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BraunAbility NULC65S32X60I Operator's Manual

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406660
Manual Rev. C
April 2025
Operator Manual
NULC65S32X60I
Under-Vehicle Lift®
Manufacturing Revision Level: A&B
DOT — Public Use Lift
W ARNING
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  • Page 1 Operator Manual NULC65S32X60I Under-Vehicle Lift® Manufacturing Revision Level: A&B W ARNING DOT — Public Use Lift Read manual before installing or servicing lift. Failure to do so may result in serious bodily 406660 injury and/or Manual Rev. C property damage.
  • Page 2 The BraunAbility employee family thanks you for purchasing your new wheelchair ® lift. We design and build each BraunAbility product for reliability, quality and safety. ® Our founder, Ralph Braun, instilled that ethic from day one and we live by that commitment today.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Warranty/Registration Instructions ....2, 3 Handrail Operating Instructions ........ 21 Lift Terminology Lift Passengers Lift Terminology Illustration ........4 Passenger Orientation (Boarding Direction) ..22 Introduction ..............5 Standees ............22 Direction ..............5 Yellow Boundaries ........22, 23 Lift Components ............

  • Page 4: Warranty/Registration Instructions

    A second I.D. tag is claims. posted on the carriage. I.D. tags have the product identification information needed to file a warranty Login to BraunAbility portal to submit warranty ® claim or to order parts. Record the information in registration.
  • Page 5 Warranty and Registration Instructions BraunAbility ® INDIANA, USA BRAUNABILITY.COM XXXX Use Lift MODEL NUMBER Model No. XXXXXXX Max. Lifting Capacity - XXX lb SERIAL NUMBER Serial No. XXXXXXX MFG DATE Rev. XXXXXXX Date of Manufacture Sample Serial Number Identification Tag...

  • Page 6: Lift Terminology Illustration

    Lift Terminology Carriage Guide/ Chain Bracket Illustration Chain Guide Side Plates Extendable Shield Lift Housing Rolling Horizontal Arms Wiring Conduit Handrail Controller Torque Tube Outer Barrier Actuator Inner Roll Stop Inboard Right Lifting Arms Hand held Left Outboard pendant Outer Barrier Front Inboard...

  • Page 7: Lift Terminology

    Lift Terminology Introduction: BraunAbility NUVL Series lifts Terminology: Become familiar ® Refer to the Lift Terminology are ADA compliant and com- with the terminology that will be Illustration for identification of ply fully with National Highway used throughout this manual.

  • Page 8: Lift Components

    Lift Terminology that also serves as the bridge allows it to move in and out (stow Lift Components plate. The inner roll stop bridges and deploy). the gap between the lift platform Refer to the Lift Terminology Illus- and the vehicle floor. The inner Platform Carriage Assembly: tration on page 4.

  • Page 9: Vehicle And Lift Interlocks

    Lift Terminology Vehicle and Lift Interlocks The lift platform cannot be stowed a visible and audible threshold BraunAbility NUVL Series lifts ® if occupied. warning system that will activate comply fully with all NHTSA vehi- if the threshold area is occupied cle and lift interlock specifications.

  • Page 10: Lift Actions And Functions

    Lift Terminology stow level or ground level to floor Lift Actions and Functions: lowering from stow or floor level level (fully-raised) position when position to fully-lowered (ground Deploy (Extend): Lift deploy- the DEPLOY/UP switch is pressed. level) position when the DEPLOY/ ment is the action of the lift plat- DOWN switch is pressed.

  • Page 11: Safety Symbols

    CAUTION Lift Operation Safety CAUTION Safety Symbols SAFETY FIRST! Know That..All information contained W ARNING CAUTION 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...

  • Page 12: Lift Operation Safety Precautions

    BraunAbility ® W ARNING Load and unload on level surface only. immediately. Failure to do so may result in W ARNING Engage vehicle parking brake before operating lift.
  • Page 13 Lift Operation Safety W ARNING Whenever a wheelchair passenger (or standee) is on the platform, the: • Handrail belt must be latched. • Passenger must be positioned fully inside yellow boundaries. • Wheelchair brakes must be locked • Inner roll stop and outer barriers must be up (vertical) •...
  • Page 14 Do not use platform inner roll stop or outer barriers as a not fully understood, brake. Stop and brake wheelchair when loading onto the contact BraunAbility platform (manually stop and brake manual wheelchairs — ® immediately. Failure stop powered wheelchairs with the wheelchair controls).
  • Page 15 Keep owner’s (operator's) manual in lift vehicle at all times. Never modify (alter) a BraunAbility lift. W ARNING ® W ARNING Do not use accessory devices not authorized by BraunAbility ® W ARNING Do not remove any guards or covers. Page 13...
  • Page 16 If the lift operating serious bodily injury and/or property damage. instructions, manual operating instructions and/or lift operation safety precautions are not fully understood, contact BraunAbility ® immediately. Failure to do so may result in serious bodily injury and/or property dam- age.

  • Page 17: Operation Notes And Details

    Read and become for operating them. BraunAbility ® operating instructions familiar with all lift operation safety NUVL Series lifts comply fully with...

  • Page 18: General Safety

    Operation Notes and Details General Safety: The lift operator must ensure that lift occupants (attendant) and bystanders must (passengers) keep hands, arms Power On / Off keep clear of the area in which and all other body parts within Button the lift operates and clear of all the lift occupant area and clear moving parts.

  • Page 19: Lift Features

    Operation Notes and Details position when the platform ex- the platform and the vehicle floor. Lift Features tends from the stow position. The inner roll stop must rest sol- idly on the vehicle floor (minimum Inner Roll Stop: The When the DEPLOY/UP switch is 1½"...
  • Page 20 Operation Notes and Details W ARNING actuator-powered outer barrier not function if the outer barrier is folds (rotate) to the vertical posi- occupied. Discontinue lift use tion when the DEPLOY/UP switch immediately if any is pressed and held. Discontinue lift operation immedi- lift component does ately if the inner roll stop does not not operate proper-...

  • Page 21: Outer Barrier

    Operation Notes and Details to unfold the outer barrier fully or unloading at ground level. Dis- mechanical failure, exceeding the continue lift operation immediately (ramp position). Note: The barrier lift "floor-to-ground" capacity, etc.). if the outer barriers do not oper- must be fully unfolded until the After the platform is fully lowered, ate properly.

  • Page 22: Handrail Manual Operation

    Operation Notes and Details Handrail Manual Operation Each handrail is secured with a The folding handrails and upper W ARNING latch handle. The latch handles guards are manually operated. The handrails rest on the platform must be raised after the handrails when the lift is not in use.

  • Page 23: Handrail Operating Instructions

    Operation Notes and Details Handrail Operating Instructions 2) c. Rotate upper guard to 1) a. Unfold front handrail. the raised position. b. Lift latch handle. Note: Order of procedures shown are for deploying the lift. 3) d. Unfold rear handrail. 4) f.

  • Page 24: Lift Passengers

    The The lift operator and bystanders but outboard facing of passengers lift attendant (operator) should must keep clear of the area in is recommended by BraunAbility not ride on the platform with the ® which the lift operates. Observe passenger.

  • Page 25: Threshold Warning

    Operation Notes and Details Threshold Warning: The vehi- Vehicle (Floor Level) Loading W ARNING cle-mounted ultrasonic threshold and Unloading: The platform warning should be set to warn must be fully raised (at floor level) Whenever a of occupation in an area that is and the inner roll stop must be passenger is on the 18"...

  • Page 26: Wheelchair-Equipped Occupant Seat Belts

    Braun- W ARNING chairs and different types of Ability sales representative in ® wheelchair-equipped occupant your area or call BraunAbility ® Discontinue lift use restraint belt systems (torso at 1-800-488-0359. One of immediately if any restraints). It is the responsibil-...

  • Page 27: Operation Procedure Review

    Operation Notes and Details Operation Procedure Review Wheelchair lift attendants should be instructed on any BraunAbility recommends that Transit agency supervisors ® special needs and/or proce- transit agency supervisors and should train and educate their dures required for safe trans-...

  • Page 28: Preventive Maintenance

    Operation Notes and Details Preventive Maintenance: W ARNING Regular preventive maintenance Maintenance is necessary to Maintenance and will reduce potential lift opera- ensure safe and trouble-free lift lubrication procedures tion downtime and increase the operation. General preventive must be performed service life of the lift, as well as lift maintenance consisting of by authorized service...

  • Page 29: Lift Operating Instructions

    • Wheelchair brakes Replace any missing, worn or illeg- not fully understood, must be locked. ible decals. contact BraunAbility ® • Inner roll stop and immediately. Failure If your lift does not function as outer barriers must...
  • Page 30 Lift Operating Instructions TO DEPLOY PLATFORM: 1. Open lift compartment door. 2. Stand clear and press the DE- PLOY/DOWN switch until the plat- form extends fully and lowers to a height attendant can access folded handrails. Release switch. 3. Deploy handrails up to vertical po- sition and lock by fully raising latch handles.
  • Page 31 Lift Operating Instructions TO UNLOAD PASSENGER: 1. Read Note below! Load passenger onto platform and lock wheelchair brakes. Note: Passenger must be positioned fully inside yellow boundaries and outer barrier must be UP. 4. Press the DEPLOY/DOWN switch until the entire platform reaches ground level (Photo E) and outer barrier unfolds fully (ramp position).
  • Page 32 Lift Operating Instructions TO LOAD PASSENGER: 1. Read Notes below! Load passenger onto platform, lock wheelchair brakes. Note: Outer barrier must be fully un- folded (ramp position) until the entire wheelchair (or standee) has traveled over it. See Photos E and G. Note: Passenger must be positioned fully inside yellow boundaries.
  • Page 33 Lift Operating Instructions TO STOW PLATFORM: 1. Press the DEPLOY/UP switch if plat- form is at ground level or DEPLOY/ DOWN switch if platform is at bus floor level. Hold until platform is at a height where handrails and upper guards can be easliy reached.

  • Page 34: Nhtsa Operations Checklist

    NHTSA Operations Checklist The following operations have been verified upon Platform movement W ARNING installation. This operational checklist can be used is prohibited beyond at any time to verify the lift is fully functional. the position where Discontinue lift use the inner roll stop is Verified: immediately if any lift...

  • Page 35: Manual Operating Instructions

    Manual Operating Instructions Pump T-Handle Handle VALVE CLOSE Hand Valve Pump OPEN Instructions are provided for all ponents necessary to manually and raise the extended platform steps that differ from standard operate the lift. The T-handle (see pages 35 and 36-39). lift operation procedures.
  • Page 36 Manual Operating Instructions Cable-Activated Platform Manual Release System Ensure the platform is locked be- A cable-activated manual re- W ARNING fore driving lift vehicle. Failure to lease system engages the lock the platform carriage assem- platform carriage assembly Push T-handle in fully bly will allow the platform to roll drive chain.
  • Page 37 Manual Operating Instructions Manual Hand Pump The manual hand pump is used to lower and raise the platform. See chart at right for valve tight- ening specification when closing release valve. approximate Valve Tightening 1/16" intervals Specification: maximum Once valve 30 inch lb seats (stops), minimum...
  • Page 38 Manual Operating Instructions MANUALLY PRESSURIZE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM: 1. Open lift bay door and remove pump handle HAND PUMP mounted with clips on back side of door. STORAGE PUMP HANDLE 2. If platform has drifted down and contacts STORAGE compartment floor, open back lift bay door (driver’s side) to access the hand pump.
  • Page 39 Manual Operating Instructions HAND PUMP STORAGE RELOCATE HAND PUMP: VALVE 1. Unscrew the (2) yellow hand pump securement knobs. 2. Move hand pump and hose from the inboard storage position to the remote location on left side of carriage. CLOSE 3.
  • Page 40 Manual Operating Instructions HAIRPIN UP (TO DEPLOY INNER ROLL STOP): COTTER ROLL STOP RELEASE 1. Remove hairpin cotter and pull inner roll stop release pin. 2. Deploy (rotate) roll stop down to vehicle floor. DOWN (TO RAISE INNER ROLL STOP): 1.
  • Page 41 Manual Operating Instructions UP (TO FOLD OUTER BARRIER): 1. Fold (rotate) barrier up. 2. Insert hairpin cotter in detent pin. IN (TO STOW PLATFORM): RELEASE 1. Fold handrails and upper guards. HAIRPIN COTTER 2. See IN (TO STOW INNER ROLL STOP). 3.

  • Page 42: Maintenance And Lubrication

    BraunAbility which could result ® by an authorized authorized service representative at the sched- in wear or damage service technician.
  • Page 43 These intervals are or improper operation. Contact your sales repre- a general guideline for scheduling maintenance sentative or call BraunAbility at 1-800-488-0359. ® procedures and will vary according to lift use and One of our national AfterSales representatives conditions.

  • Page 44: Lubrication Diagram

    Maintenance and Lubrication Hydraulic Cylinder Pivot Chain Points Release Latch Mechanism Carriage Rollers (bearings) Torque Tube Chain Guide Pivot Points Chain and Roller Hydraulic Cylinder Rolling Pivot Points Horizontial Carriage Tube Slot Area Torque Tube Pivot Points Handrail Pivot Points Inner Roll Stop Pivot Points Outer Barrier...

  • Page 45: Maintenance And Lubrication Schedule

    Maintenance and Lubrication Schedule Outer barrier pivot points (2) Apply Light Oil - See Lubrication Diagram Outer barrier release pin Apply Light Oil - See Lubrication Diagram Inspect outer barrier release pin hairpin cotter Ensure hairpin cotter is present and can be removed and inserted easily.
  • Page 46 Maintenance and Lubrication Schedule Resecure, replace or correct as needed Inspect wiring harnesses for securement, wear or other damage Apply Light Oil - See Lubrication Diagram Torque tube pivot bearings (4 places) Cycles See FMVSS 403/404 Certification Checklist Verify FMVSS 403/404 Certification Checklist Perform all procedures listed in previous section also Apply Light Oil - See Lubrication Diagram Carriage rollers (bearings)
  • Page 47 Maintenance and Lubrication Schedule Check chain guide tensioner, jam nuts and con- Correct or replace damaged parts and/or relubricate. necting link for securement and/or misalignment. See Chain Guide Adjustment. Inspect platform cable-activated manual release Ensure T-handle release and cable assembly oper- system (T-handle/cable assembly and carriage ate properly (see Manual Operation).
  • Page 48 Inspect power cable Resecure, repair or replace if needed. Perform all procedures listed in previous section also Hydraulic Fluid (Pump) - Check level. Note: Use BraunAbility #406414R Duragard Hi-Tek ® ® Fluid should be changed if there is visible Ultra.
  • Page 49 Maintenance and Lubrication Schedule Check to see that the lift is securely anchored to the Mounting vehicle and there are no loose bolts, broken welds, or 4500 stress fractures. Cycles Replace decals if worn, missing or illegible. Replace Decals and Antiskid antiskid if worn or missing.

  • Page 50: Limited Warranty

    BraunAbility Limited Warranty ® WARRANTY COVERAGE AND WARRANTY COVERAGE TIME PERIODS 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 oper- ated and maintained properly and in conformity with the owner’s manual.
  • Page 51 BraunAbility Limited Warranty ® Braun’s obligation to repair or replace defective materials or workmanship is the sole obligation of Braun under this limited warranty. Braun reserves the right to use new or remanufactured parts of similar quality to complete any work, and to make parts and design changes from time to time without notice to anyone.

  • Page 52: How To Get Service

    BraunAbility Limited Warranty ® BRAUN SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES THAT MAY RESULT FROM BREACH OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY. THIS EXCLUSION OF CONSEQUENTIAL AND INCIDENTAL DAMAGES SHALL BE INDEPENDENT OF ANY FAILURE OF THE ESSENTIAL PURPOSE OF ANY WARRANTY, AND THIS EXCLUSION SHALL SURVIVE ANY DETERMINATION THAT THIS LIMITED WARRANTY OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY HAS FAILED OF ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE.

  • Page 53: What Is Not Covered

    BraunAbility Limited Warranty ® Since Braun does not control the scheduling of service work at the independent dealerships you may en- counter some delay in scheduling or completion of work. If you need assistance you may contact Braun, at 631 West 11th Street, Winamac, Indiana 46996; 1-800-THE-LIFT, (843-5438).
  • Page 54 BraunAbility Limited Warranty ® including any acts of weather or damage or corrosion due to the environment; theft, vandalism, fire, or other intervening acts not attributable to Braun; damage resulting from tire wear or tire failure; defacing, scratches, dents or chips on any interior or exterior surface of the product, including those caused by rocks or other road hazards, damage caused by off road use, overloading or alteration of the product, or any of its compo- nents or parts;...

  • Page 55: Legal Remedies

    BraunAbility Limited Warranty ® LEGAL REMEDIES Any action to enforce any portion of this limited warranty, or any implied warranty, must be commenced within six (6) months after expiration of the warranty coverage period designated above or the action will be barred because of the passage of time.
  • Page 56 BraunAbility Limited Warranty ® benefits of this limited warranty, and it changes the start date of the warranty to the date of final assembly of the product by Braun. Braun agrees to repair or replace any of its factory installed parts found to have substantial defects within the appropriate warranty period designated above, provided that the repair is authorized by Braun and car- ried out by an authorized service center (a Braun labor schedule determines the cost allowance for repairs).
  • Page 57 Notes (page left blank intentionally) Page 55...
  • Page 58 Manual Rev. C www.braunability.com April 2025 All illustrations, descriptions and speci cations in this document 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.

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