Braun Corporation BF3255Y-12V, Operator, Installation, Service Manual

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Disconnect the power cable at the battery prior to servicing.
Keep hands, arms and all other body parts clear of moving parts.
Never modify (alter) a Braun Corporation ramp.
Replacement parts must be Braun authorized replacements.
Never install screws or fasteners (other than factory equipped).
Whenever replacing a hydraulic cylinder or seals, deploy ramp fully.
Failure to follow these safety precautions may result in serious bodily injury and/or prop-
erty damage.
Installation/Service Safety Precautions (Continued)
WARNING
Read this manual,
before performing
installation, operation
or service procedures.
Failure to do so may
result in serious
bodily injury and/or
property damage.
Installation Requirements
Braun RA300 Ramps must be
installed and serviced by a Braun
authorized service representa-
tive who has attended and been
certi
À ed by The Braun Corpora-
tion Sales and Service School for
Braun Mobility Products.
pocket” con À guration (not sup-
plied).
Slope: The portion of the Á oor
where the ramp mounts can
range in slope from 0° to 8°
(see Figure C).
Outboard Support Tube: An
outboard support tube must be
positioned under the outboard
edge of the opening (minimum
1-1/2" x 2" steel tube). See
Figures C and D. The recom-
mended height of the support
tube is 13-3/4" above ground
level.
Kneeling Vehicles: This
dimension measured with sus-
pension lowered.
ADA: Installations with the
support tube positioned higher
than 13-3/4" above ground
level may not comply with ADA
ramp slope requirements.
Some OEM chassis meet these
speci
À cations. The RA300
ramp was designed to conform
to these speci
À cations.
The ramp pan horizontal border
(lip) sets on the
Á oor pocket pe-
rimeter, (framework, sub Á oor,
etc.). The À nished Á ooring can
be cut to conform to the border
of the pan for a
Á ush transition
surface from ramp-to- Á oor.
RAMP INSTALLATION
WARNING
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Chassis Requirements
The Braun RA300 Ramp is
designed for use in low-
Á oor
transit vehicles. A “ Á oor pocket”
(mounting hole) built into the
chassis/
Á oor system allows
for simple installation (accepts
“drop-in” unit). The
Floor Pocket
Clear Opening Dimensions are
speci À ed on pages 15 and 16.
See Figures B, C, D and E.
The ramp installer must provide
an appropriate framework in the
applicable location in the vehicle
(aligned center with passenger
door opening). Ramp assembly
mounting hardware and/or brack-
ets are directly dependant upon
the vehicle chassis and “
Á oor
Read and become familiar with
the operating instructions and the
installation instructions contained
in this manual before beginning
installation, operation or service
procedures.
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