ITEM | NAME | DESCRIPTION |
1. | THRESHHOLD PLATE | Component that bridges the entry way, through |
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| the Lift, into the vehicle. Detects if that portion of |
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| Lift is occupied during "UP/DOWN" operation |
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| between vehicle floor and the ground. |
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2. | OUTBOARD ROLLSTOP | Barrier to prevent the Wheelchair from rolling off |
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| of the Platform. Also provides entry/exit ramp for |
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| Platform on the ground. |
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3. | SEAT BELT | Belt that acts as an additional barrier to keep the |
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| Wheelchair or ambulatory occupant on the |
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| Platform. Belt must be fastened for Lift to |
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| operate. |
4. | PLATFORM | Contains the Wheelchair and Occupant during |
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| "UP/DOWN" operation between vehicle floor and |
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| the ground. |
5. | HANDRAILS | (Left/Right) Provides a hand hold for the Lift |
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| Occupant. |
6. | INBOARD ROLLSTOP | Barrier to prevent the Wheelchair from rolling off |
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| inboard side of Platform. Also, provides bridge |
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| between Platform and Threshhold. |
7. | ELECTRICAL ACTUATOR | Raises/lowers Inboard Rollstop. |
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ITEM | NAME | DESCRIPTION |
8. | HYDRAULIC CYLINDER | (Left/Right) Telescoping steel tube and rod, |
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| pressurized by hydraulic fluid, that folds and |
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| unfolds the Lift and moves the Lift up and down. |
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9. | HYDRAULIC POWER UNIT | Contains motorized hydraulic pump, manually |
| (COVER IS SHOWN) | operated backup pump, fluid lines, and controls |
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| to operate the hydraulic cylinders. |
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10. | LIFT CONTROLLER | Electronic device that controls and monitors Lift |
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| operation and the interlock connection with the |
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| vehicle. |
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11. | BASE | Structure that secures Lift to the vehicle floor. |
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12. | THRESHHOLD WARNING | Flashing red light indicates Threshhold is |
| BEACON | occupied by a person or object during |
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| "UP/DOWN" operation between vehicle floor |
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| and the ground. |
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13. | THRESHHOLD WARNING | Audible alarm sounds when Threshhold is |
| ALARM | occupied by a person or object during |
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| "UP/DOWN" operation between vehicle floor |
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| and the ground. |
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