Pre-Lift Operation Notes and Details
Lift Features
Bridge Plate: The hinged bridge plate assembly bridges the gap between the lift platform and the vehicle floor when the platform is positioned at floor level.
When the OUT (Unfold) switch is pressed and the platform unfolds
Bridge Plate (bridging position)
from stow position to floor level, the bridge plate is automatically deployed to the bridging (hori- zontal) position. When the IN (Fold) switch is pressed and the platform folds from deployed (horizontal) position to stowed position, the bridge plate folds (rotates) to the vertical position.
Automatic Floor Level Switch- ing: When the platform unfolds from the stowed position, the platform stops automatically at floor level when fully unfolded. When raising the platform from ground level, the platform automatically stops at floor level when raised fully.
Although the VL955 features automatic floor level switching, the lift operator (wheelchair
passenger or attendant), must view the platform to be certain the platform is properly posi- tioned at vehicle floor level and the bridge plate is properly positioned when a passenger is entering or exiting the vehicle. If the lift platform does not automatically stop at floor level as outlined, discontinue lift operation immediately.
Platform Assembly: The VL955 “stacking” platform assembly is made of an inboard platform section and an outboard platform section (each section consisting of a steel tubing frame with grating surface). The outboard platform section is equipped with the automatic roll stop.
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