Braun NVL Vista 2 Series User manual

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Read manual
before operating
lift. Failure to do
so may result in
serious bodily
injury and/or
property damage.
Keep manual in
lift storage pouch.
Oper
ual
Man
ator's
35063 Rev. E
March 2010
DOT — Public Use Lift
DOT — Public Use Lift
“DOT — Public Use Lift” verifies that this platform lift meets the
“public use lift” requirements of FMVSS No. 403. This lift may be
installed on all vehicles appropriate for the size and weight of the
lift, but must be installed on buses, school buses, and multi-
purpose passenger vehicles other than motor homes with a gross
vehicle weight rating (GVWR) that exceeds 4,536 kg (10,000 lb).
Public Use Wheelchair Lifts
Operator's Manual for:
2
Vista 2
CKA
CKA
"Providing Access to the World"
International Corporate Hdqrs: P.O. Box 310 Winamac, IN 46996 USA
1-800-THE LIFT®[phone] FAX: [phone]
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®
Braun Vista 2 Series
Braun Vista 2 Series

We at The Braun Corporation wish to express our fullest appreciation
on your new purchase. With you in mind, our skilled craftsmen have de-
signed and assembled the finest lift available.
This manual includes safety precautions, lift operating instructions,
manual operating instructions, and instructions for maintenance and lubrica-
tion procedures.
Your lift is built for dependability, and will bring you years of pleasure
and independence, as long as maintenance is performed regularly and the lift
is operated by an instructed person.
Sincerely,
THE BRAUN CORPORATION
Ralph W. Braun
Chief Executive Officer
Congratulations

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Contents
Warranty/Registration Instructions .................. 2, 3
Lift Terminology
Lift Terminology Illustration ........................................ 4
Introduction ................................................................ 5
Direction .................................................................... 5
Lift Components .................................................... 6, 7
Vehicle and Lift Interlocks ......................................... 7
Lift Actions and Functions .......................................... 8
Lift Operation Safety
Safety Symbols ......................................................... 9
Lift Operation Safety Precautions ...................... 10-13
Operation Notes and Details
Introduction/Lift Access Doors and Interlocks ......... 14
General Safety ......................................................... 15
Hand-held Pendant Control .................................... 15
Lift Features
Lift-Tite Latches™ ....................................... 16, 17
Inner Roll Stop ............................................ 18, 19
Outer Barrier ............................................... 19, 20
Outer Barrier Operation .............................. 20, 21
Bridging
............................................................. 21
Handrails
........................................................... 21
Lift Passengers
Passenger Orientation (Boarding Direction) ..... 22
Standees
........................................................... 22
Yellow Boundaries ...................................... 22, 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
NHTSA Operations Checklist .............................. 32
Manual Operating Instructions ....................... 33-35
Decals and Antiskid ........................................ 36-38
Maintenance and Lubrication ......................... 39-48
Limited Warranty ............................................. 49-56

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Warranty and Registration Instructions
Immediately upon receiving your
lift, examine the unit for any dam-
age. Notify the carrier at once
with any claims.
Two warranty/registration cards
are located in the lift-mounted
owner's manual storage pouch
(shown on opposite page). The
sales representative must process
one of the cards. The consumer
must fill out the other card and
mail it to The Braun Corporation.
The limited warranty is provided
in this manual. The warranty
cards must be processed to acti-
vate the warranty.
Two Braun Serial No./Series No.
identification tags are posted on
the lift (shown on opposite page).
One I.D. tag is posted on the op-
posite pump side vertical arm. A
second I.D. tag is located on the
opposite pump side tower. Both
I.D. tags provide the product
identification information appear-
ing on the Warranty/Registration
card. Record the identification
information in the space pro-
vided. This information must be
provided when filing a warranty
claim or ordering parts.

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OWNER'S WARRANTY REGISTRATION
PURCHASED FROM
XXXXXXXXXX XX-XXXXX
DATE INSTALLED
NAME
ADDRESS
CITY
TELEPHONE
TO VALIDATE WARRANTY
REGISTRATION CARDS MUST BE RETURNED TO THE BRAUN CORPORATION.
OWNER
STATE ZIP
Sample Warranty/Registration Card
Serial No.
Model No.
Warranty and Registration Instructions
Model No.
Serial No.
Date of Manufacture
The Braun Corporation
XXXXXXXXXX
XX-XXXXX
XX/XX/XXXX
1-800-THE-LIFT
BRAUNLIFT.COM
TM
MFG DATE
SERIAL NUMBER
TM
DOT Public Use Lift MODEL#
Max. Lifting Capacity - 600Lbs.
Sample Serial
No./Series No.
Identification Tag
Record identification information below.

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UP
DOWN
32819
FOLD
UNFOLD
32820
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Base Plate
Top Parallel Arms (2)
Adjustable Quiet-Ride Stow Blocks (2)
Main Cylinders (2)
Opposite Pump Side Vertical Arm
Handrails (2)
Outer Barrier
Outer Fold Arms (2)
Pump Side Vertical Arm
Bottom Parallel Arms (2)
Platform Lights (2)
Lift Terminology
Illustration
Lift-Tite Latches(2)
Unfold Assist Compression Springs (2)
Platform Side Plates (2)
Outboard
Platform
Outboard
Right
Left
Inboard
Towers (2)
Threshold
Warning
Plate
Inner
Roll Stop
Inboard
Platform
Vertical Arm Covers (4)
Audible
Threshold
Warning
(not visible)
Saddle (2)
Outer Barrier Latch
Inner Fold Arm (2)
Pump
Module
Hand-Held
Pendant
Control
Visual
Threshold
Warning

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Lift Terminology
Introduction:
Braun NVL-2 Vista Series lifts
are ADA compliant and com-
ply fully with National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration
(NHTSA) specifications. The
NVL-2 is commercial oriented
(intended for operation by an
attendant).
Lift models vary per size (lift
model numbers indicate lift
dimensions). NVL-2 Series lift
models can be equipped with
left or right side pump modules
as needed. A left side pump-
equipped lift model is depicted
in the Lift Terminology Illustra-
tion (NVL917IB-2). Right side
pump lift models are a mirrored
image of rear pump models
(pump module located on op-
posite end of base plate).
Refer to the Lift Terminology
Illustration for identification of
lift components.
Lift operation procedures are
identical for all NVL-2 Series
lift models. The operating
instructions contained in this
manual and appearing on lift-
posted operating instructions
decals address the lift control
switches and the correspond-
ing lift functions. Instruc-
tions are provided for manual
operation of the lift in event of
power or equipment failure.
Terminology: Become famil-
iar with the terminology that
will be used throughout this
manual. Become familiar with
the identification of lift com-
ponents and their functions.
Contact your lift sales repre-
sentative or call The Braun
Corporation at 1-800-THE
LIFT®if any of this information
is not fully understood.
Direction: The terms "left,"
"right," "inboard," and "out-
board" will be used throughout
this manual to indicate direc-
tion (as viewed from outside
the vehicle looking directly at
the lift). Refer to the Lift Termi-
nology Illustrations for clarifica-
tion of direction terms.

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Lift TerminologyLift Terminology
Lift Frame: The lift frame con-
sists of the base plate, threshold
warning plate, towers, parallel
arms, vertical arms, platform
pivot arms and handrails. 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
“stacking” platform assembly is
made up of an inboard platform
section and an outboard platform
sections (each section consist-
ing of a steel tubing frame with
grating surface). The inner
roll stop/bridge plate assembly
(IB) is mounted on the inboard
platform section. The outboard
platform section is equipped with
the outer barrier.
Lift-Tite™Latches: The spring-
loaded latches prevent the
platform from unfolding from the
stowed position in the event of
platform drift. Further details
regarding Lift-Tite™latches are
provided on pages 16 and 17.
Outer Barrier: The spring-loaded
automatic outer barrier (outboard
roll stop) provides a ramp for
wheelchair loading and unloading
at ground level. Photos and
further details regarding the outer
barrier are provided in the Opera-
tion Notes and Details section
(pages 19-21).
Lift Components
Refer to the Lift Terminology Il-
lustration on page 4.
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.
Hand-held Pendant Control:
The hand-held pendant control
is connected to the pump mod-
ule. The hand-held pendant is
equipped with two rocker switch-
es, (UNFOLD, FOLD, DOWN,
and UP). The momentary
switches activate the automatic
lift functions.

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Lift Terminology
Braun Corporation NVL-2 Series
lifts comply fully with all NHTSA
vehicle and lift interlock speci-
fications. Vehicle movement is
prohibited unless the lift is fully
stowed and the lift will not func-
tion unless the vehicle is parked
and secured.
The NVL-2 features a visual
and audible threshold warning
system that will activate if the
threshold area is occupied when
the platform is one inch or more
below floor level.
The inner roll stop and outer
barrier sense weight to prohibit
lift operation. The lift will not
function if the inner roll stop or
outer barrier are occupied. The
lift platform cannot be folded
(stowed) if occupied.
The inner roll stop features a
locking mechanism that prohib-
its the platform from lowering if
the lock does not engage. The
lift platform cannot be raised or
lowered unless the outer bar-
rier is deployed (up).
Inner Roll Stop: NVL-2 Se-
ries lift models are equipped
with an automatic inboard roll
stop that also serves as the
bridge plate. The roll stop
bridges the gap between the
lift platform and the vehicle
floor. The inner roll stop auto-
matically rotates from the hori-
zontal position to the vertical
position as the lift lowers and
raises. Further details regard-
ing the automatic mechanical
inboard roll stop are provided
on pages 18 and 19.
Vehicle and Lift Interlocks

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Lift Terminology
F. FOLD (In) - Platform Fold:
Fold is the action of the platform
rotating up and in from the floor
level (horizontal) position to fully-
stowed (vertical) position when
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 as-
sembly 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.
Lift Actions and Functions
DEPLOY (A-C)
A. 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.
B. DOWN - Platform Lower:
Down is the action of the plat-
form lowering from floor level
position to fully-lowered (ground
level) position when the DOWN
switch is pressed.
C. DOWN - Outer Barrier Un-
fold (Down): When the plat-
form reaches the fully-lowered
(ground) position and the
DOWN switch is continued to
be pressed, the outer barrier
rotates downward from vertical
position to ramp position.
STOW (D-F)
D. 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.
When the lift is fully lowered,
pressing the UP switch first
raises the platform.
E. UP - Outer Barrier Fold
(Deploy): As the platform
begins to raise off the ground,
the spring-loaded outer barrier
rotates from the ramp position
to vertical position.

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Safety Symbols
Lift Operation Safety
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 pro-
vided for your safety. Familiarity
with proper operation instructions
as well as proper maintenance
procedures are necessary to en-
sure safe, trouble free 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, operation
notes and details, operating instructions and manual operat-
ing 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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Lift Operation Safety
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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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Whenever a wheelchair passenger (or standee) is on the platform, the:
• Passenger must be positioned fully inside yellow boundaries
• Wheelchair brakes must be locked
• Inner roll stop and outer barrier must be up (vertical)
• Outer barrier latches 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 func-
tions - continuous lifting capacity is 800 lbs.
Discontinue lift use immediately if any lift or vehicle interlock does not operate properly.
Do not operate or board the lift if you or your lift operator are intoxicated.
Do not raise front wheelchair wheels (pull wheelie) when loading (boarding) the platform.
Open lift door(s) fully and secure before operating lift.
Position and secure (buckle, engage, fasten, etc.) the wheelchair-equipped occupant
seat belt (torso restraint) before loading onto the wheelchair lift platform.
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Lift Operation Safety
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 inner roll stop or outer barrier as a brake.
Stop and brake wheelchair when loading onto the platform
(manually stop and brake manual wheelchairs — stop pow-
ered 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 outer barrier is fully
unfolded (ramp position) before loading or unloading a pas-
senger at ground level.
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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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Outer barrier must be fully unfolded (ramp position) until front and rear wheelchair wheels
cross the barrier when loading or unloading at ground level.

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Lift Operation Safety
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Accidental activation of control switch(es) may cause unintended operation(s).
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.
Failure to follow these safety precautions may result in serious bodily injury and/or prop-
erty damage.
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Operation Notes and Details
NVL-2 Series “Public Use” lift
models are specifically designed
to be operated by an attendant.
The Lift Operating Instructions
contained in this manual and
posted on the lift provide instruc-
tions for operation of the lift only.
Read and become familiar with
all lift operation safety precau-
tions, operation notes and details,
operating instructions and manual
operating instructions before at-
tempting lift operation procedures.
Lift Access Doors and Inter-
locks: Attendants must become
familiar with the vehicle lift access
door system and vehicle interlock
system(s). Transit vehicles and
lift access door configurations
vary. Door securement devices
(latches, hooks, cables, etc.) and
procedures to operate them vary.
Instructions for operation of
vehicle interlocks and door
securement systems are not
addressed in this manual or on
lift-posted operating instructions
decals due to the variety of proce-
dures required for operating them.
Braun Corporation NVL-2 Series
lifts comply fully with all NHTSA
vehicle and lift interlock specifica-
tions (detailed on pages 7 and 32).
Infringement of any lift interlock
will prohibit lift operation.
It is the responsibility of the lift
operator (attendant) to properly
open, secure and close the vehicle
lift door(s), to activate the vehicle
interlock(s), 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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Read and become
familiar with all lift
operation safety
precautions, opera-
tion notes and details,
operating instructions
and manual operat-
ing 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.

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Operation Notes and Details
General Safety: The lift operator (attendant) and bystanders must
keep clear of the area in which the lift operates and clear of all mov-
ing 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.
Control Switches
Hand-held Pendant Control: The hand-
held attendant's pendant control is equipped
with two rocker switches, (UP/DOWN and
FOLD/UNFOLD). The momentary switches
activate the automatic lift functions. Simply
press the switch labeled for the intended
function. When there is power to the lift, the
lift function labels illuminate to identify the
functions.
Lift Power ON/OFF Switch: This switch
must be in the ON position in order to acti-
vate the lift. The green Power Indicator Light
mounted on the outboard face of the pump
module illuminates to signal power to the lift.
Hand-held Pendant
Lift Power Switch On/Off Switch
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Operation Notes and Details
Lift Features
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Discontinue lift use
immediately if any
lift component does
not operate prop-
erly. 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 Illustration
for identification of specific lift
Lift-Tite™Latches: NVL-2
Series lifts are equipped with Lift-
Tite™Latches. Lift-Tite™Latches
prevent the platform from unfold-
ing from the stowed position in
components if not clearly depicted
in this section. Contact The Braun
Corporation at 1-800-THE LIFT®
immediately if any of this informa-
tion is not understood.
Engaged
Lift-Tite™
Latch
Latch
Engagement
Pin (Roller)

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Operation Notes and Details
the event of platform drift. Due
to the “all-hydraulic” operation
of the dual-cylinder NVL-2,
hydraulic fluid expansion, con-
traction or seepage 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 ship-
ment and/or between extended
periods of non-use.
In the event that the platform
does not unfold when the
UNFOLD switch is pressed,
press the FOLD switch mo-
mentarily to disengage the
Lift-Tite™latches (platform drift
has occurred). Then, press the
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. Folding the platform
fully first will ensure that the
Lift-Tite™latches will disengage
properly when the release valve
is opened. Manual Operating
Instructions are provided on
pages 33-35.
Disengaged
Lift-Tite™
Latch
Latch
Engagement
Pin (Roller)

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Inner Roll Stop
Fully Deployed
(vertical)
Inner
Roll Stop
The inner roll stop must
overlap the base plate a
minimum 1/2".
Fully Unfolded
(horizontal)
Inner Roll Stop
(bridging position)
Lift Features (continued)
Operation Notes and Details
Inner Roll Stop: NVL-2 Series
lift models are equipped with
an automatic inner roll stop that
also serves as a bridge plate (in-
ner roll stop photos below).
When the UNFOLD switch is
pressed and the platform unfolds
from stow position to floor level,
this mechanical roll stop is auto-
matically 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
roll stop rests on the threshold
warning plate (base plate).
The roll stop automatically folds
(rotates) to the vertical (roll stop)
position when the platform lowers
to the ground (DOWN switch is
pressed).