Braun RA500 service manual Ramp Operation

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RAMP OPERATION

Safety Symbols

 

SAFETY FIRST! Know That....

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

All information contained

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A

in this manual and

B

 

 

WARNING

 

 

C

 

 

CAUTION

 

 

supplements (if included), is pro-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This symbol indicates

 

 

 

 

 

This symbol indicates

 

vided for your safety. Familiarity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

with proper operation instructions

 

 

 

important safety

 

 

 

 

 

important informa-

 

as well as proper maintenance

 

 

 

information regarding

 

 

 

 

 

tion regarding how to

 

procedures are necessary to en-

 

 

 

a potentially hazard-

 

 

 

 

 

avoid a hazard-

 

sure safe, trouble free operation.

 

 

 

ous situation that

 

 

 

 

 

ous situation that

 

Safety precautions are provided

 

 

 

could result in serious

 

 

 

 

 

could result in minor

 

to identify potentially hazardous

 

 

 

bodily injury and/or

 

 

 

 

 

personal injury or

 

situations and provide instruction

 

 

 

property damage.

 

 

 

 

 

property damage.

 

on how to avoid them.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

D Note: Additional information provided to help clarify or detail a specific subject.

These symbols will appear throughout this manual. Recognize the seriousness of this information.

Ramp Operation Safety Precautions

WARNING

If the ramp operating instructions, manual operating instructions and/or ramp 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.

WARNING

WARNING

WARNING

WARNING

Read manual and supplement(s) before operating ramp. Read and become familiar with all safety precautions, pre- operation notes and details, operating instructions and manual operating instructions before operating the ramp. Note: All transit agency personnel (drivers and ramp at- tendants) must read and become familiar with the con- tents of this manual and supplement(s) before operation.

Load and unload on level surface only.

Engage vehicle parking brake before operating ramp.

Provide adequate clearance outside the vehicle to accom- modate the ramp before opening ramp door(s) or operat- ing ramp.

WARNING Inspect ramp before operation. Do not operate ramp if you suspect ramp damage, wear

 

or any abnormal condition.

WARNING Keep operator and bystanders clear of area in which the ramp operates.

WARNING

Load and unload clear of vehicular traffic.

WARNING Open ramp door(s) fully and secure before operating ramp.

WARNING

Do not overload or abuse. The rated capacity is 300 kilograms (660 pounds).

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Contents Braun Congratulations Contents Ramp Terminology Ramp Terminology IllustrationFigure B Ramp Components Terminology IllustrationIntroduction Pan Weldment Housing Chain Drive AssemblyRamp Components Control Box Electronic ConRamp Operation Ramp Operation Ramp Access Doors and Interlocks Operation Notes and DetailsOperation safety Precautions, preRead and become Familiar with all rampRamp Power Operation Operator Input Switches Halt Conditions Several condiWeight Sensing Pad optional One-Touch Operation In oneProvide adequate Clearance outsideVehicle to ac Commodate rampSafety precautions Result in unintended ramp Ramp Manual OperationProvided. Failure to re-engage Become familiar with all ramp Secure the platform mayFigure D Ramp Passenger Safety Ramp Operation Ramp Installation Installation / Service Safety PrecautionsRamp Installation Installation Requirements Installation, operationRead this manual Before performingFigure F Floor Pocket Clear Opening Dimensions 1005mmClear Door Opening Width Dimension Figure HInstalled Ramp Stowed Figure JFigure K Figure L Figure M Installed Ramp Stowed RA500 w/o Fixed Sub floor Figure NFigure P Route cables clear Exhaust systemOther hot areas Moving parts. FailurePositive + battery Lead wire must beInstaller-provided Protected byMaintenance and Lubrication Lubrication DiagramMaintenance and Lubrication Introduction CyclesYear or 1250 Cycles Electronic Controller Controller only if ramp does not functionProperly Establish a connection between the computerDeploy Limit Stow Limit Adjust limits as follows Limit Adjustment ChartSystems Descriptions Operation Deploy MIN. Stow MAXManual Calibration Instructions for Controller PortImproper microswitch Adjustment mayIN-Limit Microswitch Manual Release Signal MicroswitchTroubleshooting Troubleshooting Diagnosis ChartDeploy Repair Parts Qty Description RA500-3236Detail a Exploded ViewWiring Schematic RampWiring Diagram Cond Wire CodeDaily Preventive Maintenance Schedule Pre-Trip InspectionProviding Access to the World Braun Commercial RA500 Transit Ramp