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Operation Notes and Details

Lift Features

WARNING

Discontinue lift use 
immediately if any 
lift component does 
not operate prop-
erly.  Failure to do so 
may result in serious 
bodily injury and/or 
property damage.

Become familiar with all lift fea-
tures and the proper operation 
of the lift components 

before

 

attempting lift operation.  Refer 
to the Lift Terminology section 

Engaged 

Lift-Tite

 

Latch 

Latch 

Engagement 

Pin (Roller)

for identi

fi

cation of and desrciption 

of lift components.  Contact The 
Braun Corporation immediately if 
any of this information is not fully 
understood.  Call 1-800-THE LIFT

®

.

Lift-Tite

 Latches:

  NL955 

Series lifts are equipped with Lift-
Tite

 Latches.  Lift-Tite

 Latches 

prevent the platform from unfold-
ing from the stowed position in

Summary of Contents for NL955 Series

Page 1: ...talled on all vehicles appropriate for the size and weight of the lift except for buses school buses and multi purpose passenger vehicles other than motor homes with a gross vehicle weight rating GVWR...

Page 2: ...ual includes safety precautions lift operating instructions man ual operating instructions and instructions for maintenance and lubrication procedures Your lift is built for dependability and will bri...

Page 3: ...7 Lift Features Lift Tite Latches 18 19 Inboard Locator and Bridge Plate 20 21 Automatic Floor Level Switching 21 Outer Barrier and Side Entry 21 23 Outer Barrier Latch 23 Outer Barrier and Latch Oper...

Page 4: ...product identification informa tion appearing on the Warranty Registration card Record the information in the space provided on the next page This information must be pro vided when filing a warranty...

Page 5: ...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 Keep for futur...

Page 6: ...ter Barrier Rotating Pivot Slide Arms 2 Platform Pivot Arms 2 Pump Side Vertical Arm Main Cylinders 2 Platform Lights Outboard Right Lift Terminology Illustration Lift Tite Latches 2 Platform Side Pla...

Page 7: ...all NL955 Series lift models The operating instructions contained in this manual and appearing on lift posted operating instructions decals address the lift control switches and the correspond ing li...

Page 8: ...h the inboard locator side entry and the hydraulic cylinder assembly that powers the outer barrier Lift Tite Latches The spring loaded latches prevent the platform from unfolding from the stowed posit...

Page 9: ...level The inboard locator and outer barrier sense weight to prohibit lift operation The lift will not function if the inboard locator or the outer barrier are occupied The lift platform cannot be fol...

Page 10: ...of the platform rotating out and down from the fully stowed vertical position to floor level horizontal position when the UNFOLD switch is pressed B DOWN Platform Lower Down is the action of the plat...

Page 11: ...ion contained in this manual and Note Additional information provided to help clarify or detail a specific subject These symbols will appear throughout this manual as well as on the labels posted on y...

Page 12: ...re operating lift Provide adequate clearance outside the vehicle to accom modate the lift before opening lift door s or operating lift Page 10 Lift Operation Safety Precautions WARNING Lift Operation...

Page 13: ...ift or vehicle interlock does not operate properly 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...

Page 14: ...the entire platform rests on ground level lowered fully and the outer barrier is fully unfolded ramp position before loading or unloading a pas senger at ground level Outer barrier must be fully unfol...

Page 15: ...is operator s manual in lift mounted manual storage pouch when not in use Never modify alter a Braun Corporation lift Do not use accessory devices not authorized by The Braun Corporation Do not remove...

Page 16: ...otes and details lift operating instructions and manual operating instructions before attempting lift operating procedures General Safety Before operat ing the lift always engage the vehicle transmiss...

Page 17: ...tions and optional door operators The switches are function labeled Press the switch es in the direction of the function label to activate the intended lift function Lift Power Switch Door s Platform...

Page 18: ...for the intended lift function DOWN UP FOLD UNFOLD 32525 32526 Switch Arm UP DOWN Switch A spring loaded horizontal slide style switch is built in the switch arm The switch arm UP DOWN switch activate...

Page 19: ...ot press lift mounted switches and auxiliary control station switches at the same time Do not attempt to in terface after market control systems Braun Corporation After market Control Systems Policy T...

Page 20: ...tion of the lift components before attempting lift operation Refer to the Lift Terminology section Engaged Lift Tite Latch Latch Engagement Pin Roller for identification of and desrciption of lift com...

Page 21: ...essed press the 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 stan dard operation When manua...

Page 22: ...also serves as the bridge plate inboard locator photos below When the UNFOLD switch is pressed and the platform unfolds from stow position to floor level this mechanical locator bridge plate is autom...

Page 23: ...xiting the vehicle If the lift platform does not automatically stop at floor level as outlined the UP switch is pressed and the platform raises from ground level the inboard locator automatically unfo...

Page 24: ...Although the outer barrier is lift powered activation of the barrier is controlled by the lift operator Activating either DOWN switch unfolds the barrier The barrier is cylinder powered to automatica...

Page 25: ...be fore the latch engages fully see photo C on page 22 The latch disengages the barrier when the platform lowers fully WARNING Discontinue lift use immediately if any lift component does not operate p...

Page 26: ...automatically unfolds to the de ployed position when the platform unfolds and folds automatically to the stowed position when the platform folds The passenger may choose to grip the switch arm when o...

Page 27: ...le Although the NL955 features automatic floor level switching it is the responsibility of the lift opera tor to ensure the platform and the bridge plate are properly positioned at floor level when lo...

Page 28: ...o 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 an...

Page 29: ...f careful inspections of your lift system and cleaning the lift should be a part of your routine Simple inspec tions can detect potential lift operational problems Regular preventive maintenance will...

Page 30: ...do not take the place of the procedures specified in the Maintenance and Lubrica tion Schedule provided on pages 44 51 of this manual Refer to the Maintenance and Lubrication section in this manual f...

Page 31: ...tivated review the NHTSA Opera tions Checklist on page 36 Follow the Manual Operating Instructions on pages 37 39 in the event of a power or equipment failure WARNING Whenever a passenger is on the pl...

Page 32: ...oor Operator s Press yellow OPEN switch until door s are fully open Release switch Manual Door s Manually open door s fully and secure A B D C To Unfold Platform Out Press orange UNFOLD switch until p...

Page 33: ...otos H and I Release switch Switch Arm Slide knob in to DOWN position See Photo G E F H G To Unload Passenger 1 Read notes below Load passen ger onto platform facing outward and lock wheelchair brakes...

Page 34: ...ns To Unload Passenger continued I 3 Unlock wheelchair brakes and un load passenger from platform Note Outer barrier must be fully unfolded ramp position until the entire wheelchair has crossed the ro...

Page 35: ...re wheelchair has crossed the roll stop See Photos K and L 2 Press red UP switch until platform stops reaches floor level Re lease switch See Photo S Switch Arm Slide knob out to UP position Note Oute...

Page 36: ...lock wheelchair brakes and load passenger from platform into vehicle Note Lower head to clear door jamb header To Fold Platform In Press orange FOLD switch until platform stops fully folded Release sw...

Page 37: ...Page 35 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 U...

Page 38: ...ning will activate if the threshold area is occupied when the platform is at least one inch below floor level Lift platform movement shall be interrupted unless the outer barrier is deployed NHTSA Ope...

Page 39: ...anual operating instructions also Refer to the Lift Operating Instructions for all normal lift operation procedures such as loading and unloading passengers Follow all Lift Operation Safety Precaution...

Page 40: ...sert handle in pump and stroke until platform folds fully stops See Photo E on page 39 3 Open hand pump valve turn counterclockwise until platform reaches floor level Open 1 2 turn only 4 Close hand p...

Page 41: ...into back up pump and stroke until platform reaches floor level see Photo E To Fold Platform In Insert handle into back up pump and stroke until platform stops folds fully See Photo E Manual Operating...

Page 42: ...njury and or property damage Read manual before operating lift Load and unload on level surface only Engage vehicle parking brake before operating lift Provide adequate clearance outside of vehicle to...

Page 43: ...on The codes will be displayed on an LCD screen located on the lift control board inside the pump module Non Flashing Numbers 01 Platform stowed 02 Platform unfolding 03 Platform unfolding paused 04 P...

Page 44: ...ge WARNING 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 por tion of...

Page 45: ...brication procedures specified in the previous sections should be repeated Clean the components and the sur rounding area before applying lubricants LPS2 General Pur pose Penetrating Oil is recommende...

Page 46: ...the UP button on the hand pendant and the Floor Level Set but ton on the back side of the pump cover until the Lift Ready green LED stops blinking Discontinue lift use immediately if maintenance and l...

Page 47: ...Tite Latches Tower Pivot Points 2 LO Lift Tite Latch Dampening Spring 2 springs 4 Points LO Parallel Arm Pivot Pins 8 LO Switch Arm Pivot Pins 2 LO Inboard Locator Pivot Points LO Outer Barrier Latch...

Page 48: ...uter barrier latch for proper operation positive securement and detached or missing spring Inspect lift for wear damage or any abnormal condition Inspect lift for rattles Apply Light Oil See Lubricati...

Page 49: ...ns and Platform Floor Level Adjustment Instructions Maintenance and Lubrication Schedule Perform all procedures listed in previous section also Platform pivot pin bearings 2 Platform fold axles 2 Inbo...

Page 50: ...ns 2 per pin Platform fold axles 1 per axle Inboard locator lever bracket pins 1 per pin Lift Tite latch gas dampening spring 2 per spring Inspect platform fold axles and bearings for wear or damage a...

Page 51: ...d if there is visible contamination Inspect the hydraulic system cylinder hoses fit tings seals etc for leaks if fluid level is low Inspect cylinders fittings and hydraulic connections for wear damage...

Page 52: ...needed Inspect parallel arms bushings and pivot pins for visible wear or damage Inspect parallel arm pivot pin mounting bolts 8 Inspect platform pivot pin bushings and vertical arms for wear damage a...

Page 53: ...elds or stress fractures Replace decals if worn missing or illegible Re place antiskid if worn or missing See Decals and Antiskid section on pages 40 42 Mounting Decals and Antiskid 4500 Cycles Repeat...

Page 54: ...Providing Access to the World Over 300 Braun Dealers Worldwide...

Page 55: ...iginal purchaser and does not cover defects in the motor vehicle on which it is installed or defects in the lift caused by a defect in any part of the motor vehicle This warranty commences on the date...

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