Ricon Eclipse F8100 Series User manual

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I. INTRODUCTION
he RICON Eclipse F8100 Series (ADA) Transit Use Wheelchair and Standee Lift provides wheelchair access to
vehicles. The lifting mechanism gives smooth, safe entry and exit, and easily lifts up to 660 pounds (300 kilo-
grams). It is designed to be operated by a vehicle driver or a trained attendant. The operator uses the control
pendant to extend the lift OUT (deploy) and then raise the platform to the vehicle floor height. The user boards the
large non-skid platform and the operator uses the control switches to gently lower the platform to the ground. After
the user departs, the platform is raised and retracted IN (stowed).
The Eclipse is an underfloor lift with a powerful electrical hydraulic pump.
The lift also contains a built-in manual backup pump. If the lift loses elec-
trical power, two or more people can raise and/or lower the lift manually.
This manual contains installation and maintenance instructions and a trou-
bleshooting guide for the lift. For operating instructions please refer to the
Operators manual. It is important to user safety that the lift operator(s) be
completely familiar with the operating instructions. Once the lift is installed,
it is very important that the lift be properly maintained by following the Ri-
con 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..........................................................................................................www.riconcorp.com
Ricon U.K. Ltd.
Littlemoss Business Park, Littlemoss Road
Droylsden, Manchester
United Kingdom, M43 7EF .................................................................................................. ([phone]
A. RICON ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY (refer to following page)
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RICON CORPORATION
ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
Ricon Corporation (Ricon) warrants to original purchaser of this product that Ricon will repair or replace, at
its option, any part that fails by reason of defective material or workmanship as follows:
•Repair or replace parts for a period of one year from date of purchase. A complete list of parts covered
by this warranty can be obtained from Ricon Product Support.
•Labor costs for specified parts replace 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 product to Ricon. Please give as much advance notice as
possible and allow a reasonable amount of time for repairs.
This Warranty does not Cover: Malfunction or damage to 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 that this product be inspected by an authorized Ricon 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 SPECIFICA-
TIONS. MODIFICATION OF THIS PRODUCT IN ANY RESPECT CAN BE DANGEROUS
This Warranty is Void if:
•Product has been installed or maintained by someone other than an authorized Ricon service technician.
•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 au-
thorized 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 dam-
ages, 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 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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B. SHIPMENT INFORMATION
•When the product is received, unpack it and check for freight damage. Claims for any damage should be
made to freight carrier immediately.
•Be sure installation kit contains all items listed on kit packing list. Please report any missing items immedi-
ately 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 Warranty and this Service/Owner Manual with user to be certain
that they understand safe operation of product. Instruct user to follow operating instructions without excep-
tion.
C. GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
The following general safety precautions must be followed during installation, operation, service, and main-
tenance:
•Under no circumstances should installation, maintenance, repair, and adjustments be attempted without
immediate presence of a person capable of rendering aid.
•An injury, no matter how slight, should always be attended. Always administer first aid or seek medical at-
tention immediately.
•Protective eyeshields and appropriate clothing should be worn at all times.
•To avoid injury, always exercise caution when operating and be certain that hands, feet, legs, and clothing
are not in the path of product movement.
•Batteries contain acid that can burn. If acid comes in contact with skin, flush affected area with water and
wash with soap immediately.
•Always work in a properly ventilated area. Do not smoke or use an open flame near a battery.
•Do not lay anything on top of a battery.
•Check under vehicle before drilling so as not to drill into frame, subframe members, wiring, hydraulic lines,
fuel lines, fuel tank, etc.
•Read and thoroughly understand operating instructions before attempting to operate.
•Inspect product before each use. If an unsafe condition, unusual noises or movements exist, do not use it
until problem is corrected.
•Never load or stand on platform until installation is complete. Upon completion of installation, always test
load the lift to 125% of its rated load capacity.
•Stand clear of doors and platform and keep others clear during operation.
•The product requires regular periodic maintenance. A thorough inspection is recommended at least once
every six months. The product must always be maintained at the highest level of performance.

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D. MAJOR LIFT COMPONENTS
The references used throughout this manual are illustrated in Figure 1-1and defined in Table 1-1. Refer to the
Service Manual, Chapter IV for more details.
FIGURE 1-1: LIFT REFERENCES

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TABLE 1-1: F8100 SERIES (ADA) TRANSIT LIFT TERMINOLOGY
REF NAME DESCRIPTION
1Left Reference points from outside the vehicle looking inward at lift.
2Right
3Front
4Rear
5Control Pendant Hand-held device used to control the lift operating functions.
6Power Unit Electro-hydraulic pump that performs the lift raise/UP and lower/DOWN functions.
7Lift Enclosure Cassette type structure that contains the lift, rigidly attached to the vehicle.
8Carriage Part of traveling frame that contains the necessary components to extend/deploy
the lift OUT and retract/stow the lift IN.
9Lifting Frame Part of the frame that connects the platform to the hydraulic cylinder for raising/UP
and lowering/DOWN.
10 Handrail Lock
Assembly Manually activated mechanism used to lock the handrail in the upright position.
11 Platform Component where the occupant sits or stands during lift operations. Consists of
fixed platform and sliding platform sections.
12 Platform Lock
Handle Handle used to lock / or release sliding platform section.
13 Platform Rollstop Front barrier to prevent the wheelchair from slow, inadvertent rolling off the plat-
form during lift operation.
14 Occupant Restraint
Belt Electrically interlocked safety belt that is intended to prevent acceleration of wheelchair from platform. Lift will not operate unless belt is properly engaged.
15 Folding Handrails Provide a hand-hold for the platform occupant.
16 Bridgeplate Plate bridging the gap between platform and vehicle threshold. Also serves as a
rear rollstop when the platform is deployed.
17 Manual Release
Handle Handle used to release the platform for stowing.
18 Deployment System The electrical gear-motor and associated mechanical hardware used to ex-
tend/deploy the lift OUT and retract/stow the lift IN.
END OF TABLE

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