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2. LOWER
PLATFORM
CAUTION
Do not open pump release valve more than ¼-turn. Opening valve further may cause it
to completely disengage from pump body, which will disable its pumping ability.
a. Refer
to
Figure 2-12
. Turn valve 1/4 turn counter-clockwise to begin lowering plat-
form.
b. Hold valve open until platform settles at ground level. Refer to
Figure 2-13
. Turn
handle clockwise to close valve; do not over-tighten valve.
c. Release wheelchair brakes and carefully exit platform.
3. STOW
PLATFORM
a. Refer
to
Figure 2-13
. Verify that pump release valve is closed; do not over-tighten
valve.
b. Refer
to
Figure 2-14
. Insert pump handle into pump handle socket. Operate pump to
begin raising and folding platform.
c. Operate pump until platform is completely folded inside vehicle and Stow-Lock has
engaged.
d. Stow pump handle. Close vehicle doors.
G. MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR NOTE
Follow the lubrication, cleaning, and maintenance instructions in the following chapter,
MAINTENANCE. These instructions will optimize the operating condition of wheelchair lift.
FIGURE 2-14: RAISE PLATFORM
