Uvl series private use wheelchair lifts (38 pages)
Summary of Contents for Braun 06 Series L915
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For ADA COMPLIANCE Braun Millennium Series Wheelchair Lifts For ADA COMPLIANCE W ARNING Operator's Manual for: Series Commercial Wheelchair Lifts Read manual ® ® before operating "Providing Access to the World" lift. Failure to do International Corporate Hdqrs: P.O. Box 310...
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Congratulations We at The Braun Corporation wish to express our fullest appreciation on your new purchase. With you in mind, our skilled craftsmen have de- signed and assembled the finest lift available. This manual includes safety precautions, lift operating instructions, manual operating instructions, and instructions for maintenance and lubrica- tion procedures.
Introduction: bridge plate details follow. Lift operation procedures are identical for all L915 Series lift Braun L915 Millennium Series L915 Series lift models can be models. The operating instruc- lifts are ADA compliant and equipped with left or right side...
Lift Terminology Direction: The terms "left (rear)," The “quick-disconnect” hand-held hydraulic cylinders are housed in "right (front)," "inboard," and control switchbox is connected to the parallel arms. The electrical/ the pump module. “Quick- hydraulic powered lift frame "outboard" will be used through- out this manual to indicate disconnect”...
Lift Terminology Lift Components (continued) regarding Lift-Tite ™ latches are Automatic Inboard Roll Stop Fixed Inboard Roll Stop: A provided on pages 15 and 16. and Bridge Plate (IB): L915 “IB” stationary inboard roll stop is built lift models are equipped with an into “non-IB”...
Lift Terminology Lift Actions and Functions the outboard roll stop rotates the FOLD switch is pressed. downward from vertical position UNFOLD (Out) - Platform to ramp position. Stowed Position: The lift is Unfold: Unfold is the action of stowed when the lift platform has the platform rotating out and UP - Roll Stop Fold (Raise): been fully raised and folded fully...
™ Lift-Tite Top Parallel Arms (2) Latches (2) Towers (2) Opposite Pump Side Cylinder (Upright Supports) Adjustable Quiet-Ride Bumper E BR . BO N CO Unfold Assist Compression Springs (2) Pump Side Base Cylinder Plate Opposite Pump Side Vertical Arm Vertical Arm Covers (4) Hand-Held Attendant's...
Lift-Tite ™ Top Parallel Arms (2) Latches (2) Towers (2) Opposite Pump Side Cylinder (Upright Supports) Adjustable Quiet-Ride Bumper E BR . BO N CO Unfold Assist Compression Springs (2) Pump Side Base Cylinder Plate Opposite Pump Side Vertical Arm Vertical Arm Covers (4) Hand-Held Attendant's...
Lift Operation Safety Safety Symbols SAFETY FIRST! Know That..All information contained CAUTION W ARNING in this manual and supplements (if included), is This symbol indicates This symbol indicates provided for your safety. Famil- important safety important information iarity with proper operation information regarding regarding how to instructions as well as proper...
The Braun Load and unload on level surface only. W ARNING Corporation immedi- ately. Failure to do so Engage vehicle parking brake before operating lift.
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• Roll stop latch must be fully engaged safety precautions are • Passenger should grip both handrails (if able). not fully understood, contact The Braun W ARNING Load and unload clear of vehicular traffic. Corporation immedi- ately. Failure to do so W ARNING Do not overload or abuse.
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Lift Operation Safety W ARNING Position and secure (buckle, engage, fasten, etc.) the wheelchair-equipped occupant seat belt (torso restraint) before loading onto the wheelchair lift platform. W ARNING Lift attendants must ensure that lift occupants keep hands, arms and all other body parts within the lift occupant area and clear of moving parts.
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W ARNING Never modify (alter) a Braun Corporation lift. contact The Braun Corporation immedi- W ARNING Do not use accessory devices not authorized by The Braun ately. Failure to do so Corporation. may result in serious bodily injury and/or W ARNING Do not remove any guards or covers.
It is the responsibility of the lift contact The Braun Lift Access Doors and Lift operator (attendant) to properly Corporation immedi- Interlocks: Attendants must open, secure and close the ately.
Pre-Lift Operation Notes and Details General Safety: The lift operator (attendant) occupants (passengers) keep hands, arms and all and bystanders must keep clear of the area in other body parts within the lift occupant area and which the lift operates and clear of all moving clear of moving parts.
Become familiar with all lift clearly depicted in this section. Lift-Tite ™ Latches: Series A4 features and the proper opera- Contact The Braun Corporation at and newer Millennium lift Models tion of the lift components 1-800-THE LIFT immediately if are equipped with Lift-Tite ™...
Pre-Lift Operation Notes and Details Lift Features (continued) UNFOLD switch to unfold the insert the pump handle in the platform to floor level (standard pump and stroke until the plat- ing from the stowed position in operation). form folds fully (stops). Then, the event of platform drift.
Pre-Lift Operation Notes and Details Folding the platform fully first will Bridge Plates and Inboard pressed and the platform unfolds ™ ensure that the Lift-Tite latches Roll Stops: L915 Series lift from stow position to floor level, will disengage properly when models are available with an this mechanical roll stop/bridge the release valve is opened (in...
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Pre-Lift Operation Notes and Details Lift Features (continued) (vertical) position, the roll stop/ Fixed Inboard Roll Stop: A bridge plate automatically travels stationary inboard roll stop is built (bridging) position when it inboard to the stowed position. into “non-IB” L915 lift platforms reaches vehicle floor level.
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Pre-Lift Operation Notes and Details W ARNING photo below right). The bridge platform) when the platform plate bridges the gap between the unfolds from stow position to floor platform and the lift base plate level (UNFOLD switch is Discontinue lift use when the platform is fully raised pressed).
Pre-Lift Operation Notes and Details Lift Features (continued) pression spring automatically (unfolds) the roll stop. The roll unfolds (rotates) the roll stop to stop is cylinder-powered to Automatic Outboard Roll Stop the ramp position (fully unfolded). automatically fold (rotate) to the (ARS): This cylinder-powered roll vertical position as shown when stop provides a ramp for wheel-...
Pre-Lift Operation Notes and Details Roll Stop Latch: A spring- platform fully to the ground. The unfolded until the entire wheel- loaded latch engages the out- attendant must view the platform chair (or standee) has crossed board roll stop when the roll stop as it lowers to be certain the the roll stop when loading or rotates upward from ramp posi-...
The Braun Corporation. handrails when on the lift platform if able. Discontinue lift opera- Do not attempt to load or unload Braun L915 Series ADA certified tion immediately if the hand- a passenger in a wheelchair or lifts permit both inboard and rails do not operate properly.
Pre-Lift Operation Notes and Details Standees: Lift Operating Instruc- models. Yellow edge liner is boundaries) and the wheelchair tions apply to wheelchair passen- positioned on fixed inboard roll brakes are locked when a passen- gers and standees. Standees stops also. Yellow plastic caps are ger is on the lift platform.
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• Roll stop(s) must be when on the platform. representative in your area or Failure to follow these call The Braun Corporation at If the roll stop, bridge plate, rules may result in 1-800-THE LIFT. One of our handrails or any other lift compo-...
(torso Operation Procedure Review Occupant Seat Belts restraint) before loading onto a wheelchair lift. The Braun Corporation recom- The Braun Corporation recom- mends that transit agency super- mends wheelchair passengers Different types of disabilities visors and wheelchair lift atten-...
Pre-Lift Operation Notes and Details Transit agency supervisors and operation procedures with Regular preventive maintenance should train and educate their lift the wheelchair lift sales represen- will reduce potential lift operation attendants on the proper use and tative. downtime and increase the operation of the wheelchair lift if it service life of the lift, as well as is not possible for the attendants...
Notes and Details section for manual operating • Wheelchair brakes identification of lift components. instructions prior to must be locked Contact The Braun Corporation operating the lift. If • Roll stop(s) must be immediately if not understood this information is not (call 1-800-THE LIFT).
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Lift Operating Instructions Open Door(s) and Secure To Unfold Platform (Out): Stand clear and press the orange UNFOLD (Out) switch until the platform stops (reaches floor level - unfolds fully). Release switch. Note: In event platform does not unfold, press FOLD switch to release Lift-Tite™...
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Lift Operating Instructions To Unload Passenger (continued): 2. Press red DOWN switch until the entire platform reaches ground level (see Photo B) and the outboard roll stop unfolds fully (ramp position). See Photo C. Release switch. 3. Unlock wheelchair brakes and unload passenger from platform.
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Lift Operating Instructions To Load Passenger: 1. Read Notes below! Load pas- senger onto platform and lock wheelchair brakes. See Photo G. Note: Roll stop must be fully unfolded (ramp position) until the entire wheelchair (or standee) has crossed the roll stop. See Photos E and F.
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Lift Operating Instructions To Load Passenger (continued): 2. Press red UP switch (Photo I) to fold outboard roll stop UP fully (vertical - see Photo H), and raise the platform to floor level. See Photo J. Re- lease switch. 3. Unlock wheelchair brakes and unload passenger from platform.
Manual Operating Instructions If you experience power or equip- dures. Manual Instructions Decal mirrored image. Refer to the Lift ment failure, refer to the Manual #27146 (posted on pump cover) Operating Instructions for all normal Operating Instructions to operate provides manual operating instruc- lift operation procedures (such as the lift.
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Manual Operating Instructions Refer to photos and illustration of onto backup pump release valve To Unfold Platform (Out): release valve on previous page. and turn counterclockwise (open Note: A rear pump lift model is — 1/2 turn only) until the platform Using hand pump handle (Photo B): depicted in the photos.
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Manual Operating Instructions Refer to photos and illustration of Note: Close backup pump • To Fold Roll Stop: release valve on page 32. Note: release valve securely before • To Raise Platform: A rear pump lift model is depicted operating electric pump. in the photos.
W ARNING Note: Clean surfaces LIFT OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Lift installation and servicing prohibited by MANUAL anyone who has not been certified by The Braun with isopropyl alcohol Corporation Sales and Service School. Certified OPERATION 27154 service technicians should call 1-800-THE LIFT OPEN DOOR(S) AND SECURE to receive applicable installation/service manual.
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24242 injury and/or property Parking Courtesy 24668 damage. Requested 25652 The Braun Corporation certifies that "Providing Access to the World" this wheelchair lift conforms to all International Corporate Hdqrs: P.O. Box 310 Winamac, IN 46996 USA 1-800-THE LIFT (219) 946-6153...
Decals and Antiskid Antiskid W ARNING Replace missing or Available Antiskid worn antiskid. Size Color Part No. Failure to do so may 2" x 12" Black #24172-BK result in serious 2" x 12" Yellow #24172-YL bodily injury and/or 3" x 12" Black #24173-BK property damage.
Preventive maintenance visual bodily injury and/or tion, discontinue lift use imme- inspections and lubrication diately. Contact your sales property damage. procedures do not take the place representative or call The Braun Page 38...
Disregard references to components not present on your lift model. Note: LPS2 General Purpose Penetrating Oil is available in eleven ounce aerosol cans from The Braun Corporation (part number 15807). Note: Clean lubrication points before applying lubricant. Platform Fold Axles (2 places)
PUMP CODE CYLINDER 14CG OWNER DATE INSTALLED NAME MFG DATE ADDRESS 1/12/2003 CITY PATENT PENDING-5,261,779-6,065,924-6,238,169-6,464,447 TELEPHONE STATE TO VALIDATE WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARDS MUST BE RETURNED TO THE BRAUN CORPORATION. Sample Warranty/Registration Card Sample Serial No./Series No. Identification Tag Page 40...
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Warranty and Registration Instructions Model No. Pump Code Note: Retain this information for future use. You must have Series No. Cylinder Code this information when filing a warranty claim or ordering Serial No. Date of Manufacture Page 41...
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"Providing Access to the World" ® Over 300 Braun Dealers Worldwide...
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This warranty does not cover normal maintenance, service, or periodic adjustments necessitated by use or wear. The Braun Corporation will not, under any circumstances, pay for loss of use, incidental or consequential damages related to the lift, or vehicle in which it is installed.
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