ER6-SERIES1:6 SERVICE MANUAL I. ER6
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1. 41 7 A Wabtec company INTRODUCTION ER6 SERIES 1 6 SERVICE MANUAL vECEMBER 2009 This page intentionally left blank BACK TO TOP PRINT CHAPTER NEXT CHAPTER 1 8 O Ricon o svERe028 AWabtec company2. TABLE OF CONTENTS DECEMBER 2009 ER6 SERIES1 6 SERVICE MANUAL INTRODUCTION l ER6 SERIES FOLDOVER 1 6 RAMP INTRODUCTION The chapters in this service manual contain a product description maintenance instructions and a spare parts T his manual applies to the Ricon FoldOver ER6 Series 1 6 Low Floor Bus Ramp when installed in transit vehicles list The descriptions in this chapter apply to the Ricon FoldOver ER6 Series 1 6 Low Floor Bus Ramp when in stalled in transit vehicles The FoldOver ramp is installed in transit vehicles to accommodate persons with dis abilities using mobility aid equipment or who cannot easily climb steps The electro mechanically powered ramp folds into the vehicle vestibule flooring when not in use All ER6 SERIES 1 6 RAMPS series ramps have a 660 Ib 300kg load limit Passengers must use the ramp one at a time do not overload ramp Be certain that persons with mobility aid equipment fit between the left and right side ramp barriers without any interference before allowing use of ramp FIGURE 1 1 RICON FOLDOVER 1 6 RAMP A RAMP FEATURES 2 NOTE This feature is optional and may not have been connected during 32DER602 B INTERLOCK SUPPORT The ramp electronics can interface with the vehicle interlock circuitry to prevent vehicle departure when ramp is deployed The ramp interlock circuitry senses the position of the ramp stowed or de
3. ain Spring Assembly Left amp Right Mechanism that assists in the Deploy and Stow of platform Couplings Left amp Right Transmits rotary motion and attaches the drive motor shaft assemblies ping to the dual gearboxes Electromagnets Magnets that lock the ramp when ramp is fully stowed Electronig controll r Translates electrical commands from bus control panel into signals that control ramp electro mechanical components Monitors ramp position and drives counter Flange Kit Perimeter trim pieces that are installed after the ramp has been installed in vehicle Front edge of ramp that opens and closes when platform is deployed or stowed Hatch Handle Use to assist in manual deploy or stow ramp Switch that sends a signal to the ramp controller to disengage electromagnets and Plunger Switch manually operate platform Plunger Switch is activated when a tool is inserted and engages sensor through the Manual Deployment Hole Motor Drive System Electro mechanical motor gearbox combination used to operate the ramp Platform Area where passengers traverse over to enter and exit vehicle Magnetic sensor devices that send signals to the ramp controller to indicate when Proximity Sensors the ramp is fully stowed locks electromagnets or deployed unlocks electromag nets Ramp Tray Barrier Left and Right side barrier of platform Slanted Floor Plate Portion of ramp that passenger traverses over to enter and exit vehicle which also Access Cov
4. con website at www riconcorp com Ricon Corporation 7900 Nelson Road Panorama City CA 91402 Telephone 818 267 3000 RM 800 322 2884 in US but outside 818 area code John Condon Email jcondon Qwabtec com National Sales Manager Telephone 209 603 5189 Mike O Neill Email moneill wabtec com Eastern Area Sales Manager Telephone 847 224 5087 Peter Buckley Email pbuckley wabtec com Central Area Sales Manager Telephone 847 226 8102 Ricon U K Ltd Littlemoss Business Park Littlemoss Road Droylsden Manchester United Kingdom M43 7EF Telephone nescire 44 161 301 6000 C RICON TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY The following warranty provides two years of limited coverage for the Ricon FoldOver ER6 Series 1 6 Low Floor Bus Ramp 1 2 O Ricon o OO 32DER602 B AWabtec company DECEMBER 2009 ER6 SERIES1 6 SERVICE MANUAL INTRODUCTION D Ricon A Wabtec company RICON FOLDOVER ER6 SERIES 1 6 LOW FLOOR BUS RAMP 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 parts that fail because of defective material or workmanship as follows e Repair or replace parts for a perio
5. d of two years starting from the date ramp is put into service Obtain a complete list of parts covered by this warranty from Ricon Product Support 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 This Warranty Does Not Cover e Malfunction or damage of product parts caused by accident misuse lack of proper maintenance neglect improper adjustment modification alteration mechanical condition of vehicle road hazards overloading failure to follow operating instructions or acts of nature i e weather lightning flood NOTE Ricon recommends this product be inspected by an authorized Ricon service technician at least once every six months or sooner if necessary Perform required maintenance at this time N WARNING THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN DESIGNED AND MANUFACTURED TO EXACT SPECIFICATIONS ANY MODIFICATION OF THIS PRODUCT CAN BE HAZARDOUS This Warranty is Void If e The product is not installed and maintained by an authorized Ricon service technician e The product is modified in any respect from its original design without written authorization from Ricon Ricon disclaims liability for any personal injury or property damage that results from opera tion or use of a Ricon product that is modified from the original Ricon design No person or company is authorize
6. d to change the design of this Ricon product without written authori zation from Ricon Ricon obligation under this warranty is exclusively limited to the repair or exchange of parts that fail within the applicable warranty period Ricon assumes no responsibility for expenses or damages including incidental or conse quential damages Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply Important The warranty registration card must be completed and returned to Ricon within 20 days after product installation to validate this warranty The warranty is not transfera ble The warranty gives specific legal rights There may be other rights that vary in each state 32DER602 B Q Ricon 1 3 A Wabtec company INTRODUCTION EHR6 SERIES 1 6 SERVICE MANUAL D DECEMBER 2009 SHIPPING INFORMATION When the product is received unpack the product and check for freight damage Claims for any damage should be made to the carrier immediately Be sure the ramp assembly contains all items listed on the included bill of material Please report any missing items immediately to Ricon Product Support Save bill of material for later reference Return the completed warranty and owner registration cards to Ricon within 20 days to validate warranty NOTE The Sa
7. er provides access to electro mechanical ramp components END OF TABLE 1 6 9 O Ricon 32DER602 B A Wabtec company DECEMBER 2009 ER6 SERIES1 6 SERVICE MANUAL INTRODUCTION F RAMP PART NUMBERS Refer to Table 1 2 for an explanation of the ER6 Series ramp part number Among other things use of the table can determine whether your ramp is equipped with a mounting kit or the type of flooring material used The table also pro vides ramp dimensions that can help to determine which mobility equipment fits safely on the ramp TABLE 1 2 ER6 SERIES 1 6 RAMP PART NUMBER EXPLANATION 00 0 0 000 0 0 0 0 0 ERG UOU uU H U dE UO UHO Heating Option 0 None 1 Mat Mounting Kit 0 None 1 Kit Stow Sensing 0 1 Sensor 1 2 Sensor Flange Kit 0 Long Cut Out 1 Short Cut Out 2 No Cut Out Flooring 000 ALTRO META BLACK TFM2789 001 ALTRO META RADIAL TFM2706 002 ALTRO META GENOME TFM2702 003 ALTRO CHROMA ZEAL TFC2733 004 RCA Blue 005 RCA Gray 006 3MORE LINEX Cover Assembly 0 RCA STEP ADGE YELLOW ALTRO EP STRIP 1 EXTRUDED STEP ADGE Ramp Tray 0 D Ring 1 Loop Operating Voltage 0 24VDC Ramp Size W x L 00 30 X 70 8 01 30 X 70 8 32DER602 8 Q Ric on
8. les or Service personnel must review the Warranty and this Operator Manual with the user to be certain that they understand how to safely operate the product Instruct the user to follow the operating instructions without exception O Ricon s2DER602 B A Wabtec company ER6 SERIES1 6 SERVICE MANUAL INTRODUCTION DECEMBER 2009 E CUSTOMER ORIENTATION 1 Figure 1 3 shows major components of the ER6 Series FoldOver 1 6 ramp A description of each compo nent is provided in Table 1 1 Refer to Chapter V Parts Diagrams and Lists for more details MANUAL DEPLOYMENT HOLE PLUNGER SWITCH So Here te Ay SLANTED FLOOR PLATE ACCESS COVER MOTOR DRIVE SYSTEM PROXIMITY SENSOR COUNTER ADJUSTABLE COUPLER FLANGE CHAIN SPRING ASSEMBLY KIT gt ELECTROMAGNETS LEFT ES PLATFORM ASSEMBLY ls POSITIVE CONNECTION BLOCK PROXIMITY SENSOR CONTROLLER FRONT COVER WITH NOSE FLOORING Yo RAMP TRAY BARRIER Ne RIGHT d X FRONT NON SLIP SURFACE HATCH HANDLE RSM0015001 FIGURE 1 3 ER6 SERIES 1 6 RAMP MAJOR RAMP COMPONENTS O Ricon 32DER602 B AWabtec company INTRODUCTION ER6 SERIES 1 6 SERVICE MANUAL vECEMBER 2009 TABLE 1 1 MAJOR ER6 SERIES FOLDOVER 1 6 RAMP COMPONENTS DESCRIPTION Front Rear Left and Right Reference point from outside the vehicle looking inward Adjustable Coupler Use for adjustment and alignment of chain sprocket Ch
9. ployed and makes this information available at the J1 bus harness connector A vehicle interlock circuit typically requires that the following conditions be met before operating power is supplied to ramp e Park vehicle and set parking brake e Place transmission in neutral e Open vehicle door adjacent to ramp AUDIBLE ALERT ramp installation The ramp supports an audible alert device that sounds while the ramp is in motion RAMP CONTROL PANEL Refer to Figure 1 2 Ricon typically does not provide a control panel However the ramp can be operated with one similar to that shown the actual panel appearance will vary between transit authorities and ve hicles The control panel is normally installed in the driver area It should have a power ON OFF switch a power on indicator light and a spring loaded three position ramp control switch center off The ramp receives power from the vehicle when the interlock conditions are met and the power on off switch is ON The control panel can then be used to transmit deploy or stow signals to the ramp FIGURE 1 2 TYPICAL CONTROL PANEL O Ricon amp 1 1 A Wabtec company INTRODUCTION ER6 SERIES 1 6 SERVICE MANUAL vECEMBER 2009 B RICON PRODUCT SUPPORT If you have questions about this manual or you need additional copies please contact Ricon Product Support at the locations listed Also refer to the Ri
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