II. K-SERIES® LIFT OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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1. FIGURE 2 8 MANUAL BACKUP PUMP amp HANDLE 32DS8101 D E LIFT OPERATION IMPROPER USE OF LIFT CAN RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY USERS MUST READ AND FOLLOW OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS IN OPERATOR MANUAL ADDITIONAL COPIES OF OPERATOR MANUAL ARE AVAILABLE FROM RICON CORPORATION 7900 NELSON ROAD PANORAMA CITY CA 91402 300 322 2884 OR 818 267 3000 DO NOT EXCEED RATED LOAD CAPACITY OF 800 POUNDS 364 KG PRIOR TO USE INSPECT WHEELCHAIR LIFT FOR PROPER FUNCTION REQUIRED MAINTENANCE AND DAMAGE IF A PROBLEM EXISTS DO NOT USE LIFT AND CONTACT A RICON DEALER OR QUALIFIED SERVICE TECHNICIAN FOR REPAIR THIS LIFT IS DESIGNED FOR USE BY WHEELCHAIR OCCUPANTS ONLY RICON CORPORATION DISCLAIMS LIABILITY FOR DAMAGE OR PERSONAL INJURY RESULTING FROM MODIFICATION TO LIFT LACK OF MAINTENANCE OR REPAIR NEGLIGENCE ABUSE OR FAILURE TO FOLLOW LIFT OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Be certain vehicle is safely parked on a level area away from traffic before operating lift Allow space for lift operation and passenger boarding The lift operator must take special care to be certain that area is clear before deploying lift Be certain there are no obstacles beneath platform Open doors manually if vehicle is not equipped with a Power Door Operator The vehicle door s will open automatically before platform deploys and close after platform is Stowed if vehicle is equipped with a Power Door Operator Engage the vehicle safety inter2. FIGURE 2 5 LIFT CONTROL PENDANT 32DSS101 D INTERLOCK INDICATOR LIGHT A OR 30 AMP DOOR OPERATOR CIRCUIT BREAKER ____ LED STATUS INDICATOR ______ PUMP SOLENOIDS 8 AMP CONTROL SYSTEM CIRCUIT BREAKER FIGURE 2 6 INDICATOR LIGHT CIRCUIT BREAKERS Interlock Indicator Light Refer to Figure 2 6 The vehicle interlock system prevents operation of lift when it is unsafe The interlock indicator light reveals whether interlock is operating properly if an interlock system is interfaced with lift The light stays illuminated at all times if there is no interlock system in Stalled The indicator light illuminates when the interlock system provides electrical power to lift and is off when power is removed Circuit Breaker for Optional Door Operator Refer to Figure 2 6 The circuit breaker for optional door operator is mounted on hydraulic pump assembly The circuit breaker button pops up when there is a short circuit in door opera tor DO NOT hold button pressed if pressing and releasing button does not restore power Con tact a Ricon dealer or qualified service technician for repair Refer to appropriate Ricon Power Door Operator Service Manual for a detailed description Control System Circuit Breaker Refer to Figure 2 6 The Control System Circuit Breaker is mounted on hydraulic pump assem bly The circuit breaker button pops up when there is a short circuit in the
3. FIGURE 2 10 MANUAL BACK UP PUMP DEPLOY AND LOWER PLATFORM Lower Platform 1 Turn valve 1 4 turn COUNTER CLOCKWISE to begin lowering platform 2 Hold valve OPEN until platform settles at ground level Turn handle CLOCKWISE to close valve do not over tighten valve 32DS8101 D Raise Platform 1 Refer to Figure 2 11 Verify that pump release valve is closed FIGURE 2 11 MANUAL BACK UP PUMP RAISE PLATFORM 2 Insert pump handle into socket Operate pump to raise platform Do not raise plat form above floor level The rear edge of bridgeplate must rest flat against lift ba Seplate Stow Platform 1 Refer to Figure 2 10 Verify that pump release valve is closed 2 Insert pump handle into pump handle socket Operate pump to raise platform 3 Continue operating pump until platform is COMPLETELY within vehicle 4 Stow pump handle Close vehicle doors F MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR NOTE Follow the lubrication cleaning and maintenance instructions in the following chapter MAINTENANCE These instructions will optimize the operating condition of wheelchair lift 32DS8101 D This page intentionally left blank BACK TO TOP GO TO NEXT CHAPTER 2 12 32DSS101 D
4. LIFT FUNCTIONS TABLE 2 1 LIFT FUNCTIONS Platform lowers from floor level to ground level rollstop lowers automatically when platform contacts ground Platform raises from ground level to floor level rollstop raises automatically when platform leaves ground END OF TABLE NOTE The up and down functions do not operate when platform is stowed NOTE ARMRESTS AND PINCH POINT SHIELDS REMOVED FOR CLARITY STOWED _ POSITION VEHICLE FLOOR _ LEVEL Or GROUND _ LEVEL p FIGURE 2 4 PLATFORM POSITIONS 32DSS101 D 2 3 D CONTROLS AND INDICATORS AN WARNING THE LIFT CAN OPERATE ONLY WHEN PERMITTED TO BY THE VEHICLE INTERLOCK CIRCUITRY DO NOT OPERATE LIFT WITH INTERLOCK BYPASSED REFER TO VEHICLE OWNER OPERATOR MANUAL FOR INTERLOCK INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING LIFT Control Pendant Refer to Figure 2 5 The lift is operated with two rocker buttons located on a hand held hard wired remote control pendant Each lift function is controlled by pushing one end of the appro priate button Pushing the DEPLOY button unfolds platform from vehicle and pushing the STOW button folds platform into vehicle Pushing the DOWN button lowers platform towards ground and pushing the UP button raises platform towards floor Buttons must be held depressed until function completes The pendant is stowed on a wall clip inside vehicle Pa es a _ RICEN
5. PRINT TABLE OF CONTENTS Il K SERIES LIFT OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS his chapter contains safety precautions daily safety check instructions control and indica T descriptions and operating instructions for the RICON K Series Klearvue Wheelchair Lift This chapter must be thoroughly understood by operator before using lift A SAFETY PRECAUTIONS The following safety precautions must be complied with at all times when operating lift Refer to Figure 2 1 Deploying lift when vehicle is on sloped ground is hazardous Operate lift with vehicle parked on level ground Vehicle must be safely parked with parking brake ON before using lift FIGURE 2 1 SLOPED PARKING HAZARD Inspect lift before use DO NOT use lift if any unsafe condition exists or unusual noises or movements are noticed and contact a Ricon dealer or qualified service technician for re pair Read and comply with all warning labels and symbols affixed to wheelchair lift Refer to Figure 2 2 Wheelchair occupant must face outward on platform when entering or exiting vehicle Due to variations in the size and configuration of mobility aids for maxi mum safety Ricon requires that passengers always face outward when riding the lift plat form FIGURE 2 2 ALWAYS FACE OUTBOARD WHEN RIDING ON THE LIFT PLATFORM t is never safe for a wheelchair occupant to exit a vehicle facing inboard It is not safe to rely on a threshold warning device a
6. control system DO NOT hold button pressed if pressing and releasing button does not restore power Contact a Ri con dealer or qualified service technician for repair Pump Solenoid LED Status Indicator Refer to Figure 2 6 A second pump solenoid is installed next to the original pump solenoid and a LED is located between the 8A and 30A circuit breakers The LED monitors the condition of the two solenoids The LED is normally green when the pump is operating and off when the pump is off For more information on this LED refer to the service manual 32DSSP02 32DSS101 D Main Circuit Breaker Refer to Figure 2 7 The main circuit breaker located in en gine compartment interrupts electrical power to the lift elec trical system when a short circuit occurs The circuit breaker reset tab is shown in the normal or reset position The circuit breaker reset tab flips down when a short circuit occurs DO NOT hold button pressed if pressing and releasing button does not restore power Contact a Ricon dealer or qualified service technician for repair FIGURE 2 7 MAIN CIRCUIT BREAKER Manual Backup Pump Refer to Figure 2 8 The manual backup pump raises the platform when electrical power is not functional Controls for the pump consist of a handle for raising platform and a release valve for lowering it Instructions for operating the manual pump are in the MANUAL OPERATION para graph of the LIFT OPERATION section in this chapter
7. d under its own power e Check to be certain obstacles are not in path of lift e Open door s manually if vehicle is not equipped with a Power Door Operator If equipped with a Power Door Oper ator refer to its Operator Manual for manual operation in structions e Consider that vehicle beeper may not be operating and cau tion people in vicinity that platform is about to deploy OPERACION MANUAL HAND BE DIENUNG x FIGURE 2 9 MANUAL OPERATION A N WARNING USING MANUAL BACKUP SYSTEM TO ENTER OR EXIT VEHICLE FOLLOW PRECAUTIONS IN LIFT OPERATION SECTION WHEN Deploy Platform 1 Release Sto Loc by lifting bridgeplate inboard rollstop If Sto Loc is difficult to release use manual backup pump to remove tension from catch refer to Stow Platform paragraph in this section 2 Insert notched end of pump handle through RELEASE VALVE hole in pump cover and engage pump release valve 32DS8101 D Do not open pump release valve more than turn Opening valve further may cause it to completely disengage from pump body which will disable its pumping ability 3 Refer to Figure 2 10 Turn valve 1 4 turn COUNTER CLOCKWISE to begin lowering platform Turn valve CLOCKWISE when platform reaches floor level do not over tighten valve Do not lower platform below level The rear edge of bridgeplate in board rollstop must rest flat against lift baseplate
8. ection to stow platform 2 EXITING VEHICLE d DEPLOY PLATFORM Push and hold DEPLOY button until platform completely un folds from vehicle and stops at floor level 1 Be certain platform is safely at vehicle floor level front platform rollstop is in an up and locked position and bridgeplate is resting on baseplate 2 Carefully place wheelchair in center of platform facing outward away from ve hicle and LOCK WHEELCHAIR BRAKES LOWER PLATFORM DO NOT STAND on inboard rollstop as platform lowers Push and hold DOWN button until platform settles at ground level Carefully exit platform RAISE PLATFORM Push and hold UP switch until platform rises to vehicle floor level DO NOT STAND ON BRIDGEPLATE INBOARD ROLLSTOP AS PLATFORM LOWERS 32DS5101 D 3 STOWING PLATFORM e Push and hold STOW button until platform is completely within vehicle Do not release stow button before platform is folded completely and pump motor stops operating Be certain platform is stowed completely before closing doors 4 MANUAL OPERATION Refer to Figure 2 9 The lift can be operated manually if lift elec trical power is not functional Preparation e Be certain vehicle is on a level area and away from traffic Allow enough space for lift operation and passenger board ing e The operator must summon emergency assistance to move vehicle to a safe operating area if a break down situation ex ists and vehicle cannot be move
9. ing lift FIGURE 2 3 STAND CLEAR OF PLATFORM Do not allow an untrained person to operate lift Careful supervision is necessary if used by or near children Do not allow anyone to stand on bridgeplate A bent bridgeplate can interfere with the plat form as it raises and lowers m LOCK WHEELCHAIR BRAKES before moving platform power chair users should turn off power and set brake m Use great care in wet conditions because the wheelchair brakes are less effective if wheels or platform are wet Never leave platform outside of vehicle Return lift to stowed position after use Do not place a wheelchair on lift if it is too large for the vehicle The wheelchair must be able to pivot freely inside vehicle to comply with lift instructions for entering and exiting vehicle Read and understand these safety precautions Review them periodically and ask any at tendants or other operators to read them as well Contact a Ricon dealer or Ricon Product Support if there are questions B DAILY SAFETY CHECK Inspect lift before use and meet the following conditions All functions operate properly DO NOT use lift if unusual noises or movements exist and contact a Ricon dealer or qualified service technician for repair Vehicle interlock is operating properly No objects that may interfere with operation are present General appearance and lubrication are satisfactory and all fasteners are tight 32D 101 D 2 2 C
10. lock system e g transmission parking brake etc if so equipped before operating lift The lift will not operate until this is accomplished ATTENDANT SHOULD ALWAYS REMAIN NEAR PASSENGER TO RENDER IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE IF NECESSARY KEEP OTHERS CLEAR WHEN OPERATING LIFT MAINTAIN PRESSURE ON BUTTON UNTIL FUNCTION COMPLETES BE CERTAIN WHEELCHAIR FITS PROPERLY ON PLATFORM AND DOES NOT CONTACT ROLLSTOP PREVENTING IT FROM LOCKING AS PLATFORM RAISES 32DS8101 D 1 d ENTERING VEHICLE DEPLOY PLATFORM Push and hold DEPLOY button until platform unfolds complete ly from vehicle and stops at floor level DO NOT STAND ON BRIDGEPLATE INBOARD ROLLSTOP AS PLATFORM LOWERS PUSH AND HOLD DOWN BUTTON UNTIL PLATFORM SETTLES AT GROUND LEVEL CAREFULLY EXIT PLATFORM LOWER PLATFORM DO NOT STAND on inboard rollstop as platform lowers Push and hold DOWN switch until lift contacts ground and rollstop opens completely 1 Carefully place wheelchair in center of platform facing outward away from ve hicle and LOCK WHEELCHAIR BRAKES 2 Be certain wheelchair is safely within platform perimeter and will not interfere with operation of front platform rollstop RAISE PLATFORM Push and hold UP button until platform raises and stops at ve hicle floor level Rollstop must raise when platform leaves ground 1 Release wheelchair brakes carefully board passenger into vehicle and secure wheelchair Refer to Stowing Platform s
11. udible or other to confirm that it is safe to exit vehicle while facing inboard Exiting the vehicle while facing outboard allows for visual confirma tion that the lift platform has been raised in the event that the threshold warning device is inoperative or unheard and prevents the occupant from exiting the vehicle backwards when the platform is still on the ground When exiting vehicle verify that platform is at same height as floor and front rollstop is up and locked 32DSS101 D Do not place equipment or furniture inside vehicle that may prevent pivoting of your wheel chair Being able to pivot assures that you can safely exit facing outward The outer rollstop is intended to prevent slow or unintentional rolling off the platform The outer rollstop is not designed to stop a quick moving wheelchair The wheelchair might tip and possibly injure its occupant if the small front wheels collide hard with the rollstop The large rear wheels of a quick moving wheelchair can also roll over the rollstop Use great care board platform slowly and lock wheelchair brakes Be certain wheelchair fits safely on platform it must not extend beyond edges or interfere with operation of rollstop Do not operate with a load in excess of 800 Ibs 364 kg Keep arms legs and clothing away from moving lift parts The lift is intended for ONE wheelchair and its occupant Do not overload lift Refer to Figure 2 3 Keep others clear while operat
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