Braun L955 User's Manual
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1. ccsseeeeeeeeeeeeees 5 6 Lift Operation Safety Dally OV MO Ss airian Semstuatast ee itaedatatnee 7 Lift Operation Safety Precautions 0008 8 11 Pre Lift Operation Notes and Details General Safety aisvecihstuntsasassavdewidiaaideahetaaaaleevnes 12 13 Lift Control Switches ccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 13 14 Lift Features BNdde Plate meei e 15 Automatic Floor Level Switching 0 15 Automatic Roll Stops ccceeeeeeeseeeeeeees 16 18 ROIS KAIGM nania anche catatonia 18 Later Operation cocaina 18 19 Bridging zeroi nuen a A ieleemasians 19 PHandrail Sese N 19 Lift Passengers Passenger Orientation Boarding Direction 20 Vehicle Floor Level Loading and WING AGING sareen E 20 Wheelchair equipped Occupant Seat Belts 21 Operation Procedure Re VIeW c ssecceeees 21 22 Preventive Maintenance l a 22 23 Lift Operating Instructions 0 00 24 30 Manual Operating Instructions 31 33 Decals and Antiskid cccceeeeeeeee ee 34 35 Maintenance and Lubrication 36 37 Warranty and Registration Instructions 38 39 Page 1 Top Parallel Arms 2 Opposite Pump Side Cylinder A Adjustable Quiet Ride Bumper Unfold Assist Compression Springs 2 Towers 2 Module mounted Control Switches Bridge Plate e O Base Plate Opposite Pump Si2. 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 36 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 tion service manual Failure to do so may result in serious bodily injury and or property damage Bridge Plate Pivot Points 2 places Rotating Pivot Slide Arm Pivot Pins 2 places behind cover Platform Fold Axles 2
3. This 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 The Braun Corporation a PO Box 310 Winamac IN 46996 574 946 6153 LIFT MODEL L955SE314248 SERIAL NUMBER A4 04293 PUMP CODE CYLINDER MFG DATE 1 12 2003 PATENTS PENDING 5 261 779 XX J Sample Serial No Series No Identification Tag Warranty and Registration Instructions Model No CSC Pump CO LN aa Note Retain this information for future use You must have Series No _________________ Cylinder Code _______________ this information when filing a warranty claim or ordering Serial No Date of Manufacture Page 39 Providing Access to the World AISE eoo closet tients ael suse iesitteels tel felts ie ies oael el tel kisasi oeeliiag jaroen Aaaa at the time of publication The Braun Corporation reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice S Operator s Manual rf 4 S07 L955 Fully Automatic Braun Worry Free Three Year Limited Warranty The Braun Corporation of Winamac Indiana warrants its wheelchair lift against defects in material and workmanship for three years providing the lift is operated and maintained properly and in conformity with this manual This warranty is limited t
4. level and the bridge plate must be properly positioned when loading or unloading a passenger in or out of the vehicle Although the L955 features automatic floor level switching it is the respon sibility of the lift operator to ensure the platform and the bridge plate are properly positioned at floor level when loading and unloading passen gers If the roll stops bridge plate handrails or any other lift compo nent does not operate as outlined in this manual discontinue lift use immediately and 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 Pre Lift Operation Notes and Details Wheelchair Equipped Occupant Seat Belts The Braun Corporation recom chair equipped seat belt torso mends wheelchair passengers restraint as specified by the position and buckle their wheel manufacture before loading onto a wheelchair lift AWARNING Different types of disabilities require different types of wheel chairs and different types of wheelchair equipped occupant restraint belt systems torso restraint It is 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 Position and secure buckle engage fasten etc the
5. stop powered wheel and or lift operation chairs with the wheelchair controls safety precautions are not fully understood AWARNING Turn powered electric wheelchairs off when on lift platform contact The Braun Corporation immedi AWARNING Press the DOWN switch until the entire platform rests on ately Failure to do so ground level lowered fully and the outboard roll stop is fully may result in serious unfolded ramp position before loading or unloading a bodily injury and or passenger at ground level property damage AWARNING Outboard platform roll stops must be fully unfolded ramp position until the entire wheelchair crosses roll stops when loading or unloading at ground level AWARNING Accidental activation of control switch es may cause unintended operation s Page 10 AWARNING AWARNING AWARNING A WARNING AWARNING AWARNING A WARNING A WARNING Lift Operation Safety Maintenance and lubrication procedures must be performed as specified in this manual by authorized certified service personnel Replace missing worn or illegible decals Keep this operator s manual in lift mounted manual storage pouch when not in use Never modify alter a Braun Corporation lift Do not use accessory devices not authorized by The Braun Corporation Do not remove any guards or covers Keep clear of any hydraulic leak Failure to follow these safety precautions may result in serious bodily injury and or prop
6. control systems for its products These control systems have been de signed and tested for use in conjunction with specific Braun products Braun control systems are the only control systems authorized for use with Braun products Do not attempt to interface aftermarket control systems with Braun products To do so may result in serious bodily injury and or prop erty damage Pre Lift Operation Notes and Details Lift Features Bridge Plate The hinged bridge plate assembly bridges the gap between the lift platform and the vehicle floor when the platform is positioned at floor level The bridge plate assembly consists of the bridge plate and the bridge plate extension Fully Unfolded horizontal Bridge Plate bridging position i Typically the bridge plate extension is bolted to the bridge plate as shown in the Lift Terminology Illustration stan dard bridge plate configura tion In stepwell applications where additional platform length is required the exten sion plate may be bolted to the heel inboard end of the platform When the OUT Unfold switch is pressed and the platform unfolds from stow position to floor level the bridge plate is automatically deployed to the bridging horizontal position When the IN Fold switch is pressed and the platform folds from deployed horizontal position to stowed position the bridge plate folds rotates to the vertical position
7. direction the switch should be activated pressed to produce the intended lift function Press switches upward for these functions Doors Platform CLOSE IN Fold UP A A A Orange Red Yellow Red V Yellow y Orange V OPEN OUT untog DOWN Doors Platform Press switches downward for these functions Page 13 Pre Lift Operation Notes and Details Control Switches continued Handrail UP DOWN Switch A spring loaded horizontal slide style switch is built in the right front handrail The handrail UP DOWN switch activates the platform and the roll stops same as pump mounted UP DOWN switch Slide the switch knob out Page 14 to the UP position to raise the platform Slide the knob in to the DOWN position to lower the platform Auxiliary Control Switches A six touch remote control system a third station control a hand held control and an outside control station are available as options All auxiliary controls activate lift functions and auto matic door operators except the hand held control The hand held control activates lift func tions only Do not press lift mounted switches and auxiliary control station switches at the same time Do not attempt to interface after market control systems Braun Corporation After market Control Systems Policy The Braun Corporation manufactures dedicated
8. erty damage Page 11 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 Page 12 Braun L955 Millennium Series lifts are consumer oriented designed to allow operation by the wheelchair passenger L955 Series lifts are typically installed in vehicles equipped with fully automatic door operators The L955 provides fully automatic operation of all lift func tions as well as optional automatic door operators if so equipped Note An attendant must manually open and close lift door s in appli cations where power door operator s are not provided It is the responsibility of the lift operator attendant and or wheel chair passenger to properly activate all power lift and door functions Read and become familiar with all lift operation safety precautions pre lift operation notes and details lift operating instructions and manual operating instructions before at tempting lift operating procedures Become familiar with all lift features and the proper operation of the lift components before attempting lift operation Refer to the Lift Termi
9. for wheelchair passenger use The handrails automatically unfold to the deployed position when the platform unfolds and fold auto matically to the stowed position when the platform folds The passenger may choose to grip the handrails when on the lift platform if applicable Note An addi tional UP DOWN control switch is built into the right front handrail 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 side entry roll stop SE only and the hydraulic cylinder assembly that powers the outboard roll stop Automatic Roll Stop s L955SE and L955U lift platforms are equipped with a cylinder powered outboard roll stop that provides a ramp for wheelchair loading and unloading at ground level L955SE platforms are equipped with an outboard roll stop and a side entry roll stop The side entry roll stop is useful in Lift Actions and Functions tight parking situations by reducing wheelchair caster turn out when boarding and exiting the platform The two roll stops function to gether in unison Roll Stop Latch The spring loaded latch locks the outboard roll stop in the vertical position when the platform raises above ground level Lift Terminology Manual Operation System A manual backup hand pump is built into the pump module The lift platform can be unfolded lowe
10. places Platform Pivot Pin 2 places Maintenance and Lubrication Note LPS2 General Purpose Penetrating Oil is available in eleven ounce aerosol cans from The Braun Corporation part number 15807 7 lA Es y LA Note Clean lubrication points before applying lubricants VRANA MEMACOWRORETION Lee ANS AE Roll Stop Latch pivot and slide points Side Entry Roll Stop Note Disregard references to components not present Hinge 4 places Page 37 Warranty and Registration Instructions Immediately upon receiving your 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 Pump Code cards The consumer must fill out the other card and mail it to The Braun Corporation The warranty 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 Model No Serial No Cylinder Code OWNER S WARANTY REGISTRATION L955SE314248 A4 04293 35 14CF TO VALIDATE WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARDS MUST BE RETURNED TO THE BRAUN CORPORATION Sample Warranty Registration Card Page 38 located on the opposite pump side tower
11. roll stop configuration and physical dimensions A standard L955SE lift model is depicted in the Lift Terminology Illustration The bridge plate extension is bolted to the bridge plate as shipped In stepwell applications where Lift Terminology additional platform length is required the extension plate may be bolted to the heel inboard end of the platform Lift operation procedures are identical for all L955 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 Illustration for clarification of direction terms Lift Components Refer to the Lift Terminology Illustration for identification of lift components Pump M
12. Lift Operat Precautions Release Valve approximate 1 16 intervals maximum Valve Tightenin 30 inch lbs g g Specification minimum Once valve seats Tonen Ds j stops tighten 15 seats to 30 inch pounds as shown Note Close backup pump release valve securely before operating electric pump Release Valve Page 31 Manual Operating Instructions Refer to photos and illustration of release valve on previous page To Unfold Platform Out Using hand pump handle Photo B a Place slotted end of pump handle onto back up pump release valve and turn counterclockwise open 1 2 turn only until the platform reaches floor level fully unfolded See Photo C b Turn the release valve clockwise close to stop the platform See Photo C Note Valve must be tight but do not overtighten To Lower Platform DOWN To Unfold Roll Stop Place slotted end of pump handle onto back up pump release valve and turn counterclockwise open 1 2 turn only until the platform reaches ground level and or roll stop unfolds J Close Up Stop Manual Operating Instructions Refer to photos and illustration of release valve on page 31 Close Up Stop UP e To Fold Roll Stop e To Raise Platform Using hand pump ha
13. Operator s Manual L955 Fully Automatic Operator s Manual for Series 04 oq Consumer Wheelchair Lifts 11 Providing Access to the World International Corporate Hdqrs P O Box 310 Winamac IN 46996 USA 1 800 THE LIFT 574 946 6153 FAX 574 946 4670 A gt io i F ie I 21343 04 January Z003 Patent 3 261 79 Patent 3 806 032 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 Patents Pending rene s 10 819d0 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 BANW Spor Ralph W Braun Chief Executive Officer Contents Lift Terminology Lift Terminology Illustration ccccceeeecseeeeeee eens 2 IMMMOCUCH ON sneen 3 DIFCCHON sticenuhedisiiwiadiabeinsatade N 3 Lift GOMPONEIIS meini S 3 5 Lift Actions and FUNCTIONS
14. The outboard edge of the bridge plate extension rests on the lift platform standard bridge plate configuration When the extension plate is bolted to the heel of the platform the bridge plate rests on the extension plate Automatic Floor Level Switch ing When the platform unfolds from the stowed position the platform stops automatically at floor level when fully unfolded When raising the platform from ground level the platform auto matically stops at floor level when raised fully Page 15 Pre Lift Operation Notes and Details Lift Features continued Although the L955 features automatic floor level switching the lift operator wheelchair passenger or attendant must view the platform to be certain the platform is properly posi tioned at vehicle floor level and 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 Page 16 the bridge plate is properly positioned when a passenger is entering or exiting the vehicle If the lift platform does not automatically stop at floor level as outlined discontinue lift operation immediately Automatic Roll Stops The L955SE platform is equipped with an outboard roll stop and a side entry roll stop L955U lift models are not equipped with a side entry roll stop See photos A B and C Both cylinder powered roll stops
15. clockwise Open 1 2 turn only UP TO RAISE 1 Close hand pump valve turn clockwise 2 Insert handle in pump and stroke until platform reaches floor level TO FOLD PLATFORM IN Insert handle in pump and stroke Close valve before operating electric pump 27146 Decals and Antiskid BRAUN MILLENNIUM SERIES 25580 actual size 1 1 2 x 24 Antiskid Inspect your lift for any missing or worn antiskid Order as needed AWARNING Note Clean surfaces Available Antiskid with isopropyl alcohol Color Part No EE missing or before decal or antiskid Black 24172 BK worn antiskid application Use a clean 7 Yellow 24172 YL Failure to do so may cloth or paper towels gt a AAK result in serious Do not use oily shop bodily injury and or rags Wipe surface free Yellow 24173 YL property damage of residue with dry Black 24174 BK portion of cleaning cloth Yellow 24174 YL Page 35 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 of your routine The L955 has been designed with many self lubricating compo nents Lubricate the pivot points specified on page 37 approxi mately every four weeks or 100 cycles with a light penetrating type oil 80 weight or equivalent
16. de Vertical Arm lt A pS Vertical Arm Covers 4 O Handrail mounted Up Down Switch Pump Module T L Rear lt z Bridge Plate Extension Lift Terminology illustration y LA Roll Stop Cylinder not visible underside of platform SJ l AORAR Handrails 2 x Pump Side Cylinder VA eo f gt ANAN L955U Roll stop cylinder NS and latch are on opposite side of platform ey f 4 LAA tI Nef Ad off AS 2 A ALISA AI pA AL ILL Bottom Parallel Arms 2 L LAATRE LT AGL f A ELL Rotating Pivot LE DHT O Z I Eg eZ ae 9 Wa E A A lt ZA LALA AD pg fp eee MU PA EE Le LS Slide Arms 2 T 5 A AA LIL A LETTE 9 Inboard Right Front Tp Ap AA AL AIT ae A LAAI LAR LA De h A A A LA Fi JIA LIDA LI AAA Platform Pivot Arms 2 LUA Z LLA ia Z ee i i CATA Aa pAGLALYA Pump Side Vertical Arm Left Rear Outboard Platform Side Plates 2 Side Entry Roll Stop L955SE only Automatic Roll Stop ARS Page 2 Introduction Braun L955 Millennium Series lifts are consumer oriented designed to allow operation by the wheelchair passenger L955 lift models provide fully automatic operation of all lift functions as well as optional automatic door operators if So equipped The L955 Millennium Lift Series includes variations of L955SE and L955U lift models Lift model numbers indicate platform
17. evel is the position height the platform assembly reaches in order for the wheelchair passenger to enter and exit the vehicle fully raised The platform automati cally stops at floor level when Page 6 Lift Terminology unfolding from the stowed position and when 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 Lift Operation Safety Safety Symbols SAFETY FIRST Know That Ae manon contand B f AWARNING C ACAUTION supplements if included is orovided 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 identify potentially hazardous property damage situations and provide instruction sonal injury or prop erty damage on how to avoid them DD Note Additional information provided to help clarify or detail a specific subject These symbols will appear throughout this manual as well as
18. ilure to do so may result in serious bodily injury and or property damage Page 23 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 Whenever a passenger is on the platform the e Passenger must face outward e Wheelchair brakes must be locked e Roll stops must be UP Failure to do so may result in serious bodily injury and or property damage Page 24 Lift Operating Instructions AWARNING Before lift operation park the vehicle on a level surface away from vehicular traffic Place the vehicle itransmission in Park and engage the parking brake Photos appearing in the Lift Operating Instructions depict lift functions being activated by lift mounted control switches only Lift posted Warnings and Lift Operating Instructions decal 24069 provides lift operating instructions Replace any missing worn or illegible decals Follow the Manual Operating Instructions provided on pages 31 33 in event of power or equipment failure Lift Operating Instructions To Open Door s Automatic Door Operator s 4 P
19. latform stops reaches floor level TO UNLOAD PASSENGER 1 Load passenger onto platform facing outward and lock wheelchair brakes Press Y DOWN switch until platform stops and roll stop unfolds fully Unlock wheelchair brakes and unload passenger from platform TO LOAD PASSENGER 1 Load passenger onto platform facing outward and lock wheelchair brakes 2 Press AUP switch until platform stops reaches floor level 3 Unlock wheelchair brakes and unload passenger from platform TO FOLD PLATFORM IN Press AIN switch until platform stops TO CLOSE DOOR S Press ACLOSE switch until door s are fully closed 24069 Parking Courtesy Requested S EEE THE BRAUN Ya CORPORATION Providing Access to the World International Corporate Hdqrs P O Box 310 Winamac IN 46996 USA 1 800 THE LIFT 219 946 6153 FAX 219 946 4670 Fairfield NJUSA Clearwater FL USA Huntington Beach CA USA Oslo Norway Kitchener Ontario Can Rocklea Queensland Aust 2 146 MANUAL OPERATION iO if OY LA Za A Using hand pump handle TO UNFOLD PLATFORM OUT 1 Close hand pump valve turn clockwise 2 Insert handle in pump and stroke until platform folds fully stops 3 Open hand pump valve turn counterclockwise until platform reaches floor level Open 1 2 turn only 4 Close hand pump valve turn clockwise DOWN TO LOWER Open hand pump valve turn counter
20. lds The passenger may choose to grip the handrails when on the lift platform if applicable Note The right front handrail is equipped with an UP DOWN control switch details in Control Switches section Discontinue lift operation immediately if the handrails do not operate properly Page 19 Pre Lift Operation Notes and Details Lift Passengers 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 pound load capacity of the lift Passenger Orientation Board ing Direction The wheelchair passenger must face outward whenever on the platform The passenger must be posi tioned in the center of the platform to prevent side to side load imbalance Other persons should not ride on the platform with the wheelchair passenger The wheelchair brakes must be locked the roll stops must be in Page 20 the fully up vertical position and the outboard roll stop latch must be fully engaged whenever a wheelchair 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 wheel chairs with the wheelchair con trols Turn powered electric wheelchairs off when on the platform Vehicle Floor Level Loading and Unloading The platform must be fully raised at floor
21. n Safety Whenever a wheelchair passenger or standee is on the platform the e Passenger must be positioned fully inside yellow boundaries e Wheelchair brakes must be locked e Roll stops must be up vertical e Roll stop latch must be fully engaged e Passenger should grip both handrails if able Load and unload clear of vehicular traffic Do not overload or abuse The load rating applies to both the raising and lowering functions continuous lifting capacity is 800 Ibs Do not operate or board the lift if you or your lift operator are intoxicated Do not raise front wheelchair wheels pull wheelie when loading boarding the platform Open lift door s fully and secure before operating lift 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 Page 9 Lift Operation Safety Lift Operation Safety Precautions AWARNING Platform must be positioned at floor level bridge plate A WARNING height when loading or unloading in and out of vehicle If the lift operating AWARNING Do not use platform roll stops as a barrier brake Stop and instructions manual brake wheelchair when loading onto the platform manually operating instructions stop and brake manual wheelchairs
22. ndle a Place slotted end of pump handle onto back up 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 back up pump and stroke until platform reaches floor level see Photo E To Fold Platform In Insert handle into back up pump and stroke until platform stops folds fully See Photo E Note Close back up pump release valve securely before operating electric pump Page 33 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 detailed on opposite page before posting decals 25675 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 25675 Page 34 The lift is only as safe as the operator 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 26701 24242 Microswitch Adjustment Ins
23. nol ogy section for identification of and desrciption of lift components Contact The Braun Corporation immediately if any of this information is not fully understood Call 1 800 THE LIFT General Safety Before operating the lift always engage the vehicle transmission in Park P and engage the vehicle parking brake Lift operators attendants wheelchair passengers and bystanders must keep clear of the area in which the power doors if equipped and the lift Pre Lift Operation Notes and Details operates clear of all moving parts The lift occupant passen ger must keep hands arms and all other body parts within the lift occupant area and clear of moving parts Follow all lift operation and wheelchair passen ger information detailed in this manual Control Switches Pump Module Control Switches The lift mounted A WARNING 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 control switches are color coded and function labeled to corre spond to the color coding and switch function labels that appear on the lift operating instructions decal Triangular shaped color coded symbols A appear on the lift operating instructions decal The color of the symbol corresponds to the color of the switch to be used The direction point of the symbol corresponds with the
24. o 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 in service providing the warranty registration card is completed and received by The Braun Corporation within 20 days of purchase This warranty also covers the cost of labor for the repair or replacement of most parts for one year when performed by an authorized Braun Representative A Braun labor schedule determines cost allowance for repairs 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 of lift or vehicle in which it is installed or loss of time 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 Ka Kaa Kaka KK MADE IN AMERICA January 2005 katen 0 20s 9 7 ratent Hay OU O SZ Patents Pending Tne Braun Corporation jenuew s 40 e19d0
25. odule The lift mounted Page 3 pump module consists of the hydraulic pump the manual hand pump and electrical components that power the lift electric hydrau lic systems Module mounted Control Switches The pump module is equipped with three color coded and function labeled control switches OPEN CLOSE IN OUT and UP DOWN The switches activate the automatic lift func tions and optional door operators Further details are provided in the Lift Pre Lift Operation section page 13 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 Page 4 Lift Terminology 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 Bridge Plate The bridge plate assembly consists of the bridge plate striker back and the bridge plate extension flap The hinged bridge plate assembly bridges the gap between the lift platform and the vehicle floor when the platform is positioned at floor level Note The bridge plate extension flap is bolted to the bridge plate as shipped in the Lift Terminology Illustration In stepwell applica tions where additional platform length is required the extension plate may be bolted to the heel inboard end of the platform Dual Handrails Dual handrails are provided
26. of careful inspections of your lift system and cleaning the lift should be a part of your routine Simple inspections can detect potential lift operational problems Regular preventive maintenance will reduce potential lift opera tion downtime and increase the service life of the lift as well as enhancing safety During routine inspections operate the lift through a mini mum of one complete cycle and note the following e Do the automatic door s open fully if equipped e Does the lift safely clear the door s when unfolding and folding e Do the lift control switches function properly e Do the automatic roll stops operate properly e Does the roll stop latch oper ate properly e Do the handrails fuction properly e Is the power source adequate or weak Exposure to harsh weather elements environment condi tions or heavy usage etc may require more frequent mainte Pre Lift Operation Notes and Details nance and lubrication proce place of the procedures speci dures fied in the Maintenance and Lubrication Schedule provided Preventive maintenance visual in the applicable lift installation inspections do not take the and service manual Refer to the Maintenance and Lubrica tion section in this manual for AWARNING further details Maintenance and lubrication proce dures must be per formed by authorized service personnel as specified in the applicable installa tion service manual Fa
27. oll Stops ae a a z L955U The roll stop latch is on opposite side of the platform Note The platform must raise gt approximately two inches before the latch engages fully Latch Foot Page 17 Pre Lift Operation Notes and Details Lift Features continued driven roll stop is powered by the roll stop cylinder to auto matically fold rotate to the vertical position when the UP switch is activated A WARNING 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 Page 18 Roll Stop Latch A spring loaded latch engages the outboard roll stop when the roll stop rotates upward from ramp position to the vertical position UP switch is acti vated to raise the platform above ground level Note The platform must raise approximately two inches before the latch engages fully see photo C on 17 L955U The roll stop latch and roll stop cylinder are on the opposite left side of platform 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 The lift operator or attendant must be certain the entire platform reaches and rests safely on the ground Pre Lift Operation Notes and De
28. on the labels posted on your lift Recognize the seriousness of this information Page 7 Lift Operation Safety Lift Operation Safety Precautions A WARNING 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 8 AWARNING A WARNING A WARNING A WARNING A WARNING A WARNING A WARNING AWARNING Lift Operatio
29. provide a ramp for wheelchair loading and unloading at ground level The side entry roll stop is useful in tight parking situations by reducing wheelchair caster turn out when boarding and exiting the platform The two roll stops function in unison Details follow Discontinue lift opera tion immediately if either roll stop does not operate prop erly Belt operated Side Entry Roll Stop L955SE models only Aluminum Extruded Outboard Roll Stop Pre Lift Operation Notes and Details Outboard Roll Stop When the the roll stop is controlled by the Side Entry Roll Stop When platform lowers fully to ground lift operator Activating either the platform lowers fully to level the roll stop cylinder DOWN switch unfolds the roll ground level the spring loaded compression spring automati stop The roll stop is cylinder side entry roll stop unfolds cally unfolds rotates the roll powered to automatically fold rotates to the ramp position stop to the ramp position fully rotate to the vertical position simultaneously with the out unfolded See photos A and B when the UP switch is activated board roll stop when DOWN Although the outboard roll stop roll stop raises before platform switch is activated See photos is lift powered the activation of raises A and B The belt and chain Fully Unfolded Ramp position Roll Stops Fully Engaged Roll Stop Latch E Disengaged Fully Folded Roll Stop Up vertical Latch R
30. red raised and folded using the hand pump Manual Opera tion Instructions are provided on pages 31 33 UNFOLD Out Platform Unfold Unfold is the action of the platform rotating out and down from the fully stowed 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 the outboard roll stop and the side entry roll stop rotate downward from vertical position to ramp position UP Roll Stop Fold Raise When the lift is fully lowered and the roll stops are in the ramp position pressing the UP switch first rotates the roll stops upward from ramp position to vertical position UP Platform Raise Up is the action of the platform raising Page 5 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 l
31. ress yellow OPEN switch until door s are fully open Release switch Manual Door s Manually open door s fully and secure To Unfold Platform Out Press orange OUT switch until 4 platform stops unfolds fully reaches floor level Release switch Page 25 Lift Operating Instructions To Unload Passenger lt 4 1 Read notes below Load passen ger onto platform facing outward and lock wheelchair brakes lt Note Roll stops must be UP and gt roll stop latch must be fully en gaged before loading passenger onto platform Lower head to clear vehicle door jamb header 2 Press red DOWN switch until the P entire platform reaches ground level stops and roll stop unfolds fully see Photos H and Re lease switch lt 4 Handrail Switch Slide knob in to DOWN position See Photo G Page 26 Lift Operating Instructions To Unload Passenger continued 3 Unlock wheelchair brakes and p gt unload passenger from platform Note Roll stops must be fully unfolded ramp position until the entire wheelchair has crossed the roll stop See Photos K and L Page 27 Lift Operating Instructions To Load Passenger lt 4 1 Load passenger onto platform b gt facing outward and lock wheel chair brakes Note Roll stops must be fully unfolded ramp position until the entire wheelchair has crossed the roll stop See Pho
32. tails operator must activate the DOWN switch to lower the platform fully to the ground The lift operator or attendant must view the platform as it lowers to be certain the entire platform reaches and rests safely on the ground Stop activating the DOWN switch if any portion of the platform is obstructed while descending or the platform does not reach ground level for any reason contact with an obstruc tion mechanical failure exceed ing the lift floor to ground Capacity etc After the platform is fully lowered platform reaches the ground the lift operator should continue to press the DOWN switch to unfold the outboard roll stop and the side entry roll stop fully ramp position Note The roll stops must be fully unfolded until the entire wheelchair has crossed the roll stops when loading or unloading at ground level Discontinue lift opera tion immediately if the roll stops or latch do not operate properly Bridging The L955SE 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 automatically unfold to the deployed position when the platform unfolds and fold auto matically to the stowed position when the platform fo
33. tos K and L 2 Press red UP switch until platform stops reaches floor level Re lease switch lt 4 Handrail Switch Slide knob out to UP position Note Roll stops must be UP and gt roll stop latch must be fully en gaged before raising platform Platform will raise above ground level approximately two inches before latch engages fully approximately 2 Page 28 Lift Operating Instructions To Load Passenger continued 3 Unlock wheelchair brakes and load passenger from platform into vehicle Note Lower head to 4 clear door jamb header gt To Fold Platform In 4 Press orange IN switch until gt platform stops fully folded Release switch Page 29 Lift Operating Instructions To Close Door s Automatic Door Operator s 4 Press yellow CLOSE switch until door s are fully closed Release switch Manual Door s Manually close door s fully Page 30 Manual Operating Instructions If you experience power or equip from standard lift operation proce ing Instructions for all normal lift ment failure refer to the Manual dures Manual Instructions Decal operation procedures such as Operating Instructions to operate 2 7146 posted on pump cover loading and unloading passengers the lift Instructions and photos are provides manual operating instruc Follow all Lift Operation Safety provided for all steps that differ tions also Refer to the
34. tructions Unfold Down Top Microswitch Turn adjustment bolt counterclockwise to stop platform unfold function sooner Turn adjustment bolt clockwise to allow platform to unfold further Up Fold Bottom Microswitch Turn adjustment bolt clockwise to stop platform raise function sooner Turn adjustment bolt counterclockwise to allow platform to raise further 24242 AWARNING Contact The Braun Corporation before adjusting hydraulic pressure relief valve Failure to do so may result in serious bodily injury and or property damage 25652 rA ESN I IH kZ pX H S FH 7p bE F pl QO Fa Q e ADA CE ANDARD 17866 G G THE BRAU CORPORATIO 7 Z am 12375 Read manual before operating lift Load and unload on level surface only Engage vehicle parking brake before operating lift Provide adequate clearance outside of vehicle to accommodate Do not operate lift if you suspect lift damage wear or any abnormal conditi Keep operator and bystanders clear of area in which lift operates Whenever a wheelchair passenger is on the platform A Passenger must face outward Wheelchair brakes must be locked Roll stop must be up Failure to follo and or property damage LIFT OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS TO OPEN DOOR S Press V OPEN switch until door s are fully open TO UNFOLD PLATFORM OUT Press V OUT switch until p
35. 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 Wheelchair lift attendants should be instructed on any special needs and or procedures required for safe transport of wheelchair passengers Operation Procedure Review The Braun Corporation recom mends that the wheelchair lift user and or attendant review the safety precautions and operation procedures appearing in this manual and on lift posted decals with your wheelchair lift sales representative before attempting lift operation Any questions or concerns can be answered by your sales representative at that time Using your own wheelchair operate the lift through all functions and enter and exit the Page 21 Pre Lift Operation Notes and Details vehicle with the sales representative on hand to ensure the lift is right for you as the end user applicable for your use based on your physical abilities and the physical characteristics of your personal wheelchair Become familiar with the proper operation of your lift before operating the lift by yourself This lift operator s manual must be stored in the lift mounted manual storage pouch when not in use Page 22 Preventive Maintenance Maintenance is necessary to ensure safe and trouble free lift operation Preventive lift maintenance consisting
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