Pre-Lift Operation Notes and Details
Lift Features (continued)
the deployed (horizontal) position when the lift unfolds and auto- matically fold to the stowed (vertical) position when the platform folds.
Passengers should grip both handrails when on the lift platform if able. Discontinue lift opera- tion immediately if the hand- rails do not operate properly.
Lift Passengers
If you are an attendant operating the lift, it is your responsibility to perform safe loading and unload- ing procedures. Wheelchair lift attendants should be instructed on any special needs and/or
procedures required for safe transport of wheelchair passen- gers.
The lift operator and bystanders must keep clear of the area in which the lift operates. Observe your passenger at all times during lift operation.
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 800 pound load capacity of the lift. The lift attendant should not ride on the platform with the passenger.
Passenger Orientation (Board- ing Direction): Braun L915 Series ADA wheelchair lifts fully
comply with the ADA require- ment that the lift accommodate both inboard and outboard facing wheelchair passengers or standees. Inboard facing of wheelchair lift passengers is not prohibited, but outboard facing of passengers is recommended by The Braun Corporation.
Braun L915 Series ADA certified lifts permit both inboard and outboard facing of wheelchair and mobility aid users and accommo- date persons using walkers, crutches, canes or braces or who otherwise have difficulty using steps as specified in Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) Accessibility Specifications For Transportation
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