PREVOST H3-45 2023 Operator's Manual page 158

5-26 Other Features
1. ACTIVATE INTERLOCK: Make sure parking brake is set and transmission is in neutral.
2. DEPLOY PLATFORM: Press and hold DEPLOY/OUT button until platform is fully deployed. NOTE: Platform
cannot be moved up or down unless platform is fully extended.
3. RAISE HANDRAILS: Lift right handrail to vertical and push firmly down into its socket. Repeat for left handrail.
Verify that both handrails are latched in place by attempting to pull upward on them.
4. BUCKLE SAFETY BELT (to enable lift controller): Insert belt tongue into buckle and listen for audible "click" then
tug belt to confirm belt is securely fastened.
NOTE
The safety belt acts as a safety device and it prevents raising or lowering the lift when not buckled.
5. LOWER PLATFORM: Press and hold DOWN button until platform stops at ground level and rollstop opens
completely.
6. BUCKLE SAFETY BELT.
7. BOARD PLATFORM: Position wheelchair in center of platform, facing outward and advise occupant to lock
wheelchair brakes. Power must be turned off on electric-powered wheelchairs.
NOTE
Standee must stand near the center of the platform, facing in the direction of travel (into vehicle), and firmly
grasp handrails. Do not stand on bridgeplate.
8. BUCKLE SAFETY BELT (to enable lift controller): Insert belt tongue into buckle and listen for audible "click" then
tug belt to confirm belt is securely fastened.
NOTE
The next two steps apply only to F9TF/F9TH models that stop upward platform movement at an
intermediate level. Other models continue at step 11.
9. PARTIALLY RAISE PLATFORM: Press and hold UP button until platform stops at intermediate height.
10. OPEN SLIDING DOOR: Fully open vehicle sliding door located above lift. The lift operator, or attendant should
do this.
11. RAISE PLATFORM: Press and hold UP button until platform stops at floor height and bridgeplate lowers onto
vehicle floor.
Verify that rear edge of bridgeplate lies flat on floor along its entire edge and does not create a tripping hazard.
12. EXIT PLATFORM: Advise passenger to carefully enter vehicle.
WARNING
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