6.10 Climbing upstairsF You may only be permitted to transport a person with the s-maxsella, if you have been properly trained in the device’s operation.F Please always practice climbing stairs without a person and by acti-vating the single step mode plus the lowest climbing speed.F Please always check the safety brakes before each use (see chapter6.4 and 8.5).The climbing process can be accomplished quickly and without problems ifyou adhere closely to the following instructions.A tip before you start:F Always pull the s-max sella a bit backwards during the entire clim-bing process, i.e. always keep the device under tension so that thewheels can touch down properly on the next step.1. Adjust the handle to the appropriate height (see chapter 3.7.1 and6.7).2. Turn the s-max sella on by pressing the ON/OFF switch.3. Activate the single step mode if necessary (see chapter 6.2).4. Pull in the climber to its topmost position by pressing the UP/DOWNswitch (see chapter 6.3)5. Tilt the s-max sella slightly toward you (see chapter 6.8).6. Drive backwards to the stairs å and move up 2 to 3 steps ç.Now the s-max sella is in its initial position for climbing upstairs.F Make sure that both main wheels touch the lowest step é.26s-max sella · 160 kg