1. Prepare the Vehicle

• Park the vehicle on a flat, stable surface.

• Ensure the vehicle ignition is switched off, engage the handbrake and turn on the lift isolator switch, located to the right of the steering wheel.

2. Access the Lift Controls

• Open the rear door where the lift is fitter.

• Locate the remote, mounted inside near the lift area.

3. Deploy the Lift

• Start by raising the red safety handle, using the remote, hold the up button to deploy the lift. Keep holding until the wheelchair lift reaches the same height as the minibus floor.

• Then lift both safety handles into position and slide out the extension platform so it’s ready for loading.

4. Load the Wheelchair User

• Press and hold the down button until the lift has fully reached the ground.

• Once fully lowered, carefully push the wheelchair onto the centre of the platform.

• Engage the wheelchair brakes once in position.

5. Raise the Lift

• Press the “up” button on the control.

• The platform will lift smoothly to floor level with the vehicle.

6. Enter the Vehicle

• Once aligned, guide the wheelchair user carefully into the vehicle.

• Secure them using appropriate tie-downs and seatbelts.

7. Stow the Lift

• To stow the lift away, start by slightly raising and pushing the extension platform back in to place. 
• Then lift the catches and carefully fold down the 2 safety handles.

• Press the “stow” or “fold” button to retract the lift under the vehicle.

• That’s it, that’s how to safely operate your PLS Underfloor Wheelchair Lift.