Braun Series A5 service manual 1500

Maintenance and Lubrication Schedule

	continued	Inspect microswitches for securement.		Resecure or replace if needed.
		Make sure lift operates smoothly		Realign towers and vertical arms. Lubri-
				cate or correct as needed.
		Inspect external snap rings:		Resecure or replace if needed.
		•	Lower fold arms (6)
		•	Inner roll stop lever bracket pins (2)
		•	Lift-Tite™latch gas (dampening) springs (4)
		•	Gear link assembly (4)
		•	Lift-Tite™Latch (2)
		•	Vertical channel/platform link (2)
1500		•	Upper fold arm cam followers (4)
		•	Outer barrier pins (2)
	Cycles
		Inspect inner roll stop locks and torsion springs for		Replace damaged parts. Apply Light Oil to
		wear or damage and for proper operation.		inner roll stop lock pivot points.
		Inspect platform fold axles for wear or damage and		Replace damaged parts and resecure as
		positive securement		needed.
		Inspect platform fold link rollers and bearings for		Resecure, replace or correct as needed.
		wear or damage and positive securement		Note: Apply Loctite® to threads if needed.
		Remove pump module cover and inspect:		Resecure, replace or correct as needed.
		•	Hydraulic hoses, fittings and connections for
			wear or leaks
		•	Harness cables, wires, terminals and connec-
			tions for securement or damage
		•	Control board, circuit breaker, power switch and
			lights for securement or damage
		Perform all procedures listed in previous section also
		Inspect cotter pins on platform pivot pins (2)		Resecure, replace or correct as needed
		Hydraulic Fluid (Pump) - Check level. Note: Fluid		Use Braun 32840-QT (Exxon® Univis HVI 26)
		should be changed if there is visible contamination.		hydraulic fluid (do not mix with Dextron III or other
		Inspect the hydraulic system (cylinder, hoses, fit-		hydraulic fluids). Check fluid level with platform
		tings, seals, etc.) for leaks if fluid level is low.		lowered fully and roll stop unfolded fully. Fill
				to within 1/2” of the bottom of the 1-1/2” fill tube
4500				(neck).
	Cycles	Inspect cylinders, fittings and hydraulic connections		Tighten, repair or replace if needed.
		for wear, damage or leaks
		Inspect parallel arms, bushings and pivot pins for		Replace if needed.
		visible wear or damage
		Inspect parallel arm pivot pin mounting bolts (8)		Tighten or replace if needed.
		Inspect vertical arms, handrails and pivot pins for		Replace damaged parts and lubricate if needed
		visible wear or damage
		Inspect upper/lower fold arms, saddle, saddle sup-		Replace if needed.
		port and associated pivot pins, bushings, and bear-
		ings for visible wear or damage
		Inspect gas springs (cylinders - 4) for wear or dam-		Tighten, replace or correct as needed
		age, proper operation and positive securement
	continued

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