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Braun Corporation VISTA 02 Series Operator'S Manual Download Page 28

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Lift Operating Instructions

Open Door(s) and Secure

To Unfold Platform (Out):

Stand clear

and press the orange

UNFOLD (Out) switch until the
platform stops (reaches

floor level

- unfolds

fully

). Release switch.

Note:

In event platform does not

unfold, press FOLD switch to
release Lift-Tite™ latches.

To Unload Passenger:

1.

Note:

Handrail belt

must

be latched

and outboard roll stop

must

be UP.

Passenger

must

be positioned fully

inside yellow boundaries.

Load passenger onto platform and

lock

wheelchair brakes.

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Summary of Contents for VISTA 02 Series

Page 1: ...ING 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 Oper ual Man ator s Americans With Disabilities Act Americans With Disabilities Act ADA complying with complying with ADA Patent 5 261 779 Patent 6 238 169 Patent 6 065 924 Patents Pending Patent 5 261 779 Patent 6 238 169 Patent 6 065 924 Patents Pend...

Page 2: ...anual includes safety precautions lift operating instructions manual operating instructions and instructions for maintenance and lubrica tion procedures Your lift is built for dependability and will bring you years of pleasure and independence as long as maintenance is performed regularly and the lift is operated by an instructed person Sincerely THE BRAUN CORPORATION Ralph W Braun Chief Executive...

Page 3: ... Lift Features Lift Tite Latches 14 15 Automatic Inboard Roll Stop 16 17 Automatic Outboard Roll Stop 17 18 Handrails 18 19 Interlocking Restraint Belt 19 20 Lift Passengers Passenger Orientation Boarding Direction 20 Standees 20 21 Yellow Boundaries 21 Vehicle Floor Level Loading and Unloading 21 22 Wheelchair Equipped Occupant Seat Belts 22 23 Operation Procedure Review 23 Preventive Maintenance...

Page 4: ...l Stop Rotating Pivot Slide Arms 2 Pump Side Vertical Arm Bottom Parallel Arms 2 Automatic Inboard Roll Stop and Bridge Plate IB Outboard Left Rear Right Front Inboard Lift Terminology Illustration Lift Tite Latches 2 Unfold Assist Compression Springs 2 Interlocking Restraint Belt Platform Pivot Fold Arms 2 Hand Held Attendant s Control Box Roll Stop Activation Feet 2 Outboard Platform Inboard Pla...

Page 5: ...identical for all VL917 Series lift models The operating instruc tions contained in this manual and appearing on lift posted operating instructions decals address the lift control switches and the corresponding lift functions Instructions are provided for manual operation of the lift in event of power or equipment failure Terminology Become familiar with the terminology that will be used throughou...

Page 6: ...d roll stop and bridge plate assembly IB is mounted to the inboard platform section The outboard platform section is equipped with the outboard roll stop Lift Tite Latches The spring loaded latches prevent the platform from unfolding from the stowed position in the event of platform drift Further details regarding Lift Tite latches are provided on pages 14 and 15 Outboard Roll Stop The spring load...

Page 7: ...utomatically rotates from the horizontal bridging position to the vertical roll stop position as the lift lowers and raises Further details regarding the automatic mechanical inboard roll stop are provided on pages 16 and 17 Pump Module Indicator Light Power Interlock Indicator Light A green indicator light is built into the pump module that illuminates when remote interlock s are made circuit com...

Page 8: ...bly reaches in order for the wheelchair passenger to enter and exit the vehicle fully raised The platform automatically stops at floor level when unfolding from the stowed position and when raising from ground level Note Further details regarding lift control switches and the corresponding lift functions are provided in the Pre Lift Operation Notes and Details section the outboard roll stop rotate...

Page 9: ...sure safe troublefree operation Safety precautions are provided to identify potentially hazardous situations and provide instruction on how to avoid them All information contained in this manual and B WARNING This symbol indicates important safety information regarding a potentially hazard ous situation that could result in serious bodily injury and or property damage D Note Additional information...

Page 10: ...nstructions before operating the lift Note Wheelchair passengers and all transit agency personnel drivers and wheelchair lift attendants must read and become familiar with the contents of this manual and supplement s before operation Load and unload on level surface only Engage vehicle parking brake before operating lift Provide adequate clearance outside the vehicle to accom modate the lift befor...

Page 11: ... functions continuous lifting capacity is 800 lbs Do not operate or board the lift if you or your lift operator are intoxicated Do not raise front wheelchair wheels pull wheelie when loading boarding the platform Open lift door s fully and secure before operating lift Position and secure buckle engage fasten etc the wheelchair equipped occupant seat belt torso restraint before loading onto the whe...

Page 12: ...op and brake wheelchair when loading onto the platform manually stop and brake manual wheelchairs stop powered wheel chairs with the wheelchair controls Turn powered electric wheelchairs off when on lift platform Press the DOWN switch until the entire platform rests on ground level lowered fully and the outboard roll stop is fully unfolded ramp position before loading or unloading a passenger at g...

Page 13: ...wner s operator s manual in lift mounted manual storage pouch at all times Never modify alter a Braun Corporation lift Do not use accessory devices not authorized by The Braun Corporation Do not remove any guards or covers Keep clear of any hydraulic leak Failure to follow these safety precautions may result in serious bodily injury and or prop erty damage WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING W...

Page 14: ... Access Doors and Lift Inter locks Attendants must become familiar with the vehicle lift access door system and the interlock system if equipped as well as the proper operation of the lift Transit vehicles and lift access door con figurations vary Door securement devices latches hooks cables etc and procedures to operate them vary Lift interlocks are required by nearly all transit authorities Inst...

Page 15: ... parts within the lift occupant area and clear of moving parts The hand held attendant s control box provides an orange UNFOLD FOLD Out In switch and a red DOWN UP switch The control switches are color coded to correspond to the color coding and switch function labels that appear on the lift posted operating instructions decal Triangular shaped color coded symbols appear on the lift operating inst...

Page 16: ...lift components before attempting lift operation Refer to the Lift Terminology Illustrations for identification of specific lift components if not Lift Tite Latches VL917 Vista Series lifts are equipped with Lift Tite Latches Lift Tite Latches prevent the platform from unfold ing from the stowed position in Engaged Lift Tite Latch Latch Engagement Pin Roller clearly depicted in this section Contac...

Page 17: ...he FOLD switch momentarily to disengage the Lift Tite latches platform drift has occurred Then press the UNFOLD switch to unfold the platform to floor level standard operation When manually operating a lift equipped with Lift Tite latches insert the pump handle in the pump and stroke until the plat form folds fully stops Then open the hand pump valve turn counterclockwise to unfold the platform Fo...

Page 18: ...ic inboard roll stop that also serves as the bridge plate automatic inboard roll stop photos below When the UNFOLD switch is pressed and the platform unfolds from stow position to floor level the roll stop bridge plate is automatically deployed to the bridging horizontal position to provide a bridge plate between the platform and the lift base plate vehicle floor The inboard edge of the bridge pla...

Page 19: ...FOLD switch is pressed and the platform folds from floor level to the stow vertical position the roll stop bridge plate automatically travels inboard to the stowed position Read warning posted at left Discontinue lift operation immediately if the roll stop does not operate properly Automatic Outboard Roll Stop The outboard roll stop provides a ramp for wheelchair loading and unloading at ground le...

Page 20: ... the ground Stop pressing the DOWN switch if any portion of the platform is ob structed while descending or the entire platform does not reach ground level for any reason contact with an obstruction mechanical failure exceeding the lift floor to ground capacity etc After the platform is fully lowered entire platform reaches the ground the roll stop must remain in the fully unfolded ramp position u...

Page 21: ...le that illuminates when the belt is latched see page 5 for further details When loading a passenger at ground level the attendant must latch the belt after the passen ger has loaded onto the plat form Standees must stand inboard of the belt and grip the handrails if able when on the lift platform The restraint belt must be latched whenever a passenger is on the platform Receptacle Restraint Belt ...

Page 22: ...ully comply with the ADA requirement that the lift accommodate both inboard and outboard facing wheelchair passengers or standees Inboard facing of wheelchair lift passengers is not prohibited but outboard facing of passengers is recommended by The Braun Corporation Braun VL917 Series ADA certi fied lifts permit both inboard and outboard facing of wheelchair and mobility aid users and accommo date...

Page 23: ...erator atten dant to ensure the platform and the bridge plate are prop erly positioned at floor level when loading and unloading passengers The handrail belt must be latched the wheelchair brakes must be locked and the outboard roll stop must be in the fully up vertical position whenever a passenger is on the platform Do not use the outboard roll stop as a barrier brake Stop and brake the wheelcha...

Page 24: ...n authorized service technician who will inspect your lift Wheelchair Equipped Occupant Seat Belts The Braun Corporation recom mends wheelchair passengers position and buckle their wheel chair equipped seat belt torso restraint before loading onto a wheelchair lift Lift Passengers continued WARNING Whenever a passenger is on the platform the Handrail belt must be latched Passenger must be position...

Page 25: ...ive The lift owner s operator s manual must be stored in the lift mounted manual storage pouch at all times of the wheelchair passenger to have his or her wheelchair equipped with an occupant restraint seat belt under the direction of their health care professional Wheelchair lift attendants should be instructed on any special needs and or procedures required for safe transport of wheelchair passe...

Page 26: ...our transit agency s daily lift service pro gram Simple inspections can detect potential lift operational problems Regular preventive maintenance will reduce potential lift operation downtime and increase the service life of the lift as well as possibly detecting potential hazards Exposure to harsh weather elements environmental condi tions or heavy usage may require more frequent maintenance and ...

Page 27: ...nstructions WARNING Whenever a passenger is on the platform the Handrail belt must be latched Passenger must be positioned fully inside yellow boundaries Wheelchair brakes must be locked Roll stop s must be UP Failure to follow these rules may result in serious bodily injury and or property damage Refer to the Lift Terminology Illustrations and the photos appearing in the Pre Lift Operat ing Notes...

Page 28: ...rm stops reaches floor level unfolds fully Release switch Note In event platform does not unfold press FOLD switch to release Lift Tite latches To Unload Passenger 1 Note Handrail belt must be latched and outboard roll stop must be UP Passenger must be positioned fully inside yellow boundaries Load passenger onto platform and lock wheelchair brakes ...

Page 29: ...and the outboard roll stop unfolds fully ramp position See Photo B Release switch 3 Unlatch handrail belt See Photo C 4 Unlock wheelchair brakes and unload passenger from platform Note Roll stop must be fully unfolded ramp position until the entire wheelchair or standee has crossed the roll stop See Photos E and F on page 28 also B A D C ...

Page 30: ...1 Read Note below Load passen ger onto platform and lock wheel chair brakes See Photo G Note Roll stop must be fully unfolded ramp position until the entire wheelchair or standee has crossed the roll stop See Photos E and F 2 Latch buckle handrail belt See Photo H ...

Page 31: ...I to fold outboard roll stop UP fully vertical and raise the platform to floor level See Photo J Release switch 4 Unlock wheelchair brakes and unload passenger from platform To Fold Platform In Press orange FOLD In switch until platform stops fully folded See Photos K and L Release switch Close Door s ...

Page 32: ...ration procedures Manual Instructions Decal 29082 posted inside pump cover provides manual operating instructions also Note A rear pump lift model is depicted in the photos Front pump applications are a mirrored image Refer to the Lift Operating Instructions for all normal Manual Operating Instructions Hand Pump Handle Turn wing 1 4 turn Rotate top clip to access handle Pump Cover Lock Unlock ...

Page 33: ...mp release valve securely before operating electric pump A lift operation procedures such as loading and unloading passen gers Follow all Lift Operation Safety Precautions Remove the pump cover to gain access to the pump handle and the hand pump See photos on page 30 To remove the pump cover turn the wing nut located on top 1 4 turn and lift the pump cover off The pump handle is inside this cover ...

Page 34: ...n 1 2 turn only until the platform reaches ground level and roll stop unfolds B C Using hand pump handle Photo B 1 Close hand pump valve place slotted end of pump handle onto backup pump release valve and turn clockwise 2 Insert handle in pump and stroke until platform folds fully stops 3 Open hand pump valve turn counterclockwise until platform reaches floor level Open 1 2 turn only 4 Close hand ...

Page 35: ...r level see Photo E To Fold Platform In Insert handle into backup pump and stroke until platform stops folds fully See Photo E Manual Operating Instructions UP To Fold Roll Stop To Raise Platform D Remove pump cover to access hand pump and pump handle as outlined on page 30 Refer to release valve photos and illustra tion on page 31 Note Close backup pump release valve securely before operating ele...

Page 36: ...ck handle To Install Pump Cover 1 Position cover over module back cover See Photo F 2 Align outside cover lip with bottom cover offset and insert outside cover See Photo G 3 Insert wing stud and rotate 1 4 turn to lock cover See Photo H Manual Operating Instructions Lock Unlock Align and insert bottom of cover F H G ...

Page 37: ...ir brakes 2 Latch handrail belt 3 Press UP switch to fold roll stop up and raise platform to floor level 4 Unlock wheelchair brakes and unload passenger from platform TO FOLD PLATFORM Press FOLD switch until platform stops Release switch CLOSE DOOR S 28540 U S Patents 5 261 779 6 065 924 6 238 169 Patents Pending MANUAL OPERATION 29082 TO REMOVE PUMP HANDLE 1 Rotate top clip Using hand pump handle...

Page 38: ...croswitch Adjustment Instructions Unfold Down Top Microswitch Turn adjustment bolt counterclockwise to stop platform unfold function sooner Turn adjustment bolt clockwise to allow platform to unfold further Up Fold Bottom Microswitch Turn adjustment bolt clockwise to stop platform raise function sooner Turn adjustment bolt counterclockwise to allow platform to raise further 24242 The Braun Corpora...

Page 39: ...lack 24173 BK 3 x 12 Yellow 24173 YL 6 x 12 Black 24174 BK 6 x 12 Yellow 24174 YL Size Color Part No Antiskid 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 Inspect your lift for any missing or worn antiskid Order as needed Available Antiskid ...

Page 40: ...al The procedures outlined in the Maintenance and Lubrica tion Schedule must be per formed at the recommended scheduled intervals by an authorized Braun Corporation service representative who has attended and been certified by The Braun Corporation Sales and Service School If the scheduled maintenance and lubrication procedures are not being performed or if there is any sign of lift damage wear ab...

Page 41: ... available in eleven ounce aerosol cans from The Braun Corporation part number 15807 Note Clean lubrication points before applying lubricant Roll Stop Hinge Pivot Points 2 and Outboard Platform Pivot Pins 2 Roll Stop Activation Foot Pivot Point 2 Roll Stop Arm Slots 2 Platform Fold Link Pivots 2 Platform Fold Link Roller Pin 4 Outer Platform Pivot Pin 2 ...

Page 42: ...ch The sales repre sentative must process one of the cards The consumer must fill out the other card and mail it to The Braun Corporation The warranty is provided on the back cover of this manual The warranty cards must be processed to activate the warranty The Braun Serial No Series No identification tag shown below is located on the opposite pump side tower This I D tag contains the product iden...

Page 43: ...and Registration Instructions Model No Series No Serial No Pump Code Cylinder Code Date of Manufacture Note Retain this information for future use You must have this information when filing a warranty claim or ordering ...

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