BraunAbility / The Braun Corporation

627 West 11th, Box 310
Winamac, Indiana 46996
United States
Telephone: 800-843-5438 or 574-946-6153.
Fax: 574-946-4670.
Web: http://www.braunability.com.

Products manufactured by BraunAbility / The Braun Corporation (listed alphabetically)

1. BRAUN 4 WAY POWER SEAT BASE

   Powered seat base travels 15 inches front to back and 5 inches vertically to allow easy transfer from wheelchair to driver's seat. Accommodates needs of most drivers who can transfer. Operates with push button switch. Installs with 4 bolts. Factory seat or custom driver's seat makes this unit suitable for most vehicles. Switch may be hand held or mounted in convenient location. Seat base measures 34 1/2 inches long by 16 1/2 inches wide and 6 1/2 inches high in low position. Operates with 12 volt DC electric motor to prevent excessive battery drain. Available with manual swivel or standard 6 way seat base.

2. BRAUN 6 WAY POWER SEAT BASE

   Powered seat base travels 15 inches front to back and 5 inches vertically to allow easy transfer from wheelchair to driver's seat. Accommodates needs of most drivers who can transfer. Operates with push button switch. Installs with 4 bolts. Factory seat or custom driver's seat makes unit suitable for most vehicles. Switch may be hand held or mounted in convenient location. Seat base measures 34 1/2 inches long by 16 1/2 inches wide by 8 1/2 inches high in low position. Operates with 12 volt DC electric motor to prevent excessive battery drain. Power swivel of 90 degrees at touch of push button switch allows wheelchair positioning and transferring in most vehicles. Braun 6 way power seat base weighs approximately 60 pounds.

3. BRAUN AMBULETTE

   The Braun Ambulette is a van conversion designed for use by individuals with mobility disabilities or spinal cord injury. This van conversion features a Dodge, Ford, or Chevrolet standard length chassis with a 24-inch raised top and a Millennium Series wheelchair lift mounted in either the side or rear door. Two floor plans are available for different combinations of ambulatory seating and wheelchair securement positions. Other features include Braun Fold-A-Way seating, vertical stanchion bar(s), a modesty panel, half-inch plywood underflooring, lift and stepwell lights, seat belts and retractors, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) interlock, ADA decals, vertical mount rear heat and air conditioning, and hand-held controls with rocker switches for lift operation.

4. BRAUN BUILT AUTOMATIC SWING DOOR OPERATORS FOR REAR POST SWING-A-WAY LIFT

   Door operator package to work with swing doors in vans with the rear post Swing-A-Way lift (Chevy and Ford full size vans only). Sequenced to operate with one switch and uses the same peripheral controls as other Braun lifts. Quick release mechanism to freely open the doors in the event of a power failure.

5. BRAUN PARATRANSIT VAN

   The Braun Paratransit Van is a public transportation van designed for use by wheelchair users and other individuals with mobility disabilities. Vans are available with a wide variety of floor plans featuring multiple wheelchair securement locations and seating options. Each van includes an NHTSA-compliant Braun wheelchair lift. Floor plans are available with up to four wheelchair securement positions, with wheelchair and occupant belt systems are included for each securement location. Fold-A-Way seating allows for flexible floor plan designs.

6. BRAUN RA 300 TRANSIT RAMP

   The Braun RA300 Transit Ramp is a hydraulic bus ramp designed to provide wheelchair access for a low-floor bus. The ramp comes in a self-contained drop-in unit. When stored, the bi-fold ramp section folds onto itself and then back onto the base. When the ramp is extended, the first section is raised hydraulically and once it passes 90 degrees vertical, it is allowed to lower to its partially extended position using gravity; then the second section uses a similar procedure to reach it fully extended position. It closes in a similar manner. It has a manual override in case of power loss or malfunction. No pre-assembly is required. DIMENSIONS (LxWxH): 27.77 x 36.77 x 11.22 inches when stowed; 75.77 x 36.77 inches (LxW) with ramp extended. It has an 8 degree incline. The ramp is 32 inches wide between the siderails. POWER: 12-volt DC hydraulic (24-volt DC optional).

7. BRAUN RA400 TRANSIT RAMP

   The Braun RA400 Transit Ramp is a hydraulic bus ramp designed to provide wheelchair access for a low-floor bus. The ramp comes in a self-contained drop-in unit. When stored, the ramp section folds back onto the base. When the ramp is extended, it is raised hydraulically and once it passes 90 degrees vertical, it is allowed to lower to its fully extended position using gravity. It closes in a similar manner. It has a manual override in case of power loss or malfunction. No pre-assembly is required. DIMENSIONS (LxWx H): 42.32 x 35.5 x 4.22 inches when stowed; 83.4 x 35.5 inches (LxW) with ramp extended. The ramp portion is 32.5 inches wide and has 2.25-inch high side barriers. POWER: 12-volt DC hydraulic (24-volt DC optional). WEIGHT: 185 pounds.

8. BRAUN RA400H TRANSIT RAMP

   The Braun RA400H Transit Ramp is a hydraulic bus ramp designed to provide wheelchair access for a low-floor bus. The ramp comes in a self-contained drop-in unit. When stored, the ramp section folds back onto the base. When the ramp is extended, it is raised hydraulically and once it passes 90 degrees vertical, it is allowed to lower to its fully extended position using gravity. It closes in a similar manner. It has a manual override in case of power loss or malfunction. No pre-assembly is required. DIMENSIONS (LxW): 40.75 x 39.25 inches when stowed; 78.5 x 39.25 inches with ramp extended. The ramp section is 32 inches wide. The unit has 4-inch high side barriers. POWER: 12-volt DC hydraulic (24-volt DC optional). WEIGHT: 185 pounds.

9. BRAUN TRANZSPORTER

   The Braun TranzSporter is a van conversion designed for use by individuals with mobility disabilities or spinal cord injury. This raised top van features an under-vehicle wheelchair lift and a retractable power step. The van is built on a Ford E-350 van chassis with one of three available floor plans. Other features include a Q-Straint belt system, Altro flooring and plywood sub-floor, a lift-step interlock and lift light, Braun-built bench and Fold-A-Way seating, a fire extinguisher, a 10 unit first aid kit, a Triangle flare kit, a seat belt cutter, a backup alarm, a Ford-certified aft-axle fuel tank, and rear heat and air conditioning. OPTIONS: Overhead storage box; Mor/Ryde suspension system; Echo Vision backup alarm; special mounted floor track to accommodate large wheelchairs; Q-Straint retractable belt system; front passenger seat; diesel fuel. Three floor plans are available. Package TA includes seating for 11 ambulatory passengers or one wheelchair user plus seven ambulatory passengers; Package TB includes seating for 11 ambulatory passengers or two wheelchair users plus five ambulatory passengers; and Package TC offers seating for 11 ambulatory passengers or three wheelchair users and three ambulatory passengers. DIMENSIONS: 18 or 24 inch raised top.

10. CHAIR TOPPER

    The Chair Topper is a car top mounted wheelchair carrier designed for use by individuals with lower extremity and mobility disabilities, spinal cord injury and others who use a manual wheelchairs. Designed as an overhead wheelchair carrier for compact cars or sedans, this carrier is made of steel, aluminum and fiberglass. It folds, lifts and stores a folding manual wheelchair using power from a vehicle's 12 volt battery. Two switches control the 30-second cycle for stowing and extracting the wheelchair, and it has a manual back-up system. This carrier is designed to reduce wind resistance and can be painted to match or compliment the automobile. It can be installed to serve the driver or passenger side. DIMENSIONS (HxLxW): 18 x 57 x 51 inches. CAPACITY: It can lift up to 45 pounds. WEIGHT: 123 pounds. WARRANTY: One year limited warranty for materials and workmanship.

11. COMPANION SEAT

    The Companion Seat is an adjustable position van seat designed for use by individuals with mobility disabilities. Designed for use with the front passenger seat of Chrysler Town & Country, Dodge Caravan, Plymouth Voyager, and Ford Windstar minivan's, this unit utilizes the van's existing seat but replaces the seat base with a powered seat base. The powered seat base extends the seat a full 20 inches out from the standard seat location and tilts it 6 inches forward. To enter the van, the seat is moved to its full extened position, the user sits on the seat, and the seat is then retracted. When fully retracted, the seat is manually rotated and locked into the forward-facing position. The process is reversed to exit the van. A safety interlock prevents the seat from operating when not facing the proper direction. CONTROLS: One color-coded switch on the seat controls both the in and out functions. An optional hand-held control is available for those with limited use of their left hand or for attendant use.

12. ENTERVAN

    Entervan is a wheelchair accessible Chrysler minivan with remote control automatic operation of door, folding ramp, and kneeling functions. The van's seating arrangement includes a quick-disconnect driver and front passenger seat as well as a rear-mounted bench seat. There are three securement positions, and a wheelchair and occupant belt system.

13. FRONT AND REAR POST SWING-A-WAY LIFTS

    Fully automatic rotary lift moves platform from the van interior to the ground. The post features a gravity down operation and can be ordered for the front or rear side of the door opening. With the front post the wheelchair is loaded facing the front of the van, with the rear post the wheelchair is loaded facing the rear of the van. Hand pump for emergency backup system. Platform size: 29 3/4 inches wide by 35 inches long. Fits full size Ford and Chevy slide door or swing door vans, and full size dodge swing door vans. Fold down handrail. Nonskid surface. Sliding extension platform. Designed for Chevy and Ford full-size vans with slide or swing doors. Not available for Mini-Vans. An extended platform is available. featuring a double slide configuaration allowing longer (up to 45 inches) three-wheel and rear wheel drive wheelchairs to use the from post models, and up to 47 inch three-wheel and rear wheel drive chairs to use the rear post model.

14. FULLY AUTOMATIC MINI VAN LIFT-A-WAY LIFTS

    Platform van lift with welded steel construction and fully automatic operation. Built in handrail. Lift models to fit most side slide doors on domestic and imported minivans and double rear doors on some domestic minivans. Box frame construction provides rigidity without relying on vehicle side wall strength. Hydraulic pump for quiet operation. Roll-stop on front of platform. Circuit breaker protects against electrical overload. Optional control box may be mounted outside the vehicle for convenience. Lift models provide differing amount of head room depending on the installation of a raised top and raised doors. A backup pump is available in the event of a power failure. Optional door oeprators are available for most applications.

15. FULLY AUTOMATIC VAN LIFTS (L100 & L400 SERIES)

    Platform van lift with welded steel construction and fully automatic operation. Built in handrail. Lift has models to fit most side slide, side double, and rear van and commercial vehicle doors. Box frame construction provides rigidity without relying on the vehicle side wall strength. Hydraulic pump provides quiet operation. Roll-stop on front of platform. Circuit breaker protects against electrical overload. Optional control box may be mounted outside the vehicle for convenience. Lift models provide differing amounts of head room depending on the installation and side of a raised top and raised doors. An optional back up pump is available to operation in the event of a power failure.

16. MILLENNIUM SERIES LIFT

    The Millennium Series Lift is a platform van lift designed for use by individuals with lower extremity or mobility disabilities or spinal cord injury. This fully hydraulic lift is designed for installation in the side or rear door of a full-size van. It has a hand-held control and on-lift controls mounted on an arm that extends from the lift frame; a remote control is optional. The Millennium Series also features a manual backup system; an outboard roll top that engages in the fully up position before the lift platform leaves the ground; secure on-board stowing; and a threshold warning plate that prevents lift operation and activates visual and audible alarms when the lift platform is below vehicle floor level. DIMENSIONS: Platform width is 31 inches; platform length is 43, 47 or 57 inches. CAPACITY: 750 pounds. WEIGHT: 332 pounds.

17. POWER FLOOR PAN

    Van floor elevator to accommodate wheelchair driver attaches to floor of van. Will lower floor up to 6 inches with self centering toggle switch. Positions driver for proper visibility and for driving. Does not move horizontally. Individual wheel cups can also be installed in variety of floor locations for permanent positioning of wheelchair in van. For Ford, Chevrolet and Dodge vans.

18. RAMPVAN FOLDOUT

    Rampvan Foldout is a mini van conversion with ramp designed for use by individuals with mobility disabilities or spinal cord injury. This van conversion is available with a Toyota Sienna, Chrysler Town & Country, or Dodge Grand Caravan chassis. The conversion features a 10-inch drop floor (11 inches on the Toyota Sienna Rampvan) and a powered foldout ramp. Other standard features include a power passenger sliding door; a powder-coated non-slip ramp surface; interchangeable quick-release front seats; door and ramp activation switches located on the dashboard and door post, activation by magnetic key chain fob or remote control; automatic system to detect ramp obstructions and reverse deployment; emergency manual operation; low ramp angle; multi-position wheelchair tie-downs; and custom interior and exterior accents. DIMENSIONS: Ramp platform is 29.75 inches wide. CAPACITY: 750 pounds on the ramp.

19. RAMPVAN INFLOOR

    Rampvan Infloor is a van conversion with ramp designed for use by individuals with mobility disabilities or spinal cord injury. This van conversion is available with a Toyota Sienna, Chrysler Town & Country, or Dodge Grand Caravan chassis. The conversion features a 9.75-inch drop floor and a power ramp that stows completely under the floor of the cabin, leaving the passenger door accessible for other passengers to enter and exit the van. Other standard features include a power passenger sliding door; a powder-coated non-slip ramp surface; interchangeable quick-release front seats; door and ramp activation switches located on the dashboard and door post, activated by magnetic key chain fob or remote control; automatic system to detect ramp obstructions and reverse deployment; emergency manual operation; low ramp angle; multi-position wheelchair tie-downs; custom interior; and exterior accents. CAPACITY: 750 pounds for the ramp. DIMENSIONS: Ramp platform is 30 inches wide.

20. SEMI AUTOMATIC MINI VAN LIFT-A-WAY LIFTS

    Platform van lift with welded steel construction and semi-automatic operation. Optional handrail. Lift folds and unfolds manually to and from storage position. Lift models to fit most side slide doors on domestic and imported minivans and double rear doors on some domestic minivans. Box frame construction provides rigidity without relying on vehicle side wall strength. Hydraulic pump for quiet operation. Roll- stop on front of platform. Circuit breaker protects against electrical overload. Optional control box may be mounted inside or outside the vehicle for convenience. Lift models provide differing amount of head room depending on the installation of a raised top and raised doors. A backup pump is available in the event of a power failure. Optional door oeprators are available for most applications.

21. SEMI AUTOMATIC PLATFORM VAN LIFTS (L10 & L40 SERIES)

    Platform van lift with welded steel construction and semi-automatic operation. Optional hand rail. Lift folds and unfolds manually to and from storage position. Lift models fit most side slide, side double and rear van and commercial vehicle doors. Box frame construction provides rigidity without relying on vehicle side wall strength. Hydraulic pump provides quiet operation. Roll-stop on front of platform. Circuit breaker protects against electrical overload. Lift models provide differing amounts of headroom depending on the installtion and size of a raised top. Optional backup pump is available for emergency use in power failures.

22. UVL SERIES VAN LIFT

    The UVL (Under Vehicle Lift) Series Van Lift is a platform van lift designed for use by wheelchair users. The lift is mounted underneath the vehicle so it does not take up space in the interior of the van and remains out of sight until deployed. The lift is electric for the in/out cycle and the outboard roll stop. The up/down cycle is hydraulic. All functions are controlled by the standard hand-held control or the optional remote control. The lift can be installed at the side door of domestic full-size vans.

23. VANGATER II

    The Vangater II is a wheelchair van lift designed for use by individuals with lower extremity or mobility disabilities or spinal cord injury. This power lift has a tri-folding platform. When the lift is in the stowed position, over half the van's side door is available for ambulatory exit and entry. The lift is electrically powered for both the fold/unfold and up/down cycles. Lift operation is controlled using a hand-held control, on-lift controls, or an optional remote control. It also features a threshold sensor mat mounted on the van floor that will prevent lift operation when occupied and the lift platform is below vehicle floor level while also activating a visual and audible warning. This lift can be installed in the side door of domestic full-size vans. A model is also available for installation in minivans. DIMENSIONS: 30 inches of usable width and two platform segments with usable lengths of 43 or 47 inches. The 47-inch platform segment can only be used in vans with lowered floors. CAPACITY: 600 pounds. WEIGHT: 345 pounds.

24. WHEELCHAIR AND OCCUPANT BELT / TRACK SYSTEM.

    The Wheelchair and Occupant Belt/Track System has successfully impact tested at 30 MPH/20G. This test simulated the performance criteria required in FMVSS ##208, 209 and 210. Two models of shoulder restraints available, wall mounted non-retractable, and retractable. Tracks are installed in the floor of the van, in front and behind the chair, to lock the front and rear of the wheelchair frame in place. Web stiffeners are installed in the lap belt portion of the restraint to assist in connecting the buckle. Lap belt works independently of the wheelchair tie-down.

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