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33703 Rev. H
December 2019
Operator Manual
Millennium 2
NL-2
Public Use Wheelchair Lifts
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 home with a gross
vehicle weight rating (GVWR) that exceeds 4,536 kg (10,000 lb).
631 West 11th Street, Winamac, IN 46996, USA
Phone: +1 574 946 6153 • Fax: +1 574 946 4670
www.braunability.com
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 Manual Millennium 2 NL-2 Public Use Wheelchair Lifts W ARNING 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...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Warranty/Registration Instructions ....... 3 Outer Barrier Latches ......... 20, 21 Lift Terminology Outer Barrier and Latch Operation ....21 Lift Terminology Illustration ........4 Bridging ............. 21 Introduction ..............5 Handrails ............. 21, 22 Direction ..............5 Lift Passengers Lift Components ............ -
Page 3: Warranty/Registration Instructions
I.D. tags have the product identification information needed in the back of this manual. to file a warranty claim or to order parts. Record the Two BraunAbility Serial No. identification tags (shown ® information in the space provided below. -
Page 4: Lift Terminology Lift Terminology Illustration
Pump Module (Front) Visual Threshold Warning Hand-Held Pendant Control Top Parallel Audible Arms (2) Threshold Warning Adjustable Quiet-Ride Stow Blocks (2) (not visible) Platform Lights (2) Towers (2) Vertical Arm Covers (4) Lift-Tite ™ Pump Side Vertical Arm Latches (2) Threshold Handrails (2) Base... -
Page 5: Introduction
Lift Terminology Introduction: (pump module located on op- Terminology: Become familiar posite end of base plate). Braun NL-2 Millennium Se- with the terminology that will ries lifts are ADA compliant Refer to the Lift Terminology be used throughout this man- and comply fully with National Illustration for identification of ual. -
Page 6: Lift Components
Lift Terminology Lift Terminology Lift Components Lift Frame: The lift frame con- Lift-Tite Latches: The ™ sists of the base plate, threshold spring-loaded latches prevent warning plate, towers, parallel Refer to the Lift Terminology the platform from unfolding from arms, vertical arms, platform Illustration on page 4. -
Page 7: Vehicle And Lift Interlocks
Lift Terminology Inner Roll Stop: NL-2 Series Vehicle and Lift Interlocks the outer barrier are occupied. lift models are equipped with an The lift platform cannot be folded automatic inboard roll stop that Braun Corporation NL917IB-2 (stowed) if occupied. also serves as the bridge plate. Series lifts comply fully with all The roll stop bridges the gap The inner roll stop features a... -
Page 8: Lift Actions And Functions
Lift Terminology Lift Actions and Functions ered (ground) position and the F. FOLD (In) - Platform Fold: DOWN switch is continued to be Fold is the action of the platform DEPLOY (A-C) pressed, the outer barrier rotates rotating up and in from the floor downward from vertical position level (horizontal) position to ful- A. -
Page 9: Lift Operation Safety
CAUTION Lift Operation Safety CAUTION 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 a hazardous situation a hazardous situation with proper operation instructions which, if not avoided,... -
Page 10: Lift Operation Safety Precautions
BraunAbility Load and unload on level surface only. W ARNING immediately. Failure to do so may result in Engage vehicle parking brake before operating lift. - Page 11 Lift Operation Safety W ARNING Whenever a wheelchair passenger (or standee) is on the platform, the: • Passenger must be positioned fully inside yellow boundaries • Wheelchair brakes must be locked • Inner roll stop and outer barrier must be up (vertical) •...
- Page 12 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 contact BraunAbility (manually stop and brake manual wheelchairs — stop pow- immediately. Failure ered wheelchairs with the wheelchair controls).
- Page 13 Keep owner’s (operator's) manual in lift-mounted manual storage pouch at all times. W ARNING Never modify (alter) a BraunAbility lift. W ARNING Do not use accessory devices not authorized by BraunAbility. W ARNING Do not remove any guards or covers. W ARNING Keep clear of any hydraulic leak.
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Page 14: Operation Notes And Details
Read and cedures required for operating notes and details, become familiar with all lift oper- them. BraunAbility NL-2 Series operating instructions ation safety precautions, opera- lifts comply fully with all NHTSA and manual operating... -
Page 15: 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 16: Lift Features
Latches: NL-2 Series of the lift components before picted in this section. Contact ™ lifts are equipped with Lift-Tite attempting lift operation. Refer to BraunAbility at 1-800-946-7513 ™ Latches. Lift-Tite Latches prevent the Lift Terminology Illustrations immediately if any of this infor- ™... -
Page 17: Lift-Tite™ Latches
Operation Notes and Details platform to floor level (standard the platform from unfolding open the hand pump valve (turn from the stowed position in the operation). counterclockwise) to unfold the event of platform drift. Due to platform. Folding the platform fully the “all-hydraulic”... -
Page 18: Inner Roll Stop And Bridge Plate
Operation Notes and Details The roll stop automatically pressed and the platform unfolds Lift Features (continued) deploys (rotates) to the vertical from stow position to floor level, (roll stop) position as the platform this mechanical roll stop is auto- Inner Roll Stop: NL-2 Series matically unfolded to the bridging lowers to the ground (DOWN lift models are equipped with... - Page 19 Operation Notes and Details lowers fully to ground level, the (vertical) position, the inner roll W ARNING cylinder compression spring stop automatically travels inboard automatically unfolds (rotates) to the stowed position. Discontinue lift use the barrier to the ramp position immediately if any Interlock Features: The inner (fully unfolded).
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Page 20: Outer Barrier
Operation Notes and Details spring-loaded latch engages the engages fully (see photos on Lift Features (continued) outer barrier when the barrier ro- previous page). tates upward from ramp position Discontinue lift operation immedi- Interlock: Lift platform move- to the vertical position (UP switch ately if the outer barrier does not is pressed to raise the platform ment shall be interrupted unless... -
Page 21: Outer Barrier And Latch Operation
Operation Notes and Details The latch disengages the barrier After the platform is fully low- Handrails: Dual handrails are when the platform lowers fully ered, the attendant should provided for wheelchair pas- (reaches ground level) and the continue to press the DOWN senger (or standee) use. -
Page 22: Lift Passengers
The lift operator and bystanders passengers is recommended by side-to-side load imbalance. The must keep clear of the area in The BraunAbility. lift attendant (operator) should which the lift operates. Observe not ride on the platform with the your passenger at all times Braun NL-2 Series lifts permit passenger. -
Page 23: Vehicle (Floor Level) Loading And Unloading
Operation Notes and Details located on the pump-side plat- passenger is on the lift platform. form side plate. A yellow bound- The lift passenger must keep ary strip decal is affixed to the W ARNING hands, arms and all other body opposite platform side plate. - Page 24 The BraunAbility sales not operate prop- representative in your area or erly. Failure to do so call The Braun Corporation at...
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Page 25: Wheelchair-Equipped Occupant Seat Belts
Wheelchair-Equipped Operation Procedure Review seat belt (torso restraint) before Occupant Seat Belts loading onto a wheelchair lift. BraunAbility recommends that BraunAbility recommends wheel- Different types of disabilities transit agency supervisors and chair passengers position and require different types of wheel-... -
Page 26: Preventive Maintenance
Contact your BraunAbility au- lift if it is not possible for the thorized dealer or technician to attendants to review the safety... -
Page 27: Lift Operating Instructions
BraunAbility anti-skid should be replaced. Contact be UP immediately. Failure BraunAbility at 1-800-946-7513 for infor- Failure to follow these to do so may result in mation on new decals. rules may result in serious bodily injury... - Page 28 Lift Operating Instructions Open Door(s) and Secure 32819 DOWN To Unfold Platform: Stand clear and press the UN- FOLD switch until the platform stops (reaches floor level - unfolds fully). Release switch. FOLD UNFOLD 32820 Note: In event platform does not unfold, press FOLD switch to re- lease Lift-Tite latches.
- Page 29 Lift Operating Instructions To Unload Passenger (continued): 32819 DOWN 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. FOLD UNFOLD 32820 3.
- Page 30 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 31 Lift Operating Instructions To Load Passenger (continued): 32819 DOWN 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. FOLD UNFOLD 32820 3.
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Page 32: Nhtsa Operations Checklist
NHTSA Operations Checklist The following operations have been verified upon Platform move- 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 Discontinue lift use where the inner roll Verified: immediately if any lift... -
Page 33: 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 oper- lift operation procedures. and outer barrier automatically ation procedures. - Page 34 Manual Operating Instructions Refer to release valve photos and To Unfold Platform (Out): Down (To Lower): 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 35 Manual Operating Instructions Note: Close back-up pump Refer to release valve photos and Up (To Raise): release valve securely before illustration on page 33. operating electric pump. Store Using hand pump handle: pump handle in clamps shown in Photo B. a.
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Page 36: Limited Warranty
BraunAbility Limited Warranty WARRANTY COVERAGE AND WARRANTY COVERAGE TIME PERIODS The Braun Corporation (“Braun”) warranty covers certain parts of this wheelchair lift for three (3) years or 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 37 BraunAbility Limited Warranty Providing the warranty card is returned within 20 days as outlined above, the labor warranty period will be extended by two years of coverage in accordance with the terms, conditions, and limitations of this limited warranty. 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,...
- Page 38 BraunAbility Limited Warranty LIMITATIONS, EXCLUSIONS AND DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY THAT IS FOUND TO ARISE BY WAY OF STATE OR FEDERAL LAW, IN- CLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS, IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE TERMS OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY AND IS LIMITED IN SCOPE OF COVERAGE TO THE SCOPE OF COVERAGE OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY.
- Page 39 BraunAbility Limited Warranty Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. HOW TO GET SERVICE To obtain warranty service the owner must do all of the following: 1.
- Page 40 BraunAbility Limited Warranty WHAT IS NOT COVERED This Limited Warranty does not cover any of the following: defects in materials, components or parts of the product not attributable to Braun, any material, component or part of the product that is warranted by another entity (Note: the written warranty provided by the manufacturer of the material, component or part is the direct responsibility of that manufacturer);...
- Page 41 BraunAbility Limited Warranty of delivery to have these items covered by this limited warranty and to have work performed on the items at no cost to you as provided by this limited warranty. EVENTS DISCHARGING BRAUN FROM OBLIGATION UNDER WARRANTY...
- Page 42 BraunAbility 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 43 BraunAbility 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 44 December 2019 All illustrations, descriptions, and specifications in this manual are based on the latest product information available at the time of publication. BraunAbility (aka Braun ) reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice. Page 44...
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