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Braun RA500 - page 1
Operator's/Installation/Service Manual for Low-Floor T ransit V ehicles 32848 Rev . A August 2006 Braun RA500 T ransit Ramp Braun RA500 T ransit Ramp W A R NI NG ual Man Read manual before operating, installing or servicing ramp. Failure to do so may result in serious bodily injury and/or property damage. Braun RA500 T ransit Ramp Commer cial ...
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Braun RA500 - page 2
Congratulations W e at The Braun Corporation wish to expr ess our fullest appr eciation on your new pur chase. With you in mind, our skilled craftsmen have designed and assembled the finest ramp available. This manual includes operating instructions, installation instructions, servicing instructions and instructions for troubleshooting, if needed. ...
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Braun RA500 - page 3
Page 1 CONTENTS Ramp T erminology Ramp T erminology Illustration .................................... 2 Ramp Components T erminology Illustration ............. 3 Introduction .................................................................... 4 Ramp Components ........................................................ 5 Ramp Actions and Functions .. ...
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Braun RA500 - page 4
Page 2 RAMP TERMINOLOGY Sub oor (Fixed) Refer to the Figure A below and Figure B on page 3 for identication of components and clarication of direction terminology . Details regarding terminology , direction and components are provided on pages 4 and 5. Ramp T erminology Illustration Pan Weldment Threshold Plate Hand Hold Ramp Mounting T ab ...
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Braun RA500 - page 5
Page 3 Note: The sub oor and transition threshold plate are removed from this illustration. RAMP TERMINOLOGY Ramp Components T erminology Illustration Mounting T ab (Qyt 10) Hand Hold Ramp Chain Drive Electric Motor Pan Weldment Carrier Plate As viewed from outside the vehicle LEFT RIGHT Rear Front Outboard (passenger's side) Inboard (drive ...
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Braun RA500 - page 6
Page 4 RAMP TERMINOLOGY Introduction The Braun RA500 In-Floor Ramp (to be referred to as RA500 throughout this manual) is de- signed for use in low-oor transit vehicles. The RA500 provides vehicle access to people with disabilities (wheelchair passen- gers or standees using other type mobility aids). The self-contained “drop-in” elec- tric u ...
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Braun RA500 - page 7
Page 5 RAMP TERMINOLOGY Ramp Components Refer to the T erminology Illustra- tions on pages 2 and 3. Control Box (Electronic Con- troller): The remote mounted control box provides the logic to manage the inputs in order to produce the desired outputs in terms of ramp function and per- formance. In general terms the control box is commonly referred t ...
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Braun RA500 - page 8
Page 6 RAMP OPERA TION Ramp Operation Safety Precautions W A R N IN G If the ramp operating instructions, manual operating instructions and/or ramp operation safety precautions are not fully understood, contact The Braun Corporation immedi- ately . Failure to do so may result in serious bodily injury and/or property damage. Read manual and suppleme ...
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Braun RA500 - page 9
Page 7 Do 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 assist ramp passengers. Attendants must never operate the vehicle, the ramp or attend to passengers if intoxi- cated. Intoxicated passengers should not be allowed to board the vehicle. Wheelchair pa ...
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Braun RA500 - page 10
Page 8 Attendants must become familiar with the vehicle ramp access door system and interlock(s), as well as the proper operation of the ramp. V ehicle ramp access door con- gurations 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 ...
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Braun RA500 - page 11
Page 9 W A R NI NG Read and become familiar with all ramp operation safety precautions, pre- operation notes and details, operating instructions and manual operating instructions prior to operating the ramp. If this information is not fully understood, contact The Braun Corporation immedi- ately . Failure to do so may result in serious bodily injur ...
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Braun RA500 - page 12
Page 10 RAMP OPERA TION Ramp Power Operation Ramp Operating Instructions address the required controller inputs and the corresponding ramp functions. Instructions for customer specic display panels and interlock options will not be addressed due to the bound- less variations in application and installation of the ramp. Manual Operating Instructi ...
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Braun RA500 - page 13
Page 1 1 RAMP OPERA TION W A R NI NG Provide adequate clearance outside of vehicle to ac- commodate ramp. Failure to do so may result in serious bodily injury and/or property damage. Be certain there is adequate clearance outside the vehicle be- fore deploying the power ramp. The ramp operator (attendant) and bystanders must keep clear of the area ...
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Braun RA500 - page 14
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 manually operated by an attendant. The RA500 is equipped with a cable-activated manual release system and a oval-shaped hand hold slot in the platform for manual operation (see Figure C and E). The safety pre ...
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Braun RA500 - page 15
Page 13 RAMP OPERA TION AI/28230/001 TO LOCK TURN TO LOCK TURN TO LOCK TURN TO LOCK TURN TO LOCK TURN TO LOCK TURN TO LOCK TURN TO LOCK TURN TO LOCK TURN TO LOCK TURN AI/28230/001 TO LOCK TURN TO LOCK TURN TO LOCK TURN TO LOCK TURN TO LOCK TURN TO LOCK TURN TO LOCK TURN TO LOCK TURN TO LOCK TURN TO LOCK TURN AI/28230/001 TO LOCK TURN TO LOCK TURN T ...
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Braun RA500 - page 16
Page 14 Ramp Passenger Safety Unless your transit agency has a published policy stating that driver/attendants do not aid ramp (disabled) passengers, it is the responsibility of the driver/at- tendant to ensure that ramp passengers enter and exit the vehicle on the ramp in the saf- est manner . ADA requirements state that tran- sit drivers/attendan ...
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Braun RA500 - page 17
Page 15 RAMP OPERA TION Wheelchairs should be operated at a slow and constant speed when on the ramp. Wheelchairs should not accelerate suddenly when on the ramp. Wheelchair passengers should not raise the front wheelchair wheels (pull wheelie) when on the ramp. Ramp Passenger Safety Wheelchair passengers who intend to enter and exit the vehicle wi ...
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Braun RA500 - page 18
Page 16 W A R NI NG If installation, main- tenance or repair procedures cannot be completed ex- actly as provided in this manual or if the instructions are not fully understood, contact The Braun Corporation immedi- ately . Failure to do so may result in serious bodily injury and/or property damage. W A R NIN G Read this manual and supplement(s) be ...
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Braun RA500 - page 19
Page 17 RAMP INST ALLA TION Never modify (alter) a Braun Corporation ramp. Replacement parts must be Braun authorized replacements. Never install screws or fasteners (other than factory equipped). Failure to follow these safety precautions may result in serious bodily injury and/or prop - erty damage. Installation / Service Safety Precautions W A R ...
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Braun RA500 - page 20
Page 18 W A R NI NG Read this manual before performing installation, operation or service procedures. Failure to do so may result in serious bodily injury and/or property damage. Installation Requirements Braun RA500 Ramp must be installed and serviced by a Braun authorized service representa- tive who has attended and been certied by The Braun ...
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Braun RA500 - page 21
Page 19 Ramp Support Structure Outboard Support T ube: Recommended Maxi- mum Height: 210mm above ground level. Kneel- ing V ehicles (measured with suspension lowered). EU: Installations with support tube positioned higher than 210mm above ground level may not comply with EU ramp slope requirements. Structure: Minimum 40mm x 50mm steel tubing (or eq ...
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Braun RA500 - page 22
Page 20 Chassis Chassis Chassis Chassis Chassis Chassis Chassis Chassis C L Minimum Door Opening Width: 850 mm opening for 825mm Ramp C L MINIMUM DOOR OPENING WIDTH SUPPORT TUBE 1455mm 1005mm Floor Pocket Frame Work "Floor Pocket" Clear Opening Dimensions As viewed from outside the vehicle Left Right Rear Front Outboard (passenger's ...
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Braun RA500 - page 23
Page 21 Chassis Chassis Chassis Chassis Chassis Chassis Chassis Chassis C L Minimum Door Opening Width: 850 mm opening for 825mm Ramp C L MINIMUM DOOR OPENING WIDTH SUPPORT TUBE 1455mm 1005mm Floor Pocket Frame Work The ramp platform must be aligned with the center of the door opening. Door(s) must open outward . Clear Door Opening Width Dimension ...
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Braun RA500 - page 24
Page 22 Installed Ramp - Stowed Stowed RA500 Ramp positioned in the “oor pocket.” As viewed from outside the vehicle Left Right Rear Front Outboard (passenger's side) Inboard (driver's side) “Arrows/30°-30°”6-13-90 (of vehicle) (of vehicle) Out In Chassis Chassis Chassis Chassis Chassis Chassis Chassis Chassis C L Minimum Doo ...
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Braun RA500 - page 25
Page 23 Ramp Support Structure for RA500 w/o Fixed Sub oor Chassis Chassis Chassis Chassis Chassis Chassis C L Minimum Door Opening Width: 850mm opening for 825mm Ramp C L MINIMUM DOOR OPENING WIDTH Chassis Chassis Chassis Chassis SUPPORT TUBE 1455mm 1005mm SUPPORT TUBE RAMP INST ALLA TION Figur e K Outboard Support T ube: Recommended Maxi- mum ...
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Braun RA500 - page 26
Page 24 RAMP INST ALLA TION "Floor Pocket" Clear Opening Dimensions for RA500 w/o Fixed Sub oor As viewed from outside the vehicle Left Right Rear Front Outboard (passenger's side) Inboard (driver's side) “Arrows/30°-30°”6-13-90 (of vehicle) (of vehicle) Out In Chassis Chassis Chassis Chassis Chassis Chassis C L Minimum ...
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Braun RA500 - page 27
Page 25 As viewed from outside the vehicle Left Right Rear Front Outboard (passenger's side) Inboard (driver's side) “Arrows/30°-30°”6-13-90 (of vehicle) (of vehicle) Out In Clear Door Opening Width Dimension for RA500 w/o Fixed Sub oor RAMP INST ALLA TION Chassis Chassis Chassis Chassis Chassis Chassis C L Minimum Door Opening W ...
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Braun RA500 - page 28
Page 26 RAMP INST ALLA TION Door(s) must open outward . Chassis Chassis Chassis Chassis Chassis Chassis C L Minimum Door Opening Width: 850mm opening for 825mm Ramp C L MINIMUM DOOR OPENING WIDTH Chassis Chassis Chassis Chassis SUPPORT TUBE 1455mm 1005mm SUPPORT TUBE Installed Ramp - Stowed RA500 w/o Fixed Sub oor Figur e N The movable ramp plat ...
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Braun RA500 - page 29
Page 27 Installed Ramp - Stowed with V ehicle Floor Installed over Ramp As viewed from outside the vehicle Left Right Rear Front Outboard (passenger's side) Inboard (driver's side) “Arrows/30°-30°”6-13-90 (of vehicle) (of vehicle) Out In Chassis Chassis Chassis Chassis Chassis Chassis C L Minimum Door Opening Width: 850mm opening fo ...
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Braun RA500 - page 30
Page 28 W A R NIN G W A R NIN G Risk of electrical shock! Use extra care when making electrical connec- tions. Risk of electrical re! Use extra care when making electrical connections. W A R NIN G Cable Clip Cable T ie Cable (typical) V ehicle Floor V ehicle Floor Framing Member Self-T ap Screw Secure all cables using cable ties and/or cable cli ...
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Braun RA500 - page 31
Positive (+) battery lead wire must be protected by installer-provided 25 ampere fuse or circuit breaker . Failure to do so may result in serious bodily injury and/or property damage. W A R NIN G The 2 pin power harness connec- tor and the 14-pin data harness connector are supplied with the ramp. Note: Connectors are supplied only , harnesses are s ...
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Braun RA500 - page 32
Page 30 RA500 Isometric 003.ai Specied (recommended) A vailable Braun Lubricant T ype Lubricant Amount Part No. LO - Light Oil DE - Door-Ease Light Grease Lubricate 14 oz. (Multipurpose) Can LG - Light Grease 15807 15806 15805 Light Penetrating Oil LPS2, General Purpose 1 1 oz. (30 weight or equivalent) Penetrating Oil Aerosol Can Stainless Stic ...
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Braun RA500 - page 33
Page 31 MAINTENANCE and LUBRICA TION 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 Ma ...
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Braun RA500 - page 34
Page 32 Perform all procedures listed in previous section also 1 Y ear or 1250 Cycles continued 8 Weeks or 200 Cycles MAINTENANCE and LUBRICA TION Repeat all previously listed inspection, lubrica- tion and maintenance procedures at 8 week or 200 cycle intervals (or per vehicle maintenance schedule). Con secut ive 8 Week or 200 Cycle Intervals Clean ...
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Braun RA500 - page 35
Page 33 SYSTEMS DESCRIPTIONS Computer Calibration Instructions for Controller Introduction: The following procedure is for cali- bration of the RA500 Series Controller . Calibrate the controller only if ramp does not function properly . Electronic Controller can be calibrated using a computer (recommended) or manually using the onboard Calibrate bu ...
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Braun RA500 - page 36
SYSTEMS DESCRIPTIONS Computer Calibration Instructions for Controller (continued) Calibrate the Controller: Press the “Calibrate” button on the controller (see Figure S). Ensure that the Calibrate LED is red. If connected properly , a text window will pop up. The numerical values will be different, but the general format of the text window will ...
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Braun RA500 - page 37
SYSTEMS DESCRIPTIONS HAZARD CAUTION! ESD K1 K2 U1 D12 51 U9 76 26 1 R10 R1 1 U13 U14 U15 14 13 2 1 4 7 6 5 1 1 12 J7 3 10 9 8 J4 J5 100218- REVISION U2 U8 U1 1 U12 J10 1 9 2 10 10 9 2 1 F1 J1 U7 U5 Y1 U6 U3 61 41 21 1 U4 J9 5 3 J8 4 1 2 AZ987-2C AZ987-2C D13 C20 D15 D16 D14 C19 D7 D2 AZ987-2C F3 J6 12 6 7 1 J3 D17 D18 + + C24 Q5 S1 S2 1 J14 2 3 Man ...
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Braun RA500 - page 38
Page 36 Electrical Improper microswitch adjustment may result in serious bodily injury and/or property damage. W A R NIN G Microswitches: Three micro- switches (limit switches) are in- corporated in the RA500 electrical system (IN-Limit, OUT -Limit and Manual Release signal). Details and illustrations of the micro- switches are provided. Adjust mic ...
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Braun RA500 - page 39
Page 37 SYSTEMS DESCRIPTIONS IN-Limit Microswitch The IN-Limit microswitch is located in the inboard mounting position of the platform carrier plate. T o adjust: 1. Power or manually move the ramp to the fully stowed position. 2. Remove the ramp top plate (cover). 3. With the ramp in the stowed position loosen the IN-Limit microswitch mounting scre ...
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Braun RA500 - page 40
Page 38 W A R NI NG T roubleshooting and repair procedures must be performed as specied by an authorized service technician only . Failure to do so may result in serious bodily injury and/or property damage. If a problem occurs with your ramp, discontinue operation immediately! Contact your sales representative or call The Braun Corporation at 1 ...
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Braun RA500 - page 41
Page 39 TROUBLESHOOTING FUNCTION SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY 3.30 Excessive Noise while Ramp Stowing 3.20 Ratcheting Noise at End or during Ramp Stowing Remove object from mat. See controller diagnostic guide Check ramp for obstructions. Check ramp for excessive debris contamination inside cassette Check adjustment or replace Adjust chain Clean d ...
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Braun RA500 - page 42
Page 40 Item Qty . Description RA500-3236 REP AIR P ARTS 1 1 Weldment, Ramp Frame - RA500 RA01 1 1W 2 1 Linear Guide System - Rail MOD RA0020M 3 3 Linear Guide System - Carriage RA0021 4 1 Switch, Rear Stop - RA500 RA0022 5 1 Sprocket, Fixed Guide - Manual Release - ER01 27491 6 1 Bearing, Plain Plastic - ID 8MM / OD 10MM - ER 27497 7 1 Weldment, T ...
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Braun RA500 - page 43
Page 41A Page 42A EXPLODED VIEW DET AIL A Rotated 90˚ A 32 1 2 20 38 42 4 41 31 26 35 3 45 19 18 9 14 6 5 36 50 7 13 17 30 16 1 1 10 40 54 52 21 15 58 12 34 48 35 23 34 48 24 22 31 25 12 29 23 28 31 1 27 53 37 26 ...
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Braun RA500 - page 44
TO P ARK BRAKE to OPERA TE (HIGH) TO FULL OUT INDICA TOR (N.O.) TO MOVE IN INDICA TOR (N.O.) TO P ARK BRAKE to OPERA TE (LOW) TO RAMP ST OW SWITCH TO FULL IN INDICA TOR (N.O.) TO SWITCH (COM.) TO RAMP ENABLE TO MANUAL RELEASE INDICA TOR (N.O.) TO FUSED POWER INDICA TOR (COM.) TO ONE TOUCH SWITCH TO RAMP DEPLOY SWITCH TO ALARM INDICA TOR (N.O.) TO M ...
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Braun RA500 - page 45
Page 41 Page 43 Wiring Diagram CONNECTOR - J1 (B.C.# 86206) 4 3 2 1 COLOR HARNESS (B.C.# RA0128A) PIN 8-COND WIRE CODE 8 7 6 5 YELLOW - 20 GA. GREEN - 20 GA. BROWN - 20 GA. WHITE - 20 GA. BLACK - 14 GA. WHITE - 14 GA. PINK - 20 GA. GRAY - 20 GA. METRIC - mm WIRE SIZE CONVERSION Note: See page 29 of this manual for detailed information on installer ...
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Braun RA500 - page 46
Page 42 Page 44 V ehicle Number: Inspector: Date: Pre-T rip Inspection: Before each scheduled day of lift service, operate ramp minimum one complete cycle and inspect each of the following : Do the vehicle interlock(s) function as intended? Does the ramp deploy when the ramp interlock is activated as intended? Does the control switch(es) function p ...
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Braun RA500 - page 47
Over 300 Braun Dealers W orldwide "Pr oviding Access to the W orld" ® "Pr oviding Access to the W orld" International Corporate Hdqrs: P .O. Box 310 Winamac, IN 46996 USA 1-800-THE LIFT ® (574) 946-6153 F AX: (574) 946-4670 ® ...
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Braun RA500 - page 48
All illustrations, descriptions and specifications in this manual are based on the latest pr oduct information available at the time of publication. The Braun Corporation reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice. All illustrations, descriptions and specifications in this manual are based on the latest pr oduct information avail ...
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