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Ramp Manual Operation
If you experience power or equipment failure, the
ramp can be manually stowed and deployed. The
RA300 ramp must be manually operated by an at-
tendant.
Two oval-shaped HAND HOLD slots are provided
on the ramp (see Figure A). Carefully unfold and
fold the ramp using the HAND HOLDs.
Keep clear of the area in which the hinged RA300
ramp sections fold and unfold. Keep clear of the
area where the inboard ramp side plates stow in the
arms. Remember to use good body mechanics
when folding and unfolding the ramp.
The safety precautions addressed in the Ramp
Power Operation section apply to manual operation
of the ramp also. Read and become familiar with
all ramp safety precautions.
Note: Minimal physical effort is required to manu-
ally operate the ramp. Slow steady motion results
in the least resistance and easy operation. The
faster you attempt to manually operate the ramp,
the greater the resistance.
Ramp Passenger Safety
Unless your transit agency has a published policy
stating that driver/attendants do not aid ramp
(disabled) passengers, it is the responsibility of
the driver/attendant to ensure that ramp pas-
sengers enter and exit the vehicle on the ramp
in the safest manner.
ADA requirements state that transit drivers/at-
tendants must assist with attaching and removing
wheelchair and occupant restraint belts.
Ramp passengers (wheelchair passengers and
standees), and attendants must use common
Each wheelchair passenger (or standee) has a
unique set of physical abilities combined with the
physical characteristics of his or her wheelchair (or
other mobility aid) that dictate the method in which
he or she will enter and exit the vehicle.
Wheelchair attendants should be instructed on any
special needs and/or procedures required for safe
transport of wheelchair passengers. Follow all
RAMP OPERATION
Keep clear of area
where ramp side plates
Keep clear of
hinged areas.
Hand
Hold
Use HAND HOLDs to carefully
unfold and fold the ramp.
safety instructions regarding torso restraints, stabil-
ity, balance, weight distribution and use of atten-
with the passenger's wheelchair (or other mobility
aid). Wheelchair passengers must determine,
establish and practice ramp boarding and exiting
procedures under the direction of the their personal
health care professional and wheelchair representa-
tive. Those procedures should be conveyed to the
ramp attendant. Know your passengers abilities
and needs for optimum safety.
Attendants must never operate the vehicle, the
ramp or assist passengers if intoxicated. Intoxi-
cated passengers should not be allowed to board or
exit the vehicle.
Passengers should be positioned in the center of
the ramp at all times. Attendants and ramp passen-
gers must be able to clearly view the ramp whenev-
er boarding and exiting the vehicle. Observe your
passengers at all times when they are entering and
exiting the vehicle.
Figure A
Keep clear of
hinged areas.
Keep clear of
tension cables.
Hand
Hold
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