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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 disengage from pump body, which will disable manual pump.
a. Refer
to
Figure 2-13
. 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 2-14
. Turn
valve clockwise to close; do not over-tighten valve.
c. Release wheelchair brakes and carefully exit platform.
3. STOW
PLATFORM
a. Refer
to
Figure 2-14
. Verify that pump release valve is closed; do not over-tighten
valve.
b. Refer
to
Figure 2-15
. Insert pump handle into pump handle socket. Operate pump to
begin 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, MAINTE-
NANCE. These instructions are meant to optimize the operating condition of wheelchair lift.
FIGURE 2-15: RAISE PLATFORM
