WARNING Keep owner’s (operator's) manual in lift-mounted manual storage pouch at all times. WARNING Never modify (alter) a Braun Corporation lift. WARNING Do not use accessory devices not authorized by The Braun Corporation. WARNING Do not remove any guards or covers. WARNING Keep clear of any hydraulic leak. WARNING Failure to follow these safety precautions may result in serious bodily injury and/or prop erty damage. Page 13 Operation Notes and Details WARNING Read and become familiar with all lift operation safety precautions, opera- tion notes and details, operating instructions and manual operat- ing instructions prior to operating the lift. If this information is not fully understood, contact The Braun Corporation immedi- ately. Failure to do so may result in serious bodily injury and/or property damage. NVL Series “Public Use” lift mod .................................................................... operated by an attendant. The Lift Operating Instructions contained in this manual and posted on the lift provide instructions for operation of the lift only. Read and become familiar with all lift operation safety precautions, operation notes and details, operating instructions and manual operating instructions before attempting lift operation procedures. Lift Access Doors and Interlocks: Attendants must become familiar with the vehicle lift access door system and vehicle interlock system(s). Transit vehicles and ............................................................ vary. Door securement devices (latches, hooks, cables, etc.) and procedures to operate them vary. Instructions for operation of vehicle interlocks and door securement systems are not addressed in this manual or on lift-posted operating instructions decals due to the variety of procedures required for operating them. Braun Corporation NVL Series lifts comply fully with all NHTSA ......................................................................tions (detailed on pages 7 and 32). Infringement of any lift interlock will prohibit lift operation. It is the responsibility of the lift operator (attendant) to properly open, secure and close the vehicle lift door(s), to activate the vehicle interlock(s), to load and unload the wheelchair passenger (or standee) on and off the lift platform, and to properly activate all lift functions. Page 14 Operation Notes and Details Control Switches Hand-held Pendant DOWN UP FOLD UNFOLD 32525 32526 Lift Power ON/OFF Switch: This switch must be in the ON position in order to activate the lift. The green Power Indicator Light mounted on top of the pump module illuminates to signal power to the lift. Hand-held Pendant Control: The hand-held attendant's pendant control is equipped with two rocker switches, (UNFOLD, FOLD, DOWN, and UP). The momentary switches activate the automatic lift functions. Simply press the switch labeled for the intended function. General Safety: The lift operator must ensure that lift occupants (attendant) and bystanders must (passengers) keep hands, arms keep clear of the area in which and all other body parts within the lift operates and clear of all the lift occupant area and clear of moving parts. Lift attendants moving parts. Page 15 Operation Notes and Details Lift Features Become familiar with all lift features and the proper operation of the lift components before attempting lift operation. Refer to the Lift Terminology Illustrations .................................................................... components if not clearly depicted in this section. Contact The Braun Corporation at 1-800-THE LIFT® immediately if any of this information is not understood. Lift-Tite™ Latches: NVL Series lifts are equipped with Lift-Tite™ Latches. Lift-Tite™ Latches prevent the platform from unfolding from the stowed position in Engaged Lift-Tite™ Latch Latch Engagement Pin (Roller) WARNING Discontinue lift use immediately if any lift component does not operate prop- erly. Failure to do so may result in serious bodily injury and/or property damage. Page 16 Operation Notes and Details the event of platform drift. Due to the “all-hydraulic” operation of the dual-cylinder NVL, ..........................................................traction or seepage may occur. Any of these conditions may result in platform drift (failure to hold the platform in the folded or raised position). Platform drift may occur during lift shipment and/or between extended periods of non-use. In the event that the platform does not unfold when the UNFOLD switch is pressed, press the FOLD switch momentarily to disengage the Lift-Tite™ latches (platform drift has occurred). Then, press the UNFOLD switch to unfold the ................................................................ operation). When manually operating a lift platform. Folding the platform equipped with Lift-Tite™ latches, .............................................................. insert the pump handle in the Lift-Tite™ latches will disengage pump a...