Ricon Innovator User manual

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I. INNOVATOR INTRODUCTION
his manual provides basic descriptions and maintenance instructions for the Ricon Innovator Wheelchair Lift.
The platform on the Innovator is raised and lowered by a single arm. The single-arm design keeps the vehicle
doorway clear, which maximizes available space inside the vehicle and allows the front passenger seat to fully
recline. The front rollstop and side barriers on the platform automatically lower when the platform contacts the
ground. The lowered side barriers allow entry onto the platform from a wide angle. The Innovator lift is operated by
either a trained attendant or the wheelchair occupant.
Force to raise the platform is provided by a self-contained electro-
hydraulic pump, which has a minimum lifting capacity of 660
pounds (300 kilograms). The pump assembly houses a built-in
manual backup pump that is used to raise the platform if the lift
loses power.
The platform is unfolded from the vehicle (deployed) by pressing a
switch on the control pendant. A second switch is then pressed to
lower the platform to the ground. An auxiliary switch located on the
platform handrail can be used to raise or lower the platform inde-
pendently of the control pendant.
When the wheelchair lift is no longer needed, the platform is raised
and folded into the vehicle (stowed). If necessary, the platform can
be stowed in a partially folded position, allowing a wide object to be
placed inside the vehicle.
The operating instructions must be read thoroughly to promote pas-
senger and operator safety (operating instructions are in the Ricon
operator manual 32DFL01). It is important to follow the Ricon rec-
ommendations for cleaning, inspecting, and lubricating the wheel-
chair lift.
A. RICON SERVICE SUPPORT
If there are questions about this manual, or you need copies, please contact Ricon Product Support:
Ricon Corporation
7900 Nelson Road
Panorama City, CA 91402
Telephone: ...................................................................................................................................[phone]
Outside (818) Area Code.............................................................................................................[phone]
World Wide Website..........................................................................................................www.riconcorp.com
B. 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 due to defective material or workmanship as follows:
•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 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, the mechanical condition of vehicle, road hazards, overload-
ing, 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 SPECIFICAT
IONS.
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 Ri-
con product that has been modified from the original Ricon design. No person or company is author-
ized 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 dam-
ages. 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 af-
ter 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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C. SHIPMENT INFORMATION
Ricon does not sell directly to the user because of the specialized nature of this product. Instead, the product is dis-
tributed through a worldwide network of authorized Ricon dealers who perform the actual sale and installation.
•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 installation kit contains all items listed on the included packing list. Please report any missing items
immediately to Ricon Product Support. Save packing list for future reference. The warranty and owner regis-
tration cards must be completed and returned to Ricon within 20 days to validate the warranty.
D. GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
The following 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 im-
mediate presence of a person capable of rendering aid.
•An injury, regardless of how slight, must be attended to. Administer necessary first aid or seek medical atten-
tion immediately.
•Protective eye shields and appropriate clothing must 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 platform 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 battery.
•Do not place anything metallic on top of battery.
•Check under vehicle before drilling to avoid drilling into frame, subframe members, wiring, hydraulic lines, fuel
lines, fuel tank, etc.
•Read and thoroughly understand the operating instructions before attempting to operate.
•Inspect the product before each use. If an unsafe condition, unusual noises or movements exists, do not use
the product until the problem is corrected.
•Keep others clear during operation.
•The product requires regular periodic maintenance. Ricon recommends a thorough inspection at least once
every six months. The product must always be maintained at the highest level of performance.

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E. INNOVATOR COMPONENT TERMS
The references used throughout this manual are illustrated in Figure 1-1and defined in Table 1-1. Figure 1-2
shows electrical and hydraulic control details on the lift tower. Figure 1-3shows the lift with its platform in the
folded position (with the platform not wrapped). Figure 1-4shows the lift fully stowed (with platform folded and
wrapped). Refer to Chapter IV, SPARE PARTS, for more details. Refer to Figure 1-5 for locations of the limit
switches that provide input signals to the two controllers.
TOWER
FRONT
RIGHT SIDE
BARRIER
FRONT PLATFORM SECTION,
LEFT SIDE
BARRIER
FRONT PLATFORM SECTION,
BARRIER RELEASE
LEFT
PARALLEL ARM,
LOWER
BRIDGEPLATE SECTIONS
HANDRAIL SWITCH
HANDRAIL
VERTICAL ARM
PENDANT
CONTROL ROLLSTOP
MANUAL BACKUP
PUMP HANDLE
REAR PARALLEL ARM,
HYDRAULIC PUMP ASSEMBLY
(inside tower)
RIGHT
SECTIONS
MAIN CONTROLLER
(inside tower)
REMOTE CONTROLLER
(beneath platform)
RIGHT SIDE
LEFT SIDE
REAR PLATFORM SECTION,
RIGHT SIDE
REAR PLATFORM SECTION,
LEFT SIDE
UPPER
FIGURE 1-1: INNOVATOR LIFT COMPONENTS
MANUAL BACKUP
PUMP HANDLE
CONTROL SYSTEM
CIRCUIT BREAKER
OPTIONAL POWER
DOOR OPERATOR
CIRCUIT BREAKER
WRAP DISABLE
SWITCH
MANUAL PUMP
HANDLE SOCKET
MANUAL PUMP
RELEASE VALVE
INTERLOCK
INDICATOR LIGHT
FIGURE 1-2: INNOVATOR TOWER DETAILS

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FIGURE 1
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4: INNOVAT
OR FOLDED
AND WRAPPED
FIGURE 1
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3: INNOVAT
OR FOLDED
BUT NOT WRAPPED
FIGURE 1-5: LIMIT SWITCH LOCATIONS

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TABLE 1-1: INNOVATOR LIFT MAJOR COMPONENTS
NAME DESCRIPTION
Left, Right, Front, and Rear Lift reference when viewing installation from outside of vehicle.
Control pendant Hand-held control box used to operate lift.
Tower Houses hydraulic pump assembly, circuit breakers, and manual back-up pump.
Hydraulic pump assembly Electric motor driven hydraulic pump that produces pressure used to raise plat-
form; includes a manual backup pump.
Manual backup pump handle Used to operate the manual back-up pump (located on hydraulic pump assembly).
Parallel arms Upper and lower links connecting vertical arm to tower.
Vertical arm Connects platform to parallel arms.
Handrail Provides handhold for user. Handrail may vary from that shown.
Handrail switch Toggle switch allows platform occupant to raise and lower platform. Switch does
not stow or deploy platform.
Bridgeplate Plate that bridges gap between platform and lift baseplate when platform is at floor
level. Also acts as a rear rollstop when platform is in motion.
Platform sections Curbed area for passenger; transports passenger between ground and
vehicle floor; breaks into four sections.
Side barriers Side barriers help confine passenger to platform. They unfold automatically when
platform contacts ground, allowing access to platform from sides.
Barrier release Mechanical latch that holds side barriers in vertical position. One per barrier.
Front rollstop Front barrier prevents wheelchair from slow, inadvertent rolling off of platform.
Unfolds automatically when platform contacts ground. Two sections.
Manual pump handle socket Accepts manual backup pump handle used to operate manual backup pump.
Manual pressure release valve Relieves hydraulic pressure in hydraulic system.
Control system circuit breaker Provides electrical power to lift.
Power door operator circuit
breaker Provides electrical power to optional power door operator (if door operator is in- stalled).
Wrap disable switch Rocker switch at base of tower selects one of two available platform stow posi-
tions. When switch is ON, platform folds into vertical (upright) position and stops
(Figure 1-3). When switch is OFF, platform stows fully into vehicle (Figure 1-4).
Controllers Two electronic controllers process input signals from the pendant and limit
switches and send command signals to the hydraulic pump, motors, valves, etc.
The main controller is located in the base of the tower and the remote controller is
on the bottom right side of the front platform section.
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