Ricon Eclipse F8100 Series User manual

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II. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
his chapter contains safety precautions, daily safety check, lift functions, control and indica-
tor descriptions, and operating instructions for the RICON Eclipse F8100 Series (ADA) Transit
Use Wheelchair and Standee Lift. This chapter must be read and thoroughly understood by the
operator before attempting to use the lift.
A. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
The following safety precautions must be complied with at all times when operating lift:
•Refer to Figure 2-1. A dangerous situation exists when using the lift if the vehicle
is parked on a slope. Always operate the lift with the vehicle parked on a level sur-
face.
•Vehicle must be safely parked with the emergency brake ON before using the lift.
•Inspect the lift prior to each use. If any unsafe condition exists or unusual noises or
movements are noticed, DO NOT use and contact an authorized Ricon Service
technician for repair.
•Read and comply with all warning labels and symbols affixed to the wheelchair lift.
•When using the lift, the occupant should always FACE OUTWARD.
•The platform rollstop is designed to prevent slow inadvertent rolling off the platform.
The large rear wheels of a wheelchair can roll over the platform rollstop, so we in-
sist that you always face outward. Hitting the platform rollstop with the small front
wheels can tip the wheelchair and possibly injure the wheelchair occupant. Do not
expect the rollstop to stop a quick moving wheelchair as it is not designed for that
purpose. Use extreme care, board the platform slowly and then lock the wheelchair
brakes.
•Be certain wheelchair fits safely on the platform and does not extend over the edges
of the platform or interfere with operation of the rollstop.
•When exiting vehicle NEVER back onto the platform. Always face outward and
make sure that the platform is at a safe vehicle floor-level position and the outer
rollstop is in an up and locked position.
•Do not operate with a load in excess of 660 lbs. (300 kg).
•Do not place arms, legs, or clothing in or near moving parts.
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FIGURE 2-1: UNSAFE VEHICLE SLOPING

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•The lift is designed for ONE wheelchair and its occupant. Do not overload lift.
•Keep others clear while operating.
•Do not allow an untrained person to operate.
•Careful supervision is necessary if used by or near children.
•Do not allow anyone to stand on the bridgeplate. Bending this bridgeplate can
cause dangerous interference with the platform as it raises or lowers.
•Always LOCK WHEELCHAIR BRAKES (power chair users should turn off power and
set brake) before lift is operated.
•Use extreme care in wet conditions. Wheelchair brakes are less effective if the plat-
form and/or wheelchair wheels are wet.
•Never leave platform outside of vehicle. Always return lift to stowed position after
use.
Be sure that these safety precautions have been read and understood. Review them pe-
riodically, and ask any attendants or other operators to read them as well. If there are
any questions, contact an authorized Ricon service technician or call Ricon Product
Support.
B. DAILY SAFETY CHECK
Inspect lift before each use and check that following conditions are met before operating:
•All functions operate properly. DO NOT use if unusual noises or movements exist,
and contact an authorized Ricon service technician for repair.
•Vehicle interlock is operating properly.
•No objects that may interfere with operation are present.
•General appearance and lubrication are satisfactory and all fasteners are tight.
C. LIFT FUNCTIONS
For descriptions of the lift functions, refer to Figure 2-2and Table 2-1.
TABLE 2-1: LIFT FUNCTIONS
FUNCTION DESCRIPTION
→
OUT Lift extends/deploys out of the vehicle from the IN/stowed position.
↓DOWN
Platform is lowered from its present position (vehicle floor level, or
deployed). The rollstop automatically lowers when the platform
reaches ground level.
↑UP Platform is raised from its present position (ground level, or de-
ployed). The rollstop automatically rises when platform leaves
ground level.
←
IN Lift retracts from the deployed position to the stowed position.
END OF TABLE

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D. CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
1. CONTROL PENDANT
Refer to Figure 2-3. The control for the lift is a hand held, hard-wired remote de-
vice called the control pendant. Control of all lift functions, e.g., raise, lower, in and
out, are controlled by this device. The pendant is mounted inside the vehicle on a
wall clip near the door opening.
The lift is equipped with a feature that removes electrical power to the lift when it is
not in use. The power indicator contained on the control pendant shows when this
power is supplied and illuminates only when the lift is in operation. For a further
description of the power indicator, refer to Chapter III.
NOTE: The power indicator should illuminate only when the lift is in operation. If the indi-
cator does not illuminate during operation of lift, or remains illuminated when the lift
is not in operation, contact an authorized Ricon service technician for repair.
NOTE: The ↑/up and ↓/down functions operate only while the lift is in the deployed posi-
tion.
FIGURE 2-2: PLATFORM POSITIONS

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2. ELECTRICAL CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
The lift electrical controls and indicators are the circuit breakers that are designed to
interrupt electrical power to the lift in case of a short circuit. The circuit breakers
are located in the engine/ battery compartment and on the hydraulic power unit (or
optional pump enclosure) located inside the vehicle at the rear door.
WARNING!
REMINDER TO RICON SERVICE TECHNICIAN:
NEVER REPLACE A CIRCUIT BREAKER WITH ONE OF GREATER AMPERAGE,
OR WITH A PIECE OF WIRE. REPAIR SHORT CIRCUIT TO CORRECT PROBLEM.
a. Main circuit breaker
Refer to Figure 2-4The main circuit
breaker is located in the vehicle en-
gine/battery compartment, and is designed
to interrupt electrical power to the lift elec-
trical system in case of a short circuit. In
case of a short circuit, the circuit breaker
reset tab will “pop-down”. If pressing the
reset tab UP and releasing does not re-
set/restore power, DO NOT press and hold.
Contact an authorized Ricon service techni-
cian for repair.
b. Control System Circuit Breaker
Refer to Figure 2-5. The control system circuit breaker is located on the hy-
draulic pump assembly. In case of a control system short circuit, the circuit
breaker button will “pop-out”. DO NOT press and hold button if pressing and
releasing does not reset/restore power. Contact an authorized Ricon service
technician for repair.
FIGURE 2-4: MAIN CIRCUIT
BREAKER
FIGURE 2-5: CONTROL SYSTEM CIR-
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c. MANUAL BACKUP PUMP
Refer to Figure 2-6. The manual backup pump is used to operate the lift if
there is no electrical power (the manual backup pump is shown within the
standard pump enclosure). The controls for the pump consist of the pump
handle extension (installed by the vehicle manufacturer near the pump or
stored within the optional pump enclosure cover) for raising the lift platform
and the pump release valve for lowering.
To Raise Platform Manually:
1) Refer to Figure 2-7. To raise platform manually, insert pump handle ex-
tension onto pump release valve. Make sure notches at end of handle
are fully engaged by release valve pin. Twist handle CLOCKWISE until
slightly snug to make sure that pump is in the “raise mode”. Insert han-
dle extension into pump handle socket and move handle extension UP
and DOWN to raise platform.
FIGURE 2-6: STANDARD PUMP ENCLOSURE
FIGURE 2-7: RAISING PLATFORM
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To Lower Platform Manually
WARNING!
DO NOT TURN PUMP RELEASE VALVE MORE THAN 1/4-TURN
CCW. THE VALVE IS REMOVABLE, IF TURNED TOO FAR, WHICH
DISABLES ALL AUTOMATIC AND MANUAL UP/DOWN FUNCTIONS.
1) Refer to Figure 2-8. To lower the platform manually, insert the handle
extension onto the pump release valve, and slowly twist the handle 1/4-
turn COUNTER-CLOCKWISE until the platform begins to lower. Allow the
platform to lower to the desired position, and tighten the valve until
slightly snug.
FIGURE 2-8: PLATFORM MANUAL LOWERING

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E. LIFT OPERATION
WARNING!
IMPROPER USE OF LIFT CAN RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. USERS MUST READ
AND FOLLOW OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS IN OWNER MANUAL. ADDITIONAL COPIES
OF OWNER MANUAL ARE AVAILABLE FROM:
RICON CORPORATION
7900 NELSON ROAD
PANORAMA CITY, CA 91402
[phone] or [phone]
§DO NOT EXCEED RATED LOAD CAPACITY OF 660 POUNDS (300 KG).
§PRIOR TO USE, INSPECT WHEELCHAIR LIFT FOR PROPER FUNCTION, REQUIRED
MAINTENANCE, OR DAMAGE. IF A PROBLEM EXISTS, DO NOT USE LIFT, AND
CONTACT AN AUTHORIZED RICON SERVICE TECHNICIAN FOR REPAIR.
§THIS LIFT IS DESIGNED FOR USE BY WHEELCHAIR AND STANDEE OCCUPANTS,
ONLY.
RICON CORPORATION DISCLAIMS LIABILITY FOR DAMAGE OR PERSONAL INJURY
RESULTING FROM MODIFICATION TO LIFT, LACK OF MAINTENANCE OR REPAIR,
NEGLIGENCE, ABUSE, OR FAILURE TO FOLLOW LIFT OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.
•Before operating lift, be certain vehicle is safely parked on a level area away from traffic
with emergency brake ON. Allow enough space for lift operation and passenger board-
ing.
•Take special care to ensure that the area is clear of obstacles and open vehicle doors
completely before deploying the lift.
CAUTION!
Attendant must remain near passenger to render immediate assistance, if
necessary. Keep others clear of lift when operating. Maintain pressure on
switch until function is complete. Be certain wheelchair fits properly on plat-
form and does not contact rollstop and prevent it from locking as platform
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1. TO ENTER VEHICLE
OPEN OPTIONAL COVER: If equipped with lift cover, unlatch and open cover.
DEPLOY LIFT: Press and hold →/OUT switch until lift is fully deployed.
RAISE HANDRAILS: Raise RIGHT handrail until handrail lock engages then raise
LEFT handrail until handrail lock engages.
RAISE PLATFORM SLIGHTLY: Press and hold ↑/UP switch until platform rises at
least 1-inch.
PULL OUT SLIDING PLATFORM SECTION: Refer to Figure 2-9. Move PLATFORM
LOCK HANDLE to the RIGHT, and pull sliding platform OUTWARD until it locks in
place.
LOWER PLATFORM: Press and hold ↓/DOWN switch until platform reaches
ground level and rollstop opens completely.
UNFASTEN OCCUPANT RESTRAINT BELT: Make sure belt buckles do not interfere
with handrail, platform, or wheelchair operation
BOARD PLATFORM: Position wheelchair, facing outward if possible, in center of
platform and LOCK WHEELCHAIR BRAKES.
?STANDEES should stand in center of platform, facing direction of travel (toward
vehicle), and firmly grasp handrails.
FASTEN OCCUPANT RESTRAINT BELT: Make sure belt is fastened to secure oc-
cupant.
RAISE PLATFORM: Press and hold ↑/UP switch until platform stops at vehicle
floor level.
EXIT PLATFORM: CAREFULLY exit platform.
STOW LIFT: Refer to Section 5, next page.
2. TO EXIT VEHICLE
OPEN OPTIONAL COVER: If equipped with lift cover, unlatch and open cover.
DEPLOY LIFT: Press and hold →/OUT switch until lift is fully deployed.
RAISE HANDRAILS: Raise RIGHT handrail until handrail lock engages then raise
LEFT handrail until handrail lock engages.
FASTEN OCCUPANT RESTRAINT BELT: Make sure belt is fastened to activate in-
terlock.
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RAISE PLATFORM SLIGHTLY: Press and hold ↑/UP switch until platform raises at
least 1-inch.
PULL OUT SLIDING PLATFORM SECTION: Refer to Figure 2-9. Move PLATFORM
LOCK HANDLE to RIGHT, and pull sliding platform OUTWARD until it locks in place.
RAISE PLATFORM: Press and hold ↑/UP switch until platform stops at proper ve-
hicle floor level.
BOARD PLATFORM: Position wheelchair, facing outward if possible, in center of
platform and LOCK WHEELCHAIR BRAKES.
?STANDEES should stand in center of platform, facing direction of travel (away
from vehicle), and firmly grasp handrails.
LOWER PLATFORM: Press and hold ↓/DOWN switch until platform reaches
ground level and rollstop opens completely.
UNFASTEN OCCUPANT RESTRAINT BELT: Make sure belt buckles do not interfere
with handrail, platform, or wheelchair operation.
EXIT PLATFORM: CAREFULLY exit platform.
FASTEN OCCUPANT RESTRAINT BELT: Make sure belt is fastened to activate in-
terlock.
STOW LIFT: Refer to Section 3 below.
3. TO STOW LIFT
POSITION PLATFORM SLIGHTLY: From vehicle floor level, press and hold
↓/DOWN switch, or from ground level press and hold ↑/UP switch, until platform
lowers or raises at least 1-inch.
PUSH-IN SLIDING PLATFORM SECTION: Position PLATFORM LOCK HANDLE to
RIGHT, raise platform slightly, and push sliding platform INWARD until it locks.
POSITION PLATFORM TO STOW LEVEL: Press and hold ↓/DOWN or ↑/UP switch,
until platform is positioned at stow level.
UNFASTEN OCCUPANT RESTRAINT BELT: Make sure belt buckles do not interfere
with handrail, platform, or wheelchair operation.
LOWER HANDRAILS: Release and lower LEFT handrail into stowed position then
release and lower RIGHT handrail.
STOW LIFT: Press and hold ←/IN switch and red IN-LOCKOUT switch until lift is
fully stowed. Lift will raise or lower to proper stowing level and retract into vehicle.
CLOSE OPTIONAL COVER: If equipped with lift cover, close and latch cover.

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4. MANUAL OPERATION
The manual backup pump is used to operate the lift if there is no electrical power.
The controls for the pump consist of the pump handle extension for raising the lift
platform and the pump release valve for lowering. In the event the lift becomes in-
operable under its electrical power, it can be operated manually as follows:
CAUTION!
Do not turn pump release valve more than 1/4-turn
counter-clockwise. The valve is totally removable which
would disable all automatic and manual up/down functions.
a. To Manually Deploy the Lift
1) If equipped with optional lift cover, unlatch and open cover.
2) At left-side of lift enclosure, pull and hold manual release handle OUT-
WARD, then pull platform OUTWARD to its fully deployed position.
3) Raise RIGHT handrail until handrail lock engages then raise LEFT handrail
until handrail lock engages.
4) Insert handle extension into backup pump handle socket and move pump
handle in an UP/DOWN motion to raise platform at least 1-inch.
5) At front of lift, position PLATFORM LOCK HANDLE to RIGHT and pull
sliding platform OUTWARD until it locks.
b. To Manually Lower or Raise the Platform
?To lower lift, insert pump handle extension onto backup pump release valve.
Make sure notches at end of handle are fully engaged by release valve pin.
Slowly twist handle 1/4-turn COUNTER-CLOCKWISE until lift platform be-
gins to lower, allow platform to reach stow level or ground level, then turn
handle extension CLOCKWISE to close valve.
?To raise lift, insert handle extension into backup pump handle socket and
move pump handle in an UP/DOWN motion to raise platform to stow level
or vehicle floor level.
c. To Manually Stow the Lift
1) Using backup pump, manually raise or lower platform to about 1-inch
above stow level.
2) At front of lift, position PLATFORM LOCK HANDLE to RIGHT and push
sliding platform INWARD until it locks.
FIGURE 2-10: MANUAL RELEASE HANDLE

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3) Insert pump handle extension onto manual backup pump release valve.
Make sure notches at end of handle are fully engaged by release valve
pin. Slowly twist handle 1/4-turn COUNTER-CLOCKWISE until lift plat-
form begins to lower, allow platform to stop at stow level, then turn han-
dle extension CLOCKWISE to close valve.
4) Release and lower LEFT handrail into stowed position then release and
lower RIGHT handrail.
WARNING!
TO AVOID PINCHING FINGERS, PUSH PLATFORM INWARD
USING AN OPEN, FLAT HAND. USE GREAT CAUTION.
5) At left-side of lift enclosure, pull and hold manual release handle OUT-
WARD, then push platform INWARD to its fully stowed position.
6) If equipped with optional lift cover, close and latch cover.
5. EMERGENCY STOW PROCEDURE
The platform may be stowed manually in the unlikely event there is a hydraulic sys-
tem failure:
WARNING!
•MANUALLY STOWING THIS PLATFORM REQUIRES A FORCE GREATER
THAN 100 LBS. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO MANUALLY STOW THE PLAT-
FORM WITH LESS THAN TWO PEOPLE.
•THE PLATFORM IS HEAVY AND SHOULD BE LIFTED WITH USING EX-
TREME CAUTION AND PROPER LIFTING TECHNIQUE:
LIFT PLATFORM WITH LEGS AND NOT BACK!
a. Using ONE PERSON ON EACH SIDE of platform, raise platform until rollstop
closes and place temporary support block on each side of lifting frame.
b. At front of lift, position PLATFORM LOCK HANDLE to RIGHT and push sliding
platform INWARD until it locks.
c. Using ONE PERSON ON EACH SIDE of platform, raise platform at least 1-inch
above stow level and lower platform to stow level.
d. Remove temporary support block.
e. Release and lower LEFT handrail into stowed position then release and lower
RIGHT handrail.
WARNING!
TO AVOID PINCHING FINGERS, PUSH PLATFORM INWARD
USING AN OPEN, FLAT HAND. USE GREAT CAUTION.
f. At left-side of lift enclosure, pull and hold manual release handle OUTWARD,
then push platform INWARD to its fully stowed position.
g. If equipped with optional lift cover, close and latch cover.
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