Braun RA500 - Manual (Page 10)

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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.
Ramp Access Doors and Interlocks
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
exiting of ramp passengers is
the responsibility of the driver/
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.
Operation Notes and Details
RAMP OPERATION