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- Page 1 Operator’s Manual Side-Entry Simple Stow ™ Infloor Ramp built on the Chrysler Pacifica / Voyager 518230 Rev A...
- Page 2 The BraunAbility employee family thanks you for purchasing your new ® wheelchair accessible vehicle. We design and build each BraunAbility ® vehicle for reliability, quality and safety. Our founder, Ralph Braun, instilled that ethic from day one, and we live by that commitment today.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS Warranty and Registration Instructions ....2 Seat Operation / Removal / Installation Introduction ............3 Front Seats (General Information) .... 36, 37 Operation Quick Reference Guide ....4, 5 Passenger Front Seat Base ......38 Features ............. 6, 7 Front Seat Electrical Harnesses .... -
Page 4: Warranty And Registration Instructions
WARRANTY AND REGISTRATION Examine your vehicle for any damage. Should any damage have occurred during delivery, notify the carrier at once with any claims. Review the service agreement, delivery checklist and warranty registration form with your sales repre- sentative. The form must be signed by the con- sumer and retailer. -
Page 5: Introduction
INTRODUCTION BraunAbility wheelchair acces- This manual addresses standard If you experience an operation ® sible vehicles are designed to features as well as options. Refer problem or there is any sign of provide mobility independence to the instructions applicable wear, damage, or other abnor- for wheelchair passengers. -
Page 6: Operation Quick Reference Guide
Be Simpler . . . Make sure the door is opened fully This vehicle is equipped with power sliding doors. Braunability recommends opening and closing the doors using the door power function. If necessary, the doors may be operated manually. When... - Page 7 OPERATION QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE Terminology Use ramp deploy/stow handle to deploy the ramp The term deploy indicates the extending (outward) motion of the ramp to the deployed posi- tion. Stow is the retracting (inward) motion of the ramp to the (stowed) infloor position. Note: Ramp operation details provided on pages 10-14.
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Page 8: Features
Note: Wheelchair capacity may vide clear passage also. be limited based on the dimen- Forward-Facing Wheelchair sions of specific wheelchairs Simple Stow™ Infloor Ramp: Tiedown and Occupant and vehicle payload capacity. Restraint System: Floor track The ADA-compliant manually operated infloor ramp provides an... - Page 9 FEATURES Mid-Row Fold-A-Way Seat Hatch Release: Rear hatch is (Option): A two-passenger equipped with an interior hatch Front Position fold-a-way seat is available as release. Pull release to unlatch “L” Track a midpoint seating option. door. Open door. Auxiliary Power Supply: Two fuse blocks are provided as an auxiliary power source for dealer-installed aftermarket...
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Page 10: Safety Precautions
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Safety Symbols SAFETY FIRST! Know That..All information contained in this manual and supplements (if included), is pro- This symbol indicates This symbol indicates vided for your safety. Familiarity important safety in- important informa- with proper operation instructions formation regarding a tion regarding how to as well as proper maintenance... -
Page 11: Operation
Park and en- gage the parking brake. Ramp Access Sliding Door Operation This vehicle is equipped with power sliding doors. Braunability recom- mends opening and closing the doors using the door power function. If necessary, the doors may be operated manu- ally. -
Page 12: Ramp Operation
OPERATION Simple Stow Infloor Ramp Be sure the ramp has been fully When stowing or deploying the Operation deployed before boarding the ramp. ramp it is recommended that the The ramp is fully deployed when ramp be held level with or below the... -
Page 13: Ramp Operation Safety
OPERATION Ramp Operation Safety Be certain there is adequate clearance outside the vehicle before deploying the ramp. Keep clear of Keep clear of area in which the ramp operates. Be certain no area in which person or obstruction is within the path of the ramp ramp operates. -
Page 14: Ramp Passenger Safety
OPERATION Ramp Passenger Safety Never board the ramp if you or your attendant are intoxicated. The wheelchair should be positioned Wheelchair passengers and attendants (when ap- in the center of the ramp at all times. You must be plicable), must use basic common sense and good able to clearly view the ramp whenever boarding and judgment regarding ramp safety. - Page 15 OPERATION It is the responsibility of the wheelchair operator to enter and exit the vehicle on the ramp in the safest manner. Position and fasten the wheelchair- Wheelchair-Equipped Occupant Seat Belts: equipped occupant Wheelchair passengers should position and buckle seat belt before their wheelchair-equipped seat belt (torso restraint), loading onto the as specified by the manufacturer, before loading onto...
- Page 16 OPERATION Stabilizing Wheelchairs: Powered and manual wheelchairs are designed to remain upright and stable Be aware of during normal operation. ramp slope. All activities which involve movement in a wheelchair have an effect on the com- bined center of gravity of the occupant and wheelchair.
- Page 17 OPERATION Wheelchair Orientation and Securement During The aid of an attendant stabilizing the wheelchair is Transport: The wheelchair and occupant must face recommended for optimum safety. Wheelchair pas- sengers who intend to enter and exit the vehicle with- the front of the vehicle and must be secured using out the assistance of an attendant must determine the Forward-Facing Wheelchair Tiedown and Oc- the safest and most practical method and orientation...
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Page 18: Wheelchair Tiedown And Occupant Restraint
WHEELCHAIR TIEDOWN AND OCCUPANT RESTRAINT Terminology Forward-Facing Wheelchair chair capacity may be limited Tiedown and Occupant based on the dimensions of While many of the terms are self Restraint System: specific wheelchairs and vehicle explanatory, several have been payload capacity. specifically developed to clarify Floor track (anchor points) terminology which is unique to... - Page 19 WHEELCHAIR TIEDOWN AND OCCUPANT RESTRAINT Front Passenger Seat with Floor Track: The passenger Front Position seat (Position B) can be re- “L” Track Position children or moved and the seat location small statured adults can be utilized by a wheelchair using wheelchairs occupant.
- Page 20 WHEELCHAIR TIEDOWN AND OCCUPANT RESTRAINT Wheelchair Tiedown Occupant Restraint Over-Center Straps (four supplied) Four adjustable over-center Lap and shoulder belts should bear upon buckle straps are provided for se- the bony structure of the body and should be curement of the wheelchair (two worn low across the front of the pelvis with the for the front and two for the rear).
- Page 21 WHEELCHAIR TIEDOWN AND OCCUPANT RESTRAINT Occupant Restraint Adjustable Rigid Lap Belt Lap Belt Extension Extension OEM Lap and Shoulder Belt Operate the OEM lap and shoul- (supplied) (optional) der belt as instructed in your One adjustable lap belt extension is OEM owner’s manual.
- Page 22 WHEELCHAIR TIEDOWN AND OCCUPANT RESTRAINT Occupant Restraint 2-Piece Waist Chest (Lap) Belt (Shoulder) Multi-Piece Chest & Waist Belt with a lap belt attachment (pin (female) (male) Belt fitting connector). See photo on The multi-piece chest and waist page 18. Connect the lap belt belt assembly provides separate slotted fitting to the mating pin lap and shoulder belts that can be...
- Page 23 WHEELCHAIR TIEDOWN AND OCCUPANT RESTRAINT Strap, Belt and Track Maintenance Connect the adjustable shoulder Inspect strap and belt assemblies fre- No product developed belt upper pin fitting to the wall- quently. Any damage such as strap/ to date can guarantee mounted shoulder belt adaptor belt cuts, fraying or malfunctioning call successful securement...
- Page 24 WHEELCHAIR TIEDOWN AND OCCUPANT RESTRAINT Tiedown Strap Angles Wheelchair Reference Plane Locate wheelchair in forward-facing position center- Rear ing wheelchair squarely within “L” track. The front Securement and rear straps, when attached, should create angles Points approximately as shown in Figure 3. Preferred angles and locations of straps from wheelchair se- 30°...
- Page 25 WHEELCHAIR TIEDOWN AND OCCUPANT RESTRAINT Keeper Fitting and “L” Track a. Push down Attachment Instructions on keeper. To Engage Keeper Fitting: Keeper 1. Insert keeper fitting into track (align engagement feet with holes in L- Track). See Figure A. L-Track 2.
- Page 26 WHEELCHAIR TIEDOWN AND OCCUPANT RESTRAINT Over-Center Strap Attachments Wheelchair Tiedown Figure 4 1. Place wheelchair facing forward in securement area. Apply Strap Release: Push to release tension on strap (open buckle). wheel brakes or turn power off. 2. Attach the four tiedown hooks Over-Center to solid frame members or Strap...
- Page 27 WHEELCHAIR TIEDOWN AND OCCUPANT RESTRAINT Wheelchair Tiedown Velcro b. Close 4. With buckle open, pull loose end of strap until tight (see Figure G). Velcro While holding the loose end with one hand, close the buckle until it locks. a. Pull See Figures G and H.
- Page 28 WHEELCHAIR TIEDOWN AND OCCUPANT RESTRAINT OEM Upper Torso Lap Over-center and Shoulder Belt Buckle Strap Figure 5 Keeper Lap and Shoulder Belt “L” Track Over-center Lap Belt Ex- Buckle Strap tensions: An FORWARD adjustable lap FACING “L” Track belt extension is supplied (shown in Figures 5, 6 and 7).
- Page 29 WHEELCHAIR TIEDOWN AND OCCUPANT RESTRAINT Figure 6 OEM Upper Note: Generic seat position shown. Attachment procedures Torso Lap FORWARD are identical for all positions. and Shoulder FACING Lap and Belt Shoulder Belt Keeper attachment details are provided Adjustable on page 23. Lap Belt Extension Keeper...
- Page 30 WHEELCHAIR TIEDOWN AND OCCUPANT RESTRAINT Occupant Restraint Figure 7 Lap and Shoulder FORWARD FACING Belt Page 28...
- Page 31 WHEELCHAIR TIEDOWN AND OCCUPANT RESTRAINT Occupant Restraint Note: OEM lap / shoulder belts serve as both window-side lap belt and shoulder belt. OEM Lap and Shoulder Belt: OEM lap and shoul- der belts are addressed on pages 26-29. Refer to 3.
- Page 32 WHEELCHAIR TIEDOWN AND OCCUPANT RESTRAINT Over-center Shoulder Shoulder Belt Buckle Strap Figure 8 Belt Adaptor Keeper Multi-Piece Chest and Over-center Waist Belts Buckle Strap “L” Track Lap Belt Integrated FORWARD with Occupant Lap and FACING “L” Track Buckle Restraint Belts Shoulder Belt: with Pin Fitting Multi-piece...
- Page 33 WHEELCHAIR TIEDOWN AND OCCUPANT RESTRAINT Figure 9 Note: Generic seat position shown. Attachment procedures FORWARD Multi-Piece are identical for all positions. Shoulder Belt FACING Adaptor Chest and Waist Belts Lap Belt Keeper attachment with Female details are provided Shoulder Receptacle on page 23.
- Page 34 WHEELCHAIR TIEDOWN AND OCCUPANT RESTRAINT Occupant Restraint Multi-Piece Figure 10 Chest and Waist Belts FORWARD Shoulder Belt FACING Adapter Connection Lap and Shoulder Belt Lap to floor Connections Connections Page 32...
- Page 35 WHEELCHAIR TIEDOWN AND OCCUPANT RESTRAINT Occupant Restraint 2. Attach Shoulder Belt Multi-piece Chest and Waist Belts: Multi-piece a. On the window-side, attach shoulder belt belts are addressed on pages 30-33. Refer to pages pin connector to wall mounted 26-29 for OEM upper torso lap and shoulder belt shoulder belt adapter details.
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Page 36: Seat Operation / Removal / Installation
SEAT OPERATION / REMOVAL / INSTALLATION Driver Seat: The OEM driver seat base has been designed so When front passenger seat is re- seat is mounted to a fixed (non- it can be removed. This feature moved, the seat electrical harness removable) seat base riser. - Page 37 SEAT OPERATION / REMOVAL / INSTALLATION Floor Mats: The floor mats sup- plied with this vehicle were spe- cifically designed for use on the Disconnect seat Use of a floor mat OEM (non-modified) vehicle floor wiring harness with the front driver in conjunction with OEM seats.
- Page 38 SEAT OPERATION / REMOVAL / INSTALLATION Passenger Front Seat Base Figure 11 Seat Quick-release seat base (riser) Passenger Side Front attachments engage recessed Seat and Seat floor strikers. A foot-activated Base (Riser) release pedal is located at the rear of the seat base. Stepping Seat on the release pedal disengages Base...
- Page 39 SEAT OPERATION / REMOVAL / INSTALLATION Snap-in Seat Connectors Figure 12 Alignment Front seat wiring harnesses are Seat Harness Slot Plug and equipped with a push button Receptacle release snap-in connector (plug). Operate connectors as detailed here. See pages 38 and 39 for Alignment the location of the harness plug, B-Pillar receptacle and storage...
- Page 40 SEAT OPERATION / REMOVAL / INSTALLATION Front Seat Wiring Harness & Seat base (riser) shown without seat Figure 13 B-Pillar Receptacle and lower mechanism for clarity. Seat Harness Front passenger seat shown. B-Pillar An electrical harness receptacle Connection is located to the rear of each seat base in the wall (at “B”...
- Page 41 SEAT OPERATION / REMOVAL / INSTALLATION Harnesses Seat Base Storage Receptacle Seat base (riser) shown without seat Figure 14 and lower mechanism for clarity. Seat Harness When seats are removed, the seat electri- Front passenger seat shown. Storage cal harness plug must be connected to the Connection storage receptacle provided in the seat base (front passenger seat only).
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Page 42: Passenger Front Seat Base
SEAT OPERATION / REMOVAL / INSTALLATION Passenger Front Seat Base Removal Instructions Seat shroud cut-away for 1. Move seat to full forward and Quick-release seat base (riser) attachments engage clarity. upright position. recessed floor strikers. A foot-activated release pedal 2. Caution! Disconnect seat wiring is located at the rear of the harness before removing seat base. - Page 43 SEAT OPERATION / REMOVAL / INSTALLATION Stowed Seat Base Release Pedal Deployed Rear Wheels Deployed Front Wheels Illustrations depict seat base only. Stowed Depress Depress pedal (a) Pull seat up and back, Seat Base pedal. and lift seat (b). roll seat out of vehicle. Engaged Strikers Deployed Rear Wheels Deployed Front Wheels...
- Page 44 SEAT OPERATION / REMOVAL / INSTALLATION Passenger Front Seat Base Installation Instructions Seat shroud Quick-release seat base (riser) cut-away for 1. Roll seat base into position, attachments engage recessed clarity. just behind the floor mounted floor strikers. A foot-activated strikers. See Figures A and engagement pedal is located B.
- Page 45 SEAT OPERATION / REMOVAL / INSTALLATION Stowed Roll seat (locked) into position. Seat Base Floor Strikers Engaged Front Engagement Engaged Strikers Strikers Pedal Roll seat into position. Engage front strikers (a) and Stowed (locked) depress engagement pedal (b). Seat Base Floor Strikers Engaged Front Strikers Engaged Strikers...
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Page 46: Midpoint Fold-A-Way Seat
SEAT OPERATION / REMOVAL / INSTALLATION Midpoint Fold-A-Way Seat Deploy (Lower) Seat A two-passenger fold-a-way To Deploy (Lower) Seat: seat is available as a midpoint 1. Rotate truss lock (A) seating option. The two counterclockwise to passenger seat is mounted unlock seat. - Page 47 SEAT OPERATION / REMOVAL / INSTALLATION Seat Back Stow (Raise) Seat To Stow (Raise) Seat: To Deploy (Raise) Seat To Stow (Lower) Seat back: back: 2. Rotate truss lock (A) 1. Lift seat stow latch Lift recline lever (C) and clockwise to lock seat.
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Page 48: Third Row Seat Footrest
SEAT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION Third Row Seats Third Seats OEM third row seat functions have been affected by the con- version. The third row seats "tilt forward" lever has been disabled. The Auto-Stow button has been disabled and the Stow ‘n Go™ seat storage system has been removed. - Page 49 INTENTIONAL BLANK PAGE Page 47...
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Page 50: Maintenance
1-800-488- dures will ensure trouble-free and snow. Smooth unobstructed 0359. One of our BraunAbility ® operation and increase the ser- slide door operation is crucial for Customer Care representatives... - Page 51 Mobility Service Excellence train- formed by authorized ing program (MSE certified). manufacturer. service personnel as specified in this Have OEM and BraunAbility Service technicians should be ® manual, maintenance maintenance procedures per- familiar with the lowered floor booklet and applica-...
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Page 52: Auxiliary Power Supply / Below Floor Obstructions
AUXILIARY POWER SUPPLY / BELOW FLOOR OBSTRUCTIONS Auxiliary Power Supply: Do not Note: The technical informa- Refer to the illustration on page 53 tion provided on pages 50-53 of connect auxiliary devices directly to avoid contacting or damaging this manual is service related. to the vehicle battery. - Page 53 AUXILIARY POWER SUPPLY / BELOW FLOOR OBSTRUCTIONS Fuse Blocks: Two fuse blocks Battery Fuse Block: The total Under Dash Fuse Blocks are provided for use as an aux- maximum load must not exceed iliary power source (one ignition 40 amperes. fuse block and one battery fuse block).
- Page 54 AUXILIARY POWER SUPPLY / BELOW FLOOR OBSTRUCTIONS Below Floor Obstructions When installing an electrical Refer to the illustration on the tie-down, power seat or other following page when installing aftermarket electrical device, aftermarket equipment to avoid obstructions below the floor must contacting or damaging vital be avoided.
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Page 56: Jacking And Tire Changing
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING Jacking and Tire Changing Refer to the OEM-supplied manual for tire chang- ing instructions and safety precautions, as well as OEM Deflated Spare (Standard): The spare instructions regarding other roadside emergencies. tire is located in the driver side rear wall compart- ment (OEM location). -
Page 57: Towing And Transporting
Aftermarket trailer tow packages are prohibited. Transporting a Lowered Floor Vehicle BraunAbility lowered floor vehicles should be transported on a trailer rather than towed with one set of wheels suspended and the other set of wheels remaining in road contact. -
Page 58: Reporting Safety Defects
National Highway Traffic Safety Admin- BraunAbility istration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying BraunAbility. 631 West 11th Street P.O. Box 310 If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an inves-... - Page 60 ® © 2023 BraunAbility. All rights reserved. All illustrations, descriptions and specifications in this manual are based on the latest product information at the time of publication. The Braun Corporation reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice.
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