Braun RA500 Manuale Utente

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Attendants must become familiar 

with the vehicle ramp access door 

system and interlock(s), as well 

as the proper operation of the 

ramp.  

Vehicle ramp access door con-

figurations and operation proce-

dures vary.  Ensure the ramp door 

is fully open before activating the 

ramp (an interlock typically pre-

vents ramp operation unless the 

door is fully open).  Attendants 

and passengers must keep clear 

of the area in which the power 

door operates.  Ensure the path 

is clear before closing the door.  

Be sure the door is fully closed 

before attempting to drive the ve-

hicle (interlocks typically ensure 

this).  

Interlocks are required by nearly 

all transit authorities.  Vehicle 

interlocks typically prevent vehicle 

motion if the ramp is not stowed.  

In some cases, the ramp cannot 

be operated if interlock conditions 

are not met.  Interlock require-

ments may include:  the vehicle 

transmission must be engaged in 

Park, the parking brake must be 

engaged, the ramp access door 

must be fully open and/or others.  

Multiple interlocks may exist.  

Instructions for operation of inter-

locks and door systems cannot be 

addressed in this manual due to 

the variety of procedures required 

for operating them.    

General instructions for safe 

operation of the ramp are pro-

vided.  Ramp safety and ramp 

passenger safety information is 

included.  It is the responsibil-

ity of the attendant to properly 

open and close the ramp access 

door(s), to activate interlock(s), to 

properly activate the ramp power 

functions as well as assist ramp 

passengers.

Do not operate the ramp if you 

suspect ramp damage, wear or 

any abnormal condition.  Dis-

continue use immediately and 

contact The Braun Corporation 

at -800-THE LIFT

®

.  One of our 

national Product Support repre-

sentatives will direct you to an 

authorized service technician who 

will inspect the ramp. 

The RA500 ramp provides vehicle 

access to people with disabilities 

(wheelchair passengers or stand-

ees using other type mobility 

aids).  The commercial oriented 

RA500 ramp is operated by the 

transit vehicle driver/attendant.  

Unless your transit agency has 

a published policy stating that 

driver/attendants do not aid ramp 

passengers, safe entering and 

attendant.

As stated in the Ramp Operation 

Safety section, all information in 

this manual is provided for the 

safety of passengers, attendants 

and bystanders.  Recognize the 

seriousness of this information.   

Read and become familiar with 

all ramp operation safety precau-

tions, pre-operation notes and 

details, operating instructions and 

manual operating instructions 

before attempting ramp opera-

tion procedures or assisting ramp 

passengers boarding and exiting 

the vehicle.