachment to pusher/stroller to enable child in stroller to be pushed up stairs.
Method of Use
The operating switch is on the push handle with a speed control. The stepping can be set at continuous or one at a time and stop.
A training programme is necessary to operate the equipment safely.
Models / Styles
SCALAMOBIL is designed for use with one wheelchair so that it locks into fixed brackets on the wheelchair and the quick release, rear wheels are then removed before stair climbing. (quick release wheels can be installed if not already present)
SCALAMOBIL WITH SCALAPORT is a more general use stairclimber with a universal frame capable of holding almost any rear wheel drive wheelchair without requiring custom fittings. The wheelchair is mounted by rolling backwards into the curved frame and clamping the backrest in position.
SCALACHAIR X3
Pushchair for persons dependent upon mobility aids to climb stairs. negotiate narrow stairwells, narrow doorframes, aircraft aisles.
Has optional extras, push handles, head rest, harness, seat belt, foot belt, harness. Folding version also available.
Dimensions
Scalamobil
Overall width (Scalamobil)........360mm (14")
(with Scalaport)............650mm(25.5")
Minimum stair depth...............110mm (4")
Maximum stair height..............200mm
Scalamobil S27SE max stair height.250mm
Overall weight (Scalamobil).......25.5kg
Stair climbing unit...............19.5kg
Handgrip unit.....................6kg
Stair climbing unit...............19.5kg
Handgrip Unit.....................6 kg
Load capacity.....................120kg (occupant plus chair)
Scalaport X6
Weight............................10kg
Width.............................630mm
Height............................1150 to 1550mm
Depth.............................540mm
Maximum load......................100kg
Scalachair X3
Weight............................12.8kg
Width.............................510mm
Height............................950mm
Depth.............................630mm
Depth (folded)....................340mm
Maximum Load......................120kg
Maximum load with Scalamobil......107kg
Performance specifications
Batteries..........................2 x 12 volt,
7 amp dry cell (sealed)
Speed range........................6 to 16 steps per minute
Range..............................Up to 300 steps (approx 20 floors)
Maintenance
Battery charging is achieved by connecting the charger provided into a mains power point and plugging it into the marked charging terminal on the unit. An optional 12 volt charger is available to plug into the cigarette lighter socket of the car.
Australian and Other Standards
For some types of equipment, specific Australian Standards are applicable to the materials used in, the manufacturing process of and the installation of products. Compliance with relevant Standards is indicated by written certification that a product has been tested and assessed as compliant with specified Australian Standards. Purchasers are advised to check with the supplier or manufacturer of an item of its compliance with the relevant Australian Standard(s).
Place of Manufacture
Germany
Supplier Information - click to supplier for contacts details
ACCESSIBILITY ONLINE - FORMERLY TAS HEALTHCARE PTY. LTD.,
,
ANELCO MOBILITY (SA) (SEE SCOOTER WORLD MOBILITY),
CRAFERS, SA
HERCULES COMPLETE LIFTING SOLUTIONS (NSW),
, NSW
SCOOTER WORLD MOBILITY & REHAB CENTRE (SA),
WELLAND , SA
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