PREVOST X3 Commuter, Operating Manual

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DOB 1300-1556 PA-1639 Operator's Manual 2020 X3-45 Commuter
Normal Lift Operation – To Enter Vehicle
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Before operating lift, be certain vehicle is
safely parked on a level area away from
traffic. Provide at least 10 feet (3 meters)
space for lift operation and passenger
boarding.
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The lift operator must take special care to
ensure that area is clear before deploying
platform. Be certain there are no obstacles
beneath platform.
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Open lift compartment door completely.
FIGURE 9: X3 SERIES SHOWN
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Open sliding door directly above lift
compartment. This does not apply to models
that stop upward platform movement prior to
reaching floor level. The sliding door on
these models is opened after the platform
reaches intermediate height.
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The vehicle and lift are equipped with a
safety interlock system (i.e. transmission into
neutral, parking brake applied). Be certain
that it is in the proper mode before
attempting to operate lift. The lift will not
operate until this feature has been properly
engaged.
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Supply power to the wheelchair lift system
first by depressing the power switch located
on the dashboard.
FIGURE 10: WHEELCHAIR LIFT POWER SWITCH
NOTE
Whenever the wheelchair lift power switch is in
the ON position, an interlock system prevents
releasing
of the parking brake and a
transmission inhibit feature prevents gear
selection when either the lift compartment door
or the sliding door is open.
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Enable lift control pendant by turning on
POWER switch located on pendant.
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A person that uses the wheelchair lift while
standing (does not require mobility aid
equipment) is referred to in this manual as a
Standee.
1. ACTIVATE INTERLOCK: Make sure parking
brake is set and transmission is in neutral.
2. DEPLOY PLATFORM: Press and hold
DEPLOY/OUT button until platform is fully
deployed. NOTE: Platform cannot be moved
up or down unless platform is fully extended.
3. RAISE HANDRAILS: Lift right handrail to
vertical and push firmly down into its socket.
Repeat for left handrail. Verify that both
handrails are latched in place by attempting
to pull upward on them.
4. BUCKLE SAFETY BELT (to enable lift
controller): Insert belt tongue into buckle and
listen for audible “click” then tug belt to
confirm belt is securely fastened.
NOTE
The safety belt acts as a safety device and it
prevents raising or lowering the lift when not
buckled.
5. LOWER PLATFORM: Press and hold
DOWN button until platform stops at ground
level and rollstop opens completely.
6. BUCKLE SAFETY BELT.
7. 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.