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Operator's/Installation/Service Manualfor Low-Floor Transit Vehicles32848 Rev. AAugust 2006Braun RA500 Transit RampBraun RA500 Transit RampWARNIN

Page 8Attendants must become familiar with the vehicle ramp access door system and interlock(s), as well as the proper operation of the ramp. Vehicle

Page 9WARNINGRead and become familiar with all ramp operation safety precautions, pre-operation notes and details, operating instructions and manual o

Page 10RAMP OPERATION Ramp Power Operation Ramp Operating Instructions address the required controller inputs and the corresponding ramp functions.

Page 11RAMP OPERATIONWARNINGProvide adequate clearance outside of vehicle to ac-commodate ramp. Failure to do so may result in serious bodily injury

Page 12 Ramp Manual Operation If you experience power or equip-ment failure, the ramp can be manually stowed and deployed. The RA500 must be manual

Page 13RAMP OPERATIONAI/28230/001TOLOCKTURNTOLOCKTURNTOLOCKTURNTOLOCKTURNTOLOCKTURNTOLOCKTURNTOLOCKTURNTOLOCKTURNTOLOCKTURNTOLOCKTURNAI/28230/001TOLOC

Page 14 Ramp Passenger SafetyUnless your transit agency has a published policy stating that driver/attendants do not aid ramp (disabled) passengers,

Page 15RAMP OPERATIONWheelchairs should be operated at a slow and constant speed when on the ramp. Wheelchairs should not accelerate suddenly when on

Page 16WARNINGIf installation, main-tenance or repair procedures cannot be completed ex-actly as provided in this manual or if the instructions are no

Page 17RAMP INSTALLATIONNever modify (alter) a Braun Corporation ramp.Replacement parts must be Braun authorized replacements.Never install screws or

Congratulations We at The Braun Corporation wish to express our fullest appreciationon your new purchase. With you in mind, our skilled craftsmen ha

Page 18WARNINGRead this manual before performing installation, operation or service procedures. Failure to do so may result in serious bodily injury

Page 19 Ramp Support StructureOutboard Support Tube: Recommended Maxi-mum Height: 210mm above ground level. Kneel-ing Vehicles (measured with susp

Page 20ChassisChassisChassisChassisChassisChassisChassisChassisCLMinimum Door Opening Width:850mm openingfor 825mm RampCLMINIMUMDOOR OPENINGWIDTHSUPPO

Page 21ChassisChassisChassisChassisChassisChassisChassisChassisCLMinimum Door Opening Width:850mm openingfor 825mm RampCLMINIMUMDOOR OPENINGWIDTHSUPPO

Page 22 Installed Ramp - StowedStowed RA500 Ramp positioned in the “oor pocket.”As viewed from outside the vehicleLeftRightRearFrontOutboard(passeng

Page 23 Ramp Support Structure for RA500 w/o Fixed Sub oorChassisChassisChassisChassisChassisChassisCLMinimum Door Opening Width:850mm openingfor 82

Page 24RAMP INSTALLATION "Floor Pocket" Clear Opening Dimensions for RA500 w/o Fixed Sub oorAs viewed from outside the vehicleLeftRightRe

Page 25As viewed from outside the vehicleLeftRightRearFrontOutboard(passenger's side)Inboard(driver's side)“Arrows/30°-30°”6-13-90(of vehicl

Page 26RAMP INSTALLATION Door(s) must open outward.ChassisChassisChassisChassisChassisChassisCLMinimum Door Opening Width:850mm openingfor 825mm RampC

Page 27 Installed Ramp - Stowed with Vehicle Floor Installed over RampAs viewed from outside the vehicleLeftRightRearFrontOutboard(passenger's s

Page 1CONTENTS Ramp TerminologyRamp Terminology Illustration ... 2Ramp Components Terminology Illustration ...

Page 28WARNINGWARNINGRisk of electrical shock! Use extra care when making electrical connec-tions.Risk of electrical re! Use extra care when making

Positive (+) battery lead wire must be protected by installer-provided 25 ampere fuse or circuit breaker. Failure to do so may result in serious bodi

Page 30RA500 Isometric 003.ai Specied (recommended) Available Braun Lubricant Type Lubricant Amount Part No.LO - Light OilDE - Door-EaseL

Page 31MAINTENANCE and LUBRICATIONProper maintenance is necessary to ensure safe, trouble-free operation. Inspecting the ramp for any wear, damage or

Page 32Perform all procedures listed in previous section also1 Yearor 1250 Cyclescontinued8 Weeksor 200 CyclesMAINTENANCE and LUBRICATIONRepeat all pr

Page 33SYSTEMS DESCRIPTIONS Computer Calibration Instructions for ControllerIntroduction: The following procedure is for cali-bration of the RA500 S

SYSTEMS DESCRIPTIONS Computer Calibration Instructions for Controller (continued)Calibrate the Controller:Press the “Calibrate” button on the control

SYSTEMS DESCRIPTIONSHAZARDCAUTION!ESDK1K2U1D1251U976261R10R11U13U14U151413214 76511 12J731098J4J5100218-REVISIONU2U8U11U12J101 92 1010921F1J1U7U5Y1U6U

Page 36 ElectricalImproper microswitch adjustment may result in serious bodily injury and/or property damage.WARNINGMicroswitches: Three micro-switc

Page 37SYSTEMS DESCRIPTIONS IN-Limit MicroswitchThe IN-Limit microswitch is located in the inboard mounting position of the platform carrier plate.

Page 2RAMP TERMINOLOGYSub oor(Fixed)Refer to the Figure A below and Figure B on page 3 for identication of components and clarication of direction

Page 38WARNINGTroubleshooting and repair procedures must be performed as specied by an authorized service technician only. Failure to do so may resu

Page 39TROUBLESHOOTING FUNCTION SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY3.30ExcessiveNoise whileRampStowing3.20RatchetingNoise at Endor during Ramp StowingRe

Page 40 Item Qty. Description RA500-3236 REPAIR PARTS 1 1 W

Page 41A Page 42AEXPLODED VIEWDETAIL ARotated 90˚A3212203842441312635345191891465365071317301611104054522115581234483523344824223125122923283112753372

TO PARK BRAKE to OPERATE (HIGH)TO FULL OUT INDICATOR (N.O.)TO MOVE IN INDICATOR (N.O.)TO PARK BRAKE to OPERATE (LOW)TO RAMP STOW SWITCHTO FULL IN INDI

Page 41Page 43 Wiring DiagramCONNECTOR - J1(B.C.# 86206)4321COLORHARNESS(B.C.# RA0128A)PIN8-COND WIRE CODE8765YELLOW - 20 GA.GREEN - 20 GA.BROWN - 20

Page 42Page 44Vehicle Number:Inspector:Date:Pre-Trip Inspection:Before each scheduled day of lift service, operate ramp minimum one complete cycle and

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All illustrations, descriptions and specifications in this manual are based on the latest product information available at the time of publication. T

Page 3Note: The sub oor and transition threshold plate are removed from this illustration.RAMP TERMINOLOGYRamp Components Terminology IllustrationMo

Page 4RAMP TERMINOLOGY Introduction The Braun RA500 In-Floor Ramp (to be referred to as RA500 throughout this manual) is de-signed for use in low-o

Page 5RAMP TERMINOLOGY Ramp ComponentsRefer to the Terminology Illustra-tions on pages 2 and 3.Control Box (Electronic Con-troller): The remote moun

Page 6RAMP OPERATION Ramp Operation Safety Precautions WARNINGIf the ramp operating instructions, manual operating instructions and/or ramp operation

Page 7Do not activate control switch(es) when anyone is near the area in which ramp operates.It is the responsibility of the attendant to oversee and