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Braun NCL Century 2 Series Operator's Manual

Braun NCL Century 2 Series Operator's Manual

Public use wheelchair lifts
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Public Use Wheelchair Lifts
"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
33220
33702 Rev. G
March 2010
Operator's Manual for:
DOT — Public Use Lift
DOT — Public Use Lift
®
1-800-THE LIFT
(574) 946-6153
®
®
Winamac, IN 46996 USA
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 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 Warranty/Registration Instructions ....2, 3 Outer Barrier Latches ......... 20, 21 Lift Terminology Outer Barrier and Latch Operation ....21 Lift Terminology Illustration ........4 Bridging ............. 21 Introduction ..............5 Handrails ............. 21, 22 Direction ..............5 Lift Passengers Lift Components ............

  • 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

    Visual Threshold Top Parallel Arms (2) Towers (2) Main Cylinders (2) Warning Adjustable Quiet-Ride Stow Blocks (2) Audible Unfold Assist Compression Springs (2) Threshold Warning (not visible) Platform Lights Opposite Pump Side Vertical Arm Hand-Held Vertical Arm Covers (4) Pendant Control Threshold Handrails (2) Warning...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    NCL-2 is commercial oriented Lift operation procedures are Contact your lift sales repre- (intended for operation by an identical for all NCL-2 Series sentative or call The Braun attendant). lift models. The operating Corporation at 1-800-THE instructions contained in this LIFT ®...

  • Page 8: Lift Components

    Lift Terminology Lift Terminology Outer Barrier: The spring-loaded tion labels illuminate to identify Lift Components automatic outer barrier provides a the function(s). ramp for wheelchair loading and Refer to the Lift Terminology Il- unloading at ground level. Photos lustration on page 4. Lift Frame: The lift frame con- and further details regarding the sists of the base plate, threshold...

  • Page 9: Vehicle And Lift Interlocks

    The Vehicle and Lift Interlocks lift platform cannot be folded (stowed) if occupied. Braun Corporation NCL-2 Series lifts comply fully with all The inner roll stop features a NHTSA vehicle and lift inter- locking mechanism that prohib- lock specifications.

  • Page 10: Lift Actions And Functions

    Lift Terminology Lift Actions and Functions DOWN switch is continued to be F. FOLD (In) - Platform Fold: pressed, the outer barrier rotates Fold is the action of the platform DEPLOY (A-C) downward from vertical position rotating up and in from the floor to ramp position.

  • 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 • 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 brake. not fully understood, Stop and brake wheelchair when loading onto the platform (manually stop and brake manual wheelchairs — stop pow- contact The Braun ered 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 become familiar with Braun Corporation NCL-2 Series operating instructions all lift operation safety precau- lifts comply fully with all NHTSA and manual operat- tions, operation notes and details, 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: NCL-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 prevent the Lift Terminology Illustrations...

  • Page 19: Lift-Tite™ Latches

    Operation Notes and Details platform to floor level (standard 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 And Bridge Plate

    Operation Notes and Details When the UNFOLD switch is floor). The inboard edge of the Lift Features (continued) pressed and the platform unfolds roll stop rests on the threshold from stow position to floor level, warning plate (base plate). The Inner Roll Stop: NCL-2 Series this mechanical roll stop is auto- roll stop automatically deploys...
  • Page 21 Operation Notes and Details When the FOLD switch is ing at ground level (see photos W ARNING pressed and the platform folds on following page). When the from floor level to the stow (verti- platform lowers fully to ground Discontinue lift use cal) position, the inner roll stop level, the roll stop activation feet immediately if any...

  • Page 22: Outer Barrier

    Operation Notes and Details Discontinue lift operation immedi- is pressed to raise the platform Lift Features (continued) ately if the outer barrier does not above ground level). Note: The operate properly. springs rotate the barrier to the platform must raise approximately vertical position.

  • Page 23: Outer Barrier And Latch Operation

    Operation Notes and Details the outer barrier is raised (verti- The latches disengage the bar- Note: The barrier must be fully cal position) and the outer barrier rier when the platform lowers unfolded until the entire wheel- latches are positively engaged. fully (reaches ground level) and chair (or standee) has crossed the latch feet contact the ground...

  • Page 24: Lift Passengers

    The Braun Corporation. which the lift operates. Observe your passenger at all times during Braun NCL-2 Series lifts permit lift operation. both inboard and outboard facing of wheelchair and mobility aid Do not attempt to load or unload...

  • Page 25: Standees

    Operation Notes and Details yellow powder-coated guard is brakes are locked when a passen- Standees: Lift Operating located on the pump-side platform ger is on the lift platform. The lift Instructions apply to wheelchair side plate. A yellow boundary passenger must keep hands, arms passengers and standees.
  • Page 26 (electric) wheelchairs off • Inner roll stop and when on the platform. outer barrier must be UP call The Braun Corporation at If the outer barrier, inner roll stop, Failure to follow these 1-800-THE LIFT ® . One of our...

  • 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 daily lift service program. Simple should train and educate their Maintenance and Lubrication inspections can detect potential lift attendants on the proper use section for further details.

  • Page 29: Lift Operating Instructions

    • Inner roll stop and Replace any missing, worn or illegible not fully understood, outer barrier must decals. contact The Braun be UP Corporation immedi- If your lift does not function as intended Failure to follow these 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 entire platform reaches ground level (see Photo B) and the outer barrier unfolds fully (ramp position). See Photo C. Release switch. 3. Unlock wheelchair brakes and un- load 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 Note: Close back-up pump Refer to release valve photos and 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

    Lift installation and servicing prohibited by stand at center of platform platform. Note: Close valve (fully inside yellow boundaries), anyone who has not been certified by The Braun before operating TO FOLD PLATFORM: grip handrails and lower head. Corporation Sales and Service School. Certified electric pump.
  • 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- nants when lowered result in serious tative at the scheduled intervals according to the to the ground may bodily injury and/or number of cycles.
  • Page 42 Contact your sales represen- than specified. tative or call The Braun Corporation at 1-800-THE LIFT ® . One of our national Product Support repre-...
  • Page 43 Lift-Tite ™ Latch Dampening Spring Parallel Arm (2 springs - 4 Points) LO Pivot Pin Bearings (16) Hydraulic Cylinder Pivot Bushings (8) Saddle Bearing (2) Lift-Tite ™ Latches (Tower Pivot Points - 2) Parallel Arm Pivot Pin Bearings (16) Handrail Pivot Pin Bearings (4) Inner Fold Arm Roller Pin Bearings (4) Saddle Suppport...
  • Page 44 Maintenance and Lubrication Schedule Outer barrier pivot points (2) Apply Light Oil - See Lubrication Diagram Outer barrier latch pivot points (2) Apply Light Oil - See Lubrication Diagram Outer barrier switch lever pivot point Apply Light Oil - See Lubrication Diagram Outer barrier latch roller bearing (2) Apply Light Oil - See Lubrication Diagram Outer barrier gas springs (2 springs - 4 points)
  • Page 45 Maintenance and Lubrication Schedule Verify NHTSA Operations Checklist See NHTSA Operations Checklist. continued Inspect lift for wear, damage or any abnormal Correct as needed. condition Cycles Correct as needed Inspect lift for rattles 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 Inspect Lift-Tite...
  • Page 47 Maintenance and Lubrication Schedule Replace damaged parts. Apply Light Oil to inner Inspect inner roll stop locks (2) and torsion springs continued roll stop lock pivot point. (2) for wear or damage and for proper operation Resecure or replace if needed. Inspect external snap rings: •...
  • 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 Inspect gas springs (cylinders-6) for wear or dam- Tighten, replace or correct as needed continued age, proper operation and positive securement and outer barrier latch Inspect saddle bearing (UHMW - 2) Apply Door-Ease or replace if needed. See Lubri- cation Diagram.

  • 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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