Braun RA500 Installation Requirements, Read this manual, Before performing, Chassis Requirements

RAMP INSTALLATION

Installation Requirements

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Chassis Requirements

The Braun RA500 Ramp is designed for use in low-floor transit vehicles. A “floor pocket” (mounting hole) built into the chassis/floor system allows for simple installation (accepts “drop- in” unit). The Floor Pocket Clear Opening Dimensions on the following pages.

An optional RA500 model without the fixed sub floor is available. When installing this model the vehicle floor is installed above the ramp assembly. This model is designed to be installed above the frame, but below the vehicle floor. This model does not have the fixed sub floor on top of the assembly.

The ramp installer must provide an appropriate framework in the applicable location in the vehicle (aligned center with passenger door opening). Ramp assembly mounting hardware and/or brack- etry are directly dependant upon the vehicle chassis and “floor pocket” configuration (not sup- plied).

Outboard Support Tube: An outboard support tube must be positioned under the outboard edge of the opening (minimum 40mm x 50mm steel tube). See Figure F. The recommended maximum height of the support tube is 210mm above ground level.

Kneeling Vehicles: 210mm is the maximum dimension mea- sured with suspension lowered.

EU: Installations with the sup- port tube positioned higher than 210mm above ground level may not comply with EU ramp slope requirements.

Some OEM chassis meet these specifications. The RA500 ramp was designed to conform to these specifications.

The ramp pan horizontal bor- der (lip) sets on the floor pocket perimeter (framework, sub floor, etc.). The finished flooring can be cut to conform to the border of the pan for a flush transition surface from ramp-to-floor. The finished flooring can also go over the top of the ramp if the optional ramp model with out the fixed sub floor is installed.

Door Opening: Open the door(s) fully and check the clear door opening width dimension. Speci- fied minimum clear door open- ing width must be provided (850mm for 825mm ramp).

Door(s) must open outward. When closed, the door(s) should align with and conform to the outboard edge of the ramp pan (rubber seal on bottom of door).

Minimum Clear Door Opening Dimensions are defined as fin- ished door opening, including any intrusive door jambs, headers, sills or hinges.

Obstructions: Any intrusive ob- structions within the door opening or the ramp mounting/operating area (such as seats, molding, lights, brackets, etc.) must be removed. Trim or molding that creates an uneven mounting sur- face should be removed.

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