Braun NL Series manual

Operator's Manual W A RN I N G 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 ual Man ator's Operator's Manual 30651 Rev. B October 2006 Braun NL Series Braun NL Series Patent #5,261,779 Patent #6,065,924 Patent #6,238,169 Patent [...]

Congratulations W e at The Braun Corporation wish to expr ess our fullest appreciation 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 dam- age. Notify the carrier at once with any claims. T wo warranty/registration cards (shown below) are located in the pump cover owner's manual storage pouch. The sales repre- sentative must process one of the FDUGV7KHFRQ[...]

Page 3 W arranty and Registration Instructions Model No. Series No. Serial No. Pump Code Cylinder Code Date of Manufacture Note: This information must be provided ZKHQÀOLQJD warranty claim or ordering parts. Keep for future use.[...]

Page 4 UN FO LD FO LD DOWN UP 3 2 8 1 9 3 2 8 2 0 Pump Module Hand-Held Pendant Control Base Plate T op Parallel Arms (2) Adjustable Quiet-Ride Stow Blocks (2) Main Cylinders (2) V ertical Arm Covers (4) Opposite Pump Side V ertical Arm Handrails (2) Outer Barrier Cylinder (not visible -underside of platform) Outer Barrier (Automatic Outboard Roll [...]

Page 5 Lift T erminology Introduction: Braun NL Millennium Series lifts are ADA compliant and comply fully with National +LJKZD7 UDIÀF6DIHW $GPLQLV - WUDWLRQ1+76$VSHFLÀFDWLRQV  The NL is commercial oriented (intended for operation by an attendant). Lift models vary per size (lift model numbers indicate lift dimensi[...]

Page 6 Lift T erminology Lift T erminology Lift Frame: The lift frame con- sists of the base plate, threshold warning plate, towers, parallel arms, vertical arms, platform pivot arms and handrails. T wo main hydraulic cylinders are housed in the parallel arms. The electrical/hydraulic powered lift frame components mechani- cally unfold, lower , rai[...]

Page 7 Lift T erminology V ehicle and Lift Interlocks Braun Corporation NL917IB Series lifts comply fully with all NHTSA vehicle and lift interlock VSHFLÀFDWLRQV9 HKLFOHPRYH - ment is prohibited unless the lift is fully stowed and the lift will not function unless the vehicle is parked and secured. The NL features a visible and audible[...]

Page 8 Lift T erminology F . FOLD (In) - Platform Fold: Fold is the action of the platform URWDWLQJXSDQGLQIURPWKHÁRRU level (horizontal) position to fully- stowed (vertical) position when the FOLD switch is pressed. Stowed Position: The lift is stowed when the lift platform has been fully raised and folded fully (vertical posi[...]

Page 9 Safety Symbols Lift Operation Safety SAF E TY 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[...]

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 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 • Inner roll stop and outer barrier must be up (vertical) • Outer barrier latch must be fully engaged • Passenger should grip both handrails (if able).[...]

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. 3ODWIRUPPXVWEHSRVLWLRQHGDWÁRRUOHYHOUROOVWRSKHLJKW when loading or unloading in and out of vehicle. Do not use platform inner roll stop o[...]

Page 13 Lift Operation Safety W A RN I N G Accidental activation of control switch(es) may cause unintended operation(s). 0DLQWHQDQFHDQGOXEULFDWLRQSURFHGXUHVPXVWEHSHUIRUPHGDVVSHFLÀHGLQWKLVPDQXDOE DXWKRUL]HGFHUWLÀHGVHUYLFHSHUVRQQHO Replace missing, worn or illegible decals. Keep owner’s ([...]

Page 14 Operation Notes and Details NL Series “Public Use” lift models DUHVSHFLÀFDOOGHVLJQHGWREH operated by an attendant. The Lift Operating Instructions contained in this manual and posted on the lift provide instructions for op- eration of the lift only . Read and become familiar with all lift opera- tion safety precautions,[...]

Page 15 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 16 Operation Notes and Details Lift Features W A RN I N G Discontinue lift use immediately if any lift component does not operate prop- erly . Failure to do so may result in serious bodily injury and/or property damage. information is not understood. Lift-Tite ™ Latches: NL Series lifts are equipped with Lift-T ite ™ Latches. Lift-T ite ?[...]

Page 17 vent the platform from unfolding from the stowed position in the event of platform drift. Due to the “all-hydraulic” operation of the dual-cylinder NL, hydraulic ÁXLGH[SDQVLRQFRQWUDFWLRQRU seepage may occur . Any of these conditions may result in platform drift (failure to hold the platform in the folded or raised positi[...]

Page 18 Lift Features (continued) Inner Roll Stop Fully-Deployed (vertical) Inner Roll Stop The inner roll stop must overlap the base plate a minimum 1/2" . Fully-Unfolded (horizontal) Inner Roll Stop (bridging position) Operation Notes and Details Inner Roll Stop: NL Series lift models are equipped with an automatic inner roll stop that also [...]

Page 19 Operation Notes and Details horizontal (bridging) position ZKHQLWUHDFKHVYHKLFOHÁRRUOHY - el. The roll stop must overlap the lift base plate a minimum 1/2". When the FOLD switch is pressed and the platform folds IURPÁRRUOHYHOWRWKHVWRZYHUWL - cal) position, the roll stop auto- matically travels inboa[...]

Page 20 3" Note: Platform must raise approximately three inches before latch engages fully . Outer Barrier Fully-Unfolded Barrier (Ramp position) Fully-Folded Outer Barrier (Up-vertical) Disengaged Outer Barrier Latch Operation Notes and Details Lift Features (continued) Discontinue lift operation im- mediately if the outer barrier does not op[...]

Page 21 Operation Notes and Details After the platform is fully low- ered, the attendant should con- tinue to press the DOWN switch to unfold the outer barrier fully (ramp position). Note: The barrier must be fully unfolded until the entire wheelchair (or standee) has crossed the barrier when loading or unloading at ground level. Discontinue lift o[...]

Page 22 Operation Notes and Details ity of the lift. The lift attendant should not ride on the platform with the passenger . Passenger Orientation (Board- ing Direction): Braun NL Series wheelchair lifts accommodate both inboard and outboard facing wheelchair passengers or standees. Inboard facing of wheelchair lift passengers is not prohibited , b[...]

Page 23 Operation Notes and Details cated on the pump-side platform side plate. A yellow boundary VWULSGHFDOLVDIÀ[HGWRWKHRS - posite platform side plate. Y ellow plastic caps are placed on the dual handrails. The threshold warning plate is powder-coated yellow to iden- tify the platform threshold area. Interlock: A visible and au[...]

Page 24 Operation Notes and Details The wheelchair brakes must be locked , the outer barrier must be in the fully-up (vertical) position and the outer barrier latch must be fully engaged whenever a passenger is on the platform . Do not use the outer barrier as a brake. Stop and brake the wheelchair when fully loaded on the platform. Manually stop a[...]

Page 25 Operation Notes and Details Wheelchair- E quipped Occupant Seat Belts The Braun Corporation recom- mends wheelchair passengers position and buckle their wheel- W A RN I N G Operation Procedure Review The Braun Corporation rec- ommends that transit agency supervisors and wheelchair lift attendants review the safety precautions and operation [...]

Page 26 T ransit agency supervisors should train and educate their lift attendants on the proper use and operation of the wheelchair lift if it is not possible for the attendants to review the safety precautions and operation pro- cedures with the wheelchair lift sales representative. The lift operator's manual must be stored in the lift-mount[...]

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 Open Door(s) and Secure T o Unfold Platform: Stand clear and press the UN- FOLD switch until the platform stops (reaches ÁRRUOHYHO - unfolds fully ). Release switch. Note: In event platform does not unfold, press FOLD switch to release Lift-T ite ™ latches. T o Unload Passenger: 1. Read Note below! Load passen- ger onto platform an[...]

Page 29 T o Unload Passenger (continued) : 2 . Press DOWN switch until the en- tire platform reaches ground level (see Photo B ) and the outer bar- rier unfolds fully (ramp position). See Photo C . Release switch. 3 . Unlock wheelchair brakes and unload passenger from platform. Note: Outer barrier must be fully unfolded (ramp position) until the en[...]

Page 30 F E H G Lift Operating Instructions T o Load Passenger: 1 . Read Notes below! Load pas- senger onto platform and lock wheelchair brakes. See Photo G . Note: Outer barrier must be fully unfolded (ramp position) until the entire wheelchair (or standee) has crossed the outer barrier . See Photos E and F . Note: Passenger must be posi- tioned f[...]

Page 31 J L T o Load Passenger (continued) : 2 . Press UP switch (Photo I ) to fold outer barrier UP fully (vertical - see Photo H ), and raise the plat- form to ÁRRUOHYHO . See Photo J . Release switch. 3 . Unlock wheelchair brakes and unload passenger from platform. T o Fold Platform: Press FOLD switch until platform stops ( fully folded). Se[...]

Page 32 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. 9 HULÀHG V ehicle movement is prevented unless the lift door is closed, ensuring the lift is stowed. Lift operation shall be pr[...]

Page 33 Manual Operating Instructions If you experience power or equipment failure, refer to the Manual Operating Instructions to operate the lift. Instructions and photos are provided for all steps that differ from stan- dard lift operation procedures. The Manual Instructions decal (posted inside pump cover) provides manual operating Hand Pump Han[...]

Page 34 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 6SHFLÀFDWLRQ Once valve seats (stops), tighten 15 to 30 inch pounds as shown. Release V alve Note: Close backup pump release valve securely before operating electric pump[...]

Page 35 Manual Operating Instructions Remove pump cover to access hand pump and pump handle as outlined on page 33. Refer to release valve photos and illustra- tion on page 34. T o Unfold Platform (Out): Place slotted end of pump handle onto backup pump release valve and turn counterclockwise (open 1/2 turn only ) until the platform reaches ground [...]

Page 36 Stroking Hand Pump Open (Down) Close (Up/Stop) Up (T o Raise): Manual Operating Instructions E Using hand pump handle: 1. Place slotted end of pump han- dle onto backup pump release valve and turn clockwise to close securely . See Photo D. Note: V alve must be tight, but do not overtighten. 2. Insert handle into backup pump and stroke until[...]

Page 37 Manual Operating Instructions T o Store Pump Handle: 1. Insert bottom of handle behind bottom clip. See page 33. 2. Rotate top clip to secure (lock) handle. T o Install Pump Cover: 1. Position cover over module back cover and red warning light. See Photo F . 2. Align outside cover lip with bottom cover offset and insert outside cover . See [...]

Page 38 W A RN IN G LIFT OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS OPEN DOOR(S) AND SECURE TO UNFOLD PLATFORM: Stand clear and press UNFOLD s w itch until platform stops (reaches floor level). Note: In event platform does not unfold, press FOLD s w itch to release Lift-Tite™ latches. TO UNLOAD PASSENGER: 1. Load passenger onto platform and lock w heelchair brakes.[...]

Page 39 Decals and Antiskid 25580 32410 57 – Outer barrier is not up and latched and ground detect switch did not deactivate (Century and Vista only) 58 – Outer barrier is not up and latched and the platform is 3 " above the ground 59 – Outer barrier is not up after pausing platform travel 60 – The kickout gas springs are worn, replace[...]

Page 40 Decals and Antiskid 29051 MANUAL OPERA TION T urn w ing 1/4 turn for hand pump access. 29051 Lock Unlock 1" Wide Y ellow Boundary T ape 30236R (order by the inch as needed) W A RN I N G Contact The Braun Corporation before adjusting hydraulic pressure relief valve. Failure to do so may result in serious bodily injury and/or property da[...]

Page 41 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 procedures VSHFLÀH[...]

Page 42 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 43 Lubrication Diagram UNFO L D F O L D DO W N UP 3 2 8 1 9 3 2 8 2 0 Handrail Pivot Pins (2) LO Parallel Arm Pivot Pins (8) LO Lift-T ite Latches (T ower Pivot Points - 2) LO Lift-T ite Latch Dampening Spring (2 springs - 4 Points) LO Parallel Arm Pivot Pins (8) LO Inner Roll Stop ( IB ) Pivot Points LO Outer Barrier Hinge Pivot Points (2) LO[...]

Page 44 Maintenance and Lubrication Schedule 750 Cycles Outer barrier hinge pivot points (2) Outer barrier latch (pivot/slide points) Outer barrier latch lever pivot points Lift-T ite ™ latches (tower pivot points - 2) Lift-T ite ™ latch gas (dampening) spring pivot points (2 springs - 4 points) Inspect Lift-T ite ™ latches and gas springs fo[...]

Page 45 Apply Light Oil - See Lubrication Diagram Apply Light Oil - See Lubrication Diagram Apply Light Oil - See Lubrication Diagram Apply Light Oil - See Lubrication Diagram Apply Light Oil - See Lubrication Diagram Apply Light Oil - See Lubrication Diagram Apply Light Oil - See Lubrication Diagram Apply Light Oil - See Lubrication Diagram Correc[...]

Page 46 Maintenance and Lubrication Schedule Perform all procedures listed in previous section also Inspect handrail components for wear or damage, and for proper operation Inspect microswitches for securement and proper adjustment. Make sure lift operates smoothly Inspect external snap rings: • Handrail pivot pins (2 per pin) • Platform slide/[...]

Page 47 Maintenance and Lubrication Schedule Resecure, replace or correct as needed Use Braun 32840-QT (Exxon ® Univis HVI 26) KGUDXOLFÁXLG do not mix with Dextron III or other KGUDXOLFÁXLGV&KHFNÁXLGOHYHOZLWK platform lowered fully and roll stop unfolded fully . Fill WRZLWKLQßRIWKH[...]

Page 48 Maintenance and Lubrication Schedule Perform all procedures listed in previous section also Replace if needed. T ighten or replace if needed. Replace defective parts and resecure as needed. Apply Light Grease during reassembly proce- dures. Replace if needed. T ighten, replace or correct as needed Apply Door-Ease or replace if needed. See L[...]

Page 49 Maintenance and Lubrication Schedule Check to see that the lift is securely anchored to the vehicle and there are no loose bolts, broken welds, or stress fractures. Replace decals if worn, missing or illegible. Re- place antiskid if worn or missing. See Decals and Antiskid section on pages 38-40. Mounting Decals and Antiskid 4500 Cycles Rep[...]

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Operator's Manual The Braun Corporation of Winamac, Indiana, warrants its wheelchair lift against defects in material and workmanship for up to five years*, providing the lift is installed, operated and maintained properly and in conformity with this manual. This warranty is limited to the original purchaser and does not cover defects in the m[...]