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ward from the vertical position to
the ramp position.
UP - Roll Stop Fold (Raise):
When the platform is fully-lowered
and the roll stop is in the ramp
position, pressing the UP switch
first rotates the roll stop upward
from the ramp position to the
vertical position.
UP - Platform Raise:
Up is the
action of the platform raising
when the UP switch is pressed.
The platform must be raised to
and stopped at floor level when a
wheelchair passenger (or
standee) is entering or exiting the
vehicle. The platform then must
be raised fully (above floor level)
before the lift can be folded
(stowed).
Stow Position:
The lift is stowed
when the platform has been fully
raised and platform has been
folded fully (vertical position).
Floor Level:
Floor level is the
position (height) the platform must
be positioned in order for the
wheelchair passenger (or standee)
to enter and exit the vehicle. The
platform must be positioned such
that there is a smooth and level
transition between the platform,
bridge plate and vehicle floor. The
platform must be positioned
(lowered or raised), and stopped
at floor level by the lift operator
Lift Terminology
(attendant).
Deploy:
Lift deployment is the
action of the platform unfolding,
the platform lowering to ground
level and the outboard roll stop
unfolding to the ramp position.
Stow:
Stow is the action of the
outboard roll stop folding (raising)
to the vertical position, the
platform raising to the fully-raised
position and the platform folding
to the stowed (vertical) position.
Note:
Further details regarding
lift control switches and the
corresponding lift functions are
provided in the Pre-Lift Operating
Notes section.
