Braun RA500 - Manual (Page 33)

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MAINTENANCE and LUBRICATION
Proper maintenance is necessary to ensure safe,
trouble-free operation. Inspecting the ramp for
any wear, damage or other abnormal conditions
should be a part of all transit agencies daily service
program (preventive maintenance). Simple inspec-
tions can detect potential problems.
A generic Daily Preventive Maintenance Sched-
ule is provided in this manual for transit agency
use. The form can be tailored to your particular
application. Preventive maintenance visual inspec-
tions do not take the place of the procedures speci-
fied in this schedule.
The maintenance and lubrication procedures speci-
fied in this schedule must be performed by a Braun
authorized service representative at the scheduled
intervals according to the number of cycles or
elapsed time, whichever comes first.
RA500 ramps are equipped with hardened pins and
self-lubricating bearings to decrease wear, provide
smooth operation and extend the service life of the
ramp.
Clean the components and the surrounding area
before applying lubricants. LPS2 General Pur-
pose Penetrating Oil is recommended where Light
Oil is called out. Use of improper lubricants can
attract dirt or other contaminants which could result
in wear or damage to the components. Ramp com-
ponents exposed to contaminants when lowered to
the ground may require extra attention. Specified
lubricants are available from The Braun Corporation
(part numbers provided on page 30).
Recommended Intervals: These intervals are a
general guideline for scheduling maintenance pro-
Maintenance and lu-
brication procedures
must be performed
as specified by an
authorized service
technician.
Failure to do so may
result in serious
bodily injury and/or
property damage.
WARNING
cedures and will vary
according to ramp use
and conditions. Transit
agencies operating
vehicles equipped with
ramps that are not
monitored by cycles
may choose to have
the ramp system main-
tained on the same
schedule as the vehicle
(routine maintenance).
Doing so ensures the
ramp is being main-
tained regularly.
When servicing the ramp at the consecutive recom-
mended intervals, inspection and lubrication proce-
dures specified in the previous sections should be
performed (repeated). All listed inspection, lubrication
and maintenance procedures should be repeated at “8
Weeks or 200 Cycles” intervals following the scheduled
“ Year or 250 Cycles” maintenance.
Lifts exposed to severe conditions (weather, environ-
ment, contamination, heavy usage, etc.) may require
inspection and maintenance procedures to be per-
formed more often than specified.
Discontinue ramp use immediately if maintenance
and lubrication procedures are not properly performed,
or if there is any sign of wear, damage or improper
operation. Contact your sales representative or call
The Braun Corporation at -800-THE LIFT ® . One of
our national Product Support representatives will direct
you to an authorized service technician who will inspect
your ramp.
8 Weeks
or 200
Cycles
continued
Maintenance and Lubrication Introduction
Maintenance and Lubrication Schedule
Inboard ramp hinge
Threshold plate hinge
Drive chain (chain, pulleys and guides)
Manual release (cable and mechanism)
Clean and lubricate. Apply Light Oil - See
Lubrication Diagram
Clean and lubricate. Apply Light Oil - See
Lubrication Diagram
Apply Light Oil - See Lubrication Diagram
Apply Light Oil - See Lubrication Diagram