Braun 06 Series L915 User manual

Operator's Manual
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Operator's Manual for:
Braun Millennium Series 06 Wheelchair Lifts
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Congratulations
We atThe BraunCorporationwish to express our fullestappreciation
onyour new purchase.With you in mind, our skilled craftsmenhave de-
signed and assembled the finestliftavailable.
This manual includes safety precautions, liftoperating instructions,
manual operating instructions, and instructions for maintenance and lubrica-
tionprocedures.
Your liftis builtfor dependability, and will bring you years of pleasure
and independence, as long as maintenance is performed regularly and the lift
is operated by aninstructed person.
Sincerely,
THEBRAUN CORPORATION
Ralph W.Braun
Chief Executive Officer

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Contents
Lift Terminology
Introduction ............................................................... 2
Direction .................................................................... 3
Lift Components .................................................... 3, 4
Lift Actions and Functions ......................................... 5
Lift Terminology Illustrations
Automatic Inboard Roll Stop “IB” ........................ 6
Fixed Inboard Roll Stop “Non-IB” ........................ 7
Lift Operation Safety
Safety Symbols ......................................................... 8
Lift Operation Safety Precautions ....................... 9-12
Pre-Lift Operation Notes and Details
Lift Access Doors and Lift Interlocks ....................... 13
General Safety ......................................................... 14
Lift Control Switches ............................................... 14
Lift Features
Lift-Tite Latches™ ........................................15, 16
Bridge Plates and Inboard Roll Stops .......... 17-19
Automatic Outboard Roll Stop .................... 20, 21
Roll Stop Latch ................................................. 21
Outboard Roll Stop and Roll Stop
Latch Operation ................................................ 21
Bridging ............................................................. 21
Handrails ......................................................21, 22
Lift Passengers
Passenger Orientation (Boarding Direction) ..... 22
Standees ........................................................... 23
Yellow Boundaries ............................................ 23
Vehicle (Floor Level) Loading and
Unloading ................................................... 23, 24
Wheelchair-Equipped Occupant Seat Belts ........... 25
Operation Procedure Review ........................... 25, 26
Preventive Maintenance ......................................... 26
Lift Operating Instructions ............................. 27-31
Manual Operating Instructions ....................... 32-34
Decals and Antiskid ....................................... 35-37
Maintenance and Lubrication ........................ 38, 39
Warranty/Registration Instructions ............... 40, 41

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LiftTerminology
Introduction:
Braun L915 Millennium Series
lifts are ADA compliant and
commercial oriented (intended for
operation by an attendant). The
L915 Millennium Lift Series
includes variations of lift models
L915, L916, L917, L918 and
L919. Model numbers indicate
lift dimensions and options.
Lift model numbers with suffix
“IB” are equipped with an auto-
matic mechanical inboard roll
stop that also serves as the
bridge plate (shown in the Lift
Terminology Illustration on page
6). Lift model numbers without
suffix “IB” feature a combination
stationary inboard roll stop with
an independent hinged bridge
plate. Inboard roll stop and
bridge plate details follow.
L915 Series lift models can be
equipped with left or right side
pump modules as needed. Lift
model numbers with suffix “F” are
right side (front) pump-equipped
and model numbers without suffix
“F” are equipped with a left side
(rear) pump. Left side pump-
equipped lift models are depicted
in both Lift Terminology Illustra-
tions. Right side pump lift
models are a mirrored image of
rear pump models (pump module
located on opposite end of base
plate).
Refer to the Lift Terminology
Illustrations for the visual differ-
ences in lift configurations and
identification of lift components.
Lift operation procedures are
identical for all L915 Series lift
models. The operating instruc-
tions contained in this manual
and appearing on lift-posted
operating instructions decals
address the lift control switches
and the corresponding lift func-
tions. Instructions are provided
for manual operation of the lift in
event of power or equipment
failure.
Terminology: Become familiar
with the terminology that will be
used throughout this manual.
Become familiar with the identifi-
cation of lift components and
their functions. Contact your lift
sales representative or call The
Braun Corporation at 1-800-THE
LIFT if any of this information is
not fully understood.

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LiftTerminology
The “quick-disconnect” hand-held
control switchbox is connected to
the pump module. “Quick-
disconnect” hand-held controls
are available with three types of
cable (standard, armored and
coiled).
The control box is equipped with
two color-coded rocker switches,
(UNFOLD/FOLD and DOWN/UP).
The switches activate the auto-
matic lift functions. Details
regarding the control switches
and their functions are provided in
the Pre-Lift Operation section
(page 14).
Lift Frame: The lift frame
consists of the base plate, two
towers, the parallel arms, the
vertical arms, platform pivot arms
and the handrails. The two main
hydraulic cylinders are housed in
the parallel arms. The electrical/
hydraulic powered lift frame
components mechanically unfold,
lower, raise and fold the lift
platform assembly.
Platform Assembly: The lift
platform assembly consists of the
steel tubing frame with grating
surface upon which the wheel-
chair is positioned, the outboard
roll stop, roll stop latch, the
inboard roll stop (fixed inboard roll
stop models only), and the
hydraulic cylinder assembly that
powers the outboard roll stop.
Lift-Tite™Latches: The spring
loaded latches prevent the
platform from unfolding from the
stowed position in the event of
platform drift. Further details
Direction: The terms "left (rear),"
"right (front)," "inboard," and
"outboard" will be used through-
out this manual to indicate
direction (as viewed from outside
the vehicle looking directly at the
lift). Refer to the Lift Terminology
Illustrations for clarification of
direction terms.
Lift Components
Refer to the Lift Terminology
Illustrations on pages 6 and 7.
Pump Module: The lift-mounted
pump module consists of the
hydraulic pump, the manual hand
pump and electrical components
that power the lift electric/hydrau-
lic systems.
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Lift Components (continued)
regarding Lift-Tite™latches are
provided on pages 15 and 16.
Outboard Roll Stop: The
cylinder-powered automatic
outboard roll stop provides a
ramp for wheelchair loading and
unloading at ground level. Pho-
tos and further details regarding
the outboard roll stop are pro-
vided in the Pre-Lift Operation
Notes section (pages 20 and 21).
Roll Stop Latch: The spring-
loaded latch locks the outboard
roll stop in the vertical position
when the platform raises above
ground level.
Automatic Inboard Roll Stop
and Bridge Plate (IB): L915 “IB”
lift models are equipped with an
automatic mechanical inboard roll
stop that also serves as the
bridge plate (shown in the Lift
Terminology Illustration on page
6). The mechanical roll stop/
bridge plate automatically rotates
from the horizontal (bridging)
position to the vertical (roll stop)
position as the lift lowers and
raises. Further details regarding
the automatic mechanical inboard
roll stop are provided on pages
17 and 18.
LiftTerminology
Fixed Inboard Roll Stop: A
stationary inboard roll stop is built
into “non-IB” L915 lift platforms
(shown in the Lift Terminology
Illustration on page 7).
Independent Hinged Bridge
Plate: “Non-IB” L915 lift models
are equipped with an independent
hinged bridge plate (shown in the
Lift Terminology Illustration on
page 7). The bridge plate bridges
the gap between the lift platform
and the vehicle floor. Further
details regarding the bridge plate
are provided on pages 17 and 18.

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LiftTerminology
the FOLD switch is pressed.
Stowed Position: The lift is
stowed when the lift platform has
been fully raised and folded fully
(vertical position).
Floor Level: Floor level is the
position (height) the platform
assembly reaches in order for the
wheelchair passenger to enter
and exit the vehicle (fully raised).
The platform automatically stops
at floor level when unfolding from
the stowed position and when
raising from ground level.
Note: Further details regarding
lift control switches and the
corresponding lift functions are
provided in the Pre-Lift Operation
Notes and Details section.
Lift Actions and Functions
UNFOLD (Out) - Platform
Unfold: Unfold is the action of
the platform rotating out and
down from the fully-stowed
(vertical) position to floor level
(horizontal) position when the
UNFOLD switch is pressed.
DOWN - Platform Lower: Down
is the action of the platform
lowering from floor level position
to fully-lowered (ground level)
position when the DOWN switch
is pressed.
DOWN - Roll Stop Unfold
(Deploy) - When the platform
reaches the fully-lowered
(ground) position and the DOWN
switch is continued to be pressed,
the outboard roll stop rotates
downward from vertical position
to ramp position.
UP - Roll Stop Fold (Raise):
When the lift is fully lowered and
the roll stop is in the ramp posi-
tion, pressing the UP switch first
rotates the roll stop upward from
ramp position to vertical position.
UP - Platform Raise: Up is the
action of the platform raising from
ground level to floor level (fully-
raised) position when the UP
switch is pressed.
FOLD (In) - Platform Fold: Fold
is the action of the platform
rotating up and in from the floor
level (horizontal) position to fully-
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TM
UNFOLD
(OUT)
FOLD
(IN)
DOWN
UP
THEBRAUNCORPORATION
P.O.BOX310WINAMACIN46996
219-946-6153
0900
DOM
SERIALNUMBER
MODEL
L915IB
01.0133.30.14CD
PATENT
Pump
Module
(Rear)
Roll Stop Latch
Hand-Held
Attendant's
Control Box
Towers (2)
(Upright Supports)
Pump Side
Cylinder Base
Plate
Top Parallel Arms (2)
Adjustable Quiet-Ride Bumper
Opposite Pump Side Cylinder
Vertical Arm Covers (4)
Opposite Pump Side Vertical Arm
Handrails (2) Note: Handrail
shape varies with lift model.
Roll Stop Cylinder
(not visible -underside of platform)
Platform Side Plates (2) Automatic Outboard
Roll Stop (ARS)
Platform
Rotating Pivot
Slide Arms (2)
Platform Pivot Arms (2)
Pump Side Vertical Arm
Bottom Parallel
Arms (2)
Automatic
Inboard Roll
Stop and Bridge
Plate (IB)
OutboardLeft (Rear)
Right (Front)Inboard
LiftTerminology
Illustration
Lift-Tite™
Latches (2)
AutomaticInboard
Roll Stop "IB"
Unfold Assist Compression Springs (2)

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TM
UNFOLD
(OUT)
FOLD
(IN)
DOWN
UP
THEBRAUNCORPORATION
P.O.BOX310WINAMACIN46996
219-946-6153
0900
DOM
SERIALNUMBER
MODEL
L915IB
01.0133.30.14CD
PATENT
Pump
Module
(Rear)
Roll Stop Latch
Hand-Held
Attendant's
Control Box
Towers (2)
(Upright Supports)
Pump Side
Cylinder Base
Plate
Top Parallel Arms (2)
Adjustable Quiet-Ride Bumper
Opposite Pump Side Cylinder
Vertical Arm Covers (4)
Opposite Pump Side Vertical Arm
Handrails (2) Note: Handrail
shape varies with lift model.
Roll Stop Cylinder
(not visible -underside of platform)
Platform Side Plates (2) Automatic Outboard
Roll Stop (ARS)
Platform
Rotating Pivot
Slide Arms (2)
Platform Pivot Arms (2)
Pump Side Vertical Arm
Bottom Parallel
Arms (2)
Independent
Hinged
Bridge Plate
OutboardLeft (Rear)
Right (Front)Inboard
LiftTerminology
Illustration
Lift-Tite™
Latches (2)
Fixed Inboard
Roll Stop "Non-IB"
Fixed Inboard
Roll Stop
UHMW
Platform
Slides
Unfold Assist Compression Springs (2)

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Safety Symbols
LiftOperationSafety
SAFETY FIRST! Know That....
C
CAUTION
This symbol indicates
important information
regarding how to
avoid a hazardous
situation that could
result in minor per-
sonal injury or prop-
erty damage.
A
supplements (if included), is
provided for your safety. Famil-
iarity with proper operation
instructions as well as proper
maintenance procedures are
necessary to ensure safe,
troublefree operation. Safety
precautions are provided to
identify potentially hazardous
situations and provide instruction
on how to avoid them.
All information contained
in this manual and B
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This symbol indicates
important safety
information regarding
a potentially hazard-
ous situation that
could result in serious
bodily injury and/or
property damage.
DNote: Additional information provided to help clarify or detail a specific subject.
These symbols will appear throughout this manual as well as on the labels posted on your lift. Recognize
the seriousness of this information.

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Lift Operation Safety Precautions
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If the lift operating
instructions, manual
operating instructions
and/or lift operation
safety precautions are
not fully understood,
contact The Braun
Corporation immedi-
ately. Failure to do so
may result in serious
bodily injury and/or
property damage.
Read manual and supplement(s) before operating lift. Read
and become familiar with all safety precautions, pre-lift
operation notes and details, operating instructions and
manual operating instructions before operating the lift. Note:
Wheelchair passengers and all transit agency personnel
(drivers and wheelchair lift attendants) must read and
become familiar with the contents of this manual and
supplement(s) before operation.
Load and unload on level surface only.
Engage vehicle parking brake before operating lift.
Provide adequate clearance outside the vehicle to accom-
modate the lift before opening lift door(s) or operating lift.
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LiftOperationSafety
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Inspect lift before operation. Do not operate lift if you suspect lift damage, wear or any
abnormal condition.
Keep operator and bystanders clear of area in which the lift operates.
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Lift Operation Safety Precautions (continued)
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If the lift operating
instructions, manual
operating instructions
and/or lift operation
safety precautions are
not fully understood,
contact The Braun
Corporation immedi-
ately. Failure to do so
may result in serious
bodily injury and/or
property damage.
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Whenever a wheelchair passenger (or standee) is on the
platform, the:
• Passenger must be positioned fully inside yellow
boundaries
• Wheelchair brakes must be locked
• Roll stops must be up (vertical)
• Roll stop latch must be fully engaged
• Passenger should grip both handrails (if able).
Load and unload clear of vehicular traffic.
Do not overload or abuse. The load rating applies to both
the raising and lowering functions - continuous lifting capac-
ity is 800 lbs.
Do not operate or board the lift if you or your lift operator are
intoxicated.
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Do not raise front wheelchair wheels (pull wheelie) when loading (boarding) the platform.
Open lift door(s) fully and secure before operating lift.
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LiftOperationSafety
Position and secure (buckle, engage, fasten, etc.) the wheelchair-equipped occupant seat
belt (torso restraint) before loading onto the wheelchair lift platform.
Lift attendants must ensure that lift occupants keep hands, arms and all other body parts
within the lift occupant area and clear of moving parts.
Platform must be positioned at floor level (bridge plate height) when loading or unloading
in and out of vehicle.
Do not use platform roll stops as a barrier (brake). Stop and brake wheelchair when
loading onto the platform (manually stop and brake manual wheelchairs — stop powered
wheelchairs with the wheelchair controls).
Turn powered (electric) wheelchairs off when on lift platform.
Press the DOWN switch until the entire platform rests on ground level (lowered fully) and
the outboard roll stop is fully unfolded (ramp position) before loading or unloading a
passenger at ground level.
Outboard platform roll stop must be fully unfolded (ramp position) until front and rear
wheelchair wheels cross roll stop when loading or unloading at ground level.
Accidental activation of control switch(es) may cause unintended operation(s).
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LiftOperationSafety
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Maintenance and lubrication procedures must be performed
as specified in this manual by authorized (certified) service
personnel.
Replace missing, worn or illegible decals.
Keep owner’s (operator's) manual in lift-mounted manual
storage pouch at all times.
Never modify (alter) a Braun Corporation lift.
Do not use accessory devices not authorized by The Braun
Corporation.
Do not remove any guards or covers.
Keep clear of any hydraulic leak.
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Lift Operation Safety Precautions (continued)
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If the lift operating
instructions, manual
operating instructions
and/or lift operation
safety precautions are
not fully understood,
contact The Braun
Corporation immedi-
ately. Failure to do so
may result in serious
bodily injury and/or
property damage.
Failure to follow these safety precautions may result in serious bodily injury and/or prop-
erty damage.

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Read and become
familiar with all lift
operation safety
precautions, pre-lift
operation notes and
details, operating
instructions and
manual operating
instructions prior to
operating the lift. If
this information is not
fully understood,
contact The Braun
Corporation immedi-
ately. Failure to do so
may result in serious
bodily injury and/or
property damage.
Pre-LiftOperationNotes and Details
L915 Series lift models are
specifically designed to be oper-
ated by an attendant. The Lift
Operating Instructions contained
in this manual and posted on the
lift provide instructions for opera-
tion of the lift only. Read and
become familiar with all lift opera-
tion safety precautions, pre-lift
operation notes and details,
operating instructions and manual
operating instructions before
attempting lift operation proce-
dures.
Lift Access Doors and Lift
Interlocks: Attendants must
become familiar with the vehicle
lift access door system and the
interlock system (if equipped), as
well as the proper operation of the
lift. Transit vehicles and lift access
door configurations vary. Door
securement devices (latches,
hooks, cables, etc.) and proce-
dures to operate them vary also.
Lift interlocks are required by
nearly all transit authorities.
Instructions for operation of
interlocks and door securement
systems cannot be addressed in
this manual or on lift-posted
operating instructions decals due
to the variety of procedures
required for operating them.
It is the responsibility of the lift
operator (attendant) to properly
open, secure and close the
vehicle lift door(s), to activate the
lift interlock (if equipped), to load
and unload the wheelchair
passenger (or standee) on and off
the lift platform, and to properly
activate all lift functions.

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Pre-LiftOperationNotes and Details
Red DOWN/UP Switch
Orange OUT/IN Switch
Press
switch
left for
DOWN
(To Lower)
Press
switch
right for
UP
(To Raise)
Press
switch
left for
UNFOLD
(Out)
Press
switch
right for
FOLD
(In)
General Safety: The lift operator (attendant)
and bystanders must keep clear of the area in
which the lift operates and clear of all moving
parts. Lift attendants must ensure that lift
occupants (passengers) keep hands, arms and all
other body parts within the lift occupant area and
clear of moving parts.
The hand-held attendant’s control box provides
an orange UNFOLD/FOLD (Out/In) switch and
a red DOWN/UP switch. The control switches
are color-coded to correspond to the color
coding and switch function labels that appear
on the lift-posted operating instructions decal.
Triangular-shaped color-coded symbols ( )
appear on the lift operating instructions decal.
The color of the symbol corresponds to the
color of the corresponding switch. The direc-
tion (point) of the symbol corresponds with the
direction the switch should be pressed (acti-
vated) to produce the intended lift function.
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Pre-LiftOperationNotes and Details
Lift Features
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Discontinue lift use
immediately if any lift
component does not
operate properly.
Failure to do so may
result in serious
bodily injury and/or
property damage.
Become familiar with all lift
features and the proper opera-
tion of the lift components
before attempting lift operation.
Refer to the Lift Terminology
Illustrations for identification of
specific lift components if not
Lift-Tite™Latches: Series A4
and newer Millennium lift Models
are equipped with Lift-Tite™
Latches. Lift-Tite™Latches
prevent the platform from unfold-
Engaged
Lift-Tite™
Latch
Latch
Engagement
Pin (Roller)
clearly depicted in this section.
Contact The Braun Corporation at
1-800-THE LIFT immediately if
any of this information is not
understood.

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ing from the stowed position in
the event of platform drift. Due to
the “all-hydraulic” operation of the
dual-cylinder L915, hydraulic fluid
expansion, contraction or seep-
age may occur. Any of these
conditions may result in platform
drift (failure to hold the platform in
the folded or raised position).
Platform drift may occur during lift
shipment and/or between ex-
tended periods of non-lift use.
In the event that the platform
does not unfold when the
UNFOLD switch is pressed,
press the FOLD switch momen-
tarily to disengage the Lift-Tite™
latches (platform drift has
occurred). Then, press the
Disengaged
Lift-Tite™
Latch
Latch
Engagement
Pin (Roller)
UNFOLD switch to unfold the
platform to floor level (standard
operation).
When manually operating a lift
equipped with Lift-Tite™latches,
insert the pump handle in the
pump and stroke until the plat-
form folds fully (stops). Then,
open the hand pump valve (turn
counterclockwise) to unfold the
platform.
Pre-LiftOperationNotes and Details
Lift Features (continued)

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Pre-LiftOperationNotes and Details
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Discontinue lift use
immediately if any lift
component does not
operate properly.
Failure to do so may
result in serious
bodily injury and/or
property damage.
Folding the platform fully first will
ensure that the Lift-Tite™latches
will disengage properly when
the release valve is opened (in
event of platform drift). Manual
Operating Instructions are
provided on pages 32-34.
Bridge Plates and Inboard
Roll Stops: L915 Series lift
models are available with an
automatic inboard roll stop that
also serves as the bridge plate
(“IB” lift models), or a combina-
tion stationary inboard roll stop
and an independent hinged
bridge plate (“non-IB” lift
models). An “IB” lift model is
depicted in the Lift Terminology
Illustration on page 7.
Automatic Inboard Roll Stop
and Bridge Plate: L915 “IB” lift
models are equipped with an
automatic inboard roll stop that
also serves as the bridge plate
(automatic inboard roll stop
photos on page 18).
When the UNFOLD switch is
pressed and the platform unfolds
from stow position to floor level,
this mechanical roll stop/bridge
plate is automatically deployed to
the bridging (horizontal) position
to provide a bridge plate between
the platform and the lift base plate
(vehicle floor). The inboard edge
of the bridge plate rests on the lift
base plate.
The mechanical roll stop/bridge
plate automatically folds (rotates)
to the vertical (roll stop) position
when the platform lowers to the
ground (DOWN switch is
pressed).
As the UP switch is pressed and
the platform raises from ground
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Pre-LiftOperationNotes and Details
Lift Features (continued)
(bridging) position when it
reaches vehicle floor level. The
roll stop must overlap the lift base
plate a minimum 1/2".
When the FOLD switch is
pressed and the platform folds
from floor level to the stow
(vertical) position, the roll stop/
bridge plate automatically travels
inboard to the stowed position.
Read warning posted on
opposite page. Discontinue lift
operation immediately if the
roll stop does not operate
properly.
Automatic Inboard Roll
Stop and Bridge Plate “IB”
Fully Folded
(vertical)
Inboard
Roll Stop
The inboard roll stop “IB”
must overlap the base
plate a minimum 1/2".
Fully Unfolded
(horizontal)
Inboard Roll Stop
(bridging position)
Fixed Inboard Roll Stop: A
stationary inboard roll stop is built
into “non-IB” L915 lift platforms
(shown in left-hand photo on
page 19).
Independent Hinged Bridge
Plate: “Non-IB” L915 lift models
are equipped with an independent
hinged bridge plate (shown in