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Operator's Manual for:
Under-Vehicle Lift
31937
Public Use Wheelchair Lifts
DOT — Public Use Lift
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 homes with a gross
vehicle weight rating (GVWR) that exceeds 4,536 kg (10,000 lb).
"Providing Access to the World"
International Corporate Hdqrs: P .O. Box 310
1-800-THE LIFT
www.braunlift.com
34407
October 2007
Winamac, IN 46996 USA
®
(574) 946-6153
FAX: (574) 946-4670
W ARNING
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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's Manual for: W ARNING ® Under-Vehicle Lift 31937 Public Use Wheelchair Lifts DOT — Public Use Lift 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 homes with a gross...
- Page 2 Congratulations We at The Braun Corporation wish to express our fullest appreciation on your new purchase. With you in mind, our skilled craftsmen have designed and assembled the finest lift available. This manual includes safety precautions, lift operating instructions, man- ual operating instructions, and instructions for maintenance and lubrication procedures.
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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
01-00025 SERIAL NUMBER PURCHASED FROM 01-00025 OWNER DATE INSTALLED MFG DATE NAME 07/09/2007 ADDRESS Sample Sample CITY TELEPHONE STATE Serial No./Series No. Warranty/Registration TO VALIDATE WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARDS MUST BE RETURNED TO THE BRAUN CORPORATION. Identification Tag Card Page 2... - Page 5 Warranty and Registration Instructions Model No. Serial No. Note: This information must be provided when filing a Series No. Date of Manufacture warranty claim or ordering parts. Keep for future use. Page 3...
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Page 6: Lift Terminology Illustration
Hydraulic Cylinders Lift Terminology Illustration Platform Cable-activated Manual Release System W AR NI NG h T-ha lock uall y mov ndle Fail befo e plat fully resu driv form plat lt in loym unin lock plat form plat resu form ent. -
Page 7: Introduction
Lift Terminology Introduction: Braun NUVL Series lifts are Terminology: Become familiar Refer to the Lift Terminology ADA compliant and comply with the terminology that will be Illustration for identification of fully with National Highway lift components. used throughout this manual. -
Page 8: Lift Components
Lift Terminology Lift Terminology Lift Components regarding the control switches Platform Assembly: The lift and their functions are provided in platform assembly consists of the the Lift Operation section. Refer to the Lift Terminology Il- flat aluminum plate upon which lustration on page 4. -
Page 9: Vehicle And Lift Interlocks
Vehicle and Lift Interlocks cannot be stowed if occupied. between the lift platform and the vehicle floor. The inner roll stop Braun Corporation NUVL Series The lift platform cannot be raised automatically rotates from the lifts comply fully with all NHTSA... -
Page 10: Lift Actions And Functions
Lift Terminology tion to fully-lowered (ground level) level (fully-raised) position when Lift Actions and Functions: the UP switch is pressed. When position when the DOWN switch Deploy (Extend): Lift deploy- the lift is fully lowered, press- is pressed. ment is the action of the lift plat- ing the UP switch first raises the form carriage assembly extend- outer barrier. -
Page 11: Lift Operation Safety
Lift Operation Safety 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 important safety important information with proper operation instructions information regarding regarding how to as well as proper maintenance... -
Page 12: Lift Operation Safety Precautions
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. - Page 13 Lift Operation Safety Whenever a wheelchair passenger (or standee) is on the platform, the: W ARNING • Handrail belt must be latched. • Passenger must be positioned in the center of the platform. • 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 brake. Stop and brake wheelchair when loading onto the not fully understood, contact The Braun platform (manually stop and brake manual wheelchairs — stop powered wheelchairs with the wheelchair controls).
- Page 15 Keep owner’s (operator's) manual in lift vehicle at all times. W ARNING Never modify (alter) a Braun Corporation lift. W ARNING Do not use accessory devices not authorized by The Braun Corporation. W ARNING Do not remove any guards or covers. Page 13...
- Page 16 The Braun Corporation immedi- ately. Failure to do so may result in serious bodily injury and/or property damage. Page 14...
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Page 17: Operation Notes And Details
Read and become for operating them. Braun Cor- operating instructions familiar with all lift operation safety poration NUVL Series lifts comply and manual operat-... -
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 keep clear of the area in which and all other body parts within the lift operates and clear of all the lift occupant area and clear of moving parts. -
Page 19: Lift Features
Operation Notes and Details vertical position when the platform form and the vehicle floor. The Lift Features extends from the stow position. inner roll stop must rest solidly on the vehicle floor (minimum Inner Roll Stop: The NUV- When the UP switch is pressed 1½"... -
Page 20: Outer Barrier
Operation Notes and Details Discontinue lift operation im- from the platform surface when W ARNING mediately if the inner roll stop extending and retracting the does not operate properly. platform. Details are provided on Discontinue lift use pages 20 and 21. immediately if any Outer Barrier: The two-stage lift component does... -
Page 21: Outer Barrier
Operation Notes and Details portion of the platform is obstruct- outer barrier fully (ramp poition). occupied. Lift platform move- ed while descending or the entire Note: The barrier must be fully ment shall be interrupted unless platform does not reach ground unfolded until the entire wheel- the outer barrier is fully deployed level for any reason (contact... -
Page 22: Barrier, Handrail And Belt Manual Operation
Operation Notes and Details Barrier, Handrail and Belt Manual Operation The folding handrails and tall out- The latch handles must be lifted er barrier are manually operated. before the handrails can be W ARNING folded or unfolded and must be The spring-loaded outer barrier lowered after folding or unfold- (tall barrier) and the handrails rest... -
Page 23: Handrail Operating Instructions
Operation Notes and Details Handrail Operating Instructions 3. a. Lift latch handle. 2. a. Lift latch handle. 1. Fold tall (yellow) outer barrier b. Deploy / Stow handrail. b. Deploy / Stow handrail. down. c. Lower latch handle. c. Lower latch handle. Latch Handle Detail... -
Page 24: Lift Passengers
The lift operator and bystanders ing of passengers is recommend- The lift attendant (operator) must keep clear of the area in ed by The Braun Corporation. should not ride on the platform which the lift operates. Observe with the passenger. -
Page 25: Yellow Boundaries
Operation Notes and Details Platform side plates and handrail parts within the lift occupant area W ARNING bases are powder coated yellow and clear of all moving parts. also. Whenever a passenger is on the Threshold Warning: The vehicle Vehicle (Floor Level) Loading platform, the: -mounted black threshold warning and Unloading: The platform... -
Page 26: Wheelchair-Equipped Occupant Seat Belts
The Braun Corporation sales wheelchair-equipped occupant representative in your area or Discontinue lift use restraint belt systems (torso call The Braun Corporation at immediately if any restraints). It is the responsibil- 1-800-THE LIFT ® . One of our... -
Page 27: Operation Procedure Review
Operation Notes and Details Operation Procedure Review Wheelchair lift attendants should be instructed on any The Braun Corporation recom- Transit agency supervisors special needs and/or proce- mends that transit agency super- 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 operation ensure safe and troublefree lubrication procedures downtime and increase the ser- lift operation. General preven- must be performed vice life of the lift, as well as pos- tive lift maintenance consisting by authorized service... -
Page 29: Lift Operating Instructions
• Wheelchair brakes not fully understood, If your lift does not function as in- must be locked contact The Braun tended or a visual or audible warning • Inner roll stop and Corporation immedi- signal is activated, review the NHTSA outer barriers must ately. - Page 30 Lift Operating Instructions OPEN DOOR(S) AND SECURE TO DEPLOY PLATFORM: TO UNLOAD PASSENGER: 1. Stand clear and press the UP switch until the 1. Read Note below! Load passenger onto plat- platform extends fully. Release switch. form and lock wheelchair brakes. 2.
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Page 31: Lift Operating Instructions
Lift Operating Instructions TO LOAD PASSENGER: TO STOW PLATFORM: 1. Read Notes below! Load passenger onto plat- 1. Latch handrail belt. form, lock wheelchair brakes and latch handrail belt. 2. Press STOW switch until platform stops at stow level. Release switch. Note: Outer barrier must be fully unfolded (ramp position) until the entire wheelchair (or 3. -
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 where the inner roll Discontinue lift use Verified: stop is fully de-... -
Page 33: Manual Operating Instructions
Manual Operating Instructions In event of power or equipment failure, refer to the Manual Op- erating Instructions to manually operate the lift. Step-by-step pro- Hand cedures are provided on pages Pump 34 and 35. Refer to the Lift Op- erating Instructions for all normal lift operation procedures (such as loading and unloading passen- gers). - Page 34 Manual Operating Instructions Cable-Activated Platform Manual Release System W ARNING Platform Manual Release Sys- platform locks (chain release tem: A cable-activated manual assembly engages), securing the release system releases and en- platform carriage assembly within gages the platform carriage assem- the housing.
- Page 35 Manual Operating Instructions Note: The lift platform must be Manual Hand Pump pushed back into its carriage compartment all the way before The manual hand pump is used reverting back to normal (pow- to lower and raise the platform ered) operation. When the lift is and outer barrier.
- Page 36 Manual Operating Instructions Refer to Figures A-C for the Manual Operating Instructions on page 35. Figure C Figure D Figure A Figure B VALVE VALVE I N G OPEN T -h a ll d le lo c fu ll e fo il u la tf re s...
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Page 37: Manual Operating Instructions
Manual Operating Instructions OUT (To Extend Platform): IN (To Stow Platform): DOWN (Unfold Outer Barrier): 1. Remove hairpin cotter from 1. Raise or lower platform to 1. Pull T-Handle (see Figure A). detent pin (see Figure D). stow level (follow UP or 2. -
Page 38: Decals And Antiskid
Decals and Antiskid Decal Placement W ARNING Replace missing, worn 29058 29064 or illegible decals. (not visible) 81823 Failure to do so may 29065 result in serious bodily 29059 81819, W AR injury and/or property Push T-ha ually ndle lock Failu befo enga... - Page 39 Decals and Antiskid Decals 30787 81823 81819 29440 C A U T I O N D ANGER W ARNING W ARNING KEEP CLEAR OF MOVING PARTS 81819 12377 Push T-handle in fully and Face outward and lock wheelchair manually move platform in Improper handling brakes before operating lift.
- Page 40 Decals and Antiskid Decals W ARNING • Read manual before operating lift. • Load and unload on level surface only. • Engage vehicle parking brake before operating lift. • Provide adequate clearance outside of vehicle to accommodate lift. • Do not operate lift if you suspect lift damage, wear or any abnormal condition.
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Page 41: Decals And Antiskid
Decals and Antiskid Anitskid Inspect your lift for any missing or worn antiskid. Order as needed. W ARNING Note: Clean surfaces with isopropyl alcohol before decal or antiskid application. Use a clean cloth or paper towels. Do not use oily shop Replace missing or rags. -
Page 42: Maintenance And Lubrication
Braun authorized service represen- which could result service technician. tative at the scheduled intervals according to the in wear or damage Failure to do so may number of cycles. - Page 43 Maintenance Indicator: The Lift Ready green or improper operation. Contact your sales repre- LED, mounted on the hand-held pendant storage sentative or call The Braun Corporation at 1-800- bracket, will change color to yellow after every THE LIFT ®...
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Page 44: Lubrication Diagram
Drive Chain and Rollers Drive Chain Release Latch Hydraulic Cylinder Eccentric Pivot Shaft Points Rollers (bearings) Platform Cable-activated Manual Release System Torque Tube Hydraulic Pivot Points Rolling Cylinder Horizontial Pivot Carriage Tube Points Lifting Arm Slot Area Pivot Points Eccentric Eccentric Shaft and Carriage... -
Page 45: Maintenance And Lubrication Schedule
Maintenance and Lubrication Schedule Outer barrier and lower closure pivot points (2) Apply Light Oil - See Lubrication Diagram Outer barrier detent pin pivot points (2) Apply Light Oil - See Lubrication Diagram Inner roll stop hinge pivot points Apply Light Oil - See Lubrication Diagram Inner roll stop linkage pivot points Apply Light Oil - See Lubrication Diagram Lifting arm center and platform pivot points (bear-... - Page 46 Maintenance and Lubrication Schedule Inspect inner roll stop and linkage for: Resecure, replace or correct as needed. See Inner • Proper operation. Roll stop should rest solidly Roll Stop Adjustment Instructions. on floor providing smooth transition. • Positive securement • Wear or damage Check carriage ride height in housing Adjust as needed.
- Page 47 Maintenance and Lubrication Schedule Lifting arm slots in rolling horizontial carriage Apply Door Ease - See Lubrication Diagram. arm tubes Apply to the surface area around both slots and wipe off excess Hydraulic cylinder pivot points (4 per cylinder) Apply Light Oil - See Lubrication Diagram Drive chain and chain rollers Apply Light Oil - See Lubrication Diagram Drive chain release latch mechanism...
- Page 48 Maintenance and Lubrication Schedule Inspect platform cable-activated manual release Ensure T-handle release and cable assembly system (T-handle/cable assembly and carriage move- operate properly (see Manual Operation). ment) Ensure carriage can be manually extended and retracted freely. Inspect limit switches for securement and proper Resecure, replace or adjust as needed.
- Page 49 Maintenance and Lubrication Schedule Resecure, replace or correct as needed. Inspect torque tube cams for securement, wear or damage 1500 Resecure, replace or correct as needed. Inspect housing cam brackets for securement, Cycles wear or damage Tighten, repair or replace if needed. Inspect cylinder(s), hoses, fittings and hydraulic connections for wear, damage or leaks Resecure, repair or replace if needed.
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Page 50: Maintenance And Lubrication
Maintenance and Lubrication Schedule 4500 Replace decals if worn, missing or illegible. Replace Decals and Antiskid Cycles antiskid if worn or missing. See Decals and Antiskid section on pages 36-37. Repeat all previously listed inspection, lubrica- Consecutive tion and maintenance procedures at 750 cycle 750 Cycle intervals. - Page 51 "Providing Access to the World" ® Over 300 Braun Dealers Worldwide...
- Page 52 All illustrations, descriptions and specifications in this manual are based on the latest product information available at the time of publication. The Braun Corporation reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice. at the time of publication. The Braun Corporation reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice.