Page 2 - Congratulations; THE BRAUN CORPORATION
Congratulations We at The Braun Corporation wish to express our fullest appreciationon your new purchase. With you in mind, our skilled craftsmen have designedand assembled the finest lift available. This manual includes safety precautions, lift operating instructions, man-ual operating instructions,...
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; FDUGV7KHFRQVXPHUPXVWÀOORXW; warranty cards; LGHQWLÀFDWLRQWDJVDUHSRVWHG; This
Page 2 Warranty and Registration Instructions OWNER'S WARRANTY REGISTRATION PURCHASED FROM DATE I NSTALLED NAME ADDRESS C I TY TELEPHONE TO VALIDATE WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARDS MUST BE RETURNED TO THE BRAUN CORPORATION. OWNER STATE Z I P NVL917IB-04-00392-55-14CG Serial No. Model No. Cylinder Code S...
Page 5 - Pump Code; must; ZKHQÀOLQJD
Page 3 Warranty and Registration Instructions Model No. Series No. Serial No. Pump Code Cylinder Code Date of Manufacture Note: This information must be provided ZKHQÀOLQJD warranty claim or ordering parts. Keep for future use.
Page 6 - Lift Terminology
Page 4 UN FO LD FO LD DOWN UP 32 819 32 82 0 Hand-Held Pendant Control BasePlate Top Parallel Arms (2) Adjustable Quiet-Ride Stow Blocks (2) Main Cylinders (2) Vertical Arm Covers (4) Opposite Pump Side Vertical Arm Handrails (2) Outer Barrier (Automatic Outboard Roll Stop) Rotating Pivot Slide Arms...
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Page 5 Lift Terminology Introduction: Braun NVL Vista Series lifts are ADA compliant and comply fully ZLWK1DWLRQDO+LJKZD\7UDIÀF Safety Administration (NHTSA) VSHFLÀFDWLRQV7KH19/LVFRP - mercial oriented (intended for operation by an attendant). Lift models vary per size (lift model numbers indicate l...
Page 8 - The lift frame con-; Lift Components
Page 6 Lift Terminology Lift Terminology Lift Frame: The lift frame con- sists of the base plate, threshold warning plate, towers, parallel arms, vertical arms, platform pivot arms and handrails. Two main hydraulic cylinders are housed in the parallel arms.The electrical/hydraulic powered lift frame...
Page 9 - Vehicle and Lift Interlocks; ÀFDWLRQV9HKLFOHPRYHPHQWLV
Page 7 Lift Terminology Vehicle and Lift Interlocks Braun Corporation NVL Series lifts comply fully with all NHTSA vehicle and lift interlock speci- ÀFDWLRQV9HKLFOHPRYHPHQWLV prohibited unless the lift is fully stowed and the lift will not func-tion unless the vehicle is parked and secured. The NVL ...
Page 10 - Lift Actions and Functions
Page 8 Lift Terminology F. FOLD (In) - Platform Fold: Fold is the action of the platform URWDWLQJXSDQGLQIURPWKHÁRRU 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 fo...
Page 11 - Safety Symbols; Lift Operation Safety; SAF; CAUTION; WARNING; Recognize
Page 9 Safety Symbols Lift Operation Safety SAF E TY 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. Fam...
Page 12 - Lift Operation Safety Precautions; Wheelchair passengers and all transit agency
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...
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Page 11 WARNING Whenever a wheelchair passenger (or standee) is on the platform, the: • Passenger must be positioned fully inside yellow boundaries• Wheelchair brakes must be locked• Inner roll stop and outer barrier must be up (vertical)• Passenger should grip both handrails (if able). /RDGDQGXQORD...
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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. 3ODWIRUPPXVWEHSRVLWLRQHGDWÁRRUOHYHOEULGJHSODWH height) when loading or unloading in and out of vehicle. Do not use platform...
Page 15 - Replace missing, worn or illegible decals.
Page 13 Lift Operation Safety WARNING Accidental activation of control switch(es) may cause unintended operation(s). 0DLQWHQDQFHDQGOXEULFDWLRQSURFHGXUHVPXVWEHSHUIRUPHGDVVSHFLÀHGLQWKLVPDQXDOE\DXWKRUL]HGFHUWLÀHGVHUYLFHSHUVRQQHO Replace missing, worn or illegible decals. Keep owner’s (operator's) manua...
Page 16 - Operation Notes and Details; NVL Series “Public Use” lift mod-; only; Attendants; become
Page 14 Operation Notes and Details NVL Series “Public Use” lift mod- HOVDUHVSHFLÀFDOO\GHVLJQHGWREH operated by an attendant. The Lift Operating Instructions contained in this manual and posted on the lift provide instructions for op-eration of the lift only . Read and become familiar with all lift ...
Page 17 - The lift operator; Control Switches
Page 15 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 18 - before; IRULGHQWLÀFDWLRQRIVSHFLÀFOLIW; Engaged
Page 16 Operation Notes and Details Lift Features WARNING 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 features and the proper opera-tion of the lift compo...
Page 19 - latches (platform drift; Disengaged
Page 17 Operation Notes and Details the event of platform drift. Due to the “all-hydraulic” opera-tion of the dual-cylinder NVL, K\GUDXOLFÁXLGH[SDQVLRQFRQ - traction or seepage may occur. Any of these conditions may result in platform drift (failure to hold the platform in the folded or raised posit...
Page 20 - NVL Series lift
Page 18 Inner Roll Stop Fully Deployed (vertical) Inner Roll Stop The inner roll stop must overlap the base plate a minimum 1/2" . Fully Unfolded (horizontal) Inner Roll Stop (bridging position) Lift Features (continued) Operation Notes and Details Inner Roll Stop: NVL Series lift models are equ...
Page 21 - UHDFKHVYHKLFOHÁRRUOHYHO7KH
Page 19 Operation Notes and Details As the UP switch is pressed and the platform raises from ground level, the inner roll stop automati-cally unfolds (rotates) to the hori-zontal (bridging) position when it UHDFKHVYHKLFOHÁRRUOHYHO7KH roll stop must overlap the lift base plate a minimum 1/2". Whe...
Page 22 - Outer Barrier; The outer barrier; fore; the outer barrier reaches the; Outer Barrier Operation:; The; Barrier
Page 20 Outer Barrier Fully-Folded Outer Barrier (Up-vertical) Operation Notes and Details Lift Features (continued) springs rotate the barrier to the vertical position. Interlock: The outer barrier senses weight to prohibit lift op-eration. The lift will not function if the outer barrier is occupie...
Page 23 - WKHOLIW ́ÁRRUWRJURXQGμFDSDFLW\; Outboard Barrier; approximately; three inches; barrier raises; fully
Page 21 Operation Notes and Details rests safely on the ground. Stop pressing the DOWN switch if any portion of the platform is obstructed while descending or the entire platform does not reach ground level for any rea- son (contact with an obstruction, mechanical failure, exceeding WKHOLIW´ÁRRUWRJU...
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Page 22 Operation Notes and Details pacity of the lift. The lift attendant should not ride on the platform with the passenger. Passenger Orientation (Board-ing Direction): Braun NVL Series wheelchair lifts accommo-date both inboard and outboard facing wheelchair passengers or standees. Inboard facin...
Page 25 - DIÀ[HGWRWKHSODWIRUPVLGHSODWHV; DWÁRRUOHYHOZKHQORDGLQJDQG; • Wheelchair brakes
Page 23 Operation Notes and Details DIÀ[HGWRWKHSODWIRUPVLGHSODWHV Yellow plastic caps are placed on the dual handrails. The threshold warning plate is powder-coated yellow to iden-tify the platform threshold area. Interlock: A visible and audible threshold warning system will ac-tivate if the thresh...
Page 26 - tinue lift use immediately; and; Lift Passengers
Page 24 Operation Notes and Details 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 the wheelchair controls. Turn powered (electric) wheelchairs off when on the platform...
Page 27 - quipped; Operation Procedure Review; attempting lift operation.; loading onto a
Page 25 Operation Notes and Details Wheelchair- E quipped Occupant Seat Belts The Braun Corporation recom-mends wheelchair passengers position and buckle their wheel- WARNING Position and secure (buckle, engage, fasten, etc.) the wheelchair-equippedoccupant seat belt before loading onto the wheelcha...
Page 28 - inspections of the lift system; do not; take the; SHUVRQQHODVVSHFLÀHG
Page 26 Transit agency supervisors should train and educate their lift attendants on the proper use and operation of the wheelchair lift if it is not possible for the attendants to review the safety precautions and operation pro-cedures with the wheelchair lift sales representative. The lift operato...
Page 29 - Lift Operating Instructions; Before lift operation; hicle on a level surface, away from
Page 27 WARNING Whenever a passenger is on the platform, the:• Passenger must be positioned fully inside yellow boundaries • Wheelchair brakes must be locked • Inner roll stop and outer barrier must be UP Failure to follow these rules may result in serious bodily injury and/or property damage. WARNI...
Page 33 - To Load Passenger; outer barrier UP; Photo; ÁRRUOHYHO; . Unlock wheelchair brakes and unload
Page 31 J L To Load Passenger (continued) : 2 . Press UP switch (Photo I ) to fold outer barrier UP fully (vertical - see Photo H ), and raise the platform to ÁRRUOHYHO . See Photo J . Release switch. 3 . Unlock wheelchair brakes and unload passenger from platform. To Fold Platform: Press FOLD switc...
Page 34 - HULÀHG
Page 32 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. 9HULÀHG Vehicle movement is prevented unless the lift door is closed, ensuring the lift...
Page 35 - Manual Operating Instructions; A right side pump lift; Lock
Page 33 Manual Operating Instructions If you experience power or equipment 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. The Manual Instructions decal (post-ed inside pu...
Page 36 - seats; Valve Tightening; Release Valve; Close backup pump release valve; operating electric pump.; eration Safety Precautions!; Hand Pump
Page 34 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 6SHFLÀFDWLRQ Once valve seats (stops), tighten 15to 30 inch pounds as shown. Release Valve Note: Close backup pump release valv...
Page 37 - ) until the platform
Page 35 Open (Down) Close (Up/Stop) Manual Operating Instructions Remove pump cover to access hand pump and pump handle as outlined on page 33. Refer to release valve photos and illustra-tion on page 34. To Unfold Platform (Out): Place slotted end of pump handle onto backup pump release valve and tu...
Page 38 - Open; clockwise
Page 36 Stroking Hand Pump Up (To Raise): Open (Down) Close (Up/Stop) Manual Operating Instructions E Using hand pump handle: 1. Place slotted end of pump han- dle onto backup pump release valve and turn clockwise to close securely. See Photo D. Note: Valve must be tight, but do not overtighten. 2. ...
Page 39 - To Store Pump Handle:; Insert bottom of handle behind; To Install Pump Cover:; Position cover over module; Align and insert bottom of cover.
Page 37 Manual Operating Instructions To Store Pump Handle: 1. Insert bottom of handle behind bottom clip. See page 33. 2. Rotate top clip to secure (lock) handle. To Install Pump Cover: 1. Position cover over module back cover and red warning light. See Photo F. 2. Align outside cover lip with bott...
Page 40 - Decals and Antiskid; Decals; Part
Page 38 29048 WARNING LIFT OPERATINGINSTRUCTIONS OPEN DOOR(S) AND SECURE TO UNFOLD PLATFORM: Stand clear and press UNFOLD s w itch until platform stops (reaches floor level). Note: In event platform does not unfold, press FOLD s w itch to release Lift-Tite™ latches. TO UNLOAD PASSENGER: 1. Load pass...
Page 41 - C A U T I O N
Page 39 Decals and Antiskid 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 platform travel 60 – The ki...
Page 42 - Antiskid; Clean; Do; use oily shop rags. Wipe; MADE IN; Size; Available Antiskid
Page 40 Decals and Antiskid Antiskid Inspect your lift for any miss-ing or worn antiskid. Order as needed. Note: Clean surfaces with isopropyl alco-hol 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...
Page 43 - Maintenance and Lubrication; The maintenance and lubrication procedures; VSHFLÀHGLQWKHSUHYLRXVVHFWLRQVVKRXOGEH; the components and the sur-; before applying lubricants; LQVWDOODWLRQSURFHGXUHV6SHFLÀHGOXEULFDQWVDUH
Page 41 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 44 - All; listed inspection, lubrication and maintenance; Maintenance Indicator:; The Lift Ready green; Discontinue lift use immediately; if maintenance; SHFLÀHGUHFRPPHQGHG; ase
Page 42 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 46 - Maintenance and Lubrication Schedule; Cycles
Page 44 Maintenance and Lubrication Schedule 750 Cycles Outer barrier pivot points (2) Outer barrier arm slots (2) Outboard platform pivot pins (2) Outboard platform rollers and pins Platform fold link pivot pins Platform fold link rollers and pins Lift-Tite ™ latches (tower pivot points - 2) Lift-T...
Page 47 - continued
Page 45 Maintenance and Lubrication Schedule continued Perform all procedures listed in previous sections also Inspect platform fold gear rack and gear weldment teeth for foreign objects, wear or damage (bent, deformed or misaligned), positive securement and proper operation Inspect lift for wear, d...
Page 48 - Perform all procedures listed in previous section also
Page 46 Maintenance and Lubrication Schedule Perform all procedures listed in previous section also 1500 Cycles continued Rotating pivot slide arm pivot pins (2) Parallel arm pivot bearings (16) Handrail pivot pin bearings (4) Hydraulic cylinder bushings (8) Inspect Lift-Tite ™ latch rollers for wea...
Page 50 - do not mix; WRZLWKLQßRIWKHERWWRPRIWKHßÀOOWXEH
Page 48 Maintenance and Lubrication Schedule Resecure, replace or correct as needed Use Braun 32840-QT (Exxon ® Univis HVI 26) K\GUDXOLFÁXLG do not mix with Dextron III or other K\GUDXOLFÁXLGV&KHFNÁXLGOHYHOZLWK platform lowered fully and roll stop unfolded fully . Fill WRZLWKLQßRIWKHERWWRPRIWKHß...
Page 51 - Repeat all; Consecutive; Inspect vertical arm plastic covers
Page 49 Maintenance and Lubrication Schedule Repeat all previously listed inspection, lubrica- tion and maintenance procedures at 750 cycle intervals. Consecutive 750 Cycle Intervals Inspect gas springs (cylinders) for wear or damage, proper operation and positive securement Inspect rotating pivot s...
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Page 53 - Vista Series Lift; Public Use Wheelchair Lifts; Braun NVL Series
Operator's Manual 31714 Rev. B October 2006 31714 Rev. B October 2006 © 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...
