Braun VL955, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...ual in lift storage pouch Oper ual Man ator s 30197 January 2004 30197 January 2004 Patent 7 413 395 Patent 5 261 779 Patent 5 806 632 Patents Pending Patent 7 413 395 Patent 5 261 779 Patent 5 806 63...

Page 2: ...fety precautions lift operating instructions manual operating instructions and instructions for maintenance and lubrica tion procedures Your lift is built for dependability and will bring you years of...

Page 3: ...ures Bridge Plate 14 Automatic Floor Level Switching 14 Automatic Outboard Roll Stop 15 16 Bridging 16 Handrails 16 Lift Passengers Passenger Orientation Boarding Direction 17 Vehicle Floor Level Load...

Page 4: ...er Vertical Arm Covers 4 Opposite Pump Side Vertical Arm Handrail mounted Up Down Switch Platform Side Plates 2 Automatic Outboard Roll Stop Rotating Pivot Slide Arms 2 Platform Pivot Arms 2 Pump Side...

Page 5: ...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 repre...

Page 6: ...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...

Page 7: ...tform assembly reaches in order for the wheelchair passenger to enter and exit the vehicle fully raised The platform automati cally stops at floor level when unfolding from the stowed position and whe...

Page 8: ...tained in this manual and Note Additional information provided to help clarify or detail a specific subject These symbols will appear throughout this manual as well as on the labels posted on your lif...

Page 9: ...only Engage vehicle parking brake before operating lift Provide adequate clearance outside the vehicle to accom modate the lift before opening lift door s or operating lift Lift Operation Safety WARN...

Page 10: ...our lift operator are intoxicated Do not raise front wheelchair wheels pull wheelie when loading boarding the platform Open lift door s fully and secure before operating lift Position and secure buckl...

Page 11: ...ion before loading or unloading a passenger at ground level Outboard platform roll stop must be fully unfolded ramp position until the entire wheelchair crosses roll stop when loading or unloading at...

Page 12: ...ted manual storage pouch when not in use Never modify alter a Braun Corporation lift Do not use accessory devices not authorized by The Braun Corporation Do not remove any guards or covers Keep clear...

Page 13: ...re at tempting lift operating procedures Become familiar with all lift features and the proper operation of the lift components before attempting lift operation Refer to the Lift Terminol ogy section...

Page 14: ...wheelchair passen ger information detailed in this manual WARNING Discontinue lift use immediately if any lift component does not operate properly Failure to do so may result in serious bodily injury...

Page 15: ...ls activate lift functions and auto matic door operators except the hand held control The hand held control activates lift func tions only Do not press lift mounted switches and auxiliary control stat...

Page 16: ...orm from ground level the platform automatically stops at floor level when raised fully Although the VL955 features automatic floor level switching the lift operator wheelchair Lift Features Fully Unf...

Page 17: ...witch is pressed As the activation feet lift off the ground the torsion springs rotate the roll stop to the vertical position Note The platform raises approximately two inches before the roll stop rea...

Page 18: ...he VL955 incorpo rates a bridging feature This feature stops the down travel of the platform if the outboard end of the platform contacts a raised surface such as a curb prevent ing the operator from...

Page 19: ...ke Stop and brake the wheelchair when fully loaded on the platform Manually stop and brake manual wheel chairs Stop powered wheelchairs with the wheelchair controls Turn powered electric wheelchairs o...

Page 20: ...ssenger to have his or her wheelchair equipped with an occupant restraint seat belt under the direction of their health care professional Wheelchair lift attendants should be instructed on any special...

Page 21: ...e Simple inspections can detect potential lift operational problems Regular preventive mainte nance will reduce potential lift operation downtime and in crease the service life of the lift as well as...

Page 22: ...ult in serious bodily injury and or property damage Pre Lift Operation Notes and Details Preventive maintenance visual inspections do not take the place of the procedures speci fied in the Maintenance...

Page 23: ...fic Place the vehicle transmission 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...

Page 24: ...rator s Press yellow OPEN switch until door s are fully open Release switch Manual Door s Manually open door s fully and secure To Unfold Platform Out Press orange OUT switch until platform stops unfo...

Page 25: ...lly see Photos H and I Re lease switch Handrail Switch Slide knob in to DOWN position See Photo G G To Unload Passenger 1 Read notes below Load passen ger onto platform facing outward and lock wheelch...

Page 26: ...Unload Passenger continued 3 Unlock wheelchair brakes and unload passenger from platform Note Roll stops must be fully unfolded ramp position until the entire wheelchair has crossed the roll stop See...

Page 27: ...entire wheelchair has crossed the roll stop See Photos K and L 2 Press red UP switch until platform stops reaches floor level Re lease switch Handrail Switch Slide knob out to UP position Note Roll s...

Page 28: ...eelchair brakes and load passenger from platform into vehicle Note Lower head to clear door jamb header To Fold Platform In Press orange IN switch until platform stops fully folded Release switch Lift...

Page 29: ...Lift Operating Instructions To 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 27...

Page 30: ...nual operating instruc tions also Refer to the Lift Operat ing Instructions for all normal lift operation procedures such as loading and unloading passengers Follow all Lift Operation Safety Precautio...

Page 31: ...ckwise open 1 2 turn only until the platform reaches floor level fully unfolded See Photo C b Turn the release valve clockwise close to stop the platform See Photo C Note Valve must be tight but do no...

Page 32: ...Insert handle into backup pump and stroke until platform reaches floor level see Photo E To Fold Platform In Insert handle into backup pump and stroke until platform stops folds fully See Photo E Man...

Page 33: ...l door s are fully closed 24069 UP DOWN 26701 26701 Microswitch Adjustment Instructions Unfold Down Outside Microswitch Turn adjustment bolt clockwise to stop platform unfold function sooner Turn adju...

Page 34: ...id 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 WARNING Note Clean su...

Page 35: ...rocedures outlined in the Maintenance and Lubrica tion Schedule must be per formed at the recommended scheduled intervals by an authorized Braun Corporation service representative who has attended and...

Page 36: ...in eleven ounce aerosol cans from The Braun Corporation part number 15807 Note Clean lubrication points before applying lubricant Roll Stop Hinge Pivot Points 2 and Outboard Platform Pivot Pins 2 Rol...

Page 37: ...ower This I D tag contains the product identification informa tion provided on the Warranty Registration card Record the information in the space provided on the next page This informa tion must be pr...

Page 38: ...Registration Instructions Model No Series No Serial No Pump Code Cylinder Code Date of Manufacture Note This information must be provided when filing a warranty claim or ordering parts Keep for future...

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Page 40: ...ication The Braun Corporation reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice All illustrations descriptions and specifications in this manual are based on the latest product information...