Braun L200UARS manual

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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 de- signed and assembled the finest lift available. This manual includes safety precautions, lift operating instructions, manual operating instructions, and instructions for maintenance and lubrica-[...]

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    Page 1 Contents Lift Terminology Lift Terminology Illustration ........................................ 2 Introduction ................................................................ 3 Direction ..................................................................... 3 Lift Components ...................................................... 4-6 Lift Ac[...]

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    Page 2 T M U N F O L D ( O U T ) F O L D ( I N ) D O W N U P Base Plate Horseshoe ( a , b and c ) Platform “ Bolt-on” Upright (2) Automatic Outboard Roll Stop ( ARS ) Dual Handrails (standard on L211 Series lift models) Bridge Plate Flap Slide Tubes c . Horseshoe Tube b . Cylinder Channel Actuator Manual Release Handle Actuator Quick- Release P[...]

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    Page 3 platform, and to properly activate all lift functions. Terminology: Become familiar with the terminology that will be used throughout this manual. Become familiar with the identifi- cation 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 [...]

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    Page 4 Lift T erminology Lift Components Refer to the Lift T erminology Illustration on page 2. Lift Frame (Base Plate and Upright Assembly): The main lift frame consists of the base plate weldment (with two gus- sets), two bolt-on uprights, the striker back assembly , the bridge plate flap and two folding whales. The base plate and upright assembl[...]

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    Page 5 Lift T erminology Pump Module: The lift-mounted pump module consists of the hydraulic pump, the manual hand pump and electrical components that power the lift electric/hydrau- lic systems. Hand-held Control Switchbox: The hand-held control switchbox is connected to the pump mod- ule. The control box is equipped with two color-coded rocker sw[...]

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    Page 6 Lift T erminology Lift Components (continued) details regarding the outboard roll stop are provided in the Pre-Lift Operation Notes section (pages 17-20). Roll Stop Latch: The spring- loaded latch locks the outboard roll stop in the vertical position when the platform raises above ground level. Inboard Roll Stop: L21 1UARS platforms are equi[...]

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    Page 7 ward from the vertical position to the ramp position. UP - Roll Stop Fold (Raise): When the platform is fully-lowered and the roll stop is in the ramp position, pressing the UP switch first rotates the roll stop upward from the ramp position to the vertical position. UP - Platform Raise: Up is the action of the platform raising when the UP s[...]

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    Page 8 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 provided for your safety. Famil- iarity with proper operation instructions as we[...]

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    Page 9 Lift Operation Safety Precautions Lift Operation Safety W A RN I N G W A RN I N G W A RN I N G W A RN I N G W A RN I N G W A RN I N G W A RN I N G W A RN I N G W A RN I N G Read manual and supplement(s) before operating lift. Read and become familiar with all safety precautions, pre-lift operation notes and details, operating instructions an[...]

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    Page 10 Lift Operation Safety Lift Operation Safety Precautions (continued) W A RN I N G W A RN I N G W A RN I N G Do not use the outboard 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 (elec[...]

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    Page 1 1 Lift Operation Safety W A RN I N G W A RN I N G W A RN I N G W A RN I N G W A RN I N G Whenever a wheelchair passenger (or standee) is on the platform, the: • Passenger must be positioned fully inside yellow boundaries • Wheelchair brakes must be locked • Roll stop(s) must be UP • Roll stop latch must be fully engaged • Passenger[...]

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    Page 12 Lift Operation Safety Lift Operation Safety Precautions (continued) W A RN I N G W A RN I N G W A RN I N G W A RN I N G W A RN I N G W A RN I N G W A RN I N G Replace missing, worn or illegible decals. Keep this lift operator's manual in lift-mounted manual storage pouch when not in use. Never modify (alter) a Braun Corporation lift. D[...]

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    Page 13 Pr e-Lift Operation Notes and Details W A RN I N G Read and become familiar with all lift operation safety precautions, pre-lift operation notes and details, operating instructions and manual operating instructions prior to operating the lift. If this information is not fully understood, contact The Braun Corporation immedi- ately. Failure [...]

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    Page 14 Pr e-Lift Operation Notes and Details Press switch left for DOWN (To Lower) Press switch right for UP (To Raise) Press switch left for UNFOLD (Out) Press switch right for FOLD (In) The hand-held attendant’s control box provides an orange UNFOLD/FOLD (Out/In) switch and a red DOWN/UP switch. The control switches are color-coded to correspo[...]

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    Page 15 Lift Features Become familiar with all lift fea- tures and the proper operation of the lift components before at- tempting lift operation. Refer to the Lift Terminology Illustration on page 2 for identification of specific lift components if not clearly depicted in this section. Contact The Braun Corporation at 1-800- THE LIFT immediately i[...]

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    Page 16 Before pressing the orange FOLD (In) switch to fold the platform to the stowed position, the lift operator must press the red UP switch to be certain the platform is in the fully raised position. The platform must be in the fully raised position before the platform can be folded. The lift operator should continue to press the orange FOLD (I[...]

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    Page 17 L211UARS Series Lift Models only W A RN I N G Discontinue lift use immediately if any lift component does not operate properly. Failure to do so may result in serious bodily injury and/or property damage. there is a smooth (level) transi- tion between the platform, the bridge plate assembly and the vehicle floor . See Floor Level Positionin[...]

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    Page 18 Lift Features (continued) Pr e-Lift Operation Notes and Details ing the DOWN switch deploys (unfolds) the roll stop. The roll stop is cylinder powered to automatically fold (rotate) to the vertical position when the UP switch is pressed (roll stop raises before platform raises). Read warning posted on opposite page. Discontinue lift operati[...]

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    Page 19 Pr e-Lift Operation Notes and Details the latch foot contacts the ground (latch raises above the roll stop). Outboard Roll Stop and Roll Stop Latch Operation: The operator (attendant) must press the DOWN switch to lower the platform fully to the ground. The attendant must view the platform as it lowers to be certain the entire platform reac[...]

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    Page 20 Lift Features (continued) Pr e-Lift Operation Notes and Details DOWN switch to unfold the outboard roll stop fully (ramp position). Note: The roll stop must be fully unfolded until the entire wheelchair (or standee) has crossed the roll stop when loading or unloading at ground level. Discontinue lift opera- tion immediately if the roll stop[...]

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    Page 21 Pr e-Lift Operation Notes and Details wheelchair passengers or standees. Inboard facing of wheelchair lift passengers is not prohibited , but outboard facing of passengers is recommended by The Braun Corporation (all lift models). Braun L211UARS Series ADA certified lifts permit both inboard and outboard facing of wheelchair and mobility ai[...]

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    Page 22 Lift Passengers (continued) Pr e-Lift Operation Notes and Details Floor Level Positioning: L200UARS series lifts unfold and fold at a position above floor level (fully-raised). See photo on left. The lift attendant (operator) must position (lower or raise), and stop the platform at vehicle floor level (bridge plate height) when a passenger [...]

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    Page 23 The wheelchair brakes must be locked , the outboard roll stop must be in the fully up (vertical) position and the roll stop latch must be fully engaged when- ever a passenger is on the platform . Do not use the outboard roll stop as a barrier (brake). Stop and brake the wheelchair when fully loaded on the platform. Manually stop and brake m[...]

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    Page 24 Pr e-Lift Operation Notes and Details The Braun Corporation recom- mends wheelchair passengers position and buckle their wheel- chair-equipped seat belt (torso restraint) before loading onto a wheelchair lift. Different types of disabilities require different types of wheel- chairs and different types of wheelchair-equipped occupant restrai[...]

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    Page 25 W A RN I N G Maintenance and lubrication proce- dures must be per- formed by authorized service personnel as specified in the applicable installa- tion/service manual. Failure to do so may result in serious bodily injury and/or property damage. Pr e-Lift Operation Notes and Details Transit agency supervisors should train and educate lift at[...]

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    Page 26 Lift Operating Instructions Whenever a passenger is on the platform, the: • Passenger must be positioned fully inside yellow boundaries • Wheelchair brakes must be locked • Roll stop must be UP Failure to follow these rules may result in serious bodily injury and/or property damage. W A RN I N G W A RN I N G Read and become familiar w[...]

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    Page 27 Lift Operating Instructions Open Door(s) and Secure Position platform ( a ) at floor level ( b ) when unloading passenger. To Unfold Platform (Out): Stand clear and press the orange UNFOLD (Out) switch until the platform stops (unfolds fully and actuator ratchets — makes clicking sound). Release switch. To Unload Passenger: 1. Press the r[...]

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    Page 28 H E F Lift Operating Instructions To Unload Passenger: To Unload Passenger (continued): 3 . Press red DOWN switch until the entire platform reaches ground level (see Photo H) and the outboard roll stop unfolds fully (ramp position). See Photos I and J on next page. Release switch. 2 . Read notes below! Load pas- senger onto platform and loc[...]

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    Page 29 L K J I Lift Operating Instructions To Unload Passenger (continued): 4 . Unlock wheelchair brakes and unload passenger from platform. Note: Roll stop must be fully un- folded (ramp position) until the entire wheelchair (or standee) has crossed the roll stop. See Photos I and J. To Load Passenger: 1 . Read notes below! Load passenger onto pl[...]

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    Page 30 Lift Operating Instructions O P N M To Load Passenger (continued): 2 . Press red UP switch (Photo M ) to fold roll stop UP fully (vertical) and raise the platform to floor level . See Photo D on page 27 also. Release switch. 3 . Unlock wheelchair brakes and unload passenger from platform. 1 . Press red UP switch until platform stops ( fully[...]

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    Page 31 Manual Operating Instructions Actuator Manual Release System Manual Backup Pump O P E N C L O S E 18118 HAND PUMP VALVE HAND PUMP TO UNLOAD PASSENGER: 1. TO UNFOLD PLATFORM (OUT): Follow the MANUAL UNFOLD INSTRUCTIONS posted on the fold actuator. 2. DOWN (TO LOWER): Use hand pump handle to open (turn) hand pump valve counterclockwise (open [...]

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    Page 32 W A RN I N G Support platform before pulling quick-release pin. 25948 Manual Unfold and Fold Instructions Handle Detent Pin Release Handle Actuator Quick-release Pin Actuator Hairpin Cotter Manually unfold and fold the lift platform as outlined on pages 33- 37. Manual unfold instructions are provided on decal 20620 also (posted on actuator)[...]

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    Page 33 Manual Unfold and Fold Instructions To Unfold Platform (Out): 1. Carefully disconnect actuator wiring harness black connec- tors. Lift locking tab and disconnect sockets. See Photo A. 2. Pull to remove detent pin from release handle (Photo B). 3. Pull handle down (Photo C). 4. Pull to remove hairpin cotter from actuator quick-release pin (P[...]

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    Page 34 Manual Unfold and Fold Instructions To Unfold (Out) continued : F G 5. Note: It is recommended to have an assistant aid in performing this step. The lift platform can free-fall when the actuator quick-release pin is removed (if the platform is not manually supported). Have an assistant support the platform before pulling the actuator quick-[...]

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    Page 35 J Manual Unfold and Fold Instructions K To Fold Platform (In) I With lift platform in the fully raised position: 1. Carefully disconnect actuator wiring harness black connec- tors. Lift locking tab and disconnect sockets. See Photo H. 2. Pull to remove detent pin from release handle (Photo I). 3. Pull handle down (Photo J). 4. Pull to remov[...]

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    Page 36 M 5. Pull to remove actuator quick- release pin. See Photo L. Note: Lift slightly on outboard end of platform to relieve pressure on quick-release pin ( if necessary ). 6. Remove hairpin cotter from bottom actuator pin (whale pin). See Photo M. Manual Unfold and Fold Instructions To Fold Platform (In) continued : L[...]

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    Page 37 Manual Unfold and Fold Instructions To Fold Platform (In) continued : 7. Remove actuator and store. See Photo N. a. Bottom: Pull away from plat- form to remove from bottom actuator pin (whale pin). b. Top: Pull top of actuator down to remove from mounting brackets. 8. Carefully fold platform manu- ally. Secure platform so that it does not r[...]

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    Page 38 O P E N C L O S E 18118 HAND PUMP VALVE HAND PUMP TO UNLOAD PASSENGER: 1. TO UNFOLD PLATFORM (OUT): Follow the MANUAL UNFOLD INSTRUCTIONS posted on the fold actuator. 2. DOWN (TO LOWER): Use hand pump handle to open (turn) hand pump valve counterclockwise (open 1/2 turn only). TO LOAD PASSENGER: 1. UP (TO RAISE): Using hand pump handle: a. [...]

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    Page 39 Close (Up/Stop) Open (Down) C B Manual Up/Down (Backup Pump) Instructions Refer to photos and illustration of release valve on previous page. Using hand pump handle (Photo B): a. Place slotted end of pump handle onto backup pump release valve and turn coun- terclockwise (open — 1/2 turn only ) until the platform reaches desired height and[...]

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    Page 40 Close (Up/Stop) Open (Down) UP • To Fold Roll Stop: • To Raise Platform: Using hand pump handle: Manual Up/Down (Backup Pump) Instructions Refer to photos and illustration of release valve on page 30. Note: Close backup pump release valve securely before operating electric pump. E D a. Place the slotted end of pump handle onto the back-[...]

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    Page 41 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 Decals and Antiskid Decals 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 illegible decals[...]

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    Page 42 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 Decals and Antiskid Decals See Decals on page 41 also. Note: Clean surfaces as detailed on opposite page before posting decals. 25675 W A RN I NG Lift installation and servicing prohibited by anyone who has no[...]

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    Page 43 Decals and Antiskid W A RN I N G Replace missing or worn antiskid. Failure to do so may result in serious bodily injury and/or property damage. 2" x 12" Black #24172-BK 2" x 12" Y ellow #24172-YL 3" x 12" Black #24173-BK 3" x 12" Y ellow #24173-YL 6" x 12" Black #24174-BK 6" x 12" [...]

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    Page 44 Maintenance is necessary to ensure safe and troublefree lift operation. General preventive maintenance consisting of inspections of your lift system and cleaning the lift should be a part of your routine. L200UARS Series lifts are designed with many self-lubricat- ing components. Lubricate the pivot points specified on opposite page approxi[...]

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    Page 45 T M U N F O L D ( O U T ) FO LD (I N ) D O W N U P Outboard Roll Stop Hinge (6 places) Striker Back and Bridge Plate Flap Hinges Horseshoe Shoulder Bolt Bridge Plate End Clevis Pins (2) Platform Fold Axles (2) Platform Pickup (fold) Bearings (2) Handrail Pivot Points (6) Roll Stop Latch Pivot Point Horseshoe Shoulder Bolt Lubrication Diagra[...]

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    Page 46 Model No. Cylinder Code Series No. Date of Manufacture Serial No. Pump Code THE BRAUN CORPORATION P.O. BOX 310 WINAMAC IN 46996 219-946-6153 MODEL L211U70ARS SERIAL NUMBER 05-00093 12 31C1 MFG DATE 02/2002 PATENT PENDING W arranty and Registration Instructions L211U70ARS-05-00093-12-31C1 Sample W arranty/Registration Card Serial No. Model N[...]

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    Page 47 W arranty and Registration Instructions Model No. Series No. Serial No. Pump Code Cylinder Code Date of Manufacture Note: Retain this information for future use. Y ou must have this information when filing a warranty claim or ordering[...]

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