Ricon UNI-lite User manual

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Service Manual
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This Ricon service manual is for use by qualified service
technicians, and is not intended for use by non-
professionals (do-it-yourselfers). The manual provides
essential instructions and reference information, which
supports qualified technicians in the correct installation and
maintenance of Ricon products.
Qualified service technicians have the training and
knowledge to perform maintenance work properly and
safely. For the location of a Ricon authorized service
technician in your area, call Ricon Product Support at 1-800-
322-2884.
Customer Name:
Installing Dealer:
Date Installed:
Serial Number:

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter: Page
I. INTRODUCTION....................................................................................................................... 1-1
A. RICON FIVE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY.............................................................................................1-1
B. SHIPMENT INFORMATION.....................................................................................................................1-3
C. GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ......................................................................................................1-3
D. MAJOR LIFT COMPONENTS..................................................................................................................1-4
II. INSTALLATION ........................................................................................................................ 2-1
A. REQUIRED TOOLS..................................................................................................................................2-1
B. MECHANICAL INSTALLATION................................................................................................................2-2
1. VEHICLE PREPARATION ...............................................................................................................2-2
2. INSTALLATION KIT DESCRIPTION................................................................................................2-2
3. LIFT PREPARATION .......................................................................................................................2-3
4. MAIN POST EXTENSION ADJUSTMENTS....................................................................................2-4
5. BASE PLATE ADJUSTMENT..........................................................................................................2-9
6. POSTION LIFT INTO VEHICLE.....................................................................................................2-10
7. BRIDGEPLATE ADJUSTMENT.....................................................................................................2-14
8. PLATFORM TILT ADJUSTMENT..................................................................................................2-15
9. INSTALL LIFT IN VEHICLE ...........................................................................................................2-15
C. ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION...............................................................................................................2-16
D. ELECTRICAL LIMIT SWITCH ADJUSTMENTS....................................................................................2-17
E. INSTALLATION VERIFICATION............................................................................................................2-19
F. CUSTOMER ORIENTATION .................................................................................................................2-19
III. MAINTENANCE........................................................................................................................ 3-1
A. CLEANING AND LUBRICATION..............................................................................................................3-1
B. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM............................................................................................................................3-1
C. MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE...................................................................................................................3-1
D. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE.................................................................................................................3-1
E. TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURE.....................................................................................................3-2
F. CIRCUIT TRACE PROCEDURE..............................................................................................................3-2
G. ELECTRICAL WIRING DIAGRAM...........................................................................................................3-3
1. DIAGRAM LEGEND............................................................................................................................3-3
2. UNI-lite LIMIT SWITCH STATE DESCRIPTION.................................................................................3-5
3. WIRING DIAGRAMS...........................................................................................................................3-5
IV. PARTS DIAGRAMS AND LISTS............................................................................................... 4-1
APPENDIX. LIFT SPECIFICATIONS...........................................................................................4-17