BraunAbility Century NCL-2 Series, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...jury and or property damage ual Man WARNING public use lift requirements of FMVSS No 403 This lift may be installed on all vehicles appropriate for the size and weight of the lift but must be installe...

Page 2: ...nstilled that ethic from day one and we live by that commitment today This manual includes operating instructions safety precautions and maintenance procedures for your new wheelchair lift As long as...

Page 3: ...ift Features Lift Tite Latches 16 17 Inner Roll Stop and Bridge Plate 18 19 Outer Barrier 19 20 Outer Barrier Latches 20 21 Outer Barrier and Latch Operation 21 Bridging 21 Handrails 21 22 Lift Passen...

Page 4: ...unAbility The limited warranty is provided in this manual The warranty cards must be processed to activate the warranty Two BraunAbility Serial No Series No identification tags are posted on the lift...

Page 5: ...ON OWNER STATE ZIP Sample Warranty Registration Card Serial No Model No Warranty and Registration Instructions Model No Serial No Date of Manufacture Sample Serial No Series No Identification Tag Reco...

Page 6: ...2 Adjustable Quiet Ride Stow Blocks 2 Main Cylinders 2 Vertical Arm Covers 4 Outer Barrier Pump Side Vertical Arm Bottom Parallel Arms 2 Platform Lights 2 Lift Tite Latches 2 Unfold Assist Compression...

Page 7: ...Lift operation procedures are identical for all NCL 2 Series lift models The operating instructions contained in this manual and appearing on lift posted operating instructions decals address the lif...

Page 8: ...nd further details regarding the outer barrier are provided in the Operation Notes and Details sec tion pages 19 21 Inner Roll Stop NCL 2 Series lift models are equipped with an automatic inboard roll...

Page 9: ...red unless the outer barrier is deployed up Further details regarding the automatic mechanical inboard roll stop are provided on pages 18 and 19 Vehicle and Lift Interlocks BraunAbility Corporation NC...

Page 10: ...rotating out and down from the fully stowed vertical position to floor level horizontal position when the UNFOLD switch is pressed B DOWN Platform Lower Down is the action of the platform lowering fr...

Page 11: ...maintenance procedures are necessary to en sure safe trouble free operation Safety precautions are provided to identify potentially hazardous situations and provide instruction on how to avoid them B...

Page 12: ...perat ing instructions before operating the lift Note Wheelchair passengers and all transit agency personnel drivers and wheelchair lift attendants must read and become familiar with the contents of t...

Page 13: ...rating applies to both the raising and lowering func tions continuous lifting capacity is 1000 lbs Discontinue lift use immediately if any lift or vehicle interlock does not operate properly Do not o...

Page 14: ...ontrols Turn powered electric wheelchairs off when on lift platform Press the DOWN switch until the entire platform rests on ground level lowered fully and the outer barrier is fully unfolded ramp pos...

Page 15: ...ed service personnel Replace missing worn or illegible decals Keep owner s operator s manual in lift mounted manual storage pouch at all times Never modify alter a BraunAbility lift Do not use accesso...

Page 16: ...locks and door securement systems are not addressed in this manual or on lift posted operating instructions decals due to the variety of pro cedures required for operating them BraunAbility NCL 2 Seri...

Page 17: ...d attendant s pendant control is equipped with two rocker switches UP DOWN and FOLD UNFOLD The momentary switches activate the automatic lift functions Simply press the switch labeled for the intended...

Page 18: ...2 Series lifts are equipped with Lift Tite Latches Lift Tite Latches prevent for identification of specific lift components if not clearly de picted in this section Contact BraunAbility at 1 800 488...

Page 19: ...tch is pressed press the FOLD switch mo mentarily to disengage the Lift Tite latches platform drift has occurred Then press the UNFOLD switch to unfold the Operation Notes and Details platform to floo...

Page 20: ...d and the platform unfolds from stow position to floor level this mechanical roll stop is auto matically unfolded to the bridging horizontal position to provide a bridge plate between the platform and...

Page 21: ...eration immedi ately if the inner roll stop does not operate properly Outer Barrier This spring load ed roll stop provides a ramp for wheelchair loading and unload Discontinue lift use immediately if...

Page 22: ...operate properly Outer Barrier Latches Two spring loaded latches engage the outer barrier when the barrier ro tates upward from ramp position to the vertical position UP switch is pressed to raise the...

Page 23: ...city etc Note The barrier must be fully unfolded until the entire wheel chair or standee has crossed the roll stop when loading or unloading at ground level Dis continue lift operation immediately if...

Page 24: ...lift attendants should be instructed on any special needs and or pro cedures required for safe trans port of wheelchair passengers The lift operator and bystanders must keep clear of the area in which...

Page 25: ...ng plate is powder coated yellow to identify the platform threshold area Interlock A visible and audible threshold warning system will ac tivate if the threshold area is oc cupied when the platform is...

Page 26: ...ual discontinue lift use immediately and contact a BraunAbility representative in Lift Passengers continued your area or call BraunAbility at 1 800 488 0359 One of our Aftersales representatives will...

Page 27: ...ntative dealer before attempting lift operation Any questions or concerns can be addressed by the sales rep resentative at that time Oper ate the lift through all functions with your sales representat...

Page 28: ...agency s daily lift service program Simple inspections can detect potential lift operational problems Regular preventive maintenance will reduce potential lift opera tion downtime and increase the ser...

Page 29: ...n serious bodily injury and or property dam age Lift Operating Instructions Before lift operation park the vehicle on a level surface away from vehicular traffic Place the vehicle transmission in Park...

Page 30: ...Note In event platform does not unfold press FOLD switch to release Lift Tite latches To Unload Passenger 1 Read Note below Buckle handrail belt if equipped and load passenger onto platform and lock w...

Page 31: ...o B and the outer barrier unfolds fully ramp position See Photo C Release switch 3 Unbuckle handrail belt if equipped unlock wheelchair brakes and unload passenger from platform Note Outer barrier mus...

Page 32: ...onto platform lock wheelchair brakes and buckle handrail belt if equipped See Photo G Note Outer barrier must be fully unfolded ramp position until the entire wheelchair or standee has crossed the out...

Page 33: ...I to fold outer barrier UP fully vertical see Photo H and raise the platform to floor level See Photo J Release switch 3 Unlock wheelchair brakes and unload passenger from platform To Fold Platform P...

Page 34: ...lighting when lift is deployed and pendant illumination when lift is powered A visual and audible warning will activate if the threshold area is occupied when the platform is at least one inch below...

Page 35: ...Close backup pump release valve securely before operating electric pump A Instructions are provided for all steps that differ from standard lift operation procedures The Manual Operation de cal poste...

Page 36: ...rier unfolds 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 See Photo C 2 Insert handle in pump and stroke un...

Page 37: ...hten b Insert handle into back up pump and stroke until platform reaches floor level see Photo E To Fold Platform In Insert handle into back up pump and stroke until platform stops folds fully See Pho...

Page 38: ...until platform stops reaches floor level Note In event platform does not unfold press FOLD switch to release Lift Tite latches TO UNLOAD PASSENGER 1 Load passenger onto platform and lock wheelchair b...

Page 39: ...to the California code of regulations requirements in effect on the date of manufacture Title 13 Article 15 Section 1094 Lift installation and servicing prohibited by anyone who has not been certifie...

Page 40: ...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 result in serious bodily injury and or prop...

Page 41: ...ervals inspection and lubrication procedures specified in the previous sections should be re peated Clean components and the surrounding area before applying lubricants LPS2 General Purpose Penetratin...

Page 42: ...to easily track the number of cycles during daily inspections of the lift Discontinue lift use immediately if maintenance and lubrication procedures are not properly per formed or if there is any sign...

Page 43: ...as Springs 2 Springs 4 Places LO Platform Pivot Pin Bearings 4 LO Inner Fold Arm Bearings 8 LO Saddle Bearing 2 DE Saddle Suppport Bearings 8 LO Lift Tite Latch Rollers 2 LO Outer Barrier Latch Roller...

Page 44: ...er operation Inspect outer barrier latch for proper operation positive securement and detached or missing spring s Adjust fold pressure Apply Light Oil See Lubrication Diagram Apply Light Oil See Lubr...

Page 45: ...on Diagram Apply Light Oil See Lubrication Diagram Perform all procedures listed in previous section also Inner outer fold arms 2 Platform pivot pin bearings 4 Inner fold arm bearings 8 Inner roll sto...

Page 46: ...r wear or damage and for proper operation Inspect microswitches for securement and proper adjustment Make sure lift operates smoothly Apply Light Oil See Lubrication Diagram Apply Light Oil See Lubric...

Page 47: ...h rollers 2 Lift Tite latch gas dampening spring 4 Outer barrier latch gas springs 2 Outer barrier latch pivots 2 Outer barrier switch lever pivot 1 Outer barrier latch rollers 2 Outer fold arm cam fo...

Page 48: ...ed parts and resecure as needed Apply synthetic grease during reassembly proce dures Replace if needed Inspect cotter pins on platform pivot pin 2 Hydraulic Fluid Pump Check level Note Fluid should be...

Page 49: ...s or stress fractures Replace decals if worn missing or illegible Re place antiskid if worn or missing See Decals and Antiskid section on pages 36 38 Inspect gas springs cylinders 6 for wear or dam ag...

Page 50: ...conformity with the owner s man ual The warranty period begins on the date that the product is delivered to the first retail purchaser by an independent authorized dealer of Braun or if the dealer pl...

Page 51: ...rage detailed above is the sole responsibility of the owner Braun s obligation to repair or replace defective materials or workmanship is the sole obligation of Braun under this limited warranty Braun...

Page 52: ...es not authorize anyone to create any other obligation for it regarding this product Braun is not responsible for any representation promise or warranty made by any independent dealer or other person...

Page 53: ...d service center for service 4 Pay any transportation costs and all expenses associated with obtaining warranty service Since Braun does not control the scheduling of service work at the independent d...

Page 54: ...neglect or abuse including failure to main tain the product in accordance with the owner s manual or other routine maintenance such as inspections lubricating adjustments tightening of screws sealing...

Page 55: ...s limited warranty or any implied warranty must be commenced within six 6 months after expiration of the warranty coverage period designated above or the action will be barred because of the passage o...

Page 56: ...your rights under this limited warranty as long as you can present proof of purchase but it can cause delays in obtaining the benefits of this limited warranty and it changes the start date of the war...

Page 57: ...o examine any defective workmanship or part prior to giving any authorization for warranty work Braun s return authorization procedure must be adhered to in order to process any warranty claims THIS W...

Page 58: ...A Phone 1 574 946 4139 1 800 THE LIFT www braunability com at the time of publication BraunAbility reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice Patent 7 306 422 Patent 5 261 779 Paten...