Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product VL955 Braun
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Operator's Manual for: Consumer Wheelchair Lifts KA.** KA.** Operator's Manual Operator's Manual W A RN I N G Read manual before operating lift. Failure to do so may result in serious bodily injury and/or property damage. Keep manual in lift storage pouch.
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Contents Lift Terminology Lift Terminology Illustration .................................... 2 Introduction ............................................................ 3 Direction ................................................................. 3 Lift Components .
Pump Module ( Rear ) Module-mounted Control Switches T owers (2) Pump Side Cylinder Base Plate Unfold Assist Compression Springs (2) T op Parallel Arms (2) Adjustable Guided Stow Blocks (2) Opposite P.
Lift T erminology Introduction: Braun VL955 Vista Series lifts are consumer oriented (designed to allow operation by the wheelchair passenger). VL955 lift models provide fully automatic operation of all lift functions as well as optional automatic door operators (if so equipped).
Lift T erminology Page 4 between the lift platform and the vehicle floor when the platform is positioned at floor level. Dual Handrails: Dual handrails are provided for wheelchair passenger use.
Lift T erminology Page 5 rotates downward from vertical position to ramp position. UP - Platform Raise: Up is the action of the platform raising from ground level to floor level (fully- raised) position when the UP switch is pressed.
Safety Symbols Lift Operation Safety SAFETY FIRST! Know That ... supplements (if included), is provided for your safety. Famil- iarity with proper operation instructions as well as proper maintenance procedures are necessary to ensure safe, troublefree operation.
Lift Operation Safety Precautions Read manual and supplement(s) before operating lift. Read and become familiar with all safety precautions, pre-lift operation notes and details, operating instructions and manual operating instructions before operating the lift.
W A RN I N G Whenever a wheelchair passenger (or standee) is on the platform, the: • Wheelchair brakes must be locked • Roll stop(s) must be up (vertical) • Passenger should grip both handrails (if able). Load and unload clear of vehicular traffic.
Lift Operation Safety Platform must be positioned at floor level (bridge plate height) when loading or unloading in and out of vehicle. Do not use platform roll stop as a barrier (brake). Stop and brake wheelchair when loading onto the platform (manually stop and brake manual wheelchairs — stop powered wheel- chairs with the wheelchair controls).
Lift Operation Safety W A RN I N G W A RN I N G W A RN I N G W A RN I N G W A RN I N G W A RN I N G W A RN I N G Page 10 Replace missing, worn or illegible decals. Keep this operator's manual in lift-mounted manual storage pouch when not in use. Never modify (alter) a Braun Corporation lift.
Pr e-Lift Operation Notes and Details Braun VL955 Vista Series lifts are consumer oriented (designed t o allow operation by the wheelchair passenger). VL955 Series lifts are typically installed in vehicles equipped with fully-automatic door operators.
Page 12 Pump Module Control Switches: The lift-mounted Pr e-Lift Operation Notes and Details Door(s) Platform Press switches upward for these functions: Press switches downward for these functions: CLOSE IN (Fold) UP OPEN OUT (Unfold) DOWN Door(s) Platform Yellow Orange Red Yellow Orange Red operates (clear of all moving parts).
Pr e-Lift Operation Notes and Details UP DOWN Handrail UP/DOWN Switch: A spring-loaded horizontal-slide style switch is built in the right (front) handrail. The handrail UP/ DOWN switch activates the platform and the roll stop (same as pump-mounted UP/DOWN switch).
Page 14 Bridge Plate: The hinged bridge plate assembly bridges the gap between the lift platform and the vehicle floor when the platform is positioned at floor level. When the OUT (Unfold) switch is pressed and the platform unfolds from stow position to floor level, the bridge plate is automatically deployed to the bridging (hori- zontal) position.
Pr e-Lift Operation Notes and Details Fully-Unfolded Roll Stop (Ramp position) Activation Feet Fully-Folded Roll Stop (Up-vertical) Page 15 Automatic Outboard Roll Stop: The outboard roll stop provides a ramp for wheelchair loading and unloading at ground level (see photos at left).
Pr e-Lift Operation Notes and Details Page 16 W A RN I N G Discontinue lift use immediately if any lift component does not operate properly. Failure to do so may result in serious bodily injury and/or property damage.
Pr e-Lift Operation Notes and Details Page 17 Switches section). Discontinue lift operation immediately if the handrails do not operate properly. Lift Passengers Do not attempt to load or unload a passenger in a wheelchair or other apparatus that does not fit on the platform area.
W A RN I N G Position and secure (buckle, engage, fasten, etc.) the wheelchair-equipped occupant seat belt before loading onto the wheelchair lift platform.
vehicle with the sales representative on hand to ensure the lift is right for you as the end user (applicable for your use based on your physical abilities and the physical characteristics of your personal wheelchair). Become familiar with the proper operation of your lift before operating the lift by yourself.
W A RN I N G Maintenance and lubrication proce- dures must be per- formed by authorized service personnel as specified in the applicable installa- tion/service manual.
Lift Operating Instructions W A RN I N G Read and become familiar with all lift operation safety precautions, pre-lift operation notes and details, operating instructions and manual operating instructions prior to operating the lift. If this information is not fully understood, contact The Braun Corporation immedi- ately.
Lift Operating Instructions To Open Door(s): Automatic Door Operator(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 (unfolds fully – reaches floor level).
DOWN Lift Operating Instructions 2. Press red DOWN switch until the entire platform reaches ground level (stops) and roll stop unfolds fully (see Photos H and I). Re- lease switch. Handrail Switch: Slide knob in to DOWN position. See Photo G. G To Unload Passenger: 1.
Lift Operating Instructions To 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 Photos K and L.
UP Lift Operating Instructions To Load Passenger: 1. Load passenger onto platform facing outward and lock wheel- chair brakes . Note: Roll stops must be fully unfolded (ramp position) until the entire wheelchair has crossed the roll stop. See Photos K and L.
To Load Passenger (continued) : 3. Unlock wheelchair 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).
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 .
Manual Operating Instructions If you experience power or equip- ment 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 proce- dures. Manual Instructions Decal 27146 (posted on pump cover) provides manual operating instruc- tions also.
Open (Down) Close (Up/Stop) Manual Operating Instructions Refer to photos and illustration of release valve on previous page. To Unfold Platform (Out): Using hand pump handle (Photo B): a.
Open (Down) Close (Up/Stop) E Using hand pump handle: a. Place slotted end of pump handle onto backup pump release valve and turn clockwise to close securely. See Photo D. Note: Valve must be tight, but do not overtighten. b. Insert handle into backup pump and stroke until platform reaches floor level (see Photo E).
29048 24490 Replace missing, worn or illegible decals. Failure to do so may result in serious bodily injury and/or property damage. W A RN I N G Decals and Antiskid Decals The lift is only as safe as the operator. Replace any missing, worn or illegible decals! Part numbers are provided for decals.
2" x 12" Black #24172-BK 2" x 12" Y ellow #24172-YL 3" x 12" Black #24173-BK 3" x 12" Y ellow #24173-YL 6" x 12" Black #24174-BK 6" x 12" Y ellow #24174-YL Size Color Part No. A vailable Antiskid Decals and Antiskid Antiskid Inspect your lift for any missing or worn antiskid.
Maintenance is necessary to ensure safe and troublefree lift operation. General preventive maintenance consisting of inspections of your lift system and cleaning the lift should be a part of your routine. The VL955 has been designed with many self-lubricating compo- nents.
Platform Pivot Pins (2) Platform Fold Axles (2) Maintenance and Lubrication Note: LPS2 General Purpose Penetrating Oil is available in eleven ounce aerosol cans from The Braun Corporation (part number 15807). Note: Clean lubrication points before applying lubricant.
OWNER'S WARRANTY REGISTRATION PURCHASED FROM DATE INSTALLED NAME ADDRESS CITY TELEPHONE TO VALIDATE WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARDS MUST BE RETURNED TO THE BRAUN CORPORATION. OWNER STATE ZIP W arranty and Registration Instructions Sample W arranty/Registration Card Serial No.
W arranty and 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.
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KA.** KA.** Operator's Manual Operator's Manual Vista Series TM Commer cial Wheelchair Lifts Consumer Wheelchair Lifts KA.** KA.** Vista Series TM VL955 Vista Series VL955 Vista Series TM TM All illustrations, descriptions and specifications in this manual are based on the latest pr oduct information available at the time of publication.
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