Ricon MirageF9B 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 provides smooth, safe entry and exit. It is operated by either the 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 vehicle floor height. The user boards the large non-
skid platform and the operator uses the control switches to lower the platform to the ground. Af-
ter the user departs, the platform is raised and retracted (stowed).
The lift is an underfloor type employ-
ing a hydraulic pump that easily lifts
660 pounds (300 kilograms), which
represents the lifts maximum capac-
ity. The lift also contains a manual
backup pump and manual rollstop
control knob. If the lift loses electri-
cal 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
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.........................................................................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) warrantstotheoriginalpurchaserofthisproductthatRiconwillrepairorre-
placeatitsoptionanypartsthatfailbyreasonofdefectivematerialorworkmanshipasfollows:
•Repairorreplacepartsforaperiodofoneyearfromdateofpurchase. Acompletelistofpartscovered
bythiswarrantycanbeobtainedfromanauthorizedRicon dealer.
•Laborcostsforspecifiedpartsreplacedunderthiswarrantyforaperiodofoneyearfromdateofpur-
chase. ARiconratescheduledeterminesthepartscoveredandlaborallowed.
If You Need to Return a Product: ReturnthisRiconproducttotheinstallingdealer. Pleasegiveasmuch
advancenoticeaspossibleandallowareasonableamountoftimeforrepair.
If You are Traveling: All authorized Ricon dealers honor this warranty. Consult a telephone directory or our
ProductSupportdepartmentforthenameofthenearestauthorizedRicondealer.
This Warranty does not Cover:
•Malfunctionordamagetoproductpartscausedbyaccident,misuse,lackofpropermaintenance,ne-
glect,improperadjustment,modification,alteration,themechanicalconditionofthevehicle,roadhaz-
ards,overloading,failuretofollowoperatinginstructions,oractsofNature(i.e.,weather,lightning,flood).
Note: RiconrecommendsthisproductbeinspectedbyanauthorizedRiconservicetechnician atleast once
everysixmonths,orsoonerifnecessary. Requiredmaintenanceshouldbeperformedat that time.
WARNING!
THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN DESIGNED AND MANUFACTURED TO EXACT SPECIFICATIONS.
MODIFICATION OF THIS PRODUCT IN ANY RESPECT CAN BE DANGEROUS.
This Warranty is Void if:
•ProducthasbeeninstalledormaintainedbysomeoneotherthananauthorizedRiconservicetechnician.
•Producthasbeenmodifiedoralteredinanyrespectfromitsoriginaldesignwithoutwrittenauthorization
byRicon.
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: 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 the user because of the specialized nature of the product. In-
stead, the product is distributed through the worldwide network of authorized Ricon dealers,
who perform the sale and installation of the lift.
¡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 this Operator Manual with the
user to verify they understand safe operation of the product. Instruct the user to follow
the operating instructions without exception.
C. GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
The following general safety precautions must be followed during installation, operation, ser-
vice and maintenance:
¡Under no circumstances should installation, maintenance, repair, or adjustment be at-
tempted without the immediate presence of a person capable of rendering aid.
¡An injury, no matter how slight, should be attended. Administer first aid or seek medical
attention immediately.
¡Exercise caution when operating lift, and be certain that hands, feet, legs, and clothing
are not in the path of platform movement.
¡Do not lay anything metallic on top of battery.
¡Read and thoroughly understand the operating instructions before attempting to operate.
¡Inspect the product before each use. If unsafe conditions, unusual noise, or movement
exist, do not use until the problem is corrected.
¡Stand clear of doors and platform, and keep others clear during operation.
¡The product requires 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 areillustrated in Figure 1-1anddefined in Table 1-1. Refer
to the Service Manual, Chapter IV for more details.
FIGURE 1
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1: LIFT RE
FERENCES

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TABLE 1-1: F9B SERIES PERSONAL USE LIFT TERMINOLOGY
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 contains
the lift.
6Pull box Contains electrical and hydraulic connections.
7Power unit Electro-hydraulic pump provides force to raise platform. Unit also
contains valve used to release hydraulic pressure and lower platform.
Travelling frame (not shown) Assembly stored inside lift enclosure, consisting of car-
riage, lifting frame, and platform.
Carriage (not shown) Partof travelingframe containing the components that
extend (deploy) and retract (stow) the platform.
Deployment
system (not shown) The electrical gearmotor and associated linkage used to extend (deploy) and retract (stow) the platform.
8
Lower parallel arms (not shown) Located within lifting frame, they maintain platform in a
horizontal position.
9A Control pendant
9B Optional control pen-
dant
Hand-held device used by operator to control lift operations.
10 Lifting frame Part of travelling frame connecting carriage and hydraulic cylinder to
platform.
11 Platform Area where occupant resides during lift operation.
12 Rollstop manual con-
trol knob and motor
position indicator
Provides manual control of front rollstop in the event of a loss of elec-
trical power. Also provides visual indication of motor position.
13 Platform rollstop Front barrier prevents wheelchair from slowly and inadvertent rolling
off the platform during operation.
14 Bridgeplate Plate bridging gap between platform and vehicle threshold. Also
serves as a rear rollstop when platform is deployed.
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