Ricon A6000 Series User manual

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I. INTRODUCTION
The RICON A6000 Series Personal Use Wheelchair Lift provides personal vans with wheelchair access.
When properly operated the patented movement ensures smooth, safe entry and exit, and can lift up to
660 pounds (300 kilograms). It is designed to be operated by the wheelchair occupant or a trained
attendant. The lift contains a powerful electro-hydraulic pump that includes a built-in manual backup pump.
If the lift loses electrical power, it can be raised and lowered manually.
The lift control switches are used to unfold the lift from the
vehicle (deploy). The user boards the platform and uses
the control switches to gently lower the platform to the
ground. After the user departs, the platform is raised and
folded into the vehicle (stowed).
This manual contains operation and maintenance
instructions and a troubleshooting guide for the lift. It is
important to user safety that the lift operator(s) be
completely familiar with the Operating Instructions
chapter of this manual. Once the lift is installed, it is very
important that the lift be properly maintained by following
the Ricon recommended cleaning, lubrication, and
inspection instructions.
If there are questions about this manual, or additional
copies are needed, please contact Ricon Product
Support at one of the following locations:
Ricon Corporation
7900 Nelson Road
Panorama City, CA 91402 . . . . . [phone]
Outside (818) Area Code . . . . . [phone]
World Wide Website . . . . . riconcorp.com
Ricon U.K. Ltd.
Littlemoss Business Park, Littlemoss Road
Droylsden, Manchester
United Kingdom, M43 7EF . . . . . ([phone]
Ricon Scandinavia A/S
Stanseveien 27
N-0976 Oslo
Norway . . . . . ([phone]

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5-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 due to defective material or workmanship as follows:
•Repair or replace lift power train parts for a period of five years from date of purchase. A complete list
of parts covered can be obtained from your authorized Ricon service technician or Ricon.
•Repair or replace parts for a period of one year from date of purchase.
•Labor costs for specified parts replaced under this warranty for a period of one year from date of
purchase. A Ricon rate schedule determines the parts covered and labor allowed.
If You Need to Return a Product: Return this Ricon product to your installing service technician. Please
give as much advance notice as possible and allow a reasonable amount of time for repairs.
If You are Traveling: All authorized Ricon service technicians will honor this warranty. Consult the
telephone directory or call our Service Department for the name of the nearest authorized Ricon service
technician.
This Warranty does not Cover:
CMalfunction or damage to product parts caused by accident, misuse, lack of proper maintenance,
neglect, improper adjustment, modification, alteration, the mechanical condition of the vehicle, road
hazards, overloading, failure to follow operating instructions, or acts of Nature (i.e., weather, lightning,
flood, etc.).
Note: Ricon recommends that this product be inspected by an authorized Ricon service technician at
least once every six months or sooner if necessary. Any required maintenance or repair should
be performed at that time.
This Warranty is Void if:
WARNING
THIS PRODUCTHASBEENDESIGNEDANDMANUFACTUREDTOEXACTSPECI-FICATIONS.
MODIFICATION OF THIS PRODUCT IN ANY RESPECT CAN BE DANGEROUS.
CThe product has been installed or maintained by someone other than an authorized Ricon service
technician.
CThe product has been modified or altered in any respect from its original design without written
authorization by Ricon.
Ricon disclaims liability for any personal injury or property damage that results from operation of a
Ricon product that has been modified from the original Ricon design. No person or company is
authorized to change the design of this Ricon Product without written authorization by Ricon.
Ricon's obligation under this warranty is exclusively limited to the repair or exchange of parts that fail
within the applicable warranty period.
Ricon assumes no responsibility for expenses or damages, including incidental or consequential
damages. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages,
so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply.
Important: ThewarrantyregistrationcardmustbecompletedandreturnedtoRiconwithin20daysafter
installation of this Ricon product for the warranty to be valid. The warranty is not transferable.
The warranty gives specific legal rights, and there may be other rights that vary from state to state.

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SHIPMENT INFORMATION
Because of the specialized nature of the product, Ricon does not sell directly to the user. Instead, the
product is distributed through the worldwide network of authorized Ricon service technicians, who perform
the actual installation.
•When the product is received, unpack the product and check for freight damage. Claims for damage
should be made immediately to the freight carrier.
•Be sure the installation kit contains all items listed on the kit packing list. Please report any missing
items immediately to the Ricon Service Department. The warranty and owner's registration cards
must be completed and returned to Ricon within 20 days for the warranty to be valid.
NOTE
The Sales/Service Personnel must review the Warranty and this Service/Owner Manual with the
userto be certain that they understand the safe operation of the product. Instruct the user to follow
the operating instructions without exception.
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
The general safety precautions must be followed during installation, operation, service and maintenance:
•Under no circumstances should installation, maintenance, repair, or adjustments be attempted without
the immediate presence of a person capable of rendering first aid.
•An injury, no matter how slight, should always be attended to. Always administer first aid or seek
medical attention immediately.
•Protective eye shields and appropriate clothing should be worn at all times.
•To avoid injury, always exercise caution when operating lift and be certain that hands, feet, legs, and
clothing are not in the path of any moving lift parts.
•Automotive batteries contain acid that can burn skin, clothing, etc. If battery acid comes in 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 near battery.
•Do not lay anything on top of battery.
•When drilling a hole into any part of vehicle be alert to possibility of damaging components that may be
out of sight. Components that could be damaged are the vehicle frame or subframe, electrical wiring,
fuel lines, hydraulic lines and fuel tank.
•Read and thoroughly understand the operating instructions before attempting to operate lift.
•Inspect the lift before each use. If an unsafe condition, unusual noises or movements exist, do not use
lift until the problem is corrected.
•Never load or stand on lift platform until installation is complete. Upon completion of installation,
always test load the lift at 125% of its rated load capacity.
•Stand clear of vehicle doors and platform during operation of lift, and keep others clear also.
•The lift requires regular periodic maintenance. A thorough inspection is recommended at least once

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every six months.
•The lift must always be maintained at the highest level of performance.
FIGURE [1-1]: LIFT COMPONENTS

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TABLE [1-1]: A6000 PERSONAL USE WHEELCHAIR LIFT COMPONENTS
NAME DESCRIPTION
Left, Right, Front, Rear Lift references viewed from outside of vehicle.
Baseplate Structural base of lift that is bolted to vehicle floor.
Bridgeplate Plate that bridges gap between baseplate and rear of platform at
floor level.
Controller Electronic circuit board that senses lift status and controls lift
movements. Located inside tower cover.
Control Pendant Hand-held, hardwired switch box used to control platform
functions.
Control & Door Operator
Connectors Two multi-pin electrical connectors for interface with control pendant and door operator.
Gas Shock Pneumatic spring that assists folding of platform.
Handrail Provides a hand-hold for platform occupant.
Handrail Switch Alternate control switch used by platform occupant to raise or
lower lift.
Hydraulic Pump Assy Produces hydraulic pressure which is employed to raise and fold
platform. Located inside tower cover.
Limit Switches Sense when platform has reached the full extent of its
movement; sends signal to controller. Located inside tower
cover.
Manual Back-up Pump Used to raise platform if normal power is not available.
Accessed at top rear of tower.
Parallel Arms Section of linkage connecting platform to tower.
Platform Large, flat area that accommodates a wheelchair.
Platform Folding Linkage Linkage that unfolds and folds platform during deploy and stow.
Power Terminals Two heavy electrical posts that provide connection points for
main power cables. Located inside tower cover.
Rollstop Pivoting front barrier that can stop a slow moving wheelchair;
prevents a wheelchair from inadvertently rolling off of elevated
platform.
Rollstop Motor Assy Electric motor which provides force needed to raise and lower
rollstop. Located below cover at left rear of platform.
Stow Lock (not shown) Mechanical locking device that holds stowed platform in place.
Located on rear side of tower, near base.
Threshold Sensor
Reflector Reflects light-beam back to Threshold Warning Sensor.
Threshold Warning
Sensor (not shown) Light-beam type sensor used to detect platform in its stowed position. Located on back of tower, near base.
Tower Vertical structural member that supports platform. Houses
hydraulic pump and other lift operating components. Has a
removable cover.

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Vertical Arm Section of linkage connecting platform to tower.
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