BraunAbility Foldout Ramp Maintenance And Service Manual

BraunAbility Foldout Ramp Maintenance And Service Manual

Wheelchair-accessible lowered floor conversion (foldout ramp) featuring 2008 - 2010 chrysler minivans

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Maintenance and Service Manual
Wheelchair-Accessible
Lowered Floor Conversion
34713 Rev B
January 2011
(Foldout Ramp)
featuring 2008 - 2010
Chrysler Minivans
Chrysler Minivans
W ARNING
®
Read manual
before servicing.
Failure to do so
may result in
serious bodily
injury and/or
property damage.

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  • Page 1 Maintenance and Service Manual Wheelchair-Accessible Lowered Floor Conversion (Foldout Ramp) featuring 2008 - 2010 Chrysler Minivans Chrysler Minivans W ARNING ® Read manual before servicing. Failure to do so may result in serious bodily injury and/or property damage. 34713 Rev B...
  • Page 2 INTRODUCTION Introduction Maintenance, lubrica- tion, troubleshoot- ing and service procedures must be performed as speci- service technician. Failure to do so may result in serious bodily injury and/or property damage. Warranty and Return Authorization warranty claim or ordering parts. Operation Quick Reference Guide Conversion Operation Overview One-Touch Control Activation ®...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Foldout Ramp - Platform Below Floor Obstructions ....... 12 Assembly ........19B, 20B, 21 Auxiliary Power Supply ........13 Foldout Ramp - Gear, Motor and Base Assembly ........22, 23A, 24A Electronic Control Modules ......14 Foldout Ramp Assembly .... 23B, 24B, 25 Switch and Component Location ..
  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    Do not attempt to interface aftermarket control systems without authorization from The Braun Corporation. Do not use accessory devices not authorized by The Braun Corporation. Keep clear of area in which the vehicle kneels (lowers). Keep clear of area in which ramp operates.
  • Page 5: Maintenance And Service Requirements

    One-Touch Electronic Control Braun Corporation Aftermarket conversions must be maintained System: The electronic control Control Systems Policy: The and serviced by a Braun autho- system provides simple one- Braun Corporation manufactures rized service representative who touch activation of power func- dedicated control systems for its tions.
  • Page 6: Maintenance And Lubrication Schedule

    Some lubricants referenced in the Contact your sales representa- The maintenance and lubrica- schedule are available from The tive or call The Braun Corpora- tion procedures outlined in this Braun Corporation (part numbers tion at 1-800-THE LIFT ®...
  • Page 7 MAINTENANCE and SERVICE Maintenance and Lubrication Schedule Foldout Ramp: Foldout ramps vary in design. Disregard references to components not present. Outboard ramp extension hinge and fasteners Clean and lubricate with *Light Oil. Resecure or replace fasteners as needed Inspect ramp inboard pivot points (bolts/screws Clean and lubricate with *Light Oil.
  • Page 8: Maintenance And Lubrication Schedule

    Remove ramp housing cover/rear vertical panel and inspect: Resecure, adjust microswitches, replace dam- (loose or missing) aged parts or otherwise correct as needed. Note: See 2008 Foldout Ramp Exploded views or missing) on pages 19B-20B, 23A-24A and 23B-24B. mounting screws) ment or damage...
  • Page 9: Troubleshooting Diagnosis Chart

    See damaged OEM owner's manual. 1.29 Braun electronic controller Press main electronic controller reset button and try operation again. If no operation - run serial diagnostics test. If no operation - contact Braun Product Support. Page 7...
  • Page 10: Troubleshooting

    Operation 3.13 Door master lock-out switch ON Switch master lock-out switch to OFF (Motor Does 3.14 Power door motor harness dis- Correct or contact Braun Product Not Run) connected or damaged Support 3.15 Power door motor damaged Contact Chrysler Service Center 3.20...
  • Page 11 TROUBLESHOOTING FUNCTION SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY 4.11 See 1.00 and 3.41 4.12 No door full open signal Correct or contact Braun Product Support 4.10 4.13 Ramp motor harness discon- Connect, repair or replace No Unfold nected or damaged (Deploy) 4.14 Loose, damaged or missing fold...
  • Page 12 TROUBLESHOOTING FUNCTION SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY 6.10 6.11 See 3.10, 4.12 and 5.12 6.12 Power slide door module (PSDM) Correct or contact Braun Product Support Close did not see stowed signal Operation 6.20 6.21 See 3.20 Motor Runs - Door Does Not Move 6.30...
  • Page 13: Microswitches

    MICROSWITCHES Ramp Microswitch Adjustment The ramp motor assembly is equipped with two The stow position microswitch determines the full microswitches, the deploy microswitch and stow stow position (how far the ramp stows inside the position microswitch. vehicle). The deploy microswitch cuts the ramp motor Remove the ramp motor assembly interior cover when the platform reaches a position where the to access microswitches (located rear of the pas-...
  • Page 14: Below Floor Obstructions

    BELOW FLOOR OBSTRUCTIONS 2008 Chrysler Lowered Floor Minivan (Foldout Ramp) Conversion When installing an electrical tie-down, power seat or other Color Key auxiliary device, ob- structions below the OEM Wiring Obstructions include Braun Wiring wiring, fuel system, brake lines, etc. In-...
  • Page 15: Auxiliary Power Supply

    AUXILIARY POWER SUPPLY Two fuse blocks are provided as an auxiliary power source for dealer-installed auxiliary electrical Do not connect device(s). Fuse block details and auxiliary devices to vehicle battery. Doing The fuse blocks are located in the so may result in dam- bottom of the center dash console.
  • Page 16: Electronic Control Modules

    (raising). module assembly. Ramp Select Switch - Sets Reset Button - Resets controller. Computer Port - Laptop diagnostic foldout ramp. connection port to the electronic Speaker Enable - Turns the controller. internal speaker On and Off. The Ramp Override - Buttons drive the speaker sounds a tone whenever ramp in the direction indicated.
  • Page 17 2008 Chrysler Conversion (Foldout Ramp) Switch and Component Location Diagram Master Lock Overhead Ramp Override B-Pillar Switch C-Pillar Switch Out Switch Console Switch Switch Ramp Press and hold this switch to stow (fold) the ramp. Release switch when the ramp is...
  • Page 18: System

    Wiring Diagram - 2008 Chrysler Conversion (Foldout Ramp) Power Door, Foldout Ramp & Kneel System NOTE To Battery Ground Rear Fuse Panel Front Fuse Panel Ignition Gateway Module Ramp Override Ramp Motor E51194A-09 E51461A Relay 100383 Switch 33469 & Gear Box...
  • Page 19 Wiring Diagram - 2008 Chrysler Conversion (Foldout Ramp) Front Driver Seat Electrical Systems Wiring Diagram - Chrysler 2008 EV - Front Driver Seat Electrical Systems (without Memory) DRAWING NOTES 37-COND WIRE CODE Junctions only occur at intersections with junction symbols (...
  • Page 20 Wiring Diagram - 2008 Chrysler Conversion (Foldout Ramp) Front Passenger Seat Electrical Systems Wiring Diagram - Chrysler 2008 EV - Front Passenger Seat Electrical System (OEM Manufacture Date before 2-25-08) DRAWING NOTES 37-COND WIRE CODE COLOR CODE 12-COND WIRE CODE...
  • Page 21 Electrical Schematic - 2008 Chrysler Conversion (Foldout Ramp) Power Door, Foldout Ramp & Kneel System Ramp Switches E51461A E51091A and motor 100278-001 100188-001 100281-002 Vehicle E51059A 52038A-96A8 Battery (12Vdc) Grey Ramp Connector1 Main Logic Board Connector1 Grey Kneel Connector1 Battery Post...
  • Page 22 Exploded View - 2008 Chrysler Conversion (Foldout Ramp) Platform Assembly Page 19B Page 20B...
  • Page 23: Assembly

    REPLACEMENT PARTS 2008 Chrysler Conversion (Foldout Ramp) Platform Assembly Item Qty. Description Part Number RAMP-EXTENSION/29.25" AUTO/2008 CHRYSLER E50262??-08 RAMP-BASE/29.25"AUTO/08RT E51095?? SCREW-#10-32X1/2 FHDHXS-AUTO BLK-W/PATCH 17192P NUT-#10-32 W/LOCKWASHER/AUTO-BK 18349 HINGE WMT.-S.S. 2" X 1/4" X 29" 18619W029 WASHER-1/4" FLAT/AUTO-BK 10062 BOLT-1/4-20X3/4"BHCS NYLK/BKZN...
  • Page 24 REPLACEMENT PARTS 2008 Chrysler Conversion (Foldout Ramp) Ramp Assembly Gear, Motor and Base Assembly Item Qty. Description Part Number Item Qty. Description Part Number WMT-MAIN RAMP HOUSING E51096W?? MOTOR-RAMP ASSY/KLAUBER 12V. 1.2 RPM 51654AK2907 WMT-ARM-DRIVES RAMP-GEAR MTR E40268W-07BK SUPPORT-GEAR MOTOR/FOLDING RAMP/08RT...
  • Page 25 Exploded View - 2008 Chrysler Conversion (Foldout Ramp) Ramp Assembly Gear, Motor and Base Assembly Page 23A Page 24A...
  • Page 26 Exploded View - 2008 Chrysler Conversion (Foldout Ramp) Ramp Assembly Page 23B Page 24B...
  • Page 27: Foldout Ramp Assembly

    REPLACEMENT PARTS 2008 Chrysler Conversion (Foldout Ramp) Ramp Assembly Item Qty. Description Part Number RAMP ASSY-BASE & EXT/29.25" AUTO E51095??A2909 ASSY-MAIN RAMP HOUSING E51096A?? BEARING-FLANGE-5/8" X 1/4"-10FDU04 28435 SCREW-1/4-20 X 3/8" FLBHSCS- 28252 BOLT-3/8-16 X 3/4" FLBHSCS-GD8 25171 PIVOT PIN/BUSHING/EV RAMP/2905 52571-2905 HARNESS-RAMP EXT./CONTROLLER-OAKTEC...
  • Page 28: Kneel Assembly

    REPLACEMENT PARTS 2008 Chrysler Conversion (Foldout Ramp) Kneel Assembly Item Qty. Description Part Number Item Qty. Description Part Number ASSY-KNEEL BOX/ACTUATOR/RT E51016A KNEEL SWITCH BRACKET E50859BK KNEEL SWITCH BRACKET-TOP E50880BK SWITCH-DPDT VFD1 33469 BOLT-1/4-20 X 3/4 GR5-HEX/AUTO-BK 10970 ASSY-ACT/K2xG20-12V-08/2000#/8"STROKE 33440ART...
  • Page 29 REPLACEMENT PARTS Exploded View - 2008 Chrysler Conversion (Foldout Ramp) Kneel Assembly Page 27...
  • Page 30: Dimensions

    DIMENSIONS Dimensions - 2008 Chrysler Conversion (Foldout Ramp) All dimensions are for reference only. Foldout Ramp Door Opening Usable Width (Slide Door) 31” Door Opening Usable Height (Slide Door) 52-1/2” Interior Height at Center of Van* 57-1/4” Interior Height at Driver and Passenger Position** 56-1/4”...
  • Page 31 "Providing Access to the World" ® Over 300 Braun Dealers Worldwide ® "Providing Access to the World" International Corporate Hdqrs: P .O. Box 310 Winamac, IN 46996 USA 1-800-THE LIFT ® (574) 946-6153 FAX: (574) 946-4670...
  • Page 32 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. time of publication. The Braun Corporation reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice.

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