The personnel involved in wheelchair lift installations are exposed to various dangers. Improper use of the wheelchair lift or
ignorance and neglect during installation, will put the personnel at great risk of bodily injury and death.
Improper installation can cause damage to the wheelchair lift, can reduce the durability and reliability of the wheelchair lift,
and can put the operator and bystanders at great risk of serious bodily injury and death in many ways.
To reduce the risk of serious bodily injury or death to the installation personnel, to the operator and any bystanders, wheelchair
lift installations MUST be restricted to skilled and trained technicians, who have been duly and professionally trained, and
know, understand and apply the manuals of the wheelchair lift:
1. OPERATION MANUAL
2. INSTALLATION MANUAL
3. GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR
ALWAYS confirm you have reviewed the most up-to-date version of these manuals prior to installation and operation of the
associated DHOLLANDIA wheelchair lift.
In case of doubt, ALWAYS contact your national DHOLLANDIA distributor for further advice, prior to continuing.
ALWAYS wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment. This includes but may not be limited to: ANSI rated glasses with
side guards or a wrap-around face shield, steel toe safety shoes, fire-resistant overalls, protective gloves, adequate ear
protection, a safety helmet when working under the vehicle chassis.
NEVER wear loose-fitting clothes that may get trapped in the moving parts of the wheelchair lift, or in any machinery and tools
used for the installation. Don’t wear rings, bracelets, necklaces, watches etc…
ALWAYS use the proper tool for the job. Repair or replace worn or damaged tools before use.
Pay special attention to the lifting devices (forklifts, overhead cranes, hoists, chains or ropes…) used to handle the wheelchair
lifts, and to the clamping tools (C-clamps, pipe clamps, vise grips) used to clamp the wheelchair lift, its mounting plates and
floor extension to the vehicle chassis and box. Ensure these tools are appropriate for the job and in good working condition.
Place the vehicle on a level ground and chock the wheels so that it cannot move during the installation process. In case of a
motor vehicle, make sure the engine is off and the parking brake is set before starting.
Do not work underneath the wheelchair lift or within reach of the platform and the moving parts of the wheelchair lift, without
properly securing and supporting the platform and the wheelchair lift frame against accidental falling. Use an overhead crane
and hoists, a forklift or equivalent means to secure the heavy wheelchair lift components.
Make sure the vehicle battery power is disconnected while installing the wheelchair lift. Connect the battery power to the
wheelchair lift only when the installation is completed or as required in the installation instructions.
Before welding, note that welding on galvanized parts releases hazardous fumes. Provide adequate
ventilation, and wear an appropriate toxic fume rated welding respirator.
NEVER modify DHOLLANDIA wheelchair lifts or their mounting plates without prior written consent by the manufacturer.
If for any reason, trouble-shooting and / or repair might be needed during the installation process, consult
and follow the guidelines and safety instructions of the MAINTENANCE MANUAL.