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Braun RA500 Transit Ramp
Braun RA500 Transit Ramp
ual
Man
Operator's/Installation/Service Manual
Braun
Braun
Commercial
RA500 Transit Ramp
RA500 Transit Ramp
for
Low-Floor Transit Vehicles
WARNING
Read manual
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®
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International Corporate Hdqrs: P.O. Box 310 Winamac, IN 46996 USA
installing or
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1-800-THE LIFT (574) 946-6153 FAX: (574) 946-4670
servicing ramp.
Failure to do so
may result in
serious bodily
injury and/or
pro
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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 ramp available. This manual includes operating instructions, installation instructions, servicing instructions and instructions for troubleshooting, if needed. Braun ramps are built for dependability and will provide years of service and mobility independence, as long as the ramp is installed and maintaine
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CONTENTS Ramp Terminology Maintenance and Lubrication Ramp Terminology Illustration .................................... 2 Lubrication Diagram ................................................... 30 Ramp Components Terminology Illustration ............. 3 Maintenance and Lubrication Schedule ............. 3, 32 Introduction .................................................................... 4 Ramp Components ........................................................ 5 Systems Description
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RAMP TERMINOLOGY Ramp Terminology Illustration Refer to the Figure A below and Figure B on page 3 for identification of components and clarification of direction terminology. Details regarding terminology, direction and components are provided on pages 4 and 5. Sub floor (Fixed) Figure A Threshold Plate Pan Weldment Mounting Tab (Qyt 0) Ramp Hand Hold IN RIGHT LEFT OUT As viewed from outside the vehicle Inboard Front (of vehicle) Page (driver's side) 2 Rear Outboard (of vehicle) (passenge
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RAMP TERMINOLOGY Ramp Components Terminology Illustration Chain Drive Electric Motor Figure B Carrier Plate Pan Weldment Mounting Tab (Qyt 0) Ramp Hand Hold IN RIGHT Note: The sub floor and transition threshold plate LEFT OUT are removed from this illustration. As viewed from outside the vehicle Inboard Front (of vehicle) (driver's side) Page 3 Rear Outboard (of vehicle) (passenger's side) “Arrows/30°-30°”6-13-90
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RAMP TERMINOLOGY Introduction The Braun RA500 In-Floor Ramp The RA500 provides fully auto- Read and become familiar with (to be referred to as RA500 matic operation of ramp functions. all operation safety precautions, throughout this manual) is de- The electric system is controlled pre-operation notes and details, signed for use in low-floor transit by a electronic controller board operating instructions and manual vehicles. The RA500 provides which activates an electric motor operatin
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RAMP TERMINOLOGY Ramp Components Refer to the Terminology Illustra- Pan Weldment (Housing): providing an unobstructed an- tions on pages 2 and 3. The pan is the aluminum (casing) tiskid surface for entry and exit mounted in the vehicle floor sys- when the ramp is not in use. Control Box (Electronic Con- tem which contains the electrical troller): The remote mounted components that power the ramp Ramp Platform: The ramp control box provides the logic to electrical systems. The fixed platf
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CAUTION CAUTION RAMP OPERATION CAUTION Safety Symbols SAFETY FIRST! Know That.... All information contained A B C WARNING CAUTION in this manual and supplements (if included), is pro- This symbol indicates This symbol indicates vided for your safety. Familiarity important safety important informa- with proper operation instructions information regarding tion regarding how to as well as proper maintenance a potentially hazard- avoid a hazard- procedures are necessary to en- ous s
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RAMP OPERATION Ramp Operation Safety Precautions (continued) WARNING Do not activate control switch(es) when anyone is near the area in which ramp operates. WARNING It is the responsibility of the attendant to oversee and assist ramp passengers. WARNING Attendants must never operate the vehicle, the ramp or attend to passengers if intoxi- cated. WARNING Intoxicated passengers should not be allowed to board the vehicle. WARNING Wheelchair passengers must position and secure (buckle, engage,
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RAMP OPERATION Operation Notes and Details The RA500 ramp provides vehicle exiting of ramp passengers is Read and become familiar with access to people with disabilities the responsibility of the driver/ all ramp operation safety precau- (wheelchair passengers or stand- attendant. tions, pre-operation notes and ees using other type mobility details, operating instructions and aids). The commercial oriented As stated in the Ramp Operation manual operating instructions RA500 ramp is operate
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RAMP OPERATION Operation Procedure Review The Braun Corporation recom- Transit agency supervisors WARNING mends that transit agency su- should train and educate all pervisors and driver/attendants driver/attendants on the proper Read and become review the safety precautions and use and operation of the vehicle, familiar with all ramp operation procedures appearing door system, interlock(s), ramp operation safety in this manual with the ramp sales and ramp passenger safety. precautions
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RAMP OPERATION Ramp Power Operation Ramp Operating Instructions Operator Input Switches: The Halt Conditions: Several condi- address the required controller RA500 Ramp electronic controller tions can cause a normal se- inputs and the corresponding provides fully automatic operation quence to terminate (stop): ramp functions. Instructions for of all ramp functions. Ramp func- • Obstructions (details below) customer specific display panels tions can be performed from any • Customer Interl
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RAMP OPERATION Power Ramp Safety Be certain there is adequate performing safe passenger load- a time. The attendant should not clearance outside the vehicle be- ing and unloading procedures. board the ramp with the passen- fore deploying the power ramp. Observe your passengers at all ger except when assistance is times when they are entering and required and the load capacity is The ramp operator (attendant) exiting the vehicle. Attendants not exceeded. Always return the and bystan
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TURN TURN TURN TURN TURN TURN TURN TURN TURN TURN TURN TURN TURN TURN TURN TURN TURN TURN TURN TURN TURN TURN TURN TURN TURN TURN TURN TURN TURN TURN TO LOCK TO LOCK TO LOCK TO LOCK TO LOCK TO LOCK TO LOCK TO LOCK TO LOCK TO LOCK TO LOCK TO LOCK TO TO LOCK LOCK TO LOCK TO TO LOCK TO LOCK LOCK TO LOCK TO LOCK TO LOCK TO LOCK TO TO LOCK TO LOCK LOCK TO LOCK TO LOCK TO LOCK TO LOCK TO LOCK RAMP OPERATION Ramp Manual Operation (continued) To Reengage Carriage Assembly to Drive Chain: . Positio
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RAMP OPERATION Ramp Passenger Safety stability, balance, weight distri- Different types of disabilities Unless your transit agency has bution and use of attendants as require different types of wheel- a published policy stating that specified in the owner’s manual chairs and different types of driver/attendants do not aid ramp supplied with the passenger’s wheelchair-equipped occupant (disabled) passengers, it is the wheelchair (or other mobility aid). restraint belt systems (torso re
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RAMP OPERATION Ramp Passenger Safety Wheelchairs should be operated Wheelchair passengers who Wheelchair Attendants: When at a slow and constant speed intend to enter and exit the assisting a wheelchair occupant, when on the ramp. Wheelchairs vehicle without the assistance of remember to use good body me- should not accelerate suddenly an attendant must determine the chanics. When the wheelchair is when on the ramp. Wheelchair safest and most practical method on the ramp, the attenda
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CAUTION CAUTION RAMP INSTALLATION CAUTION Safety Symbols SAFETY FIRST! Know That.... All information contained A B C WARNING CAUTION in this manual and supplements (if included), is pro- This symbol indicates This symbol indicates vided for your safety. Familiarity important safety important informa- with proper operation instructions information regarding tion regarding how to as well as proper maintenance a potentially hazard- avoid a hazard- procedures are necessary to en- ou
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RAMP INSTALLATION Installation / Service Safety Precautions WARNING Never modify (alter) a Braun Corporation ramp. WARNING Replacement parts must be Braun authorized replacements. WARNING Never install screws or fasteners (other than factory equipped). Failure to follow these safety precautions may result in serious bodily injury and/or prop- WARNING erty damage. Page 7
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RAMP INSTALLATION Installation Requirements Braun RA500 Ramp must be Read and become familiar with installed and serviced by a Braun the operating instructions and the WARNING authorized service representa- installation instructions contained Read this manual tive who has attended and been in this manual before beginning before performing certified by The Braun Corpora- installation, operation or service installation, operation tion Sales and Service School for procedures. or service
