Braun Corporation CENTURY 02 Series Operator's Manual

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Page 1 �� W ARNING �� Read manual � before operating �� lift. Failure to do �� ...
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 Lift Terminology Handrails ............. 18, 19 Lift Terminology Illustration ........2 Bridging ............. 18 Introduction ..............3 Interlocking Restraint Belt ......19, 20 Direction ..............3 Lift Passengers Lift Components ............. 4, 5 Passenger Orientation (Boarding Power/Interlock Indicator Light ........5 Direction) .............
Page 4: Lift Terminology Illustration
™ Lift-Tite Latches (2) Top Parallel Arms (2) Power/Interlock Towers (2) Opposite Pump Side Cylinder (Upright Supports) Indicator Light Unfold Assist Compression Springs (2) Pump Side Base Adjustable Guided Stow Blocks (2) Cylinder Plate Opposite Pump Side Vertical Arm Vertical Arm Covers (4) Hand-Held Attendant's Automatic...
Page 5: Introduction
Contact your lift sales representative or call The Lift operation procedures are Braun Corporation at 1-800-THE CL917 Series lift models can be equipped with left or right side identical for all CL917 Series lift LIFT if any of this information is pump modules as needed.
Page 6: Lift Components
Lift Terminology Lift Components The control box is equipped with platform assembly consists of the two color-coded rocker switches, steel tubing frame with grating Refer to the Lift Terminology (UNFOLD/FOLD and DOWN/UP). surface upon which the wheel- Illustration on page 2. The switches activate the auto- chair (or standee) is positioned, matic lift functions.
Page 7: Power/Interlock Indicator Light
Lift Terminology Operation Notes section (pages Power/Interlock Indicator Light: Pump Module 17 and 18). A green indicator light is built Automatic Inboard Roll Stop into the pump module that and Bridge Plate: CL917 lift illuminates when remote models are equipped with an interlock(s) are made (circuit automatic inboard roll stop that complete), there is power to...
Page 8: Lift Actions And Functions
Lift Terminology Lift Actions and Functions the outboard roll stop rotates Stowed Position: The lift is downward from vertical position stowed when the lift platform has UNFOLD (Out) - Platform to ramp position. been fully raised and folded fully Unfold: Unfold is the action of (vertical position).
Page 9: 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 This symbol indicates This symbol indicates provided for your safety. Famil- important safety important information iarity with proper operation information regarding regarding how to instructions as well as proper...
Page 10: Lift Operation Safety Precautions
Lift Operation Safety Lift Operation Safety Precautions Read manual and supplement(s) before operating lift. Read W ARNING W ARNING and become familiar with all safety precautions, pre-lift operation notes and details, operating instructions and If the lift operating manual operating instructions before operating the lift. Note: instructions, manual Wheelchair passengers and all transit agency personnel operating instructions...
Page 11 Lift Operation Safety W ARNING Whenever a wheelchair passenger (or standee) is on the platform, the: • Handrail belt must be latched. • Passenger must be positioned fully inside yellow boundaries • Wheelchair brakes must be locked • Roll stops must be up (vertical) •...
Page 12 Lift Operation Safety Lift Operation Safety Precautions (continued) W ARNING Platform must be positioned at floor level (bridge plate W ARNING height) when loading or unloading in and out of vehicle. If the lift operating W ARNING Do not use platform roll stops or restraint belt as a barrier instructions, manual (brake).
Page 13 Keep owner’s (operator's) manual in lift-mounted manual storage pouch at all times. W ARNING Never modify (alter) a Braun Corporation lift. W ARNING Do not use accessory devices not authorized by The Braun Corporation. W ARNING Do not remove any guards or covers. W ARNING Keep clear of any hydraulic leak.
Page 14: Pre-Lift Operation Notes And Details
Pre-Lift Operation Notes and Details CL917 Series lift models are specifi- them vary. W ARNING cally designed to be operated by an Lift interlocks are required by nearly attendant. The Lift Operating Read and become all transit authorities. Instructions for Instructions contained in this manual familiar with all lift and posted on the lift provide...
Page 15: General Safety
Pre-Lift Operation Notes and Details General Safety: The lift operator (attendant) occupants (passengers) keep hands, arms and all and bystanders must keep clear of the area in other body parts within the lift occupant area and which the lift operates and clear of all moving clear of moving parts.
Page 16: Lift Features
Become familiar with all lift clearly depicted in this section. Lift-Tite ™ Latches: CL917 features and the proper opera- Contact The Braun Corporation at Series lifts are equipped with Lift- ™ ™ tion of the lift components 1-800-THE LIFT immediately if Tite Latches.
Page 17 Pre-Lift Operation Notes and Details the event of platform drift. Due to When manually operating a lift platform. ™ the “all-hydraulic” operation of the equipped with Lift-Tite latches, dual-cylinder CL917, hydraulic insert the pump handle in the Folding the platform fully first will fluid expansion, contraction or pump and stroke until the plat- ensure that the Lift-Tite...
Page 18: Automatic Inboard Roll Stop And Bridge Plate
Pre-Lift Operation Notes and Details Lift Features (continued) (automatic inboard roll stop the platform and the lift base plate photos below). (vehicle floor). The inboard edge Operating Instructions are of the bridge plate rests on the lift provided on pages 30-34. When the UNFOLD switch is base plate.
Page 19: Automatic Outboard Roll Stop
Pre-Lift Operation Notes and Details Fully Folded Roll Stop (Up-vertical) When the FOLD switch is W ARNING pressed and the platform folds from floor level to the stow Discontinue lift use (vertical) position, the roll stop/ immediately if any lift bridge plate automatically travels component does not inboard to the stowed position.
Page 20: Handrails
Pre-Lift Operation Notes and Details Outboard Roll Stop Operation: wheelchair (or standee) has Lift Features (continued) The lift operator (attendant) must crossed the roll stop when loading press the DOWN switch to lower or unloading at ground level. activation feet (one at both ends the platform fully to the ground.
Page 21: Interlocking Restraint Belt
Pre-Lift Operation Notes and Details unfold automatically to the deployed Interlocking Restraint Belt: latch the belt after the passen- (horizontal) position when the lift The CL917IB is equipped with ger has loaded onto the unfolds and automatically fold to the an occupant restraint belt.
Page 22: Lift Passengers
When the platform has been lift operation. by The Braun Corporation. lowered to ground level, the attendant must unlatch the belt to Do not attempt to load or unload Braun CL917 Series ADA certi-...
Page 23: Standees
Pre-Lift Operation Notes and Details date persons using walkers, passenger. restraint belt). The attendant crutches, canes or braces or who must also ensure the wheelchair otherwise have difficulty using Yellow platform loading bound- brakes are locked when a pas- steps as specified in Americans aries are identified in the follow- senger is on the lift platform.
Page 24 Pre-Lift Operation Notes and Details The handrail belt must be Lift Passengers (continued) W ARNING latched, the wheelchair brakes must be locked and the outboard W ARNING Discontinue lift use roll stop must be in the fully-up immediately if any lift (vertical) position whenever a Whenever a component does not...
Page 25: Wheelchair-Equipped Occupant Seat Belts
Operation Procedure Review Occupant Seat Belts chair-equipped seat belt (torso restraint) before loading onto a The Braun Corporation recom- The Braun Corporation recom- wheelchair lift. mends that transit agency mends wheelchair passengers supervisors and wheelchair lift...
Page 26: Preventive Maintenance
Pre-Lift Operation Notes and Details Transit agency supervisors should be a part of your transit Maintenance and Lubrication should train and educate their agency's daily lift service pro- Schedule provided in the appli- lift attendants on the proper use gram. Simple inspections can cable lift installation and service and operation of the wheelchair detect potential lift operational...
Page 27: Lift Operating Instructions
Notes and Details section for familiar with all lift passenger is on the identification of lift components. operation safety platform, the: Contact The Braun Corporation precautions, pre-lift • Handrail belt must immediately if not understood operation notes and be latched (call 1-800-THE LIFT).
Page 28 Lift Operating Instructions Open Door(s) and Secure To Unfold Platform (Out): Stand clear and press the orange UNFOLD (Out) switch until the platform stops (reaches floor level - unfolds fully). Release switch. Note: In event platform does not unfold, press FOLD switch to release Lift-Tite™...
Page 29 Lift Operating Instructions To Unload Passenger (continued): 2. Press red DOWN switch until the entire platform reaches ground level and the outboard roll stop unfolds fully (ramp position). See Photo B. Release switch. 3. Unlatch handrail belt. See Photo 4. Unlock wheelchair brakes and unload passenger from platform.
Page 30 Lift Operating Instructions To Load Passenger: 1. Read Note below! Load passen- ger onto platform and lock wheel- chair brakes. See Photo G. Note: Roll stop must be fully unfolded (ramp position) until the entire wheelchair (or standee) has crossed the roll stop. See Photos E and F.
Page 31 Lift Operating Instructions To Load Passenger (continued): 3. Press red UP switch (Photo I) to fold outboard roll stop UP fully (vertical), and raise the platform to floor level. See Photo J. Release switch. 4. Unlock wheelchair brakes and unload passenger from platform.
Page 32: Manual Operating Instructions
Manual Operating Instructions If you experience power or that differ from standard lift instructions also. Note: A rear equipment failure, refer to the operation procedures. Manual pump lift model is depicted in the Manual Operating Instructions to Instructions Decal #29082 photos.
Page 33 Manual Operating Instructions lift operation procedures (such as Remove the pump cover to gain on top 1/4 turn and lift the pump loading and unloading passen- access to the pump handle and cover off. The pump handle is gers). Follow all Lift Operation the hand pump.
Page 34 Manual Operating Instructions Remove pump cover to access onto backup pump release valve To Unfold Platform (Out): hand pump and pump handle as and turn counterclockwise (open outlined on page 30. Refer to — 1/2 turn only) until the platform Using hand pump handle (Photo B): release valve photos and illustration reaches ground level and roll stop...
Page 35 Manual Operating Instructions Remove pump cover to access Note: Close backup pump • To Fold Roll Stop: hand pump and pump handle as release valve securely before • To Raise Platform: outlined on page 30. Refer to operating electric pump. release valve photos and illustra- Using hand pump handle: tion on page 31.
Page 36 Manual Operating Instructions To Store Pump Handle: To Install Pump Cover: 1. Insert bottom of handle behind 1. Position cover over module 3. Insert wing stud and rotate 1/4 bottom clip. See page 30. back cover. See Photo F. turn to lock cover. See Photo 2.
Page 37: Decals And Antiskid
Decals and Antiskid Decals W ARNING The lift is only as safe as the opera- 28540 19342 Replace missing, worn tor. Replace any missing, worn or or illegible decals. W ARNING OPERATING illegible decals! Part numbers are INSTRUCTIONS Failure to do so may ¥...
Page 38 Clearwater, FL USA Huntington Beach, CA USA Oslo, Norway Kitchener, Ontario Can. Rocklea, Queensland Aust. The Braun Corporation certifies that 12375 this wheelchair lift conforms to all applicable requirements of the National Standards for School Buses in effect at Note: Clean surfaces as the time of its manufacture.
Page 39 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 12" Black #24173-BK property damage.
Page 40: Maintenance And Lubrication
39 approxi- lubrication proce- attended and been certified by mately every four weeks (or 400 dures must be per- The Braun Corporation Sales cycles) with a light penetrating formed by authorized and Service School. type oil (30 weight or equivalent).
Page 41 Maintenance and Lubrication Note: LPS2 General Purpose Penetrating Oil is available in eleven ounce aerosol cans from The Braun Corporation (part number 15807). Note: Clean lubrication points before applying lubricant. Roll Stop Arm Slots (2 places) Platform Fold Axles (2 places)
Page 42: Warranty/Registration Instructions
PUMP CODE CYLINDER 14CG OWNER DATE INSTALLED NAME MFG DATE ADDRESS 9/15/2003 CITY PATENT PENDING-5,261,779-6,065,924-6,238,169 TELEPHONE STATE TO VALIDATE WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARDS MUST BE RETURNED TO THE BRAUN CORPORATION. Sample Warranty/Registration Card Sample Serial No./Series No. Identification Tag Page 40...
Page 43 Warranty and Registration Instructions Model No. Pump Code Note: This information must be provided when filing a Series No. Cylinder Code warranty claim or ordering parts. Keep for future use. Serial No. Date of Manufacture Page 41...
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