Braun 6 Wheelchair User Manual
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1. Rear Roll Stop Non IB lt j Bridge Plate Fixed Inboard POESIO Lift Terminology URIMI Illustration Platform Slides Bottom Parallel Arms 2 Inboard Right Front Rotating Pivot Slide Arms 2 Left Rear Outboard Platform Pivot Arms 2 Pump Side Vertical Arm Roll Stop Cylinder not visible underside of platform Platform Side Plates 2 Roll Stop Latch Automatic Outboard Roll Stop ARS Page 7 Lift Operation Safety Safety Symbols SAFETY FIRST Know That A Ai information contained B T AWARNING C ACAUTION supplements if included is provided for your safety Famil This symbol indicates This symbol indicates iarity with proper operation important safety important information instructions as well as proper information regarding regarding how to maintenance procedures are a potentially hazard avoid a hazardous necessary to ensure safe ous situation that situation that could troublefree operation Safety could result in serious result in minor per precautions are provided to bodily injury and or sonal injury or prop identify potentially hazardous property damage erty damage situations and provide instruction on how to avoid them D Note Additional information provided to help clarify or detail a specific subject These symbols will appear throughout this manual as well as on the labels post2. Quick disconnect hand held controls are available with three types of cable standard armored and coiled The control box is equipped with two color coded rocker switches UNFOLD FOLD and DOWN UP The switches activate the auto matic lift functions Details regarding the control switches and their functions are provided in the Pre Lift Operation section page 14 Lift Frame The lift frame consists of the base plate two towers the parallel arms the vertical arms platform pivot arms and the handrails The two main hydraulic cylinders are housed in the parallel arms The electrical hydraulic powered lift frame components mechanically unfold lower raise and fold the lift platform assembly Platform Assembly The lift platform assembly consists of the steel tubing frame with grating surface upon which the wheel chair is positioned the outboard roll stop roll stop latch the inboard roll stop fixed inboard roll stop models only and the hydraulic cylinder assembly that powers the outboard roll stop Lift Tite Latches The spring loaded latches prevent the platform from unfolding from the stowed position in the event of platform drift Further details Page 3 Lift Components continued regarding Lift Tite latches are provided on pages 15 and 16 Outboard Roll Stop The cylinder powered automatic outboard roll stop provides a ramp for wheelchair loading and unloading at ground leve
3. 32 34 in event of power or equipment failure Note Engage vehicle parking brake before operating lift Page 27 Lift Operating Instructions Open Door s and Secure To Unfold Platform Out Stand clear and press the orange lt 4 UNFOLD Out switch until the gt platform stops reaches floor level unfolds fully Release switch Note In event platform does not unfold press FOLD switch to release Lift Tite latches To Unload Passenger lt q 1 Read Note below Load passen ger onto platform and lock wheel chair brakes lt 4 Note Passenger must be posi gt tioned fully inside yellow boundaries outboard roll stop must be UP and roll stop latch must be engaged Page 28 Lift Operating Instructions To Unload Passenger continued lt 4 2 Press red DOWN switch untilthe gt entire platform reaches ground level see Photo B and the outboard roll stop unfolds fully ramp position See Photo C Release switch 3 Unlock wheelchair brakes and unload passenger from platform gt Note Roll stop must be fully unfolded ramp position until the entire wheelchair or standee has gt crossed the roll stop See Photos E and F on page 30 also Page 29 Lift Operating Instructions To Load Passenger 1 Read Notes below Load pas senger onto platform and lock wheelchair brakes Se
4. of your routine The L915 has been designed with many self lubricating compo nents Lubricate the pivot points specified on page 39 approxi mately every four weeks or 100 cycles with a light penetrating type oil 30 weight or equivalent Severe conditions weather environment heavy usage etc may require more frequent lubrication Preventive maintenance visual inspections and lubrication procedures do not take the place Page 38 of the procedures specified in the Maintenance and Lubrication Schedule provided in the appli cable lift installation and service manual The procedures outlined in the Maintenance and Lubrica tion Schedule must be per formed at the recommended scheduled intervals by an authorized Braun Corporation service representative who has attended and been certified by The Braun Corporation Sales and Service School If the scheduled maintenance and lubrication procedures are not being performed or if there is any sign of lift damage wear abnor mal condition or improper opera tion discontinue lift use imme diately Contact your sales representative or call The Braun Corporation at 1 800 THE LIFT One of our national Product Support representatives will direct you to an authorized service technician who will inspect your lift AWARNING Maintenance and lubrication proce dures must be per formed by authorized service personnel as specified in the applicable installa ti
5. raising from ground level Note Further details regarding lift control switches and the corresponding lift functions are provided in the Pre Lift Operation Notes and Details section Page 5 Lift Tite Top Parallel Arms 2 Towers 2 Latches 2 Upright Supports Opposite Pump Side Cylinder Adjustable Quiet Ride Bumper Pump Side Base Unfold Assist Compression Springs 2 Cylinder plate Opposite Pump Side Vertical Arm l Hand Held Vertical Arm Covers 4 Attendant s i 7 F Control Box Automatic Handrails 2 Note Handrail Inboard Roll Q shape varies with lift model Pump Module Automatic Inboard Rear Roll Stop IB Lift Terminology Illustration Inboard Right Front Bottom Parallel Arms 2 Rotating Pivot Slide Arms 2 Left Rear Outboard Platform Pivot Arms 2 Pump Side Vertical Arm Roll Stop Cylinder not visible underside of platform Platform Side Plates 2 Roll Stop Latch Automatic Outboard Roll Stop ARS Page 6 Lift Tite Top Parallel Arms 2 Towers 2 Latches 2 Upright Supports Opposite Pump Side Cylinder Adjustable Quiet Ride Bumper Pump Side Unfold Assist Compression Springs 2 Cylinder Opposite Pump Side Vertical Arm Hand Held Vertical Arm Covers 4 Attendant s Control Box Handrails 2 Note Handrail shape varies with lift model Pump 3 Module Independent Fixed Inboard Na Hinged
6. rotates platform folds FOLD switch is result in serious to the horizontal position rests on pressed bodily injury and or property damage Bridge plate at floor level Fixed Inboard Roll Stop non IB Independent Hinged Bridge Plate gt Page 19 Pre Lift Operation Notes and Details Lift Features continued pression spring automatically unfolds the roll stop The roll unfolds rotates the roll stop to stop is cylinder powered to Automatic Outboard Roll Stop the ramp position fully unfolded automatically fold rotate to the ARS This cylinder powered roll vertical position as shown when stop provides a ramp for wheel Although the outboard roll stopis the UP switch is pressed roll stop chair loading and unloading at lift powered the activation of the raises before platform raises ground level see photos below roll stop is controlled by the lift Discontinue lift operation When the platform lowers fully to operator attendant Pressing immediately if the roll stop ground level the cylinder com the DOWN switch deploys does not operate properly Fully Engaged Roll Stop Latch Fully Unfolded Roll Stop Ramp position lt q Outboard Roll Stop gt Fully Folded Disengaged 7N Ame Roll Stop Roll Stop Up vertical Latch Note Platform must raise Latch Foot lt q approximately two inches before latch engages fully Page 2
7. Operating Instructions 32 34 Decals and Antiskid cceeeeeeeeeeees 35 37 Maintenance and Lubrication 38 39 Warranty Registration Instructions 40 41 Introduction Braun L915 Millennium Series lifts are ADA compliant and commercial oriented intended for operation by an attendant The L915 Millennium Lift Series includes variations of lift models L915 L916 L917 L918 and L919 Model numbers indicate lift dimensions and options Lift model numbers with suffix IB are equipped with an auto matic mechanical inboard roll stop that also serves as the bridge plate shown in the Lift Terminology Illustration on page 6 Lift model numbers without suffix IB feature a combination stationary inboard roll stop with an independent hinged bridge plate Inboard roll stop and Page 2 Lift Terminology bridge plate details follow L915 Series lift models can be equipped with left or right side pump modules as needed Lift model numbers with suffix F are right side front pump equipped and model numbers without suffix F are equipped with a left side rear pump Left side pump equipped lift models are depicted in both Lift Terminology Illustra tions Right side pump lift models are a mirrored image of rear pump models pump module located on opposite end of base plate Refer to the Lift Terminology Illustrations for
8. door configurations vary Door securement devices latches hooks cables etc and proce dures to operate them vary also Lift interlocks are required by nearly all transit authorities Instructions for operation of interlocks and door securement systems cannot be addressed in this manual or on lift posted operating instructions decals due to the variety of procedures required for operating them It is the responsibility of the lift operator attendant to properly open secure and close the vehicle lift door s to activate the lift interlock if equipped to load and unload the wheelchair passenger or standee on and off the lift platform and to properly activate all lift functions Page 13 Pre Lift Operation Notes and Details General Safety The lift operator attendant and bystanders must keep clear of the area in which the lift operates and clear of all moving parts Lift attendants must ensure that lift Lift Control Switches The hand held attendant s control box provides an orange UNFOLD FOLD Out In switch and ared DOWN UP switch The control switches are color coded to correspond to the color coding and switch function labels that appear on the lift posted operating instructions decal Triangular shaped color coded symbols gt appear on the lift operating instructions decal The color of the symbol corresponds to the color of the corresponding switch The direc tion point of the sym
9. pound load capacity of the lift The lift attendant should not ride on the platform with the passenger Passenger Orientation Board ing Direction Braun L915 Series ADA wheelchair lifts fully comply with the ADA require ment that the lift accommodate both inboard and outboard facing wheelchair passengers or standees Inboard facing of wheelchair lift passengers is not prohibited but outboard facing of passengers is recommended by The Braun Corporation Braun L915 Series ADA certified lifts permit both inboard and outboard facing of wheelchair and mobility aid users and accommo date persons using walkers crutches canes or braces or who otherwise have difficulty using steps as specified in Americans With Disabilities Act ADA Accessibility Specifications For Transportation Vehicles Part 38 Pre Lift Operation Notes and Details Standees Lift Operating Instruc tions apply to wheelchair passen gers and standees Standees should stand in the center of the platform fully inside the yellow boundaries and grip both handrails if able when on plat form Yellow Boundaries The passen ger must be positioned in the center of the platform to prevent side to side load imbalance The lift attendant operator should not ride on the platform with the passenger Yellow platform loading bound aries are identified in the following manner Yellow plastic edge liner u molding is positioned on platform side plates of
10. 0 Pre Lift Operation Notes and Details Roll Stop Latch A spring loaded latch engages the out board roll stop when the roll stop rotates upward from ramp posi tion to the vertical position UP switch is pressed to raise the platform above ground level Note The platform must raise approximately two inches before the latch engages fully see photos on previous page The latch disengages the roll stop when the platform lowers fully reaches ground level and the latch foot contacts the ground latch raises above the roll stop Outboard Roll Stop and Roll Stop Latch Operation The lift operator attendant must press the DOWN switch to lower the platform fully to the ground The attendant must view the platform as it lowers to be certain the entire platform reaches and rests safely on the ground Stop pressing the DOWN switch if any portion of the platform is ob structed while descending or the entire platform does not reach ground level for any reason contact with an obstruction mechanical failure exceeding the lift floor to ground capacity etc After the platform is fully lowered entire platform reaches the ground the attendant should continue to press the DOWN switch to unfold the outboard roll stop fully ramp position Note The roll stop must be fully unfolded until the entire wheel chair or standee has crossed the roll stop when loading or unloading at ground level Discontinue lift op
11. Braun Millennium Series 06 Wheelchair Lifts Operator s Manual for Series 06 L915 A THE BRAUN A CORPORATION Providing Access to the World International Corporate Hdqrs P O Box 310 Winamac IN 46996 USA 1 8 FAX 574 946 4670 Commercial Wheelchair Lifts Operator s Manual Patent 5 261 779 Read manual before operating lift Failure to do so may result in serious bodily injury and or property damage Keep manual in lift storage pouch Patani 75 909 9 January 2003 Patai Rarelisiej AD enuew S 10 el dO wniuu jN uneig Solo Americans With Disabilities Act WL Congratulations We at The Braun Corporation wish to express our fullest appreciation on your new purchase With you in mind our skilled craftsmen have de signed and assembled the finest lift available This manual includes safety precautions lift operating instructions manual operating instructions and instructions for maintenance and lubrica tion procedures Your lift is built for dependability and will bring you years of pleasure and independence as long as maintenance is performed regularly and the lift is operated by an instructed person Sincerely THE BRAUN CORPORATION LMN Spor Ralph W Braun Chief Executive Officer Contents Lift Terminology INtrODUCTION innside eee Wee iioii irii iiini 2 DPQ CHON aieea e a a aa aon See Eaa eiia 3 Lift Component
12. Do not use accessory devices not authorized by The Braun may result in serious Corporation bodily injury and or property damage AWARNING Do not remove any guards or covers AWARNING Keep clear of any hydraulic leak AWARNING Failure to follow these safety precautions may result in serious bodily injury and or prop erty damage Page 12 Pre Lift Operation Notes and Details AWARNING Read and become familiar with all lift operation safety precautions pre lift operation notes and details operating instructions and manual operating instructions prior to operating the lift If this information is not fully understood contact The Braun Corporation immedi ately Failure to do so may result in serious bodily injury and or property damage L915 Series lift models are specifically designed to be oper ated by an attendant The Lift Operating Instructions contained in this manual and posted on the lift provide instructions for opera tion of the lift only Read and become familiar with all lift opera tion safety precautions pre lift operation notes and details operating instructions and manual operating instructions before attempting lift operation proce dures Lift Access Doors and Lift Interlocks Attendants must become familiar with the vehicle lift access door system and the interlock system if equipped as well as the proper operation of the lift Transit vehicles and lift access
13. ain Cylinder Flow Control Gear Box Motor Pump Hydraulic Hose amp Fittings Solid State Controller All remaining lift components are covered by a three year warranty 25521 06 Patent 5 26017742 j 3 Jan 2003 Patent 57806032 aA 2233 1 52 Pasarnis Parnelirisj Bante 2528644 eN complying with ADA Americans With Disabilities Act jenuew s o eiado kok kK kk Kk MADE IN AMERICA The Braun Corporation
14. all lift models Yellow edge liner is positioned on fixed inboard roll stops also Yellow plastic caps are placed on the dual handrails A yellow boundary strip decal is affixed to extruded aluminum outboard roll stops Yellow anti skid is affixed to nonextruded steel outboard roll stops A yellow boundary strip decal is affixed to the inboard end heel of the platform automatic inboard roll stop IB lift models Yellow antiskid is affixed to the outboard edge of independent hinged bridge plates non IB lift models The attendant must always be certain the wheelchair passenger or standee is properly positioned on the platform fully inside yellow boundaries and the wheelchair brakes are locked when a passen ger is on the lift platform The lift passenger must keep hands arms and all other body parts within the lift occupant area and clear of all moving parts Vehicle Floor Level Loading and Unloading The platform must be fully raised at floor level and the bridge plate must be properly positioned when loading or unloading passengers in or out of the vehicle It is the responsi bility of the lift operator atten dant to ensure the platform and the bridge plate are prop erly positioned at floor level when loading and unloading passengers Page 23 Pre Lift Operation Notes and Details Lift Passengers continued AWARNING Whenever a passenger is on the platform the P
15. ase plate a minimum 1 2 When the FOLD switch is pressed and the platform folds from floor level to the stow vertical position the roll stop bridge plate automatically travels inboard to the stowed position Read warning posted on opposite page Discontinue lift operation immediately if the roll stop does not operate properly Fully Folded Fully Unfolded vertical horizontal Inboard Inboard Roll Stop Roll Stop bridging position Automatic Inboard Roll lt stop and Bridge Plate IB The inboard roll stop IB must overlap the base plate a minimum 1 2 Page 18 Fixed Inboard Roll Stop A stationary inboard roll stop is built into non IB L915 lift platforms shown in left hand photo on page 19 Independent Hinged Bridge Plate Non IB L915 lift models are equipped with an independent hinged bridge plate shown in Pre Lift Operation Notes and Details photo below right The bridge platform when the platform AWARNING plate bridges the gap between the unfolds from stow position to floor platform and the lift base plate level UNFOLD switch is Discontinue lift use when the platform is fully raised pressed immediately if any lift at floor level providing a surface component does not for wheelchair travel The bridge plate folds rotates to operate properly the vertical position when the Failure to do so may The bridge plate unfolds
16. assenger must be positioned fully inside yellow boundaries e Wheelchair brakes must be locked Roll stop s must be UP Failure to follow these rules may result in serious bodily injury and or property ETET GA Page 24 The wheelchair brakes must be locked the outboard roll stop must be in the fully up vertical position and the roll stop latch must be fully engaged whenever a passenger is on the platform Do not use the outboard roll stop as a barrier brake Stop and brake the wheelchair when fully loaded on the platform Manually stop and brake manual wheel chairs Stop powered wheelchairs with the wheelchair controls Turn powered electric wheelchairs off when on the platform If the roll stop bridge plate handrails or any other lift compo nent does not operate as out lined in this manual discontinue lift use immediately and contact The Braun Corporation sales AWARNING Discontinue lift use immediately if any lift component does not operate properly Failure to do so may result in serious bodily injury and or property damage representative in your area or call The Braun Corporation at 1 800 THE LIFT One of our national Product Support representatives will direct you to an authorized service technician who will inspect your lift Pre Lift Operation Notes and Details Wheelchair Equipped Occupant Seat Belts The Braun Corporation recom mends wheelcha
17. bol corresponds with the direction the switch should be pressed acti vated to produce the intended lift function Page 14 occupants passengers keep hands arms and all other body parts within the lift occupant area and clear of moving parts Orange OUT IN Switch Press Press switch switch left for right for UNFOLD FOLD ou lt lt In Press Press switch switch left for right for DOWN UP To Lower To Raise Red DOWN UP Switch Pre Lift Operation Notes and Details Lift Features Become familiar with all lift features and the proper opera tion of the lift components before attempting lift operation Refer to the Lift Terminology Illustrations for identification of specific lift components if not AWARNING Discontinue lift use immediately if any lift component does not operate properly Failure to do so may result in serious bodily injury and or property damage clearly depicted in this section Lift Tite Latches Series A4 Contact The Braun Corporation at and newer Millennium lift Models 1 800 THE LIFT immediately if any of this information is not understood are equipped with Lift Tite Latches Lift Tite Latches prevent the platform from unfold Latch Engagement Pin Roller Engaged Lift Tite Latch Page 15 Pre Lift Operation Notes and Details Lift Features continued ing from the
18. d at floor level bridge plate height when loading or unloading in and out of vehicle Do not use platform roll stops as a barrier brake Stop and brake wheelchair when loading onto the platform manually stop and brake manual wheelchairs stop powered wheelchairs with the wheelchair controls Turn powered electric wheelchairs off when on lift platform Press the DOWN switch until the entire platform rests on ground level lowered fully and the outboard roll stop is fully unfolded ramp position before loading or unloading a passenger at ground level Outboard platform roll stop must be fully unfolded ramp position until front and rear wheelchair wheels cross roll stop when loading or unloading at ground level Accidental activation of control switch es may cause unintended operation s Page 11 Lift Operation Safety Lift Operation Safety Precautions continued AWARNING Maintenance and lubrication procedures must be performed AWARNING as specified in this manual by authorized certified service personnel If the lift operating instructions manual AWARNING Replace missing worn or illegible decals operating instructions and or lift operation AWARNING Keep owner s operator s manual in lift mounted manual safety precautions are storage pouch at all times not fully understood contact The Braun AWARNING Never modify alter a Braun Corporation lift Corporation immedi ately Failure to do so AWARNING
19. e Photo G Note Roll stop must be fully lt 4 unfolded ramp position until the gt entire wheelchair or standee has crossed the roll stop See Photos E and F lt 4 Note Passenger must be positioned fully inside yellow boundaries Page 30 Lift Operating Instructions lt lt To Load Passenger continued 2 Press red UP switch Photo I to fold outboard roll stop UP fully vertical see Photo H and raise the platform to floor level See Photo J Re lease switch 3 Unlock wheelchair brakes and unload passenger from platform To Fold Platform In Press orange FOLD In switch until platform stops fully folded See Photos K and L Release switch Close Door s gt gt Mareen a gt Page 31 Manual Operating Instructions If you experience power or equip ment failure refer to the Manual Operating Instructions to operate the lift Instructions and photos are provided for all steps that differ from standard lift operation proce Wij NN i yt Hand Pump Handle dures Manual Instructions Decal 27146 posted on pump cover provides manual operating instruc tions also Note A rear pump lift model is depicted in the photos Front pump applications are a mirrored image Refer to the Lift Operating Instructions for all normal lif
20. ed vertical position to floor level horizontal position when the UNFOLD switch is pressed DOWN Platform Lower Down is the action of the platform lowering from floor level position to fully lowered ground level position when the DOWN switch is pressed DOWN Roll Stop Unfold Deploy When the platform reaches the fully lowered ground position and the DOWN switch is continued to be pressed Lift Terminology the outboard roll stop rotates downward from vertical position to ramp position UP Roll Stop Fold Raise When the lift is fully lowered and the roll stop is in the ramp posi tion pressing the UP switch first rotates the roll stop upward from ramp position to vertical position UP Platform Raise Up is the action of the platform raising from ground level to floor level fully raised position when the UP switch is pressed FOLD In Platform Fold Fold is the action of the platform rotating up and in from the floor level horizontal position to fully stowed vertical position when the FOLD switch is pressed Stowed Position The lift is stowed when the lift platform has been fully raised and folded fully vertical position Floor Level Floor level is the position height the platform assembly reaches in order for the wheelchair passenger to enter and exit the vehicle fully raised The platform automatically stops at floor level when unfolding from the stowed position and when
21. ed on opposite page before posting decals 12375 Parking Courtesy Requested MIE 24369 actual size 1 1 2 x 22 oo B ei Provan Access to Ene WOH Since 1972 4 STANDARDS AUSTRALIA ADA vsti 24369 12 actual size 1 1 2 x 12 See Decals on page 35 also Q Q QQq qa Q04agqnn 25217 actual size 5 8 x 24 25580 actual size 1 1 2 x 24 BRAUN MILLENNIUM SERIES Page 36 N THE BRAUN CORPORATION Mohn Decals and Antiskid AWARNING Replace missing or worn antiskid Failure to do so may result in serious bodily injury and or property damage Inspect your lift for any missing or worn antiskid Order as needed Note Clean surfaces with isopropyl alcohol before decal or antiskid application Use a clean cloth or paper towels Do not use oily shop rags Wipe surface free of residue with dry portion of cleaning cloth Antiskid Available Antiskid Size Color Part No 2 x 12 Black 24172 BK 2 x 12 Yellow 24172 YL 3 x 12 Black 24173 BK 3 x 12 Yellow 24173 YL 6 x 12 Black 24174 BK 6 x 12 Yellow 24174 YL Page 37 Maintenance and Lubrication Maintenance is necessary to ensure safe and trouble free lift operation General preventive maintenance consisting of inspections of your lift system and cleaning the lift should be a part
22. ed on your lift Recognize the seriousness of this information Page 8 Lift Operation Safety Lift Operation Safety Precautions AWARNING If the lift operating instructions manual operating instructions and or lift operation safety precautions are not fully understood contact The Braun Corporation immedi ately Failure to do so may result in serious bodily injury and or property damage AWARNING AWARNING AWARNING AWARNING AWARNING abnormal condition Read manual and supplement s before operating lift Read and become familiar with all safety precautions pre lift operation notes and details operating instructions and manual operating instructions before operating the lift Note Wheelchair passengers and all transit agency personnel drivers and wheelchair lift attendants must read and become familiar with the contents of this manual and supplement s before operation Load and unload on level surface only Engage vehicle parking brake before operating lift Provide adequate clearance outside the vehicle to accom modate the lift before opening lift door s or operating lift Inspect lift before operation Do not operate lift if you suspect lift damage wear or any AWARNING Keep operator and bystanders clear of area in which the lift operates Page 9 Lift Operation Safety Lift Operation Safety Precautions continued AWARNING Whenever a wheelchair passenger
23. eration immediately if the roll stop or latch do not operate properly Bridging The L915 incorpo rates a bridging feature This feature stops the down travel of the platform if the outboard end of the platform contacts a raised surface such as a curb pre venting the operator from lower ing the inboard end of the platform Handrails Dual handrails are provided for wheelchair passen ger or standee use The handrails unfold automatically to Page 21 Pre Lift Operation Notes and Details Lift Features continued the deployed horizontal position when the lift unfolds and auto matically fold to the stowed vertical position when the platform folds Passengers should grip both handrails when on the lift platform if able Discontinue lift opera tion immediately if the hand rails do not operate properly Lift Passengers If you are an attendant operating the lift it is your responsibility to perform safe loading and unload ing procedures Wheelchair lift attendants should be instructed on any special needs and or Page 22 procedures required for safe transport of wheelchair passen gers The lift operator and bystanders must keep clear of the area in which the lift operates Observe your passenger at all times during lift operation Do not attempt to load or unload a passenger in a wheelchair or other apparatus that does not fit on the platform area Do not exceed the 800
24. hair lift is understood Page 25 Pre Lift Operation Notes and Details Transit agency supervisors should train and educate their lift attendants on the proper use and operation of the wheelchair lift if it is not possible for the attendants to review the safety precautions AWARNING Maintenance and lubrication proce dures must be per formed by authorized service personnel as specified in the applicable installa tion service manual Failure to do so may result in serious bodily injury and or property damage Page 26 and operation procedures with the wheelchair lift sales represen tative The lift owner s operator s manual must be stored in the lift mounted manual storage pouch at all times Preventive Maintenance Maintenance is necessary to ensure safe and troublefree lift operation General preventive lift maintenance consisting of careful inspections of the lift system and cleaning the lift should be a part of your transit agency s daily lift service pro gram Simple inspections can detect potential lift operational problems Regular preventive maintenance will reduce potential lift operation downtime and increase the service life of the lift as well as possibly detecting potential hazards Exposure to harsh weather elements environmental condi tions or heavy usage may require more frequent maintenance and lubrication procedures Preventive maintenance visua
25. hten Stroking N DOWN e To Lower Platform Hand Pump To Unfold Roll Stop Cc Place slotted end of pump handle Page 33 Manual Operating Instructions Refer to photos and illustration of To Fold Roll Stop Note Close backup pump release valve on page 32 Note UP To Raise Platform release valve securely before A rear pump lift model is depicted operating electric pump in the photos Front pump Using hand pump handle applications are a mirrored image a Place slotted end of pump handle onto backup pump release valve and turn clockwise to close securely See Photo D Note Valve must be tight but do not overtighten b Insert handle into backup pump and stroke until platform reaches Close floor level see Photo E Up Stop To Fold Platform In Insert handle into backup pump and stroke until platform stops folds fully See Photo E Stroking Hand Pump E Page 34 Decals and Antiskid AWARNING Replace missing worn or illegible decals Failure to do so may result in serious bodily injury and or property ETETA Note Clean surfaces with isopropyl alcohol before decal or antiskid application Use a clean cloth or paper towels Do not use oily shop rags Wipe surface free of residue with dry p
26. ir passengers position and buckle their wheel AWARNING Position and secure buckle engage fasten etc the wheelchair equipped occupant seat belt before loading onto the wheelchair lift platform Failure to do so may result in serious bodily injury and or property damage chair equipped seat belt torso restraint before loading onto a wheelchair lift Different types of disabilities require different types of wheel chairs and different types of wheelchair equipped occupant restraint belt systems torso restraints Itis the responsibility of the wheelchair passenger to have his or her wheelchair equipped with an occupant restraint seat belt under the direction of their health care professional Wheelchair lift attendants should be instructed on any special needs and or procedures re quired for safe transport of wheelchair passengers Operation Procedure Review The Braun Corporation recom mends that transit agency super visors and wheelchair lift atten dants review the safety precau tions and operation procedures appearing in this manual and on lift posted decals with your wheelchair lift sales representa tive dealer before attempting lift operation Any questions or concerns can be answered by the sales represen tative at that time Operate the lift through all functions with your sales representative on hand to ensure the proper use and operation of the wheelc
27. is provided on the back cover of this manual The warranty cards must be processed to activate the warranty The Braun Serial No Series No identification tag shown below is located on the opposite pump side tower This I D tag contains the product identification informa tion provided on the Warranty Registration card Record the information in the space provided on the next page This informa tion must be provided when filing a warranty claim or ordering parts pee The Braun Corporation PO Box 310 Winamac IN 46996 574 946 6153 LIFT MODEL L917IB SERIAL NUMBER A6 09040 PUMP CODE CYLINDER 35 14CG MFG DATE 1 12 2003 779 6 065 924 6 238 169 6 464 447 PATENT PENDI ke Sample Serial No Series No Identification Tag Warranty and Registration Instructions Note Retain this information for future use You must have Model No Pump Code Cylinder Code this information when filing a warranty claim or ordering Series No Serial No Date of Manufacture Page 41 Providing Access to the World Over Dedlers Operator s Manual Braun Millennium Series Braun Millennium Series 06 Wheelchair Lifts For ADA COMPLIANCE amp Millennium Series Lift Braun Worry Free Five Year Limited Warranty The Braun Corporation of Winamac Indiana warrants its wheelchair lift against defects in materia
28. l Pho tos and further details regarding the outboard roll stop are pro vided in the Pre Lift Operation Notes section pages 20 and 21 Roll Stop Latch The spring loaded latch locks the outboard roll stop in the vertical position when the platform raises above ground level Page 4 Lift Terminology Automatic Inboard Roll Stop and Bridge Plate IB L915 IB lift models are equipped with an automatic mechanical inboard roll stop that also serves as the bridge plate shown in the Lift Terminology Illustration on page 6 The mechanical roll stop bridge plate automatically rotates from the horizontal bridging position to the vertical roll stop position as the lift lowers and raises Further details regarding the automatic mechanical inboard roll stop are provided on pages 17 and 18 Fixed Inboard Roll Stop A stationary inboard roll stop is built into non IB L915 lift platforms shown in the Lift Terminology Illustration on page 7 Independent Hinged Bridge Plate Non IB L915 lift models are equipped with an independent hinged bridge plate shown in the Lift Terminology Illustration on page 7 The bridge plate bridges the gap between the lift platform and the vehicle floor Further details regarding the bridge plate are provided on pages 17 and 18 Lift Actions and Functions UNFOLD Out Platform Unfold Unfold is the action of the platform rotating out and down from the fully stow
29. l inspections do not take the place of the procedures specified in the Maintenance and Lubrication Schedule provided in the appli cable lift installation and service manual Refer to the Mainte nance and Lubrication section in this manual for further details Lift Operating Instructions AWARNING Read and become familiar with all lift operation safety precautions pre lift operation notes and details operating instructions and manual operating instructions prior to operating the lift If this information is not fully understood contact The Braun Corporation immedi ately Failure to do so may result in serious bodily injury and or property damage AWARNING Whenever a passenger is on the platform the e Passenger must be positioned fully inside yellow boundaries Wheelchair brakes must be locked e Roll stop s must be UP Failure to follow these rules may result in serious bodily injury and or property damage Lift Operating Instructions photos depict an L915 IB Series lift model Instructions and proce dures are applicable for all L915 Series lift models _ Refer to the Lift Terminology Illustrations and the photos appearing in the Pre Lift Operat ing Notes and Details section for identification of lift components Contact The Braun Corporation immediately if not understood call 1 800 THE LIFT 1 Follow the Manual Operating Instructions provided on pages
30. l and workmanship for up to five years providing the lift is installed operated and maintained properly and in conformity with this manual This warranty is limited to the original purchaser and does not cover defects in the motor vehicle on which it is installed or defects in the lift caused by a defect in any part of the motor vehicle This warranty commences on the date the lift is put into service providing the warranty registration card is completed and received by The Braun Corporation within twenty days of purchase If no warranty card is received the warranty will expire three years from the date of manufacture as identified on the lift serial number tag This warranty also covers the cost of labor for the repair or replacement of parts for three years when performed by an approved Braun Dealer A labor schedule determines cost allowance for repairs which can be provided upon request by an approved Braun Dealer This warranty does not cover normal maintenance service or periodic adjustments necessitated by use or wear The Braun Corporation will not under any circumstances pay for loss of use incidental or consequential damages related to the lift or vehicle in which it is installed This warranty will become null and void if the lift has been damaged through accident misuse or neglect or if the lift has been altered in any respect The five year portion of this warranty covers the following lifts power train parts Ch
31. on service manual Failure to do so may result in serious bodily injury and or property damage Independent Bridge Plate non IB Pivot Points 2 places Maintenance and Lubrication i Disregard references to components not present on your lift model Note LPS2 General Purpose Penetrating Oil is available in eleven ounce aerosol cans from The Braun Corporation part number 15807 Note Clean lubrication points before applying lubricant Platform Fold Axles 2 places Platform Pivot Pin 2 places Roll Stop Latch pivot and slide points Roll Stop Latch Lever Page 39 Immediately upon receiving your Warranty and Registration Instructions lift examine the unit for any damage Notify the carrier at once with any claims Two warranty registration cards shown below are located in the lift mounted owner s manual storage pouch The sales repre sentative must process one of the Series No Model No Serial No Pump Code Cylinder Code OWNER WARRAI TY ey L917IB A6 09040 35 14CG OWNER NAME ADDRESS city TELEPHONE STATE ZIP TO VALIDATE WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARDS MUST BE RETURNED TO THE BRAUN CORPORATION Sample Warranty Registration Card Page 40 cards The consumer must fill out the other card and mail it to The Braun Corporation The warranty
32. or standee is on the AWARNING platform the e Passenger must be positioned fully inside yellow If the lift operating boundaries instructions manual e Wheelchair brakes must be locked operating instructions Roll stops must be up vertical and or lift operation Roll stop latch must be fully engaged safety precautions are e Passenger should grip both handrails if able not fully understood contact The Braun AWWARNING Load and unload clear of vehicular traffic Corporation immedi ately Failure to do so AWARNING Do not overload or abuse The load rating applies to both may result in serious the raising and lowering functions continuous lifting capac bodily injury and or ity is 800 Ibs property damage AWARNING Do not operate or board the lift if you or your lift operator are intoxicated AWARNING Do not raise front wheelchair wheels pull wheelie when loading boarding the platform AWARNING Open lift door s fully and secure before operating lift Page 10 AWARNING AWARNING AWARNING AWARNING AWARNING AWARNING AWARNING AWARNING Lift Operation Safety Position and secure buckle engage fasten etc the wheelchair equipped occupant seat belt torso restraint before loading onto the wheelchair lift platform Lift attendants must ensure that lift occupants keep hands arms and all other body parts within the lift occupant area and clear of moving parts Platform must be positione
33. ortion of cleaning cloth See Decals on page 36 also Decals The lift is only as safe as the opera 19342 tor Replace any missing worn or illegible decals Part numbers are provided for decals Inspect your lift for missing worn or illegible decals Call 1 800 THE LIFT for replacements 25675 AWARNING Lift installation and servicing prohibited by anyone who has not been certified by The Braun Corporation Sales and Service School Certified service technicians should call 1 800 THE LIFT to receive applicable installation service manual Failure to follow this policy may result in serious bodily injury and or property damage LIFT OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS OPEN DOOR S AND SECURE TO UNFOLD PLATFORM Improper hydraulic pressure switch adjustment may result in serious bodily injury and or property damage HYDRAULIC PRESSURE SWITCH ADJUSTMENT Contact The Braun Corporation before property damage OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 27146 MANUAL 0 7 Wile ag 4 Close hand pum DOWN TO LOWER Open hand pump valve turn wise Open 1 2 turn ont Decals and Antiskid AWARNING Replace missing worn or illegible decals Failure to do so may result in serious bodily injury and or property damage Decals Note Clean surfaces as detail
34. s c cccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeseees 3 4 Lift Actions and Functions ceceeceeeesseeeeeeeteees 5 Lift Terminology Illustrations Automatic Inboard Roll Stop IB 2 0 6 Fixed Inboard Roll Stop Non IB 0 2 00 7 Lift Operation Safety Safety SYMDbOIS ccc ceeds iii ced eine ies 8 Lift Operation Safety Precautions c e 9 12 Pre Lift Operation Notes and Details Lift Access Doors and Lift Interlocks 26 13 General Safety si rrini karear aeai 14 Lift Control Switches ssssseseeseeseeeseiesesrrreerrreserrrees 14 Lift Features Litt Tite Lateh s M rsa 15 16 Bridge Plates and Inboard Roll Stops 17 19 Automatic Outboard Roll Stop 00 20 21 Roll Stop Latch cccccecceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeteeeees 21 Outboard Roll Stop and Roll Stop Latch Operations sicesscevectecshs exeasdexictaexibscnsezeseeliaze 21 BVI QUING siiri aieiai 21 Handrails nania e r E 21 22 Lift Passengers Passenger Orientation Boarding Direction 22 DlANGSES RE E T 23 Yellow Boundaries cceceessseeeeceeeessssnteeeeeees 23 Vehicle Floor Level Loading and Unloading seeeeeeeeeeeeereerreerreerreererreees 23 24 Wheelchair Equipped Occupant Seat Belts 25 Operation Procedure Review ssccccceeees 25 26 Preventive Maintenance ccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 26 Lift Operating Instructions 0000 27 31 Manual
35. stowed position in the event of platform drift Due to the all hydraulic operation of the dual cylinder L915 hydraulic fluid expansion contraction or seep age may occur Any of these conditions may result in platform drift failure to hold the platform in the folded or raised position Platform drift may occur during lift shipment and or between ex tended periods of non lift use In the event that the platform does not unfold when the UNFOLD switch is pressed press the FOLD switch momen tarily to disengage the Lift Tite latches platform drift has occurred Then press the Page 16 UNFOLD switch to unfold the platform to floor level standard operation When manually operating a lift equipped with Lift Tite latches Disengaged Lift Tite Latch z E Engagement Pin Roller insert the pump handle in the pump and stroke until the plat form folds fully stops Then open the hand pump valve turn counterclockwise to unfold the platform Latch Pre Lift Operation Notes and Details Folding the platform fully first will ensure that the Lift Tite latches will disengage properly when the release valve is opened in event of platform drift Manual Operating Instructions are provided on pages 32 34 AWARNING Discontinue lift use immediately if any lift component does not operate properly Failure to do so may result in serious bodily injury and or propert
36. t operation procedures such as loading and unloading passengers Follow all Lift Operation Safety Precautions Release Valve OOOO N XX OOOO N NNA yyy X OOOO WANA AV AN ANAS ANAS AN ANAS AN AN ANAS AS ANAS AN A KX XXX VF W Page 32 Note Close backup pump release valve securely before operating electric pump 15 inch Ibs seats approximate 1 16 intervals maximum Valve Tightening 30 inch Ibs Specification minimum Once valve seats stops tighten 15 to 30 inch pounds as shown Release Valve Manual Operating Instructions Refer to photos and illustration of l To Unfold Platform Out onto backup pump release valve release valve on previous page and turn counterclockwise open Note A rear pump lift model is Using hand pump handle Photo B 1 2 turn only until the platform depicted in the photos Front pump reaches ground level and or roll applications are a mirrored image 2 Close hand pump valve place stop unfolds slotted end of pump handle onto backup pump release valve and turn clockwise Insert handle in pump and stroke until platform folds fully stops c Open hand pump valve turn counterclockwise until platform reaches floor level Open 1 2 turn only d Close hand pump valve turn Close clockwise Up Stop Ke zz b AS SE ce i S Note Valve must be tight but do not overtig
37. the visual differ ences in lift configurations and identification of lift components Lift operation procedures are identical for all L915 Series lift models The operating instruc tions contained in this manual and appearing on lift posted operating instructions decals address the lift control switches and the corresponding lift func tions Instructions are provided for manual operation of the lift in event of power or equipment failure Terminology Become familiar with the terminology that will be used throughout this manual Become familiar with the identifi cation of lift components and their functions Contact your lift sales representative or call The Braun Corporation at 1 800 THE LIFT if any of this information is not fully understood Direction The terms left rear right front inboard and outboard will be used through out this manual to indicate direction as viewed from outside the vehicle looking directly at the lift Refer to the Lift Terminology Illustrations for clarification of direction terms Lift Components Refer to the Lift Terminology Illustrations on pages 6 and 7 Pump Module The lift mounted pump module consists of the hydraulic pump the manual hand pump and electrical components that power the lift electric nydrau lic systems Hand Held Switch Control Box Lift Terminology The quick disconnect hand held control switchbox is connected to the pump module
38. y damage Bridge Plates and Inboard Roll Stops L915 Series lift models are available with an automatic inboard roll stop that also serves as the bridge plate IB lift models or a combina tion stationary inboard roll stop and an independent hinged bridge plate non IB lift models An IB lift model is depicted in the Lift Terminology Illustration on page 7 Automatic Inboard Roll Stop and Bridge Plate L915 IB lift models are equipped with an automatic inboard roll stop that also serves as the bridge plate automatic inboard roll stop photos on page 18 When the UNFOLD switch is pressed and the platform unfolds from stow position to floor level this mechanical roll stop bridge plate is automatically deployed to the bridging horizontal position to provide a bridge plate between the platform and the lift base plate vehicle floor The inboard edge of the bridge plate rests on the lift base plate The mechanical roll stop bridge plate automatically folds rotates to the vertical roll stop position when the platform lowers to the ground DOWN switch is pressed As the UP switch is pressed and the platform raises from ground level the roll stop automatically unfolds rotates to the horizontal Page 17 Pre Lift Operation Notes and Details Lift Features continued bridging position when it reaches vehicle floor level The roll stop must overlap the lift b
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