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Operating Instructions
EURO RAMP
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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions EURO RAMP www.amf-bruns.de...
  • Page 3: Foreword

    After reading these Operating Instructions for the first time, keep them in a safe place for future reference over the en- tire lifetime of the Euro ramp. If you sell the Euro ramp, hand these Operating Instructions over to the new owner.
  • Page 4 CAUTION ! ...warns of a potentially dangerous situation, which can cause material damage, if not avoided..contains general notes and useful information..gives a reference to important information in other sec- tions and documents. Page 4 of 32 Euro ramp...
  • Page 5  Instructional text, e.g. a sequence of activities. Meaning of directions: If directions are given in the text (in front of, front, behind, rear, right, left), these directions relate to the normal direc- tion of travel of the vehicle. Euro ramp Page 5 of 32...
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    5.4 Swivelling the Ramp ..........23 5.5 Securing the Swivelling Ramp in its Home Position ............. 23 5.6 Fitting and Removing the Euro ramp ....24 5.6.1 Removing the Euro ramp ......24 5.6.2 Fitting the Euro ramp ........24...
  • Page 7 6.2.1 Maintenance schedule ....... 26 6.2.2 Maintenance record ........26 6.3 Maintenance and Inspection Record ....26 De-Commissioning and Conservation ..... 27 8 Faults and Troubleshooting ......27 9 Spare parts ............28 10 Customer Service ..........30 Euro ramp Page 7 of 32...
  • Page 8: Safety

    Website www.amf-bruns.de. Prerequisite to the safe handling and trouble-free opera- tion of the Euro ramp is a thorough knowledge of the ap- plicable safety information and the safety regulations. It is therefore imperative that this Chapter is read thor- oughly before operating the Euro ramp and that the in- structions and warnings herein are strictly observed.
  • Page 9: Improper Use

    If the Euro ramp is used for any other purpose than that described above, this can create dangerous situations for persons or cause material damage. Therefore:  Only use the Euro ramp for the purpose for which it was intended.  Always adhere to information given in these Operating Instructions.
  • Page 10: Personnel Requirements

    The Euro ramp must only be handled by persons who:  have read and understood these Operating Instructions,  have proven their ability to operate the Euro ramp to the vehicle's owner,  have been expressly assigned by the vehicle's owner to operate the Euro ramp, ...
  • Page 11: Danger Zone

    Risk of injury and danger of material damage when deploy- ing the ramp. There is a risk of injuries to the legs and feet if the ramp is allowed to fall to the ground out of control. The Euro ramp can be damaged. Therefore: ...
  • Page 12: Disposal

    Safety  The Euro ramp must not be operated in a faulty condi- tion, as serious injuries may be caused by this. If faults occur, do not use the Euro ramp until repairs have been effected.  Before carrying out maintenance or repair work, this in-...
  • Page 13: Description

     the ramp,  the floor mounting bracket. The aim of this chapter is to illustrate the construction and function of the Euro ramp. To this end, the individual as- semblies and components are described in the following sections. Layout and Function...
  • Page 14: Floor Mounting Bracket

    The floor mounting bracket is secured to the anchor- age points in the vehicle by means of four star grips (see Figure 2). The Euro ramp can be removed from the vehicle by unscrewing these four star grips. Hand grip...
  • Page 15: Gas-Operated Spring

    (see Figure 2, page 14). It is thus possible to operate the ramp safely and with little ef- fort. The Euro ramp is equipped with one or two gas- operated springs, depending upon the version.
  • Page 16: Operating Controls

    Description Support Figure 4: Euro ramp with Support (optional) 2.2 Operating Controls Position of the operating elements: see Figure 2, page 14. 2.2.1 Latch locks The latch locks are located at both sides of the ramp. They are similar in construction to vehicle safety belt locks.
  • Page 17: Dimensions Sheet

    1030 1230 2400 x 800 2390 swivelling 1170 1245 H20114 standard 1140 1430 2800 x 900 2780 100 245 swivelling 1280 1440 H20115 standard 1030 1030 2000 x 800 1190 swivelling 1170 1045 Euro ramp Page 17 of 32...
  • Page 18: Transportation

    This can cause fatal injuries to all occupants of the vehicle. Therefore:  The Euro ramp must only be installed in a vehicle by specialist personnel under adherence to the applicable AMF-Bruns Installation Instructions.  The vehicle manufacturer's body fitting guidelines must be adhered to.
  • Page 19: Operation

    Risk of injury and material damage if the Euro ramp is deployed to a higher level. If the Euro ramp is deployed to a higher level, its safe use can not be guaranteed. There is a risk of falling off. Mate- rial damage can be caused.
  • Page 20 If there is insufficient space to leave or to get onto the Euro ramp, there is a risk of being injured by the Euro ramp or other objects (e. g. walls, posts or poles). These risks apply to both wheelchair passenger and ac- companying person.
  • Page 21: Deploying The Ramp

     Press and hold the "PRESS" buttons of both latch locks pressed (see Figure 6). Figure 6: Pressing the "PRESS" Buttons  Fold the Euro ramp out, until it makes contact with the ground. Hold the ramp firmly by the bottom hand grip when doing so.
  • Page 22: Stowing The Ramp

    (see Figure 7). Figure 7: Locking the Ramp CAUTION! Risk of crushing when stowing the Euro ramp. When stowing the Euro ramp, fingers and hands can be caught and crushed between the two sections of the Euro ramp. Therefore: ...
  • Page 23: Swivelling The Ramp

    5.5 Securing the Swivelling Ramp in its Home Position  Swivel the ramp into its home position above the floor mounting bracket.  Pivot the locking lever downwards until it engages (see Figure 8, left-hand image). Euro ramp Page 23 of 32...
  • Page 24: Fitting And Removing The Euro Ramp

    5.6 Fitting and Removing the Euro ramp CAUTION! Risk of injury when fitting or removing the Euro ramp. The Euro ramp can fall over or fall to the ground. There is a potential risk of injury through crushing and of material damage.
  • Page 25: Maintenance And Repair

    The maintenance schedule below lists the maintenance work that must be carried out at regular intervals. Contact the customer service department for maintenance work that must be carried out by a specialist (see Chap- ter 10, page 30). Euro ramp Page 25 of 32...
  • Page 26: Maintenance Schedule

    Carry out a visual inspection for damage or faults. Initiate repairs if nec- essary. as required Clean the Euro ramp. 6.2.2 Maintenance record Enter maintenance and repair work that has been carried out into the maintenance record provided for this purpose (see Section 6.3).
  • Page 27: De-Commissioning And Conservation

    Therefore:  Only allow specialist personnel to carry out repair work. If faults occur when operating the Euro ramp, proceed as described in the following troubleshooting table. Contact the customer service department if faults are encountered which cannot be remedied using the information and measures given in the table.
  • Page 28: Spare Parts

    Spare parts 9 Spare parts Figure 9: Spare parts Page 28 of 32 Euro ramp...
  • Page 29 Ramp bracket guide blocks 10003628 swivelling H150325 Latch lock H150320 Latch H20112 Star grip for Euro ramp 10003034 Rubber buffer D 030 × L 020, M 8 × 18 10002395 Euro ramp profile hinge 10013548 Ramp anchorage bolts 10002656...
  • Page 30: Customer Service

    D – 26689 Apen Tel.: +49 (0) 44 89 / 72 72-30 Fax: +49 (0) 44 89 / 62 45 service.hubmatik@amf-bruns.de www.amf-bruns.de NOTE Guarantee work on the Euro ramp must only be carried with prior agreement AMF- Bruns GmbH & Co. KG.
  • Page 32 AMF-Bruns GmbH & Co. KG | Hauptstraße 101 | 26689 Apen Telephone +49 (0) 4489 / 72 72 30 | Fax +49 (0) 4489 / 62 45 service.hubmatik@amf-bruns.de www.amf-bruns.de...

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