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®
Braun UVL Series
Manual
Owner's
®
Braun UVL Under Vehicle Wheelchair Lifts
Owner's Manual for:
®
UVL Series
Under Vehicle Wheelchair Lifts
Including Models:
UVL • 603A UVL • 604XC
UVL • 603B UVL • 604XD
Note to Dealer:
Provide this manual
UVL • 603E UVL • 855R
to the consumer.
UVL • 604XA UVL • 855RH
See inside cover for
UVL • 604XB
warranty/registration
information.
and Special Order
®
UVL Series Lift Models
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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. Your lift is built for dependability, and will bring you years of pleasure and independence, as long as maintenance is performed regula
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Table of Contents Lift Terminology Manual Bridge Plate Operating Instructions ......12 ® UVL 600 Series Lift Terminology Illustration ............ 2 Dual Stationary Handrail Instructions .................13 ® UVL 600X Series Lift Terminology Illustration .......... 2 ® UVL 850 Series Lift Terminology Illustration ............. 3 Dual Manual Fold “P” Handrail Instructions ......13 Lift Terminology Description General ................................................................ 3 Dual Manual
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WARNING Pu ma sh nua T-h lly an mo dle in ve p fu la lltfor y an m i d n and lock ou bef t to or enga edrige vinp g veh latfor icle m . Fail result ure t in u o lon ck intpla end tform ed plmay atform dep platf res loy orm ume lt in depl nt. seUninten rioym ous bo ende t m dild y ay injury and/or property damage. 81823 Do not remove! Lift Terminology ® UVL 850 Series Lift Terminology Illustration Lift Mounting Inboard Right Brackets (4) Chain Drive Motor Left Outboard Hydraulic Cylinder Lift Hou
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Lift Terminology Lift Components: except the power (pump) module Refer to the Lift Terminology Bridge Plate (Inboard Roll when the lift is in the stowed Illustrations on pages 2 and 3. Stop): UVL lift models are position. equipped with an automatic or Pump Module: The remote manually operated bridge plate Platform Carriage Assembly: mounted pump module consists (except model UVL603A). The The platform carriage assembly of the main hydraulic pump, the bridge plate bridges the gap includes the
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Lift Operation Safety Safety Symbols SAFETY FIRST! Know That.... All information contained A B C CAUTION WARNING in this manual and supplements (if included), is This symbol indicates This symbol indicates provided for your safety. Famil- important safety important information iarity with proper operation information regarding regarding how to instructions as well as proper a potentially hazard- avoid a hazardous installation and maintenance ous situation that situation that could procedure
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Lift Operation Safety Lift Operation Safety Precautions (continued) WARNING Load and unload clear of vehicular traffic. WARNING Do not overload or abuse. The load rating applies to both the raising and lowering func- tions - continuous lifting capacity is 750 lbs. WARNING Do not operate or board the lift if you or your lift operator are intoxicated. WARNING Do not raise front wheelchair wheels (pull wheelie) when loading (boarding) the platform. WARNING Open lift door(s) fully and secure before
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Lift Operation Safety Lift Operation Safety Precautions (continued) Keep clear of any hydraulic leak. WARNING WARNING Failure to follow these safety precautions may result in serious bodily injury and/or property damage. Pre-Lift Operation Notes ® UVL series lift models provide this information is not understood. WARNING fully automatic operation of all lift Call 1-800-THE LIFT. The lift functions as well as optional owner's manual must be stored Read and become automatic door operators (if so
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Pre-Lift Operation Notes platform raises. Note: The lift fully unfolded before the front platform will not raise if the roll WARNING and rear wheelchair wheels (or stop is not in the UP position. standee) have crossed the roll This is a built-in safety feature. Discontinue lift use stop. immediately if any lift The LIFT DOWN function lowers component does not Although the outboard roll stop is the platform to ground level. The operate properly. lift-powered and fully-automatic in outboard roll
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Pre-Lift Operation Notes Further details and instructions Handrails with Safety Side equipped). Stationary handrails for operation of manual bridge Shields. Handrails are standard remain in the upright (vertical plates are provided in the Manual equipment on most lift models position) at all times and require Bridge Plate Operating Instruc- and optional equipment on no operation procedures (see tions (see page 12). others. Passengers should grip page 13 for details). Refer to the both handra
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Pre-Lift Operation Notes Operation Procedure Review: sales representative should also system and cleaning the lift The wheelchair lift user and/or instruct and demonstrate manual should be a part of your routine. attendant should review the operation procedures. Be Simple inspections can detect safety precautions and operation certain your sales representative potential lift operational problems. procedures appearing in this instructs and demonstrates the manual with your wheelchair lift proper
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Lift Operating Instructions Lift Control Switches: ® The UVL logic control system provides fully auto- matic operation of all lift functions as well as op- tional automatic door operators (if so equipped). LIFT UP DOWN UP Lift functions can be performed from any position the platform happens to be in at the time the switch LIFT DOWN button is pushed. STOW DOOR CLOSE STOW There are two types of hand controls available for LIFT the UVL - the standard hand-held control switchbox, or the optional re
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Manual Bridge Plate Operating Instructions A Vertical Bridge Plate Engagement B Engagement Notch Floor Level Bridge Plate Manual Bridge Plate Platform at Stow Level The bridge plate bridges the gap between the lift platform and the vehicle floor when the lift platform is raised fully Bridge Plate (positioned at floor level), as well as serving as an inboard Engagement Bracket roll stop. C Engaged Manual bridge plates are attendant operated. The bridge Vertical plate rests on the platform surfac
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W O T S Y O Dual Stationary Handrail Instructions Stationary handrails remain in the the access slots as the platform upright (vertical position) at all carriage assembly retracts and WARNING times. Handrail access slots are extends. Keep clear of the Stay clear of handrail provided in the lift housing cover. handrail access slots during lift access slots during Access slots are incorporated in operation. lift operation. Failure the vehicle floor or stairwell to do so may result in during lift
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UVL UVL UVL UVL UVL Dual Manual Fold “U” Handrail (with Shield) Instructions Folding “U” handrails (with safety Note: The bridge plate (inboard vertical position and locked in shield) are manually operated. roll stop) must be folded down position with a latch that auto- The handrails rest on the platform to the platform (horizontal posi- matically engages the platform when the lift is not in use. The tion) before the handrails are bracket when fully raised. Lifting handrails must be folded do
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Manual Operating Instructions be manually extended and The UVL has the capability of retracted. The manual back-up HAND being manually operated. If you PUMP pump (hand pump) is used to experience power or equipment manually lower and raise the failure, refer to the Manual extended platform. Operating Instructions to manu- ally operate the lift. Refer to the Step-by-step instructions for Lift Operating Instructions for all manually moving the platform PUMP normal lift operation procedures HAND
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WARNING Push T-handle in fully and manually move platform in and out to engage platform lock before driving vehicle. Failure to lock platform may result in unintended platform deployment. Unintended platform deployment may result in serious bodily injury and/or property damage. 81823 Do not remove! WARNING Push T-handle in fully and manually move platform in and out to engage platform lock before driving vehicle. Failure to lock platform may result in unintended platform deployment.
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E S O L C WARNING Push T-handle in fully and manually move platform in and out to engage platform lock before driving vehicle. Failure to lock platform may result in unintended platform deployment. Unintended platform deployment may result in serious bodily injury and/or property damage. 81823 Do not remove! WARNING Push T-handle in fully and manually move platform in and out to engage platform lock before driving vehicle. Failure to lock platform may result in unintended platform d
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E S O L C WARNING Push T-handle in fully and manually move platform in and out to engage platform lock before driving vehicle. Failure to lock platform may result in unintended platform deployment. Unintended platform deployment may result in serious bodily injury and/or property damage. 81823 Do not remove! WARNING Push T-handle in fully and manually move platform in and out to engage platform lock before driving vehicle. Failure to lock platform may result in unintended platform d
