PREVOST H 2018 Series, Operator'S Manual

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OTHER FEATURES 5-41
PA1628 H3-41, H3-45 Operator’s Manual
NOTE: The next two steps apply only to F9TF/F9TH models that stop upward platform
movement at an intermediate level. Other models continue at step 7.
5. PARTIALLY RAISE PLATFORM: Press and hold UP button until platform stops at intermediate height.
6. OPEN SLIDING DOOR: Fully open vehicle sliding door located above lift. The lift operator, or
attendant should do this.
7. RAISE PLATFORM: Press and hold UP button until platform stops at floor height and bridgeplate
lowers onto vehicle floor.
WARNING
Verify that rear edge of bridgeplate lies flat
on floor along its entire edge and does not
create a tripping hazard.
8. BOARD PLATFORM: Position wheelchair in center of platform, facing outward and advise occupant
to lock wheelchair brakes. Power must be turned off on electric-powered wheelchairs.
NOTE: Standee must stand near the center of the platform, facing in the direction of travel (into
vehicle), and firmly grasp handrails. Do not stand on bridgeplate.
9. LOWER PLATFORM: Press and hold DOWN button until platform stops at ground level and rollstop
opens completely.
10. UNBUCKLE SAFETY BELT.
11. EXIT PLATFORM: Carefully assist passenger off of platform.
12. LOWER HANDRAILS: Press release button at base of handrail and lift the left handrail upward out of
its socket. Lower handrail to platform. Repeat for right handrail.
13. STOW PLATFORM: Press and hold IN button until platform reaches STOW height and then fully
retracts into vehicle.
MANUAL LIFT OPERATION
The lift can be operated manually if it loses electrical power. The following sections describe important
safety preparations to be followed before using the lift, and operating procedures to deploy, raise, lower,
and stow the lift. Ricon recommends that manual operation be used only to exit from vehicle, not to
enter vehicle.
Preparation
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Park vehicle on a level surface, away from traffic. Allow sufficient space for lift operation and
passenger boarding.
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The operator must summon assistance to move vehicle to a safe operating area if a breakdown
situation exists and vehicle cannot be moved under its own power.
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Check to be certain obstacles are not in path of platform movement.
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Open vehicle doors by hand and secure.
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Caution people in vicinity that platform is about to deploy.
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Follow the "Safety Precautions ".