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4. 7 Carriage Part of traveling frame that is mounted on rollers moves on rails located inside enclosure Supports lifting frame Deployment System Part of carriage Employs an electric gear motor to propel platform out of enclo sure or pull it back in Manual Platform Re Used when electric power is not available to lift Releases platform from enclo lease Shafts sure to facilitate manual deployment Actuated by engaging and rotating 2ea either shaft 10 Slam Lock Handle Locks handrail in upright position L handle unlocks handrail from upright position before lowering 11 Lifting Frame Hinged arms that lift or lower platform driven by single hydraulic cylinder attached to carriage 2 Manual Rollstop Control Provides manual control of rollstop if electrical power is lost Knob 3 Platform Rollstop Front barrier prevents wheelchair from inadvertently rolling off the platform during lift use 14 Platform Curbed in area occupied by passenger during lift operations 15 Occupant Safety Belt Safety belt helps prevent unintentional acceleration of wheelchair from platform Electrically interlocked UP and DOWN functions are disabled when belt is unbuckled Standee 5 Provides platform occupant with a stable handhold Bridgeplate Plate unfolds at floor height bridges gap between rear of platform and floor Platform and carriage housing rigidly attached to vehicle chassis Con
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6. 0 115 Mild Average climate little or no light snow snow Dedicated Entry protected from environment Normal usage 116 230 cycles per month Low 0 115 cycles Mild Average climate light snow light snow Low to High Usage in Severe Climate 0 6 000 miles or 6 weeks 0 12 000 miles or 6 weeks 0 18 000 miles or 6 weeks Stepwell exposed to environment Dedicated Entry protected from environment Dedicated Entry touring high mileage low usage Normal usage 116 230 cycles per month Low 0 115 cycles Mild Average climate little or no light snow snow Dedicated Entry touring high mileage low usage Low normal and high Low normal and high Low normal and high usage 0 230 cycles per month Severe climate medium to heavy snow marine usage 0 230 cycles per month Severe climate medium to heavy snow marine usage 0 230 cycles per month Severe climate medium to heavy snow marine Normal to High Usage Mild to Average Climate 0 18 000 miles or 18 weeks 0 24 000 or 24 weeks 0 30 000 miles or 28 weeks Dedicated Entry Dedicated Entry touring high mileage low usage High Stepwell protected from environment exposed to environment Normal Normal usage 116 230 cycle
7. FINAL DRIVESHAFT 1 Refer to Carriage Removal section and remove carriage from enclosure 2 Refer to Drive Chain Removal section and remove both drive chains 3 Refer to Figure 4 17 Remove two screws fastening intermediate shaft bracket to carriage Slide intermediate shaft bracket away from final driveshaft to provide clearance for drive shaft removal 4 Remove two shoulder bolts fastening driveshaft support arms to carriage 5 Remove final driveshaft and support arms from carriage 6 Remove roll pins fastening two pinion gears and one driveshaft sprocket to final driveshaft 7 Twist and slide pinion gears support arms and sprocket off final driveshaft 8 Slide spacers and collar off driveshaft 32DF9T02 C 4 19 b Intermediate Shaft and Final Driveshaft Installation INTERMEDIATE SHAFT NOTE 5 6 Refer to Intermediate Shaft Removal section if an intermediate shaft is present Press new bushings into intermediate shaft support if necessary Bearing flange is on out side of support Slide intermediate shaft sprocket onto intermediate shaft Align hole in sprocket hub with corresponding hole in intermediate shaft Drive new rollpin into sprocket hub and intermediate shaft Slide intermediate shaft assembly through bushings of intermediate shaft support Refer to Figure 4 17 and verify that orientation of intermediate shaft assembly matches illustration sprocket is near outside of carriage Refer to To
8. Platform is clean Non skidstripsare attached and in good condition Check manual pump operation and hy 17 draulic fluid level Use Texaco 1554 aircraft hydraulic fluid or equivalent U S mil spec H5606G oil ONO RZN Safety Raise platform verify that outboard roll stop is closed and locked by pushing against roll stop Check all decals Decals shouldbe _ readable and attached securely Safety Bridgeplate rear barrier is up at90 1T D degrees to platform Raise platform to floor level bridgeplate must overlap floor 1 2 Stow platform from floor level Platform must stow completely without binding Check cylinder hydraulic lines and p connections for leaks T Red degreaser Inspect and lube four carriage rollers GE torque limiting clutch assembly Remove excess grease Repair before re LLLI EL EL E LIL LI NOTES Inspect primary and secondary drive chains Adjust if needed Lube with Zep PLS lubricating spray Check hydraulic cylinder for leaks spray trunnion and center pivot pin with Zep PLS lubricating spray Spray eight pins on lifting frame with Zep PLS lubricating spray Remove rollstop covers from both sides of platform clean rollstop pivot points with Zep 1 0 Red degreaser Replace covers Stow platform Rotate manual platform rele
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10. B PRESSURE NUT Ca SWITCH CYLINDER 4 A ROD 52 TRUNION EA KEEPER N PLATES N TRUNNION HOSE RETAINING CLAMP FIGURE 4 24 HYDRAULIC CYLINDER AND RELATED COMPONENTS NOTE The following step will spill hydraulic fluid have dry rags on hand 7 Disconnect hydraulic hose from quick disconnect fitting this could require removing hose retaining clamp 8 Disconnect electrical harness from cylinder Protect exposed connectors on harness and cylinder 9 Remove pivot fitting from right side of cylinder 32DF9TO2 C 4 25 4 10 Remove pivot plug from left side of cylinder this will release cylinder from carriage 11 Carefully remove cylinder and trunnion assembly from carriage Remove two bushings from carriage frame Loosen jam nut located behind trunnion and remove trunnion b Hydraulic Cylinder Installation NOTE This procedure assumes that hydraulic cylinder has been removed 1 Refer to Figure 4 24 Assemble jam nut and trunnion onto hydraulic cylinder rod Install two cylinder pivot bushings into carriage frame with flanges to inside of frame 2 Insert rear of hydraulic cylinder up into center of carriage and push cylinder as far up and back as possible Swing front of cylinder up into carriage 3 Align cylinder with bushings and install pivot plug through carriage frame bushing and into left side of cylinder 4 Install pivot fitting with hydraulic Quick Disconnect throug
11. C NOT LAY ANYTHING METALLIC ON TOP OF BATTERY 2 Disconnect positive battery cable at vehicle battery compartment 3 Refer to Figures 4 8 and 4 9 Lubricate the points indicated in the applicable figure with light grease ZEP PLS p n 497C Curtisol amp Red Grease p n 88167 or equivalent Wipe off excess grease Repeat for other side of bridgeplate BRIDGEPLATE PIVOT SPRING PIVOTS CAM FOLLOWER STIRRUP PIVOT ACTUATOR ROD PIVOT POINT FIGURE 4 8 STEPWELL BRIDGEPLATE FIGURE 4 9 DEDICATED ENTRY LUBRICATION POINTS BRIDGEPLATE LUBRICATION POINTS 4 Reconnect positive battery cable at vehicle battery compartment Bridgeplate Actuator Rod Adjustment Two actuator rods unfold the bridgeplate The rod lengths control the angle of the bridgeplate relative to the platform Adjust actuator rods so bridgeplate is fully unfolded when platform arrives at floor height Refer to the Bridgeplate Actuator Rod Adjustment section in Chapter II for an ad justment procedure 32DF9T02 C 4 7 3 CARRIAGE MAINTENANCE Refer to Figure 4 10 There are two large carriage rollers on each side of the carriage and four small guide rollers on the top These rollers require lubrication on a periodic basis dependant upon usage and climate Refer to the appropriate Mechanic Maintenance Checklist in the Maintenance chapter The large side rollers carry the weight of the travelling frame They have grease fittings and must be lubrica
12. F ELECTRICAL CONTROLS 1 GENERAL LIMIT SWITCH REPLACEMENT There are several limit switches installed in the platform and carriage The switches are hard wired to their harnesses at the factory but can be replaced in the field Replacement switches are supplied with three wire leads pigtails Use this procedure to wire a replacement switch into a harness N WARNING C WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND EYE PROTECTION AT ALL TIMES BAT TERIES CONTAIN ACID THAT CAN BURN IF ACID COMES INTO CONTACT WITH SKIN IMMEDIATELY FLUSH AFFECTED AREA WITH WATER AND WASH WITH SOAP C WORK IN A PROPERLY VENTILATED AREA DO NOT SMOKE OR USE AN OPEN FLAME IN THE VICINITY OF BATTERY C NOT LAY ANYTHING METALLIC ON TOP OF BATTERY a Disconnect positive battery cable at vehicle battery compartment b Note colors of wire leads on switch to be replaced red lead and blue lead red lead and yellow lead etc Cut leads close to switch body Strip a 4 of insulation off remaining leads C Cut wire leads on replacement switch to an appropriate length cut leads long if unsure of exact length Strip ends of wires 1 d Place a 1 length of 1 4 shrinkable tubing around each switch wire if you are going to solder the new connections Slide tubing away from end of wire e Connect each harness lead to appropriate lead on replacement switch Contact Ricon Product Support if replacement switch leads are a different c
13. and drop lower parallel arms The platform mounting pins can be removed by placing a small pry bar between the outside of platform and inner end of pin Push pin outward until it is flush with bracket and then grasp other end of pin and pull it out PRY BAR V LOWER PARALLEL ARM PLATFORM MOUNTING BRACKETS PLATFORM MOUNTING PINS FIGURE 4 13 PLATFORM SEPARATION FROM LIFTING FRAME Pass free end of electrical harnesses through platform mounting brackets Remove upper pins from platform mounting brackets These pins are removed in same manner as lower pins Remove platform from lifting frame Platform Re installation Perform re installation by reversing removal steps with the following considerations Verify that platform mounting bracket holes and lifting frame holes are properly aligned and then drive mounting pins in place using soft heavy hammer Use a thread locker such as loc TITE blue or blue when re installing setscrews 32DF9T02 C 5 LIFTING FRAME REMOVAL Refer to end of this section for re installation notes a b C Refer to the Platform Removal section and remove platform Raise lifting frame as far as possible with manual backup pump Refer to Figure 4 14 Remove four setscrews securing lifting frame pivot pins Remove two setscrews securing center pivot pin FIGURE 4 14 LIFTING FRAME COMPONENTS N CAUTION Do not damage outside surface of pins durin
14. manual deployment Actuated by engaging and rotating either shaft Lifting Frame Hinged arms that lift or lower platform driven by single hydraulic cylinder attached to carriage 11 Manual Rollstop Control Provides manual control of rollstop if electrical power is lost Knob Platform Rollstop Front barrier prevents wheelchair from inadvertently rolling off the platform during lift use Platform Curbed in area occupied by passenger during lift operations Standee Handrails Provides platform occupant with a stable handhold Bridgeplate Plate unfolds at floor height bridges gap between rear of platform and floor 16 Sto Loc Safety lock holds platform in stowed position retracted releases automatically when OUT button is pressed 17 Platform and carriage housing rigidly attached to vehicle chassis 8 1 Controller Converts pendant commands to control signals for electrical components Moni tors lift operation END OF TABLE 10 6 7 32DF9T02 C 1 7 E LIFT SPECIFICATIONS AND DIMENSIONS MIRAGE F9T TRANSIT USE WHEELCHAIR AND STANDEE LIFT Operating voltage range 12 VDC Pump rating 12 VDC 24 VDC Power electro hydraulic power up gravity down 24 VDC 11 14 volts 21 27 volts 1800 psi 1250 watts 1800 psi 1250 watts Rated load capacity Manual backup up Hydraulic cylinder Manual backup down Lift Weight 23 0 single
15. BUN 1 4J 2 08L 1 V2 SH 981 21 PUMP MOUNT BRACKET 1 F9 0204 22 PUMP MOUNTIMG BRACKET 1 17928 23 PUMP STIFFNER BRACKET 1 17929 not shown FIGURE 5 4 F9T LIFTING FRAME ASSEMBLY 32DF9T02 C FIGURE 5 4 F9T LIFTING FRAME ASSEMBLY REF ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY ASSY PART NO 1A KIT LOWER ARM DE 2 19596 1B KIT LOWER ARM SW 2 20630 2 Deleted 3 KIT COVER LOWER ARM 2 19598 4 KIT PLATE BRIDGEPLATE ACTUATOR 2 19599 5 Deleted 6 KIT BEARING DU 75ID 1 20600 7 KIT TRUNNION ASSY SW 1 20601 7B KIT RETROFIT CLEVIS REINFORCEMENT DE 1 19873 gt O m FIGURE 5 10 F9T ENCLOSURE ASSEMBLY FIGURE 5 10 F9T ENCLOSURE ASSEMBLY REF ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY ASSY PART NO 1 KIT PULLBOX COVER W DECAL 1 19562 2 KIT PULLBOX ASSY 1 30945 3 KIT HOSE CLAMP 1 19564 4 WEATHER STRIP 1 8x1 2x100 FEET 1 06 06 107 5 SERVICE ACCESS PANEL 1 19565 6 KIT ENCLOSURE COVER 6 66 W HDWR 2 19570 7 KIT ENCLOSURE COVER 19 98 W HDWR 4 19566 8 KIT ENCLOSURE COVER 6 6 W HDWR 1 19571 9 RAIL CARRIAGE GUIDE 1 F9 0142 10 KIT STOP BLOCK 2 19567 11 KIT BLOCK OFF PLATE 1 19568 12 KIT ENCLOSURE COVER 19 98 W HDWR 1 19569 13A KIT PLATFORM RELEASE SHAFT DE 2 20639 13B KIT PLATFORM RELEASE SHAFT SW 2 20640 14A HARNESS PUMP TO PULLBOX 12FT F9T DE001 F9T DE002 F9T SGO001 1 18070 14B HARNESS PUMP TO PULLBOX 6FT F9T DE021 F9T DE025 F9T DE026 1 F9 EHR 06 146 HARNESS
16. mounted on intermediate shaft with torque wrench 32DF9T02 C 4 5 Rotate intermediate shaft until clutch slips Maximum torque occurs at point where clutch first begins to slip Breakaway must occur between 24 28 ft Ibs ADJUST 1 Refer to Figure 4 19 Do the following if clutch adjustment is necessary INCREASE ADJUSTING NUT FIGURE 4 19 TORQUE LIMITING CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT 2 Loosen 15 16 jam nut 3 Rotate nut clockwise to increase torque or counter clockwise to decrease torque Adjust in small increments and check breakaway torque each time 4 Hold adjusting nut and tighten jam nut to 40 50 ft Ibs 5 Refer to Drive Chain Installation and Adjustment sections and install both drive chains INTERMEDIATE SHAFT AND FINAL DRIVESHAFT The intermediate shaft transfers power from primary drive chain to final drive chain The final drive shaft transfers power from final drive chain to pinion gears The pinion gears mesh with gear track at tached to inside of enclosure a Intermediate Shaft and Final Driveshaft Removal INTERMEDIATE SHAFT 1 Refer to Torque Limiting Clutch Removal section and remove clutch assembly 2 Refer to Figure 4 17 Slide intermediate shaft assembly out of intermediate shaft support 3 Remove washer from shaft Remove roll pin fastening intermediate shaft sprocket to inter mediate shaft and remove sprocket 4 Remove bushings from intermediate shaft support replace if necessary
17. panel Rotate either release shaft 907 in the direction indicated on adjacent decal using manual back up pump handle This disengages pinion gears from gear racks Refer to Figures 4 17 and 4 21 Listen to switch as release shaft is rotated It should click faintly change state when the driveshaft support arm contacts the switch roller as shown in figure The change of state is also marked by the switch contact resistance becoming infinite open when measured at pins four and five of the lifting frame harness ADJUST 1 Loosen switch retaining screws and slide switch downward on its bracket until switch roller loses contact with arm Slide switch upward until a faint click is heard or resistance be comes infinite Tighten screws Rotate release shaft to re engage pinion gears A faint click should be heard from switch as it changes state It is important to verify that switch states are different when gears are engaged and un engaged Raise service access panel and install two retaining screws and lock nuts at front edge of panel DRIVESHAFT SUPPORT ARM 4 7 PLATFORM RELEASE BRACKET SWITCH FIGURE 4 21 PLATFORM RELEASE SWITCH SETTING 32DF9T02 C HYDRAULIC POWER SYSTEM Refer to Figure 4 22 The major components of hydraulic system are an electric motor a gear pump a hy draulic cylinder control valves and a manual back up pump ELECTRIC MOTOR BACK UP PUMP CYLINDER remov
18. 1 212003007 F9T SG005 F9T DS001 5 KIT TOOL CLIP PUMP HANDLE F9T SG001 F9T SG003 2 19557 KIT TOOL CLIP PUMP HANDLE F9T DE003 F9T DS002 F9T DS003 1 01267 6A KIT SOLENOID 24V DOUBLE POLE W HARDWARE 1 20669 eB KIT SOLENOID 12V DOUBLE POLE W HARDWARE 1 20670 7 HOSE ASSY HYD 11 X1 4JICX1 4JIC F9T DE001 F9T DE002 F9T DE003 1 F9 0333 F9T DE021 F9T DE025 F9T DE026 F9T SG001 F9T DS001 7B HOSE ASSY HYD 23 SYNFLEX F9T SG004 F9T SG005 1 F9 HH 23 7 HOSE ASSY HYD 13 75 F9T DE004 1 28883 8 RESERVIOR HYDRAULIC POWER UNIT PLASTIC 1 30938 9 BACK UP PUMP ASSY MANUAL W O HANDLE 1 V2 SH 210 10 SEAL KIT MANUAL BACK UP PUMP 1 V2 SH 220 DOWN VALVE ASSY 12V DELTROL 1 V2 SH 105 11B DOWN VALVE ASSY 24V DELTROL 1 V2 SH 136 12 PLUG BREATHER RESERVOIR 1 10333 13A KIT SOLENOID 24V SINGLE POLE W HARDWARE 1 20667 13B KIT SOLENOID 12V SINGLE POLE W HARDWARE 1 20668 14 CIRCUIT BREAKER 30A 1 26510 15 CIRCUIT BREAKER 8A 1 265108 KIT CIRCUIT BREAKER 50 AMP 1 01291 16 KIT TERMINAL STRIP ELECTRICAL 1 20666 17 WASHER RUBBER 1 OD X 5 8 X 1 8 THICK 1 21602 18A SOLENOID PLATE ASSY DE W HDWR F9T DE001 F9T DE004 1 19559 18B SOLENOID PLATE ASSY 24VDC F9T DE002 F9T DE003 F9T DE021 1 F9 0370 F9T DE025 F9T DE026 18C SOLENOID PLATE ASSY SW W HDWR F9T SG001 F9T SG002 1 20632 F9T SG004 F9T SG005 F9T DS001 19 CAP FITTING 1 4J STL 1 V2 SH 13 20 FITTING
19. ACTUATOR ROD ASSY BRIDGEPLATE DE 2 19560 2 KIT BRIDGEPLATE ASSY 9 DE 1 19561 3 BUSHING PLASTIC 750Dx 32ID BAG OF TEN 1 20602 4 SPRING TORSION LH 1 UV SP 010 5 SPRING TORSION RH 1 UV SP 011 6 KIT STIRRUP ASSY DE 1 20651 7 SKID BRIDGEPLATE BAG OF 10 1 20643 8 KIT BRIDGEPLATE MOUNTING BRACKETS LH AND RH 1 20665 9 BUMPER BRIDGEPLATE 1 19685 FIGURE 5 11 F9T BRIDGEPLATE ASSEMBLY STEPWELL FIGURE 5 11 F9T BRIDGEPLATE ASSEMBLY STEPWELL REF ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY ASSY PART NO 1A KIT BRIDGEPLATE ASSY SW F9T SG001 1 20641 1B KIT BRIDGEPLATE ASSY 23 SPAN F9T SG002 F9T SG004 F9T SG005 F9 0314 KIT SKID BRIDGEPLATE SW 20642 BUMPER PAD BRIDGEGPLATE BAG OF 10 20643 KIT SPRING ASSY SW 20644 KIT STIRRUP ASSY SW 20646 BUSHING STIRRUP PIVOT BAG OF 10 20647 1 1 1 2 KIT LINK ARM ASSY SW 2 20645 1 1 KIT PIVOT LINKAGE SW 2 20652 WP FIGURE 5 12 F9T CARRIAGE ASSEMBLY SHEET 1 FIGURE 5 13 F9T CARRIAGE ASSEMBLY SHEET 2 32DF9T02 C FIGURES 5 12 and 5 13 F9T CARRIAGE ASSEMBLY REF ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY ASSY PART NO 1A KIT PLATFORM RELEASE SWITCH BRACKET DE 1 19572 1B KIT PLATFORM RELEASE SWITCH BRACKET SW 1 20633 2 KIT INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSY 1 19573 3 DRIVE CHAIN 2 19574 4 KIT CARRIAGE ROLLER 1 4 OD 4 19575 5 FLANGED BEARING 34 ID BAG OF 10 1 19576 6A KIT GEAR MOTOR ASSY 24V 1 19577 6B KIT GEAR MOTO
20. RICON INNOVATION IN MOBILITY MIRAGE F9T LiftPRO TRANSIT USE WHEELCHAIR and STANDEE LIFT PRINT SERVICE MANUAL 07 26 04 32DF9T02 C 1995 2001 RICON CORPORATION All Rights Reserved U S and Foreign Patent s Pending inted in the United States of America This Ricon service manual is for use by qualified service technicians and is not intended for use by non professionals do it yourselfers The manual provides es sential instructions and reference information which sup ports qualified technicians in the correct installation and maintenance of Ricon products Qualified service technicians have the training and knowl edge to perform maintenance work properly and safely For the location of a Ricon authorized service technician in your area call Ricon Product Support at 1 800 322 2884 32DF9TO2 C Revision Record DATE PAGES DESCRIPTION OF CHANGE ECR ECO 32DF9T02 07 08 03 3 9 3 12 Redrew physical outline of Lifting Frame e 12 04 03 Added item 20C 12 17 03 Added item 10 01 30 04 Added Troubleshooting Table 06 22 04 Added item 21 06 30 04 5 24 Changed item 12 from 19583 item 29 from UV SP 001 TO 20123 Changed items 5 amp 8 to bags of 10 Changed item 1 from 20617 to 22247 item 18 from 20629 to 22245 item 10 from 20623 to 22238 item 13 from 25386 to 19576 Changed items 17 1 17 2 amp 17 3 to bags of 10 Added item 19 22245 17 3 29851 07 20 04 07 26 04 5 5 Changed item 2A
21. Replace fuse if bad 2 Check 10A fuse at P2 1 Lift 50 A circuit breaker Check for 24 vdc at power cut off sole Reset breaker is tripped noid Lift 30 A circuit breaker Check for 24 vdc at pin 1 on TS1 in Reset breaker is tripped pump box Main harness connec Check for 24 vdc at pin 1 of P2 Verify secure connection of P2 to tor on controller is controller loose Carriage platform Check for 24 vdc at pin 2 of P5 Verify secure connection of P5 to harness connector on controller controller is loose Obstruction in Look inside enclosure for foreign ob Remove obstruction check for re enclosure jects and check for twisting of main lated damage harness In Out motor failure Check for 24 vdc across In Out motor voltage is present replace In Out moves carriage with Out button motor pressed In Out switch failure Verify 24 vdc at pin 6 of P1 with Out If voltage is not present at 6 re on control panel button pressed place switch section F 1 of chap 4 Controller failure Check for 24 at pin 7 of P1 If voltage is not present replace con troller Check for 24 vdc at pin 6 of P2 with If voltage is present replace control Deploy button pressed ler Platform Platform not fully Check for 24 at pin 5 of P5 Press Out button on control panel does not deployed lower Hydraulic quick Verify that quick disconnect connector If loose remake connection disconne
22. acting 660 105 hand pump pressure release valve approx 700 105 DIMENSIONS inches A B c D E F G Floor to Travel Above Travel Below Arm Length Enclosure Enclosure Enclosure Model ground travel Height Width Length F9T DE EX 40 17 5 21 8 30 3 9 42 81 F9T SW SG 39 3 17 5 21 8 30 3 9 42 81 DIMENSIONS inches H J K L M Usable Platform Usable Platform Clear Entry Width Traveling Handrail Height Bridgeplate Model Length Width Width Frame Height F9T DE EX 48 32 30 35 5 41 4 32 0 10 5 F9T SW SG 48 32 30 41 4 31 5 24 5 RETURN TO PREVIOUS CHAPTER 1 8 32DF9TO2 C GO TO NEXT CHAPTER ll F9T INSTALLATION mounted in several possible vehicle locations Specific information for every possible installation is not he RICON Mirage F9T Transit Use Wheelchair and Standee Lift is contained an enclosure which be provided due to the wide range of applications u u 1 2 Most illustrations used in this chapter apply to both the Dedicated Entry model and Stepwell model Therefore some views could appear reversed compared to the application being worked on The following general procedures apply to most installations Contact Ricon Product Support for information on installations not covered Installation is carried out in four steps 1 Mechanical 2 Electrical 3 Final Adjustment
23. applicable Therefore you may need to order more than one kit if the part is used more than once on a major assembly SPECIAL TOOLS e Controller Programming 17885 DEDICATED ENTRY MODEL DE np PARIS DIAGRAMS 6 ARA SES RE PAGE FIGURE 5 1 F9T STEPWELL MODEL DECALS LOCATIONS AND PART NUMBERS 5 2 FIGURE 5 2 F9T DEDICATED ENTRY MODEL DECALS LOCATIONS AND PART NUMBERS 5 3 FIGURE 5 3 FO9T PUMP BOX ASSEMBDLY dt eet e t tite 5 4 FIGURE 5 4 F9T LIFTING FRAME ASSEMBBLY esee terere 5 6 FIGURE 5 5 F9T ENCLOSURE 5 5 8 FIGURE 5 6 F9T PLATFORM ASSEMBLY DEDICATED 5 10 FIGURE 5 7 F9T PLATFORM ASSEMBLY 5 12 FIGURE 5 8 F9T PLATFORM ASSEMBLY LEFT SIDE DETAIL eee 5 14 FIGURE 5 9 F9T PLATFORM ASSEMBLY RIGHT SIDE 5 16 FIGURE 5 10 F9T BRIDGEPLATE ASSEMBLY DEDICATED 5 18 FIGURE 5 11 F9T BRIDGEPLATE ASSEMBLY STEPWELL 2 nene 5 20 FIGURE 5 12 F9T CARRIAGE 5 5 1 5 22 FIGURE 5 13 F9T CARRIAGE ASSEMBLY SHEET 2 5 23 FIGURE 5 14 F9T PENDANT ASSEMBLY
24. height and then support N WARNING THE SERVICE ACCESS PANEL IS HINGED ALONG THE REAR EDGE AND SHOULD BE HELD UP WHILE REMOVING THE RETAINING SCREWS AT THE FRONT EDGE THIS WILL PREVENT PANEL FROM FALLING AND CAUSING INJURY OR DAMAGE 3 To gain access to underside of lift hold service access panel up remove two retaining screws and lock nuts from front edge of panel and lower panel N WARNING C WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND EYE PROTECTION AT ALL TIMES BAT TERIES CONTAIN ACID THAT CAN BURN IF ACID COMES INTO CONTACT WITH SKIN IMMEDIATELY FLUSH AFFECTED AREA WITH WATER AND WASH WITH SOAP C WORK IN A PROPERLY VENTILATED AREA DO NOT SMOKE OR USE AN OPEN FLAME IN THE VICINITY OF BATTERY C NOT LAY ANYTHING METALLIC ON TOP OF BATTERY 4 Disconnect positive battery cable at vehicle battery compartment N WARNING OPENING THE HYDRAULIC PUMP MANUAL RELEASE VALVE WILL ALLOW THE LIFT PLATFORM TO LOWER STAND CLEAR AND CHECK OF OBSTRUCTIONS TO PREVENT INJURY OR DAMAGE 5 Open hydraulic pump manual release valve and leave open 6 Refer to Figure 4 24 Unfasten trunnion keeper plates from lifting frame and remove keeper plates from trunnion Remove bushings from trunnion PIVOT HYDRAULIC PLUG CYLINDER left removed from installed carriage XS PIVOT FITTING right HYDRAULIC QUICK DISCONNECT N JAM lt b
25. k Pull carriage out of enclosure supporting each side and place on support stand NOTE Care is required while extracting carriage to avoid damage Watch for possible points of inter ference such as the pins on the release shafts catching on the release reset ramps l Carriage Re installation Perform re installation by reversing removal steps with the following considerations Pull hy draulic hose and electrical harness down through service access opening before inserting car riage into enclosure Route hose and cable back into installed carriage in their original positions DEPLOYMENT SYSTEM Refer to Figure 4 17 The deployment system propels the traveling frame carriage lifting frame and plat form out of enclosure or pulls it back in This section describes major deployment system components in cluding how they operate how to remove and replace them and how to perform adjustments INTERMEDIATE 7777 SHAFT BRACKETS INTERMEDIATE _ SHAFT EA DRIVESHAFT MASTER rza SPROCKET LINK NA TORQUE aS LIMITING INTERMEDIATE CLUTCH PLATFORM SHAFT SPROCKET VC EE SWITCH INTERMEDIATE _ SHAFT 2 SUPPORT a gt SC 7 SUPPORT lt CARRIAGE p gt NS A FINAL P DRIVESHAFT A i E gt RUBBER COUPLER RUBBER ISOLATION GASKET MASTER LINK MOTOR 1 3 RETAINING No PRIMARY CLAMP DRIVE CHAIN FIGURE 4 17 DEPLOYMEN
26. minutes during which the programming switch is enabled Programming will be disabled if any other switch is used during this period 5 Verify that programmed intermediate position is correct by stowing platform then deploying and raising it to intermediate height NOTE Itis acceptable for the intermediate position to vary ve inch from the programmed height 5 ANTI STOW PRESSURE SWITCH ADJUSTMENT An adjustable pressure sensing electrical switch is installed in the hydraulic line that is connected to the hydraulic cylinder The switch will detect the presence of a 75 Ib load or greater on the deployed platform Correct adjustment of anti stow switch inhibits horizontal movement of loaded platform providing an element of safety for lift users CHECK l Refer to Figure 2 6 The pressure switch adjusting screw is located at the top of the body between the two lead wires There is a locking set screw above the adjusting screw which must be removed to carry out pressure switch adjustments TO HYDRAULIC CYLINDER PRESSURE SWITCH U CCW TO INCREASE LOCKING SCREW AND SENSITIVITY ADJUSTING SCREW FIGURE 2 6 ANTI STOW PRESSURE SWITCH m X Apply power to lift and deploy platform n Lower platform to ground and place a 75 Ib weight in center of platform 0 Press IN button plus red STO GARD LOCKOUT button until plattorm reaches STOW height Platform should stop at stow height and not enter enclosure Proceed to n
27. platform completely out of enclosure the platform must lock in place to assure accurate data entry Check lock by attempting to push platform into enclosure it must not move 32DF9T02 C 2 7 7 Refer to Figure 2 5 The mating connector for the programming switch is attached to the underside of the controller bracket The connector is protected with a removable plug Connect programming switch to connector CONTROLLER PROGRAMMING SWITCH CONNECTOR FIGURE 2 5 PROGRAMMING SWITCH CONNECTOR Right side pullbox model is shown left side model is reversed 8 Press the OUT switch three times OUT switch is upper portion of OUT IN rocker switch on control pendant Press the programming switch button for approximately ten seconds to program stow height Disconnect programming switch and replace plug NOTE The programming switch is enabled for a period of 5 minutes after the OUT switch is pressed three times The programming mode is ended when any other switch is used during this period NOTE following two steps might lower the platform to a point slightly below the programmed stow height which is acceptable 9 Raise platform use pendant at least one foot above stow height 10 Stow platform from this raised position and stop its movement when platform has entered enclosure approximately six inches NOTE following two steps might raise platform to a point slightly above the programmed stow height which is accepta
28. require completion of all listed steps in a procedure Additional component illustrations are available in the Spare Parts chapter GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING THIS RICON PRODUCT IS HIGHLY SPECIALIZED AN AUTHORIZED RICON SERVICE TECHNICIAN MUST PERFORM MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS USING RICON REPLACE MENT PARTS MODIFYING OR NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINING THIS PRODUCT WILL VOID THE WARRANTY AND MAY RESULT IN UNSAFE OPERATING CONDITIONS The following general safety precautions must be followed during service and maintenance Do not attempt maintenance repairs or adjustments without the presence of a person capable of rendering first aid Take notice of all injuries regardless of how slight Administer first aid or seek medical attention im mediately Wear protective eye shields and appropriate clothing at all times Work in a properly ventilated area Do not smoke or use an open flame near the battery Exercise caution when operating lift to avoid injury Be certain that hands feet legs and clothing are not in path of the platform as it moves Be cautious when using metallic conductive tools near the battery or heavy gauge wires If battery acid contacts skin wash area immediately with soap and water Check under vehicle before drilling or cutting to avoid damage to the frame subframe members wir ing hydraulic lines etc Thoroughly understand the operating instructions before attemp
29. switch 2 common CTR Cycle counter signal DO Door open signal from bus DC Door closed signal from bus DWNA Signal from control pendant requesting a DOWN operation DWNVLV Down valve solenoid drive signal GND Electrical ground common INA Signal from control pendant requesting a STOW operation I O COM Common terminal of IN OUT switch connected to PPWR IN OUT motor in power to IN OUT motor stows platform when positive IN OUT motor out power to the motor deploys platform when positive K1 NO Stowed indicator relay normally open K1 NC Stowed indicator relay normally closed OUTA Signal from control pendant requesting a DEPLOY operation POT Hydraulic cylinder potentiometer ground POT Hydraulic cylinder potentiometer positive POT Hydraulic cylinder potentiometer wiper PPWR Pendant power PUP Pump motor solenoid drive signal RS C Power to rollstop motor closes rollstop when positive RS C SG Rollstop closed signal RS O Power to rollstop motor opens rollstop when positive RSOSG Rollstop opened signal UPA Signal from control pendant requesting an UP operation U D COM Common terminal of UP DOWN switch connected to PPWR VDC Positive voltage supply VDC 30A Supply voltage current rating Electrical Symbols MOMENTARY PUSH BUTTON SWITCH CONTACTOR CIRCUIT BREAKER SPDT TOGGLE SWITCH 4 SWITCH CONTACTS COMMON NORMALLY CLOSED NORMALLY OPEN HA
30. with a maximum capacity of 660 pounds 300 kilograms The vehicle operator or a trained attendant operates it The operator uses control switches to with draw the platform from the vehicle deploy and lower it to ground level The passenger boards the large non skid platform and is then raised to floor height The passenger enters the vehicle and then the operator lowers the plat form and retracts it back into the vehicle stow When the passenger exits the operator uses control switches to withdraw the platform from the vehicle deploy and raise it to floor height The passenger boards the platform and is then lowered to the ground by the operator The passenger departs and the operator returns the platform to the stow position One individual can manually operate the lift when normal power is not present A manual release mechanism is provided to ease the task of pulling the platform out of its enclosure by hand The hydraulic pump assembly includes a manually operated back up pump to raise the platform and a release valve to lower it The front platform rollstop normally power operated has a manual override knob for back up use This manual contains general installation instructions a maintenance chapter a repair chapter and a spare parts chapter If you have questions about this manual or need additional copies please contact Ricon Product Support at one of the following locations Ricon Corporation 7900 Nelson Road Panorama Ci
31. 0 8mm slack on lower span 7 Tighten screws fastening intermediate shaft bracket to carriage 8 Refer to PRIMARY DRIVE CHAIN ADJUSTMENT if adjusting both chains Otherwise con tinue 9 Raise service access panel and install two retaining screws and lock nuts at front edge of panel 10 Reconnect positive battery cable at vehicle battery compartment Primary Drive Chain 1 Refer to LIFT SERVICE ACCESS section to deploy platform and open service access panel 2 Refer to Figure 4 17 Loosen motor retaining clamp 3 Loosen two nuts fastening gearbox to carriage 4 Move gearmotor assembly toward driveshaft to slacken chain a small pry bar may be in serted between motor and front of carriage for leverage NOTE DO NOT FORCE THE GEARMOTOR Loosen two gearmotor retaining nuts further or loosen motor retaining clamp further to obtain more movement 5 Refer to Figure 4 18 Adjust chain tension to achieve 030 8mm slack on upper span 6 Tighten nuts fastening gearmotor to carriage 7 Tighten motor retaining clamp 32DF9T02 C 4 17 3 8 9 Raise service access panel and install two retaining screws and lock nuts at front edge of panel Reconnect positive battery cable at vehicle battery compartment TORQUE LIMITING CLUTCH The torque limiting clutch prevents stalling of deployment motor when traveling frame reaches either end of its movement It also disengages deployment motor if traveling frame contac
32. 12C HANDRAIL ASSY SLOPED LEFT HAND F9T SG005 1 F9 0459 plication Handrail styles are continually developing Contact Ricon Product Support to verify the correct handrail for your ap FIGURE 5 8 F9T PLATFORM ASSEMBLY LEFT SIDE DETAIL FIGURE 5 8 PLATFORM ASSEMBLY LEFT SIDE DETAIL REF ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY ASSY PART NO 1 KIT MTG BRACKET LIMIT SWITCH 1 20605 2 KIT SIDE COVER 1 20606 3 KIT ACTUATOR FOOT ASSY 1 20607 4A KIT PLATFORM GUIDE LH DE 1 20608 4B KIT PLATFORM GUIDE LH SW 1 20650 5 HARNESS W TWO ROLLSTOP SWITCHES 1 UV ES 221 6 BUMPER RUBBER BAG OF 10 1 20653 7 KIT ROLLSTOP RELEASE BRACKET 1 20615 8 SPRING ROLLSTOP ACTUATOR 1 UV SP 002 9 SWITCH LIMIT W LEADS 1 264104 10 PLATE SWITCH ACTUATOR PRS 1 UV PF 918 FIGURE 5 9 F9T PLATFORM ASSEMBLY RIGHT SIDE DETAIL FIGURE 5 9 F9T PLATFORM ASSEMBLY RIGHT SIDE DETAIL REF ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY ASSY PART NO 1 KIT ROLLSTOP LINKAGE 1 20609 2 KIT ROLLSTOP GEAR 1 20610 3 KIT GEAR MOTOR MTG PLATE 1 20611 4A GEAR MOTOR 24V 1 20612 4B GEAR MOTOR 12V 1 20655 5 KIT GEAR LINKAGE 1 20613 6 KIT ROLLSTOP ACTUATOR BRACKET 1 20614 7 KIT SIDE COVER 1 20606 8 KIT ROLLSTOP KNOB 1 20616 9 BUMPER RUBBER BAG OF 10 1 20653 FIGURE 5 10 F9T BRIDGEPLATE ASSEMBLY DEDICATED ENTRY FIGURE 5 10 F9T BRIDGEPLATE ASSEMBLY DEDICATED ENTRY REF ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY ASSY PART NO 1 KIT
33. 2 C 4 15 N WARNING C WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND EYE PROTECTION AT ALL TIMES BAT TERIES CONTAIN ACID THAT CAN BURN IF ACID COMES INTO CONTACT WITH SKIN IMMEDIATELY FLUSH AFFECTED AREA WITH WATER AND WASH WITH SOAP C WORK IN A PROPERLY VENTILATED AREA DO NOT SMOKE OR USE AN OPEN FLAME IN THE VICINITY OF BATTERY C DO NOT LAY ANYTHING METALLIC ON TOP OF BATTERY 5 Disconnect positive battery cable at vehicle battery compartment 6 Loosen motor retaining clamp that fastens gearmotor to gearmotor support 7 Loosen two nuts fastening gearbox to carriage 8 Move gearmotor assembly toward driveshaft to slacken chain A small pry bar may be in serted between motor and front of carriage to gain leverage NOTE DO NOT FORCE THE GEARMOTOR Further loosen two nuts or loosen motor retaining clamp to obtain more movement 9 Remove primary drive chain master link and primary drive chain b DRIVE CHAIN INSTALLATION Final Drive Chain 1 Refer to Figure 4 17 Verify the two screws fastening the intermediate shaft mounting bracket to carriage are loose 2 Install final drive chain around sprocket on final driveshaft and around sprocket on interme diate shaft Install master link 3 Refer to Final Drive Chain Adjustment section and adjust final drive chain Primary Drive Chain 1 Refer to Figure 4 17 Loosen motor retaining clamp that fastens the gearmotor to gearmo tor support 2 Loosen nuts fastening
34. 8 amp 12 Added items 4B 4C 7B 7C 18A 18B 18C 19 20 21 22 23 Changed item 1A from 16064 to 22530 Added items 11B 11C 12A 12B amp 12C Added item 1B 07 29 04 NOTE Determine whether revisions made to this manual will impact the F9T Equipment Installation Verification checklist 32EIVF9T Revise the EIV as necessary ii 32DF9TO2 C TABLE CONTENTS Chapter Page JFSTINTRODUCTIONE etc C 1 1 WARRANTY INFORMATION metr E 1 2 SHIPMENT i25 X349 OR ETERNI 1 3 C GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS GAL ex La etu cd unc 1 3 D MAJOR LIFT COMPONENTS ok aed gg noctu Re Cod 1 4 1 DEDICATED ENTRY MODEL sessi za aaa serra sen 1 4 2 STEPWELL MODEL tirer Er eerte ti ect ro ee ra rrr ce tek e 1 6 E UFI SPECIFICA ope pd PD pipa ba RO bro ep OR d D RR 1 8 I FST INSTALLA TON 2 1 MECHANICAL INSTALLATION iiio eau ncn an 2 1 1 LIFT POSITIONING NOTESE eee eau aaa aa aaa aaa ener 2 1 2 LIFT MOUNTING 2 1 3 HYDRAULIC POWERUNIT cm race et n 2 2 B ELECTRA INSTALL TION
35. BLEEDING PROCEDURE Connect hydraulic hose to fitting on pump box if not already connected 2 Use manual pump to fill hose fluid should flow from open end 3 Connect open end of hose to fitting on pull box 4 Verify that top of enclosure is about 40 above ground and that enclosure is level 5 Deploy platform and lower until maximum down travel is obtained 6 Raise platform to floor level 7 Repeat above cycle ten times PLATFORM VERTICAL TRAVEL LIMIT ADJUSTMENT N CAUTION The following procedure measures and sets the platform height at floor level Adjustments to platform height are made at a lower height to reduce loading on the hydraulic cylinder piston Do not attempt to rotate hydraulic cylinder piston rod if excessive resistance is felt Determine cause of resistance and correct before rotating piston rod NOTE This procedure should be used to adjust vertical travel limit errors of less than 1 Errors greater g than 1 must be adjusted by supporting platform removing keeper plates 2 ea and rotating the trunnion Raise platform until hydraulic cylinder is fully extended Measure vertical distance between floor and rear edge of platform The platform must be 1 1 72 above the floor Note the amount of error and whether platform needs to be raised or lowered Continue this procedure if adjustment is necessary Lower the platform to a height about one foot below floor le
36. DO NOT LAY ANYTHING METALLIC ON OF BATTERY Fasten other end of wire to POSITIVE battery terminal Connect supplied harness between terminal strip in hydraulic pump enclosure and terminal strip in pull box Connect harness to pendant or to pendant extension Refer to electrical diagrams in Chapter III SAFETY INTERLOCKS N WARNING THE LIFT CONTROLS MUST BE DISABLED ANYTIME THE VEHICLE IS NOT SAFELY PARKED VERIFY THAT LIFT OPERATION CONFORMS TO ADA CODE 49 CFR INSTALLATION OF SAFETY INTERLOCKS FOR COMPLIANCE WITH ADA REQUIRE MENTS IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE INSTALLER Refer to wiring diagrams in Chapter III A voltage that is sourced from vehicle 12 or 24 VDC is applied to terminal five of the pump enclosure terminal strip WHEN VEHICLE IS SAFELY PARKED This complies with ADA interlock requirements 32DF9T02 C 2 3 D FINAL ADJUSTMENTS This section contains procedures that might be needed after lift is installed in vehicle It is not a requirement to perform all procedures after lift installation but only those that are necessary Additional adjustment procedures that would normally be needed after maintenance or repair are in Chapter IV WARNING FAILURE TO PROPERLY ADJUST EQUIPMENT MAY RESULT IN UNSAFE OPERATING CONDITIONS FOR THE LIFT USER 1 HYDRAULIC BLEEDING The fluid in hydraulic system will contain air after ins
37. EAD 25 5 X 3 YELLOW 2 25664 15 KIT PLATFORM STIFFENER REAR 1 20626 16 KIT LATCH ASSY 2 20627 17 KIT FOLDING HANDRAIL RH 1 20628 17 1 BUMPER RUBBER 1 000DX 13THK KIT OF 10 2 20653 17 2 BUMPER RUBBER 1 000DX 50THK KIT OF 10 2 30912 17 3 BUMPER RUBBER 0 87 ODX 40THK KIT OF 10 2 30913 17 4 BUMPER RUBBER 0 63 ODX 31 THK KIT OF 10 4 29851 18 KIT SAFETY BELT BUCKLE w HDWR 1 22246 19 KIT SAFETY BELT BUCKLE w RETRACTOR 1 22245 ATdNASSV NHOHLV1d 391 OL AT8IN3SSV INHOJ 1V Id ACIS 1431 OL 43434 FIGURE 5 7 F9T PLATFORM ASSEMBLY STEPWELL 5 12 FIGURE 5 7 PLATFORM ASSEMBLY STEPWELL REF ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY ASSY PART NO 1A KIT ROLLSTOP ASSY SW W HDWR 1 20623 1B KIT ROLLSTOP ASSY F9T SG001 only 1 20648 2 KIT PLATFORM GUIDE RH 1 20649 3 PLATFORM STIFFENER FRONT 2 20622 4 SAFETREAD 25 5 X 3 YELLOW 2 25664 5 SAFETREAD 12 75 X 3 0 YELLOW 1 25673 6 SAFETREAD 5 5 X 1 5 YELLOW 4 25674 7 SAFETREAD 25 5 X 12 GRAY 2 25661 8 KIT STOW GUIDE 2 20625 9 KIT PLATFORM STIFFENER REAR 1 20626 10 BEARING DU FLNG 34 ID X 4 L BAG OF 10 1 25386 11A HANDRAIL ASSY F9T SG001 left amp right 1 22530 11B HANDRAIL ASSY RIGHT HAND F9T SG002 F9T SG004 1 23066 116 HANDRAIL ASSY SLOPING RIGHT HAND F9T SG005 1 F9 0458 12A HANDRAIL ASSY F9T SG001 left amp right 1 22530 12B HANDRAIL ASSY LEFT HAND F9T SG002 F9T SG004 1 23065
38. OF BATTERY C NOT LAY ANYTHING METALLIC ON TOP OF BATTERY 5 Disconnect positive battery cable at vehicle battery compartment 6 Loosen two nuts fastening gearbox to the carriage 7 Loosen two screws fastening intermediate shaft mounting bracket to carriage The front screw is accessible from top of lift and rear screw is accessible through service hatch use an open end wrench above intermediate shaft mounting bracket to hold nut 8 Move gearmotor assembly toward driveshaft to slacken chain a small pry bar can be in serted between motor and front of carriage for leverage NOTE DO NOT FORCE THE GEARMOTOR Loosen two nuts further or loosen motor retaining clamp to obtain more movement 9 Remove master link and final drive chain Primary Drive Chain 1 Fully deploy lift 2 Raise platform to a comfortable working height and support N WARNING THE SERVICE ACCESS PANEL IS HINGED ALONG THE REAR EDGE AND SHOULD BE HELD UP WHILE REMOVING THE RETAINING SCREWS AT THE FRONT EDGE THIS WILL PREVENT PANEL FROM FALLING AND CAUSING INJURY OR DAMAGE 3 To gain access to underside of lift hold service access panel up remove two retaining screws and lock nuts from front edge of panel and lower panel 4 Refer to Figure 4 17 Position master link at bottom center of its travel by moving carriage assembly forward or backward use the DEPLOY and STOW functions 32DF9T0
39. ON QTY ASSY PART NO 1A KIT MOUNTING BRACKET PENDANT SW 1 01118 1B KIT MOUNTING BRACKET PENDANT DE 1 20637 2A PENDANT 24V F9T DE005 DE007 DE021 DE025 DE026 DE033 05002 1 F9 0373 05003 56001 SG004 SG005 2B PENDANT 24V F9T DE001 DE002 DE003 DE004 1 20638 3 EXTENSION PENDANT 62 1 19818 EXTENSION HARNESS PENDANT TO PULLBOX 1 F9 0395 4A SWITCH SPDT ROCKER WHITE 1 264115 4B SWITCH SPDT ROCKER RED 1 20103 RETURN TO PREVIOUS CHAPTER
40. OX U ACTUATOR PLATE e ROD VIEWA A ss ASSEMBLY LIFTING FRAME RIGHT SIDE VIEW A A FIGURE 4 12 BRIDGEPLATE ACTUATOR ROD REMOVAL Remove shoulder bolt that fastens actuator rod end to mounting plate on lifting frame catch spacer as it falls Repeat for left side actuator rod assembly Fold bridgeplate onto lift platform and rotate actuator arms parallel to platform Secure bridge plate and actuator arms to platform with cable ties Remove right and left rollstop side covers four screws and washers and spacers Disconnect electrical harnesses at both sides of platform rollstop switch harness at left rollstop motor harness at right Cut black and white leads to the safety belt switch cut leads adjacent to factory crimped butt splices Remove cable ties that hold harnesses in place Remove connec tors from harnesses Record connector pin position for each wire This data will be used for platform re installation refer to wiring diagrams in Chapter 3 Crimp safety belt switch leads to harness with new butt splices when re installing Double check platform support before removing lower mounting pins The platform will be free to rotate after pins are removed Do not damage outside surface of pins during removal A pin should be replaced if its outer surface is pitted or grooved after removal 32DF9T02 C 4 9 Refer to Figure 4 13 Remove bottom platform mounting pins from platform mounting brackets
41. PUMP TO PULLBOX 23FT F9T SG002 F9T SG004 F9T DS001 1 19993 14D HARNESS PUMP TO PULLBOX 12FT F9T SG005 F9 EHR 12 15 HYDRAULIC HOSE ASSY SYNFLEX 12 1 F9 HH 12 16A HARNESS PULLBOX TO STO LOCK LEFT 1 F9 0229 168 HARNESS PULLBOX TO STOWLOCK RIGHT 1 F9 0341 17 KIT STO LOCK W HDWR SW 1 20671 KIT STOW LOCK W SHIMS REAR MOUNT 1 19933 18 HARNESS ADAPTER PULLBOX TO STO LOCK 1 20106 19 SOLENOID STO LOCK 12V 1 F9 0339 20 GEAR RACK 2 F9 0028 1 21 BRACKET BRIDGEPLATE GUIDE 19687 AGWASSV 40IS Ol H3d3H 3015 1441 OL 935533 e M M 1 4 A i i Jj ij S gt dX Oa LN gt FIGURE 5 6 F9T PLATFORM ASSEMBLY DEDICATED ENTRY 5 10 FIGURE 5 6 F9T PLATFORM ASSEMBLY DEDICATED ENTRY REF ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY ASSY PART NO 1 KIT SAFETY BELT RETRACTOR w HDWR 1 22247 2 KIT FOLDING HANDRAIL LH 1 20618 3 KIT HANDRAIL PIVOT BRKT ASSY RH 2 20619 4 KIT HANDRAIL PIVOT BRKT ASSY LH 2 20620 5 KIT HANDRAIL STRIKER 2 20621 6 SAFETREAD 25 5 X 12 GRAY 2 25661 7 SAFETREAD 12 75 X 3 0 YELLOW 1 25673 8 SAFETREAD 5 5 X 1 5 YELLOW 4 25674 9 PLATFORM STIFFENER FRONT 2 20622 10 KIT ROLLSTOP ASSY 1 22238 11 KIT PLATFORM GUIDE RH 1 20624 12 KIT STOW GUIDE BLOCK 2 20625 13 BEARING DU FLNG 34 ID X 4 L BAG OF 10 1 19576 14 SAFETR
42. R ASSY 12V 1 20634 7 KIT HYDRAULIC CYLINDER ASSEMBLY W TRUNNION ASSEMBLY 1 19578 8 FLANGED BEARING 1 ID BAG OF 10 1 19579 9 KIT STOW SWITCH BRACKET 1 19580 10 KIT HARNESS CLAMP 1 19581 11A KIT DEPLOY SWITCH BRACKET DE 1 19582 11B KIT DEPLOY SWITCH BRACKET SW 1 20635 12 KIT GUIDE BLOCKS CARRIAGE 1 22517 13 KIT BUSHING ASSY DRIVESHAFT LINK 2 19584 14 KIT PIVOT PLUG HYDRAULIC CYLINDER 1 19585 15 SWITCH LIMIT W LEADS 4 264104 16 KIT QUICK DISCONNECT FITTING 1 19587 17 HARNESS ELECTRICAL MAIN W HYDRAULIC LINE 1 19588 18 HARNESS ELECTRICAL CARRIAGE 1 19589 19 HARNESS ELECTRICAL LIFTING FRAME 1 19590 20 ELECTRONIC CONTROLLER 24V 1 19591 20B ELECTRONIC CONTROLLER 12V 1 20636 20C ELECTRONIC CONTROLLER 24V NO INTERMEDIATE POSITION 1 30193 21 KIT PINION GEAR 18T 2 19592 22 KIT DRIVESHAFT LINK ASSY 2 19593 23 DRIVESHAFT FINAL 1 19594 24 KIT SPROCKET 12T 1 19595 25 KIT SPROCKET 8T 1 20656 26 KIT PRESSURE SWITCH w electrical terminals 1 19982 27 KIT PIVOT FITTING HYDRAULIC CYLINDER 1 20658 28 KIT MANUAL RELEASE RESET RAMP 2 20664 29 SPRING COMPRESSION 060900 2 53L 2 20123 30 BRACKET ASSY IDLER SHAFT 1 F9 0123 31 BRACKET IDLER SHAFT EXTENSION 1 F9 0139 32 DUST CAP PROGRAMMING CONNECTOR 1 25955 item not shown This page intentionally left blank FIGURE 5 14 F9T PENDANT ASSEMBLY 26 FIGURE 5 14 F9T PENDANT ASSEMBLY REF ITEM DESCRIPTI
43. RNESS CONNECTOR QY HYDRAULIC VALVE WIRING DIAGRAMS E CRIMP SPLICE SPDT LIMIT SWITCH ELECTRIC MOTOR Refer to the following four pages for Dedicated Entry and Stepwell model electrical schematics The schematic for each model is divided across two pages sO edi n Sez FIGURE 3 2 F9T DEDICATED ENTRY ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM SHEET 1 z Z oe eL FIGURE 3 3 F9T DEDICATED ENTRY ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM SHEET 2 WO FIGURE 3 4 F9T STEPWELL ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM SHEET 1 r3 I T FIGURE 3 5 F9T STEPWELL ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM SHEET 2 PREVIOUS This page intentionally left blank GO TO NEXT CHAPTER IV F9T MAJOR COMPONENT SERVICE RICON Mirage F9T Series Transit Use Wheelchair and Standee Lift EE his chapter provides instructions for major system repairs system adjustments and parts replacement on the a a Maintain the lift at its highest level of performance by doing the required maintenance Ricon recommends a thorough inspection every six months Nearly all illustrations in this chapter apply to both Dedicated Entry and Stepwell models As a result some illustrations may differ slightly from what is being worked on A specific repair task might not
44. T SYSTEM COMPONENTS 32DF9T02 C 4 13 1 IN OUT MOTOR AND GEARBOX The in out motor drives the deployment system The motor receives electric power from the on board electronic controller voltage polarity determines the direction of motor rotation which determines whether platform is deployed or stowed The motor drives the gearbox reducing the motor speed and increasing torque The gearbox drives the primary drive chain a In Out Motor and Gearbox Removal 1 Deploy platform using control pendant OUT N WARNING THE SERVICE ACCESS PANEL IS HINGED ALONG THE REAR EDGE AND SHOULD BE HELD UP WHILE REMOVING THE RETAINING SCREWS AT THE FRONT EDGE THIS WILL PREVENT PANEL FROM FALLING AND CAUSING INJURY OR DAMAGE 2 Lower access panel by following Lift Service Access instructions at beginning of chapter 3 Position primary drive chain master link at bottom center of its travel by moving carriage in or out of enclosure 4 Support platform N WARNING C WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND EYE PROTECTION AT ALL TIMES BAT TERIES CONTAIN ACID THAT CAN BURN IF ACID COMES INTO CONTACT WITH SKIN IMMEDIATELY FLUSH AFFECTED AREA WITH WATER AND WASH WITH SOAP C WORK IN A PROPERLY VENTILATED AREA DO NOT SMOKE OR USE AN OPEN FLAME IN THE VICINITY OF BATTERY C DO NOT LAY ANYTHING METALLIC ON TOP OF BATTERY 5 Disconnect positive battery cable at vehicle battery compartment 6 R
45. TER AND WASH WITH SOAP ALWAYS WORK IN A PROPERLY VENTILATED AREA DO NOT SMOKE OR USE OPEN FLAME IN THE VICINITY OF BATTERY C DO NOT LAY ANYTHING ON OF BATTERY Disconnect positive battery cable at vehicle battery compartment Refer to Figure 2 2 Locate rod end portion of actuator rod assembly at right side of platform between junction of lifting frame and platform Loosen rod end jam nut The actuator rod ends are left hand threaded Turning one clockwise will lengthen actuator rod and counter clockwise will shorten it lengthening actuator rod will delay unfolding of bridgeplate and shortening speeds up unfolding MOUNTING ACTUATOR ROD ASSEMBLY VIEWA LIFTING FRAME ACTUATOR SHOULDER BOLT ROD ASSEMBLY JAM NUT SPACER ROD END FIGURE 2 2 BRIDGEPLATE ACTUATOR ROD ASSEMBLY Remove shoulder bolt that fastens actuator rod end to mounting plate on traveling frame catch spacer as it falls Locate rod end portion of actuator rod assembly at left side of platform between the junction of the traveling frame and platform Loosen rod end jam nut Remove shoulder bolt that fastens actuator rod end to mounting plate on traveling frame catch spacer as it falls Lower bridgeplate to floor by hand Refer to Figure 2 3 Turn left side rod end to achieve a clearance of 1 8 3 16 between bridgeplate cam and bridgeplate cam follower when shoulder bolt and spacer are installed Tighten
46. THE VICINITY OF BATTERY C NOT LAY ANYTHING METALLIC ON TOP OF BATTERY Disconnect positive battery cable at vehicle battery compartment Refer to Figure 4 23 Disconnect heavy electrical connection to pump Remove pump motor assembly from pump body by unthreading two long screws that pass through motor body do not remove screws Hold end caps against motor body when removing This procedure assumes that pump motor has been removed Inspect shaft seal in pump body for signs of leakage replace if necessary Refer to Figure 4 23 Locate pump motor assembly on pump body hold motor as sembly together Align screw holes in end caps motor body and pump body Insert two long retaining screws and lightly tighten Connect a 12 or 24 VDC as appropriate power source to motor assembly Connect posi tive lead to motor terminal and negative lead to pump body Carefully tighten retaining screws as motor spins hold upper end cap Do not over tighten Screws Raise platform to floor level Repeat steps 4 and 5 if pump motor is noisy Check all hydraulic connections for leaks and correct as required If seal in pump body was replaced refer to HYDRAULIC BLEEDING section in Chapter II and bleed system FIGURE 4 23 PUMP MOTOR ORIENTATION 32DF9T02 C 3 HYDRAULIC CYLINDER Hydraulic Cylinder Removal 1 Deploy platform using control pendant OUT 2 Raise platform to a comfortable working
47. ULD BE HELD UP WHILE REMOVING THE RETAINING SCREWS AT THE FRONT EDGE THIS WILL PREVENT PANEL FROM FALLING AND CAUSING INJURY OR DAMAGE To gain access to underside of lift hold service access panel up remove two retaining screws and lock nuts from front edge of panel and lower panel Disconnect three harness connectors from controller e Remove two Phillips screws fastening connector end of controller to its mounting bracket 4 28 32DF9T02 C f Slide controller mounting loop off of other bracket and remove controller from carriage g Position replacement controller inside carriage Slide loop on top of housing onto mounting bracket tab h Re install two Phillips screws i Connect three harness connectors to controller tighten connectors securely NOTE Each connector is uniquely keyed and cannot be intermixed However do not attempt to force a connector plug onto wrong receptacle j Raise service access panel and install two retaining screws and lock nuts at front edge of panel k Reconnect positive battery cable at vehicle battery compartment 3 HYDRAULIC HOSE AND MAIN ELECTRICAL HARNESS A single flexible conduit containing both a hydraulic hose and an electrical harness is routed inside the enclosure Itis routed between the pull box and carriage The hydraulic hose is part of a line that con nects the hydraulic pump located in pump box to the hydraulic cylinder platform lifting cyl
48. am toward switch activating wheel until a faint click is heard from the rollstop Open switch The change of state is also marked by the switch contact resistance becoming zero short when measured at pins four and five of the rollstop switch harness Tighten cam re taining screws Release rollstop actuator foot Re check adjustment by raising actuator foot and observing the click or resistance change Actuation must occur as described above Move cam away from switch if switch does not change state Repeat as necessary Re install left rollstop cover and left rollstop release bracket Reconnect the positive battery cable at the vehicle battery compartment Rollstop Closed Position Adjustment Deploy platform using control pendant and then support C WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND EYE PROTECTION AT ALL TIMES BATTERIES CONTAIN ACID THAT CAN BURN IF ACID COMES INTO CON TACT WITH SKIN IMMEDIATELY FLUSH AFFECTED AREA WITH WATER AND WASH WITH SOAP C WORK IN A PROPERLY VENTILATED AREA DO NOT SMOKE OR USE AN OPEN FLAME IN THE VICINITY OF BATTERY C NOT LAY ANYTHING METALLIC ON TOP OF BATTERY Disconnect positive battery cable at vehicle battery compartment Remove right rollstop cover four screws and washers and cover spacers N CAUTION The manual rollstop control knob is made from a brittle material Handle accordingly Use a 1 8 punch to remove retaining pin from manua
49. and 90 amp for 12V within 12 30 cm of battery Cut one 3 4 19 5 mm hole through vehicle floor or wall to gain access to underside of vehicle Locate hole adjacent to hydraulic pump unit Deburr hole and install rubber grommet Crimp a 5 16 ring terminal to end of four gauge red power cable then fasten to power cut off solenoid located near hydraulic pump unit Insert other end of red wire through grommet N CAUTION When routing power cable avoid hazards such as drive shafts moving suspension parts exhaust system etc Route cable along vehicle frame etc to circuit breaker location Make sure cable does not interfere with moving parts or contact anything hot Secure with cable ties every 18 45 cm Cut red wire to an appropriate length for reaching the circuit breaker Save the discarded wire Crimp a 14 ring terminal to end of red wire then fasten to circuit breaker AUX terminal Cut a 12 30 cm length of wire from the previously saved heavy red wire and crimp a 4 ring terminal to both ends Fasten one end of wire to circuit breaker BAT terminal N WARNING e WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND EYE PROTECTION AT ALL TIMES BATTERIES CONTAIN ACID THAT CAN BURN IF ACID COMES INTO CONTACT WITH SKIN IM MEDIATELY FLUSH AFFECTED AREA WITH WATER AND WASH WITH SOAP ALWAYS WORK IN A PROPERLY VENTILATED AREA DO NOT SMOKE OR USE AN OPEN FLAME IN THE VICINITY OF BATTERY
50. ase and pull platform out com pletely Platform must lock in place cannot be pushed back in Rotate manual release and push platform in completely Platform must lock in place cannot be pulled out Requires Repair at next service Print name Signature Repair before re turning to service C TROUBLESHOOTING CHART Reference is made in the troubleshooting chart to connector pins located on harness connectors and components Re fer to the Wheelchair Lift Electrical Wiring Diagram in Figures 2 11 and 2 12 for identification and location of these com ponents and connectors NOTE Figures referenced in the troubleshooting chart are located either in this chapter or other chapters in this man ual NOTE Verify that the 24 VDC power supplied to the wheelchair lift by the vehicle is present and is capable of supply ing sufficient electrical current Also verify that vehicle interlock requirements are met TABLE 3 1 WHEELCHAIR AND STANDEE LIFT TROUBLESHOOTING CHART SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSE TESTS AND CHECKS CORRECTIVE ACTION Platform 24 vdc power is not Check for 24 vdc at 50 A circuit Switch lift power on does not available to lift breaker 24 power is not Check for 24 vdc from pin 7 on TS1 to If voltage is not present replace present in lift 30 A circuit breaker in pump box power cut off solenoid 1 Check for 24 vdc at pin 7 on
51. ble 11 Deploy platform use pendant and lower it at least one foot below stow height 12 Stow platform from this lowered position and stop its movement when platform has entered enclosure approximately six inches 13 Repeat steps nine and ten b Program the Intermediate Height Dedicated Entry model only N CAUTION Ricon recommends that stow height be programmed before intermediate height NOTE This procedure may require use of manual back up pump to raise platform because the UP button on pendant may be disabled The DOWN button can be used to lower platform 1 Deploy platform use pendant NOTE platform must be fully deployed before controller can accept an intermediate height value 2 Raise platform to height preferred for intermediate position this height must be at least two feet above stow height 3 Refer to Figure 2 5 The mating connector for the optional programming switch is attached to the underside of the controller bracket The connector is protected with a removable plug Connect programming switch to connector 4 Press the OUT switch three times OUT switch is upper portion of OUT IN rocker switch on control pendant Press the programming switch button for approximately ten seconds to program intermediate height Disconnect programming switch and replace plug 2 8 32DF9T02 C NOTE After the OUT switch is pressed three times there is a time period of 5
52. carried out by technicians with limited experience must be checked by a representative of Ricon Applications Engineering The check is based on the items listed on Ricon document 32EIVF9T Equipment Installation Verification checklist for F9T Be certain there is no interference with operation of lift by interior or exterior components The lift is designed to carry the weight of a wheelchair and its passenger The vehicle structure must be adequate to support all loads produced during lift operation as well as forces incurred by the motion of vehicle during transit N CAUTION DONOT OPERATE LIFT DURING LOAD TEST THE LOAD TEST IS INTENDED TO TEST LIFT INSTALLATION MOUNTING POINTS NOT LIFTING CAPACITY REMOVE TEST WEIGHT IMMEDIATELY AFTER TEST e WHEN TEST WEIGHT IS PLACED ON PLATFORM THE VEHICLE SUSPENSION WILL COMPRESS AND VEHICLE WILL LEAN IF WEIGHTED PLATFORM TOUCHES GROUND REMOVE WEIGHT RAISE PLATFORM AND RETEST The installed lift must be test loaded to 125 of its rated 660 pound load capacity to verify integrity of installation Position platform 2 6 above ground and place 825 pounds in center of platform Inspect lift mounting points REMOVE TEST WEIGHT Run lift through several complete cycles to verify proper operation CUSTOMER ORIENTATION IMPORTANT Customer Orientation Ricon Sales or Service personnel must review the Warranty and the Operator Manual with the c
53. closure by reversing removal steps Heed all warnings and precautions 32DF9T02 C 5 MANUAL PLATFORM RELEASE MECHANISM Refer to Figure 4 20 The travelling frame carriage lifting frame and platform can be manually dis engaged from the enclosure by rotating either platform release shaft Each release shaft has an ec centric cam that bears against a roller on the driveshaft Rotating a release shaft pushes the final driveshaft downward against the force of an engagement spring disengaging each driveshaft pinion gear from its gear rack mounted to the inside of the enclosure Once the deployment system is dis engaged the travelling frame can be moved by hand The deployment system will automatically re engage when the platform is moved to the opposite end of its travel stow or deploy CARRIAGE ROLLERS SPRING DRIVESHAFT PIVOT AXIS PINION MANUAL PUMP HANDLE A 027 GEAR FINAL DRIVESHAFT PLATFORM RELEASE SHAFT FIGURE 4 20 PLATFORM RELEASE COMPONENTS a Reset Ramp Adjustment Rotating a release shaft disengages the platform from the enclosure The reset ramps re engage the deployment system when the platform is moved to the opposite end of its travel There are two reset ramps each one is a small white plastic block One ramp re engages platform when it is fully deployed the other when platform is fully stowed Both ramps are located at the top rear of carriage above the final driveshaft The adjus
54. ct hose fitting 15 fully engaged to cylinder is not se cure Down valve failure Check for 24 at pin 4 of TS1 If voltage is present replace down part of hydraulic pump valve or entire hydraulic pump as assembly sembly Up Down switch on Check for 24 at pin 4 of P1 If voltage is not present replace control panel failure switch section F 1 of chap 4 TABLE 3 1 WHEELCHAIR AND STANDEE LIFT TROUBLESHOOTING CHART SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSE TESTS AND CHECKS CORRECTIVE ACTION Controller Check for 24 vdc at pin 18 of P2 with If voltage is present replace control failure Down button pressed ler Debris in hydraulic Open manual release valve If platform lowers with valve open system flush hydraulic system Platform Hydraulic quick Verify that quick disconnect connector loose remake connection does not disconnect hose fitting 15 fully engaged lower to cylinder is loose manually m Debris in flow control Open manual release valve If platform lowers with valve open valve located at cylin flush hydraulic system der CAUTION Verify that 24 vdc power to lift is OFF before opening this hydraulic line Support platform if deployed Manual pressure Loosen fitting on the hydraulic line If platform lowers replace release release valve failure connected to pump assembly valve Rollstop Obstruction of rollstop Raise platform and actuate latch If latch does not move rem
55. d terminal numbers Also note the routing of conduit and how it is secured 5 Remove main electrical harness and hydraulic hose from enclosure cut tie wraps where necessary b Hydraulic Hose and Main Electrical Harness Installation NOTE This procedure assumes the conduit containing the main electrical harness and hydraulic hose has been removed 1 Refer to CARRIAGE REMOVAL section and remove platform lifting frame and carriage if present 2 Route main electrical harness and hydraulic hose from enclosure pullbox to carriage 3 Connect hydraulic hose to fitting inside pullbox Connect main electrical harness to terminal strip inside pullbox 4 Route conduit from pullbox to carriage 5 Connect hydraulic hose to quick disconnect fitting at lifting cylinder Connect main electrical harness connector to electronic controller mounted in carriage 6 Position conduit so that it moves freely with carriage it must not interfere with carriage movement The conduit must lie flat against the bottom enclosure cover and must not twist or loop as carriage moves in and out of enclosure Secure conduit with tie wraps where necessary 7 Refer to Figures 4 24 and 4 25 Install hose retainer clamp on bottom of carriage Install hose clamp behind pull box inside enclosure 8 Refer to end of Carriage Removal section for instructions to install carriage 9 Refer to HYDRAULIC BLEEDING section in Chapter Il and bleed system 32DF9T02 C 4 27
56. ect positive battery cable in vehicle battery compartment 5 Locate air bleeder valve on top side of hydraulic cylinder cylinder located in carriage Access to this valve is through a hole in the rear carriage frame channel 6 Remove platform support N WARNING THE FOLLOWING STEP OPENS THE HYDRAULIC BLEEDER VALVE AND WILL ALLOW THE PLATFORM TO SLOWLY DROP NOTE This step will spill hydraulic fluid have dry rags on hand 7 Open bleeder valve slightly Let air and hydraulic fluid escape from cylinder 8 Close air bleeder valve 9 Manually lower platform to ground N CAUTION Check and add hydraulic fluid when platform is at ground level Adding fluid with platform raised will cause oil reservoir to overflow when it is lowered 2 4 32DF9T02 C 2 3 10 Remove plug on the top of hydraulic pump tank reservoir Make sure that hydraulic fluid in tank is at FULL level Add only Texaco 01554 Aircraft Hydraulic Oil or equivalent U S mil spec H5606G fluid and reinstall plug 11 Repeat previous five steps until fluid coming out of bleeder valve is free of air 12 Verify that air bleeder valve is fully closed 13 service access panel up remove two retaining screws and lock nuts at front edge of panel and then lower panel 14 Connect positive battery cable at vehicle battery compartment 15 Remove platform support and stow platform ALTERNATE
57. ed FIGURE 4 22 HYDRAULIC SYSTEM COMPONENTS 1 SYSTEM FLUID RENEWAL a Deploy platform using control pendant OUT b Slowly open manual release valve located on back up pump to release hydraulic pressure and lower platform to ground C Loosen clamp fastening fluid reservoir to pump d Carefully pull reservoir from bottom of pump and empty into a proper waste fluid container e Re install reservoir on pump and tighten clamp f Remove fill plug on the top of reservoir Fill reservoir with Texaco 01554 Aircraft Hydraulic Oil or equivalent U S mil spec H5606G fluid 0 Close manual release valve h Raise platform to floor level and then lower to ground level Repeat cycle three times i Slowly open manual release valve to release hydraulic pressure Repeat steps c through h and then proceed to step k Close manual release valve l Refer to HYDRAULIC BLEEDING section in Chapter and bleed system 32DF9T02 C 4 23 2 b ELECTRIC PUMP MOTOR Electric Pump Motor Removal 1 Electric Pump Motor Installation NOTE Deploy platform using control pendant and then support N WARNING C WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND EYE PROTECTION AT ALL TIMES BAT TERIES CONTAIN ACID THAT CAN BURN IF ACID COMES INTO CONTACT WITH SKIN IMMEDIATELY FLUSH AFFECTED AREA WITH WATER AND WASH WITH SOAP C WORK IN A PROPERLY VENTILATED AREA DO NOT SMOKE OR USE AN OPEN FLAME IN
58. efer to Figure 4 17 Loosen two nuts fastening the gearbox to carriage 7 Label motor electrical leads and then disconnect 8 Remove motor retaining clamp 9 Slide gearmotor assembly toward platform 10 Remove primary drive chain master link remove chain 11 Remove two nuts and washers fastening gearbox to carriage support gearmotor assembly 12 Remove rubber isolation gasket from gearmotor and remove gearmotor assembly from car riage 13 Remove nuts and washers fastening motor to gearbox 14 Separate motor from gearbox do not damage or lose rubber coupler NOTE Refer to next section for re installation b In Out Motor and Gearbox Installation 1 Refer to Figure 4 16 Slide rubber coupler onto gearbox input shaft 2 Insert motor output shaft into coupler and then align motor and gear box o Hold motor with electrical connections pointed at you and positioned at 5 o clock Hold gearbox with its output housing up o X Align motor studs with holes in gearbox flange and assemble 3 Install star washers and nuts on motor studs 4 Place gearmotor assembly in carriage with gearbox studs inserted in mounting tab slots 5 Install lock washers and nuts on gear box studs Do not tighten 6 Install motor retaining clamp and vibration isolation gasket the clamp fits over tab on gear motor support bracket Do not tighten clamp 7 Refer to PRIMARY DRIVE CHAIN INSTALLATION section Install primary drive chain 8 Reconnect two motor elec
59. efer to Lifting Frame Removal section and remove lifting frame Verify that positive battery cable is disconnected Lower access panel by following Lift Service Access instructions at beginning of this chapter Refer to Figure 4 15 The carriage stop block mounting bolts are accessible from under vehicle or from the front of enclosure Remove bolts and both stop blocks FIGURE 4 15 CARRIAGE STOP BLOCK LOCATIONS MANUAL RELEASE RESET RAMPS CONTROLLER TOP VIEW OF CARRIAGE FROM RIGHT SIDE Refer to Figure 4 16 Verify that platform release shafts are in the engaged position rotated in the direction opposite to what is indicated on adjacent decal Deflect final driveshaft downward to disengage its pinion gears from gear rack Use nylon tie wraps or similar to hold driveshaft disengaged FINAL DRIVESHAFT HYDRAULIC CYLINDER HYDRAULIC QUICK DISCONNECT MAIN ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR HOSE RETAINER CLAMP FIGURE 4 16 CARRIAGE COMPONENTS 32DF9T02 C Remove two nuts fastening hose retaining clamp located at bottom rear center of carriage The following step will spill hydraulic fluid have dry rags on hand Disconnect hydraulic hose from quick disconnect i Disconnect main electrical harness connector from electronic controller j Position a support stand in front of enclosure to place carriage on N WARNING THE CARRIAGE ASSEMBLY IS HEAVY AND REQUIRES TWO PEOPLE TO REMOVE
60. en rollstop with rollstop manual control knob other hand assisting rollstop Refer to Figure 4 7 Adjust Closed switch by loosening jam nut and turning adjustment screw that protrudes from end of plunger The enlarged view shows plunger position when rollstop is open The plunger should move to posi tion shown in upper view when rollstop is closed Adjust screw so that switch roller is on outside diameter of plunger when rollstop is closed Retighten jam ROLLSTOP CLOSED WITCH nut S D NOTE The plunger may need to be held with a LOCK WASHER small pair of pliers to turn screw Do not scratch outside surface of plunger with HH Te um pliers this could cause plunger to seize dh its bore 7 Close rollstop PLUNGER 8 Re install left rollstop cover and left roll stop release bracket FIGURE 4 7 CLOSED SWITCH ADJUSTMENT B o Ie Ie ADJUSTMENT SCREW 9 Reconnect positive battery cable at ve hicle battery compartment 32DF9T02 C 2 BRIDGEPLATE MAINTENANCE Bridgeplate Lubrication 1 Deploy platform using control pendant 0 and support C WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND EYE PROTECTION AT ALL TIMES BAT TERIES CONTAIN ACID THAT CAN BURN IF ACID COMES INTO CONTACT WITH SKIN IMMEDIATELY FLUSH AFFECTED AREA WITH WATER AND WASH WITH SOAP C WORK IN A PROPERLY VENTILATED AREA DO NOT SMOKE OR USE AN OPEN FLAME IN THE VICINITY OF BATTERY
61. ext step if platform at tempts to enter enclosure ADJUST a Remove locking set screw requires hex key and turn adjusting screw 1 8 turn CCW to increase sensitivity b Repeat above steps until the 75 weight inhibits stowing of platform Repeat test from floor height platform should stop at stow height and not enter enclosure C Remove test weight and then check platform stow function from ground height and from floor height Platform should stow properly from either level Replace locking set screw NOTE Normal platform operation may not occur if pressure switch adjustment is too sensitive inhibits stow function when a weight that is significantly less than 75 Ib is present Turn adjusting screw CW to decrease sensitivity Also erratic platform movement may occur if setting of pressure switch is marginal Correct this by turning adjusting screw 1 16 turn in appropriate direction 6 ROLLSTOP ADJUSTMENT Correct operation of the outer rollstop is essential to user safety The rollstop is adjusted at the factory and should not require further adjustment after delivery and installation Rollstop adjustment is not affected by the configuration of the installation If there is any doubt about the rollstop operation refer to Rollstop Maintenance in the Travelling Frame section of chapter four 32DF9T02 C 2 9 7 VERIFY INSTALLATION Lifts that are installed for the first time in new application or installations
62. g removal A pin should be replaced if its outer surface is pitted or grooved after removal Remove two bottom lifting frame pivot pins from carriage with a small punch and then remove lower arm assemblies Remove two trunnion keeper plates Have an assistant raise lifting frame as high as possible Remove two upper lifting frame pivot pins and center pivot pin from carriage with a small punch Pull lifting frame away from carriage Lifting Frame Re installation Perform re installation by reversing removal steps with the following considerations Verify that carriage holes and lifting frame holes are properly aligned and then drive mounting pins in place using a soft heavy hammer Use a thread locker such as loc TITE blue or omniFIT blue when installing new setscrews 32DF9T02 C 4 11 6 CARRIAGE REMOVAL The following procedure describes removal of carriage after platform and lifting frame have been re moved The carriage lifting frame and platform are referred to as a travelling frame when assembled to gether Refer to Figure 4 2 The travelling frame can be removed from enclosure as a unit Be pre pared to handle the combined weight of the carriage lifting frame and platform when removing and in stalling Refer to end of this section for re installation notes a b C d g NOTE h Deploy platform using control pendant OUT Refer to Platform Removal section and remove platform R
63. gearbox to carriage 3 Install primary drive chain around sprocket on gearbox output shaft and around clutch sprocket Install master link 4 Refer to Primary Drive Chain Adjustment section and adjust primary drive chain 32DF9T02 C DRIVE CHAIN ADJUSTMENT NOTE Adjust final drive chain first when adjusting both drive chains The primary drive chain ad justment is dependent on setting of final drive chain Final Drive Chain 1 Refer to LIFT SERVICE ACCESS section to deploy platform and open service access panel 2 Refer to Figure 4 18 Loosen screws fastening intermediate shaft bracket to carriage The front screw is accessible from top of lift and rear screw is accessible through service hatch use an open end wrench above intermediate shaft mounting bracket to hold nut INTERMEDIATE SHAFT BRACKET RETAINING SCREWS e FINAL DRIVE CHAIN 0 030 0 8mm TOTAL SLACK PRIMARY DRIVE CHAIN FIGURE 4 18 DRIVE CHAIN SLACK ADJUSTMENT 3 Refer to Figure 4 17 Loosen the two nuts fastening gearmotor assembly to carriage 4 Verify that motor retaining clamp fastens gearmotor to gearmotor support is tight 5 Move gearmotor assembly toward driveshaft to slacken chain a small pry bar may be in serted between motor and front of carriage for leverage NOTE DO NOT FORCE THE GEARMOTOR Loosen the two gearmotor nuts further or loosen motor retaining clamp to obtain more movement 6 Adjust chain tension to achieve 03
64. h carriage frame bushing and into right side of cylinder 5 Connect hydraulic hose to Quick Disconnect fitting Fasten hose retaining clamp to car riage 6 Verify that hydraulic pump manual release valve is closed Extend trunnion out to tabs on lifting frame with manual backup pump 7 Install two bushings in trunnion and then insert keeper plates through lifting frame tabs and into trunnion bushings Fasten keeper plates to lifting frame 8 Refer to HYDRAULIC BLEEDING section in Chapter Il and bleed system 9 Raise platform to maximum height possible using manual back up pump Compare this height to vehicle floor height and note whether platform needs to be raised or lowered 10 Insert 3 8 hex wrench or 3 8 hex drive into end of cylinder rod Turn rod clockwise to raise platform and counterclockwise to lower Adjust to height needed for entry into vehi cle Tighten jam nut against trunnion NOTE It could be necessary to lift platform slightly to make turning of cylinder rod easier 11 Refer to Platform Stow Height Adjustment section in Chapter II and program stow height Program intermediate height if necessary PRESSURE SWITCH ADJUSTMENT An adjustable pressure sensing electrical switch is installed in the hydraulic line connected to the hy draulic cylinder The switch detects the presence of a load of 75 lbs or greater on the deployed plat form Correct adjustment of switch inhibits a loaded platform from stowing i
65. heck for 24 vdc between pins 10 amp If voltage is not present replace con 15 of P5 with In button pressed troller Manual Hydraulic manual Look for fluid returning to pump reser Close manual release valve do not backup release valve is open voir while pumping over tighten pump does not raise CAUTION platform Verify 24 vdc power to lift is off before opening this hydraulic line Support platform if deployed Manual backup pump failure Loosen the fitting on hydraulic line that is connected to pump assembly and then operate backup pump If fluid does not flow replace manual backup pump or replace entire hy draulic pump assembly Hydraulic hose or fitting leak Check for an oil accumulation in bot tom of enclosure or in pump box Tighten hydraulic fitting or replace hydraulic hose Down valve is open Remove down valve part of hydraulic pump assembly and check for internal debris or damage Clean or replace down valve or en tire hydraulic pump assembly D HYDRAULIC SYSTEM DIAGRAM FIGURE 3 1 F9T HYDRAULIC SYSTEM E ELECTRICAL WIRING DIAGRAMS 1 DIAGRAM LEGENDS a Color Codes TABLE 3 2 WIRE COLOR CODES LETTER COLOR LETTER COLOR Bak Rb Re GRN Green WHT White ORG Orange YEL Yellow END OF TABLE b Electrical Signal Codes BIT 0 Word logic signal to bus BIT 1 Word logic signal to bus CS Stow switch 2 normally open CS Stow
66. in stallation 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 that vary in each state 1 2 32DF9TO2 C SHIPMENT INFORMATION Verify that lift installation kit if supplied contains all items listed on kit packing list Please report any missing items immediately to Ricon Product Support The warranty and owner registration cards must be completed and returned to Ricon within 20 days to validate warranty Sales or Service Personnel must review the Warranty and the Operator Manual with the user to confirm that they know how to safely operate the product Instruct the user to follow operating instructions without ex ception GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Follow the general safety precautions during installation operation service and maintenance Do not attempt maintenance repairs or adjustments without the presence of a person capable of rendering aid Take notice of all injuries regardless of how slight Administer first aid or seek medical attention immediately Wear protective eye shields and appropriate clothing at all times Work in a properly ventilated area Do not smoke or use an open flame near the battery Exercise caution when operating lift to avoid injury Be certain that hands feet legs and clothing are not in path of the platform as it moves Be cautious when using
67. inder The electrical harness provides power to the lift and also carries pendant and hydraulic pump motor signals to the carriage mounted electronic controller Refer to the Hydraulic Hose and Main Electrical Harness paragraph in the Hydraulic Power System section for removal and installation instructions 32DF9T02 C 4 29 TO PREVIOUS CHAPTER This page intentionally left blank 32DF9T02 C GO TO NEXT CHAPTER V 9 SPARE PARTS Spare parts for both the Dedicated Entry model DE and the Stepwell model SW included Each exploded T his chapter contains parts illustrations and parts lists for the RICON Mirage F9T Transit Use Wheelchair Lift view of a major lift assembly shows smaller assemblies components and kits referenced with numbers The ac companying parts list has the part reference number a part description the quantity required for one major assembly and the Ricon part number Dimensions included in the parts descriptions are in inches unless otherwise noted Also note that some parts are used exclusively for one application These parts are identified at the end of their description with either a SW or designation NOTE To order a part locate needed part on an exploded diagram note its reference number find this reference num ber on the associated parts list following page and order the part number in the far right column Most kits contain a single part plus hardware if
68. ith intermediate shaft assembly into carriage by insert ing assembly up into carriage This will require twisting bracket assembly relative to car riage and inserting rear of bracket over rear of carriage first Then place front of bracket over front of carriage and slide assembly forward Refer to Figure 4 17 and verify that bracket orientation matches illustration 4 Install screws and lock washers fastening intermediate shaft bracket to carriage 5 Refer to In Out Motor and Gearbox Installation section to re install gearmotor assembly 6 Refer to Drive Chain Installation and Adjustment sections and install and adjust both drive chains 7 Refer to Setting Torque Limiting Clutch section and adjust clutch breakaway point TORQUE LIMITING CLUTCH CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT The clutch is set at the factory Re adjustment is typically required after 500 lift cycles To provide smooth platform movement Theclutch must not disengage before platform reaches the end of its stow or deploy travel The clutch must disengage when platform reaches the end of its travel CHECK 1 Refer to LIFT SERVICE ACCESS section to deploy platform and open service access panel 2 Refer to FINAL DRIVE CHAIN REMOVAL section and remove final drive chain 3 Measure clutch breakaway torque with a torque wrench that will retain a maximum reading Snap On Torqometer part number TE25FFUA or equivalent 4 Refer to Figure 4 17 Engage final drive chain sprocket
69. l pendant and then support C WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND EYE PROTECTION AT ALL TIMES BATTERIES CONTAIN ACID THAT CAN BURN IF ACID COMES INTO CON TACT WITH SKIN IMMEDIATELY FLUSH AFFECTED AREA WITH WATER AND WASH WITH SOAP C WORK IN A PROPERLY VENTILATED AREA DO NOT SMOKE OR USE AN OPEN FLAME IN THE VICINITY OF BATTERY C NOT LAY ANYTHING METALLIC ON TOP OF BATTERY 2 Disconnect positive battery cable at vehicle battery compartment 3 Refer to Figure 4 3 Remove left and right rollstop covers four screws and washers each side LEFTROLLSTOP COVER LEFT ROLLSTOP RELEASE BRACKET RIGHT ROLLSTOP COVER RIGHT ROLLSTOP ACTUATOR BRACKET MANUAL ROLLSTOP CONTROL KNOB FIGURE 4 3 ACCESS COVERS FOR ROLLSTOP MECHANISM 32DF9T02 C 4 3 N CAUTION The manual rollstop control knob is made from a brittle material Handle accordingly 4 Use a 1 8 punch to remove retaining pin from manual rollstop control knob Remove con trol knob 5 Remove right rollstop actuator bracket and left rollstop release bracket 6 Refer to Figure 4 4 Lubricate rollstop pivot points and gears both sides of platform using light grease ZEP PLS p n 497C Curtisol Red Grease p n 88167 or equivalent Wipe off excess grease FIGURE 4 4 ROLLSTOP LUBRICATION POINTS 7 Re install right rollstop actuator bracket and left rollstop release bracket 8 Re install right and
70. l rollstop control knob Remove con trol knob Remove right rollstop actuator bracket 32DF9T02 C 4 5 4 6 Refer to Figure 4 6 Loosen jam nut and adjust the link length by turning the center sec tion Adjust link so that rollstop closes to within 1 32 of rubber bumper that rollstop con tacts Rotating the center section counterclockwise viewed from rollstop shortens the link and turning it clockwise lengthens it 7 Re install right rollstop cover and manual rollstop control knob 1 32 8 Reconnect positive battery cable at vehicle battery compartment CENTER SECTION Rollstop Closed Switch Adjustment NOTE Refer to Electrical Controls section if re placement of rollstop Closed switch is necessary JAM NUT 1 Deploy platform using control pendant and then support FIGURE 4 6 CLOSED ROLLSTOP ADJUSTMENT C WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND EYE PROTECTION AT ALL TIMES BATTERIES CONTAIN ACID THAT CAN BURN IF ACID COMES INTO CON TACT WITH SKIN IMMEDIATELY FLUSH AFFECTED AREA WITH WATER AND WASH WITH SOAP WORK IN A PROPERLY VENTILATED AREA DO NOT SMOKE OR USE OPEN FLAME IN THE VICINITY OF BATTERY C NOT LAY ANYTHING METALLIC ON TOP OF BATTERY Disconnect positive battery cable at vehicle battery compartment Remove left rollstop cover four screws and washers Remove left rollstop release bracket Have an assistant hold rollstop actuator foot up Figure 4 5 Op
71. left rollstop covers 9 Re install manual rollstop control knob 10 Reconnect positive battery cable at vehicle battery compartment b Rollstop Open Switch Adjustment NOTE Refer to Electrical Controls section if replacement of rollstop Open switch is necessary 1 Deploy platform using control pendant 3 OUT and then support C WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND EYE PROTECTION AT ALL TIMES BATTERIES CONTAIN ACID THAT CAN BURN IF ACID COMES INTO CON TACT WITH SKIN IMMEDIATELY FLUSH AFFECTED AREA WITH WATER AND WASH WITH SOAP C WORK IN A PROPERLY VENTILATED AREA DO NOT SMOKE OR USE AN OPEN FLAME IN THE VICINITY OF BATTERY C NOT LAY ANYTHING METALLIC ON TOP OF BATTERY 2 Disconnect positive battery cable at vehicle battery compartment 3 Remove left rollstop cover four screws and washers 4 Remove left rollstop release bracket 4 4 32DF9T02 C 5 1 Refer to Figure 4 5 Loosen actuator cam retaining screws and pivot actuator cam away from switch activating wheel roller ROLLSTOP HOOK ROLLSTOP OPEN ACTUATOR CAM ROLLSTOP SWITCH gt ACTUATOR CATCH 1 16 to 3 16 XL a E ROLLSTOP AS ACTUATOR CAM ROLLSTOP d 22 RETAINING SCREWS ACTUATOR FOOT SWITCH ACTIVATING WHEEL FIGURE 4 5 ROLLSTOP ACTUATION COMPONENTS Manually raise rollstop actuator foot until its catch has a clearance above rollstop hook of 1 16 to 3 16 Hold foot at this gap Move c
72. lug oriented properly requires elbow fitting Power Unit to Pull Box Connection Connect main hydraulic hose to hydraulic power unit if not already done Operate manual backup pump until hydraulic fluid flows out open end of hose Connect open end of hose to hydraulic fitting located on side of pull box Deploy platform and lower to ground N CAUTION Check and add hydraulic fluid when platform is at ground level Adding fluid with platform raised will cause oil reservoir to overflow when it is lowered Remove temporary plug on top of hydraulic pump reservoir Verify that hydraulic fluid in reservoir is at FULL level Add Texaco 01554 Aircraft Hydraulic Oil or equivalent U S mil spec 5606 fluid if necessary Replace temporary plug with supplied breather plug Refer to Final Adjustments section in this chapter for hydraulic bleeding procedure 32DF9T02 C ELECTRICAL Electrical installation is similar for both 12 and 24 VDC electrical systems whether they are insulated return or chassis return Use the following procedure to connect power to lift NOTE dedicated insulated 4 AWG return ground wire is recommended In either case be certain all C connections are clean and strong N CAUTION Check vehicle before drilling Do not drill into factory wiring hydraulic lines fuel lines fuel tank etc Mount a circuit breaker 50 amp for 24V application
73. metallic conductive tools near the battery or heavy gauge wires If battery acid contacts skin wash area immediately with soap and water Check under vehicle before drilling or cutting to avoid damage to the frame subframe members wir ing hydraulic lines etc Thoroughly understand the operating instructions before attempting to operate lift Inspect lift before each use Do not operate lift if an unsafe condition is present or if there are un usual noises or movements Keep others clear during lift operation Maintain the lift at its highest level of performance by doing the required maintenance Ricon recom mends a thorough inspection every six months 32DF9TO2 C 1 3 D 1 MAJOR LIFT COMPONENTS DEDICATED ENTRY MODEL Major components of the Mirage F9T Transit Use Dedicated Entry Wheelchair and Standee Lift are in Figure 1 3 A description of each component is in Table 1 1 aA N TT FRONT LEFT FIGURE 1 3 LIFT COMPONENTS FOR DEDICATED ENTRY MODEL 32DF9TO2 C _ aw 1 Contains lift electrical and hydraulic control components Prevent over current damage to lift electrical components Electro hydraulic unit provides hydraulic pressure that raises platform Used to manually operate hydraulic pump or to release platform Houses electrical termination points to lift and a hydraulic line disconnect point 6 Control Pendant Hand held device used to control iit operation
74. nstructions or acts of Nature i e weather lightning flood NOTE Ricon recommends this product be inspected by a Ricon authorized service technician at least once every six months or sooner if necessary Any required maintenance should be performed at that time WARNING THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN DESIGNED AND MANUFACTURED TO EXACT SPECIFICATIONS MODIFICATION OF THIS PRODUCT CAN BE DANGEROUS This Warranty is Void If e product is not installed and maintained by Ricon authorized service technician e product is 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 de sign 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 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 limita tion or exclusion may not apply Important The warranty registration card must be completed and returned to Ricon within twenty days after
75. ntenance Frequency Chart that contains the lift usage low normal etc and climate type average se vere etc that applies to your vehicle Do maintenance at the interval above your vehicle type stepwell dedicated en try or touring at the mileage or time interval that first occurs e Astepwell model lift is installed in the bottom step riser most of the lift is exposed to the weather A dedicated entry model lift is installed within a compartment the lift is sheltered from the weather A touring coach bus is usually equipped with a dedicated entry lift extended mileage occurs between each lift op eration e Refer to the Maintenance Mechanic Checklist Copy the checklist for routine use 1 MAINTENANCE FREQUENCY CHARTS Low Usage in Mild Climate 0 18 000 miles or 26 weeks 0 24 000 miles 32 weeks 0 30 000 miles or 36 weeks Dedicated Entry Stepwell Dedicated Entr y touring exposed to environment protected from environment high mileage low usage Low usage Low usage Low usage 0 115 cycles per month 0 115 cycles per month 0 115 cycles per month Mild climate Mild climate Mild climate little or no snow little or no snow little or no snow Low to Normal Usage Mild to Average Climate 0 18 000 miles or 22 weeks 0 24 000 miles or 28 weeks 0 30 000 or 32 weeks Stepwell exposed to environment Normal usage 116 230 cycles per month Low
76. nto vehicle providing a safety factor for lift users Refer to the Pressure Switch Adjustment section in Chapter after doing major repair or replacement of components in the hydraulic system 32DF9T02 C 5 HYDRAULIC HOSE AND MAIN ELECTRICAL HARNESS A single flexible conduit containing both a hydraulic hose and an electrical harness is routed inside the enclosure It is routed between the pull box and carriage The hydraulic hose is part of a line that con nects the hydraulic pump located in pump box to the hydraulic cylinder platform lifting cylinder The electrical harness provides power to the lift and also carries pendant and hydraulic pump motor signals to the carriage mounted electronic controller a Hydraulic Hose and Main Electrical Harness Removal 1 Refer to CARRIAGE REMOVAL section and remove platform lifting frame and carriage 2 Refer to Figures 4 24 and 4 25 Remove hose retaining clamp from bottom of carriage Remove hose clamp behind pull box inside enclosure FIGURE 4 25 HOSE CLAMP AT PULL BOX NOTE The following step will spill hydraulic fluid have dry rags on hand 3 Disconnect hydraulic hose from Quick Disconnect fitting at lifting cylinder Disconnect main electrical harness connector from electronic controller mounted to carriage 4 Disconnect hydraulic hose from fitting inside pullbox Disconnect main electrical harness from terminal strip inside pullbox Make a note of wire colors an
77. ollstop Check for 24 at pin 5 of J6 Verify secure connection of P6 and switches is loose J6 connector is behind left rollstop cover Fig 3 3 in chapter 4 Up Down switch on Check for 24 vdc at pin of P1 with If voltage is not present replace control panel failure Up button pressed switch section F 1 of chap 3 Rollstop Closed Check for 24 vdc at pin 13 of P5 If voltage is not present replace switch failure switch section F 1 of chap 4 Rollstop motor failure for 24 vdc between pins and voltage is present replace rollstop B of J7 motor Platform A load of 75 Ibs or Check for presence of an object on Remove object does not greater is on platform platform stow when In button Main harness connec Check for 24 vdc at pin 2 of P5 Verify secure connection of P2 to and Stow on controller is controller Guard but 9996 tons are Carriage platform har Check for 24 vdc at pin 2 of P5 Verify secure connection of P5 to pressed ness connector on con controller troller is loose In Out switch failure Verify 24 vdc at pin 2 of P1 If voltage is not present replace on control panel Out switch section F 1 of chap 4 In Out motor failure Check for 24 vdc across In Out motor voltage is present replace In Out motor moves carriage motor Controller Check for 24 vdc at pin 2 of P2 with If voltage is present replace control failure In button pressed ler C
78. olor than switch being replaced The leads can be joined with crimp on butt connectors or soldered f Verify integrity of each connection by attempting to pull it apart g Slide the shrinkable tubing over soldered connections and shrink with a heat gun h Cut unused switch lead close to switch body i Remove original switch from its bracket and mount replacement switch in its place j Refer to appropriate Switch Adjustment section in this chapter and set switch position k Reconnect positive battery cable at vehicle battery compartment 2 ELECTRONIC CONTROLLER REPLACEMENT The electronic circuitry inside the controller box receives command inputs from the pendant It also monitors and controls all lift functions There are no parts in controller that can be replaced in the field the entire controller must be replaced if at fault Verify that replacement controller is appropriate for the application being worked on N CAUTION The electronic controllers used in the various Ricon Mirage models are visually similar and physically interchangeable However their programming and internal circuitry are different and they must not be installed in a lift they were not designed for a Fully deploy lift b The controller is taken out of carriage from below on some models through access hatch but can be removed from above on others N WARNING THE SERVICE ACCESS PANEL IS HINGED ALONG THE REAR EDGE AND SHO
79. ove left doesn t open release latch manually rollstop cover Fig 3 3 in chapter 4 when plat and inspect for debris form con tacts ground Rollstop Ground Con tact switch not actuat ing Check for 24 vdc at pin 14 of P5 with platform on ground Verify adjustment readjust as neces sary section C 1 b of chapter 4 Connector P6 for roll stop switches is loose Check for 24 vdc at pin 1 of J6 Verify secure connection of P6 to J6 Connectors are behind right rollstop cover Fig 3 3 in chapter 4 Connector for rollstop motor is loose Check for 24 vdc between pins A and B of J7 Verify secure connection of P7 to J7 Connector is behind right rollstop cover Fig 3 3 in chapter 4 Rollstop Ground Con tact switch failure Check for 24 vdc at pin 14 of P5 with platform on ground If voltage is not present replace switch section F 1 of chap 4 Rollstop motor failure Check for 24 vdc between pins A and B of J7 If voltage is present replace rollstop motor Refer to Fig 3 4 in chapter 4 Main harness connector on controller module is loose Check for 24 vdc at pin 2 of P5 Verify secure connection of P2 to controller Carriage platform har ness connector on con troller is loose Check for 24 vdc at pin 2 of P5 Verify secure connection of P5 to controller Rollstop adjustable link is misadjusted Look for a gap between the closed roll
80. ovide at least 5 16 and no more than 7 16 of thread engagement with threaded inserts If adjustment slots are added to mounting brackets they must be horizontal Horizontal slots rather than vertical will prevent the lift slipping downward if the hardware loosens Vertical adjustment must be accomplished placing shims between the mounting brackets and vehicle frame Maximum shim thickness is 1 8 Use at least two mounting points at each corner of enclosure to support lift The top four corners of the enclosure must be in the same plane 1 8 Shim as required Mounting brackets must be painted or treated to protect against rust and corrosion HYDRAULIC POWER UNIT AO MOM Hydraulic Power Unit Mounting Notes The hydraulic power unit must be located so that operator has a clear view of platform while operating manual back up system The load capacity of brackets used to mount hydraulic power unit must meet criteria in Table 2 2 TABLE 2 2 LOAD CAPACITY REQUIREMENTS FOR HYDRAULIC POWER UNIT MOUNTING BRACKETS LOAD DIRECTION BRACKET CAPACITY Vertical 125 Ib Longitudinal perpendicular to drive axles 200 Ib Lateral parallel to drive axles 100 Ib END OF TABLE Meeting these criteria assures that the pump mounting will withstand normal loads occuring during transit and also during manual pump use Be certain pick up tube is oriented properly when pump assembly is horizontally mounted Also be certain breather p
81. platform from the ground directly to floor height without an intermediate stop An optional programming switch kit is available to program the stow and intermediate heights into the controller memory It is Ricon part number 17885 The stow and intermediate height values are stored indefinitely in the controller memory Programming the controller will clear the present value and store a new value a To Program Stow Height 1 Deploy platform 2 Use manual back up pump in combination with manual pressure release valve to position top the surface of the platform lifting arms at the same height as the top surface of carriage This alignment assures that platform can be pushed into enclosure without difficulty 3 Refer to Figure 2 4 Release manual platform lock and then hand push platform into enclosure Stop pushing when front face of white stow guide block tear drop shaped plastic block is adjacent to front edge of enclosure The stow guide block will be visible from front of lift MANUAL PLATFORM RELEASE INSIDE GUIDE RAIL 4 Y ENCLOSURE STOW GUIDE BLOCK FIGURE 2 4 STOW GUIDE BLOCK ALIGNMENT 4 Lower platform by opening manual pressure release valve located on pump assembly and let stow guide blocks left side and right side settle on guide rails Close valve 5 Raise platform with manual back up pump so that both left and right side stow guide blocks are approximately 1 32 inch above guide rails 6 Hand pull
82. rque Limiting Clutch Installation section Install and adjust clutch Refer to Carriage Installation section and install carriage into enclosure FINAL DRIVESHAFT NOTE Refer to Final Driveshaft Removal section if a final driveshaft is present Refer to Figure 4 17 Slide driveshaft sprocket onto driveshaft Align roll pin hole in sprocket hub with hole in driveshaft Drive new roll pin into sprocket hub and driveshaft Press new bushings into driveshaft support arms if necessary Bearing flange is on inside of support arms Spring retaining pins on driveshaft support arms must point downward Slide collar spacers and driveshaft support arms onto driveshaft Slide pinion gears onto driveshaft Align holes in gear hubs and collar with corresponding holes on driveshaft Drive new rollpins into gear hubs collar and driveshaft Position driveshaft assembly in carriage and fasten support arms with two shoulder bolts and related hardware Locate compression springs over spring retaining pins on carriage Rotate support arms down onto springs Verify that both ends of each spring are held by spring retaining pins Locate intermediate shaft bracket with intermediate shaft assembly on top of carriage and install screws and lock washers Tighten sufficiently to lock the washers Refer to Drive Chain Installation section and install the primary and final drive chains Refer to Carriage Removal section and install carriage into en
83. s Average climate High usage 231 cycles per month Mild climate little or no Normal usage 116 230 cycles Average climate light snow High usage 231 cycles per month Mild climate little or no snow usage 116 230 cycles Average climate light snow usage 231 cycles per month Mild climate little or no snow light snow snow High Usage in Average Climate 0 18 000 miles or 12 weeks 0 24 000 miles or 20 weeks 0 30 000 miles or 24 weeks Dedicated Entry Dedicated Entry touring protected from environment Stepwell exposed to environment high mileage low usage High usage High usage High usage 231 cycles per month 231 cycles per month 231 cycles per month Average climate Average climate Average climate little or no snow little or no snow little or no snow MAINTENANCE MECHANIC CHECKLIST MAINTENANCE MECHANIC CHECKLIST F9T MIRAGE Checked safety issues require repairing before vehicle is returned to service Suggested solvents cleaners and lubricants Zep Formula 50 R T U part 599 or equivalent use to clean decals and platform Zep 1 0 Red part 399 or equivalent use to clean carriage assembly Zep PLS part 497 or equivalent use to lubricate carriage assembly Initial boxes as appropriate Requires Repair at next repair service
84. s 4 Installation Verification MECHANICAL LIFT POSITIONING NOTES Select a location within vehicle to install lift The exact mouniing position is determined by the motion path of the lift platform relative to the ground and the vehicle interior floor The lift must move without obstruction through its range of travel LIFT MOUNTING NOTES a Refer to Figure 2 1 The mounted weight of lift is received at eight standard attachment points four on each side of enclosure There is a 5 16 18 threaded insert at each point FIGURE 2 1 LIFT MOUNTING POINTS b Mounting brackets for attachment of lift are not supplied since lift mounting varies from one application to another The mounting method must meet the load requirements in Table 2 1 TABLE 2 1 LOAD CAPACITY REQUIREMENTS FOR LIFT MOUNTING BRACKETS Loading Direction Front Supports Rear Supports total capacity for left and total capacity for left and right support points right support points Vertical 4500 Ibs 3500 Ibs Longitudinal perpendicular 3000 Ibs 3000 Ibs to drive axle Lateral parallel to drive 1500 Ibs 1500 108 axle END OF TABLE 32DF9T02 C 2 1 N CAUTION It is important that fasteners used for lift mounting do not protrude into the lift interior Fasteners that are too long can interfere with movement of carriage Threaded fasteners for mounting lift are 5 16 18 and must be grade 5 or higher Their length must pr
85. shoulder bolt then tighten rod end jam nut PLATFORM N RIGHT SIDE VIEW BRIDGEPLATE Za BRIDGEPLATE 1 8 3 16 ACTUATOR R D BRIDGEPLATE ASSEMBLY CAM FOLLOWER FIGURE 2 3 BRIDGEPLATE ADJUSTMENT 4 1 Verify that bridgeplate is resting flat against floor Adjust right side rod end so that shoulder bolt can be installed without altering bridgeplate position Install spacer and shoulder bolt then tighten rod end jam nut Reconnect positive battery cable vehicle battery compartment k Remove platform support and operate lift to verify that bridgeplate deploys correctly Readjust actuator rod assemblies if necessary PLATFORM STOW AND INTERMEDIATE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENTS The height of platform prior to being pulled into enclosure is referred to as stow height When this height is properly set the platform will easily enter enclosure without hanging up The stow height is factory set and normally does not require resetting after lift installation except when major lift disassembly is done However if the vertical travel limit has been adjusted then stow height must be reprogrammed Most dedicated entry models have an additional platform position referred to as intermediate height This height is generally a few inches below floor height and is also factory set The height may be reprogrammed for specific applications or after major repair work Some dedicated entry models move the
86. stop and the bumper it contacts If any gap is seen verify adjustment Fig 3 6 in chapter 4 Connector for rollstop Switches is loose Check for 24V at pin 5 of J6 Verify secure connection of P6 and J6 connector is behind left rollstop cover Fig 3 3 in chapter 4 Platform rises but then lowers when button is re leased Hydraulic manual release valve is open Look for fluid returning to pump reser voir Close manual release valve do not over tighten Down valve is actuated Check for 24 vdc at terminal 4 on TS1 located in pump enclosure If voltage is present replace control ler TABLE 3 1 WHEELCHAIR AND STANDEE LIFT TROUBLESHOOTING CHART SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSE TESTS AND CHECKS CORRECTIVE ACTION Down valve failure Check for 24 vdc at terminal 4 on TS1 If voltage is not present replace located in pump enclosure down valve or replace entire hydraulic pump assembly Debris in hydraulic Look for fluid returning to pump reser If fluid is seen flush hydraulic system system voir after button is released Rollstop Deployed indicator Check for 24 at pin 5 of P5 If voltage is not present verify ad does not switch misadjusted justment switch is located at right close when rear of carriage with its plunger pro Up button truding through right side isplesseu Connector for r
87. tallation of lift into vehicle It may also contain air as a result of doing maintenance or repairs The trapped air must be removed by bleeding the hydraulic system Two methods are possible The first is a traditional procedure that requires opening the hydraulic system The second procedure is quicker and easier because it does not require any disassembly However the second procedure will not remove air as thoroughly as the first a TYPICAL BLEEDING PROCEDURE NOTE The following procedure should be performed by two people and may spill hydraulic fluid 1 Fully deploy lift 2 Raise platform to floor height and support N WARNING THE SERVICE ACCESS PANEL IS HINGED ALONG THE REAR EDGE AND SHOULD BE HELD UP WHILE REMOVING THE RETAINING SCREWS AT THE FRONT EDGE THIS WILL PREVENT PANEL FROM FALLING AND CAUSING INJURY OR DAMAGE 3 To gain access to underside of lift hold service access panel up remove the two retaining screws and lock nuts near front edge of panel and then lower panel N WARNING C WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND EYE PROTECTION AT ALL TIMES BAT TERIES CONTAIN ACID THAT CAN BURN IF ACID COMES INTO CONTACT WITH SKIN IMMEDIATELY FLUSH AFFECTED AREA WITH WATER AND WASH WITH SOAP ALWAYS WORK IN A PROPERLY VENTILATED AREA DO NOT SMOKE OR USE AN OPEN FLAME IN THE VICINITY OF BATTERY C NOT LAY ANYTHING METALLIC ON TOP OF BATTERY 4 Disconn
88. ted with Aeroshell 422 or equivalent The guide rollers can be lubricated by spraying a light grease ZEP PLS p n 497C Curtisol amp Red Grease p n 88167 or equivalent into the interior of the roller CARRIAGE ROLLERS 2 GUIDE ROLLERS 4EA m CARRIAGE ROLLERS 2EA FIGURE 4 10 CARRIAGE ROLLER LUBRICATION 4 PLATFORM REMOVAL Refer to end of this section for re installation notes a Deploy platform using control pendant OUT b Refer to Figure 4 11 Remove lifting frame and lower arm assembly set screws at left and right sides of platform LIFTING FRAME SET SCREW LOWER ARM ASSEMBLY SET SCREW FIGURE 4 11 LIFTING FRAME AND LOWER ARM SET SCREWS 4 8 32DF9T02 C Raise platform to vehicle floor height using control pendant and then support C WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND EYE PROTECTION AT ALL TIMES BAT TERIES CONTAIN ACID THAT CAN BURN IF ACID COMES INTO CONTACT WITH SKIN IMMEDIATELY FLUSH AFFECTED AREA WITH WATER AND WASH WITH SOAP C WORK IN A PROPERLY VENTILATED AREA DO NOT SMOKE OR USE AN OPEN FLAME IN THE VICINITY OF BATTERY C DO NOT LAY ANYTHING METALLIC ON TOP OF BATTERY Disconnect positive battery cable at vehicle battery compartment Refer to Figure 4 12 View A A is from beneath platform Locate right side actuator rod assem bly right hand side of platform at top of lifting frame Loosen rod end jam nut JAM NUT SHOULDER BOLT amp SPACER MOUNTING R
89. ting to operate lift Keep others clear during lift operation 32DF9T02 C 4 1 LIFT ACCESS FOR SERVICE Access to internal lift components is from beneath the enclosure A hinged access panel is located on the bottom of the enclosure near the front 1 Deploy platform using control pendant and support C WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND EYE PROTECTION AT ALL TIMES BATTERIES CONTAIN ACID THAT CAN BURN IF ACID COMES INTO CON TACT WITH SKIN IMMEDIATELY FLUSH AFFECTED AREA WITH WATER AND WASH WITH SOAP WORK INA PROPERLY VENTILATED AREA DO NOT SMOKE OR USE AN OPEN FLAME IN THE VICINITY OF BATTERY C NOT LAY ANYTHING METALLIC ON TOP OF BATTERY 2 Disconnect positive battery cable at vehicle battery compartment THE SERVICE ACCESS PANEL IS HINGED ALONG THE REAR EDGE AND SHOULD BE HELD UP WHILE REMOVING THE RETAINING SCREWS AT THE FRONT EDGE THIS WILL PREVENT PANEL FROM FALLING AND CAUSING INJURY OR DAMAGE 3 Refer to Figure 4 1 Hold service access panel up remove the two retaining screws and lock nuts at front edge of panel and then lower panel FIGURE 4 1 SERVICE ACCESS PANEL OPEN 32DF9T02 C TRAVELLING FRAME AND ROLLSTOP The carriage lifting frame and platform are referred to as a travelling frame when assembled together PLATFORM LIFTING FRAME CARRIAGE FIGURE 4 2 TRAVELLING FRAME 1 ROLLSTOP MAINTENANCE a Rollstop Lubrication 1 Deploy platform using contro
90. tment procedure is similar for both ramps CHECK 1 Rotate either release shaft to disengage stowed platform and then pull platform out to the fully deployed position 2 One of the reset ramps engages a pin on one release shaft and rotates the shaft about 90 when platform reaches full deployment Verify that deployment system has re engaged by attempting to push platform inward 3 Rotate either release shaft to disengage platform and then push platform to the fully stowed position 4 The second reset ramp will engage a pin on the second release shaft and rotate that shaft about 90 when platform reaches the fully stowed position Verify that deployment system has re engaged by attempting to pull platform outward ADJUST 5 If either ramp fails to rotate its release shaft properly the ramp position must be re adjusted Loosen the two screws holding ramp in place and slide ramp towards pin about 1 8 inch Tighten screws and repeat appropriate test stow or deploy to verify that deploy ment system has re engaged Repeat adjustment if necessary 32DF9T02 C 4 21 b Release Switch Adjustment A limit switch is mounted below one driveshaft support arm and detects the position of the arm It is adjusted to change states when the pinion gears disengage NOTE Refer to Electrical Controls section if replacement of switch is necessary CHECK 1 Refer to LIFT SERVICE ACCESS section to deploy platform and open service access
91. trical leads 32DF9T02 C 2 9 Raise service access panel and install two retaining screws and lock nuts at front edge of panel 10 Reconnect positive battery cable at vehicle battery compartment DRIVE CHAINS The drive chains transfer power from gearmotor to final driveshaft Power is transferred through pri mary drive chain to torque limiting clutch mounted on an intermediate shaft and then to secondary drive chain a Drive Chain Removal Final Drive Chain 1 Deploy platform using control pendant OUT 2 Raise platform to a comfortable working height and support N WARNING THE SERVICE ACCESS PANEL IS HINGED ALONG THE REAR EDGE AND SHOULD BE HELD UP WHILE REMOVING THE RETAINING SCREWS AT THE FRONT EDGE THIS WILL PREVENT PANEL FROM FALLING AND CAUSING INJURY OR DAMAGE 3 To gain access to underside of the lift hold service access panel up remove two retaining screws and lock nuts from front edge of panel and lower panel 4 Refer to Figure 4 17 Position master link at bottom center of its travel by moving carriage assembly forward or backward use the DEPLOY and STOW functions WARNING C WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND EYE PROTECTION AT ALL TIMES BAT TERIES CONTAIN ACID THAT CAN BURN IF ACID COMES INTO CONTACT WITH SKIN IMMEDIATELY FLUSH AFFECTED AREA WITH WATER AND WASH WITH SOAP C WORK IN A PROPERLY VENTILATED AREA DO NOT SMOKE OR USE AN OPEN FLAME IN THE VICINITY
92. troller Converts pendant commands to control signals for electrical components Moni tors lift operation END OF TABLE mi 16 17 18 9 1 32DF9TO2 C 1 5 2 STEPWELL MODEL Major components of the Mirage F9T Transit Use Stepwell Model Wheelchair and Standee Lift are in Figure 1 4 A description of each component is in Table 1 2 K FIGURE 1 4 LIFT COMPONENTS FOR STEPWELL MODEL 32DF9TO2 C TABLE 1 2 LIFT COMPONENTS FOR STEPWELL MODEL Left Right Front Rear Reference points from outside of vehicle looking inward at installed lift Pump enclosure Contains lift electrical and hydraulic control components Pump Handle Used to manually operate hydraulic pump or to release platform Electric Circuit Breakers Prevent over current damage to lift electrical components Hydraulic Pump Assy Electro hydraulic unit provides hydraulic pressure that raises platform Pull Box Houses electrical termination points to lift and a hydraulic line disconnect point Control Pendant Hand held device used to control lift operation Carriage Part of traveling frame that is mounted on rollers moves on rails located inside enclosure Supports lifting frame Deployment System Part of carriage Employs an electric gear motor to propel platform out of enclo sure or pull it back in Manual Platform Re Used when lift electric power is lost Releases platform from enclosure to facilitate lease Shafts 2ea
93. ts a foreign object The torque limiting clutch makes a loud clicking sound when it slips a TORQUE LIMITING CLUTCH REMOVAL Refer to LIFT SERVICE ACCESS section to deploy platform and open service access panel 2 Refer to MOTOR AND GEARBOX section and remove gearmotor assembly 3 Refer to DRIVE CHAIN REMOVAL section and remove both drive chains 4 Refer to Figure 4 17 Remove screws fastening intermediate shaft bracket to carriage 5 Slide intermediate shaft bracket toward driveshaft and drop front end of bracket down in side carriage 6 Remove intermediate shaft bracket with intermediate shaft assembly from carriage by slid ing it forward and twisting to clear carriage 7 Place intermediate shaft bracket on a workbench flat side down 8 Remove roll pin that fastens clutch assembly to intermediate shaft 9 Twist and slide clutch assembly off intermediate shaft b TORQUE LIMITING CLUTCH INSTALLATION NOTE Perform torque limiting clutch removal described in previous section if a clutch is present 1 Referto Figure 4 17 Slide clutch assembly onto intermediate shaft mounted to intermedi ate shaft support being sure that bushings are installed in support and washer is in place on shaft Twisting clutch assembly relative to driveshaft will ease installation Align roll pin hole in clutch hub with hole on shaft 2 Drive new roll pin into clutch and intermediate shaft 3 Place intermediate shaft brackets w
94. ty 94042 818 267 3000 Outside 818 AreaCode 800 322 2884 World Wide Website www riconcorp com Ricon U K Ltd Littlemoss Business Park Littlemoss Road Droylsden Manchester United Kingdom M43 7EF 44 161 301 6000 32DF9T02 C 1 1 F9T TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY RICON CORPORATION TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Ricon Corporation Ricon warrants to the original purchaser of this product that Ricon will repair or replace at its option any part that fails because of defective material or workmanship as follows e Repair or replace parts for a period of two years from the date of purchase A complete list of parts covered by this warranty can be obtained from Ricon Product Support e Labor costs for specified parts replaced under this warranty for a period of two years from the date put into service A Ricon rate schedule determines parts covered and labor allowed If You Need to Return a Product Return this product to Ricon following the Ricon RMA procedure Please give as much advance notice as possi ble and allow a reasonable amount of time for repair This Warranty Does Not Cover Malfunction or damage to product parts caused by accident misuse lack of proper maintenance neglect im proper adjustment modification alteration the mechanical condition of the vehicle road hazards overloading fail ure to follow operating i
95. ustomer to confirm that they understand the safe operation of the lift Instruct customer to follow operating instructions without exception NOTE Theinstalling service technician must attach the F9T series normal operating and manual operating instructions decals to vehicle in a location clearly visible to operator Attach parking restriction decals to vehicle if provided with lift RETURN TO PREVIOUS CHAPTER GO TO NEXT CHAPTER 32DF9T02 C F9T MAINTENANCE H egular maintenance of the Ricon Mirage F9T Transit Use Wheelchair and Standee Lift is essential for optimum performance and will reduce the need for repairs This chapter contains a maintenance schedule plus electrical and hydraulic diagrams N CAUTION This Ricon product is highly specialized maintenance and repair work must be performed by a Ricon authorized service technician using Ricon replacement parts N WARNING MODIFYING OR FAILING TO PROPERLY MAINTAIN THIS PRODUCT WILL VOID THE WARRANTY AND MAY RESULT IN UNSAFE OPERATING CONDITIONS A MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Climate weather lift usage rate of cycling and lift age vehicle mileage combine to determine the frequency of lift maintenance Ricon recommends carrying out the inspection items listed in the Maintenance Mechanic Checklist Maintenance should be done at the interval prescribed on the appropriate Maintenance Frequency Chart Select the Mai
96. vel and support it Loosen jam nut on hydraulic cylinder piston rod Rotate piston rod to raise or lower platform the required amount rotate CW to raise platform and CCW to lower Do not rotate piston rod more than turn without checking result Return platform to floor height fully extend hydraulic cylinder and remeasure the distance between floor and platform If readjustment is necessary repeat steps b through f Tighten jam nut NOTE Reprogram the stow height and intermediate height if lift is installed in baggage bay if an adjustment was made Refer to the Platform Stow Height Adjustment section in this chapter BRIDGEPLATE ACTUATOR ROD ADJUSTMENT Bridgeplate deployment is controlled by two actuator rods The length of the rods control the angle of the bridgeplate relative to the platform Adjust actuator rods so bridgeplate is fully unfolded when platform arrives at floor height a N WARNING INCORRECT DEPLOYMENT OF BRIDGEPLATE CAN CREATE A DANGEROUS CONDITION FOR LIFT USER AND MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE BRIDGE PLATE OR PLATFORM VERIFY THAT THE BRIDGEPLATE IS ADJUSTED CORRECTLY Deploy platform using control pendant OUT Raise platform to floor height and support it 32DF9T02 C 2 5 N WARNING C WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND EYE PROTECTION AT ALL TIMES BATTERIES CONTAIN ACID THAT CAN BURN IF ACID COMES INTO CONTACT WITH SKIN IM MEDIATELY FLUSH AFFECTED AREA WITH WA

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