Braun Millennium Series TM 06 Wheelchair Lifts For ADA COMPLIANCE Ope ra Man tor' ua s l Commercial Wheelchair Lifts "Providing Access to the World" Read manual before operating lift. Failure to do so may result in serious bodily injury and/or property damage. Keep manual in lift storage pouch. ® ® International Corporate Hdqrs: P.O.
Congratulations We at The Braun Corporation wish to express our fullest appreciation on your new purchase. With you in mind, our skilled craftsmen have designed and assembled the finest lift available. This manual includes safety precautions, lift operating instructions, manual operating instructions, and instructions for maintenance and lubrication procedures.
Contents Lift Terminology Roll Stop Latch ................................................. 21 Introduction ............................................................... 2 Outboard Roll Stop and Roll Stop Direction .................................................................... 3 Latch Operation ................................................ 21 Lift Components .................................................... 3, 4 Bridging .............................................................
Lift Terminology Introduction: Braun L915 Millennium Series lifts are ADA compliant and commercial oriented (intended for operation by an attendant). The L915 Millennium Lift Series includes variations of lift models L915, L916, L917, L918 and L919. Model numbers indicate lift dimensions and options. Lift model numbers with suffix “IB” are equipped with an automatic mechanical inboard roll stop that also serves as the bridge plate (shown in the Lift Terminology Illustration on page 6).
Lift Terminology Direction: The terms "left (rear)," "right (front)," "inboard," and "outboard" will be used throughout this manual to indicate direction (as viewed from outside the vehicle looking directly at the lift). Refer to the Lift Terminology Illustrations for clarification of direction terms. Lift Components Refer to the Lift Terminology Illustrations on pages 6 and 7.
Lift Terminology Lift Components (continued) regarding Lift-Tite™ latches are provided on pages 15 and 16. Outboard Roll Stop: The cylinder-powered automatic outboard roll stop provides a ramp for wheelchair loading and unloading at ground level. Photos and further details regarding the outboard roll stop are provided in the Pre-Lift Operation Notes section (pages 20 and 21).
Lift Terminology Lift Actions and Functions UNFOLD (Out) - Platform Unfold: Unfold is the action of the platform rotating out and down from the fully-stowed (vertical) position to floor level (horizontal) position when the UNFOLD switch is pressed. the outboard roll stop rotates downward from vertical position to ramp position.
Towers (2) (Upright Supports) Lift-Tite™ Latches (2) Top Parallel Arms (2) Opposite Pump Side Cylinder Adjustable Quiet-Ride Bumper THE P.O. BRA BOX 310UN 219COR MODE WINA 946POR L 6153 MAC SERI L915 INATI IB AL ON 01.0 4699 NUM PATE133. BER 6 NT 30.
Towers (2) (Upright Supports) Lift-Tite™ Latches (2) Top Parallel Arms (2) Opposite Pump Side Cylinder Adjustable Quiet-Ride Bumper THE P.O. BRA BOX 310UN 219COR MODE WINA 946L POR 6153 MAC SERI L915 INATI IB AL ON 01.0 4699 NUM PATE133. BER 6 NT 30.
Lift Operation Safety Safety Symbols SAFETY FIRST! Know That.... All information contained in this manual and supplements (if included), is provided for your safety. Familiarity with proper operation instructions as well as proper maintenance procedures are necessary to ensure safe, troublefree operation. Safety precautions are provided to identify potentially hazardous situations and provide instruction on how to avoid them.
Lift Operation Safety Lift Operation Safety Precautions WARNING If the lift operating instructions, manual operating instructions and/or lift operation safety precautions are not fully understood, contact The Braun Corporation immediately. Failure to do so may result in serious bodily injury and/or property damage. WARNING Read manual and supplement(s) before operating lift.
Lift Operation Safety Lift Operation Safety Precautions (continued) WARNING If the lift operating instructions, manual operating instructions and/or lift operation safety precautions are not fully understood, contact The Braun Corporation immediately. Failure to do so may result in serious bodily injury and/or property damage.
Lift Operation Safety WARNING Position and secure (buckle, engage, fasten, etc.) the wheelchair-equipped occupant seat belt (torso restraint) before loading onto the wheelchair lift platform. WARNING Lift attendants must ensure that lift occupants keep hands, arms and all other body parts within the lift occupant area and clear of moving parts. WARNING Platform must be positioned at floor level (bridge plate height) when loading or unloading in and out of vehicle.
Lift Operation Safety Lift Operation Safety Precautions (continued) WARNING If the lift operating instructions, manual operating instructions and/or lift operation safety precautions are not fully understood, contact The Braun Corporation immediately. Failure to do so may result in serious bodily injury and/or property damage. WARNING Maintenance and lubrication procedures must be performed as specified in this manual by authorized (certified) service personnel.
Pre-Lift Operation Notes and Details WARNING Read and become familiar with all lift operation safety precautions, pre-lift operation notes and details, operating instructions and manual operating instructions prior to operating the lift. If this information is not fully understood, contact The Braun Corporation immediately. Failure to do so may result in serious bodily injury and/or property damage. L915 Series lift models are specifically designed to be operated by an attendant.
Pre-Lift Operation Notes and Details General Safety: The lift operator (attendant) and bystanders must keep clear of the area in which the lift operates and clear of all moving parts. Lift attendants must ensure that lift occupants (passengers) keep hands, arms and all other body parts within the lift occupant area and clear of moving parts. Orange OUT/IN Switch Lift Control Switches The hand-held attendant’s control box provides an orange UNFOLD/FOLD (Out/In) switch and a red DOWN/UP switch.
Pre-Lift Operation Notes and Details Lift Features Become familiar with all lift features and the proper operation of the lift components before attempting lift operation. Refer to the Lift Terminology Illustrations for identification of specific lift components if not clearly depicted in this section. Contact The Braun Corporation at 1-800-THE LIFT immediately if any of this information is not understood. Lift-Tite™ Latches: Series A4 and newer Millennium lift Models are equipped with Lift-Tite™ Latches.
Pre-Lift Operation Notes and Details Lift Features (continued) ing from the stowed position in the event of platform drift. Due to the “all-hydraulic” operation of the dual-cylinder L915, hydraulic fluid expansion, contraction or 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.
Pre-Lift Operation Notes and Details Folding the platform fully first will ensure that the Lift-Tite™ latches will disengage properly when the release valve is opened (in event of platform drift). Manual Operating Instructions are provided on pages 32-34. WARNING Discontinue lift use immediately if any lift component does not operate properly. Failure to do so may result in serious bodily injury and/or property damage.
Pre-Lift Operation Notes and Details Lift Features (continued) (bridging) position when it reaches vehicle floor level. The roll stop must overlap the lift base plate a minimum 1/2". When the FOLD switch is pressed and the platform folds from floor level to the stow (vertical) position, the roll stop/ bridge plate automatically travels inboard to the stowed position. Read warning posted on opposite page. Discontinue lift operation immediately if the roll stop does not operate properly.
Pre-Lift Operation Notes and Details photo below right). The bridge plate bridges the gap between the platform and the lift base plate when the platform is fully raised (at floor level), providing a surface for wheelchair travel. The bridge plate unfolds (rotates) to the horizontal position (rests on platform) when the platform unfolds from stow position to floor level (UNFOLD switch is pressed). The bridge plate folds (rotates) to the vertical position when the platform folds (FOLD switch is pressed).
Pre-Lift Operation Notes and Details Lift Features (continued) Automatic Outboard Roll Stop (ARS): This cylinder-powered roll stop provides a ramp for wheelchair loading and unloading at ground level (see photos below). When the platform lowers fully to ground level, the cylinder com- pression spring automatically unfolds (rotates) the roll stop to the ramp position (fully unfolded).
Pre-Lift Operation Notes and Details Roll Stop Latch: A springloaded latch engages the outboard roll stop when the roll stop rotates upward from ramp position to the vertical position (UP switch is pressed to raise the platform above ground level). Note: The platform must raise approximately two inches before the latch engages fully (see photos on previous page).
Pre-Lift Operation Notes and Details Lift Features (continued) the deployed (horizontal) position when the lift unfolds and automatically fold to the stowed (vertical) position when the platform folds. Passengers should grip both handrails when on the lift platform if able. Discontinue lift operation immediately if the handrails do not operate properly. Lift Passengers If you are an attendant operating the lift, it is your responsibility to perform safe loading and unloading procedures.
Pre-Lift Operation Notes and Details Standees: Lift Operating Instructions apply to wheelchair passengers and standees. Standees should stand in the center of the platform (fully inside the yellow boundaries) and grip both handrails (if able) when on platform. Yellow Boundaries: The passenger must be positioned in the center of the platform to prevent side-to-side load imbalance. The lift attendant (operator) should not ride on the platform with the passenger.
Pre-Lift Operation Notes and Details Lift Passengers (continued) WARNING Whenever a passenger is on the platform, the: • Passenger must be positioned fully inside yellow boundaries • Wheelchair brakes must be locked • Roll stop(s) must be UP Failure to follow these rules may result in serious bodily injury and/or property damage.
Pre-Lift Operation Notes and Details Wheelchair-Equipped Occupant Seat Belts The Braun Corporation recommends wheelchair passengers position and buckle their wheel- 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 damage. chair-equipped seat belt (torso restraint) before loading onto a wheelchair lift.
Pre-Lift Operation Notes and Details 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 WARNING and operation procedures with the wheelchair lift sales representative. The lift owner's (operator's) manual must be stored in the lift-mounted manual storage pouch at all times.
Lift Operating Instructions WARNING Read and become familiar with all lift operation safety precautions, pre-lift operation notes and details, operating instructions and manual operating instructions prior to operating the lift. If this information is not fully understood, contact The Braun Corporation immediately. Failure to do so may result in serious bodily injury and/or property damage.
Lift Operating Instructions Open Door(s) and Secure To Unfold Platform (Out): Stand clear and press the orange UNFOLD (Out) switch until the platform stops (reaches floor level - unfolds fully). Release switch. Note: In event platform does not unfold, press FOLD switch to release Lift-Tite™ latches. To Unload Passenger: 1. Read Note below! Load passenger onto platform and lock wheelchair brakes.
Lift Operating Instructions A To Unload Passenger (continued): B 2. Press red DOWN switch until the entire platform reaches ground level (see Photo B) and the outboard roll stop unfolds fully (ramp position). See Photo C. Release switch. 3. Unlock wheelchair brakes and unload passenger from platform. Note: Roll stop must be fully unfolded (ramp position) until the entire wheelchair (or standee) has crossed the roll stop. See Photos E and F on page 30 also.
Lift Operating Instructions E To Load Passenger: F 1. Read Notes below! Load passenger onto platform and lock wheelchair brakes. See Photo G. G Note: Roll stop must be fully unfolded (ramp position) until the entire wheelchair (or standee) has crossed the roll stop. See Photos E and F. Note: Passenger must be positioned fully inside yellow boundaries.
Lift Operating Instructions I To Load Passenger (continued): J 2. Press red UP switch (Photo I) to fold outboard roll stop UP fully (vertical see Photo H), and raise the platform to floor level. See Photo J. Release switch. 3. Unlock wheelchair brakes and unload passenger from platform. K To Fold Platform (In): L Press orange FOLD (In) switch until platform stops (fully folded). See Photos K and L. Release switch.
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 standard lift operation proce- A dures. Manual Instructions Decal #27146 (posted on pump cover) provides manual operating instructions also. Note: A rear pump lift model is depicted in the photos. Front pump applications are a Hand Pump Handle Release Valve mirrored image.
Manual Operating Instructions Refer to photos and illustration of release valve on previous page. Note: A rear pump lift model is depicted in the photos. Front pump applications are a mirrored image. Open Close (Down) (Up/Stop) To Unfold Platform (Out): Using hand pump handle (Photo B): a. Close hand pump valve (place slotted end of pump handle onto backup pump release valve and turn clockwise). b. Insert handle in pump and stroke until platform folds fully (stops). c.
Manual Operating Instructions Refer to photos and illustration of release valve on page 32. Note: A rear pump lift model is depicted in the photos. Front pump applications are a mirrored image. UP • To Fold Roll Stop: • To Raise Platform: Note: Close backup pump release valve securely before operating electric pump. Using hand pump handle: a. Place slotted end of pump handle onto backup pump release valve and turn clockwise to close securely. See Photo D.
Decals and Antiskid Decals WARNING The lift is only as safe as 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 LIFT for replacements. 25675 LIFT OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 27154 WARNING Improper hydraulic pressure switch adjustment may result in serious bodily injury and/or property damage.
Decals and Antiskid Decals WARNING 24242 25652 12375 Replace missing, worn or illegible decals. Failure to do so may result in serious bodily injury and/or property damage. Unfold/Down (Top) Microswitch Turn adjustment bolt counterclockwise to stop platform unfold function sooner. Turn adjustment bolt clockwise to allow platform to unfold further. Up/Fold (Bottom) Microswitch Turn adjustment bolt clockwise to stop platform raise function sooner.
Decals and Antiskid WARNING Replace missing or worn antiskid. Failure to do so may result in serious bodily injury and/or property damage. Antiskid Available Antiskid Size Color Part No. 2" x 12" 2" x 12" Black Yellow #24172-BK #24172-YL 3" x 12" 3" x 12" Black Yellow #24173-BK #24173-YL 6" x 12" 6" x 12" Black Yellow #24174-BK #24174-YL Inspect your lift for any missing or worn antiskid. Order as needed. Note: Clean surfaces with isopropyl alcohol before decal or antiskid application.
Maintenance and Lubrication Maintenance is necessary to ensure safe and trouble-free lift operation. General preventive maintenance consisting of inspections of your lift system and cleaning the lift should be a part of your routine. The L915 has been designed with many self-lubricating components. Lubricate the pivot points specified on page 39 approximately every four weeks (or 100 cycles) with a light penetrating type oil (30 weight or equivalent).
OLD UNF ) (OUT N DOW FOLD (IN) Independent Bridge Plate (non-IB) Pivot Points (2 places) Maintenance and Lubrication THE P.O. BRA BOX 310UN 219COR MODE WINA 946POR L 6153 MAC SERI L915 INATI IB AL ON 01.0 4699 NUM PATE133. BER 6 NT 30.1 4CD DOM 0900 UP TM Disregard references to components not present on your lift model. Note: LPS2 General Purpose Penetrating Oil is available in eleven ounce aerosol cans from The Braun Corporation (part number 15807).
Warranty and Registration Instructions Immediately upon receiving your lift, examine the unit for any damage. Notify the carrier at once with any claims. Two warranty/registration cards (shown below) are located in the lift-mounted owner's manual storage pouch. The sales representative must process one of the cards. The consumer must fill out the other card and mail it to The Braun Corporation. The warranty is provided on the back cover of this manual.
Warranty and Registration Instructions Model No. Pump Code Series No. Cylinder Code Serial No. Date of Manufacture Note: Retain this information for future use.
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TM Braun Millennium Series 06 Wheelchair Lifts For ADA COMPLIANCE complying with Millennium Series Lift Braun “Worry-Free” Five-Year Limited Warranty ADA 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.
