BraunAbility Century 2 Service Manual
BraunAbility Century 2 Service Manual

BraunAbility Century 2 Service Manual

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401964
Rev. A
December
2016
Service Manual
Century 2
NCL955(EK)
Rev. B Build
DOT — Private Use Lift
"DOT — Private Use Lift" veri es that this platform lift meets only
the "private use lift" requirements of FMVSS No. 403. This lift may
be installed on all vehicles appropriate for the size and weight of
the lift, except for 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).
631 West 11th Street, P.O. Box 310, Winamac, IN 46996, USA
Phone: 1-574-946-4139 • 1-800-THE-LIFT • www.braunability.com
W ARNING
Read manual
before installing
or servicing lift.
Failure to do so
may result in
serious bodily
injury and/or
property damage.

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  • Page 1 Failure to do so may result in serious bodily 401964 injury and/or Rev. A property damage. 631 West 11th Street, P.O. Box 310, Winamac, IN 46996, USA December Phone: 1-574-946-4139 • 1-800-THE-LIFT • www.braunability.com 2016...
  • Page 2: Warranty And Registration Instructions

    ADDRESS CITY the cards. The consumer must fill out the other TELEPHONE STATE card and mail it to BraunAbility . The warranty is TO VALIDATE WARRANTY ® REGISTRATION CARDS MUST BE RETURNED TO THE BRAUN CORPORATION. provided in this manual. The warranty cards must Sample Warranty/Registration Card be processed to activate the warranty.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Top Parallel Arm Assembly ........23 Bottom Parallel Arm Assembly ......... 24 Hydraulic Cylinder Assembly - Main ......25 Vertical Arm Assembly..........26 Arm Cover Assembly..........27 Handrail Assembly ........... 28 Platform Assembly ........... 29-31 Warranty BraunAbility Limited Warranty ........32-34 ® Page 1...
  • Page 4: Lift Terminology

    Lift Terminology Pump Module Audible (Rear) Threshold Towers (2) Top Parallel Arms (2) Warning Hand-Held (not visible) Pendant Adjustable Quiet-Ride Stow Blocks (2) Control Lift-Tite ™ Latches (2) Unfold Assist Compression Springs (2) Main Cylinders (2) Vertical Arm Covers (4) Opposite Pump Side Vertical Arm Threshold...
  • Page 5: Switch And Sensor Locations

    Switch and Sensor Locations Threshold Strip Switch 33829A (2 strips per) Threshold Alarm Up & Unfold & Partial Fold Microswitch Assy. Microswitch Assy. 975-4121A Up Microswitch Threshold Alarm 975-4121A Partial Fold Microswitch Microswitch Unfold Stow Interlock Microswitch Microswitch 36884 Outer Barrier Occupied / Raised Microswitch (Front) 400374A...
  • Page 6: Certification Checklist Diagnostic Procedures

    4. Test threshold warning (push down on plate). If warning is not activated, see Step 5. 5. Remove the threshold warning plate and replace non-functioning threshold switch. 6. Repeat Step 4. If warning is still not activated, call BraunAbility Aftersales. • Platform movement shall be interrupted unless the outer barrier is deployed (up).
  • Page 7: Platform Fold Pressure Adjustment

    Platform Fold Pressure Adjustment • The platform will not fold/stow when occupied. 1. Position the platform at the floor level loading position. 2. Loosen the hex nut on the dual relief valve adjustment (do not remove hex nut). See illustration below.
  • Page 8: Platform Angle Adjustment

    Platform Angle Adjustment Lowering Sequence Requirements: 1. The outboard end (toe) of the plat- Figure A form must contact the ground first to ensure the spring-loaded outer barrier unfolds fully. See Figure A. 2. The inboard end (heel) of the Barrier platform must lower fully (vertical arms must contact ground when fully...
  • Page 9: Platform Stop Blocks

    Platform Angle Adjustment Adjustment Allen screws are To raise the outboard end of provided on each side of the lift platform - turn adjustment Note: Both adjustment screws platform for adjusting the platform screw clockwise. must be adjusted equally. angle. Adjust platform angle as specified on previous page.
  • Page 10: Tower Microswitch Adjustment

    Tower Microswitch Adjustment TOWER TOWER TOWER TOWER Figure E 32943 32942 Note: Review adjustment Note: Left (rear) pump lift TOWER TOWER TOWER TOWER TOWER TOWER procedures below and adjust TOWER TOWER 32943 32942 depicted. Right (front) pump as needed only. lift is a mirrored image.
  • Page 11: Notes

    NOTES This page intentionally left blank. Page 9...
  • Page 12: Maintenance And Lubrication

    Activation Foot Pivot Points (2) Switch Lever Bearings (4) Pivot Points (2) See the Maintenance/Lubrication Schedule for recommended applications per number of cycles. Specified (recommended) Available BraunAbility Lubricant Type Lubricant Amount Part No. Light Penetrating Oil LPS2, General Purpose 16 oz.
  • Page 13: Maintenance And Lubrication Schedule

    BraunAbility dual parallel arm lifts are equipped with nance procedures and and/or property will vary according to hardened pins and self-lubricating bushings to de- damage.
  • Page 14 Maintenance and Lubrication Schedule continued Correct or replace damaged parts and/or relubri- Inspect outer barrier latch for proper operation, cate. See Lubrication Diagram positive securement, and detached or missing spring(s) See Platform Fold Pressure Adjustment Adjust fold pressure Cycles See Certification Checklist Diagnostic Procedures Verify FMVSS 403/404 Certification Checklist Correct as needed.
  • Page 15 Perform all procedures listed in previous section also Inspect cotter pins on platform pivot pin (2) Resecure, replace or correct as needed Hydraulic Fluid (Pump) - Check level. Note: Fluid Use BraunAbility 32840-QT (Exxon Univis HVI ® should be changed if there is visible contamination.
  • Page 16 Maintenance and Lubrication Schedule continued Inspect power cable Resecure, repair or replace if needed. Mounting Check to see that the lift is securely anchored to 4500 the vehicle and there are no loose bolts, broken Cycles welds, or stress fractures. Decals and Antiskid Replace decals if worn, missing or illegible.
  • Page 17: Lift Electrical Schematic

    Lift Electrical Schematic LT. GN / GN LT. GN / GN LT. GN/GN Close Open Wake Up Door Fold GY / RD Relay Relay Relay Relay Relay GY / RD Counter YL/LT. BU 00000 YL/LT. BU PK / GN OR/GN LT.
  • Page 18: Lift Wiring Diagram

    Lift Wiring Diagram LT. GN / GN LT. GN / GN FS18 38033A GY / RD FS17 GY / RD Counter 1 2 3 LT. GN/GN 3 4 5 AI/fold-out art VIOLET FS19 OR/GN 6-COND WIRE CODE BLACK / RED 7-COND WIRE CODE Control PK / GN...
  • Page 19: Hydraulic Schematic

    Hydraulic Schematic Orifice Orifice Main Down Platform Fold Relief Valve Valve Valve 2500 Platform Fold Relief Valve 1900 1200 Opposite Pump Side Pump Cylinder BACKUP PUMP Cylinder PUMP Description Symbol Description Symbol Fixed Displacement Hydraulic Port Pump 2 Way 2 Position Pump Motor Solenoid Valve Pressure Compensated...
  • Page 20: Hydraulics Parts List

    ✓ Seal Kits: If repairing a cylinder, order Seal Kit #1500-0500P. * Raw material items ordered and priced per inch (order specified length). Coil Coil #400783 Hydraulic Fluid “Down” Valve “Platform Fold” #400783 (complete) Valve (complete) When adding or chang- ing hydraulic fluid, use BraunAbility 32840-QT (Exxon Univis HVI 26) ® hydraulic fluid (do not mix with Dextron III or other Cartridge Cartridge hydraulic fluids). #26078 #31121 Page 18...
  • Page 21: Hydraulics Diagram

    Hydraulics Diagram Hydraulic Repair For repair of a hydraulic hose or cylinder, read this. Service Bulletin 27049 Hydraulic Pump Motor Manual Backup Pump Page 19...
  • Page 22: Pump Module

    (items 16 and 17) if a blue nylon patch is not present on ® the bolts when retrofitting an M268 pump assembly. Loctite is available from BraunAbility under part number 11522-1. ® ✓ Indicates items available for replacement part purposes only. These items are not included with replacement pump modules.
  • Page 23: Pump Module Diagram

    Apply red #271 Thread Locker Loctite ® to the four hex bolts (items 16 & 17) if a blue nylon patch is not present on the bolts when retrofitting an M268 pump assembly. Loctite is available from ® BraunAbility under part number 11522-1. Page 21...
  • Page 24: Exploded Views And Parts Lists

    Exploded Views and Parts Lists Base Plate Assembly DWG. NOTES 1) LOOP TAPESWITCH WIRE BACK AND SECURE WITH WIRE TIE 4X. 2) TRIM AND TUCK WIRE TIE CLASP INTO HOLE 4X. 3) PLACE STRIP SWITCH ASSY SO THAT THE SOCKET IS LOCATED AT TOWER OPPOSITE PUMP SIDE.
  • Page 25: Top Parallel Arm Assembly

    Exploded Views and Parts Lists Top Parallel Arm Assembly - Front ITEM QTY. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 30996BK NUT-5/16-18 ACORN 10068 WASHER-5/16" LOCK/AUTO-BK DESCRIPTION ITEM QTY. PART NO. 10062 WASHER-1/4" FLAT/AUTO-BK 30996BK NUT-5/16-18 ACORN 15858BK BOLT-CARR 5/16-18 X 3/4"/AUTO-BK 10068 WASHER-5/16" LOCK/AUTO-BK 28593A ASSY-BLOCK-GUIDE-PLATFORM-STOW 10062...
  • Page 26: Bottom Parallel Arm Assembly

    Exploded Views and Parts Lists Bottom Parallel Arm Assembly - Front ITEM QTY. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 24011 BEARING-FLANGE-3/4" X 3/8"-12FDU06 945-4412NA PARALLEL ARM ASSY/BOTTOM/FRONT(Incl. Items 1 & 2) ITEM QTY. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 24011 BEARING-FLANGE-3/4" X 3/8"-12FDU06 945-4412NA PARALLEL ARM ASSY/BOTTOM/FRONT(Incl. Items 1 & 2) Top Parallel Arm Assembly - Rear ITEM QTY.
  • Page 27: Hydraulic Cylinder Assembly - Main

    Exploded Views and Parts Lists Hydraulic Cylinder Assembly - Main RETRACTED - 30.060" STROKE - 14.625" EXTENDED - 44.655" 30° ±10° ITEM QTY. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 402043KS CYLINDER ORIFICE FITTING KIT (2 FITTINGS) 15150 ELBOW-1/4 NPT 90° 1/4 BARB 401852AKS CYLINDER KIT (2 CYLINDERS)-14.625"STK/30.06"...
  • Page 28: Vertical Arm Assembly

    Exploded Views and Parts Lists DWG. NOTES Vertical Arm Assembly - Front 1) APPLY LOCTITE THREADLOCKER RED 271™ OR EQUIVALENT TO ALL #25527 SCREWS. ® 2) APPLY LOCTITE THREADLOCKER BLUE 242™ OR EQUIVALENT TO SCREW #81064-000. ® NOTE: 1 DWG. NOTES 1) APPLY LOCTITE THREADLOCKER RED 271™...
  • Page 29: Arm Cover Assembly

    Exploded Views and Parts Lists Arm Cover Assembly - Front SMOOTH SIDE SMOOTH SIDE ITEM QTY. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 915-0704NA-3 COVER-PLASTIC-PARALLEL ARM-OUTSIDE-FRONT 401206A COVER-PLASTIC-PARALLEL ARM-INSIDE-FRONT Arm Cover Assembly - Rear SMOOTH SIDE SMOOTH SIDE ITEM QTY. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 401207A COVER-PLASTIC-PARALLEL ARM-INSIDE-REAR 915-0702NA-3 COVER-PLASTIC-PARALLEL ARM-OUTSIDE-REAR...
  • Page 30: Handrail Assembly

    ITEM QTY. PART NO. DESCRIPTION Exploded Views and Parts Lists 911-5301 SPACER-HANDRAIL-.230" T/UHMW 12463WP BOLT-3/8-16 X 3/4" HEX-AUTO BK-W/PATCH Front Handrail Assembly 10069BK WASHER-3/8" LOCK/AUTO-BK 10064 WASHER-3/8" FLAT/AUTO-BK DETAIL “A” 945-0434N PIVOT-BRIDGE PLATE LEVER-UPPER-OUTER ITEM QTY. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 955-0404NBM LEVER-INBOARD BARRIER 911-5301 SPACER-HANDRAIL-.230"...
  • Page 31: Platform Assembly

    Exploded Views and Parts Lists Platform Assembly DWG. NOTES 1) USE LOCTITE THREADLOCKER RED 271™ OR EQUIVALENT ON SCREWS #24537, 15733 & 81068-000. ® 2) USE LOCTITE THREADLOCKER GREEN 290™ OR EQUIVALENT ON CLEVIS PINS #24932BK. ® NOTE: 1 NOTE: 1 NOTE: 1 NOTE: 1 * ITEMS NOT SHOWN...
  • Page 32: Braunability ® Limited Warranty

    Limited Warranty ® WARRANTY COVERAGE AND WARRANTY COVERAGE TIME PERIODS The BraunAbility (“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. This limited warranty covers substantial defects in materials and workmanship of the lift, provided that the lift is operated and maintained properly and in conformity with the owner’s manual. The warranty period begins...
  • Page 33 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. Notify an authorized service center, of the claimed defect attributable to Braun, within the warranty cov-...
  • Page 34 Braunability Limited Warranty ® EVENTS DISCHARGING BRAUN FROM OBLIGATION UNDER WARRANTY The following shall completely discharge Braun from any express or implied warranty obligation to repair or replace anything and void this warranty: misuse, neglect, collision, accidents, failure to provide routine maintenance (See Owner’s Manual), unauthorized alteration, off road use, Acts of Nature, damage from...
  • Page 35 Patent #7,306,422 All illustrations, descriptions and speci cations in this manual are based on the latest product information available at the time of publication. The BraunAbility reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice. 401964 Rev. A 631 West 11th Street, P.O.

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