AMF-BRUNS Easy-Ramp Operating Instructions Manual
Wheelchair access vehicle with rear cut-out
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- Page 1 Operating Instructions WHEELCHAIR ACCESS VEHICLE WITH REAR CUT-OUT FORD TRANSIT CONNECT WITH AMF-BRUNS EASY-RAMP AND EASY-FLEX-RAMP www.amf-bruns.de...
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Page 3: Foreword
Using non-original or unauthorised spare parts will render the guarantee null and void. Contact our customer services department to order spare parts or accessories (see Chapter 11, page 54). Easy-Ramp and Easy-Flex-Ramp Page 3 of 56... - 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 56 Easy-Ramp and Easy-Flex-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 relate to the normal direction of travel of the vehicle. Easy-Ramp and Easy-Flex-Ramp Page 5 of 56...
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Page 6: Table Of Contents
5.5 Unfolding the Rear Seats ........30 5.6 Easy-Flex: Stowing the Ramp ....... 32 5.7 Fitting and Removing the Seat Consoles ....34 5.7.1 Removing the seat console ......34 5.7.2 Fitting the seat console ......... 35 Page 6 of 56 Easy-Ramp and Easy-Flex-Ramp... - Page 7 9 Inspection Log Book ......... 43 9.1 Inspection Log Book Master Data Sheet ....44 9.2 Inspection List ............45 9.3 Inspection Results ..........46 10 Electrical circuit diagram ........53 11 Customer Service ..........54 Easy-Ramp and Easy-Flex-Ramp Page 7 of 56...
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Page 8: Safety
Wheelchairs must be equipped with the fittings necessary to secure it by means of the belt restraint systems provided. Proper use also includes strictly adhering to the information given in these Operating Instructions. Page 8 of 56 Easy-Ramp and Easy-Flex-Ramp... -
Page 9: Improper Use
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Page 10: Personnel Requirements
Guarantee work on the access ramp must only be carried with prior agreement AMF- Bruns GmbH & Co. KG. The costs of such work will not be accepted by AMF-Bruns without prior agreement. Page 10 of 56 Easy-Ramp and Easy-Flex-Ramp... -
Page 11: Danger Zone
ON/OFF switch must be set to the "0" position. This will prevent the wheelchair from rolling back out of control. Easy-Ramp and Easy-Flex-Ramp Page 11 of 56... -
Page 12: Safety And Accident Prevention Regulations
1 year after commissioning. During inspection, faults affecting the safety should be system- atically identified and remedial action taken (see "Inspec- tion Log Book", page 43). Page 12 of 56 Easy-Ramp and Easy-Flex-Ramp... -
Page 13: Disposal
Disposal When the access ramp and vehicle's useful life has expired, they must only be be disposed of by qualified specialists. The manufacturer will accept no liability for damage caused by incorrect disposal. Easy-Ramp and Easy-Flex-Ramp Page 13 of 56... -
Page 14: Description
To this end, the individual as- semblies and components are described in the following sections. Layout and Function Floor section Ramp Figure 1: Ramp in the Deployed Position Page 14 of 56 Easy-Ramp and Easy-Flex-Ramp... -
Page 15: Ramp
Description 2.1.1 Ramp The Easy-Ramp is used in two positions. In the completely deployed position, the ramp provides a slope, via which the wheelchair can be easily pushed or driven into the vehicle (see Figure 1, page 14). In the vertical position, the access ramp leaves sufficient space for a passenger or empty wheelchair. -
Page 16: Floor Section
(optional) (see Figure 4). Seat console attachment points Electrically Electrically operated operated belt belt Floor section Fittings Figure 4: Floor section Page 16 of 56 Easy-Ramp and Easy-Flex-Ramp... -
Page 17: Belts And Belt Anchorages
(see Figure 5). The rear end of the wheelchair is secured by the retractor belts. Floor section Retractor belts Fittings Figure 5: Retractor Belts and Fittings Easy-Ramp and Easy-Flex-Ramp Page 17 of 56... -
Page 18: Rating Plate
A rating plate, which contains the fundamental data, is at- tached to the access ramp (see Figure 6). Designation Year of manufacture Series and type designation Serial number Load bearing ca- Manufacturer's pability data Figure 6: Rating Plate Page 18 of 56 Easy-Ramp and Easy-Flex-Ramp... -
Page 19: Operating Controls
Allows the ramp to be de- Operating lever 1 ployed. Operating lever 2 Allows the ramp to be folded (only for Easy-Flex) down inside the vehicle to the horizontal position. Easy-Ramp and Easy-Flex-Ramp Page 19 of 56... -
Page 20: Technical Data
Transportation of the access ramp is carried out by the manufacturer or by trained, experienced personnel. Installation / Commissioning The access ramp must be installed in accordance with the AMF-Bruns Installation Instructions applicable to the vehicle in question. DANGER! Risk of danger through incorrect installation. -
Page 21: Operation
If safety devices are modified, bypassed or removed, they will no longer fulfil their function. Therefore: Never modify, bypass or remove safety devices. Always refit safety devices if they have been removed (e. g. for maintenance or repair purposes). Easy-Ramp and Easy-Flex-Ramp Page 21 of 56... - Page 22 The rear parking distance control warning characteristic is changed by fitting the ramp. The parking distance control first warns at a shorter distance from obstacles than usual. Therefore: Bear the change in warning characteristic in mind when reversing. Page 22 of 56 Easy-Ramp and Easy-Flex-Ramp...
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Page 23: Deploying The Ramp
When lifting the ramp to the vertical position, there is a risk of being crushed between the ramp and the frame (rear bumper). Therefore: Do not reach into the gap between ramp and frame. Easy-Ramp and Easy-Flex-Ramp Page 23 of 56... - Page 24 Keep a firm hold on the ramp. Push operating lever 1 to the left (see Figure 11). Figure 11: Unlocking the Frame Fold the ramp out until it makes contact with the ground (see Figure 12, page 25). Page 24 of 56 Easy-Ramp and Easy-Flex-Ramp...
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Page 25: Loading A Passenger / Wheelchair
Fold the seat supports down, so that they are flush with the floor section. Secure the seats in the folded position using the original supports (see Figure 13, page 26). Easy-Ramp and Easy-Flex-Ramp Page 25 of 56... - Page 26 Attach the electrically operated belts to the wheelchair (see Figure 14). Figure 14: Attaching the Electrically Operated Belts to the Wheelchair Select the ON/OFF switch in the vehicle to "0" (see Figure 7, page 19). Page 26 of 56 Easy-Ramp and Easy-Flex-Ramp...
- Page 27 Clip the retractor belts onto the fittings in the rear area of the floor of the vehicle (see Figure 5, page 17). Tension the retractor belts by tightening the belt reels (see Figure 15, page 28). Easy-Ramp and Easy-Flex-Ramp Page 27 of 56...
- Page 28 When lifting the ramp to the vertical position, there is a risk of hands or fingers being crushed between the ramp and the frame (rear bumper). Therefore: Do not reach into the gap between the ramp and the frame. Page 28 of 56 Easy-Ramp and Easy-Flex-Ramp...
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Page 29: Disembarking A Passenger / Unloading A Wheelchair
Detach the retractor belts from the wheelchair. Switch the motor of an electrically driven wheelchair ON. Release the wheelchair's brake(s). Take up a position behind the wheelchair so that you can stop the wheelchair safely if it rolls backwards. Easy-Ramp and Easy-Flex-Ramp Page 29 of 56... -
Page 30: Unfolding The Rear Seats
When the rear seats are folded down, they engage in these supports. Pull one of the seat supports up (see Figure 17, page 31). Page 30 of 56 Easy-Ramp and Easy-Flex-Ramp... - Page 31 Fold the relevant side of the split rear seat down (see the vehicle's Operating Instructions). Allow the seat to engage in the seat support (see Figure 18). Figure 18: Folding the Seat Down Repeat the procedure for the other side of the rear seat. Easy-Ramp and Easy-Flex-Ramp Page 31 of 56...
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Page 32: Easy-Flex: Stowing The Ramp
(option) (option) Ramp Figure 19: Ramp Fully Folded Down (only Easy-Flex) Push operating lever 2 to the right (see Figure 20, page 32, and Figure 8, page 19). Figure 20: Unlatching the Ramp Page 32 of 56 Easy-Ramp and Easy-Flex-Ramp... - Page 33 The ramp can suffer damage if it is overloaded. Therefore: Do not stand on the stowed access ramp. Do not place a load of more than 100 kg on the stowed access ramp. Easy-Ramp and Easy-Flex-Ramp Page 33 of 56...
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Page 34: Fitting And Removing The Seat Consoles
Lift the seat console locking plate (see Figure 22). Figure 22: Removing the Seat Console (1) Pull the console to the rear, off the spigots on which it is seated (see Figure 23, page 35). Page 34 of 56 Easy-Ramp and Easy-Flex-Ramp... -
Page 35: Fitting The Seat Console
SmartSeat single seat. 5.7.2 Fitting the seat console Fit the seat console onto the spigots in the front area of the floor section. Push the seat console to the front until the locking plate engages. Easy-Ramp and Easy-Flex-Ramp Page 35 of 56... -
Page 36: Maintenance And Repair
Therefore: Use only original spare parts or spare parts that have been approved of by the manufacturer. Page 36 of 56 Easy-Ramp and Easy-Flex-Ramp... -
Page 37: Routine Maintenance Work
(see Section 6.5, page 40). This provides a traceable record of maintenance work. For records of maintenance work over and above this, it is recommended that you keep your own lists. Easy-Ramp and Easy-Flex-Ramp Page 37 of 56... -
Page 38: Functionally Testing The Electrically Operated Belts
Try to pull the electrically operated belts out. If it is possible to pull a belt out, even though the ramp is not fully deployed: Do not use the access ramp until repairs have been ef- fected. Page 38 of 56 Easy-Ramp and Easy-Flex-Ramp... -
Page 39: Yearly Inspection
For detailed information regarding the yearly inspection by a technical expert: see Chapter 9, "Inspection Log Book", page 43. Easy-Ramp and Easy-Flex-Ramp Page 39 of 56... -
Page 40: Maintenance And Repair Records
Maintenance and Repair 6.5 Maintenance and Repair Records Maintenance work carried out Date Signature Remarks / work carried out Page 40 of 56 Easy-Ramp and Easy-Flex-Ramp... -
Page 41: De-Commissioning And Conservation
De-Commissioning and Conservation 7 De-Commissioning and Conserva- tion For queries regarding de-commissioning and conservation, contact our customer services department (see Chapter 11, page 54). Easy-Ramp and Easy-Flex-Ramp Page 41 of 56... -
Page 42: Troubleshooting
The electrically operated belts Have the electrically operated are defective. belts replaced. The parking assistant The PDC's wiring, connections Visit vehicle's dealership for (PDC) is malfunctioning or sensors are defective. repair. (if fitted). Page 42 of 56 Easy-Ramp and Easy-Flex-Ramp... -
Page 43: Inspection Log Book
European Union or Turkey or other signatory states of the Agreement of the European Eco- nomic Area) that they are able to assess the safe working condition of such access ramps for disabled vehicles. Easy-Ramp and Easy-Flex-Ramp Page 43 of 56... -
Page 44: Inspection Log Book Master Data Sheet
Inspection Log Book Inspection Log Book Master Data Sheet Master Data Sheet for Easy-Ramp and Easy-Flex-Ramp Serial No. /Type* …………………………………………………………………………………………………. Owner …………………………………………………………………………………………………. …………………………………………………………………………………………………. …………………………………………………………………………………………………. Year built: …………………………………………………………………………………………………. Commissioned on …………………………………………………………………………………………………. * see rating plate Page 44 of 56 Easy-Ramp and Easy-Flex-Ramp... -
Page 45: Inspection List
All bolts and screwed connections are in a perfect, tight condition General Functional test and visual inspection of the condition of the entire access ramp Electrical System ON/OFF Switch Functional check Electrically operated belts Functional check Easy-Ramp and Easy-Flex-Ramp Page 45 of 56... -
Page 46: Inspection Results
To be observed if installed by a third-party company Installation inspection for ………………………………………………………………………………………… Serial No. / Type* ………………………………………………………………………………………… Installation has been carried out correctly! Place, date ………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………..…. ……………………………………………………………………..…. Installation company / Company stamp Technical expert / Signature Page 46 of 56 Easy-Ramp and Easy-Flex-Ramp... - Page 47 …………………………………………………………………………………………………. ……………………………………………………………………..…. ……………………………………………………………………..…. Company / Company stamp Signature (technical expert) All defects have been remedied. Confirmation by the owner or his representative with date and signature ……………………………………………………………………..…. ……………………………………………………………………..…. Place / date Signature (owner) Easy-Ramp and Easy-Flex-Ramp Page 47 of 56...
- Page 48 …………………………………………………………………………………………………. ……………………………………………………………………..…. ……………………………………………………………………..…. Company / Company stamp Signature (technical expert) All defects have been remedied. Confirmation by the owner or his representative with date and signature ……………………………………………………………………..…. ……………………………………………………………………..…. Place / date Signature (owner) Page 48 of 56 Easy-Ramp and Easy-Flex-Ramp...
- Page 49 …………………………………………………………………………………………………. ……………………………………………………………………..…. ……………………………………………………………………..…. Company / Company stamp Signature (technical expert) All defects have been remedied. Confirmation by the owner or his representative with date and signature ……………………………………………………………………..…. ……………………………………………………………………..…. Place / date Signature (owner) Easy-Ramp and Easy-Flex-Ramp Page 49 of 56...
- Page 50 …………………………………………………………………………………………………. ……………………………………………………………………..…. ……………………………………………………………………..…. Company / Company stamp Signature (technical expert) All defects have been remedied. Confirmation by the owner or his representative with date and signature ……………………………………………………………………..…. ……………………………………………………………………..…. Place / date Signature (owner) Page 50 of 56 Easy-Ramp and Easy-Flex-Ramp...
- Page 51 …………………………………………………………………………………………………. ……………………………………………………………………..…. ……………………………………………………………………..…. Company / Company stamp Signature (technical expert) All defects have been remedied. Confirmation by the owner or his representative with date and signature ……………………………………………………………………..…. ……………………………………………………………………..…. Place / date Signature (owner) Easy-Ramp and Easy-Flex-Ramp Page 51 of 56...
- Page 52 …………………………………………………………………………………………………. ……………………………………………………………………..…. ……………………………………………………………………..…. Company / Company stamp Signature (technical expert) All defects have been remedied. Confirmation by the owner or his representative with date and signature ……………………………………………………………………..…. ……………………………………………………………………..…. Place / date Signature (owner) Page 52 of 56 Easy-Ramp and Easy-Flex-Ramp...
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Page 53: Electrical Circuit Diagram
Electrical circuit diagram 10 Electrical circuit diagram Figure 24: Electrical Circuit Diagram (12 V supply) Easy-Ramp and Easy-Flex-Ramp Page 53 of 56... -
Page 54: Customer Service
Guarantee work on the access ramp must only be carried with prior agreement AMF- Bruns GmbH & Co. KG. The costs of such work will not be accepted by AMF-Bruns without prior agreement. Page 54 of 56 Easy-Ramp and Easy-Flex-Ramp... - Page 56 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 Reg.-No. Q1 0105027...
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