AMF-BRUNS EasyPull User manual

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Operating Instructions
EasyPull

Foreword
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Foreword
Dear Reader,
these Operating Instructions serve to provide all information
required for the safe use of the EasyPull.
The EasyPull is designed and constructed in accordance
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 your EasyPull 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 EasyPull. If you sell the EasyPull, 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 EasyPull must be converted or modified in any way,
without seeking the prior, written permission of the manu-
facturer. The manufacturer will not be held responsible in
any way whatsoever if conversions or modifications are car-
ried 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
EasyPull. 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 12, page 49).

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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 conventions are used to highlight important
information:
DANGER!
 warns of a situation of immediate danger, which will lead
to severe or fatal injuries, if not avoided.
W
ARNING!
 warns of a potentially dangerous situation, which will lead
to severe or fatal injuries, if not avoided.
CAUTION!
 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:
 Lists
 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.

Contents
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Contents
Foreword................................................................. 3
Contents.................................................................. 6
1 Safety ................................................................. 8
1.1 Proper Use ............................................................9
1.2 Improper Use.........................................................9
1.3 Operator Requirements ....................................... 10
1.4 Product Monitoring .............................................. 10
1.5 Safety and Accident Prevention Regulations......... 11
1.6 Disposal ................................................................ 11
2 Description ....................................................... 12
2.1 Layout and Function ............................................ 12
2.1.1 Voltage transformer.................................... 12
2.1.2 Control unit ................................................. 13
2.1.3 Winch with belts ......................................... 14
2.1.4 Remote control........................................... 15
2.1.5 Rating plates............................................... 16
2.2 Technical Data ......................................................17
3 Transportation...................................................17
4 Installation ........................................................ 18
4.1 Safety Information for Installation ......................... 18
4.2 Fitting the Winch ..................................................20
4.3 Installing and Connecting the Electrical System ... 21
4.3.1 Fitting the voltage transformer.................... 21
4.3.2 Fitting the control unit .................................22
4.3.3 Laying the extension cable (optional) .........23
4.3.4 Laying the connection cable .......................23
4.3.5 Fitting the door contact switch ...................24
4.3.6 Making the connections .............................24
4.4 Tightening Torques ..............................................25
4.5 Carrying out a trial run .........................................26
5 Commissioning................................................. 27
5.1 Initial Setting......................................................... 27
5.2 Checking the Setting............................................30
5.3 Fine Adjustment ................................................... 31

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6 Operation .........................................................32
6.1 Safety Regulations for Operation .........................32
6.2 Loading an Occupied or Unoccupied
Wheelchair...........................................................34
6.3 Unloading an Occupied or Unoccupied
Wheelchair...........................................................36
7 Maintenance and Repair ..................................38
7.1 Safety Regulations for Maintenance and Repair...38
7.2 Routine Maintenance Work..................................39
7.2.1 Maintenance schedule ...............................39
7.2.2 Maintenance record ...................................40
7.3 Maintenance and Inspection Record ...................40
8 De-Commissioning and Conservation ............. 41
9 Faults and Troubleshooting ............................. 41
9.1 Fitting a New Battery ...........................................43
9.2 Configuring a New Remote Control .....................44
10 Spare parts ......................................................46
11 Electrical Circuit Diagrams .............................. 47
12 Customer Service ............................................49
13 Declaration of Conformity................................50

Safety
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1 Safety
CAUTION!
Risk of injury if the EasyPull is not operated correctly.
Therefore:
 It is imperative, that these Operating Instructions are read
thoroughly before operating the EasyPull. Always ob-
serve the notes and information contained therein, in par-
ticular the safety instructions.
 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 EasyPull is a thorough knowledge of the applicable
safety information and the safety regulations.
It is therefore imperative that this Chapter is read thoroughly
before operating the EasyPull 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.

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1.1 Proper Use
The operational reliability of the EasyPull is only guaranteed
if it is put to proper use. It must therefore only be used for
the purpose for which it is intended.
The EasyPull is only deemed to be in proper use when it is
used to pull wheelchair-bound persons or unoccupied
wheelchairs into vehicles that are specifically designed or
converted to transport disabled persons. The vehicle must
be fitted with an access ramp for this purpose. The EasyPull
only secures the front of the wheelchair. For transportation,
the wheelchair must be secured with additional belts at the
rear. The passenger in the wheelchair must wear a safety
belt.
Proper use also includes strict adherence to the information
given in these Operating Instructions.
W
ARNING!
If the EasyPull is used for any other purpose than that de-
scribed above, this may result in dangerous situations for
persons or material damage being caused.
Therefore:
 Only use the EasyPull for the purpose for which it was
intended.
 Always adhere to information given in these Operating In-
structions.
 Do not use the EasyPull for any other purposes, particu-
larly those given in Section 1.2. These are deemed to be
improper use.
1.2 Improper Use
Any use other than that described in Section 1.1 is deemed
to be improper use.
These include in particular:
 Pulling any objects other than wheelchair-bound persons
or unoccupied wheelchairs.
 Allowing operation by incompetent operators.
 Making unauthorised modifications to the EasyPull.
 Operating the Swivel Lift when it has safety-relevant faults
or is in a faulty condition.

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1.3 Operator Requirements
The EasyPull must only be handled by persons who:
 have read and understood these Operating Instructions
and
 have the technical knowledge to operate the parking
brakes on wheelchairs
Over and above this, the following applies if the EasyPull is
used commercially or communally:
The EasyPull must only be operated by persons who:
 are of legal age,
 have been instructed in how to operate the EasyPull,
 have been expressly assigned to do so by
the owner and
 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 EasyPull 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 the
EasyPull 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 EasyPull 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.