Other Features 5-41
PA-1628Operator's ManualH3-45 COACH
15. STOW PLATFORM: Press and hold STOW/IN button. Close sliding door at intermediate height. Press and
hold STOW/IN button until platform reaches STOW height and then fully retracts into vehicle.
NOTE
Do not use DOWN button to lower platform partway prior to stowing, and then complete the stowing process by
using IN button. This method may not properly stow platform.
16. CLOSE DOOR. Close the lift compartment door.
Normal Lift Operation – To Exit Vehicle
1. ACTIVATE INTERLOCK: Make sure parking brake is set and transmission is in neutral.
2. DEPLOY PLATFORM: Press and hold DEPLOY/OUT button until platform is fully deployed.
3. RAISE HANDRAILS: Lift right handrail to vertical and push firmly down into its socket. Repeat for left
handrail. Verify that both handrails are latched in place by attempting to pull upward on them.
4. BUCKLE SAFETY BELT (to enable lift controller): Insert belt tongue into buckle and listen for audible “click”
then tug belt to confirm belt is securely fastened.
NOTE
The next two steps apply only to F9TF/F9TH models that stop upward platform movement at an intermediate
level. Other models continue at step 7.
5. PARTIALLY RAISE PLATFORM: Press and hold UP button until platform stops at intermediate height.
6. OPEN SLIDING DOOR: Fully open vehicle sliding door located above lift. The lift operator, or attendant
should do this.
7. RAISE PLATFORM: Press and hold UP button until platform stops at floor height and bridgeplate lowers
onto vehicle floor.
WARNING
Verify that rear edge of bridgeplate lies flat on floor along its entire edge and does not create a tripping hazard.
8. BOARD PLATFORM: Position wheelchair in center of platform, facing outward and advise occupant to
lock wheelchair brakes. Power must be turned off on electric-powered wheelchairs.
NOTE
Standee must stand near the center of the platform, facing in the direction of travel (into vehicle), and firmly grasp
handrails. Do not stand on bridgeplate.
9. LOWER PLATFORM: Press and hold DOWN button until platform stops at ground level and rollstop opens
completely.
10. UNBUCKLE SAFETY BELT.
11. EXIT PLATFORM: Carefully assist passenger off of platform.
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