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Braun UVL Series Operator's Manual

Braun UVL Series Operator's Manual

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Under-Vehicle Lift
31937
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
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
www.braunlift.com
34407 Rev. B
March 2010
Winamac, IN 46996 USA
®
(574) 946-6153
FAX: (574) 946-4670
W ARNING
®
Read manual
before operating
lift. Failure to do
so may result in
®
®
serious bodily
injury and/or
property damage.
Keep manual in
lift storage pouch.

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  • Page 1 Operator's Manual for: W ARNING ® Under-Vehicle Lift 31937 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 designed and assembled the finest lift available. This manual includes safety precautions, lift operating instructions, man- ual operating instructions, and instructions for maintenance and lubrication procedures.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Warranty/Registration Instructions ....2, 3 Handrail Operating Instructions ....... 21 Lift Terminology Lift Passengers Lift Terminology Illustration ........4 Passenger Orientation (Boarding Direction) ..22 Introduction ..............5 Standees ............22 Direction ..............5 Yellow Boundaries ........22, 23 Lift Components ............

  • Page 4: Warranty/Registration Instructions

    fill out the other card and mail it platform side plate (outboard end). age. Notify the carrier at once to The Braun Corporation. The A second I.D. tag is located inside with any claims. limited warranty is provided in the pump module.
  • 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

    Lift Terminology Hydraulic Platform Cable-activated Cylinders Illustration Manual Release System Hand-Held Pendant Control Inner Roll Stop Rolling Horizontal Arms Shield Handrail with Belt Outer Barrier Actuator Torque Tube Inboard Right Left Outboard Lifting Arms Two-Stage Outer Barrier Page 4...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Lift Terminology Introduction: Braun NUVL Series lifts are ADA Terminology: Become familiar Refer to the Lift Terminology compliant and comply fully with with the terminology that will be Illustration for identification of National Highway Traffic Safety lift components. used throughout this manual.

  • Page 8: Lift Components

    Lift Terminology Lift Components regarding the control switches Platform Assembly: The lift and their functions are provided in platform assembly consists of the the Lift Operation section. Refer to the Lift Terminology Il- flat aluminum plate upon which lustration on page 4. the wheelchair is positioned, the Lift Housing: The lift housing outer barriers, the inner roll stop...

  • Page 9: Vehicle And Lift Interlocks

    Vehicle and Lift Interlocks between the lift platform and the The inner roll stop and outer bar- vehicle floor. The inner roll stop Braun Corporation NUVL Series riers sense weight to prohibit lift automatically rotates from the lifts comply fully with all NHTSA operation.

  • Page 10: Lift Actions And Functions

    Lift Terminology tion to fully-lowered (ground level) level (fully-raised) position when Lift Actions and Functions: the UP switch is pressed. When position when the DOWN switch Deploy (Extend): Lift deploy- the lift is fully lowered, press- is pressed. ment is the action of the lift plat- ing the UP switch first raises the form carriage assembly extend- outer barrier.

  • 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 Whenever a wheelchair passenger (or standee) is on the platform, the: W ARNING • Handrail belt must be latched. • Passenger must be positioned fully inside yellow boundaries. • Wheelchair brakes must be locked • Inner roll stop and outer barriers must be up (vertical) •...
  • Page 14 Do not use platform inner roll stop or outer barriers as a brake. Stop and brake wheelchair when loading onto the not fully understood, contact The Braun platform (manually stop and brake manual wheelchairs — stop powered wheelchairs with the wheelchair controls).
  • Page 15 Keep owner’s (operator's) manual in lift vehicle 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. Page 13...
  • Page 16 The Braun Corporation immedi- ately. Failure to do so may result in serious bodily injury and/or property damage. Page 14...

  • Page 17: Operation Notes And Details

    Read and become for operating them. Braun Cor- operating instructions familiar with all lift operation safety poration NUVL Series lifts comply and manual operat-...

  • Page 18: General Safety

    Operation Notes and Details General Safety: The lift operator must ensure that lift occupants (attendant) and bystanders must (passengers) keep hands, arms keep clear of the area in which and all other body parts within the lift operates and clear of all the lift occupant area and clear moving parts.

  • Page 19: Lift Features

    Operation Notes and Details the platform and the vehicle floor. vertical position when the platform Lift Features extends from the stow position. The inner roll stop must rest sol- idly on the vehicle floor (minimum Inner Roll Stop: The NUV- When the UP switch is pressed 1½"...
  • Page 20 Operation Notes and Details Discontinue lift operation immedi- from the platform surface when W ARNING ately if the inner roll stop does not extending and retracting the operate properly. platform. Details are provided on Discontinue lift use pages 20 and 21. immediately if any Outer Barrier: The two-stage lift component does...

  • Page 21: Outer Barrier

    Operation Notes and Details level for any reason (contact Note: The barrier must be fully The attendant must view the with an obstruction, mechanical unfolded until the entire wheel- platform as it lowers to be certain failure, exceeding the lift "floor-to- chair (or standee) has crossed the entire platform reaches and ground"...

  • Page 22: Barrier, Handrail And Belt Manual Operation

    Operation Notes and Details Barrier, Handrail and Belt Manual Operation be lifted before the handrails can The folding handrails and tall out- be deployed or stowed and must er barrier are manually operated. W ARNING be lowered after folding or unfold- The spring-loaded outer barrier ing the handrails.

  • Page 23: Handrail Operating Instructions

    Operation Notes and Details Handrail Operating Instructions 3. a. Lift latch handle. 2. a. Lift latch handle. 1. Fold tall (yellow) outer barrier b. Deploy / Stow handrail. b. Deploy / Stow handrail. down. c. Lower latch handle. c. Lower latch handle. Latch Handle Detail...

  • Page 24: Lift Passengers

    Observe passenger. your passenger at all times during Braun "Public Use" NUVL Se- lift operation. ries lifts permit both inboard and Yellow platform loading boundar- outboard facing of wheelchair and ies are identified in the following...

  • Page 25: Threshold Warning

    Operation Notes and Details Platform side plates and handrail within the lift occupant area and W ARNING bases are powder coated yellow clear of all moving parts. also. Whenever a passenger is on the Threshold Warning: The vehicle Vehicle (Floor Level) Loading platform, the: -mounted black threshold warning and Unloading: The platform...

  • Page 26: Wheelchair-Equipped Occupant Seat Belts

    The Braun Corporation sales wheelchair-equipped occupant representative in your area or Discontinue lift use restraint belt systems (torso call The Braun Corporation at immediately if any restraints). It is the responsibil- 1-800-THE LIFT ® . One of our...

  • Page 27: Operation Procedure Review

    Operation Notes and Details Operation Procedure Review Wheelchair lift attendants should be instructed on any The Braun Corporation recom- Transit agency supervisors special needs and/or proce- mends that transit agency super- should train and educate their dures required for safe trans-...

  • Page 28: Preventive Maintenance

    Operation Notes and Details Preventive Maintenance: W ARNING Regular preventive maintenance Maintenance is necessary to Maintenance and will reduce potential lift operation ensure safe and trouble free lift lubrication procedures downtime and increase the ser- operation. General preventive must be performed vice life of the lift, as well as pos- lift maintenance consisting of by authorized service...

  • Page 29: Lift Operating Instructions

    • Wheelchair brakes any missing, worn or illegible not fully understood, must be locked decals. contact The Braun • Inner roll stop and If your lift does not function as Corporation immedi- outer barriers must intended or a visual or audible ately.
  • Page 30 Lift Operating Instructions TO DEPLOY PLATFORM: 1. Stand Clear and press the UP switch until the platform stops (extends fully). Release Switch. 2. Lift handrail latch handles, deploy handrails up to vertical position and lower latch handles fully (Photo B). See Handrail Operating Instructions.
  • Page 31 Lift Operating Instructions Inner Roll Stop at Floor Level 6. Open bus door fully. 7. Press the UP switch until the platform stops (raises to floor level) and the inner roll stop unfolds fully to floor level posi- tion. Release switch. TO UNLOAD PASSENGER: 1.
  • Page 32 Lift Operating Instructions TO UNLOAD PASSENGER (continued): 2. Press DOWN switch until plat- form stops (just below the door opening). Release switch. 3. Close bus door fully. 4. Press the DOWN switch until the entire platform reaches ground level and both outer barriers unfold fully (ramp posi- tion).
  • Page 33 Lift Operating Instructions Note: Outer barriers must be fully unfolded (ramp position) until the entire wheelchair (or standee) has crossed both outer barriers. TO LOAD PASSENGER: 1. Read Notes below! Load passenger onto platform, lock wheelchair brakes and latch handrail belt. See Photos O and P.
  • Page 34 Lift Operating Instructions Inner Roll Stop at Floor Level TO LOAD PASSENGER (continued): 2. Press the UP switch to fold both outer barriers up fully (vertical) and raise the platform until the platform stops. Release switch. Note: Platform will stop just below the door opening.
  • Page 35 Lift Operating Instructions TO STOW PLATFORM: 1. Latch handrail belt. 2. Press STOW switch until plat- form stops at stow level. Re- lease switch. 3. Unlatch handrail belt. 4. Fold tall outer barrier down to platform (horizontal) position. 5. Lift handrail latch handles, stow handrails down to platform (horizontal) position and lower handrail latch handles fully.

  • Page 36: 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 de-...

  • Page 37: Manual Operating Instructions

    Manual Operating Instructions Hand Pump VALVE Pump Handle T-Handle I N G OPEN T -h a ll d le lo c fu ll e fo la tf il u re s o rm d ri u lt p la lo c v in tf o p lo...
  • Page 38 Manual Operating Instructions Cable-Activated Platform Manual Release System W ARNING Ensure the platform is locked A cable-activated manual re- before driving lift vehicle. Failure lease system engages the to lock the platform carriage as- platform carriage assembly sembly will allow the platform to drive chain.
  • Page 39 Manual Operating Instructions Manual Hand Pump The manual hand pump is used to lower and raise the platform. Release Valve approximate Valve 1/16” intervals Tightening Specification: maximum Once valve 30 inch lbs seats (stops), minimum tighten 15 to 30 15 inch lbs inch pounds as shown.
  • Page 40 Manual Operating Instructions Refer to Figures A-D for the Manual Operating Instructions on page 35. Note: Inner roll stop automatically functions during manual operations. Figure C Figure D Figure A Figure B VALVE VALVE I N G OPEN T -h a ll d le lo c...
  • Page 41 Manual Operating Instructions IN (To Stow Platform): OUT (To Extend Platform): DOWN (To Unfold Outer Barrier): 1. Remove hairpin cotter from 1. Raise or lower platform to 1. Pull T-Handle (see Figure A). detent pin (see Figure D). stow level (follow UP or 2.

  • Page 42: Decals And Antiskid

    Decals and Antiskid Decal Placement W ARNING Replace missing, worn 29058 29064 or illegible decals. 29440 (not visible) Failure to do so may 81823 29065 result in serious bodily 29059 injury and/or property 81819 damage. 29060 12337 81819 The lift is only as safe as the operator.
  • Page 43 Decals and Antiskid Decals 30787 81823 81819 29440 C A U T I O N D ANGER W ARNING W ARNING KEEP CLEAR OF MOVING PARTS 81819 18229 12377 21494 Push T-handle in fully and Face outward and lock wheelchair manually move platform in Improper handling and out to engage platform...
  • Page 44 Decals and Antiskid Decals 29884 34585 34590 W ARNING LIFT OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS W ARNING • Read manual before operating lift. TO DEPLOY PLATFORM: TO LOAD PASSENGER: Read lift operating • Load and unload on level surface only. • Engage vehicle parking brake before 1.
  • Page 45 Decals and Antiskid Antiskid Inspect your lift for any missing or worn antiskid. Order as needed. W ARNING Note: Clean surfaces with isopropyl alcohol before decal or antiskid application. Use a clean cloth or paper towels. Do not use oily shop Replace missing or rags.

  • Page 46: Maintenance And Lubrication

    Braun which could result by an authorized authorized service representative at the sched- in wear or damage service technician.
  • Page 47 Maintenance Indicator: The Lift Ready green or improper operation. Contact your sales repre- LED, mounted on the hand-held pendant storage sentative or call The Braun Corporation at 1-800- bracket, will change color to yellow after every THE LIFT ®...
  • Page 48 Drive Chain and Rollers Hydraulic Carriage Cylinder Rollers Pivot Drive Chain (bearings) Release Latch Points Eccentric Shaft Rollers (bearings) Platform Cable-activated Manual Release System Torque Tube Hydraulic Pivot Points Rolling Cylinder Horizontial Pivot Lifting Arm Carriage Tube Points Pivot Points Slot Area and Rollers (bearings)
  • Page 49 Maintenance and Lubrication Schedule Outer barrier and lower closure pivot points (2) Apply Light Oil - See Lubrication Diagram Outer barrier detent pin pivot points (2) Apply Light Oil - See Lubrication Diagram Inner roll stop hinge pivot points Apply Light Oil - See Lubrication Diagram Inner roll stop linkage pivot points Apply Light Oil - See Lubrication Diagram Lifting arm pivot points and rollers (bearings)
  • Page 50 Maintenance and Lubrication Schedule Resecure, replace or correct as needed. See Floor Inspect inner roll stop and linkage for: Level and Inner Roll Stop Adjustment Instructions in • Proper operation. Service Manual. • Positive securement • Wear or damage • Proper adjustment Adjust as needed.
  • Page 51 Maintenance and Lubrication Schedule Perform all procedures listed in previous section also Carriage rollers (bearings) Apply Light Oil - See Lubrication Diagram Eccentric shaft rollers (bearings) Apply Light Oil - See Lubrication Diagram Lifting arm slots in rolling horizontal carriage arm Apply Door Ease - See Lubrication Diagram.
  • Page 52 Maintenance and Lubrication Schedule Inspect drive chain release latch mechanism for Correct or replace damaged parts and/or relu- proper operation, positive securement, wear or bricate other damage Inspect platform cable-activated manual release Ensure T-handle release and cable assem- system (T-handle/cable assembly and carriage bly operate properly (see Manual Operation).
  • Page 53 Resecure, repair or replace if needed. Perform all procedures listed in previous section also Hydraulic Fluid (Pump) - Check level. Note: Use Braun 87010R (5606 aviation fluid). Do Fluid should be changed if there is visible not mix with Dextron III or other hydraulic fluids.
  • Page 54 Maintenance and Lubrication Schedule Replace if needed. Inspect lifting arm bushings and pivot pins for visible wear or damage Tighten or replace if needed Inspect outer barrier pivot pin mounting bolts (2) 4500 Check to see that the lift is securely anchored to Mounting Cycles the vehicle and there are no loose bolts, broken...

  • Page 55: Limited Warranty

    first retail purchaser by an independent, authorized dealer of Braun, or, if the dealer places the product into any type of service prior to retail sale, on the date the dealer first places the product in such service.
  • Page 56 Braun reserves the right to make changes in the design or material of its products without incurring any obligation to incorporate such changes in any previously manufactured product. Braun makes no warranty as to the future performance of this product, and this limited warranty is not intended to extend to the future performance of the product.
  • Page 57 SURVIVE ANY DETERMINATION THAT THIS LIMITED WARRANTY OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY HAS FAILED OF ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE. This warranty does not cover, and in no event shall Braun be liable for towing charges, travel, lodging, or any other expense incurred due to the loss of use of the product or other reason.
  • Page 58 (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 59 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 of delivery to have these items covered by this limited warranty and to have work performed on the items at no cost to you as provided by this limited warranty.
  • Page 60 Braun will do and does not guarantee anything about the product for any time period. 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 61 final assembly of the product by Braun. Braun agrees to repair or replace any of its factory installed parts found to have substantial defects within the appropriate warranty period designated above, provided that the repair is authorized by Braun and car- ried out by an authorized service center (a Braun labor schedule determines the cost allowance for repairs).
  • Page 62 Notes Page 60...
  • Page 63 "Providing Access to the World" ® Over 300 Braun Dealers Worldwide...
  • Page 64 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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