Page 2 - Congratulations; THE BRAUN CORPORATION
Congratulations We at The Braun Corporation wish to express our fullest appreciation on your new purchase. With you in mind, our skilled craftsmen have designed and assembled the finest lift available. This manual includes safety precautions, lift operating instructions, man- ual operating instructio...
Page 3 - Contents; Lift Features
Page 1 Contents Warranty/Registration Instructions .................. 2, 3 Lift Terminology Lift Terminology Illustration ........................................ 4 Introduction ................................................................ 5 Direction ................................................
Page 4 - Warranty and Registration Instructions; consumer must
Page 2 Warranty and Registration Instructions Immediately upon receiving your lift, examine the unit for any damage. Notify the carrier at once with any claims. Two warranty/registration cards (shown below) are protected in a clear envelope and attached to the lift protective shipping wrap. The sale...
Page 5 - must; when
Page 3 Model No. Series No. Serial No. Date of Manufacture Note: This information must be provided when fi ling a warranty claim or ordering parts. Keep for future use. Warranty and Registration Instructions
Page 6 - Carriage; Lift Terminology; Lift Housing
Page 4 JKA WAR NIN G 818 23 Pus h T -han dle i n f ully and manual ly m ove pla tfo rm in and out to e ngag e plat form lock befo re dri ving veh icle . Failu re to lock platf orm m ay resu lt in un inte nd ed pl atform deplo ym en t. Un inte nd ed platf orm de ploy ment ma y resu lt in seriou s bo ...
Page 8 - Platform Carriage Assembly:; fl; Lift Components
Page 6 Lift Terminology Lift Terminology regarding the control switches and their functions are provided in the Lift Operation section. Lift Housing: The lift housing is the metal structure (casing) mounted under the vehicle which contains and protects the platform carriage assembly. The hous-ing co...
Page 9 - cannot be stowed if occupied.; Vehicle and Lift Interlocks; cations. Vehicle movement is
Page 7 Lift Terminology cannot be stowed if occupied. The lift platform cannot be raised or lowered unless the roll stop and outer barriers are deployed (up). Vehicle and Lift Interlocks Braun Corporation NUVL Series lifts comply fully with all NHTSA vehicle and lift interlock speci- fi cations. Veh...
Page 10 - Lift Actions and Functions:
Page 8 Lift Terminology Lift Actions and Functions: Deploy (Extend): Lift deploy- ment is the action of the lift plat-form carriage assembly extend-ing (moving outward) from the housing and lowering to ground level when the DOWN switch is activated or raising to fl oor level when the UP switch is ac...
Page 11 - Safety Symbols; Lift Operation Safety; WARNING; Recognize
Page 9 Safety Symbols Lift Operation Safety SAFETY 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. Famil...
Page 12 - Lift Operation Safety Precautions; Wheelchair
Page 10 Lift Operation Safety Precautions WARNING 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 dama...
Page 13 - Load and unload clear of vehicular traf
Page 11 Whenever a wheelchair passenger (or standee) is on the platform, the: • Handrail belt must be latched.• Passenger must be positioned in the center of the platform.• Wheelchair brakes must be locked• Inner roll stop and outer barriers must be up (vertical)• Passenger should grip both handrail...
Page 14 - Platform must be positioned at
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. Platform must be positioned at fl oor level (bridging position) when loading or unloading in and out of vehicle. Do not use...
Page 15 - ed in this manual by
Page 13 Lift Operation Safety WARNING Accidental activation of control switch(es) may cause unintended operation(s). After manually releasing platform, stow platform and push manual release T-handle in fully and move platform in and out to engage platform lock before driving vehicle. Failure to lock...
Page 16 - Keep clear of any hydraulic leak.
Page 14 Keep clear of any hydraulic leak. Failure to follow these safety precautions may result in serious bodily injury and/or property damage. WARNING WARNING Lift Operation Safety Precautions (continued) Lift Operation Safety WARNING If the lift operating instructions, manual operating instructio...
Page 17 - Operation Notes and Details; only
Page 15 Operation Notes and Details NUVL “Public Use” lift models are speci fi cally designed to be oper- ated by an attendant. The Lift Operating Instructions contained in this manual and appearing on the lift operating instructions decal provide instructions for operation of the lift only . Read a...
Page 18 - The lift operator; Control Switches
Page 16 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 lif...
Page 19 - rest; solidly; on the vehicle; minimum
Page 17 Fully Deployed (vertical) Inner Roll Stop The inner roll stop must rest solidly on the vehicle fl oor ( minimum 1½" overlap ). Fully Unfolded (horizontal) Inner Roll Stop (bridging position) Lift Features Operation Notes and Details Inner Roll Stop: The NUV- L855RM24 is equipped with an ...
Page 20 - The inner roll; The lift platform will not
Page 18 Operation Notes and Details The inner roll stop automatically folds down to the platform sur-face (horizontal) during the stow function (as platform retracts). Interlock Feature: The inner roll stop senses weight (pressure) to prohibit lift operation. The lift will not function if the inner ...
Page 21 - Outer Barriers; Barriers; Outer
Page 19 Fully-Deployed Outer Barriers (Up-vertical) Operation Notes and Details occupied. Lift platform move-ment shall be interrupted unless the outer barrier is fully deployed (up). The attendant must view the platform as it lowers to be certain the entire platform reaches and rests safely on the ...
Page 22 - be
Page 20 Operation Notes and Details The folding handrails and tall out-er barrier are manually operated. The spring-loaded outer barrier (tall barrier) and the handrails rest on the platform when the lift is not in use. The outer barrier must be raised to the vertical position and the handrails must...
Page 23 - Handrail Operating Instructions; Lower latch handle.
Page 21 Operation Notes and Details Handrail Operating Instructions JKA Latch Handle Detail JKA a. c. b. JKA b. a. c. Latch Handle Detail 1. Fold tall (yellow) outer barrier down. 2. a. Lift latch handle. b. Deploy / Stow handrail. c. Lower latch handle. 3. a. Lift latch handle. b. Deploy / Stow han...
Page 25 - low boundaries; • Wheelchair brakes
Page 23 Operation Notes and Details Platform side plates and handrail bases are powder coated yellow also. Threshold Warning: The vehicle -mounted black threshold warning mats identify the platform thresh-old area. Interlock: A visible and audible threshold warning system will activate if the thresh...
Page 26 - discontinue lift; and contact; Lift Passengers; before; loading onto a
Page 24 Operation Notes and Details with the wheelchair controls. Turn powered (electric) wheel-chairs off when on the platform. If the outer barriers, inner roll stop, handrails, handrail belt or any other lift component does not operate as outlined in this manual, discontinue lift use immediately ...
Page 27 - manual must; attempting lift operation.
Page 25 Operation Notes and Details WARNING 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 damage. Transit agency supervisors should t...
Page 28 - inspections of the; do not; take the; ed
Page 26 Preventive Maintenance : Maintenance is necessary to ensure safe and troublefree lift operation. General preven-tive lift maintenance consisting of careful inspections of the lift system and cleaning the lift should be a part of your transit agency's daily lift service pro-gram. Simple inspe...
Page 29 - Lift Operating Instructions; Before lift operation; c. Place the vehicle
Page 27 WARNING 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 t...
Page 32 - NHTSA Operations Checklist
Page 30 NHTSA Operations Checklist WARNING 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. Veri fi ed: Vehicle movement is prevented unless the lift door is closed, ensuring the ...
Page 33 - Manual Operating Instructions; Follow all Lift Operation
Page 31 Manual Operating Instructions In event of power or equipment failure, refer to the Manual Op-erating Instructions to manually operate the lift. Step-by-step pro-cedures are provided on pages 34 and 35. Refer to the Lift Op-erating Instructions for all normal lift operation procedures (such a...
Page 34 - A cable-activated manual; platform locks; Cable-Activated Platform Manual Release System
Page 32 Platform Manual Release Sys-tem: A cable-activated manual release system releases and en-gages the platform carriage assem-bly drive chain to allow the platform carriage assembly to be manually moved out (extended) or moved in (retracted) as needed. A T-handle is provided on the release cabl...
Page 35 - seats; Close backup pump; fore; operating electric pump.; The lift platform must be; Release Valve; Manual Hand Pump
Page 33 Manual Operating Instructions Release Valve maximum 30 inch lbs minimum 15 inch lbs seats (stops) O P E N C L O S E approximate 1/16” intervals Valve Tightening Speci fi cation: Once valve seats (stops), tighten 15 to 30 inch pounds as shown. Note: Close backup pump release valve securely be...
Page 36 - Figure C; Figure D
Page 34 WAR NIN G 81823 Push T -handle in fully and manually move platfo rm in and out to engage platfo rm lock before driving veh icle. Failure to lock platform may result in unintended p latform deployment. Unintended platform deployment may result in serious bodily in jury and/or property damag e...
Page 37 - Close valve before
Page 35 Manual Operating Instructions DOWN (Unfold Outer Barrier): 1. Remove hairpin cotter from detent pin (see Figure D).2. Remove detent pin.3. Unfold (rotate) barrier down. OUT (To Extend Platform): 1. Pull T-Handle (see Figure A).2. Turn T-Handle to lock platform in released position.3. Pull pl...
Page 38 - Decals and Antiskid; Decal Placement; Part; KEEP
Page 36 Decals and Antiskid Decal Placement Replace missing, worn or illegible decals. Failure to do so may result in serious bodily injury and/or property damage. WARNING The lift is only as safe as the operator. Replace any missing, worn or illegible decals! Part numbers are provided for decals. I...
Page 39 - Decals; DANGER
Page 37 Decals and Antiskid Decals 12377 THIS WHEELCHAIR LIFT CONFORMS TO THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS REQUIREMENTS IN EFFECT ON THE DATE OF MANUFACTURE. Full Out Decrease Out Travel Increase Out Travel 29058 Stow Start Decrease Stow Level Increase Stow Level 29059 29064 Lift Out FloorLevel De...
Page 40 - ARNING; HANDRAIL INSTRUCTIONS
Page 38 Decals and Antiskid MANUAL OPERATION O P E N C L O S E O P E N C L O S E OPEN VALVE CLOSE WAR NIN G 8182 3 Pu sh T -handle in fully and man ua lly m ov e platfor m in and o ut to enga ge platform lock before d riving veh icle. Failur e to lo ck pla tform m ay result in u nint end ed platf or...
Page 41 - Anitskid; Inspect your lift for any missing or worn antiskid. Order as needed.; Do not; use oily shop; Size Color; Available Antiskid
Page 39 Anitskid Inspect your lift for any missing or worn antiskid. Order as needed. Note: Clean surfaces with isopropyl alcohol before decal or antiskid application. Use a clean cloth or paper towels. Do not use oily shop rags. Wipe surface free of residue with dry portion of cleaning cloth. Repla...
Page 42 - Maintenance and Lubrication; ed in the following schedule; Clean; the components and the surrounding area; before applying lubricants; ed lubricants are
Page 40 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 mai...
Page 43 - All; listed inspection, lubrication and maintenance; Maintenance Indicator:; The Lift Ready green; Discontinue lift use immediately; if maintenance; SG - Synthetic Grease
Page 41 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 li...
Page 45 - Maintenance and Lubrication Schedule; Cycles
Page 43 Maintenance and Lubrication Schedule 750 Cycles Outer barrier and lower closure pivot points (2) Outer barrier detent pin pivot points (2) Inner roll stop hinge pivot points Inner roll stop linkage pivot points Lifting arm center and platform pivot points (bear-ings at all points) Inspect ou...
Page 46 - Perform all procedures listed in previous section also
Page 44 Maintenance and Lubrication Schedule Perform all procedures listed in previous section also 1500 Cycles 750 Cycles Inspect inner roll stop and linkage for:• Proper operation. Roll stop should rest solidly on fl oor providing smooth transition. • Positive securement• Wear or damage Check carr...
Page 47 - Hydraulic cylinder pivot points (4 per cylinder)
Page 45 Maintenance and Lubrication Schedule 1500 Cycles Lifting arm slots in rolling horizontial carriage arm tubes Hydraulic cylinder pivot points (4 per cylinder) Drive chain and chain rollers Drive chain release latch mechanism Deploy lift, remove inboard and outboard lower pans and blow out hou...
Page 49 - platform lowered fully
Page 47 Maintenance and Lubrication Schedule Perform all procedures listed in previous section also 4500 Cycles Inspect torque tube cams for securement, wear or damage Inspect housing cam brackets for securement, wear or damage Inspect cylinder(s), hoses, fi ttings and hydraulic connections for wear...
Page 50 - Repeat all; Consecutive
Page 48 Maintenance and Lubrication Schedule 4500 Cycles Repeat all previously listed inspection, lubrica- tion and maintenance procedures at 750 cycle intervals. Consecutive 750 Cycle Intervals Decals and Antiskid Replace decals if worn, missing or illegible. Replace antiskid if worn or missing. Se...
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Page 52 - Public Use Wheelchair Lifts; Braun UVL Series; Three-Year Limited Warranty
Operator's Manual 34407 October 2007 34407 October 2007 © The Braun Corporation © The Braun Corporation All illustrations, descriptions and specifications in this manual are based on the latest product information available at the time of publication. The Braun Corporation reserves the right to make...
