BraunAbility Under-Vehicle Lift NUSP34S31X48RWO, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...xcept for buses school buses and multi purpose passenger vehicles other than motor homes with a gross vehicle weight rating GVWR that exceeds 4 536 kg 10 000 lb DOT Private Use Lift WARNING Read manua...

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: ...duction 14 General Safety 14 Control Switches 15 16 Lift Features Inboard Locator 17 18 Outer Barrier 18 19 Lift Passengers Passenger Orientation Boarding Direction 20 Vehicle Floor Level Loading and...

Page 4: ...tag is located inside the pump module Immediately upon receiving the lift examine the unit for any damage Notify the carrier at once with any claims Login to BraunAbility portal to submit warranty reg...

Page 5: ...fication information below Sample Serial Number Identification Tag Model No Serial No Rev Date of Manufacture BraunAbility INDIANA USA BRAUNABILITY COM REV XXXXXXX SERIAL NUMBER XXXX Use Lift Max Lift...

Page 6: ...d or proper ty damag e Do not remo ve DOOR STOW DOWN UP UVL UP DOWN STOW DOOR CLOS E Lift Terminology Illustration Front Inboard driver s side of vehicle Outboard Right Left Inboard Lift Mounting Brac...

Page 7: ...ructions provided in this manual and on lift operating instruction decals address the lift control switches and the corresponding lift functions Instructions are provided for manual operation of the l...

Page 8: ...positioned the outer barrier and the inboard locator Outer Barrier The spring loaded electric actuator driven outer barrier provides a ramp for wheelchair loading and unload ing at ground level Photos...

Page 9: ...warning system that will activate if the threshold area is occupied when the platform is one inch or more below floor level The inboard locator bridges the gap between the lift platform and the vehic...

Page 10: ...position and the DOWN switch is continued to be pressed the outer barrier rotates down ward from vertical position to ramp position UP Outer Barrier Fold Raise From ground level the UP func tion auto...

Page 11: ...s proper 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 avoi...

Page 12: ...surface 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 Inspect lift before...

Page 13: ...ue lift use immediately if any lift or vehicle interlock does not operate properly Do not operate or board the lift if you or your lift operator are intoxicated Do not raise front wheelchair wheels pu...

Page 14: ...ed fully and the outer barrier is fully unfolded ramp position before loading or unloading a pas senger at ground level The outer barrier must be fully unfolded ramp position until front and rear whee...

Page 15: ...to engage platform lock Maintenance and lubrication procedures must be performed as specified in this manual by authorized certified service personnel Replace missing worn or illegible decals Keep own...

Page 16: ...ft and door Read and become familiar with all lift operation safety precautions operation notes and details op erating instructions and manual operating instructions before attempting lift operation p...

Page 17: ...uminates to signal power to the lift Hand held Pendant Control The hand held attendant s pen dant control is equipped with three push button switches STOW DOWN and UP The momentary switches activate a...

Page 18: ...on junction with specific Braun Ability products BraunAbil ity control systems are the only control systems autho rized for use with BraunAbili ty products Do not attempt to interface aftermarket cont...

Page 19: ...the stow position When the UP switch is pressed and the platform raises to floor level this mechanical inboard locator is automatically rotated to the bridging horizontal po sition to provide a bridge...

Page 20: ...ier is spring loaded but driven by the electric actuator to rotate from the ramp hori zontal position to the deployed vertical position WARNING Discontinue lift use immediately if any lift component d...

Page 21: ...ion mechanical failure exceeding the lift floor to ground capacity etc After the platform is fully lowered the attendant should continue to press the DOWN switch to unfold the outer barrier fully ramp...

Page 22: ...ift it is your responsibility to perform safe loading and unload ing procedures Wheelchair lift attendants should be instructed on any special needs and or pro cedures required for safe trans port of...

Page 23: ...m is one inch or more below floor level The threshold sensing area must be 18 minimum from the edge of the finished floor and be as wide as the platform If the outer barrier inboard locator or any oth...

Page 24: ...rsonal wheelchair Become familiar with the proper operation of your lift before operating the lift by yourself The lift operator s manual must be stored in the lift vehicle at all times Operation Proc...

Page 25: ...and Details Regular preventive maintenance will reduce potential lift opera tion downtime and increase the service life of the lift as well as enhancing safety Exposure to harsh weather elements envi...

Page 26: ...n in Park and engage the parking brake Instructions and procedures are applicable for the NUSP34S31X 48RWO Warnings and Lift Op erating Instructions decal 31410 provides lift operating instruc tions R...

Page 27: ...te below Load passenger onto platform facing outward and lock wheelchair brakes Note Passenger must be posi tioned in the center of the lift plat form and the outer barrier must be up 2 Press DOWN swi...

Page 28: ...ter barrier Note Passenger must be posi tioned in the center of the lift plat form 2 Press UP switch to fold outer barrier UP fully vertical raise the platform to floor level and unfold inboard lo cat...

Page 29: ...ft is fully functional Note Refer to the service manual for adjustment procedures Verified Vehicle movement is prevented unless the lift is completely stowed Lift operation shall be prevented unless t...

Page 30: ...andard NUVL pump module shown OPEN CLOSE WARNING 818 23 Pu sh T ha nd le in fully an d man ua lly mov e platform in an d ou t to en ga ge platform lock be fore driving ve hicle Fa ilu re to lock platf...

Page 31: ...ailure to lock the platform carriage as sembly will allow the platform to roll in or out of housing unhin dered during vehicle movement Uncontrolled and unintentional platform deployment inadvertent p...

Page 32: ...se the platform maximum 30 inch lbs minimum 15 inch lbs seats stops approximate 1 16 intervals Valve Tightening Specification Once valve seats stops tighten 15 to 30 inch pounds as shown A Release Val...

Page 33: ...ai O P E N C L O S E VALVE O P E N C L O S E OPEN VALVE CLOSE O U T E R B A R R I E R Detent Pin P L A T F O R M Actuator Hairpin Cotter Figure C Figure B Figure A Refer to Figures A D for the Manual...

Page 34: ...unter clockwise See Figure B Open 1 2 turn only UP To Fold Outer Barrier 1 Fold rotate barrier up 2 Insert detent pin see Figure D 3 Insert hairpin cotter in detent pin UP To Raise Platform Using hand...

Page 35: ...WN procedu res 2 Pull T Handle 3 Turn T Handle to lock platform in released position 4 Push platform in 5 Turn T Handle 6 Push T Handle in 7 Turn T Handle to lock platform in engaged position Read ope...

Page 36: ...Decrease Inward Travel 29055 29055 18229 406568 81814 WARNING Face outward and lock wheelchair brakes before operating lift 81814 AI 81814 21494 LIFT POWER ON OFF AI 21494 21494 29884 Parking Courtes...

Page 37: ...ar of area in which lift operates Fold handrails down before stowing lift Whenever a wheelchair passenger is on the platform the Passenger must face outward Wheelchair brakes must be locked Inner roll...

Page 38: ...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 property damage WARNING Deca...

Page 39: ...When servicing the lift at the recommended intervals inspection and lubrication procedures specified in the previous sections should be re peated Clean components and the surrounding area before apply...

Page 40: ...utton located below LCD display on the control board until the Lift Ready LED changes back to green The CYCLE button also clears the lift cycle count since last service but not the lifetime cycle coun...

Page 41: ...ot Points LO Drive Chain and Rollers LO Drive Chain Release Latch SG Torque Tube Pivot Points LO Outer Barrier and Lower Closure Pivot Points LO Outer Barrier Detent Pin LO Lifting Arm Pivot Points an...

Page 42: ...nd lower closure gasket Inspect outer barrier detent pin hairpin cotter Inspect lift for wear damage or any abnor mal condition Inspect lift for rattles Apply Light Oil See Lubrication Diagram Apply L...

Page 43: ...t Pull out and lock manual release cable Adjust chain tension as needed See Drive Chain Adjust ment in Service Manual Resecure replace or correct as needed See Floor Level Switch and Inboard Locator A...

Page 44: ...apply antiseize to slot before reinstalling pan Use clean cloth and solvent to clean tracks Clean outboard lower pan slot and apply antiseize to slot before reinstalling pan Correct or replace damage...

Page 45: ...tion Inspect external snap rings e clips Carriage roller bearings 4 Lower lifting arm pins 4 Eccentric shaft track roller bearing 1 Inspect lower lifting arm pins for wear or damage positive securemen...

Page 46: ...e replace or correct as needed Resecure replace or correct as needed Tighten repair or replace if needed Resecure repair or replace if needed 1500 Cycles Maintenance and Lubrication Schedule 4500 Cycl...

Page 47: ...Antiskid Replace if needed Tighten or replace if needed 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...

Page 48: ...warranty applies only to the first purchaser It may not be transferred WHAT BRAUN WILL DO TO CORRECT PROBLEMS In the event that a substantial defect in material or workmanship attributable to Braun i...

Page 49: ...pting to pursue remedies under state or federal law LIMITATIONS EXCLUSIONS AND DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY THAT IS FOUND TO ARISE BY WAY OF STATE OR FEDERAL LAW IN CLUDING AN...

Page 50: ...of use of the product or other reason Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above lim...

Page 51: ...terials components or parts of the product not attributable to Braun any material component or part of the product that is warranted by another entity Note the written warranty provided by the manufac...

Page 52: ...at the factory or by a dealer prior to delivery to the purchaser You must inspect the product for this type of damage when you take delivery If you find any such defect or damage you must notify the s...

Page 53: ...e warranty period this warranty does not extend to future performance It only sets forth what Braun will do and does not guarantee anything about the product for any time period Nothing in this warran...

Page 54: ...anty claim for repairs or replacement of parts unless the claim is submitted with the appropriate paperwork and the work is completed by an independent factory authorized service center The appropriat...

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Page 56: ...lity com 631 West 11th Street Winamac IN 46996 USA Phone 1 574 946 6153 Fax 1 574 946 4670 All illustrations descriptions and specifications in this document are based on the latest product informatio...