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Provide adequate
clearance outside
of vehicle to ac-
commodate ramp.
Failure to do so may
result in serious
bodily injury and/or
property damage.
Ramp Power Operation
The power ramp is attendant operated and activated
by the control switch provided by the vehicle con-
verter (ramp installer). A momentary contact switch
(center off) will typically be located near the driver.
The control switch may be part of a panel providing
other features and controls (power on/off indicators,
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Be certain there is
adequate clearance
outside the vehicle
before deploying
the power ramp.
The ramp opera-
tor (attendant) and
bystanders must
keep clear of the
area in which the
ramp operates and
clear of all mov-
ing parts. Attendants must ensure that passengers
keep clear of the area in which the ramp operates.
Do not
attempt to grip or hold the ramp, ramp drive
arm assemblies or the assist chains.
If you are an attendant operating the ramp, it is your
responsibility to oversee and/or assist in performing
safe passenger loading and unloading procedures.
Observe your passengers at all times when they are
entering and exiting the vehicle. Attendants must
be aware of any special needs and/or procedures
required for safe transport of wheelchair passengers.
Do not attempt to load or unload a passenger in
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on the ramp. Do not exceed the 1000 pound (454
kilograms) load capacity of the ramp. Passengers
should enter and exit one at a time. The attendant
should not board the ramp with the passenger
except when assistance is required and the load
capacity is not exceeded. Always return the ramp to
the stowed position when not in use.
Allow ramp to deploy
fully before boarding.
Failure to do so may
result in damage.
Deploy Gravity Down Drift:
When deploying (unfolding) the ramp, the ramp
pump motor stops running when the ramp reaches
an approximate 45° angle (shut off point). The
ramp continues to slowly lower the remaining dis-
tance by the force of gravity (non-powered).
Allow the ramp to unfold (deploy) fully before
boarding the ramp. Forcing the ramp out or down
during the deploy (unfold) function, or boarding
onto the ramp before it is fully-deployed may result
in damage to the ramp and/or drive assembly.
Stow Gravity Down Drift:
When stowing the ramp and it reaches an approxi-
mate 15° angle (shut off point), gravity lowers the
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Before operating the ramp, park the vehicle on a
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vehicle transmission in “Park” and engage the
parking brake. Meet all other interlock conditions
(as equipped). Activate the vehicle “kneel” system
to lower the vehicle (if so equipped). Lowering the
vehicle reduces the slope of the ramp.
RAMP OPERATION
Power Ramp Safety
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Keep clear of
area in which
ramp operates.
Gravity Down Drift
Note: Pump
motor shut
off points are
microswitch
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