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BraunAbility E Series Owner's Manual

BraunAbility E Series Owner's Manual

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E-Series
E-Series
Split Platform
5000072 Rev 00
December
EN Owner manual
2024

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  • Page 1 E-Series E-Series Split Platform 5000072 Rev 00 December EN Owner manual 2024...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Thank you for choosing an E - SERIES from BraunAbility! The manual that follows is an important, integral part of the product, providing you with information on how to perform accurate and safe installation. Please read through the manual carefully before starting your work.
  • Page 4 E-Series...

  • Page 5: Warranty

    The identification plate shown in the figure has been applied to the machine, covered by this documentation. This plate is positioned on the dredger carcass so as to be immediately identified This product is manufactured by Olmedo Special Vehicles S.p.A. licensed by BraunAbility®. Consult your local BraunAbility® dealer for the warranty policy.

  • Page 6: General Information

    General Information E-Series WARNINGS FOR THE OPERATOR WARRANTY This manual is the property of the manufacturer. The manufacturer guarantees that the Lift was Reproduction and transmission by any mechanical, designed and built for many years of trouble-free electronic or other means is prohibited without use and has been successfully tested.
  • Page 7 Introduction E-Series This manual describes the characteristics of the lifting platform for disabled persons to be installed on means of transport. The structure is composed of a fixed base to be fixed to the vehicle and an articulated mechanism consisting of a platform and movable beams that are moved via a pair of hydraulic cylinders. The structure is then completed by safety and retaining devices.
  • Page 8 Installation and Service Safety E-Series Safety Symbols SAFETY FIRST! Know that ..The information contained in W ARNING C AUTION this manual and supplements (if included) is provided for your This symbol This symbol indicates use and safety. Familiarity with indicates important important information proper installation, operation,...
  • Page 9 WARNING Periodically check their efficiency. WARNING Replacement parts must be BraunAbility authorised replacements. Never install screws or fasteners (other than those supplied by the factory). WARNING WARNING Whenever replacing a hydraulic cylinder or seals, lower the platform fully.

  • Page 10: Specifications

    Specifications E-Series The lift must be installed, operated, and maintained as detailed in applicable manuals. Any use of equipment other than as instructed in this manual is prohibited. The specifications below reflect CE standards. The lifts meet or exceed these requirements. Operating Temperature This equipment will operate in its intended environment at a minimum between -30ºC and 65ºC.

  • Page 11: Lift Terminology

    Right (Front) Foot Latch (2) Left (Rear) Outboard Front Inboard BraunAbility wheelchair lifts provide a The lift must be installed, operated, (of vehicle) (driver's side) method of boarding and exiting applicable and maintained as detailed in this motor vehicles. BraunAbility wheelchair manual.

  • Page 12: Lift Installation

    Lift Installation E-Series Pallet contents on delivery x1 Hand-held control x2 Plugs x8 M10x80 Screws x5 Clips x8 M10 Hex Nuts x1 Owner Manual x8 M10 Safety Washers x1 Extra cable lug x8 Ø60 Sp.3 Body Washers x1 Plastic protector x5 Cable ties x1 Fuse box x4 M6x25 Self-drilling...

  • Page 13: Position Lift

    Lift Installation E-Series Position Lift Align Align (Parallel) (Parallel) Centre lift in door opening Vertical Arm Vertical Arm must clear must clear door opening. door opening. Lift towers and vertical arms must 90° be parallel (aligned) with vertical sides of door jamb and perpendicular (90˚) Figure A to the vehicle floor.
  • Page 14 Lift Installation E-Series Position Lift Alignment: Side-to-Side Alignment: See Figure A on previous page. The lift vertical arms and platform should be perpendicular Minimum (90°) to the vehicle floor and parallel 12 mm (aligned) with the vertical sides of Clearance the door jamb.

  • Page 15: Secure Lift

    Lift Installation E-Series Secure lift W ARNING Check for obstruc- tions such as gas lines, wires, exhaust, etc. before drilling Figure E or cutting. Failure to do so may result in serious bodily injury and/or property damage. 1. Drill two mounting holes (holes 6 and 7). 5.

  • Page 16: Power Cable And Ground Cable

    Lift Installation E-Series Power Cable and Ground Cable A- Power Cable B- To 5 Amp Circuit Breaker C- To Redundant Power Relay D- To Up/Fold Microswitch E- To Redundant Power Relay F- To Interlock Jumper 36513 Ground Cable Floor Grommet: 1.
  • Page 17 Lift Installation E-Series Power Cable and Ground Cable ᴓ7,3 Diameter Ø7,3 Diameter Pilot Hole Pilot Hole Battery to Frame s i s Ground Cable POS. POS. 5 Gauge (16 mm2) NEG. M8 x 20 NEG. (not supplied) M8 x 20 Thread Cutting Thread Cutting Screw...

  • Page 18: Compact Circuit Sentry Kits

    Lift Installation E-Series Compact Circuit Sentry Kits Offset Mount Bracket Decal Flush Mount Bracket Circuit Breaker Top Post Mount M4,2x19 M6.3x25 Self-drilling Self-drilling Screws Positive Screws Battery Post Side Post Mount Select an appropriate mounting surface in the engine compartment or vehicle battery location.

  • Page 19: Platform Fold Pressure Adjustment

    Lift Installation E-Series Platform Fold Pressure Adjustment 36513 36514 The purpose of this adjustment is to allow the 5. Return the platform to floor level position platform to fold without loaded weight and not fold and add the 18 Kg weight, placing it in the with the additional 18 kg weight.

  • Page 20: Platform Angle Adjustment

    Lift Installation E-Series Platform Angle Adjustment 36514 Figure L Lowering Sequence Requirements 1. The outboard end (toe) of the Roll platform must contact the ground Stop first to ensure the spring-loaded roll stop unfolds fully. See Figure Heel Ground Level 2.

  • Page 21: Turnbuckle Installation And Adjustment

    Lift Installation E-Series Turnbuckle Installation and Adjustment Hinged platform halves are secured with and rotated on turnbuckles. Platform turnbuckles are fully adjusted during assembly procedures (control platform alignment and leveling). Turnbuckles are disconnected from the vertical arms for shipping purposes. Attach turnbuckles as detailed. Vibration during shipment can potentially affect turnbuckle adjustment.
  • Page 22 Lift Installation E-Series Turnbuckle Installation and Adjustment Install in vertical arm. Stop Block (Bar) Stop Block (Bar) Adjustment Screw Adjustment Screw Right Turnbuckle Vertical Vertical Stop block must solidly contact adjustment screw. Hex Nut & Lock Washer Right Turnbuckle Figure L Left Turnbuckle Left...

  • Page 23: Tower Microswitch Adjustment

    Lift Installation E-Series Tower Microswitch Adjustment Figure O Figure M W ARNING Improper microswitch adjustment may result in serious bodily injury and/or property damage. 36514 Left pump lift depicted. Tower microswitch locations Review adjustment are on the opposite side for right pump lifts. procedures below and adjust only as needed.
  • Page 24 Lift Installation E-Series Tower Microswitch Adjustment Full Stow Figure O Figure Q Microswitch Partial Fold Microswitch 36514 Left pump lift shown. Tower microswitch locations are on the opposite side for right pump lifts. Partial Stow Switch Partial Stow to Full Stow Position The partial stow microswitch (Figure Q) is located in the lower position of the tower microswitch bracket inside the opposite pump...

  • Page 25: Installer Verification

    Installer Verification E-Series Compatibility between the lift and the vehicle The installer must confirm the compatibility between the lift and the vehicle. Static Test Deformation The unladen platform is positioned mid-way between ground level and vehicle floor level and measurements are taken of the height of the platform and its angular attitude relative to the vehicle floor.
  • Page 26 Installer Verification E-Series Dynamic Test With 400 kg applied to the platform, check that the lift is able to operate throughout its full range of normal lifting and lowering. 1. Lower the platform to the ground. 2. Place 400 kg at centre of the platform. 3.

  • Page 27: Lift Operation Safety

    Lift Operation Safety E-Series Safety Symbols ..SAFETY FIRST! Know that The information contained in W ARNING C AUTION this manual and supplements (if included) is provided for your This symbol This symbol indicates use and safety. Familiarity with indicates important important information proper installation, operation, safety information...
  • Page 28 Engage the vehicle parking brake before operating the lift. WARNING not fully understood, contact BraunAbility Provide adequate clearance outside the vehicle to accommodate WARNING immediately. Failure the lift before opening the lift door(s) or operating the lift.
  • Page 29 WARNING cross the barrier when loading or unloading at ground level. WARNING Accidental activation of control switch(es) may cause unintended operation(s). Contact your authorised BraunAbility dealership or technician to schedule routine WARNING maintenance and inspection of your lift. WARNING Replace missing, worn or illegible decals.

  • Page 30: Lift Operation Instructions

    Lift Operating Instructions E-Series 36514 Before lift operation, park the Vehicle Doors and Vehicle Manual Door(s): Open manual vehicle on a level surface, Interlocks: Transit vehicle lift doors fully and secure in full away from traffic. Place the doors and interlocks vary. open position before operating vehicle transmission in “Park”...
  • Page 31 Lift Operating Instructions E-Series Before lift operation, park on vehicle transmission in “Park” Refer to the Manual Operating a level surface, away from and engage the parking brake. Instructions to manually operate vehicular traffic. Place the Vehicle engine must be running. the lift.
  • Page 32 Lift Operating Instructions E-Series Notice: The roll stop must be fully unfolded (ramp position) until the entire wheelchair (or standee) has crossed the roll stop. See Photos E and F. TO LOAD PASSENGER: 1. Read Notices below! Load the passenger onto platform and lock the wheelchair brakes.

  • Page 33: Manual Operating Instructions

    Manual Operating Instructions E-Series 36514 Release Valve approximate 1.5 mm intervals maximum Valve Tightening 3 Nm Specification: minimum Once the valve 2 Nm seats (stops), tight- en 2 to 3 Nm as seats shown. (stops) Release Valve Notice: Close the back- up pump release valve securely before operating the electric pump.
  • Page 34 Manual Operating Instructions E-Series To Unfold Platform (Out): Up (To Raise): Using the hand pump handle (Photo B): Using the hand pump handle: a. Place the slotted end of the pump handle 1. Close the hand pump valve (place the on the release valve and turn clockwise slotted end of the pump handle on the to close securely.

  • Page 35: Decommissioning And Dismantling

    Decommissioning and dismantling E-Series Decommissioning and dismantling: DISPOSE OF 1. All decommissioning and dismantling PROPERLY operations must be carried out making sure that the boat has been completely emptied first. Then proceed to separate the various components. Demolition: 2. These machines can be disposed of, alternatively: a) by scrapping them and selling the scrap as recoverable waste;...

  • Page 36: Maintenance And Lubrication

    Maintenance and Lubrication E-Series Lubrication Diagram Lift-Tite ™Latch Tower Pivot Points (2 Latches - 2 Points) Parallel Arm Pivot Pin Bearings (16) Lift-Tite ™Latch Dampening Spring (2 springs - 4 Points) Hydraulic Cylinder Pivot Bushings (8) Parallel Arm Pivot Pin Bearings (16) Saddle Bearing Buttons (4) Handrail Pivot Pins (2) Saddle Pivot Points (4)
  • Page 37 Maintenance and Lubrication E-Series See the Maintenance/Lubrication Schedule for recommended applications per number of cycles. Lubricant Type Specified (recommended) Lubricant LO - Light Oil Light Penetrating Oil Multi-Use Product Lubricant Spray - WD40 DE - Door - Ease Dry PTFE Lubricant Specialist PTFE Lubricant - WD40 LG - Light Grease...

  • Page 38: Maintenance And Lubrication Schedule

    Maintenance and Lubrication schedule E-Series Roll stop pivot pin bearings (2) Apply Light Oil - See Lubrication Diagram Roll stop foot latch bearings (2) Apply Light Oil - See Lubrication Diagram Roll stop arm slots (2) Apply Light Grease - See Lubrication Diagram Lift-Tite latches (tower pivot points - 2) Apply Light Oil - See Lubrication Diagram...

  • Page 39: Outer Fold Arm Slide Slots

    Maintenance and Lubrication schedule E-Series In addition to all procedures listed in the previous section Inner/outer fold arm telescoping areas (2) Apply Grease to contact areas between inner/outer fold arms. See Lubrication Diagram Platform pivot pin bearings (4) Apply Light Oil - See Lubrication Diagram Platform hinges (4) Apply Light Oil - See Lubrication Diagram Outboard fold link pivots (4)
  • Page 40 Maintenance and Lubrication schedule E-Series In addition to all procedures listed in the previous section Remove the pump module cover and Re-secure, replace or correct as needed. inspect: • Hydraulic hoses, fittings and connections for wear or leaks • Harness cables, wires, terminals and connections for securement or damage •...
  • Page 41 Maintenance and Lubrication schedule E-Series 2000-53-EC Disassembly and Disposal Guidelines No lift components contain unacceptable amounts of lead, cadmium, mercury, or hexavalent chromium. 1. Lower the platform to ground. Lift Disposal 2. Open pump module manual relief valve. Procedure 3. Disconnect power from lift. 4.
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  • Page 44 ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 Illustrations, descriptions and specifications in the user manual are based on current product information. BraunAbility Europe AB reserves the right to make alterations without previous notice. © 2024 BraunAbility Europe AB...
  • Page 45 BraunAbility Europe AB Åkerivägen 7 Phone: +46 302 254 00 443 61 Stenkullen E-mail: info@braunability.eu Sweden www.braunability.eu...

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