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I. INTRODUCTION
he RICON KlearVue™ Series wheelchair lift provides wheelchair access to vans and buses. The patented
movement provides smooth, safe entry and exit, and can lift up to 800 pounds (354 kilograms). The platform is
raised with a powerful electro-hydraulic pump. The pump has a built-in manual backup pump, so that it can be
raised or lowered manually.
By using the lift control switches, the platform is unfolded from the vehicle (deployed). The passenger boards the large
non-skid platform and the operator uses the control switches to gently lower the platform to the ground. After the pas-
senger departs, the platform is raised and folded into the vehicle (stowed). The lift platform splits and folds horizontally
when stowed.
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 the operator manual
(32DSS101). Once the lift is installed, it is very important that the lift be properly maintained by following the Ricon rec-
ommended 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]
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RICON CORPORATION
FIVE-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 because of defective material or workmanship as follows:
•Repair or replace parts for a period of one year starting from the date of purchase. A complete list of parts
covered by this warranty can be obtained from an authorized Ricon dealer or qualified service technician.
•Labor costs for specified parts replaced under this warranty for a period of one year from the date put into
service. A Ricon rate schedule determines parts covered and labor allowed.
•Repair or replace lift power train parts for a period of five years from date of purchase. A complete list of
parts covered can be obtained from your authorized Ricon dealer or qualified service technician.
If You Need to Return a Product: Return this Ricon product to your installing dealer or to Ricon. Please give
as much advance notice as possible, and allow a reasonable amount of time for repairs.
If you are traveling: All authorized Ricon dealers honor this warranty. Consult the telephone directory or call
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,
improper adjustment, modification, alteration, the mechanical condition of the vehicle, road hazards, over-
loading, failure to follow operating instructions, or acts of nature (i.e., weather, lightning, flood).
NOTE: Ricon recommends this product be inspected by an authorized Ricon dealer or qualified service techni-
cian once every six months or sooner, if necessary. Any required maintenance or repair should be performed
at that time.
This Warranty Is Void If:
WARNING
THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN DESIGNEDAND MANUFACTURED TO EXACT
SPECIFICATIONS. ANY MODIFICATION OF THIS PRODUCT CAN BE DANGEROUS.
•The product has been installed or maintained by someone other than a Ricon dealer or a qualified service
technician.
•The product has been modified or altered in any respect from its original design without written authorization
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
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 twenty
days after installation of this Ricon product for the warranty to be valid. The warranty is not trans-
ferable.
The warranty gives specific legal rights. There may be other rights that vary from state to state.

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A. SERVICE TECHNICIAN INFORMATION
Because of the specialized nature of this product, Ricon does not sell directly to the user. Instead, the product is
distributed through the woldwide network of authorized Ricon dealer or qualified Service Technicians, who perform
the actual installation.
When the product is received, unpack the product and check for freight damage. Claims for any damage
should be made to the carrier immediately.
Be sure the installation kit contains all the items listed on the kit packing list. Please report any missing items
Immediately to the Ricon Product Support Document. The warranty and owner’s registration cards must be
completed and returned to Ricon within 20 days to validate the warranty.
NOTE: The Sales or Service Personnel must review the Warranty and the Operator Manual with the user to be
certain that they understand how to safely operate the product. Instruct the user to follow the operating
instructions without exception.
B. GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
The following general safety precautions must be followed during installation, operation, service, and maintenance:
•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, must be attended to. Administer first aid or seek medical attention immediately.
•Protective eyeshields and appropriate clothing should be worn at all times.
•To avoid injury, exercise caution when operating lift and be certain that hands, feet, legs, and clothing are not in
the path of platform movement.
•Batteries contain acid that can burn. If acid comes in contact with skin, immediately flush affected area with wa-
ter and wash with soap.
•Always work in a properly ventilated area. Do not smoke or use an open flame near battery.
•Do not lay anything metallic on top of battery.
•Check under vehicle before drilling to avoid drilling into frame, subframe members, wiring, hydraulic lines, fuel
lines, fuel tank, etc.
•Read and thoroughly understand the operating instructions before operating lift.
•Inspect the lift before each use. If an unsafe condition, unusual noises or movements exist, do not use lift until
the problem is corrected.
•Never load or stand on the platform until the installation is complete. Upon completion of installation, test load
the lift mounting integrity at 125% of its rated load capacity.
•Stand clear of doors and platform and keep others clear during operation.
•The product requires regular maintenance. A thorough inspection is recommended at least every six months.
The lift must always be maintained at the highest level of performance.

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C. PRODUCT TERMINOLOGY
The references used throughout this manual are illustrated in Figure 1-1 and defined in Table 1-1. Refer to Chap-
ter IV for more details.
FIGURE 1-1: KLEARVUE LIFT REFERENCES
CONTROL PENDANT LEFT
RIGHT
TOP AND BOTTOM ARMS
REAR
BASEPLATE ASSEMBLY
MANUAL BACKUP
POWER UNIT
HYDRAULIC
BRIDGEPLATE
FRONT
FRONT
FRONT
OCCUPANT
PLATFORM
HANDRAIL
VERTICAL ARM
PLATFORM SECTION
PUMP HANDLE
CYLINDER
HYDRAULIC
RESTRAINT
BELT
ROLLSTOP
PLATFORM SECTION
REAR
FOLDING
LINKAGE
PLATFORM HINGES

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TABLE 1-1: KLEARVUE SERIES WHEELCHAIR LIFT TERMINOLOGY
NAME DESCRIPTION
Left Lift references when installation is viewed from outside of vehicle.
Right
Front
Rear
Top and bottom arms
(left/right) Pair of parallel links connecting vertical arm to base plate assembly.
Vertical arm
(left/right) Connects platform to top and bottom arms.
Handrail
(left/right) Provides a handhold for platform occupant.
Occupant restraint belt
(K-2005 ADA model) Electronically interlocked safety belt that helps to prevent a wheelchair from moving off of platform. Lift will not operate unless belt is properly
engaged.
Front rollstop Front barrier prevents wheelchair from slowly or inadvertently rolling off
of platform during lift operation.
Front platform section Portion of platform that unfolds during “deploy” operation and folds dur-
ing “stow” operation.
Rear platform section Fixed portion of platform with hinges along its front edge that front sec-
tion pivots on.
Platform folding linkage Folds front platform section as platform is stowed.
Platform hinges Three hinges welded to bottom side of platform; join front and rear plat-
form sections together.
Bridgeplate
(inboard rollstop) Plate that bridges gap between platform and lift baseplate when plat- form is at floor level. Also acts as a rear rollstop when platform is in
motion.
Hydraulic cylinder
(left/right) Telescoping steel tube, which converts hydraulic pressure into lifting force.
Hydraulic power unit Contains electric motor driven pump that produces hydraulic pressure
to raise and fold lift, and a pressure release valve to unfold and lower it.
Control pendant Hand-held device used to control the lift operating functions.
Manual backup pump
handle Used to operate manual back-up pump.
Baseplate assembly Assembly that is securely bolted to the vehicle floor.
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