Braun L200UARS Wheelchair User Manual
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1. 9 12 Pre Lift Operation Notes and Details Lift Access Doors and Lift Interlocks 13 General Safety esessseeee 14 Lift Control Switches ceeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeees 14 Lift Features Unfold and Fold sususs 15 16 Bridge Plate 5 iet ets 16 17 Inboard Roll Stop sses 17 Automatic Outboard Roll Stop 17 18 Roll Stop Lateh 18 Outboard Roll Stop and Roll Stop Latch Operation ees 19 20 Handrails Lift Passengers Passenger Orientation Boarding Direction repe Seana erede 20 21 Standees sone erected et edere eee tede aded 21 Yellow Boundaries ccccceccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 21 Floor Level Positioning 22 Vehicle Floor Level Loading and Uriloading 2 eee tle Pee eed 22 23 Wheelchair Equipped Occupant Seat Belts 24 Operation Procedure Review 24 25 Preventive Maintenance ssssssssssss 25 Lift Operating Instructions 26 30 Manual Operating Instructions 31 40 Decals and Antiskid sssss 41 43 Maintenance and Lubrication 44 45 Warranty Registration Instructions 46 Page 1 g 40eur19603 gojs jrespuey Arepunog MOJ 8A aqeisnipy SIEle OPIS 2 ei amp ig2. Load and unload on level surface only Engage vehicle brake before operating Provide adequate clearance outside of Vehicle to accommodate lift Do not operate lift if you suspect lift damage wear or any abnormal condition Keep operator and bystanders clear of area in which lift operates Whenever a wheelchair passenger is on the platfon Passenger must be positioned fully inside yellow boundaries 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 LIFT OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS OPEN DOOR S AND SECURE TO UNFOLD PLATFORM Stand clear and press JUNFOLD switch until platform stops reaches floor level TO UNLOAD PASSENGER 1 Load passenger onto platform and 3 Press DOWN switch until roll stop unfolds full 4 Unlock wheelchair brakes and unload passenger from plato TO LOAD PASSENGER 1 Load passenger onto platform and lock wheelchair 2 Press DUP saei o fold roll stop oily Release switch nas P UP antich unii pation stops aachen Boor ove Rasse sul 4 Unlock wheelchair brakes and unload passenger from platform TO FOLD PLATFORM Press P gt FOLD switch until platform stops Release switch CLOSE DOOR S 19342 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS and operate lift as outlined on GET OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS decal Lift operating instruct ir ions apply to wheelcha ofl ES grip handr
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4. operation of the lift only Read and become familiar with all lift operation 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 door configurations vary Door securement devices latches hooks cables etc and procedures to operate them vary as well 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 Page 13 Pre Lift Operation Notes and Details activate all lift functions General Safety The lift operator attendant and bystanders must Lift Control Switches The hand held attendant s control box provides an orange UNFOLD FOLD Out In switch and a red DOWN UP switch The co
5. 43 Maintenance and Lubrication Maintenance is necessary to ensure safe and troublefree lift operation General preventive maintenance consisting of inspections of your lift system and cleaning the lift should be a part of your routine L200UARS Series lifts are designed with many self lubricat ing components Lubricate the pivot points specified on opposite page approximately 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 44 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 wil
6. fully up vertical position and the roll stop latch must be fully engaged when ever 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 wheel chairs with the wheelchair con trols 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 outlined in this manual discontinue lift use immediately and contact your Braun Corporation sales 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 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 23 Pre Lift Operation Notes and Details Wheelchair Equipped Occupant Seat Belts The Braun Corporation recom mends wheelchair passengers 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 Page 24 position and
7. operation section pages 15 and 16 Slide Tube Assembly The slide tube assembly carries the platform assembly as it lowers and raises The slide tube assembly consists of two tele scoping slide tubes connected to chain assemblies that travel up and down inside the horseshoe the bottom support crossbar and two platform mounting plates Platform Assembly The lift platform carries the wheelchair passenger or standee up and down from ground level to the vehicle floor The lift platform assembly consists of the frame with grating surface upon which the wheelchair is positioned the inboard roll stop L211UARS lift models the outboard roll stop and the handrails if equipped Dual Handrails Dual handrails are provided for wheelchair passenger or standee use standard on L211 Series lift models The handrails are mounted on the platform and pivot as the lift unfolds and folds Outboard Roll Stop The outboard roll stop is the auto matic chain driven outer barrier that provides a ramp for wheel chair loading and unloading at ground level Photos and further Page 5 Lift Components continued details regarding the outboard roll stop are provided in the Pre Lift Operation Notes section pages 17 20 Roll Stop Latch The spring loaded latch locks the outboard roll stop in the vertical position when the platform raises above ground level Inboard Roll Stop L211UARS platforms are equipped with a fi
8. pressed the outboard roll stop rotates down ward from the vertical position to the ramp position UP Roll Stop Fold Raise When the platform is fully lowered and the roll stop is in the ramp position pressing the UP switch first rotates the roll stop upward from the ramp position to the vertical position UP Platform Raise Up is the action of the platform raising when the UP switch is pressed The platform must be raised to and stopped at floor level when a wheelchair passenger or standee is entering or exiting the vehicle The platform then must be raised fully above floor level Lift Terminology before the lift can be folded stowed Stow Position The lift is stowed when the platform has been fully raised and platform has been folded fully vertical position Floor Level Floor level is the position height the platform must be positioned in order for the wheelchair passenger or standee to enter and exit the vehicle The platform must be positioned such that there is a smooth and level transition between the platform bridge plate and vehicle floor The platform must be positioned lowered or raised and stopped at floor level by the lift operator attendant Deploy Lift deployment is the action of the platform unfolding the platform lowering to ground level and the outboard roll stop unfolding to the ramp position Stow Stow is the action of the outboard roll stop folding raising t
9. unfold procedures have an assistant support the platform before pulling actuator quick release pin Maintenance and lubrication procedures must be performed as specified in this manual by authorized certified service personnel Page 11 Lift Operation Safety Lift Operation Safety Precautions continued AWARNING AWARNING AWARNING AWARNING AWARNING AWARNING AWARNING Page 12 Replace missing worn or illegible decals Keep this lift 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 property damage 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 L200UARS Series lift models are specifically designed to be operated by an attendant The Lift Operating Instructions con tained in this manual and posted on the lift provide instructions for
10. wheelchair lift sales representative This lift operator s manual must be stored in the lift mounted manual storage pouch when not in use 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 program Simple inspections can detect potential lift opera tional problems Regular preventive maintenance will reduce potential lift opera tion downtime and increase the service life of the lift as well as possibly detecting potential hazards Exposure to harsh weather elements environment condi tions or heavy usage etc may require more frequent mainte nance and lubrication procedures Preventive maintenance visual inspections do not take the place of the procedures speci fied in the Maintenance and Lubrication Schedule provided in the applicable lift installation and service manual Refer to the Maintenance and Lubrica tion section in this manual for further details 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 25 AWARNING Read and become familia
11. Operator s Manual for L200UARS Series Commercial Wheelchair Lifts are anges 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 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 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 IM Y Spor Ralph W Braun Chief Executive Officer Contents Lift Terminology Lift Terminology Illustration 2 IntrOdUCtlOri iiie eerie re there eet 3 Ditectioni s taut RARQ EO 3 Lift Components eee 4 6 Lift Actions and Functions ssss 6 7 Lift Operation Safety Safety Symbols sese 8 Lift Operation Safety Precautions
12. WARNING AWARNING AWARNING AWARNING AWARNING AWARNING AWARNING AWARNING 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 Load and unload on level surface only Engage vehicle parking brake before operating lift Provide adequate clearance outside the vehicle to accommodate the lift before opening lift door s or operating lift Load and unload clear of vehicular traffic Open lift door s fully and secure before operating lift Inspect lift before operation Do not operate lift if you suspect lift damage wear or any abnormal condition Keep operator and bystanders clear of area in which the lift operates 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 continued AWARNING AWARNING AWARNING AWARNING AWARNING AWARNING AWARNING AWARNING Page 10 Platform must be positioned at floor level bridge plate height when loading or unloading in and out of vehicle The wheelchair equipped torso restraint belt must be properly positioned and engaged before loading onto the wheelchair lift platform Do not use the outboard roll stop as a barrier brake Stop
13. ails and rer noad to clea oes jamb header CEI Litt interlocks vary in type and operation interoek it equipped must be operated as Instructed ny transit author 18118 MANUAL INSTRUCTIONS HAND PUMP m TO UNLOAD PASSENGER 1 TO UNFOLD PLATFORM OUT low the MANUAL UNFOLD INSTRUCTIONS posted on the fold 2 DOWN TO LOWER Use hand pump handle to open turn hand pump valve counterclockwise open 1 2 turn only TO LOAD PASSENGER 1 UP TO RAISE Using hand pump handie Close hand pump valve clockwise Det Dec er 2 TO FOLD PLATFORM IN Removal of actuator Is required Read manual for details HAND PUMP VALVE Close valve Decals and Antiskid AWARNING ETETA Decals Replace missing worn or illegible decals Failure to do so may result in serious bodily injury and or property Note Clean surfaces as detailed on opposite page before posting decals See Decals on page 41 also 25675 12375 25652 g N yz m amm CORPORATION 5 T Providing Access to the World Since 1972 ADA eg sores Parking Courtesy Requested 15707 16735 Do 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 receiv
14. 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 passen ger at ground level Outboard platform roll stop must be fully unfolded ramp position until the entire wheelchair or standee crosses roll stop when loading or unloading at ground level Do not overload or abuse The load rating applies to both the raising and lowering func tions continuous lifting capacity is 800 Ibs Do not operate or board your lift if you or your lift operator are intoxicated AWARNING AWARNING AWARNING AWARNING AWARNING AWARNING Lift Operation Safety Whenever a wheelchair passenger or standee is on the platform the Passenger must be positioned fully inside yellow boundaries Wheelchair brakes must be locked Roll stop s must be UP Roll stop latch must be fully engaged Passenger must grip both handrails if able Passenger must lower head to clear door jamb header when loading or unloading at vehicle floor level Platform must be fully UP before pressing FOLD UNFOLD In Out switch Accidental activation of control switch es may cause unintended operation s When performing manual
15. buckle their wheel 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 required for safe transport of wheelchair passengers Operation Procedure Review The Braun Corporation recom mends that transit agency supervisors and wheelchair lift attendants review the safety precautions and operation procedures appearing in this manual and on lift posted decals with your wheelchair lift sales representative dealer before attempting lift operation Any questions or concerns can be answered by the sales representative at that time Operate the lift through all functions with your sales repre sentative on hand to ensure the proper use and operation of the wheelchair lift is understood Pre Lift Operation Notes and Details Transit agency supervisors should train and educate 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 and operation procedures with the
16. dle Photo B lt 4 3 Pull handle down Photo C 4 Pull to remove hairpin cotter gt from actuator quick release pin Photo D Page 33 Manual Unfold and Fold Instructions To Unfold Out continued AWARNING 5 Note It is recommended to have an Support platform assistant aid in performing this step before pulling actua The lift platform can free fall when tor quick release pin the actuator quick release pin is Failure to do so may removed if the platform is not result in serious manually supported Have an bodily injury and or assistant support the platform property damage before pulling the actuator quick release pin Have an assistant support the platform and pull to remove actuator quick release pin Photos E and F Note If so desired remove actuator by following Steps 6 and 7 of To Fold Platform In procedures on pages 36 and 37 6 Carefully unfold platform manually gt See Photo G Page 34 Manual Unfold and Fold Instructions To Fold Platform In With lift platform in the fully raised position lt 1 Carefully disconnect actuator wiring harness black connec tors Lift locking tab and disconnect sockets See Photo H 2 Pull to remove detent pin from release handle Photo l 4 3 Pull handle down Photo J 4 Pull to remove hairpin cotter from actuator quick release pi
17. e applicable installation service manual Failure to follow this policy may result in serious bodily injury and or property damage BEONN Awan eog Corporation before Support platform adjusting hydraulic before pulling pressure relief quick release pin valve Failure to do so may result in serious bodily injury and or property damage Page 42 24668 The Braun Corporation certifies that this wheelchair lift conforms to all applicable requirements of the National Standards for School Buses in effect at the time of its manufacture an 17309 jeued siu puiueq pereoo suononuisu pue yooueju Yr 39ILON Interlock Installation Instructions 17866 THE BRAU CORPORATIO zZ Am Decals and Antiskid A WARNING Antiskid Replace missing or Antiskid Palio EG Size Color Part No ailure to do so may result in serious x pe Black 3224172 BK bodily injury and or 2 x 12 Yellow 24172 YL property damage 3 x 12 Black 24173 BK 3 x 12 Yellow 241 73 YL 6 x 12 Black 24174 BK 6 x 12 Yellow 24174 YL 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 Page
18. e entire wheelchair or standee has crossed the roll stop See Photos I and J Note Passenger must be positioned fully inside yellow boundaries Page 29 Page 30 Lift Operating Instructions To Load Passenger continued lt q 2 Press red UP switch Photo M to fold roll stop UP fully vertical and gt raise the platform to floor level See Photo D on page 27 also Release switch 3 Unlock wheelchair brakes and unload passenger from platform To Fold Platform 1 Press red UP switch until platform stops fully up See Photo M Release switch 4 2 Press orange FOLD switch until platform stops fully folded and actuator ratchets makes clicking sound Close Door s Manual Operating Instructions Handle Detent Pin Release Handle Actuator Quick release Cotter Pin Actuator Actuator Manual Release System L200UARS lift models are equipped with manual operation Systems Refer to the applicable Manual Operating Instructions to operate the lift if you experience power or equipment failure An over center fold actuator manual release system is provided to allow the platform to be manually unfolded or folded Refer to Manual Unfold and Fold Instructions on pages 32 37 A manual backup pump hand gt pump and pump handle are provided to manually lower and raise
19. erly 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 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 EEEEEEEEET MADE IN AMERICA
20. hale and bearing keep the lift in alignment unison Horseshoe The lift horseshoe is the U shaped metal frame consisting of the header top crossmember the cylinder channel on the left and the horseshoe tube on the right The horseshoe contains and protects the platform slide tube assembly the hydraulic cylinder and the lifting chain assemblies The pump module is mounted to the inboard face of the cylinder channel The motor end top of the electric fold actuator is mounted to the outboard face of the cylinder channel The horse shoe pivots on two shoulder bolts as the lift unfolds and folds Pump Module The lift mounted pump module consists of the hydraulic pump the manual hand pump and electrical components that power the lift electric hydrau lic systems Hand held Control Switchbox The hand held control switchbox is connected to the pump mod ule The control box is equipped with two color coded rocker switches labeled UNFOLD Out FOLD In UP and DOWN The switches activate the powered lift functions Details regarding the control switches and their func tions are provided in the Pre Lift Operation Notes section page 14 Fold Actuator The electric motor driven actuator unfolds Lift Terminology and folds the platform when the UNFOLD Out FOLD In switch is activated The platform must be in the fully raised position before the platform can be unfolded or folded Further details in the Pre Lift
21. in the center of the platform fully inside the yellow boundaries and grip both hand rails if able when on platform if so equipped 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 boundaries are identified in the following manner Yellow antiskid is affixed to the outboard roll stop and the outboard edge of the bridge plate flap all lift models Yellow plastic edge liner u molding is positioned on both platform side plates all lift models Yellow plastic edge liner u molding is positioned on fixed inboard roll stops L211UARS lift models only Yellow antiskid is affixed to the inboard end of platforms that are not equipped with an inboard roll stop L211UARS handrails have yellow grips 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 passenger is on the lift platform Lift attendants must ensure that lift occupants pas sengers keep hands arms and all other body parts within the lift occupant area and clear of all moving parts Page 21 Pre Lift Operation Notes and Details Lift Passengers continued Floor Level Positioning L200UARS series lifts unfold and fold at a p
22. l direct you to an authorized service repairman 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 Lubrication Diagram Horseshoe Shoulder Bolt AY Horseshoe ZA h Shoulder Bolt Striker Back and Bridge Plate Flap Hinges Handrail Pivot Points 6 A Platform Fold Axles 2 Bridge Plate End Pup Clevis Pins 2 Roll Stop Latch Pivot Point Platform Pickup a fold Bearings 2 Note LPS2 General Purpose Penetrating Oil is available in 11 ounce Outboard Roll Stop aerosol cans from The d Hinge 6 places Braun Corporation part number 15807 Page 45 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 representative must process one of the cards The con Series No Model No Pump Code Sample Warranty Registration Card Page 46 Serial No Cylinder Code LZ TU7OARS 05 00095 12 3161 sumer must fill out the other card and mail it to The Braun Corporation The warranty is p
23. licking sound Release switch To Unload Passenger lt 1 Press the red DOWN switch until gt the platform reaches floor level bridge plate height Release switch Note See Floor Level Position ing on page 22 for further details Position platform a at floor level b when unloading passenger Page 27 Lift Operating Instructions To Unload Passenger continued lt 4 2 Read notes below Load pas senger onto platform and lock wheelchair brakes Note Passenger must be positioned fully inside yellow boundaries outboard roll stop must be UP and roll stop latch must be engaged 3 Press red DOWN switch until the gt entire platform reaches ground level see Photo H and the outboard roll stop unfolds fully ramp position See Photos I and J on next page Release switch Page 28 Lift Operating Instructions To Unload Passenger continued 4 Unlock wheelchair brakes and unload passenger from platform Note Roll stop must be fully un folded ramp position until the entire wheelchair or standee has crossed the roll stop See Photos I and J To Load Passenger 1 Read notes below Load passenger onto platform and lock wheelchair 4 brakes See Photo K Note Roll stop must be fully un folded ramp position until th
24. lift models are equipped with electric fold actuators that feature a built in overload clutch that slips ratchets when it reaches the end of its stroke during unfolding and folding functions The ratchet audible clicking signals the lift operator that the platform has reached the fully unfolded position or the fully folded position When pressing the orange UNFOLD Out switch to unfold the platform from the stowed position the lift operator must continue to press the switch until the actuator ratchets makes audible clicking The clicking sound indicates the powered whale is fully unfolded deployed If the actuator does not ratchet the whale has not reached the fully unfolded position and the lift may be damaged when lowering or raising the platform Note The platform must be in ACAUTION Press UNFOLD switch until actuator makes audible clicking sound ratchets Failure to do so may result in lift damage the fully raised position before the platform can be folded or unfolded If the platform does not unfold when the UNFOLD Switch is pressed or the platform does not fold when the FOLD Switch is pressed press the UP Switch momentarily and try again Page 15 Pre Lift Operation Notes and Details Lift Features continued Before pressing the orange FOLD In switch to fold the platform to the stowed position the lift operator must press the red UP switch to be certai
25. lustrations for clarification of direction terms Page 3 Lift Components Refer to the Lift Terminology Illustration on page 2 Lift Frame Base Plate and Upright Assembly The main lift frame consists of the base plate weldment with two gus sets two bolt on uprights the striker back assembly the bridge plate flap and two folding whales The base plate and upright assembly supports the horseshoe and platform assembly The rod end bottom of the electric fold actuator is mounted to the left side rear whale Bridge Plate The bridge plate assembly consists of the striker back and the bridge plate flap The independent hinged bridge Page 4 Lift Terminology plate flap bridges the gap be tween the lift platform and the vehicle floor when the platform is positioned at floor level The bridge plate travels from the stowed position to the bridging horizontal position as the lift platform unfolds and vice versa Photos and further details regard ing operation of the bridge plate are provided in the Pre Lift Operation Notes section page 16 Whales L200UARS Series lifts are equipped with two folding whales The jaws of the whales engage the platform pickup bearings to fold and unfold the platform one bearing located on each side of the platform The rod end bottom of the electric fold actuator is mounted to the left rear whale to power the fold and unfold functions The right side front w
26. n See Photo K Page 35 Manual Unfold and Fold Instructions To Fold Platform In continued 4 5 Pull to remove actuator quick release pin See Photo L Note Lift slightly on outboard end of platform to relieve pressure on quick release pin if necessary 6 Remove hairpin cotter from bottom actuator pin whale pin See Photo M Page 36 Manual Unfold and Fold Instructions To Fold Platform In continued 4 7 Remove actuator and store See Photo N a Bottom Pull away from plat form to remove from bottom actuator pin whale pin b Top Pull top of actuator down to remove from mounting brackets 8 Carefully fold platform manu ally Secure platform so that it does not rest against the closed vehicle doors Failure to do so may cause property damage See Photo O Close Door s Manual Up Down Backup Pump Instructions A manual backup pump hand raise the platform and the out pump side tower provides pump and pump handle are board roll stop Manual Instruc manual up and down instructions provided to manually lower and tions decal 18118 posted on also Manual Backup Pump Release approximate Valve 1 16 intervals maximum Valve Tightening 30 inch Ibs Specification minimum Once valve seats 15 inch Ibs stops tigh
27. n the platform is in the fully raised position The platform must be in the fully raised position before the platform can be folded The lift operator should continue to press the orange FOLD In switch until the actuator ratchets makes audible clicking when folding the platform to the Stowed position to ensure the lift is fully stowed Bridge Plate The bridge plate assembly consists of the striker Page 16 back and the bridge plate flap The independent hinged bridge plate flap bridges the gap between the lift platform and the vehicle floor when the platform is positioned at floor level providing a surface for wheel chair or standee travel The bridge plate unfolds ro tates from the stowed position to the bridging horizontal position as the lift platform unfolds and vice versa The bridge plate flap rests on the platform when deployed unfolded Read warning posted on opposite page Discontinue lift operation immediately if the bridge plate does not operate properly Striker Back L200UARS Series lifts unfold and fold at a position above floor level fully raised The lift attendant operator must position lower or raise and stop the platform at vehicle floor level when a passenger is entering or exiting the vehicle The platform must be properly positioned at a height such that Bridge Plate Flap Pre Lift Operation Notes and Details there is a smooth level transi tion be
28. ntrol 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 P 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 symbol corresponds with the direction the switch should be activated pressed to produce the intended lift function Page 14 keep clear of the area in which the lift operates and clear of all moving parts Lift attendants must ensure that lift occupants Press switch left for UNFOLD Out Press lt switch left for DOWN To Lower moving parts Orange UNFOLD FOLD Switch Red DOWN UP Switch gt gt passengers keep hands arms and all other body parts within the lift occupant area and clear of Press switch right for FOLD In Press switch right for UP To Raise Pre Lift Operation Notes and Details Lift Features Become familiar with all lift fea tures and the proper operation of the lift components before at tempting lift operation Refer to the Lift Terminology Illustration on page 2 for identification of specific lift components if not clearly depicted in this section Contact The Braun Corporation at 1 800 THE LIFT immediately if any of this information is not understood Unfold and Fold Series 05
29. o the vertical position the platform raising to the fully raised position and the platform folding to the stowed vertical position Note Further details regarding lift control switches and the corresponding lift functions are provided in the Pre Lift Operating Notes section Page 7 Lift Operation Safety Safety Symbols SAFETY FIRST Know That A metion contained B 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 posted on your lift Recognize the seriousness of this information Page 8 Lift Operation Safety Lift Operation Safety Precautions AWARNING A
30. op does not operate properly Roll Stop Latch A spring loaded latch engages the outboard roll stop when the roll stop rotates upward from the ramp position to the vertical Fully Unfolded Roll Stop Ramp position 3A yERA LA m Page 18 4 Outboard Roll Stop p Disengaged Roll Stop Latch Fully Engaged Roll Stop Latch Note Platform must raise approximately two inches gt before latch engages fully position UP switch is pressed to raise the platform above the ground Note The platform must raise approximately two inches before the latch engages fully see photos below The latch disengages the roll stop when the platform lowers fully reaches ground level and Fully Folded Roll Stop Up vertical Latch Foot Pre Lift Operation Notes and Details the latch foot contacts the platform as it lowers to be struction mechanical failure ground latch raises above the certain the entire platform exceeding the lift floor to roll stop reaches and rests safely onthe ground capacity etc ground see photo below Stop Outboard Roll Stop and Roll pressing the DOWN switch if After the platform is fully low Stop Latch Operation The any portion of the platform is ered entire platform reaches operator attendant must press obstructed while descending or ground level the attendant the DOWN switch to lower the the entire platform does not should continue to pres
31. osition above floor level fully raised See photo on left The lift attendant operator must position lower or raise and stop the platform at vehicle floor level bridge plate height Page 22 when a passenger is entering or exiting the vehicle See photos below The platform must be properly positioned at a height such that there is a smooth level transition between the platform the bridge plate assembly and the vehicle floor It is the responsibility of the lift operator attendant to ensure the platform and the bridge plate are properly positioned at floor level when loading and unloading passengers Vehicle Floor Level Loading and Unloading The platform must be positioned at floor level as previously detailed when Floor Level Positioning lt 4 Fully Raised Floor Level gt Platform Platform The lift attendant operator must position platform at vehicle floor level when a passenger is entering or exiting the vehicle Pre Lift Operation Notes and Details loading or unloading passengers in or out of the vehicle AWARNING Whenever a passenger is on the platform the Passenger must be positioned fully inside yellow boundaries Wheelchair brakes must be locked Roll stop must be UP Failure to follow these rules may result in serious bodily injury and or property damage The wheelchair brakes must be locked the outboard roll stop must be in the
32. ot overtighten Insert handle into backup pump and stroke until roll stop folds and or platform reaches desired height See Photo E Note Close backup pump release valve securely before operating electric pump Decals and Antiskid AWARNING Decals 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 portion of cleaning cloth See Decals on page 42 also 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 25674 2 MANUAL UNFOLD INSTRUCTIONS Read manual before operating lift Call 1 800 THE LIFT to receive operator s manual Failure to do so may result in serious bodily injury and or property damage Keep manual in lift pouch E 1 Disconnect black connectors 2 Pull detent pin from handle 3 Pull handle down 4 Remove hairpin cotter 5 Support platform and pull actuator pin 6 Unfold platfor Note Read manual for FOLD N procedure 25857 Read manual before operating lift
33. r 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 Passenger must be positioned fully inside yellow boundaries Wheelchair brakes must be locked Roll stop must be UP Failure to follow these rules may result in serious bodily injury and or property damage Page 26 Lift Operating Instructions Before lift operation park the vehicle on a level area away from vehicular traffic Place the vehicle transmission in Park and engage the parking brake Lift posted Warnings and Lift Operat ing Instructions decal 25857 pro vides lift operating instructions Be certain this decal is posted on the lift access door or in another highly visible location near the control box as well Replace any missing worn or illegible decals Follow the Manual Operating Instruc tions provided on pages 31 40 in event of power or equipment failure Lift Operating Instructions Open Door s and Secure To Unfold Platform Out 4 Stand clear and press the orange gt UNFOLD Out switch until the platform stops unfolds fully and actuator ratchets makes c
34. re the same for all L200UARS Series lift models The operating instruc tions contained in this manual and posted on the lift address the Lift Terminology lift control switches and the corresponding lift functions only Instructions are provided for manual operation of the lift in event of power or equipment failure L200UARS Series lifts are installed in various types of transit vehicles with varying lift access door configurations The attendant must become familiar with the proper operation of the lift as well as the vehicle lift door System and the lift interlock system if equipped It is the responsibility of the lift operator attendant to properly open secure and close the vehicle lift door s to activate the lift inter lock if equipped to load and unload the wheelchair passenger or standee on and off the platform and to properly activate all lift functions 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 throughout this manual to indi cate direction as viewed from outside the vehicle looking directly at the lift Refer to the Lift Terminology Il
35. rovided 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 upright This I D tag contains the product identifica tion information provided on the Warranty Registration card Record the information in the space provided on the following page or document on a copy This information must be provided when filing a war ranty claim or ordering parts Model No Cylinder Code THE BRAUN CORPORATION P O BOX 310 WINAMAC IN 46996 219 946 6153 Oo MODEL Oo L211U70ARS SERIAL NUMBER 05 00093 12 31C1 MFG DATE 02 2002 PATENT fione Serial No Pump Code Series No Date of Manufacture Sample Serial No Series No Identification Tag Warranty and Registration Instructions Model No Pump Code 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 47 Providing Access to the World Over Dealers L200UARS Series 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 prop
36. s the platform fully to the ground reach ground level for any The attendant must view the reason contact with an ob AWARNING Discontinue lift use immediately if any lift component does not operate properly Failure to do so may result in serious platform as it lowers to be bodily injury and or certain the entire platform property damage reaches and rests safely on the ground The attendant must view the Page 19 Pre Lift Operation Notes and Details Lift Features continued DOWN switch to unfold the outboard roll stop fully ramp position Note The roll stop must be fully unfolded until the entire wheelchair or standee has crossed the roll stop when loading or unloading at ground level Discontinue lift opera 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 20 tion immediately if the roll stop or latch do not operate prop erly Handrails Dual handrails are provided for wheelchair passen ger or standee use standard on L211UARS lift models Passen gers should grip both handrails when on the lift platform if able Discontinue lift operation if the handrails do not operate properly Lift Passengers If you are an attendant operating the lift it is your responsibility to perform safe loading and
37. ten 15 seats to pud pounds stops as shown Note Close backup pump release valve securely before operating electric pump Release Valve Page 38 Manual Up Down Backup Pump Instructions Refer to photos and illustration of release valve on previous page Hand Pump Handle Slotted End To Lower Platform To Unfold Roll Stop DOWN Using hand pump handle Photo B a Place slotted end of pump handle onto backup pump release valve and turn coun terclockwise open 1 2 turn only until the platform reaches desired height and or roll stop unfolds b Turn release valve clockwise close to stop platform Note Valve must be tight but do not overtighten Note Close backup pump release valve securely before operating electric pump C A zn Open Close Down Up Stop F Em Page 39 Manual Up Down Backup Pump Instructions Refer to photos and illustration of release valve on page 30 To Fold Roll Stop To Raise Platform UP Close Up Stop Page 40 Using hand pump handle a Place the slotted end of pump handle onto the back up pump release valve and turn clockwise to close securely See Photo D Note Valve must be tight but do n
38. the platform and the outboard roll stop Refer to Manual Up Down Backup Pump Instructions on pages 38 40 Manual Backup Pump Manual Backup Pump Fi Release Valve Page 31 Manual Unfold and Fold Instructions Manually unfold and fold the lift platform as outlined on pages 33 37 Manual unfold instructions are provided on decal 20620 also posted on actuator Note Press the red UP switch until platform is raised fully and disconnect the actuator wiring harness before attempting manual unfold or fold procedures Note L200UARS Series lift platforms are heavy It is recom mended to have an assistant aid in performing manual unfold and fold procedures The lift platform can potentially free fall when the actuator quick release pin is removed if the platform is not manually supported Have the assistant support the platform before pulling the actuator quick release pin when manu ally unfolding the platform EEZ warning Support platform before pulling quick release pin Page 32 Quick release Pin Handle Detent Pin Release Handle Actuator Actuator Hairpin Cotter Manual Unfold and Fold Instructions To Unfold Platform Out lt 1 Carefully disconnect actuator wiring harness black connec tors Lift locking tab and disconnect sockets See Photo A 2 Pull to remove detent pin from p gt release han
39. tween the platform the bridge plate assembly and the vehicle floor See Floor Level Positioning on page 22 Inboard Roll Stop L211UARS Series lift plattorms are equipped with a fixed 1 inboard roll stop shown below Attendant le operation is not required for this roll stop Automatic Outboard Roll Stop The automatic cylinder powered chain driven roll stop provides a ramp for wheelchair loading and unloading at ground level When the platform lowers fully to ground level the gas Inboard Roll Stop L211UARS Series Lift Models only spring automatically unfolds rotates the roll stop to the ramp position fully unfolded Note Outboard roll stop photos on following page Although the outboard roll stop is lift powered the activation of the roll stop is controlled by the lift operator attendant Press 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 17 Pre Lift Operation Notes and Details Lift Features continued ing the DOWN switch deploys unfolds the roll stop The roll stop is cylinder powered to automatically fold rotate to the vertical position when the UP switch is pressed roll stop raises before platform raises Read warning posted on opposite page Discontinue lift operation immediately if the roll st
40. unload ing procedures Wheelchair lift attendants should be instructed on any special needs and or procedures required for safe transport of wheelchair passengers 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 pound load capacity of the lift The lift atten dant should not ride on the platform with the passenger Passenger Orientation Board ing Direction Braun L211UARS Series ADA wheelchair lifts fully comply with the ADA requirement that the lift accommodate both inboard and outboard facing Pre Lift Operation Notes and Details wheelchair passengers or standees Inboard facing of wheelchair lift passengers is not prohibited but outboard facing of passengers is recommended by The Braun Corporation all lift models Braun L211UARS Series ADA certified lifts permit both inboard and outboard facing of wheelchair and mobility aid users and accommodate 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 Standees Lift Operating Instruc tions apply to wheelchair passen gers and standees Standees should stand
41. xed inboard roll stop Attendant operation is not required for operation Manual Operation Systems Manual operation systems are provided for use in event of power or equipment failure Page 6 Lift Terminology L200UARS Series lifts are equipped with an over center fold actuator manual release System to allow the lift platform to be manually unfolded and folded A manual back up hand pump is built into the pump module The lift platform can be lowered and raised using the hand pump Complete details and manual operating procedures are pro vided on pages 31 40 Lift Actions and Functions UNFOLD Out Platform Unfold Unfold is the action of the platform rotating out and down from the fully stowed vertical position to the fully unfolded horizontal position when the UNFOLD Out switch is pressed DOWN Platform Lower Down is the action of the platform lowering when the DOWN switch is pressed When the platform is unfolded from the stow position the platform must be lowered from the fully raised position to the floor level position when unloading a passenger at floor level The lift operator atten dant must stop the platform at floor level release DOWN switch The platform is then lowered to ground level fully lowered to unload and or load passengers DOWN Roll Stop Unfold Deploy When the platform reaches the fully lowered ground level position and the DOWN switch is continually
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