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Braun NVL Vista 2 Series Operator's Manual

Braun NVL Vista 2 Series Operator's Manual

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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
35063 Rev. E
March 2010
Operator's Manual for:
Vista
DOT — Public Use Lift
DOT — Public Use Lift
®
1-800-THE LIFT
(574) 946-6153
2
2
®
®
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 Vista 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 Operation ......20, 21 Lift Terminology Bridging ............. 21 Lift Terminology Illustration ........4 Handrails ............21 Introduction ..............5 Lift Passengers Direction ..............5 Passenger Orientation (Boarding Direction) ..22 Lift Components ............ 6, 7 Standees ............

  • 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

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

  • Page 7: Introduction

    (pump module located on op- will be used throughout this posite end of base plate). manual. Become familiar with Braun NVL-2 Vista Series lifts the identification of lift com- are ADA compliant and com- Refer to the Lift Terminology ponents and their functions.

  • Page 8: Lift Components

    Lift Terminology Lift Terminology Lift Components Lift Frame: The lift frame con- platform section is equipped with sists of the base plate, threshold the outer barrier. warning plate, towers, parallel Refer to the Lift Terminology Il- lustration on page 4. arms, vertical arms, platform Lift-Tite ™...

  • Page 9: Vehicle And Lift Interlocks

    The with an automatic inboard roll lift platform cannot be folded Braun Corporation NVL-2 Series stop that also serves as the (stowed) if occupied. lifts comply fully with all NHTSA bridge plate. The roll stop...

  • Page 10: Lift Actions And Functions

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

  • 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 NVL-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

    Become familiar with all lift Lift-Tite ™ Latches: NVL-2 in this section. Contact The Braun features and the proper opera- Series lifts are equipped with Lift- ® Corporation at 1-800-THE LIFT tion of the lift components before Tite ™...

  • Page 19: Lift-Tite Latches

    Operation Notes and Details When manually operating a lift the event of platform drift. Due platform. Folding the platform equipped with Lift-Tite ™ latches, to the “all-hydraulic” operation fully first will ensure that the of the dual-cylinder NVL-2, insert the pump handle in the Lift-Tite ™...

  • Page 20: Inner Roll Stop

    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). Inner Roll Stop: NVL-2 Series this mechanical roll stop is auto- lift models are equipped with matically deployed to the bridging...
  • Page 21 Operation Notes and Details pressed and the platform folds on following page). When the W ARNING from floor level to the stow (verti- platform lowers fully to ground cal) position, the inner roll stop level, the roll stop activation feet Discontinue lift use automatically travels inboard to automatically unfold (rotate) the...

  • Page 22: Outer Barrier

    Operation Notes and Details diately if the outer barrier does Interlock: Lift platform move- Lift Features (continued) not operate properly. ment shall be interrupted unless the outer barrier is raised (vertical Note: The platform must raise Interlock: The outer barrier position).

  • Page 23: Bridging

    Operation Notes and Details attendant must view the platform rests safely on the ground. Stop of the platform if the outboard as it lowers to be certain the pressing the DOWN switch if end of the platform contacts a entire platform reaches and any portion of the platform is raised surface (such as a curb), obstructed while descending...

  • Page 24: Lift Passengers

    Observe passenger. your passenger at all times during Braun NVL-2 Series lifts permit lift operation. both inboard and outboard facing Yellow platform loading boundar- of wheelchair and mobility aid ies are identified in the following...

  • Page 25: Vehicle (Floor Level) Loading And Unloading

    Operation Notes and Details within the lift occupant area and affixed to the platform side plates. W ARNING clear of all moving parts. Yellow plastic caps are placed on the dual handrails. Whenever a Vehicle (Floor Level) Loading passenger is on the The threshold warning plate is and Unloading: The platform platform, the:...
  • Page 26 The Braun Corporation sales representative in your area or call The Braun Corporation at 1-800-THE LIFT ® . One of our Page 24...

  • 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 tem and cleaning the lift should Transit agency supervisors Maintenance and Lubrication be a part of your transit agency should train and educate lift at- Schedule provided on pages tendants on the proper use and daily lift service program. Simple 39-48 of this manual.

  • Page 29: Lift Operating Instructions

    • Inner roll stop and tions. Replace any missing, worn, or not fully understood, outer barrier must illegible 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 en- tire platform reaches ground level (see Photo B) and the outer bar- rier unfolds fully (ramp position). See Photo C. Release switch. 3. Unlock wheelchair brakes and unload 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 W ARNING 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 Discontinue lift use...

  • 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 Refer to release valve photos and Note: Close back-up pump 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. before operating (fully inside yellow boundaries), anyone who has not been certified by The Braun grip handrails and lower head. electric pump. TO FOLD PLATFORM: Corporation Sales and Service School. Certified...
  • Page 39 18229 32094 32201 TOWER TOWER PLATFORM FOLD 31131 RELIEF VALVE ADJUSTMENT 22249 25652 32942 W ARNING Contact The Braun Corporation before TOWER TOWER Platform Fold adjusting hydraulic Relief Valve: See service pressure relief manual for valve. Failure to adjustment 32942 procedure.
  • Page 40 Decals and Antiskid Antiskid W ARNING Available Antiskid Replace missing or Size Color Part No. worn antiskid. 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- to the components. result in serious Platform components tative at the scheduled intervals according to the...
  • Page 42 Contact your sales repre- ronment, contamination, heavy usage, etc.) may sentative or call The Braun Corporation at 1-800- require inspection and maintenance procedures to THE LIFT ®...
  • Page 43 Parallel Arm Pivot Lift-Tite Latch Dampening Lubrication Pin Bearings (16) LO Spring (2 Springs - 4 Points) LO Diagram Hydraulic Cylinder ™ Lift-Tite Latches Pivot Bushings (8) LO (Tower Pivot Points - 2) LO Saddle Bearing (2) DE Parallel Arm Pivot Pin Bearings (16) LO Handrail Pivot Pin Bearings (4) LO Inner...
  • 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 continued ™ Apply Light Oil - See Lubrication Diagram Lift-Tite latch gas (dampening) spring pivot points (2 springs - 4 points) Apply Light Grease - See Lubrication Diagram Platform side plate slots Resecure, replace damaged parts or otherwise Inspect Lift-Tite ™...
  • Page 46 Maintenance and Lubrication Schedule continued Perform all procedures listed in previous section also Inner/outer fold arms (2) Apply grease (synthetic) to contact areas between inner/outer fold arms. See Lubrication Diagram Platform pivot pin bearings (4) Apply Light Oil - See Lubrication Diagram Outer fold arm bearings (8) Apply Light Oil - See Lubrication Diagram Inner roll stop pivot bearings (2)
  • Page 47 Maintenance and Lubrication Schedule Hydraulic cylinder pivot bushings (8) Apply Light Oil - See Lubrication Diagram continued Inspect Lift-Tite ™ latch rollers for wear or Correct, replace damaged parts and/or relubricate. See damage, positive securement and proper Lubrication Diagram. operation (2) Inspect inner roll stop for: Resecure, replace or correct as needed.
  • Page 48 Maintenance and Lubrication Schedule continued Inspect external snap rings: Resecure or replace if needed. • Outer fold arms (6) ™ • Lift-Tite latch rollers (2) • Lift-Tite ™ latch gas (dampening) springs (4) • Outer barrier latch gas springs (2) •...
  • Page 49 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. vis HVI 26). Do not mix with Dextron III or other Inspect the hydraulic system (cylinder, hoses, fit-...
  • Page 50 Maintenance and Lubrication Schedule continued Inspect gas springs (cylinders -6) for Tighten, replace or correct as needed wear or damage, proper operation and positive securement Inspect saddle bearing (UHMW-2) Apply Door-Ease or replace if needed. See Lubrication Diagram. 4500 Inspect vertical arm plastic covers Resecure or replace if needed.

  • Page 51: 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 52 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 53 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 54 (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 55 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 56 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 54...
  • Page 57 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 58 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 59 "Providing Access to the World" ® Over 300 Braun Dealers Worldwide...
  • Page 60 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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