Lift Dimensions

The chart below provides dimensions of standard production Braun Vista Series Lift models. Refer to the illustrations on the opposite page and the chart below to
determine the appropriate dimensions. Special-order lifts
are available to meet user needs, but specific dimensions
cannot be listed due to the many possibilities. If in doubt,
consult the factory.

Minimum Clear Door Opening Dimensions are defined

as finished door opening, including any intrusive door
jambs, headers, sills or hinges. Any obstructions within
the Clear Door Opening must be removed. See the PreInstallation Notes for details. Braun Bus Door Kits:
Braun Retrofit Bus Door Kits are available to provide the
required clear opening dimensions.

Dimension Description

Dimension Description

Clear Passageway Width: The maximum width wheelchair

or object that can pass through the lift platform and frame.

Clear Platform Length: The maximum usable length of

platform.

Clear Vertical Passageway: The maximum height

wheelchair or object that can pass through the lift frame
with the lift at floor level.

Minimum Clear Door Opening Height: The minimum

clear vertical finished (trimmed out) door opening height
that the platform will fold out of.
Maximum Clear Door Opening Height: The maximum
clear vertical finished (trimmed out) door opening height
recommended.

D
E

Maximum Floor-to-Ground: The maximum distance that a

lift will reach from the finish floor of the vehicle to the ground
as measured vertically.
Clear Door Opening Width: The minimum clear horizontal
finished (trimmed out) door opening width that the lift will
pass through.
Overall Lift Width: The overall width of the entire lift.
Depth: Inboard edge of pump module to outermost point of
lift in stowed position.

VL917IB

Dimension

A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J

Overall Lift Height: The overall height of the lift in the

stowed position, measured from the floor to the top of the lift.

32-5/8"

Width
Clear Platform Length

51"
*

Clear Vertical Passageway

Minimum Clear Door Opening Height

55-1/2"

Maximum Clear Door Opening Height

Unlimited

Overall Lift Height

55"

Maximum Floor-to-Ground

48"

Clear Door Opening Width

Overall Lift Width
Depth

42"
45-5/8"
19"

* The Clear Vertical Passageway is 1-3/8" less than the door opening height.

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Lift Dimensions
I

Front Pump
Lift Models

Rear Pump
Lift Models

*Automatic Inboard Roll Stop (IB)

*Automatic Inboard Roll Stop (IB)

J
Important: Minimum Clear
Door Opening Dimensions
are defined as finished door
opening, including any
intrusive door jambs,
headers, sills or hinges.
Any intrusive obstructions
within the Clear Door
Opening must be removed.
See the Pre-Installation
Notes for further details.

Rear Pump lift

model shown.

C, D & E
F

G
*Automatic Inboard
Roll Stop (IB)

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