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Dhollandia DH-P2 Operation Manual

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DH-P2 / PH2
DH-P1 / PH1
OPERATION MANUAL
Manufacturer:
DHOLLANDIA N.V.
Zoomstraat 9
9160 LOKEREN (Belgium)
Tel : +32 (0)9 349 06 92
Fax : +32 (0)9 349 09 77
e-mail : info@dhollandia.be
website : www.dhollandia.com
Read the manual in its entirety before operating the lift
Keep this manual in the vehicle cab, as reference for the driver and lift operator
Order ref: MD034.EN Doc: USE_DH-P series_CE_EN_2020
Rev: 0 Date: OCT 17, 2020

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  • Page 1 DH-P2 / PH2 DH-P1 / PH1 OPERATION MANUAL Manufacturer: DHOLLANDIA N.V. Zoomstraat 9 9160 LOKEREN (Belgium) Tel : +32 (0)9 349 06 92 Fax : +32 (0)9 349 09 77 e-mail : info@dhollandia.be website : www.dhollandia.com Read the manual in its entirety before operating the lift Keep this manual in the vehicle cab, as reference for the driver and lift operator Order ref: MD034.EN Doc: USE_DH-P series_CE_EN_2020...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    8.1.3 Optional 4-button wander lead with spiral cable (option OWE003) ................28 8.1.4 Auxiliary toggle switch control for DH-PH2* / DH-P2 lifts (option OWE001) ............... 28 Switching the main power on/off ............................. 29 Platform locks .................................. 30 Operation instructions for DH-PH2* / P2* lifts ......................... 31 Operation instructions for the DH-PH1* / P1* lifts ......................

  • Page 3: Understanding Safety And Warning Signs

     Consult section 11 on page 45 for an overview of signs and symbols used in DHOLLANDIA manuals and their meaning.  Please take special notice of the following signs used in the manual. They indicate the likelihood and severity of a potential injury if a person fails to follow the instructions presented on the safety sign.

  • Page 4: Contact Information And Disclaimers

    NOTICE Please confirm you have reviewed the most up-to-date version of this manual prior to operation of the associated DHOLLANDIA lift. See below for instructions to download the latest version of the manual.

  • Page 5: General Introduction

    3 GENERAL INTRODUCTION  The manuals mentioned below apply to various types of lifts DH-P2*, DH-PH2*, DH-P1*, DH-PH1* operating in a similar way. In case of any doubt, always contact your national DHOLLANDIA distributor. See contact info on page 3.

  • Page 6: Identification

     Every DHOLLANDIA lift is identified by and labelled with a unique 8-digit serial number (with or without a space between the first and last 4 digits). Use this number for any inquiry on a particular lift, or when ordering replacement parts.

  • Page 7: Description And Terminology

    Conformity issued with each lift (unless otherwise agreed for tail lifts exported outside the CE region).  The DH-P2* and DH-PH2* are fully automatic twin-arm lifts, holding the platform at both sides, providing maximum stability and additional lift capacity. ...
  • Page 8 OWE003] are available as an option. Hydraulic power pack: contains the electric motor driving the hydraulic pump, the oil tank, and the control valves. DH-PH2* ● TWIN ARM LIFT WITH STANDARD PLATFORM ● TERMINOLOGY INBOARD platform edge OUTBOARD platform edge DHOLLANDIA...
  • Page 9 DH-PH2* + OWU002 ● TWIN ARM LIFT WITH VERTICAL SPLIT PLATFORM ● TERMINOLOGY INBOARD platform edge OUTBOARD platform edge DH-PH2* + OWU003 ● TWIN ARM LIFT WITH HORIZONTALLY FOLDABLE PLATFORM ● TERMINOLOGY INBOARD platform edge OUTBOARD platform edge DHOLLANDIA...
  • Page 10 Wander lead with spiral cable: control box to execute all functions DEPLOY – UP – DOWN - STOW. The wander lead features 2 buttons for 4 functions. Hydraulic power pack: contains the electric motor driving the hydraulic pump, the oil tank, and the control valves. DHOLLANDIA...
  • Page 11 DH-PH1* ● 1 ARM LIFT WITH STANDARD PLATFORM ● TERMINOLOGY INBOARD platform edge OUTBOARD platform edge DHOLLANDIA...
  • Page 12 It will stop the lift and reduce the risk of a power pack burn-out if the starter solenoid is stuck and the motor runs continuously (control button or contact damaged, starter solenoid short circuited by low voltage). Electric connection: plug for the connection of the wander lead with spiral cable DHOLLANDIA...

  • Page 13: Safety Devices

    SAFETY DEVICES  DHOLLANDIA lifts are equipped with a multiple safety devices to enable its intended use with a maximum degree of safety for the operator, the wheelchair occupant on the platform and any incidental bystanders. The following safety devices are incorporated on the DH-P*...
  • Page 14 Platform lock: Mechanical lock to prevent the platform from falling open in case of a slow loss of hydraulic pressure. See also terminology description above for differences between DH-P2 / PH2* and DH-P1 / PH1*. Main battery disconnect switch: switch to switch the main power from the vehicle battery to the lift on / off.
  • Page 15 19 Decals: the lifts are supplied with a number of operation decals, load diagrams and safety decals. Some of these decals are premounted by DHOLLANDIA on the lift. Some of these decals are supplied loose and shall be affixed by the installer near to the lift at a location clearly visible to the operator.

  • Page 16: Safety Instructions For Using The Lift

     DHOLLANDIA lifts shall be exclusively use in accordance with the INTENDED USE as described in section 4 on page 4, within the limits of the applicable load chart, in compliance with the operator instructions and safety instructions in this manual.
  • Page 17 To reduce the risk of serious bodily injury or death, ALWAYS make sure the platform is clearly visible to other persons from all approach directions. The lifts are equipped with flashing platform lights. Nevertheless, DHOLLANDIA recommends the use of 4 warning cones, placed around the work area of the platform.
  • Page 18 Inspect the lift prior to each use. If any unsafe condition exists or unusual noises or movements are noticed, DO NOT use the lift and contact an authorized DHOLLANDIA service agent for repair. Please see ‘pre-trip inspection’ procedures under 7.6 from page 25 onwards.
  • Page 19 ALWAYS be sure to clearly identify to other drivers that the lift is in use. DHOLLANDIA recommends use of warning cones to clearly identify to drivers that the lift is being operated.

  • Page 20: Danger Zones, Risk Of Crush And Shear Injury

     When operating the lift from a position on the ground, ALWAYS stand at the side of vehicle body, at a safe distance of minimum 50 cm away from the moving platform. DHOLLANDIA...
  • Page 21  When operating the lift from a different position, ALWAYS stand on the ground at a safe distance from the platform and the moving parts of the lift.  DO NOT allow any other person to stand near the lift and its platform. DHOLLANDIA...
  • Page 22 Any persons assigned to assisting the wheelchair or platform occupant with embarkation or disembarkation, MUST stay out of reach of the platform until it has reached its final position and has come to a complete stop, either at the ground or at the vehicle floor. DHOLLANDIA...

  • Page 23: Additional Instructions For The Wheelchair Occupants And Standees

    A fall of the platform may cause serious bodily injury or death to the platform occupants.  Standees on the platform MUST ALWAYS make sure their footing is solid.  Standees and wheelchair occupants physically capable of doing so, MUST ALWAYS hold onto the guard rails at the side of the platform. DHOLLANDIA...
  • Page 24 Standees alone shall face the direction of travel, toward the vehicle when embarking, or away from the vehicle when disembarking. They shall stand in the centre of the platform and hold onto the guard rail(s) at the side of the platform.  It is FORBIDDEN to remove the guard rails or any other safety devices. DHOLLANDIA...

  • Page 25: Load Diagram

    Whenever the loading circumstances deviate from these best possible conditions, the safe working load (=SWL) decreases by 30%.  The dimensions of the load or wheelchair should never exceed those of the platform. The load or wheelchair should never protrude beyond the perimeter of the platform. DHOLLANDIA...

  • Page 26: Recommended Daily Pre-Trip Inspection

    DO NOT cover up any accidents or damage; it can be dangerous to you, your co-workers, and other persons. NOTICE Authorized DHOLLANDIA service agents may be found at www.dhollandia.com or by calling your regional DHOLLANDIA distributor. See page 3 for contact info.

  • Page 27: Importance Of Preventative Maintenance

    Competent and regular preventative maintenance is essential to the operational reliability of the lift as well as the safety of the operator and all bystanders.  All maintenance and repair work must be performed by authorized DHOLLANDIA service agents and using original DHOLLANDIA replacement parts only. ...

  • Page 28: Operating Instructions - Principles And Procedures

    When pressing the UP button, the platform will first raise from the ground to the vehicle floor and take a safety stop. Press the 2 upper buttons to close the platform in its travel position (= STOW).  Operation: DHOLLANDIA...

  • Page 29: Optional 4-Button Wander Lead With Spiral Cable (Option Owe003)

    It has 4 dedicated buttons to control the various functions DEPLOY – UP – DOWN – STOW.  Operation: 8.1.4 Auxiliary toggle switch control for DH-PH2* / DH-P2 lifts (option OWE001)  An auxiliary toggle switch on one of the guard rails, is available as an option. ...

  • Page 30: Switching The Main Power On/Off

    NEVER leave the main battery disconnect switch on while lift is not is use.  Note: besides this industry-standard cabin switch, the vehicle manufacturer might add additional switches or safety features. Refer to the operation manual of the vehicle manufacturer for further detail. DHOLLANDIA...

  • Page 31: Platform Locks

    Only when you have checked if the platform remains properly pressurised in its travel position, you can safely open it (= DEPLOY).  Do NOT open the platform lock or deploy the platform if the platform is visibly tilting down by itself. DHOLLANDIA...

  • Page 32: Operation Instructions For Dh-Ph2* / P2* Lifts

    Check if the bridge plate is lined up with On lifts with a manual platform lock (ref. the horizontal work position. the vehicle floor. OWF015), manually release the platform Make sure the lift can be used safely. lock. See also section 8.3 on page 30. DHOLLANDIA...
  • Page 33 Press DOWN to lower the platform to the DO NOT step or ride off the platform operation instructions and load diagram. ground. before it has come to a stop at the ground, and the roll stop is fully tilted down. DHOLLANDIA...
  • Page 34 DO NOT disembark wheelchair occupants embark and before the bridge plate is level with the disembark in accordance with the vehicle floor and is solidly supported by it instructions of section 7.4 from page 22 from underneath. onwards. DHOLLANDIA...
  • Page 35 At all times during operation, release the activated button(s) to stop the platform from moving. Additionally switching off the cabin switch and / or the main battery disconnect switch will switch off the electrical power to the lift. DHOLLANDIA...

  • Page 36: Operation Instructions For The Dh-Ph1* / P1* Lifts

    90° towards its work disengaged. door aperture. position in the door aperture. On lifts with a manual platform lock (ref. OWF015), manually release the platform lock. See also section 8.3 on page 30. DHOLLANDIA...
  • Page 37 When the platform leaves the ground, wheelchair occupants embark and ground to the vehicle floor. ALWAYS make sure the roll stop is disembark in accordance with the raised and secured in the upright instructions of section 7.4 from page 22 position. onwards. DHOLLANDIA...
  • Page 38 These travel position. Release the buttons when locks only engage in case of a slow you hear the platform turn in hydraulic pressure loss. overpressure. On lifts with a manual platform lock (ref. OWF015), the platform lock should DHOLLANDIA...
  • Page 39 At all times during operation, release the activated button(s) to stop the platform from moving. Additionally switching off the cabin switch and / or the main battery disconnect switch will switch off the electrical power to the lift. DHOLLANDIA...

  • Page 40: Emergency Operation

    Prior to operating the manual emergency controls of the lift, ALWAYS make sure you follow all applicable instructions.  In case of doubt, DO NOT CONTINUE, but contact the national DHOLLANDIA distributor for further help and instructions. See contact info on page 3.
  • Page 41 Where mentioned on the decals or in the manual, this sign refers to a normal operation by means of the electric controls.  Where mentioned on the decals or in the manual, this sign refers to an manual emergency operation by means of the back-up devices (Emergency Descent button and hand pump). DHOLLANDIA...

  • Page 42: Decals

     NEVER remove or paint over any decal. Missing, worn or illegible warning decals must be immediately replaced. Get replacement decals from DHOLLANDIA. Contact your national DHOLLANDIA distributor. See page 3 for contact info.  The operator should comply with all affixed safety and operation decals. Beware that the decals merely summarize the main points, and that the operator must know, understand, and comply with the full contents of the operation manual.
  • Page 43 DHOLLANDIA...

  • Page 44: Decals On Inside Of Bus Near The Lift

    The following decals are supplied loose with the wheelchair lift and shall by affixed by the installer near to the lift at a location clearly visible to the operator, preferably inside the bus to maximize longevity. EXAMPLE EXAMPLE EXAMPLE DHOLLANDIA...
  • Page 45 DHOLLANDIA...

  • Page 46: Meaning Of Safety And Warning Signs

    11 MEANING OF SAFETY AND WARNING SIGNS WARNING signs MANDATORY ACTION signs Overview and keep visual control over the Contact your regional DHOLLANDIA distributor. working area of the lift at all times. General warning sign used to alert the user to Consult the DHOLLANDIA website.
  • Page 47 Switch OFF the electrical power to the lift via the main battery disconnect switch and / or cabin switch. This is an operation to be executed manually (as opposed to an electrical function controlled by means of one of the control units). DHOLLANDIA...

  • Page 48: End Note

    → Country & language selection → Downloads → Checklists → … select required manual  All maintenance and repair work should be performed by authorized DHOLLANDIA service agents and using only authorized OEM DHOLLANDIA replacement parts.  Consult the separate MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR MANUAL for safety instructions, maintenance guidelines, and troubleshooting support.

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