Braun 855R Mobility Aid User Manual


 
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Pre-Lift Operation Notes
equipped). Stationary handrails
remain in the upright (vertical
position) at all times and require
no operation procedures (see
page 13 for details). Refer to the
applicable handrail instructions
for details and operation proce-
dures for folding handrails on
pages 13 and 14. Discontinue
lift operation if the handrails do
not operate properly.
Handrails with Safety Side
Shields. Handrails are standard
equipment on most lift models
and optional equipment on
others. Passengers should grip
both handrails when on the lift
platform if possible.
Become familiar with the proper
operation of the style of handrail
your lift is equipped with (if so
Further details and instructions
for operation of manual bridge
plates are provided in the Manual
Bridge Plate Operating Instruc-
tions (see page 12).
Handrails: UVL lift models may
be equipped with one of three
types of handrails - Stationary
Handrails, Manual Fold “P”
Handrails or Manual Fold “U”
Lift Passengers: Do not attempt
to load or unload a passenger in
a wheelchair or other apparatus
that does not fit on the platform
area. Do not exceed the 750
pound rated load capacity of the
lift.
Passenger Orientation (Board-
ing Direction): Inboard facing of
wheelchair passengers is not
prohibited, but outboard facing
of passengers is recommended
by The Braun Corporation.
Passengers loading from ground
level should back onto the
platform. Passengers loading
from floor level should proceed
onto the platform facing outward
(outward from the vehicle).
The passenger must be posi-
tioned in the center of the
platform to prevent side-to-side
load off-balance. The lift atten-
dant (operator) should not ride on
the platform with the passenger.
Wheelchair brakes must be
locked whenever the passenger
is on the platform. Turn powered
(electric) wheelchairs off when on
platform.
If you are an attendant operating
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A
RNING
Face outward and lock wheelchair
brakes before operating lift.
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A
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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.
the lift, it is your responsibility to
practice safe loading and unload-
ing procedures. Observe your
passenger at all times during lift
operation.
Vehicle (Floor Level) Loading/
Unloading: The platform must
be fully raised (at floor level) and
the bridge plate must be properly
positioned (if equipped) when
loading or unloading passengers
in or out of the vehicle. Floor
level positioning of the UVL
platform is a fully automatic
function, but it is the responsi-
bility of the lift operator to
ensure the platform and the
bridge plate (if equipped) are
properly positioned.
If the lift does not position the
platform properly, discontinue
lift use immediately and contact
an authorized Braun Corporation
dealer in your area or call The
Braun Corporation at 1-800-THE
LIFT. One of our national service
representatives will direct you to
an authorized service repairman
who will inspect your lift.
Wheelchair-equipped Occupant
Seat Belts: The Braun Corpora-
tion recommends wheelchair
passengers position and buckle
their wheelchair-equipped seat
belt (torso restraint) as specified
by the manufacturer, before
loading onto a wheelchair lift.
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 responsibility
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. Wheelchair lift
attendants should be instructed on
any special needs and/or proce-
dures required for safe transport of
wheelchair passengers.