PREVOST H3-45 2023 Operator's Manual page 159

13. BUCKLE SAFETY BELT.
14. LOWER HANDRAILS: Press release button at base of handrail and lift the left handrail upward out of its socket.
Lower handrail to platform. Repeat for right handrail.
15. STOW PLATFORM: Press and hold STOW/IN button. Close sliding door at intermediate height. Press and hold
STOW/IN button until platform reaches STOW height and then fully retracts into vehicle.
NOTE
Do not use DOWN button to lower platform partway prior to stowing, and then complete the stowing process
by using IN button. This method may not properly stow platform.
16. CLOSE DOOR. Close the lift compartment door.
Normal Lift Operation – To Exit Vehicle
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.
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 next two steps apply only to F9TF/F9TH models that stop upward platform movement at an
intermediate level. Other models continue at step 7.
5. PARTIALLY RAISE PLATFORM: Press and hold UP button until platform stops at intermediate height.
6. OPEN SLIDING DOOR: Fully open vehicle sliding door located above lift. The lift operator, or attendant should
do this.
7. 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.
8. 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.
WARNING
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