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DHOLLANDIA

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EMERGENCY OPERATION: OAP825

9.1

GENERAL

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Applicable to DH-AI12 with option OAP825.

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Whenever necessary, the ramp can be deployed from inside the vehicle by simply pushing the platform outwards. Option
OAP825 will fold the platform open automatically.

WARNING

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Negligence or ignorance during the emergency operation can put the operator and third parties at great risk of serious bodily
injury or death.

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Prior to operating the emergency operation of the ramp, ALWAYS make sure you follow all applicable instructions.

WARNING

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Make sure the area behind the platform is completely clear and the platform can be deployed safely.

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Keep head, hands and feet clear of pinch points and moving parts.

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Summary of Contents for DH-AI Series

Page 1: ...IA N V Zoomstraat 9 9160 LOKEREN Belgium Tel 32 0 9 349 06 92 Fax 32 0 9 349 09 77 e mail info dhollandia be website www dhollandia com Read the manual in its entirety before operating the ramp Keep this manual in the vehicle cab as reference for the driver and lift operator DH AI manual ramp OPERATION MANUAL ...

Page 2: ... Additional instructions for loading cargo 21 7 6 Maximum rated capacity 22 7 7 Recommended daily pre trip inspection 23 7 8 Importance of preventative maintenance 24 8 Operating instructions principles and procedures 25 8 1 Platform locks 25 8 2 Operation of DH AI12 26 8 3 Operation of DH AI13 28 8 4 Operation of pivoting frame OAF820 L 30 8 5 Operation of the portable ramp DH AI01 04 31 8 6 Oper...

Page 3: ...p Contact your national DHOLLANDIA distributor See page 3 for contact info NOTICE DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury white letters on red background WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury black letters on orange background CAUTION indicates a potenti...

Page 4: ...ge that results from operating a ramp that has been modified from the original design without explicit written approval from the manufacturer DHOLLANDIA disclaims liability for any personal injury death or property damage that results from the use of aftermarket or non OEM replacement parts for service or repair of the ramp DHOLLANDIA disclaims liability for any personal injury death or property d...

Page 5: ...cupants 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 applicatio...

Page 6: ... first and last 4 digits Use this number for any inquiry on a particular ramp or when ordering replacement parts In addition to the ramp type and serial number the various serial number labels provide additional information such as the maximum rated capacity the date of manufacture etc Serial number labels are affixed to the ramp frame and to the platform ...

Page 7: ...he vehicle body option OAF820 L The portable ramps DH AI01 and DH AI02 can be stored anywhere inside or outside the vehicle Main details and terminology see below DH AI01 02 12 13 TERMINOLOGY See figure below for parts corresponding to numbers in this table Description 1 1a Ramp frame base plate steel and aluminum assembly forming the feet of the ramp and connecting the ramp with the vehicle floor...

Page 8: ...al support while loading and unloading heavy loads 8 Rollers DH AI12 rollers mounted at the outboard edge of the flip over point 3b helping the operator to unfold and fold the ramp 9 Handles mounted at the side edges of the platform 3 used to grab the platform while unfolding and folding the ramp The use of the handles is mandatory They prevent that the operator can crush his her fingers or hands ...

Page 9: ...8 DHOLLANDIA DH AI pivoting frame option OAF820 L TERMINOLOGY DH AI12 04 TERMINOLOGY ...

Page 10: ...9 DHOLLANDIA DH AI13 04 TERMINOLOGY DH AI12 10 TERMINOLOGY ...

Page 11: ...10 DHOLLANDIA Portable ramp DH AI01 04 TERMINOLOGY Portable ramp DH AI02 04 TERMINOLOGY ...

Page 12: ...ed aluminum plate with non slip buds Platform sides Designed to prevent the load from rolling off 2 hand operation The ramp should be operated with both hands placed on the handles at the side of the platform This prevents the operator from crushing his her fingers or hands between the folding platform sections Option OAP825 Additional gas spring for emergency operation only available on DH AI12 S...

Page 13: ...eye protection is recommended Must Recommended Slipping and falling can result in serious bodily injury and death To prevent injury by slipping o ALWAYS wear professional safety toe shoes with a good non slip sole o DO NOT use the ramp if it is covered with snow mud dirt debris liquids or other substances o DO NOT run on the platform Tripping and falling can result in serious bodily injury and dea...

Page 14: ...th the ground Failure to abide by these instructions can result in structural platform damage initially and to serious bodily injury as a consequence Apply the parking brake and the switch off the engine Open any doors located in front of the ramp and secure any moving parts of the vehicle body Failure to abide by these instructions can result in serious bodily injury or death to the operator or b...

Page 15: ... ground level measures must be taken to use it at the kerbside or other elevations Adjust the length of the support legs or underfill them with support blocks prior to loading or unloading Negligence or disregard to put the support legs in firm contact with the ground can cause mechanical damage of the platform beyond repair and may lead to serious bodily injury To reduce the risk of serious bodil...

Page 16: ... the platform Upon loading and unloading DO NOT allow any other person to be in the proximity of the ramp and its platform Careful supervision is necessary if used on behalf of or near children NEVER leave the ramp unattended in open position Before leaving the vehicle unattended stow the ramp in its travel position and close the doors of the vehicle Leaving the ramp in open position unattended ca...

Page 17: ...p in mind For specific applications or work conditions other instructions might be appropriate to reach a higher level of safety If contra indications exist a formal risk analysis must be performed by the client s health and safety management and safe work procedures for the drivers and operators must be issued ...

Page 18: ...t in pinch points or being pinched by the moving parts of the ramp Keep visual control over the entire working area of the ramp at all times including the area directly behind and under the platform DO NOT allow any person to stand near the ramp Ensure at all times that nobody stands under or within reach of the platform and its load WARNING Parts of the body protruding into that area can be crush...

Page 19: ... the ramp DO NOT allow any other person to stand near the ramp and its platform WARNING The operator and the wheelchair occupant or platform occupant SHALL NEVER attempt to leave the platform before they have reached the final position for embarkation or disembarkation either at the ground or at the vehicle floor Any persons assigned to assist the wheelchair or platform occupant with embarkation o...

Page 20: ...accessing the ramp Different disabilities require different types of wheelchairs and different types of safety belts torso restraint systems It is the responsibility of the wheelchair occupant to have his or her wheelchair equipped with suitable safety devices under guidance of their health care professional advisor A fall of the wheelchair occupant standee or their attendant off the platform may ...

Page 21: ...balance Attendants assisting in the embarkation or disembarkation of manual wheelchairs MUST ALWAYS make sure that they are fit and strong enough to push up the weight of the wheelchair and its occupant when going up the ramp to hold back slow down or stop the weight of the wheelchair and its occupant when coming down the ramp without slipping or falling down If in doubt DO NOT continue Seek help ...

Page 22: ...injury or death ALWAYS beware of the ramp slope The slope will directly affect the ability powered machines to climb up the ramp or come down the ramp safely and the ability of the driver operator to manually push or pull cargo without self propulsion up or down the ramp The slope also has a direct effect on the center of gravity of the cargo Consider the initial center of gravity of the load when...

Page 23: ...g constraints The weight is evenly spread over the platform surface over minimum 4 wheels The weight is placed in a central position between the side profiles of the platform In case of heavy point loads e g heavy weight on only 3 or 2 wheels the safe working load MUST be limited to 75 of the maximum rated capacity The dimensions of the load or wheelchair should never exceed those of the platform ...

Page 24: ... worn or illegible warning decals immediately See page 3 for contact info Follow the instructions in section 8 from page 25 onwards to deploy the platform and continue the checks Visually inspect the general condition of the ramp frame and platform Look for cracks or deformations in the material and welds If so equipped visually inspect the general condition of the mechanical support legs Look for...

Page 25: ...If a ramp cannot be repaired immediately in case of breakdown it must be put out of operation and secured against unauthorized use Avoid brutal force when opening or closing the ramp as this may afflict permanent damage to the product WARNING Incorrect handling in case of a breakdown or impact by a falling platform can result in serious bodily injury or death To reduce the risk of injury Close the...

Page 26: ...er needs to be lifted before you can continue with the standard operation of the ramp Manual platform lock DH AI13 02 On DH AI13 this lock needs to be manually opened to unfold the flip over point and manually closed to stow the flip over point in its travel position On DH AI02 this lock keeps the 2 sections of the platform together so that it is easy to transport WARNING Prior to operating the ra...

Page 27: ...ped option OAT801 release the safety belts Hold the platform by the orange handles on the side of the platform Tilt the platform The platform lock will disengage automatically when the correct angle is reached Fold open the platform and let the wheels roll on the ground Make sure the platform is fully aligned with the ground and that the platform is supported by both wheels ...

Page 28: ... on the handles and bring the platform gently towards its travel position The platform lock will engage when the travel position has been reached Verify that the platform is securely locked on both sides If so equipped option OAT801 fasten the safety belts ...

Page 29: ... platform by the orange handles on the side of the platform Tilt the platform The platform lock will disengage automatically when the correct angle is reached Fold open the platform and place the support feet on the ground Release the lock on the side to fold open the third part of the platform Make sure the platform is fully aligned with the ground and that the outboard platform edge rests on the...

Page 30: ...rely locked on both sides If so equipped option OAT801 fasten the safety belts NOTICE If the support legs under the ramp are set up to be used at ground level measures must be taken to use it at the kerbside or other elevations Adjust the length of the support legs or underfill them with support blocks prior to loading or unloading In case of problems with the alignment of the platform or the set ...

Page 31: ...omatically lock when reaching the designated position and secure the platform in a firm position Pull the lever and swing it back to its travel position Engage the quick release lock on the right side of the platform to secure the platform back in its travel position With option OAF821 a second locking position for the platform inside the vehicle can be acquired See the INSTALLATION MANUAL for fit...

Page 32: ...o its work position Place the ramp inside the vehicle and let it rest on the rubbers or the fixation bolts Make sure and verify before each passage that the ramp is properly rested on the vehicle floor and cannot slide or fall out during operation Make sure the ramp is fully aligned at both ends the inboard platform edge with the vehicle floor and the outboard edge with the ground Make sure the 4 ...

Page 33: ...bolts Make sure and verify before each passage that the ramp is properly rested on the vehicle floor and cannot slide or fall out during operation Make sure the ramp is fully aligned at both ends the inboard platform edge with the vehicle floor and the outboard edge with the ground Make sure the 4 corners are in firm contact with a hard surface not floating 8 7 ADJUSTMENTS In case of problems with...

Page 34: ... automatically WARNING Negligence or ignorance during the emergency operation can put the operator and third parties at great risk of serious bodily injury or death Prior to operating the emergency operation of the ramp ALWAYS make sure you follow all applicable instructions WARNING Make sure the area behind the platform is completely clear and the platform can be deployed safely Keep head hands a...

Page 35: ...f the ramp is equipped with option OAP824 this additional lock must disengaged before the ramp can be pushed outwards Kick or push the lever down to disengage the lock Then continue to push the platform open in accordance with the instructions under 9 1 ...

Page 36: ...cal Missing worn or illegible warning decals must be immediately replaced Get replacement decals from DHOLLANDIA Contact your national DHOLLANDIA distributor See page 3 for contact info The operator should comply with all affixed safety and operation decals Beware that the decals merely summarize the main points and that the operator must know understand and comply with the full contents of the op...

Page 37: ...0 4 EF0570 01000 10 3 DECALS INSIDE THE VEHICLE The following decal is supplied loose with the ramp and shall by affixed by the installer near the ramp at a location clearly visible to the operator preferably inside the vehicle to maximize longevity ...

Page 38: ...ct yourself from falling off the platform or vehicle floor Crushing shearing hazard Keep feet away from moving parts Wear safety gloves Slipping hazard Wear safety toe shoes Tripping hazard Wear appropriate work clothes avoid loose fitting clothes that might be trapped in the moving parts of the ramp Hazard caused by tilting objects Wear safety protection eye protection and a safety hard hat Hazar...

Page 39: ...c memory cylinder SLIDE OUT the platform Unlock Disengage the mechanical locking system SLIDE IN the platform Lock Engage the mechanical locking system Push the stabilising LEGS DOWN Switch ON the electrical power Pull the stabilising LEGS UP Switch ON the electrical power to the tail lift via the main battery disconnect switch and or cabin switch Lower the ramp DOWN Switch OFF the electrical powe...

Page 40: ...OLLANDIA replacement parts Consult the separate MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR MANUAL for safety instructions maintenance guidelines and troubleshooting support Lubricate the ramp on a regular basis to maximize its durability and operational reliability This is at least 3 times per year in a single shift operation more frequently in case of very intensive use multiple shift 24h operation etc or use in hos...

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