PREVOST X3-45 VIP 2017, Owner'S Manual

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Other Features 5-43
To Manually Raise The Platform
1. Take the manual backup pump handle
attached to the inner side of the lift
mechanism access door.
2. Close the manual backup pump release
valve by pushing the actuating rod DOWN
(pumping the handle raises the platform
when the release valve is closed).
WHEELCHAIR LIFT MANUAL BACKUP PUMP
CLOCKWISE ROTATION CLOSES ROLLSTOP
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3. Verify that rollstop is up (closed). Pull
rollstop control knob out and rotate fully
clockwise, if it isn’t up.
4. Insert handle extension into manual backup
pump handle socket and pump to raise the
platform to the vehicle floor level.
CAUTION
During manual rising of the lift, do not raise
the platform more than 1-1/2 inches above the
vehicle floor level. Any excessive travel will
make it difficult to enter the platform and/or
damage the lift bridge plate actuator. The
outer edge of the bridge plate must rest
squarely on the vehicle floor.
5. The lift passenger and attendant must follow
the instructions to ENTER or EXIT the
vehicle, as previously described.
To Manually Lower The Platform
1. Verify that rollstop is up (closed). Pull
rollstop control knob out and rotate
clockwise, if it isn’t up.
2. Slowly pull the manual backup pump release
valve actuating rod UP until the platform
begins to lower (opening the release valve
lowers platform).
3. Allow the platform to reach ground level.
4. Push the manual backup pump release
valve actuating rod back DOWN until lightly-
snug.
5. Using the rollstop manual control knob,
OPEN the rollstop. Pull rollstop control knob
out and rotate fully counterclockwise.
Rollstop must lie flat on ground.
COUNTERCLOCKWISE ROTATION OPENS ROLLSTOP
6. The attendant and lift passenger should
follow the instructions to ENTER or EXIT the
vehicle, as described previously.
To manually stow the platform
In the unlikely event of a hydraulic system failure
and the manual backup pump is inoperative, the
lift may be stowed as follows by
two or more
able-bodied people.
WARNING
The platform is heavy and should be lifted
using caution and proper lifting technique:
Always lift with legs and not the back when
attempting to lift heavy objects.
1. Detach the restraint belt, lift each handrail up
to unlock and fold handrails. Re-fasten
restraint belt.