Braun NL955 User Manual Page 1

Operator's Manual for:DOT — Private Use LiftDOT — Private Use LiftOperator's ManualWARNINGRead manual before operating lift. Failure to do

Page 8Lift TerminologyF. FOLD (In) - Platform Fold: Fold is the action of the platform rotating up and in from the floor level (horizontal) position

Page 9Safety SymbolsLift Operation SafetySAFETY FIRST! Know That ... supplements (if included), is pro-vided for your safety. Familiarity with pro

Read manual and supplement(s) before operating lift. Read and become familiar with all safety precautions, operation notes and details, operating ins

Page 11WARNINGWhenever a wheelchair passenger (or standee) is on the platform, the: • Passenger must face outward. • Wheelchair brakes must be locke

Page 12Lift Operation Safety Precautions Lift Operation SafetyPlatform must be positioned at floor level (bridge plate height) when loading or unloadin

Page 13Lift Operation SafetyWARNINGMaintenance and lubrication procedures must be performed as specified in this manual by authorized (certified) servic

Page 14Operation Notes and DetailsNL955 Series “Private Use” lift models are designed to allow operation by the wheelchair passenger. NL955 Series li

Page 15Operation Notes and DetailsControl SwitchesLift Power ON/OFF Switch: This switch must be in the ON position in order to activate the lift cont

Page 16Operation Notes and DetailsControl Switches (continued):Hand-held Pendant Control: The hand-held attendant's pendant control is equipped

Page 17Operation Notes and DetailsPower Door Operator(s):Optional power door operators cannot be activated using the hand-held pendant. Open and clos

Congratulations We at The Braun Corporation wish to express our fullest appreciationon your new purchase. With you in mind, our skilled craftsmen ha

Page 18Operation Notes and DetailsLift FeaturesWARNINGDiscontinue lift use immediately if any lift component does not operate prop-erly. Failure to d

Operation Notes and Detailsthe event of platform drift. Due to the “all-hydraulic” operation of the dual-cylinder NL955, hydraulic fluid expan-sion, c

Page 20Operation Notes and DetailsLift Features (continued): Inboard Locator and Bridge PlateFully-Deployed(vertical) Inboard Locator The inboard loca

Page 21Operation Notes and Details Belt-operated Side Entry Outer BarrierAAutomatic Floor Level Switch-ing: When the platform unfolds from the

Page 22Operation Notes and DetailsFully-Engaged Barrier Latch Latch FootFully-Folded (Up-vertical) Outer Barrier and Side EntryFully-Unfolded (Ramp po

Page 23Operation Notes and Detailsbarrier (when DOWN switch is activated). See photos A and B. The belt and chain driven side entry is powered by th

Page 24Operation Notes and Detailsfailure, exceeding the lift “floor-to-ground” capacity, etc.). After the platform is fully lowered (platform reaches

Page 25Operation Notes and Details fully-up (vertical) position, and the outer barrier latch must be fully engaged whenever a wheelchair passenger is

Page 26WARNINGPosition and secure (buckle, engage, fasten, etc.) the wheelchair-equipped occupant seat belt before loading onto the wheelchair lift pl

Page 27Using your own wheelchair, operate the lift through all func-tions and enter and exit the vehicle with the sales represen-tative on hand to ens

Page 1ContentsWarranty and Registration Instructions ... 2, 3Lift Terminology Lift Terminology Illustration ...

Page 28Operation Notes and DetailsExposure to harsh weather ele-ments, environment conditions, or heavy usage, etc. may require more frequent maintena

Page 29Lift Operating InstructionsBefore lift operation, park the vehicle on a level surface, away from vehicu-lar traffic. Place the vehicle transmis

Page 30Lift Operating Instructions To Open Door(s):Automatic Door Operator(s): Press yellow OPEN switch until door(s) are fully open. Release swit

Page 31DOWNLift Operating Instructions2. Press red DOWN switch until the entire platform reaches ground level (stops) and outer barrier unfolds fully

Page 32Lift Operating Instructions To Unload Passenger: (continued)I3. Unlock wheelchair brakes and un-load passenger from platform. Note: Outer bar

Page 33UPLift Operating Instructions To Load Passenger:1. Load passenger onto platform facing outward and lock wheel-chair brakes.Note: Outer barrier

Page 34 To Load Passenger (continued):3. Unlock wheelchair brakes and load passenger from platform into vehicle. Note: Lower head to clear door jamb

Page 35Lift Operating Instructions To Close Door(s):Automatic Door Operator(s): Press yellow CLOSE switch until door(s) are fully closed. Release

Page 36Verified:Vehicle movement is prevented unless the lift door is closed, ensuring the lift is stowed.Lift operation shall be prevented unless the

Manual Operating Instructions If you experience power or equip-ment failure, refer to the Manual Operating Instructions to operate the lift. Instruct

OWNER'S WARRANTY REGISTRATIONPURCHASED FROMDATE INSTALLEDNAMEADDRESSCITYTELEPHONETO VALIDATE WARRANTYREGISTRATION CARDS MUST BE RETURNED TO THE B

Page 38Open(Down)Close(Up/Stop)Manual Operating InstructionsRefer to photos and illustration of release valve on page 37. To Unfold Platform (Out):Us

Open(Down)Close(Up/Stop)EUsing hand pump handle:a. Place slotted end of pump handle onto back-up pump re-lease valve and turn clockwise to close secur

Page 403113229823Replace missing, worn or illegible decals. Failure to do so may result in serious bodily injury and/or property damage.WARNINGDecals

2565218229Decals and Antiskid25580 25652MADE INAMERICAQuality inspected By:182293241057 – Outer barrier is not up and latched and ground detect swit

Page 42Decals and AntiskidAntiskidInspect your lift for any missing or worn antiskid. Order as needed.Replace missing or worn antiskid. Failure to d

Page 43Maintenance and LubricationProper maintenance is necessary to ensure safe, troublefree operation. Inspecting the lift for any wear, damage or

Page 44All listed inspection, lubrication and maintenance procedures should be repeated at “750 cycle” intervals following the scheduled “4500 Cycles”

Maintenance and Lubrication Note: LPS2 General Purpose Penetrating Oil is available in eleven ounce aerosol cans from The Braun Corporation (part num

Maintenance and Lubrication Schedule750 CyclesOuter barrier hinge pivot points (2)Outer barrier latch (pivot/slide points)Outer barrier latch lever pi

Apply Light Oil - See Lubrication DiagramApply Light Oil - See Lubrication DiagramApply Light Oil - See Lubrication DiagramApply Light Oil - See Lubri

Warranty and Registration InstructionsModel No.Series No.Serial No.Pump CodeCylinder CodeDate of ManufactureNote: This information must be provided w

Maintenance and Lubrication SchedulePerform all procedures listed in previous section alsoInspect switch arm components for wear or dam-age, and for p

Maintenance and Lubrication ScheduleResecure, replace or correct as needed.Use Braun 32840-QT (Exxon® Univis HVI 26) hydraulic fluid (do not mix with D

Maintenance and Lubrication SchedulePerform all procedures listed in previous section alsoReplace if needed. Tighten or replace if needed.Replace defe

Maintenance and Lubrication ScheduleCheck to see that the lift is securely anchored to the vehicle and there are no loose bolts, broken welds, or stre

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Operator's Manual32244 Rev. B January 200832244 Rev. B January 2008© The Braun Corporation© The Braun CorporationAll illustrations, descrip

Page 4Pump Module Hand-Held Pendant ControlBase PlateTop Parallel Arms (2)Adjustable Quiet-Ride Stow Blocks (2)Vertical Arm Covers (4)Opposite Pump Si

Page 5Lift Terminology Introduction:Braun NL955 Millennium Series lifts comply fully with the National Highway Traffic Safety Adminis-tration (NHTSA)

Page 6Lift TerminologyFOLD, DOWN, and UP). The momentary switches activate the automatic lift functions. The lift function labels illuminate to iden

Page 7Lift Terminologyto the vertical position as the lift lowers and raises. Further details regarding the automatic mechanical inboard locator are