Braun NL955 manual

Operator's Manual for: DOT — Private Use Lift DOT — Private Use Lift 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 32244 Rev. B January 2008 Braun NL955 Ser[...]

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 and Registration Instructions ........... 2, 3 Lift T erminology Lift T erminology Illustration ........................................ 4 Introduction ................................................................ 5 Direction .................................................................... 5 Lift Components ........[...]

OWNER'S WARRANTY REGISTRATION PURCHASED FROM DATE INSTALLED NAME ADDRESS CITY TELEPHONE TO VALIDATE WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARDS MUST BE RETURNED TO THE BRAUN CORPORATION. OWNER STATE ZIP W arranty and Registration Instructions Sample W arranty/Registration Card Serial No. Model No. Cylinder Code Series No. Pump Code Immediately upon receiving [...]

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

Page 4 Pump Module Hand-Held Pendant Control Base Plate T op Parallel Arms (2) Adjustable Quiet-Ride Stow Blocks (2) V ertical Arm Covers (4) Opposite Pump Side V ertical Arm Outer Barrier Cylinder (not visible -underside of platform) Outer Barrier Rotating Pivot Slide Arms (2) Platform Pivot Arms (2) Pump Side V ertical Arm Main Cylinders (2) Plat[...]

Page 5 Lift T erminology Introduction: Braun NL955 Millennium Series lifts comply fully with the National Highway T raf fi c Safety Adminis- tration (NHTSA) speci fi cations. The Braun NL955 is consumer oriented (designed to allow op- eration by the wheelchair passen- ger). NL955 lift models provide fully automatic operation of all lift functions[...]

Page 6 Lift T erminology FOLD, DOWN, and UP). The momentary switches activate the automatic lift functions. The lift function labels illuminate to iden- tify the function(s). Lift Frame: The lift frame con- sists of the base plate, threshold warning plate, towers, parallel arms, vertical arms, platform pivot arms and switch arm. T wo main hydraulic[...]

Page 7 Lift T erminology to the vertical position as the lift lowers and raises. F urt her details regarding the automatic mechanical inboard loc ator are provided on pages 18 and 19. V ehicle and Lift Interlocks Braun Corporation NL955 Series lifts comply fully with all NHTSA vehicle and lift interlock speci fi cations. V ehicle move- ment is pro[...]

Page 8 Lift T erminology F . FOLD (In) - Platform Fold: Fold is the action of the platform rotating up and in from the fl oor 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 position). Floor [...]

Page 9 Safety Symbols Lift Operation Safety SAFETY FIRST! Know That ... supplements (if included), is pro- vided for your safety . Familiarity with proper operation instructions as well as proper maintenance procedures are necessary to en- sure safe, troublefree operation. Safety precautions are provided to identify potentially hazardous situations[...]

Read manual and supplement(s) before operating lift. Read and become familiar with all safety precautions, operation notes and details, operating instructions and manual operat- ing instructions before operating the lift. Note: Wheelchair passengers and all transit agency personnel (drivers and wheelchair lift attendants) must read and become famil[...]

Page 1 1 W A RN I N G Whenever a wheelchair passenger (or standee) is on the platform, the: • Passenger must face outward. • Wheelchair brakes must be locked. • Inboard locator and outer barrier must be up (vertical). • Outer barrier latch must be fully engaged. Load and unload clear of vehicular traf fi c. Do not overload or abuse. The lo[...]

Page 12 Lift Operation Safety Precautions Lift Operation Safety Platform must be positioned at fl oor level (bridge plate height) when loading or unloading in and out of vehicle. Do not use platform inboard locator or outer barrier as a bar- rier (brake). Stop and brake wheelchair when loading onto the platform (manually stop and brake manual whee[...]

Page 13 Lift Operation Safety W A RN I N G Maintenance and lubrication procedures must be performed as speci fi ed in this manual by authorized (certi fi ed) service personnel. 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 lif[...]

Page 14 Operation Notes and Details NL955 Series “Private Use” lif t models are de signed to allow operation by the wheelchair passenger . NL955 Series lifts are typically installed in vehicles equipped with fully-automatic door operators. The NL955 provides fully automatic opera- tion of all lift functions as well as optional automatic door op[...]

Page 15 Operation Notes and Details Control Switches Lift Power ON/OFF Switch: This switch must be in the ON position in order to activate the lift controls. The green Power Indicator Light mounted on top of the pump module illuminates to signal power to the lift. Lift-mounted Control Switches: The lift-mounted control switches ac- tivate the autom[...]

Page 16 Operation Notes and Details Control Switches (continued): Hand-held Pendant Control: The hand-held attendant's pendant control is equipped with four push button switches, (UNFOLD, FOLD, DOWN, and UP). The momentary switches activate the automatic lift functions. Simply press the switch labeled for the intended lift function. DOWN UP FO[...]

Page 17 Operation Notes and Details Power Door Operator(s): Optional power door operators cannot be activated using the hand-held pendant. Open and close power doors using the pump module OPEN/CLOSE switch, optional remote control or auxiliary 3rd Station control. In the event the vehicle is not equipped with power door operator(s), manually open a[...]

Page 18 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. Become familiar with all lift fea- tures and the proper operation of the lift components before attempting lift operation. Re[...]

Operation Notes and Details the event of platform drift. Due to the “all-hydraulic” operation of the dual-cylinder NL955, hydraulic fl uid expan- sion, contraction or seepage may occur . Any of these conditions may result in plat- form drift (failure to hold the platform in the folded or raised position). Platform drift may occ ur during lift [...]

Page 20 Operation Notes and Details Lift Features (continued): Inboard Locator and Bridge Plate Fully-Deployed (vertical) Inboard Locator The inboard locator/bridge plate must overlap the base plate a minimum 1/2" . Fully-Unfolded (horizontal) Inboard Locator (bridging position) Inboard Locator and Bridge Plate: NL955 Series lift models are eq[...]

Page 21 Operation Notes and Details Belt-operated Side Entry Outer Barrier A Automatic Floor Level Switch- ing: When the platform unfolds from the stowed position, the plat- form stops automatically at fl oor level when fully unfolded. When raising the platform from ground level, the platform automatically stops at fl oor level when raised fully [...]

Page 22 Operation Notes and Details Fully-Engaged Barrier Latch Latch Foot Fully-Folded (Up-vertical) Outer Barrier and Side Entry Fully-Unfolded (Ramp position) Outer Barrier and Side Entry Disengaged Barrier Latch B C ation immediately if the out er barrier or side entry do not operate properly . Outer Barrier: When the plat- form lowers fully to[...]

Page 23 Operation Notes and Details barrier (when DOWN switch is activated). See photos A and B. The belt and chain driven side entry is powered by the barrier cylinder to automatically fold (ro- tate) to the vertical position when the UP switch is activated. Outer Barrier Latch: A spring- loaded latch engages the outer barrier when the barrier rot[...]

Page 24 Operation Notes and Details failure, exceeding the lift “ fl oor- to-ground” capacity , etc.). After the platform is fully lowered (platform reaches the ground), the lift operator should continue to press the DOWN switch to unfold the outer barrier and the side entry fully (ramp position). Note: The outer barrier and side entry must be[...]

Page 25 Operation Notes and Details fully-up (vertical) position, and the outer barrier latch must be fully engaged whenever a wheelchair 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 and brake manual wheelchairs. Stop powered wheelchairs with t[...]

Page 26 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 dam- age. The Braun Corporation recom- mends wheelchair passengers position and buckle their wheel- chair-equipped s[...]

Page 27 Using your own wheelchair , operate the lift through all func- tions and enter and exit the vehicle with the sales represen- tative on hand to ensure the lift is right for you as the end user (applicable for your use based on your physical abilities and the physical characteristics of your personal wheelchair). Become familiar with the prop[...]

Page 28 Operation Notes and Details Exposure to harsh weather ele- ments, environment conditions, or heavy usage, etc. may require more frequent maintenance and lubrication procedures. Preventive maintenance visual inspections do not take the place of the procedures speci fi ed in the Maintenance and Lubrica- tion Schedule provided on pages 44-51 [...]

Page 29 Lift Operating Instructions Before lift operation , park the vehicle on a level surface, away from vehicu- lar traf fi c. Place the vehicle transmis- sion in “Park” and engage the parking brake. Photos appearing in the Lift Operating Instructions depict lift functions being activated by lift-mounted control switches only . Lift-posted [...]

Page 30 Lift Operating Instructions T o Open Door(s): Automatic Door Operator(s): Press yellow OPEN switch until door(s) are fully open . Release switch. Manual Door(s): Manually open door(s) fully and secure. A B D C T o Unfold Platform (Out): Press orange UNFOLD switch until platform stops (unfolds fully – reaches fl oor level). Release switch[...]

Page 31 DOWN Lift Operating Instructions 2. Press red DOWN switch until the entire platform reaches ground level (stops) and outer barrier unfolds fully (see Photos H and I). Release switch. Switch Arm: Slide knob in to DOWN position. See Photo G. E F H G T o Unload Passenger: 1. Read notes below! Load passen- ger onto platform facing outward and l[...]

Page 32 Lift Operating Instructions T o Unload Passenger: (continued) I 3. Unlock wheelchair brakes and un- load passenger from platform. Note: Outer barrier must be fully unfolded (ramp position) until the entire wheelchair has crossed the roll stop. See Photos K and L. K L J[...]

Page 33 UP Lift Operating Instructions T o Load Passenger: 1. Load passenger onto platform facing outward and lock wheel- chair brakes . Note: Outer barrier must be fully unfolded (ramp position) until the entire wheelchair has crossed the roll stop. See Photos K and L. 2. Press red UP switch until platform stops (reaches fl oor level). Re- lease [...]

Page 34 T o Load Passenger (continued) : 3. Unlock wheelchair brakes and load passenger from platform into vehicle. Note: Lower head to clear door jamb header . T o Fold Platform (In): Press orange FOLD switch until platform stops (fully folded). Release switch. Lift Operating Instructions Q S R T[...]

Page 35 Lift Operating Instructions T o Close Door(s): Automatic Door Operator(s): Press yellow CLOSE switch until door(s) are fully closed . Release switch. Manual Door(s): Manually close door(s) fully . U[...]

Page 36 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 prevented unless the vehicle is stopped and vehicle movement is prevented. The platform will not fold/stow if occupied. The inboard locator will not raise if occupied. The outer barrier will not raise if occupie[...]

Manual Operating Instructions If you experience power or equip- ment failure, refer to the Manual Operating Instructions to operate the lift. Instructions and photos are provided for all steps that differ from standard lift operation procedures. Manual Instructions Decal 31894 (posted on pump cover) provides manual operating instructions also. Refe[...]

Page 38 Open (Down) Close (Up/Stop) Manual Operating Instructions Refer to photos and illustration of release valve on page 37. T o Unfold Platform (Out): Using hand pump handle (Photo B): 1. Close hand pump valve (place slotted end of pump handle onto backup pump release valve and turn clockwise ). 2. Insert handle in pump and stroke until platfor[...]

Open (Down) Close (Up/Stop) E Using hand pump handle: a. Place slotted end of pump handle onto back-up pump re- lease valve and turn clockwise to close securely . See Photo D. Note: V alve must be tight, but do not overtighten. b. Insert handle into back-up pump and stroke until platform reaches fl oor level (see Photo E). T o Fold Platform (In): [...]

Page 40 31 132 29823 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 il[...]

25652 18229 Decals and Antiskid 25580 25652 MADE IN AMERICA Quality inspected By:  18229 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 platfo[...]

Page 42 Decals and Antiskid Antiskid Inspect your lift for any missing or worn antiskid. Order as needed. Replace missing or worn antiskid. Failure to do so may result in serious bodily injury and/or property damage. W A RN I N G Note: Clean surfaces with isopropyl alcohol before decal or antiskid application. Use a clean cloth or paper towels. Do [...]

Page 43 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 a regular service program. Simple inspections can detect potential prob- lems. The maintenance and lubrication procedures speci fi ed in the following [...]

Page 44 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 severe conditions (weather , e[...]

Maintenance and Lubrication Note: LPS2 General Purpose Penetrating Oil is available in eleven ounce aerosol cans from The Braun Corporation (part number 15807). Note: Clean lubrication points before applying lubricants. Page 45 Parallel Arm Pivot Pins (8) LO Lift-T ite Latches (T ower Pivot Points - 2) LO Lift-T ite Latch Dampening Spring (2 spring[...]

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 for wear o[...]

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 Correct, repla[...]

Maintenance and Lubrication Schedule Perform all procedures listed in previous section also Inspect switch arm components for wear or dam- age, and for proper operation. Inspect microswitches for securement and proper adjustment. Make sure lift operates smoothly . Inspect external snap rings/e-clips: • Rotating pivot slide arm pivot pins (2 per p[...]

Maintenance and Lubrication Schedule Resecure, replace or correct as needed. Use Braun 32840-QT (Exxon ® Univis HVI 26) hydraulic fl uid ( do not mix with Dextron III or other hydraulic fl uids). Check fl uid level with platform lowered fully and roll stop unfolded fully . Fill to within 1/2 ˝ of the bottom of the 1-1/2 ˝ fi ll tube (neck). [...]

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 Lubri- ca[...]

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 40-42. Mounting Decals and Antiskid 4500 Cycles Repeat all [...]

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Operator's Manual 32244 Rev . B Januar y 2008 32244 Rev . B Januar y 2008 © 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 wit[...]