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DHOLLANDIA
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INSTALLATION
2.1
GETTING STARTED
Use the PDI (Pre-Delivery-Inspection) checklist, found in section 9.4, alongside the instructions of this manual when installing
the wheelchair lift.
OEM Vehicle manufacturers may have issued important instructions on various aspects of the wheelchair lift installation, specific
to the brand and type of chassis, such as welding instructions (or prohibition to weld!), instructions on chassis drilling and bolt-
on connections to the chassis, guidelines for the battery and ground cable connections, fuses and other electrical interfaces,
etc...
NOTICE
The installer MUST verify and ensure compatibility between the wheelchair lift and the vehicle.
The installer MUST verify and ensure compliance with the installation instructions issued by the vehicle and body
manufacturer.
Improper modifications to the vehicle chassis or body could cause serious mechanical failure of the vehicle. The installer MUST
ensure that modifications to the vehicle chassis and / or body will not adversely affect the structural integrity of the chassis and
/ or body.
In the event that instructions of the vehicle manufacturer conflict with the installation instructions issued by DHOLLANDIA (e.g.
on fuse ratings, etc.), contact your national DHOLLANDIA distributor for further assistance.
In the event OEM instructions conflict with the installation instructions issued by DHOLLANDIA (e.g. fuse ratings, etc.) contact
your national DHOLLANDIA distributor. See page 3 for contact info.
Place vehicle on a level ground and chock the wheels so that it cannot move during the installation process. In case of a motor
vehicle, switch off the engine and engage the parking brake before starting.
When connecting hydraulic fittings, make sure that the connections are thoroughly clean, and that you don’t contaminate the
hydraulic oil.
Do not actuate any wheelchair lift functions (LIFT / LOWER / IN / OUT) before the wheelchair lift installation is fully finished.
During installation and while testing, verify that the wheelchair lift and its moving parts don’t interfere with, or cause damage to
the vehicle systems (e.g. to suspension, braking system, hydraulic and electrical circuits, etc.).
After installation, work through the pre-delivery inspection (PDI) checklist, verify all checkpoints with due diligence. Make sure
the final inspection is signed off by an inspector who is not part of the installation team
Finish the wheelchair lift in compliance with applicable road legislation of the country where the vehicle will be registered.
NOTICE
This installation manual is based on the most commonly found bus-frames. The figures will also be generated around
this frame.
Frame dimensions and set-up in your installation-case may vary from those found in this manual. Some specific issues
might not be adequately covered by this manual.
In case of doubt, ALWAYS contact your national DHOLLANDIA distributor for further advice prior to continuing.
