Braun Millennium NL-2 Series Operator's Manual

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"DOT — Public Use Lift" verifies that this platform lift meets the

"public use lift" requirements of FMVSS No. 403. This lift may be

installed on all vehicles appropriate for the size and weight of the

lift, but must be installed on buses, school buses, and multi-

purpose passenger vehicles other than motor homes with a gross

vehicle weight rating (GVWR) that exceeds 4,536 kg (10,000 lb).

"Providing Access to the World"

International Corporate Hdqrs: P .O. Box 310

1-800-THE LIFT

33221

33703 Rev. G

March 2010

Operator's Manual for:

DOT — Public Use Lift

(574) 946-6153

Winamac, IN 46996 USA

FAX: (574) 946-4670

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Page 1 Operator's Manual for: W ARNING Public Use Wheelchair Lifts DOT — Public Use Lift DOT — Public Use Lift “DOT — Public Use Lift” verifies that this platform lift meets the “public use lift” requirements of FMVSS No. 403. This lift may be installed on all vehicles appropriate for the size and weight of the lift, but must be installed on buses, school buses, and multi- purpose passenger vehicles other than motor homes with a gross...
Page 2 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.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Outer Barrier Latch ........20, 21 Warranty/Registration Instructions ....2, 3 Outer Barrier and Latch Operation ....21 Lift Terminology Bridging ............. 21 Lift Terminology Illustration ........4 Handrails ............21 Introduction ..............5 Lift Passengers Direction ..............5 Passenger Orientation (Boarding Direction) ..
Page 4: Warranty/Registration Instructions
ﬁll out the other card and posite pump side vertical arm. A lift, examine the unit for any dam- mail it to The Braun Corporation. second I.D. tag is located on the age. Notify the carrier at once The limited warranty is provided opposite pump side tower.
Page 5 DOT Public Use Lift MODEL# NAME XXXXXXXXXX ADDRESS Max. Lifting Capacity - 600Lbs. CITY SERIAL NUMBER Serial No. TELEPHONE STATE XX-XXXXX TO VALIDATE WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARDS MUST BE RETURNED TO THE BRAUN CORPORATION. MFG DATE Date of Manufacture Sample Warranty/Registration Card XX/XX/XXXX Page 3...
Page 6: Lift Terminology Illustration
Pump Module (Front) Visual Threshold Warning Hand-Held Pendant Control Top Parallel Audible Arms (2) Adjustable Quiet-Ride Stow Blocks (2) Threshold Warning (not visible) Platform Lights (2) Towers (2) Vertical Arm Covers (4) Lift-Tite ™ Pump Side Vertical Arm Latches (2) Threshold Handrails (2) Base...
Page 7: Introduction
Contact istration (NHTSA) speciﬁca- your lift sales representative or tions. The NL-2 is commercial Lift operation procedures are call The Braun Corporation at oriented (intended for operation identical for all NL-2 Series 1-800-THE LIFT ® if any of this by an attendant).
Page 8: Lift Components
Lift Terminology Lift Terminology Lift Frame: The lift frame con- ™ Lift Components Lift-Tite Latches: The spring- sists of the base plate, threshold loaded latches prevent the Refer to the Lift Terminology Il- warning plate, towers, parallel platform from unfolding from the lustration on page 4.
Page 9: Vehicle And Lift Interlocks
The lift platform cannot be folded automatic inboard roll stop that (stowed) if occupied. Braun Corporation NL917IB-2 also serves as the bridge plate. Series lifts comply fully with all The roll stop bridges the gap...
Page 10: Lift Actions And Functions
Lift Terminology Lift Actions and Functions (ground) position and the F. FOLD (In) - Platform Fold: DOWN switch is continued to be Fold is the action of the platform DEPLOY (A-C) pressed, the outer barrier rotates rotating up and in from the ﬂoor downward from vertical position level (horizontal) position to fully- A.
Page 11: Lift Operation Safety
Lift Operation Safety Safety Symbols SAFETY FIRST! Know That..All information contained CAUTION W ARNING in this manual and supplements (if included), is pro- This symbol indicates This symbol indicates vided for your safety. Familiarity important safety important information with proper operation instructions information regarding regarding how to as well as proper maintenance...
Page 12: Lift Operation Safety Precautions
The Braun Load and unload on level surface only. W ARNING Corporation immedi- ately. Failure to do so Engage vehicle parking brake before operating lift.
Page 13 Lift Operation Safety W ARNING Whenever a wheelchair passenger (or standee) is on the platform, the: • Passenger must be positioned fully inside yellow boundaries • Wheelchair brakes must be locked • Inner roll stop and outer barrier must be up (vertical) •...
Page 14 Do not use platform inner roll stop or outer barrier as a not fully understood, brake. Stop and brake wheelchair when loading onto the platform (manually stop and brake manual wheelchairs contact The Braun — stop powered wheelchairs with the wheelchair controls). Corporation immedi- ately. Failure to do so Turn powered (electric) wheelchairs off when on lift platform.
Page 15 Keep owner’s (operator's) manual in lift-mounted manual storage pouch at all times. W ARNING Never modify (alter) a Braun Corporation lift. Do not use accessory devices not authorized by The Braun Corporation. W ARNING W ARNING Do not remove any guards or covers.
Page 16: Operation Notes And Details
Read and dures required for operating them. tion notes and details, become familiar with all lift opera- Braun Corporation NL-2 Series operating instructions tion safety precautions, opera- lifts comply fully with all NHTSA and manual operat- tion notes and details, operating vehicle and lift interlock speciﬁca-...
Page 17: General Safety
Operation Notes and Details General Safety: The lift operator (attendant) and bystanders must Lift Power Switch On/Off Switch keep clear of the area in which the lift operates and clear of all mov- ing parts. Lift attendants must ensure that lift occupants (passengers) keep hands, arms and all other body parts within the lift occupant area and clear of moving parts.
Page 18: Lift Features
Latches: NL-2 Series tion of the lift components before ed in this section. Contact The lifts are equipped with Lift-Tite ™ attempting lift operation. Refer to Braun Corporation at 1-800-THE ® Latches. Lift-Tite ™ Latches pre- the Lift Terminology Illustrations...
Page 19: Lift-Tite™ Latches
Operation Notes and Details platform to ﬂoor level (standard vent the platform from unfolding open the hand pump valve (turn operation). from the stowed position in the counterclockwise) to unfold the event of platform drift. Due to platform. Folding the platform fully the “all-hydraulic”...
Page 20: Inner Roll Stop
Operation Notes and Details The roll stop automatically pressed and the platform unfolds Lift Features (continued) deploys (rotates) to the vertical from stow position to ﬂoor level, this mechanical roll stop is auto- (roll stop) position as the platform Inner Roll Stop: NL-2 Series matically unfolded to the bridging lowers to the ground (DOWN switch is pressed).
Page 21 Operation Notes and Details (vertical) position, the inner roll lowers fully to ground level, the W ARNING stop automatically travels inboard cylinder compression spring to the stowed position. automatically unfolds (rotates) Discontinue lift use the barrier to the ramp position immediately if any (fully unfolded).
Page 22: Outer Barrier
Operation Notes and Details loaded latch engages the outer engages fully (see photos on Lift Features (continued) barrier when the barrier rotates previous page). upward from ramp position to Discontinue lift operation immedi- the vertical position (UP switch Interlock: Lift platform move- ately if the outer barrier does not is pressed to raise the platform ment shall be interrupted unless...
Page 23: Outer Barrier And Latch Operation
Operation Notes and Details The latch disengages the barrier After the platform is fully low- Handrails: Dual handrails are when the platform lowers fully ered, the attendant should provided for wheelchair pas- (reaches ground level) and the continue to press the DOWN senger (or standee) use.
Page 24: Lift Passengers
Observe passenger. your passenger at all times dur- Braun NL-2 Series lifts permit ing lift operation. both inboard and outboard facing Yellow platform loading boundar- of wheelchair and mobility aid ies are identiﬁed in the following...
Page 25: Vehicle (Floor Level) Loading And Unloading
Operation Notes and Details located on the pump-side plat- passenger is on the lift platform. W ARNING form side plate. A yellow bound- The lift passenger must keep ary strip decal is afﬁxed to the hands, arms and all other body Whenever a opposite platform side plate.
Page 26 Failure to do so be fully engaged whenever a area or call The Braun Corpora- may result in serious passenger is on the platform. tion at 1-800-THE LIFT ®...
Page 27: Wheelchair-Equipped Occupant Seat Belts
(torso Operation Procedure Review Occupant Seat Belts restraint) before loading onto a wheelchair lift. The Braun Corporation rec- The Braun Corporation recom- ommends that transit agency mends wheelchair passengers Different types of disabilities supervisors and wheelchair lift...
Page 28: Preventive Maintenance
Operation Notes and Details Transit agency supervisors be a part of your transit agency's 47 of this manual. Refer to the should train and educate their daily lift service program. Simple Maintenance and Lubrication lift attendants on the proper use inspections can detect potential section for further details.
Page 29: Lift Operating Instructions
If this information is Replace any missing, worn or illegible outer barrier must not fully understood, decals. contact The Braun be UP Corporation immedi- Failure to follow these If your lift does not function as intended ately. Failure to do so...
Page 30 Lift Operating Instructions Open Door(s) and Secure To Unfold Platform: Stand clear and press the UN- FOLD switch until the platform stops (reaches ﬂoor level - unfolds fully). Release switch. Note: In event platform does not unfold, press FOLD switch to re- ™...
Page 31 Lift Operating Instructions To Unload Passenger (continued): 2. Press DOWN switch until the en- tire platform reaches ground level (see Photo B) and the outer bar- rier unfolds fully (ramp position). See Photo C. Release switch. 3. Unlock wheelchair brakes and unload passenger from platform.
Page 32 Lift Operating Instructions To Load Passenger: 1. Read Notes below! Load passen- ger onto platform and lock wheel- chair brakes. See Photo G. Note: Outer barrier must be fully unfolded (ramp position) until the entire wheelchair (or standee) has crossed the outer barrier. See Photos E and F.
Page 33 Lift Operating Instructions To Load Passenger (continued): 2. Press UP switch (Photo I) to fold outer barrier UP fully (vertical - see Photo H), and raise the platform to ﬂoor level. See Photo J. Release switch. 3. Unlock wheelchair brakes and unload passenger from platform.
Page 34: Nhtsa Operations Checklist
NHTSA Operations Checklist The following operations have been veriﬁed upon Platform move- W ARNING installation. This operational checklist can be used ment is prohibited at any time to verify the lift is fully functional. beyond the position where the inner roll Discontinue lift use Veriﬁed: stop is fully...
Page 35: Manual Operating Instructions
Manual Operating Instructions Instructions are provided for all provides manual operating instruc- Refer to the Lift Operating In- steps that differ from standard tions also. Note: Inner roll stop structions for all normal lift opera- lift operation procedures. and outer barrier automatically tion procedures.
Page 36 Manual Operating Instructions Refer to release valve photos and Down (To Lower): To Unfold Platform (Out): illustration on page 33. Place slotted end of pump handle Using hand pump handle (Photo B): onto backup pump release valve 1. Close hand pump valve (place and turn counterclockwise (open 1/2 slotted end of pump handle onto turn only) until the platform reaches...
Page 37 Manual Operating Instructions Refer to release valve photos and Note: Close back-up pump Up (To Raise): illustration on page 33. release valve securely before operating electric pump. Store Using hand pump handle: pump handle in clamps shown in Photo B. a.
Page 38: Decals And Antiskid
(fully inside yellow boundaries), anyone who has not been certified by The Braun grip handrails and lower head. Note: Close valve TO FOLD PLATFORM: Corporation Sales and Service School. Certified...
Page 39 Quality inspected TOWER TOWER 18229 PLATFORM FOLD 31131 RELIEF VALVE ADJUSTMENT 22249 25652 32942 W ARNING Contact The Braun Corporation before Platform Fold TOWER TOWER adjusting hydraulic Relief Valve: See service pressure relief manual for valve. Failure to adjustment 32942 procedure.
Page 40 Decals and Antiskid Antiskid W ARNING Replace missing or Available Antiskid worn antiskid. Size Color Part No. Failure to do so may 2" x 12" Black #24172-BK result in serious 2" x 12" Yellow #24172-YL bodily injury and/or 3" x 8" Black #31188-BK property damage.
Page 41: Maintenance And Lubrication
Failure to do so may formed by a Braun authorized service represen- ponents. Platform result in serious tative at the scheduled intervals according to the components exposed bodily injury and/or number of cycles.
Page 42 Contact your sales represen- nance procedures to be performed more often tative or call The Braun Corporation at 1-800-THE than speciﬁed. LIFT ®...
Page 43 Hydraulic Cylinder Pivot Bushings (8) Lubrication Parallel Arm Pivot Saddle Bearing (2) Pin Bearing (16) Diagram Parallel Arm Pivot Lift-Tite Latches Pin Bearing (16) (Tower Pivot Points - 2) Handrail Pivot Pin Bearings (4) Inner Fold Arm Roller Pin Bearings (4) Lift-Tite™...
Page 44 Maintenance and Lubrication Schedule Apply Light Oil - See Lubrication Diagram Outer barrier pivot points (2) Outer barrier latch pivot point Apply Light Oil - See Lubrication Diagram Apply Light Grease to both sides of slot. Outer barrier latch slot See Lubrication Diagram Apply Light Oil - See Lubrication Diagram Outer barrier lever bearings (2)
Page 45 Maintenance and Lubrication Schedule continued Verify NHTSA Operations Checklist See NHTSA Operations Checklist Inspect lift for wear, damage, or any abnormal Correct as needed. condition Cycles Inspect lift for rattles Correct as needed Perform all procedures listed in previous section also Inner/outer fold arms (2) Apply grease (synthetic) to contact areas between inner/outer fold arms.
Page 46 Maintenance and Lubrication Schedule continued Inner fold arm cam followers (4) Apply Light Oil - See Lubrication Diagram Parallel arm pivot pin bearings (16) Apply Light Oil - See Lubrication Diagram Handrail pivot pin bearings (4) Apply Light Oil - See Lubrication Diagram Hydraulic cylinder pivot bushings (8) Apply Light Oil - See Lubrication Diagram Outer barrier lever guide slot...
Page 47 Maintenance and Lubrication Schedule Realign towers and vertical arms. Lubricate or Make sure lift operates smoothly continued correct as needed. Resecure or replace if needed. Inspect external snap rings: • Outer fold arm (6) • Lift-Tite ™ latch roller (2) •...
Page 48 Perform all procedures listed in previous section also Inspect cotter pins on platform pivot pin (2) Resecure, replace or correct as needed Hydraulic Fluid (Pump) - Check level. Note: Fluid Use Braun 32840-QT hydraulic ﬂuid (Exxon ® Uni- should be changed if there is visible contamination.
Page 49 Maintenance and Lubrication Schedule Replace if needed. Inspect inner/outer fold arms, saddle, saddle sup- continued port and associated pivot pins and bearings for visible wear or damage Inspect gas springs (cylinders) for wear or damage, Tighten, replace or correct as needed proper operation and positive securement Apply Door-Ease or replace if needed.
Page 50: Limited Warranty
10,000 cycles and the cost of labor to repair or replace those parts for one (1) year or 3,000 cycles. If The Braun Corporation receives the warranty registration card within 20 days after the lift is put into service, the warranty labor coverage will increase from one (1) year or 3,000 cycles to three (3) years or 10,000 cycles.
Page 51 In addition, if a substantial defect in material or workmanship, attributable to Braun, is found to ex- ist during the fourth or ﬁfth year of warranty coverage to the following lift’s power train parts: Cable, Cylinder, Flow Control, Gear Box, Motor, Pump, Hydraulic Hose and Fittings, it will be repaired or replaced, at Braun’s...
Page 52 ﬁtness or merchantability, on items excluded from coverage as set forth in this limited warranty. Braun makes no warranty of any nature beyond that contained in this limited warranty. No one has authority to enlarge, amend or modify this limited warranty, and Braun does not authorize anyone to create any other obligation for it regarding this product.
Page 53 (30) days for repairs to be com- pleted, you must, to the extent permitted by law, notify Braun directly, in writing, at the above address, of the unsuccessful repair(s) of the alleged defect(s) so that Braun can become directly involved in providing service pursuant to the terms of this limited warranty.
Page 54 You must inspect the product for this type of damage when you take delivery. If you ﬁnd any such defect or damage you must notify the selling dealer, or Braun, at the time...
Page 55 ﬁling limitation period in this paragraph. In addition, since it is reasonable to expect that the product will need some service during the warranty period; this warranty does not extend to future performance. It only sets forth what Braun will do and does not guarantee anything about the product for any time period. Page 53...
Page 56 Limited Warranty Nothing in this warranty, or any action of Braun, or any agent of Braun, shall be interpreted as an extension of any warranty period or the ﬁling limitation period in this paragraph. Some states do not allow a reduction in the statute of limitations, so this reduction may not apply to you.
Page 57 Limited Warranty Braun reserves the right to designate where any warranty work can be performed. Braun also reserves the right to examine any defective workmanship or part prior to giving any authorization for warranty work. Braun’s return authorization procedure must be adhered to in order to process any warranty claims.
Page 58 "Providing Access to the World" ® Over 300 Braun Dealers Worldwide...
Page 59 All illustrations, descriptions and specifications in this manual are based on the latest product information available at the time of publication. The Braun Corporation reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice. at the time of publication. The Braun Corporation reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice.

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