ECLIPSE F8100 Series Export Use Wheelchair
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1. N WARNING THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN DESIGNED AND MANUFACTURED TO EXACT SPECIFICA TIONS MODIFICATION OF THIS PRODUCT IN ANY RESPECT CAN BE HAZARDOUS This Warranty is Void if Product has been installed or maintained by someone other than an authorized Ricon service technician Product has been modified or altered 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 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 SHIPMENT INFORMATI2. The Eclipse is an underfloor lift with a powerful electrical hydraulic pump The lift also contains a built in manual backup pump If the lift loses electrical power two or more people can raise and or lower the lift manually This manual contains installation and maintenance instructions and a trouble shooting guide for the lift For operating instructions please refer to the Op erators manual It is important to user safety that the lift operator s be com pletely familiar with the operating Instructions 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 818 267 3000 Outside 818 Area Code niue ira dae 800 322 2884 World Wide Website 11e ccce J u J J J l J J J J I www riconcorp com Ricon U K Ltd Littlemoss Business Park Littlemoss Road Droylsden Manchester United Kingdom M43 Gin 44 161 301 6000 A RICON ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY refer to following page RICON CORPORATION ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Ricon Corp
3. Customer Orientation Ricon Sales Product Support must review the Warranty and Service Owner Manual with the customer to be certain he she understands the safe operation of the lift In struct the customer to always follow the operating instructions without exception 7 Refer to Figure 2 7 and verify that all decals are properly located and affixed as shown NOTE The installing service technician must affix the Operating Instruction decal to the vehicle in a location clearly visible to the operator OPERATING INS PN 10113 ECLIPSE MIRAG PATENT PART OF S NUMBER M LOAD N AA PN 26213 N N SLIDIN P LATFORM RELEASE DECAL RICON LOGO DECAL RICON LOGO DECAL PN 26235 PN 32 10 1 PN 32 10 156 FIGURE 2 7 DECAL LOCATIONS AND PART NUMBERS Ill MAINTENANCE outine maintenance of the RICON Eclipse F8100 Series Export Use Wheelchair and Standee Lift will optimize its performance and reduce the need for repairs Maintenance inspections must performed by author ized Ricon service technician at least once every six months or sooner depending on usage Maintenance in spections are required at least every six months and a thorough maintenance inspection should be performed at the service intervals referenced in Table 3 1 Under conditions of excessive use more
4. Hydraulic Pump Unit failure Replace Hydraulic Pump unit Manual release handle is not Lift may be stowed too high Re adjust disengaging stow level Lift will not pull out and manual Lift may not be resting on stow level studs release handle disengages Raise Lift enough to deploy Lift does not stow Check for obstructions and verify that there is nothing forcing the lift in while unlocking the Deploy Lock Platform rises when UP button is pressed but im mediately starts to lower after UP but ton is released Flush hydraulic system Deploy Lift will not deploy disengage END OF TABLE aonFa1Fno 2 2 2 LIFT OPERATIONAL TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE 3 3 OPERATIONAL TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY ROLLSTOP DOES NOT OPEN Obstruction of rollstop release latch Raise lift and remove obstruction NO LIFT OPERATION System Circuit Breaker Resetcircuit breaker Main Circuit Breaker tripped Reset circuit breaker IN OR OUT Abnormal Op ERE Remove obstruction and check for any No Operation System Circuit Breaker Rawat circuit breaker Main Motor Circuit Breaker tripped Reset circuit breaker UP OR DOWN Abnormal Op ENEY Remove obstruction and check for any Backup pump manual release valve Turn manual release valve CLOCK OPEN WISE until slightly snug No Operation Control System Circuit Breaker dear arcu breaker tripped Backup pump manual release
5. ss corti dr sp i CERE oap D ERRORES apa aaa OZ Rd a Re 3 2 2 LIFTOPERATONAL TROUBLESHOOTING iis ea 3 4 POWER CUT OFF INTERLOCK INDICATOR DIAGNOSTICS JU UU 3 5 D ELECTRICAL VOR ERES ES M QUID EH RES LE QS 3 5 TET TT 3 5 RR MM mp fee 3 6 UE UI is Ba L ORO RN TIRE RT TET 3 6 lcd casto i Meme eT a 3 6 E HYDRAULIC POWER UNIT FLUID FLUSH AND RENEWAL 5 rte rr ere FE eed e eras 3 8 BLEEDING THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM t na a n a E PCS Ue ads 3 8 IV PARTS DIAGRAMS AND LISTS u a 4 1 APPENDIX 22 u CER EHE RACER E 4 16 iv This page intentionally left blank I INTRODUCTION T he RICON Eclipse F8100 Series Export Use Wheelchair and Standee Lift provides wheelchair access to vehi cles The patented movement ensures smooth safe entry and exit and easily lifts up to 660 pounds 300 kilo grams It is operated by a trained attendant or the vehicle driver The operator uses the control pendant to ex tend the lift OUT deploy and then raise the platform to the vehicle floor height The user boards the large non skid platform and the operator uses the control switches to gently lower the platform to the ground After the user departs the platform is raised and retracted IN stowed
6. 254615 CS 5 16 18 X 1 00 HEX GR5 BAG OF TEN 15953 WASHER 0 31ID X 1 250D X 05 FENDER SST 283715 SCS 1 4 20 X 2 00 BTN SKT 28161 NUT HEX 1 4 20 PLATED THIN NYLON 14 08 304 WASHER 1 4 FLAT 28273 PLATE SLIDING PLATFORM SURFACE F8 0022 GUIDERAIL SLIDING PLATFORM F8 0296 PIN ROLLER PIVOT F8 0055 BRACKET MTG PLATFORM WASSY R HAND F8 0060 BRACKET MTG PLATFORM WASSY L HAND F8 0061 ROLLER SLIDING PLATFORM F8 0062 BLOCK ASSY B PLATE ACTUATOR PIVOT F8 0064 PLATE FIXED PLATFORM SURFACE F8 0094 PULLEY BRIDGEPLATE F8 0081 LEVER BRIDGEPLATE ACTUATOR WASSY F8 0086 PLATE PIN GUIDE UPPER F8 0087 PLATE PIN GUIDE LOWER F8 0088 PLATE MOUNTING LINK PIVOT F8 0090 COLLAR SPACER BRIDGEPLATE ADJUSTER F8 0091 NUT 10 24 HEX ACORN 28296 31A STRIKER PLATE STOW LOCK SN 2188 TO 2299 F8 0098 31B STRIKER PLATE STOW LOCK F8 0272 SHAFT HANDRAIL PIVOT F8 0115 PLATFORM FIXED WASSY F8 0151 ACTUATOR GRANK R H B PLATE WASSY F8 0156 ACTUATOR L H WASSY F8 0157 DECK SUPPORT SLIDING PLATFORM WASSY F8 0160 PUSHROD B PLATE ACTUATOR WASSY F8 0166 ACTUATOR ROLLSTOP WASSY F8 0188 SLIDING PLATFORM WASSY F8 0414 N N N N HIN N N N o N N N NINN N 00 N 4 11 REF 4 19 DESCRIPTION SPRING PIN 3 16 X 3 4 ROLLER BRIDGEPLATE OD 0 534 FRAME BRIDGEPLATE WASSY PLATE BRIDGEPLATE BRACKET PULLROD GUIDE PULLROD B PLATE ACTUA
7. bridgeplate Refer to Figure 2 5 Bridgeplate deployment is controlled by the bridgeplate actuator pullrods The length adjustment of each pullrod determines the position of the bridgeplate relative to the platform as the platform moves through its vertical range of travel BRIDGEPLATE ACTUATOR PLATFORM PULLROD 2 ADJUSTING HEX NUT FIGURE 2 5 BRIDGEPLATE ADJUSTMENT The actuator pullrod must be adjusted to allow full deployment of the bridgeplate as the platform reaches the vehicle floor level travel limit Lengthening the pullrod delays deployment of the bridge plate while shortening the rod accelerates deployment of the bridgeplate Both actuator pullrods must be adjusted simultaneously and evenly so that one pullrod does not drive the motion of the bridgeplate in any one direction N CAUTION PREMATURE DEPLOYMENT OF THE BRIDGEPLATE COULD CREATE A DANGEROUS SITUATION FOR THE LIFT OCCUPANT AND CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE BRIDGEPLATE PLATFORM OR VEHICLE a Deploy and raise platform to its vertical travel limit b Gain access to underside of platform NOTE The pullrod adjustments must be performed simultaneously and evenly Turn adjusting hex nuts at each pullrod clockwise an equal number of turns to lower the bridge plate at the vehicle floor level or counter clockwise to raise the bridgeplate at the vehicle floor level d Lower platform to stow level then raise p
8. do not insert easily remove keeper pins and check to verify proper alignment between installation holes 1 Fasten keeper pins to the lifting frame using the removed screws Remove platform support j Lower to ground level Raise to vehicle floor level and from stow level to vehicle floor level to verify that the travel limit stops at the proper vehicle floor level Repeat this procedure if further adjustment is required Tighten lock nut against trunnion NOTE If the desired platform travel limit is within 1 of the proper vehicle floor level follow the proce dure below to allow for further adjustment without removing keeper pins 1 Raise platform to its vertical travel limit and determine the amount of adjustment required i e 1 2 etc then lower platform 1 to 2 2 Remove lock nut from piston shaft and using a 3 8 hex key insert and turn the cylinder piston shaft clockwise to increase the travel limit distance or counter clockwise to de crease the travel limit distance A leverage of 12 to 18 will be required to turn the cylin der piston shaft 3 Lower to ground level Raise to vehicle floor level and from stow level to vehicle floor level to verify that the travel limit stops at the proper vehicle floor level Repeat steps k and if further adjustment is required If not replace and tighten lock nut against trunnion 2 BRIDGEPLATE ADJUSTMENT NOTE The floor level travel limit must be set before attempting to adjust
9. legs and clothing are not in the path of product movement 7 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 7 Do not lay anything on top of a battery 7 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 operating instructions before attempting to operate 7 Inspect product before each use If an unsafe condition unusual noises or movements exist do not use it until problem is corrected 7 Never load or stand on platform until installation is complete Upon completion of installation always test load the lift to 125 of its rated load capacity 7 Stand clear of doors and platform and keep others clear during operation 7 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 D MAJOR LIFT COMPONENTS The references used throughout this manual are illustrated in Figure 1 1 and defined in Table 1 1 Refer to the Service Manual Chapter IV for more details FIGURE 1 1 LIFT REFERENCES TABLE 1 1 F8100 SERIES EXPORT LIFT TERMINOLOGY Lift references when installat
10. level position as required g When the exact stow level has been achieved tighten lock nuts against rocker stop bars VERIFY INSTALLATION Be certain there is no interference with operation of the lift by interior or exterior components The lift is designed to carry the weight of a wheelchair and its passenger The vehicle structure must be adequate to support all loads produced during lift operation as well as forces incurred by the mo tion of the vehicle during driving N CAUTION e Do not operate lift electrically or manually during the load test The load test is designed to test the installation mounting of the lift not its lifting capacity Remove the test weight immediately after the test e When the test weight is placed on the platform the vehicle suspension will compress and the vehicle will lean If the weighted platform touches the ground remove the weight raise the platform and retest The lift must be test loaded to 12596 of its rated 660 pound load capacity to verify the integrity of the installation Position the lift platform 2 6 above the ground place 825 pounds in the center of the platform and inspect the lift mounting points REMOVE THE TEST WEIGHT Run the lift through several complete cycles to verify proper operation Retrieve checklist from documentation kit Perform the lift checklist inspection per Ricon document 3251604 CUSTOMER ORIENTATION IMPORTANT
11. than 10 cycles per day service should be increased N WARNING THIS RICON PRODUCT IS HIGHLY SPECIALIZED MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS MUST BE PERFORMED ONLY BY AN AUTHORIZED RICON SERVICE TECHNICIAN USING ONLY RICON REPLACEMENT PARTS MODIFYING OR FAILING TO PROPERLY MAINTAIN THIS PRODUCT WILL VOID WARRANTY AND MAY RESULT IN UNSAFE OPERATING CONDITIONS A MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE TABLE 3 1 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE SERVICE POINT DESCRIPTION DAILY SAFETY CHECK or 10 20 cycles of operations General Appearance If any abnormal noises exist notify an authorized service technician immediately Inspect underside of vehicle to verify nothing is out of the ordinary Lift Mountings and Support Verify that all lift mounting and support points are in proper order and free from Points damage Verify that all mounting bolts are of appropriate grade and sufficiently tight Carriage Stops Verify carriage stops fasten properly Main Lifting Pivots Verify carriage lifting frame platform pivot pins are installed properly free from damage and locked in position with proper fasteners Platform and Platform Verify platform operates properly during lift UP DOWN functions without Attachment Points obstructions Verify that all welds on carriage brackets lifting frame and platform mounting brackets are in proper order Verify that platform mounting brackets are properly fastened to both sides of the platform with the appropria
12. that the hydraulic fluid in the tank is at the FULL level Fill only with Texaco No 01554 aircraft hydraulic fluid or equivalent U S mil spec H5606G oil and reinstall the plug B ELECTRICAL Whether the vehicle electrical system is 12VDC or 24VDC insulated return or chassis ground the electri cal installation is similar To install electrical power to the lift follow this procedure N CAUTION Check vehicle before drilling Do not drill into factory wiring hydraulic lines fuel lines fuel tank etc 1 At vehicle engine or battery compartment mount supplied Main Circuit Breaker within 10 12 25 30 cm of battery 2 Adjacent to lift hydraulic pump unit drill one 3 4 19 5 mm hole through vehicle floor deburr hole and install grommet 3 Insert lift power cable harness through drilled hole N CAUTION When routing power cable avoid hazards such as vehicle drive shafts moving suspension parts exhaust systems etc 4 From beneath vehicle run harness along vehicle frame to circuit breaker Make sure harness does not interfere with moving or hot parts and secure with cable ties every 18 45 cm 5 At engine compartment cut and retain 12 80 cm section from end of harness RED wire 6 Measure RED wire to reach circuit breaker and cut and remove any excess wire from harness 7 Using wire crimpers crimp supplied terminal to end of RED har
13. up spilled hydraulic fluid Close the air bleeder valve Lower the platform to ground level Remove the plug on the top of the hydraulic pump tank Make sure that the hydraulic fluid in the tank is at the FULL level Fill only with Texaco 01554 aircraft hydraulic fluid or equivalent U S mil spec H5606G oil and reinstall the plug Repeat the previous FIVE steps until the fluid coming out of the air bleeder valve does not contain any air bubbles a32DF81F0n2R 10 11 12 Verify that the air bleeder valve is fully closed WARNING WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND EYE PROTECTION AT ALL TIMES BATTER IES CONTAIN ACID THAT CAN BURN IF ACID COMES INTO CONTACT WITH SKIN IMMEDIATELY FLUSH AFFECTED AREA WITH WATER AND WASH WITH SOAP DO NOT SMOKE OR USE OPEN FLAME IN THE VICINITY OF BATTERY ALWAYS WORK IN PROPERLY VENTILATED AREA DO NOT LAY ANYTHING ON TOP OF A BATTERY At the vehicle battery engine compartment connect the cable to the battery positive terminal Remove the platform support and stow the lift aonFa1Fno This page intentionally left blank a32DF81F0n2R IV PARTS DIAGRAMS AND LISTS and Standee Lift The parts diagrams are exploded views of major lift components with the individual compo his chapter contains parts diagrams and parts lists for the RICON Eclipse F8100 Series Export Use Wheelchair nents referenced by numbers The accompanying parts list contains
14. valve Turn manual release valve CLOCK OPEN WISE until slightly snug Contact an authorized Ricon service Hydraulic hose or fitting leak technician for repair MANUAL Abnormal Op E Remove obstruction and check for any Backup pump manual release valve Turn manual release valve CLOCK OPEN WISE until slightly snug No Operation Backup pump manual release valve Turn manual release valve CLOCK OPEN WISE until slightly snug m Contact an authorized Ricon service Hydraulic hose or fitting leak technician for repair END OF TABLE 2 A a32DF81Fn2 POWER CUT OFF INTERLOCK INDICATOR DIAGNOSTICS The purpose of an interlock system is to interfere with the operation of the lift if an unsafe condition is pre sent When interlock systems are added to the lift the light is an indication whether or not the interlock is operating properly The light is placed within the electrical system so that no matter which interlock sys tem method is used the light will be ON when the interlock allows operation of the lift and OFF when the in terlock has disabled the lift When there is no interlock system installed the light stays illuminated On all lift assemblies without the optional door operator there is a light assembly installed in the position where the door operator circuit breaker would normally be mounted The light indicates when power is be ing supplied to the signal portion of the electrical system The light will a
15. 184 401 113 LAIT A 7 REF 1A 1B 2A 2B 3 4 5 6 7 8 14A 14B 15 16 17 18 19A 19B 20 22 23 24 25 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 38 F8100 SERIES ALL MODELS WHEELCHAIR LIFT DESCRIPTION FIGURE 4 4 LIFT ENCLOSURE ASSEMBLY SERIAL NO s 5200 and HIGHER CHANNEL ASSY MTG FRM RH SL CHANNEL ASSY MTG FRM RHST CHANNEL ASSY MTG FRM LH SL CHANNEL ASSY MTG FRM LH ST CHANNEL MOUNTING FRAME REAR MECH ASSY COVER TOP ASSY COVER TOP COVER ASSY BOTTOM SCREW HSS 3 8 16 X 1 25 NYLON PAT SPRING NUT 1 4 20 SST SCREW HEX 1 4 20 X 5 8 GR5 SCREW BHS 5 16 18 X 3 4 SST SCREW HEX 5 16 18 X 3 4 BAG OF TEN WASHER SPL 10 SST WASHER FLT 281 X 625 X 065 BLOCK BRIDGEPLATE GUIDE ANGLED CARR BLOCK BRIDGEPLATE GUIDE WASHER SPL 5 16 NUT ESN 10 24 WASHER SPL 3 8 SPACER GUIDERAIL RAIL GUIDE SLOPING GUIDE RAIL 47 00 X 1 00 X 0 50 PLATE GUIDERAIL SHIM CHANNEL WASSY MTG FRM RH CHANNEL WASSY MTG FRM LH RELIEF MOUNTING FRAME BLOCK CARRIAGE STOP BLOCK RETAINING BOTTOM COVER BOTTOM COVER RETAINER TUBE WLDT COVER SUPPORT NUT ESN 1 4 20 BAG OF TEN SCREW BHS 5 16 18 X 1 1 4 WASHER ESL 7 16 SST CHANNEL ASSY REAR WASHER FLT 406 X 812 X 065 SAE ADPTR L 7 16 7 16M 90 JIC JIC BHD SCREW HEX 3 8 16 X 7 8 GR5 37 A SCREW FHH 1 4 20 X 1 37 B SCREW FHS 1 4 20 X 1 3 4 SCREW PHP 10
16. 2 X 0 50 BTN SKT 28083 NUT TEE 5 1600 X 1 4 NECK BAG OF TEN 14485 BLOCK BRIDGEPLATE ACTUATOR PIVOT F8 0415 BLOCK BRIDGEPLATE GUIDE F9 0290 TAPE ADHESIVE TRANSFER 10 MIL X 1 00 WIDE 263110 BLOCK B PLATE GUIDE BUMPER F8 0441 BRACKET PLATFORM STOP F8 0442 SCS 10 24 X 0 375 FLAT SKT BAG OF TEN 15962 SCREW 10 12 X 625 HI LO SST 28112HL 2 5 2 2 1 1 1 2 1 2 2 4 4 1 4 2 1 2 4 2 1 2 2 1 1 2 1 1 8 4 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 2 4 12 LI WA 4 ELCHAIR MBL W aria 5200 FRAME ASS US TRAVELING 90 gt 0 ac LJ 9 z lt x Lu pz n U F810 FIGURE 4 6 TRAVELING FRAME ASSEMBLY 4 1A FIGURE 4 6 TRAVELING FRAME ASSEMBLY F8100 SERIES EXPORT WHEELCHAIR LIFT SERIAL NO s 5200 and HIGHER REF DESCRIPTION PART NO LIFTING FRAME WELD ASSEMBLY 1 F8 0051 ARM UPPER 1 F8 0005 BEARING DU 0 75ID X 0 875OD X 0 63 6 UV BU 006 CS 3 8 16 X 1 00 HEX GR5 6 28235 WASHER 3 8 FLAT 6 282835 SS 5 16 18 X 0 50 SKT BAG OF 8 SHIM LIFTING ARM COVER 2 COVER LIFTING ARM 2 BAR ROCKER STOP 2 KEEPER PLATE WELD ASSEMBLY 2 PIN 0 75 OD X 6 00 1 ARM WASSY PARALLEL LOWER 2 PIN PIVOT LIFTING FRAME 8 SPRING 0 051 DIA 180 DEG 0 344 ID LH 1 SPRING 0 051 DIA 180 DEG 0 344 ID RH 1 SS 1 4 20 X 0 25 SKT CUP POINT 4 TRUNNION CYLINDE
17. 24 X 3 4 BAG OF TEN 00 PART NO F8 0372 F8 0349 F8 0373 F8 0371 F8 0065 10854 F8 0374 10845 282461 283105 28164 282285 15901 282725 28273 F8 0388 F8 0383 28278 28305 28280 F8 0006 F8 0378 F8 0007 F8 0344 F8 0347 F8 0348 F8 0275 F8 0082 F8 0161 UV MF 046 10836 15919 282256 282915 F8 0251 282835 V2 SH 98 282345 281846 28195 15957 REF 43 44 45 46 47 48 DESCRIPTION ROLLPIN 5 32 X 1 SST FOAM RUBBER BLK 1 8 X 1 X 100FT ADH NUT ESN 5 16 18 WASHER FLT 344 X 688 X 065 PLUG 0 625 DIA HOLE 0 125 MTL BLK PL RAIL ALIGNMENT SCREW HEX 5 16 18 X 1 1 4 GR5 LOCKING BAR WLDT SHAFT WLDT LOCKING RELEASE PLATE GUIDERAIL MTG ST BLOCK ANTIRATTLE RH BLOCK ANTIRATTLE LH NUT S S TEE 5 16 OD X 1 4 L NECK BAG OF TEN SCREW FHH 1 4 20 X 5 8 SCREW FHH 1 4 20 X 5 8 NUT ESN 3 8 16 BAG OF TEN BRACKET HARNESS GUARD SCREW BHS 5 16 18 X 3 4 SST PLUG 0 31i 0 3 TO 0 14 MTL BLK PL SCREW HEX 7 16 20 X 1 ZINC WASHER SPL 7 16 WASHER FLT 469 X 922 X 065 WASHER FLT 469 X 922 X 065 PLUG 0 50 DIA UP TO 0 13 MTL BLK PLASTIC PLUG 0 43 0 45 DIA UP TO 0 06 THK BLK MOUNT PLATE WLDT LOCK RELEASE SPROCKET LOCK RELEASE F8 GUIDE DRIVE CHAIN FRONT F8 GUIDE DRIVE CHAIN REAR F8 SPROCKET FREE WHEEL F8 PIN FREE WHEEL F8 CHAIN PRIME DRIVE F8 SCREW HEX 5 16 18 X 1 SS
18. 6 18 HEX HEAD BOLT FLAT WASHER 2 MINIMUM THREAD ENGAGEMENT LUSH WITH THREADED INSERT SURFACE MAXIMUM THREAD ENGAGEMENT IN 2 54 mm BEYOND THREADED INSERT SURFACE 0 100 FIGURE 2 2 LIFT MOUNTING HARDWARE 3 HYDRAULIC POWER UNIT a Unit Mounting N CAUTION The hydraulic power unit must be located so that e The door on the pump enclosure must open close freely with no obstructions e The manual pump handle must be accessible and operable e The operator has an unobstructed view of the platform sur face while operating the manual back up system design capacity of the brackets used to mount the hydraulic power unit must meet the criteria listed in Table 2 2 The pump mounting must be able to withstand heavy loads ap plied during manual pump operation TABLE 2 2 HYDRAULIC POWER UNIT BRACKET LOAD CAPACITIES LOADING DIRECTION BRACKET CAPACITY Vertical 125 lbs Longitudinal perpendicular to vehicle 200 16 drive axles Lateral parallel to vehicle drive axles 100 Ibs END OF TABLE b Unit to Cylinder Connection 1 Connect the main hydraulic hose to the hydraulic power unit if not already done 2 Operate the manual backup pump until hydraulic fluid flows out of the open end of the main hydraulic hose 3 Lower the platform to ground level 4 Remove the plug on the top of the hydraulic pump tank Make sure
19. 62 14 31 025 14 31 037 28274 254616 281965 15920 F8 0265 F8 0266 28278 282251 REF DESCRIPTION PART NO SHS 5 16 X 0 25 1 4 20 SKT 283731 WASHER NYLON 53 ID X 1 40 OD X 0 06 28251 GUIDE DRIVE SHAFT PIVOT UV DS 014 BUTTON GUIDE UV DS 017 SPRING EXT 0 50 X 3 50 X 0 054 SST 254531 SPRING R H ROLLSTOP ACTUATOR RETURN UV SP 003 SPRING L H ROLLSTOP ACTUATOR RETURN UV SP 002 CS 1 4 20 X 0 50 HEX GR5 28165 NUT TEE 5 16 OD X 1 2 NECK SST BAG OF TEN 14486 PIN ROLLSTOP PIVOT F8 0392 SHS 3 8 X 0 375 5 16 18 SKT SST 283735 SCS 5 16 18 X 0 50 FLAT SKT SST 282252 WASHER NYLON 375 ID X 630 X 072 28565 SCS 1 4 20 X 0 625 FLAT SKT BAG OF TEN 15951 SCS 1 4 20 X 0 375 FLAT SKT SST 281856 VINYL CAP 01653 RIVET BLIND AL 3 16 X 3 8 AD66BS BAG OF TEN 15919 NUT 3 8 16 NYLON BAG OF TEN 15931 CS 5 16 18 X 0 625 HEX GR5 BAG OF 14495 SCS 1 4 20 X 0 50 BTN SKT SST 281965 WASHER 578ID X 1 06700 X 0 031 NYLON BAG OF TEN 15916 SCS 1 4 20 X 0 75 FLAT SKT SST 28184 BUMPER RUBBER V2 AC 86 SAFETY TREAD 25 50 X 16 00 OCEAN GRAY 25663 SAFETY TREAD 25 50 X 7 00 SAFETY YELLOW 25665 SAFETY TREAD 21 75 X 11 13 OCEAN GRAY 25675 SAFETY TREAD 25 50 X 3 00 SAFETY YELLOW 25664 SAFETY TREAD 25 50 X 4 00 OCEAN GRAY 25662 BUSHING 12FDU04 3 4 ID X 1 4 25386 PLUG HANDRAIL 0 75 DIA ADHESIVE BACKED F8 0335 BUSHING 1 2 SNAP IN 28 26 075 CLAMP 1 4 NYLON BAG OF TEN 19771 GROMMET 0 38 X 0 56 X 0 19 26664 SCS 8 3
20. 924 21 02 01 1 4 17 APPENDIX 1 LIFT SPECIFICATIONS F8100 SERIES EXPORT USE WHEELCHAIR AND STANDEE LIFT electro hydraulic motor Rated load capacity 660 Ibs Pump rating 12 volts DC 65 amp avg cycle 1250 psi Manual backup up manual hand pump Pump rating 24 volts DC 32 5 amp avg cycle 1250 psi Manual backup down pressure release valve Hydraulic cylinders 2ea 1 5 power up gravity down Lift weight approx 406 Ibs DIMENSIONS inches A p H t K Floor to Travel Travel Arm j Stowed Stowed Stowed Clear Entry Traveling ground travel Above Below Length Height Width Length Platform i Frame Width F8100 4 12
21. ABLE This page intentionally left blank I INSTALLATION RICON Eclipse F8100 Series Export Use Wheelchair and Standee Lift is installed an enclosure that is mounted to the underside of the vehicle behind bottom step riser Due to the wide range of applications for the lifts it is impossible to provide specific information about every possible installation The following general procedures will apply to many installations Contact Ricon Product Support for instructions on installations not cov ered To install the lift refer to the following sections and perform the procedures carefully and in the order that they are presented Be certain that the installation instructions are followed exactly and do not eliminate any steps or mod ify the product A MECHANICAL 1 LIFT LOCATION The location of the lift depends on the motion path of the platform The lift must be located so that the platform can move unobstructed through its required range of travel 2 LIFT MOUNTING Refer to Figure 2 1 Mechanical support of the lift will be provided at four two on each side at tachment points Each attachment point consists of two 5 16 18 threaded inserts LEFT RIGHT MOUNTING LEFT RIGHT MOUNTING HOLE INTERFACE POINTS Luci pajpr HOLE INTERFACE 5 AT REAR OF LIFT ENCLOSURE ASSEMBLY FRONT IPT 137 7 E 2 ao HORIZONTAL POSITION SHOWN ONT OF LIFT FLOOR OF V
22. DIAGRAM Refer to Figure 3 3 on following page for lift electrical wiring diagram a32DF81F0n2R 5 S S y SOLVOIGONI ymo Z NOISN3LX3 lt f c c INVONd3d I OSLN 2 7 ELECTRICAL WIRING DIAGRAM 2 1 2 3 FIGURE 3 10 11 12 HYDRAULIC POWER UNIT FLUID FLUSH AND RENEWAL Fully deploy the lift Slowly open the manual release valve to release the hydraulic pressure and lower platform to ground level Loosen clamp fastening the tank to the pump Carefully pull tank from the bottom of the pump and empty the tank into a proper waste fluid con tainer Reinstall tank onto the pump and tighten the tank clamp Remove the plug on the top of the tank Fill the tank with new hydraulic fluid Fill only with Texaco 01554 aircraft hydraulic fluid or equivalent U S mil soec H5606G oil Close manual release valve Using manual back up pump manually raise platform to vehicle floor level and lower platform to ground level Repeat this cycle three times Slowly open the manual release valve to release the hydraulic pressure and lower platform to ground level Repeat steps 4 t
23. EHICLE SLOPE TRACK POSITION GUIDE RAIL ON SLOPING TRACK INSTALLATIONS THE RE GUIDE RAIL BOLT JLD NOT BE NO MORE THAN 1 1 2 ER THAN THE FRONT GUIDE RAIL BOLT WHEN MEASURED FROM THE VEHICLE FLOOR FIGURE 2 1 LIFT MOUNTING ATTACHMENT POINTS Since lift mounting varies from one model to another the vehicle mounting brackets for attach ment of the lift are not supplied When fabricated the mounting brackets must meet the criteria in Table 2 1 TABLE 2 1 LIFT MOUNTING BRACKET LOAD CAPACITIES Load Direction Front Supports Rear Supports total capacity for left and right total capacity for left and right mounting points mounting points Longitudinal perpendicular to vehicle 450 Ibs 2000 Ibs drive axles Lateral parallel to vehicle drive 225 lbs 1000 lbs axles END OF TABLE Refer to Figure 2 2 Use screws washers lock washers provided to affix the lift Use addi tional flat washers as necessary to achieve required thread engagement Torque screws to 17 Ft lb or 248 N CAUTION e Hardware for mounting the lift must be a minimum of 5 16 diameter with a grade of 5 or better e f screws protrude too far into the enclosure inter ference with the lift traveling frame will result 2 SIDE CHANNEL 27 LIFT MOUNTING BRACKET THREADED INSERT SPLIT LOCK WASHER X 5 1
24. Innovation in Mobility ECLIPSE F8100 Series Export Use Wheelchair and Standee Lift PRINT Service Manual 09 23 02 32DF81E02 B 1999 2001 RICON CORP All Rights Reserv U S Patent 5 253 97 GB U K Patent 2 224 992 EN er U S and foreign patents pending Printed in the United States of America 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 es sential instructions and reference information which sup ports qualified technicians in the correct installation and maintenance of Ricon products Qualified service technicians have the training and knowl edge 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 REVISION RECORD REV PAGES DESCRIPTION OF CHANGE ECR E02 New release in two book format 3802 4820 4 16 amp Added part 11535 ref 21 1 amp 12128 ref 21 2 to drawing and parts NONE 4 17 list E02 Updated disclaimer on inside cover 3990 4918 Cover END OF LIST TABLE CONTENTS Chapter Page INIRODUGI fAON mE 1 1 A RICON ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY 2 0002 2 0 000 0000 0 0 8000000000000000000000 1 1 SHIP
25. MENT INF ORDA TION eme 1 3 C GENERAL SAFETY PREGAUT 1 3 D MAJOR LIFT COMPONENTS a abl a an Ea acto RR a pr an Uu c a a e 1 4 INSTALLATION u Sinnamon ian ns 2 1 BEGHAMICAL INSTALLATIDN rmm 2 1 1 2 1 E LIFT MOUNTING MP 2 1 3 BI BRAULIGC POWER UN eas eT 2 2 B Pa iu u thea p elatis a q s 2 3 RINAL 004 Ana SAREE ag or Do Obr pL ERE 2 4 i FLOOR LEVEL TRAVEL UMIT SETTING eder E ER ies an 2 4 2 i ge cT 2 6 3 1 OTON LEVYE LE 2 6 VERIFY US ION u u u dme 2 7 E CUSTOMER DBIEMTATIOI 2 8 II MAINTENANCE AND 42222 4242220 00 3 1 A MAINTENANCE SCORE DLE ES caina csi Ess ia tx tu 3 1 B TROUBLE SEO TU Aaaa i aie s 32 OPT TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
26. OID SPST 24V 26449 HARNESS PUMP COMMON TO S SERIES UV 12V amp 24V V2 ES 100 NUT 10 24 HEX BAG OF TEN 14489 MOTOR SOLENOID BUS BAR SP SOLENOID V2 ES 030 MOTOR ASSY 12V 3 MONARCH PUMP V2 SH 115 MOTOR ASSY 24V 3 MONARCH PUMP V2 SH 116 ADAPTER L 7 16M 9 16M ORB JIC 1 03 X 1 06 V2 SH 14 CLAMP HOSE 3 5 DIA 10 1 HYDRAULIC ASSY POPPET VALVE 12V DELTROL 10 2 HYDRAULIC ASSY VALVE 24V DELTROL 11 O RING NITRILE 0 30110 0 070 WIDTH 12 BACK UP PUMP MANUAL WITH OUT HANDLE 13 CABLE CLAMP 3 8 14 CIRCUIT BREAKER 8AMP RED 15 ELWO5900 26493 26533 26354 16 BRACKET SOLENOID MOUNTING V2 SH 127 17 HANDLE MANUAL BACK UP PUMP V2 SH 111 18 PLUG RESERVOIR BREATHER FILLER V2 SH 106 19 FITTING STREET ELBOW FEMALE LARGE 1 V2 SH 013 V2 SH 109 V2 SH 105 V2 SH 136 24011 V2 SH 110 25516 265108 ELJ01060 4 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 RESERVOIR RICON POWER UNIT PLASTIC 1 V2 SH 108 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 OR ra ES gt RI gt PUMP F8100 SE AL NO s lt gt ERIES S F8 L BOX HAND HELD 20 FIGURE 4 2 PUMP MOUNTING ASSEMBLY AND PENDANT FIGURE 4 2 PUMP INTERIOR MOUNTING ASSEMBLY F8100 SERIES ALL MODELS
27. ON Ricon does not sell directly to user because of the specialized nature of this product Instead the product is distributed through a worldwide network of authorized Ricon dealers who perform actual installation When the product is received unpack it and check for freight damage Claims for any damage should be made to freight carrier immediately sure installation kit contains all items listed kit packing list Please report any missing items im mediately to Ricon Product Support 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 Warranty and this Operator Manual with user to be certain that they understand safe operation of product Instruct user to follow operating instructions without ex ception 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 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 7 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
28. R 1 NUT 3 4 16 HEX JAM BAG OF TEN 1 WASHER 5 16 FLAT 2 CS 5 16 18 X 0 625 HEX GR5 BAG OF TEN 2 SCS 1 4 20 X 1 00 BTN SKT SST 8 COLLAR 0 38ID X 0 750D 2 PIN ROLL 5 32 X 0 75 BAG TEN 2 55 5 16 18 X 1 50 SKT CUP POINT 2 NUT 5 16 18 HEXJAM 2 1 26 HOSE HYDRAULIC SYNFLEX 46 F8 0253 27 CONDUIT PLASTIC 35 27201 4 5 EELCHAIR LIFT gt 4 m Ll 7 0 CARRIAGE NO s lt FIGURE 4 7 CARRIAGE ASSEMBLY 4 16 FIGURE 4 7 CARRIAGE ASSEMBLY F8100 SERIES ALL MODELS WHEELCHAIR LIFT SERIAL NO s 5200 and HIGHER REF DESCRIPTION CARRIAGE ASSY 12V CARRIAGE ASSY 24V ALIGNMENT ROLLER ASSY ROLLER SWITCH ASSY BAR ROLLER SWITCH MOUNTING HYDRAULIC FITTINGS ASSY WASHER FLT 281 X 625 X 065 WASHER SPL 1 4 SCREW HEX 1 4 20 X 3 4 GR5 WASHER SPL 1 4 SST SCREW HEX 1 4 20 X 3 4 SST MOUNTBRACKET WLDT F8 CYLINDER HYDRAULIC SCREW HEX 5 16 18 X 3 4 SST MOTOR PLATE ASSY 12V F8 MOTOR PLATE ASSY 24V F8 CAM FOLLOWER WASHER 3 4 INTERNAL STAR BAG OF TEN NUT HEX 3 4 16 JAM BAG OF TEN FITTING GREASE 65 DEG PRESS IN FITTING PIVOT w O RING HARNESS INTERNAL F8 ASSY MOTOR STOW DEPLOY 12V F8 ASSY MOTOR STOW DEPLOY 24V F8 item not shown PART NO 10869 12106 12136 15865 F8 0382 12137 28273 28274 28166 282745 281665 10837 16213 282205 10855 12105 40 20 006 15925 15
29. T RIVNUT 5 16 18 STL HARNESS F8 INTERNAL WASHER SPL 5 16 SST BRACKET HANDLE HANDLE WLDT LOCKING RELEASE NUT HEX 1 4 20 SST BAG OF TEN NUT HEX 1 4 20 ACORN SPACER LOCKING RELEASE CAP VINYL YLW 375 2 5 IL HUY BLK LETTER SHOULDER BOLT 0 313 X 1 4 20 PRS SPRING COMPRESSION 0 420 OD X 2 50 L 0 067 MUSIC WIRE 2 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 4 4 1 1 1 5 4 4 4 4 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 6 6 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 PART NO 28357 06 06 107 28314 28277 26683 F8 0127 282231 10067 10062 F8 0377 F8 0343 F8 0342 14485 28648 8163 15931 F8 0436 282285 25565 28933 14 16 007 28291 28291 V2 AC 91 10059 10057 10826 282164 28443 11531 282785 10838 10844 15943 28311 10850 01653 UV PF 899 1084 CN EMBLY A ASS ATFORM FOR RESTRA FIGURE 4 5 PLATFORM ASSEMBLY FIGURE 4 5 PLATFORM ASSEMBLY F8100 SERIES EXPORT USE WHEELCHAIR LIFT SERIAL NO s 5200 and HIGHER REF DESCRIPTION PART NO FIXED PLATFORM ASSY F8 0427 SLIDING PLATFORM ASSY F8 0428 BRIDGEPLATE ASSY F8 0421 BLOCK CABLE CLAMP B PLATE RETURN F8 0139 BUSHING STIRRUP PIVOT UV PF 039 PLATFORM STOP WASSY F8 0440 BOBBIN SPRING GUIDE F8 0243 CABLE BRIDGE PLATE RETURN F8 0255 55 1 4 20 0 25 SKT CUP POINT 28200 SPRING COMPR 0 50 OD X 14 X 0 054 DIA
30. TOR WASSY PIN LATCH PIVOT BUSHING MOUNTING SLIDING PLATFORM PLATE PLATFORM RAMP PIVOT BUSHING PLATFORM LOCK LATCH HANDRAIL R H WASSY LATCH HANDRAIL L H WASSY ROLLSTOP WASSY BAR PLATFORM LOCK SHAFT BRIDGEPLATE PUSHROD WASSY HANDRAIL LEFT HAND WASSY HANDRAIL RIGHT HAND WASSY SKID BRIDGE PLATE SCS 10 24 X 0 75 BTN SKT SST SCS 10 24 X 0 50 FLAT SKT SST MS 10 24 X 5 8 FLAT PHIL WASHER 10 FLAT SST NUT 10 24 NYLON CABLE GUIDE WASHER 6 FLAT AN960 6 BAG OF TEN SCREW PHP 6 32 X 3 8 NUT ESN 1 4 20 BAG OF TEN WASHER FLT 318 X 751 031 NYL SCREW SSS 1 4 X 1 SST SCREW BHS 1 4 20 X 5 8 RETAINING RING 1 4 RETAINING RING 3 8 WASHER 1 4 SPLIT LOCK SPRING COMP 70 OD X 10 38 X 095 SST SCS 1 4 20 X 0 50 BTN SKT SST CS 1 4 20 X 0 875 HEX GR5 BAG OF TEN SPRING HANDRAIL R H SPRING HANDRAIL L H WASHER 5 16 SPLIT LOCK SCS 5 16 18 X 1 00 FLAT SKT SST SCS 5 16 18 X 0 75 FLAT SKT BAG OF TEN MS 10 24 X 1 4 PHIL FLAT UNDER CUT WASHER 5 16 FLAT SHS 5 16 X 0 375 1 4 20 SKT 2 2 1 1 2 2 2 3 1 2 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 6 1 5 4 6 3 2 1 1 1 1 1 2 8 2 6 2 4 1 1 1 N N 1 PART NO 14 33 262 F8 0203 F8 0209 F8 0417 F8 0212 F8 0213 F8 0217 F8 0218 F8 0219 F8 0220 F8 0222 F8 0223 F8 0416 F8 0227 F8 0233 F8 0237 F8 0238 UL BA 021 28143 28137 28122 282715 28305 F8 0252 15927 28043 15919 28567 283721 281
31. WHEELCHAIR LIFT SERIAL NO s 5200 and HIGHER REF DESCRIPTION PART NO COVER PUMP CLIP TOOL EMERGENCY LARGE SCREW PHP 10 24 X 1 2 WASHER FLT 219 X 50 X 049 NUT JAM 10 24 BAG OF TEN HANDLE MANUAL BACK UP PUMP V2 SH 111 KIT PUMP COVER F8 A250 BRACKET PUMP MTG VERT F8 F8 P301 HYDRAULIC ASSY POWER UNIT 12V ECLIPSE PM212123007 HYDRAULIC ASSY POWER UNIT 24V ECLIPSE PM224123007 PLATE PUMP COVER MOUNT V2 AC 71 PLATE PUMP MOUNT V2 AC 70 BRACKET PENDANT STRAIN RELIEF 10895 SCREW HEX 5 16 18 X 1 1 4 GR5 282231 WASHER SPL 5 16 28278 KIT PENDANT 12V F8 12130 KIT PENDANT 24V F8 12131 SCREW HEX 5 16 18 X 5 8 GR5 BAG OF TEN 14495 SCREW HEX 5 16 18 X 1 3 4 SST 282176 SCREW HEX 5 16 18 X 5 282157 RELAY BOX ASSY 12V F8 12115 RELAY BOX ASSY 24V F8 12116 WASHER FLT 281 X 625 X 065 28273 PENDANT ASSY 12V F9A F9 0375 PENDANT ASSY 24V F9A F9 0372 x 28 SCREW FHP 1 4 20 X 3 4 4 28187 184 335 781355 04 v 43H9 H PUB 0026 SON 65 STSGOW 11 531435 00 gN3SSV 4 05019 3 1411 LIFT ENCLOSURE ASSEMBLY 3 FIGURE 4 A R 7 SSY A V S130O0N TI PUB 0028 ON 5 531415 00
32. e is incorrect NOTE Do not attempt to adjust bridgeplate until the travel limit has been set Provide support to the lift platform after raising platform d Gain access to underside of platform e Refer to Figure 2 3 Loosen lock nut from against trunnion k CARRIAGE gt S ASSEMBLY 1 LIFTING FRAME ASSEM LOCK NUT s TRUNION ROTATE TRUNION CLOCKWISE TO 7 DECREASE TRAVEL LIMIT SETTING 7 PISTON SHAFT OR COUNTER CLOCKWISE TO INCREASE TRAVEL LIMIT SETTING FIGURE 2 3 TRAVEL LIMIT ADJUSTMENT f Refer to Figure 2 4 Remove screws retaining keeper plates on both sides of lifting frame and remove keeper plates This will allow the trunnion to rotate freely around the hydraulic cylinder piston shaft TRUNION KEEPER PLATES FIGURE 2 4 TRUNNION REMOVAL NOTE It may be necessary to drive the cylinder piston shaft out slightly to enable free rotation of the trunnion around the piston shaft If so pump the manual back up system in an up down motion until free rotation is achieved g Turn the trunnion clockwise to decrease the travel limit distance or counter clockwise to in crease the travel limit distance NOTE If increasing travel limit distance loosen the bridgeplate adjusting hex nuts toward the end of pullrods to avoid damage h Align the lifting frame and trunnion keeper pin holes and reinstall keeper pins through the lifting frame and trunnion If keeper pins
33. eshooting guide does not incorporate routine safety precautions or preliminary procedures and as sumes that the vehicle battery is fully charged and the battery terminals connectors are clean and tight Re fer to the following sections 1 LIFT TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE N WARNING THE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE DOES NOT INCORPORATE ROUTINE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS OR PRELIMINARY PROCEDURES ONLY AUTHOR IZED RICON SERVICE TECHNICIANS MAY PERFORM TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE 3 2 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE FUNCTION SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Deploy Lift Rollstop does not Lift too high off the ground due Deploy fully to vehicle position sloping ground surface Sliding platform will Platform resting on stow level Raise platform with Control Pendant not deploy studs approximately 1 Make sure that vehicle is parked on level surface released Release lock bar and pull platform to its full extension Verify proper connection of hydraulic hose to hydraulic cylinder hydraulic Quick Connect Lower Platform does not Platform lower when DOWN button is pressed Hydraulic hose not properly connected to hydraulic cylinder Down Solenoid Valve electrical connector not connected properly Verify proper connection of Down Solenoid Valve electrical connector 2 9 a32DF81F0n2R Verify proper electrical operation of UP DOWN switch failure UP DOWN switch Replace if requi
34. hrough 6 and proceed to step 11 Close manual release valve Refer to BLEEDING THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM BLEEDING THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM The hydraulic system of the lift may have air introduced into the system If air does enter the hydraulic sys tem form the hydraulic system may appear to soften This is most noticeable when loading or unloading the plat at vehicle floor level The air in the hydraulic system must then be removed The following procedure to remove the air from the system is known as bleeding NOTE The following procedure can be very messy and is most easily performed by two people 1 Fully deploy the lift to ground level N WARNING WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND EYE PROTECTION AT ALL TIMES BATTER IES CONTAIN ACID THAT CAN BURN IF ACID COMES INTO CONTACT WITH SKIN IMMEDIATELY FLUSH AFFECTED AREA WITH WATER AND WASH WITH SOAP DO NOT SMOKE OR USE OPEN FLAME IN THE VICINITY OF BATTERY ALWAYS WORK IN PROPERLY VENTILATED AREA DO NOT LAY ANYTHING ON TOP OF A BATTERY At the vehicle battery engine compartment disconnect the cable from the battery positive terminal Locate the air bleeder valve on the top of the lift cylinder Access to this valve is from underneath the lift Raise the platform to vehicle floor level Open the air bleeder valve with a screwdriver to let air and hydraulic fluid out of the cylinder This step will cause oil loss Have dry rags on hand to clean
35. id in diagnosing electrical problems Refer to Table 3 4 TABLE 3 4 INTERLOCK INDICATOR TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE Light is not lit lift does not operate Light is not lit lift operates Light needs to be replaced Light is lit lift does not There is a problem with the lift electrical system either with the power or operate the signal side Both may have to be checked start with the power side END OF TABLE D ELECTRICAL WIRING DIAGRAM 1 COLOR CODES TABLE 3 5 COLOR CODE DEFINITIONS BLK BLK BLU Pink w White Stripe BLU WHT Red w White Stripe BLU YEL TAN Tan BRN GRN WHT Green w White Stripe ORG Orange Orange w Black Stripe YEL Yellow PNK IBLE Black Stine END OF TABLE Control system circuit breaker is tripped aonFa1Fno 3 5 CONNECTORS Refer to Figure 3 1 The electrical connectors used by Ricon are Molex 062 series These connec tors have terminal numbers on the back Use these numbers and colors to identify wires PLUG RECEPTACLE P R FIGURE 3 1 MOLEX CONNECTORS SYMBOLS Figure 3 2 shows symbols used in the electrical wiring diagrams ee CIRCUIT GROUND BREAKER SPST SOLENOID SOLENOID VALVE WIRE CROSSINGS COMMON NORMALLY CLOSED mu m NORMALLY CONNECTED CONNECTED OPEN FIGURE 3 2 ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM SYMBOLS WIRING
36. ion is viewed from outside of vehicle Control Pendant Hand held device used to control the lift operating functions Power Unit Electro hydraulic pump that performs the lift raise UP and lower DOWN functions 7 Lift Enclosure Cassette type structure rigidly attached to the vehicle which contains the lift Carriage Part of traveling frame that contains the necessary components to ex tend deploy the lift OUT and retract stow the lift IN Lifting Frame Part of the frame that connects the platform to the hydraulic cylinder for raising UP and lowering DOWN 10 Handrail Lock Manually activated mechanism used to lock the handrail in the upright Assembly position Platform Component where the occupant sits or stands during lift operations 11 a Consists of fixed platform and sliding platform sections 12 Platform Lock Handle used to lock or release sliding platform section Handle 13 Platform Rollstop Front barrier to prevent the wheelchair from slow inadvertent rolling off the platform during lift operation Folding Handrails Provide a hand hold for the platform occupant 15 Bridgeplate Plate bridging the gap between platform and vehicle threshold Also Serves as a rear rollstop when the platform is deployed 16 Manual Release Handle used to release the platform for stowing Handle 17 Deployment The electrical gear motor and associated mechanical hardware used to System extend deploy the lift OUT and retract stow the lift IN END OF T
37. latform back to its vertical travel limit The bridgeplate must be fully deployed at the vertical travel limit If not repeat steps c and d 3 LIFT STOW LEVEL SETTING The following procedure provides for setting the proper platform location as the platform approaches stow level from above vehicle floor level Adjustment requires setting two setscrews that determine the platform position as it encounters the left right rocker stop bars The proper stow level is achieved when the lift stows without interference as it moves along the lift guide rails located inside the lift enclo sure assembly a Deploy the lift This procedure may be performed without raising handrails and or deploying slid ing platform b Refer to Figure 2 6 Be certain that the sliding platform guide rails make contact with the rocker stop bars SLIDING PLATFORM LEFT RIGHT GUIDE RAILS gt AT STOW LEVEL PLATFORM ROCKER STOP l BAR y LOCK NUT STOW LEVEL SET SCREW FIGURE 2 6 STOW LEVEL ADJUSTMENT Gain access to underside of platform d Loosen lock nuts from against the left and right rocker stop bars From the underside of the rocker stop bars turn setscrews against guide rails clockwise to raise stow level setting or counter clockwise to lower setting NOTE Be sure to adjust setscrews on both sides of lifting frame simultaneously This will ensure proper leveling of platform f Repeat this procedure and adjust stow
38. llstop pivot points Wipe clean any excess grease from targeted areas and surrounding areas Platform Guides and Spray lubricant such as Curtisol Red Grease 88167 on sliding platform guide Bridgeplate Pivot Points rails and bridgeplate pivot points Wipe clean any excess grease from targeted areas and surrounding areas Hydraulic Fluid Level Verify that the hydraulic fluid level is maintained at the required full level Add only Texaco 01554 aircraft hydraulic fluid or equivalent U S mil spec H5606G oil ANNUAL SAFETY CHECK 3600 4000 cycles of operation Hydraulic Pump Unit Extract refill extract again and refill the Hydraulic Unit Reservoir to the required full line using Texaco 01554 hydraulic fluid Add only Texaco 01554 aircraft hydraulic fluid or equivalent U S mil spec H5606G oil Hydraulic Cylinder Flow If hydraulic fluid is low inspect the following for leaks Control Valve Hoses Lines Hydraulic Cylinder and Flow Control Valve and Seals e Verify that hydraulic hoses are not damaged e Verify that all seals are seated properly and all fittings are tightly secured RICON CORP strongly recommends that this lift be refit after five years of use END OF TABLE B TROUBLESHOOTING The troubleshooting guide is designed to provide a logical starting point to locate general problems that could occur with the lift However not all possible problems or combinations of problems are listed The troubl
39. ness wire and connect to circuit breaker AUX terminal 8 Crimp supplied terminals to both ends of previously cut 12 30 cm section of RED wire 9 Connect end of 12 30 cm section of RED wire to circuit breaker BAT terminal N WARNING e WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND EYE PROTECTION ALL TIMES BATTERIES CONTAIN ACID THAT CAN BURN IF ACID COMES INTO CONTACT WITH SKIN IMMEDI ATELY FLUSH AFFECTED AREA WITH WATER AND WASH WITH SOAP DO NOT SMOKE OR USE OPEN FLAME IN THE VICINITY OF BATTERY ALWAYS WORK IN PROPERLY VENTILATED AREA DO NOT LAY ANYTHING ON TOP OF A BATTERY 10 Connect other end of 12 30 cm section of RED wire to POSITIVE terminal of vehicle battery C FINAL ADJUSTMENTS N WARNING FAILURE TO PROPERLY ADJUST EQUIPMENT MAY RESULT IN UNSAFE OPER ATING CONDITIONS FOR THE WHEELCHAIR OCCUPANT AND ATTENDANT 1 FLOOR LEVEL TRAVEL LIMIT SETTING The floor level travel limit setting is set at the factory for maximum travel Follow this procedure for checking and setting the platform travel limit at the proper vehicle floor level a Deploy the lift b Raise platform to the proper vehicle floor level and measure the distance between it and the top platform surface The floor level travel limit must be set so that the top platform surface is be tween 1 and 1 5 8 above the vehicle floor Proceed with the following adjustment if distanc
40. oration 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 complete list of parts covered by this warranty can be obtained from an authorized Ricon dealer 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 Ricon product to your installing dealer 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 a 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 vehicle road hazards overloading failure to follow operating instructions or acts of Nature i e weather lightning flood 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 should be performed at that time
41. red Obstruction of Flow Control Flush Hydraulic system Valve Down Solenoid Valve DWNSV failure Replace Down Solenoid Valve DWNSV Verify proper connection of hydraulic hose to hydraulic cylinder hydraulic Quick Connect Obstruction of Flow Control Flush Hydraulic system Valve Hydraulic Pump Motor electrical Platform does not lower manually Hydraulic hose not properly connected to hydraulic cylinder Raise Platform does not Platform raise when UP but ton is pressed No Verify proper connection of Hydraulic Pump Motor electrical connectors connectors not connected prop erly noise is ton fai noise is emitted by RAISE LOWER switch failure Replace RAISE LOWER switch Hydraulic Pum il Unit d al Replace Pump Contractor CRPMP Manual Release Close Manual Release Valve fully Valve is open Hydraulic hose not properly Verify proper connection of hydraulic hose connected to hydraulic cylinder to cylinder hydraulic Quick Connect Obstruction of Flow Control Flush hydraulic system Valve Down Solenoid Valve failure Replace Down Solenoid Valve Contamination of Hydraulic Manual Back Up Pump Flush hydraulic system Hydraulic Pump failure Replace Hydraulic Pump unit Hydraulic Marval ase Close Manual Release Valve Valve is partially open Down Solenoid Valve failure Replace Down Solenoid Valve Contamination of Hydraulic Manual Back up Pump
42. te bolts Bridgeplate and Bridgeplate Verify that bridge plate functions properly during lift UP DOWN operations without Operation obstructions Verify that the bridgeplate deploys fully as the platform stops at the proper vehicle floor level Rollstop and Rollstop Verify that rollstop operates properly on contact with the ground Operation Verify that rollstop opens closes and locks properly without obstructions Verify that rollstop return springs are in proper order and Handrail Verify that all fasteners are present and properly tightened attachment Verify that latch and load springs function properly BI WEEKLY SAFETY CHECK 140 180 cycles of operation Labeling Decals and Verify that the Rated Load Capacity decal is affixed properly clearly visible and Cleaning legible Replace if necessary Verify that all Operating Instruction decals are affixed properly clearly visible and legible Replace if necessary Verify that serial number is clearly marked legible and visible After washing vehicle spray lubricant such as Curtisol Red Grease 88167 on all carriage lifting frame platform rollstop pivot points and rub down all surfaces with oil to avoid rusting of material aonFa1Fno 2 1 TABLE 3 1 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE SERVICE POINT DESCRIPTION THREE MONTH SAFETY CHECK or 900 1000 cycles of operation Rollstop Pivot Points Spray lubricant such as Curtisol Red Grease 88167 on ro
43. the part reference number description quantity used and the Ricon stock number For the part numbers of the lift decals refer to Decal Locations and Part Numbers figure in Chapter II of this manual PARTS DIAGRAM PAGE FIGURE 41 MONARCH HYDRAULIC POWER UNIT sissies S Fb PES ar ER s RE aga 4 2 FIGURE 4 2 PUMP MOUNTING ASSEMBLY AND PENDANT ui recien noit or rii air nr e ran et 4 4 FIGURE 4 3 LIFT ENCLOSURE ASSEMBLY reet rei rene ae el ar ser s ra xy aaa 4 6 FIGURE 4 4 LIFT ENCLOSURE TOP ASSEMBLY eas sacs 4 7 FIGURE 45 4 10 PIGLUBE4 5 TRAVELING FRAME ASSEMBLY u l u Dee Qr u ua u ede Qe Qi he pL ides hh Cs 4 14 PGlHE47 CARRIAGE br QS ou Ra 4 16 APPENDIX 1 LIFT SPECIFICATIONS e a 4 18 o MONARCH HYDRAULIC POWER UNIT SERO UAE F8100 SERIES ALL MODELS WHEELCHAIR LIFT SERIAL NO DWG FB100XX4 5200 and HIGHER REV B FIGURE 4 1 MONARCH HYDRAULIC POWER UNIT FIGURE 4 1 MONARCH HYDRAULIC POWER UNIT F8100 SERIES ALL MODELS WHEELCHAIR LIFT SERIAL NO s 5200 and HIGHER REF DESCRIPTION PART NO TRS 10 24 X 0 50 PAN PHIL SELF THREAD 28111T SOLENOID SPST 12V 26444 SOLEN
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