Braun VL955 User Manual
Operator's Manual for:
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Consumer Wheelchair Lifts
"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
Operator's Manual
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January 2004
January 2004
Vista Series
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Patent #7,413,395
Patent #7,413,395
Patent #5,261,779 Patent #5,806,632 Patents Pending
Patent #5,261,779 Patent #5,806,632 Patents Pending
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.
Oper
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VL955 Vista Series
VL955 Vista Series
TM
TM
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,
manual operating instructions, and instructions for maintenance and lubrication procedures.
Your lift is built for dependability, and will bring you years of pleasure
and independence, as long as maintenance is performed regularly and the lift
is operated by an instructed person.
Sincerely,
THE BRAUN CORPORATION
Ralph W. Braun
Chief Executive Officer
Contents
Lift Terminology
Lift Terminology Illustration .................................... 2
Introduction ............................................................ 3
Direction ................................................................. 3
Lift Components ..................................................3, 4
Lift Actions and Functions ...................................... 5
Lift Operation Safety
Safety Symbols ...................................................... 6
Lift Operation Safety Precautions ...................... 7-10
Pre-Lift Operation Notes and Details
General Safety ................................................ 11, 12
Lift Control Switches ....................................... 12, 13
Lift Features
Bridge Plate ................................................... 14
Automatic Floor Level Switching .................... 14
Automatic Outboard Roll Stop .................. 15, 16
Bridging .......................................................... 16
Handrails ........................................................ 16
Lift Passengers
Passenger Orientation (Boarding Direction) ... 17
Vehicle (Floor Level) Loading and
Unloading ....................................................... 17
Wheelchair-Equipped Occupant Seat Belts .......... 18
Operation Procedure Review .......................... 18, 19
Preventive Maintenance.................................. 19, 20
Lift Operating Instructions ............................21-27
Manual Operating Instructions ..................... 28-30
Decals and Antiskid ...................................... 31, 32
Maintenance and Lubrication ...................... 33, 34
Warranty and Registration Instructions ...... 35, 36
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Module-mounted
Control Switches
Towers (2)
Bridge Plate
Base Plate
Top Parallel Arms (2)
Opposite Pump Side Cylinder
Adjustable Guided Stow Blocks (2)
Unfold Assist Compression Springs (2)
Opposite Pump Side Vertical Arm
Vertical Arm Covers (4)
Pump
Module
(Rear)
Pump Side
Cylinder
Bottom Parallel
Arms (2)
Rotating Pivot
Slide Arms (2)
Platform Pivot Arms (2)
Pump Side Vertical Arm
Platform Side Plates (2)
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Handrails (2)
Roll Stop Activation Feet (2)
Inboard
Platform
Handrail-mounted Up/Down Switch
Lift Terminology
Illustration
Right (Front)Inboard
OutboardLeft (Rear)
Outboard
Platform
Automatic Outboard Roll Stop
Lift Terminology
Introduction:
Braun VL955 Vista Series lifts are
consumer oriented (designed to
allow operation by the wheelchair
passenger). VL955 lift models
provide fully automatic operation
of all lift functions as well as
optional automatic door operators
(if so equipped).
Lift model VL955U3144 is depicted in the Lift Terminology
illustration. Lift model numbers
indicate platform/roll stop configuration and physical dimensions.
Lift operation procedures are
identical for all VL955 Series lift
models. The operating instructions contained in this manual
and appearing on lift-posted
operating instructions decals
address the lift control switches
and the corresponding lift functions. Instructions are provided
for manual operation of the lift in
event of power or equipment
failure.
Terminology: Become familiar
with the terminology that will be
used throughout this manual.
Become familiar with the identification of lift components and their
functions. Contact your lift sales
representative or call The Braun
Corporation at 1-800-THE LIFT if
any of this information is not fully
understood.
Direction: The terms "left (rear),"
"right (front)," "inboard," and
"outboard" will be used throughout this manual to indicate
direction (as viewed from outside
the vehicle looking directly at the
lift). Refer to the Lift Terminology
Illustration for clarification of
direction terms.
Lift Components
Refer to the Lift Terminology
Illustration for identification of lift
components.
Pump Module: The lift-mounted
pump module consists of the
hydraulic pump, the manual hand
pump and electrical components
that power the lift electric/hydraulic systems.
Module-mounted Control
Switches: The pump module is
equipped with three color-coded
and function-labeled control
switches (OPEN/CLOSE, IN/OUT
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Lift Terminology
Lift Components (continued)
and UP/DOWN). The switches
activate the automatic lift functions and optional door operators.
Further details are provided in the
Pre-Lift Operation section (page
12).
Lift Frame: The lift frame
consists of the base plate, two
towers, the parallel arms, the
vertical arms, platform pivot arms
and the handrails. The two main
hydraulic cylinders are housed in
the parallel arms. The electrical/
hydraulic powered lift frame
components mechanically unfold,
lower, raise and fold the lift
platform assembly.
Bridge Plate: The hinged bridge
plate assembly bridges the gap
between the lift platform and the
vehicle floor when the platform is
positioned at floor level.
Dual Handrails: Dual handrails
are provided for wheelchair
passenger use. The handrails
automatically unfold to the
deployed position when the
platform unfolds and fold automatically to the stowed position
when the platform folds. The
passenger may choose to grip the
handrails when on the lift platform
(if applicable). Note: An additional UP/DOWN control switch is
built into the right (front) handrail.
Platform Assembly: The lift
“stacking” platform assembly is
made up of an inboard platform
section and an outboard platform
section (each section consisting
of a steel tubing frame with
grating surface). The outboard
platform section is equipped with
the outboard roll stop.
Automatic Roll Stop: The
spring loaded automatic roll stop
provides a ramp for wheelchair
loading and unloading at ground
level. Photos and further details
regarding the outboard roll stop
are provided in the Pre-Lift
Operation Notes and Details
section.
Manual Operation System: A
manual backup hand pump is
built into the pump module. The
lift platform can be unfolded,
lowered, raised and folded using
the hand pump. Manual Operation Instructions are provided on
pages 28-30.
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Lift Terminology
Lift Actions and Functions
UNFOLD (Out) - Platform
Unfold: Unfold is the action of
the platform rotating out and
down from the fully-stowed
(vertical) position to floor level
(horizontal) position when the
OUT switch is pressed.
DOWN - Platform Lower: Down
is the action of the platform
lowering from floor level position
to fully-lowered (ground level)
position when the DOWN switch
is pressed.
DOWN - Roll Stop Unfold
(Deploy) - When the platform
reaches the fully-lowered
(ground) position and the DOWN
switch is continued to be
pressed, the outboard roll stop
rotates downward from vertical
position to ramp position.
UP - Platform Raise: Up is the
action of the platform raising from
ground level to floor level (fullyraised) position when the UP
switch is pressed.
UP - Roll Stop Fold (Raise): As
the platform begins to raise off
the ground, the spring-loaded roll
stop rotates from ramp position to
vertical position.
FOLD (In) - Platform Fold: Fold
is the action of the platform
rotating up and in from the floor
level (horizontal) position to fullystowed (vertical) position when
the IN switch is pressed.
Stowed Position: The lift is
stowed when the lift platform has
been fully raised and folded fully
(vertical position).
Floor Level: Floor level is the
position (height) the platform
assembly reaches in order for
the wheelchair passenger to
enter and exit the vehicle (fully
raised). The platform automatically stops at floor level when
unfolding from the stowed
position and when raising from
ground level.
Note: Further details regarding
lift control switches and the
corresponding lift functions are
provided in the Pre-Lift Operation
Notes and Details section.
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Safety Symbols
SAFETY FIRST! Know That ...
Lift Operation Safety
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,
troublefree operation. Safety
precautions are provided to
identify potentially hazardous
situations and provide instruction
on how to avoid them.
Note: Additional information provided to help clarify or detail a specific subject.
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These symbols will appear throughout this manual as well as on the labels posted on your lift. Recognize
the seriousness of this information.
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This symbol indicates
important safety
information regarding
a potentially hazardous situation that
could result in serious
bodily injury and/or
property damage.
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CAUTION
This symbol indicates
important information
regarding how to
avoid a hazardous
situation that could
result in minor personal injury or property damage.
Lift Operation Safety Precautions
Lift Operation Safety
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If the lift operating
instructions, manual
operating instructions
and/or lift operation
safety precautions are
not fully understood,
contact The Braun
Corporation immediately. Failure to do so
may result in serious
bodily injury and/or
property damage.
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Inspect lift before operation. Do not operate lift if you suspect lift damage, wear or any
abnormal condition.
Keep operator and bystanders clear of area in which the lift operates.
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Read manual and supplement(s) before operating lift. Read
and become familiar with all safety precautions, pre-lift
operation notes and details, operating instructions and
manual operating instructions before operating the lift. Note:
Wheelchair passengers and all transit agency personnel
(drivers and wheelchair lift attendants) must read and
become familiar with the contents of this manual and
supplement(s) before operation.
Load and unload on level surface only.
Engage vehicle parking brake before operating lift.
Provide adequate clearance outside the vehicle to accommodate the lift before opening lift door(s) or operating lift.
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Lift Operation Safety
Lift Operation Safety Precautions (continued)
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Whenever a wheelchair passenger (or standee) is on the platform, the:
• Wheelchair brakes must be locked
• Roll stop(s) must be up (vertical)
• Passenger should grip both handrails (if able).
Load and unload clear of vehicular traffic.
Do not overload or abuse. The load rating applies to both the raising and lowering functions
- continuous lifting capacity is 800 lbs.
Do not operate or board the lift if you or your lift operator are intoxicated.
Do not raise front wheelchair wheels (pull wheelie) when loading (boarding) the platform.
Open lift door(s) fully and secure before operating lift.
Position and secure (buckle, engage, fasten, etc.) the wheelchair-equipped occupant seat
belt (torso restraint) before loading onto the wheelchair lift platform.
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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If the lift operating
instructions, manual
operating instructions
and/or lift operation
safety precautions are
not fully understood,
contact The Braun
Corporation immediately. Failure to do so
may result in serious
bodily injury and/or
property damage.
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Accidental activation of control switch(es) may cause unintended operation(s).
Maintenance and lubrication procedures must be performed as specified in this manual by
authorized (certified) service personnel.
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Platform must be positioned at floor level (bridge plate
height) when loading or unloading in and out of vehicle.
Do not use platform roll stop as a barrier (brake). Stop and
brake wheelchair when loading onto the platform (manually
stop and brake manual wheelchairs — stop powered wheelchairs with the wheelchair controls).
Turn powered (electric) wheelchairs off when on lift platform.
Press the DOWN switch until the entire platform rests on
ground level (lowered fully) and the outboard roll stop is fully
unfolded (ramp position) before loading or unloading a
passenger at ground level.
Outboard platform roll stop must be fully unfolded (ramp
position) until the entire wheelchair crosses roll stop when
loading or unloading at ground level.
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Lift Operation Safety
Lift Operation Safety Precautions (continued)
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Replace missing, worn or illegible decals.
Keep this operator's manual in lift-mounted manual storage pouch when not in use.
Never modify (alter) a Braun Corporation lift.
Do not use accessory devices not authorized by The Braun Corporation.
Do not remove any guards or covers.
Keep clear of any hydraulic leak.
Failure to follow these safety precautions may result in serious bodily injury and/or property
damage.
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