Braun Corporation VISTA 02 Series Operator's Manual

Commercial wheelchair lifts

Hide thumbs

Table Of Contents

Table of Contents

Quick Links

Download this manual

Operator's Manual for:

VL917IB

Commercial Wheelchair Lifts

"Providing Access to the World"

International Corporate Hdqrs: P.O. Box 310

1-800-THE LIFT

Patent #5,261,779

28233-02

Patent #5,261,779

Patent #6,238,169

May 2003

Patent #6,238,169

Series

Winamac, IN 46996 USA

(574) 946-6153

FAX: (574) 946-4670

Patent #6,065,924

Patents Pending

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.

ADA

complying with

Americans With

Disabilities Act

Table of Contents

Need help?

Do you have a question about the VISTA 02 Series and is the answer not in the manual?

Questions and answers

Summary of Contents for Braun Corporation VISTA 02 Series

Page 1 Operator's Manual for: Series W ARNING VL917IB Commercial Wheelchair Lifts Read manual ® ® "Providing Access to the World" before operating lift. Failure to do International Corporate Hdqrs: P.O. Box 310 Winamac, IN 46996 USA 1-800-THE LIFT (574) 946-6153 FAX: (574) 946-4670 so may result in serious bodily injury and/or...
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 Automatic Outboard Roll Stop ..... 17, 18 Lift Terminology Illustration ........2 Handrails ............. 18, 19 Introduction ..............3 Interlocking Restraint Belt ......19, 20 Direction ..............3 Lift Passengers Lift Components ............. 4, 5 Passenger Orientation (Boarding Direction) ..20 Power/Interlock Indicator Light ........
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 VL917 Series lift models can be equipped with left or right side identical for all VL917 Series lift LIFT if any of this information is pump modules as needed.
Page 6 Lift Terminology Lift Components The control box is equipped with “stacking” platform assembly is two color-coded rocker switches, made up of an inboard platform Refer to the Lift Terminology (UNFOLD/FOLD and DOWN/UP). section and an outboard platform Illustration on page 2. The switches activate the auto- section (each section consiting of matic lift functions.
Page 7: Power/Interlock Indicator Light
Lift Terminology chair loading and unloading at Power/Interlock Indicator Light: Pump Module ground level. Photos and further details regarding the outboard roll A green indicator light is built stop are provided in the Pre-Lift into the pump module that Operation Notes section (pages illuminates when remote 17 and 18).
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 as a barrier (brake). Stop and instructions, manual brake wheelchair when loading onto the platform (manually operating instructions...
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 VL917 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: VL917 Vista 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 VL917, 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
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 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 press the DOWN switch to lower loading or unloading at ground activation feet (one at both ends the platform fully to the ground.
Page 21: Handrails
Pre-Lift Operation Notes and Details handrails when on the lift platform if (rear) handrail. The buckle After the lift platform has been able. Discontinue lift operation portion of the belt retracts for raised to floor level position and immediately if the handrails do not automatic storage of the belt.
Page 22: Lift Passengers
Observe of passengers is recommended from inside the vehicle. your passenger at all times during by The Braun Corporation. lift operation. When the platform has been Braun VL917 Series ADA certi- lowered to ground level, the...
Page 23: Yellow Boundaries
Pre-Lift Operation Notes and Details should stand in the center of the identified with a yellow boundary must be fully raised (at floor level) platform (inboard of restraint belt strip decal affixed to the inboard and the bridge plate must be and inside yellow boundaries) and end (heel) of the platform and a properly positioned when loading...
Page 24: Wheelchair-Equipped Occupant Seat Belts
Braun Corporation sales • Wheelchair brakes representative in your area or Wheelchair-Equipped must be locked call The Braun Corporation at Occupant Seat Belts • Roll stop(s) must be 1-800-THE LIFT. One of our national Product Support The Braun Corporation recom-...
Page 25: Operation Procedure Review
Operation Procedure Review attendants on the proper use and (buckle, engage, operation of the wheelchair lift if it fasten, etc.) the The Braun Corporation recom- is not possible for the attendants wheelchair-equipped mends that transit agency supervi- to review the safety precautions...
Page 26: Preventive Maintenance
Pre-Lift Operation Notes and Details careful inspections of the lift of the procedures specified in the Preventive Maintenance: system and cleaning the lift Maintenance and Lubrication should be a part of your transit Schedule provided in the appli- Maintenance is necessary to agency's daily lift service pro- cable lift installation and service ensure safe and troublefree lift...
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 Rotate 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. Outer Platform Pivot Pin (2) Roll Stop Activation Foot Pivot Point (2)
Page 42: Warranty/Registration Instructions
PUMP CODE CYLINDER 14CG OWNER DATE INSTALLED NAME MFG DATE ADDRESS 3/14/2003 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: Retain this information for future use. You must have Series No. Cylinder Code this information when filing a warranty claim or ordering Serial No. Date of Manufacture Page 41...
Page 44 "Providing Access to the World" ® Over 300 Braun Dealers and Distributors Worldwide...

This manual is also suitable for:

Vista vl917ib

Braun Corporation VISTA 02 Series Operator's Manual

Quick Links

Need help?

Questions and answers

Related Manuals for Braun Corporation VISTA 02 Series

Summary of Contents for Braun Corporation VISTA 02 Series

This manual is also suitable for:

Table of Contents