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Attendants must become familiar 
with the vehicle ramp access door 
system and interlock(s), as well 
as the proper operation of the 
ramp.  

Vehicle ramp access door con-

fi

gurations and operation proce-

dures vary.  Ensure the ramp door 
is fully open before activating the 
ramp (an interlock typically pre-
vents ramp operation unless the 
door is fully open).  Attendants 
and passengers must keep clear 
of the area in which the power 
door operates.  Ensure the path 
is clear before closing the door.  
Be sure the door is fully closed 
before attempting to drive the ve-
hicle (interlocks typically ensure 
this).  

Interlocks are required by nearly 
all transit authorities.  Vehicle 
interlocks typically prevent vehicle 
motion if the ramp is not stowed.  
In some cases, the ramp cannot 
be operated if interlock conditions 
are not met.  Interlock require-
ments may include:  the vehicle 
transmission must be engaged in 
Park, the parking brake must be 
engaged, the ramp access door 
must be fully open and/or others.  
Multiple interlocks may exist.  

Instructions for operation of 
interlocks and door systems will 
not be addressed in this manual 
due to the variety of procedures 
required for operating them.    

General instructions for safe 
operation of the ramp are pro-
vided.  Ramp safety and ramp 
passenger safety information is 
included.  

It is the responsibil-

ity of the attendant 

to properly 

open and close the ramp access 
door(s), to activate interlock(s), to 
properly activate the ramp power 
functions as well as assist ramp 
passengers.

Do not operate the ramp if you 
suspect ramp damage, wear or 
any abnormal condition.  Dis-
continue use immediately and 
contact The Braun Corporation 
at 1-800-THE LIFT

®

.  One of our 

national Product Support repre-
sentatives will direct you to an 
authorized service technician who 
will inspect the ramp. 

  Ramp Access Doors and Interlocks

The RA400 Ramp provides 
vehicle access to people with 
disabilities (wheelchair passen-
gers or standees using other type 
mobility aids).  The commercial 
oriented RA400 Ramp is operated 
by the transit vehicle driver/atten-
dant.  Unless your transit agency 
has a published policy stating that 
driver/attendants do not aid ramp 
passengers, 

safe entering and 

exiting of ramp passengers is 
the responsibility of the driver/
attendant

.

As stated in the Ramp Operation 
Safety section, all information in 
this manual is provided for the 
safety of passengers, attendants 
and bystanders.  

Recognize the 

seriousness of this information.

   

Read and become familiar with 
all ramp operation safety pre-
cautions, operation notes and 
details, operating instructions and 
manual operating instructions

 

before

 

attempting ramp opera-

tion procedures or assisting ramp 
passengers boarding and exiting 
the vehicle.

  Operation Notes and Details

RAMP OPERATION 

Summary of Contents for FF3248Y-24V

Page 1: ...anual before operating installing or servicing ramp Failure to do so may result in serious bodily injury and or property damage Braun RA400 Transit Ramp Model FF3248Y 24V Commercial Braun RA400 Transi...

Page 2: ...l includes operating instructions installation instructions servicing instructions and instructions for troubleshooting if needed Braun ramps are built for dependability and will provide years of serv...

Page 3: ...Safety Safety Symbols 13 Ramp Operation Safety Precautions 13 14 Installation Instructions Installation Requirements 14 Chassis Requirements 14 Door Opening 14 Obstructions 15 Installation Illustratio...

Page 4: ...ns on page 3 for identification of components and clarifica tion of direction terminology As viewed from outside the vehicle Left Right Out In Ramp Terminology Illustration FF3248Y 24V Vertical Side P...

Page 5: ...ernal components RAMP TERMINOLOGY Ramp Component Terminology Illustrations FF3248Y 24V Cylinder As viewed from outside the vehicle Out In Right Left Pan Weldment Pump Ramp Drive Arm Relays Pump Cylind...

Page 6: ...unctions powering dual acting hydraulic cylinders No sensitive electronic controls or sensors are required for operation All RA400 ramp models feature gravity down drift during the deploy cycle When d...

Page 7: ...ssembly Ramp Actions and Functions Deploy Deploy is the action of the ramp assembly raising and unfolding rotating to ground level when the DEPLOY OUT switch is activated installer supplied Stow Stow...

Page 8: ...tion Keep operator and bystanders clear of area in which the ramp operates Load and unload clear of vehicular traffic Open ramp door s fully and secure before operating ramp Do not overload or abuse R...

Page 9: ...hair wheels pull wheelie when on the ramp The wheelchair must be positioned in the center of the ramp when loading and unloading Keep ramp owner s manual in ramp mounted vehicle at all times Maintenan...

Page 10: ...ety information is included It is the responsibil ity of the attendant to properly open and close the ramp access door s to activate interlock s to properly activate the ramp power functions as well a...

Page 11: ...transit agency s daily service program Simple inspections can detect potential operational problems Keeping the ramp assembly and housing area clean is one of the most effective preventive mainte nan...

Page 12: ...atus that does not fit on the ramp Do not exceed the 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 ass...

Page 13: ...fessional and wheelchair representative Those procedures should be con veyed to the ramp attendant Know your passen gers abilities and needs for optimum safety Attendants must never operate the vehicl...

Page 14: ...fect on the center of gravity The wheelchair passenger s center of gravity and their ability to maintain stability and balance must be kept in mind by the wheelchair passenger and the attendant The ai...

Page 15: ...ecautions RAMP INSTALLATION Safety Symbols SAFETY FIRST Know That C CAUTION This symbol indicates important informa tion regarding how to avoid a hazard ous situation that could result in minor person...

Page 16: ...be must be positioned under the outboard edge of the opening minimum 1 1 2 x 2 steel tube See Figure B Kneeling Vehicles This dimen sion measured with suspension lowered ADA Installations with the sup...

Page 17: ...f door Minimum Clear Door Opening Dimensions are defined as fin ished door opening including any intrusive door jambs headers sills or hinges Obstructions Any intrusive ob structions within the door o...

Page 18: ...TUBE 46 5 34 Figure C Clear Door Opening Width Dimension Chassis Chassis C L C L MinimumDoorOpeningWidth 34 MINIMUM DOOR OPENING WIDTH Figure D Vehicle chassis floor pocket configuration must be alig...

Page 19: ...F Stowed RA400 Ramp positioned in the floor pocket There must be a minimum 1 8 clearance between the deployed ramp assembly and the vehicle floor or any obstruction on the floor such as a rubber sill...

Page 20: ...a ramp IN signal must be terminated in the sup plied Deutsch connector The ramp installer provides an appropriate control switch for the end user A momentary contact ramp control switch center off wi...

Page 21: ...USED PLUG NOT USED H G F E Figure H RAMP INSTALLATION Positive battery lead wire must be protected by installer provided 25 ampere fuse or circuit breaker Failure to do so may result in serious bodily...

Page 22: ...equivalent Penetrating Oil Aerosol Can Stainless Stick Door Ease 1 68 oz Style tube Stick tube Ramp Hinge LO Gears and Gear Racks 2 Places Internal DE See the Maintenance Lubrication Schedule for reco...

Page 23: ...ps that are not monitored by Maintenance and lu brication procedures must be performed as specified by an authorized service technician Failure to do so may result in serious bodily injury and or prop...

Page 24: ...observe drift speed during deploy and stow functions Inspect ramp for wear damage or any abnor mal condition Remove sub floor pan cover and clean dirt and other foreign debris Remove sub floor pan cov...

Page 25: ...s fittings seals etc for leaks if fluid level is low Inspect vehicle to ramp wiring harness Mounting Decals and Antiskid Use Braun 32840 QT Exxon Univis HVI 26 hydraulic fluid do not mix with Dextron...

Page 26: ...corresponding parts list is also provided Correct the problem if possible If the problem continues contact The Braun Corporation 1 20 Power to Ramp But No Pump Operation 1 00 NO OPERATION FUNCTION SYM...

Page 27: ...t replace pump Adjust Drift Cam Contact Braun Product Support replace pump Adjust Drift Cam 2 11 See 1 00 2 12 Drift Out Microswitch out of adjust ment or damaged 2 13 Drift Out Microswitch harness di...

Page 28: ...to contamination or other wise damaged 4 51 See 2 40 4 61 See 2 40 and 2 52 4 62 Drift In Cam needs adjustment 4 71 See 2 35 2 36 2 62 and 4 62 Adjust or replace Connect repair or replace Activate Dep...

Page 29: ...Page 27 BLANK for LAYOUT...

Page 30: ...RCUIT PROTECTION DEVICE 25 AMP GROUND BATTERY RA400 TRANSIT RAMP ASSEMBLY POWER CONNECTIONS CONTROL SIGNALS PROVIDED BY INSTALLER SYMBOL KEY DRIFT OUT MICROSWITCH DEPLOY RELAY COUNTER 14 GA BL BK 12 G...

Page 31: ...CLE GROUND 12 GA POWER SOURCE 12 GA TO DEPLOY INDICATOR 14 GA TO STOW INDICATOR 14 GA PLUG NOT USED PLUG NOT USED 87 87a 30 85 86 4 3 2 1 COLOR LOC COUNTER WIRE CODE COUNTER 87 87a 30 85 86 COM N O N...

Page 32: ...ectional Displacement Pump Motor Bidirectional Flow Control Valve Fixed Orifice 3 Way 2 Position Shuttle Valve M Description Symbol Reservoir Vented Relief Valve Check Valve Hydraulic Port Filter Scre...

Page 33: ...8 DIA SW SW 16004A 005 5 5 1 HOSE ASSEMBLY 9 1 8 DIA SW SW 16004A 009 6 1 HOSE ASSEMBLY 26 1 8 DIA SW SW 16004A 026 7 1 HOSE ASSEMBLY 30 1 8 DIA SW SW 16004A 030 8 4 ELBOW 7 16 20 M O RING 45 24505 9...

Page 34: ...E ASSEMBLY 5 5 1 8 DIA SW SW See Hyraulics 16004A 005 5 32 1 HOSE ASSEMBLY 9 1 8 DIA SW SW See Hyraulics 16004A 009 33 1 HOSE ASSEMBLY 30 1 8 DIA SW SW See Hyraulics 16004A 030 34 1 HOSE ASSEMBLY 26 1...

Page 35: ...EXPLODED VIEW 30 16 23 21 22 23 21 19 12 24 47 30 11 49 13 23 21 22 6 57 58 20 5 2 3 48 48 49 14 8 49 30 15 48 30 30 9 20 26 40 49 35 45 49 18 20 2 48 3 49 7 14 49 49 13 4 20 58 57 22 20 22 21 23 1 6...

Page 36: ...Stowed View Deployed View Power Unit Hydraulic Pump Module Voltage 24 VDC Notes Mounting holes brackets per application 2 25 48 325 2 485 22 281 23 597 2 62 31 994 33 50 32 500 49 318 48 325 35 500 9...

Page 37: ...to anyone Braun reserves the right to make changes in the design or material of its products without incurring any obligation to incorporate such changes in any previously manufactured product Braun m...

Page 38: ...another entity Note the written warranty provided by the manufacturer of the material component or part is the direct responsibility of that manufacturer items that are added or changed after the prod...

Page 39: ...s do not allow a reduction in the statute of limitations so this reduction may not apply to you WARRANTY REGISTRATION and MISCELLANEOUS Your warranty registration records should be completed and deliv...

Page 40: ...Over 300 Braun Dealers Worldwide Providing Access to the World Providing Access to the World International Corporate Hdqrs P O Box 310 Winamac IN 46996 USA 1 800 THE LIFT 574 946 6153 FAX 574 946 4670...

Page 41: ...re based on the latest product information available at the time of publication The Braun Corporation reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice 35168 November 2008 35168 November 2...

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