Ricon MirageF9A Series User manual

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I. F9A INTRODUCTION
he RICON MirageF9A Series Automatic Transit Use Wheelchair and Standee Lift provides wheelchair access
to mass transit vehicles. 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 trained attendant or vehicle driver. After activating
the vehicle manufacturer installed safety interlock and by using the lift control switches, the lift extends OUT (or de-
ploys) from the vehicle and rises to the vehicle floor height. The user boards the large non-skid platform and the op-
erator 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 F9A Series Lift is an underfloor, electro-hydraulic wheelchair
lift with a powerful electric motor and electrical hydraulic pump,
and a powered rollstop. 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 extend the lift and 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 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 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 F9A
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. A list of parts covered can be ob-
tained 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, the mechanical condition of vehi-
cle, road hazards, overloading, failure to follow operating instructions, or acts of Nature (i.e., weather, light-
ning, 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 per-
formed 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:
•The product has not been installed and maintained by a Ricon authorized service technician.
•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
Because of the specialized nature of the product, Ricon does not sell directly to the user.
§When the product is received, unpack the product and check for freight damage. Claims for any
damage should be made to the freight carrier immediately.
§Be sure the installation kit contains all items listed on the kit packing list. Please report any missing
items immediately to the Ricon Product Support 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 Service Manual with the user to be cer-
tain that they understand the safe operation of the product.
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 the 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 medi-
cal attention 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 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 it until the problem is corrected.
§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
Chapter IV for more details.
FIGURE 1-1: F9A SERIES AUTOMATIC TRANSIT USE WHEELCHAIR AND STANDEE LIFT

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TABLE 1-1: F9A SERIES AUTOMATIC TRANSIT LIFT COMPONENTS
REF. NAME DESCRIPTION
1Left
2Right
3Front
4Rear
Reference points from outside vehicle looking inward at lift.
5Lift Enclosure Cassette type structure, rigidly attached to the vehicle, which con-
tains the lift.
6Pump Enclosure Optional enclosure that contains the lift electrical and hydraulic
control components.
7Electrical Circuit Break-
ers and Hydraulic Pump
Circuit breakers that protect the lift in the event of an electrical
short circuit and electro-hydraulic pump that performs the lift
raise/UP and lower/DOWN functions.
8Pull Box Contains electrical connections/terminals.
9Control Pendant Hand-held device used to control the lift operating 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.
10
Lower Parallel Arm(s)
(Not Shown) Located within the lifting frame, these arms connect
the platform to the carriage to maintain the platform horizontal posi-
tion.
11 Lifting Frame Part of the frame that connects the platform to the hydraulic cylin-
der for raising/UP and lowering/DOWN.
12 Platform Component where the occupant sits or stands during lift opera-
tions.
13 Rollstop Manual Control
Knob Provides manual control of the rollstop in the event of a loss of electrical power.
14 Handrails Provide a hand-hold for the platform occupant.
15 Platform Rollstop Front barrier to prevent the wheelchair from slow, inadvertent roll-
ing off the platform during lift operation.
16 Sto-Loc Electrical solenoid that Asafety-locks@the lift in the stowed IN posi-
tion.
17 Bridgeplate Plate that bridges across the platform and the vehicle threshold.
Also serves as a rear rollstop when the platform is at the de-
ployed/OUT and ground level positions.
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