Wheelchair-equipped Occupant

Pre-Lift Operation Notes

Further details and instructions for operation of manual bridge plates are provided in the Manual Bridge Plate Operating Instruc- tions (see page 12).

Handrails: UVL lift models may be equipped with one of three types of handrails - Stationary Handrails, Manual Fold “P” Handrails or Manual Fold “U”

Handrails with Safety Side Shields. Handrails are standard equipment on most lift models and optional equipment on others. Passengers should grip both handrails when on the lift platform if possible.

Become familiar with the proper operation of the style of handrail your lift is equipped with (if so

equipped). Stationary handrails remain in the upright (vertical position) at all times and require no operation procedures (see page 13 for details). Refer to the applicable handrail instructions for details and operation proce- dures for folding handrails on pages 13 and 14. Discontinue lift operation if the handrails do not operate properly.

WARNING

Face outward and lock wheelchair

brakes before operating lift.

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WARNING

Position and secure (buckle, engage, fasten, etc.) the wheelchair-equipped

Lift Passengers: Do not attempt to load or unload a passenger in a wheelchair or other apparatus that does not fit on the platform area. Do not exceed the 750 pound rated load capacity of the lift.

Passenger Orientation (Board- ing Direction): Inboard facing of wheelchair passengers is not prohibited, but outboard facing of passengers is recommended by The Braun Corporation. Passengers loading from ground level should back onto the platform. Passengers loading from floor level should proceed onto the platform facing outward (outward from the vehicle).

The passenger must be posi- tioned in the center of the platform to prevent side-to-side load off-balance. The lift atten- dant (operator) should not ride on the platform with the passenger.

Wheelchair brakes must be locked whenever the passenger is on the platform. Turn powered (electric) wheelchairs off when on platform.

If you are an attendant operating

the lift, it is your responsibility to practice safe loading and unload- ing procedures. Observe your passenger at all times during lift operation.

Vehicle (Floor Level) Loading/ Unloading: The platform must be fully raised (at floor level) and the bridge plate must be properly positioned (if equipped) when loading or unloading passengers in or out of the vehicle. Floor level positioning of the UVL platform is a fully automatic function, but it is the responsi- bility of the lift operator to ensure the platform and the bridge plate (if equipped) are properly positioned.

If the lift does not position the platform properly, discontinue lift use immediately and contact an authorized Braun Corporation dealer in your area or call The Braun Corporation at 1-800-THE LIFT. One of our national service representatives will direct you to an authorized service repairman who will inspect your lift.

Seat Belts: The Braun Corpora-

occupant seat belt before loading onto the wheelchair lift platform. Failure to do so may result in serious bodily injury and/or property damage.

tion recommends wheelchair passengers position and buckle their wheelchair-equipped seat belt (torso restraint) as specified by the manufacturer, before loading onto a wheelchair lift.

Different types of disabilities require different types of wheel- chairs and different types of wheelchair-equipped occupant restraint belt systems (torso restraints). It is the responsibility of the wheelchair passenger to have his or her wheelchair equipped with an occupant restraint (seat belt) under the direction of their health care professional. Wheelchair lift attendants should be instructed on any special needs and/or proce- dures required for safe transport of wheelchair passengers.

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