Operator's Manual
Operator's Manual for:
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Vista SeriesTM
Consumer Wheelchair Lifts
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"Providing Access to the World" ®
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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 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 |
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Introduction ............................................................ |
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Direction ................................................................. |
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Lift Components .................................................. |
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Lift Operation Safety Precautions ...................... |
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Lift Control Switches ....................................... |
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Automatic Floor Level Switching .................... |
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Automatic Outboard Roll Stop .................. |
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Bridging .......................................................... |
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Handrails ........................................................ |
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Wheelchair-Equipped Occupant Seat Belts .......... |
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Operation Procedure Review .......................... |
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Preventive Maintenance .................................. |
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Lift Operating Instructions ............................ |
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Manual Operating Instructions ..................... |
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Decals and Antiskid ...................................... |
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Maintenance and Lubrication ...................... |
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Warranty and Registration Instructions ...... |
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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
Lift Terminology
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 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
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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 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
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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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Lift Operation Safety
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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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Lift Operation Safety Precautions
WARNING
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.
WARNING 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.
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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.
WARNING Inspect lift before operation. Do not operate lift if you suspect lift damage, wear or any abnormal condition.
WARNING Keep operator and bystanders clear of area in which the lift operates.
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Lift Operation Safety Precautions (continued)
WARNING 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).
WARNING Load and unload clear of vehicular traffic.
WARNING Do not overload or abuse. The load rating applies to both the raising and lowering functions - continuous lifting capacity is 800 lbs.
WARNING Do not operate or board the lift if you or your lift operator are intoxicated.
WARNING Do not raise front wheelchair wheels (pull wheelie) when loading (boarding) the platform.
WARNING Open lift door(s) fully and secure before operating lift.
WARNING Position and secure (buckle, engage, fasten, etc.) the wheelchair-equipped occupant seat belt (torso restraint) before loading onto the wheelchair lift platform.
WARNING 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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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).
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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.
WARNING 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 Precautions (continued)
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Replace missing, worn or illegible decals. |
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Keep this operator's manual in lift-mounted manual storage pouch when not in use. |
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Never modify (alter) a Braun Corporation lift. |
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Do not use accessory devices not authorized by The Braun Corporation. |
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Do not remove any guards or covers. |
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Keep clear of any hydraulic leak. |
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Failure to follow these safety precautions may result in serious bodily injury and/or property |
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