FOLDOVER RAMP Low-Floor Vehicle Access Ramp GILLIG
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1. MADE FROM MADE FROM P N 32 10 166 P N 32 10 166 Ricen 5 and foreign patents pending PATENT P N 32 10 171 Located on S outside of vehicle CLEAR CAUTION Figure 2 4 Decal Locations 2 4 Ill OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Thoroughly read these instructions before operating the RICON FoldOver ramp A SAFETY PRECAUTIONS The following safety precautions must be observed e Perform the daily safety check as specified in Table 3 1 refer to paragraph B in this section e Refer to Figure 3 1 Do not use the ramp on sloped or steeply crowned roadways Use of the ramp on these inclined surfaces is dangerous and compromises passenger safety e Before you deploy or stow the ramp check the area near the ramp for objects that could interfere with ramp operation not operate the ramp until you check these areas NOTE and ensure it is safe to proceed DO NOT DEPLOY RAMP IF VEHICLE IS e Inspect the ramp before loading passengers DSL GROUND Do not use the ramp if it is unsafe to do so Figure 3 1 Parking Danger or if unusual noises or movements are present e The ramp is designed for use by one passenger at a time with or without mobility equipment Do not allow passengers to exceed the ramp s load capacity of 600lbs 272kgs e Before allowing passengers to board or exit the2. 22222 2 201 4 1 LIST OF FIGURES Figure Page 2 1 FOLDOVER RAMP 2 1 2 2 TYPICAL RAMP CONTROLLERS by iiec tna ttn rd i 2 1 2 3 MAJ OR RAMP COMPONENTS 2 4 DECAL EOCATIONS 2 dies ec te tre ice ie reru Ee ea dos 3 1 PARKING DANGER drei ir iit er rea n ie e c PUR i ER rada 3 1 3 2 RAMP MIDPOINT DURING DEPLOY nnn enne 3 4 3 3 RAMP MIDPOINT DURING STOW 2 1 iieri ere erint retirees 3 4 3 4 RAMP MIDPOINT DURING DEPLOY enne enne 3 5 3 5 RAMP MIDPOINT DURING STOW 3 1 irr ri tir irc Pi enm ad 3 6 LIST OF TABLES Table 2 1 MAJOR RAMP COMPONENTS 3 1 VDAIBEINSPECTIQN ire itid ette nebat edes e caecos 4 1 5 2 te tern tte een terere peti etr 41 iii INTRODUCTION his document provides transit vehicles Ricon Corporation 7900 Nelson Road Panorama City CA 91402 Telephone Ricon U K Ltd Litdemoss Business Park Littlemoss Road Droylsden Manchester United Kingdom M43 7EF Telephone Ricon Scandinavia A S Stanseveien 27 N 0976 Oslo Norway Telephone operation instructions for the Ricon FoldOver Ramp installed in Gillig If there are questions about this manual or you need additional copies please contact the Ricon Product Support Department at one of
3. into service If a problem exists do not use the ramp and seek an authorized dealer for repair e Adhere to the Safety Precautions at the beginning of this chapter e transmission and brakes are temporarily disabled while the ramp is deployed Operation is restored after the ramp is fully stowed 1 OPERATING THE RAMP WITH THE CONTROL PANEL a Vehicle Preparation 1 Stop the vehicle and if applicable lower the vehicle 2 Setthe vehicle parking brake 3 Putthe transmission in park neutral and open the vehicle door NOTE The ramp can be deployed only after the parking brake is set the transmission is in park neutral and the vehicle door is open 4 Caution people inside and outside of the vehicle to clear the area and that the ramp is about to deploy b Ramp Deployment BEFORE OPERATING MAKE SURE PEOPLE ARE A SAFE DISTANCE FROM THE RAMP AREA 1 4 On the ramp control panel actuate the power switch to apply power to the ramp the power on indicator should illuminate Toggle the ramp control switch to the DEPLOY setting Hold the switch in DEPLOY until the ramp passes its midpoint vertical position refer to Figure 3 2 then release the switch After the ramp reaches midpoint it will lower to the ground without assistance The audible alert if connected will sound while the ramp is in motion MIDPOINT OF TRAVEL Figure 3 2 Ramp Midpoint during deploy T
4. stows Ramp and ke sure there are no foreign objects in the stepwell area of Surrounding Area the vehicle or amidst the actuator arms Ramp Flooring Make sure the surfaces are clean and free of any slippery or sticky substances that may compromise the safety of the ramp users and or their mobility equipment Make sure the non skid flooring is secure and its corners are not peeling from the ramp surface C RAMP OPERATION N WARNING IMPROPER USE OF THE RAMP CAN RESULT IN PERSONAL INJ URY OPERATORS MUST READ AND FOLLOW THE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL ADDITIONAL COPIES OF THIS MANUAL ARE AVAILABLE FROM RICON CORPORATION 7900 NELSON ROAD PANORAMA CITY CA 91402 800 322 2884 OR 818 267 3000 2 PRIOR TO USE INSPECT RAMP AND OTHER RAMP COMPONENTS FOR PROPER FUNCTION REQUIRED MAINTENANCE OR DAMAGE IF A PROBLEM EXISTS DO NOT USE AND SEEK AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR REPAIR 3 DO NOT EXCEED RAMP LOAD CAPACITY OF 600 POUNDS 272 KILOGRAMS 4 THE RAMP IS DESIGNED FOR USE BY THOSE WHO CANNOT CLIMB STEPS AND FOR PEOPLE ON MOBILITY AID EQUIPMENT I E WHEELCHAIRS amp WALKERS RICON CORPORATION DISCLAIMS LIABILITY FOR DAMAGE OR PERSONAL INJURY RESULTING FROM IMPROPER INSTALLATION MODIFICATION TO THE RAMP OR OTHER COMPONENTS LACK OF MAINTENANCE OR REPAIR NEGLIGENCE ABUSE OR FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS e daily safety check described in Table 3 1 before putting the vehicle
5. the following locations m 818 267 3000 eere dva ona i 800 322 2884 outside 818 area code diced deus 44 161 301 6000 Lien ded 47 22 16 70 90 World Wide Website www riconcorp com RICON ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Ricon Corporation Ricon warrants to the original purchaser of this product that Ricon will repair or replace at its option any parts that fail because of defective material or workmanship as follows Repair or replace parts for a period of one 1 year starting from the date of purchase A complete list of parts covered by this warranty can be obtained from an authorized Ricon dealer e Labor costs for specified parts replaced under this warranty for a period of one 1 year from date put into service A Ricon rate schedule determines parts covered and labor allowed If You Need to Return a Product Return this Ricon product to Ricon Corporation Please give as much advance notice as possible and allow a reasonable amount of time for repair This Warranty Does Not Cover e Labor or service charges e Malfunction or damage to product parts caused by accident misuse lack of proper maintenance neglect improper adjustment modification alteration the mechanical condition of the vehicle road hazards overloading failure to follow operating instructions or acts of Nature i e weather lightning flood etc NOTE Ricon recommends that this product be inspected by an authorized Ricon dealer a
6. vehicle using the ramp make sure that the passengers and their mobility equipment fit safely between the left and right side barriers of the ramp e Keep others at a safe distance while operating the ramp e Caution all passengers to use extreme care during wet conditions shoes wheels brakes etc are susceptible to slippage on the ramp e Do not place your arms or legs in or near any moving parts of the ramp e As the ramp operator always supervise the use of the ramp Make sure the passengers using the ramp board and exit the vehicle slowly and carefully e For equipment and personal safety reasons do not allow any persons to play sit or rest on or near the ramp e Passengers using mobility equipment e g wheelchairs and scooters must travel forward on ramp and board and exit the vehicle slowly and carefully e not leave the ramp unattended after ramp deployment Retract the ramp to its stowed position after use B DAILY INSPECTION Check the ramp on a daily basis before operation following the Daily Inspection outlined in Table 3 1 Do not operate the ramp if any of the conditions are not met Table 3 1 Daily Inspection Inspection Point Ramp Controller The Power ON OFF switch operates correctly The Power On Indicator illuminates when the power ON OFF switch is ON The DEPLOY and STOW switches operate correctly Investigate irregular noises or movements that occur when the ramp deploys or
7. 7 RICON Innovation in Mobility FOLDOVER RAMP Low Floor Vehicle Access Ramp for GILLIG OPERATOR MANUAL 08 27 99 32DFR103 A 695 2002 RICON CORPORATION 7 RICON 1 U S and Foreign Patent s Pending Printed in the United States of America THIS RICON PRODUCT MUST BE SERVICED BY AUTHORIZED RICON SERVICE TECHNICIANS PRODUCT USERS MUST REFER TO THIS MANUAL FOR OPERATING AND GENERAL MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS RETAIN THIS MANUAL IN THE VEHICLE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Customer Name Installing Dealer Date Installed Serial Number REVISION RECORD REVISION PAGE S DESCRIPTION ECR ECO OF CHANGE d TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter Page l INTRODUCTION ices reete et te ere eee e reete ee eret a 1 1 RICON ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ete entren 1 2 Il DESCRIPTION sssseeesseeeenenenenenn nnn tener t 2 1 RAMP FEATURES eeee ettet tetti 2 1 B RAMP LOAD CLEARANCE AND CAPACITY ee rente 2 2 C MAJORCOMPONENTS inician tea mma nun umana nm tn 2 2 Di RAMP DECALS a s ortis fo rtt atic 2 4 Ill OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS sese 3 1 2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS nina bc et RE ER UT RED AERA 3 1 B DAILY INSPECTION ee ettet 3 2 C RAMP OPERATION vsecccsscsscssecsssseccessecssseesessvecssssesssvsesssuscsssussssineesrsvaesnveeesrssesreneeeneessees 3 3 IV MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
8. INCHING YOUR FINGERS WHEN MANUALLY LIFTING RAMP 5 Usethe strap to lift the ramp to obtain a handhold on the front edge AN CAUTION Do not use excessive force to lift the ramp 6 Grasp the front edge of the ramp with both hands Unfold the ramp from its stowed position while keeping your back vertical and legs together 7 Release the ramp after it passes its midpoint refer to _ MIDPOINT Figure 3 4 and it will OF TRAVEL continue to unfold without ees assistance di DEPLOY 8 Load unload passengers DIRECTION Passengers using mobility equipment must travel forward on ramp Figure 3 4 Ramp Midpoint during deploy b Manual Ramp Stowage 1 Make sure people are a safe distance from the ramp area before stowing the ramp Do not use excessive force to lift the ramp 2 Refer to Figure 2 3 Use the strap on the front edge of MIDPOINT the ramp to lift it up until you OF TRAVEL can gain a convenient grip with two hands Release the sa ramp after it passes its b midpoint refer to Figure 3 DIRECTION 5 and it will continue to fold ae without assistance NOTE Be certain the ramp is fully stowed before attempting to move the vehicle Figure 3 5 Ramp Midpoint during stow IV MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS R egular maintenance and safety inspections of the RICON FoldOver Ramp will provide optimum performance and red
9. age Flooring 3 Actuator Hydraulically powered component that provides the rotary motion that deploys and stows the ramp 4 Drive Arms Ramp linkage arms driven by the actuator Left amp Right 5 Hardware Shoulder Bolts Bushings Thrust Washers Pivoting load bearing surfaces at ends of ramp arms Bushings and washers are oilite material Driven Arms Ramp linkage arms attached to the ramp and driven by the Left amp Right actuator arms 7 Flow Control Manually adjusted needle valves that control rate of ramp Valves movement Controller Receives DEPLOY and STOW commands from ramp control panel and translates these commands into signals that control the ramp hydraulic components Lifting Used to manually deploy or stow the ramp Strap Side Vertical curbs that help confine users to the ramp during Barriers boarding and exiting Left amp ag 11 Hydraulic components that control deploy and stow actions Valves Proximity Electrical sensors that translate ramp position connected to Sensors control box 2 3 C RAMP DECALS Refer to Figure 2 4 Check the condition of all decals Inspect for chipping peeling fading and illegibility Do the inspections at the intervals recommended in Table 4 1 Replace the decals as necessary in the locations shown If it is necessary to replace damaged decals order part number shown in Figure 2 4
10. e as necessary Actuator Arm Screws Check for loose shoulder screws retighten the screws as necessary Ramp Interior Check the ramp interior area for accumulated dirt and debris Remove for Debris if found continued Inspection Point Non Slip Flooring Decals Wiring Harnesses Fasteners Non skid Surfaces Pillow Block Lubrication Bushing amp Thrust Washer Wear Visually check for damaged surfaces and loose or missing hardware Visually check for damage or poor attachment 12 000 MILE SAFETY CHECK Check wiring for abrasions and connectors for looseness replace as necessary Check all threaded fasteners for tightness and retighten as necessary Check non skid flooring for excessive wear or damage rips tears peeling etc and replace as necessary 24 000 MILE SAFETY CHECK Lightly grease pillow blocks note that they are sealed Refer to Figure 2 3 and Table 2 1 Check these parts for excessive play and replace if necessary
11. hat vary in each state A 1 N he hydraulically powered RICON FoldOver Ramp accommodates passengers using mobility aided equipment or passengers that cannot climb steps to board and exit the vehicle The ramp folds away into the vestibule flooring DESCRIPTION RAMP FEATURES INTERLOCK SUPPORT The ramp electrical circuitry interfaces with the vehicle interlock circuitry to prevent accidental vehicle departure when the ramp is deployed The ramp interlock circuitry senses the position of the ramp stowed or deployed and makes this information available at the J1 bus harness Figure 2 1 FoldOver Ramp connector The vehicle interlock circuit normally requires all the following conditions be met before power is made available for ramp operation a vehicle must be parked with the parking brake set b transmission must be in park neutral c vehicle door adjacent to the ramp must be open AUDIBLE ALERT The ramp is designed with an audible alert that activates while the ramp is in motion This is an optional feature and may or may not have been connected during ramp installation on the vehicle RAMP CONTROL PANEL INTERFACE The ramp is designed to operate with a control panel similar to that shown in Figure 2 2 It is normally installed in the driver area of the vehicle The ramp control panel will typically have a power on off switch a power on indicator light a
12. he movement of the ramp can be reversed at any time during its travel To reverse the direction of the ramp while it is moving toggle the control switch to the opposite setting from DEPLOY to STOW or from STOW to DEPLOY Passengers must enter or exit vehicle one at a time Passengers using mobility equipment e g wheelchairs and scooters must travel forward on ramp c Ramp Stowage 1 NOTE 2 Toggle the control switch to the STOW setting Hold the switch in the STOW setting until the ramp passes its midpoint see Figure 3 3 then release the switch After the ramp passes this midpoint it will fold down to the stowed position in the stepwell without assistance If connected the audible alert will sound while ramp is in motion Be certain the ramp is fully stowed before you try to move the vehicle RELE THIS WHEN ASE SWITCH RAMP PASS SS _ MIDPOINT ANGLES OF TRAVEL Figure 3 3 Ramp Midpoint during stow 3 Close the vehicle door 4 Raise the vehicle if applicable 2 MANUAL RAMP OPERATION a Manual Ramp Deployment 1 Stop the vehicle in a safe area Lower vehicle if possible 2 Setthe vehicle parking brake 3 Putthe transmission in park neutral and open the vehicle door N WARNING COMPLY WITH SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AT BEGINNING OF THIS CHAPTER 4 Locate the strap on the edge of the ramp refer to Figure 2 3 WARNING AVOID P
13. nd a three position ramp control switch The ramp receives power from the vehicle when the power on off switch is activated and the interlock conditions are met The control panel can then transmit deploy or stow signals to the ramp hydraulic system Figure 2 2 Typical Control 2 1 4 RAMP LOAD CLEARANCE AND CAPACITY The ramp is to be used by one passenger at a time do not overload the ramp Before allowing passengers to use the ramp make sure that the passenger s mobility aid equipment fits safely between the left and right side barriers of the ramp Load Limit eene 600 Ib 272 kg Load Clearance Width ene 30 2 inches 76 7 cm Length sereen 48 9 inches 124 2 cm B MAJOR COMPONENTS The major components of the fold out ramp are shown in Figure 2 3 A description of each of the components is provided in Table 2 1 Left M Rear 9 Actuat L Drive L Driven Arm 5 Control Valve 2 E alv Barrier GO m J Z B a R EC 2 ire amp 4 E m Bw i XDRamp with QNon Skid Flooring M EN GBarrier R ES Right x ee Front 9Strap Figure 2 3 Major Ramp Components 2 2 Table 2 1 Major Ramp Components Description Platform that folds out deploys or folds in stows to assist a passenger on and off the vehicle 2 Non Skid Attached to the ramp platform surface to prevent slipp
14. t least once every six months or sooner if necessary Any required maintenance or repair should be performed at that time THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN DESIGNED AND MANUFACTURED TO EXACT SPECIFICATIONS ANY MODIFICATION OF THIS PRODUCT CAN BE DANGEROUS This Warranty is Void If The product has been installed or maintained by someone other than an authorized Ricon dealer e The product has been modified or altered in any respect from its original design without written authorization by Ricon Ricon disclaims liability for any personal injury or property damage that results from operation of a Ricon product that has been modified from the original Ricon design No person or company is authorized to change the design of this Ricon Product without written authorization by Ricon Ricon s obligation under this warranty is exclusively limited to the repair or exchange of parts that fail within the applicable warranty period Ricon assumes no responsibility for expenses or damages including incidental or consequential damages Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply Important The warranty registration card must be completed and retumed to Ricon within twenty 20 days after installation of this Ricon product for the warranty to be valid The warranty is not transferable The warranty gives specific legal rights There may be other rights t
15. uce the need for repairs A ADDITIONAL MAINTENANCE INFORMATION Additional maintenance information is available in the FoldOver Ramp Service manual part number 32DFR104 This manual is available from Ricon in printed hard copy or atthe Ricon website in PDF format The website is located at www riconcorp com Click on RICON CORPORATION and then DEALER S ROOM atthe website Entry to the dealer s room will require a Dealer Number and a Password B MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Maintain the ramp as described in Table 4 1 Under conditions of heavy use in excess of 20 Cycles per day maintenance of the ramp should be performed more frequently Modification to the ramp or failing to properly maintain the ramp will void the warranty and may result in unsafe operating conditions N CAUTION This Ricon product is highly specialized Maintenance and repairs must be performed by a Ricon dealer using Ricon replacement parts Modification or improper maintenance of this product will void warranty and may result in unsafe ramp operating conditions Table 4 1 Maintenance Schedule Inspection Point 6000 MILE SAFETY CHECK Hydraulic Fluid Leaks Check all hoses and fittings tighten or replace as necessary Setscrews Check for loose or missing setscrews at these locations Driveshaft couplings 2 x 2 ea Sensor Target 2 ea Ramp Actuator arms 2 x 3 per side Pillow blocks 2 x 2 ea Tighten and or apply thread locker Loc tit
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