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AMF-BRUNS Easy Pull Installation Manual

Used to pull wheelchair passengers or unoccupied wheelchairs into vehicles.
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AMF-BRUNS
USER AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
EASY PULL
FRONT WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS
WARNING
Carefully read, understand and follow all warnings and instructions provided in this manual, and keep it in a safe place for
future reference. If you have any doubt whatsoever regarding the use or maintenance of any AMF-Bruns product, please
contact AMF-Bruns. Failure to follow these warnings and instructions can result in product malfunction or loss of control of the
vehicle, causing an accident, severe personal injury or death. This guide contains current information at the time of printing.
AMF-Bruns reserves the right to modify systems or content without notice. Please visit our website for updated versions.
AMF-BRUNS OF AMERICA
www.amfbrunsamerica.com
REV 4/2018 Part Number: - TR-600002

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  • Page 1 If you have any doubt whatsoever regarding the use or maintenance of any AMF-Bruns product, please contact AMF-Bruns. Failure to follow these warnings and instructions can result in product malfunction or loss of control of the vehicle, causing an accident, severe personal injury or death. This guide contains current information at the time of printing.
  • Page 2 • AS 2596 • Easy Pull has been designed to provide years of safe and dependable service -- as long as it is installed, used and maintained in accordance with the instructions provided in this manual. All persons who will install, use and/or maintain this product must read, understand and follow all warnings and instructions provided in this manual.
  • Page 3 Foreword d Explanation Of Symbol And Signs 1) To improve understanding, the following conventions should be met for this user and installation manual: DANGER! Warns of a situation of immediate danger which could lead to serious or fatal injuries if not avoided. WARNING! Warns of a potentially dangerous situation which could lead to serious or fatal injuries if not avoided.
  • Page 4 Contents Page 4 Easy Pull...
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  • Page 6: Proper Use

    1.1 Proper Use Easy Pull is only deemed to be in proper use when it is used to pull wheelchair passengers or unoccupied wheelchairs into vehicles that are specifically designed or converted to transport mobility persons.

  • Page 7: Improper Use

    • Are of legal age. • Have been expressly designated to do so by the owner. Transportation, installation, commissioning, maintenance, repair, fault-finding and disposal of the Easy Pull must only be carried out by persons with the corresponding technical training and experience. Page 7...

  • Page 8: Safety And Accident Prevention Regulations

    To decrease the likelihood of personal injuries and/or material damage, please adhere to the safety and accident prevention regulations stated below: • Easy Pull must only be used for the purpose for which it is intended: pulling wheelchair passengers or unoccupied wheelchairs into vehicles that are specifically designed or converted to transport mobility persons.

  • Page 9: Layout And Function

    Descrip ption Wheelchairs are pulled into a vehicle by Easy Pull. To enable this, the vehicle must be equipped with an access ramp. 2.1 Layout And Function Easy Pull comprises the following components: • Installation and User Manual • Voltage Transformer •...
  • Page 10 The door contact switch connected to the control unit switches the power supply to the Easy Pull OFF when the tailgate / rear doors is / are closed, and simultaneously resets the control unit. The LEDs indicate the various operating levels of Easy Pull.
  • Page 11 Description 2.1.3 Winch With Belts The winch (see Figure 3) pulls the wheelchair into the vehicle. It comprises the winch housing with the motor and interlocks. Two sensors in the winch housing signal the control unit when the adjustable magnets on the belts are in their proximity. As soon as at least one of the magnets is in the proximity of a sensor, the winch stops and the belts are latched in position.
  • Page 12 2.1.4 Remote Control The push-buttons on the remote control are used to control Easy Pull functions. Figure e 4: Remot te control Push-b button F Function Reels the be elts out slo owly. Reels the be elts in. Reels the be elts out qu uickly.
  • Page 13 Description 2.1.5 Rating Plate A rating plate, which contains the fundamental data, is attached to Easy Pull (see Figure 5 below. The rating plate is attached to the motor. Figure 5: Rating Plate 2.2 Technical Data Page 13 EasyPull...

  • Page 14: Safety Information For Installation

    DANGER! Risk of injury through incorrect installation. A number of risks of personal injury and material damage can occur if Easy Pull is incorrectly installed in the vehicle. Such risks of danger can occur during installation and also as a result of an incorrect installation. Therefore, Easy Pull must be installed in the vehicle by a mechanically trained specialist.
  • Page 15 • Mark the position of the fastening holes. • Drill the Ø = 10.5 mm fastening holes. • Check again that the position of the fastening holes of the Easy Pull is adequate. • Deburr all holes. • Remove all pieces of metal, wood, or plastic or other debris / waste.
  • Page 16 Installat t ion 3.3.1 Installing The Voltage Transformer • Disconnect the cable from the negative pole of the starter battery. • Install the voltage transformer (see Figure 6). • Connect the red 12 V cable to the positive pole of the starter battery. •...
  • Page 17 Installation 3.3.4 Laying The Connection Cable Lay the connection cable from the control unit to the winch (see Figure 8. 3.3.5 Connecting The Door Contact Switch Connect the door contact switch such that it is operated when the rear doors / tailgate are / is closed.

  • Page 18: Tightening Torques

    • Connect the connection cable to the door contact switch (see Figure 9, page 17). • Re-connect the cable to the negative pole of the starter battery. The green LED on the control should light up. Easy Pull is ready for operation. 3.4 Tightening Torques...
  • Page 19 • Adjust both magnets, such that they are as close to the belt locks as possible (see Figure 12 below). • Press and hold push-button “B” on the remote control. Easy Pull reels the belts into the vehicle. • Keep hold of the belts and guide them whilst they are being reeled in.

  • Page 20: Initial Setting

    Adjustments Adjusting Easy Pull Adjust Easy Pull to adapt it to the wheelchair in use. When Easy Pull is correctly adjusted, it will stop and latch automatically when the wheelchair has reached its position in the rear of the vehicle where it can be properly secured using the existing rear belts.
  • Page 21 • Position yourself behind the wheelchair and keep a firm hold of it. • Release the wheelchair's brakes. • Press and hold push-button “B” on the remote control. Easy Pull pulls the wheelchair into the vehicle. • Guide the wheelchair as it is pulled into the rear of the vehicle. When the...

  • Page 22: Checking The Setting

    • Press and hold push-button “B” on the remote control. Easy Pull pulls the wheelchair back into the vehicle. • Hold and guide the wheelchair as it is pulled into the rear of the vehicle. Easy Pull stops when at least one magnet is in proximity of the winch housing.

  • Page 23: Safety Regulations For Operation

    Before operating Easy Pull, the safety information must have been read (see pages Section 1, pages 6-8). WARNING! Risk of injury and material damage if Easy Pull is used in a faulty condition. Visually inspect for outward signs of damage before use. WARNING! Risk of injury if the wheelchair and/or passenger are not secured correctly.
  • Page 24 • Take up a position behind the wheelchair and keep a firm hold of it. • Release the wheelchair's brakes. • Press and hold push-button "B" on the remote control. Easy Pull pulls the wheelchair into the vehicle. • Guide the wheelchair whilst it is being pulled into the rear of the vehicle.
  • Page 25 • Detach Easy Pull belts from the wheelchair. • Hold the belts up with one hand. • Press and hold push-button "B" on the remote control. Easy Pull reels the belts into the vehicle. • Keep hold of the belts and guide them whilst they are being reeled in.

  • Page 26: Safety Regulations For Maintenance And Repair

    (see Section 1, pages 6-8). WARNING! Risk of injury if Easy Pull is used after it has been involved in an accident. Easy Pull can suffer damage, which may not be immediately evident, if involved in an accident. This can adversely affect the safety of the wheelchair passenger. Easy Pull must be replaced if it is involved in an accident.
  • Page 27 Maintenance and Repair 6.2.1 Maintenance Schedule Before Use: Visually inspect Easy Pull for damages and deficiencies. Listen for unusual sounds and noises. Initiate repairs if necessary. Daily: • Check and tighten magnet locking screws by turning them clockwise (see Figure 14, page 22).
  • Page 28 Risk of injury and material damage if repair work is performed incorrectly. Only use factory-trained service and maintenance workers. If faults occur when operating Easy Pull, proceed as described in the following troubleshooting table. Contact customer service if faults cannot be remedied using the information and measures given in the table below.
  • Page 29 Electrical Circuit Diagrams ___________________________________________________________________________________ Figure 17: Easy Pull Wiring Loom _________________________________________________________________________________ EasyPull Page 29...
  • Page 30 Electrical Circuit Diagrams RD 1.5 mm² 30 A RD 4 mm² Battery + 12 V + 12 V DC BK 1.5 mm² BK 4 mm² Earth Earth BK 1.5 mm² Earth Fuse 12 V YE 1.5 mm² + 24 V DC Voltage transformer 15 A RD 4 mm²...
  • Page 31 Cu u stomer r Service e The AMF-Bruns of America customer service department will be more than pleased to assist in ordering spare parts, maintenance and repair work, and provide assistance with general problems or inquiries. Page 31 EasyPull...
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