Ricon Mirage F9B Series User manual

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I. INTRODUCTION
he RICON Mirage F9B Series Personal Use Wheelchair Lift is an under-floor, electro-hydraulic wheelchair lift
for use by persons requiring assistance for entering and exiting a vehicle. The patented movement ensures
smooth, safe entry and exit and easily lifts up to 660 pounds (300 kilograms). It is designed to be operated by a
wheelchair occupant, an attendant, or the vehicle driver. By using the lift control switches, the lift extends (or deploys)
from the vehicle and rises 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 (stowed). The lift is an underfloor lift with a powerful electrical hydraulic
pump. The lift also contains a built-in manual backup pump and
rollstop manual control knob. If the lift loses electrical power, two
or more people can raise and/or lower the lift manually.
This manual contains operation and maintenance instructions and
a troubleshooting guide for the lift. It is important to user safety
that the lift operators be completely familiar with the Operating In-
structions 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 instruc-
tions.
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 the original purchaser of this product that Ricon will repair or replace
at its option any parts that fail 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 an authorized Ricon dealer.
•Labor costs for specified parts replaced under this warranty for a period of one year from date of pur-
chase. A Ricon rate schedule determines the parts covered and labor allowed.
If You Need to Return a Product: Return this Ricon product to the installing dealer. Please give as much
advance notice as possible and allow a reasonable amount of time for repair.
If You are Traveling: All authorized Ricon dealers honor this warranty. Consult a telephone directory or our
Product Support department for the name of the nearest authorized Ricon dealer.
This Warranty does not Cover:
Malfunction or damage to product parts caused by accident, misuse, lack of proper maintenance, neglect, im-
proper adjustment, modification, alteration, the mechanical condition of the 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 SPE
CIFICATIONS.
MODIFICATION OF THIS PRODUCT IN ANY RESPECT CAN BE DANGEROUS
This Warranty is Void if:
•The product has been installed or maintained by someone other than an authorized Ricon service techni-
cian.
•The product has been modified or altered in any respect from its original design without written authoriza-
tion 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
Ricon does not sell directly to user because of the specialized nature of this product. Instead, the product is distrib-
uted through a worldwide network of authorized Ricon dealers, who carry out the actual installation.
lWhen the product is received, unpack it and check for freight damage. Claims for any damage should be made
to freight carrier immediately.
lBe sure installation kit contains all items listed on kit packing list. Please report any missing items immediately
to Ricon Product Support. The warranty and owner's registration cards must be completed and returned to Ri-
con within 20 days for the warranty to be valid.
C. GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
The following general safety precautions must be followed during installation, operation, service, and maintenance:
lUnder no circumstances should installation, maintenance, repair, and adjustments be attempted without imme-
diate presence of a person capable of rendering aid.
lAn injury, no matter how slight, should always be attended. Always administer first aid or seek medical atten-
tion immediately.
lProtective eye-shields and appropriate clothing should be worn at all times.
lTo avoid injury, always exercise caution when operating and be certain that hands, feet, legs, and clothing are
not in the path of product movement.
lBatteries contain acid that can burn. If acid comes in contact with skin, flush affected area with water and wash
with soap immediately.
lAlways work in a properly ventilated area. Do not smoke or use an open flame near a battery.
lDo not lay anything on top of a battery.
lCheck under vehicle before drilling so as not to drill into frame, subframe members, wiring, hydraulic lines, fuel
lines, fuel tank, etc.
lRead and thoroughly understand operating instructions before attempting to operate.
lInspect product before each use. If an unsafe condition, unusual noises or movements exist, do not use it until
problem is corrected.
lNever 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.
lStand 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 Service
Manual, Chapter IV for more details.
FIGURE 1-1: LIFT REFERENCES

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TABLE 1-1: F9B SERIES PERSONAL USE LIFT TERMINOLOGY
REF NAME DESCRIPTION
1Left
2Right
3Front
4Rear
Reference points from outside the vehicle looking inward at the
platform.
5Lift Enclosure Cassette type structure, rigidly attached to the vehicle, which con-
tains the lift.
6Pull Box Contains electrical connections/terminals
7Power Unit Electro-hydraulic pump that performs the lift raise/UP and
lower/DOWN functions.
Carriage (Not shown) Part of traveling frame that contains the necessary
components to extend/deploy the platform OUT and retract/stow
the platform IN.
Deployment System (Not Shown) The electrical gear-motor and associated mechanical
hardware used to extend/deploy the platform OUT and retract/stow
the platform IN.
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Lower Parallel Arms (Not Shown) Located within the lifting frame, these arms connect
the platform to the carriage to maintain the platform horizontal
position.
9A Control Pendant
9B Optional Control
Pendant
Hand-held device used to control the lift operating functions.
10 Lifting Frame Part of the frame that connects the platform to the hydraulic cylin-
der for raising/UP and lowering/DOWN.
11 Platform Component where the occupant sits or stands during lift opera-
tions.
12 Rollstop Manual
Control Knob and
Motor Position Indi-
cator
Provides manual control of the rollstop in the event of a loss of
electrical power.
13 Platform Rollstop Front barrier to prevent the wheelchair from slow, inadvertent roll-
ing off the platform during lift operation.
14 Bridgeplate Plate bridging the gap between the platform and the vehicle
threshold. Also serves as a rear rollstop when the platform is at
the deployed/OUT and ground level positions.
END OF TABLE

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