Operator's Manual for:
WARNING
Public Use Wheelchair Lifts
DOT — Public Use Lift
ator's
Man
ual
“DOT — Public Use Lift” verifies that this platform lift meets the
“public use lift” requirements of FMVSS No. 403. This lift may be
installed on all vehicles appropriate for the size and weight of the
lift, but must be installed on buses, school buses, and multi-
purpose passenger vehicles other than motor homes with a gross
vehicle weight rating (GVWR) that exceeds 4,536 kg (10,000 lb).
Read manual
before operating
lift. Failure to do
so may result in
serious bodily
injury and/or
®
®
"Providing Access to the World"
International Corporate Hdqrs: P.O. Box 310 Winamac, IN 46996 USA
1-800-THE LIFT
(574) 946-6153
FAX: (574) 946-4670
property damage.
Keep manual in
lift storage pouch.
Patent #5,261,779
Patent #6,065,924
Patent #6,238,169
Patent #6,464,447
Patent #6,599,079
Patent #6,692,217
Patent #6,739,824
Patents Pending
30651 Rev. B
October 2006
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Contents
Outer Barrier Latch ..................................... 20, 21
Warranty/Registration Instructions .................. 2, 3
Lift Terminology
Outer Barrier and Latch Operation ................... 21
Bridging ............................................................. 21
Handrails ........................................................... 21
Lift Terminology Illustration ........................................ 4
Introduction ................................................................ 5
Direction .................................................................... 5
Lift Components .................................................... 6, 7
Vehicle and Lift Interlocks ......................................... 7
Lift Actions and Functions .......................................... 8
Lift Operation Safety
Lift Passengers
Passenger Orientation (Boarding Direction) ..... 22
Standees ........................................................... 22
Yellow Boundaries ...................................... 22, 23
Vehicle (Floor Level) Loading and
Unloading .................................................... 23, 24
Wheelchair-Equipped Occupant Seat Belts ........... 25
Operation Procedure Review ........................... 25, 26
Preventive Maintenance ......................................... 26
Lift Operating Instructions ............................. 27-31
NHTSA Operations Checklist .............................. 32
Manual Operating Instructions ....................... 33-37
Decals and Antiskid ........................................ 38-40
Maintenance and Lubrication ......................... 41-49
Safety Symbols ......................................................... 9
Lift Operation Safety Precautions ...................... 10-13
Operation Notes and Details
Introduction/Lift Access Doors and Interlocks ......... 14
General Safety ......................................................... 15
Control Switches ..................................................... 15
Lift Features
Lift-Tite Latches™ ....................................... 16, 17
Inner Roll Stop ............................................ 18, 19
Outer Barrier ............................................... 19, 20
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Warranty and Registration Instructions
Immediately upon receiving your
lift, examine the unit for any dam-
the other card and mail it to The
vertical arm. A second I.D. tag is
Braun Corporation. The warranty is located on the opposite pump side
age. Notify the carrier at once with provided on the back cover of this
tower. Both I.D. tags provide the
any claims.
manual. The warranty cards must SURGXFWꢁLGHQWLÀFDWLRQꢁLQIRUPDWLRQꢁDS-
be processed to activate the war- pearing on the Warranty/Registration
Two warranty/registration cards
(shown below) are located in
ranty.
card. Record the information in the
space provided on the next page.
the pump cover owner's manual
storage pouch. The sales repre-
sentative must process one of the
Two Braun Serial No./Series No.
LGHQWLÀFDWLRQꢁWDJVꢁDUHꢁSRVWHGꢁRQꢁWKHꢁ This information must be provid-
lift. One I.D. tag (shown below) is
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FDUGVꢀꢁꢁ7KHꢁFRQVXPHUꢁPXVWꢁÀOOꢁRXWꢁ posted on the opposite pump side
ordering parts.
The Braun Corporation
1-800-THE LIFT™
Series No.
Pump Code
BRAUNLIFT.COM™
DOT Public Use Lift MODEL#
Model No.
Serial No.
Cylinder Code
NL917IB
Max. Lifting Capacity - 800 lbs.
OWNER'S WARRANTY REGISTRATION
SERIAL NUMBER
NL917IB-04-02730-56-14CG
04-02730
CYLINDER
P5UM6P CODE
14CG
PURCHASED FROM
OWNER
MFG DATE
DATE INSTALLED
5/8/06
NAME
ADDRESS
CITY
e5*72/245*95/54*0110*00
Sample
Sample
PATENT
PENDING- 5,261,779-6,065,924-6,238,169-6,46
TELEPHONE
STATE
TO VALIDATE WARRANTY
ZIP
4,447-6,599,079-6,692,217-6,739,824
Warranty/Registration
Card
Serial No./Series No.
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REGISTRATION CARDS MUST BE RETURNED TO THE BRAUN CORPORATION.
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Warranty and Registration Instructions
Model No.
Series No.
Serial No.
Pump Code
Note: This information must
be providedꢁZKHQꢁÀOLQJꢁDꢁ
warranty claim or ordering
parts. Keep for future use.
Cylinder Code
Date of Manufacture
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Visual
Threshold
Warning
™
Lift-Tite Latches (2)
Top Parallel Arms (2)
Main Cylinders (2)
9
81
32
DOWN
UP
Towers (2)
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328
20
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Unfold Assist Compression Springs (2)
Audible
Threshold
Warning
Adjustable Quiet-Ride Stow Blocks (2)
Platform Lights
Opposite Pump Side Vertical Arm
Vertical Arm Covers (4)
Hand-Held
Pendant
Control
Handrails (2)
Threshold
Warning
Plate
Pump
Module
Lift Terminology
Illustration
Base
Plate
Inner Roll Stop
Bottom Parallel
Arms (2)
Inboard
Right
Rotating Pivot
Slide Arms (2)
Platform Pivot Arms (2)
Left
Outboard
Platform
Pump Side Vertical Arm
Outer Barrier Cylinder
(not visible -underside of platform)
Platform Side Plates (2)
Outer Barrier
(Automatic Outboard Roll Stop)
Outer Barrier Latch
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Lift Terminology
Introduction:
(pump module located on op-
posite end of base plate).
Terminology: Become famil-
iar with the terminology that will
be used throughout this man-
ual. Become familiar with the
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and their functions. Contact
your lift sales representative or
call The Braun Corporation at
Braun NL Millennium Series
lifts are ADA compliant and
comply fully with National
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The NL is commercial oriented
(intended for operation by an
attendant).
Refer to the Lift Terminology
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lift components.
Lift operation procedures
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are identical for all NL Series
lift models. The operating
instructions contained in this
manual and appearing on lift-
posted operating instructions
decals address the lift control
switches and the correspond-
ing lift functions. Instruc-
1-800-THE LIFT if any of this
information is not fully under-
stood.
Lift models vary per size (lift
model numbers indicate lift
dimensions). NL Series lift
models can be equipped with
left or right side pump modules
as needed. A left side pump-
equipped lift model is depicted
in the Lift Terminology Illustra-
tion (NL917IB). Right side
pump lift models are a mirrored
image of rear pump models
Direction: The terms "left,"
"right," "inboard," and "out-
board" will be used throughout
this manual to indicate direc-
tion (as viewed from outside
the vehicle looking directly at
the lift). Refer to the Lift Termi-
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tion of direction terms.
tions are provided for manual
operation of the lift in event of
power or equipment failure.
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Lift Terminology
™
Lift Components
Lift Frame: The lift frame con-
sists of the base plate, threshold
warning plate, towers, parallel
arms, vertical arms, platform
pivot arms and handrails. Two
main hydraulic cylinders are
housed in the parallel arms.
The electrical/hydraulic powered
lift frame components mechani-
cally unfold, lower, raise and fold
the lift platform assembly.
Lift-Tite Latches: The spring-
loaded latches prevent the
Refer to the Lift Terminology Il-
lustration on page 4.
platform from unfolding from the
stowed position in the event of
platform drift. Further details
™
Pump Module: The lift-mounted
pump module consists of the hy-
draulic pump, the manual hand
pump, the electronic control
board and electrical components
that power the lift electric/hy-
draulic systems.
regarding Lift-Tite latches are
provided on pages 16 and 17.
Outer Barrier: The cylinder-
powered automatic outer barrier
provides a ramp for wheelchair
loading and unloading at ground
level. Photos and further details
regarding the outer barrier are
provided in the Operation Notes
section (pages 19-21).
Platform Assembly: The plat-
form assembly consists of the
steel tubing frame with grating
surface upon which the wheel-
chair is positioned, the outer
barrier, outer barrier latch, the
inner roll stop, and the hydraulic
cylinder assembly that powers
the outer barrier.
Hand-held Pendant Control:
The hand-held attendant's
pendant control is connected to
the pump module. The hand-
held pendant is equipped with
two rocker switches, (UNFOLD,
FOLD, DOWN, and UP). The
momentary switches activate the
automatic lift functions.
Outer Barrier Latch: The spring-
loaded latch locks the outer bar-
rier in the vertical position when
the platform raises above ground
level.
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Lift Terminology
Inner Roll Stop: NL Series lift
models are equipped with an
automatic inboard roll stop that
also serves as the bridge plate.
The roll stop bridges the gap
between the lift platform and the
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automatically rotates from the
horizontal position to the verti-
cal position as the lift lowers and
raises. Further details regard-
ing the automatic mechanical
inboard roll stop are provided on
pages 18 and 19.
the outer barrier are occupied.
The lift platform cannot be folded
(stowed) if occupied.
Vehicle and Lift Interlocks
Braun Corporation NL917IB
Series lifts comply fully with all
NHTSA vehicle and lift interlock
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ment is prohibited unless the lift
is fully stowed and the lift will
not function unless the vehicle
is parked and secured.
The inner roll stop features a
locking mechanism that prohib-
its the platform from lowering if
the lock does not engage. The
lift platform cannot be raised
more than 3" above ground
level unless the outer barrier is
in the vertical position and the
outer barrier latch is positively
engaged.
The NL features a visible and
audible threshold warning
system that will activate if the
threshold area is occupied
when the platform is one inch or
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The inner roll stop and outer
barrier sense weight to prohibit
lift operation. The lift will not
function if the inner roll stop or
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Lift Terminology
Lift Actions and Functions
ered (ground) position and the
DOWN switch is continued to be
pressed, the outer barrier rotates
downward from vertical position
to ramp position.
F. FOLD (In) - Platform Fold:
Fold is the action of the platform
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level (horizontal) position to fully-
stowed (vertical) position when
the FOLD switch is pressed.
DEPLOY (A-C)
A. UNFOLD (Out) - Platform
Unfold: Unfold is the action
of the platform rotating out and
down from the fully-stowed
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(horizontal) position when the
UNFOLD switch is pressed.
STOW (D-F)
Stowed Position: The lift is
stowed when the lift platform has
been fully raised and folded fully
(vertical position).
D. UP - Outer Barrier Fold
(Raise): When the lift is fully
lowered and the outer barrier is
in the ramp position, pressing
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B. DOWN - Platform Lower:
Floor Level: Floor level is the
position (height) the platform as-
sembly reaches in order for the
wheelchair passenger to enter
and exit the vehicle (fully raised).
The platform automatically stops
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the stowed position and when
raising from ground level.
Down is the action of the platform outer barrier upward from ramp
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to fully-lowered (ground level)
position when the DOWN switch
is pressed.
position to vertical position.
E. UP - Platform Raise: Up is
the action of the platform raising
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(fully-raised) position when the
UP switch is pressed.
C. DOWN - Outer Barrier
Unfold (Deploy) - When the
platform reaches the fully-low-
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Lift Operation Safety
Safety Symbols
SAFETY FIRST! Know That....
All information contained
A
C
B
CAUTION
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in this manual and
supplements (if included), is pro-
vided for your safety. Familiarity
with proper operation instructions
as well as proper maintenance
procedures are necessary to en-
sure safe, troublefree operation.
Safety precautions are provided
to identify potentially hazardous
situations and provide instruction
on how to avoid them.
This symbol indicates
This symbol indicates
important information
regarding how to
important safety
information regarding
a potentially hazard-
ous situation that
avoid a hazardous
situation that could
result in minor per-
sonal injury or prop-
erty damage.
could result in serious
bodily injury and/or
property damage.
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These symbols will appear throughout this manual as well as on the labels posted on your lift. Recognize
the seriousness of this information.
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Lift Operation Safety
Lift Operation Safety Precautions
Read manual and supplement(s) before operating lift. Read
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and become familiar with all safety precautions, operation
notes and details, operating instructions and manual operat-
ing instructions before operating the lift. Note: Wheelchair
passengers and all transit agency personnel (drivers and
wheelchair lift attendants) must read and become familiar
with the contents of this manual and supplement(s) before
operation.
If the lift operating
instructions, manual
operating instructions
and/or lift operation
safety precautions are
not fully understood,
contact The Braun
Corporation immedi-
ately. Failure to do so
may result in serious
bodily injury and/or
property damage.
Load and unload on level surface only.
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Engage vehicle parking brake before operating lift.
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Provide adequate clearance outside the vehicle to accom-
modate the lift before opening lift door(s) or operating lift.
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Inspect lift before operation. Do not operate lift if you suspect lift damage, wear or any
abnormal condition.
WARNING
Keep operator and bystanders clear of area in which the lift operates.
WARNING
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Lift Operation Safety
Whenever a wheelchair passenger (or standee) is on the platform, the:
• Passenger must be positioned fully inside yellow boundaries
• Wheelchair brakes must be locked
WARNING
• Inner roll stop and outer barrier must be up (vertical)
• Outer barrier latch must be fully engaged
• Passenger should grip both handrails (if able).
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WARNING
Do not overload or abuse. The load rating applies to both the raising and lowering func-
tions - continuous lifting capacity is 800 lbs.
WARNING
Discontinue lift use immediately if any lift or vehicle interlock does not operate properly.
Do not operate or board the lift if you or your lift operator are intoxicated.
Do not raise front wheelchair wheels (pull wheelie) when loading (boarding) the platform.
Open lift door(s) fully and secure before operating lift.
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Position and secure (buckle, engage, fasten, etc.) the wheelchair-equipped occupant
seat belt (torso restraint) before loading onto the wheelchair lift platform.
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Lift Operation Safety
Lift Operation Safety Precautions (continued)
Lift attendants must ensure that lift occupants keep hands,
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arms and all other body parts within the lift occupant area
and clear of moving parts.
If the lift operating
instructions, manual
operating instructions
and/or lift operation
safety precautions are
not fully understood,
contact The Braun
Corporation immedi-
ately. Failure to do so
may result in serious
bodily injury and/or
property damage.
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WARNING
when loading or unloading in and out of vehicle.
Do not use platform inner roll stop or outer barrier as a
brake. Stop and brake wheelchair when loading onto the
platform (manually stop and brake manual wheelchairs
— stop powered wheelchairs with the wheelchair controls).
WARNING
Turn powered (electric) wheelchairs off when on lift platform.
WARNING
Press the DOWN switch until the entire platform rests on
ground level (lowered fully) and the outer barrier is fully
unfolded (ramp position) before loading or unloading a pas-
senger at ground level.
WARNING
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cross the barrier when loading or unloading at ground level.
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Lift Operation Safety
Accidental activation of control switch(es) may cause unintended operation(s).
WARNING
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WARNING
Replace missing, worn or illegible decals.
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Keep owner’s (operator's) manual in lift-mounted manual storage pouch at all times.
Never modify (alter) a Braun Corporation lift.
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Do not use accessory devices not authorized by The Braun Corporation.
Do not remove any guards or covers.
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Keep clear of any hydraulic leak.
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Failure to follow these safety precautions may result in serious bodily injury and/or prop-
erty damage.
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Operation Notes and Details
NL Series “Public Use” lift models
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operated by an attendant. The Lift
Operating Instructions contained
in this manual and posted on the
lift provide instructions for op-
eration of the lift only. Read and
become familiar with all lift opera-
tion safety precautions, opera-
tion notes and details, operating
instructions and manual operating
instructions before attempting lift
operation procedures.
Instructions for operation of
vehicle interlocks and door
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securement systems are not
addressed in this manual or on
lift-posted operating instructions
decals due to the variety of proce-
dures required for operating them.
Braun Corporation NL Series
lifts comply fully with all NHTSA
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tions (detailed on pages 7 and 32).
Infringement of any lift interlock
will prohibit lift operation.
Read and become
familiar with all lift
operation safety
precautions, opera-
tion notes and details,
operating instructions
and manual operat-
ing instructions prior
to operating the lift.
If this information is
not fully understood,
contact The Braun
Corporation immedi-
ately. Failure to do so
may result in serious
bodily injury and/or
property damage.
Lift Access Doors and Inter-
locks: Attendants must become
familiar with the vehicle lift access
door system and vehicle interlock
system(s). Transit vehicles and
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vary. Door securement devices
(latches, hooks, cables, etc.) and
procedures to operate them vary.
It is the responsibility of the lift
operator (attendant) to properly
open, secure and close the vehicle
lift door(s), to activate the vehicle
interlock(s), to load and unload the
wheelchair passenger (or standee)
on and off the lift platform, and to
properly activate all lift functions.
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Operation Notes and Details
General Safety: The lift operator
must ensure that lift occupants
(passengers) keep hands, arms
and all other body parts within
the lift occupant area and clear of
moving parts.
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(attendant) and bystanders must
keep clear of the area in which
the lift operates and clear of all
moving parts. Lift attendants
FOLD
UP
Control Switches
Lift Power ON/OFF Switch:
This switch must be in the ON
position in order to activate the
lift. The green Power Indicator
Light mounted on top of the pump
module illuminates to signal power
to the lift.
DOWN UNFOLD
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Hand-held Pendant
Simply press the switch labeled
for the intended function.
Hand-held Pendant Control:
The hand-held attendant's
pendant control is equipped with
two rocker switches, (UNFOLD,
FOLD, DOWN, and UP). The
momentary switches activate the
automatic lift functions.
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Operation Notes and Details
Lift Features
information is not understood.
Become familiar with all lift
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components if not clearly depict-
ed in this section. Contact The
Braun Corporation at 1-800-THE
features and the proper opera-
tion of the lift components before
attempting lift operation. Refer to
the Lift Terminology Illustrations
™
Lift-Tite Latches: NL Series
™
lifts are equipped with Lift-Tite
™
®
Latches. Lift-Tite Latches pre-
LIFT immediately if any of this
Latch En-
gagement
Pin (Roller)
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Engaged
™
Discontinue lift use
immediately if any
lift component does
not operate prop-
Lift-Tite
Latch
erly. Failure to do so
may result in serious
bodily injury and/or
property damage.
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Operation Notes and Details
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vent the platform from unfolding
from the stowed position in the
event of platform drift. Due to
the “all-hydraulic” operation of
the dual-cylinder NL, hydraulic
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seepage may occur. Any of
these conditions may result in
platform drift (failure to hold the
platform in the folded or raised
position). Platform drift may
occur during lift shipment and/or
between extended periods of
non-lift use.
open the hand pump valve (turn
counterclockwise) to unfold the
platform. Folding the platform fully
operation).
™
When manually operating a lift
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™
equipped with Lift-Tite latches,
latches will disengage properly
when the release valve is opened.
Manual Operating Instructions are
provided on pages 33-37.
insert the pump handle in the
pump and stroke until the plat-
form folds fully (stops). Then,
Disengaged
™
Lift-Tite
Latch
In the event that the platform
does not unfold when the
UNFOLD switch is pressed,
press the FOLD switch mo-
mentarily to disengage the
Latch En-
gagement
Pin (Roller)
™
Lift-Tite latches (platform drift
has occurred). Then, press the
UNFOLD switch to unfold the
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Operation Notes and Details
The roll stop automatically folds
pressed and the platform unfolds
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this mechanical roll stop is auto-
matically deployed to the bridging
(horizontal) position to provide a
bridge plate between the platform
and the lift base plate (vehicle
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bridge plate rests on the threshold
warning plate (base plate).
Lift Features (continued)
(rotates) to the vertical (roll stop)
position when the platform lowers
to the ground (DOWN switch is
pressed).
Inner Roll Stop: NL Series lift
models are equipped with an
automatic inner roll stop that
also serves as the bridge plate
(inner roll stop photos below).
As the UP switch is pressed and
the platform raises from ground
level, the inner roll stop automati-
cally unfolds (rotates) to the
When the UNFOLD switch is
Fully-Deployed Fully-Unfolded
(vertical)
Inner
(horizontal)
Inner Roll Stop
(bridging position)
Roll Stop
Inner Roll Stop
The inner roll stop must
overlap the base plate a
minimum 1/2".
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Operation Notes and Details
matically travels inboard to the
stowed position.
automatically unfolds (rotates)
the barrier to the ramp position
(fully unfolded).
W
ARNING
Discontinue lift use
immediately if any
lift component does
not operate prop-
Interlock Features: The inner
roll stop features a locking
Although the outer barrier is
lift-powered, the activation of
the barrier is controlled by the
lift operator (attendant). Press-
ing the DOWN switch unfolds
the barrier. The outer barrier is
cylinder-powered to automati-
cally fold (rotate) to the vertical
position as shown when the UP
switch is pressed (barrier raises
before platform raises).
mechanism that prohibits the plat-
form from lowering if the lock is
not engaged. The inner roll stop
also senses weight to prohibit lift
operation. The lift will not function
if inner roll stop is occupied.
erly. Failure to do so
may result in serious
bodily injury and/or
property damage.
Discontinue lift operation im-
mediately if the inner roll stop
does not operate properly.
horizontal (bridging) position
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el. The roll stop must overlap the
lift base plate a minimum 1/2".
Outer Barrier: This cylinder-pow-
ered barrier provides a ramp for
wheelchair loading and unloading
at ground level (see photos on
following page). When the plat-
form lowers fully to ground level,
the cylinder compression spring
Interlock: The outer barrier
senses weight to prohibit lift op-
eration. The lift will not function
if the outer barrier is occupied.
When the FOLD switch is
pressed and the platform folds
IURPꢁÁRRUꢁOHYHOꢁWRꢁWKHꢁVWRZꢁꢂYHUWL-
cal) position, the roll stop auto-
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Operation Notes and Details
barrier when the barrier rotates
upward from ramp position to
the vertical position (UP switch
is pressed to raise the platform
above ground level). Note: The
previous page).
Lift Features (continued)
Discontinue lift operation im-
mediately if the outer barrier
does not operate properly.
Interlock: Lift platform move-
ment shall be interrupted unless
the outer barrier is raised (verti-
platform must raise approximately cal position) and the outer barrier
Outer Barrier Latch: A spring-
three inches before the latch
engages fully (see photos on
latch is positively engaged.
loaded latch engages the outer
Fully-Unfolded Barrier (Ramp position)
Fully-Engaged Outboard Barrier Latch
Fully-Folded
Outer Barrier
(Up-vertical)
Disengaged
Outer Barrier
Latch
Outer Barrier
Note: Platform must raise
approximately three inches
before latch engages fully.
3"
Latch Foot
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The latch disengages the barrier
After the platform is fully low-
ered, the attendant should con-
tinue to press the DOWN switch
to unfold the outer barrier fully
(ramp position). Note: The
barrier must be fully unfolded
until the entire wheelchair (or
standee) has crossed the barrier
when loading or unloading at
ground level. Discontinue lift
operation immediately if the
outer barrier or latch do not
operate properly.
Handrails: Dual handrails are
provided for wheelchair pas-
senger (or standee) use. The
handrails unfold automatically
to the deployed (horizontal)
position when the lift unfolds
and automatically fold to the
stowed (vertical) position when
the platform folds.
when the platform lowers fully
(reaches ground level) and the
latch foot contacts the ground
(latch raises above the barrier).
Outer Barrier and Latch Op-
eration: The lift attendant must
press the DOWN switch to lower
the platform fully to the ground.
The attendant must view the
platform as it lowers to be cer-
tain the entire platform reaches
and rests safely on the ground.
Stop pressing the DOWN switch
if any portion of the platform is
obstructed while descending
or the entire platform does not
reach ground level for any rea-
son (contact with an obstruction,
mechanical failure, exceeding
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etc.).
If able, passengers should
grip both handrails when on
the lift platform. Discontinue
lift operation immediately if
the handrails do not operate
properly.
Bridging: The NL incorpo-
rates a bridging feature. This
feature stops the down travel
of the platform if the outboard
end of the platform contacts a
raised surface (such as a curb),
preventing the operator from
lowering the inboard end of the
platform.
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ity of the lift. The lift attendant
should not ride on the platform
with the passenger.
Standees: Lift Operating Instruc-
tions apply to wheelchair pas-
sengers and standees. Standees
should stand in the center of the
platform (fully inside the yellow
boundaries) and grip both hand-
rails (if able) when on platform.
Lift Passengers
If you are an attendant operating
the lift, it is your responsibility to
perform safe loading and unload-
ing procedures. Wheelchair lift
attendants should be instructed
on any special needs and/or pro-
cedures required for safe trans-
port of wheelchair passengers.
Passenger Orientation (Board-
ing Direction): Braun NL Series
wheelchair lifts accommodate
both inboard and outboard
facing wheelchair passengers
or standees. Inboard facing of
wheelchair lift passengers is not
prohibited, but outboard facing
of passengers is recommended
by The Braun Corporation.
Yellow Boundaries: The pas-
senger must be positioned in the
center of the platform to pre-
vent side-to-side load imbalance.
The lift attendant (operator)
should not ride on the platform
with the passenger.
The lift operator and bystanders
must keep clear of the area in
which the lift operates. Observe
your passenger at all times dur-
ing lift operation.
Braun NL Series lifts permit both
inboard and outboard facing of
wheelchair and mobility aid us-
ers and accommodate persons
using walkers, crutches, canes
or braces or who otherwise have
GLIÀFXOW\ꢁXVLQJꢁVWHSVꢀ
Yellow platform loading boundar-
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manner. The yellow powder-
coated inner roll stop and outer
barrier identify the inboard and
outboard ends of the platform. A
yellow powder-coated guard is lo-
Do not attempt to load or unload
a passenger in a wheelchair or
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on the platform area. Do not ex-
ceed the 800 pound load capac-
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Operation Notes and Details
cated on the pump-side platform
The lift passenger must keep
hands, arms and all other body
parts within the lift occupant area
and clear of all moving parts.
side plate. A yellow boundary
VWULSꢁGHFDOꢁLVꢁDIÀ[HGꢁWRꢁWKHꢁRS-
posite platform side plate. Yellow
plastic caps are placed on the
dual handrails.
ARNING
W
Whenever a
passenger is on the
platform, the:
Vehicle (Floor Level) Loading
and Unloading: The platform
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and the bridge plate must be
• Passenger must be
positioned fully
inside yellow
The threshold warning plate is
powder-coated yellow to iden-
tify the platform threshold area.
Interlock: A visible and audible
threshold warning system will ac-
tivate if the threshold area is oc-
cupied when the platform is one
LQFKꢁRUꢁPRUHꢁEHORZꢁÁRRUꢁOHYHOꢀꢁꢁ
boundaries
properly positioned when loading
or unloading passengers in or out
of the vehicle. It is the respon-
sibility of the lift attendant to
ensure the platform and the
bridge plate are properly posi-
WLRQHGꢀDWꢀÁRRUꢀOHYHOꢀZKHQꢀORDG-
ing and unloading passengers.
• Wheelchair brakes
must be locked
• Inner roll stop and
outer barrier must
be UP
Failure to follow these
rules may result in
serious bodily injury
and/or property dam-
age.
The attendant must always be
certain the wheelchair passenger
or standee is properly positioned
on the platform (fully inside yel-
low boundaries) and the wheel-
chair brakes are locked when a
passenger is on the lift platform.
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Operation Notes and Details
outlined in this manual, discon-
tinue lift use immediately and
contact The Braun Corporation
sales representative in your
Lift Passengers (continued)
W
ARNING
The wheelchair brakes must
be locked, the outer barrier
Discontinue lift use
immediately if any
lift component does
not operate prop-
must be in the fully-up (vertical)
position and the outer barrier
latch must be fully engaged
whenever a passenger is on
the platform.
area or call The Braun Corpora-
®
tion at 1-800-THE LIFT . One
of our national Product Support
representatives will direct you
to an authorized service techni-
cian who will inspect your lift.
erly. Failure to do so
may result in serious
bodily injury and/or
property damage.
Do not use the outer barrier as
a brake. Stop and brake the
wheelchair when fully loaded
on the platform. Manually stop
and brake manual wheelchairs.
Stop powered wheelchairs with
the wheelchair controls. Turn
powered (electric) wheelchairs
off when on the platform.
If the outer barrier, inner roll
stop, handrails or any other lift
component does not operate as
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Operation Notes and Details
Wheelchair-Equipped
chair-equipped seat belt (torso
restraint) before loading onto a
wheelchair lift.
Operation Procedure Review
Occupant Seat Belts
The Braun Corporation rec-
ommends that transit agency
supervisors and wheelchair lift
attendants review the safety
precautions and operation
procedures appearing in this
manual and on lift-posted decals
with your wheelchair lift sales
representative (dealer), before
attempting lift operation.
The Braun Corporation recom-
mends wheelchair passengers
position and buckle their wheel-
Different types of disabilities
require different types of wheel-
chairs and different types of
wheelchair-equipped occupant
restraint belt systems (torso
restraints). It is the responsibil-
ity of the wheelchair passenger
to have his or her wheelchair
equipped with an occupant
restraint (seat belt) under the
direction of their health care
professional.
WARNING
Position and secure
(buckle, engage,
fasten, etc.) the
wheelchair-equipped
occupant seat belt
before loading onto
the wheelchair lift
platform. Failure to
do so may result in
serious bodily injury
and/or property
Any questions or concerns can
be answered by the sales repre-
sentative at that time. Operate
the lift through all functions with
your sales representative on
hand to ensure the proper use
and operation of the wheelchair
lift is understood.
Wheelchair lift attendants
should be instructed on any
special needs and/or procedures
required for safe transport of
wheelchair passengers.
damage.
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Transit agency supervisors
should train and educate their
lift attendants on the proper use
and operation of the wheelchair
lift if it is not possible for the
attendants to review the safety
precautions and operation pro-
cedures with the wheelchair lift
sales representative.
a part of your transit agency's
daily lift service program. Simple
inspections can detect potential
lift operational problems.
41-49 of this manual. Refer to
the Maintenance and Lubrica-
tion section for further details.
Regular preventive maintenance
will reduce potential lift opera-
tion downtime and increase the
service life of the lift, as well
as possibly detecting potential
hazards.
The lift operator's manual must
be stored in the lift-mounted
manual storage pouch at all
times.
W
ARNING
Exposure to harsh weather ele-
ments, environmental conditions,
or heavy usage may require
more frequent maintenance and
lubrication procedures.
Maintenance and
lubrication procedures
must be performed
by authorized service
SHUVRQQHOꢀDVꢀVSHFLÀHGꢀ
in this manual. Failure
to do so may result in
serious bodily injury
and/or property
Preventive Maintenance:
Maintenance is necessary to en-
sure safe and troublefree lift op-
eration. General preventive lift
maintenance consisting of care-
ful inspections of the lift system
and cleaning the lift should be
Preventive maintenance vi-
sual inspections do not take the
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in the Maintenance and Lubrica-
tion Schedule provided on pages
damage.
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Lift Operating Instructions
Before lift operation, park the ve-
W
ARNING
hicle on a level surface, away from
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transmission in "Park" and engage
the parking brake.
W
ARNING
Read and become
Whenever a
familiar with all lift
operation safety
passenger is on the
platform, the:
precautions, opera-
tion notes and details,
operating instructions
and manual operat-
ing instructions prior
to operating the lift.
If this information is
not fully understood,
contact The Braun
Corporation immedi-
ately. Failure to do so
may result in serious
bodily injury and/or
property damage.
• Passenger must be
positioned fully in-
side yellow bound-
aries
Lift Operating Instructions photos
depict lift model NL917IB. Instruc-
tions and procedures are appli-
cable for all NL Series lift models.
Lift-posted Warnings and Lift
Operating Instructions decal 30695
provides lift operating instructions.
Replace any missing, worn or illeg-
ible decals.
• Wheelchair brakes
must be locked
• Inner roll stop and
outer barrier must
be UP
Failure to follow these
rules may result in
serious bodily injury
and/or property
damage.
If your lift does not function as in-
tended or an audible warning signal
is activated, review the NHTSA Op-
erations Checklist on page 32. Fol-
low the Manual Operating Instruc-
tions on pages 33-37 in the event
of a power or equipment failure.
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Lift Operating Instructions
Open Door(s) and Secure
To Unfold Platform:
32525
FOLD
UP
Stand clear and press the UN-
FOLD switch until the platform
stops (reaches ÁRRUꢀOHYHOꢀ- unfolds
fully). Release switch.
DOWN UNFOLD
32526
Note: In event platform does
not unfold, press FOLD switch to
™
release Lift-Tite latches.
To Unload Passenger:
1. Read Note below! Load passen-
ger onto platform and lock wheel-
chair brakes.
Note: Passenger must be posi-
tioned fully inside yellow bound-
aries, outer barrier must be UP
and outer barrier latch must be
engaged.
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Lift Operating Instructions
To Unload Passenger (continued):
B
A
32525
FOLD
UP
2. Press DOWN switch until the en-
tire platform reaches ground level
(see Photo B) and the outer bar-
rier unfolds fully (ramp position).
See Photo C. Release switch.
DOWN UNFOLD
32526
3. Unlock wheelchair brakes and
unload passenger from platform.
Note: Outer barrier must be fully
unfolded (ramp position) until the
entire wheelchair (or standee) has
crossed the outer barrier. See
Photos E and F on page 30 also.
D
C
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Lift Operating Instructions
To Load Passenger:
E
F
1. Read Notes below! Load pas-
senger onto platform and lock
wheelchair brakes. See Photo G.
Note: Outer barrier must be fully
unfolded (ramp position) until the
entire wheelchair (or standee) has
crossed the outer barrier. See
Photos E and F.
G
Note: Passenger must be posi-
tioned fully inside yellow bound-
aries.
H
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Lift Operating Instructions
To Load Passenger (continued):
I
J
32525
FOLD
UP
2. Press UP switch (Photo I) to fold
outer barrier UP fully (vertical
- see Photo H), and raise the plat-
form to ÁRRUꢀOHYHO. See Photo J.
Release switch.
DOWN UNFOLD
32526
3. Unlock wheelchair brakes and
unload passenger from platform.
To Fold Platform:
L
K
32525
FOLD
UP
Press FOLD switch until platform
stops (fully folded). See Photos
K and L. Release switch.
DOWN UNFOLD
32526
Close Door(s)
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NHTSA Operations Checklist
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Lowering the plat-
form beyond the in-
ner roll stop locking
position is allowed
only when the inner
roll stop is locked in
position.
W
ARNING
installation. This operational checklist can be used
at any time to verify the lift is fully functional.
Discontinue lift use
immediately if any lift
or vehicle interlock
does not operate
properly. Failure to
do so may result in
serious bodily injury
and/or property
9HULÀHGꢆ
Vehicle movement is prevented unless the lift door
is closed, ensuring the lift is stowed.
Lift platform move-
ment shall be
Lift operation shall be prevented unless the vehicle
is stopped and vehicle movement is prevented.
interrupted unless
the outer barrier
is raised and the
outer barrier latch is
positevely engaged.
damage.
The platform will not fold/stow if occupied.
The inner roll stop will not raise if occupied.
The outer barrier will not raise if occupied.
Verify platform lighting* when lift is deployed and
pendant illumination when it is powered.
*Public use vehicle manufacturers are responsible
for complying with the lift lighting requirements in
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 404,
Platform Lift Installations in Motor Vehicles (49 CFR
571.404).
An audio warning (and visual warning for public lifts)
will activate if the threshold area is occupied when
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Manual Operating Instructions
If you experience power or
equipment failure, refer to the
Manual Operating Instructions
to operate the lift. Instructions
and photos are provided for
all steps that differ from stan-
dard lift operation procedures.
The Manual Instructions decal
(posted inside pump cover)
provides manual operating
instructions also. Note: A right
side pump lift model is depicted
in the photos. Left side pump
applications are a mirrored im-
age. Refer to the Lift Operat-
Turn wing 1/4 turn.
Rotate top clip to access handle.
Pump
Cover
Hand
Pump
Handle
Lock
Unlock
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Manual Operating Instructions
ing Instructions for all normal lift
operation procedures (such as
loading and unloading passen-
gers). Follow all Lift Operation
Safety Precautions!
Remove the pump cover to gain
access to the pump handle and
the hand pump. See photos on
page 33. To remove the pump
cover, turn the wing nut located
on top 1/4 turn and lift the pump
cover off. The pump handle
is inside this cover secured by
two clips. Rotate the top clip to
remove the pump handle.
Hand Pump
Release Valve
A
approximate
1/16" intervals
maximum
Valve Tightening
30 inch lbs
6SHFLÀFDWLRQꢁ
minimum
Once valve seats
(stops), tighten 15
to 30 inch pounds
as shown.
15 inch lbs
seats
(stops)
C
L
N
E
O
Note: Close backup pump release valve
securely before operating electric pump.
Release Valve
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Manual Operating Instructions
Remove pump cover to access
hand pump and pump handle as
outlined on page 33. Refer to
release valve photos and illustra-
tion on page 34.
To Unfold Platform (Out):
Down (To Lower):
Using hand pump handle (Photo B):
Place slotted end of pump handle
onto backup pump release valve
and turn counterclockwise (open
1/2 turn only) until the platform
reaches ground level and roll stop
unfolds.
1. Close hand pump valve (place
slotted end of pump handle onto
backup pump release valve and
turn clockwise).
2. Insert handle in pump and stroke
until platform folds fully (stops).
Open
Close
(Down)
(Up/Stop)
3. Open hand pump valve (turn
counterclockwise) until platform
UHDFKHVꢁÁRRUꢁOHYHOꢀꢁꢁOpen 1/2
turn only.
4. Close hand pump valve (turn
Stroking
Hand
clockwise).
Pump
Note: Valve must be tight, but do
not overtighten.
C
B
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Manual Operating Instructions
Remove pump cover to access
hand pump and pump handle as
outlined on page 33. Refer to
release valve photos and illustra-
tion on page 34.
Note: Close backup pump
Up (To Raise):
release valve securely before
operating electric pump.
Using hand pump handle:
Store pump handle and install
pump cover as outlined on page
37.
1. Place slotted end of pump han-
dle onto backup pump release
valve and turn clockwise to
close securely. See Photo D.
Note: Valve must be tight, but
do not overtighten.
Open
Close
(Down)
(Up/Stop)
2. Insert handle into backup
pump and stroke until platform
reaches ÁRRUꢀOHYHOꢀ(see Photo
E).
To Fold Platform (In):
Stroking
Hand
Pump
Insert handle into backup pump
and stroke until platform stops
(folds fully). See Photo E.
D
E
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Manual Operating Instructions
To Store Pump Handle:
To Install Pump Cover:
1. Insert bottom of handle behind
bottom clip. See page 33.
2. Rotate top clip to secure (lock)
handle.
1. Position cover over module
back cover and red warning
light. See Photo F.
3. Insert wing stud and rotate 1/4
turn to lock cover. See Photo
H.
2. Align outside cover lip with
bottom cover offset and insert
outside cover. See Photo G.
Position cover over red light.
Align and insert bottom of cover.
Lock
Unlock
G
H
F
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Decals and Antiskid
30695
WARNING
Decals
•
•
•
•
Read manual before operating
lift.
W
ARNING
Load and unload on level
surface only.
Engage vehicle parking brake
before operating lift.
Provide adequate clearance
outside of vehicle to
accommodate lift.
29823
29052
31412
The lift is only as safe as
2 9 8 2 3
Replace missing, worn
or illegible decals.
Failure to do so may
result in serious bodily
injury and/or property
damage.
•
•
Do not operate lift if you
suspect lift damage, wear or
any abnormal condition.
Keep operator and bystanders
clear of area in which lift
operates.
the operator. Replace
any missing, worn or
illegible decals! Part
numbers are provided for
decals. Inspect your lift for
missing, worn or illegible
decals. Call 1-800-THE
Whenever
a
wheelchair
passenger is on the platform,
the:
•
Passenger must be
positioned fully inside
yellow boundaries
Wheelchair brakes must
be locked
•
•
Inner roll stop and outer
barrier must be up
Failure to follow these rules
may result in serious bodily
injury and/or property damage.
MANUAL OPERATION
LIFT OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
TO REMOVE PUMP HANDLE:
1. Rotate top clip.
LOCK
OPEN DOOR(S) AND SECURE
Using hand pump handle:
TO UNFOLD PLATFORM (OUT):
TO UNFOLD PLATFORM:
®
LIFT for replacements.
Stand clear and press
UNFOLD switch until
platform stops (reaches
floor level).
1. Close hand pump valve
Note: Clean surfaces as
detailed on page 40 before
posting decals.
(turn clockwise).
2. Insert handle in pump and
stroke until platform folds
fully (stops).
Note: In event platform
does not unfold, press
FOLD switch to release
Lift-Tite™ latches.
3. Open hand pump valve (turn
counterclockwise) until
platform reaches floor level.
Open 1/2 turn only.
4. Close hand pump valve
TO UNLOAD PASSENGER:
VALVE
(turn clockwise).
1. Load passenger onto
platform and lock wheelchair
brakes.
DOWN (TO LOWER):
31045
2. Press DOWN switch until
entire platform reaches
ground level and outer
barrier unfolds fully.
3. Unlock wheelchair brakes
and unload passenger from
platform.
Open hand pump valve (turn
counterclockwise). Open
OPEN
1/2 turn only.
OPERATING
UP (TO RAISE):
CLOSE
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Close hand pump valve
(turn clockwise).
TO LOAD PASSENGER:
2. Insert handle in pump and
stroke until platform reaches
floor level.
Read warnings and operate
25675
1. Load passenger onto
platform and lock wheelchair
brakes.
lift as outlined on LIFT
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
21494
decal. Lift operating
TO FOLD PLATFORM (IN):
Insert handle in pump and stroke.
2. Press UP switch to fold
outer barrier up and raise
platform to floor level.
3. Unlock wheelchair brakes
and unload passenger from
platform.
instructions apply to wheelchair
passengers and standees.
WARNING
LIFT POWER
Note: Close valve before
operating electric pump.
Standees: Standees must
stand at center of platform
Lift installation and servicing prohibited by
ON
(fully inside yellow boundaries),
anyone who has not been certified by The Braun
Corporation Sales and Service School. Certified
service technicians should call 1-800-THE LIFT
to receive applicable installation/service manual.
Failure to follow this policy may result in serious
TO STORE PUMP HANDLE:
grip handrails and lower head.
TO FOLD PLATFORM:
1. Insert bottom of handle
Interlocks: Interlocks vary in
type and operation. Interlocks
must be operational as defined
in NHTSA Operations Checklist.
Press
FOLD switch until
behind bottom clip.
platform stops. Release
2. Rotate clip to lock.
switch.
CLOSE DOOR(S)
DOT — Public Use Lift
31412
bodily injury and/or property damage.
DOT — Public Use Lift
DOT — Public Use Lift
25675
OFF
31045
21494
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Decals and Antiskid
Decals
25580
32410
LCD Lift Codes
Listed below are codes that the lift controller
outputs during lift operation. The codes will be
displayed on an LCD screen located on the lift
control board inside the pump module.
32845
Non-Flashing Numbers
31132
01
02
03
04
05
06
–
–
–
–
–
–
Platform stowed
57
–
Outer barrier is not up and latched and
ground detect switch did not deactivate
(Century and Vista only)
Platform unfolding
Platform unfolding paused
Platform at floor level
58
59
60
75
77
90
91
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
Outer barrier is not up and latched and the
platform is 3" above the ground
Outer barrier is not up after pausing
platform travel
Rotate to floor before
WARNING
Platform beginning to lower
Platform lowering (threshold cannot be
occupied from this point down)
Outer barrier moving to horizontal
position
CAUTION
operating lift.
07
–
The kickout gas springs are worn, replace
before using
08
09
10
11
12
13
14
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
Platform at ground level
Low voltage detected; must turn off power
switch to reset LCD
Outer barrier moving to vertical position
Platform raising
Vehicle secure interlock has not been
activated
Platform raising paused at floor
Platform folding (limited pressure)
Platform folding (full pressure)
Timed fold (cinching lift tite) or (anti-rattle
state)
Position will be set if you keep holding the
button until it beeps
27154
30787
Position is out of
a
predetermined
acceptable range of floor position
Bridge switch is not made, needs adjusting
Inner rollstop occupied switch is not made,
position needs to be moved or switch
should be adjusted
15
16
17
–
–
–
Platform folding stopped
Paused fold
92
93
–
–
WARNING
Platform between ground and 3" above
ground
CAUTION
18
19
–
–
Platform above 3"
94
95
–
–
Outer barrier is not made, fix and try again
Outer barrier latch is not made (check for
jumper on Century and Vista lifts, check
latch on Millennium lifts)
Outer barrier moving to horizontal
postion
Improper hydraulic
32201
PLATFORM FOLD
RELIEF VALVE
ADJUSTMENT
pressure switch
20
–
The doors are not fully opened (only
applicable when door operators are
installed)
99
–
Controller program is not valid; replace
controller
adjustment may result
in serious bodily injury
and/or property damage.
21
22
–
–
The doors are opening (only applicable
when door operators are installed)
The doors are closing (only applicable
when door operators are installed)
Illegal function/not defined
Interlock fault not recognized (or has
Flashing Numbers
28
29
–
–
Flashing 65
Flashing 66
Flashing 67
Flashing 68
Flashing 69
Flashing 70
–
–
–
–
–
–
Unfold button is pressed
Fold button is pressed
Down button is pressed
Up button is pressed
HYDRAULIC
been cleared but
pressed)
a
motion button is still
PRESSURE SWITCH
ADJUSTMENT
30
31
–
–
Platform location unknown
Platform location transition state;
attempting to locate position
Two or more motion buttons are being
pressed
Bridge switch is activated
Outer barrier latch switch is
activated
35
36
37
50
51
52
53
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
Flashing 71
Flashing 72
Flashing 73
Flashing 74
–
–
–
–
Ground detect switch is activated
Outer barrier up switch is activated
Inner rollstop up switch is activated
Inner rollstop occupied switch is
activated
The retention belt cannot be buckled
while trying to fold or unfold
Motion button being pressed is not
valid motion
a
Improper handling
and/or servicing
procedures may
result in
Flashing 76
Flashing 78
Flashing 79
–
–
–
Outboard barrier occupied switch
is activated
Outer barrier is not up above inboard
barrier locked position
Threshold tape switch “A” is
activated
Threshold is occupied when platform is
1" or more below floor level
Platform Fold
Relief Valve:
See service
manual for
Threshold tape switch “B” is
activated
Inner rollstop is not up and locked below
inner rollstop locked position
Flashing 80
Flashing 81
–
–
Position set button is pressed
Inner rollstop occupied sensor is not
activated between floor and inner rollstop
up position
Single function UP
/
FOLD
/
CLOSE button is pressed
Single function OPEN
electrostatic
adjustment
procedure.
Flashing 82
–
/
UNFOLD
/
54
55
–
–
Outer barrier is occupied before it is up
Outer barrier is not latched when above
the inner rollstop locked position
(Millennium only)
DOWN button is pressed
CLOSE button is pressed
OPEN button is pressed
Door full open switch is activated
(or jumper is installed on control
board)
discharge (ESD)!
ESD may result in
electronic module
Flashing 87
Flashing 88
Flashing 89
–
–
–
56
–
Outer barrier is not up and latched and
bridge switch did not deactivate
Adjust switch as specified
damage.
in installation/service
32410
32201
30787
manual.
27154
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Decals and Antiskid
Decals
22249
25652
WARNING
29051
Contact The Braun
Corporation before
adjusting hydraulic
pressure relief
18229
1" Wide Yellow Boundary Tape
MANUAL
OPERATION
30236R
valve. Failure to
do so may result
in serious bodily
injury and/or
MADE IN
AMERICA
Quality inspected
Lock
Turn wing
1/4 turn for
hand pump
access.
(order by the inch as needed)
Unlock
property damage.
ꢀ
29051
22249
By:
18229
25652
Inspect your lift for any miss-
ing or worn antiskid. Order
as needed. Note: Clean
surfaces with isopropyl alco-
hol before decal or antiskid
application. Use a clean
Available Antiskid
Color
W
ARNING
Size
Part No.
2" x 12"
2" x 12"
3" x 8"
Black
#24172-BK
#24172-YL
#31188-BK
#24173-BK
#24173-YL
#24174-BK
#24174-YL
Replace missing or
worn antiskid.
Yellow
Black
Failure to do so may
result in serious
3" x 12"
3" x 12"
6" x 12"
6" x 12"
Black
cloth or paper towels. Do
not use oily shop rags. Wipe
surface free of residue with
dry portion of cleaning cloth.
Yellow
bodily injury and/or
property damage.
Black
Yellow
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Maintenance and Lubrication
Proper maintenance is necessary to ensure
LPS2 General
W
ARNING
safe, troublefree operation. Inspecting the lift for
any wear, damage or other abnormal conditions
should be a part of all transit agencies's daily
service program. Simple inspections can detect
potential problems.
Purpose Penetrating
Oil is recommended
where Light Oil is
Maintenance and
lubrication proce-
dures must be per-
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by an authorized
service technician.
Failure to do so may
result in serious
called out. Use of im-
proper lubricants can
attract dirt or other
contaminants which
could result in wear or
damage to the com-
ponents. Platform
components exposed
to contaminants when
lowered to the ground
may require extra
attention.
The maintenance and lubrication procedures
VSHFLÀHGꢁLQꢁWKHꢁIROORZLQJꢁVFKHGXOHꢁmust be per-
formed by a Braun authorized service represen-
tative at the scheduled intervals according to the
number of cycles.
bodily injury and/or
property damage.
NL Series lifts are equipped with hardened pins
and self-lubricating bushings to decrease wear,
provide smooth operation and extend the ser-
vice life of the lift.
Lift components requiring grease are lubricated
during assembly procedures. When these compo-
nents are replaced, grease must be applied during
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available from The Braun Corporation (part num-
bers provided on page 42).
When servicing the lift at the recommended
intervals, inspection and lubrication procedures
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repeated. Clean the components and the sur-
rounding area before applying lubricants.
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Maintenance and Lubrication
All listed inspection, lubrication and maintenance
reminder to complete necessary maintenance and
lubrication. Once the lift has been serviced, fully
stow the lift. Once stowed, press the UP button
on the hand pendant and the Floor Level Set but-
ton on the back side of the pump cover until the
Lift Ready green LED stops blinking.
procedures should be repeated at “750 cycle”
intervals following the scheduled “4500 Cycles”
maintenance. These intervals are a general
guideline for scheduling maintenance procedures
and will vary according to lift use and conditions.
Lifts exposed to severe conditions (weather,
environment, contamination, heavy usage, etc.)
may require inspection and maintenance proce-
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Discontinue lift use immediately if maintenance
and lubrication procedures are not properly per-
formed, or if there is any sign of wear, damage or
improper operation. Contact your sales represen-
tative or call The Braun Corporation at 1-800-THE
Maintenance Indicator: The Lift Ready green
LED mounted on top of the pump cover will begin
to blink after every 750 cycles. The blinking LED
will not affect the functions of the lift, but is a
®
LIFT . One of our national Product Support repre-
sentatives will direct you to an authorized service
technician who will inspect your lift.
See the Maintenance/Lubrication Schedule for recommended applications per number of cycles.
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Lubricant
Type
Lubricant
Amount
Part No.
Light Penetrating Oil
LPS2, General Purpose
11 oz.
15807
LO - Light Oil
(30 weight or equivalent)
Penetrating Oil
Aerosol Can
15806
Stainless Stick
Door-Ease
Stick (tube)
1.68 oz.
DE - Door-Ease
Style (tube)
15805
Light Grease
Lubriplate
14 oz.
Can
LG - Light Grease
(Multipurpose)
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Lift-Tite Latches
Parallel Arm
Pivot Pins (8)
LO
(Tower Pivot Points - 2) LO
19
N
W
328
DO
UP
Lubrication
Diagram
Lift-Tite Latch Dampening Spring
(2 springs - 4 Points) LO
LD
UNFO
D
2820
L
3
FO
Parallel Arm Pivot Pins (8)
LO
Handrail Pivot Pins (2)
LO
Inner Roll Stop (IB)
Pivot Points
LO
Rotating Pivot Slide
Arm UHMW Slide (4)
DE
Rotating Pivot
Slide Arm Pivot Pins
LO
Outer Barrier Hinge
Pivot Points (2)
LO
Platform Fold Axles (2)
LO
Platform Pivot Pin (2 Points)
LO
Lift-Tite Latch Roller Assemblies (2)
LO
Outer Barrier Latch LO
Outer Barrier Latch Lever
LO
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Maintenance and Lubrication Schedule
Outer barrier hinge pivot points (2)
Outer barrier latch (pivot/slide points)
Outer barrier latch lever pivot points
Apply Light Oil - See Lubrication Diagram
Apply Light Oil - See Lubrication Diagram
Apply Light Oil - See Lubrication Diagram
Apply Light Oil - See Lubrication Diagram
Apply Light Oil - See Lubrication Diagram
™
Lift-Tite latches (tower pivot points - 2)
™
Lift-Tite latch gas (dampening) spring pivot
points (2 springs - 4 points)
™
Resecure, replace defective parts or otherwise
Inspect Lift-Tite latches and gas springs for wear
750
Cycles
correct as needed. Note: Apply Light Grease to
or damage (bent, deformed or misaligned), posi-
tive securement (external snap rings) and proper
operation
™
Lift-Tite latch tower pivot point if replacing latch.
Correct or replace defective parts.
Inspect outer barrier for proper operation
Correct or replace defective parts and/or relubri-
cate. See Lubrication Diagram
Inspect outer barrier latch for proper operation,
positive securement, and detached or missing
spring
Correct as needed.
Correct as needed.
Inspect lift for wear, damage or any abnormal
condition
Inspect lift for rattles
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Maintenance and Lubrication Schedule
Perform all procedures listed in previous section also
Platform pivot pin bearings (2)
Platform fold axles (2)
Apply Light Oil - See Lubrication Diagram
Apply Light Oil - See Lubrication Diagram
Apply Light Oil - See Lubrication Diagram
Apply Light Oil - See Lubrication Diagram
Apply Light Oil - See Lubrication Diagram
Apply Light Oil - See Lubrication Diagram
Apply Light Oil - See Lubrication Diagram
Apply Light Oil - See Lubrication Diagram
Inner roll stop lever bearings (2)
Inner roll stop lever slot (2)
Rotating pivot slide arm pivot pins (2)
Parallel arm pivot bearings (16)
Handrail pivot pin bearings (4)
Hydraulic cylinder bushings (8)
1500
Cycles
™
Inspect Lift-Tite latch rollers for wear or damage,
Correct, replace defective parts and/or relubri-
cate.
positive securement and proper operation (2)
Inspect inner roll stop for:
Resecure, replace or correct as needed. See
Platform Angle Instructions and Microswitch
Adjustment Instructions.
• Wear or damage
• Proper operation. Roll stop should just rest on
top surface of the base plate.
• Positive securement (both ends)
continued
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Maintenance and Lubrication Schedule
continued
Perform all procedures listed in previous section also
Inspect handrail components for wear or damage,
and for proper operation
Replace defective parts.
Inspect microswitches for securement and proper
adjustment.
Resecure, replace or adjust as needed. See
Microswitch Adjustment Instructions.
Make sure lift operates smoothly
Realign towers and vertical arms. Lubricate or
correct as needed.
Inspect external snap rings:
• Handrail pivot pins (2 per pin)
• Platform slide/rotate pivot pins (2 per pin)
• Platform fold axles (1 per axle)
• Inner roll stop lever bracket pins
(1 per pin)
Resecure or replace if needed.
1500
Cycles
™
• Lift-Tite latch gas (dampening) spring (2 per
spring)
Inspect platform fold axles and bearings for wear
or damage and positive securement
Replace defective parts and resecure as needed.
Apply Light Oil.
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Maintenance and Lubrication Schedule
Remove pump module cover and inspect:
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wear or leaks
Resecure, replace or correct as needed.
1500
Cycles
• Harness cables, wires, terminals and connec-
tions for securement or damage
• Control board, circuit breaker, power switch and
lights for securement or damage
Perform all procedures listed in previous sections also
Resecure, replace or correct as needed
Inspect cotter pins on platform pivot pin (2)
®
Use Braun 32840-QT (Exxon Univis HVI 26)
Hydraulic Fluid (Pump) - Check level. Note: Fluid
should be changed if there is visible contamination.
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lowered fully and roll stop unfolded fully. Fill
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(neck).
4500
Cycles
Tighten, repair or replace if needed.
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for wear, damage or leaks
Tighten, repair or replace if needed.
Inspect outer barrier cylinder hose assembly (hose,
fasteners, connections, etc.) for wear, damage or
leakage (if equipped)
continued
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Maintenance and Lubrication Schedule
continued
Perform all procedures listed in previous section also
Inspect parallel arms, bushings and pivot pins for
visible wear or damage
Replace if needed.
Inspect parallel arm pivot pin mounting bolts (8)
Tighten or replace if needed.
Inspect platform pivot pin, bushings and vertical
arms for wear, damage and positive securement
Replace defective parts and resecure as needed.
Apply Light Grease during reassembly proce-
dures.
Inspect upper/lower fold arms, rotating pivot slide
arms, slide support arms and associated pivot pins,
bushings, and bearings for visible wear or damage
Replace if needed.
4500
Cycles
Inspect gas springs (cylinders) for wear or damage,
proper operation and positive securement
Tighten, replace or correct as needed
Inspect rotating pivot slide arm UHMW slide bear-
ings (buttons)
Apply Door-Ease or replace if needed. See Lubri-
cation Diagram.
Inspect vertical arm plastic covers
Inspect power cable
Resecure or replace if needed.
Resecure, repair or replace if needed.
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Maintenance and Lubrication Schedule
Mounting
Check to see that the lift is securely anchored to
the vehicle and there are no loose bolts, broken
welds, or stress fractures.
4500
Cycles
Decals and Antiskid
Replace decals if worn, missing or illegible. Re-
place antiskid if worn or missing. See Decals and
Antiskid section on pages 38-40.
Repeat all previously listed inspection, lubrica-
tion and maintenance procedures at 750 cycle
intervals.
Consecutive
750 Cycle
Intervals
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®
"Providing Access to the World"
Over 300 Braun
Dealers Worldwide
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Millennium Series Lift
Braun “Worry-Free”
Five-Year Limited Warranty
The Braun Corporation of Winamac, Indiana, warrants its wheelchair lift against defects
in material and workmanship for up to five years*, providing the lift is installed, operated and
maintained properly and in conformity with this manual. This warranty is limited to the original
purchaser and does not cover defects in the motor vehicle on which it is installed, or defects in the
lift caused by a defect in any part of the motor vehicle.
This warranty commences on the date the lift is put into service, providing the warranty
registration card is completed and received by The Braun Corporation within twenty days of
purchase. If no warranty card is received, the warranty will expire three years from the date of
manufacture as identified on the lift serial number tag.
This warranty also covers the cost of labor for the repair or replacement of parts for
three years when performed by an approved Braun Dealer. (A labor schedule determines cost
allowance for repairs, which can be provided upon request by an approved Braun Dealer).
This warranty does not cover normal maintenance, service, or periodic adjustments
necessitated by use or wear. The Braun Corporation will not, under any circumstances, pay for
loss of use, incidental or consequential damages related to the lift, or vehicle in which it is installed.
This warranty will become null and void if the lift has been damaged through accident,
misuse, or neglect, or if the lift has been altered in any respect.
* The five-year portion of this warranty covers the following lift’s power train parts:
• Chain • Cylinder • Flow Control • Gear Box • Motor • Pump • Hydraulic Hose & Fittings
• Solid State Controller
All remaining lift components are covered by a three-year warranty.
All illustrations, descriptions and specifications in this manual are based on the latest product information available
at the time of publication. The Braun Corporation reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice.
30651 Rev. B October 2006
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