Acdeos AXS FL User manual

AXS –Ramp Manual
Manual
Acdeos BV
Touwbaan 1A
2352 CZ Leiderdorp
Netherlands
www.ACDEOS.com
Date: 3-4-2020
Doc AR9000 04
Rev. 2
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Index
1Technical specifications.................................................................................................1
2Nomenclature ....................................................................................................................2
3Safety instructions...........................................................................................................3
4Constraints.........................................................................................................................4
4.1 Legal requirements: ............................................................................................................................... 4
4.2 Slope in % and Deg. .............................................................................................................................. 4
5Operation............................................................................................................................5
5.1 Deploy Operation procedure ramps with auto lock ................................................................................ 5
5.2 Close operation procedure ramps with auto lock .............................................................................. 5
5.3 Emergency operation procedure ramps with auto lock .................................................................... 5
6Mounting / Installation ....................................................................................................6
6.1 Mechanical Installation .......................................................................................................................... 6
Place brackets left and right ............................................................................................................................. 8
The black nylon roll is eccentrically and can be adjusted if the ramp lock is to loose. ............................ 9
7Maintenance.....................................................................................................................24
7.1 Cleaning ................................................................................................................................................ 24
7.2 Periodical maintenance....................................................................................................................... 24
7.3 Yearly inspection .................................................................................................................................. 24
8Repair ................................................................................................................................25
8.1 Replacement of Gas springs .............................................................................................................. 25
8.2Adjustment of the auto lock ................................................................................................................ 27
8.3 Adjustment of the platform.................................................................................................................. 29
9Spare parts.......................................................................................................................30
10 Additional kits..............................................................................................................32
11 Environment .................................................................................................................32
12 CE Certification............................................................................................................33
13 M1 Certification............................................................................................................34
Appendix I; Installation drawing Double ramps:..........................................................36
Appendix II: Drill tool ...........................................................................................................37
1Technical specifications
Product description Manual operated wheelchair ramp for vans and mini buses.
Installation On the vehicle Floor at the middle or rear door
Dimensions Ramp length 2100, 2500, 2800 mm
For detailed dimensions please refer to the installation drawings
Weight AXS AR FL 210-8/2 39 Kg
AXS AR FL 250-8/2 45 Kg
AXS AR FL 280-8/2 48 Kg
AXS AR FL 280-10/2 52 Kg
Load Maximum load 400 Kg (4000 N) This is always labeled on the Ramp.
Materials Ramp; Anodized Aluminium structure with Aluminium profile anti-slip platform.
Integrated Aluminium hinge. Mounting points: steel.
Legislation The product complies with the 2006/42/EC and NEN-EN 1756-1

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2Nomenclature
The type of the ramp has to be understood as follows:
AR FL-XXX/Y Z where:
AR = AXS Ramp
FL = FL series of products
XXX = Length of platform in Centimeters (210, 250 or 280)
Y = Width 8 = 86 cm / 10 = 97 cm
Z = Number of platforms (2 or 3)
Meaning a AR FL 210-8/2 is a AXS ramp of the FL series with a 2,1 meter length, 0,86 meter width in
two parts (platforms).
Components of the double ramps
1. first platform
2. second platform
3. feet assembly
4. fixation kit

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3Safety instructions
These Safety instructions should always be with the ramp. The operator has to
be made aware of these instructions before operating the ramp. Read these
safety instructions carefully and act on them.
The ramp is constructed as a boarding device for passengers in a wheelchair. It should be used
accordingly by passengers and assisting persons, as long as they are not heavier than the maximum
load, to enter or exit a minibus, van, taxi or other vehicle.
1. Before you can operate the ramp the Vehicle must be stopped and the hand or park brake
applied.
2. Make sure it is safe to load or unload your passengers.
3. Before operating the ramp, make sure that there neither anyone nor any obstacle at or
near to the ramp. Also ensure that there is neither anyone nor any obstacle outside the
vehicle or in the path of the ramp when in motion.
4. It is recommended that the ramp is operated by the driver only or other qualified
operators.
5. The driver or operator must have a clear view of the ramp when maneuvering the ramp.
6. Wheelchair passengers should always be assisted while boarding or un-boarding the
vehicle.
7. The ramp platform must be kept clean and free of oil and other slippery materials.
8. If you have any questions about the safe operation of the ramp, contact the person
responsible immediately.
9. Never use the ramp for any other use than as described above.
10. Never overload the ramp.
11. The ramp should be used when it is completely unfolded and firm on the ground.
12. Repair and maintenance must to be carried out by qualified and trained staff only.
13. In case of exchanged parts –only the original parts of the ramp must be used.
14. Always use the recommended cleaning materials.
15. Report any unsafe conditions of the ramp or problems during operation to the ramp
supplier.

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4Constraints
The AXS Ramp has been designed to be functional and reliable. The product is made as simple and
reliable as possible. The possibility of use during severe environmental conditions has been taken into
consideration for the design of the ramp.
The double ramp is made without supporting legs. This is the only way to ensure having a straight
platform under any loading condition.
4.1 Legal requirements:
The legal requirements in and outside Europe are different for each region / country.
There is a common bus directive 2001/85 EC in Europe (as previously mentioned the product complies
with this directive) also used by Norway; however this is only applicable for M2 and M3 vehicles. In
addition to this many countries do have their local requirements.
Also many applications of the AXS ramp will be found in vehicles under M1 legislation. There are no
European guidelines for ramps in these vehicles.
Two important aspects in all the different legislations are the platform width and the slope of the ramp.
The table below gives a guideline for the different known legislations.
Country
Legislation /
guideline
Max
slope
Minimum
width
Max
Load
Other requirements
Denmark
none
Finland
InvaTaxies
8 %
France
25%
800 mm
300 Kg
height side edge 50 mm
Germany
DIN 75078-1
Netherlands
Permanente taxi
regeling
20%
800 mm
300 Kg
height side edge30 mm
Sweden
M1 wheelchair bus
15%
United Kingdom
DPTAC
12%
800 mm
300 Kg
EU
2001/85 EC
12% 1
800 mm
300 Kg
Only M2 and M3
Notes
1) measured from a curbstone of 150 mm
ACDEOS recommends a maximum slope of 25 % when the wheelchair passenger has assistance from
trained staff.
If the person has to enter the vehicle by himself the maximum slope should be 12 %.
4.2 Slope in % and Deg.
Often % slope and Deg are mixed-up. Below you find the explanation of a
slope in ° (Deg) and %.
An angel is divided in degrees or °. A straight angel is 90° a full circle is 360°
Example: For a ramp according to EC bus directive the maximum angle is 6,8°
Another way to measure an angle is the % of the slope. If you move 100 cm
forward and in that 100 cm raise 12 cm the percentage of that slope is 12%
How to calculate:
If you want to know the slope A in % from a ramp
The % slope of a ramp is: A = H / L * 100%.
Normally you don’t know L you only know L ramp. For relative small slopes you
can say L ramp = L. This is not exact right but normally good enough. So than the
formula is: A = H / L ramp * 100%
For calculating the angel A in deg you need a calculator with sin, cos and tan.
Calculate H / L ramp than take the inv (inverse) tan of this value and you have the
angel of the ramp. Again this is not exact right but for small angels good enough.
So the formula is: A = inv tan (H / L ramp )