Braun NUVL855RM24 manual

Operator's Manual Operator's Manual 34407 October 2007 Operator's Manual for: Public Use Wheelchair Lifts CJKA-**GB') CJKA-**GB') 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 inst[...]

Congratulations W e at The Braun Corporation wish to express our fullest appr eciation on your new pur chase. With you in mind, our skilled craftsmen have designed and assembled the finest lift available. This manual includes safety pr ecautions, lift operating instructions, man- ual operating instructions, and instructions for maintenance and lub[...]

Page 1 Contents W arranty/Registration Instructions .................. 2, 3 Lift T erminology Lift T erminology Illustration ........................................ 4 Introduction ................................................................ 5 Direction .................................................................... 5 Lift Components .....[...]

Page 2 W arranty and Registration Instructions Immediately upon receiving your lift, examine the unit for any damage. Notify the carrier at once with any claims. T wo warranty/registration cards (shown below) are protected in a clear envelope and attached to the lift protective shipping wrap. The sales representative must process one of the cards. [...]

Page 3 Model No. Series No. Serial No. Date of Manufacture Note: This information must be provided when fi ling a warranty claim or ordering parts. Keep for future use. W arranty and Registration Instructions[...]

Page 4 JKA W A R N I N G 8 1 8 2 3 P us h T -h an d l e i n f u l l y a nd m a nual l y m ove p la t fo rm in and out to e n g ag e plat form l o c k b e f o re dri v i ng v e h i cle . F ailu re t o l o c k platf o r m m ay r e s u lt in un i n te nd ed pl a t f orm d eplo y m en t. Un i n t e nd ed p l a t f or m de p l o y m e nt ma y r e s u l [...]

Page 5 Lift T erminology Braun NUVL Seri es li fts a re ADA compliant and comply fully with National Highway Tr a f fi c Safety Administration (NHTSA) speci fi cations. The NUVL855RM24 is commercial oriented (intended for operation by an attendant). Public Use NUVL lift models provide fully automatic op- eration of deploy (extend), up, down and s[...]

Page 6 Lift T erminology Lift T erminology regarding the control switches and their functions are provided in the Lift Operation section. Lift Housing: The lift housing is the metal structure (casing) mounted under the vehicle which contains and protects the platform carriage assembly . The hous- ing contains all lift components except the power (p[...]

Page 7 Lift T erminology cannot be stowed if occupied. The lift platform cannot be raised or lowered unless the roll stop and outer barriers are deployed (up). V ehicle and Lift Interlocks Braun Corporation NUVL Series lifts comply fully with all NHTSA vehicle and lift interlock speci- fi cations. V ehicle movement is prohibited unless the lift is[...]

Page 8 Lift T erminology Lift Actions and Functions: Deploy (Extend): Lift deploy- ment is the action of the lift plat- form carriage assembly extend- ing (moving outward) from the housing and lowering to ground level when the DOWN switch is activated or raising to fl oor level when the UP switch is activated. Stow (Retract): Stow is the action of[...]

Page 9 Safety Symbols Lift Operation Safety SAFETY FIRST! Know That.... C CAUTION This symbol indicates important information regarding how to avoid a hazardous situation that could result in minor per- sonal injury or prop- erty damage. A supplements (if included), is pro- vided for your safety . Familiarity with proper operation instructions as w[...]

Page 10 Lift Operation Safety Precautions W A RN I N G If the lift operating instructions, manual operating instructions and/or lift operation safety precautions are not fully understood, contact The Braun Corporation immedi- ately . Failure to do so may result in serious bodily injury and/or property damage. Read manual and supplement(s) before op[...]

Page 1 1 Whenever a wheelchair passenger (or standee) is on the platform, the: • 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) • Passenger should grip both handrails (if able). Load and unload clear [...]

Page 12 Lift Operation Safety 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. Platform must be positioned at fl oor level (bridging position) when loading or unloading in and out of vehicle. Do not use platform inner roll stop or outer barriers as a [...]

Page 13 Lift Operation Safety W A RN I N G Accidental activation of control switch(es) may cause unintended operation(s). After manually releasing platform, stow platform and push manual release T -handle in fully and move platform in and out to engage platform lock before driving vehicle. Failure to lock platform may result in unintended platform [...]

Page 14 Keep clear of any hydraulic leak. Failure to follow these safety precautions may result in serious bodily injury and/or property damage. W A RN I N G W A RN I N G Lift Operation Safety Precautions (continued) Lift Operation Safety W A RN I N G If the lift operating instructions, manual operating instructions and/or lift operation safety pre[...]

Page 15 Operation Notes and Details NUVL “Public Use” lift models are speci fi cally designed to be oper- ated by an attendant. The Lift Operating Instructions contained in this manual and appearing on the lift operating instructions decal provide instructions for operation of the lift only . Read and become familiar with all lift operation sa[...]

Page 16 Operation Notes and Details General Safety: The lift operator (attendant) and bystanders must keep clear of the area in which the lift operates and clear of all moving parts. Lift attendants must ensure that lift occupants (passengers) keep hands, arms and all other body parts within the lift occupant area and clear of moving parts. Control[...]

Page 17 Fully Deployed (vertical) Inner Roll Stop The inner roll stop must rest solidly on the vehicle fl oor ( minimum 1½" overlap ). Fully Unfolded (horizontal) Inner Roll Stop (bridging position) Lift Features Operation Notes and Details Inner Roll Stop: The NUV - L855RM24 is equipped with an automatic inner roll stop that also serves as [...]

Page 18 Operation Notes and Details The inner roll stop automatically folds down to the platform sur- face (horizontal) during the stow function (as platform retracts). Interlock Feature: The inner roll stop senses weight (pressure) to prohibit lift operation. The lift will not function if the inner roll stop is occupied. Discontinue lift operation[...]

Page 19 Fully-Deployed Outer Barriers (Up-vertical) Operation Notes and Details occupied. Lift platform move- ment shall be interrupted unless the outer barrier is fully deployed (up). The attendant must view the platform as it lowers to be certain the entire platform reaches and rests safely on the ground. Stop pressing the DOWN switch if any port[...]

Page 20 Operation Notes and Details The folding handrails and tall out- er barrier are manually operated. The spring-loaded outer barrier (tall barrier) and the handrails rest on the platform when the lift is not in use. The outer barrier must be raised to the vertical position and the handrails must be lifted to the vertical position whenever a pa[...]

Page 21 Operation Notes and Details Handrail Operating Instructions JKA Latch Handle Detail JKA a. c. b. JKA b. a. c. Latch Handle Detail 1. Fold tall (yellow) outer barrier down. 2. a. Lift latch handle. b. Deploy / Stow handrail. c. Lower latch handle. 3. a. Lift latch handle. b. Deploy / Stow handrail. c. Lower latch handle. Note: Order of proce[...]

Page 22 Operation Notes and Details of the lift. The lift attendant should not ride on the platform with the passenger . Passenger Orientation (Board- ing Direction): Braun "Public Use" NUVL Series wheelchair lifts accommodate both inboard and outboard facing wheelchair pas- sengers or standees. Inboard fac- ing of wheelchair lift passeng[...]

Page 23 Operation Notes and Details Platform side plates and handrail bases are powder coated yellow also. Threshold W arning: The vehicle -mounted black threshold warning mats identify the platform thresh- old area. Interlock: A visible and audible threshold warning system will activate if the threshold area is occupied when the platform is one in[...]

Page 24 Operation Notes and Details with the wheelchair controls. T urn powered (electric) wheel- chairs off when on the platform. If the outer barriers, inner roll stop, handrails, handrail belt or any other lift component does not operate as outlined in this manual, discontinue lift use immediately and contact The Braun Corporation sales represen[...]

Page 25 Operation Notes and Details W A RN I N G Position and secure (buckle, engage, fasten, etc.) the wheelchair-equipped occupant seat belt before loading onto the wheelchair lift platform. Failure to do so may result in serious bodily injury and/or property damage. T ransit agency supervisors should train and educate their lift attendants on th[...]

Page 26 Preventive Maintenance : Maintenance is necessary to ensure safe and troublefree lift operation. General preven- tive lift maintenance consisting of careful inspections of the lift system and cleaning the lift should be a part of your transit agency's daily lift service pro- gram. Simple inspections can detect potential lift operationa[...]

Page 27 W A RN I N G Read and become familiar with all lift operation safety precautions, opera- tion notes and details, operating instructions and manual operat- ing instructions prior to operating the lift. If this information is not fully understood, contact The Braun Corporation immedi- ately . Failure to do so may result in serious bodily inju[...]

Page 28 Lift Operating Instructions OPEN DOOR ( S ) AND SECURE TO DEPLOY PLA TFORM: 1. Stand clear and press the UP switch until the platform extends fully . Release switch. 2. Lift handrail latch handles, deploy (lift) handrails up to vertical position and lower handrail latch handles fully . 3. Lift outer barrier to vertical position. 4. Latch ha[...]

Page 29 Lift Operating Instructions TO LOAD P ASSENGER: 1 . Read Notes below! Load passenger onto plat- form, lock wheelchair brakes and latch handrail belt. Note: Outer barrier must be fully unfolded (ramp position) until the entire wheelchair (or standee) has crossed the outer barrier . Note: Passenger must be positioned fully inside yellow bound[...]

Page 30 NHTSA Operations Checklist W A RN I N G Discontinue lift use immediately if any lift or vehicle interlock does not operate properly . Failure to do so may result in serious bodily injury and/or property damage. Ve r i fi ed: V ehicle movement is prevented unless the lift door is closed, ensuring the lift is stowed. Lift operation shall be [...]

Page 31 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- cedures are provided on pages 34 and 35. Refer to the Lift Op- erating Instructions for all normal lift operation procedures (such as loading and unloading passen- gers). Follow a[...]

Page 32 Platform Manual Release Sys- tem: A cable-activated manual release system releases and en- gages the platform carriage assem- bly drive chain to allow the platform carriage assembly to be manually moved out (extended) or moved in (retracted) as needed. A T -handle is provided on the release cable for activation of the manual release system [...]

Page 33 Manual Operating Instructions Release V alve maximum 30 inch lbs minimum 15 inch lbs seats (stops) O P E N C L O S E approximate 1/16” intervals V alve Tightening Speci fi cation: Once valve seats (stops), tighten 15 to 30 inch pounds as shown. Note: Close backup pump release valve securely be- fore operating electric pump. A Note: The l[...]

Page 34 W A R NI N G 81823 Push T-handle in fully and manually move platfo rm in and out to engage platfo rm lock before driving veh icle. Failure to lock platform may result in unintended p latform deployment. Unintended platform deployment may result in serious bodily in jury and/or property damag e. Do not remove! Manual Operating Instructions O[...]

Page 35 Manual Operating Instructions DOWN (Unfold Outer Barrier): 1. Remove hairpin cotter from detent pin (see Figure D). 2. Remove detent pin. 3. Unfold (rotate) barrier down. OUT (T o Extend Platform): 1. Pull T -Handle (see Figure A). 2. T urn T -Handle to lock platform in released position. 3. Pull platform out. 4. T urn T -Handle. 5. Push T [...]

Page 36 Decals and Antiskid Decal Placement Replace missing, worn or illegible decals. Failure to do so may result in serious bodily injury and/or property damage. W A RN I N G The lift is only as safe as the operator . Replace any missing, worn or illegible decals! Part numbers are provided for decals. Inspect your lift for missing, worn or illegi[...]

Page 37 Decals and Antiskid Decals 12377 THIS WHEELCHAIR LIFT CONFORMS TO THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULA TIONS REQUIREMENTS IN EFFECT ON THE DA TE OF MANUFACTURE. Full Out Decrease Out T ravel Increase Out T ravel 29058 Stow Start Decrease Stow Level Increase Stow Level 29059 29064 Lift Out Floor Level Decrease Floor Level Increase Floor Level 29060[...]

Page 38 Decals and Antiskid MANUAL OPERA TION O P E N C L O S E O P E N C L O S E OPEN VALVE CLOSE W A R N I N G 8 1 82 3 Pu s h T-h andle in fully and man ua ll y m ov e p latform in and o ut to enga ge platform l o ck b e f ore d r i v ing veh icle. F a ilur e to lo c k pla tf o rm m a y r e sult in u n int e nd ed p latform d e plo y ment. U n i[...]

Page 39 Anitskid Inspect your lift for any missing or worn antiskid. Order as needed. Note: Clean surfaces with isopropyl alcohol before decal or antiskid application. Use a clean cloth or paper towels. Do not use oily shop rags. Wipe surface free of residue with dry portion of cleaning cloth. Replace missing or worn antiskid. Failure to do so may [...]

Page 40 Maintenance and Lubrication Proper maintenance is necessary to ensure safe, troublefree operation. Inspecting the lift for any wear , damage or other abnormal conditions should be a part of all transit agencies’s daily service program. Simple inspections can detect potential problems. The maintenance and lubrication proce- dures speci fi[...]

Page 41 Maintenance and Lubrication All listed inspection, lubrication and maintenance procedures should be repeated at “750 cycle” intervals following the scheduled “4500 Cycles” maintenance. These intervals are a general guideline for scheduling maintenance procedures and will vary according to lift use and conditions. Lifts exposed to se[...]

Page 42 Lubrication Diagram Lifting Arm Pivot Points LO Platform Cable-activated Manual Release System Inner Roll Stop Catch LO Hydraulic Cylinder Pivot Points LO Eccentric Shaft and Carriage Rollers (bearings) LO Eccentric Shaft and Carriage Rollers (bearings) LO Inner Roll Stop Linkage Pivot Points LO Lifting Arm Pivot Points LO T orque Tube Pivo[...]

Page 43 Maintenance and Lubrication Schedule 750 Cycles Outer barrier and lower closure pivot points (2) Outer barrier detent pin pivot points (2) Inner roll stop hinge pivot points Inner roll stop linkage pivot points Lifting arm center and platform pivot points (bear- ings at all points) Inspect outer barrier and lower closure for proper operatio[...]

Page 44 Maintenance and Lubrication Schedule Perform all procedures listed in previous section also 1500 Cycles 750 Cycles Inspect inner roll stop and linkage for: • Proper operation. Roll stop should rest solidly on fl oor providing smooth transition. • Positive securement • Wear or damage Check carriage ride height in housing Check stow he[...]

Page 45 Maintenance and Lubrication Schedule 1500 Cycles Lifting arm slots in rolling horizontial carriage arm tubes Hydraulic cylinder pivot points (4 per cylinder) Drive chain and chain rollers Drive chain release latch mechanism Deploy lift, remove inboard and outboard lower pans and blow out housing. Blow off platform also. Deploy lift, remove [...]

Page 46 Maintenance and Lubrication Schedule 1500 Cycles Inspect platform cable-activated manual release system (T -handle/cable assembly and carriage move- ment) Inspect limit switches for securement and proper adjustment Inspect carriage, lifting arm and eccentric shaft rollers (bearings) for wear or damage, positive securement and proper operati[...]

Page 47 Maintenance and Lubrication Schedule Perform all procedures listed in previous section also 4500 Cycles Inspect torque tube cams for securement, wear or damage Inspect housing cam brackets for securement, wear or damage Inspect cylinder(s), hoses, fi ttings and hydraulic connections for wear , damage or leaks Inspect power cable Resecure, [...]

Page 48 Maintenance and Lubrication Schedule 4500 Cycles Repeat all previously listed inspection, lubrica- tion and maintenance procedures at 750 cycle intervals. Consecutive 750 Cycle Intervals Decals and Antiskid Replace decals if worn, missing or illegible. Replace antiskid if worn or missing. See Decals and Antiskid section on pages 36-37.[...]

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Operator's Manual 34407 October 2007 34407 October 2007 © The Braun Corporation © The Braun Corporation All illustrations, descriptions and specifications in this manual are based on the latest pr oduct information available at the time of publication. The Braun Corporation reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice. All i[...]