Outer Barrier: The cylinder- powered automatic outer barrier provides a ramp for wheelchair loading and unloading at ground level. Photos and further details regarding the outer barrier are provided in the Operation Notes section (pages 19-21). Outer Barrier Latch: The spring- loaded latch locks the outer barrier in the vertical position when the platform raises above ground level. Page 6 Inner Roll Stop: NL Series lift models are equipped with an automatic inboard roll stop that also serves as the bridge plate. The roll stop bridges the gap between the lift platform and the .................................................................... automatically rotates from the horizontal position to the vertical position as the lift lowers and raises. Further details regarding the automatic mechanical inboard roll stop are provided on pages 18 and 19. Lift Terminology Vehicle and Lift Interlocks Braun Corporation NL917IB Series lifts comply fully with all NHTSA vehicle and lift interlock ........................................................ment is prohibited unless the lift is fully stowed and the lift will not function unless the vehicle is parked and secured. The NL features a visible and audible threshold warning system that will activate if the threshold area is occupied when the platform is one inch or .............................................. The inner roll stop and outer barrier sense weight to prohibit lift operation. The lift will not function if the inner roll stop or the outer barrier are occupied. The lift platform cannot be folded (stowed) if occupied. The inner roll stop features a locking mechanism that prohibits the platform from lowering if the lock does not engage. The lift platform cannot be raised more than 3" above ground level unless the outer barrier is in the vertical position and the outer barrier latch is positively engaged. Page 7 Lift Actions and Functions Lift Actions and Functions DEPLOY (A-C) A. UNFOLD (Out) - Platform Unfold: Unfold is the action of the platform rotating out and down from the fully-stowed .................................................................. (horizontal) position when the UNFOLD switch is pressed. B. DOWN - Platform Lower: Down is the action of the platform .................................................................. to fully-lowered (ground level) position when the DOWN switch is pressed. C. DOWN - Outer Barrier Unfold (Deploy) - When the platform reaches the fully-low- Lift Terminology ered (ground) position and the DOWN switch is continued to be pressed, the outer barrier rotates downward from vertical position to ramp position. STOW (D-F) D. UP - Outer Barrier Fold (Raise): When the lift is fully lowered and the outer barrier is in the ramp position, pressing ............................................................ outer barrier upward from ramp position to vertical position. E. UP - Platform Raise: Up is the action of the platform raising .............................................................. (fully-raised) position when the UP switch is pressed. F. FOLD (In) - Platform Fold: Fold is the action of the platform ................................................................ level (horizontal) position to fully- stowed (vertical) position when the FOLD switch is pressed. Stowed Position: The lift is stowed when the lift platform has been fully raised and folded fully (vertical position). Floor Level: Floor level is the position (height) the platform assembly reaches in order for the wheelchair passenger to enter and exit the vehicle (fully raised). The platform automatically stops .................................................................. the stowed position and when raising from ground level. Page 8 Lift Operation Safety Safety Symbols SAFETY FIRST! Know That.... All information contained A in this manual and supplements (if included), is provided for your safety. Familiarity with proper operation instructions as well as proper maintenance procedures are necessary to ensure safe, troublefree operation. Safety precautions are provided to identify potentially hazardous situations and provide instruction on how to avoid them. B CCAUTION This symbol indicates important information regarding how to avoid a hazardous situation that could result in minor per- sonal injury or prop- erty damage. WARNING This symbol indicates important safety information regarding a potentially hazard- ous situation that could result in serious bodily injury and/or property damage. D Note:.......................................................................................................................................................... These symbols will appear throughout this manual as well as on the labels posted on your lift. Recognize the seriousness of this information. Page 9 Lift Operation Safety Lift Operation Safety Precautions Inspect lift before operation. Do not operate lift if you suspect lift damage, wear or any abnorma...