Braun RA500 service manual Provide adequate, Clearance outside, Vehicle to ac, Commodate ramp

					RAMP OPERATION
	Power Ramp Safety
Be certain there is adequate			performing safe passenger load-	a time. The attendant should not
clearance outside the vehicle be-			ing and unloading procedures.	board the ramp with the passen-
fore deploying the power ramp.			Observe your passengers at all	ger except when assistance is
The ramp operator (attendant)			times when they are entering and	required and the load capacity is
			exiting the vehicle. Attendants	not exceeded. Always return the
and bystanders must keep clear			must be aware of any special	ramp to the stowed position when
of the area in which the ramp			needs and/or procedures required	not in use.
operates and clear of all moving			for safe transport of wheelchair
parts. Attendants must ensure			passengers.
that passengers keep clear of the						WARNING
area in which the ramp operates.			Do not attempt to load or unload
						Provide adequate
Do not attempt to grip or hold the			a passenger in a wheelchair or
ramp.			other apparatus that does not fit			clearance outside
If you are an attendant operating			on the ramp. Do not exceed the			of vehicle to ac-
			300 kilograms (660 pound) load			commodate ramp.
the ramp, it is your responsibil-			capacity of the ramp. Passen-			Failure to do so may
ity to oversee and/or assist in			gers should enter and exit one at			result in serious
						bodily injury and/or
						property damage.
		WARNING
		Keep clear of				CAUTION
		area in which				Allow ramp to deploy
		ramp operates.
						fully before boarding.
						Failure to do so may
						result in damage.

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