AMF-BRUNS EURO RAMP User manual

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Operating Instructions
EURO RAMP

Foreword
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Foreword
Dear reader,
these Operating Instructions serve to provide all infor-
mation required for the safe use of the Euro ramp.
The Euro ramp 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
functional capability is to be maintained. Accidents caused
by these dangers can however be prevented by strictly
observing these Operating Instructions. Over and above
this, the operational efficiency of the Euro 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 Euro ramp. If you sell the Euro ramp,
hand these Operating Instructions over to the new owner.
All instructions, figures and dimensions contained in these
Operating Instructions are without obligation. 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
manufacturer.
Neither the vehicle nor the Euro ramp must 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
Euro 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 30).

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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!
 warns of a situation of immediate danger, which will lead
to serious or fatal injuries, if not avoided.
W
ARNING!
 warns of a potentially dangerous situation, which will
lead to serious 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.
CAUTION !
...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 ............................................................8
1.2 Improper Use.........................................................9
1.3 Personnel Requirements...................................... 10
1.4 Product Monitoring .............................................. 10
1.5 Danger Zone......................................................... 11
1.6 Safety and Accident Prevention Regulations......... 11
1.7 Disposal ............................................................... 12
2 Description ....................................................... 13
2.1 Layout and Function ............................................ 13
2.1.1 Ramp.......................................................... 13
2.1.2 Floor mounting bracket .............................. 14
2.1.3 Gas-operated spring .................................. 15
2.1.4 Supports..................................................... 15
2.2 Operating Controls............................................... 16
2.2.1 Latch locks ................................................. 16
2.2.2 Hand grips.................................................. 16
2.3 Technical Data ..................................................... 16
2.4 Dimensions Sheet .................................................17
3 Transportation.................................................. 18
4 Installation / Commissioning ............................ 18
5 Operation ......................................................... 19
5.1 Safety Regulations for Operation ......................... 19
5.2 Deploying the Ramp............................................. 21
5.3 Stowing the Ramp ...............................................22
5.4 Swivelling the Ramp .............................................23
5.5 Securing the Swivelling Ramp in its
Home Position .....................................................23
5.6 Fitting and Removing the Euro ramp....................24
5.6.1 Removing the Euro ramp............................24
5.6.2 Fitting the Euro ramp ..................................24

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6 Maintenance and Repair ..................................25
6.1 Safety Regulations for Maintenance and Repair...25
6.2 Routine Maintenance Work..................................25
6.2.1 Maintenance schedule ...............................26
6.2.2 Maintenance record ...................................26
6.3 Maintenance and Inspection Record ...................26
7 De-Commissioning and Conservation ............. 27
8 Faults and Troubleshooting ............................. 27
9 Spare parts ......................................................28
10 Customer Service ............................................30

Safety
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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 mainte-
nance of the Euro ramp.
Therefore:
 It is imperative, that these Operating Instructions are
read thoroughly before operating your Euro ramp. Al-
ways observe the notes and information contained
therein, in particular the safety instructions.
 If these Operating Instructions or parts thereof are lost
or become illegible, please request a new copy from the
manufacturer or download a copy from our Website
www.amf-bruns.de.
Prerequisite to the safe handling and trouble-free opera-
tion of the Euro ramp is a thorough knowledge of the ap-
plicable safety information and the safety regulations.
It is therefore imperative that this Chapter is read thor-
oughly before operating the Euro ramp and that the in-
structions and warnings herein are strictly observed. The
safety information and warnings, given at the appropriate
places in the following Chapters, must also be strictly ob-
served. The manufacturer will not be held responsible if
safety information 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 ac-
cident prevention.
1.1 Proper Use
The Euro ramp must only be used to load wheelchair-
bound persons, empty wheelchairs or goods into the vehi-
cle to which the Euro ramp is mounted.
The maximum bearing capacity specified in the dimension
sheet on page 17 must not be exceeded. The Euro ramp
must be deployed to the same level as that which the ve-
hicle’s wheels are standing on.
When transporting wheelchair-bound persons, the Euro
ramp will be operated by an accompanying person.
Proper use also includes strictly adhering to the infor-
mation given in these Operating Instructions.

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W
ARNING!
If the Euro ramp is used for any other purpose than that
described above, this can create dangerous situations for
persons or cause material damage.
Therefore:
 Only use the Euro ramp for the purpose for which it was
intended.
 Always adhere to information given in these Operating
Instructions.
 Do not use the Euro ramp for any other uses, particular-
ly 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 Euro ramp is deemed to be improperly used if for ex-
ample:
 It is used in a faulty state or with safety-relevant mal-
functions,
 it is deployed to a higher level, such that persons or
goods enter the vehicle on a downward incline,
 it is used as a transfer bridge,
 The maximum load bearing capacity is exceeded,
 It is used by incompetent persons.

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1.3 Personnel Requirements
The Euro ramp must only be handled by persons who:
 have read and understood these Operating Instructions,
 have proven their ability to operate the Euro ramp to the
vehicle's owner,
 have been expressly assigned by the vehicle's owner to
operate the Euro ramp,
 are in a position to adjust themselves to the needs of
persons with limited mobility (for commercial or com-
munal use in transporting disabled persons).
Transportation, installation, commissioning, maintenance,
repair, fault finding and disposal of the Euro ramp must on-
ly be carried out by persons with the corresponding tech-
nical training and experience.
1.4 Product Monitoring
Please contact AMF-Bruns GmbH & Co. KG immediately if
faults or problems are encountered when operating your
Euro 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 pro-
jects.
NOTE
Guarantee work on the Euro 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 ramp that is being
deployed, in which a person can be injured through the
movement of the ramp.
CAUTION!
Risk of injury and danger of material damage when deploy-
ing the ramp.
There is a risk of injuries to the legs and feet if the ramp is
allowed to fall to the ground out of control. The Euro ramp
can be damaged.
Therefore:
 Keep a firm hold of the ramp until it is fully in contact
with the ground.
 Deploy the ramp slowly.
1.6 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 or communal use.
 The Euro ramp must only be used for the purpose for
which it is intended, otherwise dangerous situations,
with resultant injuries, may occur (Proper use: see Sec-
tion 1.1, page 8).
 The owner is responsible for ensuring that proper use is
adhered to, in particular that the Euro ramp is only op-
erated by authorised persons.
 To ensure that the Euro ramp has been installed cor-
rectly, it must be inspected by a technical expert. The
Euro ramp must not be used until this has been done.
 Proper use of the Euro ramp also includes adherence to
the specified maintenance and repair work, in particular
the 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.

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 The Euro ramp must not be operated in a faulty condi-
tion, as serious injuries may be caused by this. If faults
occur, do not use the Euro ramp until repairs have been
effected.
 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.
 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 ren-
der the guarantee null and void.
1.7 Disposal
When the Euro ramp's useful life has expired, it must only
be disposed of by qualified specialists. The manufacturer
will accept no liability for damage caused by incorrect dis-
posal.

Description
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2 Description
The Euro ramp is used to load wheelchair-bound persons,
empty wheelchairs or goods into the vehicle to which the
Euro ramp is mounted.
The main components of the Euro ramp are:
 the ramp,
 the floor mounting bracket.
The aim of this chapter is to illustrate the construction and
function of the Euro ramp. To this end, the individual as-
semblies and components are described in the following
sections.
2.1 Layout and Function
Figure 1: Euro ramp in The Deployed Position
2.1.1 Ramp
The ramp is a welded construction of solid aluminium and
a special AMF perforated profile (see Figure 1). It is low-
ered from the vertical position and unfolded, in order to
load and unload a vehicle. The ramp is a hinged, two-piece
construction, only extending to its full length when in the
deployed position.
Ramp

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2.1.2 Floor mounting bracket
Like the ramp itself, the floor mounting bracket is a welded
aluminium construction. It connects the ramp to the vehi-
cle. The floor mounting bracket is secured to the anchor-
age points in the vehicle by means of four star grips (see
Figure 2). The Euro ramp can be removed from the vehicle
by unscrewing these four star grips.
Figure 2: Floor Mounting Bracket
The floor mounting bracket can be optionally equipped
with a pivot bearing. This allows the ramp to be swivelled
into or out of the vehicle by 90° (see Figure 3, page 15).
The pivot bearing is at the right- or left-hand side of the
Euro ramp, depending upon the version.
NOTE
Euro ramps with pivot bearings do not have star grips and
are firmly anchored to the vehicle. The mounting instruc-
t
ions must be observed to fit or remove Euro ramps with
pivot bearings to the vehicle.
Ramp
Floor
mounting
bracket
Latch lock
Gas-
operated
spring
Star grips
Hand grip

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Figure 3: Ramp Swivelled Out
2.1.3 Gas-operated spring
The gas-operated spring supports part of the weight when
the ramp is being deployed (see Figure 2, page 14). It is
thus possible to operate the ramp safely and with little ef-
fort. The Euro ramp is equipped with one or two gas-
operated springs, depending upon the version.
2.1.4 Supports
Additional supports, that increase the load bearing capaci-
ty to 500 kg, are also available as an optional extra (see
Figure 4, page 16). These supports are recommended
when particularly heavy loads are being loaded or unload-
ed.
Ramp Floor mounting bracket

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Figure 4: Euro ramp with Support (optional)
2.2 Operating Controls
Position of the operating elements: see Figure 2, page 14.
2.2.1 Latch locks
The latch locks are located at both sides of the ramp. They
are similar in construction to vehicle safety belt locks.
When the "PRESS" buttons are pressed, the latches re-
lease and the ramp can be deployed.
When the ramp is folded and stowed, the latch locks audi-
bly engage and hold the ramp in the vertical position.
2.2.2 Hand grips
The hand grips are located at both sides of the ramp. They
facilitate the safe handling of the ramp when deploying and
stowing it.
2.3 Technical Data
Designation Euro ramp
Dimensions see dimensions sheet,
page 17
Carrying capacity (without
supports)
300 kg
Carrying capacity (with sup-
ports)
500 kg
Support

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2.4 Dimensions Sheet
Figure 5: Dimensions
Art.-No. Basic dimen-
sions of the
ramp in mm
Version Dimensions in mm
a b c d e f g
H20101
2400 x 600
standard
640 600
830 1230
2390 60 215
swivelling
970 1245
H20104
2400 x 700
standard
740 700
930 1230
2390 60 215
swivelling
1070 2045
H20107
2400 x 900
standard
950 910
1140 1230
2390 80 230
swivelling
1280 1245
H20110
2400 x 800
standard
840 800
1030 1230
2390 60 215
swivelling
1170 1245
H20114
2800 x 900
standard
950 910
1140 1430
2780 100 245
swivelling
1280 1440
H20115
2000 x 800
standard
840 800
1030 1030
1190 60 215
swivelling
1170 1045

Transportation
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3 Transportation
Transportation of the Euro ramp is carried out by the man-
ufacturer or by trained, experienced personnel.
4 Installation / Commissioning
The Euro ramp must be installed in accordance with the
applicable AMF-Bruns Installation Instructions.
The Installation Instructions can be downloaded from our
W
ebsite www.amf-bruns.de.
DANGER!
Risk of danger through incorrect installation.
If installation is not carried out correctly, the Euro ramp can
come loose in a road traffic collision and be thrown for-
wards. This can cause fatal injuries to all occupants of the
v
ehicle.
Therefore:
 The Euro ramp must only be installed in a vehicle by
specialist personnel under adherence to the applicable
AMF-Bruns Installation Instructions.
 The vehicle manufacturer's body fitting guidelines must
be adhered to.
NOTE
To ensure that the Euro ramp has been installed correctly,
it must be inspected by a technical expert.
The Euro ramp must not be used until this has been done.

Operation
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5 Operation
5.1 Safety Regulations for Operation
Before operating the Euro ramp, the safety information
must have been read (see Chapter 1, page 8).
DANGER!
Danger of injury through a loose Euro ramp.
If the star grips are not firmly tightened to the floor mount-
ing bracket, the Euro ramp can come loose in a road traffic
collision and be thrown forwards. This can cause fatal inju-
ries to all occupants of the vehicle.
Therefore:
 Before setting off on a journey, always check that the
four star grips are firmly tightened to the floor mounting
bracket.
W
ARNING!
Risk of injury and material damage if the Euro ramp is
deployed to a higher level.
If the Euro ramp is deployed to a higher level, its safe use
can not be guaranteed. There is a risk of falling off. Mate-
rial damage can be caused.
Therefore:
 Always deploy the Euro ramp to the same level as that
which the vehicle’s wheels are standing on.
 It is forbidden to use the Euro ramp as a transfer bridge.
W
ARNING!
Risk of injury and material damage if the Euro ramp is op-
erated in a faulty condition.
Therefore:
 Always visually inspect the Euro ramp for external dam-
age before use.
 If any damage is found, initiate repairs to the Euro ramp.

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ARNING!
Risk of injury and material damage if the Euro ramp is op-
erated by unauthorised persons.
Dangerous operating conditions may be caused if the Euro
ramp is operated by unauthorised persons.
Therefore:
 The Euro ramp must only be operated by persons who
are familiar with operating the Euro ramp.
W
ARNING!
Danger through road traffic collisions.
A
number of risks are involved for passenger and operator
when using the Euro ramp on public highways.
Therefore:
 When the parking the vehicle ensure that other road
traffic is affected as little as possible.
 Park the vehicle such that as little danger as possible is
presented to the wheelchair passenger and operator by
other road traffic.
 Switch the vehicle's engine OFF and apply the hand-
brake before operating the Euro ramp.
CAUTION!
Risk of injury if there is insufficient space to operate the Eu-
ro ramp.
If there is insufficient space to leave or to get onto the Euro
ramp, there is a risk of being injured by the Euro ramp or
other objects (e. g. walls, posts or poles).
These risks apply to both wheelchair passenger and ac-
companying person.
Therefore:

W
hen parking the vehicle, make certain that there is
sufficient space to operate the Euro ramp.