PREVOST H3-45 2023 Operator's Manual page 163

To Manually Raise The Platform
1. Verify that rollstop is up (closed). Pull rollstop control
knob out and rotate fully clockwise, if it isn't up.
2. Close the backup pump release valve by pushing the
actuating rod (A) DOWN (release valve should already
be closed).
NOTE
Pumping the handle raises the platform when the
release valve is closed.
3. Insert pump handle into backup pump socket (B), then
pump handle to raise the platform to the floor level.
4. 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.
To Manually Lower The Platform
1. Verify that rollstop is up (closed). Pull rollstop control
knob out and rotate fully clockwise, if it isn't up.
2. Slowly pull the manual backup pump release valve
actuating rod (A) UP until the platform begins to lower
(opening the release valve lowers platform).
3. Allow the platform to reach ground level.
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