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DHOLLANDIA
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GENERAL INTRODUCTION
The manuals mentioned below apply to ramp types DH-AI01.04, DH-AI02.04, DH-AI12.04, DH-AI13.04, DH-AI12.10 operating
in a similar way. In case of any doubt, always contact your national DHOLLANDIA distributor. See contact info on page 3.
This OPERATION MANUAL explains how the DHOLLANDIA DH-AI-series ramps are manufactured; what safety features are
incorporated in its design; and how to use the ramp in a correct manner, that preserves the integrity of the product over the
intended lifetime and helps maximize the safety of the operator and any bystanders.
The MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR MANUAL (separate) explains how to maintain and service the ramp in the appropriate
manner, maximizing the safety of the operator and any bystanders, and ensuring the reliability of the ramp over the intended
lifetime.
The CE / UKCA IDENTIFICATION AND INSPECTION LOGBOOK (separate) contains the serial number identification, the CE
/ UKCA Declaration of Conformity, the Fitting Declaration to be filled out by the installer of the ramp, and an overview of the
owner’s legal obligations in terms of periodic testing and certification.
The manuals must be kept with the ramp at all times, as a reference book for the operators and technical service personnel.
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INTENDED USE
DHOLLANDIA DH-AI ramps form a multi-purpose solution. They can be used in passenger transport applications to assist
wheelchair occupants or persons with an impaired mobility embark or disembark the vehicle. And they can be used for commercial
transport to load and unload cargo.
The ramps shall be used with respect of the maximum rated capacity and applicable load diagrams, and bearing a safe ramp angle
in mind. The maximum safe ramp angle shall form the subject of a risk analysis by the client or user, considering the application and
conditions of use. Following maximum ramp angles shall NOT be exceeded: 25% or 14° for passenger applications; 30% or 17° for
commercial applications.
WARNING
Improper use of the ramp will put the operator and other parties at great risk of serious bodily injury and death. Therefore, the
use of the ramp is restricted to skilled operators only; who have been properly trained, and who know and understand the full
contents of this manual.
Unauthorized modifications to the ramp can put the operator and other parties at great risk of serious bodily injury and death.
Therefore, it is strictly forbidden to modify the ramp and its safety devices in any way.
Use of aftermarket or non-OEM replacement parts to repair or maintain the ramp is strictly prohibited and may result in serious
bodily injury or death to the operator or any bystanders.
WARNING
Improper use of the ramp will put the operator and bystanders at great risk of serious bodily injury and death. Therefore, it is
strictly forbidden to use the ramp in a different way, or for different purposes than described in the operation manual.
DHOLLANDIA disclaims liability for any personal injury and / or property damage that results from improper use.
