Braun 34443 User Manual
2008 & Up Chrysler
Foldout Entervan
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34443
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 lowered floor vehicle available.
This manual includes safety precautions, operating instructions,
manual operating instructions, and instructions for maintenance and
lubrication procedures.
Your Entervan® is built for dependability, and will bring you years
of pleasure and independence, as long as the maintenance is performed
regularly and the Entervan® is operated by an instructed person.
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THE BRAUN CORPORATION
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CONTENTS
Warranty and Registration
Instructions ................................................................ 2
Introduction ................................................................ 3
Entervan Operation Quick
Reference Guide .................................................... 4, 5
Features ................................................................. 6, 7
Safety Precautions .................................................... 8
Operation
Terminology .......................................................... 9
One-Touch Control System ................................... 9
Control Switches ............................................ 10-14
Ramp Access Sliding Door ........................... 14, 15
Kneel System ................................................ 16, 17
Power Ramp Operation ...................................... 18
Power Ramp Safety ........................................... 19
Power Ramp Manual Operation ......................... 20
Ramp Electrical Override .................................... 21
Ramp Safety .................................................. 22-24
Wheelchair and Occupant Restraint ................ 25-33
Seat Removal and Installation
Front Seats (General Information) ................ 34, 35
Seat Base Rear Covers ...................................... 35
Seat Electrical Harnesses ............................. 37-39
Front Seat Removal ...................................... 40, 41
Front Seat Installation ................................... 42, 43
Third Row Seats ........................................... 44, 45
Warranty .............................................................. 46-49
Return Authorization Procedure ............................ 49
Preventive Maintenance ................................... 50, 51
Auxiliary Power Supply / Below
Floor Obstructions ............................................. 52-55
Jacking and Tire Changing .................................... 56
Reporting Safety Defects ....................................... 57
Towing ...................................................................... 58
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Examine your Entervan® for any damage. Should
any damage have occurred during delivery, notify
the carrier at once with any claims.
The warranty/registration card shown
here is supplied with each Entervan.
Review the delivery checklist and fill
out the warranty/registration information with your sales representative
and mail it to The Braun Corporation
A detailed Warranty section is provided within this manual. The warranty
card must be processed to activate
the warranty.
Record the last eight digits of the vehicle identifica-
tion number (VIN) in the space provided for future
reference. This information must be provided
when filing a warranty claim or ordering parts.
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Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
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INTRODUCTION
The Braun Entervan® lowered floor
conversion is designed to provide
years of pleasure and mobility
independence. Familiarity with
proper operation and maintenance
procedures will help ensure safe,
trouble free operation.
The Braun Corporation encourages wheelchair passengers and
their attendant(s) to review the
material contained in this manual
with your Entervan sales representative, before attempting
operation. Any questions or concerns can be answered by your
sales representative at that time.
This manual addresses Entervan standard features as well as
options. Refer to the instructions
applicable for your package, and
disregard the information that
does not apply. Contact The
Braun Corporation at 1-800-THE
LIFT® if any of this information is
not understood.
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The Entervan
Operation Quick
Reference Guide hanging on
the mirror provides a condensed
explanation of Entervan operation
(shown at right). Read the guide
and then insert it in this manual
for future reference. Note: An
Operation Quick Reference Guide
(overview) section is provided on
pages 4 and 5 of this manual also.
Store this manual in the vehicle
along with your Chrysler owner’s
manual.
If you experience an operation
problem or there is any sign of
wear, damage, or other abnormal
condition, contact your sales representative or call The Braun Cor-
poration at 1-800-THE LIFT
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of our national Product Support
representatives will direct you to a
Braun authorized service center.
Operation Quick Reference Guide
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ENTERVAN OPERATION QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
Entervan Operation Overview
This overview provides a simplified explanation
of Entervan operation. Read the entire owner’s
(operator’s) manual for complete details. Contact
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The Braun Corporation at 1-800-THE LIFT
if any
of this information is not understood.
Power Operation
Entervan power functions are managed by the
electronic control system. The control system can
be activated
using the
OEM remote
keyless entry
transmitter
or one of the
interior control
switches
detailed on
OEM Remote
Keyless Entry
Transmitter
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release this
switch two
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times (
2)
pages 10-13.
Interior mounted control switches
display one of these graphics.
or
One-Touch Control Activation
Entervan power door, kneel and ramp functions are
activated by pressing and releasing a control switch
(press and release remote entry transmitter button
twice).
Open Functions: When activating the Open functions, the power door opens, the kneel system lowers
the rear of the vehicle and the ramp deploys.
Close Functions: When activating the Close functions, the ramp stows, the kneel system raises the
rear of the vehicle and the power door closes.
Manual Operation
The passenger side power sliding door and power
ramp can be manually operated. Read this manual
for further details.
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ENTERVAN OPERATION QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
Operating Your New
Entervan Couldn’t
Be Simpler . . .
Just press any one
1
of the buttons like
the one pictured above
or those shown on page
4 (press twice on the key
transmitter). . .
And the sliding door opens
2 3
The ramp deploys Allowing easy entrance!
4
The rear suspension lowers
A
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FEATURES
One-Touch Electronic Control System: The electronic
control system provides simple
one-touch activation of Entervan power functions. For your
convenience, the power features
can be activated using the OEM
remote keyless entry transmitter
or one of the interior switches
detailed on pages 10-13.
Passenger Side Power Slide
Door: The electronic control
system activates the passenger side power slide door for
ramp access. The slide door
and lowered floor configuration
provides 52-1/2" clear vertical
passageway. Note: The driverside sliding door is lowered to
provide clear passage also.
Ramp: The fully automatic
power ramp provides 29-1/4"
usable width. The power ramp
can be manually operated.
Electromechanical Power
Kneeling Rear Suspension:
“Kneeling” is the lowering motion of the electromechanical
rear suspension. The kneel
feature reduces the slope of the
ramp when deployed.
Lowered Floor from Rear
Axle to Firewall: This feature
provides additional headroom
(57-1/4" floor-to-ceiling at center
of van), and further reduces
the slope of the ramp when
deployed. Note: The floorto-ceiling height is reduced by
2-1/2" with OEM interior DVD/
rail system installed. Ground
Clearance: The lowered floor
results in reduced ground clearance. Be aware of limited ground
clearance.
Ground Effects: Exterior colormatched ground effect panels
conceal the lowered floor and
lowered sliding doors.
Floor Track for Wheelchair
and Occupant Securement in
Midpoint Lowered Floor Area:
Floor track provided in the midpoint lowered floor area (Position
C) can be utilized for restraint of
wheelchair passenger(s). Wheelchair capacity at midpoint may
have limitations based on the dimensions of specific wheelchairs.
Forward-Facing Wheelchair
and Occupant Belt/Track
System: One Forward-Facing
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FEATURES
Wheelchair and Occupant Belt
Kit is supplied for the restraint of
one wheelchair and occupant.
The belt kit is used in conjunction with the floor track. Note:
Additional belt kits can be purchased (option).
Quick-Release Front Passenger Seat with Floor Track for
Wheelchair and Occupant Securement: The passenger seat
(Position B) is equipped with
“step & roll” quick-release seat
base attachments (making seat
removal and installation procedures simple). The seat can be
removed and the seat location
can be utilized by a wheelchair
occupant (floor track provided).
Driver Seat: For the wheelchair
occupant who chooses to drive,
this seat (Position A) can be
removed and adaptive driving
systems custom tailored for the
individual can be purchased
from and installed by your local
mobility dealer. The driver’s
seat is equipped with “step &
roll” quick-release seat base
attachments. 56-1/4" floor-to-
ceiling headroom is provided
at both front seating positions.
Auxiliary Power Supply for
Dealer-Installed Power Seat
or Electric Tie-Downs: This
power source is available to
accommodate adaptive driving
systems custom tailored for
the individual (purchased from
and installed by your local
mobility sales representative).
See pages 52-55.
Midpoint
“L”
Track
Front Seat
“L” Track
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Midpoint
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Available Wheelchair Positions
B
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CAUTION
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Safety Symbols
SAFETY FIRST! Know That....
All information contained
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in this manual and
supplements (if included), is provided for your safety. Familiarity
with proper operation instructions
as well as proper maintenance
procedures are necessary to ensure safe, trouble free operation.
Safety precautions are provided
to identify potentially hazardous
situations and provide instruction
on how to avoid them.
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These symbols will appear throughout this manual and may appear on labels posted on your Entervan.
Recognize the seriousness of this information.
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B
This symbol indicates
important safety information regarding a
potentially hazardous
situation that could
result in serious
bodily injury and/or
property damage.
Note: Additional information provided to help clarify or detail a specific subject.
C
This symbol indicates
important information regarding how to
avoid a hazardous situation that
could result in minor
personal injury or
property damage.
OPERATION
Whenever parking your Entervan
and before utilizing Entervan
power features, always engage
the vehicle transmission in Park
“P” and engage the vehicle
parking brake. Entervan power
function control switches can
be activated only if the vehicle
transmission is in Park or Neutral.
Terminology
“Kneeling” is the lowering motion
of the Entervan electromechanical rear suspension. The term
“deploy” (unfold) indicates the
lowering motion of the ramp to
the deployed position. “Stow”
(fold) is the raising motion of the
ramp to the vertical (stowed)
position.
The terms “Open” and “Close”
refer to sequences of power
functions that will occur when
activated by the One-Touch
electronic control system. When
activating the Open functions,
the power door opens, the kneel
system lowers the rear of the
vehicle and the ramp deploys.
When activating Close functions,
the ramp stows, the kneel system raises the rear of the vehicle
and the power door closes.
One-Touch Control System
Entervan power functions are
managed by the electronic
control system. The control
system can be activated using
the remote keyless entry transmitter or any one of the controls
addressed on pages 10-13.
Do not attempt to interface
aftermarket control systems.
Braun Corporation
Aftermarket Control
Systems Policy:
The Braun Corporation manufactures dedicated control systems
for its products. These control
systems have been designed
and tested for use in conjunction
with specific Braun products.
Braun control systems are the
only control systems authorized
for use with Braun products.
Do not attempt to interface aftermarket control systems without
authorization from The Braun
Corporation. To do so may
result in serious bodily injury
and/or property damage.
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OPERATION
Control Switches
For your convenience, Entervan
power features can be activated
using the OEM remote keyless
entry transmitter or one of the
interior control switches identified
on pages 11-13.
The passenger power sliding door
switches provided on the remote
keyless entry transmitter and in
the overhead console will unlock
the passenger side slide door and
activate the Entervan power door,
kneel and ramp functions.
The power sliding door switches
provided in the center console and
on the wall panels to the front and
rear of the passenger side sliding
door (B-pillar and C-pillar respectively), are accessible to rear
seat passengers including small
children. These control switches
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will activate Entervan power
functions only if the passenger
side power slide door is unlocked
and the overhead console Master
Lock Out switch is in the ON position. Master Lock Out details are
provided on page 13.
Braun minivan conversions are
designed with safety and simplicity in mind for ease of operation.
If a power function has been
activated that was not intended,
simply press a control switch to
stop or reverse the function. If
the desired function has not been
activated, press the switch again.
Entervan power function control
switches can be activated only
if the vehicle transmission is in
Park or Neutral.
Control Switches
Switches that activate Entervan
power functions at all times:
• Keyless Entry Transmitter
• Overhead Console Passenger
Power Sliding Door Switch
• All Other Switches
The passenger side power slide
door must be unlocked and the
Master Lock Out switch must be
in the ON position before power
functions can be activated.
OPERATION
One-Touch Control Activation
Entervan power door, kneel and
ramp functions will be activated
by pressing and releasing
either control switch shown on
this page. Press and release
the remote entry transmitter button twice within five seconds.
Power Sliding Door Lock and
Master Lock Out
The keyless entry and overhead
console switches will activate
Entervan power functions
whether the passenger sliding
door is locked or unlocked. The
Master Lock Out switch does
not prohibit use of these control
switches
.
Remote Keyless Entry
Transmitter
Using the Chrysler remote entry
transmitter eliminates the need
for an additional remote control.
Press and
release this
switch twice
(x2)
Press and release
x
switch twice (
2)
within five seconds.
Overhead Console Switch
A control switch is located on
the overhead console.
Press and release this switch
Press and release
switch displaying
slide door graphic.
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OPERATION
Power Sliding Door Lock and
Master Lock Out
The passenger side power
sliding door must be unlocked
and the overhead console
Master Lock Out switch must
be in the ON position before
the three power sliding door
switches identified here can
activate Entervan power functions.
One-Touch Control Activation
When the above conditions are
met - power door, kneel and
ramp functions will be activated
by pressing and releasing any
of the control switches.
Center Console Switch
For front seat passengers, a
switch is located in the center
console (dashboard).
Press and release this switch
Press and release
switch displaying
slide door graphic.
B-Pillar Switch
A switch is located on the wall
panel ahead of the passenger
slide door (B-Pillar).
Press and release this switch
Press and release
switch displaying
slide door graphic.
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OPERATION
C-Pillar Switch
A switch is located on the wall
panel behind the passenger
slide door (C-Pillar).
Press and release this switch
Press and release
switch displaying
slide door graphic.
Power Sliding Door Master
Lock Out Switch
The Master Lock Out switch
is located in the overhead
console. If the Master Lock
Out switch is in the OFF
position, this OEM feature
will disable the three power
sliding door switches identified at left. Press the switch
to the ON position to enable
the control switches.
Press switch to ON to
enable control switches.
Press switch to OFF to
disable control switches.
Press switch
displaying
this graphic.
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OFF
ON
OFF
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OPERATION
Kneel On/Off Switch
The Kneel On/Off switch is
located on the driver side of
the center console. The Kneel
On/Off switch turns the kneel
system on and off only. See
page 16 for further details.
Press this switch to ON
to activate kneel feature.
Press this switch to OFF
to disable kneel feature.
Ramp Access Sliding Door
Press and release the remote
keyless entry transmitter
or one of the interior control switches to activate the
power sliding door (control
switches detailed on pages
10-13). When a control
switch is activated, the door
will open and the Open sequence of functions will continue (rear of vehicle kneels
and ramp deploys).
Once the Open sequence
of functions is complete,
press and release a control
switch to close the door.
The door will close after the
ramp stows and the vehicle
raises (completing the Close
sequence of functions).
Note: If a control switch is activated while the power sliding
door is opening or closing, the
door will reverse direction.
Note: If the power door is
obstructed while opening or
closing, the door will reverse
direction to the fully closed or
fully open position, provided it
meets sufficient resistance.
Note: If the inside or outside
door handles are used while the
power sliding door is activated,
the power sliding door feature
will be cancelled. Simply press
a control switch and the door
will open fully. The power door
can also be opened or closed
manually as detailed at right.
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OPERATION
Keep clear of the area in
which the power door operates. Ensure door travel path
is clear. Personal injury or
property damage may occur
during power door operation.
Be sure the door is fully closed
and latched before driving.
Keep clear of area
in which power door
operates. Failure to
do so may result in
bodily injury and/or
property damage.
Power Door Manual Operation
The passenger side power
sliding door can be operated
manually. Unlock the passenger sliding door. Open the
slide door from inside or outside
using the OEM door handles.
Always open the door smoothly.
Avoid using excessive force
when opening and closing the
door.
Note: The ramp obstructs access to the inside door handle.
The OEM handle has been
equipped with an extension
strap.
Extension Strap
Ramp
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OPERATION
Automatic Kneel System
Kneeling is the lowering motion
of the Entervan electromechanical rear suspension. The
kneel system lowers the rear of
the vehicle. Lowering the rear
of the vehicle reduces the slope
of the ramp.
When the electronic control
system is activated to start
the Open functions, the kneel
system starts to lower the rear
of the vehicle at the same time
the power sliding door starts to
open. When the Close functions are activated, the rear of
the vehicle starts to raise at the
same time the ramp begins to
stow.
Kneel On/Off Feature
A Kneel On/Off feature is incorporated in the electronic control
system. This feature provides
the option of kneeling the vehicle
when operating the power door
and power ramp. The Kneel
switch is located on the driver
side of the center console (see
page 14). The Kneel On/Off
switch turns the kneel system on
and off only. The Kneel switch
must be in the On position in
order for the kneeling system to
be activated.
Note: If the Entervan is in the
kneeled position and the Close
functions are activated, the vehicle will raise whether the Kneel
On/Off switch is On or Off.
Note: If the Kneel On/Off
switch is switched from Off to
On during the Open sequence
of functions or within 60
seconds of ramp deployment,
the vehicle will kneel after the
ramp is fully deployed.
Kneel On/Off Switch
Press this switch to ON
to activate kneel feature.
Press this switch to OFF
to disable kneel feature.
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OPERATION
Note: If the Entervan is in the
kneeled position (with ramp
deployed) and the transmission
is disengaged from Park “P,” the
ramp will stow and the vehicle
will raise.
Note: Do not leave your Entervan in the kneeled (lowered)
position for extended periods of
time. Doing so may result in battery drain.
In the event the kneel system is
not functioning properly, have
the kneel system repaired immediately. Do not drive with the
rear of the vehicle in the lowered
position. Attempting to do so will
result in an extremely rough and
unstable ride.
Contact your sales representative or call The Braun Corpora-
tion at 1-800-THE LIFT. One
of our national Product Support
representatives will direct you to
an authorized service center.
Kneel Electrical Override
An electrical override feature is
incorporated in the kneel system.
The override by-passes the electronic control system to electrically power the kneel actuator.
The override is available to raise
the rear of the vehicle only.
The Kneel Override Switch is
located under the driver side
rear bench seat. Press and hold
the switch to release the kneel
system (raise vehicle). Release
the switch when the rear of the
vehicle has raised fully. The
kneel actuator motor will ratchet
(make clicking sound).
Switch is located under driver side
rear bench seat (viewed from rear
with seat in raised position).
Kneel
Override
Switch
Press and hold this switch to
release kneel (raise vehicle).
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