AMF-BRUNS Easy-Ramp User manual

Operating Instructions
WHEELCHAIR ACCESS VEHICLE WITH REAR CUT-OUT
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VOLKSWAGEN CADDY WITH AMF-BRUNS EASY-RAMP AND EASY-FLEX-RAMP

Foreword
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Foreword
Dear reader,
these Operating Instructions provide all information neces-
sary to operate the Easy and Easy-Flex wheelchair access
ramps safely.
The access ramp is designed and constructed in accord-
ance with state of the art technology and recognised safety
standards. Persons and materials can however be endan-
gered, as not all danger areas can be eliminated if the func-
tional capability is to be maintained. Accidents caused by
these dangers can however be prevented by strictly ob-
serving these Operating Instructions. Over and above this,
the operational efficiency of the access ramp can be used
to the full and unnecessary faults can be prevented.
After reading these Operating Instructions for the first time,
keep them in a safe place for future reference over the en-
tire lifetime of the vehicle. If you sell the vehicle, hand these
Operating Instructions over to the new owner.
All details, figures and dimensions contained in these Oper-
ating Instructions are non-binding. No claims in any form
can be derived from these.
This document must not be reproduced or duplicated, in full
or in part, without the prior, written permission of the man-
ufacturer.
The access ramp must never be converted or modified in
any way, without seeking the prior, written permission of the
manufacturer. The manufacturer will not be held responsible
in any way whatsoever if conversions or modifications are
carried out without authorisation.
Use only original spare parts or spare parts which have
been approved of by the manufacturer. If spare parts other
than these are used, this can have a negative effect on the
specified characteristics, the functionality and safety of the
access ramp. Using non-original or unauthorised spare
parts will render the guarantee null and void.
Contact our customer services department to order spare
parts or accessories (see Chapter 10, page 47).

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Explanation of symbols and signs
To improve understanding, the following conventions should
be met for these Operating Instructions.
1.
The following types of special note are used to highlight text
passages of an important nature.
DANGER!
y warns of a situation of immediate danger, which will lead
to serious or fatal injuries, if not avoided.
W
ARNING!
y warns of a potentially dangerous situation, which will lead
to serious or fatal injuries, if not avoided.
CAUTION!
y warns of a potentially dangerous situation, which will lead
to slight or minor injuries or material damage if not
avoided.
A
TTENTION!
...warns of a potentially dangerous situation, which can
cause material damage, if not avoided.
...contains general notes and useful information.
...gives a reference to important information in other sec-
t
ions and documents.

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2.
Some texts serve a particular purpose. These are identified
as follows:
y Lists
Ö Instructional text, e.g. a sequence of activities.
3.
Meaning of directions:
If directions are given in the text (in front of, front, behind,
rear, right, left), these directions relate to the normal direc-
tion of travel of the vehicle.

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Contents
Foreword................................................................. 3
Contents.................................................................. 6
1 Safety .................................................................. 8
1.1 Proper Use..............................................................8
1.2 Improper Use ..........................................................9
1.3 Personnel Requirements ....................................... 10
1.4 Product Monitoring ............................................... 10
1.5 Danger Zone .......................................................... 11
1.6 Safety Devices ....................................................... 11
1.7 Safety and Accident Prevention Regulations ......... 12
1.8 De-Commissioning and Conservation ................... 13
1.9 Disposal ................................................................ 13
2 Description ........................................................ 14
2.1 Layout and Function.............................................. 14
2.1.1 Floor section............................................... 15
2.1.2 Ramp.......................................................... 15
2.1.3 Belts and belt anchorages.......................... 16
2.2 Rating Plate............................................................17
2.3 Operating Controls................................................ 18
2.4 Technical Data ...................................................... 19
3 Transportation................................................... 19
4 Installation / Commissioning ............................. 19
5 Operation...........................................................20
5.1 Safety regulations for operation ............................20
5.2 Deploying the Ramp..............................................22
5.3 Loading a Passenger / Wheelchair........................24
5.4 Disembarking a Passenger / Unloading
a Wheelchair .........................................................28
5.5 Easy-Flex: Stowing the Ramp ...............................30

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6 Maintenance and Repair ...................................32
6.1 Safety Regulations for Maintenance and
Repair ...................................................................32
6.2 Routine Maintenance Work ...................................33
6.2.1 Maintenance schedule ...............................33
6.2.2 Maintenance record ...................................33
6.3 Functionally Testing the Electrically
Operated Belts......................................................34
6.4 Yearly Inspection...................................................35
6.5 Maintenance and Repair Records .........................35
7 Troubleshooting ................................................36
7.1 Troubleshooting Table...........................................36
7.2 Adjusting the access ramp’s play.......................... 37
8.1 Inspection Log Book Master Data Sheet...............40
8.2 Inspection List ....................................................... 41
9 Electrical Circuit Diagram .................................46
10 Customer Service............................................. 47

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1 Safety
CAUTION!
There are a number of risks of suffering personal injury and
material damage involved in the operation and maintenance
of the access ramp.
Therefore:
y It is imperative, that these Operating Instructions are read
thoroughly before operating your access ramp. Always
observe the notes and information contained therein, in
particular the safety instructions.
y If these Operating Instructions or parts thereof are lost
or become illegible, please request a new copy from the
manufacturer.
Prerequisite to the safe handling and trouble-free operation
of the access ramp is a thorough knowledge of the applica-
ble safety information and safety regulations.
It is therefore imperative that this Chapter is read thoroughly
before operating the access ramp and that the instructions
and warnings herein are strictly observed. The safety infor-
mation and warnings, given at the appropriate places in the
following Chapters, must also be strictly observed. The
manufacturer will not be held responsible if safety infor-
mation and warnings are not observed.
In addition to the information given in these Operating In-
structions, local legislative regulations must be taken into
consideration, in particular those regarding safety and acci-
dent prevention.
1.1 Proper Use
The access ramp must only be used for transporting a dis-
abled person in a wheelchair or an empty wheelchair. By
using the access ramp, persons can be loaded into or dis-
embarked from the vehicle to which it is fitted. When doing
so, the access ramp will be operated by an accompanying
person.
Wheelchairs must be equipped with the fittings necessary
to secure it by means of the belt restraint systems provided.
Proper use also includes strictly adhering to the information
given in these Operating Instructions.

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W
ARNING!
If the access ramp is used for any other purpose than that
described above, this may result in dangerous situations for
persons or material damage being caused.
Therefore:
y Only use the access ramp for the purpose for which it
was intended.
y Always adhere to information given in these Operating In-
structions.
y Do not use the access ramp for any other use, particu-
larly those given in Section 1.2. These are deemed to be
improper use.
1.2 Improper Use
Any type of use, other than that mentioned in section 1.1 is
deemed to be improper use.
The Easy-Flex access ramp is deemed to be improperly
used if for example:
y it is used to transport goods,
y it is used in a faulty state or with safety-relevant malfunc-
tions,
y it is used to transport wheelchairs that can not be se-
cured by means of the belt restraint systems provided,
or
y it is used by incompetent persons.

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1.3 Personnel Requirements
The access ramp must only be handled by persons who:
y have been instructed in how to operate the access ramp,
y have read and understood these Operating Instructions,
y have proven their ability to operate the access ramp to
the vehicle's owner,
y have been expressly assigned by the vehicle's owner to
operate the access ramp,
y have the technical knowledge to operate the wheel-
chair's brakes and switch the motors of electrically driven
wheelchairs ON and OFF and
y are in a position to adapt themselves to the particular be-
haviour and needs of disabled persons.
Transportation, installation, commissioning, maintenance,
repair, fault finding and disposal of the access ramp and the
vehicle itself must only be carried out by persons with the
corresponding technical training and experience.
1.4 Product Monitoring
Please contact AMF-Bruns GmbH & Co. KG immediately if
faults or problems are encountered when operating your
access ramp or if accidents or "near-misses" occur.
AMF-Bruns will effect a solution to the problem with your
help and the knowledge gained will flow into future projects.
NOTE
Guarantee work on the access ramp must only be carried
out with the prior agreement of AMF-Bruns
GmbH & Co. KG.
The costs of such work will not be accepted by AMF-Bruns
without prior agreement.

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1.5 Danger Zone
The danger zone is the area behind the access ramp that is
being deployed, in which a person can be injured through
the movement of the access ramp.
CAUTION!
Risk of injury and danger of material damage when deploy-
ing the access ramp.
There is a risk of injuries to the legs and feet if the access
ramp is allowed to fall to the ground out of control. The ac-
cess ramp can be damaged.
Therefore:
y Keep hold of the access ramp until it is fully in contact
with the ground.
y Allow the access ramp to deploy slowly.
1.6 Safety Devices
Electrically operated belts
Electrically operated belts, with which the wheelchair is se-
cured when driving, are attached to the front area of the
vehicle's floor. These electrically operated belts can only be
pulled out when the ramp has been fully deployed and the
indicator lamp in the rocker switch is lit (refer to Section 2.3,
page 18). The electrically operated belts retract automati-
cally when the rocker switch is in either position. Before the
wheelchair can be pushed or driven up the ramp, the elec-
trically operated belts must be attached to the wheelchair
and the rocker switch must be operated such that the indi-
cator lamp goes out. This will prevent the wheelchair from
rolling back out of control.

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1.7 Safety and Accident Prevention
Regulations
Adhere to the following notes in order to prevent personal
injuries and material damage. Adhere also to the relevant
safety and accident prevention regulations laid down by the
trade associations for commercial use.
y The access ramp must only be operated if all safety de-
vices are correctly fitted (see Section 1.6, page 11). Such
devices must only be removed in order to enable mainte-
nance and repair work to be carried out. All safety de-
vices must be replaced immediately after such work has
been completed. If they are not replaced correctly, there
is a high risk of injury.
y The access ramp must only be used for the purpose for
which it is intended, otherwise dangerous situations, with
resultant injuries, may occur (Proper use: see Section 1.1,
page 8).
y The owner is responsible for ensuring that proper use is
adhered to, in particular that the access ramp is only op-
erated by authorised persons.
y If the access ramp is used commercially or as a public
utility, the owner must ensure that operating
personnel are familiar with the operation of the access
ramp under all operating conditions by giving training and
familiarisation courses.
y Proper use of the access ramp also includes adherence
to the specified maintenance and repair work, in particu-
lar strict adherence to the maintenance intervals. If such
work is not carried out, trouble-free operation can not be
guaranteed. Risks of personal injury and material damage
can occur. We recommend that maintenance records be
kept.
y If the access ramp is used commercially or as a public
utility, it must be inspected by a technical expert at inter-
vals of not more than 1 year after commissioning. During
inspection, faults affecting the safety should be system-
atically identified and remedial action taken (see "Inspec-
tion Log Book", page 39).

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y The access ramp must not be operated in a faulty condi-
tion, as severe injuries can be caused by this. If faults oc-
cur, do not use the access ramp until repairs have been
effected.
y Before carrying out maintenance or repair work, this in-
cludes cleaning work, switch the vehicle's engine OFF
and prevent the vehicle from rolling away by applying the
handbrake. Make certain that no other person can start
the vehicle (e.g. by removing the ignition key). If this is
not done, there is a risk of injury.
y Use only original spare parts or spare parts which have
been approved of by the manufacturer. If non-original or
unauthorised replacement parts are used, this will render
the guarantee null and void.
1.8 De-Commissioning and Conservation
For queries regarding de-commissioning and conservation,
contact our customer services department (see Chapter 10,
page 47).
1.9 Disposal
When the access ramp and vehicle's useful life has expired,
they must only be disposed of by qualified specialists. The
manufacturer will accept no liability for damage caused by
incorrect disposal.

Description
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2 Description
Persons who are wheelchair-bound can be loaded into or
disembarked from a vehicle via the access ramp.
The main components of the access ramp are:
y the floor section,
y the ramp,
y the electrically operated belts and retractors for securing
the wheelchair.
The aim of this chapter is to illustrate the construction and
function of the access ramp. To this end, the individual as-
semblies and components are described in the following
sections.
2.1 Layout and Function
Figure 1: Ramp in The Deployed Position
Ramp Floor section

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2.1.1 Floor section
The floor section (see Figure 1, page 14) offers sufficient
space for the passenger in the wheelchair. The surface of
the floor section is lower than the floor of the vehicle. This
ensures that the passenger has sufficient headroom.
2.1.2 Ramp
The Easy-Ramp is used in two positions.
In the completely deployed position, the ramp provides a
slope, via which the wheelchair can be easily pushed or
driven into the vehicle (see Figure 1, page 14).
The rear doors can be closed when the access ramp is in
the vertical position. The ramp leaves sufficient space
for a passenger or an empty wheelchair. In this position, the
frame of the access ramp fills the gap in the vehicle's rear
bumper (see Figure 2).
Figure 2: Easy-Ramp in the Vertical Position
A third position is available for the Easy-Flex-Ramp. The
ramp can be folded down into the vehicle so that it is at the
same level as the floor of the vehicle (see Figure 3, page 16).
The floor section is almost completely covered. This creates
a level luggage compartment floor. The vehicle can be used
without difficulty to transport goods and other items, up to
a weight of 100 kg, in the normal way.
Ramp
Frame

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Figure 3: Fully Stowed Easy-Flex-Ramp
2.1.3 Belts and belt anchorages
Two electrically operated belts, for securing a wheelchair,
are fitted to the front area of the floor section (see
Figure 4). The electrically operated belts can be pulled out
when the ramp is fully deployed and the indicator lamp in
the rocker switch is lit.
Figure 4: Electrically operated belts
Fittings, to which the retractor belts can be attached, are
provided on the rear area of the floor section (see
Figure 5). The rear end of the wheelchair is secured by the
retractor belts.
Ramp
Electrically
operated
belts

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Figure 5: Retractor Belts and Fittings
2.2 Rating Plate
A rating plate, which contains the fundamental data, is at-
tached to the access ramp (see Figure 6).
Figure 6: Rating Plate
Retractor belts
Fittings
Floor section
Designation
Serial number Series and type
designation
Load bearing
capability
Year of manu-
facture
Manufacturer's
data

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2.3 Operating Controls
Figure 7: Rocker Switch
Figure 8: Operating Levers
Designation Function
Rocker switch Allows the electrically oper-
ated belts to be pulled out
Operating lever 1
(only for Easy-Flex)
Allows the ramp to be folded
down inside the vehicle to the
horizontal position.
Operating lever 2 Allows the ramp to be de-
ployed.
OFF ON
Operating lever 1
Stowing the Ramp
(only for Easy-Flex)
Operating lever 2
Deploying the Ramp

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2.4 Technical Data
Designation Easy-Ramp
Easy-Flex-Ramp
Maximum load (wheelchair use) 300 kg
Maximum load (Easy-Flex-Ramp
stowed position, luggage compart-
ment)
100 kg
3 Transportation
Transportation of the access ramp is carried out by the
manufacturer or by trained, experienced personnel.
4 Installation / Commissioning
The access ramp must be installed in accordance with the
A
MF-Bruns Installation Instructions applicable to the vehicle
in question.
DANGER!
Risk of injury through incorrect installation.
A
number of risks of personal injury and material damage
can be caused if the access ramp is incorrectly installed in
t
he vehicle.
Such risks of danger can not only occur during installation
but also as a result of installation not being carried out cor-
rectly.
Therefore:
y The access ramp must only be installed by specialist per-
sonnel, who have been trained for this job by the manu-
facturer. This also applies to the electrical connections.
y The vehicle manufacturer's body fitting guidelines must
be adhered to.
y A technical expert must be called in to inspect the access
ramp for correct installation and the effectiveness of the
safety devices.
y The technical expert must confirm the fact that opera-
tional safety of the access ramp has been established b
y
making a corresponding entry in the inspection log boo
k
(see Chapter 8, page 39).
y The access ramp must not be used until this has been
done.

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5 Operation
5.1 Safety regulations for operation
Before operating the access ramp, the safety information
must have been read (see Chapter 1, page 8).
W
ARNING!
Risk of injury and material damage if the access ramp is op-
erated in a faulty condition.
Therefore:
y Always carry out inspections in accordance with the
maintenance schedule before use (see Chapter 6,
page 32).
y For communal or commercial use: Have the access ramp
inspected at intervals of not more than one year by a
technical expert.
W
ARNING!
Risk of injury and material damage if the access ramp is op-
erated by unauthorised persons.
Dangerous operating conditions may be caused if the ac-
cess ramp is operated by unauthorised persons.
Therefore:
y The access ramp must only be operated by persons who
are familiar with operating the access ramp.
y The access ramp must never be operated by the pas-
senger.
y Lock the vehicle's doors when the access ramp is not in
use.
W
ARNING!
Risk of injury if safety devices are removed or are defective.
If safety devices are modified, bypassed or removed, the
y
will no longer fulfil their function.
Therefore:
y Never modify, bypass or remove safety devices.
y Always refit safety devices if they have been removed
(e. g. for maintenance or repair purposes).