| Does the Scalamobil fit my wheelchair? |
 | Yes, the Scalamobil fits on nearly all models of wheelchair thanks to adapters that are mounted just once on the existing wheelchair. |
Does it also work on spiral staircases? |
| Yes, and even on different materials such as carpet, wood, stone or metal. |
| Will it damage my staircase? |
| No, as a result of the unique climbing mechanism and thanks to the special tyres, the edges of the steps are well protected. |
| How is the Scalamobil driven? |
| The quiet electric motor on the Scalamobil runs off a powerful rechargeable battery, that is kept always operational using a charger. |
| How far can I travel with a single charge of the battery? |
| As a rule, one charge of the battery is enough to climb 300 steps (for a person weighing approx. 70 kg or 155 lbs). That is equivalent to about 20 floors. |
| Does one need a lot of strength to operate the Scalamobil? |
| At the push of a button, the electric motor takes care of all the climbing work. Guiding the Scalamobil requires very little strength. |
| What is the maximum permitted height and depth of a step? |
| The steps where a Scalamobil is used should be at least 11 cm (4 _ in) deep and not more than 20 cm (8 ”) high. (As an option we also offer a step height extension up to 25 cm or 10 in). |
| Can the Scalamobil also be used outside the house? |
| Basically the Scalamobil can be used on all kinds of steps, even in the open or in public buildings. The Scalamobil can be dismantled into 3 parts, it is easy to trans-port and fits in every car boot. |
| How heavy can a person be who wishes to use the scalamobil as a staircase climbing aid? |
| Not counting the wheelchair, the maximum permitted total weight should not exceed 160 kg or 352 lbs. |
| How much does the Scalamobil weigh? |
| Drive unit without battery: 16.6 kg; 36.6 lbs |
| Battery: 2.7 kg; 5.9 lbs |
| Handle: 5.2 kg; 11.5 lbs |
| Total weight: 24.5 kg; 54.0 lbs |
