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TABLE 1-1: F8100 SERIES (ADA) TRANSIT LIFT TERMINOLOGY
REF
NAME
DESCRIPTION
1
Left
Reference points from outside the vehicle looking inward at lift.
2
Right
3
Front
4
Rear
5
Control Pendant
Hand-held device used to control the lift operating functions.
6
Power Unit
Electro-hydraulic pump that performs the lift raise/UP and lower/DOWN functions.
7
Lift Enclosure
Cassette type structure that contains the lift, rigidly attached to the vehicle.
8
Carriage
Part of traveling frame that contains the necessary components to extend/deploy
the lift OUT and retract/stow the lift IN.
9
Lifting Frame
Part of the frame that connects the platform to the hydraulic cylinder for raising/UP
and lowering/DOWN.
10
Handrail Lock
Assembly
Manually activated mechanism used to lock the handrail in the upright position.
11
Platform
Component where the occupant sits or stands during lift operations. Consists of
fixed platform and sliding platform sections.
12
Platform Lock
Handle
Handle used to lock / or release sliding platform section.
13
Platform Rollstop
Front barrier to prevent the wheelchair from slow, inadvertent rolling off the plat-
form during lift operation.
14
Occupant Restraint
Belt
Electrically interlocked safety belt that is intended to prevent acceleration of
wheelchair from platform. Lift will not operate unless belt is properly engaged.
15
Folding Handrails
Provide a hand-hold for the platform occupant.
16
Bridgeplate
Plate bridging the gap between platform and vehicle threshold. Also serves as a
rear rollstop when the platform is deployed.
17
Manual Release
Handle
Handle used to release the platform for stowing.
18
Deployment System
The electrical gear-motor and associated mechanical hardware used to ex-
tend/deploy the lift OUT and retract/stow the lift IN.
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